usatvline Chapter 487 Grasp
Chapter 487 Grasp
For a moment, fragments of the giant tripod splattered everywhere, turning into sharp blades and flying everywhere.
'Bang bang bang! '
Many fragments hit the dragon-carved pillars in the main hall, and some even knocked over the wine cups and jade pots on the long table.
But more of them were shot at the people standing in the front.
Below the jade steps, in the front row besides a few royal relatives, there were Luo Guo and his entourage.
Xiao Heyu and his companions instinctively defended themselves, and although they were scratched a little, they were not injured because they were far away.
Qiu Zehua and several Luo envoys were unable to dodge because they had their backs to the giant tripod and were closest to it.
The moment the giant tripod cracked, a piece of debris the size of a tile pierced straight into his thigh!
In severe pain, Qiu Zehua's legs went limp and he fell to his knees.
The Wolf King's gaze fell on Qiu Zehua's face, his expression grim: "Since it cannot be moved, then destroy it. Daqian does not need such ill-intentioned gifts."
Qiu Zehua's lips turned pale and his expression was forbearing.
He clenched his fists and struggled to get up, but the fragment had sunk into his leg bone and blood was oozing out, making him unable to move.
Before the ministers could react, they saw the man approaching Emperor Qianwu and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for my impoliteness."
Seeing the Wolf King, Emperor Qianwu's expression finally improved a lot, and he said with a smile: "You cleared the obstacles for Daqian, what crime have you committed?"
After that, Emperor Qianwu looked at Qiu Zehua and said in a low voice: "I hope that the Third Prince will tell Emperor Luo that the soldiers of Daqian are fearless and brave, and although they may not be as capable as the Third Prince, I will eliminate anyone who stands in my way!"
Emperor Qianwu stood up and stood on the jade steps, his voice powerful and imposing.
"Your Majesty is mighty!"
"Long live your majesty!"
The officials of Daqian court leaned forward and shouted loudly, with a hint of pride in their expressions.
Shen Shuyi knew that Daqian had won this round again. At least, it had not been humiliated by Luo Guo.
Qiu Zehua felt unbearable pain, and his eyes were filled with fighting spirit.
They spent several months working on that giant tripod and hired many skilled craftsmen. Even he had to practice hard for a long time in Luoguo before he could lift that giant tripod.
But this prince was able to break it with just one arrow!
He would like to find an opportunity to try and see if His Majesty the Wolf King is really as powerful as the legend says!
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As the saying goes, kill the chicken to scare the monkey. This time, Luo Guo is the chicken.
After Qiu Zehua's fighting spirit was dampened, the other countries calmed down.
In the court, all the ministers were drinking and chatting happily, singing and dancing, and it seemed that the whole place was in great joy, as if the tension just now was just a joke.
"I have heard that there are many talented women in Qian Country. This time, I, the Princess of Yuanxia Country, will present a piece of music to Your Majesty. I also hope to learn from the sisters of Qian Country."
Not long after, the Yuanxia envoy stepped forward with a smile and spoke. He first praised Daqian and then began to make his move.
"Your Majesty, may you be well. I have loved playing the zither since I was young and have practiced for many years. Today, I hope to make your Majesty smile. I pray that the coming year will be a good year for Daqian, and the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe. I wish your Majesty good health.
"The Princess of Yuanxia, wearing a brightly colored gauze dress, walked to the center of the hall holding her zither in one hand and bowed deeply to Emperor Qianwu.
Yuanxia and Luo have similar terrains, the difference is that Luo is mountainous while Yuanxia is grassland-like, but the soldiers of both countries are very strong.
Although both countries are strong enemies of Daqian, it must be said that Princess Yuanxia's current attitude is much more pleasing than that of the Prince of Luo.
Although the other party also made it clear that he wanted to learn from them, the battlefield seemed to have shifted to the women.
As the saying goes, one should not hit a smiling person. Princess Yuanxia was humble and a rare beauty. Emperor Qianwu smiled and said, "I have always heard that Princess Yuanxia is a rare beauty. After meeting her today, I know that she is both virtuous and talented. Princess is willing to teach me. I think there must be someone in my court who is willing to learn from her."
Princess Yuanxia smiled slightly, holding the zither in her bare hands, and the sound of the zither flowed from her fingertips, like the sound of flowing water in the mountains, lingering in the air for three days.
At the end of the song, the court officials praised her endlessly. The Queen Mother smiled and said, "The princess is so young, but her piano skills are superb and her piano sound is clear and bright. This is really rare. You usually boast about your own abilities, but I wonder who has the courage to ask the princess for some advice."
After saying this, the Queen Mother's gaze fell on the women in the court.
Everyone in the group had different thoughts, but it was obvious that no matter how timid they were, there were always people who did not want to miss such an opportunity to become famous.
"I am the granddaughter of the Left Prime Minister, Xu Peilin, and I would like to ask the Princess of Yuanxia to teach me."
Everyone saw that Prime Minister Xu's granddaughter was a pretty girl wearing a light green dress embroidered with pink lotus, walking with graceful and elegant steps.
Once someone took the lead, everyone gradually let go.
Several people came forward one after another and won a lot of applause. However, the zither is something that everyone has their own opinions on, so it is not easy to determine the winner directly.
Fortunately, the Yuanxia envoys were tactful and knew that they had violated the Daqian border many times, so they kept a very low profile.
In Shen Shuyi's opinion, Yuan Xia is far more scheming than Luo Guo.
As the saying goes, a barking dog never bites, and this is the case with the Yuanxia Kingdom.
At this moment, Shen Shuyi looked at Shen Jingyu who was sitting at the Shen family's seat and moved. Shen Jingyu was wearing a white brocade dress with a red edge. There were large peonies embroidered on both sides of the dress, with gold and silver threads interspersed among them and dotted with white oriental pearls. As she moved, she looked graceful and elegant.
However, Shen Jingyu also wore a veil on her face at this moment.
As soon as she appeared, many people began to talk in low voices.
"Isn't this Minister Shen's daughter? How dare she come here after her face was destroyed by a wasp?"
"Not to mention the face, the hand seems to be badly injured too..."
"Didn't you see she was wearing a veil? I wonder what the face must have been ruined into."
"It's clear that the Eighth Prince has no interest in her. She is so ungrateful. I don't know where she got such a thick skin."
"But her piano skills are quite good. I was lucky enough to hear her once..."
The group was talking about something, but Shen Shuyi looked normal. He just watched Shen Jingyu's actions and thought in his heart.
According to the rules, officials of the third rank and above in the court can bring their wives and legitimate children to the table, while officials below the third rank can only bring their wives.
Coincidentally, Shen Jingchuan was a third-rank official, so Shen Jingyu and Shen Jingzhen also came.
During this period of time, Shen Jingyu and Shen Jingzhen rarely appeared in public. The difference was that one was recuperating from an injury, while the other... was taking care of her pregnancy.
Shen Shuyi glanced at Shen Jingzhen, who was wearing a loose skirt, and couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips.
The roads were blocked by heavy snow tonight, and Feng Bochang was on duty in the palace, so Shen Jingzhen had the opportunity to meet her brother Feng.
Shen Jingyu sat at the table, knowing that every pair of eyes in the audience were waiting to laugh at her. She also knew that Concubine Jing and the Eighth Prince on the stage were also re-examining her worth.
She must let them know that she is still the glorious Shen Jingyu!
Even if it's all fake.
Seeing that Shen Jingyu was determined to win, and Old Madam Qin was even more expectant, Shen Shuyi was a little curious. How could she be so sure?
Are you sure you can win?