Chapter 35: The Banquet Court
With a light smile on his face, he walked step by step to the temple and sat down on the couch. Everyone hadn't come back to their senses for a long time, and their minds were all disturbed and indulged in the moment he appeared. The first beauty in Nanyue is really worthy of her name. Chu Jiangli looked into his eyes, as if he had seen the first time they met. At that time, his smile like a yetan was deeply engraved in her mind. Because it is too shocking and profound, it is difficult to forget because it is profound.
Nan Jiyue is Nan Yueqian, the sixth prince of Nanyue. At this moment, he is completely different from on the rivers and lakes. He still had a gentle smile, but he was high and noble. Even the ministers and Gao Diyuan and others who had seen Nan Jiyue with their own eyes would be a little hesitant to admit that the two were the same.
Because, Nan Jiyue and Nan Yueqian are very different. Compared with Nan Jiyue, Nan Yueqian is more handsome, more noble, more alienated, and more unattainable. is obviously the same gentle smile, Nan Jiyue is like a spring breeze, and Nan Yueqian is cold from the bones.
Nan Yueqian looked at Chu Jiangli, her lips moved slightly, and she said, "Li'er, are you stunned?" β
Chu Jiangli lightly opened his lips, and also transmitted the sound to the past, which was a faint mockery, "Hypocrite, do you know that you will get tired of seeing it for a long time?" β
No matter how good-looking the skin is, if you look at it every day, you will feel tired. A hint of darkness flashed in Nan Yueqian's eyes, "Li'er, is this the case?" β
Chu Jiangli turned his head away and no longer paid attention to Nan Yueqian.
Gao Diyuan looked at Nan Yueqian, and already understood the meaning of the transaction made in Heiling City that day. The vigilance against Nan Yueqian rose in his heart, and Gao Diyuan knew that Nan Yueqian had become his biggest opponent. finally understood what Gaudi was hiding. Also, Chu Jiangli replied wordlessly last night.
Gao Diyi hung his head slightly, letting Gao Diyuan's scrutinizing gaze fall on him. Only the hands hidden in the sleeves, trembling slightly, showed his excited emotions.
Everyone in the hall was surprised, fascinated, and worried, and they were all quietly waiting for the arrival of Emperor Liyang. After about a stick of incense, Emperor Liyang appeared in the main hall. Emperor Liyang's face was much better than before, and his thin face was still ruddy, without his previous depression. Except for the moment when she saw Nan Yueqian's face was distorted, everything else was normal. After the feast begins, it is the birthday celebration stage.
The ministers presented gifts one by one, and the nobles performed their talents, which was the unchanging rule of the aristocratic banquet for a hundred years. When this was done, the singing and dancing of the servants were changed, and everyone began to eat in earnest. Fortunately, Chu Jiangli's couch was next to Liyangxi, and no one would say that she just buried her head in eating.
"Princess, do you think which one is better, Emperor Gao Di or the Six Princes of Nanyue?" Chu Jiang was almost finished, took a sip of his wine glass, and asked Li Yangxi. This question is asked without a head and no brain, and I don't know whether it is about appearance, character, or talent. Thanks to Yang Xi's clear mind, she replied with a smile: "It's comparable." β
"Hmm," Chu Jiangli glanced at Liyang Xing and asked again with a smile, "Then how does your prince brother compare to the two of them?" β
Liyang Xing was talking to another prince at this time, and that prince did not hide the malice in his eyes at all, as if he was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Liyang Kingdom. It seems that the way of Liyang Xing is not good at both grace and power. This "might" has not yet been erected.
Li Yangxi followed Chu Jiangli's gaze to look at Li Yangxing, and said loudly: "Brother Prince, he is kind. He couldn't bear to hurt his brother's feelings, and his ambition for that position was just to be able to keep the Liyang Kingdom going.
He is benevolent, Chu Jiangli sighed secretly. Today's emperor is tyrannical, on the contrary, the more lenient the Yang Xing is, the more popular it is among the people. Therefore, I developed my current temperament. How can he fight against Gaudi's group of tigers and wolves, and how can he fight against that black-hearted hypocrite. Chu Jiangli raised his glass and drank the wine in the cup, and said, "What the princess said is very true. Why don't you guess the outcome of today's events, princess? β
Li Yangxi didn't look at the rest of the people, only stared at Chu Jiangli with a pair of clear eyes, as if he could see the depths of people's souls. Then, he said slowly: "Nanyue." β
"Princess, are you stunned by the beauty of the six princes of Nanyue? Compared with Gaudi, Nanyue is naturally superior to Gaudi. Chu Jiangli was a little unhappy. It's clear in my heart, but I still refuse to admit it in my mouth.
In fact, the situation in the three countries is the most stable. If you want to break the deadlock, you have to do it. For Gaudi, weighing the situation of Nanyue and Liyang, the first choice will be Nanyue. Presumably, Nanyue refused, so Gao Di turned his head to seek the Liyang Alliance and destroy Nanyue first.
Liyang is prosperous on the surface, but in fact, it has gradually given birth to a declining appearance. If Nanyue perishes, Liyang will no longer be able to eat the fattest piece of meat like he did more than two hundred years ago. Gaudi became stronger and stronger, and Liyang became more and more decayed, and the final outcome seemed to be close at hand. With equal strength, who can win narrowly? In her opinion, GaudΓ is the most likely to become the overlord of the world.
And Yu Liyang, it is not a wise choice to sit back and watch a strong opponent be strong. With the addition of Nanyue, the odds will be much greater. Even if both lose, Nanyue, who only knows how to sing poems and paint, and plays the piano and dances, may not be able to be the last fisherman. In the end, it is still the safest in the south moon.
Nanyue is a breakthrough, obviously a mermaid, but it is the first target of Gao Di and Liyang. Nan Yueqian won the alliance of the Liyang Kingdom, and the situation of the three kingdoms will become even more treacherous. Nan Yueqian is a person who is exquisite in everything and pays attention to things. Will he easily let go of what he wants?
Li Yangxi looked at Chu Jiangli as if he was looking at a naΓ―ve child, full of tolerance, "Jiang Li, many times, when you experience more things, your inner thoughts will become complicated. And the person you know is still that person after all. Perhaps, with less interest guessing, it will be easier to see each other clearly. β
"Princess."
"Huh?"
Chu Jiangli suddenly grabbed Li Yangxi's arm and raised a bright smile, "The princess is more like a sister than a sister in the family. β
The two were talking, and before they knew it, the birthday banquet was coming to an end. And the highlight of this birthday banquet is finally on the stage. First, Gao Diyuan got up and toasted to Emperor Liyang, and then talked about the hope that the two countries would marry. and promised that marrying the past would be the queen's throne, and he would treat him well. As early as the moment those noble ladies saw Gao Diyuan, they forgot how easy it was to lose their lives by marrying Gao Diyuan. Gao Diyuan was born tall and handsome, and had the demeanor of a king, so it was easy to win the hearts of women.
Hearing Gao Diyuan's loud promise, their pretty faces flushed, and they kept glancing at Gao Diyuan.
"Oh?" Emperor Liyang swept the expressions of everyone on the field, and asked the question that everyone was most concerned about. "There are many beauties present in Liyang, I don't know which beauties Emperor Gao Di is interested in?" After speaking, he glanced at Chu Jiangli without a trace, and his meaning was self-evident.
Gao Di Yuan willed, not to mention that he had already made a decision in his heart. He turned to face Chu Jiangli and was about to speak, when Nanyue stood up humbly and saluted Emperor Liyang. "Actually, Nanyue also intends to marry Qin and Jin with Liyang Kingdom. The prince fell in love with the county lord of Jiangli at first sight, and he did not marry him, and hoped that His Majesty Liyang would be fulfilled. β
When the words fell, everyone's eyes focused on Nan Yueqian and Chu Jiangli. Emperor Liyang's face sank, Gao Diyuan's eyes showed a cold light, and something suddenly came to mind in his mind. Gaudi knocked over the wine glass in his hand, and the wine flowed all over the table. Li Yangxing was a little puzzled, and couldn't figure out why they all asked to marry Chu Jiangli. Li Yangxi's face was calm and indifferent, as if everything was expected. Chu Jiang is happy to leave his father, and Chu Beitang is jumping. The rest of the emotions of shock, amazement, and jealousy appeared on everyone's faces.
Chu Jiangli had thoughts flying in his head, and he didn't know what he was thinking. Nan Yueqian looked at Emperor Liyang persistently, waiting for him to speak.
Emperor Liyang did not answer Nan Yueqian's words directly, "Prince Qian, don't worry, Emperor Gao Di hasn't finished speaking." When Emperor Gao Di explains which beauty he likes, it is not too late to discuss. β
Who knew that Nan Yueqian didn't give Gao Diyuan a chance to speak at all, and he didn't have the slightest literati style. I saw him take out a roll of bright yellow silk from his sleeve, "This is my father's decree, I am willing to give up the identity of the prince of Nanyue in order to become the county horse of the county lord of Jiangli." β
As soon as these words came out, everyone present could no longer hold back, and the hall was in an uproar. The prince didn't want to be a beautiful woman, which was too shocking. doesn't love the country and loves the beauty, the man can't help but disdain Nan Yueqian's practice. The woman was excited in her heart and couldn't wait to replace her.
Nan Yueqian smiled deeply, and Chu Jiang looked at him fixedly, wanting to see his purpose in doing this from his eyes. Nanyue is already in his hands, and it doesn't matter if he is the prince or not. If it's for the sake of Liyang Kingdom, wouldn't it be better to become Princess Xi's concubine? Hypocrite, what the hell are you thinking?
"No, you can't!"
A strong voice of opposition sounded, and the hall fell silent, and everyone looked at the source of the sound. Unexpectedly, it was not Emperor Liyang, Emperor Gao Di, or Chu Jiangli who spoke out at this time, but Gao Diyi, the seventh prince of Gao Di. He was too excited at this time, and he had long forgotten how inappropriate his actions were at the moment. I only heard him continue: "Brother Huang, aren't you also going to marry Chu Jiangli?" Hurry up! β
His words were also out of proportion, and he behaved in a strange way. Gao Diyuan cast a warning look at him, and apologized slightly to Emperor Liyang.
"It's okay, since Emperor Gao Di also likes the county lord of Jiangli, why don't you ask the county lord of Jiangli first?" It's not that Emperor Liyang is considerate, but that things have developed to this point, and he already has other thoughts in his heart, but it's not easy to say at this time. Since Nan Yueqian is willing to give up the respect of the prince and be Chu Jiangli's county horse, it is very likely that he will become a concubine instead. In this way, the daughter does not have to marry outside, and she can take the opportunity to take Nanyue into the palm of her hand, which is a good strategy.
At this time, of course, he will not speak, just wait for the future planning. Therefore, he planned to let Chu Jiangli agree to Emperor Gao Di's proposal first.