Chapter 134 Diplomatic Corps
The construction of Yanmao District is in full swing, and Nangong Ye and Dongfang Yuning, the empire's strongest "investment CP", are officially online!
Chen Xiaoyun transformed into an iron-blooded supervisor + financial director, and took his two brothers-in-law (Nangong Yijun and Nangong Lintian) who had been trained to tears to inspect each construction site to ensure that every brick was laid on the cutting edge.
Nangong Yue transformed herself into the head coach of "Fuxing Entertainment Dream Factory", training the actors to sing, recite, act and fight, while wielding the big stick of money to acquire various imaginative scripts. Her slogan is:
"As long as the story is dramatic enough, there will be a lot of money!"
The real highlight - attracting investment, expanding markets, and conducting diplomacy - fell on the shoulders of Prince Yong and his wife.
Nangong Ye knew very well that he couldn’t just pay out of his own pocket, he had to let international capital contribute to the prosperity of Yanmao District!
Dongfang Yuning was eager to try, her little brain working rapidly. She personally drew a beautiful "Yanmao District International Market Potential Map", marking in detail the special products of various countries.
The golden trade routes flowing in and out, as well as the grand blueprint of the future entertainment, trade and logistics center.
The court painters then carefully painted them into stacks of brochures with rich pictures and texts, and glittering with gold (literally, decorated with gold powder).
Everything is ready, and the grand diplomatic mission sets out! First stop: Rongnan, the great grassland nation in the north.
The capital of Rongnan has a rough and heroic style. Most of the buildings are built with huge stones and thick wood. The streets are wide and the air is filled with the strong aroma of beef, mutton and dairy products.
Most of the people were wearing fur coats and had simple faces. They looked at the Yan State delegation from the south with curiosity.
When Nangong Ye led Dongfang Yuning down from the jewel-studded, dazzling "King Yong Fuxing" car, the entire capital fell silent for a moment.
Nangong Ye was dressed in a black prince's python robe, the gold embroidery on it shone with a majestic luster in the sunlight. His figure was as tall and straight as a lone pine in the snowy field, his face was stern, and his aura was powerful, like a god who had descended to the earth.
And Dongfang Yuning in his arms is even more breathtakingly beautiful!
To maintain diplomatic etiquette while showcasing the elegance of the Yan Kingdom, she wore a modified Yan Kingdom palace dress. The bodice was a bright red gold-woven brocade, embroidered with a phoenix flapping its wings, and the fitted waist perfectly accentuated her delicate curves.
Her lower body was a long skirt of the same color, covered with a thin layer of red gold gauze. When she walked, she shone brightly, as if the sunset was draped over her body.
Her black hair was tied into an intricate and gorgeous bun, and the iconic red gold hairpin inlaid with pigeon blood rubies was pinned on the hairpin at an angle. It swayed gently with her movements, reflecting a charming light.
With bright eyes, fair skin and rosy red lips, she is like a blooming peony in this rugged grassland capital, instantly stealing all the colors from the world!
[118! Quick! Turn on the 'outshining all beauties' filter! This princess is going to blind them today! Endorsing the Yanmao District!]
System 118:
[Ding! 'Stunning Beauty MAX' filter loaded! Host's Charm: Nuclear Explosion Level! The SAN (Sanity) values of the people of Rongnan Country have collectively dropped by 50%! (The system applies virtual holy light and blingbling special effects to Dongfang Yuning)]
Sure enough, there were gasps and exclamations all around, and someone even accidentally knocked over the milk jug in his hand.
"Oh my god! Is this a fairy descending to earth?!"
"The Princess of Yan Kingdom... is so beautiful! Even more beautiful than the most gorgeous sarilang flowers on our grasslands!"
"The jewel on her head... could buy ten of the finest horses, right?"
"Prince Yong is so lucky! He can marry such a wife!"
Nangong Ye took in all the gazes filled with amazement, obsession and even greed that were glued to Dongfang Yuning. His brows furrowed slightly, and the chill emanating from his body instantly caused the temperature within a radius of ten meters to plummet!
He retracted his arms and held his darling wife tighter in his embrace, like a giant dragon guarding the most precious treasure. His cold eyes were like a physical blade, sweeping through those who didn't know how to restrain their gazes, successfully making many people lower their heads in embarrassment.
[Humph! If you keep looking, I'll dig out your eyes and feed them to the wolves! Is Ning'er something you can really look at?]
——Nangong Ye’s inner comments.
That night, a grand dinner was held at the Rongnan Palace to entertain the distinguished guests from the Yan Kingdom.
In the magnificent (grassland style) hall, the aroma of beef and mutton fills the air, and fine wine flows like a spring.
King Rongnan sat in the main seat, a tall man with a full beard and a shrewd look in his eyes. Below him sat the queen, the princes and princesses, and a group of powerful nobles and merchants.
After the pleasantries, we got down to business.
Nangong Ye spoke calmly, his voice clear and resonant, with the majesty of a king, explaining the geographical advantages, policy dividends and huge business opportunities of the Yanmao Zone.
His words were concise, clear and organized, and his aura was so strong that the Rongnan dignitaries present did not dare to underestimate him.
Next, it was Dongfang Yuning’s turn to perform!
She stood up, smiling gracefully and gracefully. Instead of using dry statistics, she described the future of Yanmao District like a story.
She waved the beautiful brochure, pointing to the "International Market Potential Map" on it, her voice clear and pleasant, full of infectious energy:
"Your Majesty, King Rongnan, distinguished guests! Please look here!"
She pointed to the golden trade route connecting Yanmao District and Rongnan on the map.
"In the future, your country's finest furs, horses, and dairy products will be sold through the Yan Trade Zone at the fastest speed and with the lowest losses to the wealthy southern countries, and even to the more distant West! As for the price..."
She winked playfully.
"At least quadruple it!"
She then pointed to the huge theater and commercial area marked in the center of the Yanmao District:
"Southern silk, porcelain, tea, spices, and our Yan country's unique 'Fuxing' and 'Yueji Pavilion' boutiques will also be gathered in the Yan Trade Zone!
Just think about it, everyone: owning a shop in the heart of Yanmao District, with customers coming from all over the world and making a fortune every day, how glorious would that be?
Her words seemed to carry magic. The eyes of the nobles and merchants who had been on the sidelines gradually lit up and their breathing became rapid.
"We have a limited number of core shops in the first phase of Yanmao District! The location is perfect! Book now and enjoy pioneer privileges!"
Dongfang Yuning throws out the trump card,
"Priority in selecting shop floor rights! Tax breaks! Even... reserved rights for the top-tier boxes at the future 'Lucky Star Entertainment Dream Factory'!"
Just imagine, when you bring your family and friends, sitting in the top-notch box in Yanmao District, enjoying the most exciting opera, enjoying the most thoughtful service, and overlooking the prosperous shop that belongs to you... This is not only a symbol of wealth, but also a symbol of status! "
[118! Quick! Give me the "MLM leader" hype buff! Fooling! Fooling as hard as you can!]
System 118:
[Ding! 'Top sales pitch' has been injected! The illusion of 'wealth freedom' has been created! The purchasing desire of Rongnan nobles and merchants: rapidly soaring! (The system displays gold coin symbols and "buy, buy, buy" barrages above everyone's heads)]
The effect is outstanding!
"Me! I want to reserve a spot in the best fur shop!"
"Save me a spot near the theater! I want to open the biggest restaurant!"
"Tax reduction? Does Her Royal Highness keep her word?"
"Pioneer privileges! Must grab!"
The scene instantly became lively, and the powerful merchants in Rongnan were eager to try, as if they saw mountains of gold and silver beckoning to them.
King Rongnan looked at his subordinates who were usually arrogant and became excited because of a few words from the Princess of Yan. A gleam of light flashed in his eyes and his interest in the Yan Trade Zone increased greatly.
At this moment when both the host and the guests were enjoying themselves (on the surface), System 118's voice, full of electronic texture and gossip excitement, exploded like thunder in the minds of Dongfang Yuning and all the Yan people who could hear her thoughts:
[Ding! Host! High energy ahead! Epic melodrama! Please manage your expression! (The system plays the prelude to "Symphony of Fate")]
Dongfang Yuning was sipping her milk tea elegantly and almost choked when she heard this:
【??? What melon? Tell me quickly!】
System 118:
[Protagonists: Princess Ainasha of Rongnan (sitting diagonally across from you, the pretty girl in the pink robe, with clear, slightly melancholic eyes), the nobleman's son Batur (sitting two seats below her, the big, sullen-faced guy drinking alone), and the king's concubine Sudiya (tsk tsk, sitting below the queen, the glamorously dressed, flirtatious bitch with a lecherous gaze)!]
[Synopsis: The naive little princess Ainasha is infatuated with her childhood sweetheart, the noble warrior Batur. But!
Batur, a love-brained idiot, has a crush on Sudiya, a green tea bitch! Back then, Sudiya dumped Batur to marry her father (King Rongnan) as a concubine in order to climb up the social ladder!
Dongfang Yuning: [Holy crap! Body double literature? Or a father-daughter meal replacement? This is so exciting?!]
System 118:
[Not only that! This bitch Sudiya, after entering the palace, discovered that the queen's position was as stable as a rock. Her dream of becoming the first wife was shattered!
So her mind became active again! Unable to bear the loneliness, she went back to hook up with her old lover Batur!
While keeping Batur hanging around to relive the old days, he was also frantically trying to deceive the innocent little princess Ainasha and sow discord between them!
The goal is to make Ainasha suffer from a life of unrequited love! Typical of someone who is not doing well herself and cannot bear to see others doing well!
Dongfang Yuning:
[Damn! What a vicious woman! That little princess is so miserable! Is Batur blind?!]
System 118's voice cracked with excitement:
[Climax! King Rongnan seems very optimistic about Batur. He originally intended to match him with Ainasha tonight, perhaps even granting them a marriage! But! But! Here comes the key point!]
According to the system's latest thermal imaging scans and sound capture analysis—targets Sudiya and Batur are currently located not far from the banquet hall, behind the small garden rockery behind the Treasure Pavilion!
A thrilling, indescribable... life-harmonious movement is underway! Movement range: intense! Sound suppression index: extremely high! Estimated duration: depends on the condition!]
[Poof!]
Dongfang Yuning spat out a mouthful of blood in his heart.
[Behind the treasure house? Playing in the rockery? And right under the king's nose? At the very moment of possible marriage? Are these two just dying or just looking for excitement?!]
Nangong Ye's hand holding the wine glass paused almost imperceptibly, his eyes slightly cold.
All the Yan people who could hear the inner voices were frantically scrolling through their screens:
【Fuck! 】
【Awesome! 】
【Seeking death! 】
What a big melon!
Dongfang Yuning looked at the little Princess Ainasha across from him, who had a melancholy look in her eyes and was completely unaware of the impending misfortune, and a strong sense of justice and a sense of mission of a spectator arose in his heart!
[No! I can't let this silly girl stay in the dark, and I can't let her marry such a blind and heartless scumbag! 118, navigation! I want to go to 'chance encounter'!]
System 118:
[Ding! Navigation is now active! Route: Banquet Hall Side Door -> Walk through the Corridor -> Turn left to the Treasure Pavilion -> Behind the Rockery! The background music switches to "Caught in Bed"!
Host, please start your performance! (The system projects a golden arrow in front of Dongfang Yuning)
Dongfang Yuning put down the milk tea, wiped the corner of his mouth elegantly with a silk handkerchief, and said softly to Nangong Ye beside him:
"Brother Aye, I'm a little bored after sitting for so long. I want to go out for some fresh air and see the night view of the Rongnan Palace."
Nangong Ye was a man of such stature that he naturally understood the real destination of his wife's "walk". A hint of indulgence and understanding flashed in his eyes. He stood up and said in a calm but unquestionable tone:
"I will accompany you."
He took Dongfang Yuning into his arms again, his gesture intimate and protective.
Then, Dongfang Yuning looked at King Rongnan with a smile:
"Your Majesty, could you please allow Princess Ainasha to walk with me? It would be easier for girls to chat with each other."
She needed a "witness" and also needed to protect the little princess.
King Rongnan had no doubts and readily agreed:
"Of course! Ainasha, accompany Her Royal Highness the Princess well!"
The innocent little princess Aisha was flattered and quickly stood up:
"Yes, Father. Your Highness, please."
Thus, a strange walking group was formed: Prince Yong and his wife of Yan State (stuck together), the little Princess Ainasha of Rongnan, and a team of Rongnan palace guards and Yan State envoy guards who had no idea why but had to follow and protect them, including Nangong Yue and others who were happy to watch the fun.
Under the precise navigation of System 118 and the deliberate guidance of Dongfang Yuning, "Oh, this garden is so unique, let's look over there," the team happened to pass by the treasure pavilion and happened to hear some... unusual, oppressive, and blushing noises coming from behind the rockery.
The guards were instantly alert and gripped their swords tightly.
Princess Ainasha looked bewildered. Nangong Ye's eyes were cold.
Dongfang Yuning showed an expression of surprise and curiosity at the right time.
"What's that sound?"
Dongfang Yuning deliberately raised his voice.
"Looks like there's someone over there? Could there be a thief?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Nangong Ye gave a look, and the most capable secret guard beside him flashed out like a ghost and rushed behind the rockery in an instant!
"ah--!"
A woman's sharp scream pierced the night sky!
Then, the secret guards pulled out two disheveled and miserable people from behind the rockery like they were carrying chickens.
It was the pale and panicked concubine Sudiya, and the shirtless nobleman Batur, with a look of confusion and shame!
The scene suddenly became silent!
Under the moonlight, Sudiya's hair was disheveled and her clothes were half-undone, revealing large areas of snow-white skin and ambiguous red marks.
Batur was shirtless, with his pants not even pulled up. The sight of the two men being caught in the act was truly unbearable!
"Sudiya?! Batur?!"
Princess Ainasha was struck by lightning. Looking at the man she loved and her father's concubine, her face turned pale as paper, her body was shaking, and her eyes were filled with incredible shock, pain and... disillusionment.
"No! That's not it!"
Sudiya reacted very quickly, instantly possessed by the spirit of drama, and fell to the ground, crying bitterly to King Rongnan who had rushed over after hearing the news. The king, queen, and most of the guests were alarmed by such a big commotion, pointing at Batur and screaming:
"King! It's him! It's that beast Batur! He...he raped me! I couldn't resist! Wuuuuu..."
Batur was stunned. Looking at Sudiya's face that was confusing right and wrong, Ainasha's desperate and heartbroken eyes, and the contemptuous, angry and spectacle-watching eyes of everyone around him, a huge feeling of humiliation and anger overwhelmed his mind!
He suddenly looked at Sudiya, his eyes filled with anger at being deceived and used, and he finally woke up completely!
"You fart!"
Batur roared, his voice hoarse.
"Sudiya! It's you! You, bitch, seduced me! You said I was the only one in your heart! You said you had no choice but to marry the king! You said you hated Princess Ainasha!
It was you who made me approach the princess, and then abandoned her, causing her pain! This was all your conspiracy! "
He turned to Ainasha, his eyes filled with regret and pain:
"Ainasha! I'm sorry! I...I was deceived by her! I was blind! I'm a bastard! I..."
“That’s enough!”
Princess Ainasha suddenly spoke, her voice was not loud, but it was filled with a kind of calmness after a dead heart.
She no longer looked at Batur, nor at the wailing Sudiya, but slowly walked to the furious King Rongnan, lifted her skirt, and knelt down heavily.
"Father."
Her voice was clear and firm, with a barely perceptible tremor, but without the melancholy and weakness of the past.
"My daughter is unfilial and has brought shame to the royal family. I beg you, father, to take back all the kindness you showed to Batur. As for me..." She
Take a deep breath, make up your mind.
"My daughter is willing to follow my father's arrangements and enter into a marriage contract with the prince of the Ulolan tribe to strengthen the friendship between our two countries."
The Uluolan tribe was a powerful tribe in western Rongnan, and marrying into it was an important political bargaining chip, but the prince was said to have a tyrannical temperament and was not a good match.
When these words were spoken, everyone in the audience was shocked!
King Rongnan looked at his daughter, who had grown up so quickly, with a complex mixture of emotions in his eyes: pain, anger, and a subtle hint of relief. He said in a deep voice:
"Good! Ainasha, you are very good! Father promises you!"
"No! Ainasha! Don't!"
Batur was completely panicked. He rushed over and tried to grab the hem of Ainasha's skirt.
"I was wrong! I've come to my senses! I love you! I only love you! Don't marry anyone else!"
The guards immediately stepped forward and held him down.
Ainasha stood up, without looking back, and said in a cold voice:
"Batur, your love is too cheap and too late."
She paused, but finally softened her heart.
"Father, although Batur's crimes are extremely heinous, please spare his life considering his family's past merits."
After saying this, she straightened her back, and with the help of her maid, she turned around and left resolutely without even glancing behind her.
Under the moonlight, the once innocent little princess lost all her youthfulness overnight, and her back became lonely, proud and resolute.
"Ainasha!"
Batur roared in despair and struggled to catch up, but was pinned to the ground by the guards.
As for Sudiya? Her fate was already determined.
King Rongnan looked at this vicious woman who had cheated on him, alienated his daughter, and disrupted the palace, with only cold murderous intent in his eyes:
"Slut Sudiya, you have defiled the palace and framed the princess. Your crimes are unforgivable! Drag her away! Strangle her immediately!"
Sudiya's cries and pleas for mercy were quickly dragged away by the guards and disappeared into the night.
A huge palace scandal ended in the most dramatic way.
Dongfang Yuning was watching the whole thing, and the little man in his heart was already jumping up and down with excitement.
[Oh my god! This is so exciting! The most melodramatic drama of the year! Body double literature! White moonlight turns into black lotus! The vicious female supporting character is courting death!]
The naive princess awakens! The scumbag regrets his actions! A political marriage! Too many elements! 118! Quick! Write down all the material! Don't miss a single word!
System 118:
[Ding! 'The Bloody True Story of the Rongnan Royal Family' has been fully recorded in HD (and stored in my brain)! Key plot points have been marked! Character psychological analysis reports have been generated!
Host, what would you name this script? "The Substitute Princess: I'm Cannon Fodder on the Grassland"? "Bai Yueguang's Revenge: Princess Awakening"? Or "Murder Caused by Rockery Play"? (The system displays several melodramatic titles)
Dongfang Yuning:
[I want them all! I'll have Yue Er arrange them when I get back! Each name is more catchy than the last! I'm going to make this the opening drama of our Fuxing Entertainment Dream Factory for the new year! It's definitely going to be a huge hit!]
Nangong Ye looked at his wife's unconcealed excitement (eating melon) and shook his head helplessly and dotingly. He tightened his arms and held her more firmly in his arms.
"Is the show over? It's time to go home."
He glanced at the people of Rongnan around him, all with different expressions, still immersed in the huge shock, especially those who still couldn't help but steal glances at Dongfang Yuning, and the chill all over his body became even stronger.
He simply exerted force with his arms, and at the moment when Princess Ainasha had just finished her awakening scene and everyone was still in shock, under the gazes of countless people, he naturally and powerfully picked up Dongfang Yuning and carried her sideways, letting her sit steadily on his strong and powerful right arm!
This sudden action made Dongfang Yuning cry out softly and subconsciously hug his neck.
The fiery red skirt hung down, and under the reflection of the moonlight and palace lanterns, it was breathtakingly beautiful.
And the way she sat in Nangong Ye's arms was like she was sitting on the most honorable throne, high above, looking down on everyone.
Nangong Ye had a blank expression on his face, his eyes as cold as ice, and he scanned the entire audience with absolute possession and declaration.
The meaning couldn't be clearer: This is my princess! Look again, and you'll die!
The nobles of Rongnan were shocked by the powerful aura and the food-protecting behavior. They all lowered their heads and dared not look again.
Prince Yong of Yan State is indeed as the rumors say, powerful, cruel, and... extremely protective of his own people!
Dongfang Yuning sat on his own human-shaped throne, feeling the solid power and exclusive sense of security, looking at the night scene of Rongnan Capital, his heart filled with infinite longing for the future of Yanmao District Entertainment Empire (and anticipation for the new script).
[Hey, this diplomatic trip was worth it! Not only did I attract potential investment, but I also picked up a hit script for free! Brother Aye's arm strength... being the king is so comfortable!]
System 118:
[Ding! Diplomatic KPI exceeded! Bonus: +1 Scenario Material of the Year! Prince Yong's 'Human Throne' Trial Card renewed successfully! Host, next stop: making money! Developing a script! (System plays "Good Days" BGM)]
Under the complex and indescribable gaze of Rongnan Kingdom, the core figure of the Yan Kingdom's delegation, holding his stunningly beautiful princess, walked away proudly under the moonlight like a triumphant king.
Leaving behind a royal family in chaos and a pile of shop reservation letters waiting to be signed.
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