69. Chapter 69 [Hundred Birds Facing the Phoenix at the Palace Banquet] 15
Li Wei, the Minister of War, respectfully presented a pair of jeweled sachets and kicked off today's gift-giving ceremony.
Every year on the Queen's birthday, officials of all sizes would send countless rare treasures to please the Queen, and today is no exception.
Li Wei contributed the gift, which also relieved the empress from the embarrassment. Therefore, the empress praised him with a bright smile without hesitation, and then praised him again.
Although officials contribute many rare treasures every year, the Queen's rewards are never less. Some people just contribute a more creative and new gadget, and the Queen will be rewarded with generous gifts.
Therefore, every year at this time, almost the whole country is in a treasure hunting craze.
After Li Wei's sachet was handed over, the officials began to cross the sea, each showing his magical powers. One after another rare treasures were brought up, and each rare treasure was sent out. It was like a miscellaneous exhibition, with all kinds of strange things and everything.
The Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs has just presented a singing eagle, the Minister of the Ministry of War has just presented a pair of flightless colorful sparrows, the Admiral of the Nine Gates has just presented a box of fragrant gardenias, and the Great General of Pingguo has also presented a gift.
A blood-sucking crystal ice stone.
The variety of patterns is amazing and amazing.
The eldest lady was slightly excited and took out the ancestral treasure box she had brought with her, and slowly walked towards the queen.
Although the eldest lady was a little confused about her daughter's behavior, she was the queen of the country after all. She did not ask these questions. She just saw that her daughter had annoyed the queen, but she also wanted to use this opportunity of presenting the treasure to regain some of the queen's respect for herself.
Mother and daughter's views.
"The Empress is a thousand years old. I have a legendary treasure from my ancestors. Today I will give this to the Empress. May the Empress be as blessed as the East China Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains..."
The queen looked at the eldest lady who was bowing respectfully below, and sneered in her heart.
Eighteen years ago, this woman almost stole her position as queen. Although she failed, the queen's hatred for her has not diminished at all, because to this day, the emperor still misses her.
Looking at the antique box in the eldest lady's hand, the queen spoke calmly.
"Mrs. Houye is interested, but I wonder what the treasure passed down from our ancestors is?"
The eldest lady said nervously, "It was passed down from our ancestors, and I don't even know what it is."
The queen frowned, but before she could speak, Bai Xin suddenly said: "The ancestral treasure must be of great value. Eunuch Hong, please accept it for the queen!"
The queen frowned even more and snorted coldly: "The Ai family are very curious. Let's open it and see what it is."
The second lady and others also heard something about it, and they followed suit and said: "Yes, we are all very curious about the treasure passed down from our sister's ancestors. Please open it to broaden our horizons."
The eldest lady's face was slightly red, looking a little charming.
"Since the Queen wants everyone to see it, I will open it."
As the antique sandalwood box was opened, a yellowed scroll was displayed in front of everyone's eyes. Just looking at the weathered color, everyone's hearts were full of expectations. Could it be some ancient calligraphy and painting? Or maybe it was
Authentic paintings of saints?
Taking out the yellowed scroll, the eldest lady slowly unfolded it, her eyes full of anticipation. However, when the scroll was unfolded little by little, what was revealed to everyone was a piece of yellowish color that was the same on the outside and inside.