newbobooks Chapter 130 Palace Banquet 2
Chapter 130 Palace Banquet 2
"No need for formalities, it's normal! Please take a seat, envoys." Emperor Jun Bufan raised his hand and said with a smile.
The emperor specially arranged an empty seat next to the prince for envoys from other countries.
"Welcome to the envoys from the Western Jin Dynasty and Jialan. The palace banquet officially begins!"
Following the emperor's order, the music became louder, and a group of dancers entered the venue one after another, instantly boosting the atmosphere of the banquet.
Ji Jiuying ate snacks while looking at these dancers, who were no worse than the modern ones. It was the first time she saw such a dance and Ji Jiuying watched it with great interest.
After listening to song after song, my eyes began to feel tired, but I still found the modern dance interesting.
Halfway through the banquet, many young ladies from official families were already eager to find husbands for themselves.
Jun Linyu's eyes were always on that red figure.
The wine glass in Ji Fengyan's hand was about to be crushed by her. Ji Jiuying, when I become the third prince's consort, I will make you suffer!
The emperor saw the envoys from the Western Jin Dynasty and the Jialan Kingdom looking around, not knowing what they were looking for, and then whispering to each other, and an unknown emotion flashed in his eyes.
"There is nothing new about the singing and dancing we have seen so many times. Why not let the ladies show some talents so that the envoys from other countries can see the style of Cang Yue?"
For some reason, the emperor seemed particularly happy today. He had drunk a lot of wine and even smelled a little drunk when he spoke.
"Your Majesty, this is a great idea. I've heard that the daughter of Cangyue Kingdom is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Today you must let us feast our eyes on her!" Murong Yun, the crown prince of Western Jin Kingdom, echoed.
As Prince Murong Yun of the Western Jin Dynasty spoke, his bright eyes were filled with a smile as he looked at everyone gently, causing some young ladies to blush instantly.
But if you look closely, you will find that there is a cold and profound look in his eyes.
As if he sensed Ji Jiuying's gaze, he turned his head to meet her gaze.
There was a flash of surprise in his eyes, and then a hint of scrutiny.
When the daughters of the rich families heard about the talent show, they all perked up and wanted to shine at the banquet, hoping that they might be noticed by the royal nobles.
The women were still struggling over who should go on stage first.
At this time, Western Jin Crown Prince Murong Yun spoke again, "How about inviting the most famous and most beautiful lady of Cang Yue Kingdom to come on stage first?"
Ji Fengyan smiled shyly when she heard this. She was recognized as the most beautiful woman in Kyoto, but she didn't expect that even other countries knew about her. Could it be that her fame had spread to neighboring countries?
"Yan'er, you are so lucky. Even the prince of another country knows you." Mo Yunran said enviously.
Seeing that Jun Linyu's eyes were still on Ji Jiuying, Ji Fengyan was furious and secretly vowed to shock everyone and let the Third Prince know who was the most worthy person to stand by her side!
Ji Chenyuan and Zhou Haiping looked at their daughter with pride.
Ji Fengyan stepped forward, bowed, and said softly, "Then Yan'er will respectfully obey your command!"
Just as he was about to start, he was interrupted by a voice!
Western Jin Crown Prince Murong Yun frowned slightly, "Wait a minute! Shouldn't the most beautiful woman in Cang Yue Country be the woman in red?"
Ji Fengyan's smile froze instantly ~ Ah ah ~ The Western Jin crown prince was not talking about her? It would be fine if it wasn't her, but he was actually referring to Ji Jiuying!
Everyone present was stunned!
Ji Jiuying was speechless and asked the heaven, was she shot while lying down?
The emperor broke the silence, "Hahaha, the prince of the Western Jin Dynasty has a really good taste, but the one who is known as the most beautiful woman is indeed the one on the stage!"
Hearing this, the Crown Prince of the Western Jin Dynasty was also stunned in place, and then he came to his senses and said, "Your Majesty, I think the woman in red is more beautiful! What do you think, Prince Jia Lan!"
Han Shaoting, the eldest prince of Jialan State, raised his eyebrows, looked at Ji Jiuying, and said, "I also think the woman in red is better."
"I second the motion!" The second prince Han Shao also echoed.
As soon as these words came out, Ji Fengyan grabbed the corner of her clothes fiercely. Because she was suppressing her anger, her whole body was shaking slightly. She was neither up nor down!
Seeing that the emperor didn't know how to answer, Ji Jiuying said, "I'm afraid I'll disappoint the Crown Prince of the Western Jin Dynasty. Besides not being the most beautiful woman in Kyoto, I'm not proficient in any of the arts, such as music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. I beg the Crown Prince of the Western Jin Dynasty not to embarrass me! And don't embarrass the most beautiful woman on the stage!"
Ji Jiuying cleared up everything with just one sentence. Even if she could, she would say no. She didn't want to perform her talents like a monkey in front of them.
The Crown Prince of the Western Jin Dynasty raised his eyebrows and looked at Ji Jiuying with an inquiring look. Is she the princess?
The eldest and third princes of the Jialan Kingdom couldn't help but look up in the direction of Ji Jiuying! An unknown emotion appeared in their eyes!
Seeing that the Crown Prince of Western Jin Dynasty didn't say anything, Ji Jiuying happily ate and watched the performance.
"Then please allow the general's daughter Ji Fengyan to continue to perform her talents!" said the emperor with a smile.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Ji Fengyan received the emperor's order, and her white figure came over as if walking on the moonlight.
After half a round of drinks, everyone looked towards Ji Fengyan, who was in a white dress in the center of the banquet.
She is only twelve years old, but her figure is well developed. She dances gracefully to the music, her sleeves fluttering in the air, and her jade feet lightly waving, like a beautiful fairy from heaven who is not of this world!
Everyone was mesmerized by Ji Fengyan's dance.
Except for the Crown Prince of the Western Jin Dynasty!
The music and the dance stopped. The emperor and the empress both looked satisfied. Even Jun Linyu, whose eyes had been on Ji Jiuying, looked at her at some point.
Seeing this result, Ji Fengyan smiled with satisfaction in her heart!
With Ji Fengyan's opening, a group of rich girls came up one after another, some performed sword dancing, some sang, some played chess, some performed calligraphy and painting, some performed poetry...
The talents of these young ladies are indeed much more interesting than the singing and dancing just now!
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The Third Princess of the Western Jin Dynasty, Murong Yue, who had been silent the whole time, said, "Your Majesty, Queen, why don't we play a game?"
"Oh? I wonder what game the third princess of the Western Jin Dynasty wants to play?" asked Emperor Jun Bufan.
The third princess of the Western Jin Dynasty glanced at the crown prince of the Western Jin Dynasty next to her, stood up and walked to the center of the banquet. With a wave of her skillful hands, a large field of fiery red flowers appeared on the ground, at least several thousand of them.
Ji Jiuying also looked at it with interest, but she had never seen this flower before.
"This patch is full of snow and moon flowers that are unique to our Western Jin Dynasty. Whoever can pick out the most beautiful one among these thousands of flowers will win." The third princess of the Western Jin Dynasty said confidently.
"Since it's a game, it will be fun only if there are prizes~" said the third prince Jia Lan with a smile.
The Third Princess of the Western Jin Dynasty nodded. Indeed! "Whoever wins, the Level 6 Sound Transmission Butterfly in my hand will be his or hers!"
As the name suggests, the Voice Transmitting Butterfly can transform into thousands of psionic butterflies, which can be used to transmit sound, locate, and fight against psychedelic enemies.
"Hahahaha ~ Okay, it's settled. Then who wants to try first?" The emperor also wanted to know which flower among these thousands of flowers was the most beautiful!
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