When it was almost noon, a few people came from Daming and Folangji. Without exception, no important person showed up.
Neither party expressed surprise at this situation, as if they had already become accustomed to this situation.
Except for Catherine, almost no one in Franji was willing to talk to Jiang Wan. Of course, language was probably another aspect. The important thing was that there was no place for them to get close to Jiang Wan.
Professors from the Ten Princes' Palaces came to observe the talks. This status may be just that in the eyes of important figures such as the Minister of Rites and the Minister of War. However, for those Ming Dynasty people who came to stand in front before the principal arrived.
For officials, this status is enough for them to chat with Jiang Wan with a smile on their face.
Judging from Jiang Wan's age, there is no doubt that this is the experience given to him by the Tenth Prince's Palace. There is absolutely no harm in getting to know this kind of person.
Who knows what will happen in the future. If this Jiang Wan disappears from everyone in the future, it doesn't matter. On the contrary, he has shown enough respect for the Ten Princes in front of his colleagues. But, what if, even if it is what happens in the future, Jiang Wan...
Professor, Dahong Dazi is in a high position, so today is not just a one-time relationship, but in the future, it will be just a matter of love.
The enthusiasm of these Ming officials for Jiang Wan made Serena even more sure of her guess. Even if the other party did not admit it, it was meaningless. This young Ming noble was definitely qualified to be her connection.
"I'm afraid the formal meeting will be in the afternoon. We do have some good cooks at Honglu Temple. Professor Jiang, why don't you just take a bite to avoid having to go out to eat!"
"Well, I'm afraid I'm sorry, sir!" Catherine whispered a few words to Franji next to her, then walked over to Jiang Wan with a smile: "This Mr. Jiang just said that he wanted to ask me for advice.
Regarding some details of our talks, I am afraid that Mr. Jiang will treat me to this lunch, and I will not have time to dine with you adults!"
"Mr. Jiang, is this true?" Someone frowned: "We can also talk to Mr. Jiang about the previous situation!"
"That's your business, but you can't let me miss my lunch!" Catherine blinked her green eyes and looked at Jiang Wan with her head tilted slightly.
"My lords, my lords, I'm really sorry!" Jiang Wan's heart moved and she nodded with a smile: "I did say this to this young lady before my lords arrived just now. This person should keep his word.
, Anyway, this negotiation cannot be completed in one day. We have a long way to go and there are plenty of opportunities!"
"Mr. Jiang, you should be careful. These Folangji people are arrogant and greedy. Especially this Catherine, who knows a little about the people of Ming Dynasty, so be careful!" An official whispered in Jiang Wan's ear.
"What should I be wary of? I'm just here to make up the numbers..." Jiang Wan said calmly: "They won't do anything like snatching a bride..."
"Um..." The official glanced at Catherine and said hesitantly: "These French women are so beautiful that we must be on guard against such things as bride-stealing..."
"What did you say?" Catherine vaguely heard that the other party seemed to be talking about herself, and couldn't help but frown and asked.
"Oh, it's nothing. Mr. Chen is telling me where there is a place to eat nearby. If you invite Miss Catherine to dinner, you must not be careless!" Jiang Wan said sternly, then turned around and raised his hand to Mr. Chen: "Chen
Jiang will bear in mind your Lord’s suggestion!”
"you are welcome!"
"Then where are you going to invite me to dinner?" Catherine said with a smile: "It doesn't matter if it's far away. Your Excellency Jose may not be coming today. Anyway, it's just a quarrel with the people below. It doesn't matter if you are late or even don't come.
!”
Jiang Wan looked back at Mr. Chen who was polite to him. Mr. Chen smiled awkwardly, but did not deny Catherine's statement.
"Well, there is a restaurant that I am familiar with. It's not too far away. They have a few special dishes, which are very good!" Jiang Wan smiled and said, "How about we go and try it?"
A young Frankie stood up and shouted a few times. Jiang Wan didn't understand what he said, but Catherine turned around unhappily and yelled at the young Francois.
After a few words, his expression was impatient, which was completely different from the smiling face in front of Jiang Wan.
"Your companion seems unhappy?"
Jiang Wan smiled lightly: "If it's inconvenient, then forget it!"
"Convenient, convenient!" Catherine shook her head repeatedly: "Andre is a fool whose brain is full of muscles. Don't pay attention to him, he actually threatened me..."
"He must be your suitor!" Jiang Wan chuckled: "Why don't you invite him to come with you? Otherwise, if the two of us go out together, we don't know what the people in your mission will think about..."
"No need!" Catherine shook her head. She didn't want to give this opportunity to anyone else, especially that idiot Andre.
"It's better to have a companion by your side!" Jiang Wan insisted: "There are many people around me, and you are alone. You are not afraid of others thinking too much. I am afraid of others thinking too much!"
"Oh!" Catherine was stunned and chuckled: "Does Mr. Jiang think that I can make Mr. Jiang think too much?"
"Actually, Catherine, you are quite beautiful!" Jiang Wan looked at her and said seriously: "Even if I don't say it, the companions around you can probably see it, and you know it yourself!"
"But, no one from the Ming Dynasty that I have contacted said that I am beautiful!" Catherine's eyes were shining, and she looked more and more pleased with Jiang Wan: "You are the first to say so!"
"That's because they don't appreciate your beauty!" Jiang Wan looked back at the officials who were still talking in the room and shook her head slightly: "How should I put it, Catherine's beauty is different from what we Ming people think is beautiful.
There is a slight difference. Compared with the number of people from my Ming Dynasty, the number of you Folangji people who came to our Ming Dynasty is just a drop in the ocean. There are so few people, and their appearance is very different from the people of the Ming Dynasty. The people of the Ming Dynasty will only be surprised, but they will never think about it.
Is it beautiful or not?”
He smiled slightly: "If you send a Ming official who doesn't think you are beautiful to Lisbon for a while, I think that by the time he returns to Ming, he will have discovered that he once stood beside him.
Miss Catherine in front of me has such an astonishing beauty and figure!"
Catherine laughed so hard that she ignored the many strange looks behind her and pointed at Jiang Wan: "I think if Mr. Jiang had come to participate in the talks last year, this trade would have been completed long ago. Even if Mr. Jiang didn't come, then
The officials of the Ming Dynasty in the room have half the knowledge and conversation of Mr. Jiang. At this time, these dozens of cannons manufactured by the Kingdom of Spain have already been transported to Beijing..."