Chapter 4 Night Banquet
Chapter 4 Night Banquet
In the capital city, at Prince Gong's Mansion, the Yin'an Hall was brightly lit, and the glazed tiles on the roof of the hall made the painted golden dragon under the eaves appear lifelike.
Prince Gong and several foreigners with blond hair, blue eyes, red hair and gray eyes sat in the hall, staring at the black jade box held in the hands of a white-haired eunuch.
I saw an object in the box with six edges and thousands of faces like a flower, and it shone through it like a mirror, which was very beautiful.
"Beautiful, so beautiful." "I wonder if Lord Wang's men can bring more treasures." "It's even more beautiful than that glass lamp!"
Just as these foreigners were toasting each other and whispering about how to obtain the rare treasures that the ancient empire used for trading.
Prince Gong sat at the top and looked at the bandits, secretly despising them in his heart: "A bunch of barbarians from the West. If it weren't for those unruly people, would you be worthy of using this thing?"
Prince Gong had a smile on his face and turned to look at a dark-faced man standing behind him.
"Xiaoguo, you just returned to the capital not long ago, and I still need you to take care of the matter of killing the rebels.
Since the death of the Prime Minister, there are fewer and fewer confidants in the court who can be relied on."
The big man was wearing a military officer's uniform with a ferocious tiger embroidered on the patch. When he saw Prince Gong turning around to express his condolences, he quickly stepped back and half-knelt on the ground.
He replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. Defending the country is the duty of a soldier. It is a blessing for me that the Buddha has entrusted me with the task of protecting the country."
Prince Gong nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand for him to get up.
He also warned: "Don't worry about those big boxers who don't jump. Beiyang is keeping a close eye on them. It's OK to catch a few of the remaining ones."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, Xiaoguo will save you."
Prince Gong winked at the eunuch waiting nearby, and soon the hall gradually quieted down.
"Eunuch Li, please explain."
"Well, we are here at the Buddha's command to present a generous gift to the envoys.
These rare treasures are like mirrors all over and look like flowers, so they are called mirror flowers. They have endless wonderful uses.
Buddha meant that it was given to the person who has the deepest friendship with the empire. The envoys can discuss this with His Royal Highness the Regent after the banquet."
As soon as he finished speaking, a burly man in luxurious military uniform and with blue eyes did not wait for these old foxes to pretend to be nice.
He stood up and said in Russian official language: "I will help you to quell the rebellion and stabilize the northern border. If so, this rare treasure will belong to me."
After saying this, he looked around with an aggressive gaze, while the envoys from various countries around him looked at each other in confusion as if they were being stared at by a top predator, and did not dare to speak rashly.
"Romanov, you..." A priest holding a scepter and wearing Vatican robes tried to negotiate.
"Hmm? It seems that Bishop Antoine has some objections. I will go to your church tonight to have a good talk." Romanov ignored him, walked to the black jade box, and reached out to take the treasure.
"How dare you disrespect the Buddha in front of the prince!"
It was the black-faced military officer who shouted loudly, and a column of air was sucked into his body. His body retreated slightly, and his right hand clenched into a fist. His arm became thicker in the blink of an eye.
With a forward punch, the casserole-sized fist with an iron-gray sheen hit Romanov's chest hard.
Romanov grinned, bent his elbows and prepared to take the heavy punch.
With a loud bang, the sleeves on Romanov's arms were blown into pieces, and he was blown away several feet.
Romanov's fair and handsome face suddenly turned red, and his throat felt sweet but he suppressed it.
The envoys from various countries looked at his unnatural trembling arms and could not help but be secretly shocked. It turned out that the profound heritage of this ancient dynasty could not be underestimated.
A mere fourth-rank military officer has such powerful personal force. It seems that he will have to take his time to seize the rare treasures.
"Great, great, this country is really amazing. I didn't expect there are such masters in the palace!"
Romanov suppressed the surging blood in his chest and stared at the black-faced military officer.
"Hmph, considering that this is your first offense, I will give you a light punishment. If there is a next time, the prince will surely let all the adults present here know what etiquette is." The dark-faced man said in a grim voice.
"Xiaoguo, come back. Prince Romanov is just a little anxious. It won't look good if the situation gets out of hand."
Although Prince Gong said this, there was no trace of blame in his tone.
"Eunuch Li, please send this rare treasure back to the embassy along with Prince Romanov, or else people will say that the Prince Gong Mansion doesn't know how to entertain guests."
"I am tired, so let's end the banquet here tonight. Eunuch Li, please show the guests out." Prince Gong waved his hand and walked towards the back hall.
Soon, the black-faced military officer and Eunuch Li were the only ones left in the hall. The black-faced military officer was seen silently looking at the gradually decreasing snow outside the hall and the full moon covered by dark clouds.
"Why don't you go back to your residence to rest? It's getting late."
"Hasn't Eunuch Li returned to the palace yet? Xiaoguo hasn't been to the palace to see the Buddha for a while, and I don't know if the old ancestor is in good health?" "The old ancestor is in good health, and the Buddha is also in good health.
But can Commander Yan's attack on the Russian prince today help him find out something?"
"Not simple, he is worthy of being the best master among the great powers. Unfortunately, his internal organs are defective, and he will not be able to cross the bridge between heaven and earth in this lifetime. There is no need to worry about him."
"Of course I am not as good as Commander Yan. What the Buddha meant was whether we should make some arrangements for these foreigners."
"Xiaoguo understands what the Buddha means, I'm sure the prince will make arrangements."
The two of them stood in front of the hall, talking to each other, and a plan for maintaining stability and clearing up chaos took shape.
After a long silence, the dark-faced military officer suddenly said, "Eunuch Li, I, Xiaoguo, have lived my entire life in fear and trepidation.
Tell me, can I reach the other side in this lifetime? "
Eunuch Li looked at this capable young man, sighed, and remained silent.
Dawn is about to break and the morning cocks are crowing.
A servant hurried into the hall, walked quickly to Eunuch Li, glanced at the black-faced military officer with fear, and seemed to be hesitant to speak.
"Just say whatever you want. Commander Yan is one of us." Eunuch Li waved his hand to signal the servant not to worry.
"Well, one of the rare treasures bestowed upon the prince by the Buddha was stolen by thieves. The Wang Da and Li brothers who were sent out to search for it have not returned yet. I'm afraid they have met with disaster."
"Wow, it seems that this casually set bait really caught a big fish. Commander Yan, would you like to come over?" Eunuch Li turned around and said to the black-faced military officer with a smile.
The black-faced military officer did not reply, but rushed out with the gait of a dragon or a tiger, with the sound of wind and thunder.
Two flowers bloom, one branch each.
Tsarist Mansion, Medical Room.
Romanov's upper body was naked, revealing his layers of muscles and crisscrossed with scars.
His arms, as thick as mammoth legs, were still shaking irregularly.
"Paul, I'm sorry for the test. I didn't expect that the ancient dynasty that just signed the treaty would still be so tough in this regard."
Bishop Antoine looked at Romanov sitting on the medical table and said with a hint of helplessness.
The two men, who had just been at loggerheads at the night banquet in the palace, now put down their masks in their own territory.
"That military attaché is very powerful. The pressure he puts on me is no less than that of my grandfather." Romanov said solemnly.
"He is actually comparable to His Majesty Andrew?"
“No, it’s different. My grandfather gave me more of a physical crushing feeling.
But when I faced that punch, I felt as if I was bound by chains. With the Qi locked on me, I couldn’t dodge, so I had no choice but to take it head on.”
“Fortunately, this is just an individual character and his abilities are limited.
After all, this world is still the world of ordinary people, and I don’t know if this rare treasure can help you make further progress.”
After saying that, the two looked at the mirror flower in the black jade box.
"I seemed to see the pupils of a giant dragon in it. I don't know if the legend is true."
"That's true. This ancient dynasty won't last long if it relies on a woman and a child to rule.
You need to pay more attention to Prince Gong, and also be wary of the Beiyang group.
Remember to recruit more martial artists who are down and out.
The injury I sustained today cannot be sustained for long, I have to go back to the North.
When I return, our plan can begin."
Romanov's face was calm and his expression was as cold and hard as the frozen Siberian soil, as if the person having the bone-setting medicine applied was not him.
Antoine nodded, got up and went out, leaving the rare mirror flower to Paul.
Soon, suppressed growls and whimpers were heard from the medical room. Antoine walked out with an expression of reluctance but determination.
(End of this chapter)