There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 727 Night Banquet at Shu Palace

The previous chapter has been released intact, except for a sentence about pig's feet, which is missing more than ten words.

before noon.

Su Xian and his party finally managed to sneak into the Shu Palace.

Nothing gets in the way.

Looking at today's world, there are many conflicts between Daliang and Liao in the north, Nanchen in the southeast is constantly fighting among themselves, and Nanchu in the south is not much better.

Only in the Kingdom of Shu, there were no strong enemies outside and no traitors inside. The grain harvest was abundant and the people were prosperous. Although the Shu emperor made absurd moves from time to time, he could still be corrected in time.

For such a wealthy Shu country, its palace would naturally not be bad.

After Su Xian sneaked into the Shu Palace, he looked around secretly all the way and couldn't help but secretly be speechless. Needless to say, there were no need to mention the carved beams and painted buildings, pavilions and pavilions. Even the lowest-ranking palace maids and eunuchs were all wearing silk silk...

Previously, the Shu envoys disliked Daliang's vulgar clothes and refused to wear them. Su Xian thought that the Shu envoys were pretentious, but now it seems that they have misunderstood them.

After walking around for an unknown amount of time, Su Xian and his party finally stopped in front of a palace. This was the temporary residence of Ambassador Nan Chen.

Next to it are the places where the envoys of Daliang, Nanchu, Liao, and even the envoys of "Dabo" on the plateau and the southwestern barbarian envoys stayed, right next to each other.

Su Xian quickly signaled to Yan Dashan and others to lower their heads and stop looking around.

Only then did he remember that Daliang had also sent an envoy, and it would be great fun if the other party recognized him.

"...You, Daliang, will definitely lose this battle!"

Just as they were about to enter the hall, an unabashed taunting voice suddenly sounded in their ears, which was very arrogant and arrogant.

Su Xian's heart trembled. Could it be that he was recognized and deliberately targeted?

This time when he sneaked into the Shu Palace, he only came here for the medical book and didn't want to cause any more trouble... Xun Sheng looked sideways and he was relieved. It turned out that the arrogant person was not targeting them.

But then, their expressions changed slightly. The arrogant person just now was actually an envoy from the Liao Kingdom. He was dressed in rough clothes and had dreadlocks, and his image was particularly distinctive.

The people targeted by the Liao envoys were none other than the Daliang envoys.

"We, the Liao cavalry, travel all over the world and have few opponents. Once we go south, we will surely break through your Central Plains rivers and mountains!" The Liao envoy was aggressive.

"I have the Yan family army in Daliang, General Huang, and hundreds of thousands of troops. Are we afraid of your Liao cavalry? If you dare to go south, I will teach you that you will never come back!" The Daliang envoy was also very tough.

"Yan Family Army? Hahaha..." The Liao envoy looked disdainful and mocked:
"More than ten years ago, the Yan family's generals and Yan's army were indeed powerful, but your stupid Emperor Liang had already destroyed the Great Wall. May I ask where are the Yan's generals and Yan's army in today's world?"

"..."

Envoy Daliang was speechless and his face was ashen, but he could not argue.

Their confrontation not only stopped Su Xian and his entourage, but also the passing envoys from Southern Chu, Tibet, barbarians, and even the reception eunuchs from Shu.

The situation between Daliang and Liao is the most important "change" in the world today, and all countries are very concerned about it.

"And that old General Huang, his body from the calf up is buried in the loess, right? You have high hopes for a dying man. Is there really no one in your beam?" the Liao envoy continued to shout.

"I also have the Marquis of Fanyang County in Daliang. Don't forget that a few months ago, the Marquis of Fanyang County won a great victory in Youzhou, annihilating more than [-] Liao troops and taking tens of thousands of prisoners. In order to redeem the prisoners, how much food did you send from the Liao Kingdom and still need me? Do you want to mention it again?" Envoy Daliang said tit for tat.

"Humph!"

The envoy of the Liao Kingdom snorted coldly, his expression changed slightly, but then he shouted with a mocking look on his face: "Wait, sooner or later I, the Liao Dynasty, will catch the Marquis of Fanyang County and cut him into pieces with a thousand swords!"

"let's go!"

After uttering harsh words, the Liao envoys proudly entered the palace where they were staying and disappeared.

Envoy Daliang breathed a sigh of relief and led his people into the palace.

Other spectators also dispersed...

Su Xian's face was stern, but he didn't say much. He suppressed all his anger in his heart. The most important thing at the moment was to steal the medical books. What's more, even killing the Liao envoy would not change anything.

Just wait, it's almost time. When I cure Zhilan's disease, I will go north as soon as possible. Do you want to kill me?I will give you a different day in Liao Kingdom... Su Xian slowly exhaled and calmed down.

"Sir, that Liao envoy is really hateful, how about we get rid of him secretly?"

Chen Keyan suddenly turned her face sideways, lowered her voice, and a look of deep anger appeared on her delicate and pretty face.

"It's important to do business, don't alert others."

Su Xian politely declined.

No matter what, he had to steal the medical book first.

How many hardships and dangers have they experienced since setting off from Youzhou?After failing so many times, there must be no accidents this time, we must succeed!

Chen Keyan was a little puzzled, but she didn't say much. She just turned her head back, a little starlight appeared in her beautiful eyes, and a plan was gradually taking shape in her mind...

After entering the palace and settling in, Su Xian and others stayed in the palace to wait for the opportunity. It was not dark yet and it was inconvenient to move.

Chen Keyan took a shower and changed clothes, and then went straight to Concubine Zhang's bedroom - the Hall of Ecstasy.

Arriving in front of the Ecstasy Hall, after being informed, Chen Keyan waited outside, but she did not expect that the wait would last for two quarters of an hour, which was too long.

She and Concubine Zhang have a very close personal relationship, and they are considered sisters. Logically, she shouldn't have been left alone for so long. Could it be that... there will be a birthday banquet tonight, so Concubine Zhang is very busy?

Probably.

Chen Keyan was relieved and waited outside the palace with peace of mind.

After a while, someone finally came out of the Hall of Ecstasy, and it was Concubine Zhang who came out to greet her in person. She ran out quickly, took Chen Keyan's hand, and said apologetically:

"Sister Chen, I've been waiting for a long time. I'm really sorry. I just took a bath and asked no one to disturb me... The servants in the palace should have invited Sister Chen in and treated her with good tea!"

Concubine Zhang Guifei blamed herself very much. She took Chen Keyan's hand and turned to scold the maid behind her:

"You actually made Sister Chen wait outside for two quarters of an hour. She really deserves a beating. Why don't you come over and apologize?"

"..."

Concubine Zhang Gui has a beautiful face and a beautiful appearance.

Willow eyebrows, peach blossom eyes, Qiong Yao nose, cherry lips, oval face, exquisite and natural facial features, fair and rosy skin, black and thick hair, giving people a noble and friendly feeling.

She has cloud-like hair on her temples and a head full of pearls. She is dressed in palace attire. Her figure is graceful and graceful. Although the ups and downs of her chest are not as steep as those of Empress Daliang or Princess Lanling, the overall coordination is harmonious. Due to years of dancing practice, her delicate body is The lightness and toughness are incomparable.

Although she was reprimanding the palace maid, her voice, demeanor and expression actually gave people a feeling of coquettishness... Such a woman is the best and can only be found in the world!

The reprimanded maid hurried over to apologize, and Chen Keyan waved her hand generously. Even though she was also a woman, she was infected by Concubine Zhang's temperament and could not feel any anger at all.

"From today on, Sister Chen is considered to be half the master of the Hall of Ecstasy. Whenever Sister Chen comes, you don't need to notify me. You must also follow Sister Chen's instructions. Do you understand?"

Concubine Zhang put on a "serious face" and gave orders to the maids.

"Slave, I understand."

"..."

"Sister Chen, ignore them, let's go in and have a detailed chat."

The two women entered the Hall of Ecstasy holding hands.

When she came to the living room and sat down next to each other, Concubine Zhang still felt sorry for what had just happened. She was afraid that Chen Keyan would feel uncomfortable, so she said softly:
"Sister, please don't take what happened just now to your heart. My sister has been waiting outside for a full two-quarters of an hour. My legs must be numb. I'll rub them for you."

"Sister Guifei is fine, don't worry about it."

Chen Keyan smiled knowingly. Concubine Zhang has such a character. She is too considerate of others. No matter who gets along with her, she will be "surrendered".

She thought about the idea brewing in her heart. Would it be... too cruel for Concubine Zhang?

However, she thought of Concubine Zhang's depression over the years and her long-term observation of Emperor Shu, so she did not feel guilty and said with a mysterious and meaningful look:

"Today is my sister's birthday, which is a very happy day. I have specially prepared a 'big gift' for my sister. I am sure she will like it."

"Oh? What kind of gift? Can you tell sister now?"

"No, it needs to be kept secret. Anyway, my sister will know it at the last moment."

"..."

The two women chatted for a long time. As the sun was setting in the west and the sky was getting dark, seeing that the birthday banquet was approaching and Concubine Zhang still needed to make some preparations, Chen Keyan stood up and left.

"Come, get ready to take a bath." After Chen Keyan left, Concubine Zhang ordered softly.

"Yes……"

The palace maid turned around and went down to make preparations, but Concubine Zhang stopped her and added in a low voice: "I want cold water, not flower petals."

"Yes."

The palace maid kept her secret and hurriedly bent down to prepare cold water. She had been in the palace for more than ten years, and she was familiar with some strange phenomena in the palace and knew the reasons.

For example, in this cold November, the concubines in the harem, especially the cold palace, like to bathe in cold water. This is a big surprise.

The reason for this strange thing is mainly to "lower the temperature" and "reduce the fire"!
However, generally only the concubines in the cold palace who were abandoned by the emperor took cold baths to cool down.Concubine Zhang is the crown jewel of the harem and is loved by thousands of people!
She actually took a cold shower on a cold day!

Incredible...

This involves a secret that has been circulating in the palace for a long time. Regarding Emperor Shu, the ladies in the palace dare not discuss it. Once discovered, they will be beaten to death with sticks at the least, or the family will be wiped out in the worst case!

……

As time passed, finally, it got dark.

Liufang Hall.

Bright lights.

There were constant exchanges of eunuchs and maids serving in the palace. Envoys from various countries, as well as princes and ministers from the Kingdom of Shu, all gathered here.

The envoys chatted enthusiastically with the princes and ministers, chatting and laughing, and it was a lively scene. They were waiting for the arrival of Emperor Shu and Concubine Zhang.

That's right, Liufang Hall is the place where the birthday banquet is held.

As Nan Chen's envoy, Chen Keyan was naturally present, chatting freely with the ministers of the Shu Kingdom and others, showing her charm and skills.

Su Xian also came, wearing Nanchen's characteristic clothes. His current identity is "Nanchen Deputy Envoy". It is normal for him to participate in the birthday banquet as the deputy of Nanchen Envoy.

Envoys from other countries also have deputy envoys participating.

He followed Chen Keyan, deliberately lowering his head to avoid Daliang's envoy. He didn't recognize the Daliang envoy, but what if the other party recognized him?

In fact, Su Xian didn't want to come to Liufang Hall to join in the fun, but he couldn't stand Chen Keyan's insistence and gave out a bunch of seemingly reasonable reasons.

For example, waiting for an opportunity to prevent the Liao envoys from joining forces with the Shu Emperor.

After careful consideration, Su Xian finally followed...

At the same time, Yan Dashan, Yang Zhilan, and Guan Ping also changed into eunuchs' costumes and set off at night, heading straight for Chongwen Tower.

According to the information obtained by Chen Keyan, the masters in the Shu Palace will gather around Liufang Hall tonight, and the defense in other places will inevitably be relaxed.

This greatly facilitates Yang Zhilan and the others' movements.

I hope nothing unexpected happens tonight... Su Xian followed Chen Keyan step by step, praying silently in his heart while acting as "Nan Chen's deputy envoy".

Suddenly, Chen Keyan turned around, smiling brightly, and even gave her a flirtatious look.

Su Xian was slightly startled, looking at the charming flowery smile in front of him, he always felt that there was something weird hidden under that sweet smile.

"Please be patient tonight and don't act like a monster." Su Xian found a suitable moment, stepped forward and warned Chen Keyan in a low voice.

"Sir, what did you say?" Chen Keyan pretended not to hear. At this time, a minister of Shu came towards him, so she left Su Xian and went to meet him.

"..."

After a while.

Envoys from various countries and princes and ministers of Shu Kingdom took their seats one after another.

On the huge Liufang Hall, there are dozens of small tables placed on the left and right, with reed mats behind the small tables... The palace banquet still follows the "sitting on the floor" and "one person, one seat" model.

Although Nanchen and Shu are not bordering each other, and there is Nanchu in between, the relationship between the two countries is pretty good. In addition, Chen Keyan and Zhang Guifei have a close personal relationship. Therefore, Chen Keyan organized this birthday banquet. The first distinguished guest.

In the first position on the left, Chen Keyan slowly took her seat.

As the "Deputy Ambassador of Nanchen", Su Xian naturally sat behind Chen Keyan.

The rest of the envoys, princes and ministers also took their seats according to their close relationships.

At this time, a eunuch stood up, shook the whisk in his hand, and shouted loudly:

"His Majesty is here!"

"The imperial concubine is here!"

"..."

The Lord has finally arrived!

Su Xian followed the guests and stood up. After a few breaths, he saw Emperor Shu and Concubine Zhang walking into the hall side by side.

Su Xian looked closely and saw that the Emperor of Shu was indeed like the legend, with a big belly, a fat head and no personal image.

The wealthy and comfortable life led the Shu Emperor to be very arrogant and indulgent. His inability in some aspects led him to be unrestrained in other aspects.

Such as diet.

Such as alcoholism.

When Emperor Shu reached the top of the main hall, Su Xian was shocked to find that he was breathing heavily?
Su Xian's eyes turned and fell on Concubine Zhang. His pupils shrank slightly and he secretly took a breath of cold air——

There are rumors in the market that ordinary people's bones will become crispy when they see Concubine Zhang. Although it is a slight exaggeration, Su Xian believes at this moment that those words are not groundless.

Ordinary people may never come into contact with such a series of beauties in their entire lives. The surprise and shock in their hearts are really beyond words when they see them at first sight!
There are such beautiful people in the world!
It would be strange if the bones are not crispy.

But to Su Xian and everyone present, that sentence seemed a bit exaggerated. They had all seen many beauties, and their thresholds had already been raised very high.

Even so, although the bones were not broken, Su Xian was still very surprised.

The beauty of Concubine Zhang is no less than that of Li Youqing and other women. Each has its own merits. She is indeed worthy of being one of the "four beauties in the world", and it is enough to be called rare in the world!

"..."

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