The next night after Han Feng and Tuoba Yilan met, they received a decree from the Dayan Palace.
It was announced that a banquet would be held in the palace tomorrow to summon the Qianlan Empire envoy.
After reading the contents of the imperial edict, Han Feng showed a satisfied smile on his face. His strategy really worked.
Rumors spread all over Yancheng last night and spread like wildfire overnight. Naturally, it was Han Feng who ordered Chi Hong to do it.
Although Chi Hong disappeared from the Great Yan Empire for several years, he was once the commander of the imperial army and had deep roots and many hidden channels in the imperial capital, which are still retained today.
Therefore, after receiving Han Feng's order, the other party used these channels to detonate the rumors overnight, without giving the prince and the second prince any time to react.
By doing this, Han Feng was naturally using public opinion to put pressure on the top management of Dayan to summon him.
However, Han Feng also knows that this kind of unilateral pressure is not enough and may even be counterproductive.
So he joined forces with Tuoba Yilan and asked him to contact the ministers in the empire who were loyal to Emperor Yan alone and from a distinguished family.
He used rumors as an excuse to put pressure on the prince, forcing him to ask Emperor Yan to come out of seclusion and summon him.
There are rumors and chaos outside, and there is pressure from powerful people inside. The crown prince and the second prince alone will never be able to withstand this pressure.
If they want to continue the southern expedition to Qianlan, they must summon themselves.
Everything is under control.
Han Feng immediately ordered people to summon Jin San and Shangguan Yang to discuss the banquet at the palace tomorrow night.
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At the same time, in the imperial harem "Lanxi Palace".
I learned that the palace will host a banquet tomorrow and summon envoy Qian Lan.
She was still enjoying the pleasure of bathing in the soup pool, with her jade body lying on her back, half-hidden and half-exposed Tuoba Yilan, and under the steam of water mist, a smile appeared on her charming and blushing face.
"This Han Feng is really cunning and cunning. He actually solved such a difficult matter overnight!"
Then I thought about the amazing stories I had collected about Han Feng in the Qianlan Empire and his extraordinary talent for cultivation.
Tuoba Yilan had to admit that Han Feng was an extremely outstanding man. He was many times stronger than the genius of the younger generation of the Great Yan Empire.
"No wonder, even a proud woman like Third Sister fell into this guy's trap!"
With such thoughts in her mind, Tuoba Yilan couldn't help but think of last night, when she met Han Feng late at night.
He had already thrown himself into his arms and was even ready to sacrifice himself, but the other party actually remained calm and rejected him.
"Does this guy think I'm not as beautiful as the third sister? Damn it!"
Although I was filled with hatred in my heart, when Han Feng's face appeared in my mind, I couldn't help but feel a strange ripple in my heart.
Tuoba Yilan suddenly felt that her delicate body was slightly heated, and she couldn't help but move her hands through the water, caressing her jade body, while murmuring in her mouth.
"Hmph...Han Feng, now that the third sister is not in the imperial capital, I will be the first to get the moon near the water and the tower!"
I don’t believe it, I can’t win over you with my charm... Well...! "
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There was nothing to say all night, and the next evening.
In the capital of Emperor Yan, hundreds of civil and military officials were summoned to the palace and had a banquet in the palace hall.
Tonight's banquet was specially held to summon the envoys of the Qianlan Empire.
At this moment, in the palace square, the lanterns were turned on, and there was an endless flow of people in the venue. The delicacies were in full bloom, and the wine and jade dew were fragrant.
There are also the drums, silk and bamboo playing around the beams, and the palace maidens dancing gracefully like fairies in the field for the guests to enjoy. The scene is extremely lively.
As for the attendees tonight, in addition to the civil and military officials from the court and the imperial court, the princes, princesses of Dayan, and relatives of the emperor were also present. It can be said that the lineup was luxurious.
However, although the banquet was a good one, the atmosphere of the banquet was quite strange.
Everyone in Dayan knows that the crown prince and the second prince are preparing to conquer the Qianlan Empire personally, and they are now ready to do so.
Meeting the envoy from the Qianlan Empire at this time was naturally a bit unusual.
Thinking back to the day before yesterday, there were rumors that caused a storm in the imperial capital.
Everyone felt that today’s banquet would not be simple.
At the same time, many people looked at the Kowloon Golden Chair placed at the highest point in front of the palace and were also speculating.
Will Emperor Yan, who has been in seclusion for a long time, show up today?
Not long after, a waiter preached loudly.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness the Second Prince has arrived!"
The Crown Prince and the Second Prince's honor guard finally arrived.
Under the attention of everyone in the square, the prince climbed up the steps in front of the palace and sat on a square chair next to the dragon chair. The second prince sat under the prince.
When the prince is seated, all the ministers pay homage to the prince's thousand years!
Now Emperor Yan is in seclusion and the prince oversees the country. He is the person in power of the empire.
The prince raised his hand to signal the ministers to stand down, and then said: "Tonight, my father should have come forward to summon the envoys of the Qianlan Empire, but I have already asked my father for instructions. He is in retreat and it is inconvenient to show up.
Tonight's ceremony will be hosted by me. "
As soon as these words came out, there was a burst of discussion in the square, and the expressions of the ministers headed by Prime Minister Shanglong changed slightly.
The prince ignored everyone's reaction and asked the chamberlain beside him: "Where is the envoy of the Qianlan Empire?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, the Qianlan delegation has arrived at the West Square and is waiting to be summoned!"
The prince nodded, "Let them come in."
As the chamberlain shouted the call, the Qianlan Empire's envoy came on foot from the west side of the square.
The mission consisted of nearly a hundred people, and the leader was none other than Han Feng.
He is wearing the official uniform of the governor of the Qianlan Empire, with brocade clothes and a jade belt, and an official hat. Behind him is Shangguan Yang, with golden three points on both sides.
Followed by the accompanying officials and guards of the mission, escorting the gifts for the Dayan royal family, they walked towards the main palace square.
The group of people were neatly dressed and held their heads high. Even when facing the gaze of the civil and military ministers and nobles of the Great Yan Empire in the square, they still remained calm and unhurried, showing off the demeanor of a great nation.
Upon seeing this, everyone in the Great Yan Empire secretly praised the aura of the Qianlan Empire's envoy.
There were many eyes in the field, but they all fell on the leader of the delegation, "Han Feng".
Because this face is so familiar to them!
Back then, Han Feng showed his astonishing talent and knowledge at the State Guest Dinner in the Great Yan Empire, suppressed the ten great scholars of Tiansheng Academy, and single-handedly protected the fate of the Great Yan nation.
Later, he was granted the title of Imperial Walking Officer and Young Master by Emperor Yan, and was also favored by the major forces in the imperial capital. Many of them sent Han Feng heavy gifts in an attempt to make friends with him.
But I didn't expect that in just two or three years.
When they met again, Han Feng actually became the imperial envoy of the Qianlan Empire. His demeanor and power were not comparable to those of the past.
At this time, Han Feng, who led the delegation into the palace, scanned the crowd in the square and recognized many old acquaintances.
At the same time, he also sensed multiple powerful auras in the square, either bright or dark.
Nowadays, a large number of powerful people from the Great Yan Empire are rushing to the southeastern border, and the imperial capital is still full of experts. It can be seen that the foundation of the Great Yan Empire is indeed extraordinary.
Han Feng's eyes glanced at the fourth princess Tuoba Yilan, the second prince, and the prince sitting on the steps of the main hall.
After looking at each other with the three people, his eyes were fixed on the empty dragon chair, and his heart sank slightly.
Tonight, Emperor Yan still did not show up.
Thinking of what the Holy Beast said about the crisis that the Great Yan Empire was facing now, he couldn't help but feel worried about the situation of Emperor Yan.
Could it be that he was also controlled by the Tianyuan Dynasty?
Holding back his thoughts, Han Feng led the delegation to the center of the square and bowed to the prince above.
"Han Feng, the envoy of the Qianlan Empire, came to pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor Yan on the order of our emperor, and presented our emperor's gift. I wish Qianlan and Dayan the two countries good relations and long-lasting friendship!"
Looking at Han Feng at the bottom of the steps, the prince and the second prince looked at each other, and then a smile appeared on the prince's face.
"His Majesty the Martial Emperor of your country is too kind. Master Han has also worked hard all the way. It is inconvenient for my father to attend today, so I, on behalf of the Great Yan Empire, will receive you all!"
In the square, Han Feng and the prince, former teachers and students, now enemies, met each other as if they were meeting for the first time, and they exchanged polite greetings.
After all the court etiquette was completed and the Qianlan Empire envoy presented the gift list, the prince waved his hand.
"Tonight's banquet is specially prepared for the envoys of your country. I also invite Mr. Han and all the envoys to come and enjoy it."
Han Feng nodded and led everyone to sit down. Then the drums started playing, and the ladies served wine and drank wine.
During the banquet, the prince, the second prince, and the civil and military ministers of the Great Yan Empire frequently toasted to Han Feng and others.
If the Great Yan Empire had not already deployed millions of troops, the situation at the border of the Qianlan Empire would have made the two sides really seem to be friendly and good neighbors.
During the entire banquet, Han Feng remained calm and faced the officials of Dayan with a smile on his face.
As time passed, the wine passed three rounds, the dishes passed five flavors, and the banquet entered the second half.
Han Feng raised his glass to the prince. After finishing the glass, he took the initiative to speak.
"Your Highness, I am sent as an envoy to your country this time, and I have one more important matter to discuss, which is related to the safety of both countries. Please forgive me for being rude, and please ask His Majesty Emperor Yan to personally come to discuss it."
As if he had already expected that Han Feng would make such a request, Prince Tuobayan calmly put down his wine glass with a calm look on his face.
"Master Han, my father and I are in retreat and it is inconvenient to meet.
Now that I have been ordered to supervise the country, since it is a major matter for the country, Lord Han can discuss it with me. What's more, there are all important ministers in the court here, and we can also come up with an idea together. "
Although the conversation between the two parties was not loud, everyone present could hear it clearly, and the originally lively square suddenly fell silent.
Nowadays, everyone is very clear about the situation between the two countries. Han Feng's trip must be for the upcoming war on the border.
After hearing what the prince said, Han Feng frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and was about to speak.
Unexpectedly, there seemed to be some drunkenness at today's banquet. The drunken second prince suddenly interrupted.
"Hey... Mr. Han, today is a banquet held by the emperor's brother on behalf of his father to entertain the envoys of your country. It should be a happy event for the guests and the host. Why talk about some national affairs and spoil the atmosphere."
The prince said slightly reproachfully: "Second brother, Master Han and others have come all the way. They are our guests and must not be rude."
The second prince said reluctantly: "Although the visitor is a guest, there is also a saying that "the guest does as the host does." Mr. Han, don't you think so?"
Seeing the prince and the second prince "singing together", Han Feng was mentally prepared and nodded with a smile: "What the second prince said is true."
Tuoba Jun smiled even more.
"Brother Imperial, you see, Lord Han also agrees with my point of view."
After saying that, he changed the subject and said: "Brother, what do you think of this? Our Dayan Empire and Qianlan Empire are both among the four great powers, with prosperous martial arts and strong men.
However, there are few competitions between the two countries. It is rare for us to get together tonight. Why don't we take the opportunity to compare and compete. "
"this……"
The prince looked hesitant.
The second prince added: "Brother, don't worry. Firstly, this can enhance the friendship between the two countries and deepen their understanding. Secondly, we can also make a small bet.
If the Qianlan Empire's envoy wins, we will discuss state affairs tonight. Otherwise, there is no harm in continuing the feast. "
The second prince's "drunk remarks" caused the atmosphere in the square to change, and everyone had different expressions.
Han Feng's eyes also moved slightly, knowing that the other party had a premeditated plan and that the person who came was not good.
Even so, the opponent is already in the right place at the right time, but Han Feng only has one chance tonight, so he will not retreat.
At this time, the prince also looked at Han Feng.
"Master Han, do you agree with the Second Prince's proposal?"
Han Feng said calmly: "The second prince is right, guests are welcome to do as they please. Since it is the master's proposal, I have no reason to refuse!"
(PS: Two updates today.)
