After the Princess of the Wei Dynasty and the envoys entered the capital of the Dayi Dynasty, they were received by the Ministry of Rites and arranged to stay at the posthouse, waiting for the summons of the King of Dayi.
Among the envoys who came to Dayi this time, there were three people and more than a hundred guards.
Since the two princes of Wei took the status of hostages and lived in Changle Palace, they have been heavily guarded and were not allowed to go out or be approached by others.
On the second day after the envoys arrived, they petitioned the King of Dayi to allow them to see the two princes, and got approved that day.
The envoys learned that the Second Prince was seriously injured in an assassination attempt, but fortunately his life was not threatened, so they felt relieved. However, one of them, a burly military officer with a fierce look, was furious.
"Does the Second Prince know who sent the assassin? I must smash his ancestors eighteen generations into dust."
"Then you'll have to count my father the King, as well as my Third Brother and I." The Second Prince said coldly.
"Ah?!"
"Does the Second Prince mean the assassin was sent by the royal faction?" One of the envoys, who looked rather dignified, said.
"Other than my good elder brother, I can't think of anyone else who is so eager for me to die." The Second Prince said gloomily.
"There is another possibility - it could be another country trying to provoke conflict between the Dayi and Wei to make the war flare up again, so they can take advantage of the situation." The dignified envoy analyzed.
"That's possible. But given how heavily guarded Changle Palace is, an assassin could still hurt the prince. Anyway, we can't just let them gloss over this matter. This is a very good bargaining chip for our negotiations this time." The third envoy said with a smile. He was about the same age as the Second Prince and looked quite handsome. He always had a smiling face on, but those who knew him were aware of the cold-bloodedness behind that smile.
"It would be best to make them compensate us with a large amount of grain. All the way from the border to the capital of the Dayi Dynasty, I saw fertile farmland and diverse products everywhere in this country. Especially in the capital here - even after experiencing a plague and a great war, the streets are still as prosperous as ever, officials and nobles are reveling in extravagance. It is evident that other than weak military power, people here live a rich life. Once we conquer the Dayi Dynasty in the future, there will be endless food, wine, and fine clothes." The military officer said.
"Don't underestimate the Dayi Dynasty either. This year, a female general named Gong turned a defeat at Bashan into victory, and inflicted heavy losses on our troops. Moreover, during the Dayi mutiny this time, she led the army with the worst reputation to charge into the royal palace and quell the rebellion, and played a critical role. From these two events, one can see that her military capabilities are extraordinary. Given time, the Dayi military will surely grow stronger and stronger." The Second Prince said.
"According to what the prince said, she will definitely become a formidable enemy on the battlefield in the future. Should we take her out in advance?" The military officer didn't finish his words, but gestured twice across his neck with his hand.
"No!" The Third Prince blurted out anxiously.
Except for the Second Prince, everyone else looked at the Third Prince.
"Soldiers should fight fairly on the battlefield. How can we assassinate someone just because they are strong? This is the behavior of petty men, not gentlemen." The Third Prince explained awkwardly.
"Not so. Those who accomplish great things should not quibble over minor details, let alone when the future of the country is at stake." The young envoy with the smiling face said.
"It won't be easy to kill her. Not to mention her own martial arts skill is extremely high, but this is their turf. Before you can even make a move, you've already startled the snake. The most important thing for now is that my Second Brother and I can return safely to Wei Country. Don't bother with other things, so as not to stir up trouble." The Second Prince said.
"Yes."
"It's getting late, you guys go back first. Lou Yi stays."
Lou Yi was the young envoy with the smiling face and a member of the Second Prince's faction.
The dignified envoy and the military officer looked at each other, but did not dare to ask more. They got up, saluted and said, "Your subordinates will take leave."
After the two officials left, the Second Prince briefly told his third younger brother about the Dayi mutiny.
It was also after this Dayi mutiny that he realized the Prince of Dayi they had been communicating with was actually the Third Prince, not the Sixth Prince.
Lou Yi lamented, "The Third Prince of Dayi is quite a smart person, it's a pity he met a useless fool, and missed success by a step."
"The Wuji Sect has been exposed this time, and the King of Dayi has ordered to eradicate all Wuji Sect organizations stationed in the country with utmost effort. Send word to the Wuji Sect to suspend all missions for now. Also, tell Nangong Jue to hide for a period of time. Under no circumstances should he step into the capital of Dayi again, especially do not let him encounter that female general again." The Second Prince ordered.
"Why is that?" Lou Yi asked.
"That female general has frighteningly keen observation skills. Even in disguise, it's highly likely that she'll see through him. If he gets discovered, for the sake of the Wuji Sect, I can only take him out first. It's just that it would be a pity to kill such a rare talent."
"Oh, a lady who even the Second Prince is so wary of, I'm getting more and more curious about her now."
"Don't blame me for not warning you, you'd better not provoke her."
Lou Yi just smiled without answering.
"I've always been very curious about how they came to suspect the Wuji Sect is an intelligence organization embedded in Dayi. Could there be a traitor within the Wuji Sect? Have the Wuji Sect leader privately investigate this matter when you go back."
"Yes, I will arrange it when I go back." Lou Yi put away his smile and said solemnly.
"Be careful. From the moment you guys entered Dayi, you may already be under their surveillance."
"Yes."
Seeing the Second Brother was done with discussing matters, the Third Prince who was sitting to the side curiously asked, "Which princess are they sending for the marriage alliance this time?"
"Replying to the Third Prince, it is the Tenth Princess."
"Sure enough, they sent the least favored Tenth Sister over." The Third Prince said with some emotion. In Wei Dynasty, princesses and princes who were not favored, and who did not have powerful backers, were sacrifices to be used in politics. It was relying on his Second Brother that he had a place in Wei Dynasty.
"It's getting late, you should go back first."
"Yes, your subordinate will take leave. Take care, Princes."
After Lou Yi left Changle Palace, the Second Prince coldly said to his third younger brother, "Don't blame me for not warning you. Not to mention that Lady Gong already has a husband, just the fact that she is a general of Dayi means she will be our enemy in the future. Get over her sooner. Also, put away your compassionate heart. This world is the law of the jungle, and compassion is the last thing it lacks."
"Yes." The Third Prince answered dejectedly.
Five days later, the King of Dayi formally received the Princess and envoys of Wei Country.
