TPITWOHEF

Chapter 67

Inn in the capital city.

Wu Yun Country envoy Zhan Duo, with a stubbly beard and dark skin, just returned to the room and shook his head at his companion inside.

"We've probably made a wasted trip."

"What do you mean?"

"Jing Country has left us here for nearly two days without anyone attending to us, showing their disdain towards us!"

"Ah. We are closest to Jing Country, and if we can establish trade with them, it would be ideal. But if Jing Country is arrogant and sees us as barbarians, we can trade with other neighboring countries."

The two envoys sat discussing, lowering their voices involuntarily.

"By the way, did you hear anything about the preferences of Jing Country Emperor Xiao Yunzhou?"

Wu Yun Country envoy Zhan Duo's expression turned strange at the mention.

"Today, while I was outside, I heard the common people gossiping that the Jing Country Emperor's temperament has changed drastically recently. He is working in the fields with his ministers and even has the prince cooking and washing vegetables."

"His concubines are sewing clothes every day."

"...? Is it strange for the Jing Country royal family to be like this?"

"Just now, the innkeeper seemed to say that from today onwards, they will be learning woodworking."

"???"

The two Wu Yun Country envoys looked at each other with strange expressions.

Shaking their heads, "It seems like we will leave disappointed this time."

"Let's go to Chu State next. The Emperor of Chu State is diligently building a strong army!"

The two envoys sighed, "Let's wait another day. If Jing Country still leaves us hanging here tomorrow, we will leave."

"There are still many buyers."

But just as they said that, footsteps were heard at the door!

The officials welcoming the visiting envoys from the inn arrived along with officials from the Ministry of Rites.

"Two of you, our Jing Country Emperor will host a banquet for you tonight."

The Wu Yun Country envoys looked at each other in surprise.

Before the state banquet, Xiao Yunzhou returned the little princess to Concubine Liu, who had come back with winter clothes.

He didn't even need the maids to pour tea when he arrived at Donghua Palace.

He had the tea set brought directly, and Xiao Yunzhou personally made tea, pouring it for everyone.

Consort Min neither sat nor stood, watching the Emperor pour tea for Concubine Liu, her expression twitching.

"You don't need to be so formal; I want to drink too." Xiao Yunzhou waved his hand generously towards Consort Min, "You all sit, no need to be polite to me."

The Emperor had developed a liking for doing things himself now!

Consort Min couldn't help it and rolled her eyes on the spot, "Your Majesty, this concubine doesn't need it. The maid Qiu Li next to Concubine Liu makes tea, which is much better than what you make."

Xiao Yunzhou: "..."

Concubine Liu, holding the little princess, suppressed a laugh before it escaped.