"Those people are naturally uneasy and kind." Qin Yining lowered her eyes, her fingers flexibly threading needles, her fair fingers seemed to be carved from fine white jade under the light, and her tone was a little careless, "Even if the Tartars return, they will be swept away by them. Duke Ding had no choice but to surrender, are you really convinced?"
Jiyun and Bingtang both shook their heads, their faces were contemplative.
"They are not a nation that can easily surrender, so they naturally have wildness and savagery in their bodies. If they are not convinced, they must find ways to recharge their energy, and eventually there will be a day of revenge. In fact, I really agree with this aspect. It will also be dormant for aftereffects.”
"So they may not be sincere when they come to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday this time, and maybe there is a conspiracy involved?"
"It's definitely the case, but I can't see it right now." Qin Yining said with a smile, holding an embroidery needle, "No matter what they will do in the future, now they are sending gold and silver and beauties, and it will be passed on to the saint. What will happen to the saint in the ear?"
Ji Yun and Bingtang's expressions suddenly changed.
"Princess, what's the matter?" Ji Yun's voice was a little tight.
Bingtang even said angrily, "I knew this group of barbarians were uneasy and kind! They are clearly trying to provoke discord and slander the prince!"
"It's not just the prince." Qin Yining said, "They will try their best to divide the relationship between the sage and the ministers, so the situation must be the same with Uncle Lu. The sage is suspicious, this move is quite targeted."
Qin Yining's voice softened, "This is the usual technique of Utkin Khan. This man's scheming should not be underestimated."
Siqin has always had far-reaching strategies, and he has never resorted to any means to achieve success. For the sake of power, he can humble himself and be the concubine of Anari. For the sake of status, he could kill his wife and seize the throne regardless of the love of the husband and wife. With such a person, Qin Yining didn't think he would accept his fate obediently if he lost the battle. Siqin is like the most cunning jackal. For the sake of his prey, he is always patient and waits for an opportunity.
"My lord."
"My lord."
While speaking, the greeting of the maid came from outside the door.
As soon as the curtain was lifted, Pang Xiao walked in. He handed the cape on his shoulders to Ji Yun who greeted him, rubbed his hands and walked towards Qin Yining and said, "Hey, I almost had two more concubines just now."
Qin Yining was amused by his pretentious tone of voice, "It's a pity that there are shrews in the family, which delays the prince's performance."
"Yeah." As soon as Pang Xiao returned to the room, he completely lost the sharpness and domineering he showed in front of outsiders, and completely changed into another entangling appearance. He sat next to Qin Yining and put his arms around Qin Yining's waist. He rubbed her shoulder with his chin.
Qin Yining was a little itchy from being rubbed against it, she shrank her neck to avoid it, and said with a smile, "How did you send them off?"
Pang Xiao said innocently: "I just told them, 'This king is afraid of guilt, but he doesn't dare to take a concubine. Fortunately, Uncle Zhongyi is not afraid of guilt, so he should not refuse. Please also send these beauties to Uncle Zhongyi. '"
Qin Yining was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud, "You bastard."
"Bad? I'm already very polite." Pang Xiao snorted and wrote contempt and first on his face. Although he didn't say the words, he still had a heart for Lu Heng to miss his daughter-in-law.
Qin Yining knew that Pang Xiao was full of jealousy, and she was helpless about this matter, so she had to change the subject: "The Tartars will not give up on this, now the road to the capital is blocked, and the rest of the day has to deal with them. more."
The implication is that some gold and silver beauties will be sent in in the future.
Pang Xiao frowned, "It's their business whether to send it or not, and it's my business whether to accept it or not."
"But after a very close relationship, outsiders don't think so. They may only guess how many conditions you promised the Tartars. Or what you are conspiring in private."
Qin Yining's voice fell, and the room was silent.
Pang Xiao hugged Qin Yining's waist and rested his chin on Qin Yining's shoulder, but did not put all his weight on her.
He just likes the elegant fragrance that fills her body with his breath.
Qin Yining knew that Pang Xiao was a smart person and knew everything in his heart. Some things have been reminded, and he should always be given time to think, so he will not say more, but start the embroidery work slowly, and his arms may touch Pang Xiao, and there is a slight rustling sound unexpectedly. , so that the atmosphere in the main room became gentle and quiet.
Pang Xiao did not understand in his heart. He was loyal to the monarch, but it was a lot of speculation. Now that he is outside the capital, the Tartars have come to contact him many times. If the holy man can't see it with his own eyes, he will be suspicious.
But what about suspicion? It has not been a day or two that he has been suspected. From the disappointment and gap when he first discovered it, to the various persecutions that followed, now he has become numb, and he knows what he should be most concerned about and what he should pay attention to.
"Don't worry." After a long time, Pang Xiao chuckled lightly.
His lips brushed Qin Yining's earlobe, his voice was low and magnetic, and the heat blew across Qin Yining's ears and cheeks, causing her to shudder.
Pang Xiao was making her addicted, and continued to whisper in her ear, "I will take more precautions."
Qin Yining shrank his neck to avoid it, and giggled, "Don't make trouble."
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As expected by Qin Yining, the Tatars had not stopped sending gold and silver beauties, and the next day they even asked to see the princess directly while Pang Xiao went to the yamen.
Qin Yining met them in the side hall.
The visitor was a Tatar official who accompanied Siqin that day. He brought four beauties, all sixteen or seventeen-year-old girls, each with his own strengths. Not to mention that they are indeed somewhat different from the Da Zhou women.
"I heard that the mansion is selfish and weak, and the princess also has to consider for Prince Zhongshun. These four women were carefully selected before coming here. Next, if nothing else, this will also quell the princess' bad reputation of being jealous outside."
Qin Yining smiled and looked at the Tartar minister. He was in his early forties, tall and thin, and when he smiled, there were several crow's feet that curved upward like hooks at the corners of his eyes, and the bags under his eyes were squeezed out.
Qin Yining didn't like this man's face, and his tone was also cold.
"This princess's reputation for being jealous has long spread all over the world, and everyone knows it, so it's not a bad name. I don't bother adults when it comes to spreading branches and leaves. People marry wives and virtues, concubines and serenity, Wangye. If she takes a concubine, this princess will naturally choose for her those women who are healthy, of good character, and whose appearance is far better than mine. Please bring them back."
The expression on the Tatar minister's face changed when he was told, and he took a deep breath before laughing: "Princess is really joking, not to mention anything else, there are not many women who can surpass you in appearance, so Prince Zhongshun will never be able to accept it. Concubine? You see, in Uncle Zhongyi's mansion, Uncle Zhongyi's wife is already under the command of the virtuous Uncle Dai, you might as well..."
"She's her, I'm me." Qin Yining smiled, "I'm jealous, so I don't agree. Even if the prince wants to take a concubine, his appearance must be better than me. This is what the prince promised a long time ago. I'm sorry, Please don't meddle in our housework."
Qin Yining's attitude can be said to be quite tough, especially when she is not facing anyone else, but an envoy from the Tartars.
It seems that if the envoy is ignorant, she will find a way to make him understand!
"Okay." He didn't even risk his life to arrange for someone to come to the palace, and he didn't expect those women to do anything in the palace, they were just part of the plan. Since the palace is unwilling to get in the way, that's fine, at least the side of Uncle Zhongyi's mansion is going well.
The Tatar minister finally left with the four Tatar girls.
When Pang Xiao came back in the evening, he smiled and said to Qin Yining, "You did a good job today. Uncle Zhongyi has turned into a mess of porridge. Is his daughter-in-law really stupid, why even the Tartars are just pretending to be virtuous. Gold, silver, jewels and beauties were given away."
Pang Xiao washed his face with water, but Qin Yining wiped it with the towel handkerchief that he handed over, and said with a smile, "It's better for my sister Yi. There are good husbands and wives in the family, and there are few misfortunes. It is true that the ancients did not deceive me."
Qin Yining was amused by Pang Xiao's appearance, and had some sympathy for Lu Heng, but did not ask about the Lu family.
Everyone is responsible for the decisions they make.
When I got up early the next morning, the rain that had been going on for nearly two months actually stopped. Although there were still thick clouds rolling in the sky, it was indeed a real rain stop. It was true that a drop of rain did not fall again. .
Bingtang, Jiyun, Shiyuan and Hanxiao happily went to clean the yard early in the morning, and when they came back, their voices and footsteps were brisk.
"Princess, the rain has finally stopped! The slave maid looks at the weather and it shouldn't continue!"
Qin Yining looked at the sky, "I think so too."
"It would be nice if it didn't rain anymore. It's been a long time since I saw a sunny day. Our bedding is too damp. It all depends on the heated kang."
It was as the girls had hoped. By noon, the dark clouds had dissipated, and the long-lost bright sun finally revealed a face that had been shy for two months, spreading warmth unreservedly to the earth.
The entire Huichuan County and the surrounding mountains are covered in layers of white mist, and the water vapor rises without reservation. The weather seems to change from late autumn to summer. The warm weather makes people feel comfortable from the bottom of their heads , even the sultry heat that is gradually becoming a steamer makes people feel comfortable.
On two consecutive sunny days, damp bedding and clothes were being dried everywhere in the Fuchu.
In the other garden, the queen and grandma stood under the porch, looking up and breathing in the air mixed with soil, grass and moisture, with a satisfied and fulfilling smile on her face.
"I know that I can hear the bodhisattva and gods and Buddhas begging honestly. You see, Huguo of Huichuan really stopped these days after I was eating fast and reciting Buddha. I wonder if the rest of the place is also clear."
"Niangniang prayed for the country, and moved the gods to descend the auspiciousness. If you want to come, the gods must be sympathetic to Niangniang's sincerity, and the rest of the place will definitely be sunny."
"I hope so." The queen smiled, and then said with a smile: "Bengong heard that there is a Wanfo Temple in Huichuan County. Since it is useful to pray sincerely, we must not miss the Wanfo Temple."