Chapter 267 Leave the Flattery to Others

Chu Tiankuo didn't dare to speak easily anymore, he just felt that this journey had made him unbearable. Dongling Zhanwang's words showed his disdain for him, and he was just asking for trouble if he continued to build friendship.

His Royal Highness King Xuan was stunned. Uncle Qin, King Zhenbei and other officials naturally did not dare to speak without permission.

They finally figured out that Dongling War King's visit to Xiqi was not necessarily malicious, but he was definitely not here for the sake of friendship between the two countries.

The prince and chief minister of the Dongling Powerful Kingdom seem to be easy to talk to, but after a few words of conversation, they can make people speechless and feel weak.

And even if you feel uncomfortable, you have to endure it and never dare to talk back.

The mighty people from the two countries were silent all the way, awkwardly walking slowly towards the palace.

The emperor and other officials were waiting at the entrance of the palace. When he saw the envoys' team getting closer and closer, the expression on his face became more and more friendly. His eyes fell on the man in white horse and brocade robes, and there was a look of admiration in his eyes: "Donngling is a place of outstanding people. As expected, there are many talented people."

"I dare not take it." Xuanyuan Rong stood up and dismounted with a calm tone, "I heard that the eldest princess of Xiqi, who is only fifteen years old, is very powerful in martial arts and has the courage to crush men. I admire her deeply and can't wait to see her. I want to meet this eldest princess.”

When the emperor heard this, the smile on his face became more and more cheerful, as if he was honored: "Qinghuang is indeed my good daughter."

Xuanyuan Rongzhan's expression paused, his good daughter?

"Drinks have been prepared in the palace. Please come to the palace with Your Highness the King of War, and I will help you to wash away the dust." After the emperor finished speaking, he turned around and ordered, "Let the eldest princess enter the palace."

Chen Hai immediately ordered people to deliver the order.

Xuanyuan Rongzhan said nothing, and turned to look at Xie Jin, both of them with enigmatic expressions.

"War King please."

Xuanyuan Rongzhan still had the etiquette that he should have. He raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, please go first."

He had a humble attitude and thoughtful etiquette, and successfully made His Majesty the Emperor feel a little at ease. He secretly thought that perhaps the visit of the Dongling envoy would indeed help maintain the friendly relations between the two countries. Maybe Qinghuang was right.

But having said that, how did Qinghuang do it?

The emperor couldn't help but have doubts in his heart.

She has not left the imperial city in three months, how could she get Dongling War King to come in person?

Is it possible that she has foresight?

"Your Royal Highness, the eldest princess, is fifteen years old?"

Xuanyuan Rongzhan suddenly spoke, interrupting the emperor's thoughts.

His Majesty the Emperor smiled and nodded: "Yes, my daughter is really my caring little cotton-padded jacket. She has solved a lot of troubles for me recently."

Xuanyuan Rongzhan chuckled and said without comment: "Does the Emperor have any intention of marrying the eldest princess?"

Chu Tiankuo, who was following behind, was shocked when he heard this. The Dongling War King had taken a liking to Chu Qinghuang?

If he really has this idea...

"Marriage?" The emperor's face changed slightly, and then he said with a smile, "My daughter is still young, so I have not thought about her marriage for the time being."

Xuanyuan Rong said calmly: "When you are placed in an ordinary family at the age of fifteen, you are already at the age of leaving the cabinet."

The emperor composed himself and maintained his composure: "To be honest with the King of War, I have no intention of letting Qinghuang marry far away."

What a joke, his Xiqi is currently supported by Qinghuang, so let her marry in another country?

Who will he count on in the future?

Counting on those few useless things?

However, His Majesty the Emperor really did not dare to refute Dongling War King's face. He hesitated for a moment and thought of a remedy: "Besides Qinghuang, I also have a sixth princess who has not yet left the palace. If His Highness, War King, intends to marry... "

"I just said it casually." Xuanyuan Rongzhan raised his lips, his tone was casual and careless, and there was no seriousness about talking about political affairs, "Your Majesty, don't take it to heart."

The emperor was a little embarrassed.

Whether the other party just said it casually or they really had the idea of ​​​​marriage, it was obvious at this time that they were only interested in the eldest princess Qinghuang and had no interest in getting to know the sixth princess.

The palace banquet has been prepared.

The monarchs and ministers of the Western Qi Dynasty gathered around the distinguished guests from Dongling and sat down in the palace. Today was a feast, so entertaining distinguished guests from other countries was naturally extra grand. The emperor requested that all adult princes attend.

The eldest prince Chu Tianling, King Xuan Chu Tiankuo, the third prince Chu Tianyin who was imprisoned, and even the fifth prince Chu Tianzheng who had not recovered from his injuries were also called over.

Xuanyuan Rongzhan and Xie Jin were respectfully treated as honored guests. After they sat down, the other envoys from Dongling sat down one by one under Xie Jin according to their status and rank.

Naturally, warm and polite greetings followed. The emperor personally toasted to Rongzhan and Xie Jin: "I am deeply honored and honored to have this distinguished guest come from afar."

"Your Majesty the Emperor is so polite." Rong Zhan drank the wine and put down the cup, "I am here on the order of my brother because I have something I want to discuss with His Majesty the Emperor."

His Majesty the Emperor perked up and said quickly: "What instructions does His Majesty the Emperor Dongling have? I am all ears."

Xuanyuan Rongzhan was about to say something, but his eyes suddenly turned and he frowned at the row of officials diagonally opposite: "My lords, you have worked hard all night waiting for me outside the imperial city last night. You look exhausted. Why don't you first Let them go back to rest?”

As soon as these words came out, all the officials including Chu Tiankuo, King Zhenbei and Qin Guojiu were all shocked. Then Qin Guojiu said: "It is the duty of ministers to relieve the emperor's worries and troubles. We welcome distinguished guests outside the imperial city. It represents Xiqi’s sincerity, not to mention hard work, thank you for your consideration, His Royal Highness.”

Chu Tiankuo said: "It is my honor to be able to greet His Royal Highness the War King in person. I dare not express my sorrow."

Other ministers nodded in agreement, saying it was not hard work.

However, the truth is that their bodies are now so weak and their eyes are so dry that they can hardly open them. They can still cheer up when walking. But when they sit down, their upper and lower eyelids are fighting, and they wish they could lie down on the spot and fall asleep.

However, just go back and rest?

Of course it's impossible.

Dongling distinguished guests have only come here once in decades. They must perform well in front of His Majesty the Emperor and the distinguished guests. How can they say they are tired easily?

"Ha." Xie Jin held the cup and smiled, with an elegant and kind look on his face, "Xiqi is united as one, His Majesty the Emperor is full of sincerity, and the ministers are all physically strong... This atmosphere is really admirable."

Upon hearing this, the Dongling envoys nodded unanimously: "Your Excellency, the First Assistant is right."

Xie Jin tilted his head and said calmly: "We have already arrived in Xiqi, so you don't need to flatter me anymore. Leave some opportunities for others."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell into an eerie silence.

"Master Xie is really good at joking." Uncle Qin laughed and quickly said to break the awkward atmosphere, "I heard that Master Xie was a well-known handsome man in Dongling when he was a boy. He was both civil and military, and could do anything -"

"Uncle Qin is wrong in what he said." Xie Jin interrupted him unhurriedly, "You said that I am a handsome man who is well-known in Dongling. This is true. It is also true that I am both civil and military, but' I cannot bear the words "omnipotent".

Uncle Qin Guo slapped the horse's leg with his flattery, smiled coquettishly, and was about to say something to make up for it, when suddenly a voice sounded outside:

"The eldest princess has arrived!"

The hall became quiet again.