Chapter 430: Changing the facts (1/2)
Chapter 430: Changing the facts
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
”Yan Ya?!”
When the soldiers heard the name, their expressions changed drastically. They knew that the Settlement Chiefs took on the names of the settlements they led.
This was a Southern Region tradition.
However, Yan Ya was not just a name, it was a legacy.
The names Yan Ya, Shi Zun, and Thunderous Lion all represented a mysterious force and power. The ones who took on the name were also ambassadors of this power.
”I had no idea you were Settlement Chief Yan Ya. It is my mistake for not recognizing you. Please have a seat!” Crown Prince Lin Tianrong felt beads of sweat roll down his forehead.
However, he maintained a smile on his face.
His life was now in Yan Ya's hands. At that distance, he wouldn't even have the chance to run.
However, he had never expected that a Settlement Chief would come to deliver a letter personally.
What was he after?
”No need, I am just here to deliver the letter. Once you give me your reply, I will take my leave.” Yan Ya presented the leather parchment once again.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong smiled.
He did not speak as he shot a look towards the two soldiers.
The two soldiers reacted instantly, taking the leather parchment from Yan Ya's hands and presenting it to the Crown Prince.
The other soldier exited the tent hastily.
Before long, there was a commotion outside the tent. The sunlight revealed that there were many people standing outside.
Yan Ya continued to stand motionlessly at the same spot, almost as if he had not seen anything. His expression was calm.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong heaved a sigh of relief and took the parchment in his hand.
However...
As he read it, his expression froze and his eyes began to glimmer icily.
”Call Official Su, and get those outside to fall out.” Lin Tianrong looked at Yan Ya, hesitated, then gave the order to the soldier beside him.
”Your highness... if you're alone...”
”What are you nagging about? Did you not understand the order?”
”I'm sorry, your highness!” The soldier sprinted out of the tent.
Just moments after the soldier exited the tent, the flaps were opened and Su Qing walked in, dressed in black.
”Greetings your highness, greetings Settlement Chief Yan Ya. I am the Head of the Imperial Academy, Su Qing!” Su Qing bowed to Crown Prince Lin Tianrong and introduced himself to Yan Ya, placing his fist on his chest as he bowed.
Yan Ya was slightly stunned. He could see that Su Qing was greeting him using the Southern Region traditions, specifically, those used in the Yan Ya Settlement.
”Official Su is too kind. Even though I am a Settlement Chief, the Southern Region is a vassal of the Great Xia and you do not have to greet me as a higher official.” Yan Ya returned the bow.
”Settlement Chief Yan Ya, you are too humble. Even though the Southern Region is a vassal state, everyone knows that we are more like brothers. We go through thick and thin together. As such, it is only right for me to accord you such respect.”
”Haha... Official Su is too polite!” Yan Ya nodded, standing still, not wanting to continue engaging in these pleasantries.
”Official Su, please take a look at this letter.” Crown Prince Lin Tianrong glanced at Su Qing and pointed to the letter on the table.
”Yes, your highness!” Su Qing nodded and walked up to the table. He took the letter in his hand and read it twice before returning to his position.
”What do you think?” Crown Prince Lin Tianrong asked.
”The Southern Region and the Great Xia are like fish and water. The fish cannot leave the water and the water cannot be without fish. As such, we should try and fulfill their requests.” Su Qing replied.
”Mm.” Lin Tianrong nodded and looked at Yan Ya, ”I agree to your terms.”
”Thank you, your highness, the 50,000 Great Xia soldiers in Yan Ya and Shi Zun will be returned to you by noon tomorrow.” Yan Ya had expected such an outcome.
”No need for that. I will issue an order right now for you to pass to the deputy general. He will meet me at the Icy Monkey Settlement!”
”Thank you for your assistance, your highness!” Yan Ya bowed when he heard this.
...
After a brief moment.
Yan Ya exited the tent with orders in hand, but Su Qing did not. The Crown Prince also had no intention of letting Su Qing leave.
”What do you think?” Crown Prince Lin Tianrong asked Su Qing.
”From the letter, the Crown Prince of the Southern Region, together with Princess Shan Yu, is already on the way to meet Xing Hou and Nangong Hao. They should be arriving at the Iron Hill Settlement soon, which means that whatever was mentioned in the letter should be true. This means that... this negotiation... is Fang Zhengzhi's effort, and he deserves the credit.” Su Qing nodded.
”You are right. But I don't understand something. Since they are only negotiating with us because of something Fang Zhengzhi did, why does he want Fang Zhengzhi to be punished by them?” The Crown Prince was confused.