I really am good at bargaining; I've mastered the essence of human bargaining.
And so, they've gained the approval of other humans.
whee--
Xiao Yuanshuang breathed a sigh of relief. Although it was a bit embarrassing, at least it wasn't really thirty taels.
If the brother and sister really returned to Yue with thirty taels of silver, well... I wonder how many members of the royal family would laugh at them.
Murong Yue stared at her intently, her gaze undisguised, fixed on the dazzling pearl. "You borrow money, you have to pay it back."
When Xiao Yuanshuang saw where Murong Yue's gaze fell, she suddenly understood.
The other party has taken a liking to my treasure.
Oh.
Although she had obtained this item through trickery and force, making it extremely rare, it shouldn't have caused an empress to react like this...
They're so easily swayed.
Thinking of this, she smiled instead.
He reached out and took off the hairpin, presenting it to his father with both hands. "Your Majesty, this hairpin was given to me by my father before I left."
"It symbolizes mutual assistance and mutual support between the two countries, and lasting friendship."
The story was, of course, made up on the spot.
Xiao Yuanche secretly curled his lip.
He remembered exactly how he obtained the bead.
However, it was obvious that Murong Yue's expression softened after Xiao Yuanshuang said that.
Murong Yue didn't hear what the other person was saying at all.
He reached out and took the hairpin, and with a little force, he pulled off all the gold and jade from it, leaving only the large, round pearl.
ah--
Xiao Yuanshuang couldn't help but cry out in surprise.
Everyone was staring at her. Even Xiao Yuanshuang, who prided herself on remaining calm even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of her, wished she could find a hole to crawl into.
Overwhelmed with shame and indignation, she could no longer contain herself. "Your Majesty, this treasure was given to you; why did you destroy it?"
Upon hearing this, Murong Yue slowly raised her head and glanced at the other person, her eyes filled with intense pressure.
Her red lips parted slightly, "Mine."
It means, the stuff is mine now, I can do whatever I want with it, have a problem with that? Keep it to yourself!
For the first time, people realized that speaking with few words could be so powerful.
Murong Yue had finished eating and received her food.
What are you still doing here?
Holding the pearl, she strode down from the dragon throne with her head held high, exuding an aura that instantly intimidated Xiao Yuanshuang.
He watched helplessly as Murong Yue left.
As Murong Yue was about to step out of the main hall, she turned back and glanced around, saying, "Have you all finished eating?"
Wasting food will bring bad luck.
The other officials were bewildered, unsure of His Majesty's meaning.
The ministers of the six ministries, however, still vividly remembered the scene of His Majesty forcing them to eat rice last time.
Murong Anle took the lead in bowing, "Yes, Your Majesty."
The other officials then realized what was happening and followed suit, bowing in response.
His Majesty has left.
Because Your Majesty has many political affairs to attend to.
The ministers were used to it.
I just feel like something's different this time.
His Majesty has met with the people he was supposed to meet.
What should Your Majesty say?
Sigh!
After regaining her senses, Murong Anle immediately stepped forward and cheerfully pulled Xiao Yuanche back to their seats.
They began to clink glasses and exchange toasts.
Xiao Yuanshuang stood alone on the steps, looking at the empty dragon throne, a greedy glint in her eyes.
"Your Highness, you may leave now."
A clear, melodious voice came from beside her. Xiao Yuanshuang turned around, raising the corners of her mouth, "Thank you for the reminder, Lord Qi."
Holding the large pearl, Murong Yue returned to the Taihe Hall and sat on the large desk, lost in thought.
The folded documents were piled high; she hadn't dealt with them for two days.
It's annoying to look at.
She pointed to the towering piles of twigs, "Give them to them, divide them up."
They refer to the six ministers and the two prime ministers.
Ah Hao took a deep breath. Ever since His Majesty recovered, those adults have become increasingly "diligent".
But it doesn't matter, as long as His Majesty is well, everything is fine.
Ah Hao greeted people with a smile and handed them over the memorials. "Before the palace banquet is over, hurry up and deliver them to the officials."
"yes."
So, the adults, who were enjoying their meal, suddenly saw a pair of palace servants enter, carrying several tall stacks of memorials, and placing them on the tables of the ministers and the prime minister.
Li Daoyun was completely dumbfounded, "No..."
As a result, Zhang Yuqing pinched his mouth shut again.
Zhang Yuqing said to the palace servants, "Please tell His Majesty that we understand and will process these memorials as soon as possible."
"Thank you for your hard work, adults."
Seeing this, Xiao Yuanche whispered to Xiao Yuanshuang, "Royal sister, what do you think Murong Yue means by this?"
"Does the palace banquet really require court officials to review memorials?"
Xiao Yuanshuang thought that it must be very enjoyable to command people at will.
Especially when it comes to commanding these ministers who are second only to the emperor.
Just wait, one day I'll be like that too.
Xiao Yuanshuang clenched her fists, becoming even more determined in her decision.
Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
The candlelight flickered slightly as Murong Yue repeatedly examined the pearl.
The dream scene became increasingly clear.
"Mother..."
This was a feeling she had never experienced before, a feeling of being connected by blood, which made her nervous and scared, yet also secretly looking forward to it.
But why are my mother's things in someone else's hands?
In her dreams, she could feel something called maternal love, and her mother had even teased her with this pearl.
Therefore, I certainly won't give this to others easily.
Then...someone stole it!
Murong Yue stood up abruptly from behind her desk, her expression extremely serious.
Yes, they must have stolen Mother's things.
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