On the way back, the weather was cold and the Su family got on a carriage.
Su Jinyao said indignantly, "Northern Qi is really going too far. This entire banquet is just a slap in the face of our Jing Dynasty."
Su Jinrui said coldly, "If you want them to die, you must first make them crazy. They are almost there."
Su Jinnian was worried that Northern Qi would cause trouble for his father. "Qi Luhar has been targeting father tonight, and now that father has let him down, I'm afraid he won't let it go."
Su Jinyao agreed, "They are well prepared. We must be on our guard against them to avoid falling into their trap."
Su Nanting waved his hand. "Qiluhar is nothing to be afraid of. He's just a troublemaker. Northern Qi released him just to provoke us so they can blackmail us later."
"What I said at the banquet tonight was well-reasoned and I'm not afraid of retaliation from Northern Qi. Besides, if we keep our composure, they won't retaliate. No, they won't. Don't worry, I know what's going on. Just take care of yourselves, go out as little as possible, and spend more time at home with your mother and sister."
The three brothers responded yes. At this moment, it is better to have less trouble than more. They cannot give Northern Qi a chance to find fault.
When the family returned to the Marquis' Mansion, the old lady told Linlang and the others what had happened at the palace banquet. "The food was quite good this time. We used a pot, so we didn't have to eat cold dishes. The roasted whole lamb was also delicious. It's just that the Northern Qi people didn't appreciate our kindness and kept causing trouble."
The old lady told Sunanting about Qi Luhar and said proudly, "Your father is indeed a man of integrity. He silenced the Northern Qi general and finally sent him back to the embassy after he passed out drunk."
Mrs. Song hadn't expected the old lady to be so quick-witted. She hadn't wanted the children to know and worry, so she said helplessly, "Don't worry, it's okay. We'll stay at home for the next few days and won't go out again until the delegation leaves."
Xiao Yujian said angrily, "In our own capital, we have to avoid them, as if we are afraid of them. Humph, they just have a thunder bomb, and when we research it..."
"Ajian, it's getting late, you should go and rest." Amu interrupted his brother and gave him a comforting look. He couldn't say this casually in case someone else heard it.
Northern Qi will definitely secretly investigate whether Jingchao has secretly developed thunder bombs this time, which may cause trouble.
Su Nanting asked Song and Linlang to rest, and called Amu and his three sons to the study to discuss things.
Linlang was not worried that Su Nanting would be retaliated against. In the capital of Jing Dynasty, on their territory, if Su Nanting couldn't even handle such a small matter, he would have been a marquis for so many years in vain.
The bombs in Lu'er Town have been transported away long ago. By the time the Wanshou Festival is over, I'm afraid Jing Dynasty and Northern Qi will go to war.
Linlang reached out and caught a snowflake, "Auspicious snow means a good harvest!"
In the palace, the emperor couldn't fall asleep. Thinking back to the banquet tonight, he almost got angry.
Eunuch Li had someone come forward to help the emperor undress. "Your Majesty, it's late. You should rest. The Fourth Prince and officials from the Ministry of Rites are at the embassy. They will be fine."
Speaking of the Fourth Prince, the Emperor frowned as he recalled his fawning behavior towards Northern Qi at the banquet. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince, though less gifted than the Fourth Prince, did not kowtow to Northern Qi.
The emperor suddenly found the prince more pleasing to his eyes. Thinking of the current state of the country, he sighed, "The Jing Dynasty is still too weak. I feel ashamed of my ancestors, the civil and military officials of the court, and the people."
Eunuch Li took the lead and knelt down, "Your Majesty..."
"Everyone, get up." The emperor turned and walked into the inner room. "Go to bed."
Eunuch Li and others hurried in to serve. The emperor was very upset about tonight's banquet, so they served very carefully.
It snowed all night. When people woke up the next day, the snow at the doorstep was already knee-deep for an adult man. The first thing every household did when they got up was to sweep the snow.
A scream came from the embassy where the Northern Qi delegation was staying, "Ah——"
"Hurry up and help! General Qilu has been killed."
The Fourth Prince, officials from the Ministry of Rites, the Seventh Prince of Northern Qi and others rushed in and saw that the man's neck had been slit and there was blood all over the bed. He had been killed by the knife and was already dead.
The Seventh Prince of Northern Qi stared at the tragic scene on the bed with his eyes wide open. It took him a long time to come back to his senses. "It must be Su Nanting. He had an unpleasant experience with General Qilu last night. Well, you Jingchao are really brave, killing people so blatantly."
"If we kill General Qilu now, will this be my turn next?" The Seventh Prince of Northern Qi shouted angrily, "Take our belongings and follow me into the palace to demand an explanation from the Emperor of Jing Dynasty."
When the Fourth Prince and the officials from the Ministry of Rites heard that they had to bring things with them, they were frightened all over. Was this going to be a big move?
The Fourth Prince quickly advised, "Seventh Prince, General Qi Lu's death was sudden. Don't worry, we will investigate immediately. Please be patient, please be patient."
The official from the Ministry of Rites immediately agreed, "Don't worry, I will immediately ask the Dali Temple for help. They handle cases very quickly and will soon get to the bottom of the matter."
"What's there to investigate? Marquis Anchang sent someone to assassinate General Qilu." The Seventh Prince of Northern Qi didn't even give them a chance to speak. "Come on, take your things and we'll go to the palace to ask the Emperor of Jingchao for the decision."
The Northern Qi envoys took out the thunder bombs, and the Fourth Prince and the officials of the Ministry of Rites were so frightened that their legs went limp, and they were not able to stop them at all.
Soon, the seventh prince of Northern Qi arrived at the palace gate with a group of people.
When the Imperial Guards saw this, they immediately took out their weapons and stood ready, staring intently at the bombs in the hands of the Northern Qi delegation. Even if they were all killed, they would not be allowed to rush into the palace.
"Hurry up and go in and inform the chief steward, quickly."
"yes."
The Fourth Prince and the Ministry of Rites officials followed behind the Seventh Prince of Northern Qi and the others, not daring to approach or leave. They could only advise, "Seventh Prince, please calm down. This is a serious matter. You must remain calm."
Once the bomb explodes, everything is over.
The Seventh Prince of Northern Qi and his men refused to listen. They wanted to storm the palace and find the Emperor Jingchao. The Imperial Guards dared not let them go, as they had thunder bombs in their hands, unless they stepped over their corpses.
The two sides were deadlocked, and the Fourth Prince shouted, "Seventh Prince, if you have any requests, please state them. We will definitely do what we can."
"Really?" The Seventh Prince of Northern Qi narrowed his eyes. "Well, chop off Marquis Anchang's head immediately. I will return to the embassy immediately and leave Jing Dynasty with Qi Luhar's body."
It is impossible to chop off the head of Marquis Anchang. The Fourth Prince dares not to do so. He needs the emperor's permission.
Inside the palace, the imperial guards rushed and shouted, "Oh no! Oh no! The Seventh Prince of Northern Qi is about to break in with a thunder bomb."
Eunuch Li rushed out and asked, "What's going on?"
"General Qiluhar died last night. The Seventh Prince of Northern Qi and the envoys claimed that we had assassinated him. They are planning to break into the palace with thunder bombs and demand justice from the Emperor."
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