Heaven Dou City Outside, the Royal Inn.
The Star Luo Empire mission is stationed here and has been waiting for several days. The head of the mission stood in front of the window on the second floor of the post house, looking at the towering Heaven Dou City wall in the distance, his brows slightly furrowed.
Heaven Dou City's city defense was much tighter than he expected. Along the way, the garrison troops at various checkpoints were mobilized frequently, giving off a chilling atmosphere that was tight on the outside and tight on the inside. But he was not panicked. As an envoy sent by the Star Luo Empire, he held the credentials sealed by Star Luo Emperor himself, relying on the strong military strength of the Star Luo Empire.
At this moment, a burst of rapid footsteps broke the tranquility of the morning. An accompanying attendant hurriedly walked upstairs, holding a black and gold envelope in his hands, looking panicked.
"Sir, Heaven Dou Imperial Palace just sent someone to send an urgent message. It said... it said it was for you to read before entering the city to see the saint."
The envoy turned around, glanced at the cold-looking black gold envelope, and reached out to take it. He tore open the seal, pulled out the letter paper inside, and scanned it quickly.
The next moment, his pupils shrank suddenly, and the fingers holding the letter unconsciously tightened, and his knuckles turned white.
The content of the letter was extremely brief, but it was like a thunderbolt.
Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect was destroyed in half a day. The sect leader Yu Yuanzhen died in the battle. The remaining tribesmen surrendered and the sect's name was removed from the mainland.
"This is impossible!" The leader slammed the letter on the table, his chest heaving violently. Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect is one of Upper Three Sects, how could it be completely wiped out in half a day? Even a strong man like Yu Yuanzhen died?
"Sir, could this be false information deliberately released by the Heaven Dou Empire?" The deputy envoy walked in from outside the door. Apparently he had also heard the news and lowered his voice and said, "They knew that our trip was to investigate and prosecute, so they deliberately exaggerated the results and wanted to overwhelm us at the negotiation table?"
The leader took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He stared at the letter on the table and sneered, "Destroying one Upper Three Sects in half a day? Even if Spirit Hall came out in full force, it would not be so easy. Heaven Dou Empire is trying to use this bluff to intimidate us."
He paused, and a shrewd look flashed in his eyes. "To put it bluntly, even if this battle report is true, Heaven Dou Empire has just experienced such a war, and it must be internally empty and consumed. They will never dare to start another war with us Star Luo Empire at this juncture. Fighting on two fronts is a taboo for military strategists."
"Then our original plan..." the deputy asked hesitantly.
"As usual!" The envoy adjusted his luxurious official uniform, and his eyes became arrogant and tough again, "The engagement between Prince Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing is related to the Star Luo Imperial Family's face. If Heaven Dou Empire doesn't make friends, they are openly enemies of the Star Luo Empire. I don't believe they dare to bear the price of an all-out war between the two countries for a woman. Prepare your car and go to the city!"
Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Government Hall.
The atmosphere of today's court meeting was particularly solemn. Above the throne, Heaven Dou Emperor Xue Ye did not show up. Below the throne, a prince's chair was set up. Prince Xue Qinghe Sitting on it, wearing the luxurious python robe of the prince, his expression is calm and calm. Since he took over the power of city defense, Royal Knights and government supervision, this prince has vaguely possessed the bearing of a true superior.
At the first place on the left side of the hall, Qian Renyuan was sitting there quietly. He had just returned to Heaven Dou from the action of dealing with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and there still seemed to be a faint residual power of blood and thunder on his body. He did not wear complicated formal clothes, just a simple dark outfit, but just sitting there was enough to make the officials in the hall feel a sense of oppression that could not be ignored.
"Announcement, Star Luo Empire delegation comes to see you--"
Accompanied by the ceremonial officer's singing, Star Luo Empire, the chief envoy, led several attendants and strode into the hall. He glanced at Xue Qinghe on the high platform, and then at Qian Renyuan sitting sideways. Although he did not see Xue Ye, he did not show much surprise.
"Star Luo Empire Envoy, I have met His Highness Heaven Dou Crown Prince." The envoy just bowed slightly and performed a diplomatic courtesy that was not respectful.
Xue Qinghe looked calm and raised his hand. "Your envoy is exempt from the courtesy. Star Luo Empire The envoy has come from afar. What is your important mission?"
The envoy stood up straight, took out a bright yellow certificate of credence directly from his sleeve, and said loudly, "The foreign minister, on the order of my emperor, came to ask for justice from the Heaven Dou Empire. I, Star Luo Empire, the prince Dai Mubai, Zhu Family's legitimate daughter Zhu Zhuqing, is a royal marriage contract made since childhood. This is my Star Luo Empire's internal affairs, and it is also the face of the royal family."
He suddenly raised his voice and looked in the direction of Qian Renyuan: "But as far as we know, Zhu Zhuqing is now hiding in the Heaven Dou Empire, and was even forcibly detained by the Spirit Hall Holy Son Qian Renyuan. Spirit Hall Holy Son interfered with my Star Luo Imperial Family engagement, and Heaven Dou Empire protected me. Does this mean that Heaven Dou and Spirit Hall will join forces to trample on the majesty of my Star Luo Imperial Family?!"
The hall suddenly became quiet. The ministers looked at each other in shock. The Star Luo Empire envoy's attitude was even more arrogant than they imagined.
The leader looked around coldly and continued to exert pressure, "My emperor has an order. Heaven Dou Empire must hand over Zhu Zhuqing immediately, and we will bring Star Luo Empire back for marriage. At the same time, Qian Renyuan Holy Son must give an explanation for interfering in the Star Luo Empire's internal affairs. Otherwise, Star Luo Empire will never give up!"
He directly elevated his personal engagement to the level of national dignity and the threat of war. In his opinion, no matter how tough Heaven Dou Empire was, he would never be able to bear the anger of the Star Luo Empire for the sake of an insignificant girl.
Faced with this aggressive questioning, Xue Qinghe narrowed his eyes slightly, but did not immediately refute, but turned his attention to Qian Renyuan.
Qian Renyuan was sitting on the chair without even changing his posture. After listening to the leader's long speech, there was no trace of offended anger on his face, but a touch of very faint mockery on his face.
He did not answer the envoy's words, nor did he argue about the legal principles of the two countries. He just tilted his head slightly and said lightly to Hu Liena standing behind him, "Go and call Zhu Zhuqing."
"Yes." Hu Liena nodded emphatically, turned around and left the hall quickly.
Qian Renyuan then looked at the leader Star Luo Empire again, and his tone was as calm as if he was talking about today's weather. "You have come all the way to ask for someone, so you have to ask me what I mean. When she comes, you can say what you just said again in front of her."
The commander frowned, feeling something was wrong, but relying on the confidence behind him, he snorted coldly, "Okay, then the foreign minister will wait. I want to see if a Zhu Family sinful woman dares to resist Star Luo Empire's will in public!"