Shao Zhan smiled with an ambiguous tone.
The sound was not loud, but it was very noticeable under everyone's careful attention.
When the Western Regions envoy heard this smile, he hesitated in his heart. Was this happiness or unhappiness?
I secretly looked up at the person in a higher position. What does that half-smile mean?
Then his eyes turned and he saw the empty seat next to him. His heart gradually calmed down. It was said that the emperor and the empress loved each other very much. After the birth of the prince, it was even said that they would be together for the rest of their lives. Now it seems that the rumors were not entirely true. Otherwise, why was there no sign of the empress at such an important banquet?
Although the current emperor has been on the throne for less than a year, his methods are formidable. He has the famous General Jiang as his right-hand man, and his strength is unfathomable. They can only cling to him.
As long as they are under the protection of Shao Kingdom, they don't have to worry. This time they must hold the Emperor of Shao Kingdom tightly.
He glanced at the woman next to him. The woman also received his signal and nodded slightly with a smile.
Her eyes seemed to emit electricity as she stared at the man in the upper position. Unfortunately, Shao Zhan didn't even look at her, as if he had completely lost interest in her.
The beauty was unhappy, thinking that she was the most beautiful woman in the Western Regions and was praised by everyone. This man really didn't know how to respect her. So what if he was the emperor? She had countless noble men under her skirt, not to mention the new emperor.
Accustomed to being praised, the beauty from the Western Regions subconsciously revealed a hint of arrogance. Shao Zhan suddenly looked at her and caught that hint of emotion.
The beauty's heart sank and she looked down at the ground. Her heart was beating fast. His eyes were really scary.
Shao Zhan withdrew his gaze, feeling extremely disgusted. This people from the Western Regions really didn't know what was good for them. They dared to send anything to Shao Country!
The Western Regions envoy was still unaware of Shao Zhan's psychological activities and was only thinking about how to make this woman successfully squeeze out the queen and become the new mistress of the harem.
Little did he know that Shao Zhan had already seen through his little tricks. There was a hint of coldness in his eyes. If it was a kind-hearted woman, he wouldn't mind playing along with him, but he was so reckless as to squeeze in such a woman. He was really living a miserable life.
"This woman's name is Senna, she is 28 years old, she is good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and she is proficient in everything. Her dancing is even more beautiful. In order to meet the emperor, she practiced for more than a month and prepared a dance to wish the prosperity of Shao country and peace for the people."
The envoy from the Western Regions said what he had prepared long ago, then gently pushed the stunned woman beside him and glared at her with dissatisfaction, saying, "What a disappointment!"
The woman came to her senses, suppressed her fear, and trembled as she bowed. Then the Western envoy withdrew, leaving space for her.
The beauty from the Western Regions had her hands sore from holding them up, and she did not wait for the music to start. However, fearing the look in the emperor's eyes just now, she did not dare to act rashly for the time being. She could only endure the pain and wait for the music that would come at an unknown time.
At this time, the musicians in the hall obtained the emperor's permission and began to play music.
As soon as the music started, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The envoy from the Western Regions was also somewhat confused and sat nervously in his seat.
The reputation of being the most beautiful woman in the Western Regions is not exaggerated. She is beautiful and has a good figure, and even her dancing is very graceful and moving.
Although he was wary of Shao Zhan in his heart, once he came across an area he was good at, he would throw himself into it wholeheartedly.
With every move she made in time with the rhythm, with every jump and turn, she easily attracted the attention of all the men in the hall. Their eyes almost lit up. What's more, some of the more open tribes, or "barbaric countries" in Shao's words, were muttering dirty words under their breath. You didn't need to look to know that they were saying indecent things.
The frustration that the Western Beauty got from Shao Zhan was all satisfied by other men. She said that there is no man who has no desire for her.
His heart was beating with joy and he was getting more and more excited, so he behaved very freely. Some civil officials of Shao State kept saying that it was immoral, but their eyes were honest, and they glanced at him secretly with red faces.
The beauty also saw it, and felt more and more proud. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but reveal a wicked smile, and intentionally or unintentionally looked at the person above her with a charming look, and the seduction in her eyes was self-evident.
Now all the men in the audience are attracted to her, and it is only a matter of time to win over Shao Zhan. There is no man who doesn't like beautiful women, so stop being pretentious.
She turned around while approaching Shao Zhan. If it weren't for his cold expression, she would have moved closer to him. But if she couldn't move closer, there were other ways.
She spun and jumped, threw him a wink from time to time, and showed him her thighs or something, the most revealing thing possible.
But it's a pity that although she has worked so hard for so long and the men in the audience are all excited, the man in the upper position never paid attention to this. It seems that the wine on the table is more attractive to him.
The beauty from the Western Regions passionately displayed her own charm. She was sure that in the hall, only Shao Zhan did not notice her. The others...
Thinking of this, the beauty didn't know what she saw. The ridicule disappeared, and deep shock appeared in her eyes. Suddenly, her feet paused, and then she covered it up with superb dance steps.
But afterwards, the frustration in my eyes deepened.
Just now she was thinking confidently that there was only one person in the hall who didn't look at her, but she didn't expect that the man sitting a little below the main seat didn't look at her either.
At this moment, her worldview seemed to be trampled on, and the arrogance in her heart also cracked a little. A rare idea popped up in her mind that she didn't seem to be so perfect.
Jiang Shanhe was sipping tea seriously and had no idea what happened in the palace. He also had no idea that his indifference would actually change a person.
Jiang Shanhe took a sip of tea and suddenly his eyes lit up. Hmm! This tea is delicious! I'll take some away later.
The beauty from the Western Regions used up her last bit of strength to dance the last step.
It was just a dance, but she felt a tiredness she had never felt before. Her thoughts of seduction had long since given up. At this moment, she wished she could escape from here and return to the place where everyone treasured her.
The envoy from the Western Regions had been observing Shao Zhan's expression. When he noticed that he didn't even glance at the beauty, his heart sank. Could it be that he had made a wrong decision this time?
While feeling anxious, he was still thinking about his way out. When the beauty stopped, he immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty..."
He didn't get to say the words he was about to say because Shao Zhan waved his hand and let him go.
The messenger didn't understand his intention and could only obey the instructions blankly, and really returned to his seat with the beauty.
In order to ease the atmosphere, Eunuch Su asked Shao Zhan for permission, and after getting his consent, he announced the official start of the song and dance performance.
As soon as he finished speaking, the musicians started playing music, and the palace maids walked into the hall in a row, dressed gorgeously, showing the unique softness and beauty of the women of Shao State without any shyness.
Crowds of people were intoxicated by the stunning scenery, fine wine, delicious food, beautiful music and beautiful women, all of which were intoxicating.
However, only two people from the Western Region stayed until the end in fear.
Only after they arrived at their residence in a daze did they gradually come to their senses. At this time, both of them felt as if they had survived a disaster.
Inexplicably, it feels like pulling out a tiger's beard and nothing happens. It's very weird.
Little did they know that Shao Zhan did not deal with them because he did not take them seriously. However, it is unknown whether the Western Regions has been put on the agenda.