Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 460 The Foreign Princess Arrives, Reception of the Princess

Just as the court was recovering from the scandal of the theft, a remarkable piece of news arrived: a foreign princess was about to visit. This news instantly caused a great stir in the court, with everyone speculating about the princess's intentions and the impact of her visit.

The palace began making intensive preparations for the reception. Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were also involved, taking charge of some of the arrangements for the reception.

Finally, on a bright and sunny day, the foreign princess's procession arrived at the palace in a grand procession. The princess rode in a magnificent carriage, and when the curtain was lifted, her stunningly beautiful face was revealed.

"This foreign princess certainly has an extraordinary air about her," Xiao Ling murmured from the side.

Su Jinxiu nodded slightly: "But I wonder what brings her here this time."

The princess was welcomed into the palace, and the emperor personally hosted a banquet in her honor. During the banquet, the princess was elegant in demeanor and chatted amiably, but her eyes occasionally revealed a hint of something unfathomable.

"Your Majesty, I have come here to enhance the friendly relations between our two countries," the princess said with a smile.

The emperor replied, "I am deeply honored that the princess has come from afar."

However, behind the scenes of the banquet, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling noticed some unusual signs.

The princess's entourage appeared respectful, but their eyes betrayed their wariness and vigilance.

"Husband, I feel there's something fishy about this," Su Jinxiu whispered to Xiao Ling.

Xiao Ling nodded in agreement: "I feel the same way, we need to pay more attention."

In the days that followed, the princess frequently met with the emperor and his ministers to discuss various matters.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling secretly investigated the princess's background and the true purpose of her visit.

They discovered that the foreign country where the princess lived had grown increasingly powerful in recent years and was eyeing the territories of neighboring countries.

"Could this visit be a pretext, with ulterior motives?" Xiao Ling asked worriedly.

Su Jinxiu said, "We cannot alert them; we need to gather more evidence."

The princess seemed to have noticed Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling's actions and began to approach them intentionally or unintentionally.

"General Xiao, Madam Su, I have long admired your names," the princess said.

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu acted cautiously, not daring to let their guard down.

Just then, a series of strange things happened in the palace.

Some important documents have disappeared, and the palace's defenses seem to have been discovered.

“This must be related to a foreign princess,” Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu said, "But we don't have conclusive evidence yet, so we can't act rashly."

The arrival of the foreign princess kept the entire palace busy, and Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling devoted themselves to the reception work.

To showcase the grandeur and etiquette of a great nation, Su Jinxiu meticulously planned every detail. From the arrangement of the palace where the princess would stay to the arrangements for her food and lodging, everything was carefully considered by her.

"The bedding for this bed must be made of the finest silk, and the color must be chosen to suit the princess's taste," Su Jinxiu instructed the palace maids.

Xiao Ling was in charge of arranging the princess's security. He deployed the most elite soldiers to ensure the princess's safety at all times in the palace.

"You must remain vigilant at all times and not slacken your efforts in the slightest," Xiao Ling said solemnly to the soldiers.

The moment the princess stepped into the palace, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling led everyone in a respectful welcome.

Su Jinxiu smiled and bowed to the princess: "Your Highness, you must be tired from your journey."

The princess smiled in response: "Thank you for your concern, Madam."

Xiao Ling, on the other hand, displayed the dignity and demeanor of a soldier.

During the reception, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling paid close attention to the princess's needs and preferences. The princess showed great interest in the culture and art of the palace, so Su Jinxiu personally explained them to her.

"Your Highness, this painting is a masterpiece by a famous Chinese painter, showcasing the magnificent landscape of our country," Su Jinxiu explained in detail.

The princess listened intently and exclaimed, "It's truly breathtaking!"

Xiao Ling then arranged a spectacular martial arts performance for the princess, showcasing the military strength of his country.

"Princess, this is the superb martial arts of our soldiers. We hope it will satisfy you," Xiao Ling said.

The princess clapped her hands and praised, "It truly lives up to its reputation."

However, the reception was not without its challenges. Some of the princess's attendants raised numerous complaints and grievances regarding the court's arrangements.

"This food is not to the princess's liking."

"This accommodation is not comfortable enough."

Despite these difficulties, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling remained patient and smiling, doing their best to meet their demands.

"Please rest assured, we will make improvements immediately," Su Jinxiu said.

Xiao Ling also said, "We will definitely satisfy the princess and everyone."

At a banquet, one of the princess's maids accidentally spilled a wine glass, creating an awkward situation.

Su Jinxiu reacted quickly, had the area cleaned up, and comforted the princess, saying, "It was just a small accident, Your Highness, please don't take it to heart."

Xiao Ling then cleverly changed the subject, revitalizing the atmosphere of the banquet.

After spending some time together, the princess gradually became satisfied with Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling's hospitality.

"Your thoughtfulness has made me feel the sincerity of your country," the princess said.

But Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling knew that the reception work was far from over, and they still needed to remain vigilant and deal with any possible situations.

Just then, some discordant voices came from the palace.

Some people were jealous of Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling's outstanding performance in receiving the princess and began to spread rumors behind their backs.

"Their flattery of the foreign princess must have some ulterior motive."

These rumors reached the emperor's ears, and he began to have some doubts about Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling.

"What exactly is going on?" the emperor asked.