In almost the blink of an eye, Xie Daoxun finished eating. There were a total of six dishes on the table.
She ate half of each dish and left the other half neatly.
It was because Zhao Hao's words delayed her a little, otherwise it would have been even faster.
Zhao Hao grew up in an orphanage in his previous life and also snatched food.
However, he still felt admiration for Xie Daoxun's speed.
She took out a handkerchief and wiped her mouth, then took a sip of tea. She then looked at Zhao Hao and said, "Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Zhao."
"I still have some people to visit, so I won't stay any longer. I'll come and bother you another day, Mr. Zhao."
Zhao Hao nodded: "Okay, I'll see you off, Mr. Prime Minister."
The two left the private room, and Zhao Hao personally escorted them downstairs and out the door.
I watched him get on the carriage and slowly leave.
"Master, everyone has left, why don't you go in?" Old Zhong asked curiously from behind.
"Get out!" Zhao Hao glared at Lao Zhong unhappily.
"Go prepare some valuable gifts and send them to the post house where the Wu envoys are staying."
"Okay, I'll do it right away." Lao Zhong agreed and hurried away.
Zhao Hao turned around and went upstairs to his study.
"There seems to be something wrong with Xie Daoxun..."
"He has sincere eyes, steady behavior, obvious military experience, and a high level of inner self-cultivation. He is a person who combines knowledge and action, a person who upholds integrity, and a proud person."
"From this point of view, it seems unlikely that there would be a conspiracy."
"Especially the kind of despicable conspiracy that cannot be shown on the stage."
"Her pride wouldn't allow her to do anything like that."
Zhao Hao picked up the teacup and took a sip, then put it down and tapped the table with his fingers, making an intermittent and rhythmic sound.
"There's something else that's very strange."
"Before Xie Daoxun officially entered the court of Wu, he had a relationship with a talented scholar from Shu."
“I was impressed by it.”
"But seeing her today, it seems that this is not a woman who will be convinced by anyone."
"If she did that, she must have a purpose."
"Otherwise, how could a weak scholar alone win their hearts?"
Zhao Hao didn't believe it.
"Then why would she have feelings for a scholar from Shu?"
"Alas, we still know too little information. I can't even do a comprehensive and in-depth analysis."
Zhao Hao shook his head helplessly.
Most of the things about Xie Daoxun are rumors.
No one can tell what the actual situation is.
After thinking about it, Zhao Hao's eyes suddenly lit up.
There is a solution!
"Brother Wu, has Old Zhong come back yet? If not, send someone to urge him to hurry up."
"By the way, have someone go back to the mansion and fetch two sets of porcelain."
"I need it urgently."
At the door, Wu Song nodded.
Half an hour later.
Outside the posthouse.
The two carriages slowly stopped and people immediately ran out from them.
"I pay my respects to the Marquis!"
Zhao Hao was stunned for a moment, and asked the visitor, "Do you know me?"
The visitor hurriedly said, "Who in the imperial capital doesn't know the Marquis? Besides, the Marquis came to the inn once last time."
"Although it was night, I was still here. The demeanor of the Marquis that day is deeply engraved in my mind."
Zhao Hao suddenly felt a little embarrassed and coughed lightly: "I see, are all the members of the Wu Kingdom delegation here?"
The man hurriedly said, "My Lord, all the Wu envoys are here, only the Prime Minister went out this morning and has not returned yet."
Zhao Hao nodded slightly: "Okay, got it. I'm going to pay a visit to the Third Prince of Wu. Please lead the way."
"My Lord..."
"This is against the rules..."
"Unless there is an order from His Majesty, our high-ranking officials cannot visit foreign envoys in private..."
Zhao Hao rolled his eyes and immediately took out a sign.
"Is this all right?"
"OK!"
This brand was given to him by Jiang Waner.
Of course.
Led by the steward, Zhao Hao stepped into the posthouse, followed by a dozen people carrying gifts.
Arriving at a small courtyard at the back, the steward said, "My Lord, this is the residence of the Third Prince of Wu."
Zhao Hao nodded: "Go, say hello to the guards, and tell them that I want to see His Royal Highness the Third Prince."
The steward went there happily and said a few words to the two guards at the gate of the courtyard.
One of the guards quickly ran into the yard to report.
Not long after, the guard came out and said a few words to the steward. The steward came back with a grim expression and said, "My Lord, the Third Prince does not want to see you..."
Zhao Hao was not surprised and glanced at Wu Song behind him.
Wu Song nodded and immediately walked towards the two guards.
With a quick move, he subdued the two men and threw them aside.
The steward was shocked when he saw this, and said quickly: "My Lord, this is not allowed..."
Zhao Hao acted as if he didn't hear anything and walked straight into the courtyard.
"Your Highness, Third Prince, Your Highness, your highness, an old friend is visiting, why are you unwilling to even meet him?"
"Third Prince, come out quickly, or I'll go in!"
The third prince suddenly pushed the door open and said with an ugly face: "Zhao Hao, you are so bold to break into my place. What are you going to do?"
Zhao Hao smiled and walked over to hug the Third Prince's shoulders.
"Hey, we are old friends after all. Why are you so hostile, Third Prince?"
"I came to see you today with gifts, including a set of priceless porcelain."
The Third Prince frowned and asked suspiciously, "Would you be so kind?"
Zhao Hao immediately asked someone to bring in several boxes of gifts.
"Third Prince, we did have some misunderstandings the last time you came to me for a big fight."
"But, just untie it!"
"Come on, come on, I've brought some ready-made food and wine, let's go in and eat and chat!"
Having said that, he hugged the Third Prince and walked into the house, as if he was the master of the place.
The Third Prince was not as strong as him, and he couldn't resist even if he wanted to.
His men brought in the food boxes and quickly arranged the wine and dishes.
Zhao Hao laughed and said, "Your Highness, Third Prince, I have come here specifically to apologize this time."
"Come on, come on, I'll fill it up for you!"
"cheers."
The third prince had an unpleasant expression on his face and sneered at Zhao Hao.
"Zhao Hao, stop messing around with this. Do you believe what you've said?"
"Whatever it is, just tell me directly."
"Don't do this in front of this prince!"
Zhao Hao laughed, not embarrassed at all. He put down his wine glass, then leaned forward and moved his stool next to the Third Prince.
"Your Highness, Third Prince, hehe, you are right. I came here today to ask for something."
"Excuse me, I helped you, you can take your things and leave now!"
"Don't be like this, we are all friends..."
"Who is your friend?"
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