Rebirth of the eldest daughter

Chapter 1019 He can’t run away today
At this time, Yuan Wu raised his head and glanced around the hall, then spoke slowly.

"I originally thought that the number of people attending Beiyan today was not as large as that of Xichu. If there was a quarrel, Beiyan would not be able to compete with Dongling."

"However, the regent of Western Chu alone can quarrel with the scholars. Even if our missing envoys from Beiyan are found, it will not be enough for the regent to entertain."

This was a tactful reminder that Dong Ling still owed him several envoys that he had not recovered.

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Yuan Zhen suddenly seemed to have his tongue/head cut off.

In fact, Yuan Wu put forward conditions through Qin Fengye. If Dongling allowed Bai Mingwei to marry Bei Yan, then Bei Yan would no longer pursue the attack on the envoy.

Emperor Yuan Zhen used evidence related to Wei Xiao and Jiang Ci to force Bai Mingwei to accept the marriage with Bei Yan.

Originally the matter had been resolved.

But Emperor Yuanwu, a coward, always felt indebted to Beiyan and was always worried that Beiyan would raise an army to investigate.

If he had been tougher at this time, Yuan Wu would have nothing to say.

But he didn't dare to refute, for fear that his petty behavior of using Bai Mingwei to calm Bei Yan's anger would be revealed, and others would laugh at his greed for life and fear of death.

Although Yuan Wu mentioned Xiao Chongyuan, this matter came to Dongling.

Xiao Chongyuan pretended not to hear and sat leisurely, as if watching a good show.

The hall fell into silence.

Emperor Yuan Zhen planned to fool him like this.

It only takes a few moments for someone else to bring up any topic, and the matter can be revealed.

However, he underestimated Yuan Wu's shamelessness.

At this time, Yuan Wu completely forgot about the conditions he had promised to marry Bai Mingwei.

He looked at Emperor Yuan Zhen with a half-smile but not a smile: "Your Majesty Dongling, why have you been searching for so long and unable to find those envoys who were missing in the attack on Beiyan?"

"I want to see people in this life, and I want to see corpses in death. You people can't find them, and you can't find the corpses. Is it because you Dongling is incompetent?"

Emperor Yuan Zhen immediately explained: "Maybe the forest is deep and the grass is dense, and it's not necessarily that the wild beasts destroyed the corpses and wiped out the traces."

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Chongyuan laughed directly.

The Queen Mother had a straight face, and disappointment could be seen in her eyes.

Logically speaking, no matter what Yuan Wu says, the minister should respond.

Emperor Yuanzhen only had to speak up when making important decisions.

However, Emperor Yuan Zhen himself felt guilty and quickly found an excuse.

As a result, it became even more apparent that the imperial guards Dongling sent out to search for were incompetent.

There was no emotion or anger on Yuan Wu's face, and his tone was flat: "Oh? It turns out it's because of the deep forests and dense grass. No wonder our team was attacked despite being escorted."

"Dead and injured, I, His Majesty Beiyan, carefully selected the people to make Dongling. Even before they arrived at Yujing, more than half of them were already destroyed. Is it because you, Dongling, don't want to negotiate a peace?"

Emperor Yuan Zhen replied with a smile: "Donngling's willingness to negotiate peace is no less than that of Beiyan."

After speaking, he stared at Qin Fengye with cold eyes.

Previously, Yuan Wu asked Emperor Yuan Zhen to agree to Bai Mingwei's marriage and write off the attack on the envoy, which was Qin Fengye's fault.

Now that the marriage decree has been issued, Yuan Wu turned his back and refused to admit the debt. Emperor Yuan Zhen naturally charged the debt to Qin Fengye.

Qin Fengye had previously targeted the Ninth Prince Liu Yao, which caused a rift between Emperor Yuan Zhen and him.

The gap between the foolish emperor and the treacherous minister has not yet been mended, and now Yuan Wulai uses this move to roast him directly on the fire.

He could never reveal the deal with Beiyan.

Shame, really shame.

And he was the one who directly threw Emperor Yuan Zhen into disgrace.

How could the Holy Lord and Mingjun agree to such ridiculous conditions?
So at this moment, he was trembling and a little at a loss.

Bai Mingwei immediately became alert.

As far as she knew, Yuan Wu did not have any communication with Qin Fengye before the banquet started.

This time Yuan Wu suddenly targeted Qin Fengye, there must be another reason.

As her mind raced, she had vaguely guessed Yuan Wu's intention - if Yuan Wu used this matter to make trouble, Emperor Yuan Zhen would put the account on Qin Fengye's head.

In order for Emperor Yuan Zhen to calm down, Yuan Wu must stop making a fuss about this matter.

As for when to stop, it depends on when Qin Fengye can satisfy Yuan Wu.

Therefore, Yuan Wu's purpose was not to get Dong Ling to explain the matter at all, but to force Qin Fengye to cooperate obediently in the coming time.

No wonder the two didn't meet each other before the banquet started. It turned out that they had kept this secret.

It's a pity that Emperor Yuan Zhen's cowardly reaction just now caused everyone to lose the opportunity.

At this time, no one here in Dongling could make a good response to this matter.

Obviously, Xiao Chongyuan also saw Yuan Wu's thoughts.

He responded: "Master Yuan is joking. As your defeated general, Beiyan, it is you who want to negotiate a peace and end the war."

"Since this group of envoys is useless and has been treated like pigs and sheep by the thieves, then send another group. The party seeking peace should have an attitude of seeking peace, right?"

"Why are so many people dead? Why are they so unrelenting? If Dongling hadn't been merciful in the first place, these few people wouldn't have died."

Emperor Yuan Zhen breathed a sigh of relief.

The Queen Mother frowned.

Qin Fengye continued to pack quail.

Yuan Wu retorted: "To end the war and make peace is for the sake of the people of the two countries. If Dongling has no attitude towards peace, Beiyan does not have to force it, don't you think?"

Xiao Chongyuan didn't take it seriously: "How about another fight? Then I, Xi Chu, and Dong Ling will test Bei Yan's remaining strength."

Yuan Wu's expression remained unchanged: "Is the Regent joking?"

Xiao Chongyuan responded quietly: "I never like to joke." Yuan Wu said nothing and could not see any signs of anger.

It seems that there is a plan, so I am not disappointed by this.

Emperor Yuan Zhen was relieved.

The ministers did not express their opinions, but their expressions showed relief.

At this time, the Queen Mother spoke first, ending the wrangling before the official start of the banquet.

"The regent of Western Chu and the envoy from Beiyan came all the way. As the host, I, Dongling, should fulfill my duties as a landlord."

"Before the discussion, we prepared silk and bamboo songs and dances, as well as delicious food. Why don't the envoys have a drink and talk with me, the monarch of Dongling, and feel the customs of Dongling?"

Xiao Chongyuan immediately responded: "What the Empress Dowager Dongling said is absolutely true. Today, when people from all countries gather and ministers have a banquet, it should be a happy moment. It is really boring to listen to Master Yuan talking nonsense all the time."

Yuan Wu looked like a doormat. How could he be the one who talked the most nonsense?

This Xiao Chongyuan is telling lies with his eyes open!
Everyone in the crowd still pretended to be stupid, and no one dared to provoke Xiao Chongyuan rashly.

It's one thing for him to be venomous, but what people fear is Xi Chu's strength.

Although Western Chu had changed dynasties, its vast territory and large population allowed it to recover quickly after Xiao Chongyuan regained power.

Neither Beiyan nor Dongling has the strength to fight alone.

Whoever has a strong back will have a loud voice.

Others can only endure it.

At this moment, Yuan Wu took over Xiao Chongyuan's words: "The Regent has come to the point. Today we should have a good time drinking and talking." "For today, we Beiyan have made a lot of preparations and have many interesting arrangements. I hope It can make everyone enjoy themselves.”

The atmosphere is all set off here.

If the banquet doesn't start, it won't make sense.

Emperor Yuan Zhen immediately ordered: "Come, please sing, dance and play music!"

It seemed that everything was over, but Qin Fengye felt a little unreal.

He didn't believe that Yuan Xun would just let him go.

So he raised his head to look around, and happened to meet Yuan Xun's gaze.

His heart tightened, knowing that he couldn't run away today.

(End of this chapter)