"In reply to the Emperor of Yan, this is my sister Mingzhu. I heard that the Great Yan Dynasty is vast and rich in resources, so I wanted to come with you to broaden my horizons. If I am bothering you, I hope the Emperor of Yan will not blame me."
Chu Mingye spoke politely, and no one could find any fault with him. His gentle temperament made it impossible to blame him.
"That's fine. Dayan and Dongli are friendly countries. Since the princess is interested in Dayan's customs, you are welcome to come to Dayan at any time. The people of Dayan will welcome you with open arms."
Jiang Li acted like a boss, with a gentle attitude. His flawless way of speaking actually had some of the demeanor of an emperor.
All of a sudden, the ministers' impression of Jiang Li changed again.
The Regent is worthy of being the Regent. He has trained His Majesty so well in just a few days!
The ministers subconsciously attributed this achievement to Chu Huaizhi. After all, they had seen His Majesty's timid attitude before, and they did not believe that a person's character could suddenly change so drastically without someone behind the scenes training him.
"Thank you, Emperor Yan!"
Chu Mingzhu also followed Chu Mingye's example and bowed to Jiang Li to express her gratitude, then sat down at the seat next to Chu Mingye.
Since it was the Dongli Kingdom that submitted the peace agreement, the terms of the agreement were that the Dongli Kingdom had to pay tribute to the Dayan Dynasty with treasures every year.
After the Dongli envoys took their seats, all the dozen or so boxes of things they brought this time were carried up.
Among them were various treasures such as gold, silver, jewelry, calligraphy and paintings, antiques, and precious medicinal materials, filling more than a dozen boxes.
Jiang Li was dazzled for a moment. There were so many antique treasures. If she took any of them in modern times, they would be worth a fortune! Slurp, being an emperor is really rich! When Jiang Li saw the dozen boxes of treasures in the palace, her eyes lit up!
"This is just a small gift to show my respect. I hope the Emperor Yan will accept it."
Chu Mingye bowed and looked at Jiang Li who was in a high position. At that moment, he successfully captured the light in her eyes.
Chu Mingye curled his lips slightly. The new emperor of Dayan was really interesting.
Jiang Li's thoughts were pulled back by Chu Mingye's voice. She pretended to be calm and said, "The envoys from Dongli have traveled a long way to Dayan. It is really hard. I have ordered people to prepare a welcoming banquet for you. Please don't be restrained later. Today, I and you will not leave until we are drunk!"
"I wish to accompany your majesty and the envoy from Dongli until we are drunk!"
As soon as Jiang Li finished speaking, the ministers raised the wine cups in front of them and spoke in unison.
The Dongli envoys were quite happy. They raised their wine cups and looked at Jiang Li who was in a high position: "Thank you Emperor Yan for the hospitality!"
Everyone in the hall raised their heads and drank the wine in their hands, wantonly and happily! The palace servants quickly placed all the wine and delicacies prepared today in front of everyone's seats. The Golden Throne Hall was filled with the aroma of wine. The dancers were dressed in soft clothes and showed their carefully choreographed graceful dance moves in the hall.
Seeing this scene, Jiang Li sighed in her heart. She was fortunate enough to have experienced this life of luxury and decadence!
Although Jiang Li exaggeratedly said that she would not return until she was drunk with the Dongli envoy and all the officials and court officials, she was already a little drunk after just a few drinks.
There was a layer of camel-red on her cheeks, and her almond-shaped eyes were also tinged with a hint of drunkenness.
"Someone, pour me some wine."
Jiang Li picked up the wine goblet and wanted to pour herself some wine, but found that it was empty. She put the empty goblet aside and waved to the palace servant behind her.
Chu Huaizhi, who was sitting at the lower left of Jiang Li, turned his head after hearing her drunken voice, and Jiang Li's charming appearance instantly caught his eyes.
Coincidentally, Jiang Li also turned her head to look at him. The moment her gaze met Chu Huaizhi's, she raised the wine cup in her hand towards him.
"Uncle, I respect you!"
She smiled at Chu Huaizhi, then brought the wine cup that had been filled with wine by the palace servant to her mouth and tilted her head back as if swallowing.
Chu Huaizhi's Adam's apple slid unconsciously, he turned his head to look away, and picked up the wine cup in front of him.
By the time Jiang Li finished drinking and wanted to let Chu Huaizhi see the empty wine cup in her hand, he had already turned his head and sat upright in his seat.
Jiang Li shrugged and asked the palace servant to refill her wine cup.
The envoys from the Dongli Kingdom came from far away to visit, so they in Dayan would naturally not be impolite. The wine used to entertain the Dongli envoys was all top-quality wine with an excellent taste that made people fall in love with it.
Jiang Li was so captivated by the fine wine in front of her that, even though she couldn't hold her liquor, she couldn't help wanting to take a couple more sips.
After two glasses of wine, Jiang Li was really drunk. Her eyes were blurry and her ears were like they were stuffed with donkey hair. She could no longer hear what the people below were saying.
Halfway through the welcoming banquet for the Dongli envoy, Chu Mingzhu quietly tugged at the sleeve of her brother Chu Mingye.
"Royal brother."
Chu Mingzhu turned her head to look at Chu Mingye beside her and reminded him in a coquettish manner.
Chu Mingye turned his head to look at her and whispered, "You, you, you really are the type of girl who can't be kept when she grows up!"
"Brother, you promised before you came!"
Chu Mingzhu's voice was soft and sweet. Although she was wearing a veil on her face, Chu Mingye could still easily imagine the little girl pouting and acting coquettishly towards him at this moment.
A hint of helplessness flashed across Chu Mingye's eyes, and he looked at the imperial sister in front of him with a doting face, whom he had spoiled since childhood.
"Well, my brother will help you this time, but if they don't agree, don't cry later!"
Chu Mingzhu snorted: "No way!"
Chu Mingye shook his head, he had no way to deal with Chu Mingzhu.
Chu Mingzhu came here this time not just because she was interested in the folk customs and scenery of Dayan, but because of someone in the palace.
Thinking of the bravery, courage, strategy and handsome appearance of the Regent Prince Chu Huaizhi of Dayan, Chu Mingye immediately understood the little thoughts of his sister Chu Mingzhu.
It would be nice if Mingzhu could marry someone like this.
Thinking of this, Chu Mingye looked up at Jiang Li, whose face was flushed and drunk.
"Your Majesty, Mingye came here today and there is another matter that I have not told you."
Chu Mingye’s voice was loud and clear, and the moment he opened his mouth the hall instantly became quiet.
Jiang Li forced her eyelids, which were almost sticking together, to look over in the direction of the sound.
"What's up?"
"My sister Mingzhu has reached the age of marriage. I brought her here today because I want to marry into the Yan Empire forever. What does the Emperor of Yan think?"
After hearing about Qin and Jin's good relationship, Jiang Li's drunkenness dissipated a little. She looked carefully and realized that the person who had just spoken was Chu Mingye, the second prince of Dongli.
As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers understood instantly. They had thought that the Second Prince had ulterior motives, but actually wanted to form an alliance with the Great Yan State!
"A good match between Qin and Jin? I wonder who the princess likes?"