Global Live Streaming: From Streamer to Divine God

"We should have enough time!"

Li Xu glanced at the sky, estimated the remaining live broadcast time, and muttered to himself.

By his calculations, the live broadcast was meant to start around 7 a.m. (Plot World time), with ten hours of broadcasting. That would make the ending around 5 p.m.

Since the Plot World had entered winter, the days were short and the nights long. Five in the afternoon would be close to evening, and it was unlikely that the concubines' chrysanthemum appreciation banquet would continue until dark. Therefore, there should be an opportunity for him to appear before then.

The reason for this estimation was that he was currently being blocked from entering the banquet venue, closely watched by a dozen strong guards. He didn't dare to make contact with the concubines of the inner palace, let alone move slightly.

From his position, he couldn't see the banquet scene at all, only hearing the sound of silk and bamboo music from there, which was scratching at his heart like a cat's claw, extremely hard to bear.

To appreciate chrysanthemums, despite being past the deep autumn season, was not particularly difficult for these emperor's women.

Just earlier, scores of palace maids tasked with miscellaneous duties had moved and carried dozens of blooming chrysanthemum plants from the greenhouse, each as sturdy as a small tree, and each flower blooming vividly and luxuriantly, almost the size of a plate, in varied colors.

All kinds of fine wines and exquisite dishes flowed endlessly. The back and forth of palace maids and eunuchs was frequent, but no chaos was seen or noise heard.

Aside from Li Xu and his group, there were actors, performers, jugglers, and so on—hundreds of people waiting in the cold wind. These people were even lower in status, not even granted a pavilion for shelter from the wind. Most people treated them as if they were thin air, as though a second glance would lower their own status.

Even among them, there were clearly defined hierarchies, everyone had their place, naturally forming small circles. Although they were all silently making preparations, people inside the circles rarely disturbed those outside. The status of each small group could be seen by the quality of their spots.

Class and rank had already seeped into the bones of these "natives."

Even the air they breathed carried a thick scent, and that was of rules!

There was movement. A group of actors dressed in various costumes retreated from the exit, breaking the silence. Unexpectedly, this awoke a slumbering lynx, which let out a furious roar with a "Wow!", startling everyone.

As the lynx awoke, it exuded the dignity and momentum of a fierce beast. Its body was like a drawn bow, fangs fierce and mane on its neck bristling…

Li Xu's bargain teacher, however, was unfazed. He hummed a tune and stretched his arm into the cage at the risk of injury. Amidst the growling and dodging lynx, he firmly touched its nape and then stroked along the fur…

The lynx began to calm down, and the old eunuch fed it a piece of bloody meat.

The commotion was so great that it didn't take long for a dignified eunuch holding a horsetail whisk to arrive at the pavilion with his attendants.

Finally, it was happening.

Li Xu's guess was correct—the roar of the lynx had reminded the concubines, reigniting their interest in the beast. Permission to enter was granted, and Li Xu followed the old eunuch, walking alongside the carriage, heading towards the entrance shielded by curtains.

"...Be very careful, and make sure to keep an eye on the cage!"

"Got it, Master!"

Li Xu verbally agreed, but inwardly dismissed the concern. With such a large iron lock on the door, could the lynx possibly fly out?

Along the way, the scenery and splendor mostly captured his attention, and at the same time, he intentionally adjusted his angle so that the live broadcast screen behind him could capture the scene better.

"Even the trees are adorned with fine silks and satins—it's like some kind of alternative ribbon... Tsk, truly extravagant..."

"All these flowers turn out to be fake..."

"So many delicate beauties, just standing in the cold wind as part of the scenery..."

"These objects, simply taking one back could possibly cause a sensation..."

"How fragrant, this smoke is actually incense..."

Along the way, Li Xu's eyes twinkled. It was only then that he deeply realized what the so-called "life of absolute obedience with one call and a hundred yeses" truly meant. It represented a level of luxury and grandeur that television dramas and movies could never convey.

"Stop!"

The journey wasn't long before another group of guards obstructed their path. Behind these men, Li Xu spotted the only familiar face—Mama Rong, who was following behind an imposing eunuch, casting glances their way from a distance...

"Who is Liu Fu?"

"It is indeed this servant!"

"Is this animal still manageable?"

"Answering the eunuch, staying inside the cage, it should not cause any accidents."

"Hmm, let's go, be careful not to make any mistakes!"

As they moved again, Li Xu only felt countless pairs of eyes on him, including some as sharp as blades scrutinizing him, which made him dare not look up. His eyes could only focus on the ground beneath.

"Kneel!"

Li Xu quickly knelt down with everyone else in one direction. On the damp ground, a sharp stone happened to knock against his knee, causing him to groan with pain.

"Pay respects to Consort Hua, long live, long live, forever and ever!"

"Pay respects to the mistresses..."

No one paid them any attention. Li Xu only heard bursts of joy around him. A chorus of dignified, pleasant female voices chatted and laughed in front of him and to his sides. Performers hummed softly, with various melodious and lingering tunes, none interfering with each other...

This kind of disregard, this atmosphere of oppressive hierarchy and humility, was at its most intense here. Kneeling, Li Xu deeply felt his dignity as a modern person severely affronted.

Damn Tatar operas, damn Manchu Tatars, just wait. When I crack this world one day, I'll show all of you, no one will escape!

"Awooo!"

Humans could restrain themselves and wait, but the lynx did not understand these concepts. With this roar, all the music and laughter were interrupted, and a myriad of curious gazes converged on them.

Only to hear a graceful and casual voice say, "Enough, let's all go see. Let's see what the treasure His Majesty bestowed upon Sister Chun actually looks like."

Here it comes, everyone, come closer, closer, let everyone see, let my miracle descend!

Everyone moved, with a surge of footsteps approaching. The scent of fragrances filled the air, and the rustling of skirts and accessories clinking together sounded like a beautiful melody to Li Xu's ears, no doubt the sound of heaven!

"Get up quickly, be careful to watch over (it)!"

Li Xu stood up, bowing his head, following his makeshift master to the side of the cage...

"Huh ~~ , sister, look, this servant is quite pleasing to the eye!"

Li Xu was startled, and only after a moment did he realize they were talking about him.