Swap, the involutionary regent palace fight also forced me to rebel

Chapter 228 Why do you look so weird?

Without rushing to point out his shameful little thoughts, Nan Yingzhi changed the subject and seemed to ask for his opinion.

"I was just talking about myself and didn't ask you what conditions you wanted to propose. I'm sorry."

She turned her eyes to Yuchi Yi, "Prince Beishuo, do you have any conditions to propose?"

Hearing that there is room for negotiation, Yuchi Yi will naturally seize this opportunity and do his best to gain benefits for Beishuo.

Thinking of the people of Beishuo, whose cattle and sheep are fat in summer, and whose meat and dairy products are trapped in the country with nowhere to sell them, he came up with an idea.

"Emperor Dali," Yuchi Yi, observing her expression all the time, brought up the issue of trade, "What I want is for the two countries to trade with each other."

Knowing that the products of the two countries are different, and that friendly exchanges can not only promote the friendship between the two countries, but also enrich the lives of the people of the two countries, Nan Yingzhi did not refuse.

She nodded slightly: "Okay."

Seeing that she agreed to the deal, Yuchi Yi hurriedly tried to gain greater benefits in the contract.

"Also," he took a step forward, "the annual tribute paid by Beishuo must be within the scope of the current year's burden and cannot increase year by year."

There was a slight ripple in her heart, but Nan Yingzhi spoke calmly.

"As long as you don't do anything weird, I will not ask for too much during my reign."

Unintentionally meeting her purple eyes, which were filled with calmness, Yuchi Yi's gaze narrowed and his heart trembled.

It is clear that they in Beishuo have a precedent of breaking contracts, and such a hasty contract would be disadvantageous to Dali.

Why, as the Emperor of Dali, does she look so confident of victory?

Is she too proud and complacent and has not yet discovered the mystery?

Yuchi Yi shook his head slightly, denying his own idea.

She can sit on the throne of the emperor, so she shouldn't be so stupid.

What is the reason for that...

He couldn't figure out why Nan Yingzhi not only trusted him but also allowed him to bargain. Yuchi Yi simply didn't think about it too much.

"Emperor Dali," he tested whether he could return to his country, "is it in the contract that if I sign it, will I be allowed to return to Beishuo?"

Putting down the teacup, Nan Yingzhi nodded: "Of course."

"That's great." After confirming that he could return safely, Yuchi Yi asked Yun Yan again, "Your Majesty Dali, I wonder if Yan'er can go back to Beishu with me?"

"My words don't count." Nan Yingzhi stretched out her finger and tapped Yun Yan, "It depends on what Yan'er thinks."

Seeing that she had completely handed over the decision-making power to Yun Yan, Yuchi Yi couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Yan'er was so cruel to him just now, not even giving him a sip of hot soup. How could she go back to Beishu with him?

"Yan'er," as if he was afraid of being rejected, his eyes wandered, not daring to stay on Yun Yan's face, "Will you follow me back to Beishuo?"

Seeing that she didn't say anything, he became anxious and spoke faster: "Yan'er, I know that it was my fault to put you, a weak woman, in the dispute between the two countries.

"My mother is from Dali. When I was young, she told me the principle of 'a wife who has shared the hardships of life with you should never be abandoned'.

"Since you have my child, I should stay by your side and protect you well.

"Yan'er, can you trust Brother Yuchi again?"

Feeling the sincerity of the words, Yun Yan was deeply touched.

Squatting down, she ignored the dirt on Yuchi Yi's body and gently wiped his dusty cheek with a handkerchief.

He didn't expect that she, a precious princess, could be so gentle and tender and wipe the dirt off for him personally. Yuchi Yi was stunned and speechless for a moment.

"Brother Yuchi," Yun Yan looked into his eyes with a gentle look, "You are on good terms with my brother, and Yan'er will not let you down."

Hearing her forgiveness, Yuchi Yi was almost moved to tears: "Yan'er, I have done many things to persecute you, but you are still willing to believe me. I am very grateful."

Standing beside them, Nan Yingzhi tasted the sweetness they gave her for no apparent reason. As there was no Yunji by her side, she coughed lightly, interrupting their tenderness.

Even though she was interrupted, Yun Yan was not annoyed and gave her a way out: "Brother Emperor, what's wrong?"

"Prince Yuchi," Nan Yingzhi said slowly, "Since you have no objection, then stop talking nonsense.

"I will send someone to draft the terms and you should sign them immediately to avoid any further delays."

But since he could have both the country and the beauty, Yuchi Yi was very happy and quickly responded with "OK".

Having followed Yunji for many years, Lingyu had also gained considerable attainments in writing. He quickly drafted the document and submitted it.

After reviewing it and finding no faults, Nan Yingzhi took out the jade seal from her sleeve and stamped the corner of the document with her own hands.

Seeing that she had already stamped her seal, Yuchi Yi was unwilling to be left behind. He took out the Beishuo seal from his arms and stamped it under the black words on the white paper.

Just when he thought that the task was accomplished, Nan Yingzhi suddenly used the sharp corner of the jade seal to scratch a shallow mark on the back of his hand with lightning speed.

Even though she wasn't hurt anywhere vital, Yuchi Yi was still frightened because he didn't see her movements clearly.

He crossed his hands over his chest, and the chains on his limbs clanged. "You, what are you doing?"

After putting away the imperial seal, Nan Yingzhi took off the jade tied around her waist and told him, "Drip some blood on it."

Seeing the ordinary white jade with ancient characters that were rumored to be understandable only by the imperial teacher who had lived for more than a hundred years, Yuchi Yi suddenly understood.

He took a big step back: "This is the Blood Oath Jade!"

Nan Yingzhi did not deny it, but imitated Yun Ji's habit and said with a straight face and a straight face: "You are not that ignorant."

"If I break my oath, I will die instantly."

His mumbling turned into a shout, "But even if you don't obey, you will be unharmed. This, this is not fair!"

At this moment, Nan Yingzhi did not mention the unilateral protective effect of the Blood Oath Jade, but only talked about the benefits of signing a contract at this time for Beishuo.

She spread her hands and said, "But as long as you obey, at least in your generation, you can be assured of a worry-free life in Beishuo.

"It's getting close to winter, and Beishuo is running low on food and grass. We need time to adjust, don't we?"

Unexpectedly, she had discovered Beishuo's predicament, and Yuchi Yi was a little panicked.

"Ah, if you don't agree," Nan Yingzhi rolled her eyes, "I have a new idea."

Regardless of whether Yuchi Yi and Yun Yan responded, she continued talking.

"Yuchi Yi, you said that I would cut off your head and present it to your half-dead father.

"He is old now, and can't bear the sorrow of seeing his loved ones die. I guess he will be able to go down to accompany you soon.

"Wouldn't it be a great joy for you all to be together in the underworld?"

Yun Yan had expected that her brother would always be ruthless and merciless in dealing with his enemies, and he would always keep his word. She knelt down at her feet.

She had never wanted Yuchi Yi to die, and she burst into tears: "Brother, please don't!"

"Yan'er, get up,"

Trying to convey to Yunyan the progressive idea that "men are not the only ones", Nan Yingzhi patted her shoulder in a soothing manner.

She said, "An elder brother is like a father." She pointed to her belly and wiped Yun Yan's tears. "You are my Dali, a noble princess. How can you cry like this for a man from another country?"

Hearing the first half of her sentence, Yun Yan thought that her brother the emperor was moved and there was a chance for saving Yuchi Yi. But after hearing the latter few words, she was stunned.

A daughter who is married off is like water spilled.

Since she already has Yuchi Yi's child, it is only natural that she should be determined to marry him.

She clutched the hem of her skirt with her fingers, looking helpless: "But, the husband is the leader of the wife, Yan'er..."

"The Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues are all dross," Nan Yingzhi stretched out her hand to help her up, "Yan'er, you get up first."

Even though she felt that what she said was very different from her own ideas, Yun Yan hesitated for a moment and then slowly stood up.

"Brother, are you really going to kill him?" After sobbing for a while, Yun Yan carefully mentioned Yun Ji, "Didn't my sister-in-law say that she wanted to spare his life?"

"I don't want to go against your sister-in-law's wishes."

Nan Yingzhi looked calm, "But he wouldn't listen to my gentle words. He insisted on refusing to drink the toast and drinking the penalty wine. I had no choice but to oblige him."

"No, don't kill me!" In a hurry, Yuchi Yi dripped the oozing blood onto the jade and shouted, "Emperor of Dali, I promise you!"

"You are a decent person,"

Knowing that the blood is not completely gone, when the white jade is dyed red, those who shed blood must abide by the oath uttered at this time.

Nan Yingzhi asked for justice for Yun Yan, "If I knew that you made Yan Er suffer in Beishuo..."

"Never again." Considering Yun Yan as his treasure, Yuchi Yi dared not be careless again. "From now on, even if I suffer, I will never let Yan Er down!"

"You better keep in mind,"

Nan Yingzhi pointed at the jade with her fingertips, "After all, if you don't remember, the blood oath will cost you."

Knowing that what she said was true, Yuchi Yi nodded repeatedly.

Seeing that the white jade had turned completely red and the blood oath had been fulfilled, Nan Yingzhi issued a pardon: "Lingyu, ask General Nan for the key to the iron chain."

While he was coming and going, Yuchi Yi seized the opportunity, opened the lunch box and picked up the food inside.

Yun Yan stared at Nan Yingzhi, as if she wanted to engrave her wise and brave brother into her heart.

"Royal brother," she took out a small bag of pills and poured out a few pills, "This, sister-in-law, take it, maybe you will feel better."

Hearing that the medicine was effective for Yunji, Nan Yingzhi took out a handkerchief and wrapped it up: "Thank you, you are so thoughtful."

Soon, Lingyu came back, but his expression was a little unnatural.

Seeing the princess and the future prince consort present, he didn't say anything. He just followed Nan Yingzhi's order and untied the shackles on Yuchi Yi's limbs.

Nan Yingzhi returned Yuchi Yi's freedom and waved his hand: "Now, withdraw the troops."

Accompanying Yuchi Yi, Yun Yan bowed deeply to her as a farewell.

"Brother, I am leaving without saying goodbye, I am afraid that this is not polite enough," she lowered her eyes, "Please tell my sister-in-law so that she won't blame me."

Giving them a horse, Nan Yingzhi escorted them to the periphery: "Okay."

After watching them walk away, Nan Yingzhi turned around and asked Lingyu, "What happened? Why do you look so weird?"

Ling Yu hesitated and said, "It's hard to explain in a few words. You should go and see for yourself."