"So, the Crown Prince agrees to join forces with the Sea King's Palace?" After hearing Qi Jingyuan's reply, Hai Yue asked again! His cautious attitude made the Sea King's eyes flash with satisfaction!
"What? Prince, do you still doubt my sincerity?" Qi Jingyuan raised his eyebrows and asked with a sneer. The prestige of a crown prince flashed in his cold eyes, which made Hai Yue's heart tighten and he disliked Qi Jingyuan even more!
Suppressing his dissatisfaction with Qi Jingyuan, Hai Yue smiled gently and explained, "Prince has misunderstood! This prince asked this question because of what you did before! Prince, you can't deny that the thousands of palace maids that Princess Heshun brought with her as a dowry were all killed by you!"
Since there was a possibility of cooperation between the two sides, there was naturally no need to hide it! Mentioning this matter also made Qi Jingyuan understand that the Sea Palace was not just for show. Don't think that just because it was far away in Northern Qi, they didn't know about Hai Tian's situation there! It also reminded Qi Jingyuan not to play tricks or gimmicks. The Sea Palace would not be fooled!
Qi Jingyuan didn't ask how Hai Yue knew all this. After all, they were both prominent and ambitious people. The power and tactics they possessed were naturally not to be underestimated! If Hai Quan didn't know that he had killed the thousands of people that Hai Tian had brought with her as a dowry, that would be laughable!
"So what? If the prince were in my position, would he be able to feel at ease with thousands of outsiders in his mansion? I don't think that those thousands of people all know the King of the Sea's intentions! The prince probably doesn't have the courage to let all the people who come with the dowry know your plan! Among those people, there are many people from Emperor Yugan. If I get rid of them for you, wouldn't that just be what you want? Besides, with Princess Heshun here, why do we need others to serve as a bridge to connect the two sides? The more people know about this, the greater the risk. Outsiders are not as reliable as my own daughter. That's why I spared Hai Tian's life!" Qi Jingyuan's arrogance was not groundless, nor was it the superficiality of a rookie. He had already seen through the essence of the matter. Even when facing Hai Yue's questioning, he still talked freely and calmly analyzed the pros and cons. The wisdom and sinisterness in his eyes made the three fathers and sons in the study see his potential to be the crown prince!
"Hahaha! Prince, you are exaggerating! Let those stubborn slaves die! There are so many servants in the Prince's mansion, how could there be a shortage of people to serve Tian'er? Yue'er, don't offend the Prince like this next time! Although the Prince is your brother-in-law, he has a noble status, so how can you have any say?" At this time, Hai Quan smiled as if to be a peacemaker!
But Qi Jingyuan knew in his heart that Hai Quan was cunning and sly. If he hadn't instructed Hai Yue to ask, Hai Yue wouldn't have asked that question. Then Hai Quan rebuked Hai Yue again, which was considered giving himself enough face!
What a good guy Hai Quan is! First he slapped him in the face, and then gave him a candied date. What a plan he had!
However, even if Hai Quan has planned everything, it still depends on whether his wife Qi Jingyuan will cooperate!
At this time, Qi Jingyuan was sitting on the chair with a sneer on his face, and he did not respond to Hai Quan's words politely or hypocritically!
Qi Jingyuan's arrogant behavior made the atmosphere in the study suddenly awkward, and Hai Yue was even more angry. If his father had not signaled him with his eyes to be calm, Hai Yue would have slammed the table and stood up!
"Prince, have you come here today just to tell us that you agree to join forces with the Sea Palace?" The study was silent for a moment. Hai Chenxi, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke! Under the flickering candlelight, Hai Chenxi's eyes seemed to be smiling, with a bewildering and devilish charm, which successfully attracted Qi Jingyuan's attention!
"Oh? What does the prince think is my purpose in coming here? I made this special trip just for the sake of safety and prudence, so that no one in the Sea Palace would think that I have abused Hai Tian and doubt my intentions!" He asked the question lightly, but with a hint of danger. Qi Jingyuan's cold eyes met Hai Chenxi's smiling eyes. Both of them refused to give in. They also understood that their opponent was not a simple character, so they responded more carefully!
Hai Quan observed Hai Chenxi carefully, and seeing him so happy, he felt even happier in his heart!
In the study, only Hai Yue frowned slightly, his conflicted mood making his eyes keep wandering between the two of them!
Logically speaking, Hai Chenxi's words at this time had already offended Qi Jingyuan, and this was also the result Hai Yue most wanted to see!
But Qi Jingyuan was willing to focus on Hai Chenxi, which gave Hai Yue a dangerous signal! After all, Qi Jingyuan had not even looked at him since he entered the study!
These two extreme thoughts kept turning and fighting in Hai Yue's mind, making him feel extremely bad. Looking at the two people in front of him, a hint of sinisterness flashed in his eyes!
"I am naturally very happy that the prince treats this matter so seriously and cautiously! But I do not agree with the prince taking the risk to come to Xichu! If others knew that the prince is in the Sea Palace at this moment, I am afraid it will arouse groundless suspicion! Moreover, the prince is of noble status, these things can be handed over to the guards, why bother to risk being killed and come to the Sea Palace?" At this time, Hai Quan spoke calmly, his tone full of worry and concern for Qi Jingyuan's safety at this time!
But these words made Qi Jingyuan curl the corners of his lips coldly, then he withdrew his eyes from meeting Hai Chenxi, and turned to Hai Quan, the most cunning man in the room!
The words were filled with care and concern, which was touching to hear, but in fact they were full of worry about the safety of the Sea Palace. In other words, they were accusing Qi Jingyuan of not thinking things through and rashly entering the territory of Western Chu to meet with the Sea Palace and others. If they were discovered by King Chen and others, the Sea Palace would be implicated by Qi Jingyuan!
Hai Quan was using a caring tone to indirectly blame Qi Jingyuan for his reckless way of doing things, and was also reminding Qi Jingyuan to pay attention to his identity as the prince and not to bring disaster and danger to the Prince of the Sea's Palace!
"If I hadn't come here in person, how could the King of the Sea believe in my sincerity? Isn't this how you win in danger? If the prince was an obedient person, how could he have secretly planned this for so many years? Why bother pretending to be a good guy in front of me?" Without giving Hai any face at all, Qi Jingyuan counterattacked in an instant. The coldness on his face was frightening, and the domineering look in his eyes was even more arrogant!
The father and his two sons all looked at Qi Jingyuan who had spoken. Hai Quan's expression was indifferent, Hai Chenxi's expression was calm, and Hai Yue's face was mixed with a hint of barely perceptible anger!
"Haha! The prince is absolutely right! It is I who has acted like a villain!" After a brief silence, Hai Quan laughed out loud, admitting his selfish motives!
Qi Jingyuan glanced at the sky outside, then pulled out the letter he had received from Hai Tian from his sleeve and placed it on the coffee table to his right. He then spoke again, "The contents of this letter must be false! Is this the attitude your Highness uses to discuss an alliance with me? How can I trust you when you are so insincere?"
"Prince, don't go too far! Your father married Tian'er to you, and this is the best sincerity!" As soon as Qi Jingyuan finished speaking, Hai Yue refuted!
At this moment, Hai Yue's face was solemn, but his eyes were filled with a strong desire to stand out, and he even wanted to suppress Hai Chenxi, so he spoke rashly!
"Yue'er!" A loud shout instantly came out of Hai Quan's mouth!
Hai Yue's heart tightened, but he immediately retracted the hostility emanating from him. He slowly stood up, bowed to Hai Quan and Qi Jingyuan, and said, "Hai Yue is rude! Father, please forgive me! And please, Prince, please don't take it personally!"
Qi Jingyuan, however, seemed to have not heard Hai Yue's apology. His cold eyes swept over Hai Yue and then fell on Hai Quan. He slowly said, "What considerations did the Sea King have in agreeing to Hai Tian's marriage? I believe the Sea King knows this matter very well! Hai Tian's identity, after all, is nothing more than a spy and a go-between for the Sea King's Palace! If she loses this function, I believe the Sea King's Palace will not care much about her life or death!"
Now that the matter had been made clear, Qi Jingyuan spoke sharply, without considering his current situation or the face between the two parties at all!
For Hai Quan, who has ambitions as big as the sky, he actually covered up such a small matter, which really damaged his reputation as the King of the Sea. This is also the reason why Qi Jingyuan disdains it!
"Why is the prince always so sarcastic in his words? Since both sides are willing to cooperate, why don't we talk calmly? Does the prince like a tense atmosphere?" Hai Chenxi spoke, easing the embarrassment caused by Qi Jingyuan's straightforwardness!
Hai Quan had already raised his hand to signal Hai Yue to sit down. Since Qi Jingyuan didn't care about Yue'er's apology, then he didn't need to care so much either! What's more, Qi Jingyuan was a fickle person. Even if he forgave her now, he would most likely become jealous the next second! For such a person, you really can't treat him as an ordinary person, otherwise you will be the one who suffers!
The kindness on his face gradually faded, and a cautious and serious expression appeared on Hai Quan's face. He then slowly spoke, "Since the Crown Prince knows that this is an extremely secret matter, how can he ask me to produce the real letter from the beginning? Even if I have chosen the Crown Prince as an ally, I still need time to observe the Crown Prince's sincerity! I hope the Crown Prince can understand and appreciate what I say!"
"Of course! I would do the same if it were me! The Sea King is a man of great insight, so how could he think and act less than I do?" Qi Jingyuan curled his lips in a smile, a boundless coldness spreading across his lips. He stared at Hai Quan's face, which had lost its gentle facade, and said calmly, "But I wonder if I am qualified? How far has the Sea King's observation progressed?"
After hearing Qi Jingyuan's question, Hai Quan smiled elegantly and said, "Your Highness, this is serious! How can you say you are qualified? In the whole world, only you have such ability! The reason why I am so cautious is for the safety of both parties! However, I am a little curious. Since the Prince already knows my intentions, what made him agree to join forces with the Sea Palace?"
"What? Do I have to give a reason before I can join forces with the Palace of the Sea King? Besides, I'm afraid that your thoughts are not only known to me, Your Highness! The Emperor Yugan sitting on the dragon throne in the capital, Jiang Muchen of the Palace of the Chen King, and Chu Feiyang of the Palace of the Chu King, which one of them doesn't understand your thoughts? The only difference between them and me is that they have remained silent on this matter and have not pointed out your thoughts! But it does not mean that they are not clear about your thoughts!" With just a few words, Qi Jingyuan pulled the topic back from himself to Hai Quan, and also made him see the current situation clearly, intentionally wanting to arouse Hai Quan's sense of crisis!
Just these few words hit the nail on the head. Hai Quan's eyes darkened, and his face could no longer maintain its original gentleness. A hint of murderous intent emerged in his solemn expression, but it disappeared in an instant. It can be seen that Hai Wang has extremely strong self-control! If Qi Jingyuan hadn't been so disrespectful to him today and repeatedly pointed out his concerns, he would not let anyone see his face except his elegant side!
Of course, both sides are masters at winning people's hearts. At the moment, it seems that Qi Jingyuan has the upper hand in the argument, but what he showed was not perfect and flawless!
He deliberately avoided the question asked by Neptune. This alone had already caught Hai Quan's attention. He also made a note of this and ordered someone to investigate it thoroughly after Qi Jingyuan left!
"The prince is truly shrewd and wise!" Hai Quan did not start an argument about the issues raised by Emperor Yugan and the others. He easily brought the topic over. His seemingly gentle eyes, however, were filled with a cold light as they shot straight at Qi Jingyuan, who was sitting not far away, with scrutiny and consideration!
"Since the prince has no intention of telling us the plan at this time, I will take my leave!" Seeing that both parties had no sincerity to continue the talks, Qi Jingyuan stood up and said!
"Prince, please stay! It's late tonight, why don't you stay in the palace temporarily? Tomorrow the king will send guards to escort the prince away!" Hai Quan also stood up, and his gentle face showed the care of an elder for a younger generation!
But only Qi Jingyuan understood that behind Hai Quan's seemingly caring attitude, he was actually testing him! He had just accused him of bringing disaster to the Sea King's Palace, so why would he be so kind as to let him stay? He was probably just testing his credentials to see if he was worthy of being his ally!
With a cold smile, Qi Jingyuan glanced coldly at Hai Quan's seemingly sincere face and slowly said, "Thank you very much, King of the Sea! However, since His Majesty is so cautious, how could I stay here without knowing the consequences? What if those sharp-eyed people find out? Wouldn't that bring trouble to the King of the Sea's Palace?"
Qi Jingyuan turned and walked towards the door. Just as his hands were about to touch the bolt, he turned sideways and asked, "It seems that the prince has decided to join forces with me! If so, then from now on, I won't need Princess Heshun to contact the prince!"
Upon hearing this, Hai Yue frowned suddenly, and even Hai Quan's eyes showed a hint of coldness. Among the three, only Hai Chenxi stared at the wooden door that had not been opened yet, as if it had nothing to do with him!
"For matters like this, Tian'er should contact me! The Crown Prince is the heir apparent of Northern Qi, and he's always busy with affairs. How can we waste his time on such a trivial matter?" After a moment's hesitation, Hai Quan spoke firmly. However, the look in his eyes as he looked at Qi Jingyuan changed slightly.
Not to mention that he was still observing whether Qi Jingyuan was qualified to be their ally, then at this moment, Hai Quan's heart was nodding to Qi Jingyuan! Such a clear-headed and meticulous man is indeed qualified to be his ally!
Qi Jingyuan's question seemed to be a request for his opinion, but in fact, through this question, he was confirming his approval of him! Such a meticulous mind really made people dare not underestimate him!
After hearing Hai Quan's answer, Qi Jingyuan nodded indifferently, then opened the door of the study and strode out!
The cold moonlight immediately enveloped Qi Jingyuan in its silver-gray color, but it also perfectly concealed the bloodthirsty light in Qi Jingyuan's eyes!
Good Haiquan, good Neptune! Even though he had already accepted me as an ally, he was still so cautious! This not only saved Haitian's life, but also allowed Haitian to monitor him. If he had any ill intentions, I'm afraid Haiquan would immediately bite back!
However, Northern Qi and Western Chu were far apart. Even if Hai Tian's life could be saved, it would be impossible to protect her from physical pain! Moreover, if I leave this communication task to Hai Tian, even if something unexpected happens in the future, I'm afraid it won't be implicated on my part! After all, there's no handwriting on any of the correspondence, so how can I accuse him?
Hai Quan, Hai Quan, you are too cautious, too careful, and too distrustful of others, leaving such hidden dangers. I want to see how you make up for it!
The hazy moonlight covered Qi Jingyuan's cold and gloomy eyes, softening the look in his eyes, but it could not change the bloodthirsty light emanating from his body!
Hai Chenxi was ordered to escort Qi Jingyuan out of the Sea Palace and sent him all the way to the foot of the mountain before riding back to the palace!
"Master, why do you have to make this trip in person?" Seeing Hai Chenxi's figure disappear in the dark night, the guard who was hiding in the dark to meet Qi Jingyuan finally showed up with the master's consent!
"Hmph, if I don't go there in person, how can I find out the information I want to know?" However, Hai Quan, this cunning old man, is almost impeccable in his words and deeds, and he uses his own son so thoroughly! In such a rigorous conversation, it is extremely difficult to get some information from him! Qi Jingyuan's eyes suddenly turned cold, and an extremely cold smile appeared on his face. However, this is the fun. Things have just begun. I hope that everything that follows will not make Hai Quan's gentle face show surprise!
Withdrawing his gaze from the direction of the Sea King's Palace, Qi Jingyuan waved to the guard to come closer, and then whispered a series of instructions in his ear!
"Father, what do you think of Qi Jingyuan?" Hai Yue asked Hai Quan while Hai Chenxi was away seeing someone off, but in his heart he cursed Qi Jingyuan harshly. Only then did he relieve his anger from being despised by Qi Jingyuan!
Hai Quan didn't sit down again just because Qi Jingyuan left. He glanced at the moonlight outside with his sharp eyes, and then slowly spoke, "A country's crown prince should not be underestimated! Everything he just showed was the demeanor of a king! Yue'er, Qi Jingyuan is insidious and cunning. Even if you get along with him in the future, you must not be careless! And don't be as reckless as you were today! If we weren't in my Haiwang Palace today, I'm afraid Qi Jingyuan would have attacked you long ago! Don't forget what happened to the thousands of palace maids your sister brought as a dowry!"
Upon hearing this, Hai Yue frowned. Although he always trusted and obeyed Hai Quan's words, he was a little dissatisfied this time! After all, he was the prince of the Sea King. How could those lowly palace servants be compared to him?
"Why should father be afraid of him! After all, Qi Jingyuan is just a young man who has just come out of his shell. All he relies on is the ignorance of a newborn calf who is not afraid of a tiger!" The words of the King of the Sea made Hai Yue unhappy. He felt as if there was a stone blocking his chest and it was difficult to breathe. He spoke in a fit of anger!
Hearing Hai Yue's reckless reply, Hai Quan was furious for a moment. He pointed at Hai Yue's face and said angrily, "Look at you, I just gave you a warning and you threw it out of your mind! Even if Qi Jingyuan is just a child, he is the crown prince of Northern Qi! Even if he killed Tian'er, we can't really do anything to him! Do you think what he said just now was all nonsense? Think carefully, his words have multiple meanings! Do you think he will be afraid of us just because he is standing on our territory?"
Seeing Hai Quan getting angry, Hai Yue immediately lowered his head and dared not to anger his father again!
At the same time, he replayed the conversation that had just begun with Qi Jingyuan after he entered the study. It suddenly dawned on him that Qi Jingyuan had been the one in charge from the beginning to the end! Whether it was his unannounced arrival at the Sea King's Mansion or his sudden departure, it was all Qi Jingyuan acting on his own whim! This realization gave Hai Yue a shudder, and he realized that Qi Jingyuan had been the true leader of this conversation!
"Father, please calm down! I know I was wrong! I will never be so careless and underestimate the enemy again!" Hai Yue bent down and kowtowed to the back of the Sea King to admit his mistake. Cold sweat had already seeped out of his forehead. He couldn't help but wonder in his heart, in this meeting and conversation led by Qi Jingyuan, how much did Hai Chenxi analyze?
But at this time, Hai Quan only focused his attention on the night view outside the window, and paid no attention to Hai Yue who admitted his mistake!
After a while, Hai Quan's voice rang out in the quiet study, "Is Rui'er feeling better?"
Finally hearing Hai Quan speaking to him, Hai Yue couldn't help but show a look of relief on his face!
Seeing that his father was asking about his son, he couldn't help but smile and quickly replied, "Thank you for your concern, father. Rui'er is much better now! Children are weak and it's common for them to get sick! But father is blessed with great fortune and will definitely protect Rui'er!"
Seeing Hai Yue say this, Hai Quan nodded slightly and said mysteriously, "It's good that you're well! You should go back and rest too!"
"Yes! I'll take my leave!" With a hint of caution, Hai Yue quickly looked up at Hai Quan, then quietly left the study!
Watching Hai Yue leave, Hai Quan also stepped out of the study. On the way to the backyard, he met Hai Chenxi who had returned!
"Chenxi!" Hai Quan looked at his youngest son, who was approaching with satisfaction, and beckoned him to come closer. "How is it? Is everything arranged?"
"Yes!" With a smile that was both good and evil on his face, Hai Chenxi replied briefly and then bowed to Hai Quan and took his leave!
The sun rises, the moon disappears behind the clouds, and a new day begins with the alternation of sun and moon...
The palace was also very lively at this time!
Everyone looked at Chu Feiyang who had returned from Nanxun, and came forward to greet him, but in those smiling eyes, there were different thoughts hidden!
"Your Highness!" Seeing Chu Feiyang, Qu Lingao and Qu Changqing immediately stepped forward. Seeing that Chu Feiyang came back unharmed, both of them had smiles of relief in their eyes!
"I haven't seen you for a few months, and your complexion has become more and more rosy!" After carefully observing Qu Lingao's complexion, Chu Feiyang smiled and spoke, seeing that he was now refreshed and not as pale and weak as when he was poisoned in the past!
Then he turned his gaze to Qu Changqing standing beside him, and was surprised to find that the person who had changed the most obviously during this period of time was Qu Changqing!
During the past few months as the Minister of Justice, Qu Changqing has shed his former immaturity and appears more mature. The calmness and sophistication in his eyes clearly show that he is a veteran. He is no longer the boy who always follows him around to ask questions!
"Changqing, it seems that the position of Minister of Justice can really train people!" Chu Feiyang praised Qu Changqing with satisfaction as he looked at his changes!
"Yes!" But in front of Chu Feiyang, Qu Changqing always remained the same!
However, before they could finish reminiscing about the past, another group of people came towards them!
"If there's one person who hasn't changed, it's King Chu! He can still be favored by Princess Nanxun even after going to Nanxun!" Jiang Muchen said in a cold voice, his eyes like swords shot towards Chu Feiyang with a faint smile on his face, but the image of Yun Qianmeng nestling in Chu Feiyang's arms yesterday flashed through his mind, which made him suddenly angry, and he bluntly said the most talked-about thing that Chu Feiyang encountered in Nanxun!
Hearing these obviously sour words, Chu Feiyang smiled and turned around, and sure enough, he saw Jiang Muchen walking over with a group of officials!
"I went to Nanxun to do things according to the emperor's order! I can't compare to the leisurely life of Your Highness in the capital! Not only did you go out of the city to welcome me yesterday, but today you even started to gossip like a woman! It seems that everything is so peaceful in our dynasty that Your Highness has nothing to do!" He smiled lightly, and his gentle words were like a sharp sword piercing at the oncoming Jiang Muchen. However, the officials around him who originally wanted to watch the fun suddenly realized their identities and dared not to laugh at Chu Feiyang's joke anymore!
Hearing Chu Feiyang's overt and covert ridicule, Jiang Muchen's eyes darkened, but he did not stop walking until he stood in front of Chu Feiyang. Then he spoke again, "Prince Chu is so high-spirited today. I think he must have good news to report to the emperor!"
"Of course! I'm not good at hiding my thoughts, unlike your Highness who is as deep as the sea and hard to understand!" The quick response made the officials around him lower their heads even more, so as not to be affected by the two kings!
"I didn't expect to see the King of Chu at the court this morning! I thought the King of Chu would rest for a few more days before attending the court!" At this time, the voice of the King of the Sea came slowly from a distance, and the one who pushed him in was Hai Chenxi!
Hearing the voice, everyone turned around to look, and sure enough, they saw the King of the Sea in his royal uniform being pushed over by Hai Chenxi. The warm smile on his face immediately resolved the embarrassment caused by the verbal dispute between the King of Chen and the King of Chu, and also made the ministers breathe a sigh of relief!
"I didn't expect to see the prince today! How is your health?" Chu Feiyang also smiled gently, and his half-closed black eyes shone with an extremely exquisite light under the refraction of the sunlight. His elegance was even more noble against the backdrop of all the ministers!
"Thank you for your concern, King Chu! I am in good health! But King Chu seems to have lost some weight in the past few months of traveling. Your Highness must take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself!" The Sea King smiled and nodded to Chu Feiyang. After he finished speaking, he no longer communicated with Chu Feiyang, but instead greeted other officials!
Qu Lingao and Qu Changqing looked at Hai Quan, who had unexpectedly come to court today, and immediately understood why Hai Quan was like this. They were afraid that when he learned about Chu Feiyang's return to the capital, he also knew about the various events that had occurred in Youzhou, and came here specifically to laugh at Chu Feiyang! Or perhaps, his purpose was not just to laugh at him!
"Your Highness!" With a defensive look in his eyes, Qu Changqing looked at Chu Feiyang, but saw Chu Feiyang raised his hand to stop him from saying something that might cause misunderstanding!
"Don't worry!" Chu Feiyang put his gaze back on Qu Changqing, smiled faintly, reached out and patted Qu Changqing on the shoulder, and then the foreman stepped into the hall!
"Go to court!" A loud shout announced the start of the morning court!
The ministers stood in formation, welcoming the Yugan Emperor, who was wearing a dragon robe, as he stepped onto the throne. Then they slowly knelt and shouted in unison, "Your Majesty, we pay our respects to you. Long live the Emperor!"
"Everyone, please stand up!" A solemn and majestic voice sounded slowly, and Emperor Yugan raised his right hand slightly, signaling all the ministers to stand up!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The sound of clothes rubbing against each other was heard, and all the ministers stood up from the ground!
"King Chu, I haven't seen you for many days. You are finally back!" Emperor Yu Gan glanced at the ministers standing in line today, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he spoke to Chu Feiyang who was standing in the front with a hint of surprise!
"Your Majesty, I am here to present a memorial to you! Your Majesty, I have a memorial to present to you!" Upon hearing Emperor Yu Gan's call, Chu Feiyang stood out from the queue, holding a memorial that had already been written in his hands and presenting it to Emperor Yu Gan!
Emperor Yugan nodded slightly to Eunuch Yu, and then Eunuch Yu quickly walked down the jade steps, took the memorial from Chu Feiyang's hand, and then carefully handed it to Emperor Yugan!
The court suddenly fell silent. Everyone knew that the King of Chu was explaining his trip to Youzhou to Emperor Yugan over the past few months. They just didn't know whether the news he brought was good news or bad. They also didn't know how Emperor Yugan would react after reading the memorial. It seemed that their morning court session today would not be easy. Just the time Emperor Yugan spent reading the memorial was already difficult enough.
The ministers all had different thoughts, speculating on what would happen next and preparing to deal with it!
Han Che was dressed in the uniform of a first-rank official, but his face exuded a youthful aura. Standing with a group of veteran officials, he looked extremely conspicuous yet so out of place!
However, Han Che, who was so young, had a face as serene as water, which was countless times calmer than those ministers who had already frowned and lowered their heads!
Aquaman always looks elegant, with a smile on his face that never deviates from the slightest. Even though there are undercurrents in the court at this time, he is still the one who smiles the most unmoved!
Hai Chenxi, who was standing behind him, had an indifferent expression, as if everything that had changed in the court had nothing to do with him!
As for Yun Xuanzhi, his eyes were filled with satisfaction. I believe Yun Xuanzhi was very happy to see my arrival!
Prince Chen was still as cold and aloof as ever, but at this moment there was a hint of anger in his eyes. Chu Feiyang sneered in his heart, knowing that the anger must have come from the words he had just said in response to him!
Chu Feiyang stood in the center of the hall. While Emperor Yugan was reading the memorials, he glanced at the important officials standing on his left and right, taking in their expressions and eyes, but there was always a faint smile on the corner of his mouth!
And at this time in Prime Minister Chu’s residence!
"Princess, everything is ready!" After serving Yun Qianmeng breakfast, Mu Chun walked into the inner room with a smile on her face and reported to Yun Qianmeng who was reading a book!
"Nothing is left behind, right?" Seeing Mu Chun so happy since returning to Prime Minister Chu's residence yesterday, Yun Qianmeng couldn't help but be infected by her and smiled!
"Don't worry, Princess! The gifts for the old lady, the marquis' wife, and the cousin have all been prepared, not a single one has been left out!" Mu Chun counted them carefully on her fingers, looking serious and cautious, very adorable!
Seeing her tilting her head and counting everyone's gifts, Yun Qianmeng smiled and nodded. Then she put down the scroll in her hand, stood up, reached out and gently stroked the hem of her skirt, and said calmly, "In that case, let's go!"
"Yes!" Seeing that Yun Qianmeng was ready, Mu Chun immediately helped her out of the inner room and walked towards the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, where a carriage had already been prepared!
In Tingyu Pavilion...
"Miss, Miss!" A burst of excited shouts was heard, and Qu Feiqing's maid Le Yao ran up to the attic happily!
"You little girl, you are the eldest girl beside me, but you are so impatient! What makes you so happy?" Qu Feiqing stopped embroidering, raised her head from the embroidery in front of her, and spoke with a smile on her lips!
"Miss, Princess Chu...Princess Chu is back!" Le Yao spoke breathlessly, speaking intermittently about the news she had just received!
Qu Feiqing glared at her and said, "Of course I know Meng'er is back! But she must be tired from the long journey. Let's go visit her after she has rested well!"
"No!" Le Yao shook her head desperately. After taking a deep breath, she finally spoke, "Miss, the princess has come to our mansion! She is currently at the old lady's Ruilin Courtyard! Madam has sent someone to invite you over for a gathering!"
"Really?" Qu Feiqing stood up immediately, and the embroidery on her knees fell to the ground with her movement. Qu Feiqing picked up the hem of her skirt and ran out in a hurry...
"Miss, Miss, you are even more anxious than me!" Seeing that Qu Feiqing could no longer hear her calls, Le Yao hurriedly picked up the embroidery on the ground, and immediately ran out of Tingyuxuan with Qu Feiqing!
In Ruilin Courtyard!
"Granddaughter greets grandmother and aunt!" In the Marquis's residence, Yun Qianmeng always considered herself the granddaughter of the Marquis's residence, never bringing up her status as a princess in front of her family! Now, she slowly bowed to Old Lady Gu and Ji Shuyu, whom she hadn't seen for a long time!
"Child, come here quickly and let grandma take a good look at you!" Old Lady Gu couldn't wait any longer and waved towards Yun Qianmeng. When Yun Qianmeng walked towards her, she immediately held Yun Qianmeng's hand. Her loving eyes carefully examined Yun Qianmeng, and then looked at her again worriedly. Only then did she say to her daughter-in-law with relief, "Thank goodness, thank goodness, you're okay! I was scared when I heard that Meng'er fell off the cliff! You, child, can't take care of yourself! If something happens, who will compensate me for such a well-behaved and sensible granddaughter? Even Chu Feiyang can't afford it!"
Ji Shuyu listened to Old Lady Gu's temper with a smile on her face, but she also waved for Yun Qianmeng to come in. She looked at Yun Qianmeng carefully again, and her heart finally settled down. She said with love, "Child, you really scared us! But mother, the King of Chu loves Meng'er more than we do. Please don't settle the score with him!"
This sentence immediately made the servants in the room laugh. Yun Qianmeng grabbed Ji Shuyu's hand and begged for mercy, "Grandmother and Aunt, please stop making fun of Meng'er! Isn't Meng'er fine?"
"Meng'er..." A cry of surprise came from outside the door, followed by the crisp sound of knocking on the bead curtain, and a milky white figure pounced towards Yun Qianmeng!
"Meng'er, you are finally back! Let me see if you are injured!" Qu Feiqing looked Yun Qianmeng up and down again before letting her go!
"Cousin, I'm fine, don't worry!" Yun Qianmeng held Qu Feiqing's hand and patted it gently!
Although Yun Qianmeng is one year younger than Qu Feiqing, the maturity and stability between their faces are obviously more obvious in Yun Qianmeng, while Qu Feiqing always looks like a little girl. This makes Old Lady Gu and Ji Shuyu happy for Yun Qianmeng, but worried about Qu Feiqing!
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I will make up for the 400 words missing today tomorrow, don’t worry!
Because I was in a hurry to pick someone up at the station, please forgive me!
I wish all those who like "Princess of Chu" a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. I don't want mooncakes, just a vote will do, (*^__^*) hehe!
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