bioinnovel Chapter 80 Come and steal it if you dare!
Chapter 80 Come and steal it if you dare!
She is the emperor of the Fuyao Empire, and she is not responsible to the people of any other country except for the people of the Fuyao Empire.
She only cared about the precious treasures and spiritual stones offered as tribute; even if Gu Lan ruined the Yue Kingdom, it was none of her business.
When news of Gu Lan's murder reached her, she showed no emotion whatsoever, but the fact that the new King of Yue made no move to acknowledge her was intolerable. Throughout Qizhou, all the rulers, large and small, had to submit to her.
Those who obey her prosper, those who defy her perish.
Empress Fuyao gave the Song Kingdom a meaningful look, and the Song King understood, demanding the city from the Yue Kingdom. If the new Yue King is sensible and immediately apologizes and submits, the matter can be dropped. Otherwise, she will have no choice but to step in and uphold justice for the Song Kingdom.
Gu Yan slammed the letter on the table and thought for a moment. Empress Fuyao? Although he hadn't been in Qizhou long, he had heard of Empress Fuyao's name back in Qingyun City.
Empress Murong Ya, a peak mid-stage Spirit Emperor realm expert, was the sixth daughter of the previous emperor of the Fuyao Empire. Although princesses of the Fuyao Empire had the right to inherit the throne, they were ranked after the princes. So she killed or drove her brothers insane, and then she ascended the throne.
Rumor has it that she is ruthless, yet also a rare beauty; it is said that she was apprenticed to a powerful figure of the Spirit Venerable level from one of the Four Families and Five Sects; it is said that she is the illegitimate daughter of a mysterious strongman who cuckolded the previous emperor of the Fuyao Empire; it is said that she has countless lovers, is promiscuous, and often forcibly abducts handsome men; it is also said that she hates men and prefers women…
Various rumors, some true and some false, circulated widely, and there were indeed many rumors about this Empress Fuyao.
"What does Your Majesty intend to do?" Gao Changqing asked Gu Yan.
Gu Yan said, "Grind the ink."
The head steward, Su Sheng, immediately ground ink and laid out paper, then picked up a brush from the brush holder and handed it to Gu Yan.
Normally, messages are exchanged via jade slips, but official letters need to be more formal.
Gu Yan picked up her brush and wrote a large character, causing Huo Yun, who was standing next to her, to widen his eyes in surprise.
The handwriting on the white paper is vigorous and elegant, yet subtly sharp.
What did Gu Yan write?
Come and take it if you dare!
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The Song Dynasty Royal Palace.
"I'm so angry!"
After seeing Gu Yan's reply, the young-looking King Song was so angry that he slammed his fist on the table.
Seated to the left of the King of Song was an old man in a silver robe. The old man had white eyebrows and white hair, and his eyes were like those of a sharp eagle, with a golden light flashing from time to time. This old man was none other than Duan Qi, the Grand Master of the Song Kingdom.
"Teacher, this Li He is far too arrogant!" King Song said angrily.
"Your Majesty, why bother getting angry with him? You only need to inform the Empress of his reply," Duan Qi said calmly, holding a cup of tea.
The one who wants to take action against Yue now is not the Song Kingdom, but the emperor of the Fuyao Empire.
After hearing Duan Qi's words, King Song gradually calmed down and immediately wrote a letter to the Empress of the Fuyao Empire. In the letter, he pitifully complained to the Empress about how he sincerely congratulated her, but Li He was ungrateful and made arrogant remarks.
After finishing writing, the King of Song immediately ordered someone to deliver the letter to Empress Fuyao as quickly as possible.
After Empress Fuyao finished reading it, she immediately sent an envoy to the Yue Kingdom.
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a few days later.
Inside the Qingbo Hall of the Yue Kingdom's palace, civil and military officials stood in two rows. High above sat the current King of Yue, Gu Yan, while a middle-aged man in a blue robe stood holding a staff; this man was an envoy from the Fuyou Empire.
The envoy from the Fuyou Empire was named Bao Jian. Bao Jian's cultivation level was not high; he was only at the late stage of the Heavenly Spirit Realm.
However, as an envoy of the Fuyao Empire, no matter where he went in Qizhou, the rulers of various countries treated him with great courtesy. Even powerful figures at the Spirit Emperor Realm had to give him some face, since he represented the face of the Fuyao Empire when he was on his mission.
When he last came to Yue, Gu Lan led all the civil and military officials to greet him as soon as he entered the territory, showing him great respect.
But this time, the new King of Yue was really clueless. Not only did he send a random official to pick him up, but he also didn't allow him to rest at the post station. There was no welcoming banquet or anything like that. Instead, he directly summoned him to this main hall. It was extremely rude!
Bao Jian thought that after returning to the empire, he would definitely impeach Li He in front of Her Majesty the Empress, saying that he was outrageous!
Although Bao Jian harbored deep resentment, he dared not act recklessly in front of a Spirit Emperor Realm expert. After bowing to Gu Yan above, he said:
"Her Majesty the Empress decrees that if the King of Yue remains stubborn and refuses to return the thirty-six cities of the Song Kingdom, then this matter can only be resolved at the Divine Martial Platform according to the old tradition."
The moment the words "Divine Martial Platform" were uttered, the expressions of all the civil and military officials changed, and a commotion broke out in the hall.
Bao Jian straightened up and slightly raised his chin. He glanced at the King of Yue on the throne, but immediately lowered his gaze again after only one look.
This new King of Yue, I don't know what kind of technique he practices. Even though I can't see his face, as soon as I see his figure, I feel as if my mind is being captured by him.
I have this obsessive urge to get closer to him.
Bao Jian dared not look any longer.
The Divine Martial Platform was established by the Fuyao Empire to adjudicate disputes between nations. If there is any conflict between two countries, they can send their strongest warriors to the Divine Martial Platform for a duel. The losing side must fulfill the demands of the winning side, even if those demands are unreasonable.
Huo Yun glanced at the arrogant Bao Jian, then turned to look at Gu Yan.
However, the young monarch was wearing a mask, so he couldn't see the other person's expression at all.
A commotion rippled through the hall. Although everyone knew that if the battle were to take place on the Divine Martial Platform, Duan Qi would undoubtedly be the one from the Song Kingdom to fight. Duan Qi had been defeated by Gu Lan thirty years ago, and His Majesty's strength was certainly superior to Gu Lan's; there was no need to fear Duan Qi.
However, if the Song Dynasty had the backing of the Fuyao Empire, the situation would be much more complicated.
If the Empress insists on favoring Duan Qi, tampering with the duel, or secretly helping him, winning won't be easy.
His Majesty is the King of Yue and the only Spirit Emperor Realm expert in Yue. He cannot be allowed to fall.
For a time, all the civil and military officials wanted Gu Yan to accept the condition of returning the thirty-six cities of the Song Kingdom. After all, no country in Qizhou could go head-to-head with the Fuyao Empire, and the Empress only wanted the attitude of the Yue Kingdom. Why fight a losing battle?
However, that illusory and unreal voice rang out:
"The Divine Martial Platform, I haven't been there yet. Alright! Let's do it this way."
What?
Bao Jian was dumbfounded. Did he really dare to agree to go up to the Divine Martial Platform?
Are you that confident?
The civil and military officials anxiously gazed at Gu Yan high above, but with foreign envoys present, no one was foolish enough to refute or advise their own emperor at this moment, lest they embarrass him. Therefore, they could only communicate telepathically, anxiously sending messages.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"
"Your Majesty needs to consider this matter carefully; you cannot go to the Divine Martial Platform!"
Gu Yan pretended not to hear and looked at the dazed Bao Jian: "Lord Bao, you've worked hard. Huo Yun, please take Lord Bao to rest!"
"Please, Lord Bao!"
Huo Yun gestured for Bao Jian to proceed.
Bao Jian was escorted out. After leaving, he stood outside the hall, turning to look back. He thought to himself that the new King of Yue was nothing but an arrogant and conceited madman. Oh well, who cares? If he wants to humiliate himself, so be it. He should just go back and report as soon as possible.