Rebirth: So what if my husband is a little crazy? He loves me.

Chapter 297 The Madam is the Most Important

"As the ancients said, one must cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world. Only by regulating one's family can one govern the state, Your Excellency." Gu Chang'an said this in her ear, with a deep smile.

"Eloquent tongue." Shen Li sniffed; if they weren't at a palace banquet, she would have stuck her tongue out at him long ago.

"In short, putting the lady first is never wrong." Gu Chang'an tightened his grip, turning to look at Shen Li who was so close to him, thinking that he would give anything to make her his wife.

Shen Li felt a warm and sweet feeling in her heart for a moment, and then belatedly realized that she hadn't said anything to him, but why couldn't she get angry at all?

Indeed, even censors find it difficult to be completely impartial when dealing with their own family members.

Their behavior gradually drew attention from those around them. Worried that too many people would see them, Shen Li ended the conversation, but the two still held hands tightly under the table, never separating.

After the tribute was presented, the moment Shen Li had been most looking forward to finally arrived: the serving of dishes and the accompanying song and dance performances.

The song and dance were certainly entertaining, but they were nowhere near as appealing as the chicken legs on the table. Shen Li focused intently on her meal, only occasionally glancing at the graceful song and dance performance and watching the officials clinking glasses.

Gu Chang'an also had some social engagements, but Shen Li only paid respects to the academicians of the Hanlin Academy, who were her elders who had taken care of her. She didn't pay much attention to the others, and since she was new to officialdom, her social interactions were not complicated and she didn't need to be too busy.

So she ate almost all the meat dishes on the table by herself. The palace maids behind her would quickly replace the dishes when they saw that most of them had been used, since empty plates didn't look very nice.

Other tables were considerate and didn't go so far as to change plates, but Shen Li's table actually changed plates the entire time.

Shen Li stopped eating only after she had almost finished the second dish. In fact, she was not full at all, not even half full.

She can't reveal her appetite too much in public, otherwise people will easily guess that she's quite strong.

After several rounds of drinks, it was time for the usual conversation. The Japanese presented a difficult question that they had been pondering for a year to everyone present, and Prince Heizei was beaming with pride.

This was a math problem. Prince Pingcheng looked at everyone with great confidence, but Li Che stepped forward and solved it in less than ten breaths.

The emperor nodded repeatedly in praise of Li Che's poised and elegant demeanor, and bestowed upon him a very generous gift.

Even after Li Che sat back down, Emperor Cheng couldn't help but glance at his youngest son a few more times.

Although he and Li Heng were born of the same mother, this child was clearly more composed and dignified, and could be described as mature beyond his years, and exceptionally intelligent.

Sensing the danger in the Emperor's gaze, the King of Chess quickly changed the subject: "Prince Pingcheng, are there any other unsolved problems?"

Prince Pingcheng was short and clearly not very shrewd. He said no and left the stage with a gloomy face, then drank alone in silence.

There's not much to say about the other smaller countries.

Princess Hu Ji simply watched the show with a smile, barely touching the food in front of her. Even as an envoy from a surrendered country at a banquet in another nation, she remained composed and at ease, as if she were at her own home.

There was no sign of defeat on their part.

"when!"

At that moment, a loud crash came from the seat of the main beam, startling the pipa player so much that one of his strings broke, and he immediately prostrated himself on the ground to apologize.

The music in the main hall suddenly stopped, instantly sobering up the officials who had been drinking to the point of dizziness, and they looked towards the direction of Daliang.

The emperor did not hold the musician accountable, and instead looked towards the direction of Daliang.

Yuwen He, who had just put down the cup, stood up and walked out. The imperial guards stepped forward and gripped their sword hilts.

The military officers in the hall were also on alert.

Yuwen He walked to the seat below the Emperor and Empress, placed his hand on his chest, and bowed slightly, saying, "Your Majesty of the Great Zhao Dynasty, I lost to your dynasty's female general in the last battle, and now I wish to have another match on the spot. Please grant me permission, Your Majesty of the Great Zhao Dynasty."