Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 1996: The Pavilion of Petal and Sepal!

Wang Chong slightly trembled, but he quickly got ahold of himself and grunted, sitting up straight.

But Wang Chong failed to notice that Xu Qiqin was pensively staring at his face, a ripple in her eyes.

Xu Qiqin was able to sense that Wang Chong had far too many worries on his mind, far too many burdens on his shoulders. At times, she truly wished that Wang Chong could live like an ordinary person, that the two of them could be like ordinary people, participating in this wonderful holiday to watch the fireworks and appreciate the scenery. But Xu Qiqin knew that this was all impossible.

This empire needed Wang Chong too much. If he fell, the weight would be too much for the empire and its people. It was only because he was here that the people outside could enjoy the celebration without worries.

Although she was occasionally reluctant, when she thought about it, she realized that it was this sort of Wang Chong, the Wang Chong who placed the concerns of the realm above his own, that was the Wang Chong she adored.

As she thought about this, an enchanting smile slowly formed on her lips.

But she quickly shook out of her stupor and sat together with Wang Chong as the carriage drove toward the palace gates.

The carriage took them all the way up to the golden palace walls.

"Your Highness!"

The guards immediately recognized Wang Chong's carriage and bowed their heads.

There was no one in the Imperial Army who did not know Wang Chong.

All of the foreign emissaries and major officials taking part in tonight's feast could only ride their carriages up to here. Wang Chong took Xu Qiqin's hand, pushed open the carriage door, and walked out.

Two men had been waiting for some time outside.

"Wang Chong, you're finally here!"

King Song and Zhangchou Jianqiong, one dressed in imperial robes and the other in the robes of the Minister of War, stood side by side like two mountains. The moment Wang Chong came out, the two of them noticed the fairy-like Xu Qiqin at his side and teased, "So Lady Xu was with you! No wonder you kept us waiti

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