"The Nanmei Kingdom's Taoist arts are profound, and we have always enjoyed the gods' protection. This is our kingdom's guardian treasure, the Gold-and-Jade Glazed Cup!"
As her words fell, the young Taoists behind the Eldest Princess stepped forward.
They placed the golden Glazed Glass Lamp, as large as a cauldron, in the center of the banquet.
The cauldron-like vessel was transparent throughout and exquisitely carved, its body gleaming gold and jade. No one in the Great Xia Dynasty had ever seen such a material.
"Legend has it that if someone opens the Glazed Glass Lamp's lid, the divine spirit within will appear and bestow blessings upon all the people!"
The Eldest Princess continued, looking at everyone from the Great Xia Dynasty with disdain, a proud, mocking smile curling her lips.
Only the emperor of their Nanmei Kingdom had ever opened this cup, and only once. It was said that he had cultivated the Taoist arts and was already approaching divinity.
In this regard, the Great Xia Dynasty had long since run out of capable people.
"Mother... big vase."
That's Wanwan's big vase.
She was so excited that she even forgot she was in public.
Ignoring everyone's expressions, Xia Wanwan tugged at Liu Wan's sleeve. Liu Wan hurriedly covered her mouth.
Her voice was not loud, but in the quiet surroundings, it sounded distinctly out of place.
The Eldest Princess glanced at her. The people of the Great Xia Dynasty truly could see no farther than a rat.
"Your Majesty, we are willing to present this treasure to the Great Xia Dynasty. If someone capable in the Great Xia Dynasty can open it, they can summon the divine spirit to nourish all things. If no one can, our emperor is willing to come in person. We ask only that Your Majesty