Chapter 202 is a formidable girl.
Ruan Xingzhi left the Third Prince's residence and turned to walk towards the Second Prince's residence.
After arriving in Mandalay, he went to see the Third Prince. After the two had a conversation, the Third Prince introduced Ruan Xingzhi to the Second Prince.
The second prince loved literature, and he especially admired the cultured people of Chongqing.
Scholars like Ruan Xingzhi, who could easily pass the imperial examinations in Dayu, were even more favored by the Second Prince.
Furthermore, the fact that Ruan Xingzhi was from the capital made the Second Prince value him even more.
The second prince greatly admired the culture of Dayu.
He would often disguise himself and follow the caravans of the Biao Kingdom to Linglong Town in Dayu to experience the local customs.
In his eyes, everything about Dayu was wonderful.
They eat well, dress well, and use good things. Even the common people seem to have more smiles on their faces than the people of the Biao Kingdom.
That's why he firmly opposed the Biao Kingdom emperor's plan to do something while the Dayu emperor was personally leading the expedition.
That's why he was reprimanded by the Emperor of Biao and spent many days drinking in his residence.
Later, the Biao Kingdom lost three mountains and completely exposed its most important city, Shijie, to the army of Dayu.
The emperor of Biao had no choice but to release the second prince and, after listening to the prince's advice, withdraw his troops from Shijie City and request peace talks with Biao.
The words that the second prince used to persuade the emperor of Biao Kingdom to recall the eldest prince were all taught to the second prince by Ruan Xingzhi.
Ruan Xingzhi wasn't thinking about putting the Third Prince on the throne; he had much more on his mind.
He now hates Dayu, and he even wants Dayu to descend into chaos.
If the Biao Kingdom falls into chaos, the southwest of Da Yu will definitely fall into chaos as well.
As long as chaos ensues, he will have an opportunity; he wants the people of Da Yu to live in misery...
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The people of Chongqing don't take the Chinese seriously at all.
After Huangfu An showed Xiao Huaijin and Wei Yanli the map of Biao Kingdom for a while, they both said they would not pay attention to the situation in Shijie for the time being.
"Your Highness, what if the Biao Kingdom keeps sending people to ask when peace talks will begin?" Wei Yanli asked Xiao Huaijin in a low voice.
Xiao Huaijin, who was about to draw the bow to its fullest extent, suddenly lost his nerve.
"Do they really think they can just start peace talks like that?"
They want to negotiate? Do they want to cede territory, or do they want to add something more to the annual tribute?
Want to negotiate with nothing? Dream on!
Let them wait and see; the longer they wait, the more sincere they will become.
Furthermore, we are in favor of war; peace talks are merely wishful thinking on their part.
If anyone comes to ask, just say there's still no news from the capital, and Father Emperor is still in the north!
Won't it take some time for this news to reach the north?
Then, it will take time for the Emperor to discuss this with the ministers in the capital via urgent dispatch.
After we've discussed it, we'll discuss it with the Crown Prince, and then we'll talk to my elder sister, just in case she has a different opinion.
As you know, my father dotes on my eldest sister. If she has a different opinion, we'll definitely have to discuss it again, right?
We'll keep discussing this until my eldest sister agrees, and then we can send the message over to her, right?
This round trip will take until after the New Year!
What if these grandsons decide they don't want to negotiate anymore? What if the eldest prince gains favor again?
Was all our effort in vain?
So don't rush! Take your time! Let them wait patiently!
"Hey, this bow is pretty good. It seems Uncle Jiu is still as sharp as ever, able to draw such a heavy bow to its full extent!" Xiao Huaijin said, then placed the bow on the table beside him.
Wei Yanli has stopped speaking.
He just asked a question!
This master actually rattled off so much, and he did it all very logically!
What I really wanted to say was...
It's just that I don't want to talk, I just want to fight, whenever I want...
Xiao Huaijin was somewhat displeased when he saw that Wei Yanli remained silent.
"Didn't you just ask me that? I answered you, so why are you not saying anything now?"
Wei Yanli, I'm not trying to be mean, but ever since you arrived in Sun City, you seem to have become a bit hesitant and timid.
"Where did your carefree attitude from the capital go? Show me the same flair you had when you were visiting brothels!" Xiao Huaijin said bluntly.
Wei Yanli...
He wasn't being dissolute at all!
The young master of the Wei family is famous in the capital for his impeccable manners and manners!
Visiting brothels? He's already too busy with his Chun Bu Wan teahouse, how could he possibly go visiting brothels?
"Xiao Huaijin, I've discovered something!" Wei Yanli finally spoke.
Xiao Huaijin touched the bow on the table again, seemingly reluctant to let it go, before looking at Xiao Huaijin.
"What's going on? Have you found out which family is keeping a concubine this time?"
Wei Yanli chuckled and then walked to the opposite side of Xiao Huaijin.
"Now I know what 'familiarity breeds contempt' means. Back in the capital, we didn't see each other every day, and everyone was still very polite to each other."
Now that we're here, we see each other all the time, and we're getting tired of each other!
"Do you just not like me anymore? Is that why you're picking on me every day?" Wei Yanli asked.
Xiao Huaijin...
No! He only said so much because he thought Wei Yanli was one of his own!
What's wrong with you now! I consider you one of my own.
Besides, in this camp, who else can I talk to besides you?
Want to talk to Uncle Nine? Uncle Nine is so busy every day, how can I bother him every day?
And those two kids, I have to keep an eye on them every day, that's the only time I can talk to you, and you still have a problem with that! Are you even a brother?!" Xiao Huaijin still had his own temper!
Wei Yanli was speechless...
"Fine, I'm your brother, I'll take whatever comes my way..."
"Oh, handsome sir, what brings you here?" Wei Yanli was about to retort when he turned around and saw Huangfu An entering with a letter in his hand.
"Why are you two arguing? Young Master Wei, this was delivered by your servant. It just arrived at the entrance of the main tent and happened to see me as it was about to come in."
I took it down. Look, it seems to be a letter from the capital.
As Huangfu An spoke, he handed the letter in his hand to Wei Yanli.
Wei Yanli opened it in front of Huangfu An and Xiao Huaijin...
"Wow! They're moving pretty fast! The convoy from Beijing that's delivering supplies here has already arrived in Diancheng."
We should be able to reach Sun City by tomorrow at the latest!
"Your Highness, guess who sent those things this time?" Wei Yanli looked at Xiao Huaijin mysteriously.
"Who?" Xiao Huaijin and Huangfu An were both very curious.
"Song Zhimian, a fifth-rank female official in charge of ceremonies from the Imperial Household Department! She has arrived with a motorcade."
Moreover, the letter stated that this was personally designated by Lord Ye Yunshu. Wei Yanli finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Perhaps if Song Zhimian came, Xiao Huaijin wouldn't have to talk to him all day long.
"Who is Song Zhimian? A female official in the palace? Never heard of her!" Huangfu An laughed.
Xiao Huaijin was stunned at first, and then he was overjoyed.
Song Zhimian is here... so I don't need to look after the two younger ones anymore!
“Ninth Uncle, you’ve been in the Southwest all this time, so you’re not very familiar with news from the palace and the inner court.”
"This Song Zhimian... is a very capable girl!" That was all Xiao Huaijin could say.
"Very powerful? How powerful?" Huangfu An became even more curious.
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