Chapter 596: The Appearance of the Youth

Almost everyone.

Was waiting to see Prefect Liu make a fool of himself.

You say you...

Wouldn't it be better to just focus on construction, inventions, writing poetry, and leading troops in battle in Liangzhou? Why must you come to Jinghua to get involved in this Christmas Ceremony? It would be one thing if you were just here to offer birthday wishes, but why did you have to take on the task of this Christmas Ceremony the moment you arrived?

Gu Jin was doing a perfectly fine job, and you snatched the role of "GeneralDirector" from him.

Isn't it embarrassing now?

About to be slapped in the face, aren't you?

The entire crowd began to laugh with malicious intent.

"What about the other one?"

"Prefect Liu, hurry up!"

"Hahahaha!"

"Hurry up and get on there, let everyone see what you're capable of!"

Soon, these people could not help but shout and clamor. The entire venue became incredibly boisterous, erupting in loud laughter.

Because previously, things had been unfavorable for Liu Zheng.

Like how the ice and snow were melted halfway through...

Like how Gu Jin refused to cooperate in changing the dance.

Like how he kept hiding in the Shichang, not daring to come out and see anyone, with even rumors spreading that he was digging a tunnel to escape.

In short.

No one was optimistic.

No one at all.

On-site, there was even a brief stagnation, a brief blank space.

This made this group of people even more excited.

Everyone was hoping for Prefect Liu to crash and burn.

Just crash once!

You are simply too invincible!

"How was it? How was the performance today?"

At this moment, Li Xuanya, who had already entered the Imperial Palace, was still trembling with excitement.

Once these words were spoken, the envoys from the Li Dynasty cheered, hugging each other and weeping with joy.

Success!

This time, they had saved their motherland through the medium of dance! How difficult it had been!

Li Zheng also smiled from the side: "Your Highness Princess, it was absolutely perfect! I fear these Longyan people have never seen such a perfect dance!"

Li Xuanya shook her head: "Do not speak nonsense. This dance originated in Longyan. Longyan is vast and rich in resources, with outstanding people and spirits. It has always been a place of hidden talents; one must not be careless."

Li Zheng snorted coldly and sneered: "Your Highness Princess, could it be you are referring to that famous Prefect Liu? Hahahaha! Just a brute! What kind of tricks could he possibly pull off?"

Li Xuanya gave a bitter smile, noncommittal.

Although she had prepared perfectly, although she had finished without a single flaw.

But the rumored "Winter Is Coming" still left her without a shred of certainty in her heart.

Winter Is Coming...

Winter Is Coming.

If this Prefect Liu could create the atmosphere of Winter Is Coming in the middle of midsummer, in reality, she felt she had already lost. If her meticulously choreographed dance could be called a treasure, then Prefect Liu being able to change the weather could already be considered a miracle, could it not?

She...

How could she contend against a miracle?

It is just...

Will a miracle appear?

Liu Zheng watched the reactions of these people quietly.

In reality...

After the appearance of the "Rainbow Feather Garment Song," he had for a split second lost confidence in his own preparations.

Of course.

It was only for a split second, only for an instant.

That instant was only because the reappearance of the "Rainbow Feather Garment Song" had brought him a shock.

As for his own...

He smiled slightly.

He believed that Shen Manqing would not let him down.

"Hahahaha, Official Chen, is this the Prefect Liu you chose?"

"This time, I fear he is bound to lose!"

"Sigh, this Prefect Liu, I fear his luck has run out? To actually encounter that monster, the Eldest Princess of the Li Dynasty!"

At this time, Chen Qian, who was also on the high building, was suffering the ridicule of his colleagues beside him.

Chen Qian, this Grand Academician of the Hanlin Academy, chuckled, noncommittal.

The others shook their heads one after another, continuing to mock.

They truly could not fathom it...

Miss Gu Jin, the eldest lady of the Gu family, had the grand ceremony prepared so well, yet you temporarily handed it over to Prefect Liu? Changing generals on the eve of battle is a great military taboo! Do you not even understand this?

Zhu Zhen, standing to the side, could not help but let out a cold snort: "If the imperial court loses face at this ceremony, Lord Chen, you will be hard-pressed to shirk the blame!"

"Exactly!"

"Hard-pressed to shirk the blame!"

A group of people began to reproach him one after another.

Chen Qian still wore a smile on his face.

The entire venue shouted loudly.

"Come out!"

"Hurry up!"

"We can't wait anymore!"

"Hahahaha, if you dig a hole to run away now, there's still time!"

The people of all Jinghua had already grown impatient. In their eyes, this Prefect Liu was simply a coward. Seeing his opponent was too strong, he didn't even dare to let the palace dancers take the stage. Isn't that right? If they come out, the only word is death, so what's the point of playing?

Wait.

Continue to wait.

Under the scorching sun, many people began to curse in anger.

Gu Jin actually knew that the formation Liu Zheng had prepared was somewhat large.

He was fully capable of bringing about Winter Is Coming in the middle of this midsummer...

But to someone like her who pursued artistic heights, a single Winter Is Coming was nowhere near enough to crush Li Xuanya's Rainbow Feather Garment Song.

So she looked at Liu Zheng mockingly and asked gleefully: "What, have you really lost confidence?"

"Let me tell you, it's still not too late to admit defeat now; at worst, we can drag it out, and I'll have Sister Manqing bring out my set of plans..."

Gu Jin laughed heartily.

Who told you not to make me lychee-flavored ice cream!

I'll humiliate you to death!

Liu Zheng smiled slightly.

Just as the entire venue was doubting that the program prepared by this Prefect Liu would be cut short right then and there.

Suddenly.

Liu Zheng smiled slightly and slowly walked down to the arena.

"He moved!"

"He moved!"

"What does he want to do?"

The eyes of the entire venue turned to look one after another.

Only to see Liu Zheng duck into a Horse Carriage, and when he came out, he was already in full military attire. Pei Qianyun led out a War Horse, and Liu Zheng vaulted onto it. That silver military robe looked incredibly dashing. Shining under the sunlight, it was majestic and awe-inspiring.

Even though everyone now looked down on Liu Zheng and hoped for his failure, seeing him in this state, they could not help but sigh in admiration in their hearts.

What a handsome young general!

It's just...

Why is he the only one?

The entire venue instantly went quiet, and they looked at each other in dismay.

A dance for one person?

A program for one person?

At this moment.

The empty Zhuque Street looked so out of place with the lively atmosphere of Jinghua.

There was only one person.

Prefect Liu, dressed in military attire, stood outside this Zhuque Street gate.

Many people, seeing his lonely figure, could not help but tremble all over.

Yes.

I don't know why.

At this moment, Liu Zheng gave them the aura of one man facing a thousand troops and ten thousand horses without changing his expression.

In the city, a million people watched.

A million pairs of eyes, a million portions of mockery.

At the city gate, one man stood tall, holding a sword in his hand, man and horse as one, his posture upright.

The expressions of the people also changed from the initial sneers and mockery to a look of solemnity.

My god!

This...

This is...

Xie Tianyao, who had just been tired of standing, could not help but sit up from his dragon throne; this emperor, who was extremely deep and kept his joy and anger hidden, could not help but grip the railing of the high tower.

He looked out at a glance.

The youth at the city gate at this moment.

Vaguely resembled what he looked like forty years ago.