eurekapd Chapter 344 Not bad
Chapter 344 Not bad
Perhaps it was because he rarely met a woman like Shen Shuyi, Chai Bin stared at her for a long time and then laughed out of anger.
"Okay! Okay, I, Chai Bin, won't bother with women, but I will hold the Shen family and the Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion accountable for this!" Chai Bin said in a low voice.
Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Mr. Chai has so many accounts to pay, one or two of them won't be enough."
Chai Bin took a deep look at Shen Shuyi, then glanced at Zhao Xueqing and Zhao Baokun, and said slowly: "Just wait, you will see what happens."
After saying this, Chai Bin left with his men.
Shen Shuyi curled her lips, unmoved.
However, the people who were watching the excitement from the side had different attitudes towards Zhao Baokun.
Zhang Miao walked to Zhao Baokun's side, no longer showing any resentment or jealousy. He patted his shoulder and said with some sympathy, "The Marquis' Mansion... is indeed lacking in luck..."
Obviously, Zhang Miao could not feel any jealousy towards a person who had great abilities but could never get ahead.
Zhao Baokun slowly clenched his fists hanging at his side. The only thing he could do was remain silent.
"I really don't know what he is thinking. His Majesty will not use him. Even if he wins over others and stands out, what good will it do?"
Someone nearby was talking in a low voice, and his eyes fell on Zhao Baokun with a hint of sympathy.
"Hey, people are fighting for their dignity. He has a lot of skills, so naturally he won't accept it. Maybe he is also dissatisfied in his heart."
"If I were him, I would have kept a low profile and avoided bringing disaster to myself and my family."
"Indeed, he defeated Zhang Miao today and became too arrogant. In my opinion, this is not a good thing."
"..."
Listening to the discussions around him, Zhao Baokun lowered his eyes and his expression gradually calmed down.
Shen Shuyi looked at him and whispered, "Are you afraid? Do you regret it?"
Zhao Baokun paused, then said stubbornly, "No."
But despite saying this, Shen Shuyi could still hear the grievance in his tone.
Shen Shuyi looked straight at him and said softly, "Life is like this. No one will always be prominent. There are ups and downs. The fact that the Marquis' Mansion has been silent for many years is not necessarily a bad thing."
If it weren't for the circumstances of the Marquis' Mansion in recent years, Zhao Baokun and Zhao Baopeng might not have fought so hard, nor might they have been so mature and tolerant.
Gu Yunhe came over and seemed to have heard the noise here. He immediately said to Zhao Baokun: "Don't take those gossips to heart. It's not bad to be an idle lord."
Hearing this, Zhao Baokun lowered his eyes and his Adam's apple moved slightly.
Yeah, it's really good.
But he didn't want to.
He somehow remembered what his cousin had said before: Why don't men take Wu Gou and take over the fifty states of Guanshan?
In this world, how many men don't want to achieve success and become famous?
Why can someone like Chai Bin do it, but he can't!
No, he can!
What about the emperor's heart?
Since the saying goes that the emperor's mind is hard to predict, how do we know that the emperor's mind will not change?
What's more, what was wrong with the Marquis' Mansion back then?
When the young man opened his eyes again, there was a lofty spirit, fierceness and sharpness in his eyes, which were unstoppable!
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In the afternoon, the sun was high in the sky, blazing like fire, the mountain breeze was rustling, and the air was chilly.
Eight hundred miles of roast meat was distributed to the subordinates, and fifty strings played the music from the frontier. The winter forest was bleak and the sky was vast. The flags of Daqian fluttered in the wind, and the totems outlined by golden silk threads glowed with a bright light.
The open space at the foot of the mountain was heavily guarded, with the Longxiong Army stationed on all sides. The royal army and guards were dressed in armor and in uniform.
The long tables were adjacent to each other, and there were delicious food and strong drinks. The arena was high, the drums were beating, and the atmosphere was murderous.
The officials and their families were all smiling. As they would be staying outside for a long time, most of them were dressed warmly and seemed to have put aside their usual prejudices.
They didn't seem like dignitaries, but more like ordinary old friends. The atmosphere was harmonious and relaxed.
Most of the daughters were excited about having such an opportunity. Some enjoyed the beautiful scenery, some chatted with friends, and some looked at the boys shyly.
The men were even more excited, as if this was a rare battlefield, and they were all ready to show their skills.
Soon, a horn sounded and everyone suddenly quieted down.
Soon after, the eunuch's sharp and thin voice sounded: "Your Majesty has arrived! The Queen Mother has arrived!"
Everyone knelt down and worshiped.
"Long live His Majesty! Long live the Queen Mother!"
The man's deep voice sounded, not harsh, with the relaxation of a superior, but with an authority that could not be violated.
Emperor Qianwu held a heater in his hand and said with a smile, "Everyone, get up. Since we are out to play, there is no need to be restrained."
After that, everyone stood up.
As Emperor Qianwu and the Empress Dowager took their seats, the masters of each palace also took their seats.
After Shen Shuyi sat down with the other women of the Shen family, he raised his eyes and looked over.
Emperor Qianwu was a tall and mature man. At this moment, he was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a white jade belt with two dragons around his waist. His features were cold and deep, and he had a very good appearance.
Although he has gained some weight now, he is still strong and powerful. Shen Shuyi believes that even if he is not an emperor, he can still attract many women with his good looks.
Now that he has been the emperor for many years, people feel that his aura is profound and his power is unpredictable.
Sitting next to him was the current empress dowager. As she had given birth to such a handsome son, the empress dowager must have had good looks, and she had taken good care of herself. Now that she was sitting next to the emperor, it was not an exaggeration for people to mistake her for the empress.
The two of them sat in the main seat in the middle, with long tables with dragon patterns and eight treasures placed on both sides, and incense burners inlaid with gold wire and pigeon blood rubies emitting a dense fragrance.
There were long tables on both sides, with several princes who came to participate in the autumn hunt sitting on the left, and concubines from the palace sitting on the right.
High-ranking officials and their wives also sat on both sides in order, while others sat or stood and gathered behind them, making the scene very lively.
Shen Shuyi calmly looked at these powerful people who could easily control the life and death of others. After confirming that there was not much difference from his memory, he withdrew his gaze and became a decoration.
Old Madam Shen did not come, and although Qin Xuerong was deprived of the right to manage the family, she was quite proud at the moment.
Shen Jingzhen swept away all the resentment she had in the manor, and now stood beside Qin Xuerong with a bright look, her eyes constantly searching the army in front of the palace.
"Your elder sister is so proud of you. Now she has won the favor of Concubine Jing and is serving her." Qin Xuerong smiled and felt that after days of gloom, she finally had a happy event.
Qin Xuerong's idea was indeed right. Ever since the rumor about the 'noble lady of destiny' came out last time, Concubine Jing had been worried, fearing that her son Xiao Yuncheng would be suspected by the emperor because of it.
She took the initiative to express her loyalty to the emperor, saying that she only intended to cancel the marriage and asked Emperor Qianwu to choose another beautiful woman for his son.
Unexpectedly, the emperor, who had been reluctant to express his opinion before, asked: "Shangshu Shen's daughter?"
Concubine Jing lowered her eyebrows and said, "Yes."
Emperor Qianwu thought for a moment, then nodded slowly and said, "Not bad."