Chapter 73 The enemy country's hostage is a miserable male supporting role (5)
Chapter 73 The enemy country's hostage is a miserable male supporting role (5)
Xiao Qi was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe embroidered with a flying dragon and a golden hair crown, which was particularly eye-catching.
He walked into the hall and saw Lin Shen at a glance. He looked away without staying there for long and sat down in the main seat.
He smiled and said, "My dear ministers, there is no need to be polite. Today is just a family dinner, so please be casual."
After saying that, he looked in the direction of Lin Shen with a smile in his eyes.
The officials also sat down one after another, but their eyes were always looking in the direction of Lin Shen.
Xiao Qi naturally discovered it and felt a little unhappy.
Then, he realized that the person sitting next to Lin Shen was the prince, and the two seemed to have a very good relationship!
"Is the prince satisfied with the mansion?" Xiao Qi raised the wine glass and took a sip.
When Lin Shen saw that the emperor had chosen him, he quickly stood up and said humbly: "I like it very much, thank you, Your Majesty."
The emperor sitting high on the throne suddenly laughed out loud and looked very happy.
"Haha, I also think that mansion is very suitable for the prince."
Eunuch Li always felt that his Majesty seemed like a different person.
Attending a banquet organized by myself, I spent half an hour choosing clothes, and dressed like a peacock, as if I was showing it to someone.
No, Your Majesty became like this only after meeting Prince Xuanping. He always felt as if he had discovered something extraordinary.
Eunuch Li glanced at the young man sitting down. The young man was incredibly handsome, no wonder.
The emperor's unusual behavior naturally attracted everyone's attention, and they all looked at their majesty in confusion.
Lin Shen also looked at the emperor who was dressed like a peacock with a puzzled expression.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward." Lin Shen bowed and thanked again.
"How about you sit here, Prince?" Xiao Qi pointed to the lower right side of his seat, which was the place closest to the emperor.
Lin Shen originally wanted to find an opportunity to establish a good relationship with the prince so as to complete the task, and he always felt that the emperor was weird and he didn't want to have any contact with him.
Lin Shen was about to refuse, but Xiao Qi pointed to an attendant and said, "Set the table here."
The attendant took orders and quickly set up the table and chairs.
Lin Shen looked at the situation and knew that the emperor was a man of his word, so he said nothing more. He thought that the character of the emperor was what mattered.
So Lin Shen stood up and changed his position.
Lin Shen thanked him and sat down.
Everyone in the hall was silently paying attention to what had just happened. They all felt that it was a bit strange that their Majesty was so kind to a hostage from an enemy country.
They stole a glance at the boy and instantly understood that if it were the boy, they would seem to do the same.
Xiao Qi looked at Lin Shen sitting obediently to the right of where he sat, and his mood became more and more cheerful, with the corners of his mouth rising slightly.
He turned around and started chatting with Lin Shen, his words full of concern, as if he had completely forgotten the other person's identity.
Although Lin Shen had doubts in his heart, he still responded respectfully on the surface and answered Xiao Qi's questions carefully.
At this time, music sounded, and a group of dancers entered the hall and began to dance.
Xiao Qi's gaze remained on Lin Shen, and he seemed to have no interest in the beautiful scenery before him.
Xiao Nanzhu had been staring at the interaction between Lin Shen and his father, feeling uncomfortable.
He is an old man, but he still dresses like a colorful peacock.
"Second brother, do you think our father looks strange today?" Xiao Qiyu frowned, pulled his second brother's sleeve, and asked uncertainly.
Xiao Nanzhu's amorous peach blossom eyes lost their former charm, and were filled with coldness. "Yes, father is really disrespectful to his elders."
"Second brother, the way you talk is not like your usual style." Xiao Qiyu looked at his second brother in confusion.
His second elder brother was trained as the crown prince since he was young and was the most cautious person. How could he say such a thing?
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the banquet gradually came to an end. Xiao Qi saw that the time was almost up, so he prepared to let everyone go.
"Let's stop here today. Please do as you please, my dears." He stood up and straightened his clothes.
"Your son shall take his leave." "Your humble servant shall take his leave." All the ministers said in unison.
Lin Shen also stood up and prepared to leave.
"Prince, please stay." Xiao Qi's voice came from behind. Everyone looked at their Majesty in confusion, but didn't dare to say anything. They could only leave.
Xiao Nanzhu clenched his fists and accidentally met Xiao Qi's eyes. He smiled slightly and turned away.
Lin Shen stood there in confusion.
After everyone left, Xiao Qi looked at Lin Shen, "Your Highness has never been to the Imperial Garden, right? Why don't you accompany me to take a look?"
Lin Shen was shocked when he heard this. He didn't understand why the emperor would invite him alone.
But he still bowed and said, "Of course."
At night, the lights came on and the Imperial Garden was brightly lit.
"There are no outsiders here, so you don't have to be restrained, Prince." Xiao Qi said with a smile.
Lin Shen nodded, but he became more alert. He didn't know what the emperor wanted to do, but he knew that he had to stay alert at all times.
Xiao Qi and Lin Shen strolled in the Imperial Garden. Xiao Qi stopped from time to time to admire the flowers in full bloom, while Lin Shen followed carefully behind.
"How are the flowers blooming?" Xiao Qi pointed at the flowers in the Imperial Garden and asked the question casually.
Lin Shen didn't understand what the emperor was talking about, so he could only bow his head and humbly say, "Very beautiful."
Xiao Qi was slightly stunned, turned his head and stared at the boy carefully. The boy's humble look made him sad.
Just by looking at the boy, he knew that his life in Ji State was not good, so he sent people to investigate it carefully.
When I learned that the young man had lived in the cold palace for fifteen years, not allowed to leave even for a single day, and had suffered cold stares and bullying, I felt sad and felt so sorry for the young man.
"Prince, do you know why I want to keep you here?" Xiao Qi suddenly turned his head and looked at Lin Shen. Lin Shen lowered his head and said, "I don't know."
Xiao Qi sighed: "Your Highness is very pleasing to my eyes. I am willing to give you anything you want!"
Lin Shen was silent for a moment, then said softly: "Your Majesty..."
Xiao Qi chuckled and interrupted the young man in time, "You don't have to refuse. As the ruler of a country, no one dares to bully you."
Lin Shen:……
He really didn't know what to say. Xiao Nanzhu looked like someone from the previous worlds, and Xiao Qi didn't follow the plot. Did these father and son want to kill him?
003 went to investigate, so Lin Shen couldn't ask.
You can only go ahead and follow your character.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lin Shen nodded fearfully.
Xiao Qi also knew that this matter could not be rushed, so he raised his hand and gently stroked the boy's head.
Lin Shen smirked.
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