C123 (1/2)
At night, the palace held a grand banquet to celebrate the young general's triumphant return, but from beginning to end, no one mentioned that the Third Prince was also someone who had contributed greatly.
Shi Anran poured wine for the emperor beside him. From this angle, they saw the Third Prince sitting in an inconspicuous position, occupying an entire table's worth of food by himself. No one went up to greet him.
Looking at Li Mu who was still sitting and drinking silently, Shi Anran felt a little uncomfortable. He had done her best and allowed others to see her strength, in the end, only to marry for others and defend others with blades.
”Hahaha …” ”I am very happy today. The young general is so young and yet so mighty. He is truly a rare and powerful general!” The emperor personally stood up to toast him. From this, it could be seen how great of a gift this was.
Xiang Rongcheng had always been calm and collected, but now, even if the gods were to toast him, he would remain indifferent. Xiang Rongcheng raised his head and drained his cup in one gulp. He did not want to thank the Emperor for his kindness, but suddenly said, ”Your Majesty, this subject has a request to ask of you!”
Shi Anran was suddenly startled, he could not possibly want to say that …
”If you have something to say, young general, I can satisfy you!” The Emperor was also in high spirits.
Just then, Xiang Rongcheng looked at her and said: ”This general has set his eyes on you …. I wonder if I can get a cup of wine from the jug of wine on the emperor's table? ”
Hearing this, Shi Anran heaved a sigh of relief, as if she had heard the sound of someone inhaling. Most likely, they were all thinking that this young general did not know what was good for him, and actually wanted to drink the wine used by the Emperor.
The emperor was not surprised in the slightest as he instructed, ”Anran, why aren't you pouring the young general a cup of wine?”
Shi Anran carried the exquisite jug of wine and walked over slowly, and carefully poured a cup of wine for him. However, she heard Xiang Rongcheng use a voice that could be heard only by two people: ”What? Anran, did you scare me? ”
Shi Anran knew that he did it on purpose, and at this time, Shi Anran did not want others to notice anything. She only glared at him, blessed herself, and then retreated.
When the banquet was bustling with noise and excitement, Consort Candidate went up on stage to perform, and the first one to step up was Li Ruoxue.
Today, she purposely dressed up. Wearing a light yellow dancing dress, she appeared in front of everyone like a swallow. Following the beautiful melody of the zither, she waved her long sleeve and bent her slim waist, causing the officials to be stunned.
Shi Anran knew that she was going all out now, in her previous life, Li Ruoxue had been chosen by the Emperor, and was bestowed the title of noble.
The emperor was drinking with a group of officials, and would occasionally raise his head to look at the girls in the arena. Shi Anran took the opportunity to pour some wine for Xiang Rongcheng, and lightly said, ”Could Young General help Anran with something?”
”Call me Rong City!”
”Rong Cheng …” She called out in a soft voice.
Xiang Rongcheng nodded his head in satisfaction, then asked: What do you want me to help you with?
Shi Anran leisurely poured wine for him. ”When Li Ruoxue steps down from the stage later, help me give her a slap so that she can take revenge for beating me up that day!”
”Alright!” Xiang Rongcheng agreed without thinking. Even if Shi Anran did not say it, he did not plan to let this woman go easily.
”Alright, alright, alright …” At the same time, cheers erupted from the competition. The officials stared at Li Ruoxue's enchanting body, some even staring.