Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

In the imperial garden, Xiao Jingzhan looked at the people below him, raised his glass and said: "You all come here to congratulate me on my birthday. You must have worked hard on coming all the way from afar. I would like to offer a glass to you all." Generally speaking, the emperor's birthday banquet is held every year. Not all other countries have guests every time. Now the guests are royal children from various countries, who are very likely to ascend to the supreme throne in the future. Although their purpose of coming here is not pure, as the host, it is only right for Xiao Jingzhan to offer them a glass of wine.

Xiao Jingzhan was wearing a black and gold dragon robe, with an upright posture, handsome face, and a look of majesty and confidence in his eyes. His voice was deep and powerful, echoing in the imperial garden, making people feel his kingly aura.

The people at the table stood up and raised their glasses in response.

Everyone said in unison: "Respect your majesty (Li Huang)."

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Xiao Jingzhan smiled and said, "Today I am hosting this banquet to welcome you all. You have come all the way here, thank you for your hard work. If you need anything in the palace, please let me know at any time!"

At this time, a figure stood out in the garden. It was the eldest prince of Xiliang, Murong Yao.

Murong Yao placed his hands on his chest, bowed his head slightly, performed a Xiliang salute, and said, "Thank you, Emperor Li, for hosting this welcoming banquet for us. Today, I have a favor to ask of you. If you agree, Xiliang is willing to exchange ten thousand war horses for me, and is also willing to send a thousand stallions of top-quality war horses!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the people below had different expressions. Some understood, some were confused, and some were expectant.

Shen Yanyan sat aside and listened to Murong Yao's tone, frowning slightly. Xiliang was close to Beidi. Like Beidi, the iron cavalry was brave and good at fighting. Half of the credit was due to the strong war horses. Being able to produce tens of thousands of war horses and thousands of stallions was no different from giving away a city.

On this continent, war horses are as precious as food.

It seems that these people can't hold back as soon as they arrive, and they are all eyeing potatoes. The only thing that can make them bleed so much is potatoes.

Xiao Jingzhan looked calm, as if he understood everything. "I wonder what the eldest prince of Xiliang wants?" He asked even though he knew the answer.

"I heard that the Emperor Li got a high-yield grain some time ago. If the Emperor Li is willing to share some with Xiliang, the Emperor Li can put forward another condition. As long as it does not harm the country, Xiliang can agree to the Emperor Li's condition." Murong Yao said seriously. They Xiliang really need this kind of food. The barren land in Xiliang can't grow much food. Their country is short of food. Now if they have this kind of food, they don't have to frequently invade other countries to obtain food and land. I heard that this potato can have a high yield even on barren potatoes. If so, it will benefit the people.

When Helian Fu and Zhongli Chuan heard Murong Yao's words, they also looked at Xiao Jingzhan. They all knew that they came here for this purpose, and they didn't know whether Emperor Li would give such an answer.

When the ministers in the hall heard this, some of them turned pale in an instant.

The Minister of Revenue was the first to disagree. Before Xiao Jingzhan could say anything, he stood up and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, you must not do this. This grain is so scarce, and there are not many in Liguo. Moreover, we don't know what the subsequent cultivation situation will be. If the grain is reduced now, it will be difficult to cultivate. Your Majesty, please think twice." Yan Zhenhua glanced at Murong Fu who was standing in the center and secretly glared at him. What kind of person is this? He is like a dog, coming here because of the smell. This grain belongs to their Liguo and its people. What does it have to do with them?

The rest of the old ministers, even Prime Minister Gao, stood up and echoed Yan Zhenhua, saying in unison: "Your Majesty, please think twice."

Xiao Jingzhan looked at the reactions of these court officials, then looked at Murong Yao, and said slowly: "As Yan Qing said, the grain seeds obtained by Li Kingdom are few, not to mention that you don't understand the planting methods and environmental conditions required for the growth of this thing. Only the Royal Concubine knows about it in Li Kingdom. Even if this thing is given to you, you can't grow it." If they can't get the grain seeds, these people will definitely become desperate. Let's see what they will come up with next.

Hearing this, everyone shifted their gaze to Shen Yanyan, especially the three people who came for the food. They found it a little incredulous that a rich lady like her could understand all this. Looking at her beautiful fair face, the three people felt that she looked like she couldn't carry anything on her shoulders or lift anything with her hands. They were afraid that this was just an excuse that Emperor Li made to fool the three people.

Some of the court officials believed it and said that this thing was planted by the Imperial Concubine herself and was presented to His Majesty by her. In the past, they just thought that His Majesty did this to elevate her position. Now it seems that the Imperial Concubine is quite capable and can actually grow such a high yield per mu of grain.

Murong Yao snorted coldly and said angrily: "If His Majesty the Emperor Li does not want to share the grain seeds with us, just say so. Why use a woman as an excuse? How can a weak and powerless concubine like her grow such divine grain!" It's really outrageous. The Emperor Li is too stingy. If they can't get the grain today, they will have thousands of ways to get it when the planting is expanded in the future. It's only a matter of time before the grain is spread out of the country.

Xiao Jingzhan's eyes darkened, but he didn't say anything. He just looked at the people at the banquet below.

Shen Yanyan's eyes also darkened. In this evil feudal society, why do people think that women can't do anything practical, can't be better than men, and can only be tools for giving birth to children in the backyard?

If she gets the chance, she will definitely teach this Xiliang prince a lesson. He is so arrogant and deserves a beating!

Minister of War Shen Hongwen stood up and said angrily: "Prince, be careful with your words. The woman you are talking about is the Imperial Consort of our Li Dynasty. She is not someone you can talk about casually!"

Shen Hongwen looked serious and spoke in a firm tone, as if he was denouncing the prince.

When the court officials heard this, half of them stared at Murong Yao and said angrily, "Does the Xiliang prince look down on me for leaving the country?"

Everyone criticized Murong Yao, who was standing in the center, one word at a time, as if the situation would not end there if he did not apologize.

Murong Yao clenched his fists, then bowed to the leader and said, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I apologize to the Imperial Noble Consort. I definitely don't mean to look down on the Imperial Noble Consort. I'm just a little surprised that the Imperial Noble Consort has such a skill."

Liguo is going too far in bullying others.

Xiao Jingzhan glanced at Shen Yanyan and ignored Murong Yao. He just winked at Shen Yanyan, and Shen Yanyan knew what he meant.

"Does Prince Xiliang think that I'm lying or that I, a woman, can't do such an important thing?" Shen Yanyan looked at him and said calmly.