Ji Feiyu returned to the courtyard where she lived.
The eldest prince caught up and said, "Ji Feiyu, are you really angry?" Ji Feiyu just kept walking and ignored him at all.
As soon as Ji Feiyu entered the room, she turned around and closed the door.
It was the first time the eldest prince got the cold shoulder. He touched his nose which was almost hit by the door and actually smiled. Interesting!
"Ji Feiyu? Ji Feiyu!" He shouted at the door for a while. When no one opened it, he left.
Ji Feiyu frowned. Were all these men crazy?
The next day, the Khatun of the Northern Han Khan still accompanied them. Since the Khatun was there, she inquired about the Queen of Dayong. Yong Yaxuan said, "The Queen of Dayong is actually in the Northern Han Palace."
The Khatun wondered, "Why didn't I know this?"
Yong Yaxuan sneered, "The Khatun might as well ask the eldest prince."
The Khatun looked at him suspiciously and really called the eldest prince over.
As soon as the eldest prince came, he said, "There is indeed a person who looks like the Queen of Dayong. But I saved this person outside the palace and placed her in the palace to recuperate."
Yong Yaxuan sneered as he listened to the eldest prince talking nonsense seriously.
The Khatun said nervously, "Why not take the Emperor of Yong to have a look?"
"Of course," the eldest prince replied very readily.
Yong Yaxuan followed the eldest prince curiously. He couldn't help wondering if things could go so smoothly.
Sure enough, the person the eldest prince took him to see was not Ji Feiyu at all.
"So, where is my queen?" Yong Yaxuan looked at him coldly.
The eldest prince said, "She is right here."
Yong Yaxuan suppressed his anger and said, "You know I'm not talking about her."
The eldest prince pretended to be stupid and said, "Then I don't know."
Yong Yaxuan was so angry that he laughed instead and said, "Does the eldest prince want to have a private talk with me?"
On the surface, the other party didn't admit it. What could he do? It was impossible to send his own soldiers into the palace to search. He could only talk! This was probably the other party's ultimate goal.
The eldest prince smiled and said, "The Emperor of Yong is a smart man."
The eldest prince made a gesture of invitation.
Yong Yaxuan then took Zhan Shan and Xi Zhuang and followed the eldest prince.
So, had this moment finally come?
...
When Ji Feiyu was invited out of the door, she had absolutely no idea what the eldest prince wanted her for. But different from his usual style, he didn't come in person.
Ji Feiyu was led by a servant to a side hall. There was a chair in it. After Ji Feiyu was brought there and seated, through the thick curtains, she saw the eldest prince sitting sideways in gorgeous clothes in a masterly posture. In front of him was a long table. Opposite the long table also sat a person in a dragon robe. It was actually Yong Yaxuan.
Was this... to let her watch their negotiation? So this was a negotiation about her?
As soon as Ji Feiyu had this thought, she heard Yong Yaxuan's voice coming from the room in front, "It seems that the eldest prince has a big appetite. But is this matter the intention of the eldest prince alone or the Khan's?"
Hearing this, Ji Feiyu thought. Did the Khan also participate in this matter? Then she heard the eldest prince smile and say, "The Khan asked me to handle this matter. How could I disappoint him? If the Emperor of Yong is really reluctant to part with the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun, then your country's queen will have to stay with me."
"Bold!" Yong Yaxuan slapped the table suddenly. "How dare you say such wolfish words in front of me!"
Just from these two short sentences, Ji Feiyu understood. So this was their purpose! But what they wanted was actually the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun. Their appetite was a bit too big. How could Yong Yaxuan possibly agree?
No matter who compared her with the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun, she would be a little flattered.
The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun was the most prosperous area in the north of Dayong. It had a superior location and was rich in products. But if it was just this, it wouldn't be a big deal. The most important thing was that the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun was surrounded by mountains and was a natural barrier in the north of Dayong. It was easy to defend and difficult to attack. Just one city could block a million iron cavalry. The hinterland here was also vast and suitable for stationing and training troops. And just its own products could meet the military and civilian needs. When there was no war, the soldiers could farm and train here at the same time to recuperate; when there was a war, as long as they defended one city, they could keep one side safe. And the defending troops could rotate among the sixteen prefectures. Just by wearing out the enemy's energy, they could exhaust the enemy to death.
If this place fell, it would be no different from opening the northern gate of the whole Dayong. The enemy could just easily drive straight in and point directly at the capital of Dayong.
If the eldest prince asked Yong Yaxuan to exchange the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun for her, why not just ask Yong Yaxuan to abdicate and offer the whole Dayong to him with both hands?
Ji Feiyu was extremely surprised, but then heard the eldest prince say, "Well, since the Emperor of Yong is not willing to part with it, there's nothing more to say on my side."
After he finished speaking, a sarcastic smile curled up on his lips. He glanced at her intentionally or unintentionally. That look was quite meaningful and made Ji Feiyu stunned. It seemed to be saying, "Look, the man you chose is just like this. In the end, he is not willing to exchange for you."
It was only when Ji Feiyu saw his expression that she understood. Actually, he didn't really want the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun at all. He just wanted her to lose hope in Yong Yaxuan. His appetite was indeed very big. He not only wanted her person but also her heart. How ridiculous!
Who was she, Ji Feiyu? Since childhood, she had learned etiquette and rules in the deep palace, was familiar with poetry and books, and had a sense of righteousness. When she grew up, she had experienced all kinds of life in the folk and deeply understood the sufferings of the common people. She had also accompanied Yong Yaxuan on military campaigns to stabilize the country, and then accompanied Yong Yaxuan to work diligently as the queen for three years when everything was in ruins and waiting to be rebuilt. There were also millions of common people in her heart. How could she complain about herself just because Yong Yaxuan said he wouldn't exchange for her? Just as Ji Feiyu was thinking that the eldest prince's move was a miscalculation when it came to her, suddenly she heard Yong Yaxuan say, "Exchange."
Hearing this, not only Ji Feiyu but also the eldest prince was so shocked that he stood up directly.
"What did you say? Exchange?" The eldest prince was first shocked, then overjoyed, and finally couldn't help laughing out loud.
"Good, good. Since the Emperor of Yong agrees, a verbal agreement is not enough. Then let's make a written agreement." The eldest prince was extremely excited and quickly asked someone to prepare writing brushes and ink. But at this moment, Ji Feiyu was so angry that she rushed out. The people behind couldn't even hold her back.
"Exchange? What are you exchanging? Am I an object? Eldest prince, is this the true heart you promised me? It's not even worth a city or a pool." Ji Feiyu stared at the eldest prince with wide eyes. At this moment, when she rushed out, she actually questioned the eldest prince. The eldest prince was obviously stunned, but didn't have time to savor her words. Then Ji Feiyu turned to look at Yong Yaxuan. Seeing that only he was there, she said, "And you, who do you think you are? Do you think I'll go back with you if you do this? Dream on!" After she finished speaking, with her back to the eldest prince, she winked at Yong Yaxuan crazily, which also stunned Yong Yaxuan.
The eldest prince savored the meaning in Ji Feiyu's words and couldn't believe it. He said, "Ji Feiyu, have you finally figured it out? Are you willing to... be with me?"