Ren Baqian did not learn for long before the imperial guard named Xin Zhe brought the medicine to the second floor. After she came down, she pointed at Ren Baqian and said, "Follow me to see Her Majesty."
He pushed the pen and paper to the side, got up, and followed Xin Zhe.
Behind him, Lin Qiaole was fuming as she looked at his back view. After snorting twice, she reluctantly put away the pen and paper. For the sake of Ren Baqian's White Rabbit Creamy Candies every day.
The familiar path was the same palace that he always went to. After entering, he found that a burly man in an official uniform was already standing inside.
However, it was a little different from his own. The main body was black with a beast pattern on it, and the collar was yellow.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Ren Baqian stopped one step behind that person and bowed.
That burly man turned his head to look at Ren Baqian and asked with a grin, "Your Majesty, is this the guy?"
"This is the Storyteller of Qingxin Palace Hall. This time, he will accompany you in receiving those people." The cold voice of the empress came from above.
"That's good. I think those people are already very annoyed. All of them don't have much ability and are a bunch of fart. If it weren't for the fact that they came to give gifts, they would have already cut off their heads and kicked them like a ball." The big man laughed loudly.
"Ren Baqian, this is the Honglu Vice-Minister. From tomorrow onwards, you can report to him. You don't have to go to Qingxin Palace Hall for the time being. As for the position, it would be in the Honglu Bureau. Gu Daxiong, are there any vacant positions? "the empress asked from above.
It had to be said that Gu Daxiong really lived up to his name. He looked like a bear, with a huge body and a face full of stubble, like a human bear.
Ren Baqian lowered his head. He knew about the Honglu Bureau, which was responsible for external reception and various etiquettes. It was equivalent to a foreign affairs department. Since he was responsible for the reception of those people, it was perfectly justifiable for him to have his name in this department.
Honglu Junior Official Gu Daxiong pondered for a moment before suggesting: "Why not we take up the position of Honglu Deputy?"
"I remember that seat isn't empty, right?" the empress asked.
"I'll go back and give him a vacation. Anyway, he wants to quit long ago." Gu Daxiong grinned.
Ren Baqian was speechless as he listened from the side. There was actually such an operation? What an eye-opener.
"He's called Qi Zhi? I remember that he broke the legs of four people from the Yun Nation last year, and one of them even complained to me. So be it. "The empress's voice was heard, and both of them bowed in agreement.
"How about this, if there's nothing else, you can leave." After the empress finished speaking lazily, Qing Yuan, who was at the side, served a plate of grapes. The empress plucked one and placed it in her mouth.
"This subject shall take his leave." After Gu Daxiong finished speaking, he retreated. Before he left, he grinned at Ren Baqian, revealing a mouthful of snow-white teeth that glistened under the illumination of the lights in the hall.
"Come forward and continue your story." The empress reclined on the couch. Her eyes were painted red, and her lips were as red as blood. When she plucked a grape and placed it in her mouth, her actions were extremely moving and made one's heart tremble.
Ren Baqian hurriedly lowered his head after taking a glance. He was so close to sticking his head into the ground.
"Oh? Storyteller Ren, raise your head and look straight at me. Why are you lowering your head? "The empress chuckled, looking languid and unrestrained.
Ren Baqian raised his head to take a glance and almost lowered his head again. Normally, the empress was still fine. Even though she was beautiful, she was too cold and could only be observed from afar.
However, today, she was lying on the couch, wearing a red muslin, looking languid and charming. Her posture as she gently placed the grape in her mouth made him feel like he was being teased. He coughed awkwardly and said, "Your Majesty's beauty is unparalleled in the world, like the bright sun in the sky. I feel ashamed of my inferiority and find it hard to look straight at you."
"Unparalleled in the world?" the empress asked.
"Yes, no one in the world can compare to you." Ren Baqian lowered his head and replied. The celebrities on Earth were seen on TV every day. In terms of appearance, they were similar, but their identities were different. This was the monarch of a nation. That kind of excitement made Ren Baqian's heart jump up and down. If he were to jump any further, his heart would jump out.
"You really know how to talk," the empress said with a smile.
"Tell me about 'Investiture of the Gods.' The story of your nation is indeed interesting. "
"Yes." Ren Baqian hurriedly responded. He opened his mouth for a long time and finally calmed himself down before he began to narrate the story.
He only stopped when he reached the part where Bigan dug out his heart. According to usual practice, he should have stopped at this time. The lamp oil in the hall had been refilled several times.
"Tell me another part. I don't feel comfortable if I stop here," the empress suddenly said.
Ren Baqian didn't expect the empress to speak at this time. Today, the empress was much more human than usual and less cold.
He hurriedly nodded his head in response.
Fortunately, he had completed 'Investiture of the Gods'. If he were to read those web novels where chapters were missing, he would probably be in trouble.
He narrated until Grand Tutor Wen went to the East Sea to quell the chaos. Finally, he said, "If you want to know the outcome, listen to the next chapter."
After finishing the story in one breath, he felt refreshed and could finally get off work. Then, he wanted to give himself a slap. Did he really think of himself as a storyteller? What he was doing was just a matter of missing chapters.
Sure enough, these were all passed down from generation to generation. Those web novels were just copying the wisdom of the ancient people.
He looked up at the empress and saw her squinting at him. She had no intention of speaking.
Ren Baqian continued to narrate until Ji Chang went to fetch Chong City.
The empress then stood up and said, "It's late, you can go now. For the next few days, just prepare for the Honglu Bureau. Also, make a few trips to the imperial kitchen when you are free. Teach them a few Chinese dishes for the banquet. "
Ren Baqian bowed and asked, "Your Majesty, how are the arrangements for the banquet? What does Your Majesty want? "
"What do you mean?" The empress was slightly puzzled.
"In China, there are delicious dishes of color and fragrance. There are also some dishes that taste good but aren't in good condition, making it hard for people to eat. There are also some dishes that are only suitable for specific people, for example, especially spicy dishes," Ren Baqian said softly.
This was what he suddenly thought of after the empress spoke.
The empress didn't like those people. She even wanted him to be the vanguard to criticize them. Whether they could eat the banquet would depend on the mood of the empress in front of him.
Ren Baqian felt that he was getting better at playing the role of a lackey.
"This is interesting." The empress laughed. "Let's see who it is. But have you prepared the toffee? "
"It's ready. Shall I send it to the palace tomorrow?" Ren Baqian quickly asked.
"No need. You go ahead with other matters. I will get someone to fetch it tomorrow morning." “
Ren Baqian bowed and took his leave.
After leaving the palace, Ren Baqian recalled what happened just now and felt that he was a little too bold. He actually recklessly guessed the empress's intentions and even pointed it out.
But it didn't look too bad.
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