Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

Yan Ziqiong's appearance is indeed extraordinary.

However, as the most powerful princess of the powerful Yan Dynasty, her trip was too grand.

On ordinary days, passers-by don’t even have the chance to see the real face through the layers of guards.

"She's so beautiful! Don't let your majesty use a honey trap on her..."

Chang Baishan stroked his chin and began to arrange a story for Qin Ming.

"I've heard that many people have had affairs with her, but none of it has been confirmed. As you know, the struggle between the crown princes within the Yan Dynasty is becoming increasingly intense. They'll resort to any despicable means, and fabricating slander is common."

Wu Tianxing is not as serious as Wu Wenzhou. After spending some time with him, he can even chat with Chang Baishan and the others.

Following the gazes of the crowd, the carriage slowly moved.

Soon they arrived at Qin Ming's residence.

Dozens of Tiger Roar Guards took the lead and stepped forward.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess has arrived. We need to clear out any outsiders and eliminate any potential safety hazards. I hope you will cooperate."

Seeing that there were only a few of them, the guard did not stop them. He nodded and motioned them to go in.

After coming in, everyone glanced around the courtyard, thinking it was just a routine matter.

But they noticed the Wu family's carriage.

This is Wu Wenzhou's carriage. It can be recognized because it is very recognizable.

In the Yan Dynasty, only the heads of the Four Pillars of the State could use a four-horse carriage.

Apart from them, the one above them is the current emperor of the Yan Dynasty, who uses a carriage pulled by six horses, also commonly known as the "Emperor Driving Six Horses".

The Tiger Roar Guard leader, Xiahou Lian, narrowed his eyes slightly and said unhappily:

"Why is Wu Wenzhou here too?"

"The person His Highness wants to see is His Majesty Daqian. Please ask him to leave."

Since the Wu family rebelled, they have had a huge impact on the Yan Dynasty.

There are already voices within the royal family calling for the extermination of the Wu family.

Now that it is the negotiation period, they still shamelessly appear next to Qin Ming, apparently wanting to negotiate terms.

This naturally made Xiahou Lian, who was loyal to the royal family, extremely dissatisfied.

"Your Majesty, what does she mean by this?"

The courtyard was not big, and Wu Wenzhou in the room had already heard the noise outside.

At this moment, he stood up angrily and asked Qin Ming for help.

"This is the first time he's personally visited me. Don't make things unpleasant. I understand your request and will negotiate for you."

Seeing this, Qin Ming began to persuade Wu Wenzhou.

After the Wu family father and son arrived at Xingjiaguan, they discussed their demands with Qin Ming.

They only had three demands.

First, maintain the status and territory of the Wu family, become independent from the Yan Dynasty, and establish a country on their own, so that the Yan Dynasty cannot retaliate.

The second is to allow Yan Dynasty and them to share the transportation rights of Yanjiang River.

The last item is to discuss with Qin Ming the distribution of profits from subsequent trade, and they must get at least 30%.

"My conditions cannot be compromised in the slightest."

Despite Qin Ming's promise, Wu Wenzhou reminded him again before leaving.

Soon, the courtyard was cleared.

Yan Ziqiong entered the room surrounded by people.

The table in the room was already filled with dishes.

Qin Ming asked the accompanying chef to make all of them and prepare them here in advance.

They are all carefully selected chefs.

His cooking skills are very good. After training at Lingnan Restaurant, the dishes he makes are far beyond the cognition of people of this era.

Even a knowledgeable princess of the Yan Dynasty like Yan Ziqiong had some experience when she saw these dishes when she first entered this place.

Qin Ming was even more surprised when he saw Yan Ziqiong's appearance.

The girl was probably only in her early twenties, but she was extremely outstanding in appearance, graceful and elegant, with an air of nobility.

It’s just that his temperament is as cold as ice, making people feel that he is a little difficult to approach.

"I've long heard that the chefs at Your Majesty's place are all talented and their delicacies are unforgettable. I didn't expect to be able to feast on such a feast today. Thank you so much, Your Majesty."

As soon as they met, Yan Ziqiong bowed to Qin Ming.

This is a courtesy unique to Daqian.

But whether it was Xiahou Lian yesterday or Yan Ziqiong today, they both greeted Qin Ming with this etiquette.

It is obvious that they have put some effort into today's peace talks.

"You are overpraising me, Princess. I think you are also very beautiful and intelligent, stunningly beautiful, and very desirable."

The beginning must be business promotion, which is also the rule before negotiations.

After Qin Ming and Yan Ziqiong briefly praised each other, they sat down at the dining table.

"Your Majesty, you are welcome. Just call me Ziqiong."

Sitting at the dining table, Yan Ziqiong's beautiful eyes moved as she spoke softly to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming just smiled and said:

"I wonder what the royal family's intentions are for the princess's visit today. Will they continue the war or negotiate a truce?"

"That depends on your attitude. Ever since Yan Wujiang's defeat, the battle line here has become unsustainable. Now the royal family hopes that I can mediate this war."

Qin Ming's face showed an expression of "as expected".

Yan Chao's reaction was pretty much what he expected.

But at this moment, Yan Ziqiong suddenly said:

"The royal family's top brass said there's nothing worth discussing. I want to discuss something new with Your Majesty."

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."

Qin Ming was a little surprised. Originally, they were discussing terms, but he didn't expect that Yan Ziqiong would take the initiative to talk to him about new things after coming over.

In that case, it’s a good opportunity to hear what Yan Ziqiong wants.

"You have done me a great favor by killing Yan Wujiang this time."

"I wonder if you are interested in continuing to help me."

Although he had been mentally prepared, Qin Ming still raised his eyebrows at what Yan Ziqiong said.

"Is this the reason why you kicked Wu Wenzhou out?"

Qin Ming finally understood why Yan Ziqiong only negotiated with him.

It would be more convenient to bring Wu Wenzhou along.

It turned out that she didn't want to leave too many clues.

The more people know, the greater the risk.

"This is a secret between me and Your Majesty. I hope you won't tell anyone else."

Yan Ziqiong nodded, her face still as cold as ice.

"Why should I help you seize the throne?"

Qin Ming looked at Yan Ziqiong strangely.

This woman, whom he had never understood, now wanted him to be her ally.

With Yan Wujiang's previous preparations, Qin Ming did not trust these crown princes.

"It's simple. If I can succeed to the throne, I will be the first female emperor of the Yan Dynasty, which will attract a lot of criticism."

"Your Majesty's help will be needed to stabilize the court. Therefore, we will need each other for many years to come. When Daqian is stable, the Yan Dynasty will also be stable."

Yan Ziqiong's thoughts are very direct.

If she cannot stabilize the court even after taking the throne, she will need Qin Ming's continued help.

She can also exchange interests with Qin Ming.

From this perspective, the two sides can form a stable alliance without worrying about being betrayed.

"This is not enough."

Qin Ming shook his head slowly. He was no longer a three-year-old child. It was too naive to say that such a simple connection of interests was to bind the two countries together.

"And me?"

At this time, Yan Ziqiong suddenly stood up, still with a cold face, like an iceberg.

But he moved his seat next to Qin Ming.