When the two sides signed the peace agreement, Mo Xiuyao finally showed up personally. However, Ye Li and Xu Qingchen's names were still signed on the document. Xu Qingchen was now the Right Prime Minister and naturally had the right to represent Prince Ding in signing the agreement. However, Ye Li's appearance as a woman made the Northern Tribes' emissaries feel uneasy. It wasn't that they looked down on Ye Li, but they also understood the rules and traditions of the Central Plains. In formal situations, women had no right to speak. Thus, they couldn't help but doubt the effectiveness of this peace agreement.
Faced with the Northern Tribes' suspicions and the dissatisfied gazes of the aristocratic officials, Ye Li didn't care and simply signed her name on the agreement. After both sides signed the agreement, Mo Xiuyao stood up and pulled Ye Li to Yelu Hong with a smile, "Crown Prince Yelu, since you and I have signed the agreement. I hope to see the ten thousand Northern Tribes horses as soon as possible. "
Hearing this, Yelu Hong's mouth twitched. It was said that people of the Central Plains liked to beat around the bush and make others dizzy. However, Yelu Hong found that being too direct was also unbearable. Mo Xiuyao's words meant to Yelu Hong: If it wasn't for the ten thousand horses, why would I be in the mood to sign a peace agreement with you?
"Prince Ding, don't worry. As long as … the Mohist army abides by the agreement, within three months, the ten thousand horses will be sent to the Central Plains." Yelu Hong said.
Mo Xiuyao raised his eyebrows, "I will naturally keep my word. Ten thousand horses. Within ten years, neither side will be able to start a war. "
Yelu Hong nodded, "In the future, the Northern Tribes and the Prince Ding Mansion will be allies. This Crown Prince will toast the Prince and Princess."
Mo Xiuyao's expression was indifferent and he didn't object. That was how it was between countries. There were no eternal friends or eternal enemies. There were only eternal benefits. Although it was said that both sides were on good terms, both sides knew that neither the Northern Tribes nor the Prince Ding Mansion had the strength to fight another battle. However, the Northern Tribes was in a worse state than the Prince Ding Mansion. If the Prince Ding Mansion tried their best, they could still fight another round. However, the losses would outweigh the gains. If the Northern Tribes were to continue fighting, it would be a disaster. Therefore, the Northern Tribes had to pay a higher price. If one day one of the two sides recovered and wanted to make a move, the so-called peace agreement would be nothing more than a piece of paper.
When the envoys from Xi Ling and Da Chu State arrived at Glass City, the Prince Ding Mansion had just signed the agreement with the Northern Tribes. Upon hearing this news, the expressions of the envoys from the two countries turned ugly. With the ceasefire between the Prince Ding Mansion and the Northern Tribes, it was very likely that they would turn their attention to the south. Regardless of whether it was the Da Chu State or Xi Ling, they would not be able to withstand the attacks of the Mohist army. Everyone had to face an iron-clad fact. After so many years of open and covert struggles, the final victor was obviously Prince Ding's residence.
"Reporting to the Prince's Consort, the envoys from Da Chu State and Xi Ling have come to visit."
When they heard this news, Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li were sitting in the courtyard, playing with the two babies. The two babies had been handed over to the Xu family not long after they were born. Ye Li had always felt guilty about this. Ever since they returned, whenever they had time, Ye Li would drag Mo Xiuyao to accompany the two babies. From time to time, Mo Xiaobao would also come to join in the fun. Mo Xiuyao was very fond of the little princess who was already as exquisite as a snow jade, so he followed Ye Li to play with the two babies every day. The two of them had become the most leisurely people in the bustling Glass City.
"Why did they come together?" Ye Li raised her eyebrows and asked.
Mo Xiuyao did not mind and said indifferently, "The distance between the two sides is about the same. It's not a big deal to arrive together. Who came from Jiangnan? "
The guard reported, "Reporting to the Prince, it's King Yu from Da Chu State who came with the new Emperor Chu."
"King Yu? Mo Jingyu? " Mo Xiuyao did not have much of an impression of these Princes from the Da Chu State's royal family. When he was young, he might have been familiar with them, but when he grew up, especially after the incident at the Prince Ding Mansion, he did not have much interaction with these people. Therefore, he did not have a deep impression of this Mo Jingyu who could be considered to have made a name for himself.
Ye Li got up and placed Lin 'er, who had already fallen asleep in her hands, back onto the small bed. She said, "Since Xiling Jhennam Of Gojoseon and Emperor Chu have personally come, we should go out and meet them. So as to avoid being rude. "
Mo Xiuyao nodded. He carefully put down the little princess and followed Ye Li out to meet the guests.
In the main hall of the Prince Ding Mansion, the two groups of people were divided into two sides. The new little Emperor of Da Chu State, Mo Suiyun, was only twelve years old this year. He sat at the forefront of the Da Chu State's side. Although he was wearing the luxurious dragon robe of the Ming Emperor, his expression showed that he was somewhat weak and panicked. From time to time, he would look at Mo Jingyu, who was sitting below him. On the other side, Lei Tengfeng was wearing the Xiling Jhennam Of Gojoseon's court robes. He looked dignified and graceful. Compared to his previous irritation and panic, he was more composed and calm. The Xiling officials sitting below him all lowered their eyes solemnly, as if they were following Jhennam Of Gojoseon's lead. They looked more magnanimous than the Da Chu State.
"Prince Ding Mansion has arrived! Princess Consort has arrived! "The voice of the palace attendant came from outside the door.
Prince Ding, who was dressed in white and had white hair, walked over hand in hand with Princess Consort, who was dressed in green and had black hair and a jade face. Just a glance at the crowd was enough to make them feel a heavy pressure.
Lei Tengfeng looked at the beautiful couple in front of him. The expression in his eyes changed, but in an instant, he restrained all his emotions. He calmly stood up and cupped his hands, saying, "Prince Ding, Princess Consort. I have disturbed you. Please don't blame me. "
Ye Li looked at Lei Tengfeng with some surprise. In just one or two months, Lei Tengfeng had changed a lot. His handsome and tall figure faintly had some of Lei Zhenting's magnanimity in the past.
Mo Xiuyao also sized up Lei Tengfeng, but quickly turned away. He waved his hand and smiled, saying, "Jhennam Of Gojoseon is too polite. Jhennam Of Gojoseon has come from afar. Your presence brings light to the Prince Ding Mansion. Jhennam Of Gojoseon, please have a seat. " No one mentioned the big battle that was fought a month ago, and no one mentioned Lei Zhenting's death. Although many people in West-Hill didn't look too good, they still restrained themselves.
Mo Xiuyao pulled Ye Li to sit down and looked at Emperor Chu, Mo Suiyun, and Mo Jingyu on the other side. Mo Xiuyao stood up and bowed to Mo Xiuyao, saying, "Suiyun pays his respects to Uncle Prince Ding."
Mo Xiuyao's eyes flashed, and he laughed loudly, saying, "Emperor Chu is a guest from afar. There is no need to be so polite. Please have a seat. " A trace of disappointment flashed across Mo Jingyu's eyes. He sighed helplessly in his heart and smiled, saying, "Prince Ding is indeed the Emperor's elder. It's not too much to call him Uncle. Prince Ding doesn't mind. " If they were really talking about the family tree and the backup, Mo Suiyun wouldn't call Mo Xiuyao Uncle, but Great Uncle. However, Mo Xiuyao clearly didn't have any intention of getting involved with the Da Chu State's royal family. Mo Jingyu also understood that Da Chu State and the Prince Ding Mansion had already fallen out. As long as Mo Xiuyao's brain didn't have any problems, those old pedants' whimsical ideas weren't reliable at all. Therefore, although he was disappointed, he didn't care too much.
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