novelraw Chapter 200: The Emperor's Word
Chapter 200: The Emperor's Word
For some reason, they heard a hint of threat in this sentence, as if to say that if Mu Kingdom did not treat him well, the Southern Kingdom would send troops to flatten Mu Kingdom's territory.
Is that what it meant?
"Your Majesty the Queen of your country has deep feelings for Mu Cang, and I am very moved." Emperor Zhaocheng smiled calmly, "It's just that Mu Cang and Yan Li are getting married soon, and they love each other. I really can't bear to separate them. I hope General Rong will forgive me and report the truth to Her Majesty." Rong Xiao nodded: "In this case, I will report it truthfully. My emperor is generous and will not be so cruel as to separate a pair of lovers." "Thank you for your understanding, General Rong. I wonder what you think of my proposal just now?" Emperor Zhaocheng smiled, "My daughters are not yet married, and they are all beautiful. If the South Kingdom is interested in marriage, I am willing to marry the princess there to maintain long-term friendship between the two countries." Rong Xiao said calmly: "I heard that the princess of Mu Kingdom is not very famous. The princes in our family are strange, have bad tempers, and have high demands, so..." So what? Of course, they didn't like their princess. Emperor Zhaocheng was embarrassed and somewhat dissatisfied. First, he was dissatisfied with the failure of the empress and the imperial concubine to teach their daughters. Second, he did not expect the general of the Southern Kingdom to speak so bluntly and not know how to be tactful.
Although his daughters were indeed not well-educated and well-mannered, the diplomatic relations between the two countries were based on etiquette. Such a ruthless rejection was really embarrassing.
"Please forgive me, General Rong." Prime Minister Gu suddenly opened his mouth, as if questioning, "I have something I don't understand, and I hope General Rong can help me solve it."
Rong Xiao turned his head and looked at him: "Prime Minister, you can ask as much as you want."
"Princess Nanyang was originally just the granddaughter of the Jiang family. She was named a princess only a month ago. How come her name spread to the South Kingdom so quickly? I don't quite understand, so I would like to ask General Rong."
"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, "There is a divine fortune teller in the Nine Kingdoms. I don't know when he calculated that the Mu Kingdom had a Princess Nanyang who was destined to be noble. He said that whoever married her would be... well, rich or noble in the future."
All the civil and military officials were shocked.
Rich or noble?
As a first-rank prince, the Ninth Prince holds military power, which is already a noble status. If he marries Princess Nanyang, he will be even more noble. Doesn't that mean he is...
Emperor Zhaocheng's expression was slightly stiff, and his eyes were calmly examining Rong Xiao, as if he was judging whether what he said was true or false, whether he was telling the truth or talking nonsense.
"Divine calculation?" Prime Minister Gu's eyes were full of doubt, "Can General Rong be sure that he is a real divine calculation, not a charlatan who is swindling people?"
Rong Xiao said calmly: "This general is only responsible for bringing the emperor's edict. As for whether the divine calculation is credible, it is not within the scope of this general's duties."
Prime Minister Gu nodded and said: "I wonder where the divine calculation is now?"
"He originally appeared in the territory of the South Country. When the emperor wanted to find him to inquire carefully, he disappeared." Rong Xiao said calmly, "So this general doesn't know where he is."
Prime Minister Gu asked aggressively: "So what is your country doing? It is better to believe it than not to believe it? "
Rong Xiao looked at him expressionlessly: "Prime Minister, are you interrogating me as a criminal?"
"I dare not." Prime Minister Gu clasped his fists, "What I mean is that we cannot listen to other people's one-sided words--"
"I have already said that I am only responsible for bringing the instructions of my emperor." Rong Xiao looked unkind, and his tone was a little more sharp as a general, "As for whether the divination is worthy of trust, it is my emperor's business. Is the Prime Minister willing to go with me to the South Country and question my emperor in person?"
As soon as the voice fell, the hall was silent in an instant.
The atmosphere seemed to be tense and repressed.
Prime Minister Gu's face flushed, but he did not dare to offend the distinguished guest, so he had to apologize: "I did not intend to question, but just expressed my doubts in my heart. If there is any offense, please forgive me, General Rong."
Rong Xiao drank the wine indifferently and did not respond. Prime Minister Gu looked more and more embarrassed, and there was a bit of displeasure in the embarrassment.
Although it is true that the South Country is strong, the envoys should not be so arrogant when they come to the Mu Country, even if it is just based on diplomatic etiquette.
"The distinguished guests from the South Country have come to the Mu Country from afar. No matter what, I can't let the distinguished guests come in vain." Emperor Zhaocheng quickly opened his mouth and broke the awkward situation, "In addition to the Ninth Prince and Princess Nanyang, I wonder if there are other candidates who can promote the Qin and Jin friendship between the Mu Country and the South Country?"
Rong Xiao said calmly: "My emperor has not given any other instructions, and I dare not make the decision on my own."
Emperor Zhaocheng nodded: "In this case, I can't force it."
After that, he waved his hand and signaled: "Xiao Changhai."
"The servant is here." Xiao Changhai responded respectfully, then stood up straight and opened his voice: "Sing and dance--" Tianlai Novel Network
The dancers in all light blue gauze long skirts came in a line, saluted the king and the distinguished guests on both sides, and then danced with their exquisite bodies.
The blue ribbons on her slender arms fluttered, her dancing posture was graceful, and her waist was soft, which soon livened up the atmosphere in the palace.
In the midst of the excitement, Rong Xiao said: "Excuse me, I wonder if I can see Princess Nanyang?"
Emperor Zhaocheng turned his head and said: "Xiao Changhai, summon the Ninth Prince and Princess Nanyang to the palace."
"Yes."
Xiao Changhai hurriedly walked down the steps of the palace, walked quickly into the main hall, and stretched out his hand to summon a smart eunuch not far away: "Go and convey the emperor's order immediately, summon the Ninth Prince and Princess Nanyang to the palace."
"Yes, Eunuch Xiao."
Xiao Changhai warned: "The attitude must be respectful, don't rush, and don't talk nonsense, do you hear me?"
"Yes, I know, little one."
After receiving the order, the little eunuch hurried to the palace and arrived at the Ninth Prince's Mansion. Coincidentally, Princess Nanyang was at the Ninth Prince's Mansion at this time, so he didn't even have to make two trips.
There's just a problem.
Doesn’t it say that the newlyweds cannot meet each other before the wedding? Is it inappropriate for Princess Nanyang to be in the Nine Princes' Mansion right now?
However, the little eunuch kept in mind Eunuch Xiao's instructions, kept it in his heart no matter what he thought, and never said another word of nonsense.
"The envoy from the Southern Kingdom has entered the palace?" Yan Li asked lightly.
"Yes." The little eunuch nodded, "General Rong from the southern country said he wanted to meet the princess, and the emperor asked the ninth prince to go with the princess."
"I know, you go and wait outside first."
"yes."