Chapter 3481 Tit for Tat 3
Ruoshui poured out the tea that was stained by sand, brewed a new cup and handed it to Nanyan, but Nanyan didn't even look at it. She just stared at the platform in front of her without blinking, and even her breathing became tense.
Ruoshui said, "Your Majesty, please drink some tea first. Your lips are about to burst."
This place is located in the south, and although the climate is mild, Nan Yan didn't know whether it was because of her impatience or because she kept staring at the front, she had not had a drop of water since she got here. After being exposed to the sun, her lips were a little dry.
But she still ignored him completely, staring at the platform and muttering, "Something's wrong."
"ah?"
After hearing her say this, Ruoshui also became nervous.
Is something really going to happen?
But she turned her head and looked at the platform in front of her, but it was so far away that she could barely see a few figures and could not see anything clearly, let alone what the atmosphere was like there or what they were talking about.
How could the imperial concubine be so sure that the atmosphere was wrong?
Aunt Tongyun listened from the side and said softly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. No matter what happens, the Emperor can handle it."
Nan Yan said: "Of course I know, he can handle it."
“…”
"But I don't know how he will deal with it."
At this moment, the sound of wheels rolling over the ground suddenly came from the road not far from them.
Everyone turned around immediately and saw a team of mules and horses pulling a carriage slowly walking towards the platform.
What's going on?
Nan Yan only knew that they had set out from the South Courtyard early this morning, and the officials accompanying them were also in the same team. However, she did not know that another team was coming at this time. However, this team was obviously not carrying people, but things. The mountains of cloth bags on the dozen or so horse-drawn carriages looked so heavy that the mules and horses had a hard time pulling them.
"What is that?"
Nan Yan couldn't help but ask.
Ruoshui immediately said, "I'll go over and ask."
After saying that, he ran towards the main road.
At the same time, on the high platform, after hearing what Xiahou Jiu said, Zhu Feng showed a faint smile on his face, but there was no smile in his slightly narrowed eyes.
He said, "General Xiahou's words are more like words."
“…”
"My Great Yan Dynasty and your Yue Kingdom have enjoyed friendly relations for over a decade, and trade has flourished year by year. You have benefited, and we have also benefited. This is a win-win situation for both sides."
“…”
"Besides, in the past two years, our Yan Nation has established trade relations with the countries in the Western Regions. We need more silk, and the raw silk we need must naturally be purchased from your Yue Nation. I will have people buy as much as you have, and the price can be even higher than in previous years..."
At this point, Li Wu Yu and Xia Hou Jiu's eyes lit up.
Li Wu Yu's favorite things in his life were eating, drinking and having fun, and all of these came from their trade with the State of Yan. The wealth of the palace could support his daily extravagant life; and Xiahou Jiu was even more so. If he could maintain the peace he had negotiated with the State of Yan and deepen the exchanges between the two sides, there would be an entry in his book of merit.
By that time, let alone Chen Biri, even if both of his nephews came to power, they would not be his match.
However, just as the two were overjoyed, Zhu Feng's expression suddenly darkened and he said, "But, if anyone insists on making things difficult for our Yan Nation, I will have these things taken back."
As he spoke, he waved his hand casually.
At this time, several people on the high platform heard the sound of carriages and horses coming from below. They hurriedly looked out and saw a team of carriages and horses slowly coming towards them. It was obvious that they were transporting something.
What is it?
Li Wuyu was a man of greed and lust. He couldn't sit still when he saw something. He winked at the attendant behind him. The attendant immediately ran down, inspected the shuttle, and then ran back excitedly. He whispered in Li Wuyu's ear: "Your Majesty, in addition to several carts of grain, there is also a whole cart of jewels."
"What?!"
Li Wu Yu was so happy that he scratched his ears and cheeks, overjoyed.
He originally did not want to complicate matters. Being able to maintain the current peace and having so much income every year was the greatest benefit to him. When he met Zhu Feng this time, he felt a numbness in his heart. He did not know how to deal with the assassination of Chen Biri and the kidnapping of the Princess of Yan State. Especially since the Emperor of Yan State spoke so aggressively that he had no power to resist once he opened his mouth.
He even thought that it would be difficult for him to go back today.
However, he didn't expect that the other party's words were so sharp, but there was a great benefit here. How could he not be overjoyed?
"That's wonderful, wonderful!"
Li Wuyu was so happy that he rubbed his hands together. Seeing this, Chen Biri, who was following behind him, suddenly looked gloomy and couldn't help but said, "Your Majesty, we should still--"
But before he could finish his words, Chen Bi Ri didn't allow him to say anything more at this time, and immediately said, "Mr. Chen, if you have anything to say, please go back and talk."
“…”
Chen Bi Ri clenched his teeth tightly.
Xiahou Jiu was also delighted. He had originally thought that the kidnapping of the Yan Kingdom princess was difficult to resolve, but he did not expect that Zhu Feng would actually give in.
He said happily: "Your Majesty——"
But at this moment, Zhu Feng's face darkened again, and he said coldly: "However, if someone is determined to destroy the relationship between the two countries and embarrass me, then I don't have to be polite anymore."
“It’s natural!”
Li Wuyu said impatiently, "Our two countries have been friends for generations. How can we destroy our diplomatic relations over such a petty and sordid matter?"
Zhu Feng said slowly, "It's indeed a petty and dirty matter. I just don't know why this killer kidnapped my daughter. Even though it's just a petty and dirty matter, I still want a result."
Li Wuyu couldn't wait to say: "This is natural!"
Seeing that Li Wuyu was willing to agree to this matter, Chen Biri suddenly became anxious and said, "Your Majesty!"
"Chen Qing!"
This time, Li Wu Yu's face darkened as he spoke coldly, "We should first investigate why this assassin attacked you. As a prime minister, you shouldn't hold someone accountable for no reason. Are we really going to ruin our friendship over such a trivial matter?"
Chen Bi Ri's face turned pale.
He originally wanted to take advantage of the situation and make a big deal out of his "assassination" incident, and eventually destroy the relationship with Yan State. In addition, the princess of Yan State was kidnapped, and both sides met with conflicts. It was a sure thing that the relationship with Yan State would be destroyed.
But I didn't expect——
Zhu Feng actually only took a few carts of food and jewelry, and Li Wu Yu was stunned.
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