Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 472

The Western Qi delegation stayed at a post station north of the capital, and the emperor summoned important figures in the delegation to the palace for an audience.

Because of their wariness of the Western Qi and their desire to demonstrate the might of the Northern Yi, the Northern Yi emperor made a very grand display for this audience.

The hall was filled with civil and military officials and imperial guards, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Crown Prince Huo Sizhen of Western Qi, along with two princesses of Western Qi and a group of envoys from Western Qi, were summoned to Hanyuan Hall.

The group bowed and paid their respects to the emperor.

"The Crown Prince of Western Qi, Princess Zhending, and Princess Shengping, along with envoys from Western Qi, pay their respects to His Majesty of Northern Yi."

Crown Prince Huo Sizhen of Western Qi was tall and imposing, with an imposing presence. Even his exquisite brocade robes could not conceal the contours of his muscular body.

With slightly dark skin and well-defined features, he wasn't exactly handsome, but he possessed a strong masculine charm that was quite appealing.

The two princesses, of course, stood side by side, like bright pearls and the moon, making the entire hall seem to shine.

The people of Western Qi generally had more striking features than those of Northern Yi, belonging to the category of "deeply defined features." They had fairer skin, deeper-set eyes, higher noses, and more distinct facial contours.

If the beauties of the Northern Yi are mostly delicate and elegant, like graceful daffodils, then the beauties of the Western Qi are vibrant and striking red roses. They are far more visually impactful.

Since learning his lesson from Consort Xue, the emperor had become much more restrained in his pursuit of beauty. But now, seeing this pair of stunningly beautiful women, as lovely as twin flowers, standing before him, radiant and captivating, he was once again dazzled and his heart began to flutter.

Although Huo Sizhen has a rugged and masculine appearance, he is very polite and his behavior is very proper.

"Your Majesty of Northern Yi, you must have already heard about the purpose of the Western Qi delegation's visit. Western Qi knows that its national strength is inferior to that of your country. In order to maintain peace, we are offering 500,000 taels of gold and 100 carts of tribute as gifts. In addition, we are willing to offer our two most beautiful princesses to marry into the Northern Yi royal family and become Your Majesty's concubines, in order to establish a century-long alliance with your country."

As he spoke, Huo Sizhen had a long list of gifts presented to him.

After a cursory glance, the emperor also felt that Western Qi had indeed gone to great lengths to seek peace.

These generous gifts were fine, but the two incredibly beautiful princesses of Western Qi were truly tempting to him.

The emperor had already discussed this with his court officials. If Western Qi wanted to make peace, then they should make peace with them and deal with this propaganda tactic first.

Bei Yi continued to strengthen its military and make full preparations, waiting for a suitable reason to incite public anger, tear up the treaty, and launch a war against Xi Qi. After all, if they didn't break the treaty sooner or later, Xi Qi would.

The emperor then handed the gift list to the eunuch beside him and said with composure, "Since Western Qi is so sincere, Northern Yi can accept your request for peace, but the conditions still need to be discussed."

Huo Sizhen smiled and said, "That's for sure."

Following this, the two sides discussed and finalized the terms of the peace treaty between the two countries.

It didn't take long. Because the Western Qi adopted a very humble attitude, it accepted almost all of the conditions proposed by the Northern Yi, such as paying tribute every year, redefining the border, and preferential trade terms.

Of course, the more humble they appear, the more sinister their intentions become. After all, seeking peace is merely a delaying tactic; they may agree now, but they'll overturn it later.

After the peace treaty between the two countries was signed, Huo Sizhen made the following final proposal: