Usually, when receiving an imperial edict, one had to kneel and kowtow. But during the entire process, Song Qingshu stood there like a spear. He had no intention of kneeling. The eunuch reading the edict acted as if he didn't see it. He didn't mention it at all. After reading the edict, he even ran over to Song Qingshu with a fawning smile.
After all, all the eunuchs in the palace were well-informed. Back then, Song Qingshu didn't even kowtow to Zhao Gou in court. All the officials and generals in court couldn't do anything about it. How could a little eunuch like him not know what to do?
Of course, he could go back and complain. After all, according to the rules, if someone was disrespectful when receiving an imperial edict, he had the duty to report it. But he had been in the palace for so long and wasn't stupid. Even if Zhao Gou knew, he couldn't do anything about it. Wouldn't he be disliked if he caused trouble for him? The Emperor couldn't punish Song Qingshu. What if the Emperor couldn't hold back his anger and took it out on him?
While Lin Pingzhi and Song QingShu were getting closer, Yue Lingshan's mind was still replaying the scene of Song QingShu turning around and smiling. For a moment, she felt a little dizzy. When she saw how he was neither servile nor overbearing, and even a little arrogant, she couldn't help but feel moved. She couldn't help but secretly poke Lin Pingzhi. "Little Lin, did you see that? When can you be as arrogant as Big Brother Song?"
Lin Pingzhi's face was full of awkwardness. He smiled and said, "Brother Song is a genius. How can I compare to him?"
Yue Lingshan pouted. "Pfft, you have no ambition."
Lin Pingzhi opened his mouth but couldn't say anything. Looking at Song Qingshu standing there like the sun, he couldn't help but feel envious and inferior.
Actually, Yue Lingshan didn't have any bad intentions when she said this. Which girl didn't want their sweetheart to be a hero? But reality was cruel. In the end, not many people could become heroes. But many girls would subconsciously compare their sweetheart to other men. On one hand, it would make them disappointed. On the other hand, it would make their sweetheart depressed.
Fortunately, Lin Pingzhi had always admired Song Qingshu. Otherwise, the young couple might have had a big fight because of this.
After seeing off the eunuch, Song Qingshu said to Lin Pingzhi and Yue Lingshan, "You can stay here and have a good rest. I'll introduce Lin Ruhai to you in the evening. I'm going to arrange the banquet, so I won't entertain you. Please help yourselves."
Yue Lingshan's eyes lit up and she said with a smile, "Brother Song, you've helped us so much, and we don't know how to repay you. Why don't we help you as well? I used to organize a gathering for all the disciples of the Huashan Sect."
Song Qingshu wanted to refuse, but after thinking about it, he nodded and agreed. "Then I'll have to trouble you." Naturally, he could only smile at her experience in organizing a gathering for the Huashan Sect. This kind of banquet for the officials of the court was not something she could handle. However, it was not a bad idea to have the two of them supervise from the side. After all, the entire residence did not have many trusted aides. On the contrary, Yue Lingshan and Lin Pingzhi's loyalty was more reliable.
Song Qingshu then gathered all the servants in the residence. He picked out a few experienced nannies and stewards from the people that Han Xingzhou had sent over and had them handle this matter. Later on, the people that Chen Youliang had sent over would be their assistants. Lin Pingzhi and Yue Lingshan would stand to the side and act as supervisors, reporting back to Song Qingshu at any time.
After making all the arrangements, Song Qingshu returned to the inner residence. Chen Yuanyuan had long since finished dressing up and was waiting for him. Unable to restrain her curiosity, she looked outside. "I heard that the residence seems to be very lively. What happened?"
"Didn't I tell you last night that I was conferred the title of Prince of Qi? Just now, the imperial edict arrived. Later, many officials of the court will come to congratulate me. Right now, the residence is preparing for the relevant matters," Song Qingshu explained.
Chen Yuanyuan's face reddened. Last night, you said that in that kind of situation. How could I possibly remember? Suddenly, she realized something. Somewhat worried, she said, "Just now, you said that many high-ranking officials of the court will come. Among them, there will definitely be people who recognize me. If by any chance I am recognized, you will be in big trouble."
Although Chen Yuanyuan had lived in seclusion for the past few years, she had been so famous for her beauty that it was hard to say that no one had seen her. Moreover, among the people who would come tonight, Han Xingzhou, Chen Ziqiang, and the others would definitely recognize her. One was the person who had arranged for the mother and daughter pair to enter the palace, and the other was a senior member of the Chen clan.
"There is no need to worry. I will help you put on some makeup and change your appearance. When the time comes, you just have to stay in the inner residence and not go out. There should be no problem," Song Qingshu said with a relaxed smile.
"Disguise?" Chen Yuanyuan looked at him in shock.
"Watch me!" Song Qingshu led her to the dressing table and took out the materials that he had prepared. After fiddling with them for around an hour, he said, "How about opening your eyes and looking?"
"How did you do it?" Looking at the woman in the mirror, Chen Yuanyuan exclaimed. If she had known in advance, she could still vaguely recognize her own reflection. But if she had not known in advance, it would have been impossible to connect the person in the mirror with her.
"Your man is very capable," Song Qingshu said proudly.
"Bah, who treats you as a man?" Chen Yuanyuan laughed. Suddenly, she nervously wanted to touch her cheeks. Her hand reached out halfway and stopped, as if she did not dare to touch it. "Can I smile?"
Song Qingshu squeezed her shoulders and turned to himself. "Your smile is so beautiful. Why can't you smile?"
Seeing that he did not understand her worry, Chen Yuanyuan could not help but roll her eyes. "I am worried that smiling will ruin your disguise."
"Don't worry. My disguise is not so easy to ruin." Song Qingshu laughed.
The two of them cuddled for a while. Because there were many things outside, Song Qingshu had to go out and help. Unknowingly, night gradually fell.
The officials of the imperial court also began to arrive one after another. Many of the minor officials had arrived rather early, and Song QingShu could not remember their names. In any case, they exchanged some useless pleasantries and were handed over to the housekeeper to receive them. After a while, more and more important people began to appear.
The first important officials to arrive were Han Xingzhou and his entourage. After all, the two sides were in the honeymoon period. In order to increase their favorability, it could be said that Han Xingzhou paid attention to every detail.
Chen Ziqiang, Wu Qian, and others came with Han Xingzhou. They had basically met in the Han residence last time. Everyone could be considered acquaintances, so there was not much ceremony.
What was surprising was that Linghu Chong actually came with them. Song Qingshu said with a smile, "I did not expect that Ling … Brother Tiande would also come to give me face. It is really an honor."
Linghu Chong's face was sour. He snorted in a low voice, "Do you think I wanted to come? If it were not for Minister Han, I would not have bothered to see you."
Song Qingshu was not angry. "In fact, you should be glad that you came today."
"Is that so?" Linghu Chong smiled coldly.
Song Qingshu put his arm around his shoulder. "Because today there is someone here that you have been thinking about day and night."
Linghu Chong's heart jumped. He followed his gaze and saw Yue Lingshan standing not far away. His whole body suddenly stiffened, and his breathing quickened.
Noticing his reaction, Song Qingshu secretly shook his head. Although Linghu Chong had always claimed that the one he liked now was Ren Yingying, he could deceive others, but he could not deceive himself. Seeing the two of them, the most instinctive physical reactions had already explained everything.
Song Qingshu understood Linghu Chong very well. Everyone had such a person in their life. Reason made you try to forget her, but she was the most special existence.
"Brother Song!" A loud and clear voice called out. Song Qingshu turned his head and saw Guo Jing walking over, all smiles. "Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Brother Guo!" Song Qingshu hastily returned the greeting, but his gaze involuntarily shifted to the side. Fortunately, he was not disappointed. A beautiful and charming young woman followed at his side. Who else could it be but Huang Rong?
As Song Qingshu was sizing up Huang Rong, Huang Rong was also sizing him up. She sighed inwardly. When she had first met him in Jingzhou, he had still been an ordinary person. She had not expected that in two years, his name would not only shake the world, but that he would also become King Qi. However, she had not expected that such a thing would happen between them.
When the two of them looked at each other, the air seemed to exude an indescribable atmosphere. Fortunately, Song Qingshu was sufficiently rational. He promptly withdrew his gaze and changed the topic. "You two came at just the right time. Come, come, let me introduce you."
As he spoke, he pulled over the dazed Linghu Chong. "This is the current imperial weaponsmith of the Imperial Palace, Wu Xi and Wu Tiande. These two are the world-renowned husband and wife, Guo Jing and Huang Rong."
Upon hearing the other party's name, both Linghu Chong, Guo Jing, and Huang Rong's eyes narrowed. After all, both sides already knew about the Marshal Competition and knew that the other party would be a great enemy.
"Nice to meet you, nice to meet you!" As the two sides exchanged greetings, Huang Rong's eyes swiveled. Pursing her lips, she asked with a smile, "General Wu, some time ago, I also heard that General displayed your invincible might in Fujian, defeating the experts of the Song Mountain Sect. Afterwards, you even saved Lord Han. What was the name of General's sword technique?"
Linghu Chong had an apologetic expression on his face. "I hope that Madam Guo will forgive me. I did not intentionally hide this from you. It is just that I promised the senior who taught me this sword technique that I could not tell anyone else about its origins."
"There are indeed many seniors and experts in the martial arts world who have such a rule." Huang Rong smiled to show that she understood, but she secretly clenched her teeth. This little fox looks honest and honest on the surface, but he is actually very cunning. I must find a chance to remind Brother Jing so that he won't be taken advantage of later.
Song Qingshu watched from the side and secretly laughed. As expected, Huang Rong never let go of any opportunity to inquire about information for Guo Jing. It was a pity that she had misunderstood Linghu Chong. Linghu Chong did not intentionally hide it; he had promised Feng Qingyang that he would not tell anyone about the sword technique.
Linghu Chong's mind was completely focused on Yue Lingshan, who was not far away. After chatting with the couple for a while, he said goodbye and ran to Yue Lingshan. He had even wanted to ignore his disguised identity and talk to his little junior sister, who he had been thinking about day and night. Unexpectedly, Lin Pingzhi suddenly appeared next to her. Yue Lingshan immediately smiled sweetly and took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat.
Seeing this, Linghu Chong felt as if he had received a critical hit of 9999 points. He was completely dazed.
Song Qingshu secretly shook his head. As he was sighing, Jia Shidao also walked in with a group of people. He vaguely remembered the person who came with him. He had seen him in the court before. It was Xue Ji, the Governor of Political Affairs!
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