Although those envoys were already extremely vigilant in their hearts, secretly reminding themselves to watch their words and actions—after all, Her Majesty the Emperor was a woman, yet not someone to be underestimated—still, the moment they officially laid eyes on her, they unconsciously revealed looks of disdain and indifference. The Empress did not throw a fit on the spot; she simply went back and quietly revised a great deal of the treaty terms.
Since you great men are all so formidable and extraordinary, let us hope you will not burst into tears when the time comes for negotiations. And let us hope your monarchs will forgive you for the consequences brought about by your lack of manners.
In the blink of an eye, the day of the Empress's birthday celebration arrived. A seventeen-year-old emperor was a rare sight, and a seventeen-year-old emperor who had actually achieved remarkable results was even rarer. To top it all off, she was a female emperor—the very first in history!
Chapter 321