Chapter 341 Palace Banquet

  Zou Yuan already knew about the relationship between the Si family and the Queen Mother, and the reason why he kept Si Chong alive was actually for Si Yan's sake.

  That's what Si Yan said at the time.

   "Si Zhong is a very talented person, and it is not his choice to be with the Queen Mother. If he can find a bargaining chip to restrain him and use it for the country, he will definitely help His Majesty achieve a career."

   Zou Yuan's words sound reasonable. After all, Si Zhong was the number one scholar who was chosen by chance. In addition, he has been an official in the court for several years, and he knows everything about the court, and he is also very familiar with it.

  Furthermore, from the incident of the flood in Xikou Town, Si Zhong's decision-making ability has been fully improved, which is enough to prove that he is a usable talent.

   But Zou Yuan still has his worries in his heart. Just like the new emperor ascends the throne, he will always be afraid of the elders of the previous dynasty. Can a person who is loyal to the previous monarch really be used by future generations?

Si Yan is one of his generals, and it can be said that he has made great contributions. He didn't want Si Yan to be separated from him, but Zou Yuan still had some doubts about Si Zhong's judgment in his heart, so he inevitably showed some gloom.

  At the state banquet, singing and dancing, accompanied by beauties and wine, made the eyes of the envoys from various countries in the audience even more blurred.

  The country that sent envoys this time is nothing more than to express a friendly intention, to recognize Zou Yuan's power, and to pave the way for future development.

  Because there are no substantive actions in this trip, it is purely friendly exchanges, and the envoys from various countries are also relaxed and having fun.

   Only remove one person.

  Pei Yu came from Qingqiu country, and he took the position of the national teacher at a young age. He has a calm posture, and has a calm and capable personality that does not match his age.

  During the song and dance, he caught a sharp glimpse of the anxiety on Zou Yuan's face, and then turned the wine glass in his hand, as if he was thinking about something in his heart.

  …

   Banquets are naturally impossible for people to sit and eat dryly, and there are always some entertainment activities.

  If we talk about the entertainment between the wine tables, the most common one in Da Zou is throwing pots. This is an activity that everyone can participate in. The threshold for joining is low, and it is also friendly to foreign envoys.

  In this kind of event, some prizes are usually prepared for the first place. As for the other losers, there will be a talent show, singing and dancing, drinking and composing poems.

  The banquet was halfway through, people had almost eaten, and the entertainment program began.

  Today, three pot-throwing competitions were prepared at the banquet. The first prizes were a set of high-quality gold inlaid jade heads, night pearls and golden thousand taels.

  Shen Li was watching from the audience, her eyes almost straightened, lo and behold, this is the noodles, needless to say, the first two are rare treasures, and the last one is directly real gold and silver.

  Shen Li secretly rubbed her little hands, her heart was about to move.

  Seeing her expression, Si Yan couldn't help but tease her.

   "What, want?"

  When Si Yan was speaking, he wrapped his long arms around Shen Li's waist, and hugged her in front of him.

  Shen Li leaned on Si Yan's chest in a small and friendly manner, not hiding her glowing little eyes at all.

   "Of course, they are all good things."

  Si Yan raised his hand and scratched Shen Li's nose, with a helpless and doting tone.

   "Little money fan."

   Not long after, the first session will officially begin. Among the people present, at least one envoy from each country must be sent to participate, and other ministers and officials are free to participate.

   But it is worth noting that as long as you participate in the competition, opportunities and challenges coexist. If you win the chance to win the lottery, you also have to bear the risk of failure. Except for the winner, everyone else has to show their talents.

  (end of this chapter)