Chapter 96

Inside the Imperial Celebration Hall.

During the grand banquet.

The Huns' actions were too direct, to the point of having the Minister of Rites' granddaughter accompany them?

They called it a friendly exchange between the two countries, but in reality? If she really went, it would be like a courtesan entertaining them.

It was embarrassing.

Even if Yang Kai valued peace, he could not agree to such a request.

Fortunately,

At the critical moment, Gu Jinnian appeared, which made Yang Kai feel relieved. Otherwise, if he had been too firm, it might have made the banquet awkward.

It had to be said that Gu Jinnian's appearance relieved the immense pressure here.

However, the next words made everyone silent.

"Stay away from these barbarians."

"Or you'll dirty yourselves."

The voice echoed, and the scene instantly froze.

The Huns all looked at Gu Jinnian, but with just one glance, their eyes were full of disdain.

Weak and frail, a scholar's appearance.

They had a huge grudge against Gu Jinnian himself; the decline of the Hun state was caused by Gu Jinnian.

This was a deep-seated enmity.

But unexpectedly, at the grand banquet, they merely thought Yang Hanrou was beautiful, so they invited her to sit with them.

But Gu Jinnian called them barbarians right away.

And said they would dirty them.

What did he mean?

"What do you mean by that?"

"What are you saying?"

"Who are you calling a barbarian?"

In an instant, the Huns were not pleased. Although they were repeatedly told to be calm and that the marriage alliance was the most important before they came,

They could not accept Gu Jinnian's insults.

Hearing the Huns' voices, everyone looked over at that moment, and the officials of the Ministry of Rites frowned deeply.

The Huns were rude, and they hated it.

Gu Jinnian's blunt words also made them unhappy.

Can't you just be quiet for a while?

Listening to the Huns' voices, not far away, Gu Jinnian's gaze was like a knife, sweeping over the Huns.

To be honest, Gu Jinnian had no great fondness for the Huns. Not to mention the saying "those not of our race have different hearts,"

Just talking about the twelve border cities, this history cannot be forgotten, right?

Moreover, his grandfather hated the Huns to the bone; his best friend died at their hands. This was a blood feud, how could Gu Jinnian show them a good face?

Now, the Great Xia Dynasty is also giving them face, welcoming them and even setting up a grand banquet for them.

Isn't it just giving them face?

To then speak rudely and even ask the granddaughter of the Minister of Rites to accompany them?

Even if it wasn't the Minister of Rites' granddaughter, would Great Xia women accompany them? What are you?

Feeling the Huns' devouring gazes, Gu Jinnian showed no fear.

"I'm cursing you."

"Did I curse wrongly?"

"A bunch of barbarians, not even a bit of manners, do you think this is your Hun grassland?"

"Letting Great Xia women accompany you? What are you?"

"The Ministry of Rites gives you face, but I, Gu Jinnian, don't. If you're not satisfied, then get lost."

Gu Jinnian spoke.

Without anger, but with a calmness, his eyes full of disdain.

Beside him, Yang Hanrou, looking at Gu Jinnian, her heart was inexplicably stirred.

Facing the Huns' rudeness and lack of reason, even the Ministry of Rites seemed timid, but Gu Jinnian stood up, embodying the spirit of a true man.

Unafraid of the Huns.

Some young people, seeing this, secretly cheered, Li Ji was even excited with a joyful face, but unfortunately, he couldn't say anything, for fear of being beaten.

"Ridiculous."

At that moment, a voice echoed.

It was Zhang Yun's voice.

He quickly walked in from outside, directly coming to Gu Jinnian, his face full of anger.

"Gu Jinnian, these are our esteemed guests from Great Xia, they are Hun nobles, the emperor warmly invited them here, and you want them to leave? Are you defying the emperor's will?"

"What are you trying to do? Provoking the friendship between the two countries, do you want to force a war between the two countries?"

Zhang Yun spoke, his words were carefully chosen, looking at Gu Jinnian and speaking from a position of righteousness.

With Zhang Yun's appearance, the Huns were delighted, their eyes full of satisfaction and mockery.

They didn't need to say anything; you people started biting each other.

The First Prince was even sitting in his seat, his eyes full of mockery, picking up a cup of wine and quietly drinking it, giving the impression of watching a show.

At that moment, the officials of the Ministry of Rites all frowned, thinking that Zhang Yun was truly extremely foolish.

Although Gu Jinnian's words were a bit harsh, at least he was defending the glory of Great Xia. But you came out to speak for the Huns?

Now they don't need to say anything; just watching the show is enough. Whatever Gu Jinnian says, it's like dogs fighting, just adding to the laughter.

Zhang Yun's appearance

Made Gu Jinnian silent. He knew this guy was stupid, but didn't expect him to be this stupid.

Helping outsiders to cause trouble for his own people within the Great Xia territory, a great scholar actually produced such a person.

Impressive, impressive, wonderful, wonderful.

Seeing Gu Jinnian not speaking, Zhang Yun thought Gu Jinnian was in the wrong and continued to speak.

"It's all just a small matter, Gu Jinnian, you are so arrogant and domineering. Isn't it because you come from a military family and want a war between the two countries to enhance your own status and power, while ignoring the people?"

"But the marriage alliance is already decided, so don't even think about it. Apologize quickly."

"Yang Hanrou, these Hun nobles have excellent character. They absolutely have no bad intentions. Sitting down for a bit, for the friendly exchange between the two countries, is not a bad thing."

Zhang Yun spoke, his words were well-reasoned, and he also demanded that Gu Jinnian apologize and that Yang Hanrou agree to sit with them.

A complete villain.

It seems that the First Prince promised Zhang Yun many benefits; otherwise, there would be no need to help like this.

"Gu Jinnian."

"Leave."

At that moment, Yang Kai's voice echoed.

As the Minister of Rites, Zhang Yun was a descendant of his student, so in theory, they had some connection. But now he really couldn't tolerate it anymore.

This fool, his brain is really broken.

"Master, I—"

Zhang Yun's face changed. He pointed at Gu Jinnian and then looked at Yang Kai, not knowing what to say.

I was clearly maintaining the friendship between the two countries.

Why am I being asked to leave?

"Leave."

Yang Kai's voice echoed again, his eyes slightly cold.

In an instant, Zhang Yun swallowed his saliva, somewhat fearful, not daring to say anything more, and could only leave with his head down.

Beside Gu Jinnian, Yang Hanrou's eyes were full of disgust.

She was glad that she didn't get too close to Zhang Yun at the time; otherwise, such a person would make her feel nauseous.

Some young people, seeing this, all secretly cheered, Li Ji was even excited with a joyful face, but unfortunately, he couldn't say anything, for fear of being beaten.

"Ridiculous."

At that moment, a voice echoed.

It was Zhang Yun's voice.

He quickly walked in from outside, directly coming to Gu Jinnian, his face full of anger.

"Gu Jinnian, these are our esteemed guests from Great Xia, they are Hun nobles, the emperor warmly invited them here, and you want them to leave? Are you defying the emperor's will?"

"What are you trying to do? Provoking the friendship between the two countries, do you want to force a war between the two countries?"

Zhang Yun spoke, his words were carefully chosen, looking at Gu Jinnian and speaking from a position of righteousness.

With Zhang Yun's appearance, the Huns were delighted, their eyes full of satisfaction and mockery.

They didn't need to say anything; you people started biting each other.

The First Prince was even sitting in his seat, his eyes full of mockery, picking up a cup of wine and quietly drinking it, giving the impression of watching a show.

At that moment, the officials of the Ministry of Rites all frowned, thinking that Zhang Yun was truly extremely foolish.

Although Gu Jinnian's words were a bit harsh, at least he was defending the glory of Great Xia. But you came out to speak for the Huns?

Now they don't need to say anything; just watching the show is enough. Whatever Gu Jinnian says, it's like dogs fighting, just adding to the laughter.

Zhang Yun's appearance

Made Gu Jinnian silent. He knew this guy was stupid, but didn't expect him to be this stupid.

Helping outsiders to cause trouble for his own people within the Great Xia territory, a great scholar actually produced such a person.

Impressive, impressive, wonderful, wonderful.

Seeing Gu Jinnian not speaking, Zhang Yun thought Gu Jinnian was in the wrong and