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Qin Feng looked on excitedly, although he sensed some disdain on the other person's face, he didn't mind it too much; it was truly a help to him.
As he walked forward, he said, "Mentor, thank you so much! Telling me about this has opened my eyes. I will definitely repay you well if I have the chance in the future."
Song Qing's expression shifted slightly. In truth, he didn't want to get too close to Qin Feng, but seeing him in such a pitiful state, and remembering that he was once his disciple, he felt he should lend a hand.
"Qin Feng, there's no need to be so polite. After all, we have been master and disciple. When we get to the Morning Court, just pretend you don't know me! Don't drag me down with you; I have an elderly mother over seventy and a bunch of children depending on me. Please don’t involve me in this."
"I noticed there weren't many people along the way, which is why I dared to walk this close to you. It really is late now; that's why I'm at the back. The Morning Court is about to start."
He even slightly bent his body and clasped his hands together in a respectful gesture.
Continuing, he said, "Qin Sir, consider this my request to you. When we reach the Morning Court, act like we are strangers. If the Emperor asks about your accomplices, please don’t mention me; you can point to anyone else, just not me. Understand? Just think of our years of master-disciple relationship."
"Don’t blame me for being opportunistic and abandoning you like those fair-weather friends; it's just the way things are. I’m just trying to guide you through this situation, so please don’t cause me any trouble."
He flicked his sleeves and walked ahead, treating Qin Feng as someone dangerous and not daring to walk too close. They were soon approaching the place for the Morning Court.
Qin Feng's worldview completely collapsed! He felt a deep pain in his heart as if it were being cut by knives; after all, this was his Mentor! He had abandoned him.
Who could he trust in this court? Those fair-weather friends were nothing but people who wouldn’t even dare to look at him; even his Mentor turned out to be someone so self-serving!
At first, he had some trust in him, but those later words completely proved that he was also a hypocrite. He truly regretted having recognized such a master.
He suffered in the cold wind for a minute; it was early morning and very cold indeed. Chills from all directions made him shiver all over.
Gradually freeing himself from the complex and chaotic emotions, he looked ahead and saw that his so-called master Song Qing had already walked quite far ahead and was heading up the stone steps leading to the main hall.
He also noticed that before him stood an imposing palace that was several dozen meters high! The long stretch of it was resplendent with gold and jade decorations outside, looking like a treasure trove.
There were many long stone pillars supporting the structure, all resplendent in gold and jade, with enormous flying dragons carved on top, their claws bared and looking quite majestic.
The stone steps leading to the main hall were several meters wide and stretched hundreds of meters long from top to bottom, quite magnificent indeed.
The stone railing from top to bottom was also intricately carved with long dragons, measuring several hundred meters in length. Each part was lifelike, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship that could be deemed first-rate.
This was the emperor's palace, truly the best place, so vast and grand, adorned outside with brilliant gold and jade. How much gold and silver would it take to create such a spectacle?
Captivated by this massive architectural complex, I noticed that my master, Song Qing, had already walked further ahead, almost reaching the main hall's entrance, still about twenty or thirty stone steps away.
The Morning Court was the priority! Qin Feng hurriedly ran over, moving quickly as he was quite robust, charging up the steps.
Could I be the last official? Up ahead, there was only one high official; behind me seemed to be no other officials dressed in official robes.
Thinking about the Morning Court made my head ache even more. It turned out that not only did I have no merit but I might also have made a mistake and would face severe punishment! Hopefully, it would be a light penalty!
I soon reached the top and stopped at the entrance of the main hall, panting heavily as it took quite a bit of effort! After resting for a moment,
I looked ahead and saw that quite a number of officials had gathered. Each one was stout in stature; some were taller while others were shorter.
Most of the officials were civil officials; some wore purple robes while others donned red robes, creating a dazzling array. A few wore green robes that stood out particularly.
One striking similarity among them was that many had square faces, rosy complexions, and round bellies—typical appearances of well-fed high officials.
It seemed they had taken plenty from the common people to become so plump without doing much work.
There were also quite a few black-armored generals present! They looked very imposing; their armor seemed heavy as they stood on the other side.
They were discussing among themselves; some wore slight smiles while others laughed heartily. A few had serious expressions, seemingly in a bad mood and somewhat worried.
There was a feeling of being like ants on a hot pan, scurrying around. Although the voices of those people were varied, the sheer number of them created a loud buzzing sound.
The Morning Court had not yet begun, and they were all standing in disarray, with people positioned in every direction, densely packed together.
Qin Feng timidly walked in. Seeing so many High Officials present made him somewhat anxious; it was his first time encountering such a scene, and he felt guilty.
Qin Fu was also with him, standing a bit closer to the front, roughly among the first ten positions.
He slowly made his way over but noticed that the previously bustling Civil Officials and Generals were all looking at him with strange expressions, as if he had become the center of attention.
Most of the Civil Officials wore peculiar smiles on their faces, even their eyes reflected disdain and mockery towards him.
One particular Civil Official even dared to confront the arrogant Jin people; wasn't that courting death? The emperor was about to convene the Morning Court, and he would surely be dealt with severely!
Especially those Civil Officials and Generals who were relatives of the Wang family had eyes filled with murderous intent. Having caused the deaths of two brothers, it was no exaggeration to say that he deserved to be cut down; how could this useless person have the face to live?
However, a few Civil Officials and Generals displayed smiles of admiration on their faces. That was respect, different from the malicious grins of others; it was a calm and pleasant smile that made one feel comfortable.
They believed that Qin Feng was truly a person of potential, serving the people and the nation. He had previously seemed scholarly but now appeared so formidable.
At the top, a eunuch dressed in blue suddenly appeared, holding a large whisk. In a neutral tone, he spoke.
"The emperor is coming soon; all ministers stand in your positions quickly."
Listening to him was somewhat amusing; his voice had a feminine quality, which did not match his appearance as a man.
Many Civil Officials and Generals quickly stood up and took their places, becoming orderly.
Seeing that everyone was in position, the Chief Eunuch revealed a hint of a smile on his face and continued speaking in his neutral tone.
"His Majesty has arrived, His Majesty has arrived, His Majesty has arrived."
Then the civil officials and generals belonging to Hundreds all knelt down and paid their respects.
"Long live My Emperor, long live My Emperor, long long live My Emperor."
A man dressed in a Golden Robe, with a golden hat adorned with fierce flying dragons, exuded an imperial aura.
Standing over six feet tall, he slowly walked over and sat on the dazzling dragon throne, made of Pure Gold and inlaid with numerous exotic gems, truly luxurious.
He said, "All Your Excellencies, rise."
This was the mighty Qin Emperor, tall and imposing, with extraordinary character and wisdom, though often misunderstood by the world.
The Chief Eunuch beside him seemed to have received a divine mandate and looked down with an air of superiority.
He said, "All Your Excellencies, rise. All Your Excellencies, rise. All Your Excellencies, rise."
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