Jiang Shaohan did not answer, but stared at the man with a sharp gaze. Du Yunsheng frowned slightly, secretly guessing the other party's intention.

"I am the envoy of Dong Yin. My name is Zhao Yuan. I have come to meet the Crown Princess and discuss the peace between our two countries." Zhao Yuan's tone was calm, but it revealed a hint of unquestionable meaning.

Du Yunsheng smiled slightly and said, "Since the envoy is from Dongyin, he should know the etiquette between the two countries. Why didn't he inform us in advance, but instead provoked us so openly?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Zhao Yuan's eyes, but he immediately regained his composure: "The Crown Princess has misunderstood. I have no intention of provoking you. It's just that the situation is urgent and I have no choice but to do this."

Jiang Shaohan said coldly: "Since the envoy said so, please come into the mansion and we will discuss it properly."

Zhao Yuan smiled slightly, and followed Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng into the general's mansion. The servants in the mansion had already prepared tea, and the four of them sat in the front hall, and the atmosphere gradually eased.

Zhao Yuan glanced around and said, "Our envoys came here this time to ask for a favor. Our emperor intends to make peace with your country and hopes that the crown prince's wife can go to Dongyin and become our queen."

As soon as these words were spoken, Du Yunsheng's face changed slightly, Jiang Shaohan's eyes turned cold, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

"The envoy is wrong. The marriage between our country and your country should be a matter for discussion between the emperors of the two countries. How can the envoy propose it without authorization?" Du Yunsheng said in a firm tone, his eyes like water.

Zhao Yuan smiled slightly and said, "The Crown Princess has misunderstood. Our Emperor has long been fond of the Crown Princess. If she can become our Queen, it will be of great benefit to our country and Western Wei."

Jiang Shaohan sneered, "The envoy is too confident. It's not like our country doesn't have a Crown Prince's Consort, and it's not like the Crown Prince's Consort doesn't have a husband. Your Emperor Dong Yin's thoughts are too absurd."

Zhao Yuan's face changed slightly, but he was an envoy after all, so he could remain calm: "Your Highness has misunderstood. Our Emperor has no intention of forcing us. He just hopes that the Crown Princess can consider it."

Du Yunsheng smiled lightly and said, "Since the envoy is so sincere, please go back. The marriage between our country and your country still needs to be discussed by the emperors of the two countries."

Zhao Yuan had no choice but to get up and say goodbye. Jiang Shaohan personally saw him out, and only returned to the front hall after the messenger disappeared into the night.

Du Yunsheng looked at Jiang Shaohan, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She knew that no matter when and where, Jiang Shaohan would always be by her side.

"Prince, you don't have to worry about me. I will handle this matter." Du Yunsheng said softly.

Jiang Shaohan gently held her hand and said, "I know, but this world is too complicated, and I'm always afraid that you will get hurt."

Du Yunsheng leaned against the night sky, the stars were dim, but the general's mansion was brightly lit, and the brilliant lights formed a sharp contrast with the warmth of the front hall. Du Yunsheng and Jiang Shaohan exchanged glances and smiled knowingly, and the tacit understanding between them was beyond words. At this moment, the servants quietly withdrew, leaving them a private space.

"Prince, the Emperor of Dongyin's move is undoubtedly intended to test the bottom line of our dynasty." Du Yunsheng whispered, with a sharp light in his eyes.

Jiang Shaohan nodded slightly, a cold light flashed in his deep eyes: "Indeed, we must be on guard against this. If the Emperor of Dongyin really wants peace, he will definitely propose it through formal channels and will never be so hasty."

Du Yunsheng sighed and said, "The relationship between our country and Dong Yin is already complicated. The arrival of the envoy this time may cause quite a stir."

Jiang Shaohan gently embraced her in his arms, and said firmly: "No matter how turbulent the outside world is, we must stick to our original aspirations. Don't worry, I will do my best to protect you and our country."

Du Yunsheng leaned against his solid chest, feeling a sense of peace in her heart. She knew that no matter what kind of difficulties she faced, Jiang Shaohan would always be her strongest support.

Suddenly, a servant rushed in with a panicked look on his face: "Prince, something bad has happened! The Dongyin envoy suddenly turned back and led a group of people, seemingly trying to force his way into the general's mansion!"

Jiang Shaohan immediately let go of Du Yunsheng, with a cold light in his eyes: "Call the servants immediately, I'll wait for them in the front hall."

The servant left in a hurry, and Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng walked out of the front hall side by side. Outside the gate of the mansion, torches were brightly lit, and Zhao Yuan, the envoy of Dongyin, led a group of warriors and stood there arrogantly.

"Emissary Zhao, what do you mean? Do you really want to disregard everything and force your way into our general's mansion?" Jiang Shaohan's eyes were as cold as ice, and his tone revealed an inviolable majesty.

Zhao Yuan sneered and said arrogantly, "Prince Jiang, our emperor has been in love with our prince's wife for a long time. Now that he is here today, he will bring the prince's wife back to Dongyin."

In Jiang Shaohan's arms, my heart was filled with peace: "With you here, I'm not afraid of anything."

Du Yunsheng's face changed color when she heard the voice. Her face instantly became as solemn as frost. She held Jiang Shaohan's hand tightly with a firm and sharp look in her eyes. She understood that at this moment, they had to face this sudden storm side by side.

"Emissary Zhao, are your words and actions blaspheming the dignity of Western Wei, or are you challenging the bottom line of the Jiang family?" Jiang Shaohan's tone was deep and firm, and every word was as cold as ice and powerful.

Zhao Yuan, however, took it lightly and raised his head arrogantly: "Prince Jiang, don't you know that our emperor loves his wife deeply? This is the highest honor, how dare you be ungrateful."

Du Yunsheng glanced at Zhao Yuan coldly, his tone cold but noble: "Mr. Envoy, although my Western Wei is not as prosperous as Eastern Yin, it is not a weakling who can be slaughtered at will. I, Du Yunsheng, will not bow to any threat."

Zhao Yuan's expression changed slightly. He had never thought that this seemingly weak woman's aura was so strong. His eyes widened with anger, and he shouted angrily: "Du Yunsheng, you are courting death!"

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion in the mansion. It turned out that the servants and martial artists of the Jiang family had gathered. They held sharp blades in their hands and stood behind Jiang Shaohan with serious expressions.

Jiang Shaohan stared at Zhao Yuan with an icy gaze, and said in a cold tone: "Emissary Zhao, do you think you can break into the general's mansion with these few people? Let me tell you, this is my Western Wei, not your Eastern Yin."

Zhao Yuan's eyes widened, and he said arrogantly: "Prince Jiang, do you really think that these people I brought are just for show? Let me show you how powerful the warriors of Dong Yin are!"

Before he finished speaking, the warriors behind Zhao Yuan had already drawn their swords, and the tense atmosphere was about to explode. Du Yunsheng held Jiang Shaohan's hand tightly, her eyes as firm as iron, she knew that the next battle might be a fierce one.

At this moment, an old voice suddenly sounded: "Messenger Zhao, what are you doing?"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a white-haired old man slowly walking out. He was the old housekeeper of the Jiang family and a staunch supporter of Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng.

"Old butler, why are you coming out instead of enjoying your old age in the backyard?" Jiang Shaohan asked in surprise.

The old butler smiled slightly, with a sharp gleam in his eyes: "Sir, although I am old, I can still do my part for the General's Mansion. Envoy Zhao, if you really want to force your way in, you must get through me first."

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