Half a month later.
The envoys from Tianxing Kingdom and Xuanji Kingdom arrived together in Shuiyun Kingdom.
The arrival of high-ranking officials from both countries on a diplomatic mission to Shuiyun Kingdom has greatly excited the people of Shuiyun Kingdom.
Half of the population wanted to see the men of Tianxing Kingdom and see how the men of the male-dominated kingdom were different.
The other subjects wanted to witness the splendor of the Phoenix Emperor Xuanji.
Xuanji Phoenix Emperor was famous throughout the world from a young age. It is said that she began to govern the country from childhood and dealt with the internal strife in Xuanji with swift and decisive methods.
Then there's her history of romantic affairs.
The renowned holy monk became a close confidant of Emperor Xuanji.
That man was a highly respected saint, yet he was taken into the palace by Emperor Xuanji. Such secrets always arouse great curiosity.
Fusang arranged for the envoys from Shuiyun Kingdom to stay at the post station outside the palace.
The Phoenix Emperor of Xuanji Kingdom welcomed her into the palace and specially arranged for her to stay in the most luxurious Tianci Palace.
The next day.
A grand banquet begins.
The envoy from Shuiyun Kingdom, dressed in magnificent attire, led his guards and carried a collection of treasures to the center of the main hall.
Fu Sang sat on the dragon throne, with Empress Jiang Linxian sitting to his right.
The first person on the bottom left is the Phoenix Emperor Xuanji, followed by a row of ministers and noble families from the Shuiyun Kingdom.
"Han Yan, the envoy from Tianxing Kingdom, pays his respects to Your Majesty."
The man was probably around thirty years old, with a small mustache that trembled slightly when he spoke.
Fu Sang, whose funny bone had been hit, secretly held back his laughter and raised his hand slightly in mock laughter.
"Please take a seat, envoy."
Han Yan and Ouyang Ziming, who was sitting to her right, exchanged a glance and then walked to their seats.
The envoy from Tianxing Kingdom lifted the magnificent cloth, revealing the treasures brought as tribute.
These items were nothing more than precious gems and agates, but another box caught everyone's attention.
It was a strangely shaped fruit, covered with dense triangular thorns, which looked very scary and gave off a foul smell.
Everyone inside the hall covered their noses, their eyes filled with disgust.
Fu Sang recognized him at a glance.
This is the durian, the king of fruits. I thought it was something rare.
"It stinks! What is this thing?!"
"The Heavenly Star Kingdom actually presented His Majesty with such a disgusting thing! What are their intentions?!"
"Get these weird-looking things out and throw them away!"
The envoys from Tianxing Kingdom all had somber expressions.
Han Yan stood up and rebuked, "This is a sacred fruit of our country. I brought it here as tribute. How dare you speak to me like this? Are you showing contempt for my Tianxing Kingdom?!"
"Sacred fruit? I've never seen such a strange fruit before!"
"Is this edible? How do you even begin to eat it?"
"Wouldn't eating something so smelly cause discomfort?"
A smile appeared in Ling Shuangxue's eyes as she mocked these ignorant ministers of Shuiyun Kingdom.
"Of course you can eat it." Han Yan said with an arrogant expression, "This fruit can improve blood circulation, dispel cold, and strengthen the body. It is a first-class sacred fruit."
He glanced around and said, "I never expected that in the mighty Shuiyun Kingdom, not a single person would recognize this fruit."
As he spoke, he glanced at Fu Sang, intentionally or unintentionally.
This means that the people of Shuiyun Kingdom are ignorant and therefore look down on her, the emperor.
Fu Sang's eyes flickered, and his crimson lips curved slightly as he said, "Of course I recognize this fruit, and I've even eaten it before."
Han Yan thought she was just bragging.
This fruit, durian, can only be enjoyed by the royal family and nobility of Tianxing Kingdom; even the ruler of Shuiyun Kingdom could not have tasted it.
The sacred fruit has never appeared in other countries, nor has it been recorded.
Therefore, Han Yan was certain that she did not recognize Fu Sang, let alone know how to eat it.
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