Ling Hanjing only cared about the life-long affairs of her good sister, but she didn't expect that a burning and sad gaze kept looking at her...
Ling Hanjing raised her eyes subconsciously, and then she saw the owner of that burning gaze, and her heart suddenly started beating.
Their eyes met and they looked at each other. Yiye Guhong saw a trace of remaining anxiety and panic in Ling Hanjing's eyes. What was she afraid of?
He looked at Ling Hanjing with burning eyes, full of deep affection that could not be turned away.
Ling Hanjing's eyes flickered and she pretended to look away calmly. However, she didn't expect to see Gu Yan's unfamiliar and dangerous gaze directed towards them.
He looked at the interaction between the two with stern eyes, and felt a powerful insult coming over him. His palms gradually clenched. How dare she flirt with Yiye Guhong under his nose?
Gu Yan gripped the wine glass tightly, raised his head and drank, looking at Yiye Guhong with squinting eyes, exuding a gloomy aura.
At this time, above the main hall, Princess Wulie of the Northern Zhou Kingdom stood up, and her clear and moving voice slowly sounded: "Your Highness, in order to express the sincerity of the Northern Zhou Kingdom to the Daqing Dynasty, I hereby present the national seal of the Northern Zhou Kingdom."
Hearing this, the whole place was in an uproar. As we all know, the jade seal of the Northern Zhou Dynasty was carved with He's jade, which is famous all over the world. It has a giant dragon coiled on it, and the seal is four inches in size.
Eight seal characters in the shape of "dragon, phoenix, bird and fish" are engraved on it.
"Your Highness is the True Dragon Emperor of the Daqing Kingdom. He must possess this jade seal. Qingqing is here to offer it to me to show my surrender to the Northern Zhou Dynasty." Princess Wulie's loud words shocked everyone present, even Shu Yao couldn't bear it.
I admire this woman's courage and mind.
The prince took the jade seal from the hand of the envoy from the Northern Zhou Dynasty and carefully placed it on the imperial case. Gong Yun took an arrogant glance and brushed the jade seal, feeling warm under its tentacles. It was indeed a world-famous treasure.
Gong Yunao's eyes as deep as a deep pool looked at Princess Wulie, with no expression of joy, "Good, very good, I have seen the sincerity of Northern Zhou Dynasty. From now on, our country, Daqing, will treat her with sincerity.
Exchange what we have, pray for peace together, and establish friendship between the two countries."
Princess Wulie put her right hand on her chest to express her gratitude, "On behalf of the people of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, I would like to express my gratitude to Your Highness. It is my great fortune in the Northern Zhou Dynasty to have Your Highness treat me sincerely and to have the great power to protect me."
At this point, who can not understand the intentions of the Northern Zhou Dynasty? The heavy troops of the Daqing Kingdom are entrenched on the border of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. Since the last battle, they have suffered heavy losses and are in constant fear. They spend every day in doubt and panic.
According to the thinking of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, after the defeat of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, the Northern Zhou Dynasty would suffer humiliation one after another and astronomical compensation from the Daqing Kingdom.
Therefore, the Northern Zhou Dynasty lowered its profile and was willing to surrender. As one of the vassal states of the Daqing Kingdom, this was their best destination.
Princess Wulie smiled and said: "Your Highness, that jade seal is not just a jade seal. Your Highness, would you like to take a look again?"
"Oh? What else is there?" Gong Yun'ao took the jade seal in his hand and looked at it carefully.
Everyone also followed his gaze and looked over. What else is special about this jade seal?
Gong Yun'ao shook his head and asked in confusion: "What's the difference? Please ask Princess Wulie to explain."
Princess Wulie smiled lightly, revealing a pair of charming dimples, "Your Highness, just call me Qingqing."
Gong Yun smiled proudly but said nothing. Princess Wulie continued: "There is a piece of Xuanzhen red jade the size of a thumb ring inside the jade seal. According to the Four Classics of Shen Nong, it is also called Yuzhizhi. It was born in a mountain with jade and often lives in a dangerous place.
From there, the jade paste flows out, and over ten thousand years, it condenses into zhi."
When Princess Wulie said this, she glanced at the ministers present, and finally fixed her gaze on Shu Yao, "Your Highness, its city-wide value lies in the fact that the jade fat and jade ointment can be pounded and taken to detoxify hundreds of poisons."
Gong Yun's proud eyes lit up, he nodded, and said: "So that's it, this is a priceless treasure, I am very pleased."
Princess Wulie raised her glass with a deep smile, "It is a blessing that Your Highness likes this jade seal. Qingqing is very happy."
After finishing his words, Gong Yun'ao also raised his wine glass and said loudly: "My dear friends, is it okay to have friends from far away? There is a banquet today to welcome the envoys from the Northern Zhou Dynasty. This palace has prepared fine wine and delicacies for you.
Singing and dancing to add to the fun..."
"You have come all the way, and you must try the food, wine, and culture of our country, Daqing. Come, let's all have a drink, don't be restrained."
Princess Wulie and the envoy raised their wine glasses and said politely: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your warm hospitality. Qingqing is greatly honored."
As soon as he finished speaking, in the corridor of the main hall, the bells rang and the music sounded melodious.
The dancers move with delicate steps and ringing foot bells, moving slowly like light clouds and turning like a whirlwind, singing and dancing, which is so beautiful.
During the dinner, Daqing's Princess Wuyou looked around, causing Concubine Yu to shake her head repeatedly.
Her daughter was really too active. She turned her around helplessly and scolded: "Ci'er, look at which young lady in the field is as active as you. Don't lose your dignity."
Princess Wuyou stuffed a grape into her mouth and said coquettishly: "Concubine, my daughter is still young!"
Concubine Yu glanced at Princess Wulie sitting opposite, with a glint of envy flashing in her eyes, and muttered: "You're not young anymore. Look at Princess Wulie from Northern Zhou Kingdom. She is only three years older than you. Look at her.
She knows how to share her father's worries and go on missions to other countries."
"I heard that she is skilled in martial arts and is also good at riding and shooting. Look at you again. You still have such an arrogant temper. How can you do that?"
"Concubine, do you dislike your daughter?" Princess Wuyou's bright little face suddenly appeared in front of Concubine Yu, pretending to be angry and acting cute.
"Mother, don't you think your daughter is the cutest and cutest daughter in the world?"
"Concubine, why should I be the same as others? I am who I am, the most noble princess of Daqing, and the most beloved Ci'er of Concubine, don't you think so?"
Concubine Yu lightly scratched her nose and said lovingly: "Okay, the most noble princess of Daqing."
After finishing speaking, Princess Wuyou looked at the table next to Gong Yun'ao, and said mysteriously: "Mother concubine, is the girl that the prince brother is interested in the Shu family's legitimate daughter? My daughter can tell that the prince brother looks at her.
His eyes are very different."
"Brother, the prince, is almost going to be the emperor. Since you like him, why don't you ask for marriage?" Princess Wuyou murmured as she ate some snacks.
Concubine Yu followed Princess Wuyou's gaze and said cautiously: "It's good to know, there's no need to say it."
It seems that His Highness likes Shu Yao more than a little bit. If not, under an imperial edict, are you still afraid that the woman you like will not get it? I am afraid that all women will follow her.
Our Highness! I don’t want to imprison her with an imperial edict, but I want to give her the greatest respect.
General Xiao raised his eyes and glanced around, and a rough voice came, "Your Highness, you are the emperor, why don't you even have a concubine in the harem? It's fine if you don't have a concubine, but you can't live without the crown prince."
When Gong Yun'ao heard this, his deep eyes suddenly turned cold, and his brows wrinkled unconsciously. However, on the surface, he remained unmoved.
Ling Min couldn't stand the arrogance of Northern Zhou's words, so he yelled loudly, "How dare you, a Northern Zhou Dynasty, dare to offend His Highness with your words."
Princess Wulie filled the glass with wine, stood up and gave a toast, and said: "Your Highness, Xiao He is my brave general of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. He is a warrior who does not know the rules of etiquette. Your Highness, please do not blame me. I would like to apologize to General Xiao and forgive Xiao."
The general is guilty of being disrespectful with his words, so Qingqing will do it first as a sign of respect."
Gong Yun'ao frowned slightly and said calmly: "It doesn't matter, General Xiao is bold and free-spirited, and does not stick to one standard. This palace will not argue with him."
General Xiao stood up, bowed his hands, and said arrogantly: "Since His Highness's harem is empty and he has no intention of establishing a concubine for the time being, we, the Kingdom of Northern Zhou, are willing to enter into a marriage to promote the good relationship between Qin and Jin..."
Hearing this, Gong Yun'ao's eyes showed a trace of displeasure. He knew Bei Zhou's intention, so he interrupted with a cold voice:
"The reason why our palace does not have a crown princess is because our crown princess passed away two years ago. In order to mourn the death of my wife, our palace vowed not to establish a harem within three years."
When Princess Wulie heard this, she felt sad, she is such an infatuated man, but General Xiao said indifferently: "Your Highness is devoted to love, which is the blessing of the Crown Princess. However, Your Highness will soon become the emperor, and the country cannot live without it for a day."
Finally, Your Highness should be cautious."
After speaking, he took out a volume of letters from his arms and said, "Here is the letter of credence written by the leader of our country. Please take a look at it."
Gong Yunao glanced at the prince beside him and said in a deep voice: "Send it up."
"Yes." The prince walked down the steps, took the letter of credence from General Xiao, and handed it to Gong Yun'ao.
After opening the letter of credence and reading it, Gong Yun Ao frowned lightly, his eyes were deep, and his heart seemed to be filled with a trace of depression.
The Northern Zhou Kingdom, which is ready to take action, is really unstoppable and ambitious!
I want to covet the queen position, it is a wishful thinking!
Shu Yao, who was sitting at the bottom, had a vague premonition of something ominous. Just when she was wondering, she saw Gong Yun receiving his credentials proudly.
Then, Gong Yun'ao said casually: "I have read it."
What?
That's it?
Finished?
When Xiao He heard this, he was a little angry!
What does this palace have read? What does this mean, His Royal Highness?
Shu Yao sat there and couldn't help but chuckle, "Third brother, I really belong to you."
Already read! Is this a leader signing a document, or a teacher correcting homework?
So talented! I have to say that the third brother is wise!
Absolutely stunning!
"Your Highness, Princess Wulie is the most beautiful woman in our Northern Zhou Kingdom. She has both civil and military skills and extraordinary wisdom. She deserves to be the mother of a country in Daqing. Your Highness, why not take this opportunity..."
This letter of credence clearly stated that in order to establish friendship between the two countries, they would marry and form alliances, and pay heavy bribes: "We will make sincerity and cut off the six cities of Hexi and the state of Qing from Jin."
Gong Yun'ao's eyes fell on Shu Yao, and when he saw that she still looked unmoved and indifferent, her heart felt as if something was blocking it.
Princess Wulie also noticed that Gong Yun'ao's burning gaze never left this woman. Suddenly, a wave of annoyance came over her...
Gong Yun'ao looked away, and his tone was so cold that it made people tremble, "What? Does General Xiao want me to break my promise? Or does he want to interfere in my family affairs?"
He turned state affairs into family matters, which made the Northern Zhou Dynasty unable to say anything!