Chapter 343 Envoy From Yan State

Yan Li's birthday party is coming.

As the first birthday banquet after coming to the Jin Kingdom, it was also a celebration for the fifteenth year of her haircut, so the banquet had to be grand.

After Jiang Yi issued the order, the Ministry of Rites began preparations half a month in advance, and the maids and maids in the palace also became busy.

However, I don’t know whether it was the prophecy of the return of the true phoenix that caused a sensation in various countries, or whether the recent events in Jin State attracted the attention of other countries.

At the end of October, envoys came to Jin one after another, with the euphemistic name of promoting friendly alliances between countries. However, the real purpose is probably only known to them.

The envoys of Yan State were the first to arrive in Shengjing of Jin State.

Their arrival was obviously not just for friendship, but had other purposes - such as marriage.

"I heard that the Jin State took back the princess who had been living in the Mu State since she was a child, and reached a friendly alliance with the Mu State. There were also rumors that the princess was the true phoenix who had returned. After hearing this, my father thought this was a good sign, so he Minggu and the imperial sister came to establish a treaty and friendly relationship with the Jin State. "

The tall and straight figure of the Crown Prince of Yan Kingdom stood in the main hall. On his left and right stood a young woman with a beautiful face, rich and delicate appearance.

Behind the three people were envoys from the Yan Kingdom, most of whom were dressed as middle-aged civil servants.

Jiang Yi turned to look at Emperor Wen. Emperor Wen looked at Jiang Yi silently, then turned to look at Dugu Qingyun, the crown prince of the Yan Kingdom, and said with a smile: "If the Yan Kingdom intends to form an alliance, I will naturally be happy. This pair of two countries It is a good thing for the king and the people."

"These are Gu's two younger sisters." Dugu Qingyun raised his hand and pointed to his side, "The older sister Dugu Ying, the younger sister Dugu Xue."

The two princesses of Yan Kingdom bent their knees slightly and saluted Emperor Wen and the Queen: "I have met the Emperor of Jin and the Queen."

Emperor Wen smiled gently: "You two princesses don't need to be polite. Prince and princess, please take your seats."

Dugu Qingyun thanked him, walked to the seat with his two younger sisters and sat down. When he spoke again, his purpose was already clear: "The country of Yan has rules. It is a family of royal family and powerful people. The status of the eldest son is above everyone else." "The family property is only passed on to the eldest son, so this time I came with my two younger sisters to marry the eldest prince of your country, and I hope that the emperor and the queen will make it happen."

As soon as this statement came out, all the civil and military officials in the court changed their expressions in unison.

Emperor Wen couldn't help but frown.

Did Yan Guo come prepared and asked to marry his eldest son by name?

"I'm afraid that the prince's request cannot be fulfilled." Emperor Wen said with regret, "To be honest, my eldest son made a mistake and has been stripped of his status as a prince. I still have three sons. The prince can learn from these three princes. Choose one of them to marry.”m.

Dugu Qingyun frowned: "But we only recognize the eldest son."

"Then there is nothing we can do." Yan Li smiled faintly, "If the Prince of Yan Kingdom can come, the Jin Kingdom will welcome it, but the conclusion of an alliance depends on fate. If there is no chance, we can only give up."

"Who are you?" Dugu Qingyun turned to look at Yan Li, who was sitting opposite, and said coldly, "When does a woman have room to speak in the court?"

As soon as these words came out, the hall suddenly froze.

Then someone laughed: "The Prince of Yan Kingdom came to Jin Kingdom for the True Phoenix, but he doesn't even recognize the True Phoenix himself, which makes people think it's ridiculous."

Lonely Qingyun's expression changed slightly, and his eyes fell on Yan Li's beautiful face: "Are you the real phoenix that has been rumored recently?"

"Whether I am a real phoenix or not, I dare not say, but I am indeed the one who has been rumored a lot." Yan Li raised his eyebrows, "I don't blame you for not knowing me, but the person who came here with the intention of being friendly said Such disgusting words really expose the character and mind of the people of Yan country.”

Dugu Qingyun's face turned green: "You——"

"Her Royal Highness the Princess is right." General Xuan said, "Since Prince Dugu came here to form an alliance between the two countries, he should at least have a minimum of respect for Jin. However, Prince Dugu obviously does not know what respect is. He speaks like this. The tone seems no different from those dandy wastes that Jin was taught a while ago."

The lukewarm words instantly demoted Prince Dugu to the same status as a playboy and a waste, which immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of the envoys of the Yan Kingdom.

"How can your Excellency speak like this? The prince is the crown prince of the Yan Kingdom and the next emperor of the Yan Kingdom. With your attitude, you clearly don't take us seriously."

"Is this how Jin country treats guests?"

"We have come all the way here. Even if your country doesn't treat us as honored guests, it shouldn't talk to our Crown Prince like this. It's really chilling!"

"The hospitality of Jin State depends on the attitude of the guests." Prime Minister Ji smiled slightly and counterattacked calmly, "The Prince of Yan State is unkind, so we still have to greet him with a smile?"

"Exactly! Since you know that you are a guest, you should behave like a guest and disrespect our eldest princess with words in front of the emperor and queen. Shouldn't the lonely prince reflect on his etiquette and attitude?"

Prince Yan's face became increasingly ugly.

"Is the Jin Kingdom so arrogant because of the return of the True Phoenix?" the woman sitting on the left behind the prince said, with an arrogant expression and a somewhat mocking smile on her lips, "If such a large country needs to rely on With women’s support and even women’s confidence, I feel that this country is not going to last long.”

"This should be the eldest princess of the Yan Kingdom." Yan Li smiled slowly, "I have different views from yours."

Duguying narrowed her eyes: "Why is it different?"

"The return of the True Phoenix is ​​precisely because Jin is about to usher in a prosperous era. This is a good sign." Yan Li smiled faintly, "Besides, the reign of the Queen of the Southern Kingdom is also about to end in your opinion?"

Dugu Ying was unhappy: "Can Jin be compared with the Southern Kingdom?"

"Not for the time being, but it doesn't mean it can't be in the future." Yan Li said indifferently, "The princess is a woman, but she looks down on women so much between the lines. It seems that the princess is ashamed of being a daughter?"

Dugu Ying's expression froze: "When has this princess ever had such an idea?"

"There is no such idea, but there is such a statement." Yan Li raised his eyebrows slightly, "This princess is exactly the opposite of you. I think that as long as there is no malicious suppression from men, women can also become excellent. Although Prince Dugu is a man, his mind and temperament do not show any strength at all."

As she said, she looked at Dugu Qingyun coldly: "At least much worse than a woman like me."