Chapter 76 The Prince Consort Disguised as a Man in a Revenge Story (21)
That night, it was a palace banquet to welcome the Xidi Kingdom.
As night fell, the entire palace was already brightly lit.
The lights illuminate it, making it look like a fairyland, like a palace in the sky.
The princes and ministers attending the banquet entered the palace one after another.
In the hall, the guqin is playing and the bells and drums are tinkling, creating a grand scene of singing and dancing to bring peace.
Shi Ran and Song Weilan sat together in the middle seat on the left.
At the top is the eldest princess of Jing'an, as well as several other princesses and consorts before Song Weilan.
The one at the top on the right is Helian Chongzhi, the third prince of the Xidi Kingdom.
He was extremely tall, sitting there like a hill.
Next to him, there was a beautiful and sassy woman sitting.
That was Helian Pingting, the second princess of Xidi Kingdom.
The status of women in the Xidi Kingdom is respected, and there are many female officials in the court.
Therefore, it is not unusual for a princess to appear in the mission.
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Shi Ran's eyesight was excellent, and she could clearly see several calluses on Helian Pingting's hands even though they were five or six feet apart.
The location of those cocoons.
This princess should be a sword wielder.
Moreover, the number of years of training is definitely not short.
"Aran, what's wrong?"
Song Weilan noticed Shi Ran's gaze and asked in a low voice.
She didn't think that her consort had a crush on Princess Xidi.
To be honest, after spending these days together, she felt that her prince-in-law seemed to have nothing to do with the word love.
On the contrary, it is more like an independent crane.
You will not and should not be invaded by the love of this world.
"I'm thinking there might be something good to watch soon."
Princess Xidi, who is highly accomplished in martial arts, came to Daye with the envoy, and her purpose may not be simple.
Song Weilan was also keenly aware of a hint of danger.
In the past six months, under Shi Ran's guidance, she was no longer the soft-hearted princess who only knew everything about being submissive and submissive.
She also began to learn to have her own opinions on government affairs and diplomatic relations.
Looking at Princess Xidi, who was full of unruly energy as she sat there, she was completely different from the Daye woman.
Song Weilan's voice was a little lower.
"Is that princess meant to provoke me, Daye?"
Shi Ran held Song Weilan's hand approvingly.
"Why do you think so?"
Song Weilan observed the expressions of everyone around her, covered her red lips with her hands, and lowered her voice.
"Xidi's visit this time is to pay tribute. But now the relationship between Xidi and Daye is no longer what it used to be. This visit of Xidi is obviously to pay tribute, but in fact it is to test the reality of Daye. As long as Daye is If Ye shows even the slightest lack of confidence, they are entirely likely to tear up the paper covenant. This is why Xidi is only a vassal state, but the father is going to make a big splash this time. Let Xidi see me Daye's national power was strong and its officials were wise, thus deterring Xi Di's disobedience."
Surrounding Xidi, there are many small countries such as Chu Yan, Dayuan, and Shuorong.
Although these countries apparently have vassal relations with Daye.
But once Xidi tears up the alliance, who knows whether these small countries will fish in troubled waters?
When the time comes, chaos will arise on the border, but it will not be settled in a short time.
The Holy Emperor is now slowly rectifying the problem of redundant officials.
When the internal situation is being purged, external stability is even more needed.
"Then why do you think it's this Princess Xidi and not the brave and capable third prince of Xidi?"
Shi Ran saw that Princess Xidi was observing her, and raised her glass slightly to signal her, with a dignified and generous attitude.
There was no hint that he was talking about them with his own princess.
"The third prince is the leader of the Xidi mission, and also the person in charge of Xidi's military power. If he stands up to provoke, the meaning of the matter will be completely different. That means Xidi and I have officially turned against each other. But at this moment , Xidi just wanted to test a few things, and did not want to fall out. But if it was the princess, it would be completely different. The princess was from her daughter's family, so she just said or did something without any explanation. Who can really argue with her?"
If you really care about it, wouldn't it mean that you have lost the style of the Great Ye Kingdom?
Shi Ran nodded.
"Very good, Weilan, you see things more clearly than your royal brothers, and you also understand better than many princes and ministers."
Song Weilan is indeed smart enough. She just lacked the education and opportunities she deserved before.
In terms of political acumen, she is enough to trample those princes under her feet.
Looking at the group of princes who were still sizing up Helian Chongzhi, Shi Ran sighed lightly.
For a while, there was a moment when they were embarrassed.
Soon, His Majesty took the Queen to the palace banquet.
Although he usually loves Concubine Yue, at this moment, the only one who can accompany His Majesty is the Queen.
"Long live your Majesty, may your Majesty live forever!"
Everyone stood up to pay their respects.
The Xidi envoy also stood up, put his hands on his chest, clasped one knee on the ground, and performed the highest Xidi etiquette.
"Good morning, Your Majesty Daye."
His Majesty exclaimed very easily.
Everyone took their seats and the palace banquet officially began.
The sound of the piano sounded leisurely, and along with the music, the dancers in gorgeous clothes entered gracefully.
Swinging long sleeves lightly, singing and dancing, creating a lively and joyful scene.
"Third Prince, how is King Xidi doing? I remember that more than 20 years ago, he also led the Xidi delegation to Daye. At that time, I had just ascended the throne. Your father and the others were the first people I met. A mission. So many years have passed and it’s really nostalgic.”
When His Majesty came up, he directly recalled the past and was also trying to wake up Xidi.
Xidi has been subordinate to Daye for many years.
Don't cause trouble at this time.
So as not to destroy the peace that has been maintained between the two countries for generations.
Helian Chongzhi only smiled.
"Your Majesty, back to Daye, my father is in good health and can still drink horses and shoot eagles. My father also misses you very much. When he came to Daye, he saw the splendor of the Kingdom of Heaven and has been working hard over the years. Now, I, Xidi, have strong soldiers and horses. , the people are in good health, and my father always thinks of your majesty."
Unexpectedly, the third prince of Xidi looked domineering and arrogant, but in fact his words were very respectful and polite.
Could it be that Xidi's disobedience is fake?
Many people have not yet breathed this sigh of relief.
The Princess Xidi on the side smiled brightly.
"Your Majesty Daye, I once heard my father mention that when he led the envoy to Daye, he discussed civil and military affairs with the princes in the capital city, and they gained a lot. I have admired Daye for a long time, and I specially asked my father to I came here with this mission. Please allow me to compare with your princes, Your Majesty, so that I, a little girl from Xidi, can know how high is the sky in Daye? "
The strong fighting spirit in his words caused a silence in the whole hall.