As the tiger was taken away, the banquet truly began.
The dancers came forward to perform.
"Jinjin, how can you get along so harmoniously with the tiger?" Concubine Ye couldn't help but ask.
Bai Jinjin looked at Concubine Ye with an unfathomable expression, "Mother, this is my secret."
Concubine Ye, who thought Bai Jinjin would say something, suddenly burst out laughing, "You girl, you dare to keep your mother in suspense."
"People always have some little secrets that cannot be told." Bai Jinjin said with a grin.
Seeing the banquet officially begin, Zhou Qing stepped forward and bowed, "Your Majesty, we in Lan Kingdom have always believed in marriages destined by heaven."
"I have brought it. The Nine-Bend Ring. Any woman of marriageable age present here who can untie some of the Nine-Bend Ring can become our Crown Princess."
As he spoke, a palace servant came in from outside the door and brought in the Nine-Curved Ring Buckle. The whole thing was green, with each ring tightly locked together.
After several banquets, many women have developed a crush on Ye Jiuge. Now that they have such a blatant opportunity, they must give it a try.
So many women volunteered to come forward and give it a try.
Bai Juncheng glanced at Bai Jinjin helplessly, and the latter shrugged helplessly.
In the end, no one could untie the loop.
"It seems that the women of Qin have no chance with our country." Zhou Qing said as he looked at Bai Jinjin with an intentional or unintentional provocation.
Hearing this, Bai Jinjin raised her eyebrows and said, "Waiting for me here."
"Since Mr. Zhou is so confident, why not let this princess see this Nine-Curved Ring Buckle?" Bai Jinjin stretched out her hand and said to Zhou Qing.
When Ye Jiuge saw the cunning in Bai Jinjin's eyes, he knew that this girl must have some bad ideas.
The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he held up his chin and watched Bai Jinjin making a fuss.
"Princess Nine is so confident, so please give it a try." Zhou Qing waved her hand, and the palace maid handed the Nine-Curve Ring Buckle to Bai Jinjin.
Bai Jinjin stroked the buckle and said, "This jade feels warm and cool to the touch. It's a good material."
After saying that, Bai Jinjin raised the Nine-Curved Ring and looked at Zhou Qing, "Is it okay if I just open it?"
Zhou Qing nodded calmly. He bet that the Ninth Princess couldn't solve it.
“Pah—”
The sound of shattering echoed throughout the hall.
"What does the Ninth Princess mean?" Zhou Qing looked at Bai Jinjin with angry eyes and frowns.
"Why are you so anxious? I asked you if it was all that mattered to open it, and didn't you agree?" Bai Jinjin lifted the Nine-Bend Ring at her feet, "I've already opened it, haven't I?"
When everyone looked at it, they found that it was true. It opened when it broke into pieces, right?
Seeing this, Ye Jiuge gently applauded Bai Jinjin, "I really admire the Ninth Princess's extraordinary talent."
When Old Zhou saw that Ye Jiuge actually agreed with Bai Jinjin, he felt very disappointed. This Prince Ye was really wasting his attention. If he didn't suppress this woman, wouldn't she be able to ride on his neck in the future?
"It is I, the old minister, who am stupid." Zhou Qing had to bow to Bai Jinjin.
Zhu Qing couldn't help but snickering when he saw this, "This old guy will also be humiliated one day."
Zhou Qing heard Qi Liao's words clearly, and turned around and glared at him in annoyance.
"Many women can't untie it because they are reluctant to part with the jade, which is of top quality." Bai Jinjin said to Zhou Qing with a slight smile.
The women in our Qin State love jade the most. You have made such a fine jade. How dare they throw it away?
That's your problem!
Zhou Qing didn't expect that the Ninth Princess would take advantage of him and act like a spoiled brat. "This old minister was inconsiderate."
When the women around heard Bai Jinjin's words, their originally awkward mood was eased a lot and they looked at Bai Jinjin with gratitude.
"Mr. Zhou, I have spoiled the Ninth Princess. Please forgive me if I have offended her in any way." Bai Juncheng said happily.
"Your Majesty, you're worrying too much. The Ninth Princess is innocent and lovely, and I don't think anyone would want to make things difficult for her." Zhou Qing couldn't bear to look at Bai Juncheng's smug expression, so he lowered his head and complimented him.
It was the first time that Ye Jiuge saw Zhou Qing looking deflated, and he couldn't help but cover his mouth and laugh.
When Zhou Qing saw that his own Prince Ye was actually laughing at him, he couldn't help but shed tears in his heart. Your Majesty, the Emperor of Qin is too terrible. This old minister can't stand it anymore.
"Jing'er, the banquets you organized should not be limited to this, right?" Bai Juncheng asked Bai Jing who was standing aside.
Bai Jing stood up upon hearing this, "Father, there is actually another important part to this banquet."
After that, the time came and the palace maids came in one after another with boxes in their hands.
"What's going on?" Bai Juncheng asked Bai Jing with a smile.
Bai Jing stepped forward and bowed, "Father, this box contains different colored rice paper. We randomly draw a color. If the same color is used at a banquet, the person who drew it will share it."
"This is a very fresh idea." Bai Juncheng nodded with satisfaction and looked at Bai Jing.
The palace maid passed by each person and let them draw, some were happy and some were worried.
What makes me happy is that I am with my beloved, but what makes me sad is that I am having a meal with someone I don’t get along with.
When it was Bai Jinjin's turn, she drew out a sea-blue note and then looked at Ye Jiuge. Seeing that his note was also sea-blue, she felt even happier.
Zhou Qing stared at the green rice paper in his hand, then looked at Zhu Qing who was sitting next to him and snorted coldly.
"Old Zhou, it's me, Zhu Qing, who comes with you to Qin State to attend the Three Kingdoms Banquet every year. Is it necessary for you to be so reluctant?" Zhu Qing asked Zhou Qing indignantly.
"Heh." Zhou Qing sneered, pointing his chopsticks at Zhu Qing. "How dare you, old fellow, criticize me? I shared a room with you at the Three Kingdoms Banquet last year. I had no idea you snore like thunder!"
Zhu Qing was embarrassed when his flaws were exposed. "You, old Zhou, are so shameless in your words."
Bai Jinjin couldn't help laughing as she listened to the two people talking, and she covered her smiling mouth with a handkerchief.
Soon the whole banquet changed drastically and two tables were put together for two people to dine.
"Brother Ye, do you know Zhou Qing and Zhu Qing?" Bai Jinjin looked at the two of them and poked Ye Jiuge and asked.
Ye Jiuge looked at the cakes brought by the palace maid and handed a piece to Bai Jinjin. "These two have always attended the Three Kingdoms Banquet from middle age to old age, so even if they are from different countries, they have known each other for several years."
Bai Jinjin hadn't expected these two to have such a deep connection. "They're really hilarious."
As he said this, he took the pastry from Ye Jiu Singer and took a bite, "With these two people, I think I can last until the end of the party."
"You'd better go to bed early. There will be banquets in the next few days." Ye Jiuge looked at Bai Jinjin helplessly.
The girl pouted unconvincedly, "But mother said I never made it to the end of a banquet, especially a Three Kingdoms Banquet."
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