Some of the people were still in shackles, and sitting beside the fields were some better-dressed people who were supervising them as they worked.
Barren, backward, and sparsely populated – this was Lin Yi’s first impression of Izumo.
Zen Yinsha explained, "Izumo Kingdom has a total of twenty cities and a population of over 800,000. Its finances are not wealthy, and it cannot support a large army. It is only comparable to a medium-sized province in the Great Qian Dynasty."
Among the overseas countries, apart from Shenfeng Kingdom which is close to the Great Qian Dynasty, there are not many people, so the slave trade is very prosperous.
Lin Yi smiled. Eight hundred thousand people is actually quite large for an island nation.
About half an hour later, the carriage entered the city of Izumo and then arrived at the royal palace.
The great city of Izumo was indeed tall and imposing, with bluestone slabs lining the floor. The horses' hooves made a clear, tinkling sound as they trod on the stones.
"Yes, the capital of Izumo Province naturally exudes an aura of power and majesty, befitting its status as the capital of a nation."
After entering the main city of Izumo, Lin Yi observed the city through the carriage window. Pedestrians came and went in the shops on both sides of the street, and there were drainage ditches on the ground and people who cleaned up the garbage. Everything was in good order.
To the east of the city, in a large wooden hall, the sound of many children reading aloud could be heard.
At the entrance of the palace, there are tall red walls, yellow glazed tiles, and a black iron-like ground. There are also processions carrying banners, blowing majestic horns, beating drums, and ringing bells.
All around were heavily armed guards, standing like nails, displaying the grandeur of Izumo.
What determines whether a country looks like a legitimate one?
Natural etiquette is essential. When etiquette is dignified, people feel at ease and united, realizing that they are not a disorganized group, but rather a well-organized nation.
Zen Ginsa held a high position in Izumo, so her carriage naturally encountered no obstacles and drove directly through the main gate of the palace, passing through a long avenue leading to the central hall of the palace.
The carriage stopped beside the main hall, and several eunuchs came forward to greet Chan Yinsha. After bowing to her, they led the two into the main hall.
The grand hall was magnificent. The civil and military officials of Izumo Kingdom, as well as many princes and princesses, were all in the hall, each with a large table, and were strictly arranged according to their rank.
This is a grand banquet.
The chime bells around the room played beautiful music as the musicians struck them.
Smoke from ambergris was billowing from many incense burners.
The reason why Lin Yi and Chan Yinsha did not fly over directly, but instead traveled by slow carriage, was to give these people time to prepare.
"The princess has arrived! Musicians, cease!"
The court official in charge of etiquette in Izumo Province issued a command.
Immediately, many musicians who were playing the bronze chimes and jade chimes stopped, and the banquet in the main hall was also temporarily interrupted.
All the civil and military officials of Izumo Kingdom eagerly awaited the arrival of Princess Zen-eun-sa.
"My son is back. Come quickly to my side."
The lord of Izumo, Zen Guizang, had graying temples, a square face, and a regal air about him. However, upon seeing Zen Yinsha, his expression immediately softened into one of kindness.
Zen Ginsa's reincarnation in this life is the biological daughter of the King and Queen of Izumo.
According to the national history of Izumo, when the queen gave birth to Zenginsa, she dreamed that in the ocean, ten thousand silver sharks paid homage and presented her with a bright pearl.
The people of Izumo all know that this princess, from the moment she was born, could command the fierce silver sharks in the sea and even ride them to roam the ocean.
From then on, the people of Izumo never encountered shark attacks, or even attacks from other sea monsters, or their boats would capsize in storms. The silver sharks would always rescue them and bring them ashore.
Such supernatural phenomena naturally led the people of Izumo to revere Zen Gin-sa as a celestial being and regard her as the reincarnation of the "Sea God".
This is the common people's version of events, but those who are skilled in cultivation know that Princess Chan Yinsha of Izumo Kingdom is the reincarnation of Silver Shark King, one of the eight great demon immortals in the world.
Chan Yinsha nodded slightly to Lin Yi, then stepped forward and sat down next to Chan Guicang, saying, "Father, I have come back this time to tell you something."
"Oh? What's wrong, my son? Tell me quickly," Chan Guicang said hastily.
At this moment, everyone in the hall looked at Zen Yinsha, the princess who was the reincarnation of the "Sea God". She held a transcendent position in the Kingdom of Izumo and no one knew what she wanted to say this time.
Zen Yinsha said calmly, "I have chosen my cultivation partner and came back specifically to tell my father."
"What?"
Zen Guicang was greatly shocked upon hearing this, and dropped his wine cup to the ground. This matter was too shocking for him.
Zen Ginsa's prestige among the people of Izumo surpassed even that of the king, and she was more respected by the populace. Some even commissioned statues of Zen Ginsa and built temples in her honor, where incense burned continuously. Fishermen setting out to sea would offer incense to her first, bowing and kowtowing three times and nine times before daring to venture out.
The marriage of such a princess was naturally a major event.
Zen Guicang calmed his mind, glanced at Lin Yi, and asked, "I wonder who your chosen Daoist partner is? Tell me, and your father will take care of it for you. This is a momentous event for our Chuyun Kingdom; the officials in charge of ceremonies will need to prepare for at least several months, and a general amnesty will be granted to the slaves in all the cities."
All the civil and military officials in the hall looked at Chan Yinsha, hoping to find out who her chosen Daoist partner was as soon as possible. Even the Silver Shark Warriors standing outside the hall pricked up their ears.
After all, in the eyes of these Silver Shark Warriors, Zen Silver Gown was a princess of heavenly beauty, whom they all greatly admired.
Who could possibly marry this celestial princess?
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Chan Yinsha raised her hand, pointed at Lin Yi, and said clearly, "This is Young Master Lin Yi. We are destined to be together for three lifetimes. Young Master Lin Yi is my Daoist partner. Father, please have the official in charge of rites write this down and arrange everything accordingly."
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Chapter 234 The Future World: Who is the Rightful Ruler?
While Lin Yi and Chan Yinsha were preparing for their wedding celebration in the overseas country of Chuyun, the Western Hills outside the capital city of Yujing in the Great Qian Kingdom had become a bustling construction site.
It was already past late autumn, and after a heavy snowfall, the weather grew colder day by day.