When Ye Muchen returned that evening, he said that this time there was no need to go to the Ten-Mile Pavilion to welcome the delegation; they only needed to go one mile outside the capital city.

The next morning, Xiaoman and Liqiu got up early to dress up Jingxue. Jingxue did not wear the auspicious clothes sent by the emperor, as those clothes were too long and cumbersome.

"Xiaoman, go and get the clothes that I asked Nanny Shan to make for me!"

"Yes, miss!"

The outfit was made from snow satin and shimmering brocade, which Qin Jing and the others had sent last year. Jingxue used the snow satin to make the top and the red shimmering brocade to make the skirt.

When Jingxue put it on, Xiaoman and Liqiu both said it looked amazing.

Jingxue has a graceful figure. Dressed in a white top and red skirt, her gentle yet dignified appearance exudes a unique and charming allure.

After breakfast, Xiaoman took out a bright red cloak and tied it on her.

"Miss, the servant just said that the Prince has finished court and is waiting for you at the gate!" Xiaoman said.

Jingxue gave the wet nurse a few more instructions before leading the four maids outside.

"Yingying, would you like to ride in the carriage with Sister Xiaoman?" Jingxue asked, holding the little girl's hand.

"Sister, why can't we bring Dahuang and Erhuang? How can Sister Runyue bring Xiaohei?" Yingying asked as she walked.

"Dahuang and Erhuang can't leave the manor. What if they get stolen by bad guys? Xiaohei can fly! We'll be back in a few days, Yingying, be good!"

Leap Moon followed behind on her little motorcycle, while the little myna bird swayed excitedly on her shoulder.

"Alright then! Yingying will listen to her older sister! But I want to ride a big horse with her older sister." Yingying looked up at Jingxue.

Jingxue reluctantly conceded, "Fine! Fine!"

Upon arriving at the gate of the mansion, Ye Muchen saw several people coming out. He knew that Yingying understood animal language, and that Jingxue had brought the child with her, indicating that she was prepared.

I saw Xiaoman holding a package and Liqiu holding a box.

"Why did you only bring so little?" Ye Muchen felt he was being superfluous after asking. Jingxue could produce so many things out of thin air; she wouldn't be without anything even if she didn't bring anything.

"This is enough."

Gao Chi led the chestnut horse that Jing Xue had ridden, and Jing Xue, with Ying Ying in tow, leaped onto the horse, leaving the carriage for Xiao Man and Li Qiu.

Springtime is windy, so Jingxue took out two red masks and put them on herself and Yingying.

Leap Moon is quite resilient. Jingxue has been covering her up quite a bit these past few days, but she always takes it off after a short while, and Jingxue can't do anything about it.

"Let's go!" Ye Muchen said as he mounted his horse.

"Who else will be going to greet us today?" Jingxue asked.

Ye Muchen said, "There are also several officials from the Ministry of Rites and Prince Rui. Prince Duan claimed to be ill and did not attend court."

Jingxue laughed, "Is your second brother afraid of being bitten by a poisonous snake?"

Ye Muchen also smiled and said, "Very likely!"

Once outside the city, the wind picked up, and from afar, the welcoming procession could be seen parked by the roadside.

This was the first time Jingxue had seen Ye Musi since his wedding, and she felt that he had become increasingly aloof.

After exchanging greetings, we waited, and after a while, we saw a group of people approaching from a distance.

At the very front was a military officer riding a tall horse, but judging from his attire, he was from Beiye. Jingxue guessed that this person should be Prince Jin, Ye Mujin.

As the procession drew closer, Jingxue used her special ability to carefully examine it. This group was different from the Cangbei delegation; this time, most of the people in the procession were in horse-drawn carriages.

Behind the Prince of Jin's cavalry was a luxurious carriage. Jingxue saw a slender woman wearing a veil sitting in the carriage.

Sure enough, a small, bright green snake was wrapped around her wrist; at first glance, it looked like a bracelet!

The woman was dressed in white, with her long hair flowing naturally, and a beaded necklace made of gemstones adorning her forehead.

Sure enough, there was a beautifully patterned leopard on the left side of the carriage. The leopard was about the size of a calf, and sitting on it was a woman whose age was hard to tell.

The woman was as thin as a skeleton. The reason why it was impossible to tell her age was because only her eyes were visible, and she was covered up even more tightly than the woman in white. A large black spider was crawling on the back of the woman's bony hand.

To be honest, Jingxue felt a little uneasy when she saw the two of them; snakes and spider monsters are generally considered unpleasant.

On the right side of the carriage was a man carrying a large sword, with an eagle perched on his shoulder.

Hmm! It seems that what Prince Jin said was true!

The procession finally approached, and the cavalrymen parted to the sides. Prince Jin, on horseback, cupped his hands and said, "Ye Mujin greets the two princes."

Ye Muchen said, "Cousin, you must be tired from your journey!"

Prince Jin nodded. "You're too kind, Prince Zhan. Let me introduce you. The person in the carriage is Princess Lan Yuan of Nan Zhao."

"The other one is Moma, the great shaman of Nanzhao, and Yihan Aru, the great general of Nanzhao."

Then, officials from the Ministry of Rites introduced the two princes and one princess from Beiye to the Nanzhao envoys.

Yihan Aru said, "I have long heard of the War King of Beiye who has made great military achievements. Seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed extraordinary."

Ye Muchen said, "General, you flatter me. The envoys have traveled a long and arduous journey. Please come into the city and rest. His Majesty has prepared a sumptuous banquet to welcome the delegation."

"Thank you, Emperor Beiye!" The great wizard spoke for the first time, his voice hoarse, as if he hadn't drunk water in a long time.

Bei Ye's welcoming party turned their horses around and led the way.

Yingying saw the leopard and stared at it intently with her big eyes. She noticed that the leopard was extremely docile.

"Sister, that big cat is so cute and beautiful!" the little girl said to Jingxue, looking up at her.

Jingxue chuckled, "Yingying, that's a leopard, not a big cat!"

The great wizard riding on the back of the big cat—no, the leopard—kept his eyes fixed on Jingxue with eyes as sharp as an eagle's.

He hid his left hand inside his clothes and kept calculating.

As expected, there are many experts in Beiye. This Princess Consort of the War King is no ordinary person.

Upon entering the city, the group immediately attracted the surprised gazes of the locals.

"Why is there another delegation?"

"What country is this person from?"

"Look, there's a big cat!"

"Yeah! How did it get so big? How many rats must it have eaten?"

……

Jingxue couldn't help but laugh as she listened to the people's comments. She thought it would be great if the leopard ate mice.

"Look at the woman in that carriage, she's so beautiful!"

"Tch! Even if she's beautiful, she's not as beautiful as the Princess Consort of War! Look how beautiful our Princess Consort of Bei Ye is! Besides, did you even see her face? You're just saying she's beautiful."

"Is the one riding on the big cat male or female?"

Why don't you go ask?

"Give me a break! I'm scared!"

Unlike when the Cangbei delegation arrived, the common people didn't strain to see the leopard; instead, they followed it from a distance.

Listening to the people's discussions along the way, the procession arrived at the palace gate.

Everyone dismounted, and Prince Jin bowed and said, "Your Highnesses, my mission is complete, so I'll head back to my residence now. See you tonight!"

"Cousin, go back to your residence and rest first. See you tonight!" Ye Muchen said.

Prince Jin left with his men.

King Rui Yemus said, "Esteemed envoys, please follow us into the palace!"

The palace guards didn't want the leopard to go in, but Ye Muchen said, "It's alright, it would be dangerous if it were left outside!"

Jingxue felt that Ye Muchen's words made sense. The great wizard had now gotten down from the ground, and she nodded slightly to Ye Muchen.

The group entered the palace and headed towards the East Palace.

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