The Three Spirit Stones

In the center of the Daqing Hall, Cheng Yu stood there in a moon-white brocade robe. His back was straight, his brows were cold, and the night breeze blew up a corner of his robe, making his temperament even more extraordinary!

He stretched out his hand to wave to the two Liao warriors and said, "Please."

The two men smiled lightly, one stood still, and the other came forward and threw a punch, but Cheng Yu dodged it. The other followed with a kick, which he also dodged.

Although these two strong men are big and fat, they are not slow at all. They cooperate with each other tacitly, one hits the left and the other kicks the right, one attacks from the front and the other hits from the back.

Cheng Yu dodged left and right and looked a little embarrassed. Everyone on the field was worried for him!

After fighting for more than ten rounds, one of the Liao people suddenly fell to the ground and rushed towards Cheng Yu. Cheng Yu did not expect him to do this, so he instinctively jumped up. At that moment, a pair of big hands like a palm leaf fan grabbed his belt and lifted him high into the air.

When everyone saw this, they all exclaimed, "It's over! It's over!"

The Liao man was about to use his knee to break Cheng Yu in half, but Cheng Yu pressed his shoulder bone acupuncture point with his backhand. The Liao man's arm went numb, and he threw him into the air. He did several somersaults in the air and landed gracefully on one hand.

The action is so beautiful!

Everyone on the field applauded and cheered! Some vassal envoys even whistled loudly!

Zhao Heng was also very happy. He smiled and said to Zhou Huaizheng beside him, "The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery is still quite capable."

"Yes, sir,"

Zhou Huaizheng responded with a smile,

Zhao Shouyi heard his words and quickly interrupted, "Father, the Grand Tutor is very good at martial arts, so I am not worried that he will lose."

"Oh, is it so?"

"Um,"

Zhao Shouyi nodded vigorously. In fact, he was so nervous that his face turned red.

The two Liao people couldn't help but feel a little angry when they saw Cheng Yu, who was as agile as a monkey. They continued to attack him, but Cheng Yu was not in a hurry and dodged left and right just like before.

After fighting for more than ten rounds, the two men rushed at each other at the same time, one in front and one behind.

Now there is a chance!

Cheng Yu dodged and slid two feet to the side, while using his Yuanling Qi. The two men immediately collided with each other uncontrollably.

There was a loud bang.

After the two of them collided, they fell to the ground and did not move, with a lot of blood gushing out of their foreheads.

Everyone was shocked. Yelu Xunu and several Liao people hurried over to check. They saw that the foreheads of the two men were broken, blood was gushing out, their eyeballs were sunken, and they were completely dead. It can be seen how great the force was!

The Liao people looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

I was competing with someone but ended up killing myself. I feel so ashamed when I tell others about it.

The Song people were in a frenzy, especially Li Di, who shouted,

"Loyal and Brave Marquis won, Loyal and Brave Marquis won, well done,"

Others also started shouting, and the entire Daqing Hall was suddenly filled with noise!

From the beginning, many ministers felt very uncomfortable eating this New Year's Eve dinner.

But there is nothing I can do, it’s my fault that I can’t beat them. Now someone finally speaks up for the Song people, it feels so good!

Everyone was cheering, some asked the eunuchs to bring wine to celebrate, and some immediately wrote a poem to express their joy!

Seeing that the Song people were happier than during the Chinese New Year, the Liao people could not help but get angry and started to talk to each other.

Yelu Xunu pointed at Cheng Yu and said to Zhao Heng, "Your Majesty, everyone has seen that our warrior just had an accident, he was not killed, so it cannot be considered a win for you, it can only be considered a draw."

When everyone heard this, they booed and said, "You Liao people are so shameless. You lost and you refuse to admit it?"

Immediately, a minister mocked, "Emissary Yelu, if it was our loyal and brave Marquis lying on the ground now, I guess you wouldn't be able to say the word draw."

"you do not say!"

“So many eyes are watching!”

Everyone started to laugh. The Liao people had never been treated so badly in the Song Dynasty. Their faces turned pale and blue.

Two Liao people could not help it, and stood up and pointed at Cheng Yu and said in stiff Chinese, "We want to challenge you with weapons."

Cheng Yu glanced at them and said calmly, "Sure! What weapons do you want to use?"

The two were about to speak when suddenly a clear female voice rang out.

"Aguo, Chaci, you guys step back,"

Upon hearing this, the two men immediately retreated behind a woman. The woman stood up gracefully and turned out to be Yelu Yuan, a princess from the Liao Dynasty.

Everyone then noticed the princess. She was extremely beautiful, with a pair of phoenix eyes slanting upwards, sparkling eyes, red lips without any makeup, and she was dressed in Khitan aristocratic clothes. She stood there gracefully and looked particularly dazzling!

She first performed Liao etiquette to Zhao Heng, and then spoke in standard Song official language:

"Your Majesty, although this was indeed an accident, we Liao people have always acted frankly. If we are willing to gamble, we must admit defeat. This time we will admit it."

"Liao and Song are brothers. We should put aside our prejudices, join hands and make progress together. It is not appropriate to let the hostility continue. So let's stop here today, okay?"

Zhao Heng did not want to continue the confrontation with the Liao people. He was thinking about how to clean up the mess. The words of Princess Yelu were exactly what he wanted. He immediately said, "Princess Yelu is absolutely right. Song and Liao are brotherly countries. They should coexist peacefully. Let's put this matter behind us today and continue the feast!"

When everyone heard this, they all sat back in their seats.

After everything was tidied up in the palace, Yelu Yuan said, "Your Majesty, we in the Liao Dynasty recently introduced a crop called potatoes from your Song Dynasty. It is cold-resistant and high-yielding, with a yield of several thousand kilograms per mu. Many people here planted it, and we had a very good harvest this winter. This potato has made a great contribution to the people of the Liao Dynasty."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked towards Cheng Yu. Cheng Yu, who had already returned to his seat, frowned.

Yelu Yuan continued, "Before coming to the Song Dynasty, Emperor Shizong of the Liao Dynasty mentioned that some virtuous person had brought these potatoes here. This time, I hope to meet him so that I can give an explanation to Emperor Shizong when I return."

oh! I see!

Zhao Heng had a good impression of Yelu Yuan, so how could he not agree to such a small request?

He said to Cheng Yu, "Mr. Cheng,

"I am here,"

Cheng Yu stood up in response, and Zhao Heng continued, "Princess Yelu, the potatoes were brought back by this loyal and brave marquis."

"Oh!"

Yelu Yuan showed a surprised expression and said to Cheng Yu excitedly, "My Lord, please accept my greetings."

As he was about to salute Cheng Yu, Cheng Yu waved his hand and said, "My lord, you must not do that. I am just a minister of the Song Dynasty. How can I accept your salute? It will bring bad luck to me."

After hearing what he said, Yelu Yuan stopped what he was doing and smiled, "It was Yelu Yuan who didn't think it through," and then asked, "My Lord, I would like to ask a question."

"Please speak, my lord,"

"I wonder what impression the Marquis has of me?"

Uh! How do you ask this question?

Everyone was a little confused, including Cheng Yu, but he still said truthfully, "The princess has a noble temperament, beautiful appearance, and elegant conversation. She is truly an excellent figure among women."

Yelu Yuan smiled slightly and asked, "Is this what you really mean?"

"To reply to the princess, this is exactly what Cheng had in mind,"

Yelu Yuan smiled even more happily and said, "I am very happy to hear you say that. A long time ago, Empress Rouzhen promised me that I could choose my own county horse in the future. Now, I fall in love with you at first sight, and I hope to marry you and become my county horse."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

This turn of events was too fast! In the first half, they were fighting to the death, but in the second half, they were actually talking about marriage?

Cheng Yu was also confused. He could never have imagined that this princess would be so bold and propose to him in public?

After a while, he finally reacted and said awkwardly, "I am not talented enough, I am afraid I will disappoint the princess' kindness. I have already married, please choose another candidate for the princess."

Unexpectedly, she smiled and said, "What does it matter? Which high-ranking official doesn't have many wives and concubines? The people of Song Dynasty are like this, and so are the people of Liao Dynasty. My marriage to you will not prevent you from continuing to have sex with your wives and concubines. At that time, I will only need to build a princess's mansion near yours. After we get married, I will still return to Liao Dynasty. You just need to accompany me when I come to Song Dynasty."

Princess Yelu's style was really bold, and her words shocked everyone present!

She then went on to say to Zhao Heng, "Your Majesty, I was raised by Empress Rouzhen. The Empress treated me like her own daughter, and she loved me as much as the whole family, so Emperor Shizong also treated me very well."

"Liao and Song are brotherly countries. Being able to marry you is a great bond. I am like a bridge between your majesty and Emperor Shizong. Anything can be conveyed to Emperor Shizong through me. This is very beneficial to the friendship and peace between the two countries."

Hearing this, Zhao Heng couldn't help but feel a little moved. What he feared most was war.

Yelu Yuan went on to say, "My marriage to the Marquis will not only promote peace between the two countries, but also promote trade between the two countries. Our Liao Dynasty has rich grasslands and many cattle and sheep. I plan to suggest that Emperor Shizong open a trade route for transporting cattle and sheep. I will personally lead the way and transport cattle, sheep, dairy products and other items from our Liao Dynasty to the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty can also transport your items through the Liao Dynasty. The two countries can trade with each other and benefit each other!"

Upon hearing this, not only Zhao Heng was moved, but many ministers in the court were also moved!

She then said to Cheng Yu, "Liao and Song have been fighting for more than 20 years, and the resentment is deep. The people on the border are suffering. Now we finally coexist peacefully, but peace needs someone to maintain it. After the Marquis and I get married, Yelu Yuan hopes to work with the Marquis to contribute to the peace of the two countries. A good man should achieve extraordinary achievements. Yelu Yuan is willing to be the Marquis's solid backing!"

These words have a lofty vision and paint a grand blueprint for people.

If Cheng Yu was really a young man in his twenties, it is hard to say that he would not be moved by her, but he is a shrewd man who is over a thousand years old, and after reading all her words, he felt that there were only three words to describe them... empty promises.

He thought, if you really care about the Song Dynasty so much, just keep the return gift I give you tonight, so that I will believe that you are sincere!

But why is this woman determined to marry me?

Do you think I'm handsome?

Are you kidding? Can being handsome be used to make a living?

But just because he is unmoved doesn't mean others are unmoved!

As soon as Yelu Yuan finished speaking, Ding Wei immediately stood up and said to Zhao Heng, "Your Majesty! This is a great thing! You see, Princess Yelu and Marquis Zhongyong are a perfect match made in heaven. This is a great marriage!"

Wang Qinruo and several of his ministers also said, "This is truly a marriage made in heaven!"

"Yes, yes, yes. If the emperor can make this marriage happen, it will definitely be a good story!"

Even Kou Zhun and Li Di nodded slightly, as if they felt that the benefits of this matter outweighed the disadvantages!