True Phoenix and Virtual Phoenix

Li Shun led the prince of Dongcheng Kingdom into the chariot, and the two went together to the Chaoyang Hall. The prince of Dongcheng almost followed Li Shun into the palace. Cheng face.

Dongcheng Kingdom is relatively weak compared to Nanzhao, and it is the time when there is something to be desired from Nanzhao. Although the stakes are complicated and it is expected to receive courtesy, Li Shun's behavior is so meek and smooth, which still surprised Prince Dongcheng. Small.

"Xiao Wang is really flattered by the courteous treatment of the Lord of Nanzhao Kingdom. After returning to China, Xiao Wang will definitely convey Nanzhao Kingdom's good intentions to his father and hope that the two countries can establish a long-term friendly relationship."

Zhao Mu stood up from the banquet, with his left hand lowered, his right hand clenched in front of his chest, and he bowed slightly to Li Shun who was sitting in the hall, saluting.

"Your Highness, there is no need to be too polite. Dongcheng and Nanzhao are neighboring countries. Now that foreign aggression is so rampant, our lips are dead and our teeth are cold. Naturally, it would be best for us to form an ally!"

Li Shun sat in front of him, every word was gentle and courteous, every frown and smile was light, and he had the air of a natural emperor.

Zhao Mu had heard about this legendary emperor of a neighboring country for a long time in Dongcheng, and outsiders described Li Shun's appearance and charm as exaggerated to the extreme. Now he saw that the man in front of him was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe. The eyebrows and eyes add a sense of charm and elegance, which is even worse than the rumors.

With such a rare and beautiful man in front of his eyes, it is inevitable that people will look a little crazy. Li Shun found that the little prince of Dongcheng was distracted, smiled slightly, raised his glass and imperceptibly said: "Prince Dongcheng came from a long way, I offer a cup to Your Highness!"

Seeing Li Shun talking to him, Zhao Mu came back to his senses, smiled awkwardly, and raised his glass to thank him.

Li Shun had a very good impression of the prince of Dongcheng, he only felt that his words and deeds had the demeanor of a prince of a country, and because of his young age and lack of scheming, his undisguised demeanor was very interesting.

It is a heavy responsibility to go to another country as an envoy. When an envoy enters the territory of the other party, it is tantamount to putting his life in the hands of the other party.In order to preserve the honor of the country and one's integrity, one has to go through the test of honor and disgrace through life and death.

Dongcheng would rather hand over the prince who is connected to the future and lifeline of a country to the hands of Nanzhao Kingdom, which shows his sincerity.

The lively welcome ceremony passed by in the interlacing of silk and bamboo orchestras and toasts in Chaoyang Hall.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late, Xiao Wang and all the envoys are exhausted, can you take your leave and go to the embassy where you are staying first, and then go to the palace to see you tomorrow?"

Seeing the sunset, Zhao Mu led all the Dongcheng envoys to stand up and resign. Everyone had different expressions, but Li Shun and Zhao Mu were calm and calm.

According to the rules of the Nanzhao Kingdom, envoys from foreign countries are not allowed to stay in the imperial palace, and there are embassies from various countries in Shaoyang City for envoys to live temporarily.

But this time the situation is special, the safety of Prince Dongcheng must be the first, and even if he is sent to the embassy to guard it, there will inevitably be mistakes and omissions. In the whole Nanzhao, apart from the palace, there is probably no other safe place.

Zhao Mu had known for a long time that the Emperor of Nanzhao would definitely make an exception and let him stay in the palace for safety reasons, and Li Shun also had this intention.

"Prince Dongcheng traveled a long distance with the envoys. The palace is still quite a distance from the Dongcheng embassy. Why don't we temporarily stay in the palace tonight, and let's talk about things tomorrow. What do you think, Your Highness?"

"This arrangement is very good, then Xiao Wang will thank the emperor first."