Chapter 2215: Uneasy

It goes without saying that Begar certainly seized upon Mu Nation's weakness and saw its opportunity, then struck boldly.

On the bright side, however, Ya Nation, which had been repeatedly causing trouble behind Mu Nation's back and cooperating with Begar, has already been defeated.

As long as Cang'an doesn't cause trouble, Mu Nation can focus solely on Begar without worrying about being attacked from both sides.

The only condition, however, is that Cang'an doesn't cause trouble.

Half a month after Begar's full-scale invasion of Mu Nation, the Mu Emperor sent an invitation for a meeting to Emperor Jiuyou.

This was no trivial affair!

It is said that after Du Shan received the news, his subordinates heard him humming cheerful tunes all afternoon.

It was clear to anyone with discernment that Mu Nation wanted to discuss something with Cang'an.

Bilateral coordination efforts immediately began, with frequent exchanges between officials of both nations.

Finally, after more than half a month of intense preparations, the two Emperors arranged to meet in the capital of Baille.

In fact, this meeting should have been initiated by Mount Ling, but Cang'an's interactions with Mount Ling had not been close for the past two years. This time, Mu Nation took the lead in extending the invitation to Cang'an, with the official state letter sent directly, bypassing Mount Ling.

Therefore, Wang Changyue, the envoy from Mount Ling stationed in Jucheng, although he also traveled to the capital of Baille, was merely an observer and a witness.

Mu Capital, Sumao Qingxi.

You Huan arrived after dinner. He had his own private residence here, so he first rested for half an hour to refresh himself, then had Mei Wuniang prepare his attire.

Mei Wuniang brought him an outfit, but before he even tried it on, he shook his head: "This one is too plain."

"How about this one?"

"Too gaudy," he said.

Mei Wuniang lowered her hand. You Huan was a fop who loved luxurious and beautiful clothes. The tie-dye begonia patterns that had previously been popular in Mu Capital were his own selection. The agate tie-dye she now held, with just a hint of blended color, was quite plain for him, yet You Huan surprisingly found it too flamboyant?

"You have an upright figure, and you look dashing when you wear it. What's wrong with that?"

"Something more dignified. It's a state meeting."

"If it's a state meeting, why aren't you wearing your official robes?" she asked. "That way, you wouldn't have to rack your brain over what to wear."

"I need to bring official robes, and private clothes too. For the later days in Baille, I won't need to wear official robes."

Mei Wuniang pursed her lips into a smile and went back to help him try on different outfits.

After trying on thirty-six outfits consecutively, You Huan finally settled on two sets, then meticulously chose accessories and hats.

As Mei Wuniang smoothed down his collar, she said: "Don't worry, Lord You, when you wear these outfits, you are guaranteed to look extraordinary. No one there will be able to compare to you!"

Ah, You Huan's sudden pickiness indicated his unease. Mei Wuniang was understanding him more and more.

This Grand Chancellor could remain composed even when facing the Mu Emperor, so why was he unsettled today?

Who was making him feel pressured?

"No one?" You Huan smiled. "When you say that, you're not giving due respect to the Emperor and Emperor Jiuyou."

"In my eyes, they don't compare to you," Mei Wuniang offered with a flattering smile.

You Huan glanced at her and casually asked: "You've lived in Cang'an for several years, haven't you met Emperor Jiuyou?"

"How long has Cang'an been established? Before that, it was Bo and Peng Nations," Mei Wuniang rolled her eyes at him. "Besides, Emperor Jiuyou isn't someone I can just meet whenever I want, is he?"

She then asked: "You are the Grand Chancellor of Great Mu, meeting the Saint every day. No matter how impressive Emperor Jiuyou is, can he be mightier than our Emperor?"

When she said that, You Huan understood: she knew exactly how he felt!

"A person's abilities must be proven by past achievements. Jiuyou defeated Bai Ziqi, who was the Sky Palace's Du Yun Envoy and originally the strongest candidate to succeed as Du Yun Grand Envoy. You know about Sky Palace, right? It's almost a power organization that transcends even the Demon Nations. Jiuyou also defeated Qing Yang, Begar's old State Preceptor who had been in charge of Qing Palace for over a hundred years! Not to mention he unified Shanjin; your region had been fragmented and chaotic for a thousand years. Now..." You Huan looked up, letting her apply night dew cream to his neck. "Now, even our Emperor is traveling east in his imperial carriage to meet him personally. The Emperor has repeatedly instructed us that Jiuyou is an peerless hero, and not even he can underestimate him!"

On this trip to Baille, You Huan felt both eager anticipation and a hint of nervousness.

He was about to meet Emperor Jiuyou, the legendary incarnation of the Dragon God who slew the Great Demon Miaozhantian, and Shanjin's greatest warrior!

He didn't believe in talk of a Dragon God reincarnation. But Emperor Jiuyou indeed had an astonishing past, enough to look down upon all beings beneath the Mu Emperor.

Recalling that he was about to meet such a figure, You Huan subconsciously clenched his fist, but he disliked this state of mind.

He had heard that Emperor Jiuyou was even younger than him.

As Mei Wuniang arranged his accessories, she said casually: "If Emperor Jiuyou is really that formidable, could you ask him a question for me if you get the chance?"

In fact, she quite understood how You Huan felt now. When Emperor Jiuyou came to Julu Port to meet her, he appeared very approachable, but in reality, he exuded an intense pressure.

That man was as profound as the sea; beneath his calm exterior lay terrifying power.

"Tell me."

"When will this great war between Mu and Begar end?"

You Huan's hand paused, and only then did he take off his hat:

"That's presumptuous. What, do you think he can predict it accurately?"

Something he and the Mu Emperor couldn't even predict, and this woman wanted him to ask Emperor Jiuyou?

"I think Emperor Jiuyou is very good at ending wars," Mei Wuniang smiled. "Perhaps he has some insights."

After she said that, You Huan stared intently at her.

"What is it?" Mei Wuniang touched her face. "Do I have something on my face?"

"Your way of putting it is quite interesting."

In You Huan's opinion, Mei Wuniang might not have meant anything by her words, but her perspective was unique.

What she said was actually correct: Emperor Jiuyou was very skilled at ending wars!

The magnificent Dragon God War, which unified the entire Shanjin Plain, actually ended after only a few months, with no major recurrences afterward;

The war against Ya Nation ended in less than a month, and the Dragon God Army left without leaving any lingering issues;

Later, taking Baille, occupying Blade Harbor, and sending troops to Qing Nation, he fought when necessary and retreated when appropriate, moving with seamless efficiency like flowing clouds and water.

Mei Wuniang had actually summarized it perfectly: Emperor Jiuyou wasn't afraid to start a war, or rather, he liked to provoke, but he always managed to end wars at the right time and in the right manner.

In the same war against Ya, Mu Nation's methods were not as elegant, costing hundreds of thousands of lives and damaging its national strength.

What did this indicate? Emperor Jiuyou's insight into and control over the current situation were at their peak!

You Huan pondered for a long time before looking up. Mei Wuniang blinked. "Did I say something right? Did I help?"

"You could say that." The woman didn't understand warfare, but her remark was unexpectedly pertinent.

"Alright, it's late." Mei Wuniang immediately changed the subject, feigning disinterest. She hooked You Huan's belt with her middle finger, gave him a seductive smile, and purred, "Time for bed?"