The Eternal Beauty of the City of Wealth

Duke Ling of Qi sat in the car, watching in surprise as the driver turned the small wheel in his hand.

From time to time, use the soles of your feet to step on the pedals under your feet.

It’s unbelievable. He can play with such a big iron box in his hands?

And he was so at ease? How did he do it?

The car drove very fast and arrived at the gate of the palace in about twenty minutes.

Duke Ling of Qi looked at this magnificent building with great envy and felt very uncomfortable.

The royal palace of Fugui City is several times taller and grander than his own Wu Palace.

Where did Zixuan get the money to build the palace and the city wall?

When the car stopped, he saw Queen Zixuan and the concubines were already waiting there.

Duke Ling of Qi covered his mouth, which was so nauseous that he was about to vomit, and quickly got out of the car.

Zixuan hurriedly ordered someone to give him a pill, and after a few minutes, Duke Ling of Qi recovered.

After everyone greeted him, they surrounded him and slowly walked into the palace and into the council hall.

Zixuan let Duke Ling of Qi sit in the main seat, and ordered someone to bring a chair and sit below him.

Duke Ling of Qi stroked his beard and glanced at the ministers below, but saw that there was no one he knew.

Then he asked Zixuan, "City Lord Zixuan, where are the officials I sent? Why haven't I seen any of them?"

Zixuan chuckled, "Your Majesty, Zhang Zui and his group of more than ten officials were poisoned and killed by the poison gas because they secretly broke into the royal mausoleum to rob the tomb."

"Lü Jiao and his men have been confiscated and exiled for corruption, bribery, and cruelty to the people!"

"Oh." Duke Ling of Qi just said "oh" and didn't express his opinion, but his face looked a little ugly.

At this time, the Left Prime Minister Bo Qu came out and said, "Your Majesty, this year's taxes, grain, salt, iron, and bronze are ready."

"Just wait for the King of Qi to return to the capital and take them away together!"

When Duke Ling of Qi heard that the taxes and goods were ready, a slight smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Well, my dear Lord, please first tell me how many of each item there are."

"Here," Bo Qu agreed and opened a piece of paper.

He slowly read: "Your Majesty, according to regulations, you must pay one million in taxes every year."

"This year, my king paid 20% more than the contract stipulated, and actually delivered 1.2 million knife coins."

"700,000 catties of various grains, 500 carts of fodder, 1,000,000 catties of salt, 2,000,000 catties of iron, and 500,000 catties of bronze."

"My lord, these are increased by 20%!"

"Very good, City Lord Zixuan is truly a gentleman!"

Duke Ling of Qi was very happy after hearing this, and repeatedly praised Zixuan for his trustworthiness.

Afterwards, he ordered Yan Ying to read out the list of gifts for Zixuan.

Yan Ying slowly opened the bamboo slips and read aloud: "Two thousand gold, one thousand silver, five hundred knife coins, six pairs of jade bi, and one pair of jade ruyi."

"A pair of jade bowls, a pair of ivory chopsticks, fifty maids, and fifty guards..."

After Yan Ying finished reading, Zixuan ordered people to accept the gift list. After everyone expressed their gratitude, the court meeting was dismissed.

Zixuan and his ministers let Duke Ling of Qi and his entourage into the imperial kitchen.

Duke Ling of Qi was very happy to see that he could drink Moutai again, so everyone started drinking happily.

After three rounds of wine and five kinds of dishes.

Zixuan filled a glass of wine for Duke Ling of Qi and said, "Your Majesty, I thank you again for coming in person to attend Zixuan's wedding."

"Tomorrow is my great wedding day. Come, come, Zixuan, let me toast the king with a glass of wedding wine in advance!"

Okay, okay, Zixuan and Duke Ling of Qi drank the wine in their cups at the same time.

Then everyone enjoyed the delicious food.

After the banquet, Zixuan ordered Yuan Huan, the provincial governor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to arrange for Duke Ling of Qi and his entourage to stay in the state guesthouse.

The next day was the first day of May, which was also Zixuan’s wedding day.

The people of Fugui City learned the news from the newspaper a month ago.

Today is also a holiday, and people have flocked to Kyoto from all directions to congratulate the king who has brought them a happy life.

At around seven o'clock in the morning, the main road back to the city was already filled with people standing on both sides.

They were all wearing new clothes, and each of them was waving a flag of the rich city in his hand.

Some people even held up Zixuan's portrait high.

They looked forward to it with great anticipation, hoping to see the true face of their king on this special day.

Colorful lights, flags, and ribbons were hung on the streets all over Kyoto.

All the shops were decorated with red and colorful decorations, and everyone felt that the king's wedding was more exciting than their own.

At eight o'clock in the morning, all fifty vehicles carrying the bride arrived at the palace square on time.

Zixuan wore a red coral crown on his head and a red robe with gold edges.

He rode in a luxurious six-horse carriage and slowly walked out of the palace gate.

When the people saw their king coming out, they all knelt excitedly and shouted, "We greet the king! Congratulations on your wedding!"

Zixuan smiled and nodded to the people frequently, waving his little hand to greet everyone.

The carriage slowly approached the Queen's wedding car. Zixuan, surrounded by the bridesmaids, sat gently on the back seat.

When Bo Yuan saw Zixuan get on the car, he quickly moved her seat.

Zixuan looked at Bo Yuan in a red robe and couldn't help but think of her ex-husband.

So she stretched out her little hand and gently held Bo Yuan's big hand.

Immediately, Bo Yuan's body trembled, and an electric current instantly spread throughout his body.

He lowered his head shyly, not daring to look Zixuan in the eye.

Zixuan didn't say anything else, but just gently told the driver to drive.

Immediately, a convoy of fifty vehicles decorated with flowers and colorful satin started slowly, led by hundreds of soldiers in velvet uniforms.

The cameras and reporters' cars followed closely behind.

The military band began to play the song "Today is a Good Day".

The golden Lincoln that Zixuan and Boyuan were riding in was very eye-catching.

Everyone looked at her with admiration and envy, our king, you will always be the god in our hearts.

After circling the city for more than three hours, the convoy returned to the square at 11:45.

After Zixuan and Boyuan got out of the car, they walked hand in hand slowly on the red carpet and slowly walked up to the wedding platform.

The platform is decorated in a very novel way, and everything is decorated according to the style of a modern wedding.

The wedding was presided over by Shi Qiba, the provincial governor of the Ministry of Culture.

He held a wireless microphone in his hand and shouted loudly: "Dear guests, dear guests!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, today is the joyous day of my king's wedding!"

"Now please invite the officiant, His Majesty the Prince of Qi, to come on stage!"

Duke Ling of Qi had been waiting on the platform for a long time. When he heard Qi Ba calling him, he hurried forward and took the microphone.

He had learned how to use the microphone an hour ago.