Qin Xu's birthday is two months earlier than Qin Changqing's birthday, and there are still about three months away from Qin Changqing's 29th birthday. However, because there will be so many people coming, everyone in the palace has been busy since Lan Sinian gave the order.
The steward who was specifically in charge of this matter was named Saixi. Saixi was from the Flower Vine Clan and had a gentle and delicate personality. Qi Feng told Qin Changqing that this steward had hosted many large banquets in the palace and was very experienced.
That morning, Qin Changqing got up very early and was about to go to the laboratory when he was stopped by the middle-aged housekeeper.
"Hello, Queen. My name is Ceci."
"Hello, what's going on?" Qin Changqing nodded to him.
"Well, I heard you brought many products from Earth. If you'd like to see them at the banquet, you could let me know." Cece paused, then continued, "To be honest, I've seen many of the utensils you brought, and I have to say, using such ancient craftsmanship, you can create such exquisitely beautiful vessels. I'm truly impressed. If we could display these artifacts at the banquet, I'm sure the ladies would be delighted."
Qin Changqing thought about it and guessed that he was referring to the set of thin-bodied porcelain brought into the palace.
Thin-bodied porcelain, also known as eggshell porcelain, is a type of porcelain that is as thin as an eggshell and as translucent and lustrous as fine jade. It's known as "thin as a cicada's wing, bright as glass, and light as a cloud." If the porcelain is painted with faint classical landscapes or engraved with mysterious, pure-color patterns before being refined, the finished product is even more captivatingly beautiful, as if it were a vessel worthy of use only by immortals. Such beauty captivated not only the refined ladies, but even the self-proclaimed rough-hewn Qin Changqing, who couldn't let go of it.
This set of porcelain was specially prepared for him. It was said to be a masterpiece handcrafted by a master who survived the war. The nation, at the master's request, gifted it to the hero Qin Changqing to bring to the empire. However, because they had made sufficient preparations to showcase Earth's culture to the empire, they had brought a large amount of this fine stuff with them this time. While it wouldn't be as good as his set, it wouldn't be far behind. If it could be used at the banquet, it would be a great publicity opportunity.
He thought for a moment and said, "Thank you, Mr. Ceci, for reminding me. I happen to have quite a few good things here. Why don't we have a good chat?"
Ceci's face lit up with a delighted smile as she nodded repeatedly, "My pleasure."
After receiving the news from Qin Changqing, Tang Qian immediately rushed over with more exquisite porcelain and other handicrafts. In addition, he also brought slim-fitting cheongsams made of silk and elegant classical Hanfu.
At first, Qin Changqing didn't understand why he brought the finished clothes. It was not until Tang Qian politely asked the palace maids to change into these clothes that he had to admire Tang Qian's plan.
During working hours, the palace maids all wore the same uniform, but suddenly, changing into the ethereal Hanfu, their demeanor changed dramatically. They gently lifted their long skirts, smiling broadly as they slowly walked from the garden. The wind from the mountaintop blew their light, translucent skirts and ribbons, as if they were about to whisk these beautiful maids away to the heavens.
Cece, clearly filled with a girlish heart, suddenly revealed an exaggeratedly excited expression. He stared at the maids with wide eyes and exclaimed repeatedly, "Oh my God! You Earthlings must have had close contact with the gods. This dress is so beautiful! So beautiful!"
As the most aesthetically pleasing members of the Flower Vine Tribe, such flowing, ethereal clothing was a real hit! If Butler Cece hadn't remembered he was a man, he'd have wanted to wear one himself and show off his beauty. He even thought that if such clothing were introduced to the Flower Vine Tribe, the women would go crazy for it!
Ceci was even more excited than them, and she immediately decided that on the day of the banquet, all the maids must change into these clothes!
Next, Tang Qian began to recommend various delicacies from Earth to Cesi, both Chinese and Western. Cesi's housekeeper was immediately curious and wanted to try them. Qin Changqing then realized that Tang Qian not only brought the clothes, but also brought the chef. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the saying really made sense - opportunities always come to those who are prepared.
Butler Cesi is from the Huateng clan. Their clan's favorite food and favorite creations are all kinds of pastries with flowers added to them. Butler Cesi is particularly fond of the various pastries made by Chinese chefs that put flowers into food.
As he took a piece of cake into his mouth and tasted the sweet nectar added to it, the middle-aged butler almost couldn't hold back his tears. "This is the taste of my mother. I haven't tasted this taste in years."
Tang Qian smiled and said, "If Butler Saixi likes it, you can go to Huaxia Building to try other snacks in the future. There are many ways to make them."
Sissi nodded repeatedly, "Of course we will go. By the way, when will you open?" People in the palace had long known that the queen's family was planning to open a food restaurant in the empire. They had occasionally tasted the food made by the queen and were planning to go and show their support when they had the chance.
"After the little prince's birthday and before Her Majesty the Queen's birthday."
Sisi thought for a moment and said, "This date is great. When the guests who come to the palace for the birthday party eat the food you Earthlings make, those who like it will definitely come back to try it."
"Yes, we think so too." Tang Qian nodded with a smile.
When Cesi said this, she meant that she was ready to add Earth's clothing and food to the birthday party, and Tang Qian felt relieved.
Qin Changqing looked at Tang Qian with admiration. This man was truly a natural businessman. If it were him, he would probably just follow the request and bring over a set of porcelain, and would not think of recommending other things at the same time.
After eating the delicacies of Earth and seeing the beautiful clothes on Earth, Butler Sissi had many inspirations in his mind. He couldn't wait to add these things to the banquet and left quickly. However, when he left, he did not forget to take away the uneaten pastries on the porcelain plate. This tasted like his mother's!
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The Food Restaurant was originally going to be named Changqing Restaurant, still after Qin Changqing, but Qin Changqing felt it was too embarrassing after hearing about it - he had only found out afterwards that the media had named the trade route after him, otherwise he would definitely not have been willing to do it - after much deliberation, he decided to let them change it to Huaxia Restaurant. As for those products from other countries that were not Chinese, they were ignored because their quantity was not large. It was not until many years later, when Earth's business in the empire grew wider and wider, and the first Huaxia Street was established, that small shops began to use names from other countries.
By the time of Qin Xu's birthday, Huaxia Building was ready but had not yet officially opened.
The day before the little guy's birthday, Qin Changqing went out to see a doctor again, and Lan Sinian went to the school alone to pick up his little guy.
He was leaning against the aircraft named "Silver Time", wearing a slim-fitting suit. His posture was so handsome that all the little ones were so attracted by him that one little girl even said that she wanted to marry him when she grew up.
Qin Xu didn't want anyone to snatch another father from his father, so he made a face at the girl and ran away.
Lan Sinian grabbed the little carrot-head who ran towards him and asked with a smile, "Who was that girl just now? Is she your girlfriend?"
Qin Xu blushed and glared at him unhappily, "I won't have a girlfriend."
Lan Sinian was just about to brag to his son about his "heroic deeds" back then, like any other father would. Unfortunately, when he thought about his youth, he had absolutely nothing to recall. He suddenly felt extremely regretful. If he had known his own queen when the boy was so young, he would have definitely taken her home sooner rather than later! Yes, even if he had seen the queen as a child, he would have recognized her instantly. In his eyes, his queen was not only beautiful, but also radiant!
"If you don't want a girlfriend, you can have a boyfriend. I can help you vet it." Lan Sinian cleared his throat. It is a father's unshirkable responsibility to teach his children how to get something for free!
Qin Xu's face turned even redder. He didn't want to discuss this issue with him at all. He stole a glance at him, his face hesitant, "Um, I..."
Lan Sinian opened the door of the aircraft and let him get in. Seeing that he was hesitant, he glanced at him with his eyes lowered. "If you have something to say, just say it. But if you don't want my dear to know, then don't say it. I will not lie to my dear queen."
"No." Qin Xu glared at him, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Well, on my birthday, can I treat my classmates to a meal out?" He looked at him hopefully with his big eyes. Then, thinking of something, he quickly added, "I'll pay for it myself."
"Of course." Lan Sinian sat down on the other side, holding a cigarette in his mouth without lighting it. "But why don't you just invite them to the palace?"
"Can we invite them to visit the palace?" Qin Xu's eyes lit up.
"Of course." Lan Sinian started the aircraft, cigarette in hand. He chatted with the little guy without any airs, as if they were friends of the same age. "There are many fun places in the palace."
Qin Xu thought about it and shook his head and said, "Let's not do that. They will definitely be very nervous if we go to the palace."
Lan Sinian thought for a moment and said, "Then let's go to Huaxia Building and ask your uncles to give you a discount."
"Oh! Why didn't I think of that!" Qin Xu clapped his hands. His friends all liked the snacks he brought to school very much, and they would definitely like Chinese food too!
Seeing that he had already made up his mind, Lan Sinian simply took him to Huaxia Building and let him discuss it with Tang Qian himself.
The Huaxia Building is decorated in a classical Chinese style, with vermilion columns and stained glass windows, and a roof with flying eaves and upturned corners. Strings of beautiful red lanterns dangle from the eaves, gently swaying in the wind along with the flowing veils, creating a truly magnificent scene. This is a great feature of Empire: simply input an image, and the AI automatically generates the design drawings. If anything looks off, you can manually adjust it. You can decorate the building yourself or let the AI help you, which is incredibly convenient.
Lan Sinian stood outside the building and took a look. Although he was more accustomed to the high dome design of the palace, he had to admit that this decoration style also particularly appealed to him. This was probably because these pictures always reminded him of Qin Changqing, that kind of inexplicable similarity.
This time, the people who came over from Earth were all a bunch of rough guys, so we had to hire people from the Empire to be the waiters and the like.
When Lan Sinian walked in with his child, a waiter standing at the door clearly recognized him. He was stunned for a moment and subconsciously shouted, "Your Majesty?!"
Lan Sinian was not as smiling as he was when facing his own queen. He glanced at him and saw that he didn't know him, but ignored him and walked into the lobby with the kid.
Tang Qian was not in the lobby, but Luo Yuhuan had just helped move a lot of food into the warehouse and came over to get some water when he ran into them.
"Why are you here?" Luo Yuhuan was not the type of person who would be too servile towards Lan Sinian. He treated them like his friends or brothers. He poured them a cup of tea from a large teapot and invited them to sit over.
"The kid has something to do with Tang Qian. Where is he?" Lan Sinian didn't care. He pulled a chair and sat down, supporting his chin and looking at the interior decoration of the Huaxia Building.
"Wait, I'll go call him." Luo Yuhuan finished drinking the water, strode upstairs, and shouted at the people above.
The waiters in the building tried to hold back their laughter, as they all thought the people in the Huaxia Building were particularly interesting.
Only the waitress who recognized Lan Sinian at first sight had the strangest expression. After work that day, she finally couldn't help but tell the rest of the family about it.
This waitress was actually the daughter of a minor noble on the Imperial Star. She wanted to experience life during her vacation, and she accidentally saw that the waitresses in Huaxia Building were dressed in beautiful silk embroidered cheongsams, so she came to apply for the job. She planned to play for a few days first, but she didn't expect to run into His Majesty the Emperor on her first day at work!
Soon, many in the aristocratic community knew about this. Because the Emperor had decided to hold a birthday party for the Empress, many people knew that this rarely seen Empress had married into a small, underdeveloped planet. Rumors abounded, and many also knew that a member of the Empress's family was planning to open a food restaurant on the Imperial Planet. They speculated that this Huaxia Restaurant, a place they had never heard of before, might be owned by the Empress's family. After all, the Emperor, with his ever-busy schedule, didn't seem like the type to personally dine at a food restaurant.
His Majesty the Emperor, who was busy with all kinds of affairs, was just watching from the sidelines, listening to Tang Qian and Qin Xu discussing inviting classmates to play for his birthday the next day. Tang Qian gave the birthday boy a lot of ideas, and he was very satisfied.
Lan Sinian gave Qin Xu countless pocket money every month, and Qin Xu was a good kid who didn't waste money recklessly, so his wallet was full. He said he would pay for his friends, and so he proudly became the first major patron of Hua Xia Lou. Tang Qian was particularly generous and gave him a prestigious VIP Diamond card, saying that he could invite his classmates over anytime from now on. Qin Xu, feeling very satisfied with his newfound wealth, was very happy.
When they left Huaxia Building, it was already a little late. Qin Changqing sent a message asking them where they were and why they hadn't returned to the palace yet.
"My son is inviting his friends to celebrate his birthday tomorrow, and I will accompany him to Huaxia Building to discuss business." Lan Sinian replied seriously.
Qin Changqing was amused by him. He also prepared a birthday present for the little guy. He originally planned to celebrate his son's birthday in the palace with just the two of them, but the child is grown up now, so it is normal for him to entertain his friends.
"Got it, come back soon."
"Yes, sir." Lan Sinian sent him an emoticon of him throwing himself on someone and kissing him madly. This emoticon was downloaded from the Chinese Internet. Qin Changqing rolled his eyes.
The Earth communication base station was fully constructed less than a month after their departure. Now His Majesty wants to secretly connect to the Huaxia website and download some pornographic movies and pornographic content, which is particularly convenient. Well, he just recently learned a new sex position—the Italian chandelier position. As a powerful attacker with eight tentacles, His Majesty said it was time to show off his strength! He even brought his own props!
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While His Majesty was seriously pondering the feasibility of various small yellow mosquitoes in China, in a small hotel on the Imperial Star, a man with a somewhat dreamy beauty stood up from the water. His voice was as beautiful as the mermaid in mythology, but for some reason, it was filled with inexplicable sadness.
"Is that food restaurant really opened by Her Majesty the Queen's relatives?" he asked softly in a pleasant voice.
It was his attendant who answered him, and he replied in a slightly excited voice: "Yes, I heard that someone saw His Majesty the Emperor go there in person today, and he was accompanied by the young prince."
The man nodded, sighed softly, and whispered, "I hope we can talk to Her Majesty the Queen. She's the only one who can help us now."
"Yes, I heard that although Her Majesty the Queen rarely appears in front of the nobles, she is very kind and will definitely help us! As long as Her Majesty the Queen can help us, you, the Queen, don't have to be afraid of that person anymore!" Shi Cong's eyes were full of hope.
"Yeah." The man responded lightly and didn't say anything else, but his beautiful face couldn't help but reveal the same expression as Shi Cong.
Both of them had pleasing faces and gentle and noble temperaments, but for some reason, their clothes looked very cheap. Living in the basement of this dim little hotel, they looked like pearls fallen into the dust, which was really a pity.
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At the same time, the princes of various clans and nobles in the empire received invitations personally sent by His Majesty the Emperor, inviting them to go to the Imperial Star Palace to attend the Queen's birthday party.
If she was just a queen, the princes of various clans and the nobles would not necessarily need to take her seriously, but since the invitation came from the emperor himself, they had to express some gratitude no matter what. After all, they had to give face to His Majesty the Emperor.
However, you have to carefully consider what gift to give to the queen.
The White and Neutral clans were relatively easy to deal with, but the four Blood Clan clans knew full well how this queen had ascended to the throne. They held a deep-seated feud with the Snake Clan, the group that invaded Earth! While the Blood Clan clans had shown a tendency to act independently in recent years, none dared to antagonize the powerful Blue Clan and wage war.
Prince Suo, the leader of the Snake Clan, already resented Lansnian for stopping them from invading the Earth. Now Lansnian was praising a fragile Earthling who had a grudge against them to the sky. This was a complete slap in their faces. Prince Suo was so angry that he smashed everything in the house on the spot.
But no matter how much he smashed things, he still had to make a statement afterwards. He didn't want to lose face by attending the birthday party, nor did he dare to truly offend Lan Sinian, so he had no choice but to test the opinions of the princes of the other three tribes. The Bat Tribe said they would arrange for someone to send a gift, but the prince would never personally celebrate the birthday of a queen who had married into a foreign alliance. The Locust and Bat Tribes had the same attitude, and Prince Suo was still very satisfied with their attitude, so he contacted the Blood Wolf Tribe.
What made him very depressed was that the new chief of the Blood Wolf Clan was very secretive. He talked for a long time but got nothing out of him. He was so angry that he showed his fangs.
These Earthlings are truly their nemesis! If it weren't for...
Prince Suo snorted coldly. He would kill all these fragile earthlings sooner or later!
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