Chapter 229 Pulling Teeth from a Tiger's Mouth
Jiang Chao and Jiang Mu both approved of the Second Wife and were afraid that the so-called princess would interfere and interfere with the relationship between the couple.
"The Emperor was concerned about my illness and specially arranged for the Imperial Guard to bring me into the city. Such a large-scale mobilization is enough to show my position in the Emperor's heart. It is reasonable for the Northern Qi envoy to investigate me."
Zhao Yi glanced at Jiang Chao coldly: "You also know that I have a wife, a princess sent by Northern Qi to marry. She represents the entire Northern Qi. How could she lower herself to become a concubine?"
Jiang Chao almost said: What if Northern Qi asked you to divorce your wife and remarry?
The moment he was about to say this, a light bulb went off in his head and he realized something.
The reason why Northern Qi came to negotiate was that it was defeated by the King of Zhenbei.
They dared to make this request, which was simply pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth.
"Northern Qi arranged a princess for me as a marriage alliance. Just because I'm the emperor's favored nephew isn't enough for them to marry the princess to me... They're seeking greater benefits."
Zhao Yi curled his lips and said, "If it's true as you said, they are plotting to marry the princess to me, then the country will be doomed soon."
Jiang Chao was instantly awakened by Zhao Yi. The purpose of Northern Qi sending envoys to Da Zhou was to negotiate. The officials who came there were all smart people from Northern Qi and would never do anything to damage the reputation of Northern Qi.
He scratched his head and asked, "Do you know who they are looking for?"
“Cough… cough cough…”
Zhao Yi covered his mouth with a handkerchief and coughed a few times. He did not answer Jiang Chao's question, but cast his gaze on the picture of a hundred images of a palace banquet hanging on the wall.
This painting of a hundred images from a palace banquet was created by Emperor Jing'an. It features images of officials set against the backdrop of a year-end palace banquet.
Zhao Yi put himself in the position of the Northern Qi envoy to guess their purpose, and soon understood why the Northern Qi was investigating him.
He is not only the most beloved nephew of Emperor Jing'an, but also the son-in-law of Prince Zhenbei.
Northern Qi was afraid of the reputation of the King of Zhenbei. As long as the Great Zhou had this powerful general, Northern Qi would not be able to defeat the Great Zhou.
Zhao Yi's eyes were cold. Northern Qi's target was the Prince of Zhenbei's Palace.
Many years ago, he read a historical record about a brave and skilled general who killed the wife of an enemy country in order to gain the favor of the royal family. He then became a general and led troops to attack the enemy country. He made great military achievements, but was not favored by the royal family.
If Northern Qi were to marry the princess to the son of the Prince of Zhenbei, and war breaks out between Great Zhou and Northern Qi someday, the royal family, taking into account this important status, would certainly not dare to reuse the Prince of Zhenbei.
Even if they killed the princess to show their loyalty, the trust between the monarch and his subjects would eventually be broken.
Military generals who lost the trust of emperors throughout the ages met a tragic end.
Thinking of this, Zhao Yi walked to the desk and prepared to write a letter to the King of Zhenbei.
Suddenly, Zhao Yi changed his mind and decided to go to the Zhenbei Palace in person to discuss the matter with the Zhenbei King in person.
"Second Master, where are you going?" Jiang Chao hurriedly caught up with him: "You are still sick."
"Prepare the car." Zhao Yi choked on a puff of air and coughed even harder. "Go to the Zhenbei Palace."
Jiang Chao was so anxious when he heard Zhao Yi coughing so hard that he turned around and around. He patted Zhao Yi's back clumsily to help him breathe.
Jiang Chao was worried that Zhao Yi's condition would worsen, so he suggested, "Second Master, why don't we go to the Zhenbei Palace and ask the prince to come over?"
Zhao Yi recovered, his voice slightly hoarse: "It's okay, go get the car ready."
Jiang Chao saw that Zhao Yi looked serious, as if something big was about to happen.
He did not dare to disobey Zhao Yi and immediately went to harness the carriage.
When Zhao Yi arrived at the Zhenbei Palace, the doorman recognized him as the son-in-law of the palace and respectfully invited him to sit in the front hall.
The maids in the mansion were very smart. Without any special instructions, they split into two groups.
Go all the way to inform Princess Zhenbei.
Go all the way to inform King Zhenbei.
The maidservant hurried to the martial arts training ground and happened to see the Prince of Zhenbei and several masters from the mansion coming down from the martial arts training ground. She hurried forward to report.
"My Lord, my son-in-law is here."
"What?" Shen Lue wiped the sweat off his face with the coat on his shoulder, his eyes widening: "My sister is here?"
Chen Du and Shen Zhuo glanced at him, then turned back to the yard to take a shower.
The maid replied, "Only the son-in-law has come."
Although Shen Lue was disappointed, he was more worried about Shen Qingtan, so he didn't rush to take a shower and quickly went to the front hall to meet Zhao Yi.
The King of Zhenbei also thought of this problem, otherwise Shen Qingtan would not come to the palace with Zhao Yi. Thinking of this, he hurried to the front hall.
As soon as the father and son entered the front hall, they saw Princess Zhenbei and Zhao Yi sitting there talking, both with relaxed expressions on their faces.
Princess Zhenbei looked at the father and son with gentle eyes. Judging from their breath, they came in a hurry, probably because they were thinking about Manman.
Prince Zhenbei strode over to Princess Zhenbei and sat down.
Princess Zhenbei poured him a cup of tea.
King Zhenbei lowered his eyes and looked at the fingers holding the teacup holder, which were as white and lustrous as the delicate white-glazed teacup.
The moment he stretched out his hand to take it, he paused, grasped the rim of the cup with his five fingers and lifted it up without touching her slender fingers.
Princess Zhenbei noticed his movements, put down the teacup holder, stuffed the handkerchief from her sleeve into his hand, and ran her fingertips across his palm.
The Prince of Zhenbei held a handkerchief as soft as a cloud in his hand, and turned his head to look at the Princess of Zhenbei. She had a very beautiful face with a smile on her face: "Wipe the sweat."
Instead of wiping the sweat off his face, he put the handkerchief into his arms and looked at Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi stood up and saluted the King of Zhenbei: "Father-in-law, I came here today to discuss an important matter with you."
King Zhenbei raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "Manman's matter?"
"No." Zhao Yi said straight to the point: "The envoy from Northern Qi brought a princess with him, and they are interested in forming a marriage alliance with Great Zhou."
The King of Zhenbei was not a brave but foolish general, and he quickly understood the meaning of Zhao Yi's words.
His face darkened: "Northern Qi wants to form an alliance with the royal palace?"
King Zhenbei thought of his sons, all of whom were bachelors and of marriageable age.
If Northern Qi spent a lot of money to facilitate the marriage and Emperor Jing'an agreed to it, the matter would become difficult.
At this moment, the doorman came in and hurriedly reported: "Your Majesty, the Emperor invites you to the palace."
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