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The hostility between Sun Moon and Xing Luo is not only from Sun Moon to Xing Luo, but also from Xing Luo to Sun Moon. It can even be said that the hatred of the three continental countries towards the Sun Moon Empire is also a considerable force. After all, the Sun Moon Empire is the most powerful country and has always been superior to the three countries. There are many civilian nobles who want to fight the Sun Moon Empire to the end.
Xu Jiawei would naturally be aware of such a voice in Xingluo City, but as a ruler, his decision-making must be based on the interests of the overall situation. At present, the national strength of Xingluo Empire is far inferior to that of Sun and Moon Empire, and even an alliance of the three kingdoms plus Shrek Academy is needed to compete with it. Therefore, peace talks are the best choice.
During the period of peace talks, Xingluo must seize opportunities to narrow the gap.
Xu Jiawei had already heard what Xingyun Douluo had said about the cause of the conflict, and now seeing the pale-faced Duchess, he already understood about 80% of it.
He smiled and said tactfully, "Don't worry, Ambassador Sun and Moon. As you said, only a small number of people hold such thoughts, and they cannot stop the general trend of peaceful relations between the two countries."
At this moment, a slightly sharp voice sounded.
"His Majesty--"
Xu Jiawei and other ministers' faces changed slightly. The one who made this sharp voice was none other than the Duchess.
"Your Majesty, can't you see it? Do you really believe that he will become the ambassador of the Sun-Moon Empire? This may be a delaying tactic of the Sun-Moon Empire to let us, Xing Luo, relax our vigilance!"
Before Huo Yuhao spoke, she spoke first, saying that with Xu Jiawei, Duke White Tiger and others present, she seemed to have more confidence.
Xu Jiawei, the king who always appeared kind, couldn't help but have a gloomy look in his eyes, but it was not because the Duchess reminded him.
The Duchess was absolutely right, but that was precisely why she was so wrong.
The Xing Luo Empire had of course fully discussed all possible scenarios of the Sun Moon Empire, including some of which were stratagems of the Sun Moon Empire deliberately spreading rumors and pretending to be peaceful.
After all, it was hard to believe that Huo Yuhao, a foreigner, could have climbed to such a high position in the Sun-Moon Empire. Maybe even Huo Yuhao was deceived by the Sun-Moon Empire and was sent to Xingluo on purpose.
However, these discussions and coping strategies only existed between Xu Jiawei and his confidants, and should never appear in this occasion. The Duchess said it so loudly that Xu Jiawei could not help but frown.
Although the Duchess is Xu Jiawei's half-sister and the legal wife of Duke Baihu, he doesn't mind sacrificing a Duchess to please the Sun Moon Empire. Originally, members of the royal family should be aware of sacrificing for the interests of the royal family.
Duke Baihu saw that the atmosphere was not good, and he immediately shouted in a deep voice: "Enough!"
The Duchess was startled when she heard the low shout and turned to look at Duke Baihu, the husband she loved and feared.
"Apologize to the Messenger of Sun and Moon." The Duke of White Tiger ordered the Duchess in a low and powerful voice without any room for negotiation.
The Duchess did not apologize, but stared at the White Tiger Duke in a daze. He had not seen the White Tiger Duke for a long time, and he did not expect that the White Tiger Duke would be so cold when they met for the first time.
A flame of disappointment, grievance, jealousy and resentment burned in the Duchess's eyes, and her voice became sharper: "Dai Hao, you actually asked me to apologize to him."
"Ten years ago, you sided with that bitch, and today you are siding with her son!"
"I have been by your side for more than 20 years and have given birth to two sons for you. Am I not as good as them in your eyes?"
The love of many years turned into hatred in an instant. Although the Duchess was now dressed luxuriously, her image was no different from that of a shrew.
As one of the parties involved, Huo Yuhao said nothing and just looked at the Duchess and the White Tiger Duke in front of him.
It is undeniable that Duke Baihu is an excellent commander, but he is by no means a good husband.
Huo Qiu'er's voice came beside her ear: "You did it, didn't you?"
Huo Yuhao did not answer.
Huo Qiuer continued: "I don't believe that anyone would disregard their image in such an occasion."
Huo Yuhao said calmly: "What if she is it?"
Huo Qiuer then added: "I can sense your mental fluctuations."
“…” Huo Yuhao finally admitted, “Some people just can’t control their emotions very well. I just added fuel to the fire.”
The Duchess was an emotional woman. Driven by mental suggestion, she threw away all etiquette and spoke out everything she thought without reservation regardless of the occasion.
At this moment, the face of the Duke of White Tiger was extremely pale. He raised his right hand slightly, as if he was going to slap the Duchess in the face.
The Duchess was not afraid at all. Instead, she faced forward and shouted, "Dai Hao, go ahead and hit me. Beat me to death today! Tell Yuheng and Huabin that their mother was beaten to death by their own father!"
The other Xing Luo ministers couldn't help shrinking their necks when they saw this, and subconsciously took a half step back. On the other hand, the other Sun and Moon messengers all had their mouths half-open, looking stunned.
They had never expected that the renowned Star Luo God of War, Duke White Tiger, would have a wife with such a distinct personality.
The White Tiger Duke's face was livid. The current Duchess had brought shame to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion and the Xingluo Royal Family. He should have knocked her out at the beginning to prevent her from talking nonsense. The veins on his right palm bulged, and he was really going to hit him.
But at this moment, a deep voice came from the darkness.
"That's enough, stop messing around."
The old voice instantly stopped Duke White Tiger.
Everyone subconsciously looked up at the ceiling, but there was no figure on the ceiling. No one knew where the voice came from in the banquet hall.
Huo Yuhao was slightly stunned. He knew that the owner of this voice was the master of the Xingluo Worship Hall.
The hall master basically has no say in things, but once he opens his mouth, even Xu Jiawei has to obey all his orders.
"Yue'er unfortunately contracted hysteria because she stayed alone in the mansion and missed her husband and son too much."
As soon as he finished speaking, a strong soul power suddenly shone on the Duchess. She trembled all over and then fainted. She was supported by a maid beside her and did not fall down.
"From now on, you will stay in the palace and be taken care of by the Medical Immortal Douluo himself."
The voice of the head of the worship hall was never heard again.
Huo Yuhao glanced at the Duchess coldly.
It was called care, but in reality it was house arrest. It seemed that the royal family couldn't stand it anymore and gave the Duchess a decent ending. From now on, she will be under house arrest in the palace, which can be regarded as an explanation to Huo Yuhao.
However, this respect is currently given by the royal family, and Huo Yuhao has not given it yet.
The company is busy with the CIIE these two days, and I won't get home until 8 o'clock tonight. I have to work overtime again tomorrow night, I'll try my best...
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 471 Dancing Together
The Duchess was taken away by her maid in full view of everyone, leaving everyone with different reactions.
This family ethics drama makes people feel very uncomfortable when watching it. I don't know what's going on but they just start quarreling.
Huo Yuhao looked indifferently at the direction where the Duchess left. Perhaps all this was a coincidence, allowing him to take the opportunity to push the Duchess into hysterics on such an important occasion, lose face, and be punished by the royal family. Or perhaps, this was a double act sung by him and Huo Qiuer, and it was planned the moment the Duchess appeared.
Xu Jiawei smiled again and said enthusiastically, "Dear Sun and Moon Envoys, I apologize to you, but you must believe that peaceful coexistence is the common vision of the Xingluo Empire and the Sun and Moon Empire."
"It is customary to reciprocate. To show the sincerity of the Star Luo Empire, I will also send a Star Luo delegation to the Sun and Moon Empire."
Since Xu Jiawei had come out to speak, Huo Yuhao naturally had to give him some face. Huo Yuhao stopped being aggressive and continued, “Thank you, Your Majesty. When the Sun-Moon Emperor finishes his retreat, he will definitely meet with the Xingluo envoys in person in Mingdu.”
Xu Jiawei nodded slightly and said, "I am busy with many things, so I won't disturb you all. Let's continue playing the music."
Following his command, the palace music that had originally stopped started playing again, and the soothing music washed away the previous conflict.
The members of the Sun and Moon Envoys returned to their conversation and laughter. Although they were quite curious about the family affairs of the Duke of White Tiger, everyone held back and no one went to privately inquire about the grudge between the Chief Ambassador Huo Yuhao and the Duchess.
Xu Jiujiu slowly walked to Huo Yuhao's side and glanced at Huo Qiuer beside him. He obviously realized that the relationship between the two was unusual.
But she temporarily suppressed this doubt in her heart, and said to Huo Yuhao apologetically: "Yuhao, I'm sorry for causing such an unpleasant incident at the banquet."
Huo Yuhao said calmly, “It doesn’t matter. That old woman has been petty for a long time.”
Although he acted as if he was not surprised by the Duchess's reaction, Xu Jiujiu was well aware of the resentment hidden in his heart.
After thinking it over again and again, Xu Jiujiu said softly: "Yuhao, I know that the Duchess once persecuted you and Aunt Yun'er, and I also believe that you are unwilling to forget this hatred, but I still ask you to temporarily put aside the grudges during the Sun and Moon Mission's mission."
"Even if you return home in glory and have the ability to avenge Aunt Yun'er, my brother and the others will not sit idly by."
It sounded like an advice to Huo Yuhao not to be impulsive, but the implication was already very obvious.
Xu Jiujiu did not let Huo Yuhao let go of his past grudges because of the Duchess's identity. She only hinted that he should not seek revenge privately during the mission to avoid suspicion. When the delegation left the Xingluo Empire, Huo Yuhao would have washed away the suspicion in time, and it would not be too late to take action.
Everything was just to help Huo Yuhao avoid unnecessary trouble and to leave some dignity for the royal family and the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
Xu Jiujiu has always been so meticulous and thoughtful in his work. Huo Yuhao nodded slightly when he heard this: "Don't worry, I promise I won't do anything to the Duchess."
After a long while, he looked around and found that in the time it took to finish two sentences, Huo Qiuer sat down at the dining table to enjoy the food.
"Miss Qiu'er has a really good appetite." Xu Jiujiu said, and it was obvious that he had other intentions.
Huo Yuhao echoed, “Yes, the Golden Dragon Spirit’s appetite is bigger than others.”
Xu Jiujiu was silent for a while, and suddenly asked softly: "Is it because your name is very similar to Aunt Yun'er's?"
Huo Yuhao didn't react for a moment and looked at Xu Jiujiu in confusion.
Xu Jiujiu then said slowly: "It's okay, Aunt Yun'er must also be looking forward to having a daughter like this."
This sentence conveys an extremely obscure and subtle message, making it difficult for those who understand it to respond tactfully.
Just as Huo Yuhao was pondering, Xu Jiujiu gently extended his right hand to him and made the invitation that had been interrupted just now: "Respected Sun and Moon Envoy, would you please dance with me?"
Huo Yuhao smiled slightly, and without thinking any more, he gently held Xu Jiujiu's slender right hand. Accompanied by the soothing and melodious dance music, the two of them slowly turned to the rhythm.
The two people holding hands looked at each other seriously, keeping the same pace. The rhythm was not fast, but very harmonious. You are in me and I am in you.
This is just a simple ballroom dance, without fancy postures or cool moves, just young men and women walking together in a garden.
The two of them gradually attracted the attention of other people in the banquet hall. They stopped talking and laughing and admired the two dancing.
Huo Qiu'er was watching calmly from a distance. Tian Meng, who was standing next to her, had come out again at some point and was stealing food from the table.
Noticing Huo Qiuer's gaze, Tian Meng's body stiffened and he looked at Huo Qiuer timidly: "What's wrong..."
Huo Qiu'er didn't say anything. Tian Meng whispered, "You... you can't see me. It's useless. I can't dance with you..."
Huo Qiuer: "..."
In the sea of spirit, Snow Emperor was rarely interested and gently picked up Ice Emperor's hand.
"Xue'er..." Bingdi was stunned.
Xue Di smiled slightly and said softly, "Bing'er, how about we dance together?"
Bingdi was extremely happy and nodded immediately: "Okay."
With the cold wind as the music and ice and snow as their companions, two pretty figures danced together on the ice field.
In the banquet hall.
Soon, a section of the dance music ended and the rhythm slowed down temporarily. Huo Yuhao and Xu Jiujiu, who were dancing together, stopped at the same time.
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There was applause in the banquet hall.
Both the Sun and Moon envoys and the Star Luo ministers looked at the two with sincere admiration.