Chapter 119 Feng Xi's Provocation
Na Suhe scanned the expressions of the people around him and said, "Your Majesty, such a wonderful woman, who was also personally conferred as a third-rank lady by Your Majesty, is not here today?"
Emperor Sheng Yuan coughed twice and said, "Mrs. Jiang is not in the capital now, which disappoints the Imperial Master. However, her family's business is now managed by her second son, who is also my cousin. I will ask him to contact your country in the future."
Na Suhe waved his hand and said coldly: "Her Majesty the Queen appreciates Madam Jiang's talent, so she is willing to accept Jiang's Soap Industry to do business in our court. If she can't see her in person, this business will not be successful."
Emperor Sheng Yuan did not expect that the imperial teacher would easily reject his honor, and he felt a little embarrassed.
"No!" Jiang Yuyan was very upset. Although she also felt that this matter was strange, it was a piece of cake after all. Export trade was just like the sales of Jiang's soap industry in Dayue. Once it entered Fengxi, it would definitely monopolize this industry. Even if it was a small profit but quick turnover, it would still be a considerable fortune.
Feng Ling suddenly laughed and said, "I think you are wasting your time, Imperial Master. The women in Dayue are all fat and unreasonable. How can they be the kind of people you are talking about? You must have heard it from someone else, so you have to make such a big trip..."
Good fellow, a bunch of people were killed with one blow. The ladies and noble ladies present, as well as the queens and concubines above them, all looked pale.
Jiang Yuyan originally thought that the Imperial Master, who looked like an experienced man, would definitely try to smooth things over.
Unexpectedly, the old Su He echoed the princess: "Yes, I'm afraid that your Majesty has misunderstood some rumors. Few women in Dayue are literate, how can they compare to the women of Feng Xi..."
Princess Baoyue was the first to be dissatisfied. She slammed the table and shouted, "How come the women of Dayue are worse than the women of Fengxi?"
Her rude behavior caused the crowd to look at her in awe. Emperor Sheng Yuan also felt ashamed and glared at her with his tiger eyes.
Feng Ling smiled faintly, pointed at a female official behind her and said, "Although I have very few women in Feng Xi, the women in my dynasty are all well-educated and well-mannered. As for the woman behind me, I'm afraid that all the women in Dayue put together are not as good as her..."
So rampant!
Emperor Sheng Yuan frowned. Feng Xi came all the way here just to show his power and provoke him?
Su He shook his head and said, "Princess, you are too disrespectful to His Majesty. Since the Dayue Mingzhu above said that the women of Dayue are no worse than Feng Xi, how about you two, princess against princess, have a sparring match?"
Feng Ling clapped her hands and smiled, "Very good, I wonder if Your Majesty will approve it? It doesn't matter if it's civil or martial. As long as Princess Baoyue brings it up, I'm willing to accompany you."
Emperor Sheng Yuan's face turned pale. Didn't he know how much Bao Yue weighed? What could she do? But if he didn't even compare, how could Dayue save her face?
"Princess Baoyue is pregnant now, so I'm afraid it's not suitable for her to compete." Xie Yi on the side interrupted hastily.
"Then let's have a literary duel." Dong Lingye, who was sitting below, suddenly spoke up with a rebellious look on his face. "It's rare to meet two princesses from friendly countries. I also want to know, is it true that women in Dayue are all useless as the rumors say?"
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"You!" Xie Siqi's eyes turned red with anger, and she was in a dilemma. She had no idea how to fight with words, so why did this group of people come after her? ! She immediately looked to her brother for help.
Xie Yi had a headache. His sister was really stupid. She dared to jump out without any ability!
Seeing that Emperor Sheng Yuan's expression was getting worse, Xie Yi hesitated and said, "It would be a shame to host a few distinguished guests to welcome them today. Why don't we play dice to liven things up? Is Your Highness willing?"
Although this idea was not acceptable, he expected that the five princesses might not gamble.
Upon hearing this, Xie Siqi shouted excitedly, "Just compare this!" She usually plays with cats and dogs and is a frequent visitor to casinos, so she may not lose.
Emperor Sheng Yuan said nothing, looking quite displeased. This was really too embarrassing.
Jiang Yuyan felt amused. In such a diplomatic occasion with so much swordplay and saber-rattling, they actually wanted to have a gambling game?
But Feng Ling did not refuse, "Yes! How do you want to compete, Princess?"
Xie Siqi said, "Let's compare the size!" Then he ordered someone to bring three dice and walked out to the field.
Feng Ling rolled up her sleeves slightly, "Princess Baoyue, please go first!"
Xie Siqi picked up the dice cup and shook it quickly, looking like a veteran.
Feng Ling watched her movements without blinking, her ears twitched and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
The dice cup was placed on the table, and Xie Siqi said confidently, "I bet on big!"
Feng Ling nodded and said, "I think it's big too. Why don't we guess the number again? Whoever guesses correctly wins, okay?"
"! How can you still gamble like this!"
All the ministers of Dayue were sweating. Although they usually didn't like Princess Baoyue's behavior, since it was related to Dayue's face, they secretly prayed that the princess could be reliable for once.
Xie Siqi's face turned even paler, and she kept recalling what she had just heard. After a long pause, she said, "I guess four, five, or six!"
Feng Ling's beautiful eyes flickered as she leaned over and tapped the table with one hand. She put her left ear close to the dice cup as if listening for a while and said, "I guess three sixes."
Dong Lingchuan found it interesting and smiled gently, saying, "Why don't I be the middleman and make a decision for the two princesses?"
Feng Ling raised her eyes to look at him, spread out one hand and made a gesture of invitation.
Dong Lingchuan had a graceful figure. He walked slowly towards Feng Ling. His sleeves fluttered in the air, bringing with them a scent of agarwood, which made Feng Ling blush a little.
Jiang Yuyan couldn't help but turn her gaze to the small dice cup.
"Three sixes!" Dong Lingchuan opened the dice cup and smiled, "It seems that the fifth princess has won!"
Emperor Sheng Yuan curled his knuckles, his brows were dark, he wanted to retrain his useless princess, not only could she not compare with others in literary talent and martial arts, but she couldn't even eat, drink and have fun. How could a princess of a country be like this!
Xie Siqi was not convinced and shouted, "Come again! I was not prepared just now. Come again, I will definitely not lose!"
Feng Ling smiled and didn't answer. But everyone's contemptuous gazes were still directed at Xie Siqi.
Emperor Sheng Yuan shouted angrily: "If you lose, you lose. Why don't you retreat? What do you think this place is?"
"Father..." Xie Siqi was startled, her face flushed, and she stomped her feet and returned to her seat in grievance. Even Xie Yi's face was purple, his sister was always embarrassing him, and even caused himself to be disliked by the father.
Su He rubbed his forehead secretly. Just as he arrived at the post station, Her Majesty the Queen sent someone to deliver an oral message, saying that she was very displeased with the old emperor and Dayue Mingzhu, and asked him to not give them face later.
Su He's heart was pounding. What was the Queen up to?
Then he stood up and said with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
But his attitude is very arrogant.
Otsuki and other ministers looked at each other and sighed continuously.
Jiang Yuyan frowned and looked up, but out of the corner of her eye she caught a glimpse of Xie Yi's eyes flickering with ill intent.
Her heart skipped a beat, and the next second she heard Xie Yi pointing in her direction and saying, "My sister is naughty, but I am not alone in Dayue. Our Princess Lanmeng is both talented and beautiful. I wonder if the fifth princess dares to compete with her?"
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