"The Emperor has been invited today," the Crown Prince said slowly. "Just a quarter of an hour ago, news came from the palace that the Emperor was delayed by other matters. We don't know when he will arrive. Let's take our seats first."

All the officials stood up and saluted, responding.

The prince smiled and waved his hand, his attitude very gentle, "Please sit down, this is not the court, and we are not dealing with any important affairs of state.

Today, we are sitting here, just talking about chrysanthemums and fine wine. We can also try the crab feast later, so don't be restrained."

All the civil and military officials responded in unison once again, "Yes."

When he heard this word, Sang Jueqian burst out laughing.

It's not that she has a low sense of humor, but this is really funny.

The superior said there was no need to be restrained, and the inferiors responded in unison, but hardcore itself is a kind of restraint.

But I have to say all the polite words, not a single one can be missed.

I have seen similar scenes in TV dramas before. Such banquets usually involve performances or written tests.

Sang Jueqian thought there would be one today as well. After waiting for a long time, these people were still talking incoherently. What they said were all some high-sounding formalities that were meaningless.

The scene was so boring that Sang Jueqian almost fell asleep.

The cell phone rang at this moment.

Sang Jueqian picked up the phone and saw that it was Jiang Yao calling.

Sang Jueqian had just answered the phone when Jiang Yao barged in with questions, "Qianqian, what have you been busy with lately? Have you been in seclusion? Didn't you say you wanted me to meet your boyfriend before? Why haven't you sent me a message yet?"

Sang Jueqian, "!!!"

Forget about it completely!

But this can't be blamed on her, there have simply been too many things going on recently.

"Yaoyao, it's not that I don't want you to see him, but he's not in the country recently..."

Before Sang Jueqian could finish his explanation, he was interrupted by Jiang Yao.

"Okay, you don't have to explain. I'm not here to ask you for an explanation."

Knowing that Jiang Yao was not angry, Sang Jueqian also breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile, "Then what do you want to talk to me about?"

Jiang Yao was very busy while starting her business.

If it wasn't something important, it would be impossible for me to take the initiative to call her.

"It's true." Jiang Yao's tone became much more serious. "I received an invitation to participate in a design competition."

Sang Jueqian's face lit up with joy. "That's great! If you participate in the competition well and win first place and a prize, your studio's reputation will spread, and you won't have to worry about business anymore. This is practically free publicity."

Jiang Yao remained silent for a long time.

Without getting an answer from Jiang Yao, Sang Jueqian realized that something was unusual.

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with this competition?" Sang Jueqian asked.

"I don't know if there's anything wrong with this competition, but it's co-organized by several jewelry companies, including Xie's Jewelry."

When Jiang Yao said this, her tone was full of worry.

Sang Jueqian also frowned.

But if you think about it carefully, this is not something surprising.

After all, Xie’s Jewelry is a large listed company. Having been in this industry for so many years, it not only has strength and reputation, but also status.

It would be strange if they didn't participate in a competition like this.

"Yaoyao, as long as you want to participate, we'll participate. What's there to worry about?" Sang Jueqian said, "Didn't you just say that he's just one of the organizers, and he doesn't have the final say. But this kind of design competition is based on strength, and they can't do anything behind the scenes.

When you are ready for the competition, tell me and I will go with you."

Jiang Yao was still wavering before, but after hearing Sang Jueqian's words, she made up her mind.

"Opportunities are rare. If I miss this chance, I don't know when I'll be able to encounter a similar competition again.

Qianqian, I want to participate in the competition. No matter whether I can get a ranking or not, no matter what place I can get, I will try my best! "

Sang Jueqian curled his lips and smiled lightly, "I believe in you and will support you. Although I know nothing about design, no matter what jewelry raw stones, pearls and jade you need, I can find them for you."

"Then I'm counting on you!"

"Of course! If you don't count on me, who else can you count on?"

The two chatted for a while, and Jiang Yao said that he would tell her after the competition time was confirmed, and then hung up the phone.

The smile on Sang Jueqian's face gradually disappeared, and he couldn't help but think of Xie Mingshan.

Could this design competition have been deliberately designed by Xie Mingshan?