novelones Chapter 392 Shooting yourself in the foot
Chapter 392 Shooting yourself in the foot
In the Chancery's study room, Xiao Chenyan bowed respectfully, and then proposed to Emperor Yong'an to cancel the marriage, "Father, Jianing has a stubborn temper and is easily impulsive in words and deeds. If he really goes to Southern Xinjiang to get married, he will inevitably conflict with the son of the King of Southern Xinjiang."
Xiao Chenyan looked at Emperor Yong'an's expression as he spoke and saw that he was not angry and continued: "I heard that the son of the King of Southern Xinjiang has been weak and sick since he was a child. If Jianing hurt someone during a fight, it will definitely arouse the dissatisfaction of the King of Southern Xinjiang. It hinders the harmony between the two countries."
Hearing this, Emperor Yong'an looked gloomy and his phoenix eyes were filled with coldness. "Jianing still knows how to behave and doesn't dare to act so boldly."
Xiao Chenyan smiled bitterly, Jianing could do anything she wanted to do, including buying and killing people, but there was nothing else she wouldn't dare to do.
"Father, Jianing is spoiled by the imperial sister. She behaves arrogantly and recklessly. You saw what happened in the imperial garden last time. If she behaves like this in southern Xinjiang, she will be killed at least, and the two countries will lose their lives at worst. And. Therefore, father, please think twice about the marriage."
Xiao Chenyan's words were reasonable and well-founded. Emperor Yong'an thought of Jianing and felt that he was really not a law-abiding person, so he hesitated about the marriage.
"But the marriage has been decided, and the minister from southern Xinjiang has arrived in Kyoto. It may not be easy to change it now."
Seeing that Emperor Yong'an's attitude had relaxed, Xiao Chenyan immediately said: "Southern Xinjiang has suffered from heavy rains this year and there is a shortage of food. We might as well change the marriage into a food trade to get two birds with one stone."
After hearing this, Emperor Yong'an nodded appreciatively, "This is a good idea, then it's up to you to talk to the envoy."
"I accept my order." Xiao Chenyan achieved his goal and left the palace with great satisfaction.
The envoy was arranged at the posthouse in the east of the city, and Xiao Chenyan arrived on horseback in less than a quarter of an hour.As soon as he got off his horse, he saw Shen Ruzhou and envoy Mo Ru exchanging greetings at the door.
Shen Ruzhou wore a red dress today and had her hair styled in a nice bun. She obviously dressed up deliberately.
The envoy Mo Ru had always seen Shen Ruzhou in plain clothes before. When he saw Shen Ruzhou like this this time, he was really amazed and couldn't help but praise him.
"Miss Shen is really shining today."
"The envoy is so complimentary." Shen Ruzhou responded politely and generously.
After all, she came from a general's palace and knew the etiquette of attending banquets, not to mention that she was going to a banquet hosted by envoys from southern Xinjiang. If she dressed too plainly, it would be a small disgrace to herself and a big loss of national dignity.
"I am holding a banquet today to thank Miss Shen for saving my life. I am grateful that Miss Shen is willing to honor you." Mo Ru followed the etiquette here and said.
When Xiao Chenyan heard this, his face immediately sank.
It turned out that Shen Ruzhou saved the envoy?How come she has never mentioned it to him.
He jumped off the horse and walked up directly. Shen Ruzhou, who was still smiling like a flower, immediately froze his smile after seeing him.
I forgot to read the almanac when I went out today, so why did I meet Xiao Chenyan as soon as I entered the city.
Mo Ru saw another person coming and asked with confusion: "Miss Shen, is this person with you?"
"No." Shen Ruzhou turned his face and replied simply.
Here, Xiao Chenyan bowed his hands and saluted, and said to Mo Ru, "Xiao Chenyan, King of Wucheng, is disturbing the envoy."
"I've met King Wu Cheng." The envoy hurriedly returned the gift and invited Xiao Chenyan to come in with him.
The banquet was held in the flower pavilion of the post house. Mo Ru also invited some other officials. Everyone stood up and saluted after seeing Xiao Chenyan.
After a while of greetings, everyone took their seats. The sound of the piano came to mind, and the dancers filed in to dance the recently popular flower dance.
Xiao Chenyan got straight to the point and made his purpose clear. After hearing this, Mo Ru expressed his agreement and immediately said, "It's a great idea to change the marriage into a grain transaction. It can just solve our country's food crisis. However, the matter is so big that I dare not make any independent opinions. How about I go back and compile the book and report it to King Ming, and then reply to King Wucheng?"
"As it should be." Xiao Chenyan picked up the wine glass and drank with Mo Ru.
Now that he is in good health, he is the best choice for the crown prince. Naturally, the officials present are eager to please him, and one by one they come forward to propose a toast and say complimentary words.
Shen Ruzhou raised his hands and counted the days. It was less than two years before Xiao Chenyan ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. If he were to become emperor, she and her family would not be able to escape the tragic fate of their previous life. However, she could not control the general trend of the court. , had no choice but to drink.
Soon, Shen Ruzhou became a little drunk, and her face flushed. She leaned on the table, propped up her head with one hand, and looked at the dancing, singing and drinking in front of her with blurred eyes.
Mo Ru accidentally caught a glimpse of Shen Ruzhou like this and thought it was so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes away. He walked over and sat down next to Shen Ruzhou and asked in a low voice, "Does Miss Shen have a husband?"
"No, I'm alone." Shen Ruzhou raised his head and drank from the wine glass.
Hearing this, Mo Ru's eyes suddenly shone, he picked up the jug and poured wine for Shen Ruzhou, showing great hospitality.
Xiao Chenyan narrowed his phoenix eyes when he saw this, walked over with a wine glass, and said maliciously: "The envoy doesn't know something. She is a concubine, otherwise she wouldn't live in the nunnery."
"Who is so short-sighted? It's really hateful that such a good woman would abandon her so cruelly." After spending two days together, Mo Ru watched Shen Ruzhou's words and deeds and felt that she was a kind-hearted and well-educated woman, so she spoke out to defend her without even thinking about it. .
Xiao Chenyan completely did not expect that after learning that Shen Ruzhou was the concubine, Mo Ru not only did not dislike her at all, but also scolded him.
You really shot yourself in the foot.
Shen Ruzhou saw that Xiao Chenyan was scolded and could not retaliate. He could only swallow the dumb loss with a livid face and scream in his heart.
She put down her wine glass and cursed along with Mo Ru's words, "No, that person is blind and blind. He doesn't even know that he has been cuckolded. He is happily waiting to raise the child for the adulterer."
"Wouldn't that be a big mistake?" Mo Ru said cooperatively.After saying that, the two laughed together.
"Since Miss Shen has been so miserable here, you might as well come with me to Southern Xinjiang. I have a big house there, which can be used to open a medical clinic for Miss Shen." Mo Ru knew that the etiquette here was strict and treated the women in the hall She was in a dilemma, so she sincerely suggested that Shen Ruzhou follow her. The people in southern Xinjiang were open and no one would look down on her.
"I heard you say before that there are many rare herbs in southern Xinjiang, and I really want to see them in person." Shen Ruzhou's cheeks were red, and his eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of mist, making it difficult to see clearly the scene in front of him.
She shook her head vigorously and managed to regain some consciousness, "But I can't leave with you. I have my family here, and I don't want to leave them."
The road to southern Xinjiang is far away, and it is human nature for Shen Ruzhou not to want to go.Mo Ru understood very well and said, "Miss Shen has been very kind to me. If you need me for anything in the future, please don't be polite."
"You're welcome, you're welcome. I will have to rely on envoys to deliver medicinal materials to me in the future. Just don't find it annoying." Shen Ruzhou said carelessly, with a golden light in his eyes, as if he had seen gold ingots flying in one by one. pocket.
"I'm happy to serve Miss Shen." Mo Ru smiled and bowed, feeling more and more that Shen Ruzhou was very affectionate and spoke very speculatively.
The two drank a lot of wine together until the moon was at the top.
After the banquet was over, Mo Ru ordered someone to send Shen Ruzhou off, but Xiao Chenyan directly took her over, "Don't bother the envoy, I will send her back on my own."