Chapter 390.4: Painting, Envoys Arriving Soon

The most recent matter was nothing more than just whether or not the things Li Hong Yuan prepared have been handed over to He Zhen Wei, as well as where the various countries envoys have reached. Of course, there were certainly other matters as well. Perhaps encountering for the first time, one would be greatly startled, but once accustomed, even Jing Wan was able to stay calm. In fact, she would even think that it was just some troubling small matters. The Former Weis envoys will arrive in the capital in at most another four to five days? They sure are quick.

For matters regarding Qi Yuan, they have always been the most energetic.

Former Weis official name

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was actually Wei, and it was the previous previous dynastys official name. At the time, the Wei dynastys territory was even bigger than Qi Yuans currently and was once very prosperous. But, towards the later periods, they also started declining, and moreover, declined very quickly. As a result, they just got overthrown by their subjects, but genuinely considering it, it wasnt really considered overthrowing. After all, the imperial clans bloodline still exists, just theyd abandoned the capital and moved north, dividing up the Wei dynasty. The new dynasty was what later got turned into the Qi Yuan dynasty by the Li clan. And the remaining portion of the Wei dynasty, although just occupied less than one fifth of the original territory, they nevertheless tenaciously survived. Not only so, they continuously expanded north, afterwards getting called Former Wei by others. Currently, they already possess national power on par with Qi Yuan. Even if not adding on the Wei dynastys history, Former Weis time of existence all surpa.s.sed Qi Yuan by several hundred years.

Former Wei originally have always wanted to have the territory they once lost taken back once more. Unfortunately, the previous dynasty instead got destroyed by the peasant born Li clan, establis.h.i.+ng a new dynasty. Even during that transition period between the dynasties, Former Wei still wasnt able to gain any advantages. Dont know whether or not one should say that the Li imperial clans Great Ancestor was just too formidable.

Despite having already changed dynasties twice, Former Wei nevertheless still had the current Qi Yuan viewed as theirs, never once giving up on the thought of taking back. Thats why, regardless of who was occupying this piece of territory, they were all the Former Weis enemy. As long as they can cause trouble, then they wont slack in the slightest.

After understanding this relations.h.i.+p, Jing Wan was actually quite speechless. Several hundred years had already pa.s.sed. This piece of land has changed owners again and again, yet youre still thinking about winning back? Practically having issues!

However, for the Former Wei to continuously think about Qi Yuan, it isnt without reason. After all, as oppose to Qi Yuan, the great majority of Former Weis territory was all very barren. Right now, their land was smaller than Qi Yuans, yet their national power was formidable, so naturally unwilling to easy give up.

Moreover, after going through this periods fermentation, the spies staying in Qi Yuan certainly must have already had the news of the various countries national doc.u.ments arriving together sent back. As long as able to let Qi Yuan be unwell, for Former Wei, it was all good news. Thats why, they wont care whose handiwork this was, and wont care whether or not some problem had occurred within their own country unbeknownst to them. In any case, theyd already came out, so watching Qi Yuans joke was the most important. If able to fish up a bit of benefit from within, then itll be even better. Thats why, their speed naturally was quick.

Originally, based on the normal speed, they would even need to delay by at least ten days, and by that time, those smaller countries wouldve already arrived.

As a large country, being rich and powerful, that was all needing to appear last, yet now, they instead s.h.i.+fted in advance. As one can well imagine just how big this grudge was, and just how much they hated.

Two imperial princes, and one princess. As for the accompanying officials, those with status were as many as three. Heh, this really is regarding Qi Yuan highly. However, speaking of which, Former Wei and Qi Yuan should be of the same root. For many of the social customs and culture, its all interlinked. Even now, in terms of language, theres all just minor differences. More than seventy percent of the characters were the same. In terms of apparel, its further like so. According to my knowledge, Former Wei valued proper male and female etiquette even more than Qi Yuan, yet this time, how come they would even allow a princess to accompany along?

Having a woman present, its nothing more than just for the sake of a political marriage.

Former Wei would form a political union with Qi Yuan? Moreover, even if a political marriage, its still mutually exchanging national letters, right? Then, once everything was in order, have Qi Yuan send someone to escort the bride. To just have the princess brought along, whats up with that? Wheres their honor, their dignity? Should Former Wei further value these? Jing Wan was very puzzled.

Even if ones sworn enemy, one similarly can form a political marriage. When its still peaceful, naturally its just a princess for political marriage, and if war breaks out, then naturally its just an abandoned chess piece, and the first one to die, nothing strange about it. As for having the person brought along, who knows, perhaps their target isnt Qi Yuan. The other countries, compared to Former Wei and Qi Yuan, arent that particular about etiquette. Situations of directly having the person sent over are all very normal.

Jing Wan slightly frowned, Two countries secretly forming an alliance in a third countrys territory, no matter what, all sounds not that reliable.

Li Hong Yuan laughed, What are you concerned about all this for? The other party all not worrying, yet you worry for them instead?

Does this have anything to do with worrying in the slightest? Just dont know what those people think of this.

Perhaps its believing that the most dangerous place is instead more safe. However, under my watch, definitely wont let them succeed.

Jing Wan glanced at him. How was it just not letting them succeed. Based on this ones conduct, the possibility of failing to form an alliance and becoming enemies instead was greater.

Li Hong Yuan smiled but didnt speak. So what if this was the case? At times when Qi Yuans national power still isnt enough, naturally its wanting them to mutually impede one another, waiting for him to sort out one by one.

Speaking of which, in his past life, Former Weis target indeed wasnt Qi Yuan. Unfortunately, the Former Weis princess nevertheless fell for Li Hong Yuan, causing quite the entertainment. In the past life, Li Hong Yuan perhaps would even be at a loss for what to do. After all, because the huge disturbance resulting from the flooding in the south seemingly was related to the Pei clan, Li Hong Yuan got vented on by Le Cheng Emperor, meeting with Le Cheng Emperors disdain. Thats why, his situation wasnt too good. Former Wei and Qi Yuan were sworn enemies to begin with, yet Former Weis princess fell for Li Hong Yuan, what would Le Cheng Emperor think of it? As one can well imagine, Li Hong Yuan truly didnt have a good time.

However, this life was different. Never mind an uprising not occurring in the south last year, Le Cheng Emperor right now was incredibly good to Li Hong Yuan, this son. Aside from the throne, asking for stars, it was just offering the moon. If the same thing were to still repeat, dont know what will happen.

In comparison, Li Hong Yuan further cared about Jing Wans reaction. Just as he was thinking this, Jing Wan suddenly cupped Li Hong Yuans face.

What to do if that princess were to fall for you?

Can this be considered being mentally connected? Seems Wan Wan has forgotten, isnt this your matter?

Thats a princess of another country. If I do something, wont it be not too good?

Whats not good about it? If you do something, as long as no one dies, then it all can be concluded as trivial matters between women.

This is wanting to have my easily jealous reputation spread to other countries?

This will depend on what you do. It may not necessarily be related to being jealous, why dont Wan Wan think it over now?

For something that has yet to happen, why would I need to think about it? Besides, this is an important matter that concerns the country. If having long decided, then they certainly would tell that princess in advance, so as to prevent her from doing something that will make their country lose face. For a princess, no matter how honorable and favored, still cant go against ones own country, right? Moreover, a princess that was prepared for a political marriage, and even brought out in this kind of manner, how favored can she be? Even if favored, for her to get pushed out, there certainly will be other reasons. All in all, shes unable to surpa.s.s her own country in importance. And even if its forming a political marriage with Qi Yuan, then its certainly looking for one that held power and influence. Thats why, this matter, nine times out of ten, is just me thinking too much. Jing Wan pinched Li Hong Yuans face, In the end, its still because this face of yours is too attractive. Say, whats the point of a grown man like you being this good looking?

So, all of this is even all my fault?

Is that not the case?

Then Wan Wan, what should we do? All say the beauty brings calamity, but never heard of a man bringing disaster to the country because of his face.

Jing Wan let out a hmph, Perhaps you will become that first in all of history.

If thats really the case, what should be done? Wan Wan even wants me to ruin my appearance?

Even if its letting the people that fall for you ruin their appearance, still cant let you ruin your appearance. Was it wrong to be good looking, certainly not.

Li Hong Yuan knew, for Jing Wan to have fallen for him, it was definitely not because of this face. In the past life, when they first met, he similarly had this face, yet Jing Wan didnt have the slightest stirring at all. What was able to move her was never these. When shes able to calmly accept everything you give, it just means that she accepts you, this person, from the bottom of her heart.

Dont know, aside from the Ministry of Rites and the Hong Lu Office, which brother of yours will be sent to receive them.

Probably Li Hong Ming. Former Wei has always been the most difficult to deal with. Among the brothers, Li Hong Ming is the most skilled in fanciful etiquette. Li Hong Yuan carried a bit of laziness as he said this.

Since the most difficult to deal with, why not you? Jing Wan teased.

If really want to let me go, its also whatever, but the officials will definitely think, letting Jin Qinw.a.n.g go, is it disdaining that the borders between Qi Yuan and Former Wei were too peaceful?

Thats why, Jin Qinw.a.n.g was very self-aware.

[1] Referring to the official name or t.i.tle of a nation, but in ancient times, countries or states were generally denoted by their dynasty name.

T/N: In case people are confused about the background explained here, the original Wei dynasty existed first. Afterwards there was internal strife and split in two. The power that overthrew the original Wei dynasty is what has been referred to as the previous imperial dynasty to Qi Yuan, and existed for several hundred years until the Li clan overthrew them and took over, establis.h.i.+ng the current Qi Yuan. In age, Qi Yuan is only around 100 or so years old.