flstandardbreds Chapter 177 Ingratitude and Deceit (12)
Chapter 177 Ingratitude and Deceit (12)
Beijing on New Year's Eve was so beautiful it was mesmerizing.
The emperor, embracing his newly acquired beauty, looked at the ministers he hadn't seen in a long time, his hands lingering only on her slender waist.
The two were pressed close together, and the girl's giggles could be heard from time to time.
The Empress was so angry that she left her seat.
The emperor then casually pulled the young beauty to his side, completely disregarding the opinions of others.
Those below kept their eyes down, their noses down, their mouths down, and their mouths down, pretending not to see anything.
Their emperor's absurdity has been going on for quite some time now.
The newly promoted concubine, who came from a performing arts background, was also quite shrewd, managing to win over the emperor's heart.
The emperor, aroused by the person in his arms, picked her up and strode away.
He looked at Shen Xuntang sitting below, raised his head slightly, and said, "Master Shen, this New Year's Eve banquet will be hosted by you."
Several senior members of the royal family nearly died of anger upon hearing this.
The New Year's Eve banquet, which was meant to reward the entire court, was once again to be presided over by a eunuch.
That's utterly absurd.
Absolutely absurd!
In the blink of an eye, the emperor had already left with the smiling beauty in his arms.
Only his back was left behind.
Gu Yao wore a gentle smile as he stood up, dusted off his clothes (which weren't actually dust), and lazily looked up at the people below, each with their own ulterior motives.
Especially seeing the humiliated expressions on the faces of those royal relatives who always thought highly of themselves.
It's so delightful!
He found the sounds of string and wind instruments very noisy.
Even those exquisite dishes looked utterly tasteless.
Everyone watched the powerful figure in the seal of authority, speculating and trying to figure out his next move.
After all, no one knows what this capricious palm print is up to.
Gu Yao looked at those faces, some tense, some resentful, and some gritting their teeth.
Stand in front of everyone.
Standing in this highest position.
Looking down at everyone, you can see everyone's movements.
What came into view was the palace, decorated in a very festive manner, but this lively banquet was not what he wanted.
Not to mention that everyone at the banquet was terrified of him, like quails, while only the musicians playing music on the side were still working diligently.
Gu Yao glanced around and only recognized a few familiar faces.
Others wished they could bury themselves.
Ugh, how boring.
Gu Yao looked somewhat uninterested and said lazily, "I believe that you gentlemen are also not happy to see me here. In that case, there is no need for us to pretend to be friendly at today's banquet. Let's end the banquet early."
The already resentful members of the royal family were now completely enraged. The most senior member, who was practically the current emperor's uncle, slammed his fist on the table and shouted, "Shen Xuntang, how dare you!"
The New Year's Eve banquet ended so quickly, making the royal family a laughing stock.
What's even more shameful is that this decision was made by a eunuch.
This is a blatant slap in the face to the royal family.
What difference does it make whether this banquet is held or not?
Looking at the group of people jumping up and down, Gu Yao smiled slightly.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, a dangerous glint in them. "If Prince Heng wants to stay so much, then he can stay in the palace and rest for a few days?"
Whether or not one can leave the palace unharmed and in perfect condition is entirely up to oneself.
In fact, Prince Heng regretted it as soon as he made the decision.
This castrated dog is unpredictable; if you really anger him, it will be a huge loss.
Moreover, now that he holds great power, his methods are truly terrifying.
The two sides faced off, and no one else dared to speak.
Sensing that Gu Yao was not joking, the people behind Prince Heng quickly pulled him back.
The most diplomatic of the group spoke first, his face apologetic, "Master Shen, Prince Heng was also drunk and confused. I hope Master Shen will not take offense."
Gu Yao exchanged a glance with the person who spoke, then smiled. He reached out and stroked the jade pendant at his waist, gradually suppressing the irritability and violence in his heart.
He said calmly, "Since you know you've spoken out of turn, I hope you will be more careful with your words and actions in the future."
Gu Yao did not name names or try to evade the issue.
He didn't give the people in front of him any face at all.
Even the usually smooth-talking person couldn't help but suppress his smile, his face showing displeasure.
Those eyes, which had originally held a smile and an apology, now held a coldness as they stared at the handsome young man before them, their gaze like that of a sinister venomous snake.
Seeing that the young man remained unmoved, he then smiled and said, "We will keep Master Shen's teachings firmly in mind."
Gu Yao looked up, his face cold and unyielding. "Just know it."
The man was about to say something more, but Gu Yao's gaze had already shifted away.
The words I had prepared were stuck in my throat.
The gentle mask that had just been put on cracked slightly again.
The smile on his face became stiff and eerie.
Gu Yao didn't care at all.
He had seen the dirtiest and most disgusting looks.
Such hateful gazes are nothing new.
He glanced at the other spectators, smiled, and said in a somewhat lazy tone, "Let's end the banquet here for today. Do any of you gentlemen have any objections?"
Everyone unanimously agreed.
Gu Yao nodded in satisfaction.
He raised his hand to straighten his cuffs. "Then I'll take my leave. Gentlemen, please make yourselves at home."
Saying "excuse me," Gu Yao didn't hesitate to walk out without any politeness.
Bu Shaoluan watched as Shen Xuntang silenced those old guys in the royal family.
That untamed and arrogant spirit that emanates from the very core of his being.
It's absolutely captivating.
Seeing Shen Xuntang get up and leave, he hurriedly followed.
Shen Shenwei followed Gu Yao closely, leaning in gently and asking in a low voice, "Master, should I take action to eliminate them? I guarantee it will be done without anyone noticing."
Gu Yao twirled her fingers, her beautiful face obscured by the shadows of the trees on either side.
His expression was obscured.
Only that clear voice remained, "No need, let them keep jumping around for a while longer."
That's what Bu Shaoluan heard when he caught up.
His tone carried a unique blend of laziness and ruthlessness.
Gu Yao turned around sharply, alert, and exclaimed, "Who's there!"
A low shout startled Bu Shaoluan.
He quickly stepped out of the shadows, an innocent smile on his face, "The palm print, it's me."
Upon seeing that it was Bu Shaoluan, Gu Yao relaxed slightly and tucked the thin blade in his hand back into his sleeve.
His expression softened slightly, but his eyes still held a hint of wariness as he looked at Bu Shaoluan. "It's Your Highness. Is there something you need?"
Under the tall shadows of the trees, Bu Shaoluan could not see Shen Xuntang's expression.
Through those words, which carried a hint of probing, he keenly sensed the wariness in the person before him.
His heart jumped, but his face showed a hint of grievance. "The Master and Eunuch Shen walked so fast that I couldn't keep up."
Gu Yao was taken aback when he heard this. Looking at the somewhat aggrieved young man in the moonlight, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Your Highness, at your age, why are you still following people so closely?"
Upon hearing this, the boy scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, looked down at his toes, and spoke in a voice barely audible.
"Isn't this just following the palm print?"
Looking at the boy who was bowing his head as if he were a little shy, his expression was not visible.
They naturally avoided scrutinizing themselves.
Very smart move.
Gu Yao chuckled softly, looking at the square palace, and suddenly felt an urge to escape.
It feels as if one's soul and spirit are confined to this unseen sky.
Looking at the boy in front of him, he seemed to think he was a mischievous boy and extended an invitation to Bu Shaoluan.
"Your Highness, would you like to see the everyday life of ordinary people?"
Upon hearing this, Bu Shaoluan looked up in surprise and met the young man's smiling amber eyes.
His heart was pounding.
I only heard myself say one sentence.
"it is good."
The young man before me exuded a unique brilliance.
When the young man's slightly cool fingers took her hand, Bu Shaoluan looked at their intertwined hands.
I felt that this was the most beautiful scenery in the area.