Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 766 - 481: Xi’en

Chapter 766: Chapter 481: Xi’en

The Dayan Empire, as a unified imperial dynasty, was surrounded not only by a few unfriendly neighbors from the Ancient Abyss but also by some insignificant small states.

And Di’an City, as the absolute political and economic center of the Dayan Empire, often saw exotic visitors in different attire on its streets. However, the sight of a blonde woman with golden hair and blue eyes, followed by a man dressed like a canned knight, was a first.

The vast hall fell silent, save for the muffled footfalls of the armored man behind the woman.

Of course, this was just on the surface.

Thanks to the Celestial Fates Divine Soul, Xu Yuan could clearly hear some whispering voices.

"Are these the two from across the sea who have been staying at the Honglu Temple?"

"It looks that way. Blonde hair, blue eyes, matching the report descriptions. But they rarely leave the Honglu Temple; they’re mostly reclusive."

"Perhaps some influential figure in Di’an City is interested in their empire. After all, having journeyed across the sea and even able to hold their own in combat against those islanders, their strength must be considerable."

"That’s true. If we could establish a connection, there should be a considerable profit to be made."

"Oh? Does the Jiangnan Qi family have an interest in this business?"

"Heh, of course, we have an interest. My Qi family has been chopping down those islanders in Jiangnan for hundreds of years, but right now, His Majesty and the Prime Minister’s stance towards this unknown empire remains unclear. Reaching out rashly could lead to moving against the tide."

"Those islanders are merely a dog, incapable of stirring great commotion. But this unknown empire could be a tiger."

"What of a tiger? If the tumorous Sects were to be eradicated, even a dragon would have to coil before the might of Great Yan."

Yacui Palace was Di’an City’s most expensive brothel, frequented only by the wealthy and noble.

The conflict on the Eastern Isles had already lasted a year, and they had learned some details through their channels.

In the midst of these conversations, there was no praise for the blonde woman’s stunning beauty nor any inquiry into who exactly she had come to meet; there were only concise analyses and disdain for the foreigners.

Xu Yuan then withdrew the Celestial Fates Divine Soul, and the voices around him faded away.

With a look of interest, Xu Yuan’s gaze lingered on the two foreigners as he softly asked Li Junqing,

"Your Highness, are these two the distinguished guests you’re to entertain tonight?"

Li Junqing didn’t answer his question but instead sighed with a hint of helplessness and transmitted,

"Ancient sayings warn of calamities bequeathing for a thousand years, truly not deceiving me. But Xu Changtian, with your actions tonight, aren’t you afraid I’ll report this to my father, the Emperor?"

Clearly, he was dissatisfied with Xu Yuan’s unyielding presence.

Xu Yuan chuckled quietly and replied unconcernedly through transmission,

"I came to you because I trust you. You can tell, if you wish, but if you do, you’ll very likely be barred from going to the Eastern Isles. You’d be stuck in this Di’an City for the rest of your life."

"........"

Li Junqing twitched, swearing internally, but outwardly he sighed and asked,

"Speak, why have you come to me? What do you want to do?"

"I’m here to make a deal with you," said Xu Yuan.

A deal?

Li Junqing slightly raised his brows, pondering for a moment as he watched the two approaching figures,

"Now is perhaps not the right time. We can discuss the details after they leave."

"Oh? Does that mean you’re allowing me to eavesdrop on your conversation?"

"Tch, if I said no, would you leave?"

"I would not."

"Well, there you go."

As Li Junqing spoke, he glanced at his wrist, which Xu Yuan was holding,

"Lord Xu, let go. I’d rather not have people think I harbor that sort of interest."

Upon hearing that, Xu Yuan grinned and retracted his hand, then stood up from the couch, casually asking,

"Are you interested in that blonde woman?"

Li Junqing casually straightened his slightly disheveled blue robe with mystical patterns and said,

"I do have some interest, after all, you’ve seen it yourself, the person is born so good-looking."

With that,

he glanced sideways at Xu Yuan with a lascivious smile and asked,

"What about you, do you have the same thoughts?"

Xu Yuan rolled his eyes,

"Do you think my current status allows me to force someone?"

Li Junqing sized up Xu Yuan’s appearance and shook his head,

"You’re lacking in every aspect, she is, after all, the Third Princess of the so-called Xi’en Kingdom, rumored to be the fourth in line for the throne."

"The throne?"

Xu Yuan showed a trace of interest, "Is the claim to the throne bestowed by your Emperor Father, or did they petition for it themselves?"

The ancestral rites of the Dayan Empire were extremely complicated, with strict regulations concerning the titles of foreign nations and their political heads; officials from the Honglu Temple had to strictly follow these rites when drafting petitions.

In the Dayan Empire, the titles of Emperor, Sovereign, and King were not just political terms from Xu Yuan’s previous life; they were direct symbols of strength.

The title of Emperor was exclusive to the Dayan Son of Heaven, while the surrounding various foreign powers were merely entitled to be called kings.

The Dachao Royal Court and the Barbarian Strange King both followed this logic, with the only exception being the Ancient Abyss; the Dayan Dynasty recognized the leader of the Demon Race as the Demon Sovereign.

And now, this Xi’en Kingdom that came from overseas was also claiming the title of Sovereign?

Li Junqing had already reached the two Xi’en envoys standing five zhang away and whispered,

"These foreigners don’t know the rites of Great Yan, it was naturally conferred by my Emperor Father."

Xu Yuan laughed and said,

"It seems then that the Imperial Family holds the Xi’en Kingdom’s power in high regard."

"And the Prime Minister’s Mansion doesn’t think so?" Li Junqing smiled insincerely.

Xu Yuan frankly replied, "It seems my father has no immediate plans to lay out his strategy there."

At the current stage, all the focus of the Prime Minister’s Mansion was within the Dayan Territory, and the reports and petitions in the study about the war in the East only briefly mentioned it; at least, that was what was being sent to the study in the inner courtyard of the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

Li Junqing slightly furrowed his brow, "The Prime Minister isn’t planning to meddle in the East affairs?"

Xu Yuan softly responded, "Even if the Xi’en Kingdom could engulf the East, it wouldn’t be able to digest it in less than half a decade."

At this point, Xu Yuan shifted the subject with a smile, "Of course, just because my father doesn’t intend to meddle doesn’t mean I won’t.

Li Junqing laughed at this, his smile tinged with a bit of mockery,

"Without leaning on the Prime Minister’s Mansion, how do you plan to meddle in the affairs of the East?"

"Naturally, through you as the intermediary."

"...." Li Junqing.

Xu Yuan patted his shoulder and laughed,

"That’s also what I wanted to discuss with you tonight... Tsk, don’t look at me like that; I definitely won’t take advantage of you this time, and I can assure you that this matter will be a win-win for both of us.

"Alright, she’s already here, tonight you’re the host, aren’t you going to welcome her?"

With those words,

Xu Yuan’s figure, radiating faint golden light, flew past the iron can with a hint of danger, finally resting on the leading golden-haired woman.

Immediately afterward,

he unconsciously revealed a touch of astonishment in his eyes.

This beautiful golden-haired... was actually a mortal.