Chapter 165: Eastern Tang Envoy
Chapter 165: Eastern Tang Envoy
Watching Yu Qingli's elegant figure leaving, Murong Yanhui suddenly punched the stone pillar in the palace. Damn it, this woman trampled on her sincerity like this, but he couldn't bear to touch even a hair of hers!
Murong Yanhui couldn't help but smile bitterly. Who made him fall in love with such a woman in his life?
There are three thousand rivers of water, but I only take a sip!
I hope that one day Yu Qingli can understand his true feelings!
Murong Shileng searched almost every corner of the palace but couldn't find Yu Liuli. Murong Shileng felt that she was like a real fairy who disappeared out of thin air. For this reason, Murong Shileng was very depressed.
After the anger and hatred, he was actually nostalgic for that woman. Even in his dreams, he saw those captivating eyes looking at him with a charming smile.
Under the Queen's order, no one in the palace mentioned this incident or this woman, and the people from Jinghong Music House were finally released from the palace.
Yu Qingli stayed in Anle Palace temporarily as the palace maid Lihua, waiting for an opportunity to escape.
The one who is feeling the happiest these days is Murong Yanhui. With his beloved woman by his side every day, even drinking a bowl of cold water tastes sweet.
As an emperor, no matter how unhappy he was, he could not avoid court for long. Moreover, today was the day when the envoys from the Eastern Tang Dynasty came to meet him. So after two days of not attending court, Murong Shiling cheered up and returned to the court.
Although the news of the disappearance of the canonized Jade Concubine was kept secret, it had already spread throughout the city among the ministers. Everyone knew that His Majesty was in a bad mood these days, and it was best for no one to provoke him!
Because all the reception arrangements had been made in advance, everything was ready when the Crown Prince of Dong Tang arrived. Crown Prince Murong Cheng and the eldest prince Murong Feng together received the guest from afar.
Dong Tang and Cang He have always been at peace with each other. Although they are both called one of the Three Kingdoms, they do not have much friendship. The sudden visit of the Prince of Dong Tang makes people wonder what his purpose is.
Murong Shiling couldn't help but feel alert, but since people came to the court with good intentions, he should always receive them well.
In the Golden Palace, all the court officials had already stood on both sides. Knowing that there were envoys from foreign countries visiting today, they were all dressed very smartly and looked refreshed. The most important thing was that no one wanted to upset Murong Shileng, who was in a bad mood at this time.
Murong Yanhui, who had always been idle and had no need to attend court, was also ordered to attend court. In fact, Murong Shiling valued Murong Yanhui's broad knowledge. In his early years, he had followed the previous emperor to Dong Tang. He should know something about the customs and habits there. If he encountered any emergency, it would not be too embarrassing.
Although Murong Yanhui has been ordered not to participate in politics over the years, he still needs to make good use of his position where it can be used!
Look, today in the court, Murong Yanhui was wearing a purple python robe and a golden crown, looking very elegant and dignified. If you remove the nonchalant look on his face, he really looked like a pillar of the country.
Murong Shileng was wearing a golden dragon robe today, and the tassels on the golden crown on his head covered his face. Only his lips were tightly pursed on his angular cheeks, without any of his usual kindness and gentleness.
The ministers whispered to each other that it was already a blessing that His Majesty could come to court, and how could they expect him to give them a good face? Fortunately, His Majesty's seriousness also has its advantages, and it may even serve to deter the enemy.
"The envoy from the Eastern Tang Dynasty is here to see you!"
Following the eunuch's announcement, the ministers in the court stood straighter and straighter, and the entire court was solemn and dignified.
Everyone looked outside the hall, and soon, three figures appeared in front of them. The leader was a young man in an ice-blue double-breasted robe with the collar and cuffs inlaid with extremely dazzling jewels. A brocade belt of the same color was tied around his waist, and a huge night pearl was embellished in the middle of the belt. His long jet-black hair was tied up high, and the golden crown on the top of his head was inlaid with crystal-clear and moist white jade. He had a tall and straight figure, like a jade branch on a tree, and he looked cold and noble.
But that face was covered with a silver mask, elegant and mysterious, and the pair of phoenix eyes exposed were extremely cold, making people feel unable to move at a glance.
When passing by Murong Yanhui, the man glanced at him inconspicuously, but Murong Yanhui felt an extremely familiar feeling. He vaguely thought, where have I seen this person before?!
Everyone judged that this should be the prince of Dong Tang Kingdom, and on his left was a man in his thirties, wearing a crescent-white brocade robe, gentle and elegant, looking like a civil official, while the man on his right was strong and muscular, wearing a black suit and a beard, and should be a military general.
It was quite surprising that the prince brought these two people, one civil and one military, with him.
The three people in the group came forward and saluted Murong Shiling respectfully. Although it was not Canghe's etiquette, it was still considered respectful.
"Your Majesty, Emperor Canghe, I am Tang Yi, the Crown Prince of the Eastern Tang Kingdom. We have come here on behalf of the Eastern Tang Kingdom to congratulate Your Majesty on his birthday. However, due to the heavy rain, we have been delayed for several days. I hope Your Majesty will forgive us!"
The Crown Prince was quite kind. Such courtesy gave Murong Shiling no reason not to entertain him well. He immediately said in a gentle tone, "Your Highness, you are very polite. The envoy from Dong Tang must have had a hard journey. I wonder how your rest was yesterday?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I had a very pleasant conversation with your country's Crown Prince yesterday. The accommodation was very comfortable. Your Majesty is very thoughtful."
"It's good that the prince lives comfortably. If you have any requirements, just mention it." Murong Shiling said politely.
Tang Yi smiled and said, "Your Majesty, what you said is very much to my liking. I am very interested in the customs and people of Canghe."
"In that case, let Cheng'er accompany you on a tour today."
Tang Yi nodded slightly and said, "In that case, I'll trouble you, Your Highness. However, I have one more request. I wonder if it's possible."
After these words were spoken, Murong Shiling had no reaction, but some ministers in the court had already begun to feel dissatisfied. This Prince of Dong Tang wore a strange mask and was thought to be mysterious and indifferent, but he was unexpectedly so long-winded. Most importantly, his demands were too many.
Murong Shiling was a little curious about what else the prince wanted. He immediately asked, "Your Highness, tell me. As long as it's not an unreasonable request, I will do my best to meet it."
"Then I would like to thank Your Majesty! I heard that when it comes to entertainment, your country's King of Yan is Cang He, and it would be great if I could have the King of Yan accompany me on my trip today."
Murong Shiling was speechless. He didn't expect that even the people of Dong Tang knew about the reputation of Prince Yan for being a playboy and fond of pleasure. Didn't he feel a little embarrassed? But it was also a good thing. Didn't it just mean that he didn't need to worry too much about Murong Yanhui?
Thinking of this, Murong Yanhui's face showed a hint of joy again, "Okay, King Yan, listen to my order. While the Crown Prince of Dong Tang is in this country, I order you to assist Cheng'er in accompanying the Crown Prince. Make sure the Crown Prince has good food and fun. Do you understand?!"
"Your Highness obeys your command!"
Murong Yanhui felt more and more that he must know this prince. Although he was wearing a mask and his appearance could not be seen clearly, the aura emanating from his body made Murong Yanhui feel very familiar.
Moreover, this prince specifically asked me to accompany him, what exactly was his purpose?!
Murong Yanhui lowered his brows. Since he was asked to accompany him, he would invite this foreign prince to have a good time in the capital, which would surely make him reluctant to leave!
By the way, you can also take Yu Qingli out for a walk, which is the best of both worlds!
After the court session, Murong Yan quickly returned to the bedroom, ordered Yu Qingli to change into men's clothes, and changed into casual clothes himself, ready to accompany the prince on a tour!
Yu Qingli was very excited. Seeing that Murong Yan had returned, she should be able to leave the palace. In that case, she could leave at the same time.
As if seeing through Yu Qingli's thoughts, she said, "Lili, it's not that easy to leave me. You are now my personal maid. If you suddenly disappear, do you think I can escape responsibility?"
Yu Qingli was stunned, and then she understood Murong Yanhui's intention of dragging her in front of Murong Shiling. She wanted to use this to restrict her freedom!
What a despicable thing!
But this prince is too naive. How could she be controlled by such a ridiculous reason?
But since he wants to play, then I will accompany him to have fun. Besides, the business in the capital has just started, so it is not possible to leave now!
She had to stay anyway, so why didn't she choose the safest place?
In the entire capital, there is probably no place safer than the imperial palace. Although it is the most dangerous, it is also the safest.
The carriage had already been prepared. In order to show respect to the envoys from Eastern Tang, Murong Shileng allowed them to enter the palace without getting off the carriage, so the carriage was parked directly outside the Anle Palace.
Murong Yanhui was ready and left the palace with Yu Qingli.
The carriage of the Crown Prince of Dong Tang is even more magnificent than the one Murong Yan brought back!
Apart from anything else, the horses pulling the carriage are two top-notch horses, one white and one black, which complement each other and set off each other in an interesting way. The material of the carriage is also different from ordinary ones. It is not made of wood, but of fine crystal. It is crystal clear when the sunlight shines on it. It is simply luxurious and gorgeous to the extreme. The roof is made of dazzling glazed tiles, which makes people feel relaxed and happy just by looking at it. Sitting in such a carriage is like being in a fairyland.
Even Murong Yanhui, who was used to luxury, was stunned when he saw such a gorgeous carriage, but he quickly came to his senses. Dong Tang was rich in jewelry, so there was nothing wrong with using crystal to make a carriage.
Tang Yi's eyes were filled with a hint of provocation, "Prince Yan, how do you like this carriage?"
Her beautiful peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, a glimmer of light flashing in her eyes. Murong Yan smiled back and said, "It's really not that good!"
"Oh?! It seems that Prince Yan doesn't like my carriage very much?"
"This prince is a very low-key person. I really can't stand such ostentation!"
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