His mind raced as Shen Huaixu understood why Fu Yin had been so unusually busy recently.
She watched as those people got closer and closer to her, and finally stopped in front of her. The man in the black robe was the first to bow to her and said with a smile, "Greetings to County Master Mingyi. It is truly a great honor for me to have the privilege of seeing her true appearance."
The confused officials of Southern Xia were completely bewildered. They had indeed heard of the name of Princess Mingyi, but she was just a princess after all. Why did the people closest to the Regent treat her with such courtesy? Wouldn't that just boost others' morale and destroy their own prestige?
Shen Huaixu quickly composed his expression and asked, "May I know who you are?"
The Fu Yin in front of him was wearing the same black robe as when he was in Nanxia, but his figure and hair color had changed. It was obvious that Fu Yin did not go to Dajin as the regent.
Otherwise, not to mention the Great Jin, even the country of Southern Xia would be in chaos.
"I am He Qing, a subordinate of the Southern Xia Imperial Master."
The corner of Chen Huaixu's mouth twitched. Could it be that Fu Yin couldn't think of a name?
Perhaps Fu Yin saw through her inner doubts at this moment, and answered her thoughtfully, "You may not know, but the Imperial Master originally had a servant named He Qing. He was very considerate. Later, the servant was recalled to the family. My Imperial Master has always been a man of deep affection and loyalty, so from then on, all his subordinates were named He Qing."
Shen Huaixu's expression was numb, and the Nanxia officials were even more confused. They didn't understand why Lord He Qing, who had always been very aloof, would say such irrelevant words to County Master Mingyi.
Seeing the eunuch leading the way hesitate several times to speak, Shen Huaixu hurriedly said: "In this way, we will not disturb you gentlemen to see His Majesty. Please come in."
Fu Yin's expression under the mask was clearly unsatisfied, but now was not the right place to talk, so he had to follow the eunuch and leave first.
Chen Huaixu looked at his back as he left, and subconsciously felt that this man would cause trouble again, so he had to find him as soon as possible to find out.
Being an official is not a comfortable job, especially for someone like Shen Huaixu who is used to being free. The only thing to be thankful for is that she does not have to attend the daily court meetings. Although the daily news is a little delayed, fortunately she still has a well-informed father.
During dinner, Shen Huaixu knew what had happened in the court today.
"Dad, are you saying that the envoys from Southern Xia are seeking peace? I think they've brought a lot of goodies with them."
Chen Huaixu saw that the people brought by Fu Yin carried a lot of boxes today. Thinking about what he said before about the poor treasury of Nanxia, he thought that it must have suffered a heavy loss this time.
"Nanxia is rich in jade and spices. The tribute this time is indeed enough to show its sincerity." Chen Su picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of finely grilled fish for his daughter.
"So, Your Majesty is moved?"
Chen Su said with a half-smile, "Miao Miao, have you forgotten the origin of the current emperor?"
After a brief thought, Shen Huaixu understood what this meant. Everyone knew that the current emperor was born a military general. It was only because the emperor had grown old in recent years that his temper had become milder, like a napping tiger.
When he was young, he was famous for his decisiveness and ruthless means, otherwise he would not have been able to conquer the country.
"Your Majesty is currently unable to do what he wants. Rumors say that the Southern Xia Regent is truly extraordinary, able to stabilize the turmoil in Southern Xia in such a short period of time. Even if the rumors are false, he is still difficult to deal with. Your Majesty is indeed very wary of him. What worries him even more is that the information he has collected about this Regent is too little, and the people of Southern Xia are too supportive of him, so he dare not act rashly."
Chen Huaixu's mind raced, "Knowing yourself and your enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles. Since the opponent's strength is unclear, Your Majesty wishes to investigate He Yin's background and strength before making a final decision?"
Shen Su nodded.
Having said that, the father and daughter knew in their hearts that if Nanxia was determined to seek peace, as long as the conditions proposed moved the emperor, then peaceful coexistence between the two countries would be just around the corner.
Thinking of this, Shen Huaixu couldn't help but hesitate and asked, "Could it be that the two countries are going to form an alliance through marriage?"
The little emperor of Southern Xia was so young that marriage would be impossible, and the only thing left was... the bachelor regent.
Shen Huaixu had been pondering the whole day about Fu Yin's intention of coming to Nanxia in person, and at this moment it suddenly became clear.
She slowly looked at her father, who also put down his chopsticks and looked at her.
"Among the envoys from Southern Xia is a man named He Qing, a subordinate of the Southern Xia Regent. Father has never seen this man before, but he seems quite familiar. Miaomiao, do you know why?"
Shen Huaixu swallowed the tender fish in his mouth and looked away silently, "Daddy, why do you ask this? I have never seen this acquaintance you are talking about..."
Chen Su sighed softly, "Daddy, you're overthinking it. We have Princess Chaohua and Princess Qiyang ahead of us, and at worst, there are also the royal family's side branches."
After all, it was just a private speculation between the father and daughter, and it passed without a few words.
But Shen Huaixu hasn't let this matter pass yet.
It was not known whether Fu Yin had not yet figured out the reason for his sudden visit to Da Jin or whether he really had something to do, but Shen Huaixu waited until he was about to doze off that night but Fu Yin did not appear in the space.
She rubbed her cheeks, which still had some baby fat, and wanted to rush to the post station where the envoy was staying to find Fu Yin and ask him about the details.
The thought came to her mind and she couldn't suppress it. She listened to the wind outside and wondered whether she should make this trip.
Just as she was in a daze, a dark shadow suddenly enveloped her and pounced on her with the unique coldness of winter.
"Ah Xu, I'm so tired."
Shen Huaixu turned around and pushed him away, looking at him and asked, "Shouldn't you explain yourself?"
Fu Yin stood up rather reluctantly, lifted his robe and sat down with Shen Huaixu, then picked up a strand of Shen Huaixu's hair and played with it in his hand, "I've worked diligently for a long time, and it's time for a vacation. Ah Xu, don't you want me to come?"
He raised his eyes slightly, and his dark green pupils, illuminated by the mermaid pearl, were as clear and transparent as glass-like jadeite, giving people the illusion of innocence and sincerity, but upon closer inspection, he seemed a little aggrieved.
Shen Huaixu didn't buy his tricks and asked directly, "What if the Emperor of Great Jin is not sincere about peaceful coexistence with Southern Xia? What will you do?"
Seeing that beauty was useless, Fu Yin couldn't help but feel frustrated. He moved closer and said, "What nonsense are you talking about, Ah Xu? Nanxia is just a small country on the border. How can we make conditions with that old man from Dajin? We are just fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others..."
Seeing Chen Huaixu pursing his lips slightly, looking unhappy, Fu Yin hurriedly said seriously: "In short, Nanxia is seeking peace. Even if the Emperor of Dajin wants me, the Regent, to marry into Dajin, and the target is you, it is not difficult to say it."
Chen Huaixu's head was filled with black lines. How could he have thought that if the regent of a country married into the wife's family, wouldn't he be drowned in spit by the subjects of Nanxia?
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