Chapter 221 - 221: Negotiation
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Yu Yunxi noticed Nan Congming’s strange behavior so she asked with a frown,
“What’s wrong, Second Prince Nan?”
“It’s nothing. It’s just that at first glance, I thought that you looked similar to an elder I knew in the past so I was shocked,” Nan Congming said slowly.
‘I looked like an elder he knew?’ Yu Yunxi’s senses began to tingle. Everyone used to say she resembled her mother greatly. Was it possible that Nan Congming knew her mother?
After a moment, Yu Yunxi asked, sounding slightly anxious, “May I know who’s the elder you mentioned? Where is the other party now?”
Seeing how anxious Yu Yunxi was, Nan Congming was briefly stunned. When he recovered, he frowned and said, looking troubled, “That elder is very old, and she’s never been to Tianxia. I don’t think you know her, County Princess.”
Since Nan Congming had said this, Yu Yunxi was too embarrassed to ask further. Moreover, the world was so big. It was not surprising for many people to look alike.
At this moment, Nan Xun said sarcastically, “Second Brother, long time no see. Didn’t you see me when you came in? Why didn’t you greet me? Could it be that during the days that I was away, you’ve forgotten your identity?”
“I don’t dare. Imperial Brother, please calm down,” Nan Congming said, lowering his head.
‘Is this how the princes of Nanyue interacted?’ Yu Yunxi raised an eyebrow. At this moment, Feng Yijin laughed happily, “Second Prince Nan, you’re finally here.’
After Nanyue was going to cede a city to Feng Yijin, how could he be unhappy?
On the contrary, the expressions of the envoys of Nanyue were rather grave.
Feng Yijin stroked his beard and said slowly, “Since everyone’s here, let’s start the negotiation to build a good relationship between the two countries…”
‘Build a good relationship between the two countries?’
A hint of mockery could be seen in the eyes of the others when they heard this. This was especially true for the envoys from Nanyue. They clenched their hands tightly under their sleeves as their hearts were filled with unwillingness.
Nan Xun’s eyes shone with killing intent. However, he suddenly remembered something and calmed down immediately. He picked up the teacup and took a sip in a leisurely manner before he said lightly, “Emperor of Tianxia, on top of the original condition, what do you think I add in another three years of tribute?”
‘What? There’s such a good thing?’
Feng Yijin was extremely happy. If it were not for the fact that he had to maintain his dignity as the Emperor, he would have nodded frantically. The most important thing about receiving tributes from Nanyue was their value. It was the fact that it could increase the prestige of Tian Xia. After all, by giving tributes to Tianxia, it meant that Nanyue was lowering its head to Tianxia.
“Your Royal Highness!”
The envoys of Nanyue were anxious to death when they heard Nan Xun’s words. They had already lost a lot of prestige by ceding a city to redeem Nan Xun, to begin with. It was even worse now that Nan Xun took the initiative to offer up tributes to Tianxia. In their opinion, this was crazy.
At this moment, Nan Congming said solemnly, “Imperial Brother, please reconsider this.”
If they did this, the Emperor of Nanyue would surely punish them upon their
return.
“Am I the Crown Prince, or are you the Crown Prince? Why can’t I decide on such matters?” Nan Xun asked, narrowing his eyes.
Nan Congming and the others could only keep their mouths shut.
At this time, Yu Yunxi picked her teacup up and said in a low voice to Feng Yili, “I’m afraid things aren’t that simple…”
Feng Yili nodded.
How could someone like Nan Xun propose such a disadvantageous suggestion for no good reason?
Nan Xun said slowly, “Since we’re trying to build a good relationship between the two countries, shouldn’t the Emperor of Tianxia express his sincerity as well?”
“Oh? Then, what do you want me to do, Crown Prince Nan?” Feng Yijin asked curiously.
“The position of Crown Princess in the Eastern Palace of Nanyue is still vacant. I heard that the Emperor of Tianxia loves the Fourth Princess the most. Why don’t you betroth her to me?” Nan Xun said lightly.
Nan Congming said anxiously, “Imperial Brother, the appointment of the
Crown Princess is an important affair of the country.”
“Oh? Then, does Second Brother mean that the Fourth Princess of Tianxia is not worthy of being the Crown Princess?” Nan Xun asked coldly.
“No, that’s not what I meant. It’s just that…’
Nan Xun interjected stonily, “Enough. I’m marrying the most favored princess of a country as my Crown Princess. Imperial Father will definitely be pleased.”
Then, Nan Xun shifted his gaze back to Feng Yijin and asked, “What do you think, Emperor of Tianxia? I think I’m suitable to marry your daughter, don’t you think so?”
Feng Yijin had long made up his mind. Feng Weiping had long reached the age of marriage, but he knew that she was unwilling to get married because she was determined to marry Yu Yongnian. He naturally did not want another member of the Yu family to marry into the imperial family. Moreover, if Feng Weiping married Nanxun, it was likely that she would become the Empress of Nanyue in the future.
Meanwhile, Yu Yunxi and Feng Yili, who were aware of Nan Xun’s condition, were naturally not as optimistic as Feng Yijin. They knew Nan Xun would not live long. There was no way Feng Weiping would become the Empress of Nanyue; she would only become a widow.
Nan Xun was truly ruthless. He was humiliated by Tianxia so he wanted to humiliate Tianxia in return.
Yu Yunxi looked at Feng Yili, asking with her eyes, ‘What should we do?’ Feng Yili shrugged, indicating that he would leave it up to her to decide.
Seeing how much he trusted her, Yu Yunxi could not help but blush. After she calmed down, she coughed lightly. Then, she said casually, “Crown Prince Nan, have you asked for the Fourth Princess’ opinion? After all, my brother and the
Fourth Princess…”
Upon hearing Yu Yunxi’s provocative words, Feng Yijin quickly said, “Alright. The marriage between two countries will only benefit the countries and the people. I will naturally agree. After Crown Prince Nan returns to Nanyue, I’ll start preparing a grand dowry for Weiping.”
It was as though Feng Yijin was worried that if he had waited any longer, Nan Xun would go back on his words.
Nan Xun lowered his head slightly as he said with a strange smile, “Then, I’ll thank the Emperor of Tianxia first.”
After that, they began to discuss the matter of the city.
Yu Yunxi was very bored and no longer listened. She yawned, distracted.
Seeing this, Feng Yili rose to his feet and said, “Imperial Brother, we’re tired from the journey back to the capital. Can you please excuse us so we can rest?”
Feng Yijin had gained so much this time that he even found Feng Yili pleasing to the eye. He naturally would not make things difficult for Feng Yili now. He cleared his throat and said, “That’s right. You and the Country Princess have worked very hard. Go back and rest first.”
Then, he added, “By the way, what reward do you want?”
Not only was Feng Yijin in a good mood, but the people from Nanyue were still here. As such, he wanted to show his magnanimity as the emperor of a country..
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