The sun had already tilted westward, yet the Hai Dongqing sent to deliver the letter had not returned.
Emperor Xuanjing was displeased; did Yuan Country think so little of Daxuan?
Cold sweat continuously dripped from Jiu E's forehead; he could only explain that accidents can happen even with eagle messengers.
"If that's the case, let's not discuss it." Emperor Xuanjing waved impatiently. "When you no longer have accidents, we can talk again." He then glanced at Eunuch Lan, "Escort Envoy Jiang out of the Palace, and return only with definite news." Then he left.
"Envoy Jiang, this way please." Eunuch Lan bowed respectfully to Jiu E.
Jiu E was dumbfounded. What situation was this? He was an envoy, entitled to reside within the Palace.
But it was only when he had exited the Palace gates that he realized the Emperor of Daxuan was no longer accommodating him. He could come and go as he pleased, but would have to pay for his own lodging and meals from then on.
Is there such a thing?
