Transmigrated To Another World: General, I'm Not Your White Moonlight - Chapter 133

Chapter 133: Be Careful When You Go Out
Since Emperor Yong’an sent him to welcome Xie Yanghui personally, Qiu Yuanbo couldn’t be careless. He checked his clothes, dusted off the non-existent dust on his body, and then walked to Xie Yanghui with a smile.

Soon, he stood in front of Xie Yanghui, bowed slightly, and said, “I have met Xie Guogong. His Majesty sent me to welcome you.”

Xie Yanghui dismounted and handed over the horse to a young eunuch. Then, he cupped his fists and said, “Then I will trouble Qiu Gong Gong to lead the way.”

Qiu Yuanbo took a step aside, avoiding Xie Yanghui’s salute. He made an invitation gesture and said, “This is what I should do. Xie Guogong, please.”

“Qiu Gong Gong, please.” Xie Yanghui said politely.

Xie Yanghui and Qiu Yuanbo walked side by side and entered the palace through the minor gate of Wu Men Gate. After the two left with a group of maidservants and eunuchs, the people outside began to whisper, speculating on what he would receive as a reward from Emperor Yong’an.

After walking for a long time, the two finally arrived at Qian Qing Palace, where tonight’s banquet was held. Qiu Yuanbo stopped in front of the long staircase leading up to the main entrance of the Qian Qing Palace and said, “Xie Guogong, I can only send you here. I need to go back to serve the Emperor.”

Xie Yanghui clasped his fists and said, “Qiu Gong Gong, please walk slowly.”

Qiu Yuanbo bowed slightly to him and then left with a group of eunuchs and maidservants. After Qiu Yuanbo left, Xie Yanghui climbed up the long stairs. When he walked into the majestic and luxurious Qian Qing Palace, many people were already sitting in their seats.

Because Emperor Yong’an invited all the ministers and generals, including their families, the huge Qian Qing Palace was crowded with people at this moment.

Looking at the ministers and generals below the third rank sitting outside the palace, Xia Yanghui couldn’t help but think of the cost of tonight’s banquet. It seems that he needs to remind Emperor Yong’an to be more frugal in the future. Instead of wasting money on banquets, it would be better to use the money to improve the lives of the common people and strengthen the army of the Xia Empire.

As soon as Xie Yanghui sat down, he noticed that the guests suddenly stopped talking. Raising his eyes, Xie Yanghui saw Duan Qinwang walking in with Duan Qinwangfei. As he passed by the ministers and generals, everyone bowed and saluted him and his wife.

When Duan Qinwang noticed Xie Yanghui staring at him, he looked away coldly. Since Duan Qinwang is of royal blood and Xie Yanghui is just a military official of the imperial court, he needs to stand up and salute Duan Qinwang.

When Duan Qinwang passed by him, Xie Yanghui cupped his fists and said, “Greetings, Duan Qinwang. It’s been a while since the last time we met.”

Duan Qinwang paused on his track, nodded at Xie Yanghui, and said, “It seems that three years on the battlefield have not made you humbler, Xie Guogong. You don’t even kneel before me.”

After hearing what Duan Qinwang said, Xie Yanghui chuckled and said, “Wangye is wrong. When I fight the enemy on the battlefield, how should I become humble? Or… Wangye thinks we should bow our heads in front of the enemy?”

As soon as these words came out, Duan Qinwang’s face darkened. He stared at Xie Yanghui and coldly said, “Xie Guogong, be careful when you go out.”

After saying that, Duan Qinwang flicked off his long sleeves, climbed the stairs, and sat down in his seat. Xie Yanghui calmly watched as Duan Qinwang sat on the first seat on the right side under the dragon throne. Seeing Duan Qinwang staring at the dragon throne, Xie Yanghui’s eyes flickered with amusement.

While Xie Yanghui was enjoying the high-quality wine and observing people, Ke Xianhao arrived. Seeing his friend drinking alone, he walked up to Xie Yanghui. After Ke Xianhao sat down next to him, he said, “I heard that you had a quarrel with Duan Qinwang before I arrived.”

Xie Yanghui chuckled and said, “It’s just a brief greeting.”

Ke Xianhao glanced at him and then turned to look at Duan Qinwang. He frowned slightly as he looked at the ministers and generals who were flattering Duan Qinwang.

Seeing many people surrounding Duan Qinwang and toasting him, Ke Xianhao sneered and said, “It seems that Duan Qinwang’s influence in the imperial court is deeper than we thought. His connections and influence appear to be much broader than three years ago when we set off for the western frontier.”

Hearing what he said, Xie Yanghui looked at the small and exquisite wine glass between his fingers and said calmly, “Of course. Do you think he will be idle for three years? Three years is enough time for one person to make a big plan.”

“Do you know something?” Ke Xianhao asked curiously.

Xie Yanghui smiled, took a sip of the wine, and said, “Tonight’s banquet will show us who our enemies are and who our friends are.”

Hearing this, Ke Xianhao lowered his voice and asked, “Shouldn’t Duan Qinwang take action at the summer banquet?”

“He will probably just probe our intentions tonight.” Xie Yanghui replied calmly.

Looking at his calm expression, Ke Xianhao couldn’t guess what he was thinking. As a military strategist of the Xie Army, Ke Xianhao is not stupid. But after working beside Xie Yanghui for so many years, he still couldn’t guess Xie Yanghui’s mind.

Time passed slowly as Duan Qinwang enjoyed the praises of the ministers and generals. An hour before the banquet started, another high-rank man arrived.

Unlike the polite greetings and bows given by the ministers and generals when Duan Qinwang arrived, when Rui Qinwang arrived, only a few ministers and generals stood up to greet him politely. When Xie Yanghui and Ke Xianhao saw Rui Qinwang walking in with the support of his personal eunuch, they stood up and clasped their fists.