"Jiang Xiaobai, you..."
Helian Zhaoyue rose from her chair, her eyes fixed fiercely on Jiang Xiaobai, fury all but blazing out of them.
Yes, the beginning of Jiang Xiaobai's poem had indeed sounded like praise for her.
But the farther it went, the more wrong it sounded, especially the final line. It seemed to warn them that sooner or later, Great Hua would topple Northern Yu.
And she, its Princess, would become a daughter of a fallen nation!
Li Bingzhang stood there, a gleam of admiration flashing through his eyes.
He had to admit, his son-in-law was truly gifted!
Not only were the verses excellent, they also packed in everything Northern Yu had done over the years.
It looked like a gift of poetry, but in truth, it was an indictment.
The ministers present wore peculiar expressions as well.
The military officers, in particular, had all felt their blood stir as they listened.
Indeed, they understood neither sophisticated poetry nor parallel structure and poetic imagery.
But they understood Jiang Xiaobai's poem!
With so many soldiers killed on the Northern Frontier, why should they lay down their hatred and greet these people with smiles?
They deserved a tongue-lashing!
"Enough, Jiang Xiaobai!"
Meng Xiutang spoke up then, looking at Jiang Xiaobai. "The Princess has come as part of the Envoy Delegation to discuss the border markets!"
"And you are the reception envoy for this meeting between our two nations. Writing a poem like that... is rather excessive!"
"That's excessive?"
Jiang Xiaobai raised his brows slightly. "Very well. Since even Chief Grand Secretary Meng says so, then... I'll take this a little more seriously!"
"I'll compose another poem of praise!"
Huh?
Hearing Jiang Xiaobai's words, the officials in the Imperial Court were all surprised, though they remained somewhat skeptical.
Helian Zhaoyue frowned as