Chapter 95 Palace Banquet 2
The palace banquet was carried out according to the procedure, starting with the country's song and dance performances, followed by performances from various foreign countries.
Ji Hean was dazzled and couldn't take his eyes off.
Ji Zheng was a little jealous at first, but later he felt relieved after realizing that Ji Hean was just admiring him.
Except for occasionally chatting with his colleagues, he kept his attention on Ji He'an, feeding him water, picking up vegetables, and peeling shrimps, which made Chu Feng next to him stunned.
Feeling Chu Feng's surprised gaze, Ji Zheng smiled and replied: "I'm sorry to make you laugh, Brother Chu, my wife is delicate and needs to be pampered."
Although he said that, his hands never stopped moving and his face showed that he was enjoying it.
Chu Feng nodded blankly, turned his head and was silent for a moment, then picked up a shrimp and started peeling it. He remembered that Su Jin seemed to like eating shrimps very much.
Seeing the extra, peeled shrimps suddenly appearing in the bowl, Su Jin was stunned for a moment. His gaze shifted from the shrimps in the bowl to Chu Feng, with surprise in his eyes.
But he still showed a happy smile and said, "Thank you, Alang."
After saying that, he happily stuffed the whole shrimp into his mouth, chewing it with his right cheek bulging.
A little cute... These words suddenly popped up in Chu Feng's mind, and he felt a strange sense of satisfaction in his heart.
This feeling of satisfaction made him feel very happy. He picked up another shrimp, put it in his bowl and started peeling it.
Gradually, his attention shifted from the singing and dancing performances on the field to the fun of feeding his husband.
Yuan Lang on the opposite side also took Ji Zheng and the others' actions into consideration, with a hint of envy flashing across his face. He also wanted to feed Lin Yu and peel shrimps for Lin Yu himself, but his Lin Yu simply didn't like eating shrimps.
However, there were a lot of other delicacies on the table. Yuan Lang picked up the serving chopsticks and picked up a piece of roast goose for the person. "Don't just look at it. This roast goose is pretty good."
Although I still stuttered and was nervous when I spoke, it was much better than before when I couldn't say a word.
Then he saw a scene that he would never forget in his life.
Lin Yu smiled at him, not that kind of distant and polite smile, but the kind that really came from the heart.
The soft light shone on Lin Yu's gentle and beautiful smile, and Yuan Lang felt like his heart was about to jump out.
If the scene wasn't a little inappropriate at the moment, he would definitely stand up and jump to express his inner excitement and joy.
In order to avoid losing face in front of Lin Yu, Yuan Lang pinched his thigh with his other hand hidden in his sleeve, suppressed the strong emotions in his heart, turned his head and no longer dared to look at Lin Yu.
But in Lin Yu's eyes, he looked like he had a cold face and looked away as if he was impatient with him.
With his eyes downcast, looking at the roasted goose in the bowl, Lin Yu thought dejectedly, does he really like himself? But he smiled at him, why did he still have a cold face and didn't even say a word to himself.
At this moment, he raised his eyes and saw Ji Zheng looking at Ji Hean opposite him with a smile on his face and his eyes fixed on Ji Hean. It was obvious from his look that he liked Ji Hean very much.
I couldn't help but glance sideways at Yuan Lang and found that his eyes were fixed on the dancer in the center of the hall. My heart suddenly felt like someone had pinched it hard and it ached.
Little did he know that Yuan Lang was just in a daze, his entire mind still immersed in Lin Yu's smile just now.
Although he felt disappointed, he did not want to lose his composure at the palace banquet, so he pretended nothing had happened and silently ate a few bites of the roast goose in the bowl.
But the food that I once loved so much now tasted like wax.
Yuan Lang finally calmed down and couldn't help but secretly glanced at Lin Yu, but saw Lin Yu eating the roast goose with his head down with a gloomy look.
Looking at this scene, Yuan Lang was puzzled. Isn't roast goose one of Lin Yu's favorite foods? Why does he look like he hates roast goose now?
My thoughts started to wander. Could it be that because I was the one who put it there, he...
Suddenly, the joy in Yuan Lang's heart because of Lin Yu's smile just now disappeared completely, and his face sank.
Two awkward and quiet people just happened to get together.
Regardless of them, the lively palace banquet continued.
After the singing and dancing performances, it was time for the envoys from various countries to pay tribute and demonstrate their foreign skills.
Inside the hall, everyone was full of anticipation, their eyes focused on the center of the hall.
The first to come forward was the envoy from the Western Regions. The attendants behind him carried several boxes of exquisite satin. The satin was gorgeous in color, soft and smooth in texture, and seemed to be shining under the candlelight.
The envoy bowed respectfully and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, our country specially presents this rare silk. It is made from silkworm species that are unique to the Western Regions. The weaving method is also a secret art that has been passed down for thousands of years. I hope Your Majesty will accept it."
Emperor Ren nodded slightly, with an expression of admiration on his face.
Soon after, the envoys from southern Xinjiang came with several followers carrying bamboo baskets on their backs. They placed the bamboo baskets on the ground and took out colorful peacocks from them.
The messenger waved his hands and uttered a strange whistle. The peacocks seemed to have understood his instructions. They spread their gorgeous tail feathers and paced and twirled in the hall. Their postures were so graceful that it seemed like a vivid peacock dance. Everyone was amazed and marveled at the sight.
Ji Hean's eyes were wide open, his mouth was slightly open, his hands were excitedly grabbing Ji Zheng's sleeves, and his eyes were fixed on the peacock.
Afterwards, envoys from the Dongyi tribe arrived, bringing with them a group of artists with unique skills.
Some artists can throw several sharp blades into the air and then catch them accurately with different parts of their bodies without any harm; others can walk and jump on extremely thin ropes as if they were walking on flat ground, causing the crowd to exclaim and cheer from time to time.
While the envoys from various countries were presenting their wares and displaying their wares, the ministers were whispering to each other, talking enthusiastically, expressing their amazement and curiosity about the rare treasures and unique skills of these foreign countries.
The emperor always sat upright on the dragon throne with a smile on his face, majesty and wisdom in his eyes. He gave appropriate responses and comments to the offerings and displays of each country, demonstrating the style and bearing of a monarch of a great country.
As the envoys from various countries finished their presentations, the atmosphere in the hall reached a new climax.
As the host, the Jin Dynasty naturally had to showcase its country's unique talents.
Emperor Ren said slowly to the envoys from various countries: "A few days ago, our country invented a little gadget, and today I happen to share it with you."
After saying this, he raised his hand and waved to the eunuch beside him. The eunuch immediately bent down and bowed, then turned around and ran out of the hall.
When they heard that it was just a small gadget, some envoys felt a little disdainful.
After a while, a sound like thunder suddenly erupted in the night sky, which startled everyone, especially the envoys from various countries.
But soon they looked up into the sky and saw a magnificent fireworks display.
Everyone's face showed envy and shock. Thinking of the little gadget that Emperor Ren had just mentioned, everyone felt mixed emotions.
After the fireworks feast ended, everyone was still a little unsatisfied and couldn't come back to their senses for a long time.
Seeing the reactions of His Highness and the envoys from various countries, Emperor Ren was very satisfied. Thinking that this thing was invented by Ji Zheng, he couldn't help but look in his direction.
Unexpectedly, when she looked at him, she saw Ji Zheng baring his teeth, touching his husband's hand in an obscene manner, with his eyes completely on his husband, as if it had nothing to do with him.
Emperor Ren: “….”
He frowned slightly and looked at Ji and An. They didn't seem to be very pretty. How could they have made Ji Zheng become like a fool?
Unable to bear the sight, Emperor Ren withdrew his gaze, and the idea of arranging a marriage for Ji Zheng disappeared instantly.
The banquet continued.
Emperor Ren ordered his attendants to properly place the tributes from various countries, and then he said, "I am very pleased that the foreign countries have come from afar to present such generous gifts and unique skills. This is a testimony to the friendship between the countries. I also hope that we can exchange what we have in the future so that the people of the world can enjoy peace and prosperity together."
The envoys thanked him in unison and returned to their seats.
At this time, the banquet entered the final free exchange period.
Ministers stood up one after another, some chatting with envoys from other countries, discussing exotic customs and trade possibilities; some whispered with colleagues, exchanging their thoughts on the wonderful aspects of today's palace banquet.
Naturally, Ji Zheng couldn't avoid greeting others, and many people came to chat and toast him, because except for the envoys, all the ministers in the country knew that this was researched by Ji Zheng.
At the beginning, Ji Zheng could still handle one or two people, but later on, as more people came, and Ji Zheng himself couldn't drink much, he gradually became unable to cope.
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