I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

The way the Northern Mang delegation entered the palace greatly displeased the officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Some courtiers angrily clenched their fists and slammed them on the table, scattering wine cups all over the floor.

As some members of the delegation entered the hall, they didn't forget to flex their strong arms in a provocative manner, their expressions arrogant and irritating.

I didn't know that the Northern Barbarians had won this war, but in reality, they suffered a crushing defeat.

Upon reaching the center of the main hall, the delegation members stopped. Murong Qingcang looked up and said:

"This must be His Highness the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"I've long admired His Highness the Crown Prince's charisma, and seeing him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved!"

Throughout the entire process, Murong Qingcang not only failed to lead the delegation in bowing, but also kept his hands behind his back, completely disregarding Qin Li.

To disregard Qin Li is to disregard them and the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Immediately, someone slammed their fist on the table and stood up, angrily shouting, "Why don't these defeated generals bow and pay homage to His Highness the Crown Prince of our dynasty?!"

"That's right, kneel down!"

"Kneel down! Kneel down now!"

Many ministers stood up, glaring angrily at each other.

Its eyes were wider than a cow's eyes.

Most people would have been terrified by now.

However, none of the members of the Northern Mang delegation, from Regent Murong Qingcang to ordinary people in the delegation, were afraid and did not forget to continue to provoke.

Murong Qingcang raised his hand, signaling his men to cease their provocative behavior.

It wasn't because he was scared, but because he had important business to attend to.

Stepping forward, Murong Qingcang still didn't bow, and said, "Speaking of defeated generals? Over the years, your dynasty has lost countless times, and just because your dynasty won this time, does that mean you've won?"

"If we're talking about paying homage, it should be your kingdom that bows to me!"

These words immediately caused an uproar in the hall.

Even Qin Li felt that Murong Qingcang was arrogant when he heard this.

He was even more arrogant than usual, which is something he should learn from.

However, Murong Qingcang had the right to be arrogant; he was the regent of Northern Mang!

Even the Empress of Northern Mang wouldn't kneel, let alone him, the Crown Prince of the Central Plains.

Thinking of this, Qin Li also raised his hand to silence the ministers.

Looking at Murong Qingcang, Qin Li said, "Since the envoy is unwilling to pay homage, then please return. Go back to where you came from; our dynasty does not welcome you!"

Upon hearing this, the ministers were stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, shouting with joy:

"That's right, let's go back quickly."

"Go back to your grasslands, you are not welcome in the Central Plains!"

"They come to our Central Plains and are unwilling to pay their respects; we won't tolerate that!"

"Where are the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Bodyguards? Men, throw them all out!"

Upon hearing this, Murong Qingcang's face showed an unusual expression. He frowned slightly and re-examined the young man standing beside the dragon throne.

If I'm not mistaken, this person is the eldest prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who was just appointed crown prince today.

Even the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty wouldn't dare speak to him like that, yet Qin Li dared.

Sure enough, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger.

Murong Qingcang chuckled, staring intently at Qin Li. "When I return, I'll be bringing a million-strong army. Isn't the Crown Prince afraid?"

A blatant threat!

This is a blatant threat.

Even a fool could tell.

The ministers wished they could jump out, swarm forward, and beat Murong Qingcang to a pulp.

That's outrageous! I can't stand it!

Now, it remains to be seen how Qin Li will respond.

Amidst everyone's anticipation, Qin Li lightly flicked his sleeve and said, "Afraid? How could I not be afraid? I'm terrified!"

"So go back now, I'll be waiting for you with your million-strong army!"

"If I can lead my army to victory against you once, I can win a second time!"

These words undoubtedly greatly boosted the morale of the ministers.

The way they looked at Qin Li was different now.

Some of the ministers were so excited that they trembled uncontrollably.

In recent years, the Northern Barbarians have sent numerous delegations to the region.

Emperor Xuan had never spoken so forcefully in front of the Northern Mang delegation before; this was the first time.

Compared to them, someone like Qin Li is what they want.

Emperor Xuan was a sycophant, utterly despicable.

"Do you really want me to go back?"

"Get out of here!"

"Little brat, don't be so arrogant. I've eaten more salt than you've eaten rice."

"So, why don't you just die from how salty it is?"

"Outrageous! I am here representing my Northern Mang envoy, and this is how you treat your envoy?"

"Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? Is it not a pleasure to have enemies coming from afar? That's my attitude."

"I simply refuse to pay homage, what can you do about it?"

"Guards, throw him out!"

"You dare!"

"What wouldn't I dare to do? Open your eyes and look carefully! This is my Great Zhou, not your grasslands!"

"You, you..."

After several rounds, Murong Qingcang couldn't gain the upper hand at all, which almost made him explode with anger.

Are young people these days all so reckless?

"I wish to see His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhou!"

Left with no other option, Murong Qingcang had to resort to his last resort.

However, Murong Qingcang's idea was quickly shattered.

Because the officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty all said that Emperor Xuan would not come tonight.

In other words, Qin Li is in charge tonight, and he is the emperor!

"Have you made up your mind? Are you going to visit the shrine or not?"

"If you're not going to pay your respects, then get out of here!"

"I will continue to play music and dance with my court officials; there is no place for you foreigners."

Qin Li issued an ultimatum.

Today is his big day.

He didn't want these people to ruin his happy occasion.

Seeing that Qin Li was unmoved by reason, the members of the delegation became anxious and surrounded Murong Qingcang:

"Your Highness, what should we do?"

"That kid is like a rock in a latrine—stinky and stubborn!"

"Why don't we leave and stop putting up with this kid's nonsense?"

"From now on, when this kid begs us, kneeling and begging for mercy!"

Murong Qingcang raised his hand, silencing them once again.

Should he turn around and leave now? What about his important business?

He has not yet recovered the body of his son, Murong Lie.

If I leave tonight, it will be difficult to see Qin Li again.

Gritting his teeth, Murong Qingcang made a difficult decision.

He first said "good," as if he was sighing in extreme anger.

After saying "okay," he slightly cupped his hands and addressed Qin Li:

"It's just paying respects and bowing, what's wrong with giving the Crown Prince face?"

"Your humble servant Murong Qingcang pays respects to His Highness the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou!"

Seeing that Murong Qingcang had already bowed

The Northern Mang delegation was furious, gritting their teeth.

They also bowed and paid their respects, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou!"

They will remember this humiliation!

In the future, we will surely repay this debt a hundredfold.

Although they did not kneel down, but only cupped their hands, it was already a major victory for the officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

After all, the previous times they came in, they didn't even bend over, treating the Great Zhou's palace as their own home, doing whatever made them comfortable.

Upon realizing this, the officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty erupted in excitement once again, even more so than during the New Year...