Although the eldest princess Zhao Zirou didn't say much, she still thanked Qin Duan for the gift she brought back for him, and her words were quite polite, and several others also congratulated Qin Duan on defeating the Luobei people and making great achievements, which was deeply appreciated by the emperor.

Qin Du also modestly said that it was all the Hongfu of the emperor's majesty, and he was able to get away with repelling the enemy, and it all relied on the strong support of the local people.

During the banquet, the eldest princess was obviously very interested in the course of the war, and Qin Duan also introduced the simple process of the battle, and pretended to be in a heavy mood, expressing concern that the Luope people might launch another attack this year.

The rest of the people were comforting Qin Dui, only Qiu Yuan sat aside without opening his mouth, quietly observing Qin Dui. Audrey also seemed to be full of interest in Qin Dui, and from time to time she tried to test Qin Dui with verbal teasing, and Qin Dui also pretended to be very cautious, vague about her temptation.

The topic quickly turned to opinions on the current state of the Empire, with different opinions, some arguing that the occupation of the Duchy of Milan by the Sith Empire and the Russo-Saudi Empire should be quickly recognized, and the three princesses of the Duchy of Milan should be assisted in recovering the occupied territories and leaving the northern barrier of the empire intact. Some believe that we should pay close attention to the dynamics of the southern Dali State, and that there must be an ulterior conspiracy to improve relations with the empire.

Qin Dui just quietly listened to everyone's discussions, and did not interject, but Qiu Yuan did not let Qin Dui go, he was silent for a long time, and did not speak, when everyone asked him for his opinion, he skillfully pushed and pointed everyone's finger at Qin Dui: "Everyone, we are all talking about the rear paper, Qin Da only came back from the northwest front, and also defeated the invasion of the Luope people, and achieved brilliant results, he must have a unique view of the current form, why don't we listen to his opinion?" ”

Everyone turned their eyes on Qin Dui, and Qin Dui also knew that he would always push the problem to himself in the end. This is also a way for the eldest princess Zhao Zirou to understand their abilities, if they are no different from everyone else, they will definitely think that they are playing tricks with them, and it will definitely arouse their suspicions, but if they are too sharp, they will also leave trouble. When the time comes, if they think that they do not belong to their faction, it will definitely be disadvantageous to them. Only by not following the crowd, but also not coming up with a better solution, can their suspicions be dispelled.

"Mr. Qiu has already said, although I have just returned from the front line, but I am mainly facing the brave and unscrupulous Luope people, as for the current state of the empire, it is similar to everyone, but I think. Although the north seems to be a little dangerous at present, as long as the northwestern counties maintain their current situation and do not solve the threat of the northwestern counties to the back roads of the Sith Empire and the Russian-Saudi Empire to the south, the Sith Empire and the Russian-Saudi Empire will never dare to drive straight south. ”

"As for the south, Dali is our worst enemy, and the purpose of improving relations with the empire now is nothing more than to free up its hands to clean up the disobedient neighbors next to it, and then wait until the opportunity is ripe to deal with the empire. However, at present, the imperial military is not enough. Knowing that it has bad intentions, there is no better way. ”

Although Qin Dui's head of the analysis of the shape shì is the Tao. But he also pretended to have no way to deal with it and sighed, which was seen by Akihara.

Everyone nodded in agreement with Qin Duan's opinion, and they all sighed at the current predicament of the empire. Autumn quietly exchanged glances with Audrey.

The dinner soon ended in everyone's chatter and laughter, and before parting, the eldest princess Zhao Zirou grabbed Qin Dui alone and patted Qin Dui's shoulder. said with a pun: "Lord Qin is young and promising, and his future is immeasurable, but you have to grasp the direction well." ”

The two simple sentences sounded rich in connotation to Qin Duan's ears, making Qin Duan also feel that although the eldest princess in front of him was a woman, she must not be taken lightly.

"Thank you, princess, for the reminder. The lowly will always remember the teachings of the princess. Qin Duan said excitedly.

"Okay, let's not talk about this, Lord Qin must be working very hard in the northwest." The eldest princess said.

"Fortunately, as long as I can share the worries of the court, I will never give up my humble position." Qin Du said solemnly, looking loyal.

"Very good, this is also where the palace values you, you are not only good at writing, but also have such strong military ability, that chaotic place in the northwest needs a capable person like you to be in charge, this palace is very optimistic about you, I hope you can make new contributions to the court." The eldest princess Zhao Zirou said with satisfaction.

"Thank you princess for the compliment, I will definitely work hard." Qin Duan stood up and said.

"Okay, let's not talk about that, this palace has a gift for you." The eldest princess Zhao Zirou said.

"Princess, you are too polite, how can I be embarrassed to accept your gift."

Qin Duan said happily, for the current Qin Dui, the more gifts, the better, especially the eldest princess's ceremony, as the eldest princess of the empire, this gift will definitely not be too small.

"I said I would give you a gift, so I would give you a gift, but you can come out." The eldest princess said.

"I've seen the eldest princess." The little palace maid came out from behind the barrier and bowed to the eldest princess.

"This is the county guard Qin Duan, you should have seen it before." The eldest princess pointed at Qin Du and said to the little palace maid.

"It's okay to meet Lord Qin Junshou." The little palace maid said to Qin Duan.

"But the girl hasn't seen you for half a year, and you're more beautiful than before."

Qin Du smiled and said to the little palace maid, Qin Duan remembered that this little palace maid was the palace maid who had come to the Wei Mansion to send him an invitation before.

"Thank you, Lord Qin, for the compliment." The little palace maid said shyly with a red face.

"Lord Qin, since you still remember Keren, how about I give Keren to you as a concubine?" The eldest princess said.

"Eldest princess, you're kidding." Qin Du said in surprise.

"I'm not kidding, delightful." The eldest princess said to Keren.

"The slave is here." The little palace maid responded.

"I'll give you to this Lord Qin, are you willing?" The eldest princess asked Keren.

"The slave is the princess's slave, and the princess wants to give the slave and the maid away, and the slave and the maid listen to the princess."

The little palace maid knelt on the ground and said, for a palace maid, it is very normal to be given away, so there is not much change in the love of the person, and let alone give it to this young Lord Qin, but people are still a little happy in their hearts.

"Lord Qin, that's it, you can take the lovely person back today, from today onwards, she will be your concubine, you must treat the lovely person well in the future." The eldest princess Zhao Zirou said solemnly to Qin Du.

"Thank you, princess." Qin Duan knelt down and thanked him.

"You can take the lovely person with you now." The eldest princess left the room after speaking.

"Lovely man, are you really willing to follow this official?"

Qin Duan asked. If she could, Qin Dui really didn't want to take this lovely person away, after all, she was the eldest princess's person, and Qin Dui didn't even have to think that she was the one who the eldest princess stayed by her side to monitor herself, but even if she knew, Qin Dui had to accept this little palace maid.

"Yes, people will." The little palace maid said.

"Then let's go."

Qin Dui took the lovely hand and left the room, whether she was the eldest princess or not the spies who installed her side, it didn't matter to Qin Dui, the important thing was that this lovely person would be her own woman in the future.

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In the next few days, Qin Dui successively participated in the banquets of the nobles of other kingdoms, and Qin Dui skillfully adopted an impartial and impartial method to deal with the past temporarily, as for how the other party saw himself in his heart, Qin Dui was not sure, but the current situation could only be like this.

The banquet of the merchants is very much in line with Qin Duan's appetite, there is no excessive red tape at all, all they talk about is the sound of dogs and horses, how to enjoy life to the fullest, Qin Duan also feels very relaxed, everyone talks about visible interests, there is not so much intrigue.

Of course, during this period, Qin Duan also went to meet his cheap old man Mu Shangde, but the relationship between the two was not very good, so they didn't speculate for more than half a sentence, and broke up unhappily.

Qin Dui's social activities in the capital culminated in a family dance held by the Bongsheng Lady Hakka. The family dance party was not a traditional social way in the Great Qin Empire, but was frequently circulated with exchanges with the Western Continent, and soon became a popular social event in the upper class of the empire.

The Hakka held a ball in the name of celebrating their birthday, and feasted many gentry and celebrities in the upper class of the empire, and also invited some powerful merchants to participate. In fact, the real purpose is for Qin Duan.

The ball was scheduled to begin on the second watch in the evening, and the venue was set up in the residence of Madame Bongsheng outside the palace. The mansion of Mrs. Fengsheng is located on Guihu Avenue in the southern district of the imperial capital, which is a famous aristocratic settlement in the imperial capital. The mansion of Madame Bongsheng was built during the reign of the first emperor.

When Qin Dui led the guards to the gate of the Fengsheng Lady's mansion, it was already dark, Qin Dui left the guards outside the door, and walked straight to the mansion by himself. The reception staff outside the door had already seen Qin Dui and his party, but no one knew Qin Dui, so they didn't care.

When Qin Duan walked into the spacious hall of Madame Fengsheng's mansion, almost all the guests turned their eyes on Qin Dui, who was dressed normally.

"Lord Qin Duan, Marquis of Yongsheng, has arrived!"

With the shouts of the ceremonial officer, the nearly 100 guests in the hall couldn't help but stretch their necks to see what kind of person this legendary figure who defeated the Huns was really like.

Rao is Qin Duan has been through the wind and waves for a long time, and he still feels a little uncomfortable under the gaze of nearly a hundred people in this scene, but fortunately, a stunning beautiful woman who looks like she is only in her early forties greeted her. "Welcome, welcome, distinguished guests, there is no way to welcome."

With his feelings, Qin Duan knew that the stunning beauty in front of him was the host of this ball, Mrs. Fengsheng. "Mrs. Fengsheng, Qin Du is polite." Qin Du also hurriedly saluted.

Although this Fengsheng Lady is only the grandmother of the current emperor, what is her relationship with the Emperor of the Apocalypse, the people in the capital who are a little powerful know it in their hearts, so everyone does not dare to underestimate her, and when it comes to her power in the palace, she is no worse than Wei Zhongxian.

But what surprised Qin Duan the most was that a woman in her fifties was so well maintained, and it was difficult to see the traces of the loss of time on her. (To be continued......)