#412 - Xu Ming, you are really fast

Listening to what Xiao Lan said, Xu Ming naturally had nothing to add.

This originally wasn't Xu Ming's business.

One of the reasons why Xu Ming was meddling was that the North Sea and the Wu Kingdom were now considered to be on friendly terms, and as the main official of the Wu Kingdom, it was normal to help maintain the relationship between the two countries.

Of course, the most fundamental reason was that he hoped to help the North Sea Dragon Palace and then have the Dragon Queen owe him a favor.

In the end, he hoped that the Dragon Queen could help him get that exquisite pearl, and that when the Dragon Queen realized that he was not her old lover, she would not be too angry, considering that he had helped her before.

He hoped that she could calm down at that time and recognize that he was actually innocent, and that everything that had happened before was her own doing.

Of course, Xu Ming knew that his idea was beautiful, but it was indeed difficult. First of all, he was just a Dragon Gate Realm cultivator who had not even formed a Golden Core, which was indeed not enough in the Dragon Palace.

If something happened, he would most likely be just cannon fodder, and at most he could only help with some small tasks. If it was the kind of help that could reverse the situation, it was basically impossible.

And even if he did help with something big, if the Dragon Queen found out that he was not her lover, she would definitely lose her mind.

In short, Xu Ming felt that his situation was not good.

"Then Miss Xiao Lan must pay more attention," Xu Ming said politely. "As an envoy of the Wu Kingdom, before we set off, His Majesty told us to help as much as we can. Naturally, we don't want anything to happen that would affect your country."

"Thank you for your concern, sir," Xiao Lan nodded. "However, this is the North Sea Dragon Palace, and no one dares to run wild in the North Sea Dragon Palace! I'll take you back, sir. If we're away for too long, I'm afraid His Majesty will worry about your safety."

"Sorry for the trouble, miss."

"You're too polite, sir."

Xiao Lan led Xu Ming back to the banquet of the Four Seas Ceremony.

Just as Xiao Lan and Xu Ming had just left, the black and gold fish in the lake, which was swimming happily, suddenly began to tremble violently!

The black and gold fish kept bumping against the rocks, causing the scales on its body to fly everywhere, looking very painful.

Fresh blood kept gushing out of the black and gold fish's mouth, and the belly of the black and gold fish was bitten open, with pieces of flesh floating around.

Finally, a seemingly harmless sharp-toothed goldfish emerged from the belly of the black and gold fish and swam towards the depths of the lake.

Back at the banquet, Ao Jin had already returned.

Xu Ming and Ao Jin exchanged a glance, their eyes both exceptionally calm.

"Xu Ming, you really are fast," Ao Yin'er said happily after Xu Ming returned to his seat.

"..."

Xu Ming's eyebrows twitched.

Didn't this princess know that the most taboo thing for a man is for you to say that he is fast?

Forget it.

This princess is innocent, so I won't bother with her.

Soon, the sky gradually darkened.

Most of the people were cultivators, so they didn't need to leave their seats to relieve themselves.

Moreover, the surroundings were filled with various sects and dynasties, plus there were all kinds of performances to watch, so no one felt bored.

On the contrary, everyone talked freely and had a great time.

When men talk about politics, even the suggestive dances have to take a backseat.

If they could talk about state affairs while dancing, that would naturally be even better.

As the sky gradually darkened, one by one, the maids came over with night-luminescent pearls and placed them on everyone's table.

Around the banquet, the night-luminescent pearls on the pillars also lit up, illuminating the entire square.

Although the light of the night-luminescent pearls was not as bright as during the day, it had an even more dreamlike feeling, with a kind of hazy beauty.

At this time, it was time to enter the gift-giving process.

The various dynasties and sects were to give gifts to the Dragon Queen.

The order of gift-giving had been notified long ago. Everyone knew which sect was ranked first, which sect was behind which sect.

The historians of each dynasty and sect walked forward with gifts, and then said some congratulatory words.

For many people, this was the closest they could get to the Dragon Queen.

Many chief officials were very much looking forward to seeing the Eternal Dragon Queen up close, even if they only said a few words to her. When they returned to their country, they could boast to their colleagues.

When it was the East Sea's turn, Ao Jin led his younger sister to present gifts.

Originally, only the chief official could present gifts, but the relationship between the Four Seas was definitely better than others, and they were all Dragon Clan nobles, so there was no problem with going together.

"East Sea, Ao Jin."

"East Sea, Ao Yin'er."

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

Ao Jin and Ao Yin'er bowed.

Ao Jin respectfully said, "The East Sea has prepared some small gifts for Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will not dislike them."

Ao Yin'er walked forward holding the gift, her almond-shaped eyes blinking as she looked at her ancestral aunt.

The more Ao Yin'er looked, the more she felt that her ancestral aunt was really good-looking. How could there be such a good-looking person in this world?

Moreover, her ancestral aunt was now ranked second. She really couldn't imagine how the female monk from Thunderclap Temple was ranked first. How good-looking could she be?

A maid walked forward and accepted the gift.

The Dragon Queen looked at the two of them: "I didn't expect it to be you young people who came to present gifts. Is your father still well?"

Ao Jin cupped his hands: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. My father is very well, and he asked us to tell you that if Your Majesty has time, you can come and visit."

The Dragon Queen nodded: "I will go when I have time. Please give my regards to your father for me."

I will go when I have time, but everyone knows whether she will actually go or not.

But no matter what, some polite words still had to be said.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Ao Jin bowed. "Then we will take our leave."

Ao Jin was about to walk down the steps when he realized that his old sister was still standing there foolishly.

Ao Jin patted his sister's arm, and Ao Yin'er hurriedly bowed: "Yin'er takes her leave."

"That East Sea boy has indeed produced good children," the Dragon Queen said to the maid beside her, looking at the backs of the two.

The maid, Qinghua, echoed: "That East Sea Crown Prince does seem to be much more stable than his peers, and he doesn't have the arrogance of other princes."

The Dragon Queen shook her head: "I'm not talking about him."

The Dragon Queen's gaze focused on Ao Yin'er's back: "That boy is lucky to have given birth to such a daughter."