The orchid paddle floats on the osmanthus, and the light hits the sky and traces the flowing light.
I feel vague in my heart, and look forward to the beauty in the sky.
While Princess Lorraine Hill and Xiao Yubing were boating on the cloud water, the elites attending the tail-burning banquet gradually came to the table.
First, the congratulatory speech was recited under the leadership of the current Chief Spring Officer, and then the chief officials of the Four Seasons came out one after another to say a few words. Then everyone sat down and took a short rest to wait for the emperor's arrival.
At this time, some bachelor swordsmen also leaned on the railing and looked into the distance, overlooking the thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, the beautiful scenery, and the lights of thousands of houses, expressing their own feelings and aspirations.
As the eyes of these talents wandered, the small boat in the sea of clouds and water in the distance was also vaguely visible.
"That's...?"
"Could it be Princess Linbing?" Someone among them recognized Xiao Yubing.
"But who is that woman beside her? She is as dim and dim as a fairy from the sky."
Some people saw the silver-haired figure, which immediately sparked some discussion, but at this time, they were far away and a little blurry, so they were not particularly surprised.
At a table in the center, Sudenlou, dressed in white, looked at the pair of figures from a distance, and then looked back.
"This woman's appearance is truly unparalleled in this world."
"Giggles, Senior Brother Denglou is saying that I am not as good as him." A girl wearing light pink and white clothes was sitting in the banquet, covering her mouth and smiling softly. Judging from her appearance, she seemed to be about 18 years old, and she was in her prime.
Mao’s age.
"If I hadn't been unlucky and met Sister Zhuyan when I was drawing lots, you wouldn't be the one sitting at the table now." This woman spoke with a sweet smile, her voice was soft and pleasant, and her every move and smile made people's hearts flutter.
"Why don't Sister Miaoxin take advantage of the Emperor's arrival to compete with Brother Denglou again and book a seat? Hahaha." Gu Lie laughed heartily.
"Don't stir up the trouble, brother Gu Lie, I know you are bitter about losing to me in the first game." Sudenlou shook his head. In fact, Gu Lie's strength is not bad, except for Sudenlou and Yi Miaoxin.
Outside, I can fight with him inside the court.
"But strangely enough, I remember that Gu Lie, you also have a junior sister." Sudenlou looked at Gu Lie again.
"Fairy Jinhua, you, Fairy Luolan, who are also called the representatives of Xiangyu of this generation, why don't you see junior sister Luolan competing?"
"Well, my junior sister likes to be quiet and doesn't like to fight with others. She said that it is enough for the faction to have me participate in the competition." Gu Lie pressed his legs with both hands and shook his head in response.
"It seems that this junior sister is also a wonderful person." Lingshanjun on the side finally said, today he was wearing a nice moon-white bamboo embroidered brocade robe, instead of the coir raincoat he wore before.
"By the way, how are Brother Zhuo and the princess doing now? I've heard a lot of rumors recently, each one more bizarre than the last." Someone next to him asked.
"This... is actually everyone's misunderstanding. The princess and I are just ordinary friends." Zhuo Fengtian wore a silver-locked general's light armor today and looked quite handsome.
"Actually, if you think about it carefully, with your status, marrying that princess is considered a perfect match."
Zhuo Fengtian's father was a general who guarded the border. Marriage with the royal family can indeed consolidate the trust of both parties, which is somewhat reasonable.
"In the eyes of outsiders, my family background may not be bad, but in this prosperous Luo Jing, it is not necessarily true. There are so many wealthy families, and my status is only enough to be shortlisted." He shook his head and drank a small glass of wine.
Among the eight people, except for Xiao Yubing who had not arrived, Xie Zhuyan and Huai Chang sat aside, each enjoying the scenery and drinking without saying a word.
"Sister Zhuyan, come and try this." Yi Miaoxin picked up a small piece of full moon snack on the table and placed it in front of Jie Zhuyan.
Although Jie Zhuyan was eliminated and defeated her, Yi Miaoxin didn't seem to care. Instead, she was very enthusiastic and appreciative of this ordinary-looking woman.
"Thank you, Sister Miaoxin." Xie Zhuyan's voice was calm, she nodded briefly, then picked up the snack and ate it in small bites.
Yi Miaoxin's graceful figure leaned on the side of the table and rested on her arms, watching Jie Zhuyan eat.
"It will be great when sister Zhuyan can smile. I think she will look very good."
"Thank you sister Miaoxin for the compliment. In fact, it's not good-looking. It's very ordinary." Xie Zhuyan's complexion is dark, as if he has been tanning outside all year round. There are many scars on his fingers and the back of his hands. It seems that he has been living a rather troubled life.
For days of hard work.
Yi Miaoxin shook her head slightly, "No, it's very beautiful. At least I like to see it, but you just didn't notice it yourself."
"There are many kinds of beauty, and there is a certain kind of beauty that makes people feel uplifting and full of hope."
Everyone in the venue was talking in twos and threes, exchanging knowledge with each other. Those who can attend the banquet tonight are all the future pillars of the dynasty. Maybe in the future, when we need to help each other, it is not bad to make more friends.
On the sea of clouds and water, Lorraine Hill was lying on the side of the ship. The clear and transparent cloud water passed through her fingers, causing some ripples. Through this clear cloud water, she looked at the bustling city below. The busy streets were full of traffic.
It was orange lights that divided this huge city into square parts, and some pedestrians moved in the streets like invisible grains of sand.
After a long time, she lifted her body from the side of the ship.
"Watching for a while longer, I kept you waiting for a long time." Lorraine Hill gradually woke up from the prosperous night scene.
"It doesn't matter. In fact, the scenery here is indeed rare in the world. It is because of my special status that I often come to Yunshui to play, so I am not obsessed with it."
"Let's go back now, the party is about to start."
Afterwards, Xiao Yubing and Lorraine Hill rowed jade oars back toward Yuzhang Mountain.
When they docked again, the two boarded the terrace again. The guards who had been waiting for them for a long time came forward to help them secure the boat.
"Let's go this way, it will be closer." Xiao Yubing led Lorraine Hill up the mountain road.
The two of them walked along the jade-carved fence, turned through several arches, and returned to the venue. However, compared to the emptiness at the beginning, there were already many talents attending the banquet.
"You are back, please take your seats now. In addition, Luo Lan and Yu Bing will sit at the main table together." Queen Zhaoyue waved to the two of them and ordered them.
Afterwards, under the announcement by the chamberlain, the two of them entered the room hand in hand.
"Princess Linbing has arrived~ Golden Bird Witch has arrived~"
The loud voice immediately broke through the noisy conversation in the venue, and everyone turned around and focused their attention on the two people.
Dressed in a blue and black palace dress, Princess Linbing is still attractive. Her beauty and strength coexist, making many people admire her. And the other girl who came with her also attracted a lot of attention.
This is the first time for this graceful and dreamy girl with silver hair and gold dress to be seen by everyone. When she appears on the stage, countless people are shocked and amazed. It must be said that after dressing up, Lorraine Hill fully exudes her charm.
, for a moment, it was like a magnet, making it impossible for those eyes to move away, and could only follow the girl's steps step by step, as if to firmly engrave the entire figure in the memory.
Who is she, what is her name, I want to know everything about her.
I don’t know how many people have this idea that suddenly arises in their hearts, shouting loudly in their hearts, which makes people impatient, but also exciting.
"Who is this Golden Bird Witch?"
After a long time, Sudenlou turned around and asked the people at the same table. He was also the first man at the table to regain his clarity.
"Is this the dynasty witch of this generation? It seems that the current royal family has found an incredible helper." Yi Miaoxin's eyes were quiet and deep.
"She is my junior sister, Fairy Luolan of our Xiangyu sect." Gu Lie finally spoke at this time. In fact, he had been shocked for a while just now.
"Perhaps she is still a little weak in strength now, but her peers in the sect are very optimistic about her, and she will also be the representative of the faction in the future." The older generation of the Xiangyu sect is now gradually retiring, and power has been handed over to the generation of Jin Hua and Gu Lie.
in hand.
"Golden Sparrow Witch, how is this possible..." Zhuo Fengtian looked at this girl who seemed to only have Sequence 5 strength, with disbelief on her face.
As the highest title for a witch in the dynasty, since the founding of the country, only eleven people have received such an honor, and most of them are people with extremely high qualifications and prestige, but this one looks so young and her strength is not enough to convince others.
Unlike everyone else here, Zhuo Fengbo is considered a descendant of the dynasty system. Although he did not grow up in Luojing, he is very familiar with the titles and institutional positions within the dynasty. Therefore, he also knows better what it means to ascend to such a high position.
It is rare that even if the emperor wants to seal it, other clans, ministers, and aristocratic families will not easily approve it.
This is equivalent to establishing a new hilltop in the court and adding a seat. Even if it does not give real power, it will have many impacts.
Unfortunately, he was currently in the middle of the tail-burning feast, so he couldn't ask about many things in time, so he had to keep it in his mind for the time being, and then inquire carefully after preparation.
On the other side, with everyone watching, Xiao Yubing took Lorraine Hill to the round table made of amber jade in the middle, and sat down gently.
This seems to confirm the rumor that this golden bird witch is from the royal family.
Since the emperor had not yet arrived, there was still a short meeting before the banquet started. The talents on the terrace below quickly communicated with each other. Everyone inquired about it, and the identity Gu Lie had just introduced quickly spread out.
So in an instant, everyone knew the identity of this girl.
A young disciple from the Xiangyu Sect, the savior from the disaster in the Ximu Mountains, a member of the royal family, and the newly-named Golden Bird Witch.
"A beautiful woman is peerless and captivating, just like the bright moon shining through the night."
Some people were moved and admired, some were envious and jealous, and some were greedy and wanted to possess them. Many eyes kept intersecting on these two girls.
At this time, a sound of jade rings colliding came from a distance, followed by shouts one after another.
"Welcome to Emperor Xuan, the Holy Law of Heaven~"
The Plantagenet Emperor has arrived.
Twelve guards in gold-locked battle armor opened the way in front, followed by two rows of female officials carrying octagonal palace lanterns, followed by ministers holding scrolls and ink pens, and finally the golden-crowned emperor came slowly.
His appearance was calm and energetic, but his gaze slowly swept over him, giving him an indescribable sense of oppression.
"Everyone is safe."
Under the gentle words, everyone's bent bodies slowly lifted up, but they still did not dare to raise their heads and look directly. On the contrary, Xiao Yubing and Lorraine Hill at the central table looked at the king in a normal manner.
Seeing Xiao Yubing, his granddaughter, looking at him, it was not surprising for the king, who had long been used to it, but it was the girl with silver hair and gold skirt next to her that aroused his interest.
"You must be Luo Lan."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Lorraine Hill raised her skirt and saluted again.
"Okay." He nodded slightly, then looked at the people in the venue, looking at the geniuses from all over the world one by one.
"You are all talents of the dynasty. You have studied hard and practiced hard in the past. Now you have won and entered the rankings. It is a blessing to be able to carry out your ambitions."
"Today's banquet is to pray for peace in the world, to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, and to congratulate you all, to inscribe your names on the gold medal list, and to seize the sword from the Red Tower."
"May you all remember your ambitions today and move forward bravely to create a prosperous world together!" The king picked up the gold cup and said to everyone.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Immediately, everyone present raised their glasses together and drank together.
"The party begins."
Afterwards, the chamberlains beside the king read out together, and then they saw maids in white silk palace attires coming over carrying plates and serving food to each table one by one.
The Shaowei Banquet is the most famous and sumptuous banquet in the dynasty. There are hundreds of types of dishes, and the materials used include delicacies from the mountains and seas, vegetarian and meat dishes, and strive to be comprehensive.
Its meats include fish, shrimp, crab, chicken, duck, goose, cow, sheep, deer, bear, rabbit, crane, and there are many other vegetarian dishes.
Not only are vegetables from the four seasons available, but one hundred and thirty-four continents in the world also produce special ingredients for making.
Take the 24 Solar Terms Chaos as an example. The 24 Chaos in one dish have different flavors and nearly 50 kinds of ingredients are used to make it.
Others such as Jushengnu (honey-made rice dumplings), Brahman light noodles (steamed noodles), Guifeihong (red pastry), Han Gongqi (boiled printed round noodles), Changsheng porridge (therapeutic food), sweet
Snow (candied noodles), single-cage golden pastry (steamed pastry), mando-shaped pancakes (oven pancakes), etc.
Tonghua soft beef intestine (cooked in mutton oil), Guangming Shrimp Roast (grilled live shrimp), Bailongyao (made from repeatedly beaten tenderloin), Sheepskin Filament (fried mutton shreds, cut into one-foot length), Snow Baby (
Frogs with bean sprouts stuck on top), Xianrenzi (chicken stewed in milk), Xiaotiansu (stir-fried deer and chicken), Chuitouchun (roasted quail), Guomenxiang (fried with various meats), etc.
In addition, there is also an exquisite display showcasing culinary skills, in which slices of vegetables and fruits are arranged into pavilions of flowers, dragons and phoenixes, dancing girls and flying fairies, to name a few.
In the open space in the middle of the table, there was a fire, and different pieces of meat were roasted in a cauldron. After they were sprinkled with spices, a strange aroma spread throughout the banquet.
When it is baked or cooked, the waiters on the side will serve it on a wooden plate and bring it to the table for everyone to enjoy.
Not long after the banquet started, dancers in streamers and feathered clothes also descended from the sky. In harmony with the surrounding music, these dancers danced gracefully in the clouds, water and sea, blooming and gathering like lotus flowers, constantly rising and falling.
Good times, beautiful scenery, feasts and festivals are all the same.
After the tail-burning feast on the top of Yuzhang Mountain began, in the large and small courtyards in Luojing, both wealthy and wealthy families and ordinary people sat at the table with their families and began to celebrate this year's festival of joyful reunion.
The era of peace and prosperity, with singing and dancing, is the portrayal of the Plantagenet Dynasty today.