"I have practiced Taoism for so many years, visiting famous mountains and Taoist temples, and eminent monks. Among them were many centenarians, but none of them could fly on clouds. And you tell me that a one-year-old child can ascend to heaven?"
Xiang Mingzhu no longer tried to compete with the princess, as he had seen her attitude with his own eyes.
I'm afraid he'll just insist he didn't see it.
Why fight with someone whose ideals don't align with yours? Even if you win, you might still want to fight for something else.
Out of sight, out of mind.
The envoy from Jiaozhi originally followed the palace maid to his seat, but after hearing Xiang Mingzhu's words, he could not walk anymore.
The more he listened, the happier his face became, and he wanted to hear everything that had happened since the prince was born.
But he was interrupted by the princess.
It would have been fine if Princess Wanning hadn't said anything, but once she did, the Jiaozhi envoy couldn't help but argue. Although he hadn't seen anyone flying, he had seen the prince control a white tiger. "Princess, this young lady is right. I just arrived in the upper kingdom and I witnessed the prince's extraordinary abilities with my own eyes."
He asked again in confusion, "Princess, you are the Crown Prince's aunt, how come you are less knowledgeable than me? I, your servant, yearn for His Highness the Crown Prince so much."
"You!" Princess Wanning had not been out in public for many years and had long lost her ability to speak.
Now that he was being questioned in person by an envoy from a small country, he was naturally furious.
She can use her status as a princess to pressure others, but if she really makes a fuss, if the current emperor knows about it, she will have no chance of becoming a princess anymore.
"Hmph." Yan Lingxun sneered, then flicked his sleeves and sat down.
Before the Jiaozhi envoy could say something, he saw the eunuch beside the emperor coming.
His expression changed, and he hurriedly sat down in his seat.
"Your Majesty has arrived, the Crown Prince has arrived..."
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