The Great Queen Mau Lewat
Chapter 284 Side story (A Guang story)
Pei's ministerial entourage finally arrived at the shu. They were welcomed by the palace.
A Guang came out with minister pei. He had already slipped in when the group was at the city gate.
Sorted by a eunuch, the two of them headed towards the central hall of the palace where emperor Shu was already waiting together with the ranks of the palace officials.
A Guang and minister pei gave their greetings and salutes according to the Jin royal ordinance.
" How was your trip? must have been exhausting for days on the road. I hope it doesn't diminish your comfort while you're here. "
Minister Pei said, "It doesn't exhaust His Majesty. This has become our duty. "
Emperor Shu smiled then turned to look at A Guang. " Is this Jin's crown prince, Sima Guang? "
" The Right One starts. I am Sima Guang. "
Xuan yi stupefied, "Are you very similar to your father, Emperor Jin. At first glance I thought you were him. "
Then he said back. " How are the Jin Emperor and Queen? I haven't seen them in a long time. " Xuan yi added while recalling the memories while in Jin
" His Majesty replied, Father and mother are good. They are still the same as before. "
Nodding in agreement, Emperor Shu said again. " I believe your father and mother are extraordinary. Seeing you standing here really reminded the figure of Emperor Jin when he was young. It's just that your shady eyes look like Jin's queen. I think it's better. You don't look as cold as Emperor Jin. " Xuan yi laughed.
While A Guang was only able to smile stiffly.
" Because you just arrived. I'm sure you guys must be tired. So I've prepared a room for a rest area. The waiter will take you. "
Several servants came and immediately escorted A Guang and minister pei to their rooms.
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Somewhere else.
The Siwang trade union.
Xu xiang massaged the base of his nose. He was so tired of the problems he had not been able to solve recently.
" I don't know in what way I turned them down? don't they understand that I really don't want to marry her. " Ketus Xu xiang was upset.
This was the thirteen proposals he received and all came from the same person, Zhuocheng the owner as well as the head of the Haidao trade union.
" Zhuocheng is a man with ambition of course he won't give up so easily. Are you single and unmarried. Of course he will continue to give you a proposal. " Gu shang's hand touched his chin analyzing Xu xiang's situation.
His lips smiled mockingly as he glanced at the contents of Xu xiang's cover letter.
" This guy is really shameless. Even if he so wants to rule our trade union does it have to force a girl to marry him. " plus.
It was clear Zhuocheng's proposal motive was not out of love. Rather a devious method to master their trade union.
The reason why he could not touch Siwang and destroy him was because of the support that was behind Xu xiang.
Xu xiang sighed then leaned his back on the chair.
" Then what should I do to stop this madness. " Mistress Xu xuang was desperate.
" Wasn't that easy. You just need to get married and this is all over. " Answer Gu shang indifferently.
Be married? whether he can marry while his heart is still tied to the man from his past. The man he's been trying to forget for seven years. The man she had longed for so long.
Gu shang looked at Xu xiang who was still silent. " Are you still not able to forget? I'm sure he's happy now. Married, have some cute children also concubine as a complement. So stop thinking about it. "
Xu xiang covered his face with both hands. He shook his head and then said. " I'm not thinking about it. Don't say it like you know what I'm thinking. " Resistant Xu xiang lied.
" Ck, you refute something that even a blind man can see. "
Xu xiang was silent. He chose to change the subject.
" Has the Jin royal entourage arrived? " Xu xiang's frustrated face turned serious. His expression changed rapidly like turning the pages of a book.
The girl never played around when discussing her work.
" It's. Maybe we can meet them tomorrow when we enter the palace. "
I don't know why his heart has been beating ever since. He felt that this was a sign.
' I hope nothing happens tomorrow. ' Hope in the heart.
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The three largest trade unions in the capital were officially invited to come to the palace.
" This is my first time to the palace. Tell me if I make a mistake. " Said Gu shang in panic. His face looks so tense.
He did not want to do something that would embarrass him.
" Be calm. This is just an invitation to a banquet to welcome the envoy from the Jin Kingdom. It's not so scary. So, instead of panicking, enjoy the dish that will soon enter your stomach. "
Then Xu xiang whispered. " You know, I purposely emptied my stomach in order to finish off the entire palace dish. "
Gu shang's panic suddenly disappeared, alternating with a sense of relaxation.
"Don't laugh, what I'm saying is serious. " Xu xiang couldn't accept Gu shang laughing at him. But secretly he smiled to see that his friend was no longer panicking.
The two arrived at the hall where the banquet was held. Many guests have already arrived. Most of them are government officials. For a great businessman like Xu xiang it was only a few.
Xu xiang looked at someone he knew. He invited Gu shang to meet him.
" Good afternoon, Mr. Ya se. It's nice to meet you here. "
Arthur looked over and smiled warmly. " Xu xiang, you came too? " Then glanced at Gu shang. " Is this Gu's representative? "
Gu shang did not expect that Xu xiang would invite him to meet Ya se. The owner of the casino and Chairman of the Imperial Trade Union.
He was also the one who became Xu xiang's supporter. That was why Zhuocheng did not dare to touch the Siwang trade union.
Mister Ya se was one of the influential men in shu after Emperor Shu. Even though he is not in government. But all the decisions he took were always a big influence in the shu economy.
Gu shang could not take his eyes off Arthur.
" Right sir. I'm Gu shang. It is a great fortune to meet you. " It came back clumsy. The lost taste came back.
"No need to strain. I'm happy with a great young man like you. Xu xiang had already told me a lot. Including you who are actually drunk with water but still carry out your responsibilities as best you can. I think it's amazing. "
Hearing himself being praised, Gu shang felt limp as if his spirit was urging out and flying high.
The three started to have a warm chat around trade lately. Emperor Shu arrived with a young man beside him.
Xu xiang who was drinking immediately spouted water in his mouth. He was shocked to see the figure of the man he so longed for was with Emperor Shu.
He was stunned with a wide gaping mouth.
Guang? what the hell is he doing here? why was he with Emperor Shu? what's the connection between the two of them?
All those questions flashed through Xu xiang's mind all of a sudden.
He quickly turned his head to the side when he heard Gu shang's words.
" That's not A Guang, the young master who was with Xiao wen. Why was he with the Emperor? " It was clearly a shock and question mark on Gu shang's face.
" You know A Guang? " Xu xiang's eyes narrowed demanding an explanation.
The man nodded. " He boarded our ship on his way here. "
Huh uh?! hitchhiking?
Neither has healed the shock of the two. Arthur added again.
" You two know him? that's right, he's A Guang. He is my son. "
The two turned simultaneously towards Arthur. Once again they gaped wide when they returned to be surprised by the sentence that had just come out of Arthur's mouth.
They did not expect that the man they knew was the son of an influential person in the shu.
And it seems that this misunderstanding will continue.