in2ebook Chapter 215 Signing of Supplementary Agreement
Chapter 215 Signing of Supplementary Agreement
After a few days of brief but precious rest and careful adjustment, the envoys from various countries, each with their own thoughts, once again requested an audience with the King of Qin.
In the imperial court, King Qin sat high on the dragon throne, majestic and solemn. After scanning the ministers below, he slowly said, "All matters concerning the economic zone shall be decided by Princess Jiayang, Ying Wuyou!" This decree caused an uproar in the court, but no one dared to question King Qin's decision.
When these foreign envoys learned of this, although they had many complaints and doubts, they had no choice but to go and visit the legendary Princess Jiayang, Ying Wuyou, as ordered by the King of Qin.
When they met Ying Wuyou, a petite, innocent-looking girl greeted them with a smile. This was Princess Jiayang, Ying Wuyou. Although she was still young, her every move exuded an innate noble air.
These envoys had all heard of Princess Jiayang's illustrious reputation before, but upon seeing her today, and witnessing such a young girl entrusted with matters concerning the nation's economic lifeline, they exchanged bewildered glances, secretly wondering: "Has the King of Qin truly become senile? Entrusting such a heavy responsibility to a child."
Regardless, since the King of Qin had given the order, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and begin discussions with Princess Jiayang. Initially, their words carried a hint of disdain, but as the conversation deepened, Ying Wuyou's intelligence, shrewdness, and profound understanding of economic affairs greatly astonished the envoys. Gradually, they abandoned their contempt and began to seriously discuss the specifics with Ying Wuyou.
The envoys spoke one by one in the pre-arranged order. Each person clearly and calmly explained the detailed plan that everyone had discussed. The entire process was orderly and without any sense of chaos. Ying Wuyou, who had been sitting there the whole time, maintained an elegant smile, her beautiful and charming eyes focused intently on each envoy, listening attentively to every word they said.
After the last envoy finished speaking, a brief silence fell over the room. Ying Wuyou lowered her eyes slightly, seemingly pondering everything she had just heard. After a moment, she raised her head, smiled slightly, and responded in an extremely sincere tone: "The envoys are absolutely right. Your suggestions are truly ingenious! They are not only highly constructive but also full of rationality. Please rest assured that I, the princess, will convey your valuable opinions to my father as quickly as possible. At the same time, I will do my utmost to ensure that the legitimate needs of each country are met."
After hearing Ying Wuyou's sincere statement, the envoys, who had been on edge, finally breathed a sigh of relief. A hint of satisfaction gradually appeared on their serious faces. Then, the two sides exchanged farewells. The envoys turned and left, filled with both trepidation and hope, deciding to return to their respective countries first to truthfully report the fruitful results of the negotiations to their monarchs. Now, all they could do was quietly await further instructions and specific arrangements.
After a long and in-depth discussion and repeated deliberation between Ying Wuyou and the King of Qin, they drafted a detailed and comprehensive supplementary agreement to address the various complex and thorny issues raised by the other countries.
On a bright and breezy morning, the Kings of Qi, Chu, and Wei arrived at the Qin Palace at the invitation of the king. The entire palace was decorated with a solemn yet festive air, filled with a peaceful atmosphere.
As the golden sun climbed higher into the sky, the highly anticipated signing ceremony officially began. The Kings of Qi, Chu, Wei, and Qin entered the hall in turn, each solemnly signing their names and affixing their seals to the supplementary treaty symbolizing peace and cooperation for the economic zone. At that moment, satisfied smiles radiated from the faces of the representatives of all four parties. This treaty not only signified closer and more frequent economic exchanges between the nations but also foreshadowed regional stability and prosperity in the near future.
After the signing ceremony concluded successfully, the Kings of Qi, Chu, and Wei departed one by one, filled with joy. Watching their figures gradually disappear beyond the palace gates, the King of Qin couldn't help but feel a surge of satisfaction.
Time flies, and the end of the year is fast approaching. Before the New Year, according to the traditional customs passed down from ancient times, every household will do a thorough cleaning to welcome the New Year.
Ying Wuyou naturally wouldn't miss such a fun activity. Although she had grown much taller in the past two years, she was still young, only nine years old. From afar, she still appeared petite and delicate, like a cute little elf, endearing to all.
However, despite her small stature, Ying Wuyou's daily diet is well-nourished and she pays attention to exercise, which makes her look energetic, radiant, and full of vitality.
Sunlight streamed through the windowpanes into the room, where Ying Wuyou was leading Cui'er and Lan'er in a thorough cleaning. Holding brooms and rags, they meticulously wiped every corner, leaving no stone unturned, even the window cracks untouched.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door. It turned out that Ying Yunman and the others had come looking for Ying Wuyou. When they stepped into the room, they were surprised to see Ying Wuyou with his face covered in dust, looking like a little kitten that had just crawled out of a coal pile.
Upon seeing Ying Yunman and the others, Ying Wuyou was taken aback at first, then asked, "Ninth Sister, what brings you here?" As he spoke, he raised his hand to wipe his face, but this wipe made the dust on his face spread more evenly, causing Ying Yunman and Ying Yueying to burst into laughter.
Ying Wuyou then realized the mess on her face and lowered her head in embarrassment, muttering softly, "I was doing a big clean-up, so my face is covered in dust. Maybe... we shouldn't let the older brothers and sisters come in, it's so dusty and dirty in here!"
Ying Yunman stopped laughing and asked curiously, "Why are you cleaning up yourself? Couldn't you just leave this to the servants?"
Ying Wuyou replied with a smile, "Anyway, I'm just idling around, so I might as well get some exercise!"
At this moment, Ying Wuyou noticed that the expressions on their faces seemed a little strange, as if they wanted to discuss something with her. She quickly asked, "Brother and sister, is there something you want to talk to me about?"
Ying Yunman nodded slightly in agreement and said, "Yes, that's right, it's about the shop's profit sharing." Her beautiful eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Ying Wuyou smiled and replied, "Alright, then please wait a moment while I go change my clothes. We'll go to the shop together to take a look." With that, she turned and quickly walked into the inner room.
A moment later, Ying Wuyou emerged, dressed in a bright red gown. The gown was impeccably tailored and of excellent quality, embroidered with exquisite patterns in gold thread, which made her radiant and exuded an aura of joy and confidence.
When Ying Yunman saw Ying Wuyou dressed like this, her eyes lit up, and she praised with a smile, "This outfit is really beautiful, and it makes you look even more radiant!"
Ying Wuyou smiled slightly upon hearing this and said modestly, "Thank you for the compliment. I just picked one at random. Alright, let's not waste any more time and set off quickly." So, everyone boarded the magnificent carriage that Ying Wuyou had prepared. The coachman lightly cracked the whip, and the carriage slowly started moving, heading towards the palace gates.