How come Chapter 121 is not considered a successful Aquaman?
As early as the discovery of the mosquito in the blood amber, Xue Youli used the Book of Heaven's Secrets to read about the customs and practices of the Nanzhao Kingdom.
Nanzhao is located at the southernmost part of Jiuzhou and is a small country with an area only one-fifth of Jiuzhou.
There has long been a mysterious legend about the Nanzhao Kingdom circulating among the people, saying that the Nanzhao people were good at taming insects. Not only could they use insects to control people's souls, but they could also kill people without leaving any trace.
However, the process of making a dragonfly is extremely complicated, and if you are not careful, it will bite back to its owner, so even the Nanzhao people would not use dragonflies easily.
After the death of the previous emperor, the Nanzhao Kingdom thought that the political situation in Jiuzhou was turbulent and repeatedly invaded the southern border of Jiuzhou. After Murong Che ascended the throne, he immediately sent General Yu to suppress the rebellion.
The Yu family army was in a stalemate with the Nanzhao army for more than half a year, and finally defeated the Nanzhao army completely.
In order to demonstrate its sincerity in the peace talks, Nanzhao sent General Meng Shi to bring two princesses to the marriage.
At this moment, Xue Youli glanced at Banxia and curled his lips with interest, "The King of Nanzhao is really generous. He actually sent two daughters at once."
Seeing her indifferent expression, Banxia said anxiously, "My Lord, I have heard that the people of Nanzhao can refine snakes. Once you are poisoned by the snake, your mind will be confused and you will be no different from a puppet! If the two princesses enter the palace and plant lover snakes in the emperor's heart, then won't the emperor obey them?"
Xue Youli looked at her serious expression and couldn't help laughing, "Where did you hear this rumor from? A lover's snake?"
Seeing that she didn't take her words seriously at all, Banxia became anxious, "Master, these are not rumors, they are true! Those Nanzhao people can spit out poisonous creatures such as snakes, centipedes, and scorpions as soon as they open their mouths. It's so scary!"
"Don't be alarmist." Xue Youli met her gaze and chuckled. "There are indeed people in Nanzhao who are good at taming snakes, but not everyone can do it. Only a small number of gifted snake breeders can refine snakes. And it is not easy to control snakes. Even if they want to hurt people, they have to consider the consequences of losing control of the snakes first."
“Is that so?” Banxia raised her hand and stroked her forehead, her eyes filled with confusion. “Some people say that insects are very scary. Once you have an insect in your body, you’re dead. Even the Great Immortal can’t save you!”
Anyone?
Xue Youli grasped the key point of her words, "Who spread these rumors in the harem?"
Before the Nanzhao envoys even stepped into the city gate, there were rumors like this in the harem. It was obvious that someone had done it on purpose.
Before the two princesses of Nanzhao entered the palace, rumors were spread to build momentum for them and shock everyone.
Banxia was stunned for a moment, then shrunk her neck and said, "Everyone in the harem is talking about Nanzhao now. Just hearing about those snakes and poisons makes me feel terrified."
Xue Youli soothed him, "Don't worry, I'm here, so you don't have to worry about insects."
Banxia looked at her master and felt relieved. "Master, you are both intelligent and skilled in medicine. It will be safe for me to follow you!"
After talking about the Gu of Nanzhao, she thought of something more important. "Oh, by the way, the eldest master is back too! He also made a great contribution in defeating Nanzhao this time! Now the emperor is leading all the civil and military officials to the city gate to welcome the soldiers who have returned triumphantly from the southern border!"
The 'young master' she was referring to was Xue Wuji. General Yu Hongyi saw that he had excellent physique and was a good candidate for martial arts, so he accepted him as his apprentice.
Later, Xue Wuji participated in a martial arts competition and won the title of martial arts champion, and then became a fierce general under Yu Hongyi.
After being away from home for so long, he finally came back.
Xue Youli was looking forward to meeting this elder brother who was both civil and military.
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Three days later, after the Nanzhao envoys who had come from a long distance had rested, Murong Che led his ministers to Longshou Mountain and hosted a banquet in the palace to entertain the envoys.
This time, many princes, ministers, and noble ladies in the court who were skilled in riding and shooting could accompany the emperor.
Regardless of whether one is legitimate or illegitimate, or of high or low status.
The banquet was held in the main hall of the palace. Princes and ministers sat in attendance, while concubines and noble ladies from aristocratic families had their seats separately arranged on the right side of the hall.
After everyone took their seats, the ceremonial officer hailed loudly, "Announce the Nanzhao delegation to the emperor—"
A middle-aged man wearing exotic clothing and a turban walked into the hall, followed by two young girls of outstanding appearance.
[Name: Meng Shi, 35 years old, general of the Nanzhao Kingdom.]
[Name: Lan Zheng, 18 years old, the fourth princess of Nanzhao Kingdom.]
[Name: Lan Luo, 16 years old, the seventh princess of Nanzhao. ]
Xue Youli scanned their ID cards and carefully looked at the two princesses behind Meng Shi.
They are fair-skinned and beautiful, with gems and silver ornaments on their headdresses complementing each other. Their layered skirts are inlaid with silver threads, which sway gently as they walk, reflecting sparkling light like waves.
Even though Meng Shi had taken off his armor, he still exuded a murderous aura. "The Nanzhao envoy Meng Shi brought two princesses to pay homage to the Emperor of Jiuzhou!"
The two princesses following behind him also bowed, "Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor!"
Listening to their fluent Jiuzhou dialect, Chu Xinyue, who was sitting next to Xue Youli, couldn't help but complain, "It seems that the king of Nanzhao has long been planning to let his two daughters marry. Judging from the fluency of their speech, it is at least at the eighth level of Jiuzhou Mandarin."
Xue Youli replied, "It's not just Nanzhao. Many small countries in our history are like this. Marriage is the cheapest way to quell war. After all, sacrificing a woman's lifelong happiness can buy the people of their country a few years, a dozen years, or even decades of peace."
Chu Xinyue's eyes fell on Princess Nanzhao and she sighed, "These women who were married off are also pitiful."
"There's nothing I can do. Being born into a royal family, I enjoy a life of luxury, but I also have to shoulder the responsibilities of a royal child."
Chu Xinyue shrugged, "I don't think I have the right to sympathize with them. My own marriage was also arranged by the emperor."
"I seriously doubt that you are in Versailles. Murong Nan is so good. Not only is he simple, but you are the only princess in his palace. Unlike me, I have to compete with a group of women every day when I open my eyes."
Chu Xinyue almost laughed out loud when she heard Xue Youli say this, "Happiness is indeed a matter of contrast. I am really living a comfortable life in the palace!"
On the main seat, Murong Che said gently, "General Meng and the two princesses, there is no need to be polite. Please stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Meng Shi stood up, pointed at Lan Zheng and Lan Luo behind him, and said straight to the point, "This time, our king sent his two most beloved princesses to Jiuzhou in the hope of establishing an everlasting friendship with Jiuzhou!"
Hearing this, Chu Xinyue turned her head and looked at Xue Youli, with an apologetic look on her face, "Ali, the two princesses sent by Nanzhao are not easy to deal with. After they enter the palace, the difficulty of your palace struggle will increase again."
Xue Youli said indifferently, "It's hard to say whether they can enter the palace smoothly."
The Book of Heaven's Secrets shows that the fourth princess, Lan Zheng, is a love-minded person and likes Murong Ye.
It was Murong Ye who instructed her to come for marriage alliance.
Murong Ye planned to let her enter the palace to help Xue Qingyao gain favor.
It has to be said that Chu Xinyue gave the hero a handsome face that was created by nature, which made it convenient for Murong Ye to cast a wide net by relying on his looks and hook up with so many women to achieve his great cause.
How is he not considered a successful Aquaman?