My Emperor Father Can Read Minds

Chapter 289: Brain-Dead Fan

Emperor Wei did not stay long at the Qionglin Banquet.

After all, no matter what occasion it was, whenever the boss was present, the subordinates would all feel uneasy.

Emperor Wei wasn’t so tactless as to linger at the Qionglin Banquet, making the courtiers uncomfortable during this celebratory feast. Besides, he still had many matters to attend to himself, so after sitting for two quarters of an hour, he left.

Before leaving, Wei Yu said something to his dad.

“Dad, shall I bring Dong Sheng over later for you to meet?”

Emperor Wei didn’t stop walking, only slightly moved the hand hanging by his side.

Seeing this, Wei Yu understood.

This meant his dad agreed.

Fortunately, the Wise King was a mild and easy-going person, not caring much about formalities, and he simply let everyone do as they pleased. This greatly eased the officials’ minds.

Especially when the officials noticed that the Wise King sitting at the head table only ate and drank without paying any attention to the situation below, they felt even more relaxed.

Many dared to chat loudly, and some even dared to leave their seats to go find others… the atmosphere of the banquet gradually became lively.

Dong Sheng did not dare to act rashly in this setting. Even though His Majesty had left, and at the head table there was only the Ninth Wise King whom he had admired for a long time, precisely because he respected him so much, he did not dare to offend him in any way — not even daring to steal a glance!

The peers sitting around him had already started to offer toasts around the room, but Dong Sheng obediently remained seated in his place. Even when he heard someone say they wanted to offer a toast to His Highness the Wise King, he firmly refused.

Dong Sheng suppressed the restless heart that wanted to sneak closer to His Highness the Wise King out of curiosity.

At an occasion like this, there would certainly be a lot of people crowding around His Highness. He was just a minor newly passed scholar; better not approach and cause His Highness any trouble…

Wei Yu was someone who disliked drinking toasts, so many officials who came to offer toasts and network were blocked by Hong Zhong before they could get close.

He quietly ate and drank on his own, casually observing the situation below. After seeing that most people no longer paid attention to him, he finally put down his chopsticks.

Wei Yu was about to get up to find Dong Sheng when Bai Ban, who was waiting behind him, leaned in and whispered, “Your Highness, Young Master Liu Huaiyuan has arrived.”

Liu Huaiyuan was also on the list of the current examination results, ranking eighth in the second tier — just a bit more and he would be in the top ten.

Wei Yu was not surprised by his results — after all, for someone so young to achieve such a ranking was already very impressive.

On the day he passed the exams, Wei Yu, as the boss, had even specially given him a large red envelope.

Liu Huaiyuan had come over, probably to offer a toast and give thanks.

Following Bai Ban’s gesture, Wei Yu looked over to the left behind Zhuzi and saw Liu Huaiyuan smiling.

The other party saw Wei Yu looking and deliberately raised his cup in greeting before downing it all at once.

Hmm…

As expected, no wonder he was the Chinese teacher Wei Yu had singled out at first sight!

For Liu Huaiyuan’s low-key action of offering a toast quietly from a corner without intentionally getting close, Wei Yu felt rather pleased.

This kid did not intend to cause trouble for him nor leverage his influence.

Truly touching.

Although Wei Yu felt that Liu Huaiyuan coming over was not a big deal, since the other party wanted to keep a low profile,

Wei Yu naturally obliged.

He put the last piece of cake into his mouth, wiped his hands with a napkin, then stood and walked aside, instructing Bai Ban,

“Go bring Dong Sheng here, I’ll wait at the water pavilion next door.”

Bai Ban: “Yes, Your Highness.”

Because of his previous accidental offense to His Highness the Wise King, Zhou Qingfang had been sitting quietly in his seat, not daring to move about.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity had appeared before him, but he did not cherish it, and later regretted deeply losing it.

Every person from Ji Commandery Jiaozhou revered and admired the Ninth Wise King of their Great Wei without exception!

Zhou Qingfang was not Dong Sheng; even if he behaved obediently in his seat, he would secretly observe what the Ninth Wise King was doing.

No matter how noisy the crowd below was, the Wise King ignored it as if he did not see. Zhou Qingfang thought that the Wise King was indeed a kind and benevolent man who loved his people like his own children.

The Wise King ate and drank leisurely, and Zhou Qingfang believed that the Wise King lived up to his noble and royal status, yet was able to conduct himself with ease and without fear of others’ opinions — truly the talent and quality of a wise ruler!

When the Wise King stopped those who wanted to offer toasts, Zhou Qingfang admired him even more, thinking that the Wise King was truly selfless and impartial. Whether it was ministers seasoned in officialdom or newly appointed scholars, the Wise King treated everyone equally — a model of an honest official…

In short, in Zhou Qingfang’s eyes, whatever Wei Yu did was right and wise!

Anyway, the Wise King could do no wrong, and his image of being impartial and loving his people was as solid as a rock!

With such a die-hard fan paying this much attention, when Wei Yu left the scene, Zhou Qingfang naturally was the first to find out.

He watched as His Highness departed, then without a word immediately headed straight for Dong Sheng.

Even from three or four meters away, Zhou Qingfang called out excitedly, “Brother Dong! Brother Dong! I have something extremely important to tell you!”

Dong Sheng was tasting the dishes at the banquet and looked over after hearing Zhou Qingfang’s voice.

He saw the other party somewhat surprised and said, “Brother Zhou, you’re not…”

“Brother Dong! Don’t say anything, let me speak!”

Zhou Qingfang quickly approached in three strides, with a serious face, grabbed Dong Sheng’s arm, and was about to speak when he suddenly noticed someone approaching from the side.

Zhou Qingfang stopped.

That eunuch dressed in a small-collared attendant’s uniform, his face a bit dark, was unmistakably the eunuch who had helped the Wise King stop people earlier!

The eunuch’s intention was clear — heading straight toward them.

Zhou Qingfang silently swallowed the words on his lips, quickly released Dong Sheng’s arm, stood solemnly, and smiled, “Greetings, Eunuch.”

Dong Sheng: ?

He did not understand what Zhou Qingfang was trying to do. This sentence was interrupted to greet the eunuch halfway through. Although puzzled, Dong Sheng also immediately stood up and, like Zhou Qingfang, faced the eunuch.

Hong Zhong stood before the two, nodded to them as a sign, then said to Dong Sheng, “Sir, His Highness the Wise King invites you to join him for a discussion.”

Both were startled instantly.

Zhou Qingfang was surprised with mixed feelings, while Dong Sheng was completely clueless and shocked!

Although he was indeed a little fan of the Wise King, there was no reason for the Wise King to want to meet him alone, right?!

Dong Sheng swallowed his saliva and asked, “May I ask, Eunuch, what matter does His Highness require my presence for?”

Hong Zhong forced a stiff smile, “I do not know, but His Highness has ordered. Sir, it is better not to keep His Highness waiting.”

Well, then there was no question — he would definitely go.

Though he did not know the reason, since this was an opportunity to meet the Ninth Wise King, Dong Sheng surely would seize it.

He was about to follow the eunuch to meet His Highness when Zhou Qingfang spoke again.

“May I ask, Eunuch, may I accompany him?”

Hong Zhong’s scrutinizing gaze swept over.

Zhou Qingfang hastily smiled, “I have met His Highness before! I am a person from Jiaozhou’s Ji Commandery. I have always admired His Highness’ deeds in Ji Commandery, so now I wish to visit His Highness to express my feelings!”

Hong Zhong was silent for a moment, then turned.

“Follow me.”

At the very least, he was a person, so His Highness should not refuse him, right?

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