418. Negotiation and Peace
In the end, Mo Xiuyao still did not meet with the Beirong envoy, instead delegating the matter to Ye Li. It had to be said that Mo Xiuyao's arbitrary behavior could be quite troublesome at times. On one hand, the notable elders were criticizing Princess Consort Ding for a woman involving herself in politics. On the other, he openly handed the negotiations with Beirong directly to the Princess Consort. This was, in essence, a firm slap in the faces of these old men who believed they could interfere in Prince Ding's affairs.
However, those who had just been sharply rebuked by Prince Ding dared not say much before devising a countermeasure. They could only pretend not to have seen anything and sulk at home.
