Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1382

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Bai Jintong's features were cold and indifferent, with no expression. The hand behind his back clutched a fan, occasionally tapping his spine, revealing a sense of joy.

Perhaps it was the glimpse of a figure upstairs that caught his eye, Murong Ping, who was gripping the reins, looked up towards the tavern and saw "Cui Fengnian" standing at the window.

As their eyes met, Bai Jintong smiled from the depths of his eyes and hurriedly bowed silently to Murong Ping.

Murong Ping was concerned about the paper trade. Even though Ah Li mentioned that after he left, Wang Jiuzhou would take over, he was still a bit uneasy. After all, the Zhou Dynasty suddenly proposed swapping city territories between the two nations and implementing new policies in each other's countries. Initially, he had negotiated with "Cui Fengnian" to hand over the paper produced within the Zhou Dynasty to the Yan Kingdom.

Murong Ping originally intended to rein in and discuss it further with "Cui Fengnian", but he couldn't approach him openly under the scrutiny of many. After thinking it over, he decided to write a letter to send back.

He nodded to "Cui Fengnian", withdrew his gaze without looking sideways, nudged the horse's belly, and headed towards the city gate.

Seeing Murong Ping leave, Bai Jintong turned around and placed his fan on the desk, lifted his robe, sat down, picked up the teacup... and stared at the wind wheel with a dazed expression.

Now that the Second Prince Murong Ping has departed, she wonders who will come to discuss the cooperation affair next.

If it's the Regent Prince of the Yan Kingdom who is returning from the Zhou Dynasty, she must be on her utmost alert.

"These newly forged weapons are identical to the ones our Zhou army captured from the Tianfeng Kingdom before, but they still differ from the weapons crafted from the giant elephant armor we painstakingly fused."

Bai Qingping disclosed the results of their continuous research in front of the Tianfeng Kingdom Monarch, Sal Khan.

Earlier this morning, Sal Khan came to seek an audience. Bai Qingyan called Liu Rushi and the others over and considered calling Bai Qingping as well.

Leaning against a pouch embroidered with acacia flowers in turmeric yellow, Bai Qingyan looked at Sal Khan and playfully spoke: "Business between two countries is indeed a good thing. Even if Tianfeng Kingdom doesn't offer the recipe for ink, the Zhou Dynasty welcomes it. But... since the Monarch of Tianfeng Kingdom wants to present a gift, naturally it should be the best. Why... do you feel our Zhou Dynasty doesn't recognize good things?"

Sal Khan's eyebrows revealed a gentle smile, seemingly expecting this, and said, "I implore the Empress not to blame us. Considering Tianfeng Kingdom approached to seek peace and mutual market, not knowing if Zhou would agree, we first hand over a recipe that is precious to us but not extravagantly so. Should the talks fail, it wouldn't be a substantial loss."

Sal Khan was so frank that the Zhou court officials felt the Monarch of Tianfeng Kingdom was an honest gentleman.

"Moreover, the ink used for forging armor for the giant elephants... is exceedingly rare and expensive, only used on the giant elephants where Tianfeng Kingdom can afford it!" Sal Khan's voice gradually rose, "If the Empress truly wants it, then... once the alliance for mutual market is settled, Tianfeng Kingdom will surely present it with both hands."

Bai Qingyan smiled gently at Sal Khan: "Alright, then I await the Monarch's ink."

"Tianfeng Kingdom offers ink as a gift, hoping to ask for something from the Empress in return, and wishes the Empress will generously part with it." Sal Khan's brown eyes deeply gazed at Bai Qingyan.

"Worry not, Monarch. Your country's Great Shaman's Disciple is already on their way to Dadu City..." Bai Qingyan, knowing Sal Khan meant the jade cicada, deliberately misconstrued Sal Khan's words.