flstandardbreds Chapter 110: Longevity Chapter
Chapter 110: Longevity Chapter
Soon it was the birthday festival.
At the banquet, everyone was laughing and talking, it was very lively.
The banquet was held in the vast square in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
The banquet had not yet begun, but the palace maids and eunuchs had already started busying themselves with the preparations, and everything seemed in perfect order.
As time passed, the guests, all dressed in gorgeous clothes, entered the banquet venue one after another, some standing or sitting, mostly gathered in groups of three or five, chatting and laughing.
East Palace.
Yan Qingwan had already dressed up carefully and waited until the time was almost right.
He left the East Palace with Si Jinchen, boarded the sedan chair, and set off for the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
When they arrived, the emperor and the queen also arrived.
After Si Jinchen and Yan Qingwan paid their respects to the Emperor and Empress, they followed behind them.
Amid the eunuchs' loud shouts, they slowly walked up to the platform and sat down on their seats.
At this moment, both sides of the hall were filled with dense crowds of people, all of whom were kneeling on the ground respectfully. The scene was spectacular and solemn.
Emperor Jiazheng stood on a high throne, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a crown on his head. He looked solemn and dignified, exuding an aura of dominating the world.
His eyes were as sharp as torches, and he glanced majestically at the ministers below. He stood tall and his voice was sonorous and powerful.
"Today, I am celebrating my birthday. The whole world is celebrating and I am granting amnesty to show my great grace."
As the emperor finished speaking, all the ministers in the hall respectfully raised their glasses and celebrated the emperor's birthday in unison.
"I respectfully wish the emperor a long life and happiness as vast as the East Sea. May the country prosper and the people live in peace and health."
Then, music started playing in the venue, and a group of dancers in gorgeous clothes came into the hall and danced gracefully. Their dancing was beautiful and moving, adding a touch of brilliant color to the entire banquet.
After enjoying the wonderful dance, Emperor Jiazheng had a satisfied smile on his face. He waved his hand and announced the official start of the banquet.
As soon as these words were spoken, the palace maids filed in and presented each of the guests with cold dishes that were delicately presented and uniquely shaped.
These cold dishes are brightly colored and cleverly matched, which makes people's appetite increase at the sight of them.
Soon after, hot dishes were served one after another, each of them exuding an enticing aroma, making people salivate.
At the banquet, everyone was chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was very warm.
While enjoying the delicious food, they also watched the singing and dancing performances. From time to time, someone would raise a toast to Emperor Jiazheng to express their respect and blessings to the emperor.
Si Jinchen, the princes and princesses around him, and some ministers took this opportunity to present their carefully prepared gifts to express their congratulations on Emperor Jiazheng's birthday.
Prince Gong stood up, strode to the center of the hall, and then respectfully bowed to Emperor Jiazheng, saying loudly: "Your son wishes you a happy birthday! Here, your son presents you with a golden longevity peach, wishing you great power, grace to the world, and longevity and happiness every year."
As he spoke, he ordered someone to present an exquisite box. When it was opened, inside was a longevity peach made of pure gold, inlaid with various precious gems, which sparkled brightly.
When Emperor Jiazheng saw the gift, he was delighted and said with a smile, "Good! Good! Prince Gong is thoughtful."
Then, Si Jinchen also stood up and walked to the center of the hall. He also bowed to Emperor Jiazheng and said with a smile: "I wish you good fortune as vast as the East Sea and longevity as great as the South Mountain! Today, I specially offer you a 100-year-old ginseng. I wish you good health, longevity, and peace for the country and the people."
After saying that, he signaled Zhong Chengyi beside him to present the ginseng.
Emperor Jiazheng took the ginseng, examined it carefully, nodded and praised: "Well, not bad, this ginseng is of excellent quality, it's amazing that you have such filial piety."
Si Jinchen quickly said modestly: "It is my greatest honor to make my father happy."
Next, other princes, princesses and ministers also presented their gifts, including precious jewelry, valuable calligraphy and paintings, rare medicinal herbs, etc.
Emperor Jiazheng accepted them one by one and expressed his gratitude to each of them.
Finally, Princess Subuda from the Kingdom of Hali walked forward slowly. She gracefully saluted to Emperor Jiazheng and said softly, "Your Majesty, on behalf of the royal family of Hali, I present a pair of colored glaze lamps. I wish Your Majesty a long life, and may the green pines and cranes congratulate you for a long life."
After saying this, she clapped her hands gently, and two maids came in holding a pair of exquisite glass lamps.
This pair of colored glaze lamps are exquisitely crafted, crystal clear, and sparkle with colorful light under the light, as beautiful as a dream.
When Emperor Jiazheng saw the pair of glass lamps, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He laughed a few times and said, "Thank you for the gift, Princess. I like it very much."
Subuda smiled slightly, bowed and said: "It is Subuda's honor to be loved by your majesty."
Yan Qingwan was talking in a low voice with Princess Gong who was sitting next to her, and she had a smile on her face the whole time.
When she heard the voice of the princess from the country of Halie, she involuntarily turned her gaze in that direction and looked carefully.
The princess was wearing a gorgeous scarlet silk dress inlaid with gold. The hem of her skirt fluttered gently like dancing flames, showing off her graceful figure.
Her skin is as white as snow, and with exquisite makeup and jewelry accessories, she looks like a shining pearl.
And those lively eyes are even more eye-catching, revealing all kinds of charm as they flow.
It was just as Shu Han said, the princess's facial features were deep and three-dimensional, with a high nose bridge, deep eyes and thick eyelashes, all exuding a unique exotic charm.
It makes people fall in love with her, like a charming fairy.
Yan Qingwan glanced at Si Jinchen at the side, only to see that he was talking in a low voice with Prince An beside him, with his head down. He had no intention of looking towards the center of the hall, so he withdrew his gaze without leaving a trace.
Princess Gong beside her whispered in her ear: "This princess is so beautiful!"
Yan Qingwan smiled and responded, "Yes, after all, she was able to come all the way to Western Shu, so her appearance couldn't be bad."
After hearing this, Princess Gong couldn't help but nod her head in agreement: "Indeed, it makes sense."
They continued to talk in low voices, and Yan Qingwan's gaze gradually shifted away from the princess, focusing on the banquet atmosphere in front of him.