Published at 9th of April 2020 04:25:08 PM
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Chapter 290: Congratulations From All Sides (1)
This day, the emperor received blessings and congratulations from all sides . Besides the marquises and princes that had brought gifts to the celebration, the surrounding small vassal countries also brought congratulatory gifts for the emperor . The representatives from the three kingdoms had arrived at the same time this morning in the capital . Their long line of gifts made the commoners stop and watch the procession .
The imperial palace was lively, but the streets were also lively with people celebrating together . Even though Gong Yimo was in her room, she could still hear the loud gongs and drums on the street .
She was waiting for night to come .
The expression on Gong Jue’s face was cold as he stood not far from the emperor’s side . Everyone was dressed in bright and extravagant clothes that were decorated with jade and pearls . The entire hall was bustling with noise and excitement . People were singing, dancing, and laughing . Under the influence of alcohol and beauties, the mood was getting better and better . Everyone’s eyes were becoming blurry from the alcohol . No one will not get drunk under this kind of situation .
Just as Gong Jue was becoming impatient, Crown Prince Gong Che smiled and pushed other people aside, walking towards him .
“Why isn’t ninth brother drinking?”
Gong Jue looked at the gentle smile on Gong Che’s face and replied faintly, “I have responsibilities that I need to attend to, so I can’t drink . ”
When Gong Che heard what he had said, he laughed . His gentle and jadelike eyes fell on Gong Jue, but a cold ray of light suddenly flashed by his eyes . His ice-cold gaze became as sharp as knives, as if he couldn’t wait to cut him up!
“It’s better for your subordinates to do those trifling matters . Ninth brother is a prince, why should you do it yourself?” As he said that, he drank another sip of the wine from the cup in his hand .
Gong Jue narrowed his eyes at his, but he still didn’t move .
Gong Che had been doing well in court, his position became more stable . Just a few days ago, the emperor had passed an imperial edict appointing the Liu Family from the south as one of the emperor’s inner ministerial circles . They became the emperor’s spokesperson in the south; they’re not the emperor’s eyes and hands .
The creation of the canal had benefited them greatly . The canal connected the north to the south which consolidated the emperor’s power . As a result, the Liu Family became favored and received a higher status .
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In addition to that, Gong Che had taken Duke Zhen’s most beloved granddaughter as his princess consort . The Liu Family was now one of the most prominent and well-regarded families .
Seeing that Gong Jue ignored him, Gong Che smiled, the expression on his face was somewhat lonely . He turned to leave, but when the two brushed against each other, Gong Jue heard his ice-cold and gloomy voice .
“Tell Mo’er that my wedding ceremony will be in twenty days . I will wait for her to come alone to congratulate me . ”
After he finished speaking, he left without turning around to look at Gong Jue .
There was an unreadable expression on Gong Jue’s face and he felt that the crown prince was acting quite strange . He didn’t understand what he wanted to do, but… this was also good . It might make royal sister happy to see him get married .
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He revealed a strange smile on his face .
At this time, the music gradually disappeared and everyone returned to their seats in response .
Chang Xi had a smile on his face as he walked forward with a gold book in his hand . Gong Jue thought that it was time to announce the congratulatory gifts .
Sure enough, the first names to be announced were the officials from the three kingdoms .
The first person to stand up was Yu Qi’s general! However, the general looked like a little white face . Gong Jue heard that he had climbed onto the Empress Dowager of Yu Qi’s bed in order to get his position, he secretly guarded against this person .
TLN: Little white face refers to a young pretty boy or gold digger who doesn’t know how to do anything .
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His royal sister said that the scariest people in this world are people who have courage, beauty, ability, or people who have no sense of shame .
He watched as the young man wearing a light blue robe with a silver colored hat walked forward . There were many people following behind him . Each person was holding a congratulatory gift and there was a red silk cloth covering each gift . There were a lot of gifts, both big and small .
The man greeted the emperor with a gracious smile .
“Foreign minister Shang Mingxi, representing Yu Qi’s royal family, is here to offer the emperor of Da Yu a congratulatory gift . I wish Your Majesty boundless longevity . Present the gifts . ”