The last person was Hou Feiqing from the Northern Abyss Kingdom. He did not compete with the other two for the position and leisurely walked at the very end.
Hou Feiqing...
"Is he also a general?" Zheng Quchi asked Yuan Xingzhou.
Perhaps it was because Yuan Xingzhou had been too omnipotent and proficient in everything since entering the palace that Zheng Quchi would subconsciously ask him for advice whenever he encountered a "difficult problem".
"Yes, he is also a particularly shrewd person." Yuan Xingzhou's evaluation of him was quite high.
But Zheng Quchi still didn't understand: "In the Northern Abyss Kingdom, are there no height or age restrictions for becoming a general?"
Zheng Quchi was amazed. At first glance, she thought Hou Feiqing was a white ape that had run into the banquet. He was wearing a white robe, with graying temples and a gray beard. He had long arms and short legs, and was slightly hunched over. He walked over in a swaying manner. Not to mention her, everyone else was looking at him strangely.
Yuan Xingzhou could guess the doubt in her heart, so he explained, "Hou Feiqing has a nickname, White Ape. He is actually not very old, only in his thirties. However, he was born with a white complexion, and because of his strange appearance, he was thrown into the forest by his biological parents after he was born..."
She understood the question, and during Yuan Xingzhou's brief pause, she added, "Later, they were rescued by tigers, wolves, or white apes?"
Yuan Xingzhou's train of thought was immediately disrupted by her, and it took him a while to find his way back: "...He was rescued by someone, namely the Crimson King of Beiyuan Kingdom."
Suddenly realizing that she might be too naive and have a misunderstanding of certain things, Yuan Xingzhou changed the subject and said in a serious tone, "Tigers and wolves are man-eating beasts and cannot save people. White apes are also very hostile to other species. If you encounter such a creature, run as far away as you can."
Zheng Quchi: "..." Does she look that stupid?
In Yuan Xingzhou's eyes, she did ask a foolish question.
Well, her witty reply just now did sound really stupid; the far-fetched content didn't fit into this pragmatic reality.
She felt that she might have come for nothing tonight, because she didn't see the person she was waiting for at the banquet.
Did these people come to Ye Kingdom to scout out the territory in advance so they could divide it up later, or did they want to trample on Ye Kingdom's military defenses and the dignity of its three armies, making themselves a laughing stock among the seven kingdoms?
Or perhaps both.
But is the military strength of Ye Kingdom really so vulnerable in front of them? She had followed Yuwen Sheng and seen the armies of several countries. If you compare the equipment and military skills of these people with those of the Xuanjia Army, she felt that apart from the equipment being slightly inferior, they were not much different.
What about the strength of the three armies belonging to the orthodox department—the Military Affairs Department?
She didn't know, and had never had the chance to see it.
Bo Ji gracefully sat on the queen's throne. She slightly raised her chin and glanced around, like a golden phoenix spreading its wings in the sky.
Everyone immediately stood up and bowed to the queen on the throne.
May the Queen be blessed with peace and happiness.
Zheng Quchi was no exception. She felt that the nail that sticks out gets hammered down, and if she didn't follow the local customs, she would be too conspicuous.
However, after she finished her bow, she didn't hear anyone above say "You may rise," so she quietly looked up and found that the Queen was staring intently in her direction.
What happened?
She glanced around; no one else had stood up, and she was bowing respectfully as well, demonstrating impeccable manners and no rebellious intentions. Why was she staring at her with that "you've got guts" look...?
wrong.
It wasn't her.
Yes… She turned her head and looked at Yuan Xingzhou standing next to her. He stood straight like a tall poplar tree: “… Brother, what are you doing?”
At this moment, the Queen withdrew her gaze and said calmly, "Please rise, everyone. Today, I have hosted this banquet on behalf of the King to welcome the generals who have come to Ye Kingdom to participate in the military trial. This is a small token of my appreciation to the seven kingdoms for their magnanimity in seeking common ground while reserving differences. With the spring search approaching, we are holding a trial for the peace treaty, not for winning or losing, but for mutual growth."
Her speech focused entirely on the three generals, completely ignoring Zheng Quchi and Yuan Xingzhou, who had attracted much attention at the banquet. However, the others at the banquet did not overlook these two "outliers" at all.
Many people present knew Zheng Quchi's and Yuan Xingzhou's identities.
The news of the General's wife's arrival in the capital had already leaked at the city gate. People still talk about that scene with great interest. Who doesn't know about it now?
Yuan Xingzhou's identity was relatively kept secret, and only a few insiders knew about it. However, the fact that the Prince of Ye had removed the curtain to have an intimate conversation with him and ordered the chief eunuch to send him back to the Hundred Departments Hall was no secret in the palace.
The political climate within the palace is also controlled by those in power. With a monarch who is incapable of even taking care of himself, it's not uncommon for a servant to bully his master.
Therefore, the answer to who Yuan Xingzhou is is self-evident.
However, due to the presence of the Queen, they saw through it but didn't say anything, maintaining a wait-and-see attitude, not getting close, not offending her, not taking sides, and not wanting to be her enemy.
This is normal. The Queen now wields immense power in Ye Kingdom and controls the entire palace. No one dares to offend her. However, a hen crowing at dawn is something that powerful ministers fear and despise the most. If Yuan Xingzhou is the eldest son, then he is the rightful heir. Comparing the two, they naturally prefer the Yuan family's legitimacy.
Upon closer listening, Bo Ji's words revealed a different meaning: she was trying to lower herself and befriend him.
Has the diplomacy of Ye Kingdom become so difficult? Does a queen need to be this polite to generals from other countries?
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