Quick Wear: Cannon Fodder's Self-Redemption (2)[MTL]

Chapter 75: A Few Things About the Little Emperor

"Jing'er greets His Majesty. After these days of long journey, Jing'er feels tired and was a little absent-minded just now. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

　　Li Nanchen smiled and said, "It's okay, Princess, don't worry about it. The customs and eating habits of Li State are different from those of Zhao State. I wonder if the princess is used to it?"

　　Zhao Jing smiled gently and replied gracefully, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am used to everything."

　　Li Nanchen exchanged a few polite words with Zhao Jing, and then he didn't want to talk to her anymore. He looked at the ministers and their families who were sitting upright, and said with a smile: "My dear ministers, there is no need to be so restrained. Since it is a banquet, you can be more casual. Young masters and young ladies, if you have any talents, please show them in the hall and let the distinguished guests from Zhao State appreciate them."

　　The princes and ladies of the palace were all eager to make a move. The ladies naturally went for Li Nanchen. After all, most of the ladies in the palace were candidates for the imperial concubines. Because of the envoys from the State of Zhao, the palace selection was postponed. There were not many opportunities to show their talents in front of Li Nanchen. If they could leave a good impression on him before the palace selection, it would be of great benefit to the subsequent palace selection. The royal family went for the princess of the State of Zhao. Zhao Jing was not only of noble status, but also of extremely beautiful appearance. For them, marrying her was a step to heaven.

　　Prince Duan Li Sheng looked around and saw that although everyone was eager to perform, they were too reserved to be the first. He curled his lips in disdain and said loudly, "Your Majesty, since no one dares to perform first, then I will do it."

　　Li Nanchen looked at Li Sheng with a smile and asked, "I wonder what talent my eldest brother wants to show you?"

　　Prince Duan Li Sheng is the eldest son of Li Yan and the elder brother of Li Nanchen. He is already 25 years old this year. His wife is Han Qing, the eldest daughter of Han Shan, the Minister of Works. He has two concubines and countless harems. He spends all day in brothels and houses, looking for prostitutes. He has no knowledge at all. Apart from a decent appearance, he is completely useless! He was the first to stand up and show his talent. While the people in the palace despised Li Sheng for overestimating his own abilities, they also cast sympathetic eyes on Han Shangshu. Han Shangshu's face turned ugly. He was not worried that Zhao Jing would fall in love with Li Sheng. He just felt ashamed.

　　Li Sheng raised his voice and said, "Sword dance."

　　Li Nanchen raised his eyebrows, nodded and said, "Okay. Go get a sword for my eldest brother."

　　Everyone in the hall watched Li Sheng's talent with the mentality of watching a show. Although he was not good at writing, the sword dance was quite decent. Han Shangshu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and thought to himself: "Fortunately, it's not too embarrassing."

　　With Li Sheng's suggestion, many young men and women came forward to show their talents. His Highness's ministers watched with great interest, while Li Nanchen, Prince Lan and Princess Zhao Jing were all absent-minded.

　　At the repeated signal of Regent Li Hao, Crown Prince Li Heng had no choice but to stand up and said, "After all the great performances, I shouldn't come here to make a fool of myself. But to show my welcome to the envoys from Zhao, I will present a song. Please enjoy it, Prince Lan and Princess."

　　Li Nanchen's eyes flashed, and he said with a smile: "How can you say that I am showing off my ugliness? Everyone in Kyoto knows the talent of the prince. Today, Prince Lan and the princess will be blessed to hear him."