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Chapter 116 The game is won
[Although you look really good-looking, I really don't like this tone, and I will make you obediently convinced later. 】
"Mr. Envoy, in terms of financial resources, there is indeed a slight gap between Donglin Kingdom and Dawu Kingdom, but this is not the reason why Donglin Kingdom is underestimated."
Shangguan smiled unceremoniously, and directly responded in front of everyone.
Yu Wenzong probably did not expect that a small noble concubine appeared at the banquet entertaining the envoys, and even dared to directly refute him in front of the emperor.
This made his face very ugly.
Shangguan smiled and got up from his seat, came to Feng Lingzun, nodded slightly, then leaned over and whispered in his ear: "Your Majesty, the envoy has come from a long way, and the concubine feels that besides entertaining with delicious food, it is better Let Chen Qie find an opportunity to compete with him, so that you can open your eyes."
"Oh?"
Feng Lingzun looked at Shangguan suspiciously and smiled.
This item was not included in their original negotiation process.
I don't know what kind of trick Shangguan Xiaoxiao came up with this time.
"Are you sure?"
"That's natural."
"Then my concubine, what surprise do you want to bring me this time?"
"Your Majesty, you will find out later."
Shangguan said with a smile, and slowly walked in front of Yu Wenzong.
"Your Excellency, I heard that everyone in the East Lin country likes to paint, and I also heard that the painting skills of Your Excellency are even more astonishing, right?"
"The imperial concubine is absurdly praised. It's not that the humble minister is boasting. At present, there is indeed no one who can compare with her."
"What if someone could make a more amazing painting than you?"
"The minister is willing to bow down."
The purpose of Yu Wenzong's trip, on the face of it, is under the banner of exchanges between the two countries. In fact, it is nothing more than wanting to explore the national conditions of the neighboring country, and then successfully use the strength of his own country to suppress the other party.
Now seeing Shangguan Xiaoxiao taking the initiative to mention the folk customs of Dawu Kingdom, he subconsciously feels that this is a good idea that can crush the opponent.
Shangguan smiled and saw that he had been fooled, held back the smile on his lips, and deliberately provocatively said, "Wouldn't that refute the envoy's face?"
The confident Yu Wenzong, seeing that he was about to be looked down upon by an emperor's concubine, immediately stepped forward and said, "If there is such a high-ranking person in the state of Donglin, I implore the emperor to let him discuss with him."
"My lord, are you sure you want to compare?"
Shangguan Xiaoxiao was already certain in his heart that this Yu Wenzong seemed to be a very face-loving person.
As long as you stimulate him a little more, you will definitely fall into her trap.
"Excuse me, the noble concubine, where are these high-level people?"
"It's right in front of your eyes!"
Shangguan smiled and pointed to himself, "I'll learn from you."
Yu Wenzong looked at the confident woman in front of him in disbelief, and couldn't help but contemptuously in his heart.
The Donglin Kingdom has actually been reduced to the point where he wants to use an emperor's concubine to learn from himself?
How funny.
Although he thought so in his heart, Yu Wenzong kept a humble expression on the surface.
"I'm blind, I don't know how the imperial concubine intends to compete with the minister?"
"That's not easy? Since the envoy's drawing skills are astonishing, let's compare paintings, within a stick of incense, see who can draw the characters more vividly, and who can get everyone's unanimous approval, then whoever is the winner."
Yu Wenzong thought Shangguan Xiaoxiao would make some special request, but he didn't expect it to be so simple.
"If there is any offense, please forgive me, let's get started."
"Okay, then paint a portrait of the emperor."
Shangguan smiled and gestured to Feng Lingzun, meaning to let him watch the show.
Under this circumstance, Feng Lingzun didn't say anything, and sat quietly in his seat, looking at the two people below.
Yu Wenzong picked up the pen and ink prepared on the side and began to trace on the white paper.
Shangguan smiled, and carefully studied the ink.
Seeing that the time for half a stick of incense was about to pass, she froze without making a move.
Why is your concubine still not writing?
Is it possible to give up?
This represents the emperor's face, how can the noble concubine be so playful?
Sitting on the side, the people from the Ministry of Rites, looked at Shangguan Xiaoxiao and didn't write at all, and the worry in his heart became more and more intense.
Although this is only a small competition, if you lose face in front of foreign envoys, it will be detrimental to national prestige if it spreads out.
Moreover, the Great Wu Kingdom is not a kind person, and some of the words just now were obviously targeted.
They didn't understand that Feng Lingzun would actually allow the imperial concubine to do such a reckless act.
If something goes wrong, how will it end?
Yu Wenzong was lowering his head to paint, and when he saw the people whispering by the side, he looked up.
But I saw Shangguan smiling and scribbling something on the paper.
He couldn't help frowning.
It was obviously the imperial concubine who asked for a discussion, and from what she said just now, she should have the confidence to beat him.
Why don't you write now?
And still look so calm?
It made him incomprehensible.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao was actually ready.
How can she draw vivid pictures?
Fortunately, she had a lot of luck some time ago and signed the Polaroid. She originally planned to use this to earn a lot of money from the concubine in the harem.
Then it suddenly occurred to me that if he wanted to compare his paintings with Dawu Kingdom, it would obviously be the printed pictures.
Then I exchanged my money for a color printer.
To this end, she also secretly took a few photos of Feng Lingzun, and as long as the envoy of the Great Wu Kingdom is willing to compete with her in drawing, she can take out the photos to crush the opponent.
[I don’t believe it anymore, you can still draw as vivid as I took? 】
[With 1000 points, I have made a steady profit. 】
When the time for a stick of incense came, Yu Wenzong raised the painting in his hand and showed his proud work to the audience with satisfaction.
After the show was over, he smiled and looked at Shangguan with a smile, the meaning was obvious, it was her turn.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao also deliberately sold a pass.
"The envoy's paintings are indeed astonishing, and must have opened the eyes of everyone present, and now I am too embarrassed to show them."
Shangguan smiled and said so, but he didn't think so in his heart.
[Is this Yuwenzong very proud now?Then let you be proud for a while, and don't drop your jaw in shock later. 】
[When I win glory for the emperor's face, I wonder if he will reward me? 】
【If you don’t give it, I have to have the cheek to ask for it, who told me to be so poor. 】
"Concubine Ai, the envoy has already displayed his paintings. I wonder what kind of paintings Concubine Ai will bring to you?"
Feng Lingzun heard Shangguan Xiaoxiao's heart long ago, and couldn't help but want to see what kind of surprise she would bring to him.
And looking at her confident face, he felt that those who attended the welcome banquet would also be surprised.
"Your Majesty, my concubine is not talented, so I invite the Emperor to take a look."
As he said that, Shangguan smiled and presented to Feng Lingzun the pre-prepared colored photos.
I'm really sorry, I'm in a bad state recently, I will definitely try to adjust~
(End of this chapter)