Chapter 250: 250 marriage proposal (first update)
Chapter 250 250 Proposal (first update)
Chu Yunyi felt goosebumps all over because Chu Qianchen looked at her. She carefully recalled what she had just said and felt that it was okay.
Moreover, if he had led Chu Yunmu into a ditch, his sister would have scolded him long ago.
Chu Yunyi made sure that he had said the right thing and straightened his back again.
Only Chu Yunmu didn't understand, so he obeyed the instructions obediently and nodded solemnly: "I understand."
"Then...brother-in-law, if I don't draw the military camp for others to see, can you take me to Xuanjia Camp?"
"good."
While talking, everyone sat down around the round table. Today was a family banquet. Only four people, Gu Jue, Chu Qianchen, Chu Yunyi and Chu Yunmu, were seated. Tang Yuchu, Yun Zhan, Cheng Linhua and others all left. , they went to the side hall next door and opened another table.
The steaming dishes were served one after another, exuding a faint aroma and full of color and flavor, which made your index fingers tickle.
Chu Yunmu was so happy that he stared at the dishes one after another and said with his hands: "Steamed crabs, crab roe dumplings, braised elbows with ham, fried quail... they are all my favorites! Second sister, you are so kind!"
Chu Yunmu is a meat lover, so all the dish names given are meat-based, and it seems like he can't see those white and green leaves in his eyes.
Chu Yunyi had been eating crabs for several days, and when he looked at Chu Yunmu, there was a hint of superiority in his eyes, thinking that he could let this kid eat a few more bites today.
"Brother Mu, do you want me to open the crabs for you?"
"I can!"
"Don't eat too much, be careful not to accumulate food again."
"I know."
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The brothers talked from time to time, and the meal was very lively.
After Chu Qianchen heard Chu Yunyi talk so much nonsense, he felt that he still said the right thing, don't eat too much.
Crabs are cold in nature. After eating the crabs, she asked someone to serve herbal tea: "This herbal tea is hot in nature and can relieve the cold nature of crabs."
Gu Jue was cold and Chu Yunmu was young, so he had to drink this medicinal tea.
Chu Yunmu wrinkled up his face as soon as he smelled the medicinal tea. He wanted to act coquettishly with his sister, but saw Gu Jue pick up the tea cup without saying a word.
Well, even my brother-in-law listens to my sister.
Chu Yunmu drank the medicinal tea in pain, one sip after another, until his facial features wrinkled together...
After finally finishing half of the cup of medicinal tea, the steward of the Sui Dynasty suddenly came and reported: "Your Majesty, little Eunuch Wen has come to deliver an oral message, saying that the emperor is announcing your presence."
Gu Jue said calmly: "I thought the emperor didn't know that I am coming back today."
After saying that, he sent Sui Da in charge away, with no intention of meeting Little Eunuch Wen.
Chu Yunyi and Chu Yunmu on the side were almost dumbfounded. So it turns out that the emperor could just say no and not see him?
At this moment, the brothers felt as if the door to a new world had opened...
Little Eunuch Wen came excitedly, but left dejectedly.
King Chen returned to the capital with great commotion. Most of the courtiers and nobles in the capital saw it and were paying attention to what was going on in King Chen's palace.
Logically speaking, King Chen had received the emperor's order and left the capital in a serious manner this time. As soon as he returned to the capital, he should have entered the palace to resume his life. However, what they saw was that Gu Jue went directly back to the house. It seemed that he had not taken the emperor's order at all. He took the rules seriously, and even ignored the emperor's call.
But think about it, King Chen didn't even regain his life after returning from the Northland, and he handed over the tiger talisman. Compared with it, it seems to be nothing now.
In particular, not long after Gu Jue left Beijing, the emperor wanted to accuse him of colluding with the new Nanyang King Qin Yao to rebel, but he almost succeeded. In the end, Chu Lingxiao took the blame for the emperor, and the matter was dropped.
Poor Chu Lingxiao lost his title and was exiled for eight hundred miles.
But thunder, rain and dew are all gifts from the emperor. Whether the emperor wants to use you or abandon you, as a minister, you can only accept it.
After all, King Chen was not someone like Chu Lingxiao. He had clear grievances and had never been a person who would lose his teeth and swallow blood after suffering a loss. He would never be polite to anyone who dared to use a knife on him.
Now King Chen completely ignored the emperor's call, which was obviously a slap in the face to the emperor.
The contest between King Chen and the Emperor has obviously just begun. For this reason, the seemingly calm capital city is experiencing another undercurrent, and every government is in commotion.
The courtiers and nobles were all waiting to see the emperor's reaction. Soon, some well-informed people heard the news from the palace that the emperor lost his temper in the Yangxin Hall because Gu Jue refused to enter the palace.
It is said that the emperor smashed everything in the house again, and the chamberlains swept out a lot of miscellaneous debris;
It is said that the emperor again refused to see the empress;
It is said that when little Eunuch Wen came out of Yangxin Hall, he had a swollen bump on his forehead.
Until the emperor resumed his morning court the next day, Gu Jue still didn't show up.
On this day, the Jinluan Palace was very lively.
Because the emperor was "angry" by the prince, he had been off court for three days. The court actually had a lot of court affairs to deal with. Even so, many people guessed that the emperor was in a bad mood, so they decided to suppress the matter first, so as not to worry about it. was angered by the emperor.
After the chamberlain politely said, "If you have something to do, please leave the court if there is nothing to do," an old censor who looked like an old scholar jumped out and spoke first: "Your Majesty, there has been a coup in Nanhao, and the new emperor Wuhaduluo has already Ascend the throne and tell the world."
"Such a major incident has occurred in the Hao Kingdom. I believe that we must find out the cause and effect as soon as possible so that we, Da Qi, can respond reasonably and seek the greatest benefits for Da Qi."
The old censor's words sounded reasonable. Many courtiers in the hall exchanged glances with each other and nodded slightly.
This matter involves two countries, especially Hao State and Da Qi, although they are not incompatible with each other, but they are wary of each other. The change of Hao State's monarch will inevitably affect Hao State's strategy against Da Qi in the future.
Not to mention, even if many people don't want to admit it verbally, they know it in their hearts. The strong and the weak are equal to each other.
At this time, another young minister in his mid-twenties with a medium build also stood up and spoke impassionedly: "Your Majesty, His Highness King Chen has just visited Nanhao as an envoy of Da Qi. He should know the details of Nanhao best. However, he did not distinguish between public and private matters. When he returned to Qi from Hao, he should have reported his orders to the emperor, but instead he stayed behind closed doors in the palace. "
"I also ask the emperor to issue an edict and order His Highness King Chen to go to court, otherwise he will be punished for resisting the edict and disobeying the edict." The young minister spoke impassionedly and high-spirited. He thought that what he said touched the emperor's heart, but he did not notice it. Everyone around him looked at him as if he were a fool.
Is this Xu Wenguang out of his mind? !
Some of the old ministers showed some disapproval and raised the corners of their lips mockingly.
Xu Wenguang was an enke appointed by the emperor after he ascended the throne, and he was the number one scholar appointed by the emperor.
To be honest, he may not have been the most talented Jinshi in the palace examination at that time, but his answers in the palace examination were in line with the emperor's wishes. Moreover, the emperor had just ascended the throne at that time and wanted to appoint a young number one scholar. He felt that such a talented person in the imperial court There is a "new atmosphere".
However, Xu Wenguang was self-defeating this time.
Even the emperor on the Jinluan throne looked at him uncertainly, feeling that this man really had no eyesight.
Xu Wenguang didn't have to think about it, how could Gu Jue listen to him? If he had, Gu Jue would have entered the palace yesterday, and there would be no need to wait until now...
The emperor's eyes darkened, his face was as dark as water, calm but powerful.
The sky outside the Jinluan Palace had become gloomy at some point, with layers of clouds blocking the brilliance of the sun. The emperor's mood was like this cloudy sky.
Xu Wenguang half lowered his head, unable to see the gloomy expression of the emperor above him, nor did he sense that the atmosphere around him was wrong. He was still talking eloquently: "Your Majesty, His Highness King Chen helped us defeat Chi Di. It is indeed true." If you have merit, you can judge it one by one, and the merit cannot be overtaken. He relies on his own merit, is arrogant and domineering, and acts wantonly. He has no superiority. He must be severely punished to set an example to others! "
Xu Wenguang's voice became louder and louder, as if he was loyal to the king.
But many people are too lazy to look at him. Who doesn't know that King Chen doesn't take the emperor seriously, and who doesn't know that King Chen is suspected of shocking the emperor because of his great achievements, but so what? !
King Chen has military power and the support of the people. Unless the emperor can eradicate King Chen in one fell swoop, there will be endless troubles, forcing King Chen to rebel, and let King Chen gain righteousness.
Besides, on Nanhao's side, Wuhaduluo had just plotted to commit regicide. Wuhaduluo could do it, and so could King Chen.
Nan Hao's incident was nothing less than a wake-up call for Jin Shang, which made the emperor even more fearful of King Chen.
To put it bluntly, the emperor was afraid of wolves in front and tigers in the rear.
Several ministers who were very clear-minded glanced at the emperor again, and saw that the emperor's face was so gloomy that it almost dripped with ink.
The emperor held the armrest of the golden throne tightly, his brows furrowed, and he was so angry that he almost cursed. At this moment, a chamberlain in green clothes ran over panting, breathing rapidly.
"Your Majesty, the new king of Hao Kingdom has sent an envoy to deliver the letter of credence." The chamberlain in green clothes walked to the palace and bowed respectfully to the emperor, "Now the envoy of Hao Kingdom is waiting outside the city gate."
The whole hall fell silent, and even Xu Wenguang, who was frothing at the mouth just now, forgot to continue.
Everyone's eyes were on the servant in blue, and they couldn't hide their shock, including the emperor in front of him.
The emperor still frowned.
Wuhaduluo, the new emperor of the Hao Kingdom, had only just ascended the throne, and now his envoys had arrived in the capital of Daqi with their credentials. Obviously, Wuhaduluo should have sent envoys to Daqi as soon as he ascended the throne.
Qi and Hao have been doing business for more than ten years. It is not difficult for the Hao people to enter the country. However, Hao envoys are different from ordinary merchants. If they want to enter, according to the rules, they should first obtain the consent of the Emperor of Qi.
The envoys of the Hao Kingdom went beyond this step and entered the country quietly. They did not reveal their identity until they were outside the capital. To put it harshly, this was called an overlord's bow.
The emperor was a little unhappy, but he didn't say anything. He slowly turned the jade ring on his thumb and asked, "Do you know who the envoy of the Hao Kingdom is?"
The chamberlain in green clothes immediately replied: "Back to the emperor, the leader is the brother of Queen Hao, Andaman, who has just been crowned the county king."
Wuhaduluo asked the queen's brother to deliver the credentials, which shows his sincerity towards Da Qi.
The emperor relaxed his brows slightly and said to the Minister of Rites: "Welcome the envoys of the Hao Kingdom to come to court!"
The Minister of Rites obeyed the order.
Next, there is a long wait.
The emperor was okay and stepped down from the throne directly and went to the side hall to take a rest. As for the ministers in the Jinluan Hall, they could only stand and wait.
The ministers were all whispering to each other in twos and threes, guessing the purpose of the Hao Kingdom envoy coming to the capital to meet the saint.
As time passed little by little, outside the palace, the sunshine cleared away the layers of clouds, and the weather turned from cloudy to sunny again. The sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly, as if the previous clouds were just an illusion.
Because of the arrival of Hao's envoys, the morning court was undoubtedly extended, and other political affairs became irrelevant.
There were three people who came to the Jinluan Hall to pay a visit to the emperor. The leader was a middle-aged man in his forties. He was tall and strong, with dark skin and deep eyebrows. He was very different from the people in the Central Plains.
The two people behind him were one in his fifties and the other in his twenties, with different appearances and temperaments.
"See His Majesty the Emperor of Daqi!"
The three of them saluted the emperor on the Jinluan throne together. As envoys, they represented the country of Hao, and they also gave the courtesy of the country of Hao.
The three of them were all sizing up the emperor. Similarly, the emperor and the surrounding civil and military officials were also sizing up the three Hao Kingdom envoys.
It is conceivable that these three Hao Kingdom envoys will have a great impact on the future relations between the two countries.
The emperor maintained his aloofness as the emperor and said calmly: "No courtesy."
Andaman took the initiative to express their intention: "My Majesty, the Emperor of Dahao, Uhaduluo, officially ascended the throne last month. On behalf of my emperor, I would like to express my greetings to His Majesty the Emperor of Daqi."
"In addition, my emperor ordered me to propose marriage to His Majesty on behalf of our crown prince!"
His Qi language was jerky and slow, his voice was loud and his meaning was clear, and it reached the ears of everyone present clearly.
(End of chapter)