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Another lady couldn't help but admire: "The Queen's dress is so beautiful. It must have been made by the best tailor in the capital."

The queen smiled and replied, "This was made by the clothing store in Prince Jing's mansion. It is an honor for you to like it."

Another lady said, "We bought clothes at the clothing store in Prince Jing's mansion yesterday. Every piece of clothing was exquisite, and there were also small gifts."

"Oh, the craftsmanship of the clothing store in Prince Jing's Mansion is truly extraordinary. I wonder if we will have the honor to purchase such exquisite clothes?"

Qing He Yingying replied: "My Lords and Madams, if you are interested, you are welcome."

The Queen continued:

"The ready-made clothes of Prince Jing's Mansion are indeed exquisite and unique. If you like them, you can go to the store and take a good look."

The emperor saw that everyone had almost finished their discussion, so he spoke:

"Well, today's banquet is to welcome the Emperor, the Queen Mother, and Prince Jing's family. It's almost time. Everyone, follow me to the banquet hall!"

Everyone moved to the banquet hall and saw that the hall was spacious and magnificent.

There are gorgeous chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, exquisite murals and carvings on the walls, and the floor is paved with smooth marble, reflecting soft light.

There were exquisite tables and chairs in the hall, filled with all kinds of delicacies.

Exquisite calligraphy and paintings are hung on the walls of the hall, demonstrating the royal family's elegant taste.

After the retired emperor, the empress dowager, the emperor and the empress sat down in the main seats, the princes and nobles also sat down in turn, and finally the ministers and their families took their seats, and the palace banquet officially began.

The emperor raised his glass and stood up, his expression solemn and gentle, and said:

"Today, I am gathered here with you all to welcome the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and the King Jing's family.

The benevolence and wisdom of the Supreme Emperor and the Empress Dowager have always been like a beacon guiding me forward, making it possible for Daxia to be as prosperous as it is today.

Now that King Jing and his family have returned to Daxia, they will surely contribute a lot to the stability and prosperity of our dynasty.

Let us toast together and enjoy the feast together.”

Everyone raised their glasses and drank the wine in them, and the atmosphere of the palace banquet became more and more heated.

The emperor continued:

"This table full of delicacies is a symbol of the richness of our Great Xia. I hope you can enjoy this happy moment to the fullest, and I hope our friendship will become deeper like this delicious food and wine."

At this time, the Emperor slowly stood up, looked around at everyone with loving eyes, and said:

"My son, you are thoughtful. Seeing that Daxia is so prosperous now, I am very pleased. I hope you can continue to assist the emperor and create a more glorious and prosperous era together."

The Queen Mother also smiled and nodded, saying: "I also wish that my Great Xia will have long-term peace and prosperity for the people."

King Jing stood up and said respectfully:

"Thanks to the emperor's kindness, I am honored to have this welcoming banquet. I will spare no effort to serve Daxia faithfully."

Everyone raised their glasses again and shouted in unison: "May Daxia prosper for thousands of years!"

"Looking at the relatives and ministers in this palace, I feel very pleased.

Today, our dynasty enjoys good weather and the people live and work in peace and contentment. This is the result of everyone's concerted efforts.

I hope that in the future you will all join me in working tirelessly for the prosperity of our dynasty and create a great cause that will last for thousands of years.

Today's banquet officially begins. Here, I would like to toast you all. I wish our dynasty prosperity, good health, and success in everything!"

After saying this, the emperor raised his head and drank the wine in the cup.

Everyone shouted in unison: "May our dynasty prosper, and may the emperor live long and long!"

Everyone raised their glasses and drank the wine, and the atmosphere of the palace banquet became more cheerful and harmonious.

First, as in previous occasions, there was a wonderful song and dance performance.

The dancers, dressed in colorful costumes, danced gracefully in the center of the hall, like fairies descending to earth.

Next, there was performance of various musical instruments, the music was melodious and pleasant, making people intoxicated.

After the performance, ministers and their wives began to walk around, toasting the emperor and empress, and also toasting each other.

For a moment, the banquet was bustling with people.

I saw a minister take the lead and walk to King Jing with a wine glass, and said respectfully:

"Your Highness, Prince Jing, I welcome you back to Daxia to settle down. This glass of wine is for you, and I wish you all the best in Daxia."

King Jing smiled and raised his glass in response: "Thank you, Minister Cheng. I hope you will give me more advice in the future."

Another minister came over, smiling broadly, "Your Highness, King Jing, your return is a blessing to our Great Xia. I offer you a toast and wish you and your family happiness."

King Jing nodded and said, "Thank you for your kind words, my Lord. I will drink first as a sign of respect."

Then, the ministers toasted King Jing one after another, and King Jing responded one by one, showing his humility and gentleness.

At this time, an old and respected minister also slowly walked over, his eyes full of expectations:

"King Jing, I have been in the court for many years. Now that you have returned, I believe you will bring new vitality to our court. This glass of wine is for you."

King Jing quickly stood up and held the cup with both hands: "Thank you for your praise, Senior. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

When the ministers toasted King Jing, the officials' wives also raised their glasses to Qin and Princess An Ning.

All the officials and their wives were dressed in their best clothes. Their clothes were extremely gorgeous and most of them were produced by the clothing store in Prince Jing's mansion.

A lady dressed in a gorgeous crimson brocade dress walked towards Qin with a smile on her face. The golden hairpin on her head swayed gently with her steps, shining brightly and dazzlingly.

The gorgeous clothes were embroidered with exquisite peony patterns, which looked lifelike.

She said, "Princess Jing, I have long heard that you are virtuous and kind. Today I see that you are indeed extraordinary. This glass of wine is for you. I wish you a peaceful and happy life in Daxia."

Qin smiled and returned the greeting: "Thank you, Madam, for your kindness."

Another official's wife was wearing a light pink silk dress with small crabapple flowers embroidered on the hem, and the jade pendant tied around her waist was warm and transparent.

The pearl hairpin on her bun exuded a soft luster, and she said to Princess An Ning:

"My princess is truly naturally beautiful and intelligent. This glass of wine is for you and your spouse to be together forever."

Qing He smiled and responded: "Thank you for your blessing."

Just then, a young lady from an official family came up shyly. She was wearing a lilac gauze skirt with lifelike mandarin ducks embroidered on it.

The pearls on her head were small and delicate, swaying gently with her movements. Her face was slightly red, and she held the wine glass in both hands and said to Qin: "Princess Jing, I am honored to meet you."

Qin looked at her with a smile and said, "You are too polite, young lady."

The young lady of the official family lowered her head slightly and said softly, "Today is the first time I have met His Royal Highness Prince Jing. His Royal Highness Prince Jing is very graceful and heroic."

After hearing what the young lady said, all the officials' wives were surprised. It was really inappropriate and unruly for an unmarried housekeeper's daughter to comment on a man's appearance in public.

Qin's eyes flashed, and she said nonchalantly, "Thank you for the compliment, young lady."