Chapter 761 Waves (4)
Xie Jingxing and I grew up together, and our families had a close relationship. He was considered Xie Jingxing's best friend in Mingqi. Because they grew up together and stayed together all the time, he always had time to notice the occasional differences in Xie Jingxing.
Su Mingfeng, the son of the Earl of Pingnan.
Princess Rongxin asked her servant to bring the invitation.
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The end of the year is approaching.
People are busy preparing for the Lunar New Year, and the streets are bustling with activity every day. Life always goes on so smoothly that ordinary people cannot imagine what is going on in the minds of those in high positions, just as the sky is bound to be seen differently by an eagle and a sparrow.
Ever since Emperor Wenhui was startled by Prince Rui's ambitious "chatter" a few days ago, he had become increasingly interested in forming an alliance with Qin. However, the truth behind Princess Ming'an's case remained unclear, leaving a lingering question. However, as Emperor Wenhui showed increasing sincerity, Huangfu Hao's attitude softened.
Mingqi officials and yamen were at Huangfu Hao's beck and call, and even the Dali Temple was subject to his interrogation from time to time. Regardless of the final outcome, Emperor Wenhui had indeed given Huangfu Hao ample face. The cause of Princess Ming'an's death remained unknown, and Huangfu Hao doubted that Mingqi was deliberately covering up the matter. After all, he had witnessed the case firsthand. Perhaps Princess Ming'an had offended a powerful figure at some point, otherwise why would there be no trace left?
Putting aside the matter of Princess Ming'an, the words that Prince Rui said to Emperor Wenhui eventually reached Huangfu Hao's ears. If Huangfu Hao, representing Qin, had clearly intended to form an alliance with Mingqi but had deliberately acted arrogantly in an attempt to gain more benefits for himself, he would have become somewhat restless after hearing Prince Rui's words.
If Prince Rui, representing Daliang, truly desired the ore-producing cities of Mingqi, as Emperor Wenhui feared, Daliang's ambitions were not merely to seize a few cities but to seize Dingjing and even the entire Mingqi, then Mingqi would be in danger. Qin alone was no match for the enemy, and absorbing Mingqi's manpower, weapons, and wealth into Daliang would only make it even more powerful. Even if Daliang attacked Qin again, Qin would be powerless.
The purpose of the alliance between Qin and Ming Qi was just to contain Daliang.
Huangfu Hao reported this back to Qin. While the Qin Emperor was infuriated that he had lost a princess to Ming Qi, a single princess was insignificant compared to the grand ambitions of Qin. He simply instructed Huangfu Hao to temporarily suppress the issue of Princess Ming'an and to establish an alliance with Ming Qi.
Huangfu Hao, having received news of the Qin Emperor's departure, had been visiting Mingqi's palace more frequently. One was interested in forming an alliance, the other was anxious about finding help, and they hit it off immediately, their faces ablaze with joy. The relationship between Emperor Wenhui and Huangfu Hao had indeed grown much closer.
Emperor Wenhui was determined to support the Crown Prince. He had wanted to marry Shen Miao to the Crown Prince before, but he suddenly saw Daliang's ambition and didn't dare to take action against the Shen family. Now that Huangfu Hao came over, it was just the right time for Huangfu Hao to interact more with the Crown Prince and let Huangfu Hao do the Crown Prince a favor.
Everything in this world is inextricably linked. Things that seem unrelated on a normal day can become connected through the various intertwining threads. Smart people are adept at finding areas they can exploit within these relationships, while ordinary people can easily get lost in the various intertwining threads.
At the residence of Yuanwailang.
Shen Dongling was drinking tea.
The finest Ye Erqing tea, grown on the dangerous peaks of the South, could fetch hundreds of taels of silver. She sipped her tea with a graceful and comfortable posture, wearing a cotton-padded jacket woven from Jiangnan brocade, her jewelry jingling. She was also incredibly pretty and charming; at first glance, one could tell she was a pampered and charming young woman.
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