No one cared about when the two women prepared the gift; instead, they were even more curious about what this grand gift was.

What's all this secrecy about? Leng Qingning felt that these two people were up to something.

He scanned the entire hall but found no one suspicious.

Unwittingly, her eyes met Jin Yan's, and she saw that his brows were slightly furrowed, as if he also had some doubts.

At this moment, the Golden Emperor spoke up and asked in a friendly manner, "Yu'er, Man'er, when did you prepare the gifts?"

"Your Majesty, this was a spur-of-the-moment decision. I discussed it with my younger sister, and she was very supportive. I believe Your Majesty will be pleased to hear about it. Let's wait until His Highness finishes composing the poem before I announce it."

"Hmm, that's fine too." Emperor Jin was just asking casually, without any suspicion, and nodded slowly and calmly.

Based on her understanding of her two daughters, what they said was true. They didn't have the brains to set a trap beforehand. As for the gifts, well, let's not worry about them; they were just rare treasures and exotic animals anyway.

"Young King, since all my ministers are so eager to hear this, why don't you compose a poem yourself?" Emperor Jin suggested with a smile.

Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Leng Qingning temporarily put aside her doubts. "Very well then. I was originally planning to have a drinking game with all the ministers. Since His Majesty has spoken and your ministers are so enthusiastic, I will compose a poem on the theme of wine and invite all the ministers to get drunk together."

"Okay, okay."

As soon as Emperor Jin finished speaking, the palace servants quickly carried the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone onto the table.

Leng Qingning didn't hesitate and started writing...

Memorizing poems and prose is muscle memory ingrained in our bones!

A moment later, the palace maids moved the poem to the center, and the eunuch stood in front of the table and read it aloud.

Drinking Song

[Note: The original poem "Drinking Alone Under the Moon" was written by Li Bai, a poet of the High Tang Dynasty, who is known as the "Poet Immortal." This version has been slightly abridged and modified.]

Have you not seen the Yellow River's waters come from the sky, rushing to the sea never to return? Have you not seen the bright mirror in the high hall reflecting sorrowful white hair, like black silk in the morning turning to snow by evening?

Enjoy life to the fullest when you're successful; don't let your golden goblet stand empty before the moon. I've been born with talents that will surely be put to use; though a thousand pieces of gold are spent, they will return again!

Let us slaughter sheep and oxen for merriment, and drink three hundred cups in one go. Let us drink, and not stop the cup from overflowing. I will sing you a song, please lend me your ear.

Bells and drums, delicacies and jade are not worth treasuring; I only wish to be drunk forever and never wake up. All the sages and worthies of the past are dead; only drinkers have left their names behind.

A dappled horse, a thousand pieces of gold for a fur coat—call the boy to exchange them for fine wine, to drink with you and dispel our age-old sorrows. [Note: The original poem "Bring in the Wine" was written by Li Bai, a poet of the High Tang Dynasty, known as the "Poet Immortal." This version has been slightly abridged and modified.]

As the eunuch read, he became increasingly excited, and his voice grew louder and louder.

After the reading was finished, everyone was dumbfounded, as if they were intoxicated by the atmosphere rather than by the wine, and remained in a daze for a long time.

Leng Qingning felt all eyes in the room turn to her, as if a strong, fiery aura was enveloping her.

The name of the "Poet Immortal" will be remembered for eternity! His poems are naturally...

The reaction was expected!

A thunderous applause erupted, and Leng Qingning's ears instantly turned red.

There's no need to exaggerate like that...

This situation is inexplicably making me uneasy! Oh well, maybe I should keep a low profile in the future and stop forwarding.

The applause lasted for several minutes before everyone lowered their hands, their eyes filled with tears.

Jin Di, Jin Man, and the others were stunned.

Jin Yan was carefully savoring the words and phrases in the poem.

Some of the ministers burst into tears, crying out, "Life is short, so seize the day! Did I really hear that with my own ears?"

Immediately, someone nodded emphatically in response, "How fortunate we are to witness the creation of this unparalleled masterpiece! We are in awe..." and then kowtowed to Leng Qingning.

"This old minister...I have no regrets in dying!"

"You're absolutely right, it truly is a masterpiece! I'm deeply moved and can't sleep at night..."

The other officials were excited, shouting and going crazy, "What a masterpiece! Who else could write such a perfect poem under the guise of urging someone to drink? I, I can die without regret."

Leng Qingning "…………"

Wen Yanche made no attempt to hide the admiration in his eyes!

“Ning’er, this poem is unprecedented and will never be surpassed. It is extremely unrestrained and unconventional, and extremely free and unrestrained. I’m afraid that such a masterpiece will not be produced again for the next five hundred years.”

"My husband, it's been more than five hundred years..."

"Hehe, Ning'er is absolutely right."

The atmosphere was successfully de-escalated.

"My lady, this poem is grand and magnificent; it is truly a fine poem!"

“Of course!” Leng Qingning nodded affirmatively, her eyes filled with respect.

Jin Yu and Jin Man were the first to recover from their shock. They exchanged a glance, and Jin Yu spoke first, "Your Highness, Young King, you are remarkable! I admire you! I admire you!"

Emperor Jin closed his jaw, unable to contain his excitement, "Yu'er, where are the gifts you prepared? Hurry up and present them to His Highness the Young King."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will announce it immediately." Jin Man stepped down the stairs.

Everyone's gaze shifted from Leng Qingning to Jin Man.

She walked straight toward Jin Yan.

Heading towards Jin Yan?

Are you seeing things?

What's going on here?

Jin Yan looked at her, puzzled.

Jin Man grinned, pointing at Jin Yan, and amidst the bewildered gazes of the crowd, declared boldly, "This is the gift I have prepared! I have decided to present my young prince of Jin Kingdom to the young ruler of Dayue!" He then raised his chin, looking quite satisfied.

Jin Yan: "?"

All the ministers: "???"

Jin Di: "???!!"

Leng Qingning, Wen Yanche, Gu Nanshu, and all the husbands: "??????!!!!!!!!!..."

"Nonsense!" Jin Di demanded sternly, "What are you up to this time? Did you come out without having your brains cleaned up? How dare you act so recklessly!"

He turned to Jin Yu, wanting to confirm again, "Yu'er, you're not behaving yourself. Is this the grand gift you prepared?" Emperor Jin hoped that Jin Yu would deny the question.

Jin Yu nodded excitedly, “Yes, Mother Emperor, my younger sister and I have thought long and hard and want to do our best to bring about a good marriage. Don’t you agree?”

Emperor Jin remained silent with a sullen face.

Jin Yu tilted her head in confusion, a suspicion creeping into her mind. Didn't her mother seem to be planning a marriage alliance with Yue Kingdom? Was she planning to marry Jin Man's younger brother to them? If she remembered correctly!

Emperor Jin spoke in a deep voice: "Yan'er is the young prince of the Great Jin Dynasty, and also your cousin. You gave him away as a gift so casually. Who gave you permission? Who gave you the audacity?"

"What? You actually disagree?" Jin Man looked at Jin Yu with a question mark on her face. Jin Yu told her with great confidence that the matter could be accomplished and that the Empress would definitely be very pleased.

Jin Yu was also somewhat confused.

Everyone looked at Jin Man as if he were an idiot, and at other times they looked at Jin Yu with disdain.

The question, utterly naive, left the Golden Emperor speechless and furious. Putting aside the fact that he was her most beloved nephew, of noble birth and distinguished military achievements, even if she were willing to marry him to Leng Qingning, she could not treat him so lightly.

Besides, who would give a living person as a gift?