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The wine cup was overturned and the fingers were wet.
Qiaochu gritted her teeth, the feeling of humiliation made her whole body cold. She heard a loud noise and knew that the situation was difficult and she was in trouble this time.
If the veil is lifted—
No matter what happened between her and Shangguan Jinghong, if the veil was lifted, her dignity and Shangguan Jinghong's face would all be in jeopardy...
"King Rui, what are you doing!"
She was about to bite her teeth to pieces, and her eyes were slightly wet, but she tried hard to suppress it. Suddenly, she heard a scream in her ear, and two fingers quickly touched her body. She immediately relaxed, and the veil on her head was ripped off by someone. Shangguan Jinghong's eyes, sharp and angry, appeared in front of her.
She closed her eyes, and before he could put his arms around her waist, she quickly moved forward. Chunfeng was two steps away from her, his face full of panic. She took advantage of his unpreparedness and slapped him hard in the face.
A crisp sound echoed throughout the room.
"Who are you to hold me captive and press the acupuncture points on my body? You made me unable to hear or speak?"
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274 The Prince Wants to Divorce His Concubine
Chunfeng touched his face and was furious, "I am the son of the Xixia Emperor, and you, a woman, dare to hit me!"
He was of noble status, and had never been slapped in public by anyone since he was a child? How could he not be ashamed and furious
"Oh, the prince of Xixia?" Qiaochu grabbed his clothes tightly, smiled, and asked, "I passed by the Imperial Garden and saw you wearing exotic clothes. I heard you say that you were recruiting beautiful women from Dongling and persecuting the people of Dongling. I was wondering which unprogressive official under the Xixia envoy who was brought to the East! Don't think that you found out that I overheard your evil deeds, pressed my acupoints, covered my head and face, and I couldn't hear or speak, so you thought you were a prince. How could a prince of a country be so confused and unable to distinguish right from wrong to kidnap a woman? How could a prince of a country be so lewd and arrogant as to destroy the diplomatic relations between the two countries? Hit you? Why can't I hit a villain who caused discord between the two countries!"
The thirsty woman spoke quickly and sharply. She had asked him to take off the veil on her face. Chunfeng was also surprised when he saw the scars on her face. He thought that it was a waste of all the entanglement in the restaurant that day. He became angry and simply covered her with a veil that made it even harder to see her face, and brought her to the hall to make a fool of herself.
She had an ugly face, but at this moment her eyes were crystal clear and full of aura.
Qian Zhong, a painter and first-rank civil servant, had analyzed with his father before leaving the country that the Emperor of Dongling did not pursue the victory and attack Xixia, which must be because he was concerned about the internal affairs of Dongling. There was no need to be too submissive during this visit to the east, which would show that Xixia was intimidated by Dongling and be laughed at by neighboring countries. Xixia might take advantage of the transition between the old and new kings of Dongling and destroy Dongling.
Chunfeng therefore went on his way without restraint, and the prince accompanied him for many days without saying a word.
He was certain that although Dong Ling knew what he had done, he would never hold him accountable. How could he have imagined that this woman would dare to beat him in public, expose what he had done, and say such words!
"How could this Prince Chunfeng humiliate me like this~ Dong Ling..."
Then there was a boiling excitement all around.
In shock and anger, Chunfeng suddenly raised his hand and hit Qiaochu in the face.
Qiaochu smiled faintly and stood still - Chunfeng quickly stopped moving and asked with a cold smile, "What does King Rui mean by this?"
Shangguan Jinghong pulled Qiaochu into his arms, with a long sword in his right hand pointing directly at Chunfeng's eyes, his face as stern as ice.
He returned today and was summoned directly into the palace by the emperor, and was allowed to take off his armor but not his weapons.
"My father values peace, but you are rampant in my Dongling territory, persecuting my Dongling people. How can I let you go after all these words and deeds? Do you know who the woman in my arms is?"
Chunfeng listened to Shangguan Jinghong's questioning, and the latter suddenly changed the subject. In the coldness, he laughed angrily. He shuddered and looked at the eunuch Wang beside him, "This...isn't this a dancer in the palace?"
Seeing the people in the hall were shocked, the eunuch Wang knew something was wrong and said in a trembling voice, "Your servant... Your servant is not sure either."
"This lady is the concubine of King Rui."
Someone in the classroom said something.
Chunfeng was shocked and stood still.
Sitting on the seat, Cai Ning was also shocked. She gritted her teeth secretly and walked out immediately, "Prince Rui, now it seems that we have misunderstood. Prince Chunfeng has no intention of... offending the princess. It's just that the eunuch told us that the princess is a dancer in the palace, and the prince..."
"Misunderstanding?" Shangguan Jinghong's eyes darkened and he interrupted her coldly, "If everything can be explained as a misunderstanding, then there is no need to rule the country by law. Princess, Shangguan Jinghong must seek justice for my wife today!"
Cai Ning was anxious, and the prince left his seat, glanced at Qiao Chu, and said in a deep voice: "Eighth brother, as the eldest princess said, it was a misunderstanding. Why don't you take Concubine Qiao back to your seat and continue the celebration and the peace talks between the two countries."
Qiaochu knew that the hats of the two countries were on their heads. No matter how smart and witty Shangguan Jinghong was, she must not argue with the prince in words. She had known this for a long time, so she took the opportunity to slap Chunfeng in the face and pretended not to know Chunfeng's identity. She took it as revenge for Chunfeng's bullying of the people of Dongling and the women of the people.
She thought Shangguan Jinghong would take her away, but Shangguan Jinghong's mouth sank slightly, his eyes flashed, and without saying a word, he stabbed Chunfeng in the chest with a sword.
The distance was too close, Chunfeng didn't even have time to shout, but everyone in the hall was shocked. Cai Ning screamed, and the emperor slammed the table and shouted angrily: "Jinghong, stop!"
Shangguan Jinghong seemed to hesitate slightly when he heard the emperor's reprimand, and turned his wrist -
A warm feeling spread to his face and neck, and Chun Fengfang screamed in horror.
Everyone didn't know whether to be frightened or relieved.
In the hall, a body slowly fell down. It was Eunuch Wang.
Blood was gushing out from his chest.
The court officials thought that Prince Rui finally listened to the emperor's words, but unfortunately he was unable to stop in time and stabbed Eunuch Wang to death.
Among them, there were some who were careful and knew that the eunuch Wang was the prince's man.
A hint of sneer appeared in the prince's eyes.
Shangguan Jinghong lowered his blood-red sword, embraced Qiaochu and knelt before the emperor, "My son was reckless. I really shouldn't have hurt Xixia's distinguished guest because of my family's petty private interests and the country's common people. Please forgive me, father."
"you!"
Such provocative words!
The emperor frowned and became more and more angry. He stared at Shangguan Jinghong for a long time, but finally waved his hand and said, "Get up."
"Prince, Princess, I respect your emperor and value the diplomatic relations between our two countries. Now it seems that your country does not agree with me. It seems that concluding a peace alliance is just my one-sided wish!"
The emperor had not yet sat down. His body was leaning forward slightly. His face was pale, but his eyes were still sharp.
King Xia was the first to leave his seat and walk to the hall. He lifted his skirt and knelt upright, saying in a loud voice, "My father is wise. Long live my father."
"Long live the emperor."
All the ministers then knelt down beside their seats and cried out.
Chunfeng's face changed when he saw the blood on it.
At this moment, Qiaochu suddenly heard Shangguan Jinghong whisper in her ear: "Just pretend to faint."
The situation in the hall was turbulent. What was he going to do
She then closed her eyes and fell into Shangguan Jinghong's arms.
Although things have changed and times have changed, she suddenly thought that this was their second collaboration after the paddock. Not to mention feelings, but it turned out to be a good match...
275 The Prince Wants to Divorce His Concubine
Deep in the palace walls, there is an ancient well that is secluded and desolate.
Outside the gate of the house, there were palace maids passing by, but they walked away quickly. No one would stay here for long.
Because this is the cold palace.
Changfei Palace.
The sound of stringed instruments came from the palace not far away.
The Emperor allowed Prince Rui to take Concubine Qiao, who had suddenly fainted due to emotional excitement, out of the palace to prepare for the meal.
It was not known whether it was ironic or a good thing, but in the palace, singing and dancing rose as the Xixia envoys, the civil and military officials bowed and bowed, and the princes and princesses restored their old customs and apologized politely. Everything returned to peace.
Qiaochu suddenly discovered that the location of Chang Fei's palace was not in line with the palace architecture. This courtyard was located behind several palaces that the emperor often used for office and banquets. It could be reached by passing through the imperial gardens where the axes of several large palaces were located and turning a short secluded path. Therefore, the music from the banquet hall could be heard here, and there were also palace servants passing by outside.
But isn't this contrary to common sense? Why did the emperor place Concubine Chang in the place closest to him? Is it really a metaphor for his affection for Fang Fei or something else
Of course, the past is all gone, no one knows. Nowadays, it is hard to guess people's minds, let alone the mind of a king.
Follow up with "Why do you want to come here?"
"Why do you want me to pretend to be unconscious and not stay in the palace?"
Shangguan Jinghong and Qiaochu spoke almost at the same time.
Qiao Chuben was squatting by the well, looking at the wild flowers on the edge of the well. Hearing this, he turned slightly and suddenly fell into the arms of that person who still smelled faintly of sweat and blood.
I just took a quick look and didn't have time for a bath.
Shangguan Jinghong half-knelt on the ground, pressed her tightly into his arms, smelled the fragrance of her hair, and whispered: "Why do you want to stay in the hall, facing those people? It will take at least an hour for the singing and dancing to be over."
Qiaochu wanted to break free from him, but he held her tightly, so she gave up and said, "I don't want to, but you should be here. Prime Minister Lang and Concubine Lang are still in there. I'm sorry for causing you trouble today. I have to avenge the humiliation of Chunfeng in the court, but you don't need to use provocative words to make your father lose face in front of all the concubines and ministers by not blaming Chunfeng. That is the most direct and best way, but it is not a good thing for your future."
In the palace, he said, the small private of the family is her, the small public of the country is the common woman of Dongling.
She knew that the emperor also hated the behavior of Chunfeng and others, but because he did not want to cause any more trouble, he signed the peace treaty smoothly and would not investigate the affairs of civilian women. After she slapped Chunfeng, the matter of her being abducted by Chunfeng was about to be settled, but Shangguan was shocked -
"No," Shangguan Jinghong was silent for a long time, and then he said in a hoarse voice: "It was me. I failed to protect you well. If Chunfeng hadn't pulled down your collar, I would have seen the scar on your shoulder, and you would have been insulted by him in the palace. Fortunately... Fortunately..."
His voice became increasingly low, like a rough piece of sandpaper that was difficult to smooth out, and the cold and murderous aura that he had been suppressing in the hall gradually shone out. "When we were intimate in Tianshen Village, I asked you about the origin of your wound, and you said that you were injured in the enclosure... Just wait, I will definitely conquer Xixia and give you entertainment in the future. And Shangguan Jinghao, one day, I will definitely kill him!"
Qiaochu didn't say a word, but her whole body trembled suddenly. Shangguan Jinghong reached one hand into her lapel, pulled her bellyband sideways, and stroked the shallow scar on her shoulder with his big hand.
As if he was attracted by the delicate touch of her skin, he sighed in enjoyment and slowly moved his rough hands to the arrow scar on her chest - that was the injury she suffered for him.
He touched her very vigorously, again and again, his fingertips and palms sometimes brushing against her nipples. He seemed to be enduring it at first, but later on, his big palm couldn't help but wrap around her entire soft body, kneading and massaging it with a low, rough breath.
"Qiaochu, I've been thinking about you these days, when I was deploying soldiers in the military tent, when I was killing people on the battlefield... Did you miss me at all?"
The electric shock-like feeling spread from that sensitive part. Physically, Qiaochu couldn't help but tremble slightly, but his body soon became stiff.
Shangguan Jinghong felt empty inside, a sense of emptiness and coldness rushed into his heart. He gathered Qiaochu's clothes tightly, stroked her hair with his big hands, and said, "You hate me, I know you hate me very much. I trapped you in the other courtyard for ten days. I didn't dare to leave you in the palace, for fear that the concubine would kill you. I once wanted to take you to the battle, but no matter how strong my army is, the battlefield is always a dangerous place. Your body just finished the spell and can't withstand the bumps. I was afraid that something would happen to your mother and you were not in good health. I was even more afraid that something would happen to you in Dongling. I was afraid that you would leave, so I only dared to set a deadline of ten days. Ten days... Do you know what kind of general order this is?"
"The three armies have not yet moved, but the food and grass must go first. I am in a hurry, and I want to punish your father for bullying you and your daughter, so I sent people to the north with fast horses 800 miles away, and forced him to prepare food and grass there first. This way, I can buy more time. Your mother and the enemy tribe are at the border of the north. Once I arrive in the north, I can get the food and grass immediately. The soldiers don't have to carry heavy loads to transport food, and they can travel faster every day."
Qiaochu closed his eyes and said, "Beidi is under the command of Dongling. It is difficult for him to obey the order to fight, but he will not disobey the order for food and grass. However, it is not as hidden as Tianshen Village. This time, you have openly offended my father. He is a person who will never give up even the slightest grudge.