Ming Dynasty: Abandoned baby at the beginning, Zhu let me be the emperor

"Hmm? A new guest?"

Zhu Ming took a quick glance at the seats for the dinner and found that there were a few more seats than last time.

There was also a group of men in kimonos sitting there, sitting upright with their eyes closed.

Zhu Ming was also stunned when he saw these people who shouldn't be there.

How come these people don’t know about it?

"Why are they here?"

The Japanese princess followed behind Zhu Ming and was obviously surprised when she saw these Japanese people.

From the unfriendly tone, Zhu Ming could probably tell that these people knew the Japanese princess and they did not seem to get along well with her.

"Does Princess know them?"

Zhu Ming turned his head slightly, looked at the Japanese princess, and asked.

How come there are other Japanese people at this dinner besides the Japanese envoy?

Old Zhu is not such a hospitable person.

"A retainer of the Sasaki family."

The Japanese princess explained in a low voice to Zhu Ming's ear, but her eyes were always warily watching the Japanese people.

As if they had noticed the look in the Japanese princess' eyes, the Japanese people slowly opened their eyes and looked over here.

The moment he saw the Japanese princess, there was an obvious flash of murderous intent in his eyes.

It seems that Ande's sweeping victory over the Japanese pirates made these Japanese realize the strength of the Ming Dynasty, so they all came to seek support from the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Ming looked at the two delegations that were hostile to each other and nodded with satisfaction.

Originally, he was still worried about not getting enough compensation because Japan was in the Warring States Period, but now it is easier to deal with.

They all want the support of the Ming Dynasty, so it depends on who offers the highest price.

"Princess, how does the Sasaki family compare to your strength?"

Zhu Ming smiled, turned around and asked in a deep voice.

"This……"

The Japanese princess looked at the Japanese again, hesitated for a while, and did not speak.

When Zhu Ming asked this question, he did not lower his voice. After hearing Zhu Ming's words, the Japanese seemed more confident.

"I see."

Although neither party responded, Zhu Ming had already gotten the answer he wanted from their reactions. He nodded, then walked straight to his seat and sat down without saying anything else.

Although the Japanese princess came with Zhu Ming, due to their different statuses, she could only sit opposite the envoy of the Sasaki family, and they became hostile to each other.

"It seems that everyone is here."

Just as Zhu Ming and his companions were seated, Zhu Yuanzhang walked in from outside with a group of ministers, talking and laughing.

Looking at the two groups of envoys who were hostile to each other, he was not surprised at all, as if all this was within his expectations.

"Meet the Emperor of Ming Dynasty."

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang coming over, the two groups of envoys stood up together and saluted Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Everybody sit down, everybody sit down."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, asked them to sit down, and walked to Zhu Ming's side and sat down directly.

"Grandpa Emperor, who are they?"

Zhu Ming raised his head, looked curiously at the envoy from the Sasaki family who suddenly appeared, and asked.

Even the emperor's grandson himself was not aware of the existence of this group of people.

As he spoke, he turned and glanced at Ande who had followed Zhu Yuanzhang in.

Ander also shook his head and spread his hands to indicate that he did not bring these people in.

"They, they sent a letter a month ago, saying they were coming on a diplomatic mission. This is such a coincidence."

Zhu Yuanzhang just laughed casually and stood up.

As soon as he stood up, everyone at the dinner stood up, waiting for him to speak.

"Today's dinner is a celebration banquet I held for General Ander's triumphant return."

He raised his glass and nodded at Ender.

Although Ander was the protagonist of this dinner, he was sitting at the end of the party.

"It just so happens that two more envoys have come to my Ming Dynasty, so let's treat them together."

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang drank the wine in his hand.

The other ministers finished their wine and then dared to sit down.

"By the way, both envoys are from Japan, and they came from afar. I wonder who is the real envoy from Japan?"

Seeing the Japanese princess and the retainers of the Sasaki family looking at each other with hostility, Zhu Yuanzhang coughed and asked as if he was not clear about their purpose.

"Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, my Sasaki family is the greatest daimyo in Kyushu, and I have come to see you."

Upon seeing this, the retainers of the Sasaki family immediately stood up, talked about their own strength, and looked at the Japanese princess with great pride.

In terms of his strength, he is quite confident.

As he spoke, he clapped his hands, and the warrior behind him took out an exquisite box, which Yunqi handed to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"This is a night-shining pearl that my king presented to the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty as a token of his appreciation."

"Ah."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and glanced at Yunqi.

Yun Qi immediately understood and opened the box. A night-shining pearl as big as a fist appeared in front of the ministers.

Like a candle flame, the dim green light instantly illuminated Yun Qi's already somewhat old face.

Such a treasure caused the knowledgeable adults to start talking about it.

"Okay, okay, it really is a good baby."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with some satisfaction, but did not look at the night pearl again. He just asked Yunqi to put the box away.

"what about you?"

Zhu Yuanzhang turned around, looked at the Japanese princess and the others, and asked with a smile.

Looking at the handiwork of the Sasaki family, the Japanese princess, who had been quite confident, now became nervous. As for the gift of meeting, they really could not afford such a treasure.

"You won't be unable to take it out."

The fact that their treasure was valued by Zhu Yuanzhang made the retainers of the Sasaki family start to clamor proudly.

"Mr. Envoy, this is my Ming Dynasty's dinner, please observe the etiquette."

Zhu Ming coughed lightly, frowned and reminded him.

Seeing Zhu Ming standing up to help her out, the Japanese princess turned around and nodded towards him gratefully.

Zhu Ming, however, seemed not to see her and remained motionless.

The reason he spoke up was because the retainer of the Sasaki family was indeed too noisy.

"Your Excellency."

Seeing Zhu Ming speak, Zhu Yuanzhang also lowered his voice and reminded the retainers of the Sasaki family.

Seeing that he had lost his composure, the retainer of the Sasaki family calmed down and coughed awkwardly.

"Princess, please."

Zhu Ming then nodded to the Japanese princess, signaling her to take out her gift.

"Yes."

The Japanese princess nodded. Since she was already here, she could only nod even if her gift was not as good as others.

As she spoke, she took out a dagger from her bosom, turned around and handed it to the eunuch behind her.

Seeing the Japanese princess take out the dagger, all the ministers and guards around her immediately became nervous, fearing that something might happen.