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"Of course."

Shangguan Yi wanted to leave, but she sat back down.

He took a sip of the tea poured from the green bamboo, then looked at Hua Mujiao and said, "Although the Southern Kingdom is small, it is still in economic and trade terms, but it far surpasses other countries. It can be considered the richest country in the world.

Upon hearing this, the flower hibiscus became interested.

She walked over to sit beside Bai Zhan Ke and asked, "Do you mean that the Southern Kingdom's national code will allow people from other countries to climb up and obtain a piece of the cake?"

Shangguan Yi nodded, agreeing with Hua Mujiao's words.

"However, not all of them are here to get a piece of the cake. There were a few small foreign countries that had been friends with the Southern Kingdom for a hundred years. Their purpose in coming was very pure; other than congratulating the nation's code, there was nothing else. However, the reason why the State of Tianzhao has sent people here is not that simple. "

Hua Mujiao really didn't understand what was going on between countries, but hearing Shangguan Yi's words, she had a feeling that something big was going to happen this time.

"Speaking of which, what exactly is the Southern Kingdom's national code celebrating?"

For a long time now, Hua Mu Jin had never asked what the meaning of the national code was.

Literally speaking, she could only understand that it was a nation's grand ceremony, but as for what it was, she didn't quite understand it.

"You don't even know that?"

Frowning, Shangguan Yi showed her disgust towards the flower hibiscus.

"You guys didn't say anything, how would I know?"

"Ping'er, you are quite smart. You don't even know the 'national code'? You should ask him, I don't even want to talk to you anymore. "

With that, Shangguan Yi stood up. This time, he really did leave, and did not stay any longer.

Turning her head, Hua Mujiao looked towards Bai Zhan, raising her eyebrows, intending to ask him what the 'national code' meant.

"The so-called national code refers to the Hundred Year Grand Ceremony. Once every hundred years, I pray to the heavens that my homeland will not perish, and will forever exist in this world. "

A hundred years?

A grand ceremony that only happened once every hundred years?

"Then wouldn't it be very rare for us to be able to participate in the Southern Kingdom's national code?"

"Yes."

"Then how many National Grimoires are there in the Southern Kingdom? It can't be the first one, right? "

She remembered that the oldest dynasty in history was the Zhou Dynasty. It was about eight hundred years old. It was destroyed by the Qin Nation.

According to the national code of this foreign world, it could only be held eight times.

Think about it, perhaps there were some people who hadn't participated in the National Ceremony in their entire lives?

"No, it's the seventh national code."

"The seventh time?"

Hua Mujie was shocked by Bai Zhan Ke's actions.

He hadn't thought that a small Southern Kingdom would actually exist for such a long time. This was somewhat inconceivable.

She looked at Bai Zhan Ke and asked tentatively, "Then, what about Huan Yue Country?"

He looked at her for a long time before he moved his lips.

"After forty years, it will be the third time."

Hua Mu Jin couldn't believe it. Huan Yue could be considered a huge country, but it had only existed for 200 years, which was more than half the size of the Southern Kingdom.

For a small country to be able to endure for so long and survive in so many large countries, no one would dare to destroy it. This was simply illogical.

"Is the Southern Kingdom …"

"Jin'er, you don't need to know too much."

Hua Mujiao opened her mouth to ask, but was interrupted by Bai Zhan Ke.

Seeing his somewhat ice-cold expression, Hua Mujiao knew that there were some things that she shouldn't know.

Therefore, he didn't ask any further.

The sky gradually darkened.

The Southern Kingdom's palace was brightly lit, and the bustling figures of the palace maids could be seen everywhere.

The welcoming banquet had been arranged in the Northern Palace. It wasn't a big place, but it wasn't small either.

Hua Mujiao and a few others were led by a servant to the palace.

Halfway there, Shangguan Yi suddenly stopped and looked at Hua Mu Jin.

"This general suddenly recalled something. Your face, should it be covered?"

With a frown, Hua Mu Jin was slightly displeased.

She asked, "It's not like I can't meet people, so why should I cover up?"

"Have you forgotten that when the Crown Prince saw you, he said that you were very much like a person? If you were to cause unnecessary trouble because of your face, wouldn't that destroy the friendly relationship between the two countries? "

"…"

Hua Mu Jin was speechless.

It felt like she really couldn't meet anyone when she came to the Southern Kingdom?

"Are you too neurotic? Just like, not like. Furthermore, the reason why I came to the Southern Kingdom was to investigate my mother's identity. If someone knew my mother, wouldn't that be perfect? "

Hua Mujie did not think that the relationship between the two countries would be affected by a face like someone else's.

If she were to really be affected, then she would have to question on what basis this country, which had existed for seven hundred years, had existed for so long.

"Jin'er, wear a veil."

"What?"

Hua Mujiao stared at Bai Zhan Ke in disbelief, never expecting that he would say the same thing.

"I won't wear it. If you really think I will affect the relationship between the two countries, then I won't go, okay? Green Bamboo, let's go back to the Western Palace. "

As she glanced at the two men, Hua Mujiao only felt that they were baffled.

He turned around, intending to return through the same path.

However, she was held back by Bai Zhan.

"I don't want others to look at you differently."

Originally, Hua Mujiao had thought that Shangguan Yi shared the same idea, but he hadn't thought that other men wouldn't be allowed to look at him.

This was very similar to his domineering attitude.

In the end, Flower Hibiscus still wore her veil and attended this so-called welcoming banquet.

"Empress, this is …"

As soon as he entered the main hall, the Crown Prince came forward and looked at the veil covering Hua Mujiao's face, feeling somewhat puzzled.

Shangguan Yi smiled and explained for Hua Mujiao, "Empress Dowager felt chills occasionally and was afraid of passing them on to others, so she wore a veil. Is this alright?"

The Crown Prince shook his head and smiled.

"Of course not, I ask that the Fantasy Moon Emperor and the Empress take their seats."

Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mu Jin were arranged to be seated at the very front, and beside them was the Crown Prince.

"I heard that Heng`er went to bother the Empress today. Heng`er is still young, and if you do anything impolite to the Empress, then I apologize to the Empress on his behalf."

Under her veil, Hua Mu Jin pursed her lips.

"Crown Prince is too serious. Heng'er is so smart and cute. I really like it."

"That's good."

"My Lord, let's move back …"

Right at this moment, the eunuch's voice sounded. All of the people present stood up and turned their gazes toward the Dragon Throne.

Mu Jin had seen the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom, and she was very curious about this one and only Queen.

The moment she saw the queen come out, Hua Mujiao frowned.

"Take a seat. This is the welcoming banquet for the Huan Yue emperor. My dear officials, please do not let the Huan Yue emperor think our Southern Kingdom is rude."

Sitting down, Hibiscus vulgaris's eyes were still fixed on the queen.

Because this queen really surprised her. Even though she was over sixty years old, she didn't have many wrinkles on her face. Furthermore, her facial features were extremely beautiful. She really wanted to ask how she took care of her child's appearance.

"Music, dance …"

The banquets of the ancient people were actually quite boring.

Other than singing and dancing, there was nothing else new.

However, the moment the music started, Hua Mu Jin was stunned.

Then, she suddenly stood up, attracting everyone's attention.

"Jin'er?"

Turning around, she cast her gaze on the Southern King and the Southern King. Slight Fu bowed and asked, "Your Majesty, Queen, may I ask who is the author of this song, 'Phoenix Cry for the Phoenix'?"

Hibiscus vulgaris is from the Music Academy, and the main one is also a zither.

When he had first started learning it, the first tune his teacher had taught him was this "Phoenix-Cry".

Moreover, this song only existed in the present.

"You are the concubine of the Huan Yue Emperor?"

Looking at the hibiscus flower, the king asked in a deep voice.

"She has always been so unruly, making the king laugh."

Bai Zhan Yun stood up and pulled Hua Mujiao down to a seat.

Hua Mujiao's actions caused the banquet to turn silent. The Minister of Civil and Martial Arts looked at her with a peculiar gaze.

"Big sister, so you're here. I've been looking for you for a long time."

Heng`er suddenly appeared in front of Hua Mujiao, blinking at her.

"Elder sister, why are you wearing a veil? Given how beautiful you are, wouldn't it be a pity if you were to wear a veil? I'll help you take it off. "

As she spoke, Heng`er stretched out her hand and took off the veil covering Hua Mu Jin's face.

When the veil was removed, Hua Mu Jin's face was revealed in everyone's eyes.

"Qing, Qingcheng …"

The king and the queen rose at the same time from the Dragon Throne and the Phoenix Throne, astonishment and disbelief on their faces.

"Qingcheng, did you return?" Is it really you? "

The queen lifted up her dress and walked down the steps to the hibiscus flower.

The mama behind her wanted to support her, but she wasn't as fast as her, so she could only anxiously follow behind her.

"Queen, I, I am not …"

"I knew you would come back. It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

As she walked closer, the queen didn't seem to want to listen to what Hua Mujiao had to say and directly hugged her.

Not knowing what to do, she turned her head to look at Bai Zhanji, asking for his help.

"Queen, she is my concubine, not the Qingcheng that you speak of. I hope that you can let her go."

"No, she's my Qingcheng. I can't be wrong."

Letting go of the flower hibiscus, the queen reached out her hand to touch the flower hibiscus's face, her eyes filled with love and heartache.

"She's obviously the same as Qingcheng. She's my Qingcheng, she is." "If you don't believe me, look. There is a peony birthmark on her arm."

As the queen spoke excitedly, she lifted Hibiscus vulgaris's hand and lifted her sleeve.

However, when her sleeves were lifted, Hua Mujiao's arm was as white as a sheet, not to mention her peony birthmark.

"No, no? "Why not?"

"Queen, she is not the Qingcheng you spoke of. I think you have recognised the wrong person."

Looking at the excited queen, Bai Zhan Ke pulled Hua Mu Jin behind him to protect her.

"Imperial Mother, don't be so agitated. She is indeed very similar to royal sister, but she is not royal sister. Calm down."

"Royal Grandmother, what's wrong? Don't scare Heng`er. "

Looking at the queen, Heng-er's eyes filled with tears.

He only felt that he had only made the queen look like this because he had torn the veil from her face.