Chapter 119 The Emperor's White Moonlight 1
Chapter 119 The Emperor's White Moonlight 1
This continent is ruled by six countries, namely Dongli, Xishu, Nanlin, Beiyi, Cangwu and Yunlan.
Among them, Yunlan is the most powerful.
The Emperor of Tianlan Kingdom had only one wife, and they had two sons and one daughter. The princess had been doted on since she was born. In order to accumulate blessings for the princess, the Emperor of Tianlan Kingdom stopped conquering other countries, and since then this continent has remained in a state of no war.
Today is the fifth birthday of Princess Changle of Yunlan Kingdom, and envoys from various countries have come to attend with precious treasures.
At this moment, Lingjiu was woken up from her sleep by her mother to dress up.
"Jiuer, you can't sleep anymore. Today is your birthday. I'll take you to meet Brother Ji Heng later, okay?" The queen's voice was very gentle, and there was a hint of anticipation when she mentioned Ji Heng.
Queen Ye Xian was originally from Cangwu. She was seduced by Ling Zheng with her beauty and married him, thus becoming the current queen from a princess.
She has a good sister named Shen Ling in Cangwu country whom she has known since childhood. After she got married, she heard that Shen Ling entered the palace. The two of them could not communicate through letters, and they had no news of each other since then. It was not until yesterday that she learned from Ling Zheng that Shen Ling had a son named Ji Heng, so she was looking forward to meeting her good sister's child.
With a gentle and focused look, she personally combed Lingjiu's hair into a graceful and charming crescent-shaped bun. The crescent-shaped bun was like an elegant crescent moon, quietly hanging on Lingjiu's shoulders.
Then, she put on the dress that she had prepared early for Lingjiu. It was a light blue brocade dress, with delicate and small flowers embroidered on it with silver silk thread. A light pink ribbon was tied around the waist, and it was adorned with a few round and small pearls. It swayed playfully with Lingjiu's movements, like twinkling stars. When Lingjiu took small steps, the hem of the skirt fluttered gently, and on Lingjiu's rosy little face, a pair of big black gemstone eyes flickered, full of innocence and curiosity. Wearing this dress, paired with the graceful hanging moon bun, she was so cute and smart, like a fairy child walking out of a painting.
The queen couldn't help but kiss her on the cheek: "Jiu'er is so cute."
She lowered her eyes slightly, with a hint of shyness and joy in her expression. In fact, she felt a little helpless inside. It was really difficult to pretend to be a child.
By then, envoys from all nations had gathered. The Queen, holding Lingjiu's hand, slowly made their way to the villa. Lingzheng, fully aware of her anxiety, had already made careful arrangements for her.
Entering the villa, Ji Heng was seen playing chess alone. Hearing the noise, he slowly raised his head, his eyes instantly drawn to a gentle and charming woman. Beside her was an extremely cute little girl. Ji Heng's heart moved slightly. The little girl was as delicate and lovely as a flower that had just bloomed in spring.
He quickly stood up and walked steadily towards the two of them, the stone pavement under his feet making a slight sound. He bent slightly and said respectfully, "Junior Ji Heng, I pay my respects to the Queen."
Empress Ye Xian fought back the tears in her eyes and reached out to help him up. She said gently, "Your mother and I are very good sisters. You don't have to be so formal. Just call me Aunt Ye."
Then, she gently pulled Lingjiu over and Ye Xian introduced her, "This is your sister Jiuer."
Upon hearing this, Ji Heng raised his hands slightly, his expression filled with kindness. His eyes sparkled with warmth. He smiled and said, "Hello, Sister Jiuer." At this moment, Ji Heng's heart was filled with curiosity and joy. This little girl looked so innocent that he couldn't help but want to get close to her.
Lingjiu opened her big eyes, which were as bright as black gemstones, and looked at the imposing young man in front of her.
Her hair shone slightly in the sunlight, with a few strands of hair playfully hanging on her cheeks. Ling Jiu half-knelt down obediently to return the greeting, and her crisp voice rang out like a silver bell: "Hello, Brother Ji Heng."
Ji Heng looked at the delicate little girl in front of him, and an inexplicable sense of intimacy surged in his heart. He squatted slightly, looked at Lingjiu at eye level, and said softly: "Jiuer sister is so cute."
Lingjiu blinked, smiled brightly, and said, "Brother Ji Heng is also very handsome."
Ye Xian was very happy to see Ji Heng and Ling Jiu getting along so well. She asked, "Heng'er, is your mother okay?"
Thinking of his mother, Ji Heng's expression softened a little: "Mother is doing well, and she asked me to say hello to you."
As long as Sister Shen is doing well, she will feel at ease.
At this moment, two voices came from a distance: "Sister, sister, look what we found for you!"
When the visitors came closer, they were two young men with extraordinary temperament. They were wearing brocade clothes and holding a box in their hands.
Ye Xian smiled and said, "Why are you running? Come and meet your brother Ji Heng." She turned around and introduced Ji Heng, "This is Yizhi and Chengyu. They are twins, one year older than you. You should call them brother."
Ji Heng greeted politely: "Hello, Brother Yizhi, Hello, Brother Chengyu."
Ling Chengyu walked forward with stars in his eyes: "Brother Ji Heng, you are so handsome."
Ling Yizhi gave him a slap on the head: "Don't mind, brother Ji Heng, he just likes to appreciate beautiful things."
Then he put the box on the table and called Lingjiu: "Sister, come here quickly, look what your brother found for you!"
Lingjiu felt a breath and she thought she knew what it was.
She walked forward, opened the box, and saw Xiaoqing coiled in a circle.
She had entered this small world as a newborn baby. Xiaoqing had been hiding in the palace until today. Naturally, she was captured by the two little ones and given to Lingjiu as a gift.
When Xiaoqing saw Lingjiu climbing onto her hand affectionately, Ji Heng had a horrified expression. He wanted to step forward but was stopped by Ye Xian: "Jiu'er is naturally very attractive to animals. It won't hurt her."
Then the little snake crawled onto Lingjiu's wrist and coiled into a circle, motionless. If you didn't look closely, it really looked like a jade bracelet. Ji Heng was amazed by this.
Lingjiu raised his hand and shook his arm: "Thank you, brother. Jiuer likes it very much."
At this time, the attendant quietly approached and said softly, "Empress, the banquet is about to begin. Please go to the banquet with the little princes." Ye Xian nodded slightly, looked at Ji Heng and Ling Jiu with a gentle gaze, and said with a smile, "Children, the banquet is about to begin. Let's go to the banquet together. There will be many interesting people and wonderful performances waiting for us there."
The three of them then turned together and slowly walked towards the banquet. Their figures, illuminated by the sunlight, appeared exceptionally harmonious, like a tranquil and beautiful picture.
Princess Changle's birthday banquet was incredibly luxurious. The scene was like a dazzling and splendid feast in a dream.
The guests were dressed in gorgeous attire, some in brocade, displaying their wealth, others in silk and satin, flowing with elegance. Some chatted quietly with a proper smile on their faces, while others quietly admired the banquet arrangements with amazement in their eyes.
Forget about the dazzling array of rare treasures sent from various nations. Just look at the bowls and plates used at the banquet: they are meticulously carved from the finest white jade. The jade is smooth, soft, and flawless. The edges of the bowls and plates are engraved with exquisite patterns, the lines flowing and delicate, like exquisite works of art, showcasing unparalleled nobility and luxury.
Such a scene is truly amazing. It is luxurious to the extreme, as if all the wealth and glory of the world are gathered here.
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