Invincible son

Chapter 854 853 [What is right or wrong]

The south bank of Tiancang River, Jiangling.

There are many osmanthus flowers planted in this house, which will not wither even in winter, and now it is in full bloom in late autumn.

The courtyard is filled with a faint fragrance of flowers, which lingers in people's noses along with the soft autumn wind from the south.

Through the diamond-shaped window, only a corner of the world can be seen outside. Trees and flower branches are layered on top of each other. Although it does not seem to be full of vitality in spring, it is peaceful and quiet.It's just that after watching such a harmonious scenery for a long time, it will also feel boring and boring, because people's hearts cannot be settled.

After listening to Xu Churong's apologetic retelling, Princess Qinghe pitifully raised her hand to help her tidy up the messy hair on her temples, and said softly: "Silly girl, this is my sister's fate, so don't be sentimental about it."

Xu Churong shook his head and said, "Sister, things shouldn't be like this."

Princess Qinghe smiled and said: "There is no right or wrong in the world. In the eyes of the emperor, I am not only his daughter, but also the princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Naturally, I have to bear the burden of the family and the country. No matter what he wants me to marry Going to Beiliang to ease the relationship between the two countries, or taking advantage of this opportunity to seize Jiangling, in fact, I have no complaints in my heart."

Xu Churong looked at the calm woman in shock.

She has been close to Princess Qinghe since she was a child, and she thinks she knows her very well.The princess sister in memory has always been gentle and considerate, and everyone in the palace likes and respects her.It's just that for Xu Churong, the princess sister is sometimes too soft and kind, and such a temperament will inevitably be hurt.That is, from that time on, she has always regarded Princess Qinghe as the object of protection, and she does not want the filth of the world to invade this pure and innocent heart.

This was the root cause of her desire to destroy marriages and marriages in the past, and it was also the reason why she insisted on sending Princess Qinghe to marry this time.

However, the words just now made Xu Churong suddenly realize that the princess sister is far stronger than he imagined.

Like a riverside pampas grass, soft but tough.

"elder sister……"

"Don't worry." Princess Qinghe's eyes softened, and she continued: "Although I'm just a woman with no strength to restrain a chicken, the status of a princess is somewhat useful. If the marriage can still happen, I will try my best in the future. As long as we can minimize the death of some common people, it will not be in vain to come to this world."

She smiled, held Xu Churong's hand and said, "If the marriage is over, I won't feel sorry for myself, Qingfengmingyue knows it. But, Churong, you shouldn't reject the kindness of that Marquis of Zhongshan."

Xu Churong bowed his head sadly.

After all, she couldn't get over the difficulties in her heart. Despite the malicious eyes of outsiders, she still couldn't accept her father's betrayal to this day.Being able to continue to live strong, instead of dying, her heart is already very strong.

Princess Qinghe sighed, and said softly: "I can understand your feelings, but maybe you haven't even figured it out yourself. Is it because you can't face Lord Shoufu if you don't go back, or do you have a shadow of that person in your heart?"

"Ah... sister, what did you say?" A panic appeared on Xu Churong's face.

Princess Qinghe said slowly: "You like Marquis Zhongshan, right?"

Xu Churong's mind recalled the night before the Jiangling Incident, the conversation with Pei Yue in the melting moonlight.

At that time, Pei Yue pointed out the traces of the conspiracy, but she didn't want to believe it at all, and even wanted to witness it with her own eyes. Since then, there have been so many grievances and entanglements.After she summoned up all the courage to express her feelings in four words, Pei Yue did not express anything, looking extremely unfeeling.

Princess Qinghe said with a complicated mood: "You are different from me. If the Marquis of Zhongshan has no intentions and you go to Beiliang, have you ever thought about what to do in the future? Chu Rong, it is not that Lord Shoufu doesn't love you. Is it all pretended by him? It's just that the family and the country are above, and most of the time they can't help themselves, no matter who they are, they can't escape this layer of shackles."

Xu Churong still didn't answer this question, she slowly raised her head, tears were already streaming down her face.

She raised her tone slightly and said, "Sister, is it wrong to like someone?"

Princess Qinghe groaned in her heart, how could she answer this doubt?

After all, she doesn't even have the right to like someone, let alone right or wrong.

"Yes."

A peaceful voice woke up the two women in front of the window.

They hurriedly turned their heads and saw Ye Qi standing by the door with a calm expression, staring at Xu Churong with teary eyes.

……

Inside the council hall in the city.

Pei Yue sat in the main seat, and on both sides were Baoding Bo Caiqian and a group of generals. The atmosphere was solemn and dull.

Standing in the hall was an envoy from the Southern Zhou Dynasty. He was thin and thin, but he had a calm demeanor and showed no signs of timidity.

Ten days after the victory in Hanyang, facing the aggressive situation of Daliang, the border of the Southern Zhou Dynasty was jittery, fearing that when they opened their eyes, they would see a large group of cavalry heading south.

After countless quarrels in the court, Fang Xiexiao finally no longer wore the halo as before. Not only the civil servants objected, but even many military officials began to question the Duke of Zhen.The vast majority of the courtiers hoped that the war would end, and the Marquis Xian Chunqiu of the North also implicitly pointed out that the morale of the army was extremely low, so Emperor Qingyuan had no choice but to order peace.

The name of the envoy is Chen Que, and his official residence is the censor of Zuodu in the Southern Zhou Dynasty.

Pei Yue looked at the letter of credence written by Emperor Qingyuan himself in his hand, and said in a nonchalant manner: "Chen Yushi, it's interesting for you to go to His Majesty."

These words were full of disrespect, but Chen Que said in a deep voice, "Marquis Zhongshan's words are too frivolous."

Of course, there was no shortage of talents in the Southern Zhou Dynasty. Donglin Wenhui was full of eloquent people, and there were countless learned people in the court. It was not difficult to find an eloquent and courageous envoy among them. This Zuodu Yushi is obviously one of the best.

Facing the arrogant and powerful generals on both sides, and hearing the contempt in Pei Yue's words, Chen Que refuted without fear.

Pei Yue smiled coldly, shook the letter of credence in his hand, and said expressionlessly: "You initiated this war on your own initiative, but you still tell so many nonsense stories, don't you think it's ridiculous?"

Chen Que frowned. Of course he knew that this letter of credence did not mean to give in, but negotiations have always been like this from ancient times to the present, and they are nothing more than bargaining.

Pei Yue said: "Let us withdraw our troops from Hanyang City, and then restore everything to what it was before the Jiangling Incident?"

All the generals showed ferocity on their faces.

Chen Que said calmly: "Victory or defeat is a common matter for military strategists. For the two countries, the best solution now is naturally to stop the troops and repair it. Zhongshanhou, your country's treasury is now empty, and you must not be able to continue a war. Of course , this battle is a big victory for your country, and I am willing to make some compensation."

Pei Yue looked at the calm envoy, sat up slowly, and said in a deep voice: "Go back and tell your majesty, don't use this kind of condition to make people laugh. Although this war was started by you, but We decide when it ends!"

"Snapped!"

He threw the letter of credence in front of Chen Que, got up and said, "Since you don't want to bow your head, then I will beat you until you bow your head!"

(End of this chapter)