Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 686 Nonsense
The emperor and queen chatted happily up there, drank wine, and enjoyed singing and dancing. It was very comfortable.

The ministers and generals below raised their glasses and toasted from a distance. The scene was very lively.

As for the former military aircraft office opposite and the square outside, the people arranged there were basically the families of civil and military officials, as well as some lower-ranking officers.

On this great day when everyone was celebrating, Lu Hao was not stingy, but gave these civil and military officials unprecedented treatment.

After all, even among the family members of civil and military officials, many people have never passed through the palace.

Therefore, this time, the emperor allowed all officials to bring their families, so naturally they brought all the family members, old and young.

The most important thing is that it is an honor to be able to enter the palace and attend the emperor's banquet.

At the end of the song, the emperor and the queen personally stepped down from the throne and began to toast each other, making everyone feel flattered.

"Quiet, everyone! Quiet! The emperor has come out to propose a toast!"

The little eunuch shouted to the flowing water mat in the square outside.

The square is not big, and even the corridor is full of tables. There are only about 200 tables. Including the more than 100 tables at the military aircraft opposite, the total is only more than 300 tables.

However, the officials who can bring their family members are not low-level, and some officials even bring side houses, side houses, and concubines.

Take Tang Yu, for example, who is in charge of the household department, has two side houses and two concubines, plus his parents, wife and two children, and a whole family.

And that bastard Du Ze even brought his sister-in-law and brother-in-law.

However, since the emperor has spoken, he naturally does not care about one more person or one less person. As long as he is a family member, he will receive them all as usual.

Although the banquet was served with flowing water, the standard of the palace banquet was very high, and all kinds of delicacies were not available outside.

In order to be able to receive so many people, the Minister of Rites mobilized many chefs from various restaurants outside the palace to help.

Tantai Xiyao took Lu Hao's hand, and the two of them walked out slowly under the spotlight.

"Meet the emperor!"

Everyone knelt down and saluted collectively.

"Free! Free!"

Lu Hao smiled and waved.

When everyone stood up, Lu Hao glanced around and said loudly: "Family members of the imperial officials, I believe you all know that the Imperial Central Army has returned triumphantly from the Northern Expedition and incorporated the northern Chimir Prairie into the imperial territory."

"This is not only the credit of the Empire's Central Army, but also the credit of the empire's civil and military officials. Each of them is dedicated and hardworking for the empire's state affairs. Behind their hard work, there is the full support of your family members."

"Here, I want to say thank you!"

"Thank you for your support! Thank you for your silent efforts behind the scenes!"

Lu Hao bowed slightly.

"Your Majesty is wise! Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!"

All the family members were deeply moved and shouted in unison, and many shed tears of happiness.

"This is a day of universal celebration. Here, on behalf of the Chinese Empire, on behalf of the imperial cabinet, and on behalf of all the imperial subjects, I would like to propose a glass of wine to you! Thank you for your selfless dedication! Thank you for everything you have done for the empire!"

Lu Hao's voice was sonorous and powerful.

"Long live the emperor, long live!"

Everyone raised their glasses and shouted, drinking together.

Next, Lu Hao, accompanied by the imperial cabinet ministers, began to circle the venue and had close contact with the families of imperial officials.

In fact, most people came to the banquet mainly because they wanted to see the young and handsome emperor. There were also many wealthy ladies hiding in the boudoir who also came here today, obviously hoping to attract the emperor's attention.

The most outrageous thing is that Du Ze actually asked Lu Hao to introduce his sister-in-law, a sweet-looking beauty who at first glance wanted to get closer to the emperor.

Fortunately, there was Tantai Xiyao accompanying him, otherwise, he wouldn't have known what kind of stupid things Du Ze was going to do.

In fact, Lu Hao's focus was not on the beauties, but on the parents of the officials. He took the initiative to toast to these old people and showed enough humility. …

On the other side, the news that Dugu Sword Master was being hunted by Lu Hao finally reached the palace of the Sui Empire after several twists and turns.

In the imperial study of Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty.

Below, with their heads bowed, stood His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Nangong Zhen, as well as the Prime Minister and several ministers.

"What? Lu Hao is chasing Dugu Sword Master? How is this possible?"

Emperor Sui Yang was shocked.

"Father, I also think this is a rumor, it is absolutely nonsense!"

Nangong Zhen's face turned pale and he looked at Mr. Li Zhongqi from the Supervision Department.

"Reporting to His Highness the Crown Prince, I have sent someone to verify this matter, and there are many witnesses."

Lord Li Zhongqi was not afraid at all and responded loudly.

"If this is really the case, then Lu Hao's strength..."

Emperor Sui Yang couldn't help but feel a chill when he thought of this.

"Your Majesty, Dugu Sword Master is about to enter the Mystic Realm of Immortality, which is equivalent to the semi-immortal realm. There is no way Lu Hao can defeat him!"

Prime Minister Han Dexian shook his head and said decisively.

"Indeed, it is impossible to defeat the Sword Master with Lu Hao's strength. However, the Jiu Sword Immortal intervened and had a fight with the Sword Master first. Both sides were injured, which gave Lu Hao an opportunity."

Lord Li Zhongqi quickly added.

"That's it! Let me just tell you, how could Lu Hao be the opponent of the Sword Master? It turns out that the Wine Sword Master intervened!"

Emperor Sui Yang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"But, even so, Lu Hao's strength is still very terrifying. Wei Chen estimates that he has advanced to the realm of freedom."

Lord Li Zhongqi said in a deep voice.

"Where is Senior Sword Master now?"

Emperor Sui Yang asked.

"It is said that Senior Sword Master fought Lu Hao in the end, and both of them probably suffered losses. After the war, Senior Sword Master returned to Dixin City for retreat."

Li Zhongqi responded loudly.

"Since both sides suffer losses, how can we say that Lu Hao is pursuing Senior Sword Master? This is simply someone deliberately spreading rumors to slander Senior Sword Master! We must strictly investigate such people!"

Emperor Sui Yang asked back in a cold voice, looking very angry.

Dugu Sword Master represents the Great Sui Empire. These people are spreading rumors that Lu Hao is chasing the Sword Master. Doesn't this mean that the Great Sui Empire has lost another round?

Emperor Sui Yang didn't want this kind of negative news to spread in the empire, which would make people panic and make everyone feel at risk. How could he sit comfortably on the throne?
"Father, please leave this matter to me. I will definitely catch all the rumormongers!"

Nangong Zhen stood up and asked for help loudly.

"I am deeply pleased that His Highness the Crown Prince can put the country and the overall situation first. I will leave this matter to you."

Emperor Sui Yang readily agreed.

"If even Senior Sword Master can't kill Lu Hao, I'm afraid no one in the world can kill Lu Hao today."

Emperor Sui Yang couldn't help but sigh.

"If you want to kill someone, you don't have to use force!"

Nangong Zhenyin interjected.

(End of this chapter)