Chapter 91

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Hearing these words, An Wang couldn't help but feel a headache. This was originally just a trivial matter; if it were someone else, he wouldn't need to personally handle it.

But this time both parties involved were princesses of other states, with noble and special identities; a slight carelessness could trigger a diplomatic dispute. Thinking of this, An Wang turned to look at Adult Lu beside him, secretly pondering in his heart. Although Adult Lu was meticulous and capable, facing two princesses, he might have misgivings and be unable to properly resolve this matter.

Finally, An Wang sighed helplessly and decided it was more appropriate for him to go personally.

At this moment, Adult Lu seemed to see through An Wang's thoughts; he cupped his fists and said: "Your Highness, with this old minister's ability, going alone to handle this matter might be insufficient. If Your Highness could go together with this old minister, surely we could achieve twice the result with half the effort."

An Wang nodded slightly to indicate agreement, then stood up and said: "Very well, then let's go together. Hopefully we can smoothly resolve this disturbance and not affect the friendly relations between the two states." After speaking, the two hurriedly left the hall and headed toward Tian Shui Avenue.

The two led a troop of moderate size and slowly proceeded to Tian Shui Avenue. Only to see the street lined with a long row of exquisitely decorated carriages, like a winding dragon. Looking at this endless line of carriages, Adult Lu couldn't help but furrow his eyebrows and secretly worry in his heart.

After everyone proceeded with difficulty along the way, they finally reached the source of this long line. But they saw two carriages lying across here, facing each other in a stalemate, like two stubborn oxen refusing to yield. And the two princesses inside the carriages had never appeared, seemingly determined to compete here.

Even the maids who had been quarreling incessantly were now, due to exhaustion, one by one lowering their flags and stopping their drums, each sitting quietly in their carriages to rest and recuperate.

Just at this moment, An Wang led his troop steadily forward. His gaze was like a torch; after quickly scanning the situation before him, he decisively ordered: "Adult Lu, please go and discuss with that Xishang Kingdom princess. In this king's opinion, there is still a small empty space behind their carriages; if they can retreat slightly, then the Dongying princess's carriage can pass through here smoothly. In this way, both sides can continue on their way without wasting time in a stubborn stalemate here."

Adult Lu, hearing these words, did not dare to be negligent; he hurriedly agreed and then quickly walked forward.

When he approached, he first bowed deeply and respectfully toward the carriage of the Xishang Kingdom princess, then spoke with complete courtesy: "Princess Ouyang, Your Highness, this humble one dares to beg you to make a concession; could you please retreat a little bit? In this way, the Dongying princess's carriage can pass first, and then all of us can proceed without obstruction! Continuing this stalemate is not the best policy for either public or private matters; I hope Your Highness will think it over..."

Only to hear a clear and pleasant voice come from the luxurious carriage: "Hmph! I, the Xishang princess, am of such noble status; why should I let her go first? Quickly tell her to retreat quickly!"

It turned out that the speaker was the beloved Princess Ouyang of Xishang Kingdom. And at this moment, Adult Lu, responsible for maintaining order, showed a difficult expression. Because he had gone early this morning to check the situation at the Dongying princess's location and found it already blocked tight, with the Dongying princess's carriage completely unable to retreat.

Helplessly, he had to turn around and kindly persuade Princess Ouyang: "Princess Ouyang, please calm your anger; it is truly that the place where Princess Shangguan is located is blocked dead, with no way to retreat. I hope Your Highness can understand..."

However, Princess Ouyang was completely unmoved; her pretty face at this moment looked somewhat distorted from anger, and her sharp voice rang out again: "No! Since that is the case, then let all the vehicles behind retreat for this princess!"

Facing such an unreasonable demand, Adult Lu couldn't help but feel a headache, but he didn't dare to easily disobey the princess's order; he could only steel himself to go negotiate with Princess Shangguan.

He came before Princess Shangguan's carriage, bowed respectfully, and said: "Princess Shangguan, I don't know if your carriage could retreat a little? This would also clear the road and avoid delaying everyone's journey."

The words had just fallen when a gentle and soft female voice came from inside the carriage in response: "Adult, it is not that this princess is unwilling to yield; it is simply that there is truly no extra space behind to retreat.

If there were enough room, this princess would naturally yield three parts and would not want to waste everyone's precious time here in vain." Adult Lu continued respectfully: "Princess Shangguan, this official thinks we might as well let the vehicles behind retreat a little; in this way, you could also retreat a little, giving enough space for Princess Ouyang opposite to pass first; I don't know what you think?" Princess Shangguan nodded slightly, indicating agreement: "Very good."

After receiving an affirmative answer, Adult Lu did not dare to be negligent; he hurriedly ran toward the rear. He came to the fourth carriage and found not far to its left rear actually a small stall. This stall sold some exquisite little trinkets, attracting many passersby to stop and watch.

Adult Lu quickly walked to the stall owner and cupped his fists in salute: "Brother, I'm truly sorry to disturb your business. The situation is urgent now; I hope you can make a concession and temporarily move this stall, giving some space to the carriages beside so they can retreat a little.

After the matter is resolved, I will surely reward you generously!" The stall owner seemed to be a reasonable person; hearing this, he nodded and agreed without a word: "No problem, sir, just give your orders."

Seeing the stall owner so straightforward, Adult Lu was overjoyed and immediately ordered his subordinates to help, carefully moving the small stall to a safe place to the side.

Immediately after, he turned back to the fourth carriage and signaled the coachman that they could begin retreating. Only to see the coachman skillfully crack the whip, driving the carriage slowly to move a short distance to the left rear.

Then the third and second carriages followed suit, one by one retreating in an orderly fashion toward the newly opened small empty space beside them. For a time, the originally somewhat crowded road gradually became spacious.

After some space was freed behind, before Adult Lu could step forward again to discuss with others, Princess Shangguan had already taken the initiative. Only to see her lightly raise her hand to signal her own coachman to retreat the carriage a short distance.

This action naturally did not escape Princess Ouyang's eyes; seeing this, she immediately ordered her coachman to drive forward without hesitation.

After receiving the order, the coachman raised the whip and drove the carriage slowly forward. When the two carriages passed each other, the maid beside Princess Ouyang actually raised her neck high, like a proud and arrogant white goose, looking down on everyone and striding past haughtily.

On Princess Shangguan's side, the maid, seeing the other so arrogant and domineering, immediately felt indignant. She quickly walked to Princess Shangguan's side, her face full of annoyance, and said: "Princess! How could you so easily yield to them? Look at that maid's arrogant appearance!"