Inside the embassy lobby, the furnishings were neat and orderly, and most of the seats had already been set up.
Jin Shanyao led the two children around for a while, but finding it uninteresting, she went straight into the main hall and found her seat according to the invitation.
Food and drinks were laid out on the table. Meng Anzhi and Meng Anci sat down next to her, their ears turning red with nervousness. At the slightest sound, they both turned to look at the door.
As the banquet was about to begin, the guests took their seats one after another. Jin Shanyao next to Shi Household Escort Agency.
Shiyan had barely sat down when he spotted Meng Anzhi. His eyes lit up instantly, and he crouched down, trying to get closer.
"Dad," he tugged at Shi Chang'an's sleeve, lowering his voice, "How about we switch seats?"
"Nonsense." The Madam Shi reacted quickly, pressing him back onto the stool and warning him in a low voice, " Lord Su and the Silla envoy will be here soon. You better sit still and don't embarrass yourself."
Madam Shi was surprised to find her seat so close to the front. If it weren't for the Jin Shanyao separating them, the Shi Household would have been at the very first table, so much so that she didn't dare to even breathe loudly.
Shi Chang'an chuckled and Jin Shanyao across the aisle, " Shopkeeper Jin, when did you arrive? I didn't see you earlier."
"Just arrived," Jin Shanyao said, pushing the desserts towards Meng Anzhi. "How's the escort agency's business lately, Shopkeeper Shi?"
"Thanks to you, things have gone smoothly this year," Shi Chang'an's smile widened, and he leaned forward slightly, about to bring up the matter of contract renewal, when a loud shout rang out.
" Lord Su has arrived... The Silla envoy has arrived..." Everyone stood up in unison, their eyes fixed on the doorway.
Su Wenqian, dressed in an official robe and with a gentle smile on his face, walked in with the Silla people.
Leading the group was none other than Prince Yutuo You Tuo Silla, followed by Kim So-gil. The two were dressed in Jin Xiaoji robes and fine clothes, and at first glance, they really did look like citizens of the Sheng Dynasty.
Su Wenqian and You Tuo took their seats one after the other, and the banquet officially began.
Su Wenqian addressed the crowd, "This is the young prince of Kingdom of Silla. The young prince is leading a delegation to the capital and passing through Qingzhou Prefecture, which is a great honor for Qingzhou Prefecture."
"This humble banquet is specially prepared today, firstly to welcome the young prince and to let him wash away the dust of his journey, and secondly..." He glanced at the merchants at the table, "The young prince also intends to establish trade relations with Qingzhou Prefecture. You are all welcome to communicate with him further."
Everyone raised their glasses to congratulate the young prince on his arrival.
You Tuo, holding his drink, glanced at everyone's faces... and then suddenly stopped when he saw the person closest to him, blinking twice in disbelief.
Isn't this the Little White who slapped him yesterday? What's he doing here? At the same time, Jin Xiaoji also saw Jin Shanyao, and he subconsciously closed his legs.
His gaze was fixed on Jin Shanyao. She was dressed as a woman?! This Little White was a real pervert, daring to wear women's clothing in a situation like this...
Su Wenqian noticed their gazes and smiled, "Does the young prince know Shopkeeper Jin?"
You Tuo suddenly snapped back to reality, pointed at Jin Shanyao, and gritted his teeth, " Lord Su... it's this Little White, he pulled down Jin Xiaoji's pants in the street."
"Pfft..." Someone at the table couldn't help but laugh out loud, then quickly covered their mouth.
Su Wenqian quickly explained, "Young Prince, you must have misunderstood. How could Shopkeeper Jin, a young lady, take off Jin Xiaoji's pants in the street? You must have been confused in a moment of anger."
Even with his You Tuo couldn't possibly mistake someone else; Su Wenqian was clearly protecting this Little White. He was so angry that the bump on his forehead throbbed.
But in front of everyone, he couldn't say that he had been slapped and hit on the head by a girl, so he could only force a smile and say, "Perhaps we're similar people."
Su Wenqian generously said, "It's alright... There are so many similar people in the world. As for Jin Xiaoji having his pants pulled down in the street, let's not mention it again. After all, it's not something to be proud of."
Reminded by Su Wenqian, You Tuo finally remembered Jin Xiaoji's feelings. He turned around and saw Jin Xiaoji staring at Jin Shanyao.
Neither of them was willing to look away first.
Jin Xiaoji hated this pervert to the core. He focused all his anger on his eyes, his gaze like a sharp sword, wanting to Jin Shanyao pieces.
Jin Shanyao was indignant. Why was he glaring at her like that? He was harassing a young girl in the street, and he still had the nerve to do it? Jin Shanyao's eyes widened, and she met his gaze directly without flinching.
An eerie silence fell over the banquet.
Just as everyone was completely confused, Jin Shanyao suddenly stood up and darted to Jin Xiaoji's side, pressing her face directly against his.
Just as their noses were about to collide, Jin Xiaoji was terrified, the hairs on the back of his neck standing on end. "Don't come any closer! Stay away from me, you perverted freak..."
Thinking about being molested in the street yesterday, his stomach churned. He didn't know whether to cover his crotch or his buttocks with his hands. He decided to cover his mouth first, since that pervert wanted to kiss him.
Jin Xiaoji covered his mouth tightly with both hands, his eyes fixed warily on Jin Shanyao. Just when he thought Jin Shanyao and fall in front of him in public...
But then she jumped three feet high, pointed at him, and shouted, "He lost! He blinked!"
Jin Xiaoji stared dumbfounded at Jin Shanyao's smug expression... "Are you out of your mind? Who's glaring at me like that? That was murderous intent, pure and simple murderous intent..."
The murderous aura that kills without a trace... Damn it... Jin Xiaoji felt a sense of powerlessness, like punching cotton.
Jin Shanyao lightly, raised her chin high, and glanced at him with disdain. "Little brat... I can't handle you."
Just when everyone thought she was going back to her seat, Jin Shanyao suddenly turned around and swiftly reached for Jin Xiaoji's crotch.
Jin Xiaoji screamed in terror, clutching his groin tightly with both hands. He was like a frightened bird, staring at Jin Shanyao with terrified eyes.
As a result, Jin Shanyao her arm in the air, tucked her sideburns behind her ear, gave him a mocking look, and then leisurely returned to her seat.
The entire room erupted in deafening laughter, a sound so loud it seemed to lift the roof off.
You Tuo's face turned ashen with anger. He slammed his wine glass down on the table with a loud thud. " Jin Xiaoji, what kind of behavior is this? Sit down!"
Jin Xiaoji was both ashamed and angry, his face flushed red. He sat back down stiffly, his hands still tightly protecting his crotch, his gaze occasionally sweeping towards Jin Shanyao.
Every time he looked over, he would meet her lecherous eyes, making Jin Xiaoji feel like dying.
He shouldn't have targeted a woman yesterday; he should have found a man instead. No, no... this pervert only likes men. Thinking this, Jin Xiaoji secretly tightened his belt.
The banquet officially began, and the hall was filled with the melodious sounds of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments, graceful dances, and lively conversation.
Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, You Tuo suddenly spoke up, " Lord Su, I brought quite a few things with me on this tribute mission. I've heard that Qingzhou Prefecture is a land of medicinal herbs, and I happen to have a 300-year-old ' Jade Snow Ginseng King.' Why don't I take it out and let everyone take a look?"
Su Wenqian smiled and said, "Since it's a tribute item, it's best to keep it safe."
"It's alright..." You Tuo said, clapping his hands in the air. Soon, someone came up carrying a wooden box.
The shopkeepers were itching to get a closer look, and Old Medicine Zhou, craned his neck to try and see more clearly, but his seat was a bit far away. Jin Shanyao, on the other hand, could see the ginseng very clearly.