The most romantic little emperor

However, Yelu Lingxiao did not want to show any weakness or retreat in front of the Daxia people, because this not only represented his dignity, but also the glory of the Liao Empire.

This contradictory mentality put him in a dilemma, as if he was bound by invisible shackles and unable to break free.

At this moment, Yelu Lingxiao suddenly felt unprecedented confusion and helplessness. He suddenly found that he had lost confidence in himself, and the once resolute and fearless self seemed to be out of reach.

He looked at Qin Hao who was sitting on the dragon throne. Seeing that the little emperor was calm and composed, Yelu Lingxiao wondered in his heart: Could this be a conspiracy of the little emperor?

Recalling the little emperor's previous behavior, those seemingly casual but secretly clever gestures, Yelu Lingxiao gradually became more certain of his judgment.

This must be another conspiracy of the little emperor. This thing is my great invention. They have never seen it before, let alone cracked it. Thinking of this, he instantly became full of confidence in himself.

Damn it, the little emperor's strategy is really clever. He retreats to advance and wants me to give up under the pressure.

Yes, that must be the trick!

Damn, this cunning dog emperor was almost deceived by you.

I didn't expect to get the food so easily. This is a great achievement!

Moreover, this is undoubtedly a great humiliation for Daxia!

Qin Hao didn't know that Yelu Lingxiao would have such a imagination. If he knew that the King of the Southern Courtyard would have such a stupid idea, he would probably wake up laughing in his dreams!

"OK!"

Yelu Lingxiao agreed without hesitation and laughed loudly, "Emperor of Great Xia, you must keep your word to this imperial concubine! You must know that the amount of grain that the Great Liao wants this time is not a small amount, and it does not need to be returned. Don't fail to give it when the time comes, or you will make a fool of yourself!"

When Qin Hao heard this, he was secretly delighted, but on the surface he remained calm and composed with a faint smile on his face.

He said casually, "Oh? King Nanyuan, are you worried that I will default on my debt? Our Great Xia has a vast territory and abundant resources. How can a little grain be a problem for us? If you are worried that I will go back on my word, how about we write this down in the documents between the two countries and have both sides sign and seal it as proof?"

Upon hearing this, Yelu Lingxiao laughed loudly and said, "That's great! The Emperor of Daxia is really a straightforward person!"

Qin Hao frowned slightly, tapping his fingers on the table, pretending to be in deep thought. After a moment, he turned to the Minister of Rites Shi Minghan and instructed: "My dear Shi, please draft a document between the two countries for me, specifying this matter in detail and ensuring the rights and interests of both parties."

Shi Minghan wanted to persuade him, but thinking of Qin Hao's wise performance during this period, he swallowed the last words and left.

Qin Hao and Yelu Lingxiao smiled at each other. On the surface, they seemed calm and composed, but in fact, they each had their own ulterior motives and were plotting against each other.

The atmosphere in the entire hall seemed to become subtle. A seemingly simple gambling game actually concealed turbulent waves.

At this moment, Su Zhengfang stepped forward, showing an appearance of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. He looked solemn and earnestly advised: "Your Majesty, this is really inappropriate! Now, the food reserves in the treasury are already stretched to the limit, where is the extra food to give to the Liao people?"

"If we lose this battle, and the Liao envoys take the opportunity to ask for too much food, and the imperial court cannot provide that much food, wouldn't Daxia be in a situation of breaking its promise? The consequences are unimaginable. I hope Your Majesty can think carefully and not act rashly."

When the other ministers saw the Minister of Revenue speaking up, they all followed suit. They knelt on the ground and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please withdraw your order to avoid a big mistake."

Qin Hao pretended to be furious, with an angry blush on his face, and said sternly: "Enough! I have made up my mind, and you don't need to say anything more, otherwise don't blame me for being rude and dismissing you from your posts one by one!"

Seeing Qin Hao's firm attitude, the ministers knew that it was futile to persuade him any further, so they could only bow their heads, sigh secretly, and say no more.

Seeing this, Yelu Lingxiao became even more complacent, as if he had seen the dawn of victory waving at him. A smug smile appeared on his lips, and his eyes flashed with the light of a winner.

Only Yelu Jin'er acted quite lonely. She held onto Yelu Lingxiao's arm tightly, her face pale as she whispered, "Dad, I'm really scared. I don't want to stay in this strange place."

Yelu Lingxiao gently stretched out his hand and stroked Yelu Jiner's hair. His voice was warm and steady, like a spring breeze, brushing away the uneasiness in Jiner's heart.

"Jin'er, don't be afraid."

He whispered, "Your father has his own way to protect you. Don't worry, these villains will not succeed easily. You must have faith in your father."

Yelu Jin'er's eyes were slightly red, she looked up at Yelu Lingxiao, her eyes full of worry.

"father……"

She choked up, "But...if just in case..."

Having said this, she could no longer suppress the fear in her heart and suddenly burst into tears.

Yelu Lingxiao felt sad when he saw his daughter like this.

At this moment, he already felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere, and he really wanted to comfort his daughter. However, he knew very well in his heart that any words of comfort would seem pale and powerless, and in the end he said nothing.

Soon, the documents between the two countries were drafted and were waiting for both parties to put pen to paper.

Qin Hao raised a faint smile at the corner of his lips, looked directly at Yelu Lingxiao, and chuckled softly: "King of the South Courtyard, do you really want to use your precious daughter as a bargaining chip in this gamble?"

"I'll give you one more chance to choose. It's not too late to regret now. Once the gambling begins, don't blame me for not warning you in advance if you lose."

Upon hearing this, Yelu Lingxiao was even more convinced that the Great Xia Emperor was bluffing. He raised a disdainful arc at the corner of his mouth and smiled confidently: "Why? Is the Great Xia Emperor scared? To tell you the truth, no one can easily crack my invention. All you have to do is wait for him to admit defeat. Haha!"

The gambling game hasn't even started yet, but Yelu Lingxiao is already so arrogant and looks down on everyone, which is really infuriating.

Seeing this, Zhu Qiqi sneered and said, "King of the South Courtyard, the gambling game hasn't even started yet, and you're already so arrogant. If you win later, won't you be so arrogant?"

Yelu Lingxiao laughed loudly, his laughter full of confidence and provocation, "I have the capital to be arrogant, do you have the same?"