Inside Wuyang Hall, Jiang Yanchuan was receiving the envoys from the Jianggu Kingdom.
The Jianggu Kingdom was far weaker than the several countries that had previously arrived in the capital, and its delegation consisted of the usual combination of ruler and prince.
"I have heard that your country has suffered natural disasters year after year of late," Jiang Yanchuan said, picking up the teacup beside him and using its warmth to soothe the aching joints of his fingers. "You truly need not have brought so much tribute to the capital."
The ruler of the Jianggu Kingdom bowed in trepidation. "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Everyone in our Jianggu Kingdom holds Great Rui in the highest regard. Naturally, we could not afford to be the least bit negligent in presenting tribute."
Jiang Yanchuan's gaze swept past the Jianggu delegation and settled on the enormous red-lacquered wooden chests that had already been opened behind them.
"I have received your goodwill. But these items are far too precious. Perhaps, once the New Year's Banquet is over, you should take them back-"
Ah-
The familiar voice abruptly rang out, successfully cutting off everything Jiang Yanchuan had been about to say.
But... everything they brought is fake!!!
Jiang Yanchuan: "..."
Eunuch Changshun: "..."
Good heavens, an envoy actually brought fakes!
Eunuch Changshun nearly dropped to his knees before the little girl right then and there.
The little girl had completely invaded Emperor Mingze's domain. By now, she could enter almost anywhere he happened to be without being announced beforehand, but this...
Wasn't her timing today far too perfect?!
Would he really not lose his head to Emperor Mingze's anger, with nowhere else for it to go?!
Seeing the atmosphere between the two suddenly freeze, the Jianggu ruler hurriedly spoke. "Your Majesty need not