Feng Yu Jiu Tian - Volume 15 - Chapter 8.6
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The festive atmosphere in the spacious hall immediately disappeared.
The surrounding spectators looked at one another. Some smiled while they intently watched the amusing play in progress.
Qing Li was delighted, itching to give Su Jin Chao a thumbs up for dealing with their common enemy.
This Su Jin Chao was really good, helping him let out his anger towards Qing Zhang while publicly declaring his enmity.
Seeing that he succeeded in attracting all the attention to himself, Su Jin Chao felt exhilarated and fixed his position to appear more imposing. He coldly sneered, “As someone who has been chased away from Xi Lei, on what basis could you represent our kingdom in signing a treaty? Regarding this, I implore Xiao Family’s young Lord to explain clearly.”
In the past, Feng Ming had encountered his fair share of immoral individuals.
He definitely was not arrogant. If Ruo Yan made a move, he would be terrified, and if He Di had not brought his navy to teach him a lesson, he would have also tried to avoid him out of fear.
However, against Xi Lei’s half-cooked little ambassador’s assistant who was attempting to behave righteously in front of an audience, even if he only had one eye open, Feng Ming would feel no fear.
After being put in a difficult position by Su Jin Chao, Feng Ming still remained in his seat calmly with an elegant demeanor. His appearance was that of a pure and incomparably handsome figure. He faced Su Jin Chao’s hostile glare directly and feigned a dumbfounded expression as he counter-attacked. “Yii, do not tell me you actually did not know. My title of Xi Lei’s Duke Ming was bestowed personally by Xi Lei’s king. On the day I received the title, the king also issued an imperial edict giving me authority above all officials in Xi Lei. To state it plainly, even your position is below mine.”
With a modest and easygoing smile he continued, “If the ambassador can represent Xi Lei to sign a treaty with another kingdom, considering my higher ranking, how could I not also be able to represent Xi Lei? Is that not correct?”
As he listened, Hao Yuan Jiang knew the situation would become anything but reassuring.
This argument would surely poke at whether or not the current king’s succeeding of the throne was valid.
In fact, this question has been a thorn in Xi Lei’s current court. If the issue were to surface at Tong’s banquet, the consequences would be serious.
Hao Yuan Jiang quickly reached out to grab the sleeve of the dumb child, signaling for him to shut up.
But how could Su Jin Chao be so obedient? Moreover, his sentiments towards the old Hao Yuan Jiang acting as ambassador were not good, so he continued opposing Feng Ming arrogantly.
“Humph! What young Lord said just now was wrong. The one who bestowed your title was Rong Tian, however the one ruling over Xi Lei is no longer him, but my king, Rong Tong.”
“The assistant is mistaken in his words.”
His opponent this time was really too good to teach!
Feng Ming felt that he needed to declare his undying gratitude for Rong Tong. Seldom did he get to deal with an opponent who was not too bright.
With a slight tone of ridicule, Feng Ming continued, “The reason Rong Tong was able to inherit Xi Lei’s throne was because Rong Tian was thought to have died in battle. Technically, Rong Tian is Rong Tong’s predecessor. I do not wish to argue with you right now since we do not even know if Rong Tong has the qualifications to continue as king. First, let me ask you this. Regarding Rong Tian’s past edict, do you really dare not to comply?”
Thinking about the edict, Su Jin Chao hesitated for a while.
Unexpectedly, he nodded immediately afterwards and loudly shouted, “I dare!”
The turn of events made even Feng Ming stunned. This bastard definitely has a lot of courage, but does he even have a brain?
Su Jin Chao was not as dumb as he seemed since he dared to publicly announce his opinion brazenly against an imperial edict. Looking at the circle of dignitaries, he gradually restrained his frustration.
“Every kingdom knows that my king has inherited the throne after Rong Tian, but I also believe that everyone present has also seen the official document my king recently revealed, right?
Official document? The one that relays information to government officials and citizens?
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