Chu Qiao shook her head and smiled, and said, "I never drink alcohol. Drinking will only make things worse, or add to my worries."
Zhao Che was taken aback when he heard the words, and after a long time, he said in a low voice: "I used to think the same as you, but gradually I don't think so."
"Your Highness is a little confused about today's matter."
"Really?" Zhao Che lightly smiled, raised his head to drink, and did not reply.
Chu Qiao continued: "Your Highness insulted Prince Tang so openly in front of everyone. He didn't show up when he saw me beating him, but he tried his best to protect his shortcomings afterwards, so that everyone knew about it. But what would happen if it was leaked? Your Highness really Do you trust your subordinates then?"
Zhao Che smiled lazily, "Then what should I do? Hand you over to the Court of Justice? What I wanted to do myself, but someone else did it for me. Why should I avenge my kindness?"
"Your Highness shouldn't be like this." Chu Qiao shook her head slowly, "It's very different from what I imagined."
"Then what should I be like? Like those people in the Shengjin Palace? All day intrigues and deceptions, you fight for each other, father is not father, son is not son, minister is not minister?"
The woman's face changed slightly, "Does Your Highness know what I'm talking about?"
"Of course I know," Zhao Che's voice suddenly became cold and severe. He looked far into the distance and said in a gloomy tone, "Sometimes, I really want to set everything on fire." The man lowered his head, slowly Huan said, "I have been fighting with others for more than ten years, and I have been scheming for profit since I could speak. It was not until I was sent to the border that I really idled down. Sometimes, I feel that being with these Han children , far more comfortable than being in Shengjin Palace. There are my brothers, sisters, parents and relatives, but they are more fierce to me than flood beasts.
"Chu Qiao, I just want to ask you tonight, did you come to Xiaoqi Camp to prepare for Yan Xun's future, or do you really want to be loyal to me?"
Chu Qiao looked calm, looked into the man's eyes, and finally said firmly: "I just want to live, and it has always been like this."
The gleam in Zhao Che's eyes was fleeting, he nodded slowly, and said in a deep voice: "From now on, you must follow me wholeheartedly, and no one will hurt you again."
The woman knelt on the snow, "Thank you, Your Highness!"
The lights were dimmed, the stars were gone, and when she returned to the tent, Chu Qiao's clothes were almost soaked, and she was soaking in the steaming hot tub, and all her thoughts suddenly turned upside down.
Everyone in Zhenhuang City is a master of acting, and so is she.
Emperor Xia killed Mu He's entire family, borrowed the power of the third son, thirteenth son and Wei Clan, but excluded him alone, and sent people to test and guard in every possible way. How could anyone have no resentment
A wise emperor can tolerate a son who is unhappy and playful, but he cannot tolerate a rebellious minister who keeps all the bitterness in his heart and waits for revenge.
A prince who seeks the throne can tolerate an incompetent brother who shows his anger on the surface, but he cannot tolerate a competitor who puts on airs, endures humiliation and survives and does everything seamlessly.
No one would really think that a small archery instructor dared to risk the world's disgrace to beat the prince of a neighboring country. It was almost clear at a glance who was the main messenger behind it.
She stayed there tonight just to wait for him. She didn't believe that Zhao Che hadn't sent someone to investigate her. As long as he had the heart, he wouldn't find nothing for a little slave of unknown origin like her. Therefore, she held Zhuge Yue's long sword and quietly waited for the opportunity. The Moon Breaking Sword is the best sword among swords, forged by the master swordsmith Feng Yazi, how could Zhao Che not know it
As long as he knew the entanglements between himself and Zhuge's family, he would think that following Yan Xun was helpless, because he killed the old man of Zhuge's family and had nowhere to go, so he had to cling to that down-and-out son.
As long as he knows this, he will take it for granted that the master-servant relationship between himself and Yan Xun is only driven by interests. Only if he has such an idea, can he try to buy himself to be used by him.
Intrigues, deceit, when you deceive me secretly, how do you know that I am not just perfunctory to you, who will win, we have to wait and see.
"People's hearts?" The cold-faced woman snorted, slowly closed her eyes, and leaned against the edge of the tub, "It's nothing more than worthless."
The long eagle fluttered and stood on the gate of the Shengjin Palace. Yan Xun opened the letter: caress the rebellious scales of Bian and Tang, the overall situation is stable, only guard against the Wei family.
The palace lanterns were flickering and the flames engulfed them. Watching the letter papers being burned, Emperor Xia's new son-in-law and Yanbei's eldest son issued an order: within three days, all memorials sent to the palace from the Wei Clan will be intercepted.
Ah Jing was startled when he heard the words. This matter is of great importance. If he is not careful, he will ruin all the forces that have been arranged for several years. He couldn't help questioning: "My lord, will such a price be too high?"
"Losing Ah Chu will cost you even more."
"My son?"
"Ah Jing," said the man in a light robe, with a jade-like face, raising his eyebrows slightly, "You just need to remember that Ah Chu's life and death are more important than anything else, and that's fine."
Ah Jing raised his voice, "Heavier than Yan Bei?"
Yan Xun smiled faintly, "If she's not here, what use would I need Yan Bei?"
Ah Jing was shocked, knelt on the ground, and said in a deep voice: "The son is the son of Yanbei, the young master of Datong, and the hope of the common people. How can you abolish the father because of personal interests? How can you have a long-term relationship?"
Yan Xun sneered, "When I was cast into hell, where was Yanbei? Where was Datong? Who would help me in the common people? I have endured hardships for many years and endured humiliation to survive. One is for revenge, and the other is to protect and cherish To me, the world is nothing but dung and dust."
Ah Jing frowned, and said angrily: "In this case, why did the prince let her fall into the hands of others, why didn't he protect her under his wings?"
The young man raised his head slowly, and said with firm eyes, "Because, I believe in her."
I believe that she is an eagle above the sky, that she is an indomitable blade, that she is the only person who can understand me, and that she will stand with me, shoulder the wind and rain, and fight together.
"Ah Jing, I hope that your Great Fellowship will serve her as much as I do, and protect her as you protect me. Because of her presence, I am the leader of your Great Fellowship, the hope and well-being of the common people in the world. .If she is not here, I will become a demon!"
Ah Jing was shocked, and looked at Yan Xun in disbelief, at the man whom the guild had devoted all these years to. They thought that he would be like the prince of Yan Shicheng, love the people like a son, and advocate great harmony. But today, in this flickering study room, he suddenly realized that all his previous ideas were so wrong.
They are making a gamble, the bet is huge, but it may be overturned in an instant!
"Don't panic," Yan Xun smiled faintly, "I dare to tell you, I have never been afraid that Datong will turn against me. Yan Xun is not Yan Shicheng, he is not a chess piece, he is not a puppet, he only fights for his own heart."
Ah Jing lowered her head, her tone was already indifferent and cold, "Your Majesty is like this, it chills my subordinates."
"It doesn't matter," the window was blown open suddenly, and Yan Xun's temple hair was blown away by the bitter wind. His eyes looked into the distance, and his voice gradually became faint, but it still firmly reached Ah Jing's ears word by word. Li, "I must be a man first, and then I am your young master."
The wind was as cold as iron, and he seemed to smell the smell of armor.
Everything was presented to Miss Yu's book case an hour later. Xia Zhi stood aside, frowned and said: "Girl, this woman is the weakness of Prince Yan, and sooner or later something big will happen."
"That's right," Bian Cang said in a deep voice, "How can a person who achieves a major event be affectionate and disregard the overall situation?"
"Girl, do you want to report to the higher authorities, or hold this woman in your hands first?"
Miss Yu's face was indifferent, she turned her head to look at Xi Rui, and said slowly: "What do you want to say? Do you hold it in your hands, or kill it to prevent future troubles?"
Xi Rui was taken aback for a moment, then immediately lowered his head and said, "This subordinate has no such intention."
Miss Yu snorted coldly, and said slowly: "Do you know what a strong man is? The strength of weapons is no more than a hundred, the power of planning is no more than a thousand, and the strength of power is no more than ten thousand. A real strong person is a strong heart, invincible, and indomitable. Only with such a steel will can he be invincible, not afraid of any difficulties, and finally climb to the top and reach heights that the world cannot reach. And what is it? Really strong heart? Ruthless and righteous without care and fetters, or firm faith and never greedy heart? Neither, everyone has selfish thoughts, the so-called White Lotus Festival is just a fable and legend. A truly strong person must have thoughts Something to protect to the death." The woman put down the letter and sighed slowly, "I finally don't have to worry about the young master anymore, he has grown up. You guys, do what he wants in the future, and don't need to ask me again."
"Girl?" Bian Cang was taken aback and called out hastily.
"Fortunately," the woman closed her eyes and sighed sincerely. "Years of prison life have not completely wiped out his trust in humanity. If he is a gloomy, ruthless, hatred-filled madman today , then none of us can return to Yanbei alive."
"One is for revenge, and the other is to protect the cherished one?" Xia Zhi, who was born as a ranger, smiled slightly when he heard the words, and said to Miss Yu maliciously, "Then what if there is a conflict between revenge and protecting the cherished one? ?”
Miss Yu's eyes turned cold when she heard this.
Xia Zhi waved his hands and said with a smile: "Miss, calm down, I'm just making a hypothesis. It's just that this master is not the old prince of the past, and his character is another matter. I just think that entrusting the fate of Datong to such a person is unavoidable." Too hasty."
Miss Yu was silent for a moment, and finally smiled helplessly, and said in a very soft voice: "Really, but Datong, there is no way out."
Originally thought that the Prince Bian Tang would not let it go, Zhao Che and others were even ready to fight a protracted battle here. Unexpectedly, the next morning, Li Ce clamored to go to Zhenhuang, not to stay in the army for a moment.
Although she was not afraid, Chu Qiao secretly heaved a sigh of relief after doing so. Regardless of how Prince Li will sue him after he arrives in Zhenhuang, at least if he is willing to walk, he will be lessened.
Three days later, Prince Bian Tang's chariot finally entered Zhenhuang City under the welcome of the Xiaoqi Camp!
This is the first time in many years that the two countries have sent relatives of the emperor to carry out such diplomatic relations. The Great Xia Dynasty attached great importance to it, led by the third prince Zhao Qi, and led all the officials to welcome him ten miles away.