Chapter 404: A Heroine
Zhu Feng stopped talking here and glanced at He Yi beside him. At this time, the Left Prime Minister of the Secretariat, who had been silent until then, stepped forward and said respectfully, "Special Envoy, our country has established a rule since the founding of the Emperor Gao."
"What rules?"
"The concubines in the harem can only be from good families in the country and cannot come from foreign countries."
"oh?"
Arslan frowned.
He Yi said: "This is the ancestral precept and also the state etiquette."
“…”
"Your Majesty is the fourth son of the Emperor Gao. He has been respectful, filial, and righteous since childhood and would never dare to disobey his ancestors' teachings."
“…”
"So, the Emperor has accepted Princess Baoyin's two gifts. As for Her Royal Highness—"
He said this with an apologetic smile: "I hope your Excellency will understand."
It is difficult to say what comes next in diplomatic terms.
After all, rejecting kindness is one thing, but rejecting a woman is another, especially a princess. This can easily cause the two countries to become enemies and even go to war again.
After hearing these words, the expressions of several palace concubines who originally had gloomy faces calmed down a little.
Lian Nanyan's eyes sparkled with joy when she heard this.
Is it really possible not to marry Princess Baoyin?
She opened her eyes wide and looked at Zhu Feng expectantly.
Even through the thick dragon robe, Zhu Feng could feel the eager gaze behind him, which was about to burn a hole in his robe, but his face remained expressionless, and he only maintained a faint smile as he looked at Arslan.
Arslan's face naturally looked a little unhappy.
However, Princess Baoyin, who had been rejected, showed no anger on her dark and gorgeous face. She tilted her head and looked at Zhu Feng, asking, "Your Majesty, is this really the case?"
Zhu Feng glanced at her and said calmly, "You are not joking."
"That's fine, too."
She smiled, revealing her snow-white teeth, which looked very healthy and bright. She said, "Anyway, I don't want to stay. Although your place is nice, I still prefer the grassland."
“…”
“The vastness of the grassland is what I like.”
Everyone looked at her in surprise.
According to the customs of the Central Plains, being rejected by a man was a very humiliating thing for a woman, and could even be considered a life-threatening matter. Some girls were even forced to commit suicide to prove their disobedience after their engagement was broken off by their husbands.
However, she can be so free and easy, and tell everyone directly that it doesn’t matter if you don’t want me, because I have a better place to go.
Although Nan Yan didn't like her from the moment she appeared, or rather, she resisted such a person, but after hearing her words and seeing her free and easy behavior, she couldn't help but feel a little bit of affection for her.
Even Zhu Feng found her interesting.
He smiled and said, "Princess, you are truly a heroine. I offer you a toast."
After saying that, he raised the wine glass on the table.
Immediately, a eunuch brought Princess Baoyin a glass of wine. She took the glass and drank it all in one gulp.
As a result, the originally awkward atmosphere immediately eased.
Arslan looked at Zhu Feng for a while, and finally revealed a relieved expression. He said, "If that's the case, then that's fine."
“…”
"May our two countries enjoy everlasting friendship."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Feng and he raised their glasses at the same time, and everyone in the warm room also raised their glasses and drank together.
Nan Yan's eyes curved up with laughter.
After finishing the cup, He Yi stepped forward and said respectfully, "This special envoy has come from afar. Please forgive me for not welcoming you properly."
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