Chapter 62: Identity Revealed
When two countries have diplomatic relations, there will definitely be tribute exchanges, and offering women as tribute is also a kind of tribute.
The concubines were beautiful and were specially presented to the emperor for his enjoyment. The most taboo thing for them was that they had any relationship with foreign officials.
"I, I'm not..." Before Zhixia could finish her words, she was interrupted by Su Chenyu. She directly held her hand and pulled open her sleeves. On the inside of her arm was a mark unique to Beirong's female servants, which was the word "slave". "Are you trying to say that you are not a female servant?"
Zhixia looked at Su Chenyu, her eyes full of tears: "I don't want to be a maid either. If possible, who would be willing to be a maid?"
"The concubines of Beirong are all daughters of criminals. If your family has not made any mistakes, how could you become a concubine?" Su Chenyu shook off her hand.
Zhixia immediately put down her clothes and covered the word "slave" on the inside of her arm. This word was the shame of her life, but this mark would accompany her throughout her life.
Having her identity exposed, Zhixia stopped pretending to be a little bitch: "I am indeed a daughter of the Northern Rong clan. I was saved by this young master earlier. I just didn't want to implicate them, so I said I was staying at the Bafang Inn."
This time, without Su Chenyu's reminder, Muyuan realized something was wrong: "You are a concubine of the Northern Rong, how can you leave the inn at will?"
Muyuan thought that Zhixia might have come out to inquire about Dayu's situation, and he suddenly became nervous.
"Gingxing, Wutong, send this maid back to the post station and personally present her to the Prince of Beirong. There must be no mistakes."
After hearing Su Chenyu's order, Zhixia's face showed panic: "Please let me live. I just thought that the Lantern Festival in Dayu would be very lively, so I sneaked out to watch it. If I am discovered, I will definitely die."
The women chosen for the show were all of good looks, and Zhixia was even more beautiful. Her tearful appearance at the moment was even more heartbreaking. But unfortunately, the man she met did not know how to cherish a beautiful woman.
As long as Muyuan thought she might be a spy, he showed no mercy: "Feng Yi, you have to send her back. If she really has any problems, we can't afford it."
The incident of the Xixia spies some time ago still left Muyuan with lingering fears.
Ignoring Zhixia's pleading, Ginkgo and Wutong took her away directly.
Su Chenyu looked at Muyuan and warned him, "Cousin Muyuan, you must keep your distance from these people in the future. Don't let them talk about you."
In the previous life, Muyuan was ruined by Zhixia.
The two were discovered meeting in secret by Emperor Jing of Wei. Zhixia falsely accused Muyuan of forcing her and even produced a letter Muyuan had written to her to prove his guilt.
In order to protect Muyuan, the family of Qie had to hand over part of the military power.
But Muyuan was first deceived by the woman he loved, and then brought shame to his family. From then on, he became completely decadent.
Su Chenyu originally thought that Zhixia had met Muyuan after she entered the palace, but she had come into contact with Muyuan as soon as she arrived in the capital. It seemed that she had concealed her identity as a maid, so it was no wonder that Muyuan fell into her trap in his previous life.
Beirong sent an envoy to Dayu this time, saying that it was for the future peace between the two countries, and even wanted to keep the princess for marriage.
But based on Su Chenyu's experience in her previous life, this purpose was obviously false.
Su Chenyu looked at her two cousins, Mucheng and Muyuan. Mucheng seemed smart and would not be easily deceived. On the contrary, Muyuan seemed to be simple-minded and strong-limbed.
Thinking about it this way, I’m afraid Zhixia came here specifically for Muyuan?
Seeing Su Chenyu's embarrassed expression, Muyuan thought she was just worried about him: "Fengyi, don't worry, I will stay away from these people in the future."
"It's getting late. Yan Qing and I will go back first. You should also go back home early and don't let your uncle worry."
"Um."
After saying goodbye to the two, Su Chenyu and 䀱䋢 Yanqing went back.
"What's wrong with you?" Yan Qing was very sensitive to Su Chenyu's mood changes. "Are you still worried about that Beirong courtesan?"
"Bei Rong's intentions this time are not pure, so it is better to be careful."
䀱䋢 Yanqing nodded: "I have dealt with Beirong quite often, he is indeed cunning!"
On this side, Ginkgo and Wutong sent Zhixia back to the posthouse. When Rong Zhang heard that it was Princess Fengyi who found out that Zhixia had run away secretly, his face changed slightly. If a girl ran away secretly, this matter could be a big deal or a small one.
Ginkgo just didn't let him feel at ease, so she put him down and left.
Rong Zhang brought Zhi Xia in front of Rong Ruo and said, "You are responsible for raising a daughter. If you can't even do this little thing, can Bei Rong still count on you?"
Rong Ruo looked aggrieved: "Brother, nothing happened along the way, how could I know that she would run away by herself after leaving the capital?"
"You should take care of it from now on." Rong Zhang said and left.
Rong Ruo looked at Zhi Xia kneeling on the ground. His expression was no longer aggrieved. He instantly became serious: "What happened?"
Zhixia shrank back: "We were almost successful."
"So you failed?" Rong Ruo stared at her face. "You have such a beautiful face, but you can't even handle a man."
"Princess, please give me another chance." Zhixia knelt down and crawled at Rongruo's feet, begging.
"After entering the palace, you know what to do, right?"
Zhixia nodded quickly: "I understand."
"Then go away..."
After the Lantern Festival, Emperor Jing of Wei will formally entertain the envoys from the Northern Rong. All royal family members will attend, and Su Chenyu and Yi Yiyanqing are naturally among the invited guests.
When Aunt Xu got the news, she began to prepare clothes for the two to attend the banquet.
Yanyu suddenly came to report that Song Qingxuan and Qi Qi were coming.
As soon as the two came in, they bowed to Su Chenyu. Su Chenyu did not make things difficult for them and let them sit down.
Seeing that Madam Xu had taken out many pieces of jewelry, Qi Qi asked, "Is the princess preparing for the banquet to entertain the Northern Rong envoys?"
Su Chenyu nodded, and Qi Qi immediately said, "Princess, I have never attended such a banquet before. Can you take me to have a look this time?"
Su Chenyu glanced at her and said, "You are also my sister. If you really want to go and see it, go ahead."
Qi Qi didn't expect Su Chenyu to agree so easily: "Thank you, Princess."
"How come you two have time to come here today?" Su Chenyu glanced at Song Qingxuan, "Could it be that Miss Song wants to go too?"
"Can I go?" Song Qingxuan felt a little excited.
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