Chapter 84
At this moment, the eunuch from Kunning Palace came in a hurry and invited Emperor Qianlong to taste lychees. As soon as he heard that there were lychees, Qianlong's eyes flashed with surprise, and his steps speeded up unconsciously, as if he were really on a hot wheel. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of lychees.
Three boxes full of lychees came into view. Qianlong was so surprised that he couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear. His eyes widened and he asked in disbelief: "This... this is too much!" His voice It was full of surprises and doubts, as if confirming whether this sudden happiness was real.
It is true that lychees are difficult to keep fresh. Their color will gradually dim over time, their fragrance will gradually dissipate, and they will eventually become tasteless. Li Qingge knew this very well, so she cherished this gift from the south even more. She thought of the hardships spent in transporting lychees in history, and those scenes of traveling day and night as fast as possible, as if they were right in front of her. She was filled with emotion, and a feeling of admiration for the ancient working people welled up in her heart.
However, by the Qing Dynasty, the methods of transporting lychees had made great progress. In order to keep the lychees fresh, people would even cut down the entire tree, wrap the roots with thick yellow mud, and rush to the capital day and night. Despite this, Emperor Qianlong could only eat forty or fifty fresh lychees every year. This preciousness made Li Qingge cherish every lychee in his hand even more.
The "Manuscript of Qing History" records in detail Qianlong's rules for distributing lychees, and Li Qingge also heard about it. She knew that these lychees were not just a fruit, but also a status symbol and a manifestation of nobility. However, in her opinion, these lychees are more like an emotional link between her and her family and Emperor Qianlong.
Since Li Qingge’s incident, wars have continued in the south, and the supply of lychees has also been seriously affected. Calculating carefully, Emperor Qianlong had not eaten lychees for four years. This regret has always been hidden in his heart and has become a complex that is difficult to let go.
When he heard that the queen had lychees, Qianlong felt an indescribable expectation in his heart. He thought there were only a few pills, but he didn't expect that they were packed by the box. There was a flash of surprise in his eyes, and then full of joy. The queen smiled and said to him: "Your Majesty, these lychees are very fresh, please try them." Her voice was gentle and kind, as if it could soothe all the irritations in his heart.
Although Qianlong was the emperor, at this moment, he was like an ordinary child, full of desire for the sweetness from the south. He saw so many red and big lychees that he quickly asked the eunuch to peel them for him to eat. After the first bite, the sweet taste exploded in your mouth, with a hint of osmanthus aroma. The sweetness seemed to penetrate into every cell of his body, and he couldn't help but exclaim: "It's wonderful! I have lived for fifty years, and I have never eaten such sweet lychees!" As he said, he Without waiting for the eunuch to peel it, he started to eat it himself, putting one piece after another into his mouth, as if he wanted to keep this sweetness in his heart forever.
The queen couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in her heart when she saw Qianlong eating with gusto. She knew that this sweetness not only came from the lychee itself, but also from the deep relationship between her and Qianlong. She gently ordered Nanny Rong to cut a plate of watermelon and bring it up, hoping that Qianlong could also taste the coolness from summer.
Qianlong took a bite of watermelon and was surprised by its delicious taste. The sweetness of watermelon is completely different from the sweetness of lychee, but they complement each other. His eyes were round, just like when he was eating lychees, as if he was confirming whether this delicious food really existed. He was full of praise and said repeatedly: "Good! Good! This watermelon is really delicious!"
At that moment, the Kunning Palace was filled with laughter and laughter, and Li Qingge and Emperor Qianlong enjoyed this experience together. The sweetness and coolness of summer. They know that although this happiness is short-lived, it is enough for them to remember for a lifetime.
On that hot summer afternoon in the Forbidden City, the sunlight filtered through the clouds and shone dappledly on the splendid palace, adding a lazy and warm color to this ancient imperial city. Li Qingge, the Queen of Dayan, was sitting in the pavilion of Kunning Palace at the moment. There was a delicate porcelain plate in front of her, with a piece of freshly cut watermelon lying on it. The watermelon has a skin as thin as paper, red flesh and black seeds (note: the original article mentioned seedless, here to increase the richness of the description, it will be adjusted back to the seedless description later), the juice is plump, as if the sweetness will overflow with the slightest touch. The juice was as pure in color as the first ray of sunlight in the morning, illuminating everything around it and also illuminating Li Qingge's smiling eyes.
“Oh, this melon is so good. The color is so pure that it makes people’s eyes light up, and the taste is incomparable. It is much better than any sweet thing I have eaten before.” Li Qingge praised softly, Her voice was soft and crisp, like a mountain stream, with a hint of unnoticeable joy. She carefully scooped up a small piece of watermelon with a silver spoon and put it into her mouth. The sweetness bloomed on the tip of her tongue instantly, as if all the irritability in summer was resolved by this cool mouthful.
I think back then, watermelons in the Qing Dynasty grew naturally without artificial breeding. The skin was thick and tough, like an ancient city wall, and the flesh was light pink, mixed with a little white. There were many seeds, and they were easy to eat. It tastes rough and the sweetness is thin, as if you are just chewing tasteless melon rind. Now, this watermelon is like a gift from heaven, with its red flesh, sweet taste, and more importantly, it is seedless, which is extremely rare at the time. Emperor Qianlong, the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, was sitting next to Li Qingge, enjoying the sweetness from the foreign land. After eating a few pieces of watermelon, he couldn't help but exclaim loudly: "How can this be from the mortal world?" Melon, it’s like a fairy melon descending from the earth!”
Qianlong's words were full of surprise and satisfaction. He was praising while eating, with a child-like smile on his face, as if he had returned to his carefree childhood. When he was happy, he improvised and composed two poems. Every line in the poem showed his infinite praise and gratitude for the watermelon and the lychees that also came from Dayan.
Having not finished eating, Qianlong asked curiously: "Where did you get such a good melon?" His eyes shone with curiosity and expectation, as if he wanted to explore the source of this delicious food.
Li Qingge smiled slightly. Her smile was gentle and mysterious, like the brightest star in the night sky. She replied softly: "It was sent by the Queen of Dayan. It was specially packed in an insulated box with thick ingredients inside. The thick ice cubes were delivered quickly. When I opened the box, the ice had not yet melted. "Oh? It was from her?" Qianlong raised his eyebrows when he heard it. A hint of surprise. He knew that Queen Dayan had a good relationship with his own queen, but he didn't expect that she would be so considerate in sending such delicious food.
"Yes." Li Qingge nodded gently, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes.
"Then why do you only give it to you and not to me?" Qianlong's words contained a hint of emotion, and he even forgot to call himself "I", which made him look particularly real and cute.
Li Qingge smiled even brighter, and she explained: "I am also confused, maybe it is fate. The watermelons are okay, but the lychees are too difficult to preserve. I have given away most of them, and only half of them are left. That's it." Her voice was soft and sincere, as if she was really sorry for Qianlong's regret.
Qianlong felt even worse after hearing this. He thought that although the lychees were divided, how many boxes were there before? A mother gives her daughter so many good things, but a father doesn't get any of them. Can you not feel sad? He muttered secretly, unfair! So unfair!
Qianlong felt sour that he simply took away most of the remaining watermelons. He also specially selected the two best ones and sent them to Mount Wutai for Lafayette to have a taste. He also sent another one to Shufangzhai, you can enjoy the rest by yourself. After all, the watermelon has not been cut and will not go bad easily after being stored for a long time. The sweetness can just relieve the sadness in his heart.
Actually, Li Qingge was like a mirror in her heart. She had long seen through Emperor Qianlong's petty ideas. She deliberately used this watermelon to test him this time just to see how he would react. She was secretly amused, as if she was saying: "Is it sour? I'll make you sore to your bones!" Although she sent a lot of lychees and watermelons, she expected Qianlong to take most of them as soon as he heard about it, but she didn't mind either, because the queen , Nanny Rong and Yong Cang, they all got enough.
In the blink of an eye, it's July, and the summer heat wave is still rolling in, but the Forbidden City is filled with joy because of a good news. The Royal Navy won the battle and returned triumphantly covered with dust. General Shi Shuyu led the army, wiped out millions of warriors in Japan, and surrendered tens of millions of people. This achievement is enough to be recorded in history.
Actually, this battle can be finished before the end of the year. But Japanese people know a little etiquette but don't care about the overall situation. They care about little things but lack great virtue. They are shameless and cruel. Even though they were overwhelmed by the army, they still refused to surrender and even carried out suicide attacks. Although General Shi Shuyu had experienced many bloody battles, he also felt that these people were quite difficult to deal with. After half a year of hard fighting, Japan was finally pacified. This victory was hard-won.
Before leaving, in order to prevent another accident, General Shi Shuyu also specifically asked the Koreans to monitor the situation in Japan, and left some troops and weapons on the island to ensure the tranquility of this land.
Li Qingge was very happy when she heard the good news. Her face was filled with a smile of pride and relief. She immediately rewarded the soldiers based on their merits. Not only did she give generous rewards to the soldiers, but she also held a banquet in the palace to reward the three armies. General Shi Shuyu raised his glass and thanked: "The victory of the campaign against Japan is all due to the wise leadership of Her Majesty the Queen. We are just following orders. How can we dare to take credit?" His voice was firm and sincere, full of gratitude. Li Qingge’s respect and gratitude.
At the banquet, there was constant laughter and laughter. The soldiers drank fine wine and tasted various delicacies, celebrating this hard-won victory. Li Qingge, on the other hand, sat quietly aside, her eyes shining with a deep light, as if she was thinking about a more profound future. She knew that this victory was not only a conquest of Japan, but also a demonstration of Dayan's national power and a consolidation of her position as queen. And all of this is inseparable from those brave and capable soldiers, as well as Emperor Qianlong and the entire people of Dayan who silently supported her behind the scenes.
Li Qingge was sitting in the splendid palace, wearing a gorgeous dress embroidered with complicated patterns, a pearl on his head, a peach blossom face, and a gentle smile on the corner of his mouth. She waved her hand gently, with an unquestionable majesty in her movement, but without losing her intimacy: "You are too humble. Credit and fault have their own destiny in this world. Japan's tenacity, in my heart You know better than anyone that it will be a difficult time for you to be wandering and fighting on the island!" Her voice was soft and firm, as if it could penetrate the gloom in people's hearts and bring a touch of warmth.
After speaking, she also raised the crystal clear wine glass in her hand. The wine glass was filled with amber wine, reflecting the determination and determination in her eyes. She drank it all in one gulp, her movements free and easy, without any hesitation. At that moment, she seemed to be no longer the aloof queen, but a comrade who shared the joys and sorrows with the soldiers.
Not long after, the news of Uncle Shi's great victory was like a spring breeze, echoing in Jinling City, bringing an exciting atmosphere to this ancient city. At this time, Goryeo sent envoys to pay homage, express their surrender and offer congratulatory gifts. Goryeo, this weak country, can always show a kind of ironic flattery in front of the strong. They seemed like puppies following their master, wagging their tails, begging for affection and some protection.
Although Japan is also good at flattery, they have a certain strength after all and can rely on powerful countries as their backers, instead of completely losing their position and dignity like Goryeo. Goryeo is weak and has no support, so it can only be used as a pet dog. Although it occasionally barks a few times, it cannot hurt people in the end, but makes people annoying.
The arrival of the Goryeo envoy this time, in addition to the routine tributes, also brought many precious things. Ginseng, topaz, rainbow satin... these are all rare treasures in Goryeo, but now they have been dedicated to Li Qingge without hesitation. What's even more surprising is that they also brought two people with them, intending to give them to Li Qingge as playthings.
Liu Yong, Li Qingge's most capable assistant, immediately became alert when he heard the news. He was afraid that there was fraud, so he secretly checked the origins of these two people. After investigating, it was discovered that these two people were the twin sons of the Crown Prince of Goryeo. This result also surprised Liu Yong.
When Liu Yong told Li Qingge the news, she was sitting in front of the window, looking at the sea of blooming flowers outside the window. The sun shines through the gaps in the leaves and shines on her face, giving her a soft glow. Hearing Liu Yong's words, she turned around suddenly, with a flash of surprise in her eyes: "What did you say? The sons of the Crown Prince of Goryeo? How could they be sent as gifts?"
Liu Yong looked at Li Qingge. With a confused look on his face, he explained: "I also think this is quite strange. After careful investigation, I found out that these two children are the heirs of the heir apparent." Born with a drunken geisha. There is a rule in Goryeo that children of commoners are not allowed to stay in the country, so they were brought here." After saying that, a meaningful expression appeared on his face. I think these two children are going to stay in Dayan."
When Li Qingge heard this, he immediately understood. She sighed, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "So that's the case, no wonder!" She stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the sky outside the window, as if looking at the distant country of Korea.
Goryeo, a country deeply influenced by Chinese culture, allowed men to marry multiple wives and concubines, but the distinction between concubines and concubines was very strict. This system is called "the confinement of evil concubines". In Li Qingge's country, although there are wives and concubines, wives and concubines can be called sisters. After the death of the head wife, with the permission of her parents and clan, the concubine can be made the head wife, and her children will also become legitimate children. However, in Goryeo, once a concubine becomes a concubine, she will be inferior to others for the rest of her life, with almost no chance of improvement.
What shocked Li Qingge even more was that Goryeo also implemented the "law of obedience to one's mother", and the status of children depended entirely on their biological mothers. If the biological mother is a lowly concubine, then the children will also be lowly. In Goryeo, concubines were the slaves of the head wife, and the children they gave birth to were always the slaves of the legitimate children. This system is simply too cruel and a perversion. Children of the same father, just because of their different biological mothers, can be so different that even siblings can kill each other.
When Li Qingge thought of this, he couldn't help but feel an indescribable anger and sadness in his heart. She turned her head, looked at Liu Yong, and said in a serious tone: "This system is simply a human tragedy. Children of the same father have completely different fates because of different biological mothers. This is not only a bad habit of Goryeo, It is also a great sorrow in the world!"
Hearing this, Liu Yong also fell silent. He knew very well Li Qingge's disgust and hatred for this unfair system. He sighed softly and said: "Yes, this system is indeed too cruel. However, now that these two children have come to our Dayan, we should treat them well and let them feel the kindness of the world. Warmth and care.”
Li Qingge nodded her head. With a firm light shining in his eyes: "You are right. No matter what their origins are, they are innocent children. We should give them a fair chance so that they can grow up happily here." So, Li Qingge decided to accept Give these two children the best education and care. She hopes that through her own efforts, they can escape that cruel fate and have a better future. The arrival of these two children also brought a new color and expectation to Li Qingge's life. She believes that as long as there is love in her heart, she can overcome all difficulties and challenges.
Li Qingge was sitting in her splendidly decorated palace, wearing a brocade robe embroidered with complicated patterns and a phoenix crown inlaid with pearls and gems. The whole person exuded a sense of dignity that should not be underestimated of majesty. However, beneath that majesty, her eyes shone with a certain agility and curiosity, as if she was full of desire to explore everything in the world.
She kept thinking in her mind that the distinction between direct concubine and concubine mentioned in those costume dramas was so complicated. Whenever she saw those screenwriters depicting the ancient family system like a maze, she couldn't help but wonder if those screenwriters had been poisoned by some foreign ideas and their minds were a little dull. In fact, the difference between a legitimate son and a concubine in ancient times was not as exaggerated as shown in the play. As a legitimate son, the main thing is to inherit the family business and hold the power, that's natural. But there may be huge differences between legitimate sons and concubines. When it comes to daughters' families, since there is no inheritance rights, the difference between legitimate daughters and concubines can basically be ignored.
Thinking of this, Li Qingge couldn't help but smile, and that smile revealed a kind of indifference and wisdom. She had heard of a story about a legitimate daughter who was originally married to the son of a seventh-grade sesame official and lived an ordinary life. Coincidentally, her concubine married into the family of a third-rank official of the current dynasty and became the daughter-in-law of the eldest son, enjoying all the glory and wealth. This thing sounds very mysterious, but it is not that the father favors the younger wife and suppresses the older wife. It is purely a matter of luck. When the legitimate daughter got married, her father's official position was low and he was from a well-matched family. If he was favored, he had to follow the rules. Later, my father's official career was prosperous and he was promoted to the third rank. When the concubine remarried, the situation naturally followed the rising tide.
So, a person’s status depends on who his father is first, and then whether his mother is the first wife. If the father were an emperor, the concubine could become a princess, and enjoy all the wealth and honor in the world; on the other hand, if the father were a commoner, the legitimate daughter would not be able to escape the status of a commoner no matter what, and could only silently accept the fate of her fate. Those who say that concubines serve as stepping stones for legitimate daughters are sheer nonsense and are made up by people who do not understand the historical truth.
Although Li Qingge was unhappy with the foreigners of later generations stealing our culture and felt that they always tried every means to discredit and distort China's history, in order to show her magnanimity, she still decided to make an exception and meet with Goryeo envoys, and arranged a banquet that was not the most top-notch but quite decent to entertain them.
Goryeo is a very small place with few people and scarce supplies. Apart from seafood and kimchi, it is difficult to even eat some meat. So for them, this banquet was already the most luxurious. The banquet hall was glittering with gold and very cool. Delicious food was served in turn. The melon and fruit ice trays were refreshing to look at, as if they could instantly dispel the summer heat. And the music is floating, like the sound of nature, which is a portrayal of the prosperity of Dayan.
After three rounds of wine and five delicious dishes, Li Qingge said to the envoy with a smile: "It's not easy for you to come all the way. You have to take a good look at the scenery of our Dayan. Please stay a few more days before leaving." Her voice was gentle and gentle. Kind, as if inviting a long-lost friend.
When the envoy heard this, he was so excited that he quickly stood up and thanked him: "Oh, how dare you do this! Your Majesty has such great love, I will definitely obey your orders. The scenery of Jinling, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, is as beautiful as a painting. It's so spectacular! My eyes are overwhelmed when I look at it, it's like a paradise on earth!" His words were full of admiration and yearning for Dayan.
After saying that, he smiled and said as if he was offering a treasure: "This time, in addition to the regular gifts I present on behalf of the monarch of our country, I also have a special treasure. I hope your majesty will like it." The look in his eyes There is a light of mystery and expectation in it.
When Li Qingge heard this, he raised his eyebrows and a trace of curiosity flashed in his eyes: "Oh? What treasure? Bring it up for me to see." Her voice revealed a complex emotion of majesty and expectation.
The envoy clapped his hands and saw a group of young men wearing imitation Ming Dynasty clothes slowly walking in. They were dressed in gorgeous brocade robes and jade crowns. They all had handsome faces and tall bodies, just like those modern foreign boy bands. However, their beauty is purely natural, without any artificial modification, as if they are handsome young men who have stepped out of paintings.
Before these young men went on the mission, they had heard that the Queen of Dayan was scary-looking, had a hot temper, liked to drink human blood, and kept male pets to replenish her health, and they were scared to death. But when I met Li Qingge in person, I realized that those rumors were all nonsense. Not only is she beautiful and elegant, but she also exudes an air of gentleness and kindness in her speech and behavior. They couldn't help but secretly rejoice that they were lucky enough to meet such a legendary queen, and decided to express themselves well and bring glory to the great Goryeo Kingdom.
Today, the lights in Dayan's palace are brilliant, and the golden light shines in every corner, as if even the air is filled with a noble and mysterious atmosphere. In the main hall, a huge dragon chair lies across the high platform. The dragon chair is covered with soft brocade and embroidered with complicated totems, showing the majesty of the royal family. And just in front of the dragon chair, the Queen of Dayan, Li Qingge, was wearing a luxurious phoenix robe and a pearl on her head. She was sitting there, like a fairy from the Nine Heavens descending to earth, which made people dare not look directly at her.
Once I saw the true face of Queen Li Qingge of Great Yan, those rumors seemed to disappear instantly. Her skin was as tender as freshly solidified lard, with a hint of pink in the whiteness, as if it would break with the slightest touch. The face is bright, as bright as the bright moon, and as gorgeous as the morning glow. Her figure is as light as a fairy floating in the air, and every step seems to be stepping on the clouds, which makes people yearn for it. Her eyes are deep and bright, as if they can see into people's hearts, and they are filled with gentleness and tenacity. Her unrivaled heroic spirit is vividly displayed in every move she makes. She truly displays her royal demeanor flawlessly.
Those young men from Goryeo were worried at first about being favored by the queen and about being wronged. They had heard some rumors about Queen Dayan, saying that she was violent and moody. Some even said that she liked to drink human blood and keep male pets to replenish her health. These rumors made them fearful that they would become the queen's playthings. However, when they actually met the Queen, they discovered that those rumors were nonsense. The queen is not only beautiful and elegant, but also has a gentle and kind atmosphere in her speech and behavior. This made the fear in their hearts disappear instantly, replaced by admiration and admiration for the queen.
It's better now. Each of these young men is looking forward to falling in the Queen's eyes. Even if they just spend a beautiful night with her, even if they go up to the mountains of swords and the sea of fire, and fight for hundreds of rounds before dying, they will still be happy. Very willingly. They all showed off their special skills and wanted to show off their talents in front of the Queen. Some sang, with melodious and melodious songs, like the sounds of nature; some danced, gracefully, like butterflies flying; and some rapped, with bright rhythms and sharp lyrics, which made people's eyes bright. These are the results of their hard training for many years, just for this moment to shine.
Even though Goryeo is a small place, they have something special when it comes to entertainment. These young people are all carefully selected handsome men and beautiful women, with both talents and talents, and their performances are so wonderful that people will slap their thighs and applaud. The ministers accompanying the banquet were all dazzled and nodded in praise. They had never seen such a wonderful performance, as if they were in a dreamy feast.
The Korean envoy saw this and felt happy in his heart. He thought that the emperors and ministers of Dayan were also fascinated by their performance, and he couldn't help but feel proud in his heart. However, he didn't know that there were so many talented and beauties in Dayan, how could any of them be compared to Goryeo? But having said that, the timing of Goryeo's performance this time was quite good. Because Queen Li Qingge recently ordered a crackdown on gangs and evil, and banned those brothels and elephant houses, it was difficult to have any fun in Dayan. So seeing the Korean boy band perform, it's like the rain has finally arrived after a long drought, which makes people feel happy.
At this moment, two young men dressed in white, holding the swords of the Korean Guards in their hands, walked in on the rainbow satin-like carpet. They seemed to be fairies walking out of the painting, taking light steps with every step, like elegant clouds. The two men look exactly alike, like two mirrors of the same person. Their bodies are as tall and straight as jade trees, their eyebrows are as curved as willow leaves, their eyes are as clear as colorless emeralds, and when they smile, the corners of their mouths are raised, and they are so charming that one cannot tell whether they are male or female. This kind of eerie beauty is really rare in the world and is unforgettable at first sight.
As soon as these two twins appeared on the scene, the other teenagers were overshadowed. Their beauty and temperament seemed to attract everyone's attention instantly, making it impossible to look away. Logically speaking, as the princes and grandsons of Goryeo, they should be extremely noble. However, because of the low status of their biological mothers, they were also demoted to a lowly status. To make matters worse, twins were seen as a bad omen in the royal family. If one of them becomes the king, the other can easily be used to destabilize the country. Therefore, the twins in the royal family often have a miserable life. Not only did they lose their distinguished status, they were often ostracized and bullied by others.
In addition, they are born too feminine and beautiful, which is not a good thing for men. In a country like Goryeo, where men are expected to be masculine, their beauty makes them a target. The combination of these three misfortunes is simply a great regret for the royal family. However, they did not feel sorry for themselves. On the contrary, they use their talents and efforts to win the respect and recognition of others.
The King of Korea was also afraid of Dayan's power, so he sent these two children as tribute. He hoped that in this way, he could please Queen Dayan and thus keep his throne and the peace of the country. However, he did not know that although these two children were of humble origin, they possessed extraordinary talents and tenacity. They will not succumb to fate because of their identity, but will use their own efforts and talents to create their own future.
When the two twins stood in the center of the hall, their eyes shone with determination. They know that although they are humble, they still have their own dignity and dreams. They will not change themselves because of other people's opinions, but will stick to their beliefs and move forward courageously. Their appearance seemed to add a bright color to the hall, making people feel awe and admiration.
In the past, those who were sent to the Central Plains as tributes were all the noble ladies of the clan or the wealthy ladies carefully cultivated by the ministers’ families. They wore gorgeous clothes and pearls on their heads. Even if they went to far away places, they would Still maintaining that noble temperament. However, this time, Goryeo made an unprecedented move - they actually sent royal men as tributes. This thing is as fresh as a strange flower that suddenly blooms in spring, causing people to talk about it. There has never been such a precedent before.
In the palace of Goryeo, what happened to the two brothers became a topic of conversation for everyone after dinner. They were originally from the royal family, but they were left out in the cold due to their biological mother's low status. Now, it is being sent to Dayan as a tribute. This approach is even more embarrassing than getting married. As soon as the decree was issued, the two brothers became the laughingstock of the royal family, and their faces seemed to be ruthlessly torn off and exposed in front of everyone.
These two brothers, one named Huan Nu and the other Shadow Nu, were born from the same origin, but due to a trick of fate, they embarked on this humiliating path. The moment they learned that they would be sent to Great Yan, they wanted to die in order to be innocent and free. However, their eldest son used his mother's life to force them, saying that if they died, my mother would not survive. These words were like heavy shackles, locking their hearts tightly and making them unable to breathe.
They had no choice but to endure the humiliation and follow the Goryeo envoy on the long road to Dayan. Their hearts are filled with fear and uneasiness about the future, but more importantly, they are helpless and angry at their fate. However, when they saw the stunning beauty of Queen Li Qingge of Great Yan, their thoughts quietly changed.
Li Qingge, the Queen of Dayan, is dressed in a luxurious phoenix robe and pearls on her head, and her brows reveal an inviolable majesty. But her eyes were so gentle, as if she could see into every corner of people's hearts. When her eyes fell on the two brothers, they seemed to feel unprecedented warmth and care.
Although his status as a tribute man is quite sad, there is nothing good to be gained from staying in Goryeo. Thinking that because of my mother's low status, I would also suffer from it. Even if my father were the heir, he would not be able to change this fate. Unless the family is wiped out and no one inherits the throne, they will never be able to raise their heads in this life. Thinking of this, the two brothers looked at each other, and a new hope ignited in their hearts - perhaps, staying with the queen and trying for wealth is their only way out.
So, they made up their mind to get the queen's favor, use her power to win glory for their mother, and trample under their feet those who once looked down on them. There is such a tacit understanding between the two of them, as if they are connected, and they can understand each other's thoughts with just one look. They looked at each other and smiled, their fighting spirit burning in each other's hearts.
In order to attract the queen's attention, they decided to use their special skill-sword dance. In the palace, they secretly learned swordsmanship and dance, and skillfully blended the two together to form a unique sword dance. Now, they have to show this talent in front of the Queen and let her see their strength and charm.
As the brothers pick up their swords and begin to dance, the whole venue seems to be enveloped in their aura. Their bodies are as light as feathers floating in the air, and their swords are as dazzling as silver. The man and the sword seemed to merge into one, which was dazzling to see. The two of them spun as fast as lightning, their swords radiating, and the entire venue was illuminated. The audience was stunned and cheered for their superb skills.
Li Qingge sat on the high dragon chair, staring closely at the brothers. She had never seen such a wonderful sword dance, and she seemed to be attracted and shocked by their dancing. When she saw the two brothers cooperating tacitly, as if they were one person, she couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion well up in her heart.
After the dance, the applause sounded like thunder. Li Qingge clapped her hands and applauded. Her voice was clear and sweet, like the sound of nature: "In the past, Aunt Gongsun's sword dance was famous all over the world. There were as many people as a mountain watching it. Could it be that your dance is passed down from Aunt Gongsun's lineage? "
The two brothers quickly knelt down and replied: "It's Jianwu, I don't dare to deceive Your Majesty." There was a hint of trembling in their voices, but it was more of awe and admiration for the queen.
Li Qingge smiled, her smile as warm as the sunshine in spring: "Aunt Gongsun's sword dance is extremely mysterious, but it has been lost for a long time. It is not easy for you to learn some of the charm." She said His words were full of appreciation and affirmation, which made the brothers feel warm.
The Goryeo envoy also smiled and interjected: "Your Majesty is ridiculous. These two brothers accidentally obtained the Tang Dynasty sword dance chart in the palace. They studied hard and practiced hard to learn so much." There was a trace of pride and pride in his words, as if they were Showing the cultural heritage of Goryeo to the Queen.
However, Li Qingge did not ignore the feelings of the brothers. She said with emotion: "The art of sword dance is indeed broad and profound. Those who can grasp its essence are really rare. I am truly lucky to see the ancient dance reappear today." Her words were full of sincerity and emotion. , made the brothers feel unprecedented respect and care.
Then, Li Qingge laid his eyes on the two brothers and asked softly: "What are your names?" Her voice was gentle and kind, as if she was asking her friends.
One person replied: "I am an elder brother. I dare not use the royal surname. My name is Huannu." There was a hint of bitterness and helplessness in his voice, but it was more of a struggle and dissatisfaction with fate. .
Another person also said immediately: "I am the younger brother, and my name is Shadow Slave." Although his voice was low, it revealed a kind of firmness and determination.