"This golden phoenix is too small and doesn't match the Empress 'temperament!”
“……”
The entire hall was silent. Everyone stared at Kong Yan blankly.
Kong Yingda really wanted to pee. Her face was trembling.
"This bastard, why did he offend the Crown Prince for no reason?”At this moment, Kong Yingda really had the impulse to put righteousness before family.
What nonsense are you saying?
Li Chengqian gritted his teeth, breathing heavily, his face flushed red with anger.
"You're courting death!"
Naturally, he didn't dare to say it out loud. He could only hate it in his heart and simulate the 108 kinds of torture that killed Kong Yan.
Li Tai almost spat out the wine he had just drunk. If he didn't know that he had to put on a show of brotherly love in front of his mother, he would have agreed to Kong Yan's words.
However, he still gave Kong Yan a few thumbs up in his heart and forgot about the matter of Kong Yan harassing his mother.
Li Shi Min's face gradually froze, and then it turned from shock to black.
Empress Zhangsun was also shocked. She didn't expect Kong Yan to say such a thing.
"Little…?" Empress Zhangsun looked at the golden phoenix that Li Chengqian had given her again. Was a golden phoenix that was half the height of a person still considered small?
Kong Yan stood up and walked to the golden phoenix. He knocked on it and said,""Just now, His Majesty said that the quality of this gold is heavy and solid. I'm afraid he was exaggerating. From the sound, it should be mixed with some brass, not pure gold. Looking at its luster, it can only be said to be polished very brightly, but it seems a little rough up close.”
"I don't know much about knife skills. As for these thirty-two luminous pearls, according to what I know, many of the luminous pearls circulating in the market are not real luminous pearls. They are just some forged fluorite.”
"Of course, what His Highness the Crown Prince gave to the Empress must be real! All in all, other than the fact that the phoenix was too small, this birthday gift was still passable.”
After Kong Yan finished his concluding speech, he walked back to his seat as if no one was around.
He naturally knew that his words would offend Crown Prince Li Chengqian, and it might even make Li Shiming's expression turn ugly, but he still said it.
Because he knew that the more things were like this, the more Li Shiming trusted him!
The entire hall was silent!
Empress Zhangsun's mouth was slightly agape. She was quite shocked.
Kong Yingda, who was in the middle of the ministers, directly prostrated on the ground. He did not dare to raise his head or speak!
By the time the officials reacted, their throats trembled.
Li Shi Min's face darkened as he said with a fake smile,"The Crown Prince has always been thrifty. The birthday gift he gave naturally can't compare to you, the richest merchant in the world!”
Li Chengqian's face was exactly the same as his father's, and it even had a tendency to turn green.
"I am just speaking the truth. If I am wrong, I hope Your Majesty and the Crown Prince will forgive me.”Kong Yan said apologetically.
Empress Zhangsun coughed lightly and said,""Continue."
Two eunuchs carried the Golden Phoenix away. Empress Zhangsun's eyes sized up Li Tai and Princess Changle.
Li Tai glanced at Princess Chang Le and saw that she was also looking at him.
"Lizhi, you go first." Li Shi Min shouted.
Princess Chang Le stood up with a smile and walked to the front of the steps. She didn't kneel down and said with a smile,"Your son wishes mother good fortune and longevity.”
"Your son's congratulatory gift is a new set of clothes!”
As she spoke, two palace maids walked in from the side door. They were carrying a hanger in their hands. On the hanger was an elegant dark red palace dress.
"Lizhi's birthday gift cannot be donated.”Li Shi Min teased.
Empress Zhangsun looked at the palace dress and nodded with a smile.""Not bad, Lizhi is thoughtful."
In fact, she and Princess Chang Le had embroidered this dress together.
Princess Chang Le stuck out her tongue. Kong Yan snorted and asked,"What do you think of this dress?"
"It's good." Kong Yan took a sip of wine and said slowly.
"At least you know what's good for you!"
Princess Chang Le happily returned to her seat.
Kong Yan secretly shrugged his shoulders. He could understand Princess Chang Le's hostility.
Not only did he hit her coincidentally, but he also beat her future cousin's husband into a pig's head. No matter how he looked at it, Princess Changle should be full of hostility towards him.
The next person to present a congratulatory gift was Li Tai. He gave a book with golden edges.
"Your son wishes mother to have this day every year and this day every year!”
"Your son's birthday gift to mother is not expensive, it's just a book.”
Li Tai said with narrowed eyes.
"What book?" Empress Zhangsun's eyes lit up.
Empress Zhangsun had loved reading books and pictures since she was young. Even when she was dressing up, she still had books in her hands. After she became the empress, she still did so.
"It's a brush formation that has been passed down from the Jin Dynasty.”Li Tai said with a smile.
"Not bad." Empress Zhangsun took the ancient book and smiled happily.
Li Shi Min looked at it and felt a little jealous. He loved to collect ancient scrolls and knew that this array map was written by Madam Wei of the Jin Dynasty.
Mrs. Wei's real name was Wei Shuo, also known as Maoyi. She was taught by Zhong Yao and passed on her magic. At the same time, she and Wang Xizhi's mother were cousins, so she became the calligraphy teacher of Wang Xizhi, the Sage of Calligraphy.
Naturally, Li Tai's gift couldn't be a fake!
Kong Yan looked at Empress Zhangsun's expression and knew that she must be someone who really loved reading.
"It's a good interest to like reading.”A strange light flashed in Kong Yan's eyes.
After receiving Empress Zhangsun's praise, Li Tai returned to his seat with a smile. He didn't ask for Kong Yan's opinion.
The following gifts were presented according to age. The princes and princesses presented their birthday gifts in turn. Empress Zhangsun's smile was always very friendly. She did not slack off even if the other princes and princesses were not her biological children.
The entire process was smooth and uneventful.
After the last princess presented her birthday gift, Li Shiming's gaze shifted between Zhangsun Wuji and Kong Yan.
Logically speaking, it should be Zhangsun Wuji, the elder brother, who would present the birthday gift. Then, according to the official rank, he would present it in turn.
Naturally, Empress Zhangsun did not need to take a look at the congratulatory gifts of the ministers. The internal affairs eunuch only needed to read the list. If Empress Zhangsun liked anything, she would present it.
However, Li Shiming was really curious about what gift Kong Yan had given him.
Seeing that Zhangsun Wuji was about to stand up, Li Shiming gave him a subtle look.
The monarch and his subjects had long understood each other, and a single glance was enough to understand everything.
Zhangsun Wuji felt a little helpless and sat back down.
His unusual behavior successfully attracted the attention of many ministers.
Those who were able to enjoy the banquet in this hall were not stupid. Most of them looked at Kong Yan.
Li Shimin was not the only one who was curious about Kong Yan.
Kong Yingda looked at her nephew eagerly. She was both expectant and nervous.
"Brat, it's your turn." Li Shimin glanced at Kong Yan and snorted.
Empress Zhangsun also looked at Kong Yan, who was not far away. A hint of curiosity flashed in her beautiful eyes.
"Commoner?" Kong Yan pointed at himself and asked in confusion," It's my turn so soon?”
"I'll allow you to send me off first." Li Shimin snorted.”
Kong Yan stood up and walked to the front of the steps. He cupped his hands and said,"I wish the Empress a thousand years.”
"You sure know how to say it. Where's the birthday gift?" Li Shi Min's expression softened.
"Your Majesty, Young Master Kong's congratulatory gift is too big. I'm afraid it can't be carried in from the side door.”Wang De whispered beside Li Shiming.
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