Dressing as Ziwei makes the Qing Dynasty more powerful

Chapter 153: Practice Banquet, Imperial Decree

That night, as soon as Ziwei appeared, she was pestered by Seya, so she had to take Seya with her to sit down.

The banquet was packed with people; all the third-rank officials in the capital had come with their families. Sai Ya looked at the people below and whispered to Zi Wei, "There are so many good-looking men in your capital. Why didn't they come that day?"

It’s because I’m afraid you’ll fall in love with them!

Ziwei covered her mouth and laughed secretly, "The good men of our Qing Dynasty are all thin-skinned. If I didn't want to come here to taste the tuna today, I'm afraid I wouldn't have come!"

Then he looked at her with horror and said, "Saya, you've got someone you like and want to take back to Tibet, haven't you?"

"Do I look like that kind of person? My father has already informed the Emperor that he wants to take the two Fu brothers with him. As for these young talents, they should be left to the noble ladies of your capital!"

She secretly glanced at Ziwei. She and her father had also seen what happened in the air. Considering what they had seen and heard in the capital during this period, how could they dare to make any excessive demands?

The Qing Dynasty has a living fairy like you, as well as weapons like guns and cannons that can kill people at a long distance. Even if they in Tibet have some little tricks up their sleeves, they can only keep them secret in the future.

Tibet is located on a plateau, and people from the Central Plains would hardly be able to stand it. If she brought a young talent back with her, if anything happened to him, it would offend the Qing Dynasty.

Ziwei's gaze slowly shifted to the table where the Fu family sat. Fu Kang'an was nowhere to be seen, but Forte, who was devouring his food with unrestrained care, enjoying himself immensely. His pea-sized eyes would occasionally steal a glance towards Saiya.

These two brothers are so interesting! Is it because of the plot arrangement, or do they all think that marrying Seiya will make the whole family famous?

This seemingly dull banquet actually held a hidden agenda. The gazes of the noble ladies were fixed on the handsome and imposing Emperor Qianlong, their faces flushed with shyness. Faced with such a dashing emperor, these women lost all reserve and volunteered to showcase their talents.

At this moment, Qianlong's heart and eyes were filled with the Empress beside him, and he had no intention of accepting any new people into the palace. However, for such a wonderful performance that could showcase the cultural heritage of the Qing Dynasty, he would not refuse it.

Whenever he saw a performance that satisfied him, Emperor Qianlong would smile and applaud with joy. The performing women, seeing this, would gather their energy and want to show off their talents to the fullest.

The Emperor, already middle-aged, now seemed rejuvenated, appearing only in his early twenties. If she were lucky enough to become his concubine, perhaps she could truly become a favored concubine! Even though the Empress was now radiant and beautiful, she was still pregnant and had limited mobility. How could she possibly keep the Emperor captive?

At this time in the harem, Concubine Ling, who was once the only favorite, had lost her power, which undoubtedly provided an excellent opportunity for many women to enter the palace.

When plates of tempting, fresh and plump tuna were served on the table, everyone's attention was instantly drawn to them.

With a smile on his face, Qianlong was the first to stretch out his chopsticks, steadily picked up a piece of crystal clear sashimi, then carefully dipped it in a proper amount of mustard and soy sauce and gently put it into his mouth.

In an instant, an unprecedented wonderful taste blossomed on his tongue. The unique texture and delicious taste made him marvel at it, and he praised it repeatedly, saying, "This taste should only exist in heaven. How many times can we taste it in the world?"

Influenced by Qianlong, the others followed suit and began to pick up their chopsticks. Ziwei was no exception, gracefully picking up a piece of sashimi and putting it into her mouth.

The moment the fish touched her taste buds, Ziwei couldn't help but feel pleasantly surprised. The tuna was incredibly delicious, far more delicious than anything she'd tasted in modern times. After all, the ocean here hadn't been severely polluted, and the seafood it produced was naturally of the highest quality.

Meanwhile, the Queen was about to enjoy her tuna. However, the thoughtful Ziwei secretly used her spiritual energy to filter the fish on the Queen's plate, preventing any parasites that were difficult to detect with the naked eye, thus ensuring the safety of the Queen's unborn child.

The tuna after this treatment was even more delicious, which made the queen feel very satisfied when she tasted it, but she was completely unaware of the secret behind it.

"This tastes truly incredible!" The Tibetan chieftain ate heartily, grinning from ear to ear. He kept glancing at Sai Ya, signaling her to eat more. Once she returned to distant Tibet, she might never again experience such delicacies.

"Hahaha, it would be great if the chieftain likes it! When you return, you might as well bring some more with you. This way, you can enjoy it several times even on the road!" Emperor Qianlong said with a smile on his face, his words revealing an unconcealable pride.

Upon hearing this, the Tibetan chieftain nodded hurriedly and replied, "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Great Qing is truly generous! During the days I've been here, I feel like I've gained several pounds! If I stay here any longer, I'm afraid even walking will become difficult! The Great Qing not only has endless delicious food, but everything else is also excellent! Hahahaha... Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, why not take advantage of this auspicious occasion to officially announce the arranged marriage to the world?"

Emperor Qianlong smiled and nodded in agreement. Then he turned to look at Li Yu beside him and gave him a suggestive look.

Li Yu understood what he meant and quickly took out a bright yellow imperial edict from his bosom. He held it in both hands and began to read it solemnly:

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims. To further strengthen the friendship between the Qing Dynasty and Tibet, I hereby confer the rank of Beizi on Grand Secretary Fulun's sons, Fuerkang and Fuertai. Furthermore, I grant them the honor of marrying the Tibetan princess, Saiya. On a chosen day, the two Beizi will accompany the princess to Tibet. Furthermore, in recognition of Grand Secretary Fulun's unwavering loyalty and tireless service to the country, I bestow upon him a reward of one hundred taels of gold. I decree this! I hope you will express your gratitude!"

When the imperial edict came out, everyone in the palace was shocked.

The Forlan family was completely confused.

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