Chapter 124: Reception Dinner
Regarding this point, Su Xiaran said very insistently: "I think this, the emperor will never say anything, if you show your true face, won't you steal the limelight of the three princesses, don't you say?"
Although Su Xiaran said it in a playful tone, it was indeed true. This Su Xiaran's appearance has not inherited a single star of Su Feng at all.
It can be said that there is no resemblance between the two. However, the Liu family died early, so I don't know if Su Xiaran is her mother.
After the three of them were ready, the sedan chair sent by the palace also stopped at the door. It seems that he is still worried that Su Xiaran will change his mind temporarily and not go.
After Su Xiaran took Fang Lan and Fang Xin out of the General's Mansion, they left in a sedan chair. Not to mention the palace today, even the market is very lively.
The palace is a prosperous scene, the emperor specially set the dinner next to the lotus pond, the evening breeze gusted, the night wind with a hint of coolness.
By the time Su Xiaran and the others arrived, there were already a lot of princes and nobles there. It seems that the emperor really summoned all the men of Fenglinguo together.
When everyone was seated, it was almost time for the dinner. The emperor took the envoys of the Southern Autumn Kingdom, as well as the three princesses and the crown prince, and also sat on the throne.
Su Xiaran chose an inconspicuous corner and sat down with Fang Lan and Fang Xin.
After the third princess sat down, she looked around, as if she was looking for someone. It wasn't until he met Su Xiaran's eyes that he stopped searching.
She smiled sweetly at Su Xiaran. The two pear vortices look very pure.
Su Xiaran also nodded politely in response. Cheng Moya wore a goose-yellow glass skirt today, which looked very small and smart. Under the blowing of the breeze, there is an indescribable beauty.
But what made Su Xiaran feel strange was that she didn't see Ye Moqing appear. The third prince and the fourth prince have all been seated. Even the second prince appeared.
But I didn't see Ye Moqing's figure. Su Xiaran looked at the second prince and thought of the moment when Su Xiayan died that day. You don't have to think about it, you can imagine that the second prince must have abandoned her at a critical moment.
made her die under the bloodthirsty and merciless arrow. The scene of the arrow piercing the heart appeared in front of Su Xiaran's eyes. Now looking at the second prince's appearance, he is still so demented.
But Su Xiaran didn't have any sympathy for him. After everyone was quiet, the emperor spoke: "Today is a reception dinner for the envoys, princes, and third princesses of the Southern Autumn Kingdom, everyone should not be restrained, have a good exchange, and now I announce the beginning of the dinner."
As the emperor's words fell, some of the dancing girls also came on the stage. Everyone talked and laughed in such an atmosphere. Most of the princes and nobles of the sons and brothers were locked on the third princess Cheng Moya.
After all, they all knew clearly in their hearts that the purpose of Nanqiu Kingdom's trip, if they could be favored by the third princess Cheng Moya, they could become the concubine of Nanqiu Kingdom, and they could also get the attention of Feng Linguo.
It has become a kind of bridge for exchanges between the two countries.
Such an opportunity, no matter who it is, will be tempted, coupled with Cheng Moya's natural beauty, playfulness and weakness, it naturally won the favor of many men.
However, Moya's gaze was not on the men who were staring at her. Instead, he exchanged words with Cheng Mohan on the side from time to time.
Su Xiaran was drowsy watching this boring show, but fortunately, in the corner, no one noticed this famous commander-in-chief.
When a performance was over, Cheng Moya suddenly suggested to the emperor: "I wonder if Moya can make some suggestions?"
The emperor naturally said with a pleasant face: "If the third princess has any suggestions, just say it, and if it is reasonable, she will naturally adopt it."
After that, Cheng Moya looked at Su Xiaran in the distance and said: "We, the Southern Qiu Kingdom, have long heard of the swordsmanship of the general, instead of watching these boring songs and dances, it is better to let the general simply show his hand, let us open our eyes."
Su Xiaran, who was suddenly named, hadn't reacted yet, and Fang Lan, who was sitting next to Su Xiaran, said meaninglessly: "These three princesses are really impressed by you, and they even named you to show it."
Su Xiaran originally wanted to leave directly when others weren't paying attention, but she didn't expect that Cheng Moya would suddenly mention herself.
After hearing the third princess's suggestion, the emperor naturally had no opinion, and his original attitude towards Su Xiaran made many people speculate.
This time, in front of the third princess, I don't know what will happen. The emperor just said with a pleasant face: "Since the third princess wants to see the heroic appearance of our commander-in-chief, how can there be any reason not to be satisfied."
After that, he said a few words to his father-in-law on the side, and his father-in-law stepped forward and said, "Please ask General Su to come out and offer ugliness."
Seeing that he couldn't hide, Su Xiaran had no choice but to walk out of the corner. Only then did the crowd notice her. I had heard all kinds of legends about Su Xiaran before, and now that I saw him for the first time, it naturally caused a lot of discussion.
The emperor looked at Su Xiaran's lonely appearance, and said again: "This General Su is naturally more transparent than the three of them dancing the sword, sisters of the Fang family, why don't you also join your general."
Seeing that the emperor had ordered his own, Fang Lan and Fang Xin also walked out together.
No one knows what kind of medicine is sold in the emperor's gourd.
Just when the three of them were standing side by side, Cheng Mohan, who had never spoken, opened his mouth at this time and said: "The Yulin Army of Fenglin Country is very amazing, I didn't expect the three commanders to be women, it really opened our eyes, and they are all peerless beauties with such personality."
Hearing his words, Su Xiaran couldn't help but sneer in her heart, she had deliberately dressed herself up as an ordinary appearance, but she didn't expect him to be so flattering.
But it's normal to think about it. She can do that too.
The emperor suddenly asked, "I wonder if you can satisfy the third princess of the Southern Qiu Kingdom and dance a double sword for her?"
This is simply easy for Su Xiaran, and the sword moves she practices by herself are all soft. To outsiders, it's like dancing.
Unlike some people who practice martial arts, their tricks are rude.
Cheng Moya's request can naturally be met by her.
Su Xiaran bowed respectfully and said, "Thanks to the love of the third princess, we can give it a try, if there is anything bad, please give me more advice."
After saying that, the three of them looked at each other and took the sword handed over by the guard. Just as they were about to start, they were interrupted by Cheng Mohan again.
Cheng Mohan said lightly: "It's not interesting just to look at the sword dance, I don't know if we can let the soldiers of the Southern Qiu Kingdom compete with General Su, it seems that General Su will give you a pointer, isn't it?"
These words obviously have a provocative meaning, pointing at them, but the substantive purpose is to try Su Xiaran's depth. But since everyone has already raised it. If you are not satisfied, you can't say anything.
Su Xiaran said with a smile: "If the prince is so leisurely, I might as well take on this challenge."
Seeing that Su Xiaran agreed so happily, Cheng Mohan hooked his lips and said, "General Lin, you might as well give it a try and see how much General Su has ability."
This General Lin was the one who accompanied them this time and escorted the two of them all the way to Fenglin Kingdom. In their Southern Qiu Kingdom, it should be similar to Su Xiaran's status.
was named by Cheng Mohan, and this General Lin walked out. At first glance, he is much stronger than Su Xiaran, and he can be regarded as a person with five big and three thick.
Before Su Xiaran could speak, Fang Lan Fang Xin walked out first and said, "Our general has just gone through a big battle before and hasn't recovered yet, why don't we just let the two of us play a few tricks with General Lin first?"
Since they didn't know the depth of the other party, they naturally didn't worry about Su Xiaran competing with him directly, if they could take the lead. It can also let Su Xiaran understand this General Lin's moves in advance.
Cheng Mohan naturally saw their purpose and said, "What do the two generals mean by this? Isn't my commander of the Southern Qiu Kingdom a great general qualified to compete directly with General Su? ”
As soon as he said this, the emperor was a little shocked. Cheng Moya tugged at his sleeve and said, "Brother, what are you doing?"
No, Mo Han didn't pay attention to her.
Su Xiaran was not a weak person, and pulled Fang Lan and the others behind him and said, "Since the prince insists on watching the competition between the two of us, I will not refuse."
After saying that, he stepped forward, and Fang Lan said worriedly on the side: "Ran'er, be careful."
Su Xiaran gave her a reassuring look. He clenched the sword in his hand and said to General Lin on the other side: "How offended."
General Lin also replied, saying, "I have been instructed." After saying that, the two of them raised their swords at the same time.
Cheng Moya was also nervously watching the battle between the two below, she didn't mean to do so, she just wanted to see Su Xiaran dance the sword casually. didn't expect that his brother would send someone to challenge Su Xiaran like this.
Cheng Moya's strength is naturally clear, he is the number one warrior in the Southern Autumn Kingdom, as long as he leads his troops to fight, he has never lost.
This Su Xiaran had just made a name for himself with the First World War, and if he lost to General Lin like this, wouldn't it make both countries embarrassed.
In addition, Su Xiaran is a woman again, so she naturally won Cheng Moya's favor from the beginning.
She whispered to Cheng Mohan on the side: "Brother, why are you doing this?"
When Cheng Mohan faced her, he softened his expression and said, "Don't forget the purpose of our coming here this time, this Su Xiaran must try her bottom." It's not just for your business. ”
In Cheng Moya's eyes, the purpose of her coming here this time was to find a Lang Jun who would be with her for a lifetime. Accomplish the goal of peace between the two countries.
I had never thought about these questions, and now when I heard Cheng Mohan say it, I didn't speak anymore, but just looked at Su Xiaran with some concern.
She has a more or less good impression of her, after all, as a woman, Su Xiaran's every move makes her feel very different, and even makes her envious.
envy that she can go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and defend the country, but she can only be like an ordinary woman, married when she was young and became a victim of the Southern Qiu Kingdom.
Looking at Su Xiaran's confident appearance, she would unnaturally compare her with herself, and then she would feel a little sad.
Su Xiaran, who was in the middle of the battle, was also very frightened. Sure enough, as Fang Lan and the others were vigilant about, this General Lin was indeed not to be underestimated. It can even be said that the strength has reached the point where Su Xiaran is a little overwhelmed.
If she used the Snow Treading Sword, Su Xiaran could subdue this person 100%, but she couldn't take out the Snow Treading Sword in front of the emperor.
Now that I am using this ordinary sword, it is naturally a little more difficult. But fortunately, Su Xiaran's moves are flexible, even if he can't hurt him, he can make the other party unable to hurt himself.
In this way, the time for the war was extended. But Cheng Mohan in the audience couldn't take his eyes off it.