Changsheng: My qualifications improve a little every day

The King of Chu was slightly moved when he heard this. After thinking for a moment, he said, "What the Queen said is not without reason, but the issue of border demarcation is not easy to decide. Let's put this matter aside for the time being and maintain the status quo between the two countries. We will discuss it later."

Zhu Linlang nodded slightly: "That's good, then what do you think about trade?"

The King of Chu looked deep in his eyes and said, "Regarding the matter of trade, I think that the goods of Wei should be subject to certain restrictions in Chu to prevent impact on the industry of our country."

Zhu Linlang frowned and said, "If this is the case, it will be difficult for Great Wei to make a profit in trade, which is not conducive to cooperation between the two sides."

The two sides were deadlocked and the atmosphere of the negotiations became tense again.

Fang Yue saw this and said, "Lord Chu, how about we both make concessions? Wei will adjust the types of goods it exports appropriately, and Chu will also relax some of its restrictions. Is that okay?"

The king of Chu did not make any comment. At this time, a minister of Chu stood up and said, "Mr. Fang's words make sense, but the specific details need to be discussed carefully."

Zhu Linlang said: "Then please ask the Chu party to draft the details as soon as possible, and we will discuss together and strive to reach a fair and reasonable agreement."

At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside.

"Why is there such a commotion?" The King of Chu looked displeased.

A guard came in hurriedly and reported: "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Guanjun is here!"

The King of Chu frowned and asked, "Why is he here?"

Zhu Linlang and Fang Yue looked at each other, their hearts tightening, knowing that the appearance of Champion Hou Yang Chan was definitely not a good thing.

Yang Chan strode into the hall, bowed and said, "Lord Chu, I heard that Wei and Chu were negotiating for peace, so I came to help."

The King of Chu had a gloomy face and said, "I will discuss the peace talks with my ministers. Why are you here to join in the fun?"

Yang Chan smiled and said, "Lord Chu, I know the Wei Dynasty quite well and can definitely offer some advice for the peace talks."

Zhu Linlang said coldly: "Yang Chan, what are you thinking? Do you want to disrupt the peace talks?"

Yang Chan looked at Zhu Linlang and said, "Your Majesty, this is wrong. I am only concerned about the peace between our two countries."

Fang Yue said, "Yang Chan, stop pretending. Everyone knows what you are thinking."

Yang Chan snorted, "Fang Yue, stop slandering me."

Yang Chan's humming echoed in the hall, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense. The King of Chu had a gloomy face, and his eyes wandered between Yang Chan, Zhu Linlang, and Fang Yue, as if he was weighing something.

"Marquis Guanjun, step down." The King of Chu finally spoke, his voice filled with unquestionable majesty.

Upon hearing this, Yang Chan's face changed slightly, but then returned to normal. He cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Lord Chu, I just want to do my part for the peace talks. Since Lord Chu has given the order, I will naturally obey."

As he spoke, he took a few steps back, but did not leave completely. Instead, he stood aside, his eyes still sharply scanning everyone in the hall.

It was obvious that he did not take the order of the King of Chu seriously.

The King of Chu did not look at Yang Chan again, but turned to Zhu Linlang and Fang Yue: "The peace talks concern the interests of both countries and must be handled with caution. Although the Marquis of Guanjun has good intentions, this matter still needs to be discussed with me and the ministers."

After the King of Chu finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall seemed to ease a little.

Zhu Linlang and Fang Yue both felt the importance the King of Chu attached to the peace talks and his vigilance against Yang Chan.

"Mr. Chu is right. We need to be cautious when negotiating peace talks."

Zhu Linlang responded, her voice calm but firm: "We, the Great Wei, are also willing to send envoys to discuss the specific details of the peace talks with the State of Chu."

"Wait, if you, the Great Wei, want to negotiate, you must first pay back the debt you owe me!"

At this time, when the two sides were about to reach a temporary peace agreement, Yang Chan suddenly interrupted. His voice was sharp and he obviously intended to break the harmony for the moment.

The King of Chu's face became even gloomier. He looked at Yang Chan fiercely, with a flash of anger in his eyes: "Marquis Guanjun, what do you mean by that? Peace talks are a matter of national importance. How can you let your personal grudges get mixed in with it?"

Yang Chan smiled slightly, but there was no warmth in that smile: "Lord Chu, I have no intention of interfering with the peace talks, but there are indeed some old accounts between Wei and me that have not been settled. If we can resolve these private matters during the peace talks, wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"

Zhu Linlang frowned upon hearing this. She looked at Yang Chan coldly and said, "Marquis Guanjun, I, the Great Wei, do not know about the old account you are talking about. If this is true, it should be discussed by the envoys in a formal setting between the two countries, not during this peace talk."

Fang Yue also stood up. He looked directly at Yang Chan and said firmly, "Yang Chan, don't take this opportunity to cause trouble. The peace talks are for the peace between the two countries, not to resolve your personal grudges."

Yang Chan snorted, but he did not back down. Instead, he continued, "Fang Yue, you don't need to be so excited. What I said is all true. Da Wei once made some deals with me, but never fulfilled its promise. I will not let this matter go."

The King of Chu listened to the dispute between the two sides. He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Marquis Guanjun, I will send someone to verify what you said. But if it is true as you said, we have to wait until after the peace talks to deal with it. The peace talks are related to the overall situation of the two countries, and no private affairs can interfere."

"no!"

Yang Chan responded firmly, his voice echoing in the hall with unquestionable determination, "Lord Chu, this matter is equally important to me. Wei's breach of trust not only concerns me personally, but also the reputation of Chu. I request that this matter be resolved before the peace talks."

The King of Chu's face became increasingly gloomy, and he was obviously dissatisfied with Yang Chan's persistence.

However, he also understood that Yang Chan's influence in the State of Chu should not be underestimated, and if this matter was not properly handled, it might cause greater obstacles to the peace talks.

"Marquis Guanjun, do you know that your actions may have destroyed the harmony between the two countries before the peace talks?" the King of Chu asked in a deep voice.

Yang Chan smiled slightly, but there was a hint of coldness in that smile. He ignored the King of Chu and turned to face Fang Yue:
"I won't make it difficult for you. Three days later, I will hold a banquet at Cuizang Mountain and invite the envoys of Wei to come. By then, we can discuss state affairs and resolve my personal affairs. Fang Yue, what do you think?"

There was a tone of authority in Yang Chan's words. He had obviously made up his mind to settle the "old accounts" between him and the Wei Dynasty before negotiating.

Fang Yue's heart tightened, knowing that this trip to Cuizang Mountain might be a Hongmen Banquet, but he couldn't back down at this moment, so he said loudly: "Since the Champion Marquis has invited me, Fang will definitely accept the invitation."

Zhu Linlang looked at Fang Yue worriedly and said, "Fang Yue, this matter needs to be carefully considered. Yang Chan must have some conspiracy behind this."

Fang Yue shook his head slightly, signaling Zhu Linlang not to worry: "Don't worry, Queen, I know what to do."

The King of Chu said at this time: "In this case, let's settle this matter first. But the peace talks must still be prepared and there must be no mistakes."

Everyone responded. After leaving the palace, Zhu Linlang said to Fang Yue with concern: "Fang Yue, Yang Chan is very cunning. You must be careful on this trip to Cuizang Mountain."

Fang Yue's eyes were firm: "Empress, I understand. But in order for the peace talks to go smoothly, this hurdle must be overcome."

After returning to their residence, Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang began to discuss countermeasures.

"We need to send people to Cuizang Mountain in advance to inquire about the situation so that we can have a clear idea of ​​the situation." Zhu Linlang said.

Fang Yue nodded in agreement: "Indeed, knowing yourself and the enemy will ensure victory in a hundred battles. I will arrange reliable personnel to investigate and ensure that there are no mistakes. Since Yang Chan dares to take the initiative to challenge me, there must be something fishy going on."

"What should we do? After all, this is within the territory of Chu State. We can't mobilize many experts!"

Zhu Linlang frowned, her face full of worry.

Fang Yue pondered for a moment and said, "It doesn't matter, we still have an ally!"

Fang Yue pondered for a moment and said, "It doesn't matter, we still have an ally!"

At this point, Zhu Linlang's eyes lit up, and she immediately realized that the person Fang Yue was talking about was the eldest princess of Da Chu.

Zhu Linlang said in surprise: "If we can get the help of the Princess of Great Chu, perhaps we can have a better chance of success in this trip to Cuizang Mountain."

Fang Yue nodded slightly: "Yes, the princess is quite influential in Chu State, and she is also very concerned about the peace talks. I believe she will be willing to help."

"But I wonder if the princess will have any concerns because of Yang Chan's power." Zhu Linlang said worriedly.

Fang Yue's eyes were firm: "Let's go visit the princess and tell her the truth. I believe she can distinguish right from wrong."

The two then set off for the eldest princess's residence.

After arriving at the Princess's Mansion, Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang were led into the hall after the doorman informed them.

The princess smiled when she saw them and said, "Mr. Fang, Miss Zhu, what brings you here?"

Fang Yue got straight to the point: "Princess, to be honest, I came here for the trip to Cuizang Mountain and I would like to ask for your help."

Upon hearing this, the eldest princess raised her eyebrows slightly, as if she had heard about the trip to Cui Zang Mountain and seemed to understand something about what Yang Chan had done.

She was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "I have also heard about the trip to Cuizang Mountain. Yang Chan has always acted without regard for the overall situation, and only seeks personal grudges. This time, I am afraid he wants to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble again."

The princess frowned slightly and continued, "I understand. I will ask my father to help and try to stop some of the great masters. But Yang Chan is a man of deep scheming. I'm afraid he won't just arrange the forces on the surface. You still need to be extremely careful."

Fang Yue bowed and said, "Thank you, Princess. I wonder if you can provide some more information about Yang Chan's possible arrangements and his masters?"

The princess shook her head slightly. "Yang Chan is very secretive, and it is difficult for me to know all his plans. However, he has several fierce generals under his command, and they are all ruthless and cruel."

Zhu Linlang asked: "Can the Princess tell us the characteristics and common methods of these people?"

The princess thought for a moment and said, "One of them is called Li Meng, who is extremely strong and wields a pair of giant axes. He can charge into battle unstoppable. The other is called Zhao Ying, who is good at hidden weapons and assassination, and his whereabouts are erratic."

Fang Yue looked solemn: "Thank you for your reminder, Princess. We will pay more attention to it."

The princess nodded slightly and said, "I hope you can get through this disaster smoothly and the peace talks will be successful, so that my help will be worthwhile."

Fang Yue set out alone to keep the appointment, and he remained highly vigilant along the way.

Cuizang Mountain was towering into the clouds, and the mountain road was rugged. Fang Yue carefully observed the movements around him. Suddenly, a gust of wind passed by, and Fang Yue's figure flashed, and he saw several hidden arrows flying past where he was just now.

"Hmph, there is indeed an ambush." ​​Fang Yue said to himself.

He quickened his pace and rushed towards the banquet venue on the top of the mountain. Finally, he came to an open area where Yang Chan was sitting, surrounded by a group of experts.

"Fang Yue, you are here as expected." Yang Chan sneered.

Fang Yue showed no fear: "Marquis Guanjun, why are you going through so much trouble?"

Yang Chan stood up and said, "Today is the day for you to pay your old debt."

At this moment, the fierce general named Li Meng rushed towards Fang Yue waving a huge axe. Fang Yue dodged sideways and started a fierce fight with Li Meng.

At the same time, Zhao Ying hid in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to release a hidden weapon. Fang Yue dealt with Li Meng's attack while keeping an eye out for the incoming hidden weapons.

In this melee, Fang Yue showed his extraordinary martial arts and wit. He nimbly dodged Li Meng's giant axe and keenly caught the hidden weapons fired by Zhao Ying, shooting them down one by one.

"Marquis Guanjun, is this your so-called way of settling old scores?" Fang Yue said sarcastically while dealing with Li Meng, "Relying on numbers and sneak attacks?"

Yang Chan's mouth curled up into a cold smile, as if he didn't care about Fang Yue's ridicule. He slowly said: "Fang Yue, don't be too proud. In today's situation, I have already laid a net, and you can't escape even if you have wings."

Fang Yue's eyes shone, he knew very well that what Yang Chan said was true. Surrounded by masters and murderous intentions in the dark, this banquet was obviously a Hongmen Banquet.

"Hmph, then it depends on whether you have the ability to do so." Fang Yue snorted coldly, and his body suddenly stretched out, and the battle with Li Meng became more intense.

The fierce battle between Fang Yue and Li Meng became more and more intense. The two figures moved quickly on the open ground, and the giant axe and sword light intertwined into a web of death. However, Fang Yue gradually gained the upper hand with his extraordinary martial arts and wit. He cleverly used the terrain to avoid Li Meng's fierce attacks and looked for opportunities to counterattack.

Finally, after a fierce battle, Fang Yue caught Li Meng's weakness and killed him with one sword. Li Meng fell to the ground and the masters around him were shocked. They didn't expect Fang Yue to be so powerful.

At the same time, Zhao Ying saw that the situation was not good, and tried to take the opportunity to launch a hidden weapon to attack Fang Yue. However, Fang Yue had already noticed his presence, and he dodged the attack of the hidden weapon easily. Then, he quickly counterattacked, swung his sword, and knocked Zhao Ying to the ground.

Looking at the two masters who fell to the ground, Fang Yue looked at Yang Chan coldly: "Marquis Guanjun, is this what you call a dragnet? It seems to be nothing more than that."

Yang Chan's face was terribly gloomy. Although he had expected this, he was still shocked to see Fang Yue easily defeating his two capable men.

He sneered: "Fang Yue, don't be too proud. I still have a backup plan." (End of this chapter)