Snow: The Crown Prince of Chu, forced into marriage by the Minister of the Southern Palace with his

After all, the decorations of the entire Northern Mang Dynasty looked completely different from those of the Li Yang Dynasty.

As they continued on their way, Jiang Xuan suddenly spotted a familiar figure.

sweet potato?

He was about to greet them, but the other person winked at him. Seeing this, he didn't say anything, but just smiled and nodded slightly.

Not long after they met the sweet potato, the two arrived at the palace.

There were quite a few people in the court. Besides Empress Murong, Li Mibi, Taiping Ling, Qilin Zhenren, and others were all present.

After Jiang Xuan stepped into the hall, they all turned to look at him.

Jiang Xuan looked at them with a smile, nodding slightly when someone greeted him, but that didn't mean he wouldn't take the initiative.

At the same time, Jiang Xuan raised his head and looked down at Empress Murong.

Looking at that young face that looked to be no more than twenty years old, Jiang Xuan was genuinely surprised.

After all, Empress Murong is over thirty years old, but she looks so young.

In addition, her aura is truly awe-inspiring to most people.

After all, the pressure emanating from an emperor is not something an ordinary person can withstand.

This is why most men, even those around Empress Murong, do not have any feelings for her.

Because he was so terrified, even though he acted very gently, he still carried the majesty of an emperor.

The emperor's majesty is inviolable.

Jiang Xuan narrowed his eyes, then clasped his hands together and bowed slightly.

"Everyone says that the Empress of Northern Mang has a beauty that could topple kingdoms."

"Seeing it today has truly made me understand; seeing is believing."

Upon hearing Jiang Xuan's words, for some reason, many people in the Northern Mang court were not angry; instead, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Some people even knew Empress Murong's temper, just because they thought she might attack Jiang Xuan or say something.

However, Empress Murong simply smiled and looked at him.

"Oh? I've heard that the King of Chu is surrounded by stunning beauties who are listed on the Rouge Ranking."

"And I am but a woman in my thirties, yet I have received such praise from Young Master Jiang."

"It's been so many years since anyone praised my appearance. I'm really pleased to hear Young Master Jiang say that."

When Jiang Xuan heard these words, he couldn't help but blink, his expression somewhat subtle.

After all, the person in front of them was Empress Murong of Northern Mang.

According to the information Xu Weixiong gave him, this empress was no ordinary person.

But why is it happening all of a sudden now?

Just as Jiang Xuan was squinting, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, Li Mibi suddenly interrupted his thoughts.

"King of Chu, how about we discuss cooperation?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan turned to look at Li Mibi, who had spoken.

The next hour was filled with various disputes, and Bei Mang naturally wanted to significantly reduce Jiang Xuan's various demands.

Jiang Xuan had already come up with a plan beforehand, and with Xu Weixiong's advance preparations, he only needed to hold onto this bottom line.

Jiang Xuan was confident that when it came to speaking, few people in the world could rival him.

Then came the scene of Jiang Xuan debating with the Confucian scholars, which shocked everyone present, especially Empress Murong.

After all, she felt that someone like Jiang Xuan, who was so concerned about his status, wouldn't do anything to argue his case.

It's estimated that they're just discussing the general direction now, and later Xu Weixiong and others will come over to discuss it, or their people will go over there.

However, Jiang Xuan deliberately engaged in a heated debate with the scholars in the imperial court, leaving everyone present speechless.

Besides quoting classical texts, he could even come up with new ideas himself.

Sometimes, even the scholars of Northern Mang couldn't help but shut their mouths, wanting to find pen, ink, paper, and inkstone to write these words down.

Later, Empress Murong summoned several recorders to write down every word Jiang Xuan and the others said.

What surprised Empress Murong the most was that even when Jiang Xuan was debating with the group of scholars, he was different from the others who were spitting and looking ferocious.

Jiang Xuan behaved like a true gentleman; he was the very embodiment of a gentleman, and his eloquent words won everyone's respect.

About an hour and a half later, Jiang Xuan, standing in the center of the Northern Mang court, looked around.

It was discovered that no one present spoke, and no one stepped forward.

Then he chuckled and shrugged, saying, "It seems that the people of Northern Mang have nothing more to say."

These people looked at each other, and finally all lowered their heads.

After all, the original intention was to make Jiang Xuan admit defeat, as it concerned the future of Northern Mang.

But just now they almost knelt on the ground and called Jiang Xuan "teacher".

Seeing this, Empress Murong understood that, at least in this respect, she could not possibly defeat Jiang Xuan.

She looked at him intently, and couldn't help but think to herself.

Besides literature, martial arts, and debating, what else is Jiang Xuan not good at?

He was like a flawless man, with no apparent flaws.

Some might say he has too many women around him, but wouldn't it be strange if someone as outstanding as him didn't have any women around him?

As for the opinion that Jiang Xuan has too many women around him, which will eventually lead to many problems or make him a target, some people are concerned about this.

But after all these years, how many people could do anything to Jiang Xuan?

His strength, his wisdom—everything about him is top-notch.

What is there to fear from a man like that?

When Empress Murong thought of this, she immediately ended the negotiations.

Then the officials from Northern Mang left one by one, because Taiping Ling was the first to bow to Jiang Xuan.

This caused all the other people to leave without a word.

When they looked at Jiang Xuan, their eyes revealed respect.

Because for them, although Jiang Xuan was an opponent, they were filled with hatred towards him.

However, everyone present held his literature and his character in high esteem.

Even Empress Murong said nothing about it and let them leave.

After everyone had left, Jiang Xuan cupped his hands in greeting to Empress Murong and said...

"In that case, shall I leave as well?"

Although Jiang Xuan said that, he did not move his feet.

He simply raised his head and stared intently at the Empress.

Chapter 227 A Woman's Thoughts, A Partnership Between Two People

Empress Murong's expression was quite subtle. She gave the other person a deep look, and then stood up directly from the dragon throne.

"I want to take a walk in the back garden. Come with me."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan smiled faintly and quickly followed.

The two walked side by side, while the others lagged behind a few steps as a sign of respect.

After all, walking alongside the emperor is a complete act of usurpation.

However, Jiang Xuan didn't care at all, and even chatted and laughed with Empress Murong.

Empress Murong glanced at Jiang Xuan, who was handing the flowers to her.

She chuckled softly and asked.

"Has Mr. Jiang always been so audacious? How dare he do such a thing in my palace?"

Jiang Xuan shrugged. He glanced at them, all of them standing at a distance, not daring to approach or say anything.

"What's there to be afraid of? Empress Murong isn't some monster, and she's not going to eat me right now."

"Isn't it?"

Jiang Xuan bit down on the word "this" very deeply.

Empress Murong naturally understood, but she said nothing, only shaking her head with a light laugh.

Empress Murong did not accept the flowers offered by Jiang Xuan, but simply walked past him with a smile on her face.

"If Mr. Jiang wants to give me a gift, I'm afraid I won't be interested in these flowers and plants."

Jiang Xuan chuckled and said, "It was just a casual gift for His Majesty; His Majesty need not take it to heart."

Empress Murong glanced at him and then suddenly stopped.

"I wonder if Mr. Jiang's visit to Northern Mang is truly for the purpose of cooperation?"

Jiang Xuan shrugged and said, "Of course, why would I lie about something like this?"

"It makes no sense and will only lead to a breakdown in our cooperation."

When Empress Murong heard this, she tilted her head with interest and looked at Jiang Xuan.

"But judging from what Mr. Jiang said in court just now, it seems that he doesn't have such an idea."

"So what kind of deal would the Empress consider a collaboration?" Jiang Xuan paused here, a bright smile spreading across his face. "Could it be that I have to marry Her Majesty?"

When Empress Murong heard this, she was taken aback. Her gaze fell on Jiang Xuan, but a look of doubt flashed in her eyes.

Because she never told Jiang Xuan about this, and believed that no one in the Northern Mang court would secretly collude with the enemy.

But what puzzled her was that Jiang Xuan was able to easily tell her everything she knew.

Moreover, upon seeing Jiang Xuan's gaze, Empress Murong suddenly felt as if she were completely naked, easily seen through by him.