When the business was almost over and it was almost noon, Liu Ruyan, with a serious expression, faced Chu Fan and solemnly asked her question: "Your Majesty, I have another question. I wonder if Your Majesty is willing to answer it."
Chu Fan asked in a slightly puzzled tone, "Miss Liu, is there anything else you don't understand?"
Liu Ruyan then asked, "I've heard that Your Majesty Emperor Wei was once just an ordinary person with no talent for martial arts. However, in just one year, you miraculously became a mid-level martial artist. Even more astonishing is that you achieved this feat after you were past the optimal age for martial arts training. Would Your Majesty Emperor Wei be willing to share some of the secrets behind this?"
Chu Fan's expression suddenly turned displeased upon hearing Liu Ruyan's question. He thought to himself that this woman had already received so much resources and help from him, yet now she dared to covet his body and explore his secrets. He considered himself the most innocent boy in the world, so how could he be easily seduced and possessed by a seductive woman from the outside world?
Chu Fan's face looked extremely serious. He said in a tone that left no room for doubt: "I have no comment on this issue. Miss Liu, please don't pry into other people's privacy."
Seeing this, Liu Ruyan's eyes flashed with disappointment, but she quickly regained her composure. Calming down, she said softly, "Your Majesty, I was reckless. I beg your pardon. I simply admire your legendary experience, and have no other intentions."
Chu Fan was also a little annoyed at this time. How many times had he heard him being asked to be lenient? If it weren't for the fact that he needed a tool to deal with the Japanese, and that they had bought so many items for him, making a lot of money for him and the Wei Kingdom, if it weren't for this, he really didn't want to continue chatting with these two women.
Chu Fan said, "It's getting late, Your Majesty and Miss Liu, you should have your meal first. I've ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare a sumptuous lunch to express our Wei Kingdom's sincerity and to welcome you both back from afar."
Seeing Chu Fan's attitude, Liu Ruyan understood that today's meeting had ended here. She responded politely with a smile, "Thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty the Emperor of Wei. We will naturally obey your orders."
At Chu Fan's signal, the remaining eunuchs and palace maids quickly and orderly set up the banquet. These dishes were all prepared using cooking methods Chu Fan had personally taught the imperial chefs. Each one was a carefully prepared specialty of the imperial chefs. Many of these dishes were rarely seen on the menus of imperial restaurants. They could only be tasted at royal banquets and were truly delicacies.
Chu Fan, Liu Ruyan and Liu Mengli sat around the banquet in a harmonious atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed the lunch in a friendly manner and the whole scene seemed quite harmonious.
After all, the discussion touched upon "business," so some disagreements were inevitable. However, despite disagreements on certain points, no serious conflict arose. Overall, the meeting could be considered quite successful.
At the end of the meeting, Liu Ruyan and Liu Mengli expressed regret that Chu Fan hadn't revealed the secret of how he transformed from an ordinary person into a top-tier warrior. They knew that such a secret method would never be easily revealed to outsiders.
Despite this, they also realized that the results of this meeting were huge, because they obtained the right to purchase many valuable resources of Wei State. As long as they brought these resources back to Canglan Empire, their position in Canglan Empire would become more stable, which was undoubtedly a huge gain.
After Chu Fan left, Liu Ruyan and Liu Mengli returned to their rooms and took out the swords Chu Fan had given them. The sharp, cold light they unsheathed shocked them. They realized that the sword's sharpness and toughness surpassed even the well-forged weapons they had acquired at the Royal Elegant Villa auction.
This discovery made Liu Ruyan and others feel more deeply how scheming Chu Fan was. His foresight and strategic layout made them feel an indescribable awe.
Yes, the sword Chu Fan gifted Liu Ruyan and Liu Mengli was truly terrified. Hundred-Refined Weapons were universally recognized as extremely powerful weapons in this world. However, the sword Chu Fan gifted was even more powerful. The profound background and methods behind it were truly chilling.
Moreover, Chu Fan gave away such a precious weapon without hesitation. Obviously, this was not just to please them, but more like a silent demonstration. After all, if they could easily give away such a precious sword, then there should be many such weapons in the Wei Kingdom.
Chu Fan was actually surrounded by many women who were as beautiful as them. They would never be so naive as to think that Chu Fan would fall in love with them at first sight, or generously give them such a precious gift just because of their beauty.
Therefore, there is only one possible explanation, that is, Chu Fan is showing his strength to them as a silent warning.
If they didn't go all out to complete the mission after receiving Wei's resources, the consequences would be unimaginable. After all, the Canglan Empire itself was not united enough, the number of warriors was far less than Wei's, and now even the weaponry was inferior to Wei's. If they violated the contract, the price they would have to pay would be huge.
At this moment, Liu Ruyan and Liu Mengli once again felt the terror of Chu Fan.
Before this, there had been rumors that Chu Fan, the Emperor of Wei, was actually an incompetent ruler who did nothing but indulge in women. However, now they both realized that those rumors were just a facade Chu Fan used to deceive the outside world.
After this in-depth conversation, Liu Ruyan and Liu Mengli truly grasped Chu Fan's unfathomable scheming, his masterful tactics, and his intense desire for revenge. The Japanese envoys had publicly disrespected Chu Fan and even provoked him at the previous enthronement ceremony, prompting Chu Fan to resolve to completely destroy Japan. This determination and ruthlessness shocked Liu Ruyan and Liu Mengli.
Liu Ruyan began to worry about her future life. After all, she would soon serve such an unfathomable emperor. A single misstep around such an emperor could lead to irretrievable destruction. Was this her fate?
Liu Mengli was also grateful in her heart that she was not left behind to serve Chu Fan. She knew that if she had faced such an emperor for a long time, she would probably be walking on thin ice, feeling uneasy and fearful all the time and unable to find peace.
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