Most of the short-lived races like to gather together for banquets, but the immortal elves are not keen on this. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

The more creatures who participate in the feast, the more rituals to be observed. Although the multi-racial coexistence of Zhongzhou has long had a set of conventions and common etiquette, which can save a lot of trouble. But universal etiquette may not be satisfactory to all attendees. The nature of various races is different, and the taboos are also different. Without an in-depth understanding of the etiquette and taboos of the other race, how can the general etiquette alone achieve the state of pleasure of the guests and the hosts? When the participants are all kings or lords, and the cups and lamps are intertwined, not only living beings, but also affect the affairs of one party, this kind of banquet is not only a wine and food that can be seen to the naked eye, but also a greeting and exchange that can be heard by the ears.

In this kind of thing, only Elrond, who has the blood of elves and humans, is the best at it. Sedan, who can't wait to devote all his energy and time to the cause of Xidu, is not good at this. The Prince and his wife of the Golden Forest are only a little higher than the King of Ships in this regard. So with the exception of Elrond and Ringu Elves, who are the hosts and grateful, none of the other elves are very enthusiastic about multi-race feasts, and so is Thrandil.

The nature of living with the world allows the elves to keep their affection in their hearts and deal with emotional exchanges with an indifferent attitude, and it is also difficult for them to like diplomatic gatherings that are harmonious on the surface, but in fact they are secretly turbulent. Even Thrandier, who had an absolute say in diplomacy at this time, could not appear at the diplomatic banquet with a relaxed attitude. After a hundred years as a king, he had long regarded such occasions as a task that had to be done for his country. Although in the process of completing the mission, he can meet his fellow people who he has not met in a long time.

As a tribute to the guests, Elrond, one of the parties to the wedding, would have to hold a dinner every night, which would not be interrupted until after the wedding? Glad that Fronor had been allowed to remain in the tent and act freely, Thranduil sat down slowly as he stepped to the side of his chair. He was about to say goodbye to the human queen who had let go of him, only to find that she had taken a step back and sat down in the empty seat next to her.

Thrandier, who had no idea that the beings present were waiting for him to raise his glass, frowned lightly, and sent a polite excuse to leave: "Isn't the human queen going to accompany her husband?"

He subconsciously glanced at it, only to see that Valandil was talking to his only son, as if he didn't care that his wife was always with the other male creatures. And Su Linshi's answer made him feel that he was inexplicably useful to the emperor and his wife.

"Go after the opening dance. Nodding to the leaders around her, Su Linshi smiled appropriately. "His Majesty took the initiative to invite me to dance, and now it is my turn to ask His Majesty for this honor. ”

Elf gatherings usually don't have a dance session. After all, elves don't like close contact. But the invitees to this banquet came from all races, and Elrond was the elf who knew him best......

"It is an honor for the woodland to be able to dance with the queen. Thranduil gave the most standard official response, putting aside his doubts. The doubt is, what do the couple want from me?

Thranduil knew that even if she asked a question, she wouldn't really get an answer. What he didn't know was that when he put aside the questions he didn't want to think about, Valandil was patiently answering them to his eldest son, Eldaka, who was only 15 years old.

"Why doesn't my father like the Elven King, but isn't angry with my mother's actions?" Eldakar, who was still an adult, blinked his eyes and whispered into Valandil's ear as he saw his mother enter the hall with the Elven King's arm crooked.

The childish Prince Arnol, of course, follows his father's preferences and has an inexplicable resistance to the Elven King. He was puzzled by his mother's behavior when she was still by the Elven King's side after entering. And the father next to him only responded with a meaningful smile, and his behavior of not explaining made him even more dissatisfied. After seeing the elf king take his mother's hand and walk into the dance arena, he took Valandiel's arm and shook it gently, and said aggrievedly: "How can mother be like this? Not only did she not come to you, but she also forgot me. ”

"Your mother entered with the Elven King, so naturally she should have finished the opening dance before returning, this is basic diplomatic etiquette. Otherwise, it will make other countries think that Arnol's relationship with the woodland is not friendly, and they will not even bother to maintain basic etiquette. With a soft voice, Eldaka was calmed, and the Emperor of Men asked the attendants around him to stay away. Although he knew that the successor who was still a teenager might not be able to understand it at this time, he still lowered his voice and patiently explained the purpose of Su Linshi's move.

Even though Gondor has been governing in Merandil for a hundred years, the strength of Gondor in the southern kingdom of humanity is still far stronger than Arnoel. There are many reasons for Gondor's strength, ranging from the origin of the people to the nobility and rulers. Valandil certainly wouldn't spend time here and now to explain the effects of Gondor's power on Arnoor. He didn't think that such a complicated matter could be understood by his eldest son in a few hours just by words, so Valandil didn't spend any time explaining the situation.

He only gave a rough description with some superficial phenomena. He said: "In contrast to Gondor, the Arnoles have reservations about me, and even more so in recent decades. ”

"I know. I also remember that you said that if the subjects do not have 100% trust and love for the monarch, the hidden dangers within the kingdom are very serious. Eldakar, frowning slightly, thought for a moment, and fiddled with the silver cutlery on the table in frustration: "You said that this kind of hidden danger will make the kingdom lose its ability to face strong foreign enemies, so you can only tolerate the existence of the trolls woodland." Even if that place has been hurting the righteous creatures passing by, you grit your teeth with hatred. Several times the troops were dispatched, but they were only beaten rather than exterminated. But I don't understand, what does this have to do with my mother's approach to the Elven King?"

"Of course it does. My baby. Subconsciously glanced at the Arnold official sitting farther away, and the emperor said helplessly: "If you want to face a strong external enemy, you must solve the hidden dangers inside." And Arnol's hidden danger stems from their doubts about my strength. ”

Valandil never told anyone the truth about Gondor's mutiny, even if Eldakar was his eldest son. Not mentioning it does not mean that no one knows what happened. Many Arnold officials knew the truth of the cover-up and doubted their own strength, and Varendil could understand and was determined to change their perceptions with his own efforts.