The traitorous boss travels through time: The princess is causing trouble again!

Chapter 276: Fight for the Queen's Position (Edited)

Tang Xijing looked up at the sky and the earth but not at his daughter. He sighed helplessly. He was still angry in his heart, but she got angry first?

Tang Xici was worried that his father and sister would quarrel at this moment, so he secretly tugged at his father's sleeve.

Tang Xijing pulled his sleeve out of his hand unhappily, then bowed to the prince and said, "Then I will go in first."

Then he took Tang Xici inside, glanced at the little girl, and let out a harsh sigh, "Humph!"

Tang Xiluo twitched his lips and replied unconvincedly, "Tsk!"

"..."

After seeing them go in, Zhan Jingchen shook his head helplessly, "Okay Luo Luo, they've both gone in, let's go in too."

Tang Xiluo nodded reluctantly, and then said unwillingly, "Let them go in first? They should be asked to wait at the door, and let us go in first! Humph."

Zhan Jingchen: “…” The father and daughter have exactly the same temper, both irritable and childish.

But the little girl was angry at the moment, and he didn't dare to say anything to her, so he could only nod obediently.

"Yes, yes, I didn't think it through. Don't worry, Luoluo. If there is a chance, I will let them wait at the door first next time..."

Tang Xiluo curled his lips and said, "Okay, stop talking about these useless things and let's go in."

Zhan Jingchen secretly breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately her anger did not affect him.

"it is good."

Before the banquet started, the palace maids and eunuchs were already busy decorating the venue. There were chairs made of golden nanmu wood, and jade plates and golden bowls were placed on each table, making it look lifelike.

Tang Xiluo looked at this scene and thought, no wonder the dog man said that he must be present today. Today's scene is even more grand than the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet he attended last time. No wonder he insisted on bringing him here.

"Greetings, Lord and Princess!"

Zhan Jingchen nodded to the ministers, then took Tang Xiluo by the hand and walked to their seats. This time, the banquet no longer had men and women sitting on separate sides.

Zhan Jingchen took her by the hand and walked to the bottom of the throne and sat down. They both had noble status, and except for the emperor and the empress dowager, they sat closest to the front.

Zhan Jingchen raised his chin, "It's clear here. Luo Luo can watch the show if you're bored. Today's performance will be more exciting than the last one."

Tang Xiluo was speechless. "Today is a big event. How can I have time to watch the performance? When the time comes, the performances of the ministers present will be more exciting than those of the singers and dancers."

"...Lolo, what you said makes sense." It really makes sense.

Then, another person came into the banquet, and everyone present stared at him, as if they were watching something strange.

"Is this the defeated emperor of the enemy country?"

"Brother Lin, be careful with your words. How can there be any enemy or weak country nowadays? They are all our Warring States territory. That land is now called Thunder Land, and he is just the lord of a few cities."

Lei Shijiu didn't care about everyone's comments. As long as his people could live a safe and sound life, what did his humiliation matter?

"At least he is a prince of the opposite sex..."

That’s right, Lei Shijiu was named a prince, the only prince of a different surname in the Warring States Period. He was also in charge of his own land, and the capital of the enemy country now became his fiefdom.

This situation is unprecedented and is the only special case in history.

Lei Shijiu remained calm despite everyone's comments. He walked up to Zhan Jingchen and Tang Xiluo, then bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty and Princess."

Tang Xiluo raised his hand and said, "I'm sorry for making you feel wronged..."

Lei Shijiu smiled and shook his head, "No problem." He didn't come here very often, just for banquets of all sizes.

In fact, the emperor has already given him a lot of real power. He is already very satisfied as long as he can continue to manage his own land and people. It's just a change of title. What does it matter?

Tang Xiluo sighed, "It's a pity that Xiaoyu hasn't come back yet..."

Zhan Jingchen curled his lips and smiled, "Who said he didn't come back?"

Tang Xiluo: “???”

When Lei Shijiu came in, he saw that it was not Xiaoyu following them, and he felt a little disappointed. Now he only had this one brother.

The two of them didn't have much time to meet each other, and this was one of the few opportunities, but he hadn't followed the prince and princess into the palace yet.

Hearing the prince's words at this moment, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Zhan Jingchen raised his chin and said, "I have already sent Lei Er to pick him up. According to the time, he should be here soon."

Sure enough, Lei Er brought Xiaoyu to the scene in a moment.

"Sister...pay your respects to the prince and princess!"

Zhan Jingchen waved his hand, "No need to be polite."

Who in the court doesn't know his identity now? He is the younger brother recognized by Princess Tang Xiluo herself, and the godson acknowledged by General Tangxi himself. He is included in the family tree of Tangxi.

So there was no need for him to consider himself a guard anymore.

Xiaoyu nodded, "Okay."

Then he walked to Lei Shijiu's side and punched him first.

"Brother, long time no see. You look a lot stronger now!"

Lei Nineteen smiled helplessly, "Hahaha, it is indeed a lot stronger."

Accompanied by the sound of brass music, guests began to enter the banquet one after another. Civil and military officials each found their seats and sat from front to back in order of rank.

Then came the eunuch's shrill voice.

"The Emperor has arrived! The Empress Dowager and Concubine Shi have arrived!"

Everyone stood up and bowed, "Your Highness! Your Highness! Your Highness the Queen Mother, Concubine Shi!"

Zhan Jingxuan, wearing a dragon robe and looking majestic, walked up to the high seat step by step, then turned around and raised his hand, "My dear ministers, please stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"My dear ministers, please take a seat. Now that you are all here, let's begin the banquet."

The banquet officially began. Tang Xiluo looked at the exquisite dishes presented in front of him. The dishes were delicious and mouth-watering.

The last Mid-Autumn Festival banquet seemed more casual and the atmosphere was relaxed, but this time the banquet was solemn and grand.

Soon, there was singing and dancing, the dancers' sleeves fluttered, and their songs were melodious...

Tang Xiluo was slowly stunned. Who said that ancient people were boring? This is so interesting!

It was indeed much more interesting than the last Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Looking at the dancers on the stage, even I, a woman, felt moved.

But why are they still eating, drinking and watching performances at this moment? Why don't they talk about business?

Zhan Jingchen patted the back of her hand, signaling her not to be anxious. Things hadn't started yet and everyone was still thinking about what to do.

Tang Xirou lowered her eyes at this moment. No one knew what she was thinking at the moment. In fact, she knew everything, but when the day came, she still felt extremely uncomfortable...

Tang Xiluo looked around at everyone present and found that they were really able to hold their breath. How could they still hold back and not say anything at this time? It's really amazing, I admire them!

It has to be said that they are all very good at dealing with officialdom, and it is obvious that they are not the kind of people who deal with officialdom.

At this moment, the Left Prime Minister had a calm expression. He was eating delicacies from land and sea while watching the performance, but he would look in the direction of his daughter from time to time.

After his daughter entered the palace, she became a noble concubine. He thought the position of queen would belong to her. However, everything changed after Tangxi's daughter entered the palace. His daughter couldn't even keep the position of noble concubine. He didn't know whether he could succeed today. But no matter what, he had to take the risk and give it a try. The queen of the Warring States Period must come from their Zhao family!

Soon he gave a look to one of his subjects.

The minister nodded calmly, then stood up and bowed to the high seat, "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"

Tang Xiluo raised his eyebrows. He thought they were very patient, but he didn't expect them to be just like that. The show had just begun, and when it was getting exciting, they were already trying to steal the show.

So she frowned unhappily, she really didn't want to miss either side!

Zhan Jingchen slowly turned to her and said, "If Luoluo wants to watch, just bring them with you when you return home and let them continue to perform for you."

Tang Xiluo rolled his eyes at him in annoyance, "Why? Your Highness wants to take a concubine? Who has your eye on? Just tell me directly, and I will get her over for you later."

Xiaoyu and Lei Shijiu next to them sat up straight immediately, as if they didn't hear anything.

Zhan Jingchen's eyes widened in disbelief. When did he say that he liked these dancers? ! She really just said it without thinking! She could just frame him so easily?

"Lolo, you misunderstood me..."

Tang Xiluo glanced at him and said, "What did I misunderstand you about? I was talking about who you like. I will bring her back and dance with her for you later."

Zhan Jingchen: "...I want to bring it back and let you dance with it. Don't you like to watch it?"

"Don't you like to watch it, Lord?"

Zhan Jingchen: "..."

The two brothers next to him were silently worried for the prince. It would be better for the prince not to say anything at this moment, as the more he talked, the more outrageous it became.

Lei Er and Lei San behind him silently took a few steps back. It was really depressing! So scary! Such an atmosphere was really weird...

Zhan Jingxuan looked at the minister and asked, "What do you want to report, my dear minister?"

"Your Majesty, the country cannot be without a queen for a day..."

"..."

As soon as he said this, the banquet fell silent. The singer on the stage also stopped moving and knelt down without even breathing.

Zhan Jingxuan's face really darkened.

He just waved his hand, and the dancers left the stage in an orderly manner, and the brass music stopped.

The minister was frightened and turned pale, but he could not take back what he had said.

Zhan Jingxuan was silent for a long time, then laughed a few times, "My dear minister, you said that a country cannot be without a successor for a day?"

The minister trembled, "...Yes."

"But the Warring States period has been five or six years without an heir, isn't it fine? Why is it that there can't be a day without an heir?"

"This……"

At this time, another minister also stood up and saluted, "Your Majesty, now that our country is prosperous, it is time to have a queen."

Another minister stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the royal heir is now exhausted..."

Zhan Jingxuan couldn't help but sneer. These people didn't care about the people of the world, but kept an eye on the affairs of his harem every day. It was really ridiculous!

Don’t do what you should do, and keep an eye on what you shouldn’t do every day.

"Oh? Then in your opinion, who is the most suitable person to be my queen?"

At this moment, all the ministers looked at each other, and no one dared to speak. If they spoke out directly, it would arouse the emperor's suspicion.

"This……"

But among them there are those who are not afraid of death, or who are forced to do so. "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao has been in the palace for several years. She is the only one who has been with you the longest and knows the harem best. I think Concubine Zhao is the most suitable candidate."

Tang Xirou couldn't help but clench her fists, feeling really uncomfortable.

"Your Majesty, I think Concubine Shi is suitable. Concubine Shi is the highest-ranking concubine in the harem, so it stands to reason that Concubine Shi should take the position."

Zhan Jingxuan curled the corners of his lips, "My dear, what you said makes sense."

"Your Majesty, this is not possible! Although Concubine Shi is of the highest rank in the harem, she has only been in the palace for less than a year..."

Tang Xiluo frowned and couldn't help but stand up to speak for her sister, "How can this be justified? Who said that the queen must have been in the palace for a long time to be appointed? According to historical records, there were people who were appointed as queens before entering the harem, so how can this be counted? If she was appointed as queen before entering the palace, then didn't the concubines in the palace also enter the harem for many years first?"

"Your Highness, you are wrong. Princess Zhao is the legitimate daughter of the Left Prime Minister. How can she be compared to those little concubines?"

Tang Xiluo nodded, "Yes! Concubine Shi is also the legitimate daughter of the general's mansion, not to mention that Shi Ji is the highest-ranking among the concubines in the harem, so it is even more appropriate for Concubine Shi to take on the role!"

"Princess, Princess Shi is your elder sister, so you should naturally help her."

Tang Xiluo smiled and said, "Who is Concubine Zhao to you? Why are you speaking for Concubine Zhao?"

"you!……"

Everyone present was stunned. They didn't expect the princess and the two of them could say it so clearly! It was enough to keep this matter in their heart. How could they say it directly?!

Zhan Jingchen stood up and supported his wife's shoulders. "Minister Lin, just speak. Why are you staring at me? Can you afford to scare my princess?!"

"I dare not do that. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Minister Lin was shocked. What kind of person is Prince Chen? He is someone he absolutely cannot afford to offend. Now that he is protecting the princess like this, it can be seen that this princess has a high status in the prince's heart.

"Please forgive me, my princess. I just speak my mind."

Tang Xiluo sneered in her heart, "Are you speaking your mind? I think this is called bullying the weak and fearing the strong!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was immediately shocked!

"ah?!!"

"This, this, this..."

"How shameful!"

"Why is this princess so arrogant and unreasonable?"

"This... I've heard that this princess is arrogant and domineering. At first I thought it was just a rumor, but now it seems..."

"——Bang!"

Zhan Jingchen put down the teacup in his hand heavily.

"..."

"..."

"..."

The scene immediately fell silent, and no one dared to provoke this living devil.

Tang Xiluo curled the corners of her lips, "Minister Lin, don't mind. I just speak my mind a little too quickly. I say whatever comes to my mind. It's not directed at you. Don't take it to heart."

(Two chapters combined into one)