"We lost!"
Wei Zhiyan gritted her teeth, and after a strong struggle in her heart, she finally gave in.
Qin Ying's painting-within-a-painting skill was something that even Ling Daoxuan had never seen before. In terms of both technique and artistic conception, it was completely overwhelming.
Although the plan to annex the Han Dynasty without bloodshed would be completely bankrupt if he admitted defeat this time, there was nothing he could do since he couldn't win.
"Great! Wei finally admitted defeat!"
Hearing Wei Zhiyan's personal admission of defeat, all the civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty breathed a sigh of relief, and then became excited and ecstatic.
"Ninth Prince of the Han Dynasty, I will remember you!" Wei Zhiyan stared at Qin Ying with cold eyes.
Qin Ying's talent was amazing to her.
Even the painting saint Ling Daoxuan could only be eclipsed.
But the more this happened, the more dangerous she felt.
Qin Ying's talent was the blessing of the Han Dynasty.
But this was a threat to her Wei Kingdom.
"The contest is a two-win contest. Since the Han Dynasty has won two rounds, there is no need to compete in the last round. I'll take my leave."
Wei Zhiyan bowed.
As the leader of the Seven Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, Wei Guo took the initiative to challenge the emperor, but lost twice. This was enough to make people laugh. How could Wei Zhiyan have the face to stay here? She could only leave quickly. She didn't want to stay here for a moment.
"Wait!"
Seeing Wei Zhiyan in a hurry to leave, Qin Ying blocked her way.
Looking at the man standing in front of her, Wei Zhiyan's pretty face was gloomy, and she said unhappily: "Your Highness Qin Ying, are you still not allowed to let us go?"
"If the Wei Kingdom delegation wants to leave, of course they can leave." Qin Ying smiled indifferently, and a very aggressive light burst out of his eyes, "You
, Wei Zhiyan can't leave!"
Wei Zhiyan frowned and said, "Why?"
"The bet, have you forgotten? Now that I have won, as a winner, I have the right to do whatever I want to you!"
Qin Ying looked calm and indifferent, "I said you can't leave, you can't leave!"
"You...what do you want?"
Wei Zhiyan's heart trembled, and then she remembered that this was indeed the case. She dared to make such a bet because she had no doubt about Ling Daoxuan's ability. No one in the world could beat him in the art of painting.
So no matter how big the bet was, she was not afraid, but who would have thought that Qin Ying actually had such a heaven-defying ability.
Seeing Qin Ying's smiling face, but the aggression in his eyes was like a raging fire, Wei Zhiyan knew that he was absolutely serious.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Wei Zhiyan was not afraid but laughed, with a face full of sarcasm: "Even if I stay, do you really dare to touch me? I am the princess of the Great Wei. If you touch a hair of mine, the King of Wei will be furious and send millions of troops to attack. Your Han Dynasty will be reduced to ashes in an instant! Qin Ying, forget it, don't make yourself unhappy."
"How dare you!"
"Princess of Wei, you are too arrogant!"
"Admit defeat but not bet, is this the true face of the Wei people? Do you think I am a soft persimmon?"
Wei Zhiyan's words immediately aroused the anger of the civil and military officials in the court.
"Wei Zhiyan, are you insulting my Han people?"
The voice of the Han Emperor was rumbling, like the power of heaven.
The eyes like deep wells revealed a coldness that made people look chilling.
"That's the truth!" Wei Zhiyan was not afraid of the majesty of the Han emperor.
"What if I insist on keeping you?" Qin Ying changed his smiling face and became tough.
"Then let's start the war!" Wei Zhiyan looked contemptuous.
The next second, Qin Ying clapped his hands, "Come on!"
The guards from all sides filed out.
The Wei envoys stood back to back, looking alert.
"Qin Ying, what do you want to do?"
"What do I want to do? Of course I want to do whatever I want!"
Qin Ying smiled coldly and said loudly: "The Wei people are untrustworthy, tyrannical, and bully our Han people. Since we want to fight, then fight, fight to the death, fight until the sky collapses and the earth breaks!"
Qin Ying's voice spread all around, and the guards drew their swords.
The sharp cold light flashed across the faces of every Wei person, reflecting their frightened cold sweat.
They were all scholars, and had never seen a knife on the neck. When they saw the surrounding imperial guards had already drawn their knives, they realized the seriousness of the situation.
Wei Zhiyan's face also changed. Qin Ying's sudden tyranny made her stiffen all over, and she didn't know how to deal with it for a while.
She didn't expect that Qin Ying would dare to take action without the order of the Han Emperor?
He had always been successful in the name of the Great Wei, but today he actually met a madman.
At this time, Qin Ying took the long knife from a imperial guard and slowly walked towards Wei Zhiyan. The long knife dragged on the ground, leaving a spark.
The cold and murderous sound was like the god of death sharpening his knife.
Clang!
The cold knife was placed on Wei Zhiyan's neck.
At this time, Qin Ying seemed to have become a different person. His frivolous air was gone. His eyes were cold and ruthless, revealing a bloodthirsty taste.
"Wei Zhiyan! Since we are going to fight, I will sacrifice you first!"
The cold knife flashed with a terrifying chill.
Wei Zhiyan's pretty face turned pale, Qin Ying's eyes told her that this was not a joke... But she didn't understand why Qin Ying had a lustful face just now, but now he suddenly became so domineering.
Ninth Prince Qin Ying, which face is your true face?
"Asshole! What are you doing!"
"Let go of the princess! You are looking for death!"
Seeing that Qin Ying dared to attack Wei Zhiyan, several old ministers of Wei State roared and wanted to step forward, but the blade of the imperial guards was against their throats, and they immediately broke into cold sweat and retreated quickly.
"Qin Ying, let's talk!" Wei Zhiyan was shocked and had to give in.
"Let's talk? Can you believe your words? You are a person who doesn't keep your word. You are a princess of a country after all, how can you talk like a fart! Where is your face?" Qin Ying was immediately angry when he heard this.
If it weren't for the fact that you are a great beauty, I would have killed you with a knife. I hate those bastards who don't keep their promises the most.
Knowing that she was in the wrong and being held at knifepoint, Wei Zhiyan didn't dare to talk back, and said with an ugly face: "If you let me go, I will give you three million taels of gold."
"You want to settle it with money again?" Qin Ying smiled evilly, "A princess of the Great Wei is only worth three million taels?"
"How about five million taels?" Wei Zhiyan saw an opportunity and quickly increased the price.
"Not enough."
"Eight million taels."
"Still not enough."
"Ten million taels, this is the maximum amount I can allocate."
Wei Zhiyan gritted her teeth and said this astronomical figure that made her feel painful.
Adding the previous three million taels, the two literary battles
cut off 13 million taels of gold from the State of Wei.
Even the leader of the Seven Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period felt the pain.
Qin Ying had a devilish look on his face, and he didn't say anything. Wei Zhiyan was anxious, but she couldn't do anything.
"Okay, I like money too."
Qin Ying said after a little hesitation.
Although he wanted the beauty very much, he had to see the situation.
The Han Dynasty is weak now, and it is mainly poor. Such a large amount of money can solve many urgent problems.
Alas, it is not easy to be a prince. He has to share the worries of his old father everywhere.
"Then please ask Your Highness to stay in the palace for a few days. When the gold arrives, I will let you go."
Qin Ying put away his long sword, and the sharp murderous intent in his eyes quickly receded.
Wei Zhiyan was angry, "Can my Wei Kingdom still lack this little money? I'm leaving today, and I will never give you less gold!"
Qin Ying glanced at her and said coldly: "At this point, do you think your words are still credible? What if you return to Wei Kingdom and don't give me the money? Can I still catch you back?"
"Trust only once, and it's just the right opportunity to teach you Wei people what integrity is first."
Wei Zhiyan was speechless for a moment, and her face became even uglier.
After speaking, looking at the Han Emperor, Qin Ying bowed and said: "Father, Tingchao Pavilion is quiet and comfortable, which is most suitable for the princess to live in. Can I borrow it?"
The Han Emperor nodded and said, "Just do as you say."
Wei Zhiyan's face was frosty, and she sneered: "Okay, then I'm sorry to bother you!"
Qin Ying looked at the imperial guards and ordered: "Come here, take Her Royal Highness the Princess and the adults to Tingchao Pavilion."