Chapter 150 Tribute from Various Countries (2)
Chapter 150 Tribute from Various Countries (2)
"Didn't my sister go with father? When we separated at the gate of the mansion, didn't I tell her that I would leave first? Why are you still waiting for me at the palace gate?" Mu Nanyan gently pressed the back of the queen's hand to reassure her.
"Of course, father is worried about my sister since she just came back, so he asked Yue'er to help her more." Murong Yue's voice was not loud, but everyone could hear it. If people didn't know her character, they would think she was wronged.
"Why, Mu Xiwen thinks I can't take good care of Yanyan?" The queen sneered. She had seen many people like this when she was young. What was he thinking when he played tricks in front of her? How could Mu Xiwen, who was quite smart, give birth to such a stupid girl?
Murong Yue clutched the hem of her skirt and said, "Look, this bitch always has people helping her. Sooner or later, she will make the Queen beg her. Who told them to be so bitchy?"
"You are joking, Queen. My sister just came back not long ago. My father loves her very much and is worried about her. He is afraid that she will offend the Queen. He really has no other thoughts."
Murong Yue deliberately mentioned Mu Nanyan's past in order to provoke her. She didn't believe that such a vulgar person could catch the Queen's eye.
"Yan Yan has suffered. It's all because of Mu Xiwen. Yan Yan has suffered for so many years in vain. If Jin Rou was still here, this would not have happened." The Queen became more and more sad as she thought about it, and she even shed a few tears.
She and Su Jinrou met in childhood, and she had been treated by the Su family. In the past few years in Kyoto, no one has not received the kindness of the Su family. It's just that the Su family's circumstances are special and the events back then were a bit complicated, so they had to leave Beijing. The old man is sorry for the Su family and Su Jinrou.
Mu Nanyan heard Jun Zhuoyuan talk about the Queen and the Su family, so she could understand the Queen's feelings. Jun Youning didn't know the details, but she knew that this woman was annoying. Not only did she tease her sister-in-law, she also made her mother sad.
"You, from the Mu family, now that you have greeted us, you can leave."
The princess had spoken, and Murong Yue did not dare to contradict her. Besides, the queen looked unhappy, and if she stayed any longer, she didn't know what would happen. "Then I will take my leave first."
Mu Nanyan was in no mood to pay attention to her and was trying to comfort the Queen. She wanted to ask the Queen what she knew, but looking at the current situation, she would not be able to get anything out of her. She would have to wait for a good opportunity in the future.
Jun Youning took Mu Nanyan to Hanguang Palace. Jun Zhuoyuan was dealing with several princes. When he saw the figure at the door, he left the place and said, "Yanyan."
Mu Nanyan smiled awkwardly. Jun Youning didn't say he was coming to see him! There were so many people here. Was he going to die by calling him so disgusting?
"Brother Jiu, can't you see me?" Jun Youning crossed his arms and pouted with dissatisfaction.
Jun Zhuoyuan pushed her away and said, "I'm tired of seeing you. I've seen you every day these days. My mother said you can't leave the palace recently."
"Ah!" - A bolt from the blue, "Brother Nine!"
Jun Zhuoyuan pointed backwards and said, "Go find your fourth brother. He will look after you this time."
"Sister-in-law, I'll go first. You can have a good chat with Brother Nine." After saying that, she hurriedly ran towards Jun Qi.
Jun Zhuoyuan took her hand and said, "Yan Yan~"
Mu Nanyan rejected his request to hold hands, "No, it's too cheesy and a bit disgusting."
Before Jun Zhuoyuan could speak, a strange male voice came from behind, "Miss Mu." Lalang saw him when Mu Nanyan came, but was entangled by someone and was a step late.
Mu Nanyan paused for a moment, and then she remembered him after a long pause, "It's you."
Lalang's eyes lit up, and his originally blue eyes became even bluer, "You still remember me."
Mu Nanyan smiled lightly, "Of course, your subordinates are very cute. I have long known that you are not ordinary, but I didn't expect to see you here."
Jun Zhuoyuan's face darkened, "Yanyan, do you know each other?"
"Oh, I've cured his illness before. I've also used him for teaching." Of course the second half of the sentence was said in his ear.
Despite this, Jun Zhuoyuan was still unhappy. How could this man try to steal his girl right in front of him, even if he was the prince of Loulan?
"Your Highness the Ninth Prince, I didn't expect that you knew Miss Mu. It seems that Miss Mu is very...very...important here." Lalang thought for a long time before he came up with this word.
"It is very important." Jun Zhuoyuan smirked, "Our Jun family's future daughter-in-law, my baby."
Mu Nanyan held her forehead with her hand. How could this person be so petty and not good for her business? "Hello, my name is Mu Nanyan. Let me introduce myself."
Lalang was still a little sad at first, but when he heard Mu Nanyan's words, it was like warm sunshine, "I am Lalang, from Loulan."
"The third prince of Loulan, Yanyan, ask me whatever you want to know." Jun Zhuoyuan pulled Mu Nanyan's sleeve.
Mu Nanyan knew what he was thinking, so she reached out and held his hand, interlocking their fingers. "Mr. La, uh... Mr. Lang, this is my future husband." Mu Nanyan raised their hands, "Are you interested in working with me? Doing business?"
Jun Zhuoyuan finally laughed. This was the first time that Mu Nanyan said such words in public. It was just Lalang. Yanyan only had him in her heart. Lalang was just a tool for Yanyan to make money.
Lalang couldn't help feeling a little disappointed after hearing her words, but when he thought about Jun Zhuoyuan's achievements, he put other thoughts aside. Such a beautiful and intelligent girl was going to marry someone like the Ninth Prince, so the disappointment in his heart was mostly dissipated.
"Of course I'm interested. Please tell me more, Miss Mu."
Mu Nanyan let go of her hand, "Do you believe me?"
Lalang nodded, "Of course, you saved my life."
This person is good, has a promising future, and knows how to repay kindness. “I won’t let you lose money.”
Mu Nanyan didn't believe him, but as a prince he could do a lot of things and save a lot of trouble, and his character would be revealed over time.
Regarding the cooperation with Lalang, Loulan has not been peaceful in recent years. He has two older brothers. His father is old and it is uncertain how long he can live. He was poisoned by his elder brother on the way to pay tribute this time. I don't know whether I should be thankful for my good fortune or thank the killer for the poison. The purpose of this tribute is to give gifts and to make friends with the ninth prince in front of him. If he can borrow his help in the future, it will save a lot of effort.
"I believe Miss Mu."
Mu Nanyan told him an address and asked him to come to her tomorrow afternoon, then pushed Jun Zhuoyuan away.
The palace banquet began. Mu Nanyan was invited by the queen to sit with Jun Youning. Murong Yue, who was sitting below, was very unhappy. There were many eyes staring at her around her. They were all acquaintances, who used to follow her around and try to please her every few days. Since Mu Nanyan came back, these people have never looked for her again. They are all fence-sitters, bitches like Mu Nanyan, who are not presentable.
Ever since Mu Nanyan solved the epidemic, the emperor has paid more attention to her. He thanks God every day for sending such a person to his family. Some time ago, he reviewed a lot of memorials about the hospital she opened, some good and some bad. He also sent people to investigate secretly and eliminated many cancers of the previous dynasty.
There were four petty officials who embezzled disaster relief funds alone!
Jiang Su cleared her throat and shouted, "The banquet begins!"
Lalang was the first to step forward, "Loulan Lalang pays respect to His Majesty."
Jiang Su glanced at Emperor Tianyou and said, "Stand up."
Lalang stood up and waved his hand. "This is the treasure that our Loulan presents to Dongli. It includes five pieces of red brocade and a hundred carts of jade. I hope Your Majesty will accept it. Thank you for your help to Loulan some time ago."
Emperor Tianyou was truly a wise monarch. Some time ago, there was a severe drought in Loulan and the harvest was almost total. Emperor Tianyou specially sent people to deliver a lot of food and clothing. Therefore, Lalang was not averse to the tribute, but was more sincerely grateful. Loulan's tribute was far less than Dongli's help to Loulan.
This is why Mu Nanyan dared to cooperate with him. She saw this point in him: he will repay a favor.
The tribute from various countries sounds nice, but in fact, each country just offers its most precious things to Dongli in order to ask for blessings. The things sent by each country are almost the same, gold, silver, jewelry and cloth are nothing special, until the last country aroused Mu Nanyan's interest.
"The envoy from the Rising Sun Nation, Xiao Heye, presents fifty carts of seafood!"
Emperor Tianyou's face suddenly darkened. This small country had been like this for two years in a row, getting worse each year. Even the envoys who came were not high-ranking officials or princes. It was obvious that they did not take Dongli seriously. I'm afraid war will break out again.
Mu Nanyan squinted her eyes and looked down. Oh, ancestor, touching her is like touching a steel plate. I was just worried that it would be boring to be here. It would be nice to be a female general. You want to get rid of them with just a few rotten fish and shrimp? I don't know what's wrong with you, it's missing a string!
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