The First Empress - Chapter 178

Chapter 178 Prince Tuoba

This person drank without any ambiguity. He only heard two “gudu” sounds. Linglong hurriedly raised her eyes. His wide throat had already swallowed the best wine in the palace-a pot of spring. Huiqi smiled and said, “You Xiyi people are really straightforward. You eat wine differently from men in the capital.”

Hui Qi accompanied Prince Tuoba for two cups of wine as he spoke. Linglong deliberately put the wine stain on the pomegranate dress and left first. Even Qin’er could not help but frown when she saw Prince Tuoba. “Why is this son of Khan so arrogant? He didn’t ruin Princess Bao Luo in vain.”

Linglong could not help but feel a little nausea in her heart. Her stomach suddenly turned upside down and she couldn’t help but vomit. Qin’er wiped Linglong and said, “Is Your Highness scared by this person’s appearance? Seeing Your Highness’s nausea, servant can also see it.” Linglong waved her hand and stood up, saying, “This palace will not let Princess Baoluo marry such a person. This person’s face is extremely ugly. This palace has never seen such an ugly person since childhood.”

“But Your Highness, after all, the Emperor’s fate cannot be violated. It is probably certain. Why did Your Highness do this?” Qin’er feels unfair for Linglong. Linglong reaches out her hand and smoothes the fine bangs on her forehead. She says, “This is what I have to do because I know I can’t do it. Besides, I have a very close personal relationship with Empress Chongyi. I don’t want to make Empress Chongyi feel depressed because of this.” When Linglong thought of Tuoba Rui’s ugly face, her stomach pouch turned upside down.

In the evening, Hui Qi had already arranged a banquet to welcome the messenger. Everyone had probably guessed that the messenger was Tuoba Khan’s eldest son. This way, it would be useful. It could be said that they had chosen the emperor and princess they liked. It seemed that they were determined to marry the princess away. Furthermore, in case Hui Qi interfered, they had actually arrived at the capital first. These people were also not good friends.

Before nightfall, the painting in front of Linglong had already succeeded by more than half. Qin’er took a look at it and said, “This servant originally thought that it was Princess Bao Luo, but it was actually Princess Zhen Xi. If it was beautiful, then it would be beautiful. There was no soul in it.”

Linglong glanced at her masterpiece. The woman’s clear spirit on the painting was like the morning dew in the mountains. Her skin was sparkling and translucent, surpassing the snow in December. However, it was as dangerous as the morning dew in the mountains. No one knew how quickly it would melt away.

After finishing the last stroke, Linglong Zhiyi looked at the painting and asked, “What do you think of it compared to a real person?” Qin’er only felt that the exquisite painting was extremely beautiful. She blushed and said, “Your Majesty, although there are only a few brushes, this servant feels that the painting is a little more beautiful. The real Princess Zhenxi is not so beautiful, and she is not so enchanting.”

Linglong nodded and said, “Do you know the little palace maid at today’s banquet?”

Qin’er nodded. “I know Yuan and Auntie. If Your Highness wants servant to send this painting to Auntie without anyone noticing, Auntie will give it to the little palace maid. That’s enough.” After pondering for a moment, Linglong nodded and said, “Just hang it on the east wall. There are countless paintings in Tongming Palace. Do you understand that?”

Qin’er naturally knew that she didn’t dare to specialize in this matter. Linglong took out two ingots and said, “If you don’t know that you can’t do anything, but with this, you probably won’t be known. Go.” Qin’er caught the painting.

Linglong had just finished painting when she stretched her wrist to take a look at the scenery outside. Jiangcheng was picturesque, and Shan Wan looked at the clear sky. It won’t be long before the banquet starts. Huiqi has already sent someone to deliver a message, saying that the banquet will be held in the Tongming Palace. Linglong is already fully prepared. This painting is the last trump card. Linglong can only gamble on it.

After a while, Qin’er came over and said, “It’s all done.”

Only then did Linglong stand up and stretch her wrist, saying, “Let’s go.”

The two bridges were filled with bright mirrors and rainbows. From afar, one could see the bright lights in the Tongming Hall. Linglong said, “It’s said that looking at the beauty under the moon is actually not bad. I’m afraid that Tuoba Ruiyue would not be overwhelmed. This is not good.”

“No, this servant has already arranged it.” Qin’er’s voice did not fluctuate at all.

Linglong arrived at Tongming Palace. This place was already packed with people. The concubines were all invited over. A thunderous cheer filled the air. Huiqi extended his hand to signal for the second seat on Linglong Dao’s right hand. The concubines naturally knew what Huiqi meant. Only Linglong would not lose face if she read too much.

Linglong smiled and looked at Tuoba Rui, “Prince Tuoba, don’t be formal.”

Tuoba Rui replied indifferently. Linglong looked around. Even Concubine De and the Empress came. The Empress gave Linglong an encouraging look. Linglong nodded slightly. When she saw Concubine De, Concubine De was like a wooden sculpture with no expression at all. As for Chen Chongyi, Linglong saw that Chen Chongyi’s face looked exactly like an eggplant that had been frozen. Linglong could not say anything, but only nodded slightly.

From the bottom of her heart, this kind of man was probably the same in her heart. Linglong almost didn’t dare to look at Tuoba Rui’s face.

The imperial concubines were secretly discussing. Some people naturally talked about Tuoba Rui’s appearance. Only the person concerned did not think so. Ning Yanliu smiled lightly and said, “Prince Tuoba is valiant. From the looks of it, it can be seen that the men on the grassland are extraordinary.”

Tuoba Rui smiled arrogantly, “Naturally, it is different from the cream niche in the capital.”

Linglong stared at Tuoba Rui with disgust in her eyes. She really didn’t dare to look at her face carefully. If she looked carefully, she would be a little afraid.

The beads of light shone brightly, and candles were lit in the Tongming Hall.

Tuoba Rui said, “Khan sent his foreign ministers over to look at the customs of the Heavenly Dynasty and the atmosphere of the nobles of the royal family. He said that there are three treasures in the capital, one is mountains and rivers, the other is beauties, and the other is ink treasures.”

Linglong originally thought that the painting just now was no longer needed, But at this point, He was also slightly excited. Huiqi nodded to Linglong to say something. Linglong nodded and said, “Prince Tuoba is right. The mountains and rivers probably can’t be taken away. If they fall into the painting, they can be taken away.” At this point, Linglong glanced sideways at the east wall. Tuoba Rui’s gaze naturally fell on the east wall. Linglong smiled and said, “Looking at the mountains from afar, there is color, but listening to the water is silent.” The paintings in the capital are so beautiful. If Prince Tuoba wants any paintings, the Emperor should give them to you now. ”

Tuoba Rui slowly stood up and walked to the east wall. Because it was inside the candle, there was a faint light fluctuation between his eyebrows. He stood there slightly and pointed at a painting hanging in the air and asked, “This painting?”

It was only then that Hui Qi discovered that there was actually a painting that was curled up here. Linglong had also just discovered it. She waved her hand and Eunuch Lu had already walked over. With a gentle hit of the golden hammer, the painting had already been opened.

The woman inside was incredibly beautiful, Tuoba Rui’s eyes shone brightly. Everyone was shocked. No one knew why Princess Zhenxi’s painting had come here. Everyone gathered around him because they knew that Linglong was busy helping Chen Chongyi today. Naturally, she was acting according to the wind. Ning Yanliu was shocked, “Looking at this painting, it looks like Princess Zhenxi?” Chen Chongyi also gathered her courage and said, “It is indeed Princess Zhenxi.”

Ji Zhuhua had an unfathomable smile on his face and said, “I just don’t know when Princess Zhenxi’s portrait arrived here.”

Everyone clearly didn’t have any intention of digging deeper. They all stared fixedly at the painting. Tuoba Rui looked at the painting. The woman on the painting was charming and beautiful, making people forget about the world.

Imperial Concubine De said coldly, “What exactly is going on?”

Eunuch Lu replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, “Looks like this brush stroke is probably Lord Mu Qianzhi Mu’s masterpiece. However, why is it hanging here? It’s probably because the servants saw that this place is empty. Imperial Concubine De, don’t be angry. Let this servant go and interrogate her.” Concubine De knew that things would not be so simple. Linglong looked at Concubine De and her gaze swept over coldly. Linglong had no choice but to dodge.

Tuoba Rui’s beautiful eyes stared at the painting. Suddenly, he put the painting away with a wave of his hand and hugged it in his arms. “There is a beauty in the north, peerless and independent. As expected, her name is well-deserved. Can this princess reward this foreign minister?” Tuoba Rui’s pleading gaze fell on the Emperor.

Hui Qi also didn’t understand why Princess Zhenxi’s portrait was here, but he replied indifferently, “This is Princess Zhenxi, it’s just a portrait. A real person might not be so beautiful. You know that all the painters in the capital are people like Mao Yanshou, just lying.”

“No, no, no! This woman wants to see Qing Ren City, then Qing Ren Kingdom. This princess’s official wants to see it, but it has probably made the official feel apprehensive. Please allow me to do so, Your Majesty.” Tuoba Rui actually learned from the man in the capital to kowtow to Huiqi. Huiqi nodded and said, “Since you want to see, then how can I go against your will and summon the princesses and emperors over?”

The stone in Linglong’s heart finally fell to the ground, because Linglong had told Chen Chongyi the news of the messenger’s arrival today. Moreover, she had instructed Princess Baoluo to be a bit impolite, so she naturally turned into a green leaf to protect her own safety.

After a while, the princesses and emperors had all come over. Linglong nodded and looked at Princess Baoluo, who had arrived late. Princess Baoluo was clearly prepared. Not only was she not dressed well, she was like a chicken bloodstone that had been covered in dust for a long time. She had no luster, making people feel that her boss was boring when they saw her. Ever since Princess Zhenxi walked in, Tuoba Rui’s gaze was fixed on Princess Zhenxi. Linglong was secretly pleasantly surprised, so she was naturally happy when she thought of this.

All the princesses and emperors paid their respects to the Emperor and Tuoba Rui. Only Princess Zhen Xi and Baoluo didn’t dare to look him in the eye, because they already knew that one of them was always going to be the princess of Hatoyama. Seeing such a face, they were all frightened.

Huiqi coughed slightly and said, “The second on his right hand is Princess Zhenxi. Prince Tuoba can take a look.”

This person was actually a little shy, but he quickly sneered and said, “Wonderful! Wonderful!” When Linglong heard this, she already had a plan. She glanced at Chen Chongyi. Chen Chongyi really didn’t expect that she could turn the tables on her opponent. She also slightly relaxed her tightened brows. Linglong deliberately didn’t say much tonight to prevent Huiqi and Ji Zhuhua from knowing that everything had been prepared beforehand.