novelaction Chapter 772 Palace Banquet!
Chapter 772 Palace Banquet!
The Turkic envoy was the fourth son of the Turkic Khan, and one of his many daughters.
The fourth prince's name was Gimme, and the princess who came was his half-sister, named Nari.
At the palace banquet, Prince Jimer was very well-behaved, especially when he met Duanmu Chuze's gaze, he would become much more restrained.
Princess Nali sat down beside him and asked softly, "Brother, is that person in the yellow python robe the Crown Prince?"
"That's right. It was him who repeatedly defeated our Turks. This time, he even brought your third brother back to Dayong. I heard that he was taken to the tomb of the late Crown Prince and executed."
Prince Jimo's tone was unreadable. With the loss of his favored third prince, his chances of inheriting the Khanate would only be greater. After all, they were enemies to begin with, and now that the prince was dead, he was overjoyed!
Princess Nali's mother was a commoner from a small tribe on the outskirts of the region. Because of her beauty, she caught the eye of the Turkic Khan, who abducted her.
However, this Turkic Khan was not a devoted and loving man; he had at least ninety, if not a hundred, concubines by his side.
Any woman with even a modicum of beauty that catches his eye will be snatched back to his royal tent.
Over the years, although I've gotten older, I still can't resist a beautiful woman.
Princess Nali was not a highly regarded or favored princess in the Turkic Khaganate because of her mother's humble origins.
If it weren't for her beauty and the fact that she was the right age for a marriage alliance, the Turkic Khan would never have even remembered that he had such a daughter.
There are far too many daughters like her. Even the Turkic Khan himself doesn't know whether he has more than twenty or more daughters.
Some were given to his subordinates to consolidate his power. In fact, when the princess was about to get married, the Turkic Khan did not even remember what his daughter looked like.
"Your Majesty, our Turkic people have come to Dayong with the utmost sincerity. We hope that Your Majesty will recognize our sincerity and return the items."
The Emperor was taken aback. Return it? What is it?
The Emperor naturally turned his gaze to Duanmu Chuze, and saw that his dark eyes shone with an extremely dazzling light. In that instant, it seemed that all things in heaven and earth lost their momentum.
"Fourth Prince, have you had too much to drink? Today's banquet was specially prepared to welcome your delegation. Fourth Prince, is there really something you want?"
Jim was indeed a bit drunk, but after being reminded like that, he immediately sobered up considerably.
Duanmu Chuze stole their things, but those things couldn't be openly discussed in this kind of setting.
Princess Nali asked curiously, "Brother, what is it?"
Jim glared at her. "Mind your own business."
Princess Nali was startled by his glare, but she knew that he wouldn't do anything too outrageous in this situation. She simply bit her lip and lowered her head, her eyes revealing her unspoken grievance.
Seeing her like this, the many men present only assumed that she had been scolded by her brother. The young woman's delicate and frail appearance was truly pitiful to behold.
Chu Rong merely sneered, glancing at Duanmu Chuze. That glance revealed him carefully serving food to Mu Xinnuan. His eyes narrowed, and he lowered his head, staring blankly at the dishes before him.
Duanmu Jing did not attend such palace banquets because her child was too young, and Duanmu Zonghua was also taken care of by Aunt Fang in the East Palace and never appeared in public.
"Fourth Prince, I have long heard that you are a famous strongman in the Turkic Khaganate. Come, let me offer you my respects."
Jim glanced at Yu Shaojiang, who had raised his glass, forced a smile, raised his hand to his glass, and gestured for him to drink with him.
Throughout the banquet, Princess Nali kept glancing at Duanmu Chuze. A man like him must have captivated the hearts of countless young girls.
He is brave and fearless on the battlefield, and now at this palace banquet, he is so elegant and gentle. This is the ideal man that countless women seek.
I've only heard that this Crown Prince dotes on his Crown Princess and has never taken a concubine even after several years of marriage. It seems that this Crown Prince is by no means a lecherous person.
Princess Nali secretly glanced at Mu Xin Nuan and had to admit that the Crown Princess was extremely beautiful.
What's even more striking is her noble and elegant demeanor.
Princess Nali couldn't help but feel somewhat resentful.
If we only consider her background, she is a princess of the Turks, which is naturally much more noble than Mu Xin Nuan's. However, the kind of temperament that makes people want to worship her is something that I don't have.
Thinking back on her life in the Turkic Khaganate, as a princess, she felt that she did not live as peacefully and comfortably as a subject of the Dayong Kingdom.
Princess Nali felt incredibly awkward.
However, considering that this Crown Princess had at least given birth, she knew that once a woman had a child, her figure would definitely change.
Furthermore, many men also feel less satisfied in bed after their partner has given birth.
That's why men in this world like to have women on both sides and be constantly surrounded by beauties.
Princess Nali was born into such an environment that she was exposed to all sorts of tricks from a young age about how to win favor and how to please men.
So, despite her young age, she's quite shrewd and probably knows more about matters of love and relationships than Mu Xin Nuan does!
Once a woman has a child, although she has secured a place for herself in her later years, the man's interest in her will gradually fade.
As for this prince!
Princess Nali thought about it carefully, and couldn't help but laugh again.
I heard that the Crown Princess's son is now a year and a half old.
For the past six months, the Crown Prince has been almost always away on campaigns, so it's perfectly normal for the two of them to be so close now.
Moreover, Princess Nali couldn't help but think of the practice of having maids in the Great Yong Dynasty. This Crown Princess must have two pretty maids in her own room; otherwise, how could she still keep the Crown Prince's heart?
Before Princess Nali arrived, she had considered whether she could perform a dance.
But then she remembered that this was the Great Yong Dynasty, and seeing so many beautiful women here, she feared that no matter how well she danced, the other party would still find a better way to overpower her.
That's why she's not that stupid!