Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 366 Delivery

Chu Lan's aloofness greatly surprised the officials of Yan and Qi.

This doesn't resemble the stance of a defeated nation at all; it's more like a declaration of war.

Everyone looked at Yuan Cuo, feeling that he and the prince of Chu were quite familiar with each other, as if this wasn't their first meeting.

Yuan Cuo smiled and said, "I didn't expect the Chu Kingdom to be so hospitable, actually choosing a prince who looks so much like me to come and discuss reconciliation."

“Even if you resemble me, I cannot disregard the interests of the Great Qi.” Yuan Cuo waved his finger, and Wei Tianxuan immediately handed over a contract.

"We've signed it. We don't need to waste too much time, since it's a bit chilly here at the city gate." He tightened his cloak and sat upright in the main seat.

Chu Lan was so angry at his words that she almost fell over. She glanced at the contract in front of her and was about to refuse when she saw the old man from Yan Kingdom pick up a pen, take out the seal of Yan Kingdom, and stamp it on the contract.

Chu Lan was somewhat surprised, "You didn't even look at it before signing it?"

"Otherwise what? What right does the State of Yan have to say no?" He said this with a bitter expression, but a smile was on his face.

Chu Lan was very dissatisfied, his face full of arrogance and disdain, "Useless thing, you compromised so quickly, sooner or later you will be counterattacked by Daqi! After all, Daqi's ability can only suppress you."

The old man smiled but didn't say anything. He simply handed the contract to Yuan Cuo and then remained a silent observer, watching the show unfold.

Yuan Cuo looked at Chu Lan and said, "Either sign, or go home. Prince Chu, give me an answer quickly." He then glanced at the incense sticks that were keeping time, looking very impatient.

Seeing that he was rushing too hard, Wei Tianxuan quickly smiled and added, "My lord, there's no need to be anxious. We need to let the Chu envoys discuss the terms of the contract."

Chu Lan glanced at it briefly and then tossed the contract back, saying, "These are all unfair terms; Chu will not accept a single one of them!"

"What else is there to say? Prince Chu, you should head back home. I also have more important matters to attend to and am in a hurry to get home." As Yuan Cuo spoke, he stood up. His silver fox cloak accentuated his tall and slender figure, exuding both scholarly elegance and domineering presence. His aura of arrogance among the heroes made everyone in the Three Kingdoms feel a sense of awe and reverence.

Wei Tianxuan was really startled.

They agreed to a cooperative pull-pull dynamic, but this guy has gone way too far! How is he supposed to respond to that?!

Before Wei Tianxuan could speak, Chu Lan stood up angrily, "Yuan Cuo, do you even know what you're doing?! Don't forget who you are!"

“My identity is that of the Viscount Yongyi of the Great Qi, concurrently serving as the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies. It is very clear. I think it is Your Highness who is somewhat unclear about this.” Yuan Cuo’s tone was very sharp.

Chu Lan scoffed, "You said it yourself, don't regret it."

"Why do I regret it?" Yuan Cuo was half a finger taller than him, looking down at him slightly.

Chu Lan clenched his fists, then sat back down. "Why don't you send someone home to ask first, and then come back to talk to me in detail..." His words were very clear, directly attacking my weak point.

Yuan Cuo turned around and sat back in the main seat. He glanced at the attendant beside him, who quietly left.

No one spoke again.

Apart from the faint sound of the wind on the city wall, the only other sound was breathing.

The waiters filled their cups with tea and fruit, and everyone ate and drank without saying a word.

Wei Tianxuan was somewhat timid, only suspecting that the people of Chu had targeted the Liu family.

But today we've already set the meeting place at the city gate, and all the Chu people are stationed outside, so no one can enter the city.

Moreover, during this period, extra manpower was specially assigned to patrol the city, and there were almost no strangers from outside. It would not be easy to attack the Liu family, after all, Yuan Cuo was the commander of the secret guards, and apart from the likes of assassins, no one dared to bother him.

Wei Tianxuan's guess was shared by almost all the officials in the Great Qi court.

The people from Yan would occasionally whisper a few words, then slowly sip their tea.

They seemed to be just waiting for the time to run out so they could head home; they didn't even seem to have any interest in gossip.

The Chu delegation was arrogant and haughty.

Pointing at the city gates of the capital, he examined and critiqued them carefully, not at all like someone seeking peace, but more like someone looking for faults.

Chu Lan was quite pleased and very satisfied with Yuan Cuo's attitude. "As a person, you still have to know when to be pragmatic and do what your status should do."

"I know you are young and impetuous, like a toad jumping out of a well, and you need to adapt."

"Anyway, I'm not in a hurry. I can give you some time to think it over carefully."

"Let's talk again when you've thought it through."

After Chu Lan finished speaking, someone brought over a soft wool felt mat and made his seat exceptionally comfortable, as if he could lie down and have a good nap.

Another attendant lit the stove and brewed fine wine, filling the air with its aroma.

The Chu delegation's actions, in a way, turned a passive situation into an active one. Some of the Qi court officials were becoming unsettled and began to whisper among themselves…

At this moment, Liu Yuechu's hoarse shouts could be heard from inside the house from time to time.

The midwife rushed in and quickly came out, saying, "The baby is breech! It's not time yet, the baby is breech!"

"What should we do? Why hasn't the physician arrived yet? Didn't we agree on the time?!" Princess Chen was extremely anxious and angry. Of all things, this trouble had to be caused today. Liu Zhong was truly a scourge!

Liu Zhong was also somewhat worried at this moment, but remained unmoved.

Liu Yuechan was so anxious she was about to cry. She really didn't dare to use the needles, after all, these were three lives, something she couldn't afford to take!

Liu Musheng rushed back from outside, "Something's happened! The manor is surrounded, no one is allowed to leave, and I'm afraid no one is allowed to come in either!"

"?!?!?!?!" Princess Chen was shocked, then furious. "Take me there! I want to see who dares to stop me!"

“They’re from the Crown Prince’s palace.” After saying this, Liu Musheng looked directly at Liu Zhong. “So, you’ve come back to harm your sister? Then what are you doing back here?!”

Even someone as slow-witted as him could see that Liu Zhong was involved in this matter. "If anything happens to my sister or my nephews, I will never acknowledge you as my father again!"

Liu Zhong hadn't expected his residence to be surrounded, since Deng Qi had only asked him to come back and tell the truth.

“I didn’t expect it to turn out like this.” He looked guilty. “But there’s no time to delay now. I must make sure that Yuechu gives birth safely. I have a pain reliever. I wonder if we have all the necessary medicine at home?” He didn’t know if doing this was a way of making amends.

Liu Yuechan nodded repeatedly, "Yes, we have medicinal herbs. Father, just tell me what you need, and I'll go find it right away!"

Liu Zhong told her about several medicinal herbs, and Liu Yuechan breathed a sigh of relief. Although some of them were tricky, she actually had them all.

She went to get the medicine powder.

Deng Qi led his men to the gate of the Liu family. "I have specially brought a skilled physician to deliver Madam Liu's baby. The imperial physicians are unlikely to come. If you do not wish for Madam Liu to suffer any harm, please let me in."