Chapter 103: The Changes of Emperor Wu

Before the word "fight" was uttered, the Emperor Wu's carriage appeared on the road.

At this time, personal conflicts were naturally put aside. All officials straightened their clothes and took their younger generations to stand in two columns according to their official ranks.

At this time, Han Xu, who was standing in the middle of the two teams, looked particularly special.

"Master, where should we stand?" Qing'er asked in a low voice.

"Stand here."

"But His Majesty is coming soon, will we block the road?"

"What are you afraid of? I am His Majesty's brother-in-law."

"Master, are you really not going to let me?"

"Nonsense, military officers on the left and civil officials on the right, where do you want me, a commoner, to stand? Don't worry, someone will arrange it."

Sure enough, not long after Han Xu finished speaking, he saw Ning Shanzhi trotting over in a hurry.

"Han Xu, what are you doing standing in the middle of the road?" Ning Shanzhi's words were somewhat reproachful.

Han Xu almost caused trouble during the last wedding of Emperor Wu, so when Ning Shanzhi learned that Han Xu would also participate in the spring hunt this time, he specially sent someone to secretly watch Han Xu.

As soon as he heard about the situation here, Ning Shanzhi rushed over in person.

Han Xu looked at Ning Shanzhi innocently and said, "Sir Shangshu, you see, this junior has also seen such a big scene for the first time, so it is inevitable that I am a little at a loss."

"Junior, where should I stand?"

Ning Shanzhi thought to himself that it was fortunate that I knew you were not a pushover, and I was ready.

So he took Han Xu to the side of the stand, which was just outside the two rows of officials, but not too far away.

Ning Shanzhi looked at Qing'er and the other two girls, and his eyes twitched unnaturally. He didn't expect Han Xu to bring the three of them here in advance, but when the time came, it was too late to do anything.

The cavalry of the Tiance Army entered in a line, spread out in an arc, and then saw Emperor Wu's carriage slowly drive in.

The curtain was drawn, and Emperor Wu took Han Luoling's hand and got off the carriage.

Civil and military officials knelt down and shouted "Long live Emperor Wu".

Han Xu keenly felt that after Emperor Wu appeared, there were several powerful auras nearby. Except for one who was upright, the rest were hidden in the dark.

And this upright aura came from behind Emperor Wu, with a sharp blade hanging from his waist and a cold look in Qin Ling.

After Emperor Wu announced the punishment of the Tiance Army, Qin Ling carried out a bloody cleanup inside the Tiance Army. No one knew the process, but judging from the result, the number of Tiance Army was reduced by 30%.

Although there were fewer people, those who stayed were undoubtedly soldiers who were loyal to Emperor Wu, and the cohesion became stronger.

Han Xu glanced at Qin Ling. This leader of the Tiance Army usually protected him secretly before and rarely appeared directly beside Emperor Wu. This shows his importance to this spring hunt.

Han Xu's eyes did not stay on Qin Ling, but looked around.

Zhang Chi was not seen.

Similarly, the Tiance Army team that Zhang Chi was in charge of was also missing.

Thinking of Han Luoling's previous instructions, Han Xu could probably guess what Zhang Chi was going to do.

Following behind Emperor Wu were several princes, including the crown prince.

The third prince Wu Xiuxian soon saw Han Xu and smiled at him, and Han Xu smiled back.

As for the crown prince and the fifth prince, Han Xu saw them for the first time.

The crown prince was the eldest prince, a little older, and looked more mature, with no expression on his emotions, while the fifth prince Wu Xiuren looked a bit young, and a cynical smile could still be seen at the corner of his mouth.

"Han Xu, come here."

When Emperor Wu walked up to the stands and took his seat, Han Xu heard Han Luoling's voice calling him.

In the stands, in addition to Emperor Wu and Han Luoling, there were several princes, and the rest of the officials sat on both sides, with a clear distinction between masters and servants and a clear order.

Han Xu muttered. He didn't want to stand out, but when Emperor Wu heard Han Luoling's voice, he looked at Han Xu.

"Han Xu, you sit here." Emperor Wu also said.

The people in the audience were secretly surprised, but no emotion was seen on their faces.

That stand has always been the seat for the royal family. It seems that Emperor Wu's love for Han Luoling is not a rumor. He has reached the point of loving the whole family.

Moreover, Emperor Wu only brought Han Luoling, a concubine, to the spring hunt this time, and even the queen didn't come. This itself can reveal many problems.

Han Xu thought that there have been rumors that since Han Luoling entered the palace, Emperor Wu has only favored one person. This is true.

So, Han Xu walked step by step to Han Luoling and sat down under the gaze of everyone. Even Qing'er and the other two stood behind Han Xu openly.

Many people felt that it was inappropriate, but they could not raise it in person. Several people used their eyes to signal Ning Shanzhi, but found that Ning Shanzhi seemed to have not seen it at all and did not react at all.

"Sister, this is Bai Yiyi." Han Xu leaned close to Han Luoling's ear and whispered.

Han Luoling smiled at Bai Yiyi, and Bai Yiyi understood the meaning of her eyes, lowered her head, and her face flushed a little.

"Beautiful." Han Luoling also whispered to Han Xu.

Han Xu smiled and glanced at Emperor Wu with the corner of his eyes.

Emperor Wu was sitting next to Han Luoling. Logically, it was very impolite for the two of them to whisper around Emperor Wu, but no one came to accuse him.

Emperor Wu himself did not say anything, and others would not say anything.

As if sensing Han Xu's gaze, Emperor Wu turned his head and smiled at Han Xu.

Seeing Emperor Wu's expression, Han Xu was puzzled.

At the wedding of Emperor Wu and Han Luoling, Emperor Wu was so majestic that he had an undisguised aura of a king. Han Xu could feel the huge pressure at any time when he was against him.

This time, Emperor Wu's aura of a king was much weaker, and he could not even feel the pressure.

Moreover, Emperor Wu's eyes were no longer as fierce as before, but much gentler, or more precisely, much duller.

Yes, dull, Han Xu could hardly associate this word with Emperor Wu, but now Emperor Wu gave him the feeling of dullness.

It was very strange, and he could not explain it clearly.

Han Xu thought of what he found when he entered the palace a few days ago to check Han Luoling's internal condition, and the more he thought about it, the stranger he felt.

He had a hunch that these subtle changes in Emperor Wu might be related to Han Luoling.

"Xiuqi, didn't you say you prepared a special program?" After a long speech, Emperor Wu suddenly said to the prince.

According to convention, before the Spring Hunt officially begins, the Ministry of Rites will arrange some impromptu activities to liven up the atmosphere. After all, this is also a rare opportunity for the monarch and his subjects to have fun together.

These activities are similar every year, but this year, the prince specifically proposed to prepare a program.

When Emperor Wu asked, everyone's curiosity was aroused.

The prince stood up and clapped his hands, and suddenly, beautiful music sounded all around.

A group of beautiful and graceful girls came out of nowhere and came to the center of the square with charming dance steps.

Han Xu looked at the leading dancer in the middle, his eyes were extremely strange.

"Yingying!"