As soon as Chu Tiankuo finished speaking, the hall became quiet again.
Princess...
Everyone subconsciously looked at the emperor.
The Crown Prince of Zhao frowned, looking embarrassed: "Concubine Hui has already married our emperor. She is our Concubine Hui and is deeply favored by the emperor. Besides, the marriage was originally for the sake of diplomatic relations between the two countries. What does it mean for the Crown Prince to make this request now?"
Chu Tiankuo said indifferently: "It's nothing, I just miss my sister. Married women can go home to visit their parents, right? If Prince Xiang can't do it, it doesn't matter, just return me one million taels. I just saw that you were worried about such a small amount of silver and kept making excuses to shirk, so I helped you save some money. One million taels is not a small amount, is it?"
The Prince of Zhao really wanted to roll his eyes at Chu Tiankuo!
Who would worry about such a small amount of money
He just doesn't want to pay it back!
However, thinking of the waves of masters hiding in the dark in the past two days, in order to return home safely, the prince of Zhao smiled and said: "Don't worry, Prince, I don't care about such a small amount of silver. I just think it's troublesome to transport it! Since the prince insists, then I will send cash!"
Chu Tiankuo turned the jade cup in his hand and smiled harmlessly: "That's good. Before, we have been talking about the 20 million taels of silver owed by Qian's gambling house. Now that Princess Zhao is here, I will make it clear in person. She bet with Master Shen and lost three battle array competitions, one million taels each, a total of three million taels. In addition, there are 300 taels of food and accommodation expenses every day. When the prince sends the silver over, remember not to miss a penny! When the time comes, hand over the silver in one hand and the person in the other."
The Crown Prince of Zhao smiled and gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry, Prince, I will never leak it."
It won’t be given at all, so how can it be leaked
Chu Tiankuo smiled: "That's good!"
Seeing that they had agreed, the emperor smiled and said, "Well, today's palace banquet is to welcome the envoys from Zhao State. Let's not talk about anything else. Let's drink and enjoy the singing and dancing! Someone, play the music!"
The Zhao envoys twitched their lips. They said they didn't want to talk anymore after everything was already discussed!
The Prince of Zhao's eyes fell on the row of female scrolls. When his gaze passed over Princess Changle, he lingered for a second longer, then turned around and whispered something to his sister who was sitting next to him.
Zhao Luran's eyes fell on Princess Changle, but she looked away after a glance, and then looked at the King of Chu: "Your Majesty, I heard that the women of Chu are versatile, and there are four talented women in the capital, who are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting! I wonder if you can meet them?"
Princess Changle became nervous when she heard this.
The King of Chu smiled and nodded: "Of course, Princess, don't you want to compete again? What's the stake this time?"
Zhao Luran: “… ”
What kind of hospitality is this? Is this palace banquet a welcoming banquet or a mocking banquet
She wanted to flip the table!
The Crown Prince of Zhao held her hand under the table.
He smiled and said, "Your Majesty is joking. There is no need for a competition. Women in our Zhao Kingdom do not appreciate literary talent. My sister and I should just enjoy the welcoming banquet that the emperor has prepared for us. Sister, you are too impatient! Chu is a country of etiquette, so how could it not know how to entertain guests? The program arranged by the emperor of Chu will definitely put guests first and will definitely meet their requirements. You just wait."
Zhao Luran smiled when he heard this: "That's right, brother."
This means that if the State of Chu does not meet their demands, it does not know how to entertain guests! The emperor glanced at Chu Tiankuo.
Chu Tiankuo: "The envoys of Zhao have come all the way to give silver to the people of Chu, so we should let you enjoy it. I have been away from Beijing for seven years, but I have heard that there are four talented women in Beijing?"
After saying this, he looked at his ministers.
Princess Changle's heart skipped a beat!
Could it be that the prince cousin wanted her to go up and perform
Prince Ding smiled and nodded, "Well, what the prince heard is correct! Not only are there four talented women in the capital, but there are also four talented birds in my palace! I will arrange a performance! I must open the eyes of the Zhao envoys, so that they will come with excitement and leave with disappointment!"
Zhao State Envoys: “… … ..”
Chu Tiankuo kindly reminded: "Uncle Ding Wang, you said it the other way around. It's not like you're going home in disappointment."
"Oh, yes, yes, yes... Come with joy and leave with satisfaction! Princess Changle, you are the leader of the four talented ladies, you will be the accompaniment! Just play a song called "A Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix"! The song you composed for the Queen Mother's sixtieth birthday!"
After Prince Ding finished speaking, he gave a few more instructions to the people behind him.
Princess Changle: "..."
Suddenly I feel that it doesn’t matter if these four talented ladies are not worthy!
How proud she was at the beginning, how much she regrets now!
She looked at her uncle the Emperor, hoping that the Emperor, who had always loved her, would object.
Today, the Royal Grandmother suddenly felt unwell in her stomach and was unable to attend the palace banquet. Now she can only rely on the Emperor to help her refuse!
The emperor looked at her and smiled, "Changle, then you can play a song!"
Princess Changle: “… Yes!”
As expected, he had lost his mother, his father was a hopeless person, and no one could help him!
She can only rely on herself!
Princess Changle looked at Xingqing and said, "Sister, I will play the zither and you can sing. How about we two sisters welcome the envoys from the State of Zhao together?"
Her voice was ethereal and her singing was beautiful. Once again, she overheard her humming happily.
Wen Ruiqing's heart was lifted, and he immediately said, "That's a good idea! Xingqing, sing, sing well!"
Xing Nong's eyes turned cold.
Xing Qing subconsciously looked at Xing Nong.
Xingnong had been holding the wine glass and drinking the fruit wine in small sips. At this moment, she put the glass on the table.
Xing Qing felt relieved. Her sister putting down the wine glass meant that she should feel at ease.
As expected, Chu Tiankuo spoke up at this time: "Cousin Changle, just play the piano. Uncle Ding has already made arrangements for the singer and dancer."
After saying that, Chu Tiankuo looked at Prince Ding and said, "Uncle Prince Ding, are you planning to let Xiao Wu from your mansion be the singing girl?"
Upon hearing this, Prince Ding laughed out loud: "No one knows me better than His Royal Highness the Crown Prince! Exactly!"
Prince Ding said this and looked at Princess Changle: "Changle, just focus on playing the zither, don't worry about anything else!"
Princess Changle forced out a stiffer smile: "Yes!"
She gritted her teeth and sat in front of the guqin, bowing: "Sorry for the ugliness!"
No matter what, the emperor is still here, and there are so many people around, she can't deliberately make mistakes or play poorly!
She took a deep breath, feeling deeply sad for being helpless, and plucked the strings lightly with her fingertips...
As soon as the sound of the piano began, a few birds flew in.
A golden parrot landed on Prince Ding's desk. Prince Ding stroked its head and said with a smile, "Xiao Wu, sing a song to welcome the envoy from Zhao!"
When Xiao Wu heard the words of the Zhao envoy, she immediately said, "Welcome, Zhao envoy. Welcome, welcome!"
After Xiao Wu finished speaking, she flew to another table: "Mountains are high and rivers are far, but friendship lasts forever!"
As Xiao Wu flew, she sang: "The diplomatic relations between our two countries will last forever!"
... ...
Although the Zhao envoys were surprised when they heard this, they still smiled.
They actually got a parrot that could speak to welcome them, that's quite thoughtful!
But the smile on his face didn't last long before it could no longer continue!
"Only those who are willing to accept defeat are heroes!"
"It is only natural to be in debt!"
"Come to collect debts, leave in debt!"
... ...
Finally, Xiao Wu flew over Zhao Luran's head, leaving a souvenir, and then landed on Xingnong's table: "Asshole, get out! Get out! Get out!"
... ...
In the end, this palace banquet ended early with Zhao Luran’s scream!
After leaving, Xing Nong decided to forgive this little cutie. She touched Xiao Wu on Prince Ding's shoulder and smiled, "Xiao Wu is mighty!"
Xiao Wu: "Xiao Wu is mighty, bastard, get out of here!"
Xing Nong: "..."
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