Chapter 35: The Blood King Arrives

  The next day, the sky was clear and sunny, with bright sunshine, making it a perfect day for an outing.

  "Your Highness, are you going into the palace now?" Shen Qing sat in front of the carriage, turning her head to ask softly. Kang Qi's face was calm as he drove the carriage, moving steadily through the streets.

  Her slender body reclined on the soft couch, Baili Chang'an's pale hand as white as jade picked up the black hair that fell on her chest and said: "What time is it now?"

  "It's just dawn." Shen Qing didn't understand and still honestly replied.

  "Let's take a stroll around the city first, and then enter the palace later." There was still some time before the banquet started, so he left early, wouldn't that be boring.

  Baili Chenyuan's upper eyelids closed, his dark eyes shone like stars, a delicate mask covered his perfect face, only revealing the beautiful lines of his chin that made people unforgettable at first sight, and his noble and lazy aura was revealed without reservation.

  It won't be long before I see that interesting little guy, and my originally gloomy mood will become smooth in an instant.

  He knew he was an abandoned child, born to cause his own mother's death, and sent out of the imperial city by his own biological father, never to be summoned or return to the palace again.

  Similarly, as a noble prince, his elder brothers were all respected and admired, while he was despised by others, simply because he was an unlucky person, not even ordinary people would take him seriously.

  Years of endurance, all for revenge, he wants to take back everything that belongs to him, give his mother justice, and also prove to the world that he is not an unlucky person.

  "Yes." Shen Qing showed a smiling face. He didn't like going to the palace at all, just thinking about it made him feel disgusted. Others were eager to go, but he had no interest.

  Their royal highness status is not comparable to ordinary people, of course they have to make a grand entrance, which is the most dignified.

  Imperial Garden

  The hundred flowers are in full bloom, and the flower clusters are brocade-like. This is the most beautiful scenery in the imperial palace and also the most suitable place for leisure.

  It's rare to have such fine weather at the end of autumn, and basking in the sunlight feels especially refreshing. The civil and military officials arrived early with their families at the Imperial Garden, taking their seats in an orderly manner.

  Even if the words spoken to His Majesty in his heart were for the sake of welcoming Blood King, it was completely impossible. Who in Qi Yue country did not know that Blood King was an unlucky person? He was sent away at birth and returned to the imperial city without anyone knowing. Where did this talk of welcoming him come from? It's likely that there is another article hidden behind this banner.

  They have no choice but to follow orders and do as they are told, and it is only by adapting to the situation that one can survive in office.

  Hui Xiang Pavilion, located in the heart of the Imperial Garden, has a jade table and white jade chairs inside. The four pillars are all made of marble, which is luxurious but not lacking in elegance. All four sides can enjoy the scenery of the garden.

  "The Emperor has arrived." The eunuch's high-pitched voice rang out, and the officials knelt down, shouting "Long live!" in unison.

  "The Empress Dowager has arrived, the Empress has arrived." Liu Gonggong supported Yue Di as they walked towards Hui Xiang Pavilion, and the sharp voice of the small eunuch sounded again.

  Among the voices of thousands of officials, the small eunuch's loud shout of 'Jiang Guifei, Yu Guifei, Zhuang Fei, Li Pin' was obviously suppressed and there was no further mention.

  "The masses discuss the emperor's body." The moon emperor wore a golden crown to tie up his hair, and on the bright yellow dragon robe, nine golden dragons were vividly depicted, with a majestic aura that was inviolable.

  "Thank you, Your Majesty." The uniform response was accompanied by the faint sound of a woman's gentle voice, which added to the scenery.

  The Empress Dowager sat on the right side of the Moon Emperor, wearing a majestic palace attire that made her look both dignified and elegant. Her sharp eyes coldly swept across the officials who had already taken their seats in order, but she did not see the person she wanted to see.

  Leng Xueyu, but she was deceived so badly, the long armor deeply pinched into the silk handkerchief, and her face still had a kind and elegant smile, without any signs of discomfort.

  "Your Majesty, I see that all the ministers have almost arrived. Shouldn't we start the welcome banquet for the Blood King?" Empress Xiao sat down to the left of Emperor Yue, with Concubine Jiang and several other consorts following behind her.

  On the bright red dragon robe, golden silk threads outlined the king of flowers, peonies. Each one was delicate and full of color, just like real ones. The standing collar made her slender neck look even longer. A string of precious pearls hung around her neck, exuding luxury and nobility. Her carefully combed hair, exquisite makeup, and gentle smile all combined to make her a truly dignified queen, with an air that was unmatched by ordinary people.

  "The queen's sister is right, I also mean it. Look at those thousand gold pieces below, each one as beautiful as a flower. I believe they will not be stingy and perform for everyone." Jiang Guifei wore a pale blue palace dress with exquisite workmanship, the collar was cleverly sewn with delicate edge flowers, dreamy blue, light pink, carrying a gentle beauty, her hair was lightly combed into a beautiful bun, with a single jade hairpin inserted at an angle. Her eyebrows were delicately painted with palace makeup, charming and captivating. Her mouth was like a pearl, with crystal earrings hanging from her ears, her light makeup was enchanting, bewildering others.

  Still remember the beginning, the emperor favored her, because she was elegant and delicate, also because of the emperor's words, from then on, she never wore heavy makeup or bright-colored clothes again.

  How could the Moon Emperor not yearn to see his own son, and yet he still did not have the courage to express his feelings, so he hid in the shadows, silently thinking of him.

  Yuán ér returned to the imperial city, but he didn't want to welcome him with great fanfare. The winds of change were blowing in the court, and the more he cared about him, the more danger he was in. He already owed him too much, and how could the Moon Emperor continue to harm him because of his sentimental feelings?

  Just as the Moon Emperor didn't know how to speak, a shout from Xiao Taijian made him breathe a sigh of relief. The banquet was about to begin, but the Blood King had yet to arrive, wouldn't that be losing face?

  In the harem, the tricks of women vying for favor were all too familiar to him. Empress Xiao and Concubine Jiang, he had always treated them impartially, not allowing either one to gain the upper hand, precisely so that they would restrain each other. Who would have thought that when it came to dealing with the Blood King, these two women would actually join forces?

  "The Regent of Beihanguo has arrived——" The drawn-out tone was irresistible, causing everyone in the garden to crane their necks, wanting to catch a glimpse of Situ Wusu's elegance and verify with their own eyes whether he was as extraordinary as the rumors claimed.

  Situ Wushuang was not in the mood for such a palace feast, Leng Ziyue was invited to attend the banquet and specifically asked him to bring Beidong Xiner into the palace, he had no choice but to do so, as the life and death of Yu Yang depended on her alone.

  "Someone, offer a seat to the Regent." The Moon Emperor looked at Sutu Wushuang, and the two people's eyes met in mid-air, sizing each other up, exchanging polite words.

  Situ Wushuang was calm and composed, his emotions never showing on his face. He nodded slightly and said, "Thank you."

  "His Majesty the Blood Emperor has arrived——" Once again, the small eunuch's sharp and fine voice rang out like a thunderclap on a clear day, but in that deliberately calm tone, dense tremors and quavers were transmitted.

  Until Baili Qingyun had already taken Shen Qing and Qin Jin into the Imperial Garden, the little eunuchs still hadn't come back to their senses. In a pair of green bean-like eyes, only that one red dress like blood remained, as well as that face which was absolutely beautiful even with a mask on.

  It is a word used to describe women, but even if it were used to describe Blood King, it would not be enough to describe him in the slightest.

  Holding her breath, she stretched her neck and gazed cautiously at the entrance, where a tall, red-clad figure emerged. The Blood King strode in, his movements as effortless as if he were walking on wind. His black hair was tied back with a single white jade pin, and the hem of his garment fluttered behind him like a banner, dazzling all who beheld it. As he moved, the jade pendants at his waist collided softly, producing a crisp, melodious sound that was music to her ears.

  Under the sunlight, the jade mask shone with a warm glow, those ink-colored eyes were deep and unfathomable, flashing with harmless shallow smiles, like morning dew, pure and clear, without a single impurity.

  Not eating human fireworks, like a feathered immortal flying up, it's hard to make people forget him, only leaving endless infatuation...

  Digression

  A bit late, haha, here's the second update.

  Tomorrow, our female lead will make a stunning appearance, sneaking away...