From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 452

Sitting at the negotiation table was the only choice for the Portuguese. Whether they fell out or not, they had to keep the captives.

But the two sides had reached this point. Did McPherson really dare to come to Xiangzhou for the banquet? Wasn't he afraid of a Hongmen Banquet?

Zhou Yuan knew human nature too well. At this time, the other party didn't have the courage.

McPherson didn't dare to come. He was too scared to death.

But if he didn't come, it didn't mean that he couldn't send someone else.

Then the most suitable person was the Minister of Trade, Kolodia.

Because in Haojing, apart from McPherson, Kolodia was the only senior official who could speak Chinese.

Orphans and widows were also easy to bully. After all, workplace oppression had already begun.

The right to sell goods meant money. This should have been the responsibility of the Minister of Trade, but it was taken over by McPherson...

It can be shown that Kolodia has been suppressed. It is most reasonable for her to be sent to negotiate.

Zhou Yuan came to Chaohailou, which was far from the dock and had not been robbed, but the boss had already run away.

Guan Lu temporarily found the cook and waiter and prepared the ingredients temporarily. Knowing that it was the Marquis of Zhongwu who wanted to entertain guests, the people of Xiangzhou fully cooperated and did not even charge money.

Things went particularly smoothly. The lunch was prepared on time, and Zhou Yuan also arrived on time.

He wore a jet black dragon robe with a blue and purple auspicious cloud pattern embroidered on it. The collar and cuffs were designed with styles. The silk fabric was high-grade, and it was luxurious and charming.

The moment he entered the private room, Guan Lu couldn't help but exclaimed: "Sir, this suit is great, it shows your figure, and you look tall and straight, like a pine tree or a rock, and your noble temperament is undoubtedly revealed."

Zhou Yuan said: "When did you learn to flatter?"

Guan Lu smiled and said: "This is the truth, the clothes you wore before were still a bit shabby."

This is the truth. Zhou Yuan doesn't pay much attention to dressing. It's a good habit left by his previous life. He should be low-key. A white shirt with an executive jacket is enough.

"Sir, the Portuguese envoy has arrived."

The voice came from outside, and Zhou Yuan hurried to the window to see that a luxurious carriage had arrived downstairs, and eight knights with guns surrounded it, protecting the nobleman in the car.

Zhou Yuan turned around and asked, "Have Qiao Chaiqing and Huang Zuoyu arrived?"

Guan Lu said, "I've been waiting. I'll wait for your instructions."

Zhou Yuan said, "Then go and welcome them!"

"Yes."

Guan Lu strode out, standing outside the door with more than a dozen strong men in official uniforms.

Zhou Yuan also walked out, and then he saw Kolodia - like an angel.

She was nearly 1.75 meters tall, wearing a goose yellow long skirt with exquisite patterns embroidered on it, which was complicated and luxurious.

The fluffy hem, matched with long boots to highlight the aura, and the close-fitting top completely outlined the graceful figure.

The plump breasts and narrow waist, every inch of the curve interprets the sexy tension.

She wore a white Western-style classical top hat with cloth flowers on it, which looked dignified and elegant.

The slender neck and exquisite necklace complemented her noble temperament.

White skin, blue pupils, brown eyelashes, and long golden hair.

Every part of her seemed to be a masterpiece of God.

Guan Lu said in a deep voice: "Welcome Ms. Avina!"

More than a dozen people shouted in unison and bowed: "Welcome Ms. Avina!"

This shout obviously scared Kolodiya.

Zhou Yuan walked up to her and said slowly: "Madam, you are like an angel on earth."

He stretched out his hand, took Kolodiya's hand, and was about to kiss it.

But Kolodiya pulled her hand away, looked at Zhou Yuan with a puzzled face, and said: "Young Marquis, how do you know our hand-kissing etiquette? In fact, after we came to the East, we no longer pay attention to these."

I don't care either, I just want to kiss it, damn it.

Zhou Yuan said lightly: "I am rude, please come in, we have prepared lunch for you, I hope you are satisfied."

He bent down, stretched out his hand, and motioned Kolodiya to go in first.

Kolodiya was obviously stunned for a moment, her expression was a little unnatural, she lifted her skirt slightly, and walked in slowly.

Zhou Yuan followed in and sat down slowly.

Then he looked at the Minister of Trade of Haojing. She was indeed too beautiful. To be honest, Zhou Yuan couldn't help but be moved.

"Ms. Avina, I have prepared two pots of good wine, both of which are aged for 20 years. You can taste it. The taste is definitely different from wine, but it has a different flavor."

Zhou Yuan waved his hand, and two maids came in and poured wine for Cocodia.

Cocodia's face was not good, and even cold.

She said lightly: "As far as I know, you are the loyal and martial marquis of Dajin, and your status is high.Very tall, and very young. "

"At the same time, you have made many military achievements, are the favorite of Her Majesty the Queen, and are also loved by the people."

Zhou Yuan said: "Madam, you can say whatever you want to say."

Kolodia said: "With your status, you don't have to be so polite to me. Perhaps the word polite is not suitable. Your attitude towards me can be said to be respectful."

Speaking of this, she raised her chin slightly and whispered: "In the words of your Great Jin, this is called unnecessarily attentive, either treacherous or thief."

Good job, you guessed it right!

Zhou Yuan secretly praised, then shook his head and smiled: "Madam, I can understand your caution and suspicion, but what I want to say is that you misunderstood."

"This is not unnecessarily attentive, but respect from the heart. "

He looked at Kolodiya, who was full of doubts, and said slowly: "I have heard about your past. A woman who dares to love and hate, a woman who dares to challenge the secular world for love, a woman who was driven out of the family but can still be self-reliant, a woman who struggles alone but can still make a name for herself. "

"In this era, whether it is the Portuguese or the Great Jin, how many women are not dependent on men? How many women are truly talented? How many women have risen completely on their own? Very few. "

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "Ms. Avina, this is the reason why I respect you, and this is also the reason why I praise you as an angel on earth, not just because of your beauty. "

Kolodiya stared at Zhou Yuan blankly, completely stunned.

She was shocked. Why could this young man from a foreign country say such a thing?

No one in France could understand me, why could he understand me?

Zhou Yuan laughed in his heart. I hit you with all my fists, leaving you with nothing to hit. This is my routine.

"Mr. Marquis, to be honest, your words touched me, but also made me uneasy."

Kolodiya looked at him with clear eyes and whispered, "I will be more cautious and more rational when facing you."

"Because you are trying to conquer my heart, and you are doing whatever it takes to win the negotiation."

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and chuckled, "Kolodiya, you..."

"Please call me Ms. Avina, thank you, don't call me by my name. "

Kolodiya interrupted directly, not buying into Zhou Yuan's tricks at all.

Zhou Yuan didn't care, just smiled and said: "I understand your concerns. I think we haven't entered the negotiation stage yet. What I said just now is just what I think in my heart."

"I not only respect you, but also respect women like you, such as the Queen of our Great Jin. She is also governing the Great Jin with her wisdom and bearing all kinds of criticism and pressure, so I will become her most loyal minister."

Zhou Yuan talked freely, not like he was talking in a routine way.

He said in a deep voice: "Madam, do you think I am trying to win your heart? No, I am just thinking about a problem."

Kolodiya couldn't help asking: "What problem?"

Zhou Yuan said: "Men and women are created by God. We are children of God. We have the same identity... But from ancient times to the present, why are men always noble and women humble?"

"Why can men do great things, while women can only sew, raise children, and take care of the family? ”

“Why can men have three wives and four concubines and possess supreme power, while women can only follow one man and gain power by following his power?”

“Why is it that when men do great things, they are ambitious, while when women do things, they have to suffer all kinds of criticism and are even considered to be idle?”

“Why does the world always have so many prejudices against women? You do the same thing much better than many men, but you still receive all kinds of unfair treatment, just because you are a woman.”

“I respect you because you gave me an answer, women are not inferior to men. "

Zhou Yuan didn't dare to say too much, for fear of going beyond the current version and making the other party unable to keep up with the rhythm.

But Kolodiya was already shocked and fell into deep thought.

Zhou Yuan's words undoubtedly touched her deep in her heart and solved many of her confusions.

Along the way, she had suffered countless criticisms, prejudices and unfair treatments.

No one understood Zhou Yuan's words better than her.

She had to admit that every word of this young man from Dajin was like a deadly poison, spreading wildly in her heart.