Chapter 115

The Hour of the Rooster (5 PM – 7 PM).

Inside the massive palace, it is grand, majestic, and exudes an imposing nobility, especially the intricately carved murals behind the screens—golden scaled twin dragons, intertwined and lifelike.

White jade steps, topped with dragon and tiger candle stands and bronze cups.

Below are Vermilion Bird screens and a Black Tortoise sundial.

Even without a single word spoken, one can feel the heritage and charm of the royal nobility.

"The lords from the Shuiyang Post House have arrived."

"Please wait by the curtain on the left."

"......."

"The lords from the Shanyang Post House have arrived."

"Please wait by the curtain on the right."

"......."

Watching the protocol officer bow with cupped hands, the group also politely returned the gesture in turn.

This ancient return greeting is actually quite particular.

Strictly speaking, there are at least seven or eight ways to do it.

And for people nowadays, the most common one is the cupped-hand bow.

Especially Teacher Sha Yi and Bai Lu, who have acted in many period dramas, they understand the rules very well.

Teacher Sha Yi gathers his hands in front of his chest, pulling them from front to back to form a cupped shape, then pushes forward without bowing.

This is the standard daily greeting.

For elders, one must clasp hands and fist; it's the difference between a solid and a hollow gesture.

The cupped-hand bows of Teacher Sha Yi and Hou Minghao appear gentlemanly, refined, and elegant.

And the bows of Bai Lu and Zhang Ruonan also fully display the grace and depth of young ladies from noble families.

"Lords, there is no need for such formality."

The protocol officer smiled again, cupping his hands.

Huh?

Just now, because the palace lights were flickering, it was intermittently bright and dark.

But when he saw Lin Yu's gesture clearly, the protocol officer's eyes widened instantly, his mouth hung open, and he was stunned on the spot.

???

Bai Lu and the others also followed the astonished protocol officer's gaze toward Lin Yu, who was standing to the side.

Lin Yu's arm was naturally bent, his right hand's five fingers held together, raised above his head, palm facing down, nodding slightly—the movement was extremely standard, crisp, and neat.

"Heh heh heh heh heh."

"Lin Yu, in the Qin Wang's palace, isn't this Young Pioneer salute of yours a bit too much?"

Seeing this scene, Bai Lu laughed until she was silly, curling up on the ground like a mushroom.

"Hahahaha, I'm truly defeated. Your Majesty, hurry up and throw this person into the dungeon! We can't take him anymore."

Teacher Sha Yi was trembling with laughter, pointing at Lin Yu and laughing.

"No wonder it looked so familiar, it turns out to be a Young Pioneer salute, hahahaha."

Zhang Ruonan and Hou Minghao were also laughing uncontrollably.

The live stream room exploded even more.

"Hahahaha, a Young Pioneer salute. As expected of Lin Yu, with this technique, he's at least a discipline committee member."

"Lin Yu: So you're the Great Qin protocol officer! You damn well better see clearly, I'm only teaching this once."

"Great Qin Protocol Officer: Are you being polite?"

"Qin Wang: Don't wait for the assassin to kill me; right now, I, the King, want to kill Lin Yu, this rebellious subject who doesn't understand etiquette."

"Pfft! I'm afraid I'm going to die in this live stream room. Can it get any funnier?"

"This membership fee was well spent. It wouldn't be too much to tip some flowers and tickets, right?"

"........."

Inside the Qin Wang's palace.

"Before tonight's banquet, we need to conduct one final personnel swap."

"Only if the envoy codenamed Jing Ke is in the same group as the commander can this envoy personally present the treasure to the King, thereby achieving their goal."

Director Yao said sonorously, enunciating every word.

This is the final segment of this game!

Shanyang Post House:

The envoy representative team of Zhang Ruonan, Hou Minghao, and Teacher Sha Yi had already prepared to welcome victory.

Now all the initiative is in their own hands; as long as they vote Lin Yu out, they are guaranteed to win.

"How about you vote me out? It's safer."

Hou Minghao proposed his own idea.

"No need! We envoys should stay together as a family. Since we already know Bai Lu is the commander, just vote Lin Yu out; that way the show's effect will be better."

Teacher Sha Yi puffed out his chest, full of confidence. This round was a comeback battle for his own IQ.

On the internet,

The "Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt" incident made Teacher Sha Yi's IQ suffer much criticism, and even his son Anji felt that having such a father was his own shame.

"This time, it is my, Teacher Sha Yi's, chance as Jing Ke to make a name for myself."

"Once we kill the Qin Wang, our State of Chu will be saved."

"Hahahaha."

Teacher Sha Yi entered the role instantly, and even Hou Minghao and Zhang Ruonan started laughing along.

"Brother Sha, how about we vote Bai Lu out?"

"I'll tell you the truth, actually I am the commander."

"I'm exposing myself."

Lin Yu said with incomparable sincerity and earnestness.

"???"

Hearing Lin Yu's words, Bai Lu trembled all over, her back covered in cold sweat. Why would Lin Yu expose himself for no reason? Didn't this just throw away all the previous setup?

Director Yao also frowned, completely unable to understand the significance of Lin Yu saying this.

Even the live stream's barrage was filled with question marks, not knowing what Lin Yu meant.

And the scene that followed left everyone caught off guard and dumbfounded.

"Hahahaha."

"Oh my god! You're anxious, Lin Yu, you're anxious now."

"What's the matter? Are you sacrificing yourself for your commander?"

Seeing this scene, Teacher Sha Yi's gums were showing.

It's too obvious!

This is seeing no hope for victory and seeking the last shred of opportunity!

Do you take me for an idiot?

You say you're the commander, so you're the commander? Then I'm the Qin Wang!

"Yu! Don't say you're not the commander; even if you are, today the three of us will beat drums and gongs to send you away."

"This is the advantage of having more people; the voting power is in our hands."

Teacher Sha Yi was all smiles, his mouth almost stretching to the sky.

Although he didn't have a red handkerchief in his hand, he still performed a song-and-dance New Year greeting! (Twisting Yangge dance)