Chapter 200: The Emperor's Word
For some reason, they actually heard a hint of threat in this sentence, as if to say that if the Mu Kingdom could not stand up to him, the South would send troops to flatten the Mu Kingdom's territory.
Is that what you mean?
"Your Majesty, the Queen, has a deep affection for Mucang, and I am deeply moved." Emperor Zhaocheng smiled calmly, "It's just that Mucang and Yan Li are getting married soon, and they are in love, so I really can't bear to separate them. I also hope that General Rong Haihan will truthfully report to Her Majesty the Queen."
Rong Xiao nodded: "In this case, the young general must report truthfully. My emperor is generous and will not be so cruel as to break up a loving couple."
"Thank you, General Rong, for your understanding. I wonder what General Rong thinks of my proposal just now?" Emperor Zhaocheng said with a smile, "My daughters have not yet left the court, and they are all as beautiful as flowers. If the Southern Kingdom intends to marry, I am willing to marry the princess there. , to maintain long-term friendship between the two countries.”
Rong Xiao said calmly: "Young general, I heard that Princess Mu's reputation is not very good. The princes in our family have weird tempers, big tempers and high demands, so..."
So what?
Of course he didn't like their princess.
Emperor Zhaocheng looked embarrassed, and at the same time he was also a little dissatisfied. Firstly, he was dissatisfied with the failure of the queen and the concubine in teaching his daughter. Secondly, he really didn't expect the southern general to speak so straightforwardly without any euphemism.
Although it is true that several of his daughters have nothing to do with Zhishu Dali, the relationship between the two countries is based on etiquette. Such a merciless rejection is really embarrassing.
"Please forgive me, General Rong." Prime Minister Gu suddenly spoke, as if questioning, "I have something that I don't understand, and I hope General Rong can clarify it."
Rong Xiao turned to look at him: "Prime Minister, it's okay to just ask."
"Princess Nanyang was originally just the granddaughter of the Jiang family. She was named a princess for just over a month. How quickly did her name spread to the Southern Kingdom? I don't understand the truth, so I asked General Rong for advice."
"Master Prime Minister, you really asked the right person this question." Rong Xiao held the wine cup in his hand and his voice was always calm and indifferent. "A divine fortune teller appeared in the Nine Kingdoms. I don't know when it was calculated that the Mu Kingdom had a princess of Nanyang who was very lucky. He said Whoever marries her will be...well, either rich or noble."
All civil and military officials were immediately frightened.
Either rich or noble?
As a first-class prince, the Ninth Prince holds military power and is already the most noble among the nobles. If he becomes more noble among the nobles after marrying Princess Nanyang, wouldn't it mean that he...
Emperor Zhaocheng's expression was slightly stiff, and he looked at Rong Xiao calmly, as if he was judging whether what he said was true or false, whether he was being honest or talking nonsense.
"Magical fortune teller?" Prime Minister Gu's eyes were filled with suspicion, "Can General Rong be sure that he is truly a divine fortune teller and not a swindler?"
Rong Xiao said calmly: "This general is only responsible for bringing my emperor's oral instructions. As for whether the divine calculation can be trusted, it is not within my responsibilities as a general."
Prime Minister Gu nodded and said, "I wonder where that god is now?"
"He first appeared in the Southern Kingdom, but when my emperor wanted to find him and inquire more about him, he disappeared." Rong Xiao said calmly, "So I don't know where he is, general."
Prime Minister Gu asked aggressively: "So your country would rather believe that it has something than something that doesn't exist?"
Rong Xiao looked at him expressionlessly: "Master Prime Minister, are you interrogating this general as a prisoner?"
"I don't dare." Prime Minister Gu clasped his fists, "What I mean is that you can't listen to other people's words——"
"As I said just now, I am only responsible for bringing my emperor's instructions." Rong Xiao's eyes were unkind, and his tone was a bit more sharp than a general's, "As for whether the divine calculation is worth trusting, that is my emperor's business. "Does the Prime Minister intend to go with me to the southern country and question my emperor face to face?"
After the words fell, the hall fell silent for a moment.
The atmosphere seemed to be tense and depressing.
Prime Minister Gu's face turned red, but he did not dare to offend the distinguished guest, so he had to apologize: "I didn't mean to question, I just expressed my doubts. If there is any offense, please forgive me, General Rong."
Rong Xiao took a sip of wine indifferently and did not respond.
Prime Minister Gu looked increasingly embarrassed, with a hint of displeasure amidst the embarrassment.
Although it is true that the Southern Kingdom is powerful, when envoys come to Mu, their attitude should not be so arrogant, even if it is just based on diplomatic etiquette.
"The distinguished guests from the Southern Kingdom have traveled thousands of miles to come to the Kingdom of Mu. No matter what, I cannot let the distinguished guests come in vain." Emperor Zhaocheng quickly spoke to break the awkward situation, "Aside from the Ninth Prince and Princess Nanyang, I wonder if there are others Can the candidate bring about a harmonious relationship between Qin and Jin in the Kingdom of Mu and the South? "
Rong Xiao said calmly: "My emperor has no other instructions, so the young general does not dare to make decisions without authorization."
Emperor Zhaocheng nodded: "In that case, I can't force it."
After that, he waved: "Xiao Changhai."
"My servant is here." Xiao Changhai responded respectfully, then stood up straight and spoke in a loud voice: "Let's sing and dance——" Tianlai Novel Network
The dancers in all light blue gauze dresses filed in, saluted the king and the distinguished guests on the left and right, and then danced with their exquisite figures.
The blue ribbons on her slender arms fluttered gracefully, her dancing posture was graceful, and her waist was soft, which quickly enlivened the atmosphere in the hall.
In the midst of the excitement, Rong Xiao said, "Young general, I'm sorry, but I wonder if I can see Princess Nanyang?"
Emperor Zhaocheng turned around and said, "Xiao Changhai, the Ninth Prince and Princess Nanyang have come to the palace."
"yes."
Xiao Changhai hurriedly walked down the steps of the palace and walked out of the main hall. He stretched out his hand to summon a smart little eunuch not far away: "Go immediately to convey the emperor's decree that Prince Jiu and Princess Nanyang enter the palace."
"Yes, Eunuch Xiao."
Xiao Changhai warned: "You must be respectful, don't rush, and don't talk nonsense, do you hear me?"
"Yes, I know."
The eunuch hurried out of the palace after receiving the order and went straight to the Ninth Prince's Mansion. Coincidentally, Princess Nanyang was in the Ninth Prince's Mansion at this time, so he didn't have to make two special trips.
There is just one problem.
Isn't it said that the newlyweds can't meet before the wedding? Isn't it inappropriate for Princess Nanyang to appear in the Ninth Prince's Mansion at this time?
However, the eunuch kept in mind the advice of Eunuch Xiao, and kept all his thoughts in his heart, and never said a word of nonsense.
"Has the envoy of the Southern Kingdom entered the palace?" Yan Li asked calmly.
"Yes." The eunuch nodded, "General Rong from the Southland said he wanted to see the princess, and the emperor asked the Ninth Prince to go with the princess."
"Got it, you go wait outside first."
"Yes."
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