Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1058

Chapter 1058: Chapter 1052: Reliance

The envoys from Tianfeng Kingdom, accustomed to being flattered in Xiliang, observed with irritation as the ministers of Zhou glared at them fiercely. Especially the eyes of the generals, which were as round as bells, seemingly ready to devour him at any moment. They repeatedly referred to their Tianfeng Kingdom as a small nation, fueling his anger. With a taut expression, he said, "The arrogance of Tianfeng Kingdom... naturally relies on strength; we speak with power, and our Tianfeng Kingdom has an invincible Elephant Army."

Bai Qingyan, with a smile in her eyes, lowered her gaze to the bamboo slip spread open before her. She casually laid it heavily on the table, her speech measured: "Your country relies on the Elephant Army, while Zhou relies on the brave elite soldiers who have repeatedly fought bloody battles. If the Tianfeng Kingdom envoy wishes for a contest, Zhou will not disappoint."

The envoy of Tianfeng Kingdom, realizing his words had been too arrogant, leading to Bai Qingyan’s displeasure, bowed deeply and said, "Though the Elephant Army is the reliance of our Tianfeng Kingdom, we have no intention of waging war with Zhou. We seek peace and ask the Zhou ministers to be mindful of their words. Our Tianfeng Kingdom merely hopes for harmony between Xiliang, Zhou, and Yan, fulfilling Xiliang’s earnest trust."

The Xiliang envoy, sweating profusely, stood in silence, bowing his head.

"The Elephant Army of Tianfeng Kingdom is stationed at the borders of Zhou, and now they send an envoy with such an overbearing demeanor. Is this a threat to our Zhou?" Dong Qingping glanced at the envoy from Tianfeng Kingdom and began slowly, "Coordinating a coalition has always been the role of a strong nation mediating between weaker ones. The envoy from Tianfeng claims reliance on the Elephant Army, displaying arrogance towards our Empress of Zhou and daring to demand our participation. Do you think our Zhou fears your Tianfeng Kingdom’s Elephant Army?"

Listening to the tone of the Tianfeng envoy while addressing Bai Qingyan roused Dong Qingping’s dissatisfaction. Once the Minister of Honglu Temple, he had dealt with envoys from various nations, but now, as Minister, he could not easily speak. However, now he could not contain himself; he was furious at the rudeness shown to their Empress of Zhou. "How dare such audacity challenge us on our territory and speak of necessity... Pei!"

The Minister Shen Jingzhong of Zhou smiled as he glanced at Dong Qingping beside him, "Lord Dong may not have understood fully, but the meaning of the Tianfeng envoy is clear to me. It merely means they have the Elephant Army and wish to lead all nations, expecting us to obey. By bringing up the Elephant Army, the envoy aims to intimidate Zhou. If Zhou and Yan attend, it would be an acknowledgment of Tianfeng’s leadership."

"Minister Shen and Minister Dong, calm yourselves." The Tianfeng envoy still smiled, but before he could finish speaking, a heavily aroused general from Zhou approached him, startling him.

Faced with the robust and towering Zhou general, he was forced to step back.

The general’s eyes bulged like bells: "Minister Shen and Minister Dong are too courteous. To someone so shameless and ignorant... simply throw them out."

"Exactly! What’s the point of talking to someone like that! Who knows where this small nation came from, daring to be arrogant in our Zhou! Just throw them out, and the matter is settled!"

Sitting on the throne with a serene and smiling demeanor, Bai Qingyan observed the increasingly intense confrontation involving the envoys from Tianfeng Kingdom, and adjusted to a more comfortable posture, gently stroking her abdomen, intrigued by the spectacle involving even Minister Shen and her uncle.

The Tianfeng envoy, in a plea, looked towards Bai Qingyan on the throne, smiling and quickly said, "Your Majesty, is this how Zhou treats their guests?"

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