Starting in Exile: Transmigrated as the Crown Prince's Lucky Little Wife

Chapter 91 Gu Liuli easily defuses the foreigners' difficulties! She plays exquisite musical no

The ministers listened quietly, some with their eyes gradually reddening, deeply moved by the sorrowful melody; the envoy from the Northern Border, who had initially looked on with anticipation, now lost his smile and showed a hint of emotion; while the envoy from the Southern Kingdom grew increasingly grim, never expecting that Gu Liuli could actually play such a moving and sorrowful tune.

Gu Liuli was immersed in the music, her fingers dancing nimbly across the keys, as if she were one with the piano. The sorrowful melody spread like a tide, filling the entire hall and immersing everyone in endless grief.

As the music ended, the hall fell silent, save for the soft sobs. After a long while, Gu Liuli slowly opened her eyes, looked at the envoy from Nan Jing Kingdom, and calmly said, "Your Excellency, are you satisfied?"

The envoy from Nan Jing Kingdom bit his lower lip, his face alternating between pale and flushed. Though filled with resentment, he couldn't find any words to refute him. Just as he hesitated about how to respond, Gu Liuli gave them no chance to breathe.

She paused briefly on the piano keys to adjust her breathing, and then began to play again.

This time, she played the classic piece "High Mountains and Flowing Water". At first, the sound of the piano was crisp and melodious, like a babbling brook winding out from the mountain stream, sometimes lively and leaping, sometimes flowing gently, as if one could see the crystal clear spring water in the mountains, sparkling under the sunlight.

The ministers, who had been immersed in the sorrowful melody, were now drawn back to their senses by the refreshing and cheerful tune, their faces showing focused expressions.

As the melody progressed, the piano music gradually became more powerful and majestic, like towering mountains rising from the ground, its overwhelming momentum overwhelming. Gu Liuli's fingers danced rapidly across the keys, her control of strength and rhythm perfect, each note seemingly containing boundless power. The stirring melody seemed to speak of the grandeur and resilience of the mountains, leaving everyone present deeply moved.

The Northern envoy, who had initially approached the spectacle with a hint of amusement, was now captivated by the beautiful music, his eyes filled with amazement. He involuntarily took a few steps forward, wanting to experience the music's charm more closely. Meanwhile, the Southern Jing Kingdom envoy's face grew increasingly grim; his hands clenched unconsciously, his heart filled with regret and remorse.

He never expected that the Crown Princess of Nanzhao Kingdom would be so talented, able to play two completely different yet equally wonderful pieces in such a short time.

Amidst the stirring music, everyone seemed to be transported to the mountains and flowing waters, experiencing the wonders and boundless charm of nature.

As the piece ended, its lingering notes echoed in the hall. Gu Liuli slowly raised her hands and stood up from the piano. A confident smile graced her face as she looked firmly at the envoy from Nan Jing Kingdom and said, "Your Excellency, this is the foundation of my Nan Zhao Kingdom. Today, I will show you that my Nan Zhao Kingdom is not without its strengths."

The envoy from Nan Jing Kingdom turned pale and then flushed. Although he was filled with resentment, he knew that further obstruction would only make him look worse. However, he was unwilling to swallow his anger so easily and was about to say something when Gu Liuli spoke first.

Gu Liuli slightly raised her chin, her gaze sweeping over all the foreign envoys present. Her voice was clear and powerful: "Today's contest is not an attempt by my Nanzhao Kingdom to be competitive, but rather to make it clear to everyone that while we cherish peace, we will never tolerate any country's disrespect or provocation." She paused briefly, a hint of authority in her eyes, and continued, "The envoy from the Nanjing Kingdom brings..."

This novel musical instrument should have been an opportunity to promote cultural exchange, but the envoy was only interested in humiliating my Nanzhao Kingdom. Such behavior is truly unbecoming of a great nation.

The envoy from Nan Jing was speechless after being choked by Gu Liuli's words, and could only grit his teeth inwardly. Gu Liuli, however, had no intention of letting him off the hook. She changed the subject, saying, "However, I am not a petty person. Since the envoy values ​​this 'Heavenly Music Box' so much, I have a suggestion. Our Nan Zhao Kingdom is willing to send specialists to study this instrument with Nan Jing, exchange musical techniques, and let this beautiful sound spread throughout our two countries, enhancing the friendship between our peoples. What do you think, envoy?"

These words not only demonstrated the magnanimity and inclusiveness of the Nanzhao Kingdom, but also cleverly shifted the difficult problem back to the envoy of the Nanjing Kingdom. If he refused, he would be considered narrow-minded and lacking in manners; if he agreed, it would mean that the Nanzhao Kingdom had completely gained the upper hand in this confrontation.

The envoy from Nan Jing hesitated for a moment, but finally had to bite the bullet and say, "What the Crown Princess says is absolutely right. I have lost my composure. Nan Jing is willing to exchange musical skills with Nan Zhao." Gu Liuli smiled slightly and nodded, "That's very good. I hope that the two countries can put aside their past grievances and have friendly exchanges in the future."

After resolving the issue with the Southern Kingdom, Gu Liuli turned to the Northern Envoy and said gently, "Northern Envoy, I hope that today's events will give you a new understanding of our Southwestern Zhao Kingdom. We cherish peace and respect every country, but we are also not afraid of any threat. If the Northern Kingdom can coexist peacefully with our Southern Zhao Kingdom and exchange goods, it will surely benefit the people of both countries."

The envoy from the Northern Border was now filled with admiration for Gu Liuli's wisdom and courage. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, upon returning to the country, I will truthfully report what I saw and heard today to the King. I believe that our two countries will be able to live in harmony in the future."

Seeing that both envoys had expressed their stance, Gu Liuli turned to face the emperor and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, today's matter is settled. Nanzhao has always treated others with courtesy, and we hope to maintain good relations with other countries and achieve common prosperity in the future." The emperor nodded with satisfaction and said, "The Crown Princess performed exceptionally well today, bringing honor to Nanzhao and pointing the way for our country's diplomacy. I am deeply gratified."

After this battle, Gu Liuli's prestige in the Nanzhao Kingdom reached new heights. The people, upon hearing of the Crown Princess's heroic deeds, praised her wisdom and courage.

After seeing all the envoys off, Xiao Han looked at his daughter-in-law with a happy expression, then glanced at his son with a hint of disdain. Xiao Jingchuan looked helplessly at his father, the Emperor. Ever since his wife won the competition, she had become the most important person in the hearts of his mother, grandmother, and father.

The Emperor looked at Gu Liuli and asked gently, "Crown Princess, you have made a great contribution in resolving the crisis between the two countries. What are your thoughts on future diplomatic matters?"

Gu Liuli respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, I believe that a specialized foreign affairs agency can be established domestically to cultivate talents proficient in the languages ​​and cultures of various countries, so as to better handle exchanges and cooperation with other countries and safeguard national interests."

"Foreign affairs agencies consume a lot of manpower and resources. What if they don't work well? Wouldn't that be a waste of resources and manpower?" Gu Liuli patiently explained, "My lord, nowadays, there is frequent interaction between countries. Foreign affairs agencies can learn about other countries' movements in advance and avert crises before they occur. In the long run, this is extremely beneficial to the country. Although there are initial costs, it will definitely bring lasting peace and prosperity."

After the envoys left, Gu Liuli shed her solemn and dignified demeanor in the imperial court and returned to her daily routine of running her restaurant and beauty salon.

That day, as soon as she stepped into the restaurant, a familiar system notification sounded in her mind: "Host, please note, new tasks are being issued—the restaurant needs to launch new dishes, and the beauty salon needs to design new moisturizing products."

Gu Liuli frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then began to arrange matters for the restaurant. She gathered the chefs together and said, "Chefs, our restaurant has always been known for its rich variety of dishes and unique flavors. Now that I have decided to launch new dishes, does anyone have any ideas?"

An experienced chef spoke first: "Your Highness, a new spice from the south has recently arrived on the market. It has a unique flavor. I wonder if it can be used to develop new dishes?"

Gu Liuli's eyes lit up: "Oh? Let me see it quickly." The chef hurriedly brought out the spices. Gu Liuli smelled them and nodded, "This aroma is indeed special. Chefs, you might as well use this as a basis to try to develop new dishes. I have faith in everyone's culinary skills."

After arranging things at the restaurant, Gu Liuli went to the beauty salon.

The beauticians in the shop had been waiting for a long time. Gu Liuli got straight to the point: "Sisters, we need to design new moisturizing products. The moisturizing products on the market these days are too ordinary. We must create something unique to stand out. Does anyone have any ideas?"

A young beautician said, "Your Highness, I've heard of a magical herb that grows in the mountains and has amazing moisturizing properties. Could we use it to make hydrating products?"

Gu Liuli pondered for a moment: "This spiritual herb is a good choice, but it is not easy to obtain. We need to find a way to solve this problem. So, let's send people to find the spiritual herb first, and at the same time, we should not give up other ideas and try different recipes."

In the days that followed, Gu Liuli shuttled between the restaurant and the beauty salon, keeping a close eye on the development progress of new dishes and moisturizing products. After numerous attempts, the chefs finally developed several dishes featuring the new spices, including fragrant spice-roasted chicken and flavorful spice-stewed pork ribs. After tasting them, Gu Liuli nodded repeatedly: "Excellent! These dishes are both innovative and cater to popular tastes; they're sure to be well-received by customers."

At the beauty salon, after continuous testing and adjustments, they finally developed a new moisturizing product—the Spirit Herb Hydrating Gel. This gel has a light texture and is quickly absorbed by the skin after application, providing significant hydration. After trying it, Gu Liuli said with satisfaction, "This is it! The product details also need to be carefully designed to highlight the characteristics of the spirit herb."

The new dishes and moisturizing products were indeed warmly received by customers. The restaurant was packed, with customers praising the unique flavors of the new dishes; the beauty salon's hydrating herbal gel was also in high demand, with many customers even making advance reservations. Seeing the booming business, Gu Liuli finally felt relieved and looked forward to the system's rewards.