Chapter 64

  The emperor's birthday, the whole country celebrates!

  On this day, the main streets of the capital city had been swept clean and were spotless.

  On this day, envoys from all countries came to celebrate the birthday of Jing Huang. The long procession, different costumes, exotic customs, and box after box of luxurious gifts made others jealous!

  Even if the streets of Beijing had countless armored guards standing on both sides, separating the crowded masses on either side, they still attracted many people to come and watch.

  Not to mention today's inn tea business is several times more than usual, the busy inn owner is on one side with an abacus laughing with eyes not seen!

  Every time a foreign team passes by, the windows on both sides of the inn are crowded with people watching the excitement. They gaze eagerly at the passing convoy below, occasionally discussing and commenting. For a moment, the streets of the capital city are empty, yet extraordinarily lively!

  Especially when the luxurious car fleet of Peugeot passed by, the onlookers couldn't help but stretch their necks to catch a glimpse of the two princesses who were said to be as beautiful as heavenly beings.

  Unfortunately, no matter how hard everyone looked around, they could only see the armor-clad and majestic guard, as well as that luxurious carriage.

  All that can be seen is this luxurious carriage, with four corners inlaid with brightly colored rubies, and tassels hanging from the windows. Under the sunlight, it shines with a dazzling array of colors, its splendor is mesmerizing, making it impossible to look away!

  As the luxurious carriage passed by, people seemed to smell a faint and refreshing fragrance. Even if they couldn't see the two princesses sitting inside, just from the luxurious appearance and the intoxicating scent, it was clear that the two princesses in the carriage were national beauties with heavenly charm!

  And at this moment, inside this luxurious carriage——

  Lan Su Xue and Lan Su Man were both dressed up, looking as beautiful as celestial beings.

  But at this moment, one of them had a hint of displeasure in her eyebrows and a smile on the corner of her mouth, while the other's eyes were filled with infatuated love, as if she was lost in thought, just like a lovesick young girl!

  It wasn't until much later that Lan Su Xue finally sensed something was off about her sister, and having grown up together since childhood, she naturally guessed what was going on with her sister.

  Lan Su Man never hid anything from her sister either, so she was seen speaking in a nervous yet infatuated tone.

  "You said, who is that young man in red? Sister, I've taken a liking to him."

  "Hehe, you're not shy either, so do you know how others feel about you?"

  Seeing her sister's infatuated appearance, Lan Su Xue teased a sentence. Upon hearing Lan Su Xue's words, Lan Su Man slightly came back to her senses, seemingly having made some decision in her heart, with an air of pride and arrogance between her eyebrows.

  "I like him, and I also believe that with my blue eyes, I can still make his heart move! No matter who he is, he must only belong to me!"

  Lan Su Man said confidently, because her father had said before that she and her sister were the most noble women in this world, plus their beauty, there was no man in this world who would not be moved, so she also believed that as long as it was someone she liked, she would definitely get him! Definitely!

  ……

  The night sky is as dark as ink, and on the vast expanse of the heavens, a bright moon shines like a large night pearl, emitting a radiant glow that illuminates the entire earth with a layer of pure white light.

  The stars twinkle, every time the night falls, the stars and moon shine together, they are the protagonists of the sky, freely emitting their own unique beauty, making the originally dark night beautiful beyond description!

  However, under the night sky, the imperial palace was even more brightly lit, with music and dance filling the air, the sound of silk and bamboo instruments everywhere, and cups and chopsticks crossing each other, a truly magnificent scene.

  As I look around, all I see are the young ladies from each family dressed up and looking beautiful, with their faces flushed and their voices soft as they gather in groups of three or five, chatting and laughing together.

  And some of the emperor's grandsons also wore brocade clothes and jade belts, dressed in a resplendent and elegant manner, how dashing!

  Although today is the birthday of Jing Huang, he is the protagonist, however, such a banquet, everyone will not miss it, and they all dress up to enjoy themselves.

  A married woman sat on one side displaying her embroidery, while an unmarried young lady on the other side hummed poetry and lyrics, chatting idly.

  Each of the ministers naturally stood on one side and responded with a few words, while the other princes also chatted about interesting things on the side.

  Until a sharp and fine voice sounded, the crowd withdrew their minds, tidied up their clothes, and knelt down respectfully towards the bright yellow figure.

  "Long live our Emperor, may he live forever and ever."

  "Be calm."

  Xuan Huang wore a bright yellow dragon robe, with an aura of majesty and power that only those in high positions possessed!

  At the age of 45, he is in his prime, and although he has a large family, he still exudes charm and hasn't lost any of his youthful appeal. As a result, his children are naturally extraordinary, cough, of course, with some individual exceptions!

  The royal banquet, naturally, had the princes and ministers on one side and the women of the imperial family on the other.

  Logically, Han Xi Tong should be sitting on the bride's side, but Xun Xiao Ran was afraid that Han Xi Tong would be bored with no friends around her. So, he specially arranged for Han Xi Tong to sit next to him. Xun Tian Qi and Xun Yang Lie sat in front of them. The 15th prince also liked Han Xi Tong and naturally sat next to her, chatting and laughing with her from time to time, provoking Xun Xiao Ran's jealousy without realizing it.

  After Dai Xuan arrived and said a few words, everyone returned to their lively conversation, but it was no longer as boisterous as before, much more subdued.

  Then, people came to congratulate. First, some princes and princesses of Xuan Huang came forward to congratulate Xuan Huang and offer their own thoughts. Then it was the turn of the envoys from various countries.

  Because of Tianxuan Empire's prosperity and strength, it has always been in harmony with other nations.

  Even if there is occasional minor unrest along the borders, it is not enough to cause concern.

  So this time, the grand birthday of Xing Huang, other countries naturally would not be stingy, and they presented thick gifts, saying a few words that were to the point. Xing Huang, who was seated in the highest position, had a smile on his face from start to finish, with a dignified yet benevolent expression.

  Until the messenger of Blue Phoenix Dynasty presented a thick gift, immediately afterwards, he heard that the messenger say with a respectful and smiling tone.

  "Our two princesses have specially prepared a zither dance for the Emperor's birthday, wishing him good fortune as vast as the Eastern Sea and longevity as enduring as Mount Nanyue!"

  "Haha, good! Got it!"

  Listening to this, Cui Huai's face lit up with joy, and the people around him couldn't help but crane their necks in anticipation. After all, it was rumored that Blue Phoenix Emperor doted on these two princesses the most, and they were stunningly beautiful, with both talent and looks! It was a rare opportunity to see the two princesses who had been the subject of rumors for so long, so everyone naturally perked up their spirits, with pairs of curious eyes fixed on the grand hall entrance.

  Even Han Hui's eyes couldn't help but be lifted by curiosity, and he said to Xuan Xiao Ran beside him.

  "Xiao Ran, you said those two princesses are really beautiful!"

  When he heard Han Xi Tong's words, Xing Xiao Ran's beautiful phoenix eyes fell tightly on Han Xi Tong's naturally beautiful face that didn't need any makeup, lightly opening his red lips and saying in a slow but firm tone.

  "In my heart, Tong'er will always be the most beautiful!"

  "Flattery will get you nowhere!"

  Listening to his words, Han Xi's eyes couldn't help but redden, and she felt that the handsome young man in front of her was becoming more and more sweet-tongued.

  "Hehe, Tong'er, what I said is true! In my heart, you are unmatched! Even if there were more beautiful women in front of me, they wouldn't be worth a fraction of you!"

  Every word and sentence is spoken with utmost seriousness. Looking into Han Xi's phoenix eyes, they are as pure as water yet as deep and mysterious as the sea!

  Like the most beautiful star in the night sky, bursting out with unprecedented brilliance, so beautiful that even the moonlight seems to pale in comparison!

  When she saw Xing's profound and deep eyes like the sea, Han Xi suddenly felt a flutter in her heart.

  Because Xiang Xiao Ran's feelings for her were so intense, even if she wanted to pretend not to understand, it was impossible.

  But she didn't know if she could really fall in love with someone again...

  "Sigh..."

  "Say it, Tong'er."

  Upon hearing Han Xi Tong's words, looking at the complexity of emotions in her eyes, such as understanding, doubt, and panic, Xuan Xiao Ran's heart suddenly rose to his throat.

  Although he still appeared to be smiling and chatting, his palms had already become soaked with sweat...

  Throughout the banquet, cups and chopsticks were crossed, with joyous laughter and conversation filling the air.

  Han Xi Tong and Xing Xiao Ran, on the other hand, simply stared at each other, as if everything around them had been isolated by their gaze.

  "I..."

  Han Xi Tong opened her mouth and found that her heart was a bit panicked, but she didn't know that at this time, Xuan Xiao Ran was even more flustered than her.

  A pair of beautiful phoenix eyes were staring tightly at Han Xi's watery eyes, as if not allowing her to escape again.

  Four eyes met, and the hearts of two people suddenly accelerated. However, at this moment, a beautiful piano sound flew out, captivating everyone's attention, also making Han Xi's eyes daze for a moment before she lightly bit her red lips and lowered her head to say.

  "Whatever, let's just watch the show!"

  "Uh..."

  After waiting for a long time, what he got was Han Xi Tong's evasive answer. Xing Xiao Ran couldn't help but feel a strong sense of loss in his heart, but it only lasted for an instant. As he raised his eyes, the clarity returned to the bottom of his eyes, accompanied by a faint smile. He nodded slightly at Han Xi Tong and said softly.

  "Alright, okay."

  Han Xi Tong heard this and finally let out a sigh of relief, but in her heart, she felt a twinge of guilt towards Xun Xiao Ran.

  However, she didn't want to think much about it and just cast her gaze into the party. Suddenly, following a beautiful melody of the guqin, a lovely figure emerged and started dancing gracefully with the music.

  Sleeves fluttering, skirt flying, hair floating, steps light and airy, like a startled swan!

  The perfect coordination of the music and dance was seamless, causing the originally noisy grand hall to immediately fall silent. Everyone's gaze was drawn to the stunning beauty of the dance in the grand hall.

  Even Han Hui's eyes were wide with astonishment.

  This dance is not as soft and beautiful as Tian Xuan's, but it has a lively and playful beauty that is very moving.

  Not to mention the stunning beauty of the dancing woman, Han Xi's eyes felt more and more familiar as she looked at her. It seemed as if she had seen her somewhere before.

  After a moment's thought, his mind racing, he suddenly remembered something and instinctively tapped the crystal ball in front of him.

  At the moment when Xuan Yang's eyebrows were slightly furrowed and his face was slightly turned, Han Xi's eyes asked in a low voice.

  "Isn't that girl who was dancing just the one you saved at Taizi Lake two days ago?!"

  "Alright."

  In response to Han Xi Tong's words, Jing Yang Lie only replied perfunctorily with a gloomy expression and a hint of dark anger between his eyebrows.

  At this, Han Xi's beautiful eyebrows also furrowed slightly.

  Since that day at Taizi Lake, after Xuan Yang Lie left with a hint of anger, he hadn't been seen for several days. Today, finally seeing him again, he still looked like he was on the verge of death, his face dark and frightening, as if everyone owed him money, making Han Xi's eyes feel extremely stifled.

  After all, she really didn't know what Yang Lie was angry about.

  "Hey, Lie, is it that someone owes you money and won't pay back!?"

  "What?!"

  When he heard Han Xi Tong's words, Yang Lie's beautiful eyebrows furrowed even tighter. He didn't look at the performance in the middle of the main hall, but instead turned his whole body around. His pair of pretty peach blossom eyes were filled with some anger, staring straight at Han Xi Tong, making Han Xi Tong's scalp feel numb.

  For some unknown reason, she faintly felt that Xuan Yang Lie's anger was directed at her.

  "This is fierce, I owe you money or not? Doesn't seem like it!? En, let me think, Xiao Ran, do I owe him money?"

  After thinking for a long time with her head down, Han Xi's eyes were tangled.

  When Yang Lie heard Han Xi Tong's words, his face became even more overcast.

  The hands hidden in his sleeves were slowly clenched into fists, and the anger in his heart was surging like a turbulent wave.

  He's furious!

  He hates it even more!

  Why do so many women throw themselves at him, but he doesn't like them anymore? Instead, he's taken a liking to this stupid woman who can't even tell that he has feelings for her!

  Actually, on that day, he saved the girl just out of convenience. After all, he had always been gentle to women and didn't want to see the delicate girl fall into the lake either.

  He had only acted out of kindness, but when he returned, he heard the sarcastic remarks from that damned woman's mouth.

  And looking at her completely nonchalant expression, it seemed like she didn't care who he liked, which was true, it wasn't any of her business, but still, he was angry!

  Because he really wants to see this woman show a little bit of concern for him, a little bit of jealousy, even just a tiny bit would make him ecstatic, unfortunately...

  Digression

  Kaven bird, that's all for today, wuwu~