96 Night Of The Imperial Banquet - 30.4 (1/2)
Feeling the air around him become heavy, Wu Zhang He turned to glance at the young man sitting beside him.
”Something wrong, Jun Qiao?”
”Not really... I just found someone a tad too annoying.” he drawled out lazily yet his eyes remained cold.
Following his gaze, he traced it back to realize just who Wu Jun Qiao was looking at.
”Ning Country Princess?” Wu Zhang He exclaimed under his breath with a surprised yet questioning tone.
”I just don't like how she stares at people...”
Looking back again, Wu Zhang He managed to catch Ning Yan Mei subtly shooting a glare towards a certain direction and when he checked who were there, understanding dawned on him.
”Ahh... So that's why...” Wu Zhang He slowly murmured with an amused smile.
Ignoring his teasing, Wu Jun Qiao nonchalantly shifted his gaze and turned to observe the old servant that was discreetly standing just a few feet behind the visiting princess's table.
Soon, his attention was drawn away when the emperor stood up and attracted everyone's attention.
”Welcome everyone! This One is very glad that all of you have come to celebrate this welcoming banquet that my beloved empress has worked hard on to organize. Such a happy event as tonight, there are a lot of things to celebrate. First is to welcome back my son; Meng Yao who has just returned from his studies, then there is also our guest from Spirit Valor Country; Princess Ning Yan Mei!”
With that, applause sounded out and both Jin Meng Yao and Ning Yan Mei had calm and assured smiles on their faces as they both nodded in thanks.
As the applause subsided, Jin Fa Chung continued on.
With a knowing smile, Jin Fa Chung opened his mouth and said, ”Yes yes... Among these two matters, This One is sure that you've noticed that there are new faces amongst us today...”
Turning to Fan Hui Zhong, Jin Fa Chung nodded to him and motioned for him to rise as he said, ”King Lei, if you will...”
Standing up, Fan Hui Zhong cleared his throat and let his sharp gaze travel across the hall.
”Yes, Your Highness.” Fan Hui Zhong acknowledged as he got to his feet.
”This King would like to take this opportunity to make some announcements.”
After a brief pause, he continued on.
”As everyone can see, my father, Old General Fan Song Xue has now fully recovered and will continue on to be one of the pillars and guardians of our beloved country as will I for I have decided to formally assume my duties and responsibilities as the Lei Wangye.”
At his words, applause resounded while a happy and satisfied smile showed on the emperor; Jin Fa Chung's face as he gave a regal nod.
”To my right, is my biological son; Fan Shi Hong who went missing for more than a decade ago and to my left, my beloved daughter; Fan Zhu Xia who has saved me and my son countless times before... This King is introducing both of them here and now since I would also like to let everyone know their positions.”