East Palace.

In the main hall.

Prince Zhu Biao and Korean Duke Li Shanchang sat opposite each other, but this time they did not play chess, but were sipping tea and waiting for news from the Yangxin Hall.

"Teacher, have you heard about what happened in Hong Bin Building a few days ago?"

Zhu Biao took a sip of tea and asked slowly.

"This matter has caused quite a stir, and I'm afraid no one in the capital city knows about it by now."

"Everyone is talking privately that Marquis Jiu'an ignored the envoy's face and fought with the envoy in order to maintain His Majesty's majesty. Many people clapped their hands and applauded."

"Among the missions from various countries, the Japanese mission has always been the most domineering, but they did not expect that this time they would offend someone they should not offend."

Li Shanchang nodded and said with a wry smile.

"I didn't expect that this matter would cause such a big fuss. It seems that Hu Fei vented his anger on many people this time."

Zhu Biao smiled, shook his head and said.

"I'm afraid there is no one else in the capital city who dares to do this except Jiu'an Hou."

Li Shanchang nodded and said with a smile.

"But has the teacher noticed that my father has always ignored this matter, not to mention blaming me, as if he didn't know anything."

Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment, looked at Li Shanchang, and said slowly.

"His Royal Highness, you want to say that the reason why Marquis Jiu'an is so confident is because of His Majesty's wishes?"

Li Shanchang was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise.

"have no idea."

"However, in the past, Han Jiang was responsible for welcoming the envoys, but this time, my father gave this job to Hu Fei, who is not good at it."

"Based on my father's understanding of Hu Fei, doesn't he know that Hu Fei may cause trouble? Others will spoil the envoy, but Hu Fei will not."

Zhu Biao shook his head and said thoughtfully.

After listening to Zhu Biao's words, Li Shanchang's eyes lit up and he understood something immediately, but he did not say what he was thinking.

"Your Majesty's actions naturally follow your Majesty's reasoning. I don't dare to make rash guesses."

Li Shanchang smiled, stroked his beard and said.

Zhu Biao smiled and did not continue the topic, but he was more convinced of his guess.

At this moment, the sound of footsteps came, and Xiao Qi quickly walked into the hall.

"His Royal Highness, there is news from Yangxin Palace that the envoy has met with His Majesty, but His Majesty has not accepted the tribute from the envoy, nor has he returned the gift."

"Kuroda Yoshitaka has returned with all the tributes and returned to the association hall. I heard that Kuroda Yoshitaka's face was not good-looking when he left."

Xiao Qi bowed his hands and said respectfully.

After listening to Xiao Qi's words, Zhu Biao and Li Shanchang glanced at each other in unison.

"What else did you find out?"

Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment and continued to ask.

"Kuroda Yoshitaka was the first to complain, accusing Marquis Jiu'an of being disrespectful to the mission and disrespectful to the Japanese country."

"But His Majesty dismissed Kuroda Yoshitaka with just a few words, and also warned Kuroda Yoshitaka between the lines not to make a big deal out of this matter."

"Immediately afterwards, His Majesty proposed to let the Japanese Southern Dynasty control the Japanese pirates, but Kuroda Yoshitaka's words were prevaricated, which angered His Majesty."

"So His Majesty once again rejected the tribute from the Japanese mission, did not return the gift, and issued an expulsion order on the grounds of physical discomfort."

Xiao Qi thought about it for a moment and said clearly.

After listening to Xiao Qi's words, Zhu Biao and Li Shanchang looked at each other again. They already knew the ins and outs of everything.

"It seems that this is another failed meeting. This is not the first time that the Japanese country has been duplicitous."

"While trying to make friends with me, the Ming Dynasty, at the same time allowing Japanese pirates to run rampant, it is simply a villain's behavior!"

Zhu Biao frowned and couldn't help scolding.

"It's a pity that the residual Yuan has not been eliminated. Otherwise, it is just a small country. Why would the Ming Dynasty take it seriously?"

Li Shanchang also snorted coldly and said with some annoyance.

"Sooner or later, they will pay for their stupidity!"

Zhu Biao gritted his teeth and said unwillingly.

"Your Highness, please don't get angry. It's not worth getting angry just for the sake of a small place."

Li Shanchang looked at Zhu Biao and comforted him slowly.

After listening to Li Shanchang's words, Zhu Biao took a deep breath and calmed down his mood.

"Since the envoy did not get good results from the emperor, it is likely that trouble will arise. There are still a few days before they leave Beijing. It seems that I have to give Hu Fei a warning."

"Xiao Qi, go find Hu Fei quickly and let him enter the palace. I want to see him."

Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice.

Xiao Qi agreed and immediately left the East Palace and went to the Jinyi Guardhouse.

…

Outside the palace gate.

Jinyi Health Center.

Hu Fei was sitting in his office, listening to Pei Jie's report.

"Returning to the commander, judging from the look on Kuroda Yoshitaka's face when he left the palace, he must have been exhausted in the palace, and none of the tributes were sent out. He secretly lost his temper after returning to the Huitong Hall."

Pei Jie cupped his hands and said respectfully.

After listening to Pei Jie's words, Hu Fei couldn't help showing a gloating smile.

Although he still didn't know what happened in the palace today, from Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude towards the Japanese mission, he had already expected that Kuroda Yoshitaka would not fare well.

"A bunch of clowns who still think they are great are bound to suffer disaster sooner or later."

Hu Fei sneered and said disdainfully.

"Commander, since the envoy has already met His Majesty, shall we continue to keep an eye on him?"

Pei Jie hesitated and asked tentatively.

"Keep watching. These guys are very insidious. Don't let Your Majesty take advantage of them and start trouble elsewhere. Keep watching until they leave the capital."

Hu Fei nodded and said in a deep voice.

"yes."

Pei Jie respectfully agreed, bowed, turned around and walked out.

At this moment, the sound of footsteps was heard, and Mu Ping walked into the office head-on.

"Commander, Commander Xiao Qixiao is here."

Mu Ping bowed his hands and said respectfully.

Hearing Mu Ping's words, Hu Fei raised his eyebrows and then waved his hand.

Mu Ping understood immediately and followed Pei Jie out of the office.

Soon, Xiao Qi walked in quickly.

"I've met Jiu'an Hou."

Xiao Qi bowed and said respectfully.

"Commander Xiao, what brought you here?"

Hu Fei smiled and said hello.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has something to say to you. Please ask Jiu'an to come into the palace as soon as possible."

Xiao Qi cupped his hands and said straightforwardly.

"Do you know what it is?"

Hu Fei asked hesitantly.

"Related to the mission."

Xiao Qi didn't hide anything and said without thinking.

"Okay, let's go."

Hu Fei smiled, nodded, stood up and walked out with Chundie.

Xiao Qi said nothing more and hurriedly followed.

The three of them left the Jinyi Guardhouse, entered the palace, and headed straight for the East Palace.
To be continued...