newbobooks Chapter 392 Feigned Compliance at the Banquet
Chapter 392 Feigned Compliance at the Banquet
It has to be said that Dongfang Jin was right.
Gu Changhe was disgusted by Qi Han's arrogance.
It should be noted that General Su He's rise to the rank of a second-grade military officer was not solely due to brute force.
After thinking it through, Dongfang Jin said to Ruyi, "Hehe, but any patriot would be angry."
Just watch, all they can do now is talk.
In this kind of situation, it's normal for this to happen.
Don't be careless; be wary of those who resort to underhanded tactics.
【Ora ora.】
Be careful, the people here today are quite diverse, pay close attention.
【Know it! 】
Helian Jingyun watched as Dongfang Jin ran to the peephole again and again, peeking out through the peephole like a child with boundless curiosity.
He couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Xiao Jin, would you like to go to the banquet and join in the fun?"
Dongfang Jin shook her head vigorously, refusing without hesitation: "Sister-in-law, I'm not going. If I go, I'll be surrounded and stared at like a monkey."
Now that her second brother is getting married, the Prince Dun's Mansion is already in the spotlight and attracting a lot of attention. She has no desire to join in the fun or show her face in public.
Looking at the crowd in the banquet hall, she sighed inwardly. These people usually lived behind masks, and at this banquet, they were even more hypocritical and evasive.
It would be extremely difficult for her to be able to navigate such situations skillfully, speaking to people in a human way and to be able to speak to ghosts in a ghostly way, and to be able to get along with everyone.
No, no, no, she can't do that.
Zhao Yu, the vanguard officer next to Marquis Zhenyuan, was seen with his face flushed red, his hand on the hilt of his sword, trembling with anger: "Outrageous!"
We soldiers fight bloody battles on the frontier to protect the peace of our homeland. How can you slander us like this!
If I don't teach you manners today, you'll think my Eastern Kingdom is weak and easily bullied!
Qi Han leaned back lazily in his chair, holding a wine glass in one hand and swirling it around from time to time, while resting the other hand on the back of the chair, watching the two of them with a mocking expression.
They argued all the way to the Eastern Kingdom. With that kind of temper... haha, what a brainless brute.
"General Zhao, like father, like son."
Am I wrong? The meat in these dishes is so small.
It certainly doesn't have the same satisfying feeling as enjoying a whole roasted lamb in my country, does it?
Upon hearing his words, the Duke of Zhenguo's face instantly darkened, becoming as gloomy as the sky before a storm.
He slammed the wine glass down on the table with a loud "bang," startling the air around him.
As the head of the military officers, his movement caused the other officers below to collapse like punctured balloons.
Their initial arrogance vanished instantly, and they became incredibly obedient, not daring to utter a sound.
The Duke of Zhenguo's chest heaved violently as he spoke in a low but powerful voice, "This barbarian land is so ignorant of manners!"
"To openly provoke me at a banquet in my neighboring country—who gave him the courage!"
As he spoke, his hands gripped the edge of the table tightly, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged.
His face was filled with undisguised anger, revealing the imposing presence he had cultivated through years of battlefield experience.
Looking at the military officers, some had their heads down, their eyes occasionally glancing at the Duke of Zhenguo's expression, appearing completely obedient.
Some instinctively pressed the sword at their waist; though they dared not act rashly, their eyes still burned with resentment and anger.
They were usually brave and fearless on the battlefield, but in front of the Duke of Zhenguo, they were like trained soldiers, well-behaved and obedient.
Dongfang Jin...
Seeing this scene, I was speechless. Shouldn't you have come out and tried to smooth things over?
He thought to himself: This Duke Zhenguo is so inconsiderate of the occasion. He is so impulsive. Doesn't he realize that there are many variables at this banquet?
Emperor Cang Lingyuan sat in the main seat, taking in all of this, his heart filled with helplessness.
He's still alive! Do these people think he's dead?!
These generals were all fierce warriors on the battlefield, risking their lives for the Eastern Lin Kingdom and achieving great military exploits.
He was deeply grateful for and admired their loyalty and bravery, and his love for them was profound.
But they really lacked tact at this banquet, especially in a diplomatic setting.
Take the Duke of Zhenguo for example; he was so easily provoked, completely disregarding the complex situation behind the banquet.
If you're not careful, you could cause unnecessary trouble for the country. Why are you even bothering to get involved?
Cang Lingyuan frowned slightly and sighed softly. It seemed he would have to find an opportunity to give these military generals a good talking-to.
Let them understand the intricacies of court politics and stop acting so rashly, lest they jeopardize national affairs.
Those who came from other countries this time are all people with real power, and each of them is extremely cunning.
These military generals are really impatient; it's disheartening.
Dongfang Jin stood behind a screen, watching the tense scene unfold in the banquet hall.
My temples were throbbing, and I had a terrible headache.
In the past, she had only seen such scenes of court infighting and military generals' indignation on television and in short dramas.
The actors performed those dramatic scenes in front of the camera. Although it looked exciting, there was still a screen between them, so she just treated it as entertainment.
But now, being in this real scene in person, the experience is completely different.
The arguments on television are enhanced by carefully crafted dialogue and perfectly chosen background music, and the actors' emotional portrayals also bear the marks of performance.
Before them, the Duke of Zhenguo's face was flushed with anger, the veins on his forehead were bulging, and the hands of the generals on their swords trembled slightly.
Every subtle movement revealed genuine anger, and the tension in the air seemed almost palpable.
She thought to herself that in TV dramas, the plot often follows a set pattern.
The protagonist always manages to cleverly resolve crises with various special abilities. Although the process is tortuous, the ending always develops in the direction that the audience expects.
But is reality ever so idealistic?
Thinking of this, Dongfang Jin helplessly pursed her lips, thankfully she hadn't shown herself.
If I were to get involved in this conflict, given my limited understanding of the world, I probably wouldn't even know how to respond.
Helian Jingyun, with one hand supporting her high, protruding belly and the other hand lightly placed on her lower back, walked slowly over with graceful steps.
With a calm and composed expression, he said softly, "You don't need to worry. Your father is still there to oversee things. Those people can't cause much trouble."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jin frowned slightly and asked with a puzzled look, "Sister-in-law, why didn't any of the censors step forward in this situation?"
Her gaze shifted from the hustle and bustle of the banquet hall to the Empress's gentle face, her eyes filled with confusion.
The two were standing behind the screen window of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and could see the scene inside the banquet hall clearly.
The Duke of Zhenguo still had a furious expression on his face, his finger pointing straight at Qi Han, and he was muttering incoherently, looking as if he was about to rush up and attack at any moment.
Qi Han, however, looked disdainful, a mocking smile playing on his lips, completely disregarding the Duke of Zhenguo's anger.
Looking at the envoys from other countries, some sat upright in their seats, their expressions indifferent, elegantly sipping their wine, as if the argument before them was merely a performance to entertain.
The envoy from Cangmo Kingdom gently swirled the wine cup in his hand, his gaze calm as still water, occasionally glancing up at the two noisy figures.
A barely perceptible hint of amusement flashed in his eyes, as if he were watching a farcical spectacle.
They came here specifically for high-yield grains; he just paid some money, as the little eunuch mentioned.
The ingredients for today's banquet dishes are mostly from high-yield grains and some fresh vegetables.
These things are all beneficial to the people and bring immense benefits.
For example, this Mapo Tofu dish. He heard that the red stuff in it is called chili pepper, which he knows is a unique product from the Western Regions.
Unexpectedly, it has been planted on a large scale in the Eastern Lin Kingdom and has even become an industry chain.
I heard that Lingyun Pavilion has a spicy sauce, and the main ingredient in it is chili peppers.
And that tofu, it's made from soybeans. You know, in their country, soybeans are mostly fed to cows.