The Eternal Beauty of the City of Wealth

Chapter 147 Special Envoy of Yan State

This... Zi Ri hesitated. He fled to Yan State because he was afraid that his mother would know that he was involved in the assassination of his elder brother.

If I go back, wouldn't I be walking into the tiger's mouth again?

He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I came to the State of Yan because I eloped with my fiancée."

"My mother didn't know when I left. I'm afraid she'll punish me if I return to Fugui City."

"Besides, if I go back, I'm afraid my mother will detain me and won't let me come back."

Duke Hui thought for a moment and said, "How about this? I will appoint you as an imperial envoy to visit Fugui City on my behalf."

"When two countries are at war, they don't kill envoys. Besides, I'm not at war with Fugui City."

"You are returning to Fugui City as a special envoy from the State of Yan. City Lord Zixuan will not do anything to you for the sake of the State of Yan."

Zi Ri thought about it and felt that this was a good idea. Besides, he also missed his family, so he agreed.

After returning home, Zi Ri told Peng Ruo the news.

Peng Ruo said worriedly, "Brother Ri, I'm not worried about what the king will do to you."

"I'm worried about my father, in case he finds out that you've returned."

"What if he's afraid you'll tell the king about my brother's assassination and wants to kill you to silence you?"

Zi Ri was shocked: "No way, I am a prince, and I am also her son-in-law, how dare he?"

Peng Ruo shook his head: "My father is a sinister, cunning, cruel and ruthless person."

"Maybe he can actually do it. You must be extra cautious when you go there. Don't let him harm you."

Zi Ri was a little timid, and hesitantly said: "Ruo, Ruo'er, otherwise, otherwise I won't go back."

Peng Ruo chuckled, "Ziri, a real man should remain calm in times of danger."

"You must not be as timid and cowardly as you are now. I shall share your worries with you."

"Since I've promised someone, I can't change it. What I just said was just speculation."

"Perhaps, as you just said, he wouldn't dare do anything to you. Killing the prince is a grave crime punishable by the death of nine generations of the clan."

"As an important official of the court, he is well versed in the law and will not easily violate it."

Zi Ri nodded helplessly: "Then, Ruo'er, you won't go back with me?"

Peng Ruo shook his head: "Yan State is so far away from Fugui City."

"I've just recovered from these past two days, and now I have to endure the hardships of living outdoors again. I really can't take it anymore."

"Besides, if my father knew about my return...

, and you don’t know what kind of trouble this will bring, so you should go back by yourself.”

Two days later, Zi Ri, as a special envoy of Yan State, brought Princess Thirteen and Zhao Xun and his entourage and headed towards Fugui City in a mighty procession.

Duke Hui of Yan sent them a hundred armored guards to protect the princess's safety.

After half a month's journey, the delegation slowly entered the wealthy city.

As soon as she entered the city gate, Princess Thirteen's curiosity immediately exploded, and she asked Young Master Ri a hundred thousand questions.

Zi Hinaxin explained everything she didn't understand.

The Thirteenth Princess listened to his explanation with great interest, and from time to time she let out exclamations and sighs.

After walking for a few more days, the team arrived at the capital Guicheng, and Zi Ri took them to stay at the State Guesthouse.

In the past two years, Zixuan changed the time of attending court to four grand court meetings per month.

Ministers only attended court meetings on Mondays and usually worked in office buildings.

Today is Monday, nine o'clock in the morning, and Zixuan has just sat down on the dragon throne.

The eunuch came in and announced, "Your Majesty, an envoy from the State of Yan is here to visit."

Zixuan was stunned. He had no connection with the State of Yan, so why did Duke Hui of Yan send an envoy?

She immediately ordered the envoy from the State of Yan to come to the court for an audience.

Zi Ri walked in slowly with Princess Zhao Yan Thirteen and a dozen diplomatic officials.

After entering the hall, he hurriedly bowed and saluted: "I, a foreign official, pay my respects to the king!"

Zixuan was shocked. Zi, Ziri? Ri'er! She wiped her eyes and looked at it carefully a few more times.

It was Zi Ri, his own son. How did he become an envoy of the State of Yan?

And when he saw me, he didn't call me mother, but called me king? Had the relationship between mother and son become so distant?

Stay calm, don't lose your composure, stay calm. She pretended not to know him and raised her hand: "Please stand up, sir."

When the ministers in the hall heard that it was Prince's Day, they immediately started talking in a chaotic manner.

Gongzi Ri? It really was Gongzi Ri. How did he become the special envoy of Yan State?

Especially Peng Qi, when he saw Gongzi Ri, he immediately felt very surprised, Gongzi Ri? Why did he come back?

Oh no! Why did he come back? Is he going to tell on me?

No, I must think of a solution and must not let Zixuan know about that.

Zi Ri bowed and said, "Your Majesty, my lord admires your wise governance of Fugui City."

"Specially dispatch foreign ministers to establish friendly relations and discuss matters of mutual trade."

"This is Zhao Xin, the Minister of Foreign Trade, and this is the Thirteenth Princess."

"This time, the minister is also guiding the princess to treat her brain disease."

Zhao Yan and the princess bowed to Zixuan and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Zixuan nodded. "I see. Please stand up. The Ministry of Commerce and the Prime Minister can discuss trade matters."

"There is no problem with the friendly relations between the two countries. Fugui City opens its doors wide and welcomes friends from all over the world to visit us."

"Excuse me, envoy, what kind of brain disease does the Thirteenth Princess suffer from that requires her to come to Fugui City for treatment?"

"Your Majesty, the princess has suffered a brain injury that has resulted in memory loss. I wonder if this city's hospital can permanently cure her condition?"

Zixuan smiled slightly: "This disease is not terminal and can be cured easily."

She called the Minister of Health and said, "I'll leave the Thirteenth Princess's affairs to you."

"We must find the best brain specialist and cure the princess's illness!"

“Yes!” The governor agreed and returned to the classroom.

Zixuan then called out Yuan Huan, the Provincial Historian of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "My dear Yuan."

"Ziri is your grandson and your guest. All matters concerning the mission will be left to you."

Here! Yuan Huan was surprised and delighted to see his grandson. Since Zi Ri eloped, there had been no news from him.

His son Yuan Ke missed Zi Ri so much that he drank all day to drown his sorrows and became depressed.

I didn’t expect that Zi Ri became a high-ranking official in Yan State and now he has returned to his hometown. It’s great!

He wiped away the tears that flowed out and cupped his hands: "Your Majesty, I obey your command!"

Seeing that his daughter was not in the palace, Peng Qi anxiously asked Zi Ri, "Master, I wonder where my daughter is now? Why can't I see her?"

Zi Ri bowed to Peng Qi and said, "Father-in-law, Ruo'er is still in Yan State and has not returned with Zi Ri."

Peng Qi nodded: "I see."

Zixuan ordered the eunuchs, "Send word to the imperial kitchen to prepare a banquet at noon today to welcome the special envoy!"

After the banquet, everyone left and Zi Ri followed his mother to the imperial study.

As soon as Zixuan sat down, Ziri fell to his knees and kowtowed three times.

Mother, I am an unfilial child and have made you sad. Please punish me!

Zixuan held his son's head in his arms, tears streaming down his face. "Ri'er, you've suffered."

"Are you living happily in Yan State? Are you hungry or cold? Do you have enough money to spend?