Chapter 288: It was set up for me on purpose
The news that Princess Rong Huan of Dongyue had set out for Dazhao quickly spread inside and outside Dazhao. Thanks to the lantern, it had become the hottest topic of conversation among the people after dinner.
The common people, like Su Rui, knew nothing about this eldest princess.
Some people speculated that she was an old woman in her forties or fifties.
Some people speculated that she was a middle-aged woman in her thirties who still had some charm.
Some people also speculated that it was a man dressed as a woman.
There is everything, but the only constant is that the eldest princess is not married yet.
Whether she was fifty, forty, or thirty, she was still an unmarried girl. This gave the Honglu Temple (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) a headache, and they complained to Queen Lin at the morning court early in the morning.
"Your Majesty, we are truly at our wit's end. In the past, envoys from other countries were always men. Even if not all of them were men, the leaders were always men. Now, Princess Dongyue is coming to Zhao, and not only is she still in her boudoir, she's also brought along only female servants. We can't receive her."
The entire court was buzzing with discussion about this matter, and finally the Minister of Rites stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Dongyue's actions are clearly a provocation."
"Not entirely. The young Emperor of Dongyue is still young and has just ascended the throne. No one except the eldest princess can visit him. I also heard that the eldest princess doesn't like men, so it's normal that she is surrounded by female servants."
"Since we're visiting a foreign country, we have to consider many factors. How can it be that all the guests are women? Isn't this a dilemma?"
Everyone had their say and the group split into three factions.
One faction argued that it was provocative and difficult, another advocated peace, and the third, the Lin family, argued that peace was the most important thing. When the argument had almost died down, someone stood up and said, "Regardless of whether it was a provocation or not, Princess Dongyue is already on her way to Zhao. The delegation cannot be changed, and we should not bring this up. It's better to think carefully about how to receive her."
"That's easy to say, but what about the reception strategy? How do you plan to receive us?"
"Since the Dongyue delegation is composed of women, wouldn't it be easier to just have women do the reception?" someone suggested.
The Minister of the Honglu Temple snorted coldly: "Women? Where do women come from in the Honglu Temple? Do you want all the men in the temple to dress up as women?"
"It may not be the Honglu Temple. A girl from the imperial clan, no, a wife from the imperial clan would be the most suitable."
In an instant, I had an epiphany.
Yes, isn’t Zongfu a ready-made solution?
Diplomatic matters are still prepared by the Honglu Temple, and the clan women are responsible for receiving and conveying messages. This is all decent.
only……
"Which clan lady will receive us?"
As soon as one problem is solved, another one arises.
Yes, who will come to receive us?
Princess Dongyue is of noble status, and ordinary clan wives are not qualified at all. Dongyue will be asked to seize this incident and interpret it as the Great Zhao mocking Dongyue. However, if someone of higher status, such as the old princess who is still alive, is not suitable because of her age, and secondly, her noble status will make the court officials loyal to her when she receives Dongyue.
It would be best if the person’s status is neither too high nor too low, and there is no room for fault.
"Isn't it just right to be Prince Yong's concubine?"
yes!
Forget Su Rui!
Although she is Yun Ji's concubine, Yun Ji does not have a principal wife. She can temporarily serve as the principal wife, but she is not the principal wife. In addition, although no one mentions her now, everyone knows about her past as a military slave, which is just right to be used to secretly alienate Princess Ying Dongyue.
She was born for this reception.
"It's suitable! It's very suitable! Prince Yong..." The Minister of the Ministry of Rites was so happy that his face was broken with laughter. He was about to thank Yun Ji for his hard work, but he met his cold and distant eyes. He was so scared that he swallowed his words back. He could only take a step back embarrassedly and look at Queen Lin on the platform.
Empress Lin paused before asking, "Prince Yong, what do you think about handing this matter over to Concubine Su?"
"My wife has just come out of confinement and may not have enough energy. I need to go back home and take care of her."
Men are superior to women, and this matter has always been decided by men. Besides, Su Rui is just a concubine, so is there any need to ask her anything?
Everyone in their hearts was complaining that Yun Ji was bewitched, but no one dared to say a word.
The morning court was dispersed so hastily. When Yun Ji returned to the palace, Su Rui had just finished breakfast. Seeing him walk in, she stood up and asked, "So early today? Haven't you had breakfast yet? I'll go ask Xiaoru to have some made in the kitchen."
"No need, we'll be leaving soon." Yun Ji held her hand.
"We have to eat something before we go, otherwise our stomach..." Before he finished speaking, Su Rui felt that Yun Ji was abnormal. After meeting his eyes, he immediately said to Luo E, "Take Jintuan and Yintuan out to play."
Luo E clearly called everyone inside and outside the room out, leaving only two people. Su Rui asked, "Did something happen during the morning court today?"
Yun Ji nodded and told Su Rui everything that happened in the morning court.
Su Rui frowned, "This is a trap set for me on purpose."
Yun Ji did not deny it.
From the moment the Minister of the Ministry of Rites opened his mouth at the morning court today, the situation had already been decided.
Whether Yun Ji spoke in court or not, the result would be the same.
"Do you want to take this job?"
Su Rui looked at him and asked, "Can I not answer it?"
"Yes." Yun Ji didn't hesitate at all.
Su Rui smiled and shook her head, "How can I refuse this opportunity that comes right to my door?"
"Aren't you worried?"
"Everything has its dangers and opportunities. We still don't know what Princess Dongyue's intention is in coming to Zhao. Maybe she really wants to make friends. We can receive her, which is an opportunity. If we can get Dongyue to support us, it will be a rare good thing." Su Rui knew from what Yun Ji said about the morning court that she could not refuse this matter.
Even if Yun Ji gave her the right to refuse, it would still require a lot of effort.
We have finally come this far, and every step forward is crucial.
Since she has chosen to spend her life with Yun Ji, she naturally has to weigh everything for each other and allow Prince Yong's Mansion to take a step forward. Only by fighting can there be stability.
As for danger, it exists at all times once you embark on this road. Being timid will only lead to death.
Now she is no longer dead.
"I'm afraid Dongyue has come with bad intentions this time." Yun Ji still felt that Dongyue was not here to make friends.
"You don't want me to go?" Su Rui frowned, looked at Yun Ji suspiciously and asked, "Are you having an affair with Princess Dongyue and don't want me to see her?"
Knowing that she was teasing him on purpose, Yun Ji looked at her and said seriously, "From the time I was born until now, I have only had feelings for you. In this life, I will only be with you."
Su Rui was stunned by his sudden and serious confession. She suddenly felt that her joke was too frivolous. She turned her eyes away awkwardly and said to him, "You learned this from Brother Wei again, right? Don't learn these inappropriate things from him all the time."
Hearing her calling him "Brother Wei" so naturally, Yun Ji's face darkened. He reached out and held Su Ruidu's face, turning it towards him, and said more seriously, "I really mean this, I didn't learn it from anyone."
Well, the jealousy is overturned again.
"Okay, okay, I... um."
Just when she was trying to get away with it, Yun Ji's lips blocked her mouth domineeringly, as if in revenge for her careless words just now. He was very aggressive and she struggled for a long time before she could catch her breath.
"It's still daytime."
"Do you still care about day or night?" Yun Ji kissed her again, and his hand moved in with ease.
What do you mean she still cares?
She...she really didn't care whether it happened sooner or later, but...
"I haven't taken the medicine yet."
"All medicines are poisonous. Don't drink it. I have prepared something else." As he said that, Yun Ji put his arms around her waist, picked her up and went to the inner room.
When Su Rui saw what he was talking about, she didn't expect that he had prepared fish maw.
No wonder I slept on a vegetarian diet these days. It turns out I was waiting for this thing to come.
Now it’s here, I’m afraid she will have to stay in bed again today.
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