Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

At this moment, the envoys from the Northern Li felt the gaze cast upon them by Emperor Jingzhao, and their hearts tightened instantly, as an immense pressure descended upon them.

They looked at each other, their eyes revealing panic and unease.

The leading envoy forced himself to stand up, but sweat was already seeping from his forehead.

He cleared his throat, trying to respond in a steady voice, but his slightly trembling tone betrayed his inner tension.

“Your Majesty, this...this beauty was carefully selected by the King of Beili to show his sincerity and be presented to Your Majesty. The matter of the city is of great importance, and Beili has already ceded many cities. Now, to exchange a beauty for a city is really...it is really difficult for us to respond.”

His voice echoed in the hall, carrying a hint of helplessness and pleading.

Other envoys from Northern Li echoed this sentiment, with some bowing their heads slightly, not daring to meet Emperor Jingzhao's gaze, and saying, "Your Majesty, Northern Li has already made many concessions. This beauty is a token of my king's affection. I hope Your Majesty will reconsider."

Someone else said urgently, "Your Majesty, if we exchange beauties for cities again, the people of Beili will not be able to bear it. Please have mercy on us."

Their faces were either pale or flushed as they struggled to find the right words to salvage the situation under immense pressure.

However, they also understood that their voice was very limited in the face of Da Zhao's power.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the main hall became extremely tense.

All eyes were shifting between Emperor Jingzhao and the envoys from the Northern Li, awaiting further developments.

The envoys from the Northern Li Kingdom racked their brains, but they couldn't figure out how to persuade Emperor Jingzhao to change his mind.

Their hearts were filled with trepidation and unease, as if they were standing on the edge of a cliff, ready to fall into the abyss at any moment.

After hearing their answers, Emperor Jingzhao narrowed his eyes slightly and scanned the Northern Li envoys with piercing gaze.

His expression was cold and stern, exuding an imposing aura that seemed to freeze the air in the entire hall.

"Hmph, since Bei Li has already offered me a beauty, he should know my preferences. What I value is the country and its people. Cities are the foundation of the nation, how can they be compared to a mere beauty?"

Emperor Jingzhao's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the hall with an unquestionable majesty.

He paused, then continued, "Bei Li has already ceded many cities, but if it wants to make peace, it needs to show more sincerity. The idea of ​​exchanging beauties for cities is not unnecessarily negotiable, but you must understand that the majesty of Da Zhao cannot be violated, and my decision cannot be changed."

Emperor Jingzhao's words struck the hearts of the Northern Li envoys like a heavy hammer, making their faces even paler.

Then, Emperor Jingzhao's eyes revealed a domineering and superior air.

It was as if they were telling the Northern Li envoys that they had no initiative whatsoever in this negotiation.

"I give you time to consider. If you want peace, you must make the right choice. The Great Zhao's tolerance is not boundless, and my patience is also limited. Think it over carefully, and do not fail to live up to my benevolence."

After Emperor Jingzhao finished speaking, he leaned back on the dragon throne and quietly waited for the response from the Northern Li envoys.

The entire hall fell silent, the tense atmosphere growing ever stronger as everyone awaited the next move from the Northern Li envoys.

Under the oppressive power of Emperor Jingzhao, the envoys from the Northern Li felt as if they were being pricked by needles, and cold sweat poured down their backs.

The leading envoy struggled to compose himself, bowing with trembling hands, his voice dry and hoarse.

“Your Majesty, please calm down. What Your Majesty says is absolutely right. Cities are the foundation of a nation. My King of Beili offered the beauty to show my sincerity and had no intention of disrespecting Your Majesty. However, this matter of exchanging a beauty for a city is far too important. We must report back to our King immediately so that a decision can be made.”

His eyes were filled with fear and unease, and he kept glancing at Emperor Jingzhao's face as he spoke, afraid of offending the majestic emperor.

The other envoys echoed this sentiment, their faces as pale as paper, beads of sweat rolling down their foreheads.

In truth, they understood that their voice was extremely limited in the face of the powerful Da Zhao.

After they finished speaking, they were like ants on a hot pan, anxiously awaiting Emperor Jingzhao's response, their hearts filled with trepidation and fear.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingzhao nodded slightly, his expression still cold and stern, and replied, "In that case, I will allow you to report back to the King of Beili. However, my mind is made up on this matter. If the King of Beili wishes to seek peace, he should think it over carefully."

The Northern Li envoys felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing Emperor Jingzhao's reply.

They bowed respectfully once again, and the leading envoy said in a respectful but urgent tone, "Your Majesty is wise. We will certainly report back to His Majesty's will as soon as possible. His Majesty is determined to seek peace and will give this matter careful consideration to show his sincerity. We hope Your Majesty will wait a little while. We, the Northern Li, will do our utmost to meet Your Majesty's demands in order to maintain peace between our two countries."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingzhao slightly raised his eyes, his expression remaining calm as he said, "I will wait for the reply from the King of Beili. If Beili sincerely seeks peace, I will consider granting him appropriate leniency. However, if the King of Beili harbors any illusions and attempts to gloss over the matter, then he shall not blame me for being ruthless."

Upon hearing Emperor Jingzhao's words, the envoys from the Northern Li Kingdom were filled with awe and respect.

Then they bowed again, their movements perfectly synchronized, showing utmost respect.

After the ceremony, they quietly took their seats, not daring to utter a sound.

The hall fell silent, the atmosphere so heavy it seemed to freeze.

The air seemed to become heavy, and every slight breeze could be clearly felt.

The breathing of the crowd was barely audible, as if they were all trying their best to suppress their inner tension and unease.

This silence carried an indescribable pressure, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on everyone's heart.

The envoys from the four countries remained silent, each secretly speculating about the future course of the situation.

The envoys from the Northern Li were particularly serious, sitting upright with solemn expressions, and the beads of sweat on their foreheads were especially glaring in the quiet atmosphere.

The entire hall seemed to be shrouded in a mysterious power, so quiet that it was suffocating.

Just then, Xiao Muyao broke the silence.

Looking up, Emperor Jingzhao suggested, "Father, since these beauties are so important, why not keep them under strict guard and protect them until the King of Beili's reply arrives?"

Emperor Jingzhao nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right."

He then ordered the Imperial Guards to take them out of the main hall and keep them under close watch, making sure they were unharmed.

Before leaving the main hall, the dozen or so women looked at Lingyan with gratitude and emotion for a long time before departing.

Lingyan returned their smiles.

So it turns out they weren't there voluntarily; they were forced!

So now she has done a good deed, not going against their wishes, and letting them return to Bei Li as they wished.

As for whether returning to Beili would incur the wrath of the King of Beili.

Lingyan wasn't worried about that either.

It's certain that King Li of the North was angry, but he wouldn't do anything to these women.

After all, the whole world is watching; these women are worth several cities, or even a dozen cities.

If he were to lay a hand on these women, he would face a barrage of condemnation from the entire world.

On the contrary, he had to do everything in his power to ensure the safety of these women.

Otherwise, if anything happens to them, everyone will assume it was him.

So these women can live a peaceful and happy life from now on, which is wonderful.