"Your Highness, you are joking! My duty is only to protect the safety of you and the princess. When will it be my turn to be responsible for the garrison of Nanxun Kingdom? Besides, the emperor is not aware of this matter. How can Your Highness arrange my whereabouts at will?" After a while, Lu Xin finally found his voice. He frowned and forcefully brought up Emperor Yugan, trying to suppress Chu Feiyang!
"In that case, General Lu should do his part! He has already exceeded his authority and sent a memorial to Kyoto, which almost caused a disaster. Does General Hu Wei still want to go his own way and not obey my orders? Or General Lu, please return to the capital now. I will never force you to stay!" After saying that, Chu Feiyang no longer paid attention to Lu Xin, and turned his gaze back to Nan Yijun, waiting for his reply!
However, Lu Xin stared at Chu Feiyang with an ugly expression. If he returned to Beijing now, he was afraid that the King of Chu would accuse him of desertion. When all the charges were added together, he was afraid that the emperor would not want to punish him. However, with so many eyes on him from the civil and military officials in the court, he would not be able to escape punishment!
Especially now that Prince Chen is actually speaking out to help Prince Chu, with him in the capital, I'm afraid I'll be even more miserable than staying in Nanxun!
In addition, there is another Chu Nanshan in the Prince of Chu's Palace. Although he no longer has a title, his prestige still exists. His ability to command the support of hundreds of people should not be underestimated. If he gets involved again, I am afraid that his life will be in danger!
After analyzing so many unfavorable conditions, Lu Xin calmed down in an instant. Although his face was gloomy, he did not argue with Chu Feiyang about this matter anymore, so as not to be caught in a new mistake by the cunning King Chu!
Nan Yijun's gaze swept from Chu Feiyang's body to Lu Xin's face. Seeing that the originally arrogant Lu Xin was also subdued by Chu Feiyang, Nan Yijun's worries gradually grew!
I'm afraid that on the way to Nanxun, Chu Feiyang has already considered all possibilities. Now he has not only solved Nanxun's problem, but also solved Lu Xin's problem by the way!
It might seem like keeping Lü Xin in Nanxun, a far-flung place, would be a blessing for most people! However, the relationship between Nanxun and Lü Xin was extremely bad. Even if the situation reached Emperor Yugan, it would simply be due to Lü Xin's mismanagement!
Nan Yijun's handsome brows were furrowed, his lips were tightly pursed, and he looked at the calm Chu Feiyang with a hint of awe. For the first time, he truly felt the terror of Chu Feiyang!
"I have made my words so clear. I wonder what reply Your Highness will give me?" Seeing that Nan Yijun did not answer for a long time, Chu Feiyang spoke patiently, tapping the table lightly with his slender fingers. The shallow sound fell into the hearts of Nan Yijun and others, but it was like the god of death approaching step by step, making people feel cold in their hearts, and trembling with despair!
"Your Highness, please think twice before acting, and don't make a decision you will regret!" At this time, Prime Minister Wan spoke first, his eyes filled with worry and threat, and he shot straight at Chu Feiyang, saying something that only the two of them could understand!
Chu Feiyang raised his head and eyes with a faint smile. The confidence shining in his eyes was breathtaking. He replied lightly, "I naturally know that even a rabbit will bite when it is cornered. However, doesn't Prime Minister Wan think that this resistance is too insignificant?"
Chu Feiyang did not specify what it was. Although Lu Xin was looking at him and Prime Minister Wan with doubt in his eyes, Chu Feiyang was not obliged to explain everything!
Emperor Yugan just wanted to take Nanxun into his pocket, and he just wanted to solve Nanxun's problem perfectly, that's all!
However, just because Lu Xin didn't understand didn't mean Nan Yijun didn't know! With a hint of anger, he glared at Prime Minister Wan, who had spoken without hesitation, and then he spoke cautiously, "What if our country refuses? Your Highness, do you really want to see the two countries go to war? Do you really want to see the people of both countries caught up in the flames of war?"
However, in his few words, he did not mention the matter mentioned by Prime Minister Wan at all, but only talked about the affairs of the two countries based on the facts!
After all, he was representing Nanxun in the peace talks with Xichu this time. How could he possibly mix personal grudges with national affairs? Moreover, Chu Feiyang was clearly unwilling to discuss that matter. Talking too much about it would only make it more detrimental to Nanxun. This Wan Zai was truly foolish, not even considering such a matter!
However, perhaps Prime Minister Wan saw through this and realized that he held the power of negotiation, so he deliberately disrupted the situation so that Emperor Feng Jing would punish him!
Seeing the constant fighting between Nanxun's Regent and Prime Minister even at the negotiation table, Chu Feiyang turned a blind eye and went straight to explaining the purpose of his visit today. "Whether the two countries will go to war depends entirely on Nanxun's decision! If Nanxun agrees to submit, how can there be any talk of war?"
Seeing Chu Feiyang easily throwing all the problems to Nan Xun, Nan Yijun's eyes darkened a little. He knew that Nan Xun had already lost the upper hand in this negotiation. Xi Chu was obviously well prepared, and they actually performed such a farce under Chu Feiyang's nose!
"Since the Regent refuses to accept my toast, we can only meet on the battlefield! By then, Nanxun will no longer be a vassal state of Western Chu, but the territory of Western Chu. From then on, Nanxun will disappear from everyone's sight!" Lu Xin naturally saw Nan Yijun's contradiction and hesitation, but he also didn't want to stay in Nanxun!
Nanxun was more than a thousand miles away from Kyoto. Even worse, between Nanxun and Kyoto lay Youzhou, which fell under Chu Pei's jurisdiction!
Chu Feiyang left himself in Nanxun, which was equivalent to imprisoning himself in disguise. If something happened in Kyoto in the future, he would naturally be unable to help!
It would be better to provoke Nan Yijun at this time, so that he would break off the negotiations with Chu Feiyang in anger. When they meet on the battlefield, can't the Western Chu army subdue Nan Xun?
At that time, he would not have to stay in Nanxun to see how Chu Feiyang's conspiracy would be carried out!
Chu Feiyang glared at the righteous Lu Xin and then said coldly, "General Hu Wei, don't forget, this is a place for negotiation, not a battlefield! Even if it comes to fighting and killing, we must wait for the Regent to give a reply before making any decision! How can General Hu Wei answer my question on behalf of the Regent? Or does General Hu Wei have second thoughts?"
Just a few casual words instantly turned Lu Xin's originally arrogant face pale. If Chu Feiyang's words were to spread to Kyoto, I'm afraid it would definitely trigger a war of attack against him!
The reason the King of Chu was ordered to go to Nanxun was because he had clashed with Nanxun without authorization. If such rumors were to resurface, those civil servants, adept at making up stories, would surely believe he had deliberately lured the King of Chu to Nanxun! And given Emperor Yugan's suspicious nature, his trust in him would likely diminish from now on!
"I spoke out of turn, I hope Your Highness will forgive me!" Lu Xin immediately stood up, bowed to Chu Feiyang, and then stopped talking!
"This matter is of great importance, and it is not something that I can decide on my own! I hope King Chu can give me a few more days!" For a moment, Nan Yijun was also frowning, and could only delay Chu Feiyang temporarily!
Fortunately, the conversation between Chu Feiyang and Lu Xin just now made him understand that the two also had disagreements. Compared with the war-loving Lu Xin, Chu Feiyang was more inclined to submit. Otherwise, it would not be his turn to sit here and negotiate with him peacefully!
"Of course. Three days. This king will only give you three days! I respectfully await the Regent's reply in three days!" After saying this, Chu Feiyang stood up and led Xi Lin out of the Council Hall, leaving Nan Yijun with an embarrassment on his face...
As soon as Chu Feiyang left, a yellow figure rushed into the council hall!
"Uncle Wang, is this true? Xichu wants to make Nanxun a vassal state? Why don't you refuse? Do you want us to become slaves of a conquered nation?" Nan Hongye stared at Nan Yijun, who was suffering from a headache at the moment, with hatred on his face, wishing he could cut him into pieces!
A pair of sinister eyes instantly met Nan Hongye's eyes, which made the furious Nan Hongye startled. He was actually a little afraid to look directly into Nan Yijun's eyes at this time, but how could his dignity as the crown prince be intimidated by a regent?
With a cold snort, Nan Hongye approached Nan Yijun and sarcastically said, "Uncle Wang is the regent of Nanxun, and has always been resourceful. I didn't expect that there would be times when he was helpless. If I tell others about it, I'm afraid it will make me laugh! I heard that facing the attack of the King of Chu, Uncle Wang was completely powerless!"
"At the moment of the rise and fall of the country, the prince is still thinking about internal strife. Even if I have extraordinary abilities, I will be dragged down by you!" Unexpectedly, Nan Yijun, who had always been self-restrained, suddenly stood up, shot at Nan Hongye with icy eyes, and spoke in an extremely cold voice!
"You..." Nan Hongye's face flushed with shame at Nan Yijun's words. He glared at Nan Yijun with hatred in his eyes, but in his heart he hated himself for not being able to grow up sooner, otherwise he would not be controlled by others!
"Prince, why are you here? Didn't the emperor ask you to stay in the harem and learn how to govern the country from your teacher? Why did you run out without permission?" Seeing that Nan Hongye was also causing trouble, Prime Minister Wan immediately reminded him!
Glancing at the humbled Prime Minister Wan, Nan Hongye sneered and said, "Prime Minister, didn't you hear what your uncle said just now? Every citizen is responsible for the fate of a country! I am the crown prince of Nanxun. How can I watch my country be destroyed by the hands of the regent? If I hadn't accidentally heard about the vassal state today, would you have waited until the Western Chu army entered the Nanxun Palace to tell me the truth? How could I still sit quietly in the palace and learn how to govern? I'm afraid I would be sold out without even knowing it!"
He was full of sarcasm and ridicule in front of Nan Yijun, but Nan Yijun had no intention of having a verbal dispute with him at this time. Nan Yijun pursed his lips, walked coldly past Nan Hongye, and went straight towards the main hall!
"Crown Prince, why do you have to interfere? The Emperor has already given full authority to the Regent to handle this matter. If you come out now and something goes wrong in the future, the people will definitely blame you!" Looking at the direction where Nan Yijun disappeared, he knew that he must have gone to discuss the matter with Emperor Feng Jing. Prime Minister Wan advised Nan Hongye, hoping that he could stay calm at this time and not cause trouble!
But how could Nan Hongye listen to his advice? His eyes darkened, and he said in a cold voice with a hint of displeasure, "Uncle, you are confused! Whether it is surrender or a war, it will not benefit me at all! After surrender, I am afraid that Nanxun will exist in name only. Even if I ascend to the throne, I will only be a decoration! If we fight, the strength of the two sides is too different. Nanxun has no chance of winning. Even if Nanxun wins by chance with all its strength, what is left for me is a broken Nanxun! If we lose, the first people to be killed by Xichu will be the royal family! Do you think I still have the heart to sit down and listen to the old scholar's nonsense at this time?"
Nan Hongye paused for a moment. Seeing Prime Minister Wan's awkward expression after being rebuked by him, a hint of disdain appeared in his eyes. He then spoke again, "I don't understand. Since my uncle is the head of all officials, why is he always suppressed by Nan Yijun? Furthermore, we have the leverage over both the Chu and Xie families. Wouldn't my uncle privately negotiate with the King of Chu?"
Upon hearing this, a trace of helplessness flashed across Prime Minister Wan's eyes. It was not that he didn't want to talk, but the other party simply looked down on the conditions they proposed and was not afraid of his threats!
"What the prince said is absolutely right! However, the emperor has foresight and has asked me to test the King of Chu's attitude long ago. However, the King of Chu is very tight-lipped. He doesn't care about money or threats. It's really a headache!" In order to prevent Nan Hongye from sending people to contact the King of Chu again, Prime Minister Wan had no choice but to tell the truth. In the past, Nan Hongye was able to remain calm, and he must not make any mistakes at this critical juncture!
Upon hearing this, Nan Hongye raised his eyebrows, and his sharp eyes instantly shot towards the frowning Prime Minister Wan, but he did not ask Prime Minister Wan aggressively again!
For a moment, the council hall was quiet as night fell. Nan Hongye slowly sat down on the stool where Nan Yijun had just sat, with his hands clasped together. His brows were calm and wise, as if he was thinking of other ways!
"We can't use the method that my sister used!" Nan Lan wanted to kill the Princess of Chu, which caused the King of Chu to press Nan Xun step by step! This is when the Princess of Chu is still alive!
If it was really the Princess of Chu who died at that time, I am afraid that the Western Chu army would have been at the gates of the city by now!
"Uncle, General Hu Wei has a bad relationship with the King of Chu!" There was a strange flash in his eyes, and a sinister smile appeared on the corner of Nan Hongye's mouth!
Prime Minister Wan saw that Nan Hongye seemed to have thought of some plan, but just looking at his expression, he felt uneasy in his heart, so he stopped him. "Even if Lü Xin and the King of Chu are not on good terms, that is the business of Western Chu! What does it have to do with us in Nanxun? The Crown Prince doesn't think that we can sow discord between the two of them, right? Since the King of Chu came to Nanxun to negotiate with the Regent, he has always protected Lü Xin. It can be seen that even if the two of them are not on good terms, Chu Feiyang still knows the difference in his heart! Instead of thinking about these useless things, the Crown Prince should learn more about how to govern the country!"
Seeing that Prime Minister Wan hadn't even listened to his plan yet, he was already lecturing him like an elder, and his words were always about the principles of statecraft, Nan Hongye felt secretly annoyed and a little impatient with Prime Minister Wan. However, now that his sister was gone, Nan Hongye naturally had to rely on Prime Minister Wan to get things done. So he suppressed his displeasure, stood up, and whispered a few words in Prime Minister Wan's ear...
"Prince, this..." After hearing Nan Hongye's words, surprise flashed in Prime Minister Wan's eyes, but hope ignited in his heart. Perhaps this method would work. By then, the positions of Xichu and Nanxun would be reversed, and there would be no need to worry that Xichu would force Nanxun to submit!
"Uncle has time to be surprised here, it is better to prepare in advance!" He looked outside the hall and saw that the rain was getting smaller. Nan Hongye strode out of the council hall and walked towards the harem under the protection of the palace servants!
"Princess, the rain is getting lighter. It looks like it will stop soon!" The sound of shots hitting the window sill gradually became quieter. Mu Chun walked to the door, opened a crack slightly and looked in. Then she turned around and walked into the inner room and said happily!
Yun Qianmeng placed the black piece held in her fingertips on the chessboard, then raised her head and looked out the window. She saw that the sky was much brighter than in the morning, and it seemed that the sky was about to clear up!
"Is Yuandong feeling better today? Is Yingqiu short of medicinal herbs?" A series of heavy rains trapped Yun Qianmeng in the inner room. She could only send Shao Muchun to visit Yuandong. She had no idea what the situation was like over there!
Mu Chun picked up the embroidery she had placed on the table and continued to work on it, while respectfully answering Yun Qianmeng's words, "It's much better. When I went there this morning, the three of them were talking and laughing! I noticed that Yuan Dong looks very energetic, so don't worry, Princess!"
Hearing this, Yun Qianmeng smiled and nodded. It's been raining a lot lately, and Yuandong happened to have a leg injury. If she wasn't properly treated, it could become a serious illness! However, with Yingqiu and Yingxia by her side, she felt a lot more at ease.
Just as she was lost in thought, the main door of the main house was pushed open, and a puff of steam drifted into the room. Mu Chun's expression suddenly became serious. She immediately put down the embroidery in her hand and walked out of the inner room. Seeing that it was Chu Feiyang who walked into the main house, she hurriedly saluted and said, "This servant greets the prince!"
When Chu Feiyang saw Mu Chun walking out of the inner room, he knew that Yun Qianmeng must be inside at this time, so he nodded slightly to Mu Chun, handed the hat in his hand to Mu Chun, and strode into the inner room!
"You're back so early today!" He came back just after noon. I guess the talks didn't go well!
Yun Qianmeng stood up and saw some water droplets on Chu Feiyang's hair. She took out her handkerchief and walked over to him. After he sat down, she gently wiped away the raindrops and said with a smile, "I heard that Lu Xin and the prince rode in the same carriage to the palace early this morning. I wonder what he's planning!"
The delicate handkerchief brushed against his nose, leaving behind a wisp of natural fragrance. Seeing Yun Qianmeng's attentiveness, Chu Feiyang subsided the sharpness in his eyes, revealing a touch of tenderness. Seeing her withdraw her hand, he pulled her to sit beside him, smiling softly, and said, "Of course you want to build a good relationship! But you're flattering the wrong person! You only asked him to garrison Nanxun, but when he returned, he immediately parted ways with me. You can see how angry you are!"
Seeing Chu Feiyang speaking so easily, Yun Qianmeng shook her head and smiled!
"I wonder what Nan Yijun and Emperor Feng Jing will say in response? If they don't agree to surrender, I'm afraid we'll have no choice but to fight!" He was a little worried. After all, such national affairs could not be carried out according to the steps they had originally written. Yun Qianmeng was worried that something unexpected would happen in the middle of the process!
Chu Feiyang raised his hand to tuck the long hair behind her ears, then smiled and said, "Nan Yijun is in a dilemma! Whether it's war or submission, neither is the outcome he wants to see! Especially now that Emperor Feng Jing has given him full authority to handle all major matters, no matter what the future holds, Nan Yijun will always be the one being scolded! Give them three days to discuss, and I believe Nan Yijun will definitely give the best answer!"
"Three days? Isn't that too long? What if Prime Minister Wan spreads some unfavorable rumors, I'm afraid that something will change again by then!" Yun Qianmeng was still a little worried. After all, the affairs of the Xie family involved the Chu family. What she didn't want to see most was the good reputation that her grandfather had worked hard to build throughout his life being ruined!
Chu Feiyang patted the back of Yun Qianmeng's hand, understanding her worry. He then said in a reassuring voice, "It's okay! Since he knows he can't do anything to me about this matter, he naturally won't make trouble for himself! If something goes wrong due to his negligence, he will have to bear the blame. Although Prime Minister Wan is not as smart as Nan Yijun, he is not stupid either. He won't shoot himself in the foot!"
Hearing this, Yun Qianmeng felt a little relieved, but Chu Feiyang remembered the unfinished business from the morning. He leaned over and placed a light kiss on her smiling cheek. Then he said suggestively, "Meng'er, you've been playing chess all day. You must be tired. Why don't you go to bed and lie down for a while!"
After he finished speaking, without waiting for Yun Qianmeng to speak, he picked her up and carried her to the large bed not far away...
"General, are we going to stay in Nanxun forever?" At this time, Lu Xin was sitting in the side room of Changchunlou drinking alone!
When the guard beside him heard Lu Xin relay Chu Feiyang's words, his face suddenly changed, and he asked Lu Xin in a very ugly tone!
This is not comparable to garrisoning the border in Western Chu. After all, even if it is a border, it is still the territory of Western Chu!
But Nanxun wasn't their homeland, so how could they feel comfortable staying there? If Nanxun rebelled in the future, the first to bear the brunt would be the garrison troops. Who would be willing to stay here?
"What are you in a hurry for? This general is not in a hurry yet, what are you making a fuss about? Go and call up the top singer in the brothel. This general wants to see what is so fascinating about this woman from Nanxun!" Feeling annoyed, Lu Xin kicked the guard's leg without saying a word, and ordered the guard to go down and catch the person!
However, the guard had been gone for less than a cup of tea when he hurried back to the wing room, his face flushed and his neck thick with complaints, "General, the madam said that the top performer in the brothel is still resting, and even if the princes and nobles come here, they have to follow the rules of her brothel!"
"Bang!" Lu Xin threw the wine glass in his hand to the ground. The crisp porcelain shattered into pieces in an instant, and the wine inside spilled all over the floor!
Lu Xin was already furious with Chu Feiyang, and now he had to obey the prostitute's orders. He couldn't swallow this anger. He immediately drew the sword from his waist, led his guards out of the wing, and rushed to the old procuress with murderous intent. He put the long sword on her neck and shouted angrily with a bloodthirsty look on his face, "How dare you negotiate with this general? Are you tired of living?"
The madam had seen the world, and she had also met nobles and princes. She had encountered such situations countless times. However, when she saw Lu Xin's clothes and the face full of hostility today, her heart trembled slightly. Then she smiled and said, "General, calm down! It's not that I won't let the young lady see you! But there are also rules in the singing house. How can we break the rules for the general?"
As she spoke, the madam raised her hand to push the long sword off her shoulder, but she didn't expect that Lu Xin held the sword very steadily. Even if the madam used all her strength, the sword tip was still pressed against the collar of the madam's neck!
"This general has no patience. Tell me, which room is the top performer's?" As he spoke, Lu Xin raised his head and looked towards the five-story Changchunlou building, looking around at the rooms on each floor, looking for the top performer's room!
"General, why don't you wait a little longer? The call will be accepted at the hour of You in Changchunlou. Why are you in such a hurry?" Seeing that Lu Xin was full of murderous intent, the madam could only persuade him with kind words, but the rejection in her words was obvious. It seemed that she really didn't give Lu Xin any face. Although her tone was soft, her words were extremely tight, and she had no intention of giving in at all!
Seeing that the madam refused to accept his toast, Lu Xin's eyes suddenly narrowed. The sword in his hand had already cut through the madam's clothes, and was about to cut her throat, but he suddenly put away the sword and turned to walk towards the room with his guards!
"General, why did you put away your sword? That madam is so bold that she even dares to block your way!" The guard was confused and looked back at the madam. He saw that the madam raised her hand and touched her neck. She then breathed a sigh of relief, but there seemed to be a hint of disappointment in her eyes!
However, Lu Xin had calmed down after sobering up just now. Now he had been accused of many crimes by Chu Feiyang. If he committed murder in Nanxun this time, he was afraid that his life would really be taken away by God!
Moreover, regardless of whether he was willing to garrison Nanxun or not, Emperor Yugan's determination to make Nanxun a vassal state would not change. If he blocked Emperor Yugan's expansion of his territory, he would probably be the first one to want him dead! There was no need for him to risk his life for a prostitute!
The long sword in his hand was placed heavily on the table. Lu Xin took a clean wine glass and poured a glass of wine. He thought about everything with sinister eyes, trying to find a flaw that could help him leave Nanxun and return to Kyoto!
"Oh, Lord Lu, you are here, please come in! Miss Ying has been waiting for you for a long time!" People came to the Changchunlou one after another, and in the Changchunlou where the noise was getting louder and louder, the voice of the madam was the loudest!
Then I heard the sound of footsteps on the stairs. I guess the madam must be going to meet Mr. Lu and go to Miss Ying's room!
However, the guard behind Lu Xin frowned slightly upon hearing Miss Ying's name. After a moment, he suddenly realized what was going on and angrily said, "General, Miss Ying is the top performer at the Changchunlou! I didn't expect that she'd be here already today, and she's still letting us sit here doing nothing! What's more, it's not even the twilight hour yet, and that madam is so enthusiastic!"
Hearing this, Lu Xin frowned and immediately said to the guards behind him, "Go and invite Miss Ying to my chamber! Remember, do not harm anyone's life!"
"Yes!" The guard received the order and immediately turned around and walked out of the room, following closely behind the madam and the skinny Lord Lu, and walked to Miss Ying's room!
"Miss! Lord Lu is here!" The old brothel owner's face flushed red. She stretched out her hand and knocked on the door frame a few times to remind the people inside to come out and greet him!
"Coming..." A pretentious voice came. Before the door opened, everyone smelled a strong floral fragrance...
"Master Lu, I have been waiting for you for a long time. Why did you come only at this hour?" A 28-year-old woman in revealing clothes walked out from behind the open door. Then, she covered Master Lu's small body like a water snake, and put her delicate head on Master Lu's shoulder and said coquettishly!
"Madam, you seem to have promised us that Miss Ying would serve my master at the hour of the twilight. How come a Mr. Lu suddenly appeared?"
The guard held his sword in front of the two men, blocking their way. He stared at the madam with a bad face and asked in a cold voice!
"Oh, sir, everything has a first come first served order! Lord Lu paid the money a month ago to make an appointment for tonight. Where did you get this money? You want to spend time with me without any money?" Miss Ying straightened up slightly, holding the silver note that Lord Lu had just stuffed into her hand, and spoke to the guard in a sarcastic and harsh tone!
"Hmph, even without silver, I can still enjoy you!" How could the guard waste time talking to them? He made a quick move and carried Miss Ying on his shoulders and headed towards Lu Xin's room!
Little did they know that Lord Lu, a small and thin man, suddenly stood in front of the guards, his dark yellow face showing an unsatisfied hunger. He opened his arms to block the two of them and shouted angrily, "Put her down!"
"Get out of here!" The guard remembered Lu Xin's instructions and only robbed people but not killed them. He pushed Lord Lu's chest slightly with his sword-holding hand, but he didn't expect that Lord Lu couldn't even withstand such force. He fell backwards and rolled directly to the first floor along the stairs on the third floor!
The eunuch on the first floor looked up at the third floor, then quickly walked to Lord Lu and tried to help him up, but unexpectedly his finger touched his nose, and he found that Lord Lu had fallen to his death...
"Mom, no, someone's dead... someone's dead..." The turtle slave was so frightened that he immediately crawled to the side of Master Lu, his face full of panic...
The sky had already darkened, and the heavy rain gradually stopped in the evening. Chu Feiyang was lying on the bed holding Yun Qianmeng, who was sleeping tiredly. Seeing some beads of sweat on the tip of her nose, he couldn't help but smile slightly, then took the feather fan from the bed and fanned her gently!
"Your Highness!" Just as he was considering whether to wake Yun Qianmeng up for dinner, Xi Lin's soft voice came from outside the door!
After pulling a thin blanket over Yun Qianmeng, Chu Feiyang tiptoed down to the ground, put on his boots, and put on the moon-white long gown he usually wore at home. He then stepped out of the inner room and asked Mu Chun to move some ice cubes to the inner room. Then he led Xi Lin into the side room. "What's going on?"
"Your Highness, news just came that General Hu Wei was competing with court officials from Nanxun for a prostitute in Changchun Tower, and his guards accidentally pushed Lord Lu down the stairs, and he died!" Xi Lin's face was extremely ugly. A dignified second-rank general of Xi Chu actually ordered his men to beat a prostitute to death for a prostitute. If such a thing were to be spread, all the men of Xi Chu would lose face!
After listening to Xi Lin's report, Chu Feiyang showed a funny expression. "What an interesting statement!"
Lu Xin is not a fool, so how could he ruin Emperor Yu Gan's plan at this critical moment? His Lu family has neither the blessing of his ancestors nor outstanding achievements. Even if he is arrogant in normal times, he would not dare to go against Emperor Yu Gan's wishes at this time!
Moreover, he knew that Nanlan could not be moved, so how could he casually kill Nanxun's people? I'm afraid that someone didn't want Nanxun to become a vassal state of Western Chu, so they resorted to this desperate measure to embarrass him!
"Your Highness, upon learning that General Hu Wei was from Western Chu, the people at the brothel immediately reported it to the authorities. I'm afraid they'll come to the posthouse to negotiate soon!" Seeing his master's relaxed expression, Xi Lin felt a little anxious! He had thought he'd be able to leave Nanxun in three days, but unexpected complications had arisen. This General Hu Wei was truly troublesome. At such a critical moment, he still had the mind to go to the brothel to seek pleasure. It was truly shameful!
"Anyone who comes here will be arranged in the front yard and will not be allowed to disturb the princess's rest!" Compared to Lu Xin's matter, Chu Feiyang was more worried that the visitors would disturb Yun Qianmeng!
"Yes!" Xi Lin immediately turned around and went out to arrange the next things, hoping that the trouble caused by General Hu Wei would not make things difficult for the prince!
Chu Feiyang, on the other hand, sat quietly in the side room for a moment before getting up and returning to the inner room. The slight sound of his footsteps woke up Yun Qianmeng from her light sleep. She blinked, then fully opened her eyes and looked at Chu Feiyang sitting by the bed. In the dim light, she noticed his focused expression. Yun Qianmeng supported her upper body with her right hand and sat up. She asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "Why are you sitting by the bed?"
"It's still early, you lie down for a while, I'll ask Mu Chun to go downstairs to prepare dinner for you!" As he said that, Chu Feiyang continued to fan Yun Qianmeng. The corners of his lips were slightly pursed, but there was a little strength in them, which made Yun Qianmeng notice something strange!
Gently shaking her head, Yun Qianmeng put on her coat and whispered, "But something happened?"
With a slight sigh in his heart, Chu Feiyang raised his left hand and lightly touched the tip of Yun Qianmeng's nose, then smiled faintly and said, "You really can't hide anything from you! Lu Xin was fighting with someone for a prostitute in the brothel, but his guard accidentally pushed another prostitute down the stairs, causing her death! I'm sure Nan Yijun will be here soon. You should rest for a while, I'll go meet Nan Yijun!"
Seeing that Chu Feiyang had important things to do, Yun Qianmeng would not distract him with trivial matters. She nodded obediently and asked him to concentrate on dealing with Nan Yijun. However, after Chu Feiyang left, Yun Qianmeng got out of bed dressed neatly!
"Princess, why don't you lie down for a while?" Mu Chun was carrying a basin of ice cubes into the inner room. Seeing Yun Qianmeng sitting by the window, he whispered!
"What's the situation in the front yard?" It was already evening, and the backyard was quiet except for the flickering candlelight inside the house. But looking out the window towards the front yard, there were flames blazing. The situation must be extremely tense! Although she trusted Chu Feiyang, Yun Qianmeng was still a little nervous and worried!
"It seems like quite a few people have arrived! I just went to the ice storage and heard a lot of noise. However, the front yard and the back yard are far apart, so I couldn't make out what they were saying!" After finishing the ice work, Mu Chun went outside and brought in the dinner that had been prepared long ago. "Princess, please enjoy your dinner! When the prince left just now, he also told me to make sure I watch you eat!"
Seeing Mu Chun's serious expression, Yun Qianmeng smiled elegantly, but did not insist. She stood up and walked to the table, picked up the bowl and chopsticks, and ate her dinner bite by bite!
"I never thought I'd get to meet the King of Chu twice today!" When Chu Feiyang walked into the front hall, Nan Yijun and Prime Minister Wan were already sitting there waiting! But compared to Prime Minister Wan's angry face, Nan Yijun seemed much calmer. Seeing Chu Feiyang walking into the front hall in a moon-white robe, Nan Yijun's eyes were slightly stunned, and then he calmly stood up and greeted Chu Feiyang!
"Yes, I didn't expect that I could only see the Regent twice in one day! Could it be that the Regent and Emperor Feng Jing have already discussed it, and only came to tell me the conclusion at night?" Chu Feiyang did not give Nan Yijun a chance to make trouble, and talked about the things he was responsible for. His narrow eyes glanced at the Nanxun guards standing outside the inn. Seeing that the expressions on their faces were as angry as the heat emitted by the lanterns in their hands, he knew that Lu Xin's affairs were probably spread throughout the Nanxun court in an instant!
There were also several women and children in mourning clothes standing behind Nan Yijun and Prime Minister Wan. Their faces were pale and sad, and their low sobs were heartbreaking!
"King of Chu, our two countries are still in the negotiation stage! But General Hu Wei, acting as if he were the commander of the Nanxun garrison, actually murdered our fourth-rank official, Lord Lu, in Changchunlou for a prostitute. With such despicable behavior, how can we expect the people of Nanxun to agree to submit to Western Chu?" At this time, Prime Minister Wan could not help but speak. The indignation in his eyes caused the guards outside to roar in unison, "Murder for life! Murder for life! Murder for life!"
Chu Feiyang glanced coldly at the acting Prime Minister Wan, his gaze still fixed on Nan Yijun's face. He said indifferently, "This king has been staying in the inn the whole night and has no idea what happened outside! Even if the Regent wants to punish me, at least tell me what happened!"
“Your Highness, do you still need to say this at this time? My master was fine when he went out, but less than an hour later, I saw the servants come back and report that my master was beaten to death by the general of Western Chu! Your Highness, even if you are the prince of Western Chu, you cannot be so partial to your own general, otherwise my master’s death would be too unjust!” Seeing that Chu Feiyang only asked the ins and outs of the matter, the woman who was originally standing behind Nan Yijun immediately dragged her child to run in front of the three people and knelt down, tearfully accusing Lu Xin of atrocities and the innocence of Lord Lu!
However, her pitiful appearance did not earn Chu Feiyang's sympathy. Chu Feiyang glanced at the two people present and said lightly, "
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