The hero fell for the cannon fodder maid.

Xiao Wanyue was a little curious when she heard the envoy's words. What went wrong with these people? They looked so confident of winning.

Isn't it just like the plot in many novels?

After the new emperor of a great country ascends the throne, some restless countries will come to inspect. If the strength of this country is weaker than theirs, they will provoke a war. If the country is strong, they will present these gifts with both hands and then take their time to deal with it.

Xiao Wanyue returned to her original position. Meng Yinzhou, Yun Lan, He Jingxun and others were also there. They were making their mark in the court.

The envoys looked at the newcomers with even more disdain. How could a few young boys answer their difficult questions? They smiled coldly, with a look of determination on their faces. They thought in their hearts that it seemed that Da Chu was not that great and was not as strong as their Daliang.

He can just wait for promotion and wealth when he returns, haha!!

The ministers present all saw the disdain of the Daliang envoy towards them. They were so angry that they really wanted to take action themselves.

He Jingming: "Ask a question! If our dynasty can answer it, your tribute will be doubled."

The envoy from Liang State said: "Haha, Your Majesty, don't worry, this is natural.

If Great Chu fails to answer, please pay tribute to our dynasty from now on." He was already fully confident that he could defeat Great Chu. Judging from their appearance, they didn't have any capable people.

The envoy motioned to the person next to him to read the question. The person understood and took out a piece of paper from the brocade box and read: "There are twenty characters here. If we ask them to combine them in pairs, how many ways are there?"

The envoy said proudly, "This question only takes six finger snaps to solve."

The ministers were all shocked. Wasn't it difficult for them to think about such a difficult question in just six seconds?

The three people on the stage didn't know what to do. There were too many types of such combinations, and they had to list them one by one. The time was too short and there was no other way.

They could only frown and think hard.

He Jingming also frowned. He didn't expect these people to come prepared. He didn't know how to solve this problem.

The envoy continued, "Your Majesty the Great Chu has now begun the countdown. Please give your answers."

Xiao Wanyue: This envoy is so abominable, he looks like he deserves a beating. If I get the chance, I will definitely beat him to a pulp.

But isn’t this a combination problem in high school mathematics?

Twenty make up two, which should be 190 kinds.

This is quite simple.

But these people seem a bit difficult.

He Jingming asked, "Has anyone found the answer?"

Everyone below shook their heads; they really didn't know how many possible combinations there were.

Yun Lan also shook his head, saying he couldn't think of one, and so did He Jingxun. Meng Yinzhou thought there were more than a hundred kinds, but he didn't dare to say it because he wasn't sure.

The envoy became even more proud and said, "Your Majesty, the time has come. Tell us your answer!"

He Jingming looked at the people present with a serious expression, hoping that someone could solve this problem, but everyone in the audience was silent, they really didn't know how to solve it.

Seeing the envoys becoming more and more proud, everyone felt uncomfortable. In fact, they knew the importance of this palace banquet. If they did not show strong power, these people would slowly devour them, and it was possible that their country would cease to exist.

At this moment, they have abandoned their previous irreconcilable conflicts and both hope that a capable and ambitious person can help them solve their current difficulties.

The envoy asked, "No? Then has His Majesty of the Great Chu admitted defeat?"

He Jingming remained calm. Seeing that no one came out to give the answer, Xiao Wanyue took He Jingming's hand and asked him to write the answer.

He Jingming felt Xiao Wanyue writing on his palm, and he realized that Xiao Wanyue wanted him to tell him the answer.

He believed her, his Yue'er was so smart.

He Jingming: "Such a simple question takes so long. If no one wants to answer your questions, then I will answer them."

The envoy was a little panicked, but he remained calm. After all, the answer had not been given yet. What if it was wrong?

"Your Majesty, please speak."

He Jingming: "Wang Gui, bring me some paper and pen."

Wang Gui immediately brought pen, ink, paper and inkstone to the dragon table. He Jingming immediately wrote down the numbers on his palm, and a few large characters written in a flamboyant manner appeared on the paper. He asked Wang Gui to read them in front of the envoy.

"One hundred and ninety."

The envoy's face turned pale when he heard this, and the ministers breathed a sigh of relief. Your Majesty is indeed smart and talented. He can solve such a difficult problem, unlike them. Your Majesty is still Your Majesty.

He Jingming asked, "I wonder if my answer is correct?"

The envoy trembled and said, "Your Majesty is correct."

He Jingming: "Then your country's tribute must be as stated above. Also, the grass market on the border between Liang and Chu must be opened to allow the trade of goods between the two countries."

Envoy: "I will convey your Majesty's order to Emperor Liang."

The envoy no longer had the high spirits he had back then. His mind was now filled with the words "it's over".

His dream of getting promoted and getting rich was shattered, and he was likely to be punished by the emperor.

The other countries didn't dare to say anything after seeing this scene. They just drank the wine on their tables and enjoyed the new singing and dancing.

The best policy is to stay out of things that do not concern you.

In fact, there are many difficult questions in Liang State, and this one is the most difficult one. He originally wanted to stump these people with just one question, but he didn't expect to end up losing more than he gained.

The following questions are useless, after all, this is the most difficult question. I didn’t expect that Da Chu has so many talented people. It seems that Daliang still has to continue to develop in order to seek a future.

The storm at the banquet was over and everyone felt relieved. They were really scared and broke out in cold sweats just now.

He Jingming looked at Xiao Wanyue with deep affection. He didn't expect Yue'er to be so smart. He was a little worried that this question could not be answered. Fortunately, it turned out well.

He poured a glass into Xiao Wanyue's cup, and then they both drank another. Then another woman stood up and said, "Princess Sun Qian'er of Wu is on a diplomatic mission to Chu. She wishes to establish friendly relations between the two countries. Your Majesty, please agree."

She looked at the man on the platform shyly. Although she didn't know the identity of the woman next to him, it didn't matter even if she was the queen. She had plenty of ways to make the throne of queen hers.

She is bound to win.

He Jingming shouted coldly, "Which boy has the Princess of Wu taken a fancy to?"

Sun Qianer: "Yes, Your Majesty."

He Jingming: "I refuse."

Sun Qianer was confused. What was this person talking about? Shouldn't he just agree to her and become her concubine?

Xiao Wanyue looked at the two of them with interest. Although she still felt a little uncomfortable, she believed that He Jingming would not agree.

Sure enough, she heard He Jingming's calm refusal.

She held He Jingming's hand with one hand and ate grapes on the table with the other.

Princess Wu felt as if her face had been pulled off by the Emperor of Chu.

She was so ashamed and angry that she ran out, and the accompanying envoys also hurriedly left.

The other countries did not dare to say anything, as they were afraid that they would be the next country to be embarrassed.

The banquet ended without any unexpected incidents.

I hope everyone can just spend the day peacefully.

Unexpectedly, when everyone was leaving, a group of men in black came, and their target was the current emperor.

The scene was extremely chaotic for a moment. Xiao Wanyue followed He Jingming closely all the time. He Jingming also protected her, and more than a dozen secret guards also protected them.

The leading man in black said, "You dog emperor, give me your life."