Fang Zhengzhi was all too familiar with the term 'Emperor'. He had heard it countless times in his previous life, from the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty to the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Pu Yi.
Throughout history, there had never been a lack of wise founding emperors, but there were also many who were incompetent and immoral.
However, those were just records in ancient books. Fang Zhengzhi was still a little nervous to meet an Emperor in this world.
King Duan, Lin Xinjue, and all the officials and nobles stood up at this moment.
It was not strange for the Emperor to attend Ping Yang's birthday banquet.
Chi Guyan and Ping Yang looked very calm, but there was a tinge of joy in their calmness. However, they did not feel excited at the sight of the Emperor.
Not long after, a series of footsteps could be heard.
Then, a group of figures slowly walked over from afar.
There were no soldiers leading the way, and there was no pomp and ceremony. There were also no concubines accompanying them. There were only nine people.
The leader wore a golden dragon robe with a five-clawed golden dragon embroidered on it. He wore a golden crown on his head, and it was the standard attire of an Emperor.
Behind him, there were eight youths dressed in different colors. Every one of them was extremely luxurious, and they exuded an extraordinary aura.
When this group of people appeared, a young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes walked out from the crowd and greeted them.
"Welcome father!"
"Welcome Emperor!"
"Welcome princes!"
When the youth in luxurious robe knelt down, all the officials and nobles followed suit.
Chi Guyan did not kneel. She only bowed slightly and bowed to the leader. Ping Yang did not kneel either. He did not even bow.
Fang Zhengzhi really wanted to kneel, but at this moment, it was as if his heart had been struck by lightning, and he could not kneel at all.
"This is the Emperor?!"
Fang Zhengzhi's jaw dropped. This was the first time he was so shocked. Even when Chi Guyan announced their engagement in the Divine Constabulary, he was not this shocked.
He subconsciously looked at Ping Yang beside him, and then at the young man kneeling on the ground.
There was only one thought in his mind.
"Ping Yang and that young man … aren't they biological parents?!"
Fang Zhengzhi was not someone who could not accept reality. However … The emperor in front of him was too young, so young that it was scary.
If it wasn't for the standard emperor attire he was wearing.
Fang Zhengzhi would never think that he was the Emperor.
In the room, Fang Zhengzhi already knew her identity. She was the current princess, and the young man kneeling in front of him. He was at least twenty-four or twenty-five years old.
But …
The current Emperor looked to be in his early twenties?!
A pair of starry eyes glowed with a faint radiance. His black hair didn't have a trace of silver, and his skin was smooth and white. How could this be an emperor who had many princes?
Fang Zhengzhi was shocked, and so was his face. This scene naturally fell into the eyes of the Emperor, Lin Mubai. After all, standing beside Fang Zhengzhi were two of Lin Mubai's most beloved people.
Chi Guyan and Ping Yang.
However, there was no change in Lin Mubai's expression. It was as if he did not see it at all. He merely glanced at Fang Zhengzhi, then shifted his gaze to the young man kneeling in front of him.
"Thank you, Xinjue! You actually arrived earlier than me, get up quickly! "
"Thank you, father!" The young man quickly got up.
"Tianrong, even though you are busy with politics, you still need to travel. Don't always be cooped up in the East Palace. On this point, you have to learn from King Duan!" Lin Mubai said as he looked at the young man behind him. He was wearing a silver robe with a white dragon embroidered on it.
At this moment, Fang Zhengzhi also noticed the young man standing behind Lin Mubai. That was a young man with thin eyebrows and a pair of narrow eyes. He looked a little feminine, but he could wear a white dragon robe and hold the position of East Palace. Needless to say, he was the Crown Prince.
When Crown Prince Lin Tianrong heard Lin Mubai's words, his expression immediately became respectful.
"Father, you are right. I will definitely learn from you in the future!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong was about to kneel down when he was stopped by Lin Mubai's outstretched hand.
Then, Lin Mubai did not interact with the princes behind him. Instead, he looked at the officials who were still kneeling on the ground.
"All of you may rise. Today, I am only here for the banquet. Put down the formalities of an official! "
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" When the officials and nobles heard this, they all stood up.
Seeing the officials stand up, Emperor Lin Mubai nodded his head slightly and revealed a smile that was as refreshing as the spring breeze.
"Father!" At this moment, Ping Yang called out and pulled Chi Guyan to Lin Mubai.
"Haha … Ping Yang is one year older. You are getting prettier. You are almost as pretty as your mother! Oh yes … I brought a gift today. You can't chase me out like last time, right? "
"That depends on what gift it is!" Ping Yang twitched her mouth.
"Blazing Qilin Spear, do you like it?" When Lin Mubai mentioned the Blazing Qilin Spear, a smile finally appeared on his face.
However, when the officials heard the words Blazing Qilin Spear, their expressions all changed. The Little Demoness of Flame Capital City had obtained one of the ten greatest treasures of the Great Xia Dynasty, the Blazing Qilin Spear …
How were they going to live in the future?
"Father really gave the Blazing Qilin Spear to me? Hahaha … Father dotes on me! " When Ping Yang heard about the Blazing Qilin Spear, she was elated and could not hide the smile on her face.
"Guyan greets Your Majesty!" At this moment, Chi Guyan spoke up.
"Hmm … Guyan, that's not right of you. A year ago, you went to the Heaven Dao Pavilion and I couldn't even see you even if I wanted to. Now that you've left the mountain and come to the Flame Capital City, why didn't you come to see me after seeing me once?" Lin Mubai's tone sounded like he was blaming her. However, his expression was filled with fatherly love.
When Fang Zhengzhi saw this, he felt that it was a little awkward.
For a young man in his early twenties to have such an expression was really unimaginable.
"Your Majesty, you are right." Chi Guyan bowed slightly and replied with a sentence. However, she did not promise that she would visit the palace more often.
Lin Mubai's expression seemed to be slightly disappointed. However, he did not say anything and turned to Fang Zhengzhi.
Following Emperor Lin Mubai's gaze, all the princes and officials also focused their attention on Fang Zhengzhi.
At this moment, everyone realized that …
Fang Zhengzhi had been standing at the same spot all along. He did not kneel down.
"You are Fang Zhengzhi?" Emperor Lin Mubai carefully sized up Fang Zhengzhi, his expression as if he was thinking about something.
"Yes." Fang Zhengzhi had indeed forgotten to kneel in front of the Emperor because he was too shocked. However … Now that everyone had stood up, should he still kneel?
"How dare you, Fang Zhengzhi. Why are you not kneeling in front of the Emperor?" One of the officials saw that Fang Zhengzhi did not kneel and immediately put the blame on Fang Zhengzhi.
Lin Mubai looked at the official and gently waved his hand. Then, he took a few steps forward and stood in front of Fang Zhengzhi.
"I have heard about your story. You were born in a village and have never entered a Hall of Dao. However, you solved the Illustration of All Creation at the age of six. You are also the Double Roll Champion of the Huai An County Examinations and the River of Trust Province Examinations. Now, you are only 15 years old and have already broken through to the Heavenly Reflection State. Such achievements at such a young age are indeed a blessing for the Great Xia Dynasty!"
Emperor Lin Mubai said to Fang Zhengzhi with a look of admiration on his face.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty!" Fang Zhengzhi immediately bowed.
He did not know what the etiquette of this world was like. However, he felt that this reply was not bad.
"Mm, even though you have such achievements, you still need to constantly review the Law of Dao! It has been more than 30 years since I ascended the throne at the age of 18. I have seen many talented youths who were famous for a period of time. However, after they grew up, they indulged in worldly pleasures and destroyed their good foundations. You must remember the teachings of your predecessors. In the future, you must work hard to improve your country and serve the country as soon as possible! "Emperor Lin Mubai nodded his head lightly when he saw Fang Zhengzhi salute him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Fang Zhengzhi replied once again.
However, his heart was in turmoil. It had been more than 30 years since he ascended the throne at the age of 18?
Then, in total …
He was at least 50 years old?!
As he thought of this, Fang Zhengzhi looked at the youth in front of him whose skin was similar to his. He subconsciously cursed in his heart, "Are you f * cking kidding me?"
Lin Mubai naturally did not know what Fang Zhengzhi was thinking. After hearing Fang Zhengzhi's words, he nodded once again. Then, he turned and walked towards the direction of the main seat of the banquet.
From the beginning to the end, he did not mention the agreement between Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan in their conversation. He also did not mention any Emperor's intentions.
He only cautiously reminded Fang Zhengzhi to maintain a heart of improvement.
As the courtiers watched Emperor Lin Mubai walk towards the main seat, they recalled the conversation they had just had. Their faces were instantly filled with a myriad of expressions. Some were envious, while others revealed a hint of mockery.
At this moment, Han Changfeng's gaze was somewhat deep. It was as if he was carefully savoring the words Lin Mubai had said to Fang Zhengzhi.
On the other hand, the corners of Lin Xinjue's mouth curved into a trace of a cold smile, "Fang Zhengzhi, even the Emperor does not recognize the marriage between you and Chi Guyan. Can you still pass the Imperial Examinations?"
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