love poison

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If you say how much you like Xin Mu, it’s not true. Although he is indeed extremely beautiful, Ronghua also wants him, but Ronghua is not the kind of fool who will be fascinated by beauty. It's just that Rong Hua has a very bad personality, and he will be unwilling to get what he can't get, and he has to think about it day and night.

Especially when the other party doesn't take him seriously.

Xin Mu is not really emotionless, nor is he really that old-fashioned. He also shows the innocence and mischievousness of a young man, but it will not be to Ronghua.Rong Hua was very unhappy because of this, he was unhappy, and wanted to make others unhappy.

So Ronghua went back to his small building, not in a hurry to sleep, and asked Zhizhen to serve him with pen and ink. He didn't rest all night, and worked hard to draw a few paintings.

In the early morning of the second day, a servant came to inform that King Zhaoyue was fine and was going to formally receive Rong Hua and other guests who came to worship in the Political Hall.

Ever since Yuan Duo became king in Zhaoyue, he has tried his best to promote the laws and systems of the Han people. Even the Wangzhai has changed its style. Originally, there was no meeting hall in the Zhaoyue Wangzhai. On the ground, a large meeting hall modeled on the Jinluan Hall of the Dasheng Palace was built.Not only retaining Zhaoyue's traditions but also constantly imitating the most powerful empire in the mainland, Yuanduo has a long-term vision and wants to lead Zhaoyue out of this barbarian and backwardness.

This is a formal court meeting, and it can't be compared to the romps of the past few days. Ronghua was inconvenient to let Zhizhen follow, but changed into an official uniform, called Liu Shilang, who had been left out for many days, and brought the prepared congratulatory gifts. Soon after breakfast, I went to see King Zhaoyue.

When I met Erji A Tuo on the way, the idiot was still venting his anger on Ronghua, he still raised his head and breathed out through his nostrils, not looking at Ronghua at all, but the two still had to walk side by side and entered the hall according to the rules.

This hall is much smaller than the Jinluan Hall, but it is still magnificent. The throne of Zhaoyue King is as high as a dragon chair. Although there are no dragons or phoenixes carved, it is also engraved with white tigers, which is very majestic.

The current Zhaoyue Wang Yuanduo is sitting on that throne.Compared with yesterday's haggard appearance, today's him has no discomfort at all.

Rong Hua looked at Yuan Duo for a while, and saw that he had a childlike face with white hair, and he couldn't tell his age at all.Although his temples were grizzled, but there was no wrinkle on his face, he was still a handsome man, and those few strands of white hair gave him some immortality.

In fact, King Zhaoyue is no longer young. When the abolished king Zhenqi rebelled 20 years ago, he was almost forty years old. Before that, he had been a medicine man for Zhenqi. He married a wife and had children after he became king. Duo's sixtieth birthday, he looks so young.Rong Hua couldn't help thinking, this Zhaoyue is really a strange place.

After being seated, the etiquette officer began to introduce the princes and ministers present.

Rong Hua's gaze first fell on Xin Mu, who was sitting in the second position from King Zhaoyue's left.Unlike the light plain clothes in the past, Xin Mu also wore official clothes today.Zhaoyue's official uniform of the royal family is bright red, which is quite eye-catching. Rong Hua thought that Xin Mu would not be suitable, but seeing him wearing this official uniform full of bright red flowers today, he feels that it has a special sense of beauty.Thinking about it, this is a natural beauty, no matter how she dresses up, she looks good.

So when the etiquette officer made the introduction, the old man Ronghua couldn't help but go to see Xin Mu. Anyway, Ronghua had become acquainted with the Zhaoyue royal family a few days ago, and this was just a formality.

The young man sitting third from Yuan Duo's left had never been seen before, and Rong Hua guessed that it was the eldest prince Dai Angzhuo.

This eldest prince is indeed unfavorable enough, he is obviously the eldest son, yet he sits under Xin Mu.Rong Hua looked at him, and saw that the man's eyebrows were hanging, his mouth was tightly pursed, and he looked restless. When Rong Hua and him saluted each other, his eyes and movements revealed a little bit of unkindness.

The subsequent process was so boring that Rong Hua wanted to yawn, but after all, he and Liu Shilang came here on behalf of the Dukes of Dasheng and Yue.After the introduction by the ceremonial officer, Rong Hua, on behalf of Dasheng, clarified to King Zhaoyue that Dasheng's foreign policy towards Zhaoyue would remain unchanged, and King Zhaoyue also expressed that he would continue to be a loyal minister like Dasheng.

After Ronghua, representatives from Erji Atuo and some other small countries or tribes spoke one after another. In short, the major diplomatic affairs between the countries were explained, and the morning was almost over, and then the slaves presented After lunch, the banquet begins.

At this time, the atmosphere was finally not so solemn, and Yuan Duo was not so solemn, and said with a smile to everyone: "Zhaoyue people don't stick to etiquette, but the necessary family and country affairs must be dealt with first. Banquet, from tonight, everyone can relax and have fun. The king has prepared a three-day banquet, thank you for coming from afar."

According to the customs of Zhaoyue, the [-]th birthday banquet is held for three days and three nights. From tonight to the night of the real birthday banquet, Zhaoyue people will kill cattle and sheep every day to celebrate the king's birthday.

Rong Hua didn't say much, and he was especially honest today, no matter what was on his mind, he spoke very decently, but when he was free, he would watch Miao En and Xin Mu, and if he saw that the two were about to talk privately, Rong Hua would deliberately find Xin Mu When Mu was talking, he forcibly interrupted them, just not letting the two of them talk.

So at the end of the banquet, Rong Hua saw that Xin Mu, who had been expressionless all this time, finally had a different expression towards him—a face full of impatience.

Rong Hua felt that he was indeed as annoying as others said, because he was really happy to see Xin Mu frowning in displeasure.

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After lunch, all the people went back to their own halls, rested for a while, changed into normal clothes, and prepared for the evening banquet.

Zhizhen waited for Ronghua to change his clothes, and then asked: "Master Hou, can I not go at night?"

Rong Hua turned his head, pinched his face and said, "Stay with me for a few more days, you will get bored, right?"

Zhizhen denied it with a smile, and then quickly expressed his heart to Ronghua, saying that he had a deep affection for him, but there was no trace of the admiration he said in those eyes?Rong Hua also knows that Zhizhen doesn't really like him, and even today, no one really likes him.

He has a noble status, and he has a good skin bestowed by heaven. It stands to reason that many people should admire him, but maybe his personality is too stubborn, or his luck is bad. In short, Ronghua can feel that even though he is surrounded by many people Beauty, but really no one treats him sincerely, the two-hearted promise that ordinary people can get at their fingertips, but he can't get it at all.

Thinking of this, Rong Hua couldn't help laughing at himself.

Anyway, he doesn't care, he doesn't have sincerity, and he doesn't want other people's sincerity.What's the use of that thing, invisible and intangible?

Ronghua smiled and pinched Zhizhen's face several times, then sent him away as well.

***

When the moon is on the branches, the dinner party is about to begin. Zhaoyue people like to light a campfire to drink and eat meat like this. Tonight is like this again.

Although the seating positions were still the same as in the daytime, the people were no longer as rigid as in the daytime, and they were much more relaxed, and they started arguing after taking their seats.

After all the guests arrived, He Er'an and Yuan Duo also arrived, took their seats, and after the necessary courtesies, the banquet officially began.

Rong Hua had been very quiet for a while, but when Yuan Duo was in high spirits after drinking for three rounds, Rong Hua suddenly filled a bowl of wine and got up to toast Yuan Duo.

Yuan Duo raised the wine glass from afar and was sending it to his mouth when Rong Hua spoke.

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. This bowl of wine is not only to respect you, but I also have something to say to you." Rong Hua smiled decently, and said, "We talked about state affairs in the morning, and now we should talk about some family affairs."

Yuan Duo was taken aback for a moment, then laughed again, temporarily put down the wine glass, and said with a smile: "Please tell me when you are safe."

Rong Hua saluted, and said: "Before coming to Zhaoyue, this Marquis had heard about the Second Prince, and when I saw him yesterday, I felt that the Second Prince was indeed a dragon and phoenix among men. Coincidentally, this Marquis has a younger sister , now it is twenty-eight years old, and the girl is pretty and charming, and she is also a well-educated lady. The younger sister heard about the second prince's reputation in the boudoir, and has always been very yearning. Thinking of this time when the Marquis came Zhaoyue specifically asked Benhou to convey this yearning to the second prince. Of course, Benhou felt extremely happy. The second prince is just at the age of the crown, but he is not yet married. The age of the younger sister is just right, if a marriage is achieved Isn’t it a good story? So this time, the Marquis came here and gave the second prince a special portrait for the younger sister. Although I can’t draw the younger sister’s appearance in case, it is also a heartfelt wish from the Marquis and the younger sister. I hope you will Please don't dislike me and the second prince."

After Rong Hua said this, he drank up the wine in the bowl in one breath, then took out a scroll from his side, Shi Shiran opened it, and shared it with everyone.

This move immediately excited the people on the scene, many people stood up and applauded, booing noisily.

Liu Shilang was sitting not far behind Rong Hua. After hearing what he said, beads of sweat immediately appeared on his forehead.

This demon king of the world is safe, except for one elder brother, Rong Zheng, all the people in the clan are dead, where did a little sister come from?Even if there is such a young girl who is raised in the deep mansion of the Duke of Yue, where can she go to hear Miao En's reputation?Talking about He Simu?

Liu Shilang was afraid that Ronghua would get into trouble, so he quickly stood up and walked behind Ronghua, thinking about how to deal with it in a panic. When he looked up, he saw the portrait in Ronghua's hand.

Although Rong Hua is a dude, he is indeed a master of painting with a spring breeze in his brush. The painting is very exquisite. The eyebrows of the women in the painting are like emerald feathers, and the skin is like white snow.

Liu Shilang took a look, isn't this Princess Chengbi?

Li Chengbi's father was a meritorious minister who participated in the suppression of the rebellion 20 years ago. He died of illness a few years ago, so he entrusted the orphan girl to Rong Zheng. So he made Li Chengbi the princess.But because Li Chengbi was still young at the time, Rong Zheng was asked to adopt him temporarily.

In fact, Rong Zheng wanted to marry Li Chengbi to Rong Hua on purpose, but Rong Hua had a broken sleeve, and Princess Chengbi didn't like Rong Hua's prodigal son, so the two had no interest in each other, and they always referred to each other as brother and sister.

Speaking of which, Princess Chengbi can also be regarded as Ronghua's younger sister, but what does Ronghua mean by saying this at this time?