Being a servant, what future could it possibly hold...

In Ji Zhi's heart, the hope for the future still lay with Song Ruizhe.

As long as it's not too bad, even if he can't inherit the Prince Mansion, he can still live a life without worry.

If he were to follow that son Shen Han, would he be serving as a servant alongside him, like when he was at the Shen Family, serving tea and water?

Tomorrow is the international contest between the two countries.

The whole Imperial Family is busy planning.

A small country like Yexuan, due to propaganda and education, tends to have overly confident citizens.

In their eyes, Yexuan is very powerful.

Countries like Wei, Qi, and Yan are just larger in territory compared to Yexuan Country.

In other aspects, they are not necessarily stronger than Yexuan.

The talents of Yexuan Country are top-notch, even more powerful than those in these large countries.

The common people of Yexuan have no way to access distant news.

They can only hear what the Yexuan Imperial Court tells them.

A few misconceptions are normal, but Shen Han sometimes finds it speechless.

Some misconceptions are not a problem.

But the people of Yexuan shouldn't be so naive, thinking Great Wei is just average, only larger in land.

As if this land was gifted from the heavens, or sent by someone else.

They haven't even thought about why Great Wei could have such a vast territory...

But the Yexuan Imperial Family knows clearly.

They know Yexuan's level very well.

This time they seek victory, but it is in hopes of earning more resources.

Only in the competition among the younger generation does Yexuan have a slight chance of winning.

When the renowned experts of Great Wei arrive, Yexuan doesn't even have the qualification to compete.

Returning to the embassy, Shen Han discussed with everyone about the preparations for tomorrow.

The cultivators of Yexuan Country are generally weaker than the young generation of Great Wei.

But it is foreseeable that Yexuan Country will definitely employ some strategies.

Everyone must be cautious to avoid losing to those with little strength like the other day.

The night passed.

Just at 7:00 AM, everyone had already risen and headed towards the Imperial City.

Compared to Great Wei, Yexuan Country is much more accessible to its people.

Many citizens can enter the Imperial City to watch today's grand confrontation.

It doesn't have the strict social hierarchy of Great Wei.

Today's banquet is held on the south side of the Yexuan Country's Imperial City.

On the continent, in most countries, the east is revered.

But Yexuan Country is somewhat unique; perhaps because they are located on the southern part of the continent, they have set the south as revered.

This place is the entire Yexuan Imperial Family's site for sacrificial ceremonies.

At 7:45 AM.

The members of the Imperial Family, as well as the Great Wei delegation, had all arrived.

Shen Han looked around, finding the sacrificial site lacked a bit of solemnity.

Moreover, many tables had already been set up around, seemingly for the upcoming feast and observation of the contest.

This was quite different from the customs of Great Wei.

In Great Wei, sacrificial sites are solemn and dignified, and dining is not permitted.

There is especially no place for fighting.

However, differences between countries are normal, so Shen Han said nothing more.

At 8:00 AM, seemingly a sacrificial officer from the Imperial Family began reciting words, which Shen Han could somewhat understand.

Those with some understanding began to inform everyone.

The sacrifices in Yexuan Country are divided into two stages, one for ancestor worship and one for the worship of heaven.

Both can be conducted simultaneously.

For ancestor worship, the Great Wei attendees naturally observed in silence.

After about an hour, the entire sacrificial ceremony concluded.

Tables had already been set up in front of the sacrificial altar, and the tables were prepared with the banquet food from Yexuan Country.

Shen Han looked at the food in front of him, not with disdain, but the food was indeed simple.

The styles seemed limited to three cooking methods: frying, roasting, and pickling.

Beyond that, there was raw food.

It was somewhat monotonous...

In the center of the sacrificial altar, King Yexuan sat upright, with the Queen by his side.

Just like Shen Han's previous encounters, the Yexuan Imperial Family was also very polite and cordial.

They invited everyone to try the food.

In their words, they seemed proud of their cuisine...

Shen Han glanced around him, noticing that everyone looked just as awkward as him.

Praising it seemed a bit disingenuous...

The seating today was quite particular.

King Yexuan and the Queen sat in the center, while the members of the Great Wei delegation sat to the right.

The Imperial Family and the ministers of the Yexuan court sat to the king's left.

Of course, those who could sit on the left were very high-ranking members of Yexuan Country.

The other family members of the Imperial Family and ministers sat farther away.

They were slightly better off than the ordinary people of Yexuan Country.

The family members of the Third Prince naturally sat a bit distant as well.

From the beginning of the sacrifice, Ji Zhi's eyes were fixed on the side of the Great Wei delegation.

Initially, she glanced unintentionally.

But that glance felt a bit off.

As an attendant, why was Shen Han standing somewhat forward?

Even though his attire was not particularly luxurious or eye-catching, Shen Han's demeanor still exuded a bit of elegance.

After the sacrifice ended, everyone took their seats.

Under Ji Zhi's observation, Shen Han sat down just like that.

The table's position was in the first row...

The young people sitting there seemed to be the young talents of the Great Wei delegation...

Seeing this scene, Ji Zhi was suddenly taken aback.

Staring at Shen Han, she seemed to want to prove she was mistaken, that her eyes were playing tricks on her.

Rubbing her eyes and looking again, she still saw Shen Han sitting upright in front of the table.

Song Ruizhe, seeing his mother in a trance, couldn't help but frown, and soon headed to the preparation area.

At this moment, Ji Zhi's heart was in turmoil.

Could it be that Shen Han was not just the attendant of the Great Wei delegation...

But one of the young talents accompanying them?

Impossible, impossible; if Shen Han were really that impressive, why wouldn't the Shen Family like him?

Ji Zhi clearly remembered asking him on first meeting how the Shen Family treated him.

Shen Han had clearly said it wasn't good.

She didn't want to believe it, but Shen Han sitting so far forward, calling him a mere attendant felt odd.

Thinking of this, Ji Zhi's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

Looking around and seeing people around her in conversation,

after hesitating for a moment, she still decided to ask.

"Does anyone know who that young man is?

Is he one of the young talents from Wei Country?"

Ji Zhi asked those around her.

Upon hearing this, those around exchanged glances, as they weren't particularly informed either.

However, a middle-aged man not far away jumped in to answer.

"This person is indeed a talent from the Wei delegation. Just a few days ago in Yelan City, I saw this young man in action.

The experts in Yelan City couldn't withstand even a single move from him before being defeated."

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