Yan Mingyi lowered her eyes and methodically laid out the conditions.
During this time, disputes inevitably arose. Jiang Zhijing proposed ceding the city, to which Yan Mingyi responded with a forced smile: "Greed knows no bounds."
Jiang Zhijing chuckled, her tone turning cold: "It seems you have no sincerity either."
The atmosphere instantly became tense, and the first negotiation did not go smoothly.
The envoy from Daqing was filled with anxiety and could only send the message back to ask Emperor Chongde for his opinion.
When Emperor Chongde learned that Jiang Zhijing was making outrageous demands, actually asking Daqing to cede two cities, he was furious and lashed out in court: "Wishful thinking!"
The ministers looked at each other, quite indignant: "Isn't this just taking advantage of someone's kindness?"
They're demanding compensation even before they've been defeated? What arrogance!
"Your Majesty, it seems this Empress is not someone to be trifled with. What should we do?"
Emperor Chongde originally thought that Jiang Zhijing was young and his foundation was unstable, so he would not oppose them at this time. He did not expect that the other party would be so troublesome!
Ceding territory is out of the question. They can barely accept reparations, but not too much, since Daqing can't afford it.
Jiang Zhijing then suggested using weapons and horses as payment. Emperor Chongde was heartbroken but dared not speak out. After several rounds of back-and-forth negotiations, he finally relented.
For several days in a row, the atmosphere in the imperial court was as if shrouded in a dark cloud.
...
There was no one else in the tent. Chi Yan listened as the two people in front of him openly haggled over a price right in front of him—
Yan Mingyi narrowed her eyes: "Fifty-fifty."
"Dream on!" Jiang Zhijing scoffed coldly. "How much manpower and resources did I expend in the war? You think you can get a share just by talking? At most, you get two and I'll take eight!"
"If I hadn't intervened, would you have gotten so much?" Yan Mingyi's face turned cold. "At worst, you'd get six and I'd get four."
"You get three, I get seven."
"..."
Finally, the two were satisfied and reluctantly shook hands and made peace.
Chi Yan breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes filled with mixed emotions; he was afraid the two women would start fighting on the spot.
With his business concluded, he was about to leave when Jiang Zhijing slowly called out to him, "Lord Chi, please wait. I have something to say to you privately."
Yan Mingyi paused, giving Chi Yan a look. When did she and Jiang Zhijing become so close?
Although she was curious, she had no intention of gossiping and stepped outside.
Those outside, seeing her gloomy face, immediately realized that the princess had once again suffered a setback at the hands of the Queen of Qi.
Chi Yan was also confused, looking at Jiang Zhijing with suspicion as she pointed to the box on the ground: "What's this?"
Her eyes curved slightly, revealing a hint of pleasure as she said, "Since you're already here, bring your wife some local specialties from Qi. I had them personally selected."
Chi Yan: ? ? ?
Having witnessed her decisive and efficient demeanor these past few days, this is the first time I've seen her so gentle and kind.
He suddenly felt a sense of crisis; perhaps he needed to be wary not only of men, but also of women.
He thanked him politely, saying, "Then I thank Your Majesty on behalf of my wife."
Jiang Zhijing waved her hand and casually said, "There's no need for us to be so distant with each other."
Shen Tangning helped her before, so it's only fair to return the favor.
Chi Yan: "..."
It felt even worse.
Why is everyone so interested in his wife?
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