Playing bad and eating melons: The whole court is laughing? No, no

Chapter 325 Didn’t the King of Nanzhao teach you… that you can’t just call anyone you want when you’

The next day, Jiang Yueyang went out yawning. Last night, she had taught Gu Linger about the medical art of blood transfusion all night.

If she wasn't rushing to the city gate to receive foreign envoys, Gu Ling'er would have kept asking her questions in her ear.

More than two quarters of an hour later.

Jiang Yueyang, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Lord Bai Zebai were waiting at the city gate on horseback.

Behind the three men were officials from the Honglu Temple and a team of imperial guards led by Deputy General Yin.

Not long after, two teams of people in different attire appeared at the city gate at the same time.

This situation made the Minister of the Ministry of Rites feel anxious.

As expected, the two teams each sent someone in to inquire about Daxia's opinion on who entered the city first.

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites looked distressed. No matter who was allowed to go in first, the other party would be dissatisfied.

He glanced sideways at Jiang Yueyang, who looked tired and as if it had nothing to do with him.

After hesitating for a moment, he said to the gate guard who delivered the message: "The gate of my Daxia capital is large enough for them to enter the city at the same time."

After a long time, there was no movement from the city gate, and both sides seemed dissatisfied with this arrangement.

Sure enough, the city gate guard came again to deliver the message.

The Nanzhao side stated that the person who came with the envoys this time was the eldest prince of Nanzhao, who was of noble status. The implication was that people from the Western Regions were not worthy of entering with them.

The Western Regions side said that they brought too many things, which were extremely precious and could not be damaged in any way. In addition, there were two princesses in the team, making it inconvenient for them to travel together.

In a word, they all wanted to enter the city first.

After hearing what the guard at the city gate said, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites was overwhelmed. How come they happened to arrive at the same time?

After a moment, he turned his head and looked at Jiang Yueyang in distress, "Master Jiang, what should we do?"

Jiang Yueyang blinked and said, "You are a diplomat, and you ask me?"

However... she glanced sideways at the city gate. Nanzhao and the Western Regions, these two foreign vassal states, took themselves too seriously.

She knew that Nanzhao's evil ambitions were obvious, but she never expected that the Western Regions were also beginning to become restless.

"Lord Xiao Jiang?" The Minister of the Ministry of Rites spoke again.

Jiang Yueyang said coldly, "We've already given them a reasonable solution, but they refused to accept it. So, let them solve it themselves. Otherwise, let's have a fight, and whoever wins goes first."

Minister of the Ministry of Rites: “…”

When the guard at the city gate heard Jiang Yueyang's words, he mistakenly thought that was what they meant, and turned around to go back and convey it.

Seeing this, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites hurriedly stopped him and asked, "Where are you going?"

"I will convey Lord Xiao Jiang's words to the envoy." The gate guard's eyes were filled with clear stupidity.

The Minister of Rites was speechless again. "Master Xiao Jiang was just speaking in anger."

"No, I mean it. There's nothing a fight can't solve."

"Master Xiao Jiang!" The Honglu Temple scolded softly, "That would make it seem like Daxia was deliberately provoking them to fight each other."

"If we can't fight," Jiang Yueyang thought seriously, "then let's play rock-paper-scissors. Whoever wins goes in."

Minister of the Ministry of Rites: “…”

The Minister of Rites sighed, his voice filled with deep helplessness, "Master Xiao Jiang, Master Bai, I think we should go to the front and try to persuade them."

Bai Ze nodded.

Jiang Yueyang snorted coldly, "Little melon, he was the one who asked me for a solution, and he wasn't satisfied after I told him. If that's the case, why did he even ask me?"

Having said that, she still kicked the horse's belly and went towards the city gate with the Minister of the Ministry of Rites and others.

The system said: [Perhaps... probably... he didn't expect the host to come up with such an outrageous suggestion.]

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites nodded secretly. Yes, this is too outrageous.

Fighting is a bit outrageous, but what about rock-paper-scissors? Isn't that the most peaceful and fair solution?

But that's also a little funny and disrespectful.

【whispering sound! 】

Jiang Yueyang's voice was filled with strong dissatisfaction, "If you ask me, they were the ones who rushed to come to my Great Xia to offer gifts, it wasn't my Great Xia that begged them to come. It's up to them to come in or not!"

They all have no clue what's going on! They're acting so arrogantly just after entering the city! Who do they think they are? Didn't they see that His Majesty didn't even send His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to greet them?

As soon as these words were spoken, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites immediately knew how to respond.

After a while, they arrived at the city gate.

Outside the city, the two teams occupied each side.

On the left is the Nanzhao team, led by two young men on horseback.

Judging from his attire and temperament, one of the young men should be the eldest prince of Nanzhao Kingdom, Luo Cheng.

On the right is the Western Region team. There is a very beautiful float in the team, and you can vaguely see two people sitting inside.

There is no doubt that the two princesses from the Western Regions must be sitting inside.

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites glanced around and was about to speak when he heard a contemptuous voice from the front.

"I heard earlier that the Heavenly Khan had appointed a female official. I originally thought it was just a rumor, but now it seems to be true."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the Minister of the Ministry of Rites and Bai Ze changed.

The envoys from the Western Regions watched the show silently, and laughed in their hearts at the prince of Nanzhao Kingdom, saying that he was a fool.

Jiang Yueyang looked up and replied lazily, "I've heard that the Nanzhao prince is arrogant and rude. Seeing him today, I can see that his reputation is well-deserved."

Luo Cheng's face was filled with anger, and his voice rose. "How dare you, a mere court lady, speak to this prince like that!"

"In Daxia, we recruit people based on their talents, regardless of gender." Jiang Yueyang raised the corners of her lips. "But you, the eldest prince, didn't the King of Nanzhao teach you... that you can't call anyone you want when you visit someone else's house?"

"presumptuous!"

"You're the one being presumptuous!" Jiang Yueyang yelled back, "The first prince has arrived and is questioning the decisions of our emperor. What's your intention?"

Luo Cheng was shocked and his face changed drastically.

At this time, the man next to Luo Cheng folded his hands in front of his chest, which was the salute posture of the Nanzhao Kingdom.

The man lowered his head and said, "The eldest prince has caught a cold recently and has been feeling dizzy. I hope you won't blame me for my words."

Jiang Yueyang snorted coldly, not being unreasonable and quitting while he was ahead.

The Minister of Rites smiled faintly, "I haven't introduced you yet to the envoys. Lord Xiao Jiang is not only an official of our dynasty, but also the Princess Yongle, personally conferred by our emperor. I will not tolerate anyone looking down on me."

When Luo Cheng heard this, his face became even uglier. He thought to himself that something was wrong and blamed Jiang Yueyang for not revealing his identity right away.

"Princess, please forgive me!" The man bowed and apologized again.

Jiang Yueyang raised her hand slightly, "Forget it, this princess never bothers with people who are not clear-headed."

"You!" Luo Cheng was enraged again.

"The eldest prince's reaction, was this princess wrong? Could it be that the eldest prince is not sick? What he said just now..."

"The eldest prince is indeed ill." The man stopped Jiang Yueyang from continuing, "Thank you, Princess."

Jiang Yueyang snorted coldly, "You envoys have come from afar, and His Majesty has already hosted a banquet in the palace. Please don't keep His Majesty waiting for too long!"

After saying that, Jiang Yueyang pulled the reins and turned the horse around. She acted like, "If you don't come in, get out. I won't serve you."

Bai Ze and the Minister of Rites looked indifferent and made a gesture of invitation together, "Everyone, please enter the city."