81 Zhou Xuan
◎What girl, what girl◎
"You're here?"
Fu Nian thought that he was sincere in coming to the appointment early. The handsome man among the chrysanthemums, with the breeze blowing, further highlighted his independent temperament. He held a folding fan in his hand, and his robe was plain and elegant, looking like a banished immortal who had returned to the mortal world.
However, because the Fu Tao incident had caused unrest in the palace, he still had the mind to come to the appointment, so he asked, "Why are you so free? Don't you have anything to do?"
He shrugged his shoulders. It would have been fine if he hadn't spoken, but once he did, all his fantasies were shattered. The so-called handsome young man turned out to be a little brat who only grew in height but not in brains.
"It's not my turn. They all think I'm annoying."
Fu Nian was desperate to leave, hoping someone could take her away. But seeing how careless he seemed, she couldn't help but worry, "You don't look reliable. Can you really help me?"
He smiled beautifully, his two canine teeth pointed. He didn't look as steady and composed as his age should, but instead had the sunny, bright energy of a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy. I wonder what his job was, but he was so free, still able to come and go from the palace. He just lazed around all day, seemingly unattended.
He took out a piece of candy from his sleeve and stuffed it into Fu Nian's mouth before she could react. Seeing that she was dazed, he thought his evil plan had worked and smiled again.
He ate a piece himself and sat down on the rockery with her. "When you say leaving the palace, do you mean just leaving the palace, or do you mean you'll never have anything to do with these people in the palace again?"
This candy is very sweet, but not greasy. It has the kind of deliciousness that gradually becomes better with time. Fu Nian has never eaten this kind of candy before. It must be unique to Xia Country.
She savored the unprecedented taste in her mouth and said, "Of course I don't want to be involved again. My mother died because of this. How could I still be aware of the danger and still be so deeply involved?"
Hearing her say that, the silly boy felt sad again. He was stunned for a long time without saying anything. He just said "Oh" thoughtfully.
Fu Nian saw that he was suddenly unhappy, and thought to herself how could this person be so stubborn that she was not discouraged at all, and she felt sad. She thought of him as a wronged puppy who needed someone to touch him, give him a reward and praise him to be happy.
But she had no intention of coaxing him.
"Are you feeling a little lost?" Fu Nian asked coldly, "If you help me, I'll help you. If you can help me get out, I'll also reward you. Your hard work won't be in vain."
He still didn't say anything and still couldn't be happy.
"But your eldest princess has been acting up recently, saying she's eloped. I'm not sure if this marriage can still be accomplished."
Fu Nian was also aware of this matter. He heard that the day before yesterday, Fu Hua brought two hundred guards to surround Fu Tao's private residence. The scene was chaotic for a while, and it was said that a lot of unpleasant words were said.
As a half-sister, Fu Nian was much more mature than her, but this was indeed not something Fu Tao should have to endure, so it was inevitable that she would be sad and upset.
She explained that there was no precedent for a legitimate princess to marry a foreign prince in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and she also had a lover. The emperor was so good at breaking up the couple and disregarding his own sister's thoughts. It would be embarrassing to tell others about it.
The foolish boy didn't expect her to say this, "I am a foreign envoy. You are speaking ill of your Majesty to me. Aren't you afraid that I will tell our prince and it will be detrimental to your country?"
Fu Nian sighed, feeling helpless. In less than a year, all her relatives were gone. No one could tolerate her willfulness anymore. She couldn't be a spoiled princess forever, and she had to find a way out for herself.
"I don't care. My father, mother, and brother are all dead. I am all alone and my death is the end of everything. What does the affairs of your previous dynasty have to do with me?"
The two sat side by side. Fu Nian had completely lost his arrogance. Seeing that he was still listless, he patted his back vigorously and said, "Just tell me if you can help!"
"Yes," he was stunned, "Help, I'll help you!"
He then swiftly produced a token from his waist and handed it to her. It was likely crafted from white jade, engraved with symbols that only the Xia people could understand. The token was extremely delicate, even featuring a jade peace locket. She had seen the Xia envoy's attire from afar, and it was more elaborate than others.
"This is for you. If you need anything, you can come to the inn to find me. This token is our own pass. I can let you in when I see it."
"Thank you." Seeing the token, Fu Nian's heart finally settled. "By the way, I still don't know your name! It's not appropriate for me to always ask you to hello."
He pondered for a moment, as if he had some secret that he couldn't reveal. "My name is Lan Yan, Yan, which means flame."
"It's settled then. I'll come find you when the time comes!" After saying that, he didn't say anything else and skipped away with the jade pendant, leaving Qi Yan alone, still listless.
I don't know whether it was good or bad for him to give her the jade pendant. At this juncture, seeing that the marriage plan was about to fail, he gave her the jade pendant for some unknown reason.
This jade pendant is particularly important to Fu Nian. She doesn't really trust this person, but he is definitely more reliable than the current emperor.
As long as I can leave the palace, I will take advantage of it.
Qi Yan returned to the Xia State Inn and had to listen to the chatter of that old stubborn Sun Changshi again. This mission to the Zhou State was sent to train him and to let him go out and see the world. Otherwise, he would chase cats and dogs all day long and would not look like a prince at all.
As soon as he came back, Sun Changshi had been talking to his servant for a long time. Qi Yan was already used to it. He walked back to the room listlessly, taking off his clothes and shoes as he walked, and lay down on the bed.
Sun Changshi turned his attention to the idle Qi Yan.
"They broke their promises. The princess eloped with someone else. They're just playing tricks on us, Daxia. What kind of trustworthiness can a country like this have?"
Qi Yan had long been fed up with his repetitive chatter, but he was also a naughty and stubborn person. Whenever something didn't go his way, he would speak it out, making everyone around him unhappy as well.
"Sun Changshi, you've said everything. The marriage alliance was originally a last resort, using coercion and inducement. Father only said we should cooperate to fight against Qianbei. When did he ever say he would find me a wife? This princess didn't agree in the first place. She already has a childhood sweetheart. Why did you force her to elope? It's because of your pressure that she was forced to elope."
Sun Changshi was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say. He said angrily, "Your Highness, why are you still speaking for these villains?"
Qi Yan lay back on the bed, eating a banana with his left hand and holding a pastry with his right hand. He took a bite on the left and a bite on the right, blinking his big innocent eyes and saying, "I always side with what's right, not with my relatives."
Only by saying these words could Sun Changshi shut up. Although he was an open-minded person and did not care about trivial matters, if he argued with this person, Sun Changshi would not end up well.
So he shut up tactfully.
Maocai, the servant beside him, helped him tidy up his clothes and said, "Your Highness, where is your token? I have been looking for it for a long time but couldn't find it. I hope it has fallen somewhere."
It wasn't lost, I gave it to someone else personally.
He felt a little guilty, his eyes wandering, not daring to look at him, "The token was lost? How is that possible? I didn't know!" He threw the question to the servant, "Look for it again. Maybe you can't find it and you'll blame me!"
Sun Changshi knew his temper very well, "Don't look for it, he must have given it to someone." Seeing him like this, he knew that it couldn't be lost.
"I'm not, I didn't." He tried his best to argue.
“Your Highness!!”
Sun Changshi shouted, then immediately admitted his mistake and said, "I gave it to you..."
Having been caught in her mistake, she vented all the grievances she had just suffered, "This is a token of our Great Xia. It's so important, who did you give it to?!"
Qi Yan held the half-eaten banana in his hand and showed his innocent expression again, "A... a girl..."
"What girl, what girl!?" Sun Changshi was extremely anxious and paced back and forth, his heart as if on fire with fear.
Seeing that he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, Qi Yan still acted as if he was not concerned.
He seemed unconcerned about everything about this mission. He had a good brother, the Emperor, and as long as he ate and drank without overdoing anything, no one would disagree with him. However, he genuinely wanted to help Fu Nian. After all, it was just a token, and he wouldn't pay for it directly at the pawnshop. He just gave it to him.
And I have to listen to the old man nagging.
In fact, he is very sensible. He may play around or joke around, but he will never be vague about important matters.
"She said she was helpless in the Great Zhou, with both her parents and brother dead. I felt really sorry for her and wanted to help her leave, so I gave her the token and told her I would find a solution for her."
It was really because of his usual behavior that she was worried about him being deceived. "My prince, what are you doing? We are already busy enough with the princess's affairs, and you are pitying others!"
He talked a lot today, but the other party refused to listen. He glared at the other party and clenched his fists. He was at a loss as to what to do. He just walked back to his room in anger.
No matter how careful you are, you can never guard against a thief within your own family. He put in all his efforts and worked hard to deal with the State of Zhou, hoping to get more benefits. This guy not only didn't help, but also tried to sabotage him.
Seeing the man leave in anger, Mao Cai asked cautiously, "Is Sun Changshi angry?"
Qi Yan remained indifferent, eating the half banana he hadn't finished. "Don't worry about him. He's just inexplicable when he gets older. I know my limits."
"Your Highness, do you really have any sense of propriety? You can't just give the token to someone easily!?"
Qi Yan ignored him and said, "Pack your things. I'm going out to play. Don't follow me!" He came back and got scolded before going out again.
Not only has he done nothing these past few days, but he seems to have gained weight. He knows nothing about official documents, but he knows exactly which food is delicious.
At night, Rong Qianyu went to find Fu Hua again and stayed at the door and refused to leave.
Fu Hua's personal eunuch had no other choice but to go in and report, "Your Majesty, is the Queen going to see you outside?"
“No, no!”
The young eunuch was very embarrassed, "But the queen has been here for the past two days, it would be bad if she didn't see him."
This was already the third day, and Rong Qianyu came every night. Fu Hua really had no choice but to stop her from showing up every day to annoy him. "Forget it, let her in."
Rong Qianyu brought the food box and greeted him, "Your Majesty."
"Why don't you just take care of yourself and come out?"
Since Fu Hua ascended the throne, the relationship between the two has become more subtle. In private, they even lose the most basic respect for each other. They are more like enemies than husband and wife.
"I have prepared some soothing ginseng soup. It is late at night, Your Majesty, drink it and then rest. There is always more official business to attend to."
Fu Hua threw the memorial aside and looked her up and down with a cold gaze, "Just say what you want to say. Don't beat around the bush."
The look was not very friendly, and Rong Qianyu felt annoyed by being stared at, but she was asking for help on her own initiative, so no matter what shocking words the other person said, she had to hold it in.
"How does Your Majesty plan to resolve Tao'er's issue?"
【Author’s words】
Xue Xue is on the way, I will definitely be in the next chapter.
Since Qi Sanhuo has appeared, I will promote my ancient novel pre-collection. It is the story of Sanhuo's brother, "The East Palace is Trap" pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger, madly criticizing the prince x playing hard to get to catch a sick beauty
[Robbery + Chasing Wife to the Crematorium + Cultivation + Substitute Literature]
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