novelraw Chapter 505: Si Mingjing’s Coronation Ceremony! 2
Chapter 505: Si Mingjing’s Coronation Ceremony! 2
Whether on-site or watching the live broadcast at home, the crowd erupted in cheers. They held an almost fanatical adoration for the Saintess!
Si Mingjing’s words instantly made the blood of all the people of the Mu Continent boil with excitement. They eagerly longed for their Queen, who was both beautiful and formidable!
Next, it was time to inspect the troops!
This was the moment to showcase national power, with various new types of submarines and assorted marine military technologies being displayed in the waters above the Mu Continent.
Si Mingjing didn’t know much about marine technology. She asked Mo Yinhe, who stood with his hands clasped behind his back, "What do you think?"
The Mu Continent rarely displayed its national power, for it was the strongest among the four nations of the Undersea World, with no need to boast!
Thus, Mo Yinhe also rarely had the chance to witness the Mu Continent’s marine military technology.
Today, Mo Yinhe was in for a treat.
He said, "I thought that with the marine technology policy I’ve greatly developed, Atlantis would be unparalleled in marine armed technology. It seems now that Atlantis still lags somewhat behind the Mu Continent! Fortunately, I’ve never truly considered waging war against the Mu Continent!"
Upon hearing this, Si Mingjing understood at once: the Mu Continent was truly formidable.
As the Queen of the Mu Continent, she felt extremely proud!
Si Mingjing laughed. "Naturally! And whose country do you think it is?"
"But in aerospace, the Mu Continent might not be able to compete with Atlantis!" Mo Yinhe said.
In aerospace, no one could dream of surpassing Mo Yinhe!
Mo Yinhe stated, "Future wars will depend not only on naval power but also on air power, even if we live undersea! My aerial missiles already have a range that can reach depths of 20,000 meters underwater. That alone is enough to deter any nation..."
Mo Yinhe chatted casually with Si Mingjing, but their conversation was overheard by Si Lisao and Bo Leng, who stood behind them.
Although the two didn’t get along, upon hearing Mo Yinhe’s boastful words, both Si Lisao and Bo Leng couldn’t help but frown slightly!
The Mu Continent’s aerospace development indeed couldn’t compare to the aerospace base Mo Yinhe controlled.
Even with their high opinions of themselves, they had to admit this.
So, when Mo Yinhe mentioned his aerial missiles could reach depths of 20,000 meters underwater, alarm bells rang in their minds. It was as if they were facing a formidable enemy!
Previously, they only knew aerial missiles as devastating weapons that swept across land. Now, Mo Yinhe was claiming they could sweep not only the land but also the seabed?
It seemed the Mu Continent also needed to vigorously develop its aerospace capabilities. Otherwise, in a few decades, its leading position would be precarious!
Mo Yinhe had actually said this deliberately for Si Lisao and Bo Leng to hear, paving the way for the "dowry" he was about to mention.
Mo Yinhe inclined his head and told Si Mingjing, "It’s on my dowry list. A gift for you."
His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, as if whispering to Si Mingjing, yet, as it happened, both Si Lisao and Bo Leng overheard.
Si Mingjing was surprised. "You brought a dowry?"
Mo Yinhe reached out, ruffled her hair, and said, "Of course."
Wouldn’t a man without a dowry be looked down upon by his brothers-in-law?
Hadn’t he just been refused when he wanted to give his wife a piggyback ride?
A man can only stand tall if his dowry is substantial enough!
Si Mingjing covered her mouth and smiled. Mo Yinhe’s tone was filled with such indulgence, as if he wanted to give her everything he owned as a dowry.
She said, "I haven’t seen the dowry list."
"It’s been handed over to your Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
The moment Mo Yinhe finished speaking, Bo Leng and Si Lisao simultaneously left the area, racing to get their hands on the dowry list!
Mo Yinhe caught this from the corner of his eye, a faint smile curving his lips.
He knew Si Lisao and Bo Leng were at odds. Whoever managed to get the list first would have to rely on their own skills.
Si Mingjing noticed this too and chuckled softly. "You’re so naughty!"
Mo Yinhe wrapped an arm around her shoulder, pulling her closer. "You ungrateful woman! I bring the Mu Continent cutting-edge aerospace technology, and instead of thanks, I’m called naughty? Don’t you know that top-tier technology is priceless?"
His dowry list included a spaceship. The aerial missiles launched from this spaceship could sweep through the entire Undersea World!
Whoever got their hands on it could dismantle the spaceship, study every component, research it, and replicate it. It was tantamount to handing over blueprints and cutting-edge technology!
He was confident Si Lisao and Bo Leng would fight tooth and nail for this spaceship.
How mischievous of him!
Si Mingjing reached out and sharply pinched Mo Yinhe’s waist.
Mo Yinhe whispered, "We’re on a live broadcast!"
Only then did Si Mingjing compose herself.
The military parade lasted nearly an hour and a half. Afterward, there was a luncheon.
The luncheon wasn’t the main event; the evening banquet was the grandest occasion.
Just before the evening banquet began, Si Mingjing, as Queen of the Mu Continent, and Mo Yinhe, as its male Empress, stood together at the entrance of the state banquet hall. They greeted the arriving guests, shook hands, posed for photos, and received foreign dignitaries.
It was much like an ordinary bride and groom standing outside a wedding reception to welcome their guests.
Only, this was on a much grander scale.
Countless media reporters were also present, standing by with cameras or bent over tripods, their shutters CLICK-CLICK-CLICKING.
Ye Xinguang and Ye Junqing also arrived. Ye Shen and Ye Siyuan followed behind their parents. The moment the family of four made an appearance, the flashbulbs never stopped flickering.
"Mom." Si Mingjing stepped forward and embraced Ye Xinguang.
Ye Xinguang looked at her, brimming with pride. "Our little girl has come of age. I’m so happy for you."
"Thanks, Mom. You and Dad go ahead and take your seats; everything has been arranged for you."
Such an occasion wasn’t appropriate for prolonged conversation; many more guests were waiting to be received.
Ye Xinguang’s family of four stood with Si Mingjing and Mo Yinhe. After the media finished taking photographs, they entered the state banquet hall.
A dedicated attendant guided them. There were name cards for each guest on every table, and guests took their seats according to these cards.
The name cards for Ye Xinguang, Ye Junqing, and Ye Shen were all at the same table, but Ye Siyuan couldn’t find her own.
This was the table for foreign dignitaries.
The Crown Prince of Lemuria, Feng Chonghua, and his wife were already seated. Qu Liushang was also at this table, along with two high-ranking officials from the Mu Continent’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs who were serving as hosts.
"Where’s mine?" Ye Siyuan asked the attendant.
The attendant searched for a bit and finally found Ye Siyuan’s name card next to Si Lisao’s. He quickly came over to guide her, saying, "Princess Ye Siyuan, your name card is over there. Please follow me."
"Why isn’t my name card next to my parents’? I don’t want to sit away from them... Oh, oh, oh! This is great, this is great!"
Ye Siyuan was initially reluctant. But when her sharp eyes spotted her name card next to Si Lisao’s, she was instantly overjoyed, and all her dissatisfaction vanished.
Her face lit up with delight. She felt as if she’d fallen for a scheming boy!
She sat down and scanned all the place cards on the table. Realizing that Si Mingjing and Mo Yinhe were also seated at this table, indicating it was the head table, made her even more satisfied!