Chapter 476 The real victory!

Lin Qingshan clenched his fists.

Qin Hu and the other three were eagerly waiting.

Lin Yangyang and Lu Nanyue held each other's hands tightly, staring at the Daliang envoy motionlessly.

Lu Huai looked calm, but his hands couldn't help but clutch the hem of his clothes.

The Daliang envoy took a deep breath.

"etc!"

Lin Zhiqing spoke again, interrupting the Daliang envoy's actions.

This time, most people were impatient.

"What is Lin Zhiqing doing? Isn't it just opening a box?"

"She repeatedly blocked my way, clearly because she was afraid of losing."

"How could such a person appear in our Dasheng? If we lose, we lose. She interrupted us time and again, and others thought we couldn't afford to lose."

Seeing the indignant expressions on everyone's faces, the people from Daliang couldn't help but speak up:

"Second Miss Lin, you've spoken up to stop me time and again. If you can't stand losing, just say it directly. You're being so hesitant and timid. It's really annoying."

Lin Zhiqing frowned, but ignored those people. Instead, he stared closely into the eyes of the Daliang envoy and said:

"Your Excellency the Envoy has come from afar to promote friendly relations between our two countries."

"If we damage the harmony today due to gambling, I'm afraid I'll be failing the trust of the monarchs."

"How about we open this last box together? If it contains white jade, both countries will be free of all bets."

"If it's black jade, then I lose. I'll drink three cups as an apology. How do you think that is?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall immediately fell silent.

The prince on the high platform frowned slightly.

Rongpin now dared to speak out: "What does this mean?"

"What's the difference between what Miss Lin said and admitting defeat?"

Seeing this, Mrs. Qu quickly responded, "Lin Zhiqing, what do you mean?"

"The diplomatic relations between our two countries have already been staked out in advance. If you go back on your word now, do you have any regard for the reputation of Dasheng?"

Upon hearing this, the others couldn't help but blame Lin Zhiqing.

"She volunteered to take on the challenge, and I thought she was incredibly capable, but it turns out she's just a figurehead."

"Have you forgotten that Lin Zhiqing was once known as the "Three No's Thousand Golds"?

"That's right! We are blind. Why should we believe her?"

As various criticisms and curses rang out, Lin Zhiqing raised his eyebrows and looked around.

Her eyes were calm but intimidating.

A few people who were timid and afraid to cause trouble shut up instantly.

But some people couldn't help but speak.

"It would be a miracle if the Daliang envoy agreed."

"Very good, very good. Giving up the victory right before your eyes and not negotiating peace? This is a taboo in military strategy!"

"The Daliang envoy is not a fool. How could he possibly listen to Lin Zhiqing?"

In just a few words, it was certain that Lin Zhiqing would be the loser.

Lin Yangyang couldn't help biting her lip:

"Nanyue, that Daliang envoy is coming here with such rage, demanding a fight to the death. How could he possibly ask for peace with us?"

Lu Nanyue's palms were sweating:

"I'm a little worried too. That Daliang man doesn't seem easy to get along with. If he doesn't agree, what should Xiao Qing'er do?"

Lin Qingshan and Lin Shian, who were sitting opposite them, also showed expressions of surprise, and for a moment they were unsure of Lin Zhiqing's thoughts.

Only Lu Huai looked at Lin Zhiqing quietly without saying anything.

At this time, Lin Zhiqing had no time to care about those people. She just felt that the people of Dasheng were too low-spirited.

Lin Zhiqing initially thought that Daliang was some kind of behemoth, but she found out after she got to know it in depth.

The national strength of Dasheng and Daliang is comparable. If we have to say, Dasheng's military strength is only slightly lower.

This alone caused the people of Dasheng to lose their morale.

They have become accustomed to bowing their heads when facing the beam.

But in reality?

The gap between the two dynasties may not be as big as imagined.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhiqing regained his composure and continued to stare at the Daliang envoy.

No one noticed that the Daliang envoy's chest was rising and falling slower, and the uneasiness in his eyes was no longer there.

Under the gaze of everyone, he slowly raised his head and said, "Miss Lin Er knows the overall situation, so I'll do as you say!"

As soon as these words were spoken, those who had been pessimistic about Lin Zhiqing's proposal were stunned for a moment.

What happened? Why did the Daliang envoy suddenly agree to Lin Zhiqing's proposal?

He had clearly been very confident from the beginning, and the game had only gone on for two rounds, so why did he stop at the last round?

"Did I hear correctly? The Daliang envoy actually agreed?"

"He promised, he really promised!"

"Then this competition is meaningless, isn't it?"

"Fool, without sacrificing a single soldier, we got three prisoners back. This is the best solution!"

"Who said Lin Zhiqing couldn't do it? Who said women couldn't do it?"

This last sentence came from the mouth of a female relative.

Lin Yangyang and Lu Nanyue turned around and saw that Bai Ling, the daughter of the Minister of Works, had stood up and was cheering.

The two of them looked at each other and said in unison: "That's right, who said women can't do it?"

The atmosphere around was pushed to a small climax.

Upon seeing this, the envoy from Daliang opened the wooden box in his hand.

Seeing the jade lying quietly in the box, Lin Zhiqing curled the corners of his mouth slightly.

But the envoy from Daliang breathed a sigh of relief.

Black jade!

It's black jade!

In other words, if Lin Zhiqing had not given him a way out just now, he would have lost in this psychological game!

In the end, he could only bring back a spy.

A slight mistake can lead to a huge error!

He was a little scared, clenched his fists, and leaned slightly towards the long table.

The turning point came so quickly that many people didn't even react.

But Qin Hu and the other two had the biggest reaction.

They couldn't help crying with joy.

Qin Hu's eyes were moist: "We are home, we are finally home!"

As he said this, he couldn't help but kneel down in the direction of Lin Zhiqing:

"Thank you so much, Miss, for saving my life! Thank you so much, Miss, for saving my life!"

"I, Qin Hu, will work like a slave from now on and will definitely repay you, young lady!"

The shackles on his feet finally lost their meaning!

Seeing this, Lin Qingshan's body shook and his eyes also turned red.

Lin Shian supported Lin Qingshan and said, "Grandfather, Zhiqing did it. She actually did it!"

Lu Huai didn't say anything. His hand suddenly loosened and he looked at Lin Zhiqing with bright eyes.

At this time, the prince also reacted:

"It's not a bad thing for two countries to compete. The envoys have come from afar. This final round is for Black Jade, so Miss Lin will be considered the loser."

"Someone, serve Miss Lin Er some wine!"

Soon someone came to Lin Zhiqing with a tray.

Lin Zhiqing smiled slightly, picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.

In this way, this competition came to an end.

In name, Lin Zhiqing lost, but none of the three captives were lost.

Everyone could see that Lin Zhiqing had just found a way for the envoy to save face.

This was not because she was deliberately giving in to the envoy, but because the outcome of the first two rounds was already decided. If the third round did not end in a draw, both sides would definitely suffer losses.

No matter how many people are killed or how few, it is better than not having everyone survive.

Lin Zhiqing did her best to maximize the benefits of this matter to Dasheng.