Chapter 13 Prelude to the Banquet
Klinyi received the compensation, and in order to express her gratitude, she invited the two to have a meal. Because Klinyi was introverted, the dinner was quite dull at the beginning. Zhao Qiankun was afraid that he would be embarrassed, so he deliberately brought the topic to magic. When he mentioned the field he was good at, the fat man immediately became energetic and couldn't stop talking. He talked endlessly during the meal, talking to Zhao Qiankun from magic theory to alchemy chemistry, from natural science to astronomy and geography.
Zhao Qiankun has been away from the Polar Land for less than a year. If he had talked to him about the customs and etiquette of this world, he might not be able to say anything. But magic and science and engineering things are not difficult for her. No matter how many related records are found in the notes of those mages, they have already memorized them thoroughly. Even if they only use the knowledge of their previous lives, they can handle it.
The laws of physics in this world are no different from the earth in the previous life, but there are more supernatural powers such as magic here, which makes more unreasonable existences here. Therefore, using the knowledge of the previous life, it can also be achieved in this world!
The conversation between science and engineering occupants is always so boring for girls. As Xuelian yawns one after another, the meal was finally finished. The three of them said goodbye to each other. Looking at the little fat man leaving happily holding his clothes, Xuelian sighed: "He is indeed a very cute and good person, but I always have a feeling that this guy may be single for the rest of his life..."
Zhao Qiankun curled his lips: "Why is this world so unfriendly to science and engineering men?"
"This world? What does it mean?"
"It's nothing, I'll just say you don't be too prejudiced to others!" Zhao Qiankun bounced her forehead: "If you want to enrich your epic story, it's best to write this little fat man in it."
"What can a magic otakus have to write about?" Xue Lian covered her head: "The classmate of the great hero Zhao Qiankun?"
"He is not my classmate! His level is more than enough to be a teacher at Carent College!" Zhao Qiankun smiled and said, "Let's find out about the youngest great magician in history!"
"What?" Xue Lian widened her eyes in surprise: "The legendary closed disciple of Master Mahall? Is it him?"
"The news is quite well-informed!" Zhao Qiankun smiled and said, "Do you regret not talking to him much? It doesn't matter, we will see him at the banquet tomorrow night!"
"To be honest, I'm a little disappointed..." Xue Lian curled her lips: "In my innate draft, this should be a handsome man of noble temperament and noble temperament. Why is this kind of virtue..."
"You'd better change this habit of judging people by appearance!" Zhao Qiankun smiled: "Not all heroes are as handsome as the ones around you."
"A handsome hero? Why didn't I see it?" Xue Lian deliberately looked around with her hand on the awning, which made Zhao Qiankun roll his eyes.
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On December 31, the last day of 1257, before the sun set, the commercial street was decorated with various colorful lanterns and ribbons. As the sky gradually darkened, there were more and more pedestrians on the street. The already noisy commercial street is even more crowded and lively today.
Just as ordinary people were enjoying the festive atmosphere, a grand and luxurious banquet was also being prepared in full swing.
This is also considered a tradition of the Lion Heart Empire. Every year on New Year's Eve, the royal family will invite the nobles in China to come to the palace to attend the New Year's Eve dinner. The nobles who receive the invitation usually come to attend no matter where they are far and near. Even if the head of the family is inconvenient to attend, they will queue up a representative to come. Therefore, as the end of the year approaches, a large number of foreign nobles will always enter the capital.
Such a complicated summoning of nobles would naturally not just bring everyone together to eat and drink. In fact, the banquet was just the last program on New Year's Eve. Before that, the representatives of nobles from all over the country would first report the situation in various places to the emperor, which was equivalent to making a year-end summary. This is also a way for the emperor to understand the situation in various places of the empire. After all, the Lion Heart Empire implemented a feudal system and self-controlled within the territories of major nobles. The emperor's control over the country was not as strong as those centralized countries.
Of course, some people don’t need to report, they come just for food. For example, now, Zhao Qiankun and Xuelian who have just arrived at the gate of the palace.
The city of Karentis on New Year's Eve was still very cold. Both of them wore coats outside their dresses and showed the invitations they had come from Prince Sere to the guards at the door. They were successfully released. Under the guidance of the palace maid, they crossed the path and arrived at the venue.
It was still early at this time, and the nobles reported in the meeting hall. Almost all the female relatives they brought here. There were only wine and desserts on the gorgeous dining table, and the authentic dishes were not served yet.
"It's true that I'm coming early!" Zhao Qiankun rubbed his hands and smiled: "Not only have snacks, but there are so many beauties..."
"These noble ladies just eat well, dress well, and put on good makeup. They may not be beautiful after taking off their makeup!" Xue Lian curled her mouth. When a beautiful girl mentioned this topic, she would never give in!
"The so-called white covers up all ugliness! The noble class who is pampered and respectful is indeed more likely to produce handsome men and beautiful women than the hard-working public." Zhao Qiankun laughed and said, "And I think there is no problem with wearing makeup and dressing up. It is a kind of politeness to show your most beautiful side to others!"
"Oh?" Xue Lian looked at Zhao Qiankun: "I thought you were that kind of pragmatist. He said so well, why didn't you see you dress up well? You are always sloppy!"
"Because I am an irrespectful person!" Zhao Qiankun responded with a smile.
The ladies and ladies in the venue gathered in groups of three or five, chatting about interesting stories about the upper class... To put it bluntly, it is gossip.
Naturally, the noble ladies could not be as noisy as shrews cursing in the streets. They spoke elegantly and softly, and if they didn't get close, they wouldn't hear what they were saying. Although there were many people in the Nuoda venue, they were not noisy in general.
Xue Lian was still very interested in these gossips. In her words, the anecdotes of the nobles could be used as material for his creation, so the girl came to the noble ladies early to try to get involved.
At first, Zhao Qiankun felt that she was wasting her efforts. Others had their own circle of friends, and you, an outsider, could integrate into it? What's more, you even had an oriental face full of exotic style, and you lost in identity.
Chapter completed!