Chapter 1163

Chen Ning's words were neither servile nor overbearing. There was a hint of threat and temptation, but in the ears of the Northern Qi envoy, not only did it not sound harsh, it actually felt indescribably comfortable.

His heart was filled with mixed feelings. He couldn't describe what he felt towards Chen Ning. There was admiration, gratitude, and surprise.

This Empress might be young, but her words were convincing. Her words were all pointed at his weak points, making him unable to even say a "no".

"The Empress has cleared this envoy's name, this envoy is very grateful. No matter what the Empress says, this envoy will not disobey. Emperor, we can proceed with this transaction now."

The Northern Qi envoy thought for a bit, then respectfully presented the blueprint to Mo Chuan with both hands.

Mo Chuan was slightly surprised. He didn't think that the Northern Qi envoy would agree so readily.

"Sir, I do not have any silver on me. We can continue the transaction tomorrow." He left the palace in a hurry, and as the emperor, he could not have any silver on him.

And this was a large sum that needed to be paid for by the national treasury.

"It's fine, it's fine. This blueprint can be given to the emperor first. As for the silver, the emperor can send someone to deliver it. I believe in the emperor and the empress."

The Northern Qi envoy spoke very generously, handing over the blueprint in his hand a few more inches.

He was beginning to feel that this blueprint had become a hot potato. If he continued to keep it by his side, there was no telling what would happen next time. If the blueprint was lost and he did not receive the silver for the transaction, how would he have the face to return to Northern Qi and report to the Emperor?

So, it was better to give this blueprint away as soon as possible. Based on the empress' ability to clear his name, she would not take the blueprint and not pay.

Mo Chuan smiled and took the blueprint. He said, "Then I will accept it. As for the silver, I will have the Minister of Revenue send it to the embassy. Please accept it when the time comes."

The Northern Qi envoy seemed to let out a long sigh of relief. He revealed a smile and bowed to Mo Chuan and Chen Ning again. "I thank the emperor and the empress."

The arrogant and despotic air on his face was swept away, and he became very humble and courteous.

If the imperial guards had not seen it with their own eyes, they would not have believed it.

The Northern Qi envoy was grateful to Chen Ning from the bottom of his heart. With all the evidence pointing at him and all the odds against him, she did not mind his rudeness toward her. On the contrary, she had helped him clear his name. This kindness was worth his life to repay.

Otherwise, if he did not complete the emperor's mission on this trip to West Chu and was accused of embezzlement, even if Mo Chuan did not punish him, once he returned, the emperor of Northern Qi would definitely chop off his head.

Mo Chuan took the blueprint and put it in his chest. He held Chen Ning's hand and said, "Let us go."

He swept his gaze across the surroundings and ordered, "Imperial Guards, continue to stand guard around the posthouse. Do not leave without permission. Protect everyone in the posthouse. If anything happens, I will not let you off lightly!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for thinking so deeply for me." The Northern Qi envoy was even more grateful.

He was originally worried that he had given the blueprints to Mo Chuan. If the mastermind found out about it and sent people to infiltrate the guest station again, perhaps this time it wouldn't be just the blueprints, but his head.