Regarding this generous gift, Qiu Yu had doubts. Even if he liked it very much, he would use it, but not everyone could accept it. Now that he knew the whole story, he made a decisive decision. He said calmly:
"Thank you for the generous gift, Your Highness Princess. Unfortunately, I have not received any reward for my merits, so I am sending the gift back. Please accept it."
As soon as these words came out, everyone onlookers were surprised. Is this kid crazy? The gift given by the princess must be so precious. It also shows that people have a good impression of you, but they don't appreciate it and want to return it.
The warriors were secretly happy, thinking that they had seen something good. Apparently the guy named Qiu was pretending to be noble and said that he looked down on Her Royal Highness. That was just right. Doesn't it mean that I still have a chance?
"What..." Zhao Yujiao couldn't help but get furious, and her graceful body stood up in a hurry. Her pretty face turned red with anger, and her pair of prides trembled slightly. It was true that her good intentions were not rewarded. It was in vain that she had spent so much effort to beg her father.
She gave away the sword as a gift, hoping that the brat would win the competition and then make a marriage contract with her. Unexpectedly, the other party turned out not to appreciate it. It was really unreasonable.
Even the queen's face turned pale with anger. She felt that this boy was inhumane and that Yu Jiao's hard work was in vain. It was incredible.
King Zhao glanced over with bright eyes. As a king of a country, he tended to be rational and understood Qiu Yu's thoughts. Since he had no idea about the princess, it was right to do so to avoid incurring a debt of favor. Moreover, in his opinion, Jiyuan Sword
It is extremely precious and should be given to the future prince-in-law. It is good to be able to take it back.
Zhao Yujiao didn't think so. She was annoyed and said bitterly: "What do you mean? You are so disrespectful. I am so kind..."
Qiu Yu didn't want to get entangled with him anymore, so he stood up and said calmly: "I appreciate your kindness, but it's really not needed." Ignoring the princess who was gritting her teeth angrily, he walked to the middle of the hall and turned away.
The solid gold lock on the wooden box was removed, and as the lid opened, the sword and gloves inside were revealed, which was very eye-catching.
I have to give an explanation to King Zhao, and he said loudly: "I have left the gift here. Thank you for your hospitality. I will take my leave now. I will attend on time when the competition starts."
What a young man with a lot of personality. It's a pity that he has no idea about Yujiao, otherwise he would really be the best candidate for Chenglong Kuai's son-in-law! King Zhao secretly sighed in his heart, thinking that the other party was also a powerful figure in Yan State, so he couldn't offend him too much.
Then he nodded and said: "Well, Commander Qiu will go back and have a good rest, so that he can compete in the best condition when the time comes."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Qiu Yu waved his hand, clasped the wooden box, and flew towards the eunuch chief under the high platform. The old eunuch Nasu Jibai quickly caught it.
A group of Yan warriors also stood up and came over, and together with the commander saluted King Zhao and his wife again, they then turned and left in a well-trained manner, leaving the warriors of other countries dumbfounded. They just left like that. How willful they were.
Zhu Yan snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "You uncultured guy is too presumptuous!"
Seeing Qiu Yu walking away without leaving any face for her in front of the public, Zhao Yujiao's lungs almost exploded with anger. Her teeth clenched and she cursed in her heart, "You bastard, just wait and see, one day I will..."
The princess will bring you bad luck...
Even the Queen was greatly displeased, with an angry look on her silver plate-like face, and said in a deep voice: "What a reckless man, with no etiquette at all. He is still the commander-in-chief of some party. In my opinion, he is not even an ordinary man."
Other people’s young masters are not as good.”
King Zhao smiled and shook his head. He felt that women are short-sighted after all, even if the queen is the head of the harem, so he comforted him: "Queen, please calm down. Isn't this good? He knows that he is not worthy of the princess, so he doesn't dare."
If you have any wrong thoughts and take the initiative to return the sword, you are also aware of current affairs."
After hearing King Zhao's explanation, the queen's anger subsided a little, and she snorted coldly: "If he is sensible, then he can keep this sword and give it to his future prince-in-law."
King Zhao nodded and said: "What the queen said is true..."
The couple talked about it and unknowingly revealed another purpose of holding the young talent competition, which made many warriors excited. It turned out that the enchanting princess had not yet been engaged, and King Zhao intended to choose a consort among them.
It's really exciting.
Feeling that the warriors had been given a shot of chicken blood, King Zhao loudly said: "You warriors, you have also seen that the princess is upright and young and has not yet been married, so the real hero in this competition may be selected as the consort, so
Just do your best."
Many warriors became more and more excited. They stood up involuntarily and saluted each of them: "Thank you for your love, Your Majesty..."
This banquet lasted until late at night. The warriors drank to their heart's content, walked out of the palace gate drunkenly, and drove away on their mounts.
A dragon-horse beast chariot waiting outside the palace is particularly eye-catching. The golden dragon-horse is huge and has purple-red horns on its head. It is indistinguishable from the legendary dragon horns. Its whole body is covered with scales that shine under the light.
The carriage is painted with a pattern of fire, and in the center is a large Chinese character "Chu," proving that it is a vehicle belonging to the Chu royal family. The old driver sitting in front is stooped, with a haggard face, and is wearing a gray cloak.
With his body bent, he raised his head when he heard the palace door open, his eyes shining brightly, obviously possessing a very high level of cultivation.
In fact, this is also the case. He is an expert from the palace of Yan State, who is responsible for protecting the safety of the prince. Now he is waiting here, turning his head to glance at the many warriors coming out of the palace.
A group of Chu warriors with bright armor came over, surrounded by the prince, and came to the beast cart. They each took out the mounts in their pet bags, which were various low-level monsters, including jackals, deer, antelopes and other beasts, all riding on them.
Sit on it and get ready to go.
As soon as Zhu Yan arrived at the beast carriage, the carriage door opened automatically, and what came out was a snow lotus-like arm, which looked particularly alluring under the light. There was someone in the raw material carriage, and the door was opened for him just right.
, a warm and fragrant breath surged out, making his heart flutter, and he hurriedly got in.
It's freezing outside, but it's as warm as spring inside the carriage. A graceful beauty is reclining on a large purple velvet seat, wearing only a thin pink gauze skirt. Her eyebrows are picturesque and her body is looming, which is enough to make people's blood boil.
open.
Xiao Nizi was young, with bright eyes full of spring, and bare and white feet. When she saw the prince coming in, she clung to him like gummy candy, and hooked her two jade arms around Zhu Yan's neck, delicate and delicate.
He said: "Why did you come back just now? I've been waiting in the car for a long time, and I can't wait to see what's going on."
The voice was sweet and greasy. This girl was clearly Ji Xue, the queen of the royal family from the Yan Kingdom. If compared to her sister Ji Yun, she was equivalent to Qiu Yu's sister-in-law. However, she hated this boy deeply and believed that he had ruined everything.
He had betrayed her family, so he plotted revenge and came to the Chu Kingdom alone. He was really capable, and even hooked up with the prince Zhu Yan, and used all his skills to completely charm him, and he was very favored.