East Palace.

In the main hall.

After hearing Prince Zhu Biao's accusation, Hu Fei shrugged innocently.

"Yoshitaka Kuroda ordered his men to do it first. I was acting in self-defense. If I didn't want to cause trouble to my father, I would never have let them go!"

"If you dare to disrespect your father, killing them will be considered an advantage to them!"

Hu Fei snorted coldly and said with an annoyed look on his face.

"Okay, okay, what you said makes sense, right? I also know that you are trying to protect my father and the Ming Dynasty, but at such a sensitive time, it is better to do less than to do more."

"What's more, after today's audience, the envoys broke up unhappy for some unknown reason. My father clearly expressed his dissatisfaction, and Kuroda Yoshitaka didn't look good when he left."

"So, at this critical moment, you'd better take it easy, don't go too far, and just make sure that no accidents happen before the mission leaves Beijing. Now is not the time for a complete stalemate with Japan."

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly, looked at Hu Fei, and warned him earnestly.

"ok, I get it."

"Brother, don't worry, as long as they don't provoke me, I won't even bother to talk to them."

Hu Fei nodded and said indifferently.

"By the way, did my father give you any instructions?"

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Biao changed the topic and looked at Hu Fei seriously and asked.

Hearing Zhu Biao's question, Hu Fei grinned.

"Don't laugh, I'm asking you seriously."

Zhu Biao frowned and continued to ask.

"Brother Huang is indeed very smart. Yes, before the delegation came to the capital, my father did tactfully ask me to find a way to scare the delegation so that they would not be too arrogant in the capital."

"But the reason why those things happened was not because I deliberately made trouble. It was entirely because they gave me the opportunity to make trouble. Otherwise, I would really be too lazy to deal with them."

Hu Fei smiled and explained slowly.

After listening to Hu Fei's answer, Zhu Biao was finally convinced that his father had indeed warned Hu Fei like this, and then he understood why his father chose to ignore it after the incident happened.

"You don't know something. When the envoy met, they reported your complaint to the emperor, but the emperor chose to defend you with all his strength and spoke for you. Therefore, the envoy's subsequent dissatisfaction is also related to this matter.

"

Zhu Biao looked at Hu Fei and said again.

"I see, then it looks like I have to find an opportunity to thank some of my fathers in person."

"But does the emperor know what Yoshitaka Kuroda and his father were talking about at that time?"

Hu Fei smiled and asked tentatively.

Zhu Biao nodded and immediately told Hu Fei everything that happened when the delegation met.

After listening to Zhu Biao's story, Hu Fei finally understood that the main reason was still the problem of Japanese pirates along the southeast coast.

"Well, since there is nothing else, you should go back first. Remember my words, before the envoys leave the capital, try to provoke them as little as possible, and don't give them an excuse to cause trouble."

Zhu Biao waved his hand and said seriously.

"Understood, please don't worry, brother Huang."

Hu Fei smiled and agreed, then bowed and left the East Palace slowly.

After Zhu Biao watched Hu Fei leave, he shook his head helplessly and sighed, because he knew that Hu Fei had never been a person who obeyed his orders, and he just hoped that the Japanese delegation would not cause trouble again.

...

Princess Mansion.

After leaving the palace, Hu Fei did not return to the guardhouse, but went directly back to the princess mansion.

But as soon as he entered the mansion, he noticed the figure of Hu Weiyong in the main hall, accompanied by Princess Anqing silently.

Seeing this scene, Hu Fei frowned, smiled helplessly, and walked straight to the main hall.

"Here comes another arrogant person."

Hu Fei came to the main hall while talking to himself.

"What can I say by myself?"

Seeing Hu Fei return home, Princess Anqing stood up and went to the door to greet him, looked at Hu Fei and asked softly.

"nothing."

Hu Fei smiled without explaining. After smiling gently at Princess Anqing, he turned to look at Hu Weiyong.

"Just came back from the palace?"

Hu Weiyong looked at Hu Fei and asked slowly.

"Well, you are also here for the mission, right?"

Hu Fei nodded, asked casually, walked to the side and sat down, poured a cup of tea, and drank it.

"That's right, I need to tell you something."

Hu Weiyong nodded and said.

"Then you guys talk first, I have something else to do."

Princess Anqing glanced at her, said softly, and then prepared to leave.

"No need, I have heard enough instructions today that my ears are getting calloused. I know what you are going to say. There is no need to say it. I know it well."

But Hu Fei waved his hand and said impatiently.

He didn't understand why everyone was so afraid of the mission.

"Since you know it well, why do you have to conflict with the mission several times? Someone has warned you before me. You should understand the importance of this matter and don't take it seriously!"

After listening to Hu Fei's words, Hu Weiyong suddenly raised his voice and said dissatisfied.

Seeing the tit-for-tat confrontation between father and son, Princess Anqing said nothing more and slowly left the main hall.

"This happened for a reason. I don't want to explain it anymore. In short, if something like this happens again, I still won't tolerate them. They'd better pack their things and get out of the capital quickly, and don't let me see it again!"

Hu Fei also lost his temper and snorted coldly.

"I don't want to know the reason, but if you want them to leave the capital as soon as possible, I'm afraid they won't be able to do so for a while."

Hu Weiyong said with a sullen face and stiff neck.

"What do you mean? Haven't you already met His Majesty? They all parted ways, so why are you still hanging on?"

Hu Fei was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but ask.

"It seems you don't know."

"Although His Majesty had an unhappy visit and once again refused to accept the Japanese tribute, His Majesty did not issue an order to cancel the follow-up matters after the mission's stay at the Huitong Pavilion."

"According to the usual practice, after the mission meets with His Majesty, they will carry out tribute trade in the hall for a total of three to five days, and will not leave until the trade is over."

Hu Weiyong sneered and said slowly.

"What tribute trade? What's going on?"

Hu Fei frowned and couldn't help but ask.

"In order to achieve the purpose of congratulations from thousands of dynasties, His Majesty implements a "tolerant" policy in treating foreign envoys. When the envoys enter Beijing, they will not only bring a large amount of tribute, but also personal goods,"

"After the envoys from various countries have met with His Majesty and received their rewards, the Huitong Pavilion will arrange for the envoys to conduct transactions with Chinese merchants. This is also to prevent the people from conducting private trade with the tributary countries without authorization."

"Although His Majesty still did not refuse the tribute this time, nor did he return the gift, according to usual practice, the mission will still carry out trade at the Huitong Pavilion for three to five days."

"Therefore, I'm afraid it will take at least three to five days for the mission to leave Beijing. During this period, you must be prepared to prevent the mission from causing trouble or causing trouble in the capital. In particular, you must not take the initiative to conflict with the mission again.

So as not to cause any trouble."

Hu Weiyong paused, looked at Hu Fei, and spoke.

After listening to Hu Weiyong's story, Hu Fei couldn't help but frown. He didn't expect that it was just a matter of flattery, but it could be so complicated.

"Both sides broke up unhappy when they met. The Japanese envoy may have a grudge and may make some small moves during the trade. Although the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War are co-hosting it, you cannot take it lightly and make sure to spend this time peacefully.

Three to five days, but you don’t have to show up, just let the people below do it.”

Hu Weiyong glanced at Hu Fei, who was frowning, and added something serious.

"knew."

Hu Fei nodded in agreement casually.

But he didn't bother to care about this kind of thing. As long as the mission didn't cause trouble for him, he loved so and so.

"Okay, I've said everything that needs to be said, let's go."

Hu Weiyong hesitated for a moment, then stood up and prepared to leave as he spoke.

"Let's stay and have dinner before leaving."
To be continued...