The imperial concubine spoke in a good-tempered manner, but the virtuous concubine was in a nervous mood. She looked at the emperor and did not dare to make a decision.
She was just being tough just now, and still regarded the emperor as her god.
"The Imperial Concubine has asked you to go and listen, what use do you think I have? Then just listen from the side, she is not my daughter alone."
The emperor's tone was particularly bad, but Concubine Shu laughed.
Their emperor is tough on the outside but soft on the inside, and is also dominated by his wife.
Fortunately, the emperor was kind-hearted, otherwise even if she died at the palace gate today, she would not be able to win freedom for her daughter.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
She bowed politely, and the group walked forward in a mighty procession.
The envoy from Han Country was sitting in the hall drinking tea, but he was confused when he saw a large crowd of people coming outside.
"Isn't today just a simple visit, where we can discuss how we can cooperate? Why did His Majesty bring so many people? Is there something else? Why don't we come back at another time? We can't delay His Majesty's business."
He looked a little flustered and turned around to ask the young eunuch beside him.
"Your Excellency, there's no need to leave. Those who came with the Emperor include the Imperial Concubine whom you met yesterday, the Eighth Prince, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I heard that the Imperial Concubine is here too, and perhaps the Seventh Prince and the Second Prince will join them soon. With the exception of the Imperial Concubine, they're all your acquaintances."
The young eunuch spoke without changing his expression.
The Prince of Han's face suddenly stiffened. When he heard the reminder, he remembered the embarrassing incident yesterday.
"Our matter isn't a big deal. Your Majesty has brought so many people with him. Does His Royal Highness even want to take care of these matters? If Your Majesty had brought another prince, it would be fine. But bringing him is too strange."
"Yes! I heard that His Royal Highness holds a very high position here. Should I be nicer to His Royal Highness later?"
He asked in a low voice. The eunuch's face was stiff and he looked at him in confusion, but he didn't dare not answer.
"The messenger is overthinking it. Although His Majesty dotes on His Highness, He also knows the rules. He comes to pay his respects three times a day, just like His Majesty's children. It's best not to tell anyone about what happened today, or you'll be in trouble."
"Thank you!" The prince of Han Kingdom was a little embarrassed and didn't dare to say more.
He is at a disadvantage now, so it is better not to ask too many questions whether it is the case or not.
He didn't have to wait long before the emperor and his men finally arrived.
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Third Prince. I should have come earlier, but I had breakfast in the harem today, so I didn't rush so early. Is there something important that brought you here today? I hope I haven't delayed you."
The emperor apologized as soon as he arrived. The prince of Han was frightened and stood up from the stool with the envoys beside him, almost kneeling down to kowtow.
"Your Majesty, you are too polite. You are so busy, and I am wrong to come and disturb you. It is normal for you to come a little late. Please don't say this to me. Aren't you embarrassing me?"
"No, you are a guest from afar. Since you are here to visit, I will naturally do my best to entertain you. Let's talk about business first. What exactly brings you here today?"
Seeing the attitude of the Prince of Han, the emperor was quite satisfied.
It seems that after what happened yesterday, he has grown some brains and will not cause trouble for himself at every turn.
"To be honest with you, Your Majesty, I do have something to discuss with you. You also know that our country's border has been harassed by other countries for many years. This time I came here mainly to seek protection. I wonder if Your Majesty would look favorably upon the Han Kingdom?" He asked with a stiff upper lip.
Anyone would be embarrassed if this happened to them, as it's like exposing one's country's weaknesses to others.
The emperor pretended to be embarrassed and remained silent for a long time.
The prince of Han State was very anxious. "Your Majesty, rest assured. As long as you help us, we will pay tribute every year. We will do our best to find what you want. As long as it is available in Han State, if you really don't believe it, we can discuss other conditions besides dividing the territory."
He continued to add pounds, and the emperor's complexion improved a lot.
This is the skill of negotiation. As expected, the older you are, the wiser you get.
"If you want my help, it's not difficult. Your country has a few things that I appreciate. I'm not a shameless person. I don't want your land, but I just want Tianshan Snow Lotus and your specialties in the future."
The emperor's conditions were not excessive, and the prince of Han Kingdom breathed a sigh of relief. These conditions were still within his acceptable range.
"Don't worry about this. Not only do you need it, but even if you don't, I will deliver it to you three times a year."
"As expected, the Third Prince knows how to behave. No wonder he will inherit the Han Kingdom in the future. Do you have any conditions? If you want to cooperate, it can't just be a verbal agreement. You still have to do something in practice."
The emperor directly brought up serious topics.
Concubine Shu was nervous, and several people beside her were also staring at the Prince of Han. He was a little confused, but he also confessed honestly.
"To be honest, Your Majesty, I do have other ideas. You can see that I am not young anymore, but I have not yet married. I heard that Your Majesty has an eldest princess who is very graceful. In order to show the sincerity of the Han Kingdom, Your Highness is willing to marry the eldest princess as the Crown Princess of the Han Kingdom."
He spoke straight to the point and immediately knelt on the ground.
He thought the emperor would agree quickly, but when he heard no response from above, he suddenly became nervous and quietly raised his head to look at the emperor's expression.
The emperor's face turned ashen and he looked at him unfriendly.
"I wonder if Your Majesty is dissatisfied with anything? Although Han Country is located in a remote area and the weather is extremely cold, I will definitely protect the eldest princess and will not let her suffer. As the Crown Princess of Han Country, she will have whatever she wants."
He spoke tremblingly, thinking there would be room for improvement, but he saw that the emperor's face became even worse, and even Concubine Shu had tears in her eyes, and she wiped them silently.
"Those who know that the Third Prince wants to cooperate, those who don't think you're going to repay kindness with enmity. You know the situation in Han Country better than anyone else. Not only is it remote and has harsh weather, but I heard that women there can serve an entire family. Do you want my daughter to do the same?"
The emperor didn't give any face at all and broke the window paper.
Concubine Shu was on the verge of collapse. She had only heard that the weather was bad over there, but had not heard of the rumors about the poem. Fortunately, she pleaded for mercy in time, otherwise she would have regretted it for the rest of her life.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. Since the Princess is your treasure, she is also mine. I will never let her serve another man. From now on, in Han Country, the Princess is the sky and I am the earth. I hope Your Majesty can understand my sincerity."
He thought what he said was a show of loyalty, but who could have expected the atmosphere in the hall to suddenly turn cold.
The emperor's face was gloomy to the bottom, and Concubine Shu was even more furious. She could no longer sit still and no longer cared about her face.
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