153: Chapter 153 Don’t Misunderstand, It’s a Gift!
(Fifth update today) 153: Chapter 153 Don’t Misunderstand, It’s a Gift!
(Fifth update today) But to feign their country’s unparalleled strength, these people insisted on gritting their teeth and persisting.
Even their walking pace was much more arrogant than usual.
And this scene also caused a group of ministers around them to frown incessantly.
“Where are these country bumpkins from, such lack of manners.”
“Heh, they obviously come from some backwater place, looking like they’ve never seen the world before.”
“Hey, these fellows sure look odd enough, who knew hair could come in gold.”
“Gentlemen, can you understand the nonsense coming out of their mouths?
Just gibberish, totally unintelligible.”
“Ha-ha, today has really been an eye-opener for me; there are actually people who speak bird language.”
While these envoys were observing everything around them, the civil and military officials were also whispering to each other, not forgetting to stretch out their hands to point and gesture at things.
Obviously, the civil and military officials were equally curious about them.
Especially when they saw these people trying to maintain a facade of composure, it was all too transparent for these old foxes.
Even the Emperor, upon seeing this group, couldn’t help but furrow his brow as well—it was truly a sight of the inexperienced.
But, how did they come by those pieces of colored glaze?
Could it be that they have mastered that firing technique Lin Yi talked about?
In this way, under everyone’s watchful eyes, this group of fellows directly made their way to the front and then simply stood their ground.
That leader, Charles, only slightly bowed to the young Emperor as a greeting.
But who could have expected, just at this moment, a stern shout suddenly echoed in the ears of this group.
Hasn’t your God taught you manners?
Meeting the Emperor of the Heavenly Dynasty, don’t you know to kneel?”
This shout stunned everyone present, not just those envoys, but the civil and military officials were equally taken aback.
Indeed, it was Lin Yi who had shouted, and it was in the bird language spoken by the envoys.
After this shout, the civil and military officials immediately turned their gazes unanimously toward Lin Yi.
For a moment, some couldn’t believe their ears,
Were they hallucinating?
Did they really hear Eunuch Lin speaking in bird language?
This was the shock of the civil and military officials; they could never have imagined Lin Yi knowing the language of the other party.
Upon hearing Lin Yi’s shout, the envoys immediately shuddered and then they all knelt down with a thud.
Of course, this was a reflex action.
It was too sudden a roar from Lin Yi.
Seeing the envoys’ act, the civil and military officials seemed to have understood Lin Yi’s shout—it must be to make the opposition kneel.
Including the young Emperor, couldn’t help but inwardly give Lin Yi a thumbs-up.
You really can’t say, a single sentence at the start completely subdued the envoys, also saving face for their great You Country.
As for those kneeling after this, they inwardly felt a thump in their hearts.
Now that they have knelt, it would obviously be improper to stand again, so they simply had to bite the bullet and remain there, paying their respects to the young Emperor.
“Your Majesty, they say they are envoys from England here to meet the Emperor.
If they have offended in any way, they hope for your understanding.”
At this point, Lin Yi appropriately translated their words to the young Emperor.
And his voice was not deliberately suppressed, so not only the young Emperor could hear clearly, but the officials present could also hear clearly.
The young Emperor heard this and slightly nodded, then with an imposing tone, looked at the others:
“Heh, esteemed envoys, no need for such courtesy, rise.”
After Lin Yi translated his words, the envoys carefully stood up.
That earlier domineering warning had already scared away what little courage they had.
Now, speaking, they were much more humble, even not daring to look directly into the young Emperor’s eyes.
Seeing this, the young Emperor finally nodded with satisfaction and allowed a faint smile to emerge:
“I’ve already reviewed the state letter you submitted earlier.
As for the business you speak of, I am very curious.
I wonder what you wish to negotiate with me?”
In the time that followed, Lin Yi translated every word the young Emperor said, and his tone was strong and authoritative, showcasing the majesty of a great nation.
This inevitably led the officials present to regard Lin Yi with newfound respect.
Though some really couldn’t stand him, at this moment, they had to admit, this Eunuch Lin was indeed valiant.
If it weren’t for his being an eunuch, they would surely praise him in their hearts as a real man!
“Your Imperial Majesty of the esteemed nation, our Emperor has specially sent us to deliver a generous gift to you, hoping Your Imperial Majesty will not disdain it.”
As he spoke, he clapped his hands toward his followers.
Subsequently, one of the envoys brought a small wooden chest from behind to the front.
Seeing this, the guards on both sides immediately gripped their sword hilts, their whole demeanor turning ready for action.
This scared the envoy carrying the box so much that he almost dropped it.
Charles, in turn, kept waving his hands frantically to explain:
“Oh, Your Imperial Majesty, please don’t misunderstand, do not misunderstand, this is a gift from our Emperor to you, it’s a gift, no other ill intentions.”
As he spoke, he even raised his hands above his head and crossed them behind his neck.
This was to show he had no hostile intentions.
Seeing this, Lin Yi waved to the guards beside him, and immediately two men came forward to take the chest.
In truth, the chest had already been inspected by the guards before admission and was confirmed not to contain dangerous items.
Otherwise, it would not have been allowed inside the palace.
But this step was essential.
First of all, not to mention if someone had bribed the guards to deliberately let it pass during the check, intending to assassinate the young Emperor.
Just the majesty of the Emperor alone was inviolable, and thus, it served to better intimidate these foreign envoys.
As expected, when the guards opened the wooden chest,