hotmtlnovel Chapter 111 The Zhao Kingdom Version of the Peerless Twins
Chapter 111 The Zhao Kingdom Version of the Peerless Twins
Chapter 111 The Zhao Kingdom Version of the Peerless Twins
Wu Shi Luo was too lazy to pay any more attention to this guy and led the group towards the Wu family's seats.
At this moment, Zhao Mu walked over with a forced smile.
This guy's surname isn't actually Zhao; it was bestowed upon him by the King of Zhao.
To be honest, Zhao Mu had never made any great achievements. He was mediocre in both literature and martial arts, yet he rose through the ranks with ease and was granted the title of "Marquis of Julu" by the King of Zhao, making him extremely powerful.
Of course, he owes his current position entirely to the patronage of the King of Zhao.
The reason why King Zhao spared no effort in promoting Zhao Mu was because Zhao Mu was his most favored minister.
This favor is exactly what it sounds like.
In the State of Zhao, it was no secret that the current king was a homosexual. Zhao Mu was the king's closest confidant, and even the queen's status was not as high as Zhao Mu's.
It is easy to imagine how much King Zhao doted on Zhao Mu.
This is the real deal—using connections and backdoors, or you could call it "The Overbearing King Falls in Love with Me."
"My lord!"
Upon seeing Zhao Mu approach, Wu Shi Luo and the others all bowed.
Zhao Mu returned the greeting perfunctorily, but his eyes gleamed lecherously at Wu Tingfang. He stepped forward and said, "Miss Wu, it's been a long time!"
This guy had been eyeing Wu Tingfang for a long time. After all, Wu Tingfang not only came from an outstanding family, but was also a stunning beauty.
King Zhao had also considered taking Wu Tingfang as his concubine.
However, considering that the Wu family ultimately had Qin blood, he was still not entirely at ease and thus remained hesitant.
"Mrs. Ya has arrived!"
"Mrs. Ni has arrived too!"
Suddenly, a commotion broke out in the crowd.
Gu Yu subconsciously looked over and his eyes lit up. Two women, with their hair styled in palace buns, adorned with hairpins, and dressed in wide-sleeved silk skirts, gracefully entered the hall.
As she walked, the tinkling of her jade pendants and the swaying of her slender waist made her steps seem like lotus blossoms, making the light in the hall seem much brighter.
The two women look somewhat alike, after all, they are sisters, but their charms are completely different, like a red rose and a white moonlight.
Lady Ya was radiant and dazzling, exuding a bewitching and alluring charm.
Lady Ni's eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her eyes were like autumn water, making her appear elegant, dignified, gentle, and quiet, giving people a noble temperament that was awe-inspiring and unapproachable.
Gu Yu couldn't help but secretly admire them; these two sisters were simply the Zhao Kingdom's version of the peerless beauties.
Seemingly sensing Gu Yu's gaze, the two women looked over at the same time.
Mrs. Ni glanced at it briefly, her eyes flickered, and then she looked away.
Madam Ya glared at Gu Yu as if he still owed her two strings of cash.
"cough!"
Gu Yu coughed lightly and glanced to the side as if nothing had happened.
Not long after they sat down, the crowd stirred again.
It turned out that Lian Jin had arrived.
Logically speaking, as a member of the Wu family, he should have come with them.
But this guy deliberately arrived a step late, accompanied by Wu Hei.
Lian Jin dressed up deliberately today, wearing a red-tasseled crown and a brand-new warrior outfit. He stood tall and walked with vigorous strides, looking confident and spirited, which attracted the attention of many noble ladies.
To be fair, this guy does have some reason to be proud.
Upon entering the hall, Lian Jin subconsciously glanced at Gu Yu.
Gu Yu immediately bent down and coughed a few times, pretending to be listless.
"snort!"
Lian Jin snorted coldly, his confidence in winning today growing stronger.
Do not!
He wanted more than just to win; he wanted to make Gu Yu bleed on the spot.
"when!"
As soon as the bell rang, the group of people who were chatting took their seats and waited for the king to arrive.
"Lian Jin, come and sit down."
No one expected that at this moment, Zhao Mu would shout at Lian Jin.
Clearly, even Lian Jin was taken aback, looking utterly astonished.
After all, he was a hidden pawn that Zhao Mu had placed in the Wu family. Now, to call him over in public would be to directly reveal the relationship between the two of them.
Is it because they're too lazy to even pretend?
Wu Shilu snorted coldly, glanced at Lian Jin, and mocked, "Lian Jin, what are you still standing there for? Can't you hear Marquis Julu calling you over?"
Lian Jin frowned and subconsciously glanced at Wu Tingfang.
Even at this point, the guy still hadn't given up.
Enraged, Wu Tingfang gritted her teeth and, in a moment of impulsiveness, said to Gu Yu, "Gu Lang, remember to teach this guy a lesson later."
Gu Yu smiled and said, "I will obey Miss's orders."
The hall erupted in uproar.
After all, Wu Tingfang was the eldest daughter of the Wu family's main branch, and countless young noblemen and princes desired to marry her. Yet, she was already taken?
What's most unacceptable is that the other party is actually just a lowly warrior from the Wu family?
Lian Jin was so enraged by jealousy that he charged forward recklessly.
"Lien Chin!"
Zhao Mu roared angrily.
This shout finally brought Lian Jin to his senses. He glared at Gu Yu with murderous intent, then turned and walked towards Zhao Mu without saying a word.
If it weren't for the presence of so many people, Zhao Mu would have loved to slap this guy across the face.
With a major battle imminent, this guy is so impatient.
If he hadn't stopped him in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable if Lian Jin had made a move.
After the farce, everyone took their seats.
As soon as he sat down, Gu Yu felt a cold light sweep towards him.
Turning my head, I saw that it was Lord Shaoyuan, Zhao De.
The guy's facial injuries hadn't fully healed yet; you could still see several bruises.
Seeing Gu Yu glance over, Zhao De gritted his teeth and actually made a throat-slitting gesture at Gu Yu.
Gu Yu ignored the guy and touched the sword at his waist.
"when!"
Another bell rang.
Immediately afterwards, a string and wind instrument ensemble entered the main hall, and then split up on both sides to continue playing music.
King Zhao finally arrived.
His entourage was quite grand, with twenty or thirty concubines surrounding him like stars around the moon as he entered the main hall, followed closely by more than a hundred personal guards.
He wasn't very old, in his thirties, and had a handsome appearance with a refined air.
Unfortunately, due to years of indulging in wine and women, his body became somewhat thin, his face pale, and his steps unsteady.
Everyone rose to greet King Zhao.
King Zhao walked to his seat and sat down, then raised his hand and said, "All of you, rise and please sit."
Next, a group of palace maids came forward to pour wine.
King Zhao raised his wine cup, and inevitably said a few polite words before drinking with his ministers.
Since it's a banquet, singing and dancing are naturally indispensable for entertainment.
"Papa"
King Zhao clapped his hands twice, signaling for the singing and dancing girls to come on stage.
"Wait a minute!"
Unexpectedly, Madam Ya stood up and gave a sharp shout.
King Zhao paused, then asked, "Sister, what's wrong?"
Lady Ya left her seat and walked into the hall. She gracefully curtsied to King Zhao and said, "Brother, I have also prepared a dance to enhance the drinking experience."
King Zhao laughed heartily: "Excellent, excellent, my sister is very thoughtful."
"Very good!"
Everyone at the table was also very excited, after all, the opportunity to appreciate Madam Ya's dance was rare.
It seems that Lady Ya was prepared in advance. With a light clap of her hands, more than a dozen singers and dancers filed into the palace.
As the music began, Lady Ya waved her wide sleeves, and a group of singers and dancers surrounded her, dancing gracefully together.