Chapter 87: This is the treatment an emperor should have!

Qiu Kangning and Chu Jingsong, originally, were both disciples of third-class families in the Imperial Capital.

Since childhood, they both knew each other, and when they were practicing, they were rivals.

In other words, they were two people with a reverse bond.

In the circle of ordinary cultivators, they were also considered small celebrities.

Later, each inherited the family business and began to lead the family's development.

After more than ten years of hard work, both families were promoted to second-class families, but these two guys didn't submit to each other and both wanted to go further.

A few years ago, Qiu Kangning's son married into the Prince's residence, marrying a demented princess of an elderly prince, and the Qiu family leaped to become a first-class family in the Imperial Capital, moving into the second ring of the Imperial Capital.

At that time, Qiu Kangning even specially invited Chu Jingsong to attend the family banquet, and Chu Jingsong went with a dark face; after all, if he didn't go, wouldn't it seem like he was cowardly?

Facts proved that going was even more embarrassing.

Now Chu Jingsong's daughter married the emperor, and the Chu family leaped to become the Imperial relatives of the Imperial Capital, even receiving rewards, and moved into the first ring of the Imperial Capital, in a luxurious area.

Unlike the Qiu family, which was on the outer edge of the second ring.

Chu Jingsong naturally also specially invited Qiu Kangning over, wasn't the purpose to find some sense of superiority in front of this old rival?

How you showed off to me back then, I will show off to you today.

Qiu Kangning shook hands with Chu Jingsong with a fake smile and, after a round of pleasantries, said, "The Chu family head really gave birth to a good daughter."

The implication was nothing more than saying Chu Jingsong had no ability, just having a daughter who married well.

"Not at all, not at all; the Qiu family head's son is also not bad. Why didn't I see your son today?"

Chu Jingsong didn't care; you say that, doesn't it prove you are sour? If you have the ability, go give birth to one yourself.

Hearing Chu Jingsong say this, Qiu Kangning indicated that his son was very busy; in fact, he was acting as a beast of burden for the demented princess, having to apply to go out, and without that prince's consent, he couldn't come out at all.

Seeing that the guests had almost all arrived, Qiu Kangning said, "Why doesn't the Chu family head start the banquet? Continuing to wait has no meaning, right? Don't let the food get cold by then."

He also sarcastically remarked, feeling that Chu Jingsong's showing off was enough; did he really think His Majesty had time to come to this place of his?

Don't look at the fact that those who came to congratulate were all figures with faces and status in the Imperial Capital, and even the Empress Dowager's nephew, great nobles, and officials from various departments all came.

If it were solely based on Chu Jingsong's connections, he definitely couldn't invite them.

The true purpose of these people was to curry favor with Li Chen and get a familiar face in front of Li Chen.

Even some with relatively low status just wanted to take a look at Li Chen and see the Holy Face.

If Li Chen didn't come, it would indeed disappoint many people.

Qiu Kangning just wanted to see Chu Jingsong lose this small face.

Chu Jingsong was also hesitating whether to continue waiting since everyone who should come had come.

Just at this moment, a neat and powerful sound of marching footsteps suddenly came from the entrance.

These footsteps were steady and solemn, causing everyone to look sideways, and some even began to hold their breath.

Immediately after, a team of Imperial Guards wearing golden armor stepped into the courtyard; they held long spears, their steps uniform, like a flowing golden Great Wall, opening up a sacred path for the distinguished guest who was about to arrive!

The appearance of the Imperial Guards made the originally noisy courtyard instantly quiet, and everyone's gaze focused behind that team of Imperial Guards.

Because the appearance of the Imperial Guards proved that 'that man' had come!

Just at this time, the eunuchs in the palace shouted loudly, "His Majesty has arrived! The Imperial Concubine has arrived!"

This sound echoed in the night sky like a thunderclap from heaven, causing everyone present to tremble slightly, and awe began to appear in their gazes.

Following the eunuchs' shouts, a magnificent dragon carriage slowly drove into the courtyard; on the dragon carriage sat a man wearing dragon robes, looking extraordinary—he was the monarch of this May Tian Ce Dynasty, Li Chen.

And beside him was a woman wearing magnificent palace attire, with a beautiful face; she was the Chu family's daughter, the newly promoted Imperial Concubine Chu Ruoyan.

The moment they saw Li Chen and Chu Ruoyan, everyone in the hall couldn't help but kneel on the ground, shouting, "Long live His Majesty! Long live the Imperial Concubine!"

The sounds rose and fell, surging like a tide.

Li Chen smiled and raised his hand, signaling everyone to rise.

He said in a gentle tone, "Today is the Chu family's housewarming joy; everyone need not be overly formal, all rise."

His voice was not very loud, but everyone present heard it clearly.

After Chu Jingsong rose, he was too lazy to despise Qiu Kangning, who was beside him looking terrified.

Chu Jingsong's face was filled with excitement; he walked forward quickly, bowed deeply to Li Chen, and then enthusiastically greeted, "His Majesty's condescension to visit truly makes the Chu family shine! Please take the seat of honor, Your Majesty!"

Saying this, Chu Jingsong led Li Chen toward the best position in the center of the courtyard.

A distinguished seat had long been prepared there; it was specially prepared for Li Chen.

No matter where Li Chen went, the best position had to be reserved for him; he was the emperor of the Sage Realm, this had no room for negotiation, and it was also the treatment his status should enjoy.

Master Yu had the qualifications to sit in the same position as an emperor, but that was only other emperors.

Who was Li Chen? Did this temper of his allow others to sit on equal footing with him?

After Li Chen ascended the throne, he thoroughly interpreted what it meant: The emperor is the supreme symbol!

Ever since Li Chen appeared, those who hadn't seen Li Chen before all showed excited expressions. This imperial aura that dominated the world, this unparalleled prosperous-age divine face—this was their emperor!

Especially as subjects of the May Tian Ce Dynasty, that sense of pride arose spontaneously.

In their hearts, this was what an emperor should look like; Li Chen had even exceeded their definition of perfection in their hearts!

After Li Chen and Chu Ruoyan took their seats, the guests dared to sit down one after another, but they were like sitting on pins and needles.

Because many people couldn't hold back their desire to get close to Li Chen and curry favor with Li Chen.

But beside Li Chen, it was also sorted according to status.

After all, this was the Chu family's family banquet, and Chu Jingsong could naturally sit at the main table.

Next were Chu Ruoyan's mother, the Empress Dowager's nephew, great nobles, and the Imperial clan.

Those who could mix into the main table didn't have low status.

However, being able to eat with Li Chen, everyone could feel honored.

!

Today Chu Jingsong drank a lot and looked very happy, which made Qiu Kangning, who was behind, jealous to the point of bleeding.

He also didn't expect the emperor could really come, and he was such a martial emperor.

Qiu Kangning also thought that if he had given birth to a daughter back then, it would have been fine; unfortunately, it was a useless son.

Once upon a time, he remembered saying to his son that his son was the pride of his life.

In the blink of an eye, the pride turned into uselessness.

It really is infuriating to compare people.

For the Chu family's banquet, Li Chen didn't need to stay all the time; he just needed to go through the motions.

After finishing this meal, he had to return to the Imperial Palace.

Because if he stayed here all the time, then everyone would take him as the center, watching his face, and no one would know this was the Chu family's banquet.

It felt a bit like the guest overshadowing the host.

Furthermore, most of the people here were ordinary noble families; the circle Chu Jingsong contacted wasn't that high, and Li Chen being here put them under great pressure.

So Li Chen leaving, on the contrary, made them feel much more relaxed.

They also started congratulating the Chu family head again.

Before Li Chen left, Liu Hao and Wu Qi and others indeed wanted to greet him, but they had no opportunity and no qualifications, so they could only watch from a distance.

In the end, they could only watch Li Chen and Chu Ruoyan leave.

After Li Chen left, Wu Qi glanced at the beauty behind Liu Hao and said, "This wouldn't be your clan sister, right?"

Liu Hao nodded; in fact, his main purpose for coming this time was to bring his clan sister to see Li Chen.

Liu Hao also understood human relationships; he couldn't forcefully introduce his clan sister to Li Chen at this time.

When the time came, whether his clan sister would be fancied by the Emperor Li Chen was hard to say, but he would definitely offend Chu Ruoyan, the Imperial Concubine.

This was the Chu family's family banquet; Chu Ruoyan was the host here, and she had finally invited Li Chen over. If Liu Hao suddenly did this, Chu Ruoyan would also feel she was offended.

So Liu Hao just watched from the side and did nothing.

Wu Qi was also puzzled; Liu Hao didn't look like much, but his clan sister was indeed beautiful.

But it was far from reaching the level of comparing with Chu Ruoyan.

The title of "Imperial Capital's Double Peerless" for Chu Ruoyan wasn't just taken casually.

Even if there were hidden beauties in the Imperial Capital, being able to mix into the "Double Peerless" on the surface proved that she had been recognized by most people.

Wu Qi felt he still had a chance; after all, his own aunt's appearance was still impressive!

Liu Hao glanced and asked suspiciously, "Why didn't I see Xiao Ming?"

Wu Qi shrugged and replied, "Maybe he didn't want to see this scene."

In fact, it wasn't that Xiao Ming didn't intend to come; he didn't know about this matter at all.

At this moment, Xiao Ming was meditating and cultivating while fantasizing about how to have a chance encounter with that big sister tomorrow.

Seeing his slow cultivation speed, the Sage's remnant soul knew that this kid was distracted again.

At this time, the most unlucky one was the Prince of Zhennan's heir, Xu Zifeng.

Because he was caught in prison by Lin Yue'e again!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 88 =====