Rebirth of a Lost Nation: Princess, Please Respect Yourself

Chapter 278 Vinegar Essence

Emperor Shengwu's edict did not make everyone wait too long. About three days after the collapse, Sheng Ling's imperial envoy Ning Luyang brought the edict into the city.

When the Emperor of Southern Chu learned about this, he took it very seriously.

Dressed in gorgeous clothes, he personally led the civil and military officials to the city gate to welcome Imperial Envoy Sheng Ling.

As Ning Luyang and his group gradually approached, the smile on Emperor Nanchu's face became more and more flattering.

Although he didn't know the content of Emperor Shengwu's edict yet, he still had to show his attitude.

In addition to the Emperor of Nanchu, Ning Yunxiao, the Prince of Shengling, and his entourage would naturally also be here.

As the team slowly arrived at the city gate, Emperor Nan Chu hurried forward and called out to Ning Luyang, who was walking in front of the team, with a smile.

"A good son-in-law."

Ning Luyang bowed and returned the greeting. "Your Majesty, long live the King of Nanchu. I, Ning Luyang, have come to convey your wishes on the orders of King Shengling."

The Emperor of Nanchu smiled and gave a light helping hand. "Everyone has come from afar. I have prepared some wine to welcome you envoys. Please come in!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Ning Luyang responded politely, his eyes passed through Emperor Nanchu and fell on Jiang Lige in the back row, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Princess Zhaohua, long time no see."

Jiang Lige was stunned when he was called out of the blue, then he nodded politely in response.

"Since my father calls Prince Xu his virtuous son-in-law, I should call him my brother-in-law."

Ning Luyang lost interest immediately when he heard the word "brother-in-law", but he could not refute the established facts, so he could only smile stiffly.

"Bohyun!"

But Jiang Lige didn't care about Ning Luyang's expression. After shouting, she walked straight past Ning Luyang, picked up her skirt and trotted a few steps, and stopped beside Jiang Boxuan who had been hidden in the crowd.

She looked at Jiang Boxuan with her bright eyes, reached out to tidy up Jiang Boxuan's hair that was messed up by the wind, and smiled.

"Our Bo Hyun seems to have grown quite a bit taller."

Jiang Boxuan was wearing a simple plain-colored suit, but his handsomeness could not be concealed. He chuckled and called out.

"Sister."

The heartwarming moment of the brother and sister's long-awaited reunion was viewed with great displeasure by the Emperor of Nanchu.

Among the complex emotions, there is guilt towards his son and uneasiness about the attitude of Jiang Lige and his siblings.

After all, when he sent Jiang Boxuan to Sheng Ling as a hostage, he did not consider the relationship between father and son, and he did not know whether they would interfere now.

Although he thought so, Emperor Nan Chu quickly calmed down his emotions, gave Jiang Lige and Jiang Boxuan a warm smile, and his words were full of the intimacy of a father.

"Li Ge, Bo Xuan, it's not too late to save your intimate conversation for later. Right now, the priority is to welcome Sheng Ling's envoy. You two will have time to talk at the banquet."

Jiang Lige did not offend Emperor Nan Chu, but responded gently with a faint smile.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. I have been negligent."

After saying that, he gently patted Jiang Boxuan's shoulder, and the two walked side by side, following behind Emperor Nan Chu.

The group slowly walked into the city. The welcoming banquet prepared by Emperor Nan Chu was held in the largest tent in the military camp. The conditions were not as good as those in a palace, but it was still full of sincerity.

The tent was brightly lit, with golden cups and jade chopsticks, and delicious food and wine. Seeing this, Jiang Lige was inexplicably reminded of the people outside who had to eat coarse food, and he couldn't help but sigh.

Even Jiang Boxuan was puzzled by the sigh, but Ning Yunxiao calmly handed him a glass of wine and whispered words of comfort.

"There are many injustices in this world. Ah Li has done well enough. There is no need to worry about the mistakes of others."

Jiang Lige took the wine glass and took a sip. The refreshing taste melted on the tip of his tongue, temporarily dispelling the haze in his heart.

Then she said, "Yeah, we have more important things to do."

As the two were talking, Ning Luyang, as the imperial envoy, began to read out the imperial edict of Emperor Shengwu. The general meaning was that the negotiations between the two countries were handed over to Prince Shengling Ning Yunxiao for full responsibility, and he also gave a warning to the Emperor of Nanchu who instigated the war.

After the imperial edict was read, the atmosphere in the tent became very subtle.

The Southern Chu Emperor's expression changed slightly, but he remained composed. He smiled and said, "This time, I was indeed instigated by treacherous ministers and made a mistake. Shengling and Southern Chu are close neighbors and should have coexisted in harmony. Today, I offer this cup of wine to apologize. I hope this cup of wine can help resolve the misunderstanding between the two countries and work together for future peace. Please drink from this cup! Your Highness, please!"

Ning Yunxiao smiled slightly and raised his glass in response. Seeing this, the others also raised their glasses.

The clinking of wine glasses created a crisp sound that echoed in the tent, easing the originally awkward atmosphere a little as the wine glasses clinked together.

But everyone understands that the relief at this moment is just the calm before the storm. Although the waves on the surface may subside temporarily, the undercurrents behind them are far from stopping.

After all, the subsequent peace talks involve the fundamental interests of both countries, and it will not be easy to reach a consensus.

After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere at the banquet gradually became lively. Laughter and conversation were intertwined as people toasted each other, as if they had really forgotten the tense situation in front of them.

Ever since the banquet started, Ning Luyang's eyes began to wander over Jiang Lige, his eyes showing both admiration and some subtle complex emotions.

Jiang Lige, feeling Ning Luyang's gaze, smiled and nodded politely during a brief eye contact with Ning Luyang, and then quickly looked away.

Then he took a sip of the wine in his hand, suppressed the discomfort in his heart, and cursed secretly in his heart.

"Bitch man."

Ning Yunxiao, who was sitting next to her, did not miss this scene either. In the first few times, Ning Yunxiao was able to maintain the demeanor of the "main wife", but Ning Luyang's repeated glances finally made Ning Yunxiao lose his mind.

Although he still maintained the smile that he should have at a banquet, people who knew Ning Yunxiao could sense a subtle chill in his smile.

Then Ning Yunxiao gently put down the wine glass and moved his position inconspicuously, blocking Jiang Lige between himself and Ning Luyang, blocking most of Ning Luyang's sight. The strong displeasure in his eyes was silently declaring his sovereignty.

As soon as Ning Yunxiao moved, Jiang Lige guessed what he was thinking. He smiled and poured a glass of wine and handed it to Ning Yunxiao.

"This is our Nanchu royal wine. Your Highness, please taste it carefully. It should be much better than vinegar."

How could Ning Yunxiao not hear the mockery in Jiang Lige's words? He glared at Jiang Lige, but finally took the wine glass that Jiang Lige handed to him.

Yun Xiu swayed, and the wine swirled in the cup. Then she looked up at Jiang Lige, and her words were filled with a bit of doting and helplessness, but more of indulgence towards Jiang Lige.

"It's all because I have such good eyesight that I only love the bright moon in the sky. But the moon is so dazzling, and everyone can see the princess's beauty. Who in the world wouldn't love her?"

Jiang Lige smiled brightly, "But in my eyes, Yun Xiao is also a first-class man in the world. Even the bright moon in the sky is worthy of him."