Several days later!
The phrase "My sword has never been dull" became a popular saying throughout Chang'an!
News that Qing Mo, the immortal Imperial Preceptor, had invited the Emperor, the Empress, and all the princes and ministers to watch a special Three Kingdoms "shadow puppet show" had already spread across all of Chang'an!
It was time for the collective day off again!
Not only did Li Shimin, Zhangsun Wuji, and the others once again come uninvited!
Even great scholars of the age such as Yu Shinan, Kong Yingda, Li Gang, and Yan Shigu all came in droves, packing the courtyard of the Imperial Preceptor's Residence so tightly that not even water could pass through!
Even the representatives of the Five Great Clans and Seven Prominent Families at court had brought a few gifts this time and come to the Imperial Preceptor's Residence with everyone else!
"Imperial Preceptor!"
"Imperial Preceptor!"
"Imperial Preceptor! I hope I am not intruding!"
"This humble official pays his respects to the Imperial Preceptor!"
Qing Mo watched a huge crowd of officials in casual dress surge into his residence. By the end, never mind seats—there was barely even room left to stand!
Not to mention the servants trying to blend in and watch the Three Kingdoms with them; some had already secretly climbed onto the roof beams and sprawled there to wait!
"Imperial Preceptor! Let's get started already!"
"Today, I deliberately rose at dawn and only had a little breakfast before coming over!"
Still seated in his old spot in the very front row, Li Shimin's face was filled with excitement!
Last time, they had already seen Xu Shu forced to leave Liu Bei. Before departing, he had recommended that this imperial uncle go to Sleeping Dragon Ridge and seek out Mister Sleeping Dragon!
"Imperial Preceptor! Hurry,