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Chapter 1098 You Are Not Worthy To Lift My Shoes!

The night sky is like washing.

The stars are shining.

There is a hint of coolness in the breeze, which is the perfect time to watch the fireworks.

However, in the Dazheng Hall, the Liao Emperor was having a lively conversation with his ministers, talking about everything from astronomy to geography, from the people to the court, from food, clothing, housing and transportation to strategies for peace and stability.

The matter of setting off fireworks and firecrackers seems to have been forgotten by everyone.

Su Xian can still keep his composure, what should come will always come, and there is no point in being anxious. Only by calming down can he keep his expression unchanged even if the mountain collapses, and can he adapt to changes.

Suddenly, he felt something in his heart and raised his head to look at Nalan Yan opposite.

As expected, Nalan Yan secretly gave her a look.

Looks a little anxious.

Su Xian quickly warned her with his eyes that she must not be impulsive, be calm, be calm, and must not be reckless...

Su Xian secretly looked at the other people in the hall, including the Tibetan envoys, the Southern Chu envoys, the princes and ministers of the Liao Kingdom, and tribal leaders, and found that none of them were abnormal.

If Su Xian had not known in advance that the mastermind hiding in the dark would launch an attack tonight, it would have been impossible to find out the clues just by looking at the performance of these ministers.

They were all smiling, scrambling to express their opinions, and even blushing. It was not clear whether it was because of drinking too much.

He was not in a hurry on the Nalan Festival. Today was his happy day. He felt relieved and experienced every aspect with his heart, including the boring and cumbersome rituals during the day.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late, it's time to set off the fireworks."

Suddenly, a high-pitched voice sounded in the ears of the ministers.

Compared to everyone's heated discussion, this voice is so insignificant and slight that ordinary people will ignore it if they don't pay attention.

However, a strange scene happened in the main hall——

The Tibetan envoys and a few others who had particularly loud voices immediately stopped and stopped. As soon as these people stopped, the rest of the officials also stopped and stopped speaking.

The whole hall was silent.

Silent.

Su Xian subconsciously raised his head and glanced at Nalan Yan from a distance... Is it finally going to start?Perhaps because of the long wait, Su Xian felt a little excited and nervous.

Then, together with the ministers, he looked at the Liao Emperor above the Dan Majesty, and the old eunuch who was bowing in front of the dragon chair.

The high-pitched voice just now was made by the old eunuch.

"Fireworks? Oh, I almost forgot if you didn't tell me."

Nalanjie was obviously a little tipsy. He raised his head and passed the high gate of Dazheng Palace. He glanced at the sky outside and nodded: "The sky is indeed very dark."

Su Xian's heart tightened slightly again, and his adrenaline soared, which made his drowsy head, which had been dull for a whole day, instantly sober up.

He could even feel his own heartbeat.

Of course, this isn't the same kind of nervousness.

It's because I've been waiting for a long time, and now it's finally about to begin...

Looking sideways, judging from the expressions of Nalan Yan, the envoys of Tibet, the envoys of Shu and others, they are probably similar to Su Xian, maybe a little more nervous.

"But, um... I see how enthusiastic everyone is. It seems that there are still many issues that need to be discussed. No rush, no hurry. It's not too late to discuss it later!"

Emperor Liao looked like he was thinking about his ministers. He shook his head as he spoke, and finally added: "I have heard about the beauty of fireworks and firecrackers for a long time. Such a beautiful scenery is worth waiting for a while. Don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry!"

"Yes." The old eunuch bowed, then returned to his original position and stood there without saying any more.

Your Majesty Dan, Su Xian and others were all confused, what?After going around in a circle, it still can't be set off?

Su Xian slowly exhaled a breath, "It's okay, just wait."

Looking up at Nalan Yan opposite, her smiling face turned red from holding back her smile, and she looked eager to try, which made Su Xian shake his head.

Looking at the Tibetan envoys and others, they were obviously a little disappointed, but they also knew that this matter could not be rushed...

"Everyone, don't stop. Let's continue the discussion. Come on, come on, Su Aiqing, where did we talk just now?" Nalan Jie was in high spirits and looked at Su Xian with a smile on his face.

Su Xian was about to speak when a loud voice interrupted him:

"I heard that the fireworks are very beautiful when they are set off at night. I wonder if anyone has seen it with their own eyes?"

Everyone looked and saw that the loud voice turned out to be the Tibetan envoy. At this moment, his stubbled face was full of yearning.

It's an interesting topic, even if someone chimed in:

"It is said that when fireworks and firecrackers explode in the night sky, there will be a loud noise! ​​It sounds like thunder, and it is very impressive. The effect is many times stronger than that of ordinary explosive sticks."

"The loud noise is the second most important thing. The important thing is that after the fireworks explode, a flower will bloom in the night sky, with sparks flying, colorful and gorgeous..."

"Is it really so beautiful?"

The ministers were chatting, with fascination and anticipation on everyone's face, and they couldn't wait to see him right away.

Nalanjie was also very moved in his heart. If he hadn't said it before, he would have ordered it to be set off immediately so that everyone could enjoy it.

"I don't know who has the privilege of admiring the beauty of fireworks and firecrackers before us!" The envoy from Shu suddenly sighed.

"Ahem!" The envoy from Nanchen coughed and was about to stand up and said. He was from Nanchen and had been fortunate enough to see the beauty of fireworks.

However, just as he moved, Nalan Yan suddenly pointed at Su Xian and said, "The noble envoy of Daliang has been to Nanchen before. He must have seen the fireworks display!"

Swish!
In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Su Xian.

Su Xian looked at Nalan Yan with confusion in his eyes, wondering what Nalan Yan meant by this move.

Nalan Yan, who was sitting on the dragon's throne, guessed her sister's thoughts. On the surface, Nalan Yan was saying that Su Xian had been to Nan Chen, but in fact, she was saying that Su Xian had been to Nan Chen. The royal husband!
It seems that Yan'er has always been worried about this matter... Nalanjie shook his head and sighed.

"Su Taiwei has seen fireworks being set off with his own eyes?" asked a tribal leader.

"I've seen it." Su Xian smiled and nodded.

"Bragging!" The smile on the Shu envoy's face immediately disappeared.

"What do you know? Shut up!" The Tibetan envoy seemed to have an innate malice towards him and angrily rebuked: "Liu Taiwei has an extraordinary position in Nanchen, how could he not have seen him before?"

Envoy Nan Chen finally found an opportunity and intervened: "I can guarantee that Taiwei Su has indeed seen it... Well, actually... I have seen it too."

The Tibetan envoy immediately looked proud, looked at the Shu envoy and said with a smile: "You heard it, even the Nanchen envoy said that Su Taiwei had seen something that looked down on people with dog eyes!"

"You..." The Shu envoy was speechless for a moment.

"I wonder what Lieutenant Su thinks of the fireworks? Are they as beautiful and shocking as the rumors say?" The Tibetan envoy looked at Su Xian, looking like he was asking for advice humbly.

In an instant, everyone's attention focused on Su Xian again.

Of course there are two exceptions.

One is an envoy from the Kingdom of Shu, and the other is Nalan Yan.

At the same time, there was another person who seemed to have something to say, but in the end did not dare to speak. This person was the Nanchen envoy.

"Fireworks and firecrackers are really good. The sound is loud when the firecrackers are lit, and the fireworks are gorgeous and beautiful when they take off."

Su Xian talked eloquently, and everyone nodded frequently.

He has seen the beauty of fireworks with his own eyes, so his words are very credible.

Su Xian then changed the topic: "However, I don't agree with fireworks, firecrackers, and the people who tinker with these things!"

"Why?" Everyone was taken aback, especially the Nalan brothers and sisters.

"As we all know, no matter whether it is firecrackers or fireworks, divine thunder must be used. What is divine thunder? It is a powerful weapon for the country! Such an important thing, someone actually uses it to tinker with firecrackers!"

Su Xian looked indignant, shook his head and said:

"This move is simply child's play! Fireworks are indeed beautiful, but what's the use of being beautiful? And the person who tinkered with fireworks must be too busy!"

After this remark.

The whole hall is silent.

Everyone could not help but look at each other.

Behind Su Xian, Yang Zhilan and Zhou Wei, who were kneeling on the ground, looked even more confused, with a big question mark on their foreheads.

So those firecrackers and fireworks were not made by Su Xian?But now he said such things again, and made fun of himself for being so idle?
what is this?
The Nalan brothers and sisters, the Tibetan envoys, the Nanchen envoys, the Shu envoys and others did not know that Su Xian was the one who invented the fireworks. Their confusion was more serious than Yang Zhilan and Zhou Wei.

After a moment of silence in the hall, the Shu envoy suddenly became angry and said: "Jealous! I think you are jealous! I didn't expect that the dignified Lieutenant Daliang would behave like a villain. It's really shocking."

"I'm jealous of him, what a joke!" Su Xian sneered.

"It's not jealousy! The person who makes fireworks and firecrackers must be a genius. I usually don't accept anyone, but this kind of genius!"

The Shu envoy was filled with indignation and roared at the top of his voice:

"If I have the chance, I can be humble, lead the horse, and even be a little servant. Oh no, we are not worthy of carrying someone's shoes!"

Su Xian was a little stunned when he heard this, and asked with a smile: "You said just now that you are not worthy to lift the shoes of the man who makes fireworks? Am I right?"

"Not just me, you don't deserve it either!"

"Yes, I do not deserve it, but why should I 'match' it, hahahahaha..."

After such a quarrel between the two, everyone in the hall came back to their senses.

In fact, they don't really approve of Su Xian's words and deeds.

But relatively speaking, they hate Shu envoys even more. You can just go pick up your shoes yourself, but you want to drag us along with you?
Ever since, from the Nalan Festival to the minor officials outside the palace, everyone unanimously complained about the envoys of Shu.

There is only one envoy of the Kingdom of Shu, how can he stand up to it?

He had no choice but to forcefully change the subject, stood up and reported to Nalanjie: "Your Majesty, it's getting late, it's time to set off the fireworks!"

As soon as these words came out, the hall fell silent again.

The Tibetan envoy seemed to be a little impatient, and immediately gave up suppressing the Shu envoy and stood up to worship: "Your Majesty, I can't wait to see the beauty of the fireworks!"

With these two people taking the lead, the rest of the ministers also echoed: "Your Majesty, please issue an order to start the fireworks display!"

Nalan Yan was even more impatient with waiting. Just now she wanted to urge Emperor Liao to come, but in the end she did not speak. This time she would not miss it:
"Brother Emperor, it's time."

Facing the suggestions from almost all the ministers in the palace, Nalanjie frowned and thought for a while, and finally shook his head slowly:
"As the saying goes, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. We have just eaten, so we should drink some tea to digest. When we are energetic, it will not be too late to enjoy the fireworks."

After hearing what Nalan Jie said, not to mention other people, even Su Xian couldn't hold it back.

He pursed his lips and stood up immediately:
"Your Majesty, I think Princess Ruyi and everyone's suggestions are very good. It is best to enjoy the fireworks and firecrackers while you are there. If everyone is tired, the effect will be greatly reduced!"

"Even Su Aiqing thinks it's okay to set it off?" Nalanjie looked sideways at Su Xian, a little surprised.

"Yes." Su Xian nodded.

The fireworks will come sooner or later.

Su Xian had "refreshed himself" and "bucked up his spirits" several times for this purpose, but the result was that he still didn't come, which was indeed a bit annoying.

It happened that everyone was suggesting, so Su Xian followed the trend.

"Since Su Aiqing said so, then..."

Nalanjie glanced at the ministers below in turn, from envoys from various countries, to princes and ministers, to tribal leaders, and finally Nalan Yan. Finally, he looked at Su Xian, nodded and said:

"Then I'm sure, come, prepare to set off the fireworks immediately!"

"According to the order!" The old eunuch accepted the order and quickly left the hall.

Nalanjie was in high spirits. He raised his head and passed through the high gate of Dazheng Hall. He looked at the bright night sky in the distance and said with a hearty smile: "Everyone, please come and enjoy these beautiful fireworks with me!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After thanking the Tibetan envoys and others, they all sat still in their seats and only turned to look at the open door of the palace.

Nalan Yan was very unhappy. She was the biological sister of Emperor Liao. As a result, people didn't listen to her words. Instead, Emperor Liao listened to Su Xian, an outsider...

But she understood that now was not the time to dwell on this. She also knelt down on her seat and turned to look outside.

The place where the fireworks are set off is very particular, just so that the emperor and his ministers of Liao can sit in the main hall and have a full view of the whole scene.

So everyone sat still in their original positions and only needed to turn their heads.

Su Xian also turned to look at the night sky, feeling an unspeakable excitement in his heart: "It's not easy, it's really not easy. After planning for so long, it's finally about to start!"

Taking advantage of the gap before the fireworks show started, Su Xian turned around and glanced at Yang Zhilan and Zhou Wei behind him.

The two nodded secretly.

Immediately, Su Xian looked back at Nalan Yan opposite and the four masters kneeling behind Nalan Yan.

Nalan Yan seemed to be aware of it. She turned around and glanced at Su Xian in the air. Then she turned to look at the night sky outside the hall, waiting for that moment to arrive.

after a little while.

In the distant night sky, a shining light point quickly rose into the sky, accompanied by a sharp whistle.

When it rose to a certain height, the light spot exploded with a loud bang like thunder.

Everyone was shocked.

Immediately afterwards, a gorgeous, huge flower composed of sparks bloomed in the bright night sky, beautiful and pure!
"it is good!"

"It's really beautiful!"

The sound of exclamation just sounded in the hall, and the crackling sound of firecrackers was heard outside at the same time.

(End of this chapter)