Northern Qi, Prince’s Mansion!
After sleeping for five days and five nights, Qi Jingyuan finally woke up slowly in pain and mumbling!
"Brother!" Qi Jinghan, who had been guarding the bed for so many days, looked at Qi Jingyuan when he woke up. His eyes were suddenly filled with tears. His childish nose felt sore and he almost cried!
"How many days have I been like this?" Looking at his brother who was so happy in front of the bed, Qi Jingyuan frowned slightly, but he didn't care about the pain in his body. Instead, his mind became clear instantly and he started asking about the thing he cared about most!
"Brother, drink some water!" Seeing his brother, whom he had relied on for many years, wake up, Qi Jinghan was even a little at a loss. He immediately took the teacup from the doctor's hand, carefully lifted up Qi Jingyuan, who was still unable to move, and fed him a few sips of water to moisten his dry throat. Then he spoke again, "Ever since Qi Jingxuan came to cause trouble, you have been in a coma for five days and five nights. Fortunately, you woke up!"
When Qi Jinghan said the last sentence, he was even relieved and grateful. If Qi Jingyuan continued to be unconscious, not only would the court be controlled by Qi Jingxuan, but Concubine Rong who was far away in Xichu would also have to stay in the palace for the rest of her life!
"Damn Chu Feiyang, he was so cruel!" After hearing Qi Jinghan's answer, Qi Jingyuan uttered a low curse. Chu Feiyang's face, which deserved to be beaten, immediately emerged in his newly awakened consciousness. A hint of coldness flashed across his sinister eyes. He supported himself with the blanket under his arms and tried to get up, but he didn't expect that his left arm would be immediately involved in his shoulder. The defenseless Qi Jingyuan took a cold breath and immediately cursed, "Damn Chu Feiyang!"
"Prince, your wound has healed with great difficulty, it must not open again, otherwise even the immortals cannot save you!" The doctor who was standing by the bed had never seen such a disobedient patient like Qi Jingyuan, but the other party was the crown prince of Northern Qi after all. If Qi Jingyuan fell into a coma again, I am afraid that his whole family would be in trouble. The doctor could only speak under the gloomy pressure of Qi Jingyuan!
When Qi Jinghan saw Qi Jingyuan gasping slightly, he immediately stepped forward and helped Qi Jingyuan half sit up. With one hand, he took the quilt from the bed and put it behind Qi Jingyuan to make him feel more comfortable. "Brother, you should rest well these few days. I won't let Qi Jingxuan get too proud!"
As he spoke, a gloomy look that did not belong to him flashed in Qi Jinghan's eyes!
Qi Jingxuan has enjoyed enough glory in the court these days. Now that the prince has woken up, he can feel more at ease and devote more energy to dealing with the villain who took advantage of the situation!
After hearing what his tenth brother said, Qi Jingyuan just smiled indifferently. If Qi Jingxuan really had the ability to seize his position as crown prince, these five days and five nights would be enough for him to accomplish great things!
But after so much time, Qi Jingxuan still remained where he was. What was there to fear from such a person? It was just a last-ditch effort!
"Has there been any news from Ronghua Palace in the past few days?" But what worried Qi Jingyuan was this very thing! He was in Northern Qi, a thousand miles away from the Western Chu Imperial Palace. Even with his extraordinary abilities, he was still far away. He was afraid that he would not be able to protect Rongrong immediately!
Seeing Qi Jingyuan start to mention Concubine Rong again, Qi Jinghan raised his eyes slightly and looked at his chest which was wrapped with layers of gauze. He thought for a moment and then said, "Everything is normal!"
Qi Jingyuan, however, stared sharply at his brother standing in front of the bed. Seeing that although his brother answered his question quickly, his tone was obviously lowered, he sneered and said in a very cold tone, "Really? Let me ask you again, what's the situation in Ronghua Palace?"
Being stared at by Qi Jingyuan's pair of cold eyes, even Qi Jinghan was frightened. But to be honest, based on his understanding of Qi Jingyuan, he was afraid that he would ignore his serious injuries and do something extreme again. For a moment, Qi Jinghan was extremely conflicted. He understood the anxiety in this protection, but at least he had to heal his injuries!
"Speak!" But Qi Jingyuan was not a patient man, and his violence was not caused by Rong Rong. Or perhaps, only when facing Rong Rong would he put away the thorns on his body!
A low, yet menacing growl startled Qi Jinghan so much that he suddenly raised his head. The hesitation in his eyes caught Qi Jingyuan's eye, and under his brother's stern gaze, he could only confess, "I heard news yesterday that Emperor Yugan has lifted the Queen's confinement!"
This is enough to explain everything. Concubine Rong is favored. Even if she acts low-key, there must be thousands of people in the palace who resent and envy her!
And at this time, Emperor Yugan actually asked her to raise the little princess, which invisibly offended the queen. I am afraid that the queen on the Phoenix Throne will not let it go!
"The Queen? She won't be a match for Rong'er!" But Qi Jingyuan gave such an answer with certainty!
However, in the blink of an eye, Qi Jingyuan's handsome brows wrinkled slightly. The Queen was no match for Rong Rong, but these two represented two factions of the Four Great Families. There were many who wanted to see them at loggerheads. Compared to the cold and aloof Rong Rong, the Queen, who held the Phoenix Seal of the harem, was more approachable. If the two factions joined forces, Rong Rong would be the one who suffered! Moreover, in Rong Rong's heart, the Rong Family was always her roots. If outsiders used this as a target to attack Rong Rong, she would lose her composure!
And what was Emperor Yugan's motive in letting Rong Rong raise the little princess?
Using the little princess as an excuse to get close to Rong Rong? This is probably a huge joke. All the women in the harem belong to the emperor. Why would he use such a clumsy method to capture a woman's heart?
I'm afraid that Emperor Yu Gan had already noticed that the Rong family showed signs of favoring the Chu family, so he let Concubine Rong raise the little princess!
Firstly, according to the ancestral rules of the Western Chu royal family, women from the Rong family who entered the palace as concubines were not allowed to give birth to royal heirs! However, Emperor Yugan gave Concubine Rong a child, which was like giving the Rong family a candied date, making them grateful!
Secondly, Emperor Yugan's actions will undoubtedly make enemies for Rong Rong. By then, the Rong family will definitely be worried about Concubine Rong in the palace and will have no time to consider others, which is equivalent to weakening the power of the Chu family!
This effortless strategy was very well executed, but it touched Qi Jingyuan's bottom line!
"How is Hai Tian these days?" Qi Jingyuan mentioned a name that no one liked, with his sinister eyes slightly narrowed!
"Of course, she'll be left to fend for herself in the Abandoned Palace!" Qi Jinghan spoke in a similarly annoyed tone! If Qi Jingyuan hadn't spared that woman's life, Qi Jinghan would have wanted to have her dragged down and chopped off when she and Qi Jingxuan came to the main palace to cause trouble a few days ago!
"Bring her here!" Qi Jingyuan snorted coldly and then gave the order!
"Brother, are you crazy? That woman is not a good person. What are you going to do with her?" Upon hearing this, Qi Jinghan's expression changed drastically, and he immediately refused Qi Jingyuan's order!
However, no matter how Qi Jinghan resisted, when he saw Qi Jingyuan's fierce look, he turned around and walked out of the main hall, cursing Hai Tian softly and sulking!
"How long will it take for this injury to heal!" Seeing Qi Jinghan turn around and leave, Qi Jingyuan asked the doctor standing beside him!
"In reply to the prince, if you rest like this, one month will be enough considering your physical condition!" Although the doctor did not look up, he was still afraid of Qi Jingyuan's pressure, because even if Qi Jingyuan did not speak, the coldness in his body could still penetrate from his bones, making people feel cold!
However, Qi Jingyuan felt somewhat powerless at this time and had to close his eyes to rest. Excessive blood loss not only made his face pale, but also made him a little listless. If he had not been thinking about the people far away, he would not have been able to hold on for so long!
With a 'bang', the door of the abandoned palace was kicked open by Qi Jinghan. A ray of sunlight poured in from the wide-open door, illuminating the originally lifeless abandoned palace and shrouding Hai Tian, who was sitting on the first seat in the abandoned palace, in a golden color!
"I didn't expect you are not dead yet!" Looking at Hai Tian, whose face was haggard but eyes were still vicious, Qi Jinghan sneered and cursed maliciously!
"If I die, who will be a widow for your brother, the prince?" Little did she know that Hai Tian cursed Qi Jingyuan as soon as she opened her mouth!
However, Hai Tian hated Qi Jingyuan deeply. When she woke up on the cold ground of the abandoned palace that day, she almost thought she was going to die, but the hatred in her heart made her grit her teeth and walk over. Yes, how could she die? How could she lie down before she saw Qi Jingyuan die, before she saw Yun Qianmeng die?
Facing Hai Tian like this, Qi Jinghan remained surprisingly calm. There was no need for him to reveal his true emotions in front of this woman. He raised his hand expressionlessly and waved it slightly. The two guards who had been standing behind Qi Jinghan immediately stepped forward, lifted Hai Tian up, and dragged her out of the hall...
"Qi Jinghan, what do you mean? Let me go!" Hai Tian struggled hard, but still couldn't break free from the two men's hold. She could only yell at Qi Jinghan who was walking in front of her, her voice sharp and harsh, with a harsh tone!
But Qi Jinghan turned a deaf ear to it. He just thought it was a bit noisy and ordered someone to cover Hai Tian's mouth. He threw her in front of Qi Jingyuan's bed and still did not take the rag out of her mouth!
"Qi Jingyuan, what do you mean?" After her arms were released, Hai Tian immediately took out the smelly rag from her mouth, and with her eyes reddened, she glared at Qi Jingyuan who was lying on the bed and yelled!
"It seems that the lesson last time hasn't taught you a lesson!" Qi Jingyuan slowly opened his eyes amidst Hai Tian's roar. Endless coldness flashed in his dark pupils, and the viciousness that seeped into his bones overflowed from the corners of his mouth. His whole body exuded a coldness that made everyone afraid, causing everyone in the hall to lower their heads. He also successfully made Hai Tian shut her mouth, leaving only those originally beautiful eyes staring at him with hatred!
Facing Hai Tian's reaction, Qi Jingyuan nodded in satisfaction. As the supreme ruler, he slowly spoke, "Let's continue our last conversation! Tell me, if Hai Quan found out his daughter had died in Northern Qi, what would he do?"
Upon hearing this, the anger in Hai Tian's eyes disappeared, and a look of fear and confusion appeared in an instant. She didn't understand Qi Jingyuan's purpose in seeing her today!
Qi Jingyuan, however, didn't care much. He just smiled coldly and then said, "Don't worry, this prince won't let you die so soon!"
"What on earth do you want to do?" Staring at Qi Jingyuan in front of her, Hai Tian's alarm bells rang loudly. She had calculations in her mind and vigilance in her eyes. However, when she discovered the possibility of joining forces with Qi Jingyuan, she was smart enough not to touch the bottom line of this beast!
Qi Jingyuan was also satisfied with Hai Tian's attitude today, but the cold arrogance in his eyes remained, and the look he looked down at Hai Tian was still full of disdain and disgust. However, these did not affect the plan that had already taken shape in his mind. "I know the thoughts of the Sea Palace very well! And I am sure you know my thoughts too! Perhaps, it would be a good idea for us to join forces!"
Qi Jingyuan's voice was very soft, but it carried a bone-chilling chill, which startled Qi Jinghan so much that he instantly raised his head and looked at him in confusion. His half-open mouth showed Qi Jinghan's shock and surprise!
Not to mention Qi Jinghan would have such an expression, even Hai Tian, who was mentally prepared, widened her eyes, and looked at Qi Jingyuan, whose expression was still gloomy on the bed, with a slightly stunned expression on her face, but in her heart she was estimating the truthfulness of what he said!
Four days later, in the post house in Youzhou City!
After waiting for four days, Rong Yunhe finally entered the post house under Chu Feiyang's arrangement. Looking around the four courtyards of the post house, the only one Rong Yunhe could stay in was Xiahou Qin's East Courtyard!
Although Xiahou Qin preferred to live alone in the East Garden, in the ancient times when victory was advocated by force, Chu Feiyang suppressed the resentful Xiahou Qin with his absolute advantage, forcing him to accept Rong Yunhe's arrival willingly and with a smile on his face!
But when Yun Qianmeng saw Rong Yunhe, a man with black hair, walking into Nanyuan among a group of Xiahou guards, her heart finally settled down. She couldn't help but smile sincerely, and she went to greet Rong Yunhe together with Chu Feiyang!
After seeing that they were all safe and sound, the familiar faces naturally stopped the hypocritical and polite greetings that were common in the officialdom and business circles. They all walked into the side room of Nanyuan at the same time, and Yun Qianmeng opened a book and took out a series of plans that had been prepared long ago for Rong Yunhe to review!
"Has the Xie family not made any movement in the past few days?" While Rong Yunhe was looking at the plan carefully, Xiahou Qin asked Chu Feiyang with a faint smile!
"Since they have figured out my attitude, they will naturally not act rashly again!" Chu Feiyang was afraid that Yun Qianmeng would be hungry, so he picked up the fresh pastries on the small plate on the coffee table and put them into Yun Qianmeng's hands, letting her fill her stomach first!
Yun Qianmeng elegantly took a bite of the pastry, then took a sip of tea. She listened to the conversation between the two with a leisurely expression. She glanced at Rong Yunhe, and when she saw that he had read the last page, she put down the pastry in her hand and said with a smile, "How is it?"
However, Rong Yunhe did not answer Yun Qianmeng immediately. Instead, he flipped through the stack of letters in his hand again. A rare look of surprise and satisfaction appeared in his eyes. After a while, he raised his eyes and said with a little excitement, "It's feasible!"
After receiving his approval, Yun Qianmeng breathed a sigh of relief and immediately said, "Is there anything you want to change? I've asked people to inquire about the shops. If you're determined, we must act quickly! We need to catch the Xie family off guard before they even notice. Otherwise, with our influence in Youzhou, I'm afraid the Xie family will ban us the moment they find out!"
Rong Yunhe listened attentively to Yun Qianmeng's analysis, nodding in agreement from time to time. "But you've taken everything into consideration! Although the Rong family's influence in Xichu cannot be underestimated, Youzhou has always been closed, and the Xie family is the only dominant one. If the Rong family wants to intervene in Youzhou's business, I'm afraid they will be resisted by the Xie family! Although there are many people in Youzhou who disobey the Xie family, once the Rong family enters Youzhou, I'm afraid those people will turn around and join the Xie family to fight against the Rong family! After all, Youzhou is only so big. Without the Xie family, those small merchants are already overcrowded. If the Rong family is added, I'm afraid they won't even be able to survive! Therefore, they will definitely think that instead of helping the Rong family to destroy the Xie family, it is better to help the Xie family drive the Rong family out and maintain the status quo!"
These words were spoken by Rong Yunhe only after he finished reading Yun Qianmeng's letter, but they made Xiahou Qin look at the young man in front of him with a different eye. He also had to admire Chu Feiyang and Yun Qianmeng's ability to judge people. No wonder the Rong family could become the richest family in Western Chu. There really was a reason for it, and Rong Yunhe's words were the best proof!
Yun Qianmeng nodded in agreement, then continued Rong Yunhe's words, "So, let's open a clinic first. We won't seek profit, but rather a good reputation. I believe everyone likes harmony and wealth! When the time comes, the clinic will launch a series of products tailored to the care of the ladies and daughters of Youzhou's aristocratic families. We'll first win over their hearts, and then conquer their heads of families!"
"I don't think it's that easy! They are all from Youzhou, so they naturally share the same hatred and a common enemy. How could they change their minds because of a little favor? Besides, Mr. Rong has just analyzed it clearly. I don't think these shrewd businessmen will be fooled!" At this time, Xiahou Qin opened his mouth to refute!
It's not that he doesn't believe in Yun Qianmeng's ability, but this plan is really risky and ridiculous. For those businessmen who only care about making profits, nothing is more important than immediate interests. At this time, the division of Youzhou Shopping Mall has already been finalized. It would be extremely difficult to break down such a layout and reorganize the distribution of interests in a way that would satisfy everyone!
Listening to Xiahou Qin's rebuttal, Yun Qianmeng curled her lips into a smile, her eyes lightly looking at Chu Feiyang beside her, and slowly said, "This is just one of many methods! If you want others to work for you, you naturally have to win their hearts! However, the most important step is to rely on my husband and cousin!"
After saying that, Yun Qianmeng looked at Xiahou Qin with smiling eyes that were hidden in her shrewdness, and smiled cunningly like a fox eyeing its prey!
When Xiahou Qin was looked at like this by Yun Qianmeng, he trembled all over and immediately sat up straight, looking as if he was facing a great enemy. His eyes instantly swept towards Chu Feiyang to see what his cousin, the prince, had to say!
Chu Feiyang was always Chu Feiyang. No matter how complicated the situation, he always had a nonchalant and light-hearted look. He took out a booklet from his sleeve and handed it to Yun Qianmeng. Then, with a hidden doting expression, he said, "It's just about the situation of the women of the various noble families. Perhaps it will be helpful to your plan!"
Yun Qianmeng took the booklet with admiration in her eyes. With a faint smile, she flipped through the booklet and glanced at it for a few seconds before saying, "This is only part of it!"
Rong Yunhe looked at the booklet in Yun Qianmeng's hand, but was surprised at Chu Feiyang's ability to act. However, Rong Yunhe smiled in a flash, and couldn't help but laugh at himself for being so surprised. There was probably nothing in this world that could stump Chu Feiyang!
Chu Feiyang looked at the cunning in Yun Qianmeng's eyes with a raised corner of his mouth, and asked without hesitation, "Could it be that Meng'er has a better idea?"
Listening to Chu Feiyang's tone, it was clear that he had agreed. Yun Qianmeng gradually put away the smile on her face and said seriously, "The Xie family is not only the largest jade merchant in Youzhou, but the biggest reason they have been able to dominate the jade market for so many years is that they can mine beautiful jade themselves! This has established their status in Youzhou. Ordinary jade merchants do not have such financial resources and power, so if they want to engage in the jade trade, they naturally have to purchase from the Xie family! And we want to catch them off guard. Not only must we be quick, but we must also cut off the Xie family's means of survival at the very root! Generally, mining jade requires the approval of the court and the seal of local officials! Lord Chu, as a frontier official in Youzhou and the son-in-law of the Xie family, this is effortless for him to do. This is also the biggest reason why the Xie family has been able to survive so far!"
Having said that, Yun Qianmeng thirstily picked up the teacup beside her and took a sip, then looked at Rong Yunhe, motioning him to continue!
"What we can do now is, first, ask the prince to take back the Xie family's right to privately mine jade, and second, to create problems with the jade sold by the Xie family. Once the Xie family's reputation is questioned, we can buy those polished and carved jades at a low price, and then sell them in the name of the Rong family, thereby making the Rong family famous in Youzhou!" Rong Yunhe saw that Yun Qianmeng gave him the opportunity, and he lived up to Yun Qianmeng's expectations and spoke slowly!
But Xiahou Qin's eyes showed a hint of shock. Who said that the Rong family was easy to bully?
Little did they know that the business world is like a battlefield. When the young master of the Rong family talked about how to deal with the Xie family, his expression was just like that of a soldier fighting the enemy on the battlefield, full of murderous intent!
"However, before any problems arise with the Xie family's jade, the government must not intervene, lest Xie Yingping bite back!" Yun Qianmeng added at this time. The calmness in her smile did not reveal that she was the kind of woman who would say such words!
"And the prince has entered Youzhou and has now stated his position. I'm afraid the Xie family will also be more cautious. No matter whether it is mining or carving, I'm afraid that this series of processes will be guarded by more people, and the things that happened a few days ago will not happen again!" Rong Yunhe spoke immediately after Yun Qianmeng's words!
"It's just that when the enemy comes, we must stop him with our generals, and when the water comes, we must block it with earth. Their plans are one foot ahead of ours, but ours are ten feet ahead of us! The more stringent their defenses are, the more likely it is that if something goes wrong in the future, we won't be able to blame others!" Yun Qianmeng smiled, and the dimple on her right cheek was faintly visible, flashing with mischief and intelligence, which made Chu Feiyang smile without saying a word and just listen to her show her charm!
The seamless cooperation between Yun Qianmeng and Rong Yunhe opened Xiahou Qin's eyes. He really couldn't believe that there was a woman like Yun Qianmeng in the world. He couldn't help but admire Chu Feiyang's unique vision and discernment. He really picked out a rare pearl from the group of vulgar women in Kyoto!
"Could it be that my sister-in-law wants to replace the Xie family's genuine products with fake ones?" Xiahou Qin asked tentatively. He really couldn't think of a better way to make the Xie family admit defeat!
After all, they had just analyzed that the Xie family would definitely strengthen their defenses in all aspects because of Chu Feiyang's arrival. If they wanted to intervene, they would probably have to resort to fake tactics!
Rong Yunhe, hearing this, shook his head. After all, he had been in business for many years. Although he had not been exposed to the jade industry too much, Rong Yunhe knew more about it than Xiahou Qin. He smiled gently and said slowly, "The Xie family's jade will definitely develop the Xie family's style through polishing and carving. When the time comes, experts will know the authenticity of the jade just by taking a look. In this regard, we can't exchange the fake for the real! Otherwise, if we are not careful, they will bite us back, and we will lose more than we gain!"
Yun Qianmeng looked at Chu Feiyang with trust in her eyes and said calmly, "But if we use the Xie family's inferior goods to sell to sellers of high-quality goods, I'm sure there will be a lot of excitement!"
Since we are going to do it, we must do it cleanly and quickly to avoid being caught by others!
Instead of wasting time and money to make a fake to replace the Xie family's genuine one, it would be better to directly use the Xie family's inferior one to replace the superior one. By then, the Xie family will be unable to defend themselves!
The secret guards in Chu Feiyang's hands came in handy at this time!
Xiahou Qin didn't expect that Yun Qianmeng could get something for nothing!
But he had to admit that this woman was indeed smart, and he reminded himself in his heart not to offend her in the future!
At this time, Mu Chun quietly walked in, bowed slightly when he saw them, and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, Princess, lunch is ready!"
Chu Feiyang nodded, and several people stood up and walked towards the dining table at the same time. After lunch, Xiahou Qin took Rong Yunhe to the East Garden to rest, while Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang walked back to the inner room!
However, before the two of them could take a break, Xi Lin hurried into the main room. Seeing this, Chu Feiyang walked out of the inner room, whispered a few words to Xi Lin, and then returned to the inner room!
"What happened?" Seeing Chu Feiyang's expression slightly serious when he returned to the inner room, Yun Qianmeng stopped waving the round fan in her hand, walked over to sit beside him, and asked in a low voice!
"Just now, news came from Northern Qi that Qi Jingyuan plans to join forces with the Sea Palace!" Chu Feiyang took the round fan from Yun Qianmeng's hand and fanned her gently, but spoke of this important event in a calm tone!
Hearing this, Yun Qianmeng's heart tightened, and she couldn't hide her surprise in her eyes. She didn't understand what Qi Jingyuan's purpose was. "How could he not know what the Sea Palace was planning?"
However, Chu Feiyang smiled elegantly, with a glittering light in his eyes, showing indescribable wisdom and countless confidence. He then leaned close to Yun Qianmeng's ear and whispered a few words!
Little did she know that these few words surprised Yun Qianmeng even more than the news just now. But seeing the confidence in Chu Feiyang's brows, she couldn't help but feel relieved. However, when she thought of Rong Yunhe's appearance just now, she couldn't help but laugh. "I'm used to seeing him with white hair, so I feel a little uncomfortable for a while!"
Hearing her say this, Chu Feiyang chuckled softly, and his clear laughter instantly reached Yun Qianmeng's ears. "It's too conspicuous, so I can only ask him to dye his white hair black!"
Yun Qianmeng was about to speak when she saw Xi Lin coming out again, so she said, "Come in!"
"Yes, Princess!" Xi Lin nodded slightly, then immediately walked into the inner room and reported to Chu Feiyang and Yun Qianmeng, "Your Majesty, General Hu Wei and Lord Han are waiting for you in the front hall!"
"The two of them?" Chu Feiyang asked in a low voice while playing with the round fan in his hand!
"Do you know what it is?" Seeing Chu Feiyang's lack of interest, Yun Qianmeng asked on his behalf!
"General Hu Wei and Lord Han look serious, as if it is related to the Nanxun Kingdom!" Lu Xin naturally would not tell Xi Lin the real purpose, but he forgot that Xi Lin is good at observing words and expressions, and naturally he could glimpse some emotions from their expressions!
"Nan Xun? It seems that someone from those two factions has convinced Emperor Feng Jing!" Chu Feiyang returned the round fan in his hand to Yun Qianmeng, and asked her to take a nap, while he walked out of the main room with Xi Lin!
At this time, Han Shaomian and Lu Xin were sitting separately in the front hall, sipping tea in silence, without much communication while waiting for Chu Feiyang to come!
However, Lu Xin also knew that Han Shaomian was the one favored by Emperor Yugan. Compared with his current situation, it would be beneficial to have a good relationship with Han Shaomian!
"Lord Han, is Prince Duan in good health?" Scraping the edge of the bowl lightly, Lu Xin blew away the hot steam coming out of the teacup and asked Han Shaomian with a kind face!
However, Han Shaomian put down his teacup and replied calmly, "Thank you for your concern, General. Your Highness is doing well!"
However, Lu Xin did not back down because of Han Shaomian's indifference. He just took a sip of tea and then slowly said, "Last time, the prince hosted a dinner for Lord Han. I was unable to attend because I was escorting Lord Chu to Youzhou. It was really a pity!"
"You are too polite, General. It's just a dinner party. You don't have to take it to heart!" As he replied, Han Shaomian saw Chu Feiyang and his guards step into the front hall. He immediately stood up and saluted, saying, "Your humble servant greets His Majesty!"
Seeing the respect Han Shaomian showed to Chu Feiyang, Lu Xin's eyes flashed with viciousness, but he also stood up and bowed, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"I wonder what important matter has General Hu Wei and Lord Han brought here at this time?" Chu Feiyang was dressed in a jet-black brocade robe with silver thread edging, which immediately broke the black silence, making Chu Feiyang look as deep as the sea yet extremely noble. He walked into the front hall with a faint smile, and sat down in the first seat in a free and easy manner. However, his eyes had already taken in the expressions and movements of the two people in front of him the moment he stepped into the front hall!
"Please take a look, Your Highness!" Han Shaomian immediately took out a memorial from his sleeve and handed it to Chu Feiyang!
Chu Feiyang opened the memorial in his hand, glanced at it quickly, and then casually placed it on the table beside him. He slowly asked, "The King of Nanxun Kingdom invites me and my princess to visit the Nanxun Palace. I wonder what General Hu Wei and Lord Han think?"
Hearing this, Han Shaomian half-lowered his eyes and pondered Chu Feiyang's question. Lu Xin, however, glanced at Han Shaomian and spoke first, "Your Highness, the Emperor sent you and your wife here to resolve the misunderstanding with the Nanxun Kingdom! Now that Emperor Feng Jing has taken the initiative to extend an olive branch, why don't we take advantage of this opportunity to attend the palace banquet and resolve the misunderstanding between the two countries?"
"I have other ideas!" Han Shaomian frowned as he listened to Lu Xin's analysis and retorted, "The situation in Nanxun is complicated right now. If the prince and princess go there rashly, they will be in danger! If they fail to reach an agreement with Nanxun, the prince and princess will most likely become hostages. Not only will their lives be in danger, but Xichu will also be controlled by Nanxun!"
Chu Feiyang listened to the two's explanations and nodded. "General Lu wants to resolve the misunderstanding between the two countries as soon as possible, which is true! And Lord Han is concerned about the safety of the king and the princess, which is also true! In this case, I can only trouble General Lu to escort the king and the princess to Nanxun and back. All matters in Youzhou will be handed over to Lord Han. I hope Lord Han will not let the king down!"
After saying this, Chu Feiyang stood up and prepared to leave...
"Your Highness!" Little did they know that General Hu Wei was not satisfied with Chu Feiyang's arrangement. Seeing that Chu Feiyang was about to leave, he immediately stood up and spoke to stop Chu Feiyang!
"Anything else?" Seeing that Lu Xin seemed to have something else to say, Chu Feiyang paused slightly, but did not sit back in the first seat. He just stared at Lu Xin with cold eyes to see if he had anything else to say!
"Your Highness, the Emperor has ordered me to guard Youzhou City. I'm afraid going to the south is not within my duties!" Chu Feiyang was able to leave Youzhou with great difficulty, how could Lu Xin miss such a good opportunity!
Upon hearing this, Chu Feiyang raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Lu Xin with a sharp expression. Then he said in a cold voice, "Lu Xin, don't forget who I am here to clean up this mess for! Since we are going to negotiate peace with Nanxun, Xichu naturally needs to show some sincerity. If you, the person involved, don't apologize, do you want me and the princess to apologize for you? Or do you have more power than the emperor and can order me to do anything?"
Seeing that Chu Feiyang was a little angry, Lu Xin frowned. Having seen how powerful Chu Feiyang was, how could he have a head-on conflict with Chu Feiyang!
"I obey your command!" But at this time Han Shaomian spoke, which made Lu Xin furious, but he had nothing to say, so he could only bite the bullet and say "Yes!"
"As for this matter, please trouble Lord Han to write a letter and send it to Kyoto urgently over 800 miles! General Lu will reorganize the soldiers in Youzhou City in the next few days to escort the king and the princess to Nanxun!" After speaking, Chu Feiyang no longer looked at Lu Xin with an ugly face, and turned around and walked back to the backyard!
"Sir Han, the emperor values you, but he doesn't allow you to work for the King of Chu!" Seeing Chu Feiyang's figure disappear in front of him, Lu Xin also realized that Han Shaomian was determined to go against him, and his tone suddenly changed, becoming extremely cold and sharp!
"I am an official in the same court as the prince and the general. Everything I do is my own responsibility, all for Western Chu, the court and the emperor! What's more, what the prince said is not unreasonable. This matter was instigated by the general, so the general should naturally accompany the prince to Nanxun! Do you think the general wants me to go? I'm afraid Emperor Feng Jing will not accept my apology! I still have to go back to the inn to write a letter, so I won't chat with the general. Goodbye!" After speaking, Han Shaomian stepped out of the front hall with an expressionless face and rode away from Lu Xin's sight!
Chu Feiyang left the front hall but did not return to the South Garden immediately. Instead, he took Xi Lin to the East Garden!
At this time, Xiahou Qin was following behind Rong Yunhe and studying the eldest son of the Rong family, as if he wanted to see something from Rong Yunhe. Even when Chu Feiyang stepped into the house, Xiahou Qin still didn't notice!
"Ahem!" Chu Feiyang warned Xiahou Qin with a sound. He then walked into the East Pavilion where Xiahou Qin lived and sat down. He said slowly, "When did your cousin become so curious?"
Xia Houqin's expression became slightly unnatural when Chu Feiyang looked at him with a mischievous look. He then clenched his right fist, placed it on his lips, and coughed lightly before speaking, "What happened in the front hall just now?"
Chu Feiyang poured a cup of hot tea for each of them, and then said, "In a few days, I will go to Nanxun with Meng'er!"
Seeing Chu Feiyang say this, Xiahou Qin's eyes showed a trace of worry. Thinking about the current situation in Youzhou, he said with some worry, "If you leave, with Lu Xin's arrogance, I'm afraid no one in Youzhou will be able to suppress him!"
Chu Feiyang, on the other hand, lifted the teacup in front of him and sniffed it gently, his eyes filled with enjoyment. After a while, he spoke, "That's why I brought him with me! For his life, I'm afraid Lu Xin will take away at least half of the guards, and the defense of Youzhou City will become much weaker. Cousin, all you need to do during this time is find the Xie family's warehouse and swap their goods!"
Seeing that Chu Feiyang had already arranged everything, he could not only keep an eye on Lu Xin to prevent him from staying in Youzhou and waiting for revenge, but also withdraw half of Lu Xin's troops, giving Youzhou City a chance to breathe!
Facing such a Chu Feiyang, Xiahou Qin was speechless and could only raise the teacup in front of him and clink it with him. "Be careful!"
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Alas, business war is not easy to write, it’s such a burden on my not-so-smart brain!
I knocked, I knocked, I knocked hard, I wanted to knock smartly, but then I thought, what if I knocked even dumber...
cry……
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