The most romantic little emperor

That night, Qin Hao and his brothers confided in each other some of their experiences in governing their fiefdoms. Laughter and joy echoed in the hall, as if even the moonlight was intoxicated by it.

They talked about everything in the world, and commented on the various aspects of the world, until the midnight bell rang. Only then did everyone reluctantly end the feast and disperse.

The next morning, Qin Hao got up early and came to the palace gate in the morning glow. He came here in person to see off his brothers who were about to leave.

Unlike when they came here, this time these princes were followed by a number of beautifully decorated carriages and mighty military escorts, creating a spectacular scene.

Qin Hao walked in front, hugged and said goodbye to each of his brothers one by one, and gave them personal instructions.

"Brother, I'm leaving now. Please take care of yourself!" Several princes said one after another.

Qin Hao waved his hand gently, with a smile on his face like a spring breeze: "Remember what big brother said, be kind to the people and govern diligently. When you have time, write a letter to big brother, or come to the capital. The gate of the palace is always open to you."

"Brother, take care!" They responded in unison, their voices filled with reluctance and respect.

"Have a safe trip!" Qin Hao's eyes were shining with expectation and trust as he watched them leave one by one.

As the sound of horse hooves faded away, the carriages and the army gradually disappeared from sight.

Qin Hao stood there quietly, his eyes deep and far-reaching. He knew that this separation might be a long one, but the brotherhood between them was like aged wine, which became more fragrant as it aged.

No matter where they go in the future, that deep friendship will always be remembered in their hearts.

Just as the gates of this palace are always open to them, their hearts are also always open to each other.

After this, the newly appointed Minister of Rites Shi Minghan came over with steady steps and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the Liao envoys are less than a hundred miles away from the capital and are expected to arrive today. I have come to ask your Majesty's advice on how to entertain them."

Qin Hao smiled slightly when he heard this, his eyes gleaming with wisdom: "My dear Shi, you are known for your wisdom, what do you think about this matter?"

Shi Minghan smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the Liao envoys must have ulterior motives. We can neither be too friendly, so as not to encourage their arrogance, nor too cold, so as not to anger them and cause unnecessary conflicts. I think we should be considerate and dignified in our etiquette, so as to show the power of Daxia without angering Liao."

Qin Hao nodded slightly, agreeing: "What Mr. Shi said is very much in my heart. These Liao envoys are really a group of greedy jackals. How dare they set their sights on our Great Xia? This is really outrageous! We must firmly grasp the initiative in this negotiation and must not let them lead us by the nose."

He paused and continued, "Wait a minute, have someone notify Grand Tutor Xie and Minister of the Honglu Temple Zhou Qin to come see me. I want to discuss with you personally how to deal with the cunning tactics of these Liao envoys. This negotiation is related to the dignity and interests of Daxia. We must be cautious and not be careless in the slightest."

After saying that, Qin Hao turned and left, as if he had already made up his mind.

Soon after, the Liao envoys arrived in the prosperous capital. They were new here and full of curiosity about the capital of this great country in the Central Plains.

The Liao people were dazzled by the prosperity of the capital. They were amazed at the width and cleanliness of the streets, the dazzling array of shops, and the endless stream of people and carriages.

The Liao Dynasty was located to the north of the Xia Dynasty, in a remote area. Apart from the endless grasslands, there were also large tracts of desert. They made a living by raising sheep and horses, and all industries were underdeveloped.

These Liao people, who were used to the vastness and loneliness of the grassland, felt both unfamiliar and novel about the prosperous scene in the Central Plains. They stared with wide eyes, greedily looking at everything around them, as if they wanted to take this beautiful moment for themselves.

"Is this the legendary Daxia?"

An envoy from the Liao Kingdom could not help but sigh, "It really lives up to its reputation. It is a hundred times more prosperous than our Shangjing!"

Beside him, a mighty general with thick eyebrows and big eyes laughed loudly, his eyes full of boldness and disdain, and said to the envoy beside him: "Hahaha, no matter how prosperous the capital of Xia is, it's useless. Didn't it lose to our powerful Liao people two years ago? As long as our Liao cavalry comes out, won't it be easy to capture it? Don't you think it would be wonderful if we can capture this prosperous capital and make it the back garden of our Liao!"

"Yelü Zhuoduo, shut up!"

A majestic and deep voice came from the carriage, and then the carriage curtain was opened by a slender and powerful hand, revealing a luxurious and majestic face. The man was dressed in brocade clothes, and there was an aura of majesty between his eyebrows.

He stared at Yelu Zhuoduo with a sharp gaze and said coldly: "We came here to ask for food to solve our urgent needs, not to provoke a war. If you dare to talk nonsense and disrupt the morale of the army again, don't blame me for being ruthless in military law!"

Upon hearing this, Yelu Zhuoduo's smile froze, and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes. He quickly bowed his head and said respectfully, "I know I am wrong, please calm down, King of the Southern Court."

At this moment, a young girl poked her head out from behind the curtains. She had delicate eyebrows and exquisite facial features, and exuded a fresh and refined temperament.

She comforted Yelu Zhuoduo softly, "Brother Zhuoduo, my father's strictness is also out of his love for you, you must not take it to heart. Even if my father really decides to punish you, I will plead for you.

Upon hearing this, Yelu Zhuoduo chuckled, revealing a bit of carefreeness and uninhibitedness: "Thank you for your kindness, Princess. Zhuoduo will keep it in mind."

Yelu Lingxiao, the King of the Southern Courtyard, couldn't help laughing when he saw this scene: "You always spoil Zhuoduo like this. Be careful that he will get into trouble in the future."

The girl smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with trust and pride in Yelu Zhuoduo: "Brother Zhuoduo is the most courageous man in our Liao Dynasty. He is an eagle on the grassland. His bravery deserves respect and admiration from everyone."

Yelu Lingxiao nodded with a smile on his face.

The girl suddenly changed the subject, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and a hint of confusion. She looked up at Yelu Lingxiao beside her and asked softly, "Father, why do those people from the Central Plains always look at us with such strange eyes?"

Yelu Lingxiao reached out his hand, gently stroked Yelu Jin'er's smooth hair, and smiled softly: "Jin'er, you don't need to care about their gazes. You have the most noble blood of the Liao Dynasty flowing in your body. In the future, you will be the woman of the Liao Dynasty emperor. You are born noble and are unique in the world."