Chapter 490 Competition
At the birthday banquet, the palace was decorated with lights and filled with a festive atmosphere.
The gorgeous carpet stretched from the doorway to the throne, embroidered with patterns symbolizing good luck and good fortune.
The banquet was filled with delicacies from land and sea, fine wines, and exquisite porcelain and silverware sparkled with dazzling light.
The court musicians played cheerful music, and the dancers, dressed in gorgeous costumes, danced lightly, adding a bit of joy and romance to the banquet.
Emperor Tianyuan sat on a high throne, his face kind and smiling. He wore a golden dragon robe and a crown, showing his majesty and dignity.
Because the winter wind was chilly, and as a weak patient, Jun Moye's cloak had become a thick fox fur cloak. Su Hanchu sat beside him, her eyes all on him, looking very considerate.
As countries and ministers presented precious gifts to the emperor to express their respect and blessings.
The first to stand up was King Anding of Jiang State.
"Your Majesty, I would like to congratulate Your Majesty on your birthday and wish you a long and healthy life."
He then signaled his servant to present the gift.
"Jiang Guote presented me with a 'Pine and Crane Longevity' ornament as a birthday gift. The pine tree, with its evergreen nature and longevity, symbolizes longevity and health. The crane, with its longevity and graceful posture, is considered a symbol of longevity and purity. The combination of the two symbolizes health and longevity. I hope Your Majesty, Tianyuan, will enjoy it."
Emperor Tianyuan looked at the jade carving of the pine tree and white crane, a smile appearing on his face.
"Jiang State is so thoughtful. Please thank Emperor Jiang for me."
King Yan also stood up.
"Congratulations to His Majesty Tianyuan on his birthday. On behalf of Dayan, I would like to present a small gift."
Song Ming came forward with a gift.
The red cloth was torn open.
It is a deer statue that lives a thousand years.
King Yan raised his hand and introduced.
"The deer lives a thousand years, and enjoys great health and happiness. This gourd is round and plump, full of blessings and fortune. The lucky deer strides with its head held high, rising step by step."
"The melon vines transform into ocean waves, and auspicious clouds swirl around the mountain peaks, bringing good luck and prosperity to Tianyuan."
They are all priceless items with great meanings, Emperor Tianyuan said with a smile.
"King Yan is so thoughtful. Thank you, Great Yan."
The ministers in the north wing also stood up.
"Your Majesty Tianyuan, Beiyi has sent two Ferghana horses and a thousand cattle and sheep to celebrate your Majesty's birthday."
A thousand cattle and sheep are nothing special, but the Ferghana horses are extremely precious, and Beiyi is a defeated country, Emperor Tianyuan said with a smile.
"The Khan of the Northern Wing is very thoughtful. I've heard that the Ferghana horses of the Northern Wing are extremely valuable. I've made a profit this time."
Jiang State, Beiyi, and Dayan all sent their troops to Baise City.
Jun Moye stood up and bowed.
"Uncle Royal, Aye knows you've always loved playing chess. Baise City has only recovered in the past two years, so we don't have anything good to offer. I have a set of warm jade chess pieces, which are warm in winter and cool in summer. I'll give them to you to entertain you when you play chess."
Seeing this, Qinggu came forward with a tray.
There was only a white jade chessboard and chess pieces on it.
Jun Moye continued to bow and speak.
"Uncle Emperor, this jade chess piece is a gift from my nephew. It represents my sincere gratitude. In addition, my nephew and the city lord promise on behalf of Baise City that if Tianyuan ever needs to make a desperate move, the city lord of Baise City is willing to contribute half of his troops to assist Tianyuan."
Half of the military force of Baise City is an army of 100,000, and Jun Moye said this in public, which means that the relationship between Baise City and Tianyuan is inseparable. When Emperor Tianyuan heard this, his eyes were filled with joy.
"Okay, okay, okay, this is the best birthday gift I've received in all these years, and A-ye is the one who pleases me the most."
Everyone present was shocked. No one expected Jun Moye to be so generous.
Only King Yan looked at Jun Moye and his wife thoughtfully. After he returned from Baise City, he sent people to carefully investigate the past of Jun Moye and his wife. Jun Moye and Emperor Tianyuan were separated by the hatred of killing their father. I'm afraid that these two people are planning something bad in their hearts at this moment?
Jun Moyong looked at Jun Moye and the others, and quickly looked away. It seemed that his cousin really wanted Baise City to belong to Tianyuan, otherwise he would not have said such words in front of other countries.
A hint of disdain flashed in Jun Moxu's eyes. Once he married Su Hanchu, the entire Baise City would belong to him. Did he still need his decision?
"Father, today is your birthday. I have prepared a gift for you."
As soon as Jun Moxu finished speaking, a waiter presented a painting. When it was unfolded, it was a landscape painting with a majestic style. The landscape in the painting was lifelike, just like the real scenery.
"This is 'Picturesque Landscapes', painted by your son himself. I wish your Majesty the eternal stability of your reign and the longevity of your country."
Emperor Tianyuan nodded with satisfaction.
"Yes, the prince is thoughtful."
But I felt regretful and sad. I didn't know when Doctor Hu would be able to cure the prince's illness.
The next to stand up was the second prince Jun Moyong.
"Father, I have also prepared a gift for you..."
Su Hanchu and Jun Moye were eating and talking in low voices.
"Chu Chu, the birthday gifts from Emperor Tianyuan are all pretty good."
Su Hanchu smiled, moved closer and spoke in a low voice.
"There's an even better one."
As the gifts from the various princes were presented, the ministers who had come to the birthday banquet presented their own gifts, and those who had already presented their gifts ate, drank, and watched the singing and dancing.
After the gift-giving session was over, some of the daughters who came to attend the birthday party asked to perform.
However, they were just performances of poetry and songs. Su Hanchu and Jun Moye slowly drank tea and watched the performance.
The King of Yan watched a group of women boringly performing the so-called music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and sat down to bow to Emperor Tianyuan.
"Your Majesty Tianyuan."
Emperor Tianyuan withdrew his gaze from watching the performance.
"What does the King of Yan want to say?"
King Yan continued to speak.
"I feel that in this hall, all the performances are performed by women to entertain Emperor Tianyuan, which makes us men seem useless."
Emperor Tianyuan smiled when he heard this.
"Hahaha, it seems that Prince Yan also wants to show off his skills today. Well, let's move to the palace's martial arts training ground."
Originally, you would have made many preparations for the birthday, and the martial arts training ground had naturally been prepared long ago. After everyone moved in and took their seats, Emperor Tianyuan looked at King Yan.
"Does King Yan have any good suggestions?"
King Yan spoke with a smile.
"Everyone present here should have learned the six arts of a gentleman since childhood. Today is His Majesty Tianyuan's birthday. Playing chess is a bit boring, and playing the zither is a bit unmanly. How about a competition of horseback riding and archery?"
The prince of the North Wing bowed.
"Your Majesty, I heard the King of Yan mention horseback archery. I've always heard that Tianyuan is full of talented people. I wonder if anyone can tame the two Ferghana horses sent by our Northern Wing today."
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