The vassal state sent envoys to pay homage and offer tribute.
The palace was about to host a grand banquet, and the concubines were all in a frenzy of excitement.
The emperor doted on his concubine so much that it was as if he wanted to elevate her to the heavens, which aroused envy and jealousy among the other concubines in the harem.
This palace banquet is especially important.
Whether they were imperial concubines or daughters of officials, they all wanted to showcase their talents in front of the various vassal states and the emperor.
Every banquet like this is a talent show for the women.
It's similar to finding a lover or showing off in front of others to gain widespread fame.
The banquet was still held at night.
The banquet was held in the Imperial Garden.
The large plaza, surrounded by water on all sides, had already been set up with various tables, and beautiful lanterns floated on the lake.
The banquet to receive the envoys was unprecedentedly grand, and the number of guards in the palace and the number of palace maids serving the noble families increased considerably.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
"The Imperial Concubine has arrived!"
The eunuch called out loudly.
At the lively banquet, the ministers, who were chatting and laughing, all looked towards the distance.
As they walked along the corridor leading to the banquet, palace maids carrying square glass lanterns led the way, and a man and a woman walked in between.
The man wore a black and gold dragon robe, exuding an innate air of nobility and majesty.
The woman wore a bright red palace robe embroidered with gold, her fair and beautiful face carrying a faint smile, her bright eyes captivating and mesmerizing.
The emperor held the hand of the young girl beside him.
The two walked side by side, step by step, toward the dragon throne.
Everyone stood up, bowed respectfully, and called out.
"Greetings to Your Majesty and the Imperial Concubine."
Puyang Tang pulled Fu Sang down to sit, and slightly raised his hand.
The ministers then sat back down.
The banquet officially began.
A group of women dressed in revealing dancer robes entered the central area in a circle in order.
The dancers began to dance gracefully.
When Fu Sang sat on the dragon throne for the first time, he couldn't help but reach out and touch it.
Pu Yangtang caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of his eye: a slight curve to his thin, beautiful lips.
The palace maids had already served exquisite and delicious food.
Fu Sang's attention was drawn back, and he was about to reach out to take a bite when he suddenly remembered his identity.
As a noble consort, one must maintain a proper demeanor and refrain from indulging in lavish meals in front of others.
Just as she was eagerly anticipating the food, almost devouring it with her eyes.
A hand with distinct knuckles picked up a piece of crispy pork with chopsticks and brought it to her lips.
Fu Sang turned his head in surprise.
Puyang Tangmo's dark eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Not eating?"
As he spoke, he reached for the meat and moved it toward himself.
Fu Sang quickly grabbed his hand, opened her lips, and ate it in one gulp.
This scene completely stunned everyone.
Everyone's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets; some officials didn't even notice the wine spilling from their cups.
A tyrant who kills without blinking an eye.
He actually fed the imperial concubine himself, right in front of everyone.
This must be more than just a dream.
Only one handsome middle-aged man slightly clenched his wine glass, his brows furrowing imperceptibly.
"Prime Minister Liu," a courtier approached and said, "You truly have raised your daughter well; the Emperor dotes on the Imperial Concubine so much..."
A fake smile appeared on Prime Minister Liu's handsome face.
"My daughter is blessed."
The ministers began praising Fusang with all sorts of words, showering him with compliments as if they were free.
Impatience flashed in Prime Minister Liu's beautiful eyes.
Just then, the music at the banquet changed, and the dancers were replaced.
The ministers exclaimed in surprise.
"What a beautiful dance... It's a rare sight in this world..."
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