Chapter 454: No Free Food, One Silver Note Per Person
"If you hadn't sent someone down, I might really not have been able to get in. You don't know how vicious Princess Dongyi is. She even wanted to report me to the police and have me arrested." Ye Qianning was a little annoyed when he mentioned it.
"I think she's pretty fierce."
"Yeah, I've never seen such a fierce old woman, so evil."
"Evil? Is it weird?" Helian Chen asked.
"I guess so. I always feel like she's like the mother-in-law from hell..."
"What does the mother-in-law from hell look like?" Helian Chen was very curious.
"that is……"
The two children were discussing the matter without paying any attention to the Prince Consort Dongwei who was sitting opposite them. His face looked very ugly.
"Ahem... Miss Xiang is in a good mood today." Prince Yu saw Princess Dongyi coming in and suddenly coughed to interrupt their whispers.
"I was originally in a good mood, but ended up running into someone who spoiled the fun." Ye Qianning said as he deliberately glanced at Chu Yue who came in.
Chu Yue pretended not to see and walked in. A row of maids came up from behind with food.
Prince Yu smiled when he heard this, but did not respond.
"Miss Xiang, you came to see the envoy from Nanyuan because you have something important to say to Prince Yu and the little prince." Chu Yue sat down and smiled with her red lips curled up.
Helian Chen was a little surprised: "Did you come to us specially?"
"I knew that Dongyi was inviting you to the banquet, so I thought of what my aunt told me a few days ago." Ye Qianning said.
Helian Chen's eyes lit up: "Is the piano ready?"
"Well, my aunt asked me to tell you that you can go get it now."
"That's great." Helian Chen was delighted.
Chu Yue chuckled: "Miss Xiang said the most important thing is a harp? Haha, children are always children."
"Is the piano not important?" Ye Qianning stared at Helian Chen.
Helian Chen immediately turned serious: "Important."
"Then why is Princess Dongyi being so rude and mocking me as a child?"
"Maybe she can't play the piano."
"Oh... that's really like talking to a cow." Ye Qianning suddenly realized.
Helian Chen nodded heavily.
Xiliuyuan's lips curled up slightly, but it disappeared in a flash.
Prince Yu: “…”
My silly nephew!
Prince Consort Dongwei's face was already darkened.
Chu Yue's smile froze, and she clenched her fingers in her sleeves, mentally reminding herself not to get angry.
"Haha, Princess, don't mind it. Children speak without restraint, children speak without restraint." Prince Yu smiled and spoke in an official tone.
"Of course not." Chu Yue nodded and smiled. "I've been in Kyoto for over half a month, and I haven't formally visited you all yet. I'm really sorry. I'll be leaving in a few days, so I specially prepared some wine and food today as a token of my respect for you all."
The maid placed the food on the table and brought out Kyoto's most famous Drunken Immortal Wine, filling the glasses for everyone.
"Princess Dongyi, you are too polite." Prince Yu said with a smile.
Xi Liuyuan raised his eyes calmly and asked, "Princess Dongyi and her husband are here to greet me, Xiyan, on behalf of Dongyi?"
"That's right." Chu Yue said with a smile.
"The delegation led by the Fifth Prince of Dongyi came to congratulate the birthday, why didn't the Fifth Prince show up?" Xiliuyuan asked indifferently.
Chu Yue's face stiffened slightly upon hearing this. She looked at him and said, "Fifth Brother has been ill recently, so all matters have been handed over to me. If I have been negligent today, I hope Prince Xiyan will forgive me."
"The customs of the Dongwei Kingdom are really open. Women can even handle the affairs of the court." Xiliuyuan's voice was cold and loud, and it still carried a hint of childishness.
"Your Highness has misunderstood. As a woman, I dare not comment on state affairs. Today, I am just following my fifth brother's instructions to host a banquet for the envoys to show our friendship with Dongyi, Xiyan and Nanyuan. There is nothing else to say." Chu Yue spoke sincerely.
Qin Huai, the prince consort of Dongwei, secretly observed Xiliuyuan.
"If I had known the princess was in charge, I would never have attended the banquet." Before Dongyi could recover, Xiliuyuan said calmly, "Banquets involving state affairs are a waste of time."
Chu Yue's expression changed slightly, and she wondered what Xiliuyuan's intention was.
Ye Qianning sighed inwardly, this kid is really something.
Prince Yu is not concerned about this matter. To survive in the cracks, the best choice is to say less.
Helian Chen didn't have much in mind. Apart from his knowledge, he didn't understand much about the affairs of the court, nor did he want to learn. He turned to look at Ye Qianning and said, "After dinner, I will go with you to the general's residence to get the zither, okay?"
"...Okay, let's eat first. I've been craving for it during the lockdown. Don't drink from that pot of Immortal Wine on your table. I'll take it back when I get back." Ye Qianning said in a low voice.
"I don't drink."
"Well, I'm a little hungry. If you can't finish yours, give me some." Ye Qianning turned and looked at Luo Wen.
Luo Wen squatted down, picked up the bowl and chopsticks and served her food.
Helian Chen curled his lips at this and took the food on his table and placed it in front of Ye Qianning's table: "All for you."
"Thank you. I'll let my aunt make you some pastries later." After Ye Qianning said this, he turned his head and opened his little mouth.
Luo Wen picked up a piece of meat and put it naturally in her mouth.
Helian Chen's eyebrows were furrowed, and he couldn't help but say: "How old are you, and you still need someone to feed you when you eat?"
She is as lazy as ever.
Ye Qianning chewed a mouthful and swallowed it, then said leisurely, "Who gave me this opportunity?"
“…”
It’s true!
Helian Chen was a little jealous. The concubines in the Xiang family were the same as those in other families. The little fat boy was so lucky. Not only were his concubines good, but he also had so many of them.
"Cough." Prince Yu coughed lightly.
Helian Chen turned around and met Uncle Wang's warning eyes, muttered, and wisely shut his mouth.
Ye Qianning was indifferent to the matter. He leaned back in his chair and ate the food that Luo Wen brought to him.
Chu Yue glanced at him with dissatisfaction. She guessed what Prince Xiyan meant, but she was a princess. If she said something and the rumor got out, it would be difficult for Dongyi to do anything.
We can only rely on the Prince Consort Qin Huai to handle the matter.
Xi Liuyuan stood up and said, "Everyone, please chat. I will not accompany you any longer."
"Prince, please stay." Qin Huai stood up.
"Xiao Wang said that gatherings that don't discuss state affairs are a waste of time." Xiliuyuan's voice was light and a little lazy.
"Prince, don't be in a hurry to leave. Today we are here to build friendships among countries, and secondly, there are some things I need to discuss with you." Qin Huai said respectfully.
"If this is a matter of state, please invite the five princes of your country to discuss it in detail. As for you, forget it."
"Yes, I will now invite the prince to come. Your Highness, please wait a moment." Qin Huai picked up the wine glass on the table and said, "I am toasting to the prince."
Xiliuyuan lowered his eyes slightly, and when he raised them again, there was a hint of interest in his eyes. He sat down leisurely: "My little prince can't drink much, so this glass of wine is unnecessary."
"Yes." Qin Huai drank the wine and sat down with a smile.
Chu Yue felt relieved when she saw Xiliuyuan sitting down. After all, they needed help from Xiyan. If Xiliuyuan left, all their efforts would be wasted.
There is only one eyesore at the moment, and as she thought about it, her eyes fell on the fat man who was only concerned with eating.
I just hope she finishes eating quickly and then finds a reason to kick me out.
Prince Yu held the cup, his eyes flickering. What do Dongyi and Xiyan want to say?
I always feel that Nan Yuan was invited by them to make up the numbers.
Princess Dongyi is meticulous and her husband doesn't seem to be a good person. This is definitely a Hongmen Banquet.
After drinking the wine, he turned his gaze to Ye Qianning who had been eating: "Miss Xiang, you have a good appetite. I will give you this as well."
"No need." Ye Qianning hesitated: "Luo Wen."
Luo Wen understood, put down his bowl and chopsticks, stood up and walked out of the private room. He said something to the maid guarding outside the room, and the maid hurried towards the kitchen.
"You can still eat?" Helian Chen was surprised.
"That's not much. I usually eat three bowls of rice for a meal, and I can eat half of the twenty or so dishes." Due to Ye Qianning's physique, his appetite is indeed big, even bigger than that of an adult man.
Prince Yu put his elbows on the table and tilted his head to look at her: "You are so young, but you eat so much. Aren't you afraid of indigestion?"
"Grandpa Zhan makes some digestive tablets." Ye Qianning said.
Prince Yu: “…”
The conditions are really good!
"I heard that the food of Immortal Zui of Beili is excellent. Prince Yu and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should try it." Chu Yue invited them.
Xiliuyuan glanced indifferently.
The shadow guard behind him took out a silver needle and inserted it into the food to test it, then nodded to his master.
Xiliuyuan picked up the chopsticks and took a layer of fish meat into his mouth.
Prince Yu had no appetite and just drank the Immortal Drunk slowly.
Not long after, the door of the private room was knocked, and seven or eight waiters rushed in, each carrying two dishes, which they placed on the table in front of Ye Qianning.
Chu Yue frowned upon seeing this.
Luo Wen picked up some and put them in a bowl, then brought them to the little baby's mouth.
Ye Qianning was curled up in the chair, looking relaxed, not treating himself as an outsider at all.
"Miss Xiang, you are so young and eat so much greasy food. You should check your body more often to avoid getting any disease without knowing it, which may lead to disaster." Chu Yue couldn't help but say.
"I checked it, and there's nothing wrong."
"Some problems are easily overlooked. This princess has a skilled doctor by her side. If Miss Xiang doesn't mind, I'll have someone take you there for a thorough examination."
"Grandpa Zhan's medical skills are very good, Princess, there is no need to bother him." Ye Qianning knew that she wanted to send her away.
She was a thoughtful woman and hadn't revealed anything since entering Kyoto. The city lockdown must have disrupted their plans.
What is hidden in this banquet is not simple.
"No trouble, Miss Xiang eats too much..."
"So the princess complains that I eat too much." Ye Qianning interrupted her, glancing at everyone, "The princess has booked the entire restaurant today, so I'm not eating in vain. Luo Wen, give everyone here a silver note."
"yes."
Luo Wen put down his bowl and chopsticks, took out a stack of banknotes from his arms and walked in front of Chu Yue, and a banknote fell on the table.
Chu Yue's face turned green. Who was she insulting with a silver note?
Luo Wen then walked up to Xiliuyuan, placed a silver note on the table, and then handed it to the two shadow guards behind him.
The hidden guard did not reach out to take it.
Luo Wen stuffed them directly into their chests and said, "My lady said that everyone present should get one. You're welcome."
Shadow Guard: “…”
This is outrageous. This is the first time I've encountered such a thing.
Xiliuyuan's face showed no emotion, but if you looked closely you would notice that the corners of his jade-like mouth moved slightly.
(End of this chapter)
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