Chapter 162: Birthday Banquet, Congratulatory Gift (3)
Zhan Yunli knew clearly in his heart that today was different from the past, and it could not be dismissed with just a few jokes from the children in the house. If he did not pay attention and said the wrong word, it would be a serious crime of decapitation in contempt of the king's authority.
Maybe Zhan Xin'er hasn't adapted to this change of identity yet, so he can't see the situation clearly.
Although Bei Chenyan and Ling Xiyue didn't care about it anymore, Zhan Nantian didn't look very good. Unexpectedly, as soon as Ling Xiyue came back, someone in his family would become impatient and make up wrong ideas. What he hated most in his life was fighting in the nest.
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Ling Xiyue secretly smiled at the old man and didn't take this episode to heart at all.
But any other time, she would just slap the fly to death!
"Having Xi Yue come back is the best birthday gift for grandpa." Zhan Nantian looked at his granddaughter, laughed, and his eyes became a little warmer.
When Zhan Xin'er returned to her seat, she felt as if she had been slapped so hard that her lips bled.
Ling Xiyue gave her grandfather a bright smile. She knew that the old man was speaking from his heart.
But having said that, Zhan Xin'er really hit the mark this time. She rushed back day and night before she could catch up. She didn't have time to prepare birthday gifts, and she didn't even have a hair on her body.
It's really a bit embarrassing...
Bei Chenyan caught a glimpse of Ling Xiyue's embarrassed expression, raised the corners of her beautiful mouth slightly, turned away her eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Today is the birthday of the Protector of the Country. The queen and I brought some birthday gifts and chatted.
Express your feelings."
He raised his slender fingers lightly, and immediately a eunuch quickly walked in from outside the hall.
The palace servant held one long and two beautifully embroidered brocade boxes in his hands.
Ling Xiyue turned her head and looked at the man beside her, her eyes moving slightly.
Did he rush back to the palace to pick up birthday gifts for his grandfather?
The supervisor opened the first square box, and the light filled the entire hall instantly, making the surrounding lights dim. It took everyone a while to get used to its compelling brilliance before they could see the object clearly.
It is a pillow-shaped jade stone with crimson flowing light inside. The color is even more beautiful than the top-grade chicken blood stone. The outside seems to be covered with a layer of transparent crystal. From a distance, the crimson color inside seems to be alive, flowing lightly.
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"Blood Jade Unicorn Pillow." The long, high-pitched voice of the chief supervisor floated into everyone's ears, and everyone was instantly excited.
Qilin blood jade is one of the most spiritual jade stones. It is said that the Qilin auspicious beast vomited blood and condensed it into jade for thousands of years.
It has the magical effect of revitalizing menstruation and removing blood stasis, replenishing qi and replenishing the body. Even if it is worn on the body in a large piece on the finger, it has excellent effects of prolonging life and maintaining health. It is sought after by the nobles and is often sold at a high price.
Not to mention such a big piece, carved into a pillow!
As the saying goes, gold is valuable but jade is priceless, this is definitely a rare gem!
It is perfect to use as a birthday gift.
"Wow……"
Zhan Pingting looked at it and her saliva was about to drop to the floor.
Last time, Yuchi Min'er got a piece of it from somewhere. It was about the size of a thumb, carved into a piece to wear, and showed off in front of them all day long. Such a big piece... Just knock it off at the corner and it wouldn't blind her eyes!
After realizing that she had gone astray, she quickly coughed and sat upright.
The well-informed Lin Yi's eyes brightened, "What a good thing!"
"Yes, wonderful."
"This is still the finest Kirin Blood Jade!"
Several courtiers nearby nodded in admiration. They were all knowledgeable people.
"Xi Yue said that the Marquis Protector has not been able to sleep well in recent years. This blood jade unicorn pillow has the effect of helping him sleep. He spent a lot of effort to find it as a birthday gift for the old man, so he delayed his time and rushed back." Beichen said.
Yan spoke in a low voice and looked at Ling Xiyue with a smile, her eyes dark.
The corners of Ling Xiyue's eyes trembled.
Once again, it is confirmed that this man is extremely vindictive!
She was in a hurry and left him behind for a while at the city gate, and he took the opportunity to laugh at her.
But Bei Chenyan had already said so. Ling Xiyue just followed the rod, how could she still say that she was so impatient that she had completely forgotten about this?
"The Queen is really filial."
"I'm afraid it took a lot of effort."
"yes."
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There was a sound of admiration all around.
Several courtiers and generals were even more envious and jealous, especially those who had granddaughters. They had secret passages, and the competition between people was so irritating. Those who only knew how to eat for free, thank God for being able to tolerate them.
Ling Xiyue laughed dryly with "hehe" and didn't respond.
Zhan Xin'er's face turned blue, this was indeed an eye-opener.xdw8
"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Queen." Zhan Nantian stood up with a smile.
As long as it is given by my granddaughter, even if it is a piece of grass and Nantiandu's treasure, it is still much better than a piece of grass or something...
The eunuch closed the lid, and the brilliance in the room faded. He opened the long brocade box next to it, and what was slowly revealed in its entirety made everyone look serious, including Zhan Nantian!
It was a black long sword, nearly three feet long, simple and unpretentious, with a dragon embossed in relief, and a blood-stained red necklace on its scabbard. It lay quietly in the exquisitely embroidered brocade box, exuding a sense of sacred and inviolable majesty!
Qingyun Shangfangjian!
Regardless of any royal family or dignitaries, they can be executed first and then reported, as if you were here in person!
There is no greater honor and favor than this, and there is no greater trust between monarch and minister than this!
"emperor……"
Zhan Nantian was speechless for a moment and was flattered.
Ling Xiyue also looked at Bei Chenyan, her red lips pursed slightly.
Bei Chenyan raised his hand and signaled the eunuch to present the sword to Zhan Nantian. His faint voice had an undeniable regal power, "The Protector of the Country, a veteran of three dynasties, dedicated his whole life to Tianlin and made great contributions. I can't think of anyone other than the old Marquis.
Who else is qualified to hold this sword?"
Zhan Nantian stretched out his hand to hold it, still a little bit unconscious.
The courtiers here exchanged glances. As a birthday banquet for the ministers, it is a great honor for the emperor to come in person. Now he has also given Qingyun Shangfang Sword. This birthday gift may be the best in the world!
However, it is true that in the entire Tianlin, only the Lord Protector has this qualification.
Ling Xiyue looked at the old man holding Shang Fang's sword and felt that her neck was a little cold.
A birthday banquet, which was cold at first, became extremely lively after the arrival of Bei Chenyan and Ling Xiyue. Fine wine and delicacies were constantly coming from the palace, and the old man's smiling mouth never closed.
After the birthday banquet, Bei Chenyan went back to the palace first. After being away from Beijing for such a long time, he had a lot of things to do.
As for Ling Xiyue, she received an 'amnesty' from someone, allowing her to live in the Protector's Mansion for three days.