Chapter 252
Unlike ordinary dancers, she was not delicate and graceful; her eyes and brows carried a hint of heroism, and it was clear that she had practiced martial arts.
“Each goddess is chosen by a noble family with pure blood. This goddess is the daughter of a military general, possessing both the heroic spirit of a man and the gentleness of a woman,” the eldest prince Meng Shan said meaningfully, narrowing his eyes.
This goddess was carefully chosen by him.
Accompanying the goddess into the palace was a musician named Chongmeng, and the two walked one after the other to the center of the palace.
Everyone's gaze followed the two. Shen Qingnian's eyes fell on the goddess. This goddess, who possessed a lineage, was beautiful and heroic, but her posture lacked the lightness of a dancer.
“She probably hasn’t studied dance, but she knows some martial arts, though not very well,” Song Xuan said in a low voice, sitting next to her.
The goddess of Chongmeng is quite famous. It is said that goddesses are chosen from infants of noble families and are trained from a young age, but the goddess tonight does not seem to be one.
Shen Qingnian looked curious: "Although she doesn't seem like a chosen goddess, judging from her gait, she is indeed the daughter of a military general."
She possesses both the heroic spirit of a military family and the grace of a noblewoman.
Song Xuan nodded slightly: "Let's see."
At this moment, the musicians in the hall had taken their seats. He plucked the strings of his unique instrument, producing a melodious and ethereal sound.
The goddess danced in the center of the hall to the music.
The goddess's dance was indeed extraordinary. Although her figure was not as graceful as that of ordinary dancers, she carried an inexplicable sense of holiness. Combined with the ethereal music, the two were very captivating, and everyone in the hall was silent for a moment.
A moment later, the goddess dance ended, and she and the musicians knelt down before Song Xuan. The eldest prince, Meng Shan, got up and walked to the two of them.
“Your Majesty, the descent of the goddess into Chongmeng is a miracle, ensuring the safety of the people. Tonight, on behalf of Chongmeng, I will present the goddess to Your Majesty,” Meng Shan said, a hint of piety appearing on his face.
Song Xuan did not speak, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes. He grasped the soft hand covering the back of his hand, palm to palm, fingers interlocked.
The envoy presented a beautiful woman, which is one of the many gifts exchanged between the two countries. Tonight, Meng Shan presented a goddess, and everyone present knew the purpose behind it.
Shen Qingnian turned her head slightly to look at the man beside her. There was no special emotion in her eyes; they remained indifferent.
At this moment, Ye Lingzhou spoke up with a smile, his tone tinged with sarcasm: "The Crown Prince said that this goddess can protect the people from worry. If she is given to Da Xuan like this, wouldn't the people of Chongmeng be in danger?"
“After the goddess crosses the border, she will give birth to a new goddess, so Lord Ye need not worry,” Meng Shan explained slowly.
After saying that, he looked at Song Xuan and coaxed him, "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven and has the aura of a true dragon. If you were to unite with the goddess, the Xuan Kingdom would surely be prosperous and peaceful."
He believed that no emperor could resist the goddess's temptation, and even if he had doubts, he would definitely accept it.
Just like his father, who was far away in Chongmeng, his father had countless goddesses in his life. After these goddesses married his father, they lived in the Goddess Palace and were never allowed to leave the palace.
As Shen Qingnian listened to the Third Prince's words, she felt a sense of disgust. Looking at the goddess kneeling on the ground, her expression was ordinary, as if she had no emotion at all.
The next moment, a man's indifferent voice came from beside her: "Then invite the goddess into the Great Xuan."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," the goddess said, and then Xiazi stepped forward to lead her away.
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