"What a big battle..."

The Queen Mother, who was sitting in the damp carriage, suddenly murmured something, attracting the eyes of the young man sitting next to her. After he reacted, he raised his hand and opened the curtain to look.

A strong wind and rain were blowing towards him. He looked forward and could clearly see the towering city wall under the gray sky. Right in front of the convoy were the sergeants standing in a formation so dense that they looked like a dark cloud.

Huainan Kingdom put up such a solemn formation under the heavy rain to welcome the crown prince and Princess Anle? After all, this is not a treatment that juniors can enjoy...

"Congratulations to Mr. Zhao and your two highnesses!"

As the team gradually slowed down, a loud wave of greetings swept over like a huge wave, making people's ears buzz.

"Why should you put me before Prince Huainan and Princess Anle?"

Young Master Zhao was suddenly startled. He asked the sergeant to go out of the city to receive the highest courtesy of welcoming a monarch. Was it prepared for him?

"People who don't know think that it is my emperor's son's holy chariot who has arrived."

Empress Dowager Zhao said with narrowed eyes.

"The King of Huainan first wanted to marry his daughter to me, and then gave me such courtesy, and spared no effort to win over my Zhao family..."

Zhao Cuo knew that no matter whether the Huainan Kingdom really wanted to rebel this time, this operation alone was enough to arouse the suspicion of Empress Dowager Dayu, and it was determined that there would be no good fruit to eat at the moment.

"Please Mr. Zhao and His Highness go directly to the palace. The king has already held a reception banquet in the palace to welcome you and wash away your dust."

At this time, the eunuch's sharp voice sounded, and not long after, the team started moving again and walked forward through the open city gate.

He put down the curtain and sat upright, adjusting his clothes unhurriedly. It is absolutely forbidden to be rude when meeting princes and kings.

The empress sitting next to him took out a curtain hat and put it on lightly.

"Wujiu, come down quickly."

When the carriage stopped again, the gentle voice of Prince Huainan came from outside, and his gentleness made people feel good.

Zhao Cuo could feel that the driver had arrived at the palace.

The sound of rain that was so close to my ears just now has been blocked out.

"There may be people who raise fires in the Huainan King's Palace. I can easily be discovered by hiding in the dark, and it is safer to protect you personally."

The Queen Mother said calmly.

"Thank you, ma'am."

He felt warm in his heart, and then he took the lead in opening the curtain and stepping out of the carriage. The Prince of Huainan, dressed in a brocade robe, was waiting beside him.

"I'm sorry for thanking Brother Chen for taking care of me along the way."

Young Master Zhao first said a polite word to him, then raised the car curtain again in public, and stretched out a delicate hand.

Seeing this, Prince Huainan's face first became serious and then immediately softened.

He did not dare to look carelessly at the woman wearing a curtain hat who stepped out of the carriage with the help of Zhao Cuo.

"This is the protector arranged for me by my family. In addition, she is also my elder. She said she must stay with me."

Zhao Cuo said to the Prince of Huainan in an apologetic tone. The subtext in his words was extremely obvious, that is, he wanted to take the Queen Mother to attend the reception banquet.

"It doesn't matter."

The Prince of Huainan laughed and said that he would be surprised if the eldest son of the Zhao family did not bring a sixth-level or even stronger guard, but he somehow felt that this woman in a black Confucian skirt was not that simple.

"My father has already held a banquet in Chengming Hall. He has wanted to see you for a long time. Please come with me."

"How could He De, who was born late, receive such special treatment from your Majesty?"

He said something humble and ashamed, then lowered his head and followed.

The group of people walked through a long and winding palace road.

The brightly lit palace appeared in front of me.

"My nephew is finally here!"

Hearty and steady laughter reached Zhao Cuo's ears, and he saw a strong middle-aged man wearing a cloud dragon robe standing outside the palace with his entourage, welcoming him with a smile on his face.

"See your Majesty."

Seeing this, Zhao Cuo quickly stepped forward, raised his hands and bowed in salute. The princes in the Yu Dynasty who did not have fiefdoms were called princes, and the princes who established a feudal state and established a state were called kings.

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"No gift."

The King of Huainan raised his hand to help him up like an amiable elder. This kind of courtesy was too much. After all, Young Master Zhao was just a minor official without title.

"I have long heard that Young Master Zhao is handsome and talented. When I saw him today, I realized that the rumors were true. He is indeed one of the most beautiful men in my country."

King Huainan said with a red face and seemed to be particularly satisfied with Zhao Cuo.

"Your Majesty, you have given me too much praise."

Zhao Cuo felt that what he said was all the truth, but he was a humble man, so he would definitely not accept such a compliment.

"My dear nephew, please come into the palace quickly."

The King of Huainan pulled him towards the palace regardless of his status, even leaving his own son behind, he was very enthusiastic.

"Gu Ming has prepared a sumptuous feast of wine and food. Today, you and I, my uncle and nephew, will get drunk before we retire. As expected, we will feel like old friends at first sight."

Young Master Zhao rolled his eyes when he heard this, but he could only smile with him as he walked into the palace and sat down with him.

"Call the singers to dance and play music."

King Huainan, who was sitting in the main seat, waved his hand, and then dozens of young women walked out with musical instruments in their arms, and the scene suddenly became arrogant and unrestrained.

"Is this dish still in line with Wu Jiu's wishes?"

The King of Huainan was smiling and stroking his long beard, which was obviously carefully groomed. When he mentioned the word "vegetable", he pointed to the delicacies on the plate. When he mentioned "color", he looked at the singing and dancing beauties.

"The king's kindness is visible to my nephew."

Zhao Cuogong cautiously clasped his fists and said.

"Where is my daughter?"

The King of Huainan suddenly said, stroking his palms, and saw Princess Anle, who was wearing a pink and white coat and skirt, walking out with a wine bottle. When she appeared, those beautiful singers were immediately overshadowed.

"May I ask the most noble daughter of the Huainan Kingdom to pour some wine for my nephew Wu Jiu?"

He smiled kindly and said to Mr. Zhao.

"How dare you ask Your Highness the Princess to serve you?"

Zhao Cuo quickly stood up with a flattered expression.

"Anle, why don't you pour a glass of wine for your future husband?"

King Huainan said to Princess Anle in a soft tone.

"Respect the father's orders."

Princess Anle's beautiful face made people feel refreshed just by looking at her. She was calm and pleasant. She walked to Zhao Cuo's side with light steps and poured the wine in silence.

'This level cannot shake my iron will.'

The smile on Young Master Zhao's face did not change, and he did not forget that the Queen Mother was beside him, so he did not even dare to feel moved.

He felt that someone else would have surrendered to the enemy under the attack of King Huainan.

Who can be content with Princess Anle being so beautiful and beautiful at her fingertips?

"I'd like to toast your Majesty."

Zhao Cuo raised his wine cup.

"Dry."

The King of Huainan looked up and drank the contents of the pot in a dignified manner.
Chapter completed!