Chapter 427 Half-hearted
"I said that he admitted it half-heartedly, but I didn't say it clearly. I told him what Lord Yin did for me." Su Qianqian explained quickly.
"What he can do, I can do too. Why should I be threatened by him? Just deny it." Qin Hanzhang disagreed.
"When it comes to collecting information, Mingyue Tower is better at it, and after all, Young Master Jiang has saved us twice." Su Qianqian reminded.
"My scouts have just returned to Xijing, and they need time to build a news network. After more than half a year, we have established some foundations. As for Jiang Baipin..." Qin Hanzhang frowned. He really had a hard time dealing with this person, otherwise he would have taken action long ago.
"My Lord, why bother about this little thing? Jiang Baipin and Jiang Fan are friends, not enemies. Even if they cannot be used by us, at least they will not stand on each other's side. It is best for them to live in peace."
Su Qianqian doesn't want to make too many enemies. Duke Xu and the eldest princess are not good people. Duke Xuan also has Su Xinxin in his hand. There must be more powerful enemies behind them. It is not easy to survive with powerful enemies around. It is best to get an ally, but at least she cannot push them to the opposite side.
Qin Hanzhang didn't think Su Qianqian had done anything wrong, but he felt inexplicably uncomfortable. When he thought of Jiang Baipin's enchanting face, looking at Su Qianqian in fascination, he felt an irresistible urge to stop it.
"Okay, I got it. Let's settle down as soon as possible." Qin Hanzhang put down the book and went to the bathroom first.
Why do you go to bed so early today? Su Qianqian looked at Qin Hanzhang's back in confusion, always feeling that this person was a little strange today.
The next day was a palace banquet. Those who attended the banquet included kings, nobles and important officials in the court. Only women of the third rank and above among the family members could attend.
Su Qianqian was the wife of a royal family for three generations, so naturally she had to attend the banquet. She looked around from her seat and unexpectedly found that Prince Mu and his family were also there.
[Has Prince Yi's cough been cured?] He did not attend the New Year's palace banquet, but today he and the princess came, and even Princess Mu was present. It seems that today's palace banquet is very unusual. 】
Su Qianqian was a little surprised. She had been suffering from not being able to meet Prince Yi and she didn't dare to take out the medical records without permission. Today might be an opportunity to get some information about Prince Yi.
Duke Xuan and his wife brought Prince Zhu to the event, but Su Xinxin did not attend. It seemed that she was still pretending to be sick. Zhu Min's eyes met Su Qianqian's and he nodded slightly in greeting.
Earl Zhongyong and Madam Xiao Du also showed up with Qi Mincheng. It was a rare opportunity to attend a palace banquet of this level. Madam Xiao Du couldn't hide the pride on her face and raised her chin slightly towards Madam Du.
However, Su Miaomiao's whereabouts were unknown.
[Su Miaomiao has now been locked in the small courtyard of the Earl of Loyalty and Bravery's mansion, left to fend for herself. The Qi family never mentions the existence of this daughter-in-law. Qi Mincheng was against it at first, but now that he has been praised by the emperor, he thinks he has a bright future and gradually ignores it. 】
The system has eaten the melon again. Su Miaomiao’s fate will not be much better than her mother’s.
[This is her own fault. I won’t hold a grudge against her for pushing me into the lake.] 】Su Qianqian decided generously.
At this time, the envoys from Daliang entered the hall. The crown prince in front still looked aloof and arrogant for no reason, followed by two princes, and behind them was Prince Ping and a veiled maid. The other two princesses from Daliang were not present.
After they sat down, Prince Ping's gaze turned to Wuning Marquis' Mansion, fell on Su Qianqian's face for a moment, and then moved away.
Emperor Gan De, the Empress and the Royal Concubine entered the palace, followed by the Crown Prince and several princes. Zhao Yang and Zhao Ning were also among them, but they all looked unhappy.
What was surprising was that Concubine Yun was also behind, although she was not qualified to be there given her status.
After everyone paid their respects and took their seats, Emperor Gan De seemed to be in a good mood. He simply said a few words and then announced the start of the banquet. Suddenly, music sounded and there was singing and dancing.
After the song, the Crown Prince of Daliang, accompanied by two princes and two wedding envoys, stood up and walked to the center of the hall. The Crown Prince of Daliang formally proposed to Princess Zhaoning. After Emperor Gan De agreed, the Minister of Rites read out the marriage certificate of Princess Zhaoning and Daliang, as well as the list of the princess' dowry.
Then the wedding envoy walked to the front and read out the imperial edict of the Emperor of Daliang. Only then did the female servant put down her veil, put her left hand on her right shoulder and performed the Daliang salute.
The moment she put down her veil, almost all members of the Qin family widened their eyes at the same time, unable to look away. Even the Marquis of Jinyang and his wife were attracted by the maid.
After bowing, the woman took out the imperial edict from the Emperor of Daliang to appoint the Crown Princess and read it out. Princess Zhaoning followed the etiquette and walked up to the maid to receive the edict. The marriage between the two countries was thus officially concluded.
Emperor Gan De was also looking at the maid at this time, but unlike the Qin family and Marquis Jinyang, he just thought that this woman looked somewhat similar to the former Marquis Wuning, and did not pay much attention to her.
However, Mrs. Du stared at the maid intently. Judging from the age of the maid, she should be about the same age as Xin Jilan. Her eyes were calm and composed, and she did not have the slightest nervousness of meeting the Emperor of Da Qi for the first time.
"The Daliang maid Jian Qingluan is here on the orders of the Daliang Emperor to respectfully escort the Daqi Princess to Daliang. I will definitely fulfill my mission. Your Majesty, the Emperor, the Empress, and the Imperial Concubine, please do not worry. Please allow me to set off in three days!"
After Jian Qingluan finished speaking, she bowed again. Princess Zhaoning looked at Emperor Gan De with some anticipation, hoping to unexpectedly hear him say to stay a little longer.
But Emperor Gan De did not disappoint her and nodded in agreement. Three days later, Princess Zhaoning would leave Xijing and might not be able to return home in this lifetime.
[Jian Hong has never married, and this woman's background is a mystery. No one in Daliang dares to talk about Jian Hong's daughter. When Jian Hong was fighting against the former Marquis of Wuning nine years ago, Jian Qingluan was being taught military tactics and martial arts by a famous teacher in Daliang.
After Jian Hong returned to the court, he lived in seclusion. Jian Qingluan did not leave his school until three years ago. He traveled around the world with great scholars and returned to Daliang. He refused to teach the royal children and only played chess and drank tea with Jian Hong in the mansion.
This time she came to Da Qi as the bride-welcoming envoy at the request of the Emperor of Daliang. No one in Daliang could match Jian Qingluan in terms of martial arts, military strategy, astronomy, geography, calligraphy, painting and writing.
The emperor originally intended to make Jian Qingluan the crown princess, but Jian Hong refused. Now Jian Qingluan, who is 26 years old, is still single and no one dares to covet her. 】
The system gave a brief introduction to Jian Qingluan's history, which was assembled from the memories of every Daliang envoy, including the Crown Prince and Prince Ning.
[But why does she look so much like the Marquis? Her life experience remains a mystery. Jian Hong never married, so who is the mother of this great general's daughter? 】
Su Qianqian was also curious and wanted to eat this melon.
No one except the Qin family heard what Su Qianqian was thinking, because at this time the music sounded again and the envoy from Daliang had returned to his seat to enjoy the music and drink.
[This maid seems to be quite interested in the Qin family! 】The system suddenly said.
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