At this point in Zhu Feng's words, he didn't want to continue. He only glanced at He Yi from the corner of his eye. At this moment, Zhongshu Sheng Zuo Cheng, who had been silent all this time, stepped forward and said respectfully: "My lord special envoy, Our country has established a rule since the founding of the country by Emperor Gao."
"What rules?"
"Concubines in the harem can only be from a good family from their own country, and must not come from abroad."
"oh?"
Azlan frowned.
He Yi said: "This is the instruction from the ancestors, and it is also a national ceremony."
"..."
"The emperor is the fourth son of Emperor Gao. He has been respectful, filial, benevolent and righteous since he was a child, and he never dared to violate the precepts of his ancestors."
"..."
"So, the emperor accepted the two congratulatory gifts from Princess Baoyin. As for Her Royal Highness—"
When he said this, he smiled apologetically: "I hope your envoy will understand."
The latter words are difficult to say in terms of diplomatic rhetoric.
After all, it is one thing to refuse good intentions, but it is another thing to refuse a woman, especially a princess, which can easily lead to hostility between the two countries, and even war again.
After hearing these words, several concubines with gloomy faces became slightly calmer.
Even Nanyan, upon hearing this, her eyes shone with joy.
Is it really possible not to marry that Princess Baoyin
She opened her eyes wide and looked at Zhu Feng expectantly.
Even through a thick layer of dragon robe, Zhu Feng could feel the eager gaze behind him, which was about to burn a hole through his robe, but his face remained calm, keeping only a little He looked at Ari Silan with a faint smile.
Arisilan's complexion was naturally a little unsightly.
However, Princess Baoyin, who was rejected, did not show any anger on her dark and beautiful face. She tilted her head to look at Zhu Feng, and asked, "Your Majesty, is this really the case?"
Zhu Feng glanced at her and said calmly, "No joke."
"That's fine too."
She laughed, showing her snow-white teeth, looking very fit and brilliant, and said: "Anyway, I don't want to stay. Although your place is good, I still prefer the grassland."
"..."
"The vastness of the grassland is what I like."
Everyone looked at her in surprise.
According to the customs of the Central Plains, it is a very embarrassing thing for a woman to be rejected, and it can even be said to be a fatal thing. Some girls are withdrawn by the married people in their boudoirs, and even need to die to show their ambitions.
However, she was able to tell everyone frankly that it doesn't matter if you don't want me, because I have better places to go.
Although Nan Yan didn't like her since she appeared, or in other words, she resisted such a person, but after hearing her words and seeing her free and easy performance, she couldn't help feeling a little fond of her.
Even Zhu Feng found it interesting to look at her.
He smiled and said, "Princess is worthy of being a hero among women. I offer you a toast."
After speaking, he raised the wine glass on the table.
Immediately, a servant brought a glass of wine to Princess Baoyin, and she also took the glass, and drank it boldly.
As a result, the originally awkward atmosphere immediately eased down again.
Arisilan looked at Zhu Feng for a while, and finally showed a little relieved expression, saying: "If that's the case, that's fine."
"..."
"May our two countries be friendly from generation to generation."
As soon as the words fell, Zhu Feng and he both raised their wine glasses at the same time, and everyone in the Nuan Pavilion also raised their glasses to drink together.
Nan Yan smiled until her eyes curled up.
After drinking the cup, He Yi took a step forward and said respectfully: "This time the special envoy has come from a long way, please forgive me for not welcoming you."