The Wu tribe, however, felt that the empress was blatantly lying.
How could you say the performance was good when you didn't even look at it?
Are all the countries outside of the Wu tribe able to survive by being shameless?
Yu Liu, however, only felt embarrassed. No one had ever made him feel so like a failure. Her praise was nothing but humiliation to him.
"but……"
It's here!
The ministers thought to themselves.
“But my harem does not need such a man. Moreover, is the gift from the Wu tribe too perfunctory? Sending a man is not as practical as sending real gold and silver.”
The officials were astonished by His Majesty's bluntness. How could His Majesty speak to the Wu tribe in such a manner? Was His Majesty not afraid of starting a war?
Wei Wangqing truly didn't care; it was obvious that his Wu clan was already preparing to attack her Great Wei.
She's not someone who's afraid of trouble.
It makes no sense that she should just swallow her anger when someone comes knocking on her door.
Even without Ayan, she would never have accepted this person.
This witch clan clearly has ill intentions; who knows why they sent this man here?
She's already struggling to defend herself, how could she possibly let a wolf into her house?
The envoy from the Wu tribe was furious, but there was nothing he could do.
Dealing with emperors is not so easy; dealing with someone with the destiny of an emperor requires too much effort.
Furthermore, there are more restrictions when performing witchcraft, and the backlash can almost kill the person performing the spell.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have made this special trip and brought Yu Liu along.
The plan was to first seduce and attract the Queen before using witchcraft, which would then have a chance of success.
To everyone's surprise, it failed right from the start.
It seems we'll have to resort to the backup plan.
"The Empress is right. Our clan did not consider this matter carefully. We should send a message back and order our clansmen to prepare a new generous gift. However, we are afraid that this will be a bother for some time."
Wei Wangqing couldn't help but think that the Witch Clan's forbearance meant they were preparing a major move.
This person cannot be kept.
Most of the ministers also felt that the Wu tribe had ulterior motives, but a few were self-satisfied and thought that their Great Wei was unmatched and that all the courts were paying tribute to them.
"Elder, there's no need for that. I was just joking. Why did you take it so seriously? I'm already very happy that the Witch Clan came. Please, no need for gifts."
"Your Majesty, you must not refuse; this is the sentiment of our people."
The two sides are deadlocked.
Wei Wangqing couldn't simply chase the person away.
In the end, they had no choice but to leave the person behind.
Wei Wangqing felt that it was necessary to strictly guard the palace.
After arranging for the people to be placed in the embassy, Wei Wangqing ordered Li Nuo to ensure that the palace was heavily guarded and that vigilance was heightened.
Although it may not be of much use to the Wu tribe, it's better than nothing.
Finally, the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was tinged with gloom due to the arrival of the Wu tribe.
Meanwhile, an envoy from the Wu tribe, led by another elder, also arrived in Nandu.
No one knows what the witch clan is up to.
embassy.
"Yu Liu, you have failed."
"Elder, this is my fault. Please give me another chance."
Even if it might cost him his life, he would do it willingly.
From the day he arrived, he never intended to leave alive.
The Holy Lord is everything to them. He is willing to give everything, including his life, for the Witch Clan and for the Holy Lord.
"No need. It's difficult to get to the Northern Emperor, but I've heard she dotes on her husband. Perhaps we could start with him."
Although Yu Liu wanted to continue conquering the Northern Emperor to wash away his shame, he revered the Holy Lord even more and was willing to obey all orders.
"Yes, Yu Liu will certainly not fail in his mission this time," Yu Liu said firmly.
He absolutely cannot afford to lose again and again.
The next day, Wei Wangqing and the ministers held a meeting, mainly to discuss the intentions and purposes of the Wu tribe.
However, I couldn't figure it out.
"Could it be that the Wu tribe wants to befriend our Great Wei?"
Before Wei Wangqing could utter a word, a minister retorted: "The Wu Clan has always been aloof and arrogant, never associating with others. Besides, look at the elder's attitude last night, did he seem like he came to make friends?"
The minister who had been rebuffed fell silent upon hearing this.
Another minister said, "Perhaps the Wu tribe is still unwilling to give up and wants to send that man to Your Majesty?"
“It’s not impossible,” a minister echoed.
He turned to His Majesty and said, “Your Majesty, you must resist the temptation! The witch clan sent such a bewitching man to you; they must have ill intentions.”
"Of course not."
Wei Wangqing found it somewhat amusing; now was not the time to persuade her to take a concubine.
However, it would be great if it were that simple.
After all, she was certain that she would not accept other men.
Some veteran officials were relieved; it seems that His Majesty's detachment from worldly desires has its advantages!
"Alright, you guys go back first."
There was no point in keeping them around, so Wei Wangqing simply sent them all away.
Only Prince An and Meng Jiujiu remained.
The officials couldn't help but think that Prince An was one thing, but Meng Jiujiu was really favored.
Could that rumor really be true?
However, neither of the parties involved knew this.
"Tell me your thoughts," Wei Wangqing said, leaning back.
"Hold your positions and do nothing."
"Let's wait and see."
They both spoke at the same time.
They exchanged a glance.
Wei Wangqing smiled: "I didn't know that the two of you had such a tacit understanding?"
Meng Jiujiu ignored her, feeling that over time, she would be corrupted by His Majesty.
Prince An laughed and said, "Your Majesty flatters me. However, it is really difficult to find out the movements of the Wu tribe. This is all we can do."
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