jdhmnovel Chapter 7 Palace Banquet (2) (Qin Wu's Killing Intent)
Chapter 7 Palace Banquet (2) (Qin Wu's Killing Intent)
Three days later.
The morning court session has just ended.
The Imperial Garden began to bustle with activity.
Many officials' families have already gathered in the inner palace.
Those who were able to attend the palace banquet were all officials of the third rank or above in the imperial court, and their families.
These officials all had women in their families who were concubines or imperial consorts in the imperial harem.
They could be considered relatives of the emperor.
Biyun Palace.
The Imperial Concubine and the four other consorts were already chatting with the Empress.
"The Princess Consort of Zhou, the Princess Consort of Tang, and the Princess Consort of Han have arrived."
Three dignified women entered the main hall of Biyun Palace.
"Your subject's daughter-in-law greets the Empress Dowager, the Imperial Concubine, and all four consorts."
The three women bowed to the Empress and the Imperial Concubine.
"Get up, everyone! There are no outsiders here, so there's no need to be so polite."
The Queen said with a smile.
Next, the Princess Consorts of Qi, Wu, Wei, Ming, and Xian also arrived one after another.
The Empress's palace also became exceptionally lively.
Subsequently, eight princes and five princesses also arrived.
He paid his respects to the Empress.
"It's already this late, why hasn't Ninth Brother arrived yet?"
King Qi suddenly spoke up and asked a question.
"Yes! Ninth Prince has been gone for ten years. Why hasn't he come to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager yet?"
The King of Wu also spoke with a smile.
"The Ninth Prince has been away for ten years and may not be familiar with the situation in the palace, so it is inevitable that he will arrive a little late."
King Zhou seemed to be explaining things on behalf of King Wu of Qin.
However, everyone could see that this was a joke about King Wu, who was forced out of the palace ten years ago.
Like a stray dog.
"It's alright, Ninth Prince. He's been away from the palace for ten years, and now that he's finally back, he might want to go and see the sights."
The Queen said with a smile.
A remote and dilapidated palace within the royal palace complex.
Qin Wu was sitting in the courtyard, sipping tea alone.
This is where Qin Wu and his mother lived ten years ago.
Unexpectedly, ten years later, this place has become even more dilapidated.
The courtyard was covered with a thick layer of dead leaves.
"Ten years have passed, Mother. Your son had to leave for ten years to protect himself. Now your son has finally returned."
Qin Wu muttered to himself.
Even though ten years have passed, he still remembers that gentle and quiet woman.
Unfortunately, she died in the dead of winter more than a decade ago.
Finally, it was hastily buried with a roll of straw mat.
Thinking of this, hatred welled up in his heart.
He had finally emerged from the shadows of his past life, hoping to live and grow up here with his mother.
Once he comes of age and leaves the palace to establish his own residence, he will bring his mother out of this cold, deep palace.
But in the end, his mother died in the deep palace and did not live to see him grow up.
Despite their lack of resistance and refusing to fight, they still couldn't escape their clutches.
He would never forget that gentle and quiet woman who was tortured to death in front of him.
But he was powerless to do anything about it.
Thinking of this, Qin Wu crushed the teacup in his hand.
"Your Majesty."
Seeing that Qin Wu was not in a good state, Qi Ye quickly stepped forward.
"It's alright, it's about time, let's go!"
Qin Wu suppressed the hatred in his heart and calmed himself down.
Only then did he get up and head towards Biyun Palace.
Not long after, Qin Wu arrived at Biyun Palace.
As soon as they arrived at the door, they heard the conversation of King Qi and his companions.
"What, my royal brothers, do you have a problem with me?"
Qin Wu, exuding a murderous aura, strode into the main hall.
The hall fell silent instantly.
Having not seen each other for ten years, they had no idea that the aura emanating from King Wu was so terrifying and frightening.
They were like demons straight out of hell.
"I have met Her Majesty the Empress, the Imperial Concubine, and the four other ladies."
Qin Wu bowed slightly in greeting.
Because of his military achievements, the Emperor of Eastern Qin had long allowed him to not kneel before the emperor, so he did not need to perform the kneeling ceremony as others.
"Ninth brother, aren't you being too presumptuous? You don't even address the Empress Dowager as 'Mother' when you see her."
King Zhou's face turned ashen.
Qin Wu's actions could be considered a provocation.
"Empress Dowager? What a joke! My birth mother died long ago, so where would I get an empress dowager?"
Qin Wu snorted coldly.
Empress Dowager? Qin Wu didn't acknowledge her.
"You are presumptuous."
King Zhou was furious.
But the next instant, Qin Wu appeared in front of him and grabbed his neck.
"Insolence? So what if I am insolent? If King Zhou is not satisfied, how about we go to the arena of life and death and see who prevails?"
Qin Wu's icy voice rang out.
His voice was filled with murderous intent.
That was an undisguised killing intent; if King Zhou dared to agree...
Qin Wu would absolutely kill the King of Zhou without hesitation.
This was something no one present had expected, especially the princes, who usually fought in secret.
On the surface, they all lived in peace and harmony, like brothers. When would they so openly reveal their murderous intent?
Just as King Zhou was about to run out of breath, Qin Wu tossed him aside as if he were trash.
"Hmph, trash. He's only in his forties and still only has the cultivation of a martial arts master. He's just wasting air by living like this."
Qin Wu snorted coldly.
"Xiao Jiu, that's enough."
The Queen finally spoke.