Back and forth: I brought supplies to help the impoverished prince

This was the first time that Qiao Shinian attended such a large gathering in ancient times, and the protagonist of the banquet was the nine-year-old boy in front of her.

All the dignitaries in the capital were present at this banquet. Those who stood at the pinnacle of power, those who dominated the happiness and well-being of the people of the world, and those who controlled the lifeline of the country were all gathered here.

A pair of meaningful, scrutinizing and inquiring eyes first fell on Wen Jiu, and then on Qiao Shinian, who was standing behind him with his head lowered and his eyes rolling around.

As the protagonist of the banquet, Wen Jiu seemed a little lonely. He casually exchanged polite words with some chatterboxes.

His younger brothers and sisters and older brothers and sisters were very much in their element at the banquet, but they didn't seem to want to introduce anyone to Wen Jiu.

Those old men with gray beards seemed to be the ones in power in another sense. Their indifferent looks hid their disdain and contempt for Wen Jiu, as if this prince was just a decoration.

Those ladies and gentlemen were somewhat curious about Wen Jiu. The ladies seemed to be concerned about Wen Jiu's difficult life after being kidnapped, and the hardships he faced on the journey back to Beijing.

These experiences can easily move the idle women who live in the inner chambers for a long time. They look at Wen Jiu with pity, curiosity and inquiry.

The sound of silk music drifted away in the evening breeze. Wen Jiu finally became tired of this meaningless social interaction. He took Qiao Shinian to his seat in advance.

"Hey, turn around." Qiao Shinian called Wen Jiu in a low voice.

Wen Jiu turned his head to look at Qiao Shinian who was looking around, "What's wrong?"

"I don't know why, but I always feel that the way those people look at you is not right. I always feel uneasy. Is there going to be any unexpected incidents at this banquet?" Qiao Shinian frowned and looked around. "I heard that the envoys from Zhou will also be here today. Do you think the way they look at you is related to the envoys from Zhou? Or is there a conspiracy at today's banquet?"

"I don't know, but everything will be clear when the banquet starts. There's no point in guessing now." Wen Jiu sat down in his seat and turned around to ask, "Are you hungry?"

"Well... I'm not hungry, but there are too many people here. I feel like this is a good time to listen to gossip, but unfortunately people's voices become quieter when we get closer." Qiao Shinian touched his stomach and sighed in dissatisfaction.

"Don't you like this kind of banquet?" Wen Jiu asked again.

Qiao Shinian looked at the groups of people talking together and shook his head, "No, it's quite spectacular. If it were a TV series, how much money would the crew have to spend on these exquisite costumes and props? Well, you are the star of the party today, but your presence is not that high. Your brothers and sisters all have a lot of people who can talk."

"Those are basically the forces behind them. People who support them will naturally not contact others anymore." Wen Jiu looked at the fruit wine in front of him with a leisurely gaze, and suddenly he put his hands on his cheeks like a child and looked at the people talking in groups of three or five.

Qiao Shinian stood behind Wen Jiu with a feeling of uneasiness and remained quiet, but the curiosity in his eyes could not be hidden.

"Your Highness Thirteen, do you still remember us?" Just as the two were in a daze, two figures stood in front of them.

Qiao Shinian almost nodded and said, "Aren't you the general?"

Fortunately, Wen Jiu stood up and nodded to Lu Ping and Lu An, with some apology in his voice: "I'm sorry, the situation was unclear at the time, and I didn't dare to reveal my identity casually. Thank you for saving me before."

Lu Ping's eyes fell on Qiao Shinian who was standing behind Wen Jiu. He said to Wen Jiu, "Your Highness's... friend, can you marry me?"

"Hmm?" Wen Jiu turned his head to look at Qiao Shinian, and suddenly seemed to understand something: "She has the final say on her marriage."

"It's better to keep her here. She has helped Your Highness a lot and shouldn't suffer any more. I promise to treat her with courtesy and return her to Your Highness when you come back." Lu Ping suddenly looked at Wen Jiu seriously.

Wen Jiu smiled and said, "It...is up to her."

Lu Ping stopped talking. It was obvious that Wen Jiu knew what kind of fate he was about to face, but looking at Qiao Shinian who was confused and puzzled, he knew that Wen Jiu did not tell Qiao Shinian what would happen.

Lu An gave Lu Ping an elbow helplessly: "Brother, this won't work. If you like a girl, you should just say it directly."

"Like me?" Qiao Shinian pointed at himself and looked at Lu Ping in front of him with some disbelief, as if someone owed him money.

"Well..., if that's the case, I received the general's feelings, but you are not my type. Thank you for your love, you will meet a girl who is more worthy of your sincerity in the future."

Qiao Shinian was very familiar with this kind of rejection. After all, she had received confessions from boys from time to time since high school, and she could just blurt out the rejection without thinking.

Lu Ping looked at Qiao Shinian for a long time without saying anything, and finally turned around and left.

Lu An smiled apologetically at Qiao Shinian: "Don't mind it, my brother is just like that, but he really likes you."

After saying that, he nodded to Wen Jiu, indicating that he was about to leave.

Qiao Shinian squatted behind Wen Jiu and whispered, "What riddle was that general telling you just now?"

"Sister, aren't you going to end your stay with us? You'd better not know what happens in the future, so as not to worry about her when she returns."

"Oh, that's true. I'm going back tomorrow. Don't worry, I will definitely miss you." Qiao Shinian said with a silly grin.

When Wen Jiu turned around, he saw the anticipation and relaxation on Qiao Shinian's face, as if he had completed a task. It was really easy to understand!

Thinking of this, Wen Jiu lowered his eyes. If Qiao Shinian really ended this trip, he would have to go to an even more unfamiliar country alone. He would be alone again.

No one cares about him, no one pays attention to him, no one loves him.

As Qiao Shinian was looking forward to it, Emperor Gao Wen appeared in front of everyone with a sharp voice, like the moon surrounded by stars.

Qiao Shinian's eyes lit up and he looked at the chief eunuch, sure enough!

Just as she thought, this eunuch was the one who cleared the way for the emperor wherever he went.

The gold and silver jewelry of the queen and concubines made Qiao Shinian feel as if his eyes were dazzled.

She couldn't help but lower her head and look at Wen Jiu with a loving face. This child who had gone through a bumpy and difficult journey to return home will have a good life in the future and a happy ending.

When the kneeling people stood up, Qiao Shinian looked at the scene in a daze. This was her first time to attend such a large-scale ancient banquet. At this moment, she looked at the group of ancient people in front of her like a witness.

Feel their culture and feel the majesty of the imperial era.

Feeling everything.

The child Wen Jiu does not seem to be excluded, nor does he seem to be unaccepted by others.

For some reason, Qiao Shinian suddenly had an indescribable bad feeling in his heart.

She longed to end her deadly and ridiculous journey, but a voice in her heart asked her.

Really, will this be the end?