After being reborn, I locked up all the scumbags and bitches in one nest.
Chapter 131 A Little Interlude at the Banquet
The envoys from the Chu-Yue Kingdom, seated on the other side of the eldest princess, were the third princess, Chu Xin, and the fourth princess, Chu Ming. Their high priest, Jin Yue, sat behind them.
Logically speaking, the Chu-Yue Kingdom is mostly mountainous with abundant trees, no winter, no snow, and a pleasant climate. They should be used to the fruits and vegetables on the table. However, the high priest didn't seem to like the food on the table. He frowned slightly when he saw the fragrant fruit, but quickly recovered. Without careful observation, one would not notice it at all.
Qin Wanyou also noticed that she didn't like the meat on the table either, only taking a sip of wine before putting it down, and occasionally tasting a piece of vegetable.
In contrast, their princesses were different, especially Chu Minghe, who seemed to really like the food on the table. He tasted each dish and even showed an expression of enjoyment.
Of course, this cannot determine a person's personality or preferences. Perhaps the high priest has a hidden illness and cannot eat certain foods.
In fact, the imperial kitchen prepared a complete range of food, and there were even one or two dishes from other countries on the table. Every dish was carefully prepared, exquisite and delicious.
In short, Qin Wanyou was very satisfied with the meal at tonight's banquet.
Not only was Qin Wanyou observing the others, but the others were also observing her or those around her, and people were whispering and talking amongst themselves from time to time.
Therefore, no one was surprised or offended by Murong Xiao and Qin Wanyou's whispering earlier.
Murong Xiao frowned when he saw Qin Wanyou talking to the princess so much that she was almost swaying over.
He then put down his wine glass, put his arm around Qin Wanyou's shoulder, and pulled her closer to him.
When Qin Wanyou felt someone touch her, she almost reacted by throwing him over her shoulder.
However, he quickly realized that this was a banquet in the palace, and no one but Murong Xiao would dare to touch him. He suppressed his impulse and turned his head away.
It really was Murong Xiao!
Qin Wanyou glared at Murong Xiao, her eyes slightly angry, as if to say, "What are you doing? Let go of your claws!"
After helping Qin Wanyou straighten up, Murong Xiao touched his nose and coughed lightly twice to cover up his embarrassment and ulterior motives. "I saw you leaning towards the Princess and I was worried you would fall, so I helped you up."
Qin Wanyou narrowed her eyes slightly. "Is that so?"
"Of course." After saying that, Murong Xiao picked up a grape and held it to Qin Wanyou's lips, saying ingratiatingly, "This grape is good, very sweet! Try it."
Just then, a hushed discussion came from behind, "The Prince of An and his wife are so loving, a perfect match, truly enviable!"
"Isn't it?"
At this moment, Princess Murong Le, who was beside the Empress, quietly came to Qin Wanyou's side from behind. "Little Aunt, did Uncle An's grapes not taste good? Why aren't you eating them?"
Qin Wanyou was surprised that the little girl had come over, and when she thought of what she had said, she couldn't help but blush.
Murong Xiao looked at the Sixth Princess, "Why don't you try it and see if it tastes good?"
Murong Le nodded.
Then Murong Xiao put the grapes he was holding into Murong Le's mouth.
Murong Le took a bite of the grape, her eyes widening. "Aunt Wang, the grape is so sweet, it feels like it's bursting in my mouth! Don't believe me? Ask Uncle Wang to get you another one to try!"
Upon hearing Murong Le's words, Murong Xiao immediately picked up another grape and placed it near Qin Wanyou's lips.
Feeling embarrassed by being stared at by two pairs of clear, innocent eyes, Qin Wanyou finally had no choice but to bite into the grape.
Just as Qin Wanyou bit into the grape, a loud 'crack' was heard from somewhere opposite her, as a glass shattered on the ground.
At that moment, the emperor was talking with the princes and princesses of the two countries about the situation they had encountered along the way when this sound came out of nowhere, and many people looked in one direction.
As soon as Fu Yingying dropped the cup in her hand, she noticed that everyone around her was looking at her, and she panicked for a moment.
Fu Zhan looked at Fu Yingying with some displeasure, "What's wrong with you today?"
"I'm sorry, Dad, my hands were oily and I slipped." Fu Yingying bowed her head and apologized.
Madam Fu tugged at Fu Zhan's robe from behind.
Fu Zhan turned around and saw that the Emperor and other ministers were looking in his direction. He quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said, "It was my fault for disturbing Your Majesty."
The Empress spoke up, "Lord Fu, what has happened?"
Fu Zhan replied, "The food on the table was so delicious that my daughter got carried away and her hands got oily. She accidentally slipped her cup and disturbed everyone. Please forgive her!"
The atmosphere on the field immediately quieted down, and a sense of tension increased.
The emperor looked at the people kneeling below but did not speak.
People from the other two countries certainly wouldn't speak up at this time.
Actually, this is just a small matter; with so many people, minor mistakes are inevitable. But today's banquet isn't just for people from Dayan; there are also foreigners.
After a moment of silence, Murong Le's clear and innocent voice suddenly rang out, "Lord Fu, there's no need to be nervous. The cup breaking is a sign that everyone will have peace and safety throughout their lives. It also celebrates the safe arrival of our princes and princesses from afar in Great Yan. Father won't blame us, Father, am I right?"
Murong Le's words eased the tension considerably.
The Emperor smiled happily upon hearing this, "Lele is right! May everyone live a peaceful and safe life. How can we blame anyone? Let us celebrate the safe arrival of the Second Prince and the princesses, and hope that everyone will live a peaceful and safe life in the future."
The Second Prince, Jiang Qiyun, raised his glass in a toast, saying, "The little princess is wise. The Emperor of Yan is right. I wish everyone a smooth and successful life ahead."
The Empress laughed and said, "It seems that the delicious food has made people dizzy. Princess Chu, Prince Jiang, Princess Moyun, everyone, try our Great Yan cuisine and see how it differs from what you usually eat."
As soon as the Empress finished speaking, Chu Minghe, the fourth princess of Chu Yue, looked up happily and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. The food in Da Yan is delicious, the dishes are tasty, and the fruits are fragrant. I want to stay in Da Yan."
Hearing Chu Minghe's praise, the Empress smiled happily, "Then Princess, please try more."
Chu Ming nodded innocently.
Chu Xin smiled and nodded to the Empress, "Thank you for your hospitality!"
Jiang Qiyun also raised his glass to the Empress in gratitude.
The tense atmosphere on the field was instantly dispelled by this little incident, and a peaceful atmosphere prevailed.
Seeing that her father was no longer angry, Murong Le returned to the space between Qin Wanyou and the Eldest Princess. She noticed a new plate of pastries on the Eldest Princess's table—her favorite mango cake. Her eyes lit up, and she immediately looked at the Eldest Princess, speaking in a coquettish tone, "Aunt~"
The princess was almost melted by that sweet, soft voice, and immediately picked up a piece of soft, sticky mango cake for Murong Le.
Murong Le said sweetly, "Thank you, Auntie~".
After receiving it, he sat down next to the princess and took small bites of the pastry.
Seeing this, everyone concluded that what the little princess had just said must have been taught to her by the eldest princess.
Actually not.
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