A biting wind swept through the streets!
People from both countries confronted each other in the street.
Xiao Xiuning did not back down an inch, which put Song Min in a somewhat awkward position.
Seeing that Prince Fuyang was about to be arrested, Song Min had no choice but to bite the bullet and say something.
"The Crown Prince of Fuyang is the deputy envoy of our Great Zhao delegation. If he makes a mistake, I will personally send him back to Great Zhao to be punished! There is no need for Princess Pingyang to trouble herself."
After all, when you're under someone else's roof, you have to bow your head.
After saying that, Song Min immediately turned to Wu Yun and spoke.
"What are you all standing there for? Haven't you lost enough face today?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Yun was about to step forward to bring Prince Fuyang back.
However, Xiao Xiuning said coldly.
"The Crown Prince of Fuyang has violated the laws of our Great Li, and should be punished by our Great Li!"
"Arrest him! Await His Majesty's personal judgment!"
Upon hearing this, Song Min's expression almost froze.
She never expected that Xiao Xiuning would not give her any face at all.
Several imperial guards stepped forward and pinned down the Prince of Fuyang, who was being trampled under Mu Zi'an's feet.
At this moment, Prince Fuyang was completely panicked and hurriedly shouted at Song Min.
"Cousin! Help me! Help me!"
Song Min clenched her fists tightly inside her sleeves, her gaze shooting towards Xiao Xiuning.
"I never knew that the Ninth Princess of Dali had such a spirit. I have learned a lot from her!"
"The Crown Prince of Fuyang is the legitimate son of the King of Fuyang of our Great Zhao. If even a single hair on his head is lost in Dali, our Great Zhao will absolutely not let this go!"
After saying that, Song Min looked Mu Zi'an up and down for a moment, then turned and boarded the luxuriously decorated carriage.
In this confrontation, Xiao Xiuning clearly emerged victorious.
Just then, the officials from the Ministry of Rites of Dali arrived late.
Mu Zian turned around and looked at Xiao Xiuning, who was dressed in red, and asked.
What are you doing here?
Xiao Xiuning smiled slightly at Mu Zian.
At this moment, she was nowhere near the sharp and assertive person she had been just moments before.
"This time, the Zhao delegation came to the capital mainly because it was led by the Seventh Princess of Zhao. Therefore, my father asked me to take charge of the reception."
"I just didn't expect that something like this would happen as soon as I arrived in Beijing."
Mu Zian smiled and asked upon hearing this.
"Did I make things difficult for you?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiuning immediately adopted a cold expression.
"Let alone a mere seventh princess of Zhao and a prince of Fuyang, even if the crown prince of Zhao came in person, I would not find it difficult to handle."
"Those who break the law on the land of Dali shall be punished according to the laws of Dali!"
Looking at Xiao Xiuning's righteous and awe-inspiring appearance, Mu Zian felt an urge to laugh out loud for some reason.
Seeing Mu Zian's unreliable behavior, Xiao Xiuning couldn't help but elbow him.
Then, puffing out her cheeks, she looked at Mu Zian and said in a low voice.
"Why didn't you come to see me first when you came back?"
Seeing the stark contrast in Xiao Xiuning's appearance, Mu Zian felt a surge of malice.
Just then, an official from the Ministry of Rites spoke up from a distance.
"Your Highness should return to the palace now that the delegation has arrived; His Majesty is still waiting."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiuning dared not delay any longer. She glanced at Mu Zian with a hint of resentment before speaking.
"After today's events, the seventh princess of Zhao will not openly cause you trouble."
"But that Prince Fuyang is no good person; we must be careful that he doesn't use underhanded tricks in secret."
Upon hearing this, Mu Zian smiled nonchalantly.
He was not afraid of assassination attempts by the Six Burial Hall and the Pei family back then.
What can a mere good-for-nothing prince do to me?
Seeing the confident expression on Mu Zi'an's face, Xiao Xiuning paused slightly, then leaned close to Mu Zi'an's ear and breathed out a warm breath.
"I will come to find you in a couple of days."
After saying that, Xiao Xiuning turned and left.
This incident completely ruined Mu Zian's good mood.
After purchasing the materials for making honeycomb briquettes, Mu Zian returned to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion with Liu Rushi, Zhao Yun, and Luo Cheng.
The news of the standoff between the two countries today could not be kept secret. In this era of extreme lack of entertainment, even the smallest things become topics of conversation.
In just half a day, news of Mu Zi'an's solo charge into battle spread throughout the entire capital of Dali.
In the eyes of the people of Dali, Mu Zian's actions were a defense of Dali's reputation.
In contrast, the Zhao delegation appeared to be a bunch of wicked people.
Inside the teahouses of the city, countless people began to talk about Mu Zian's arrival.
"I heard that the Xiongnu Khan was captured by this Duke Zhenguo who traveled thousands of miles across the grasslands."
"Not only that, I heard that he killed tens of thousands of Xiongnu cavalry in Liangzhou."
"These Xiongnu deserve to die! They've been causing trouble every single year! Killing and robbing are utterly heinous! In my opinion, the Duke of Zhenguo should have them all killed!"
"To seal the wolf's lair and drink from the vast ocean! This is the model for us all!"
"I heard that today on the main street of the West Market, the Crown Prince of Fuyang of Zhao was extremely arrogant and domineering! He actually rode his horse and committed murder!"
"Fortunately, the Duke of Zhenguo charged into the enemy lines and captured the Prince of Fuyang!"
"If we let that Prince Fuyang swagger away, where will we, the Li people, put our faces?"
"Indeed! The nation is fortunate to have such a capable minister! Today, we should toast the Duke of Zhenguo!"
"Let's all raise our glasses and drink!"
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In the past six months, Mu Zian's reputation has taken a dramatic turn for the better.
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