Hearing the eldest princess mention him, Feng Jin Yuan quickly stood up and saluted her, saying: "I don't dare. I don't dare."
The Emperor looked at Feng Jin Yuan and said: "The Northern area of Da Shun is very close to Qian Zhou. This time, dear minister Feng was ordered to relieve the disaster, and he has helped Us solve this disaster."
With him saying this, how could Feng Jin Yuan dare to continue standing at his seat. He arrived at the front of the hall and kneeled: "Being able to share your Majesty's burdens is this official's responsibility."
Kang Yi said with a smile: "Lord Feng loves his country and its people. He is a great example. This year's disaster was much worse than it was in years past. Even if our Qian Zhou is covered in snow and ice throughout the year, it was difficult to avoid adversity. There were some refugees from the border area that fled to Da Shun in a panic. Lord Feng did not forcefully chase them away, and he even prepared porridge and tea for them. This was something that moved many people. Right before Kang Yi came, brother Emperor specifically advised me, when I came to Da Shun I had to thank Lord Feng for having a caring heart. I also must thank your Majesty for showing concern. My Qian Zhou must remember Da Shun's assistance and grace. Regardless of who it is, I will remember it."
Her speech was sincere, and the Emperor liked it a great deal. He gave even more recognition to Feng Jin Yuan for his work in the North this year.
Compared to Zong Sui, Qian Zhou coming to court was much calmer. There was no major twist or turn. Aside from allowing people to see moon palace silk, there was no further excitement. Very quickly, Qian Zhou's eldest princess and young princess completed their mission and went to watch the song and dance.
Because these were all foreign envoys, the two sat next to the prince of Zong Sui. Li Kun and Kang Yi were both very thorough with their courtesies, saluting each other and chatting for a while. But Ru Jia was not that calm. Looking at Li Kun, she revealed a smile that had no good intentions. Li Kun felt his skin crawl just from seeing it. He then heard her say: "Just now, we heard about the matter of Zong Sui losing face. Your treasure was brought as tribute, but it was broken by then. That truly is a loss of face."
Originally, Li Kun was not one to argue. In his eyes, this matter was already concluded. Either way, Da Shun would be the one to take on danger. He was only too glad to have it happen. But him being magnanimous was him being magnanimous. Now that Princess Ru Jia was being malicious, it was a different matter. Li Kun's expression became heavy, as he suppressed some anger in his heart. Before he could say anything, he heard eldest princess Kang Yi scold Ru Jia: "Shut your mouth! Your uncle emperor will look out for you in Qian Zhou, but that does not mean he will indulge you to this degree! This place is Da Shun. Put away your unruly temper and quickly apologize to his Highness from Zong Sui."
Ru Jia was almost scolded to the point of tears. Fiercely biting her bottom lip, she did not allow herself to cry. Although she was still reluctant to apologize to Li Kun, Li Kun felt embarrassed to continue arguing. After all, as a man, it was no good getting angry with a young girl. It seemed this little girl was about the same age as his younger sister. She was at an age where she was filled with pride. Also, he had been a little too excessive with his anger.
Thus Li Kun quickly waved his hand and said: "It's fine. It's fine. Eldest princess, do not blame princess Ru Jia. It's all the fault of this lowly prince. It's all this lowly prince's fault."
"Hmph!" Ru Jia glared at him, "It's good that you know it was your fault. This princess will not apologize to you." After saying this, she sat down on her own.
Kang Yi was helpless and said to Li Kun: "Would your Highness please be understanding. This child's father passed away early, and this one and her uncle emperor cannot help but dote on her a little. Who could have thought that with one thing leading to the next, she would end up becoming like this."
