The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 348 Congratulatory Gift

Li Cunxu frowned in thought, muttering to himself:

"I didn't invite the Khitan envoys, so why did they come? My father gave me the mission of sending an arrow before he died."

I am irreconcilably opposed to the Khitans. Now they have actually come to our door; what is their intention?

He was about to order an audience when Qiu Ziyue raised her hand to stop him, smiling calmly:

"Wait a minute, I'd like to see what their purpose is in coming here."

Li Cunxu hesitated slightly upon hearing this, then nodded:

"Alright, then please invite them in."

A moment later, a soft footstep sound came from outside the lobby.

Three figures dressed in exotic attire entered the hall.

Princess Yelü Zhigu of the Khitan was a woman with a cool appearance and unique temperament, about twenty-one or twenty-two years old.

Her long, thick, jet-black hair was tied up with a golden crown, with a few stray strands falling across her forehead, gleaming softly in the candlelight.

Her eyes were deep-set, her nose was straight, and her slightly pursed lips revealed a hint of arrogance.

A snow-white fox fur coat was draped over his shoulders, and underneath was a red brocade robe embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns in gold thread, making him look both noble and heroic.

She walked with light yet steady steps, her gaze sweeping over the crowd like a knife, carrying an undeniable air of intimidation.

Princess Shulu Mingyao of the Khitan was quite different from Yelü Zhigu; Shulu Mingyao was more delicate and graceful.

She looked to be about seventeen or eighteen years old, with skin as delicate and fair as cream.

Her almond-shaped eyes sparkled with a lively light, as dazzling as stars.

Her face was small and delicate, and a faint smile always graced her lips, making her very approachable.

She wore a light blue silk dress, the hem of which was adorned with silver-embroidered floral patterns that shimmered under the lights.

A white jade belt was tied around her waist, and the tassels hanging down swayed gently with her movements.

She held a folding fan in her hand, occasionally lifting it slightly to cover her face, adding a touch of mystery and charm.

The Khitan prince Shulu Minglie displayed a masculine and heroic spirit.

He was tall and muscular, with broad shoulders and muscles that were faintly visible through his clothes.

His face was sharply defined, and beneath his thick eyebrows were a pair of bright, piercing eyes that conveyed determination and courage.

His short beard added to his mature and composed air.

He wore a black leopard-skin cloak over a dark gold suit of armor, intricately carved with patterns that clearly indicated his noble status.

A jeweled curved sword hung at his waist, its hilt gleaming with a faint blue light in the candlelight.

As he stepped in, it was as if he brought a whirlwind from the grasslands, his presence extraordinary.

The atmosphere in the hall was heavy. Li Cunxu stared intently at the trio of Khitan men.

He had concerns:

My father and Yelü Abaoji swore an oath as brothers to work together to restore the Tang Dynasty.

Later, Yelü Abaoji broke his promise. His father had given him a second arrow, which he insisted on using to attack the Khitan. How could the Khitan still have the nerve to come?

Qiu Ziyue sat to the side, calmly observing the situation.

Li Cunxu spoke in a deep voice:

"I wonder what brings you all here? Are you here to issue a challenge or to seek peace?"

Yelü Zhigu sneered and continued the conversation:

"We are here today not to issue a challenge, but to resolve our grievances with sincerity."

Qiu Ziyue raised an eyebrow slightly, thinking to herself:

The Khitan did indeed have some ulterior motives, but his words did not seem to contain any malice.

She gently tugged at Li Cunxu's sleeve, signaling him to let them finish speaking.

Shulu Mingyao covered her lips with her fan and chuckled softly, saying:

"In fact, my father was very pleased to learn that the various lords of the Central Plains had elected the Prince of Jin as their leader."

He knew that if our two races could join forces, we could surely defend against foreign enemies and quell the chaos. Therefore, he specially sent us with generous gifts.

Li Cunxu frowned and said coldly:

"Cooperation? Hmph, don't think you can make me forget the blood feud with a few sweet words!"

"The late king was murdered; I will settle this score sooner or later!"

Yelü Zhigu did not back down, looking directly into Li Cunxu's eyes, his tone firm:

"Do you know that my father Khan was also coerced into breaking his promise back then? The real mastermind behind it all was Zhu Wen!"

These words caused an uproar in the room.

Li Cunxu said:

"I already know that, but did the prince and princess come here just to explain?"

Shulu Minglie calmly said:

"Prince Jin, please don't be hasty. Let me explain in detail. According to information obtained by our spies, Zhu Wen has already secretly bribed some Khitan generals."

They are attempting to use us as a pawn to kill, weakening our clan and instigating internal strife in the Central Plains. We have come here for a marriage alliance!

Qiu Ziyue slowly walked to Li Cunxu's side and whispered her advice:

"Whether true or false, their claims deserve careful scrutiny. The fact that they dared to come to our door to explain means they genuinely need our help."

After hearing this, Li Cunxu said:

"The three of you have traveled a long way to Jinyang. May I ask what brings you here?"

Shulu Minglie stepped forward, clasped his hands in a salute, and spoke in a deep and powerful voice:

“Prince Jin, we are here on the orders of our father, the Khan, for three matters.”

"Tell me about it," Li Cunxu said.

"First, we have prepared several congratulatory gifts to show our sincerity."

Li Cunxu nodded slightly, inwardly on guard, but asked calmly:

"Oh? May I ask what your esteemed envoy has presented?"

Shulü Minglie turned and gestured, and his attendants presented their greetings in turn, displaying themselves to everyone:

First Gift: The Khitan Divine Steed

Five magnificent horses of different colors were led into the hall. They were tall and strong, with manes as smooth and shiny as silk.

Leading the way was a pure white celestial horse named "Frost and Snow," which, according to legend, could travel a thousand miles a day and eight hundred miles at night.

The other four horses are respectively fiery red, jet black, golden yellow, and azure green, each with its own unique charm.

Shulü Minglie introduced, "These five horses are the most precious steeds on the Khitan grasslands, and can be used by the leader of the alliance and his trusted generals to gallop across the battlefield."

A hint of appreciation flashed in Li Cunxu's eyes, and he nodded:

"A good horse deserves a hero; this gift suits me perfectly."

Second Ritual: Precious Armor and Sharp Blade

Five sets of meticulously crafted armor and weapons. Each set of armor is made of rare wrought iron.

Lightweight yet incredibly durable, its surface is inlaid with intricate patterns.

The accompanying weapons include scimitars, spears, and short swords, all sharp and menacing.

Shulu Mingyao explained with a smile:

"These equipment are masterpieces that our Khitan craftsmen have painstakingly crafted over several years, and they can help the Prince of Jin be invincible on the battlefield."

Qiu Ziyue stood aside, carefully examining the weapons, and whispered to Li Cunxu:

“It is indeed a top-quality item. They would not have brought out such a treasure so easily unless they were sincerely trying to curry favor.”

The third gift: Exotic treasures

A luminous pearl emitting a faint blue light, said to be able to illuminate an area of ​​ten feet in the dark;

A piece of warm and lustrous mutton fat jade, engraved with ancient runes, is said to be able to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune.

Upon seeing this, Qi Yuxuan thought to himself that this luminous pearl and the one Huang Chao gave him each had their own merits, and could be exchanged for hundreds of millions in modern times. It seems that the Khitans were truly sincere.

Yelü Zhigu spoke coldly:

"This is a treasure passed down through generations of our clan. We are now offering it to the leader of the alliance to prove our sincerity."

As the gifts were displayed one by one, the atmosphere in the hall became harmonious.

Li Cunxu ordered his men to properly arrange the gifts and to host a banquet for the guests who had come from afar.

As night deepened, the candlelight flickered.

Li Cunxu raised his glass in a toast, and after taking a sip, smiled and said:

"Thank you all for sending such generous gifts from afar. What is your second matter?"

To be continued in the next chapter!