“The Holy One has decreed that in order to promote diplomatic relations between the two countries and to see off the Northern Barbarians' envoy, a Cuju Competition between the Sheng Kingdom and the Northern Barbarians will be held at Shangyang Palace in five days!”
“At that time, all the officials from Beijing and their families will be invited to watch the game, and the two saints will also show up. It's going to be exciting now!”
Liu Ji rushed into the house sweating profusely, shouting excitedly as he ran, as happy as if he could join in the fun.
—He can really go!
Because Gong Liangxiao also has to attend.
The purpose of the king's personal invitation is to meet Mr. Gong Liang, the representative of the literary world in Shengguo.
The emperor approved it and issued the edict in person, requiring Gong Liangxiao to attend.
I don't know what Sikong Jian had in mind. Not only did he ask Liu Ji to accompany him, but he also asked him seriously to hand an invitation to Qin Yao.
However, when Liu Ji took the post home, he was shocked to find that Qin Yao was holding a post with the same cover in her hand.
These invitations were all printed and printed by the Ministry of Rites and distributed to the officials in Beijing.
If any of you would like to have one or two more letters to give away, it will not be difficult.
“Madam, where did you get the invitation?” Liu Ji asked in surprise.
Qin Yao looked up and saw that he also had a letter in his hand, and handed the one in her hand over, "This is from the eldest princess's mansion."
Liu Ji also said: "This is a gift from the Imperial Prefecture."
The couple exchanged posts, and when they opened them, they found that the contents were exactly the same, and the names were all written with Qin Yao's name, exactly.
“It's really interesting.” Qin Yao smiled, but felt a little inexplicable.
Why should she, an ordinary citizen, be invited to a tournament held by their upper-class elite?
It makes sense for Sikong Jian to take Liu Ji with him.
Qi Xianguan is not in Kyoto. When the time comes, the Imperial Counselor, as the Northern Barbarian envoy to welcome the ambassador, will definitely be too busy to take care of him. It is understandable that he will take Liu Ji with him.
But why call her?
court?
“I just scolded him last time. Is he so forgetful?” Qin Yao asked with a shrug.
Liu Ji shook his head, he didn't know.
“But madam, this Cuju competition will definitely be lively. Since we have invitations, it will be in vain if you don't go. If you are lucky, you can also see the emperor and the empress!” Liu Ji looked extremely excited.
Those are the two most noble people in the Sheng Kingdom. If it weren't for the help of his teacher, Liu Ji would have had to wait until he was named on the gold medal list before he would have the opportunity to see the most noble Lord of the World from a distance.
Moreover, he must have decided to go there. If he didn't go, Sikong Jian would **** him there.
So, if the wife can also come together, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?
"Madam, you can go too." Liu Ji saw Qin Yao's lack of interest and had already moved out of the palace. She had no intention of being moved, so he sat down in the empty seat next to her and said:
“The Cuju competition will definitely be exciting. I heard that Shangyang Palace is the summer palace of the royal family. It is magnificent inside and has collected all the rare treasures from all over the world. Just looking at it will make me brag to my juniors for half a lifetime.”
“What a great thing this is! People all over the imperial capital can't go there even if they want to!”
Liu Ji put the two invitations together and stuffed them into Qin Yao's palm. "Look, madam, you've got two copies. In terms of ostentation, who can beat you?"
He didn't even know how envious he was.
This is a post with a seat, which is completely different from the one sitting next to the teacher.
When the time comes when the lady goes to that seat, there will be either princes or uncles on the left and right.
Oh my god, even if the ancestral graves of the old Liu family are covered in smoke, they won't be so blessed!
Liu Ji kept talking, but Qin Yao just ignored him.
She was thinking about the deeper reasons behind these two invitations.
Everything must have a purpose. The eldest princess's palace sent this to her, and she could regard it as a friendly invitation from the princess. After all, a princess of a country could spread a lot of favors easily.
Cast the net widely to catch more fish, and every fish you catch counts as one.
What about Sikong Jian?
Sending a bunch of useless gifts every now and then is already a sign of goodwill.
Oh, I haven't given any more gifts recently. Maybe it was because I was hit in the lungs by a few words from her that day, which made my mood explode.
Both parties have already shown their cards, and there is no need for Sikong Jian to rush to show her kindness.
Then there's only one reason why this invitation was sent - Sikong Jian needs her presence at the Cuju competition.
"Sir, do you want to attend too?" Qin Yao interrupted Liu Ji's chatter and asked again to confirm.
Liu Ji nodded, "Yes, teacher, we are the representatives of the Shengguo literary world, and they northern barbarians are blessed!"
“It is still the Holy Father who personally issued an edict to invite teachers to attend.”
Qin Yao's heart skipped a beat. It should be the consensus of everyone in Kyoto that Gong Liang was lingering on the sickbed.
The Qiuhu disease is so severe now that even young people's bodies can't stand an open-air Cuju competition.
Qin Yao didn't care whether the emperor had any sympathy or not. He only talked about how Gong Liangxiao lost his legs and how he left the capital in embarrassment.
The purpose of the emperor's decree is not simple.
“It seems that the things your teacher tried so hard to avoid can no longer be avoided.” Qin Yao frowned and sighed.
Liu Ji, who was still chatting with Yourong, was startled when he heard this, "Madam, what do you mean by this?"
Qin Yao: “That's what it means literally.”
Picked up the two invitations and looked through them again, put them together and threw them on the table. "Since it's hard to refuse such hospitality, I'd better go there and join in the fun."
I always feel that the old man may be in danger, just in case.
But then again, the Royal Villa is still a grand event for the diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Holy Saints and Queens will also attend, and the security arrangements should be top-notch.
Looking at Sikong Jian's uneasy look, it was as if he had predicted something would happen in advance.
Qin Yao looked at the sky. School was about to end.
On a whim, he said: "I'm going to pick up Siniang from school. You guys hurry up and prepare dinner. Remember to cut a bowl of watermelon and bring it up. If you want to eat it."
This summer melon, no matter how much you eat it, you will never get tired of it~
After giving the explanation, Qin Yao happily walked out of the door with her hands behind her back and headed towards the Women's Academy.
Liu Ji was left sitting in the hall, staring at the two invitations in a daze.
Master and disciple have been together for so long, Gong Liangliao also told Liu Ji some things.
Even if Gong Liangliao didn't say anything before, Sikong Jian, the bastard, would forcefully tell him from time to time.
He knew that his teacher had previously been a staunch protector of the crown prince, so he offended the eldest princess, resulting in his legs being crippled.
For such a big matter, not only did the prince fail to seek justice for his teacher, but even the emperor was caught in a partisan dispute because of his teacher, and he cared about it and looked on with a cold eye.
I think it was because of this that the teacher became disheartened and decided to leave Kyoto forever and never come back.
However, he was invited back by the prince, and was put under house arrest by the imperial master. He used his identity as a great scholar to rally the students from all over the world, and verbally and writtenly criticized the eldest princess who had rebelled and wanted to be the crown prince, and successfully regained her composure.
In this way, even if the teacher himself never comes forward, in the eyes of the Holy Spirit, what is the difference between fighting with the party?
What will happen if the Holy Spirit is displeased?
Liu Ji suddenly shuddered violently and did not dare to think about it further.
I cried out in my heart: The water in the capital is so deep! (End of chapter)
Chapter end
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