After their marriage, Wang Yanzhou never brought Tang Chen back to the capital to formally pay his respects to Emperor Qian Zhao, so the eunuchs had never seen her. Even if they had, they couldn't remember what she looked like. These people had trained their eyesight, so even without the sound just now, they could have guessed Tang Chen's appearance.
"Greetings, Princess."
"waived."
...As expected, Tang Chen came himself to receive the imperial edict. As expected, after the eunuch left, Wang Yanzhou closed the door and became a little angry.
"I told you not to go, why are you still accepting this?"
After picking up the imperial edict that Wang Yanzhou had thrown on the ground and putting it away, Tang Chen, dressed in formal clothes, began to act coquettishly in an unceremonious manner: "I want to go, I don't care, I just want to join in the fun. Besides, Shuyi will go back to her parents' home soon, and Chen Xin will have to accompany her; and who knows who Li Xinzhai will go to see. The mansion is suddenly deserted and lonely, and I don't want to stay here."
Wang Yanzhou rubbed his forehead and said, "You definitely won't be able to rest well this time. Your wounds haven't healed yet. Do you want me to worry to death?"
Tang Chen said with a smile: "Oh, I've already accepted it, I can't return it, right? If you are worried that I will be tired, why don't you help me more when I need it?"
Seeing Wang Yanzhou still frowning, Tang Chen righteously analyzed, "If I don't go, what do you think Emperor Gan Zhao will think? What will Bei Mo think? Our current situation is already delicate enough. Nanyue is eyeing us covetously, and Bei Mo is also worried. If Daliang starts to make trouble openly, let alone other things, we will have to think twice before going out of the valley."
Tang Chen's words made sense, and he had also received the imperial edict. He could not really not go except to talk about it: "Oh, forget it, I can't argue with you, so go if you want to."
As soon as Wang Yanzhou finished speaking, Tang Chen took a step back. He had originally wanted to turn around, but found that the clothes were too heavy and he couldn't run at all. He had no choice but to spread his arms and asked, "Does it look good?"
"nice."
Tang Chen smiled and said, "It looks good, but it's a little heavy. Actually, it's not just a little, it's very heavy."
Wang Yanzhou stepped forward and helped her take off the jewelry on her head, explaining, "The Queen's jewelry is much heavier than this. This dress is not only a symbol of status, but also a symbol of responsibility."
How could Tang Chen not know that times have changed? Imperial power is divinely granted. Even if different classes are more open-minded, there will always be an insurmountable gap between them. "It's too heavy. I'm not used to it. I still prefer to live a relaxed life. What do you think?"
Wang Yanzhou was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "You are really growing up day by day. You understand more and speak in a roundabout way."
Tang Chen also said, "As long as you can understand it immediately, it's not considered confusing."
Meanwhile, upon receiving the news that the Northern Desert envoy had safely arrived in the capital, Yao Chen could no longer sit still. Just as he was about to go find Wang Ruo, he ran into Xihe. Seeing his hurried look, Xihe simply said, "The master has gone to the ice cellar. Please wait."
Upon hearing this, Yao Chen also stopped and did not move forward. Seeing him holding the paper in silence, Xihe asked tentatively, "You, do you want to go out?"
"Um."
"……oh."
As soon as Wang Ruo came out of the ice cellar, Yao Chen came to greet her, "Master..."
Wang Ruo glanced at him, but didn't stop. As she walked, she said calmly, "I know what you want to say. I expected this day to come the day I took you in. If you want to leave, go ahead. When you come back, remember to bring me some good agarwood."
Yao Chen's nose tightened when he heard this. If he didn't succeed, he would die. How could he not know how good Wang Ruo had been to him? But he was afraid he would never be able to repay her in this lifetime. "Master, please accept my disciple's greeting."
Before Yao Chen's knees touched the ground, Wang Ruo swept his sleeves, and a huge force lifted him up and made him lean back: "Sorry, I don't want to bear it."
"......" Yao Chen didn't say anything, but just clenched his fists tightly and lowered his head.
Wang Ruo patted his shoulder gently and said, "Come back the same way you left. I've thought it through. No one else will be of any use. Take the master and Xihe with you, and don't do anything reckless. As long as you keep your life, you can come back again."
"Master, I will definitely come back safely."
"Go early and come back early, your master will be waiting for you to bring Chenxiang back." Although Wang Ruo was smiling, her eyes were already filled with tears. Yao Chen saw it, and Xihe saw it too.
...After everything was settled, people from all directions began pouring into the capital at almost the same time. The capital, already packed with people, became even more bustling than usual.
Nanyue's eyes were also constantly watching Daliang's every move. This was especially true of Qingliang Valley, not far from the southern border. The Nanyue spies circling outside Qingliang Valley, upon confirming Wang Yanzhou's carriage had departed, quickly relayed the news.
"Your Majesty, I just received news that King Qingliang has left Qingliang Valley with many of his confidants."
The Emperor of Nanyue slammed his table in delight, "Great! Beimo and Liang have made peace, and Qingliang Valley is now free. If we launch a surprise attack on Liang's southern border, we will surely catch them off guard."
When almost all the ministers of Nanyue were discussing how to deploy their troops to deal the greatest blow to Liang State, Yan Chongmao, who had always stood on the same front with everyone, suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate."
The Emperor of Nanyue narrowed his eyes at His Highness and said unhappily, "Oh? If I remember correctly, it seemed that you were the one who said that the southern border had Qingliang Valley as a backup and should not be attacked recklessly."
Yan Chongmao hurriedly explained, "Right now, the relationship between Beimo and Liang is at an extremely delicate stage. If we attack rashly, Beimo will inevitably get involved due to our in-law relationship. If the two sides join forces, it will be extremely disadvantageous to us."
"That makes some sense. Okay, you can go down first." Although the Emperor of Nanyue said this, Yan Chongmao could see that he had already made up his mind to conquer the southern border during this period. Now, he had to discuss this matter with Wang Ruo.
In fact, Nanyue had never completely trusted Yan Chongmao from the beginning. Even the fact that Nanyue was recruiting soldiers was kept secret and he was not told anything.
After Yan Chongmao left, a minister raised the question again: "Your Majesty, Yan Chongmao is still a Liang nationality, not of our race. His heart must be different."
The Emperor of Nanyue tapped his desk lightly and said, "No rush. He's still of some use, so let's keep him for now. How are the preparations for the troops and food supplies going?"
"Everything will be ready in less than a month."
The Emperor of Nanyue said, "Let's prepare everything first. This time, I will march north in one fell swoop, capture Liang State, and wash away our previous shame!"
"yes!"
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