Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Great Zhou State Banquet
The next morning, just after dawn,
The two sides of Guanfeng Square were already full of horse-drawn carriages, and the carriages going to the meeting were still crowded on the way. All the Xuanjia Imperial Guards were dispatched, with distinct armor, riding to patrol and maintain order.
Hundreds of torches were lit around the square and on the city walls, and the flames were blazing brightly. The two sides of the main hall gate each build a colorful lighthouse, each tower has thousands of colored lanterns, as high as three zhang, the palace gate and the ninety-nine jade steps that pour down like flowing water and the halberd guards who form a road in array are bathed in the colorful lights, it is very good-looking.
In the middle of the square, at the far opposite of the main hall, a fireworks tower was erected, at least five to six zhang high, you can imagine the power after the ignition, when it is the glorious god capital, it can be seen from far and near.
Zhou Yi slowly walked into Guanfeng Square, he was a boy who was in the rivers and lakes, how could he have thought that a banquet could be like a big battle, and he was looking around with his head raised.
???? A man who looked like a jade tree in the wind, tall and tall, full of bookish air came to him, grabbed his arm, and sighed: "You dare to come to this state banquet? Could it be that you are really a state guest of the Great Zhou? ”
Zhou Yi took a closer look, although this person had made some cover-ups, but such a sassy temperament was clearly a small banquet of the son.
Zhou Yi whispered: "Don't worry! I already have an agreement with Concubine Tears, and she won't denounce us! Why are you wearing so strange makeup? ”
"It's not that Concubine Ming is afraid of tears to recognize the number of martial artists of my Huajian faction, tell Wu Cao, I will disguise myself as a bachelor of the North Gate, and now please call me Bachelor Duan!" Gongzi Xiaoyan learned to be a scribe, bowed his hand, and then said with a curious face: "Tell me, how did you do it?" Even the fairy of Cihang Jingzhai persuaded you? ”
Zhou Yi smiled lightly and said mysteriously: "Mountain people have their own clever plans, don't say it, don't say it!" ”
"Cut!" Gongzi Xiaoyan pursed his lips and said, "By the way, last night in the Jingnian Zen Temple, why did even the monk King Faming help us?" ”
"That's not Faming!" Zhou Yi said with a smile: "Fa Ming's serious injury has not healed, how can he show up, it must be Tu Jiaojiao pretending!" ”
Gongzi Xiaoyan nodded and said in a low voice: "I think so!" ”
At this time, the square was full of guests who had not yet entered the hall, chatting and laughing in groups, and the atmosphere was warm, but Zhou Yi and the two did not know anyone, so they had to walk towards the hall side by side.
The two of them were still a hundred steps away from ascending the jade steps of the temple, and a carriage galloped in, which should be the latest guest before the arrival of the holy car.
The car drove ahead and reached the jade steps. The curtain was gently opened, and a familiar shadow slowly stepped out of the carriage, it was Concubine Mingming!
Concubine Tears stepped out of the carriage and ascended to the palace surrounded by everyone, because the line of sight was blocked, she couldn't see it really, only vaguely saw her wearing a crown dress, her figure was extremely beautiful, and she walked gracefully, which was fascinating.
"Alas! It's really a country and a city! ”
Zhou Yi glanced at Gongzi Xiaoyan angrily, and followed quickly.
The two walked up the stone steps side by side, and at this time most of the guests had entered the hall, and suddenly there was a bang behind them, and when they looked back, the turret was lit up, and the fireworks rose into the sky, which was breathtaking.
Gongzi Xiaoyan looked back at the sky and said, "It seems that Wu Cao is here!" ”
The appearance of the Guanfeng Hall is magnificent, but it is not until you enter the hall that you know its true scale. Sixteen on the left and right sides of the huge wooden pillars that support the temple beams decorated with cloud dragon paintings, open twenty-four windows on both sides, set up a half corridor next to the hall, connect the buildings such as Lichun Terrace, Yaozhang Pavilion and Jiuzhou Pavilion that enter and enter the rear.
The state banquet is seated according to the ancient rites.
The honor guard band is placed on both sides of the temple gate, and the front and rear rows of seats are divided into left and right, with two people per seat, more than 200 seats. Looking at the dense seats, Zhou Yi's scalp suddenly felt a little numb, and suddenly someone sang loudly: "Mr. Wang Zhelong, the state guest of the Great Zhou, has arrived!" ”
Zhou Yi was taken aback, and the son's small banquet quietly leaned into Zhou Yi's ear and said: "Only those who are above the rank of official or above or who are crowned kings and dukes are qualified to be sung." ”
???? Hearing the spread of Zhou Yi's pseudonym, the hall fell silent, big officials, small officials, beautiful women and celebrities, all eyes turned to him, Zhou Yi immediately became the target of the public, embarrassed to call for help.
Childe Xiaoyan grinned and said, "There is always a first time for everything, behave well!" Ha ha! Gongzi Xiaoyan patted him on the shoulder, confessed, and went to find a place on his own.
???? When Zhou Yi was stunned and at a loss, a white-clothed figure actually got up and walked slowly towards Zhou Yi from a distance.
Concubine Tear Ming walked up to Zhou Yi and said with a smile: "Look at your unproductive appearance, your position is next to me, hurry up!" With that, he pulled Zhou Yi and walked towards the seat.
This caused an uproar in the audience, what is the identity of Concubine Ming, the contemporary saint of Cihang Jingzhai! Although she is new to the rivers and lakes, she is not inferior to the first beauty in the rivers and lakes, and the first-hand "Cihang Sword Codex" is even more out of the world and rare to beat!
The man who was devoted to Concubine Ming in the entire Divine Capital was afraid that there were not ten thousand but eight thousand, and now she was so close to this Wang Zhe who came out of nowhere? How can this not be eye-catching?
At this time, the drums are noisy, and the bells and drums are ringing in unison. The audience knelt down to greet them. Zhou Yi, who was kneeling on the ground, couldn't help but look at it secretly.
Wu Cao dragon crown dragon robe, one hand on the arm of the fat father-in-law who led the way, entered the hall with a thousand demeanors.
A rugged and majestic man was two steps behind to divide his dignity and humility, this guy was dressed in an exotic hat and dress, shining golden from top to bottom, and he was also extraordinary.
The two were followed by two rows of people, Wu Cao was the crown prince Li Dan, Princess Taiping, Wu Sansi and other royal children, Wu Chongye and Li Hao were the lowest, ranking last.
???? Behind the sky is the Tubo mission dressed up, accompanied by a monk in a yellow robe, less than fifty years old, his face is radiant, faintly seems to have a treasure light flowing, he thinks that he is the famous king of the world. Turning his eyes to the Tibetan delegation behind the two, Zhou Yi was suddenly shocked.
Tubo longevity fruit, Dajin Ouyang Feng, Dongying snow falling city, Goryeo Jinxiu. A few people in the dark alley that day were honestly among them!
"Flat!"
???? Wu Cao and Yokoku Makino each have a chairman. The former officially announced the start of the state banquet, and hundreds of palace maids entered from the side halls on both sides of the chairman's back, pouring wine and serving hot meat and delicacies to everyone.
Zhou Yi was sitting precariously, frequently looking at the small banquet of the prince who was gathered among the scholars of the North Gate, and several people in the Tibetan delegation were already in the Tibetan mission, looking flustered and cramped and uneasy.
At this moment, on the seat of Dugu Valve, Dugu Feng, who had been separated for a long time, took advantage of everyone to watch the song and dance, and raised a glass to salute Zhou Yiyao. Zhou Yi hurriedly raised his glass in return, and under Dugufeng's gesture, the two drank all the wine in the cup, and then Dugufeng slowly put down the wine glass, and the essence of the phoenix's eyes flowed, which was meaningful.
"Why do you still know Dugufeng?" Concubine Tear Ming poured Zhou Yi a glass of wine and whispered in a low voice.
"Hey, hey!" Zhou Yi smiled and covered up: "I've met a few times, it's okay to fall in love!" ”