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Chapter 2132: Empress Xiao’s Banquet (3)
Chapter 2132: Empress Xiao’s Banquet (3)
Chapter 2132: Empress Xiao’s Banquet (3)
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The moment the eunuch gave that announcement, they all stood up.
The woman with the highest status was naturally Empress Xiao, but Empress Dowager Yan's status was a bit special. In the Imperial Palace, she has the highest status aside from Empress Xiao, so no one dared not stand up.
Even Empress Xiao also stand up to respect Empress Dowager Yan.
In any case, Empress Dowager Yan could be said to be Empress Xiao's imperial mother in law.
"It seems I was late," Empress Dowager Yan, Yan Jin Nian walked inside and looked at the noble ladies.
"Imperial Mother, you're not late." Empress Xiao was smiling. "I will prepare the tea once again for you."
Empress Dowager Yan, Yan Jin Nian waved her hand. She had no interest to participate in this tea party and only monitored it through her servants. In any case, these women were only talking about the few things and gossips from Fei Yang Kingdom's Capital City.
Yan Jin Nian had no interest to listen to these again.
She had been full of various gossips from participating in several tea parties in the past few days. There was no need to add more and if she were being so obviously protective of Nan Hua, it could also be counterproductive.
So she waited until these women started targeting Nan Hua and showed their true color.
Only then Yan Jin Nian came out to interrupt.
Anyway, she had another reason why she came here this time.
"There's no need." Empress Dowager Yan waved her hand. "I come here because His Majesty and General Xing is looking for General Xing's fiancée."
General Xing's fiancée?
Everyone's eyes turned to look at Nan Hua, who was still sitting.
Nan Hua blinked her eyes and stood up.
She should have guessed that Long Qian Xing would definitely come here. Even though she didn't really need it, but she was grateful for him.
After all, it was his kind intention.
"Your Highness, I will excuse myself." Nan Hua curtsied towards Empress Xiao.
Empress Xiao smiled at Nan Hua and nodded.
The other noble ladies had various expression but no one tried to stop Nan Hua. Don't be kidding, the one who asked for Nan Hua to come was Emperor Yang Zhou. Wouldn't they defy the Emperor's order if they retain Nan Hua here?
None of them were that stupid.
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<Long Qian Xing's side>
Long Qian Xing knew that there were many families who wanted to pair him with their daughter. He himself didn't like that practice and always try to stay away, but these people didn't seem to know the word 'giving up.'
Since it was not possible, Long Qian Xing could only try his best to stay as far away as possible.
With him on the battlefield, these people put down their thoughts.
Now that Long Qian Xing was back in Fei Yang Kingdom's Capital City, some people started to put up their thoughts once more.
And not only they have some thoughts for him, but they were also scheming against his fiancée, so Long Qian Xing definitely wouldn't let this be so easily.
He couldn't come to the tea party.
But it didn't mean he couldn't come to Emperor Yang Zhou.
Emperor Yang Zhou looked at Long Qian Xing who appeared in front of him with a blank expression. He had the faint feeling that Long Qian Xing was only using him as an excuse when what he wanted was to see his fiancée.
"Your Majesty," Long Qian Xing greeted.
"You don't have to be so polite. Come with me." Emperor Yang Zhou shook his head and brought Long Qian Xing to the empty palace's garden.
The Imperial Palace was really big and during his father's era, there were several new palaces built.
The reason?
Naturally it was to accommodate the beauties he obtained from various people who wanted to curry favor with him.
Emperor Yang Zhou had no interest to have so many women, but these ministers were very annoying. So in the end, the harem still contained a lot of women.
Thankfully, that war with Shi Long Kingdom allowed him to refuse the women.
So now, the number hadn't increased again.
It was a bit tiring for him to pay attention to these concubines. Those who dared to make trouble had been dealt with decisively.
No matter whether it was facing men or women, Emperor Yang Zhou would be decisive.
"There are a few things that I want to talk with you," Emperor Yang Zhou said as they walked to the empty garden. There were no servants there and even the guards of Emperor Yang Zhou was staying a bit further away.
Their task was to protect Emperor Yang Zhou and not to disturb nor to eavesdrop Emperor Yang Zhou's conversation with Long Qian Xing.
Anyway, Emperor Yang Zhou trusted that Long Qian Xing would not harm him.
"Yes, Your Majesty?" Long Qian Xing asked back.
"How was the recovery progress of your soldiers?"
"It has been going well, Your Majesty."
"How about the recruitment?"
"I need to select capable people, so the number is not enough by now," Long Qian Xing responded truthfully.
Emperor Yang Zhou nodded, not surprised with it. "I see, but I have another matter I need to
confirm from you."
"Yes, Your Majesty?"
"Do you still remember our sparring class?" Emperor Yang Zhou didn't immediately answer Long Qian Xing's question but instead asked another question.
Sparring class?
As Emperor Yang Zhou's study partner, Long Qian Xing was someone who had accompanied Emperor Yang Zhou for a long time. Back then, they were not only studying various classics and so on but also martial arts.
After all, there was now for Emperor Yang Zhou not to learn martial arts at all with so many
people who might want to take his life.
He had to learn self defense method.
"I remember, Your Majesty," Long Qian Xing said slowly.
"In that case, do you remember our conversation?" Emperor Yang Zhou glanced at Long Qian Xing and his eyes narrowed. "Would you continue to be my sword, Long Qian Xing?"