Chapter 138

It is still one month before the Congress of the four countries is officially held, but the 50th birthday of the Western Chu emperor has arrived.

As the host of the Congress of the four countries, the birthday of the emperor of Western Chu this year is particularly important. However, the new and unique, luxurious and atmosphere of the Congress should be held, and the other three countries should see the richness and prosperity of Western Chu and its national strength.

Apart from officials and princes above the fourth grade of the Western Chu Dynasty, princes and princes are naturally invited to the banquet. Of course, envoys from various countries who have arrived in advance are also invited. However, everyone knows that the people attending the banquet are also Hanson, the emperor of North Vietnam. No one can calm down.

The magnificent Yihuan palace, which has long been decorated, is particularly lively today. The visiting palace maids and eunuchs flock in and offer all kinds of wine and dishes. The tables have been arranged on the spacious hall. The emperor of the Western Chu Dynasty, wearing a Dragon Robe and a nine Diao crown, sat on the Dragon chair with a smile on his face, waiting to receive the congratulations and birthday gifts of the people.

Less than 100 people were able to personally enter the Yihuan palace to meet the emperor of Western Chu. The other courtiers with insufficient grades could only give the birthday gift to the head of the internal prison, not to mention the wedding banquet later.

Naturally, the envoys of the three kingdoms were the first to come to celebrate their birthday. At this time, the people who had already sat in the hall heard the sharp voice of the eunuch, and said in a long voice: "envoys of the state of Dongwan, Prince Xiao Yu, Princess Qi Xuanji, Xiao Ningyu, congratulations on your Majesty's birthday --"

With the singing of promise, everyone's eyes turned to the door of the hall. Xiao Yuqi, who was full of beauty and beauty, came in with his brother and sister.

At a glance, they were attracted by Xiao Yuqi's Yingting and Xiao Ningyu's peerless appearance.

Since all the officials knew that this birthday banquet of the Western Chu emperor was different from that in previous years, because of the Congress of the four countries, envoys from other countries will attend this year. They have been waiting for this moment for a long time. But when everyone saw the prince and Princess of Dongwan state appear with their own eyes, only they knew the shock and sigh most clearly.

It is well known that Wan, one of the four countries in the Middle East, ranks first in terms of national strength. Even if the Western Chu state defeated North Vietnam five years ago and received a lot of peace worship from North Vietnam, its power is far from comparable. However, it is not so easy to win over the most powerful Dongwan country in a short time.

Whether it is several ministers of the Western Chu state, or the distinguished Duke of Wei and Marquis Xuanping, they all see Xiao Yuqi's excellence at a glance.

Some people can feel the edge of connotation only from the appearance. Although Xiao Yuqi smiles, his calm demeanor, even in the face of many courtiers and emperors of Western Chu, does not twinkle in his eyes. It is his self-confidence in his own strength and strong trust in Dongwan, which is unmatched by ordinary people.

The Xiao Ningyu standing beside him is also amazing.

Only a place like Dongwan can cultivate such beautiful girls as Princess Xuanji. With a smile and a smile, she has a pleasant manner. She is more charming than flowers. She is noble and generous. It was the first time she appeared that the officials of the Western Chu Dynasty were moved: what glory would it be if her son could marry such a woman?!

But they all know themselves clearly. If it were not for the prince, they would not be qualified to marry Princess Xiao Xiang of Dongwan country. If they wanted the most powerful Dongwan country to marry Princess Xuanji, they were afraid that other people would not be qualified except Nangong Qing, crown prince of Western Chu!

But only sitting in the front position, Luo qingluan, beside Nalan night, king of Chu, could see the pale face of Xiao Ningyu covered by powder.

I was poisoned a few days ago. If I hadn't been cured quickly, I'm afraid Xiao Ningyu would have died. How could I come to the birthday banquet of the Western Chu emperor? Xiao Ningyu is just holding on, unwilling to lose the reputation of Dongwan country.

"The envoy of the state of Dongwan, crown prince Xiao Yuqi (Princess Xuanji Xiao Ningyu), has met his majesty of the Western Chu. I wish your Majesty the pine and crane longevity and good health." Xiao Yuqi and Xiao Ningyu said in the same voice, but they didn't kneel down like courtiers in the Western Chu Dynasty. They just owed themselves slightly.

"OK, OK, the prince and princess are free." The emperor of Western Chu laughed, and his smiling eyes narrowed on his wrinkled face: "it's really hard for you two envoys to come to my Western Chu from thousands of miles."

"On your Majesty's 50th birthday, our Dongwan country has prepared a birthday gift. I hope your majesty likes it." With that, Xiao Yuqi clapped his hands. Several envoys of Dongwan state who had been waiting outside the hall immediately rushed in carrying all kinds of congratulatory gifts. Two people carried black iron wood trays in groups and lined up neatly in the hall. The brocade boxes on them were covered with red cloth, large and small, which made the courtiers very curious.

Xiao Yuqi went to the first gift, opened the red cloth and opened a one foot wide mahogany box. The ministers stared at it. At the moment when the box was opened, the pearls were dazzling, like a shining snow shining in the box, and immediately took a breath of cool air one by one.

It was a pearl the size of a pigeon's egg, a box full of at least 100. If it is an ordinary pearl, people will never be rare. Which one is not powerful and powerful, and what treasure has not seen? But the size of the Pearl in front of us is amazing.

Although she had long known that Xiao Yuqi's gift was unusual, Luo qingluan was more or less surprised to see such a big pearl.

"Hey, Nalan night." She touched the man beside her and said in a low voice, "what pearl is this? Why is it so big? The whole country of Dongwan didn't choose these?"

I knew the girl was greedy for money. Her eyes lit up when she saw good things. Nalan replied quietly at night, "this is a unique shark pearl in Dongwan country. It can be collected only in the depths of the water. Each one is worth ten thousand gold. It is said to have the effect of calming the mind and nourishing the face. It is good to grind it into powder or wear it."

"Mackerel beads? Are there any legendary mackerels in Dongwan?"

"It's impossible." Nalan night smiled: "it's just a name. It's just a huge pearl clam, but it's really rare. So it's good for Dongwan to use this shark pearl as his Majesty's gift."

I see. Luo qingluan looked at a large box of pearly shark beads in front of him, and couldn't help but even moved. Such a good thing can also be used as medicine. If she has a chance, she will get some to play with.

While talking, the Western Chu emperor was also very satisfied, and then Xiao Yuqi opened the second congratulatory gift.

When he took out a folded silk object from the mahogany box, everyone was surprised, but then Xiao Yuqi shook his hand. The silk object unfolded like clouds, shining colorful colors gently, as if it had no weight. And the dazzling color dazzled people's eyes. It was almost unbelievable that there were such beautiful cloth in the world.

Very satisfied with the expressions of the people, Xiao Yuqi smiled and said, "this is a colorful cloud brocade made by hundreds of weaving women in Dongwan country. It took half a year to make three. Even my mother, there is only one phoenix white bird crown dress made of this colorful cloud brocade. I hereby present it to your majesty. I hope your majesty likes it."

The West Chu emperor's eyes moved, and it took a moment to react: "well, it's really good. If this colorful smoke cloud brocade is worn on the queen, it must be good." As soon as I heard it, Dongwan state lent him his birthday to the queen. Thinking of the pregnant queen, he was very happy and satisfied with the gift.

"And a third gift."

Xiao Yuqi then motioned for the remaining brocade boxes and said with a smile, "the rest of these things look insignificant to ordinary people, but your Majesty must understand their precious." With that, the two guards of Dongwan state who were carrying the tray immediately put the brocade box on the ground, moving slowly and carefully. They realized that the weight of the brocade box was amazing.

Luo qingluan, who had been paying attention, was also curious about what was the last gift from Dongwan state.

There are three boxes, each two feet long and one foot wide, almost comparable to the box. Xiao Yuqi opened the remaining three boxes, but the things exposed in the box were ordinary, which immediately disappointed the expected courtiers and hissed low.

Even the Western Chu emperor was surprised and asked, "what is this?"

The things in the three boxes are three big stones, irregular in shape and angular. One is iron red, and the surface is full of honeycomb holes. The second piece is gray black and looks ordinary. Although the third piece has a shiny silver surface, it can be seen from a little closer that it is just some small shiny objects attached to the surface, like the cheapest white iron. It is not surprising.

No wonder the Western Chu emperor couldn't see what it was. Even Nalan night showed a thoughtful expression. Only Luo qingluan could see that the gift sent by Xiao Yuqi was three pieces of ore. However, is there any mistake in using ore as a congratulatory gift to the emperor? What's the reason?

"Your Majesty, don't underestimate these things."

Xiao Yuqi said, "these three stones were taken out of the imperial treasury of our Dongwan country. If today were not your Majesty's 50th birthday, my father and emperor would not be willing to send these treasures."

The emperor of Western Chu was more curious and smiled: "Oh, so these stones are still precious?"

If this were not a formal occasion, I'm afraid the courtiers and princes of the Western Chu dynasty would laugh. Isn't it shameless for the Dongwan state to say that stone is a treasure? Could it be that the state of Dongwan fooled the Western Chu with its own national strength? But looking at the two gifts presented by Xiao Yuqi before, it didn't mean that.

"Your Majesty, what is the most famous thing in Dongwan?" Xiao Yuqi did not answer the question.

The one who answered this was the Duke of the state of song sitting opposite Luo qingluan.

A sneer flashed in his eyes. In a flash, the Duke of song stroked his long beard and said, "Dongwan is the No. 1 power among the four countries, with prosperous national strength and rich products, which really makes me sigh. Dongwan has three treasures, mackerel beads, Yunxia and water cutting knife. I just want to ask, did Prince Xiao send a third treasure as a congratulatory gift to his majesty?"

This is ironic because everyone can see that the third gift presented by Xiao Yuqi is three big stones, which has nothing to do with the "water cutting knife" in the three treasures of Dongwan.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yuqi smiled knowingly: "yes, the third gift from Dongwan state to his majesty of Xichu is the third treasure!"