Chapter 446: Hold It Back
The Prince Regent walked into the palace and saw his sister sitting at the table, her head slightly lowered, waiting for him.
When she got closer,
the princess raised her head and looked at her brother.
The Prince Regent smiled,
Said:
“I heard that something happened to you, and I felt very anxious. However, Tian Wujing from the Zhennanguan Pass pressed forward, so I stayed for a while to deal with the matter there. Finally, the situation was stabilized. Came here
Looking good and not losing weight, although the slave below came to report it. But I, as an elder brother, have to see it with my own eyes before I feel at ease.
You have grown up beside me since I was a child. This is the first time you go out so far alone, and I feel worried about you. ”
The Prince Regent sat down next to him,
"Pour me a cup of tea."
The princess stood up, poured the tea, and brought it to the regent.
Once upon a time, every time when she visited her mother, she would take out her collection of pastries and tea cakes for herself to eat. Her father’s favorite Osawa Xiangtang was kept secretly there. I drank so much that I couldn't bear to drink it, so I kept it all for myself.
"Brother, let me ask you again, who does your matter have to do with, the Mi family? I don't think so;
Sister, speak out boldly, what if you are a brother? If I can’t even protect my own sister, how can I protect the people of Chu State?”
The princess shook her head and said, "It's all over."
The regent looked at his sister and remained silent for a long time.
The princess smiled slightly and repeated: "It's really over."
The regent nodded and said: "Okay."
This was considered a promise not to pursue further matters. .
"I heard that Qu Peiluo often comes to see you? I've seen this guy before, and he's pretty good."
"If I think he's good, I can marry him myself."
"And he said You're talking nonsense."
The regent was not angry. He had never been angry with his well-behaved girl, and he had never even said a harsh word.
Born in the Tian family, he has been fighting openly and secretly with his brothers since he was sensible. The so-called flesh-and-blood affection in the Tian family is like a piece of red paper framed on the outside of a lantern. It will break when you poke it, and it will burn when you flick it.
Only when you are with her can you relax your heart and enjoy the happiness of ordinary people's family.
The princess said: "I can't see anything good about it."
"Sister, I believe in my vision. As long as I am alive, this boy will not dare to treat you badly. Secondly, even among the many great nobles in our Da Chu, Qu Peiluo's quality is considered excellent. At this age, there are not many who are better than him."
"Not necessarily. "said the princess.
Xiong Liqing has already made a comparison by herself, from all aspects to inside and outside, and found that the more she compares, the more she feels that Qu Peiluo is worthless.
Of course, Qu Peiluo had a bad life and couldn't compete with anyone, but he was compared to Pingye Bo.
"Do you have any resentment in your heart?" the regent asked.
The princess did not answer.
“If you have grievances, just vent them towards your brother. It’s fine if you vent them out. But don’t vent them at others. My brother is your brother after all. Since ancient times, how could any biological brother give birth to his own sister? Angry thing?
But after all, Qu Peiluo is also a nobleman, and he is also arrogant in his heart. You will marry him eventually, so don't try to stalemate the relationship for a while, it is not worthwhile. "
This is what I say from the bottom of my heart, and it is also the way to run a household.
A lot of times, you can’t live life seriously, and you can’t just act according to your temper. Otherwise, you will be the only one who has an uncomfortable life.
The dignified Prince Regent of Chu could sit down and talk about the ways of marriage among these parents, and it was obvious that he was really interested in this girl.
“Brother, I don’t want to get married, I really don’t want to get married.”
“Be obedient, the days have been set.”
"Brother, why? You promised me before that I will decide who I marry in the future. As the king of a country, why can't you keep your word? You have no joke!"
" I'm not the emperor yet."
"But what's the difference between you and the emperor?"
A regent in name, but he always sits on the throne when he goes to court.
The regent shook his head and said: "The emperor has always been in name only, but he has never been in name only. If you want to blame it, blame our father for leaving in such a hurry, so that my brother and I didn't have it at the beginning. Totally ready.”
If the Emperor of Chu died a year later, or even half a year later, the regent would be confident that the Chu State would avoid that internal strife.
That internal strife caused the Chu State to miss an opportunity. At the same time, it could only watch helplessly as the Yan people annexed most of the Jin land.
Even if Qu Tiannan was later sent to lead the Qingluan Army on the expedition, Chu State actually did not try its best. At the same time, it only made the final human effort to make up for the matter.
If there had not been that internal strife, when the Yan people had just wiped out the Helian family of the Wen family, the Chu army would have been able to participate in the fight for the land of the three Jins in time. By then, it would have been very difficult for the Yan people. Establish a foothold in the land of Jin.
"Anyway, brother, you have a point. You have your own reasons and difficulties. As a sister, I have to sell myself for your great cause."
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The regent frowned slightly, then relaxed his eyebrows,
said:
“When girls grow up, they always want to get married.”
“I don’t, I prefer No, why should I do this, why!”
"Just because you are a princess, you have been well-dressed and well-fed since you were born, you can drink ice in summer and enjoy the snow in winter. You are a royal family and have given you a graceful and wealthy life. Then you must also This family, contribute yourself
Don't ask why, don't ask why;
A girl from a poor family, with an older brother or younger brother at home, has to be sold as goods by her parents in exchange for betrothal money for her brothers to get married. ;
How many women in brothels and prostitutes are willing to choose this profession on their own? Most of them are from poor families who cannot survive and were sold into it by their parents;
Those nobles Daughter of the family, marriage matters are missing again?
Why didn’t they ask why? Why didn’t they ask why?
In this world,
where can there be so many things like everything goes well in this drama?
Whether it is the common people or the royal family, everyone has to live. If you want to live, you have to compromise and only take what you want. Reluctant to give up, that doesn’t make sense.
Girl,
you have to be sensible. ”
Xiong Liqing opened her mouth, bit her lip, and said word by word:
"I don't want to be sensible. I just want my brother to pamper me and take care of me like he did when he was a child. I just want Stay with my brother for the rest of my life.”
"Stop saying these stupid things. We are brothers and sisters. We have to learn to grow up.
Be good,
As long as your brother is here, I can guarantee that you will be fine in this life. Will not be bullied in the slightest.”
"But it was you who bullied me!"
The princess shouted.
The green python under the bed sensed it and poked its head out from under the bed.
But when the green python saw the regent sitting there, the green python quickly shrank back.
When the princess's anger reaches a certain level, it will automatically wake up and then swallow the person in front of it, but she does not dare to be presumptuous in front of the regent.
"Brother, you came to see me just to tell me this."
"My sister is getting married, so it's natural for me to come and see her."
"You're afraid of me. Are you being too silly and ruining your relationship with Qu? "
The Prince Regent didn't want to talk anymore. He stood up and seemed to be preparing to leave the palace.
The princess was still sitting there and did not stand up.
The regent walked to the door, stopped, and said: "Brother, I also want to say something to you. If you don't want to marry, I won't marry you, but I have no choice.
The emperor of Yan State , the intention of annexation is clear, he will not give his brother too much time to prepare, and his brother will not There is not much time to waste, and there is really no choice."
Xiong Liqing looked up, looked at the regent, and said:
"You can choose not to be the emperor."
The Regent's face turned cold,
He scolded directly:
"If I don't fight for this position and let other brothers sit on it, you won't be sitting here talking to me about not wanting to get married. You have to be with me now." , be exiled to Daze!"
The princess smiled,
said somewhat sadly:
"I do"
The regent was silent,
two people,
one standing,
one sitting,
no one spoke for a long time, in the palace The atmosphere just stagnated.
…
Uncle Zheng was sitting in the carriage. He did not go out for a stroll at this time, nor did he watch the sword maker looking at the sword for Chen Daxia. He just sat there silently drinking tea.
Zhao Chengli stood aside and did not dare to say much.
However, the two people would still meet their eyes from time to time, but they did not make any valuable exchanges.
Are you here?
Yo, you're here again?
Hey, are you still here today?
Yes, I came in, I went out again, I came in again...
Uncle Zheng really wants to smoke a cigarette now, firstly because he has nothing to do and is waiting to get bored, secondly I have some emotions in my heart that I want to resolve in this way.
But Uncle Zheng restrained his impulse after all, because cigarettes are so iconic, and perhaps Fengchao's spies had already collected that he had this habit.
Idle is idle,
Uncle Zheng’s thoughts began to diverge,
Suddenly he thought of one thing,
He had already seen Emperor Yan, and had seen I have met the officials of the Qian Kingdom, I have also met the Jin Emperor, I have also met the Savage King, and now I have met the "Emperor Chu";
Wow,
Even if they are envoys or envoys from the two countries, they usually only go to one country specifically and can only meet the emperor of one family. But on my side, except for the barbarian king, they are almost full.
There are probably not many people in this world who can meet so many "emperors" like me and talk to them up close, right?
Thinking about it this way, it feels a bit like Pokémon;
“Haha.”
Uncle Zheng couldn’t help but laugh twice.
Zhao Cheng, who was standing next to him, trembled subconsciously. He really couldn't figure out Zheng Fan's identity now. He only knew that it was extremely mysterious, and mystery was the biggest source of fear in people.
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves was heard outside.
Then,
three people dismounted and walked towards the inner courtyard.
Two middle-aged men stood at the door and knelt down directly.
Qu Peiluo walked in directly;
The two kneeling at the door were Qu Peiluo's two uncles, who were Qu Tiannan's younger brothers.
In the morning, the imperial guards entered the other courtyard, and at the same time the fans from Fengchao also gathered. The Qu family in Ju'an City immediately received the urgent report.
Several of Qu's interlocutors immediately understood who was coming, so the two uncles immediately accompanied Qu Peiluo on horseback and rushed to the imperial villa to prepare for an audience.
The regent is wearing a white dragon fish suit, but Qu'er must know that Qu'er must have the proper etiquette and gestures, not to mention the wedding is coming, and the regent is here now to give Qu's face.
Two uncles with general numbers on their bodies knelt at the door and did not come in. They were just here to kneel. After all, the regent did not show off, which meant that most of the people came out as "family members", so naturally they should let Qu who was about to become a member of the family. Pei Luo went in to chat with the regent and the princess about their family.
After Qu Peiluo entered the inner courtyard, he first saw the sword maker who was helping Master Chen taste swords.
Obviously, he knew the sword maker and immediately stepped forward to salute.
"Peiluo has met Uncle Dugu."
The Dugu family is a great noble of the Chu State with the same size as the Qu family. One of Qu Peiluo's aunts is the wife of the swordmaker's second uncle. , Therefore, the sword maker is one generation higher than Qu Peiluo.
Coupled with his status as one of the Four Great Swordsmen, it was natural for him to put on airs in front of Qu Peiluo and receive this gift.
The younger generation who is about to get married salutes him. As an elder, he naturally needs to express himself.
The sword maker was also prepared. He took out a short sword from his arms and threw it directly to Qu Peiluo.
"Sent to you."
"Thank you, Uncle Dugu."
The sword given by the sword maker must be a good sword, there is no doubt about this.
Qu Peiluo did not refuse, he put away the sword respectfully, and then his eyes fell on Chen Daxia.
The sword maker introduced:
"The swordsman of the Qian Kingdom, Chen Daxia, was sent by Master Yao."
Qu Peiluo immediately handed over his hand,
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Chen Daxia responded with his sword.
The sword maker narrowed his eyes and said with a smile:
"There is also Mr. Xiao Su inside, who is a direct disciple of Master Yao. He is very talented. You can go and fight later. Say hello and wait for your wedding day , I wonder if someone will write a poem for you.”
“Yes, my nephew knows.”
Qu Peiluo continued to walk in and saw a carriage and a carriage. Zheng Fan stood on the carriage.
Although he wanted to steal someone's wife and had already unlocked a lot of his fiancée's possessions before he did, Uncle Zheng really didn't know Qu Peiluo.
Last time Qu Peiluo was reading poetry outside the door, Uncle Zheng was holding the princess inside. He only heard the singing voice of the would-be consort, but never saw the real person.
Until Zhao Cheng knelt down and saluted Qu Peiluo:
"I send my regards to General Huwei, General Fukang."
"Get up."
"Thank you, General."
Oh?
It’s him.
Uncle Zheng immediately assumed the role of Lao Wang next door and began to examine Qu Peiluo.
Looking good,
Well,
it's really good.
Qu Peiluo's appearance is really good. In future generations, he will look even more handsome than those little freshmen. This is an indisputable fact, a fact that even Mr. Zheng has to admit.
But Uncle Zheng immediately said with disdain in his heart:
Being good-looking is of no use.
Qu Peiluo didn't know what Uncle Zheng was thinking. He knew that Zheng Fan was a disciple of Master Yao and had to be admitted by the sword maker, so he was extremely polite to Zheng Fan:
"I have met Mr. Su."< br>
Zheng Fan smiled slightly and implicitly stepped back half a step to return the greeting:
"I have met the general."
"Pei Luo is deeply impressed that Mr. Su can come to Pei Luo's wedding banquet. Honored.”
No, you will regret it.
"Pei Luo likes poetry and admires the culture of Qianguo. I hope Mr. Su will teach me. Pei Luo should be grateful."
No, you won't be grateful.
"Brother Qu has such an air of demeanor that he is truly a humble gentleman from the great state of Chu. Moreover, Brother Qu's nickname is Su."
After all, I was holding your fiancée outside the door that day Yongxue.
"Mr. Su is so polite, and Qu is not worthy of it."
The reason why Qu Peiluo was so polite to this disciple of Master Yao was just as the sword maker said before, he hoped that this "Su Sir” can compose a poem or lyrics for himself on the wedding day.
In this era, the dissemination and influence of poetry are huge, especially when "Mr. Su" has the title of disciple of Master Yao.
No one doesn’t want their wedding to be a beautiful one and be remembered by future generations.
Zhao Cheng stood on one side with his head half lowered, silent and expressionless.
As the only insider here,
Eunuch Zhao felt that the conversation, sympathy and compliments between the consort and Zheng Fan in front of him were filled with a humorous black tone.
……
In the palace, it has been quiet for a long time.
The regent failed to get what he wanted here. He knew that his sister had resentment in her heart, and he came here to prepare her to vent her anger;
As an elder brother, he hopes that his sister can live a happy life after getting married; as an "emperor", he hopes that his sister can complete his political alliance with Qu.
In fact, regardless of marriage or not, the Qu family can only be bound to him, because the Qu family has lost nearly 50,000 Qingluan troops to the regent, and at the same time, it has also damaged the current head of the family. Famous Zhuguo.
It is actually impossible to get off the bus.
This marriage is actually for other big nobles to see, in order to declare a position.
So, the regent did not want his sister to be emotional.
But his sister's reaction made him a little strange. She should have accepted her fate. As a result, she seemed to be extraordinarily tenacious now.
This made the regent who likes to have everything in his hands feel very uncomfortable. In fact, all monarchs like the feeling that their own will can control everything, and do not like disobedience.
Coupled with the intentions his sister has shown to him overtly and covertly in the past few years,
the regent's current mood is inevitably a little irritable.
He turned back, looked at the princess, and said:
"Liqing, now the deal is done and the marriage is imminent. I hope you can wake up a little bit. You are my sister. I watched you grow up, so I know my sister. She is very smart."
"Brother. , which is in Threatening me?"
"It's not a threat, it's a will."
"My will is for you to marry me with a smile. ”
It's just acting, you can do it for me!
I know you have this ability, you are not as weak as you seem.
The princess sitting on the chair looked at her brother blankly.
At this time,
the regent opened the door of the palace,
The princess first saw Qu Peiluo standing at the door of the palace,
Alas, he came again;
Then,
the princess saw Qu Peiluo standing at the door of the palace. Zheng Fan beside him,
Hey, he’s here again!
Perhaps Uncle Zheng's appearance was really shocking, causing the depression and anger she had endured at her brother's place to be interrupted unexpectedly.
A smile appeared directly on the princess's face.
The regent noticed it and felt relieved. His sister still listened to him and knew what to do.
Qu Peiluo saw that the princess smiled when he saw him,
a sincere smile appeared on his face in response.
Uncle Zheng saw Qu Peiluo smiling so happily,
He also...
No,
hold it back, can't laugh. (End of this chapter)