Chapter 719 Attending The Banquet (2/2)
Now that someone had discovered it, Xia Huanyu didn't hide it anymore. He announced that there was someone deliberately causing trouble at the border, destroying the friendship between the State of Yelang and the State of Xia, and that has ordered tthe seventh prince and Su Ruhai to lead troops to frighten them.
Everyone was aware that something was wrong, when Qingsu, the Emperor of the State of Yelang, who had been delivering the letters all the way and friendly saying that he was already on the way for the Wanshou Festival, had been delayed for a l
ress is here.” Hearing the singing tone of the eunuch announcing the Empress' arrival, Yun Shang stood up with the other ladies in the hall.
Soon, Su Ruji appeared in front of everyone. She was wearing a scarlet phoenix robe and a golden phoenix crown. Her makeup looked delicate and flawless.
Everyone hurriedly knelt down and bowed, ”Your Majesty.”
”Rise.” Su Ruji said indifferently, ”It's just an ordinary banquet today. You don't need to be so formal. Take your seat.”
There was a touch of mockery in Yun Shang's smile. The Empress wore a phoenix robe and a phoenix crown at an ordinary banquet?
The Empress' eyes swept over the people in the hall and paused on Yun Shang for a while before she said with a smile, ”Tomorrow is the Wanshou Festival. By convention, the imperial household will have a small party before it, and this year is no exception. During this period of time, all the officials, as well as envoys from other countries have sent me many good birthday gifts to the Emperor. His Majesty is so kind that he has given me many good things. I can't use them all. Today, I will show them to everyone. If you like any of them, just tell me.”
Hearing this, Yun Shang smiled slowly. The Empress is like a favored wife who is showing off in front of the concubines.
But Yun Shang still didn't understand why she was invited to such a banquet?
While she was thinking, the empress looked at her with a smile. ”The red coral bracelet given by Lady Rui a few days ago is also very exquisite. I heard that the State of Ning boasts many resources and treasures. As the princess of the State of Ning, Lady Rui must have a lot of experience in appreciating treasures. I have some said-to-be rare treasures I have never seen before. That's why I specially invited Lady Rui here.
The expression on the empress's face was very soft, and her voice could be considered gentle. However, a thought almost immediately emerged in Yun Shang mind: There is a trap.