The next morning.

Mu Anjin was already waiting outside the post station.

A moment later, the door of the post station was opened, and the envoy from Tianlan Kingdom and his two attendants slowly walked out.

"Did you rest comfortably, sir?"

Mu Anjin stepped forward and bowed.

As the Minister of Rites of Tianlan Kingdom, Zhao Yudan, though a woman, displayed the demeanor of a great nation, in no way inferior to men.

"Your Highness is well. You have rested very little. Shouldn't you come to the palace to pay your respects today?"

Looking at Lord Zhao's words and actions, Mu Anjin couldn't help but admire how different the women of Tianlan Kingdom were from the women of Daqi.

"Indeed, I have come here specifically to escort you, sir, to court."

Lord Zhao nodded: "Thank you."

On the carriage, Lord Zhao deliberately lifted the curtain to observe the local customs and culture of Daqi. What he saw were mostly men, whether they were doing business or strolling around.

"There's no woman in sight?"

Lord Zhao asked a question.

Mu Anjin said with a smile, "In the Great Qi, men are respected, so naturally there are fewer women on the streets."

Lord Zhao must have felt compassion and thought that it was only right to help a woman.

Are there any women running shops or businesses?

Hearing this, Mu Anjin felt a little embarrassed: "No, not at all."

The adult couldn't help but sigh, "Sigh."

The Vice Minister of Rites, who had come with Mu Anjin, spoke up: "Sir, there is one such family, the Sihai Yixiu, isn't it run by a woman?"

Lord Zhao immediately became interested: "Oh? Embroidery of the Four Seas? That sounds interesting. Is it really a woman in charge?"

The Vice Minister said, “Although the shop owner is a man, everyone who has shopped there says they have only seen a few female shop owners and have never seen a man. My wife even bought some embroidery there and loved it so much when she came back. I also took a look at it and the craftsmanship is indeed excellent.”

A rare smile appeared on Lord Zhao's face: "Very well, once I've finished my official business, I'll definitely go and take a look at this Sihai Yixiu."

Mu Anjin nodded: "That would be great. I'll accompany you then."

The carriage swayed and wobbled until it reached the palace gate and then stopped.

Mu Anjin accompanied Lord Zhao to court, exchanging only polite words.

According to Lord Zhao, the Tianlan Kingdom came to inquire about the princess's well-being in Daqi and also to select a handsome young man to marry into the Tianlan Kingdom.

"Marry into Tianlan?"

Upon hearing Lord Zhao's words in the main hall, all the civil and military officials were stunned into silence.

"My lord, how can our great Qi state, a nation of immense power, allow its men to marry into the Tianlan Kingdom?"

Lord Zhao's expression changed slightly: "Oh? Tianlan has been powerful since ancient times, yet for the sake of the world's safety, it is willing to let the princess marry into Daqi and endure the infidelity of Daqi men having three wives and four concubines. This is something that Tianlan can do, Xiliang can do, and Wuzhou can do. Why can't your Daqi do it? Or is it that the safety of the heavens has nothing to do with your Daqi?"

Looking at Lord Zhao, who remained unfazed despite the aggressive demeanor of foreign ministers in the main hall, Mu Anjin felt an even greater sense of respect for him.

“What the envoy says is absolutely right. The safety of the world is a matter of common concern for all three kingdoms and five continents. The envoy will first visit Princess Tianlan. As for the men who will marry into Tianlan, we can choose them later.”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After the envoy left the main hall, the ministers in the court were far from calm.

"Your Majesty? Are we really going to send a man to Tianlan for a political marriage? This would be an utter disgrace!"

Mu Anjin stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Father, I have a plan, but I don't know if it's feasible!"