Although Chu Fan did not fully understand the true value of the jade pendant and was not particularly proficient in jade appreciation, he did not know whether the jade pendant in front of him had ever been worn by Empress Canglan, but it was absolutely impossible to say that this jade pendant was very valuable.

Of course, Eunuch Li and Xu Long also noticed this. What Liu Ruyan took out was actually an ordinary jade pendant, but in this situation, no matter who raised questions, they would become the sinner of destroying the friendly relations between the two countries.

Therefore, they both chose to remain silent. Although they knew the true value of the jade pendant Liu Ruyan had produced, they secretly admired her wit and adaptability, believing that she had handled the situation very appropriately. After all, accepting a gift from someone else while visiting them was inherently awkward.

Even if Liu Ruyan had only taken out an ordinary jade pendant, it was still an exchange of gifts between the two emperors, a symbol of mutual respect and friendship. Furthermore, as long as both the Empress of the Canglan Empire and the Emperor of Wei recognized the jade pendant as a treasure, then its value must be treasure-level.

The actual value of a jade pendant depends not only on the quality of the material used, but also on the identity of the person who once wore it. If the jade pendant was truly worn by the Canglan Empress, its value would double.

Even if it wasn't Empress Canglan, as long as the nobles of the Canglan Empire knew that this jade pendant was worn by Liu Ruyan, the value of this jade pendant would double, and many people would not hesitate to spend a large sum of money to buy it.

Liu Ruyan knew this all too well. If the jade pendant truly belonged to her sister, Liu Mengli, she wouldn't give it away so easily. She would never allow something so personal to fall into the hands of a stranger. She held her sister's belongings in the highest regard, and she was extremely protective of them.

The current situation was only a temporary solution. No one could have predicted that His Majesty the Emperor of Wei would suddenly bestow such a generous gift on such an occasion. In this situation, if Liu Ruyan did not return the gift, it would appear that the Canglan Empire was lacking in etiquette and was not respectful or polite.

Liu Ruyan knew that despite her attempts to conceal her true thoughts and plans, Chu Fan, as a shrewd emperor, had likely seen through her innermost thoughts. She firmly believed that Chu Fan understood that everything she did was motivated by a deep concern for Wei and a careful consideration of the country's future.

After all, in the current Shengwu Continent, it is vital to maintain peaceful relations between Wei State and Canglan Empire. Any unnecessary conflict may bring disastrous consequences to Wei State and Canglan Empire.

When Chu Fan took the jade pendant from Liu Ruyan, he also handed her a long sword. He smiled and said with a hint of pride:

"This sword is a divine weapon recently forged by the Wei State's Ministry of Industry. While its value may not be as precious as the jade pendant you gave me, it embodies the wisdom and hard work of the Wei State's craftsmen. I would like to use this sword as a symbol of the friendship between our two countries. I hope that our friendship will be as strong and enduring as this sword."

Chu Fan did not directly reveal the secret in Liu Ruyan's heart, because he knew that the long sword he gave as a gift was actually one of the better weapons newly forged by the Ministry of Industry.

He clearly realized that as the emperor of Wei, it would be extremely impolite to give a defective product as a gift to the empress of Canglan Empire. Otherwise, Chu Fan would have wanted to give the defective product as a gift.

You know, although the relationship between the two empires cannot be said to be hostile, Chu Fan still remembers that when Wei was short of food, the Canglan Empire did not help him, and even had the intention to invade Wei.

Although the Ministry of Industry could produce hundreds or even thousands of similar swords in a day after expanding its production scale, the long sword he gave as a gift was also a token of his love, wasn't it?

Furthermore, if one compares the longsword he presented with the jade pendant the other party had given, it's clear that the longsword he presented was likely even more valuable. Of course, Chu Fan also understood that both parties currently had needs for each other, so the exchange of gifts between them was merely superficial; the true competition and consideration would actually take place at the upcoming dinner table.

The most important thing is how to reach an agreement that satisfies both parties through negotiation and also benefits one's own country.

No one would think that truly important matters had to be discussed in court, right? That was merely a formality; real decisions were often made in private. And many things that happened in court were often just for show.

If those important matters were really brought to the court for discussion, then every time the court was in session, all civil and military officials would be present. By the time the court had no time to implement the results of the discussion, they would probably have spread throughout the world.

Chu Fan held the jade pendant in his hand, and he could still feel the lingering warmth and the faint fragrance. This jade pendant clearly belonged to one of the two beauties before him, there was no doubt about that.

Chu Fan looked at the growing crowd and said to Liu Mengli, "Your Majesty, this place is not suitable for us to have an in-depth conversation. I suggest we go to the top floor of the Royal Restaurant. The environment there is elegant and we can talk freely."

As Chu Fan and Liu Ruyan were talking, more and more customers who had come to the Royal Restaurant began to notice their presence. Although neither Chu Fan nor Liu Mengli wore the dragon robes that symbolized the royal family, their temperament and demeanor still attracted the attention of those around them.

Liu Ruyan's stunning beauty and Chu Fan's graceful demeanor made them the focus of everyone's attention. Guests from different countries began to whisper, trying to guess the identities of these mysterious people and their true purpose for coming here.

Chu Fan chose the top floor of the Royal Restaurant as the venue for the meeting because only the seventh floor of the restaurant was currently open to the public, while the top five floors were closed to the public. The top floor was specially reserved by Chu Fan as a private space, specifically for receiving distinguished guests or conducting confidential meetings.

There they can completely get rid of external interference and eyes and ears, and freely engage in in-depth discussions and exchanges without having to worry about anyone eavesdropping or interrupting them.

Liu Mengli was originally very uncomfortable because of the crowd around her. However, when she heard Chu Fan's thoughtful words, her mood changed and she happily nodded in agreement with Chu Fan's proposal.

As they slowly walked towards the top floor of the restaurant, Liu Mengli felt a sense of relief, because she felt an incomparable tranquility here.