Mind Reading: The villain wins after hearing the princess's inner voice

[Oh, what are you looking at? We have obtained the list of people suspected of framing Zhu Guogong, and they are still such a waste. Oh, there has been no movement until now, which shows that the villain is not omnipotent. ]

Xiao Lichen felt angry when he heard Tao Yuwei's complaints.

He already knew that the villain she was referring to was him.

If you want to bring down those people, you can't just rely on the list of names.

He has been collecting evidence of those people's illegal activities according to the list of people.

Some of the progress was smooth, while others were very unsatisfactory.

No matter what, it couldn't stop him from seeking redress for his grandfather's family.

Whoever stands in his way will die!

Xiao Lichen's dangerous look startled Tao Yuwei and she looked away.

My goodness, the villain’s eyes just now were too scary. He was like a ferocious lone wolf, with murderous intent in his eyes.

And just then.

Emperor Jianchang appeared with the Empress and Empress Dowager Guo.

Everyone who was sitting in their seats stood up, walked to the open space in the center of the hall, knelt down and shouted: "Your Majesty, may you live forever!"

As for the kneeling ceremony, no slogans were shouted to the Empress Dowager and the Queen.

Among the people present, except Xiao Lichen who was in a wheelchair and did not need to kneel, only Tao Yuwei who bowed and saluted stood there conspicuously.

Empress Dowager Guo, who was standing in front, was somewhat displeased when she saw this.

Tao Yuwei didn't care. His Majesty had allowed her that she didn't have to kneel when meeting anyone.

"Everyone, please get up. Today is a happy day. Let's eat and drink well."

Emperor Jianchang was in a particularly good mood and was not affected by what happened to Concubine Huo last night.

After His Majesty and the others took their seats, everyone returned to their original seats.

First, the national music of the Great Zhou sounded in the hall.

A group of dancers in light gauze appeared and began to dance gracefully.

Plate after plate of royal delicacies were served at the banquet.

Tao Yuwei really likes the style of Emperor Jianchang's banquets.

People don't waste time, just gather everyone together, eat and drink directly, don't talk about business, and don't make endless speeches.

He is a very pragmatic and true-hearted monarch.

There was no time to present gifts before the feast began.

Emperor Jianchang is considered the simplest monarch in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

He held a birthday banquet every year and did not allow court officials to send gifts.

Tao Yuwei likes low-key monarchs like Emperor Jianchang.

She usually liked to eat jerky meat with rice, but today, she didn't move her chopsticks much, but kept her eyes on Wu beside her.

The man's gaze before was too presumptuous, and she didn't believe that he could restrain himself.

She just had to wait for the other party to take action and reveal their true colors so that she could act accordingly.

She didn't know that apart from her silently observing the actions of the people around her, Tao Zhihong and Tao Zixing were not in the mood to eat or drink, and the father and son's eyes would glance over at her from time to time.

The two sides were separated by a certain distance, but not too far.

The dance ended and warm applause broke out in the hall.

At this time, a report came from outside the palace, "Your Majesty, the Northern Barbarians' envoys are outside seeking an audience, and they want to present gifts to Your Majesty."

Everything in the hall fell silent.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jianchang showed a dull expression.

"allow!"

When everyone in the hall heard the news, they looked outside the hall curiously.

Tao Yuwei was also very curious at this time, why the northern barbarians chose to enter the palace at this time.

She didn't think the other party came specifically to celebrate her birthday.

Tao Zhihong, who was sitting in his seat, reacted differently from others.

He sat there calmly, waiting for the Northern Barbarians' delegation to arrive.

"The Xuanbei Barbarians delegation is here to meet you!"

Following one message after another, the Northern Barbarians' delegation entered the hall under the leadership of the new Minister of Rites Chu Qiling.

Eight grassland men, with bodies as strong as iron towers, thick hair, thick ear rings, short animal skin clothes, and exposed thick arms and thighs, came into the hall with scimitars in their hands.

He stood beside an old man in the robes of the Great Zhou Dynasty, put his hands on his chest and bowed.

"Kuturi, the Left Prime Minister of the Northern Barbarians, leads the delegation to congratulate His Majesty the Great Zhou Dynasty on his happiness as vast as the East Sea and his longevity."

"Oh, I wonder what kind of gifts the Northern Barbarians brought to me?"

Emperor Jianchang sat high on the dragon throne and asked calmly.

He was very curious. Ever since the Northern Barbarians were annihilated by the army led by Tao Zhihong five years ago near the Holy Mountain deep in the grassland, where hundreds of thousands of Northern Barbarian cavalry were wiped out, the Northern Barbarians had been quiet for several years.

This time, someone was bold enough to send someone to celebrate his birthday. He wanted to see what good things the other party had sent.

"We are here on behalf of Dari Khan to present fifty grassland sheep, thirty healthy horses, and five hundred taels of gold. We also wish our two countries peace and friendship."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jianchang smiled and ordered someone to accept it.

Under the leadership of the Minister of Rites, the Northern Barbarians delegation was seated at specially prepared seats.

Good wine and delicious food were served.

Tao Zhihong's eyes turned to the Northern Barbarians' delegation. He didn't believe that these Northern Barbarians would stay here obediently.

There was not a single familiar face among these people. Tao Zhihong deduced that the people he had fought with before must have lost their power and were replaced by these people's families.

No matter what, in front of the northern barbarians, the only way to succeed is to show off strong muscles and defeat them completely.

Don't be fooled by the fact that these people are now honestly expressing the friendly exchanges between the two countries.

He knows the nature of the grassland people best.

Don't talk about etiquette with these people.

In their eyes, even if a friendly contract is signed, it may be torn up at any time.

These northern barbarians can turn against each other at any time and there is no logic to them.

Over there, whenever they encountered a bad weather season and their cattle, sheep and horses froze to death, they would bring people south to rob them.

This is the lesson learned from the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty to the present time, which has passed several hundred years.

It's very interesting that no one knows who this newly appointed Minister of Rites belongs to.

He ignored the fact that the northern barbarians were carrying scimitars and led their men into the palace.

What a courage.

Kutu Ri, the left prime minister of the Northern Barbarians, who was sitting in his seat, stood up with a smile on his face after noticing Tao Zhihong's gaze. He held a wine glass in his hand and said politely, "I guess this must be the general who protects the country. He is worthy of being the general who is loved by all the people of the Great Zhou. His momentum is extraordinary. On behalf of the Northern Barbarians, I toast to the general."

Tao Zhihong laughed twice and said, "As my defeated generals, you are not worthy to drink with me."

Damn it, right from the start, he put on eye drops for him in front of Your Majesty and many court officials, implying that he is more popular among the people of the Great Zhou than Your Majesty.

Isn't this just pointing fingers at him and saying to Your Majesty that his achievements surpass those of the master?

Since the other person is being too arrogant, he doesn't need to be polite.

"You dare to insult me, the Left Prime Minister of the Northern Barbarians? You are courting death!"

One of the big men suddenly stood up and drew his sword.