Was this fellow's taste really so exacting?
The King of Goguryeo was somewhat puzzled, but he still waved the beauties away and said, "The Han envoy is a man of exceptional distinction and has seen no shortage of beauties. I was thoughtless."
"Please wait a moment, Han envoy. I shall send someone to find another group of beauties at once. They will certainly satisfy you."
Beauties could always be found with a little effort.
He refused to believe that all of Goguryeo could not produce a beauty who satisfied Cui Lin.
"There's no need for all that trouble."
Cui Lin waved a hand, then pointed at a beautiful married woman seated down to his left. "I think she's quite good. Exactly to my taste. Have her come drink with me."
As his words fell, everyone in the hall paled.
For the woman Cui Lin had pointed at was none other than the Queen!
The King of Goguryeo's expression darkened as well, but he suppressed his anger and forced a smile. "Han envoy, this is my Queen, not..."
"I want her!"
Cui Lin impatiently interrupted the King of Goguryeo, then rose, walked up to the Queen, and took her by the arm. "Come, come, drink with me!"
"Han envoy... no, you mustn't!"
The Queen paled in alarm and struggled desperately to break free.
She had only attended the banquet as a member of the royal household to show her respect. How had she caught the eye of this overbearing Han envoy?
"What, would drinking with me be beneath you?"
Cui Lin forcibly pulled the Queen into his arms, one hand constantly stroking her bottom, and said with a smile, "As long as you keep me good company over wine, the Goguryeo Kingdom can establish diplomatic relations and enjoy a century of