Chapter 138 - Banquet ( 5) Edited (1/2)

As Xiao Li represented her gift, everyone was praising her for being filial.

The rare jade stone was one of the famous treasures of L country which she has gifted to Wen Xu.

Everyone was also praising, her father for his loyalty towards the king. He had given his country's treasure, to the Empress Dowager in gift.

Xiao Li's father who was present there came forward and bowed slightly in greeting towards the Empress Dowager.

Wen Xu also responded to their greeting by nodding at them.

After that, Xiao Li turned towards Ji Cheng and looked at him and gave him, her most innocent smile.

' Wow, so she robed her father's treasure just to impress this old hag? She's really one of a kind. ' Zhao Ming scoffed inwardly.

Ji Cheng looked at Zhao Ming and noticed her unhappy look. He thought, that she was jealous that Xiao Li was being praised like this.

Xiao Li slightly bowed in front of Ji Cheng, and he nodded at her in acknowledgment.

Now it's time for Ji Cheng and Zhao Ming to present their gifts.

Everyone turned to look at them.

Ji Cheng turned to Zhao Ming and gave her an assured look.

Zhao Ming thought, ' Do they have to be this dramatic about gifts?' She gave him an awkward smile.

Zhao Ming and Ji Cheng stood from their seats and went in front of Wen Xu.

Wen Xu smiled at Ji Cheng. And as usual a cold shoulder to Zhao Ming.

Zhao Ming also stood in front of her, with a forced smile on her face.

Ji Cheng gestured Feng Ju to bring all the gifts he has prepared from his and Zhao Ming's side.

In reality, everyone was surprised that Zhao Ming and the Emperor were giving gifts together.

Before Zhao Ming use to do it all alone.

But it was the first time that Ji Cheng was doing it with her.

Though Xie Ming or say Zhao Ming has no idea about it. Nobody has told her this thing.

So it was all casual for her.

In a minute, Feng Ju brought two servants with him, both were carrying a basket with them.

Those baskets were covered with golden cloth as well.

Zhao Ming raised her eyebrows at this.

She was also curious to see, what he had prepared to gift, and these are from both her and his side.

The two servants placed the basket on the table and stepped back.

Then Ji Cheng looked at Zhao Ming and said, ” Mother, These are the gifts from our side. We wish you a long life on this birthday.”

Wen Xu raised her eyebrows at his words.

She doesn't like that her son was giving this much attention to Zhao Ming.

Then Ji Cheng slowly removed the cloth from the baskets.

One basket was filled with ginseng and health tonics and another basket was filled with all kinds of ornaments.

The ornaments were of varying quality and they were lots in quantity, almost dropping from the basket.