In agricultural societies, transportation was inconvenient, and there was little interaction between countries. Even so, large countries like Qi and Yan still had neighborhoods for foreign envoys to reside in.
There are several government-run restaurants on Xuanwu Street in Jingtian City. Security on this street is tighter than in other areas of Jingtian City. This is the place where the Yan Kingdom provides accommodation for foreign envoys.
Normally, government-run restaurants would be open to the public if there were no foreign envoys residing there. However, with the arrival of the Qi peace delegation, most of the restaurants were occupied, and for safety reasons, they directly refused to accept foreign guests.
He Yunxiao found his room with the help of the Yan Kingdom's reception envoy.
It's sunny and bright, with elegant decor; it's really nice.
Even royalty accustomed to luxurious residences would find no fault with such bright and elegant guest rooms. Let alone a modern person like He Yunxiao who isn't particularly particular.
"If you have any questions, Your Excellency, you may ask me or the shopkeeper directly. Your expenses in the shop will be covered by the Yan court. As long as you do not order anything beyond the permitted amount, the restaurant will not charge you. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."
"Wait a minute." He Yunxiao called out to the Yan Kingdom's reception envoy, "Could you ask Fan Ziruo and Jiang Wuyou where they are staying?"
"yes."
Yan, the receptionist, returned shortly after leaving. "My lord," she said, "Lord Fan is staying in room number three of building A, while Miss Jiang is staying in room number three of building B."
He Yunxiao's expression turned strange.
There are only four government-run restaurants in the Yan Kingdom, and the three of them were assigned to three different ones. It's as if someone is deliberately manipulating things. Besides Mengbao, is there anyone else who doesn't like them being near Ruobao?
"Can I request to change rooms?" He Yunxiao asked.
The receptionist immediately said, "The rooms where you gentlemen are staying are also part of the etiquette and were planned by the Ministry of Rites. If you wish to change rooms, you will need to discuss it with the officials of the Ministry of Rites. I do not have the authority to apply for a change on your behalf."
"Then I can stay somewhere else, right?" He Yunxiao said.
The Yan envoy, as if he had memorized the answer, immediately replied, "Sir, there is much criticism of the peace negotiations within Yan, and there are bound to be some extreme individuals. It would be safer for you to stay at the government-run restaurant."
He Yunxiao was speechless for a moment. Judging from the receptionist's expression, it was clear that he was being advised to stay here and not make any unnecessary movements.
"Then it shouldn't be a problem for me to go out for a walk, right?" (M.cascoo.net)
Yan, the receptionist, said, "That's natural. However, I suggest that you stay in the restaurant for safety after nightfall."
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He Yunxiao always felt that the Yan Kingdom's reception envoy had something in mind. He was fine with other questions, but when asked about changing rooms, the envoy advised him not to do it.
He Yunxiao couldn't figure it out yet, so he asked Ruobao to help him think of it.
Ruobao's idea was rather conservative; once they arrived in Yan, they should simply follow their arrangements.
Since "my brain" agrees with the other party's proposal, He Yunxiao himself has nothing to say.
"Ziruo, I'm taking you to see someone."
Fan Ziruo pondered for a moment, then said, "Could it be Miss Nangong?"
He Yunxiao laughed and said, "Exactly!"
The Qi-Yan peace negotiations were able to proceed so quickly thanks to Nangong Yu'er, who helped He Yunxiao deliver a message to Li Xiangjun. After He Yunxiao mentioned this woman, Fan Ziruo politely said that they should thank her. At that time, neither He Yunxiao nor Ruobao expected that they would be able to come to Yan in person.
Since you've come in person, it's only right that you go to Tingfeng Tower to express your gratitude.
Ruobao changed her clothes, took some calligraphy and paintings given to her by her friends, and called her "good sister" Jiang Wuyou. The three of them went to Tingfeng Tower in Jingtian City.
He Yunxiao was in a hurry to see Nangong Yu'er, not only for superficial things like expressing his gratitude, but also for something more practical. For example, he wanted to take her to see Du Yinyun and use her celebrity status to pave the way for Orchid Bank's investment in Yan Kingdom.
If the peace talks between Qi and Yan are successful, the two countries will enjoy a relatively long period of peace, making business profitable. They can easily make a considerable profit by reselling local specialties. For example, Qi's porcelain and textiles, and Yan's animal hides and medicinal herbs.
After He Yunxiao and his two companions arrived at Tingfeng Tower in Jingtian City, they were immediately invited to the VIP room to rest. After the three of them sat down for a short while, the "richest man's daughter," whose face was covered by a light veil, rushed into the room.
Nangong Yu'er only heard that "Zhang Lingshan" had brought two girls to visit her, so she rushed over.
Previously, she was only amazed by Zhang Lingshan's martial arts talent; to be able to fight against a grandmaster at the age of just over twenty was truly extraordinary, and his future was promising. But when she found out about Zhang Lingshan's background, she was even more surprised.
Zhang Lingshan is a front; He Yunxiao is his real name.
A nobleman's son who is also a martial arts prodigy?
Later, she heard that He Yunxiao had achieved great success on the battlefield.
A nobleman's son, a martial arts prodigy, and a general in appearance?
Later, He Yunxiao sent her a letter seeking peace, specifically requesting that she deliver it to the Yan Emperor. And the Yan Emperor actually complied...
Nangong Yu'er's personality made her more concerned with collecting information than ordinary people. But the more information she gathered about He Yunxiao, the more she felt that this person was extraordinary.
Putting everything else aside, Nangong was self-aware; although she had the ability to deliver a message to the Yan Emperor, she had no confidence in persuading him. But He Yunxiao was able to do just that.
Furthermore, his letter stated that the peace between Qi and Yan rested entirely in the young lady's hands. His words seemed to imply certain that the Qi court would support peace negotiations with Yan. It should be noted that even Princess Xiaoyue's father, far away in Wei, couldn't discern her true intentions; how could He Yunxiao be so certain?
The more Nangong Yu'er learned, the more alarmed she became. She had initially thought that gathering information would dispel the unknown and fear, but when she applied this approach to He Yunxiao, she found it ineffective. The more she inquired about He Yunxiao, the more unknowns, fears, and curiosity she encountered. This man was like a bottomless pit, harboring far too many secrets.
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