GBP Chapter 478 Ashan and Xiaoguai
Chapter 478 Ashan and Xiaoguai
After Prince Yu and his entourage formally paid their respects to Emperor Shenwu in the Golden Throne Hall, they handed the tribute list to the Grand Steward Li Xiang, who presented it to Emperor Shenwu for review, and then they began to sing and shout loudly according to the rules.
The tribute from King Yu of Haiguo was dazzling and innumerable, including deep-sea pearls, large red corals, giant clams and hawksbill turtles... and even rare night-shining pearls. Of course, there were also abundant seafood products, all of which were preserved by King Yu in seawater and sent to the Dasheng Palace. There were more than 30 carts for the entrance alone, and more than 30 carts for rare treasures. Even the Minister of Revenue, who was in charge of the Ministry of Revenue, couldn't help but secretly take a breath. This King Yu was very rich!
The ministers in the Golden Palace exchanged glances with each other. This King of the Islet is really capable! He has money, food, soldiers, and generals, and is full of sincerity. It all depends on how Your Majesty cooperates with the King of the Islet.
Emperor Shenwu was also very satisfied, but he still had some concerns about the Island King, simply because the Island King was a variable beyond the Emperor Shenwu's dream. In the Emperor Shenwu's dream, the pirate war was very difficult and cruel. Although he was recovering the deep-sea routes bit by bit, he also paid a painful price. The battle at sea was a bitter victory! That was accumulated over a long period of time with the lives and a large amount of wealth! The overlord of the deep-sea country that Emperor Shenwu wanted to unite in the dream was not this Island King. Of course, the Emperor Shenwu's plan to unite the Sea Kingdom in the dream did not succeed. The king declined the Emperor Shenwu's request, believing that the Sea Kingdom would not be harmed if it did not unite with the Dasheng Dynasty. The vicious pirates in the sea could not do anything to the Sea Kingdom. It would be useless to unite with the Dasheng Dynasty. It would be a thankless task.
The phoenix eyes of Emperor Shenwu became even deeper. It seemed that after Ruo Ruo returned to his side, he also changed the fate of some other people.
It was the first time that Prince Yu met the supreme emperor of the Dasheng Dynasty. After he stood up after paying his respects, he saw out of the corner of his eye that on the jade platforms one after another, there was an extremely noble man dressed in dark gold imperial robes, looking down at the civil and military officials in the court. The beads of his crown drooped, covering the eyes that made Prince Yu feel pressured. At one glance, Prince Yu immediately lowered his eyes, and the power of the emperor was undoubted.
The banquet for foreign ministers was held in Chaohe Hall. Emperor Shenwu and Lan Qingwu accepted the worship of ministers and concubines again in Chaohe Hall. When Prince Yu raised his head, Lan Qingwu was stunned. His emerald eyes were so rare. In her memory, only one person had eyes of this color.
Lan Qingwu thought of Qian Zining's abnormal behavior and realized that Xiaoguai also became suspicious. So was this Island King the young man Ashan they knew?
The banquet was filled with singing and dancing, and the clinking of glasses created a magnificent scene. Prince Yu and his companions no longer had the solemnity they had in the Golden Throne Hall, and could not help but relax a lot.
After lunch, Prince Yu and others were summoned to the Qianzheng Hall.
Prince Yu couldn't help but marvel at the splendor and grandeur of the imperial palace. The layers upon layers of palaces surrounding the central imperial palace, Qianzheng Hall, were so breathtaking!
Prince Yu only brought two confidants into the Qianzheng Hall, while Emperor Shenwu's trusted ministers were already waiting in the Qianzheng Hall.
Prince Yu once again bowed to the Emperor Shenwu, who stood up and said, "I once heard the Empress say that she had seen someone with eyes like emeralds. Now I have seen it with my own eyes. The Empress was not exaggerating."
King Yu's face straightened, and without showing any respect for his status as a king, he once again performed the ritual of three bows and nine kowtows to Emperor Shenwu.
The eyes of Emperor Shenwu flashed: "Why is this happening, Prince Yu?"
Prince Yu then said, "To be honest, Your Majesty, Empress Dasheng is my savior. It's no exaggeration to say she's my second parent. The Empress and I have a deep connection. I was displaced since childhood, and the Qingciyuan she founded was my first home. And it was the Empress who personally led me home! This great gift is bestowed upon the Empress!"
Emperor Shenwu extended his wide sleeves and said, "Please stand up! Someone, please find a seat!"
Prince Yu Ping said from behind: "If possible, I would like to pay a personal visit to the Queen!"
Emperor Shenwu said, "No hurry! Prince Yu has come all this way, surely he didn't come just to thank the Queen for her kindness?"
The Island King's expression became even more solemn: "Of course."
In Qianzheng Hall, a group of people officially entered into the political game. Meanwhile, in Fengqi Palace, Lan Qingwu was reclining on the imperial concubine couch, resting with her eyes closed. Qian Zining in front of her was gently bringing a cup of fragrant tea. "Your Majesty, please have a sip."
Lan Qingwu opened his eyes and said, "Xiaoguai, I saw that Yu Wang. His eyes are exactly the same as Ashan's! Do you think he is Ashan?"
Qian Zining recalled the days when they depended on each other for survival and smiled calmly, "My Queen, I'm just curious! If he's not Brother Ashan, then there's nothing to say and it has nothing to do with us. But if he is Brother Ashan, and he entered the imperial city as the King of Haiguo Island, then we are friends in need after all, so I must meet him no matter what! It's so interesting that my old friend has gone through so many twists and turns and disasters to become the overlord of the sea!"
Lan Qingwu couldn't help but chuckle: "You! What are you talking about? The many twists and turns, the layers of disasters, it sounds like you are gloating over other people's misfortunes. Don't speculate like that! In the end, you are just curious, right?"
Qian Zining nodded. "Your Majesty, think about it! Brother Ashan was once a poor little kid. Even if he returned to the family, he would have nothing! Now that he has become the King of the Islet, he must have paid a price that ordinary people could not endure over the past ten years. Your Majesty, don't you want to know?"
Lan Qingwu also hid the smile on his lips: "You are right. If that is true, then Ashan must have suffered a lot! But my dear - I remember that you loved Ashan's eyes very much when you were a child. Do you still want to take a good look at them now?"
Qian Zining stuck out her tongue: "Nothing can be hidden from the Queen. Xiaoguai is just interested in his eyes!"
Lan Qingwu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "You! Let your father know and you'll be fine. You have this personality too. Don't show it in front of others. Alas, in fact, for so many years, I have been worried about what happened to Ashan. When His Majesty returns, we should know. Just wait patiently!"
During that special experience, Ashan and Xiaoguai were his support. If it weren't for these two children, Lan Qingwu might not have been able to survive those days.