Cut Frost

"Where did Kurihara go? Why haven't you come back?"

It was already dawn, and Kurihara hadn't turned around yet, so Yu'er felt a little uneasy.

"Sister Yu'er, don't worry." Xiao Mi said while smoothing her black hair with her hands, "He must have seen some beautiful girl, so he followed him, and he won't come back for a while."

"Girl! What are you talking about!" Yu'er patted her on the head and said.

"How am I talking nonsense? Who is he, sister still doesn't know?" Xiao Mi curled her lips.

What Xiaoya said naturally has her reasons, and Kurihara is indeed like this.

But now that Youjue is so entangled, it doesn't make sense for Kurihara to just leave.

Could something happen to him?
At this time of day, Emperor Yongping received the envoy of Mingdan, the envoy of Nizi, in the Chongqing Hall.

"Message Nizi, I don't know what is the important matter of coming to our Huanyue Kingdom this time?" Emperor Yongping said.

Unless it is a tribute or something urgent, envoys will not be sent all the way to Jingyue City.

What's more, the last time the Nizi envoy had an audience was not long ago.

It's really strange to go to the court to have an audience so soon.

"My sage's blessings are profound, and he is as healthy as before. This is the blessing of my enlightenment pill." Nizzi envoy said.

"The envoy has traveled a long way and has worked hard, but he is still full of energy and looks undiminished." Emperor Yongping said.

"Thank you for your kind words. This time, under the orders of King Jinwu of Mingdan, I have come here to ask the Holy One for a rare treasure." The envoy of Nizi said.

"Oh? I don't know what you want?" Emperor Yongping said.

"I'm afraid that His Majesty Xibao is too eager to show compassion." Nizh envoy said.

Emperor Yongping went through the treasures in the treasury in his mind, but he didn't know what he was looking for.

"A good relationship between the two countries is the blessing of the people of Huanyue and Mingdan, but it will not damage the relationship between the two countries, so it can be discussed." Emperor Yongping said.

"My King Jinwu is unmatched in the world for his heroism, and his bravery and ingenuity are beyond the reach of others. However, the queen was so blessed that she passed away two years ago. Now King Jinwu is alone, and I wish to have a good relationship with Huanyue Kingdom forever between Qin and Jin." Nizi The messenger said.

As soon as this remark came out, there were immediately discussions among civil and military officials.

Emperor Yongping's expression also changed.

Nowadays, the troubled times seem to be peaceful, and there is no result after a long and hard battle, so there can be no more disputes, but it is really difficult to nod if you want to give up your own flesh and blood and weak daughters to get married.

"I don't know who the King Jinwu is asking for?" Emperor Yongping asked.

"A few months ago, I saw the beauty of several princesses in the imperial garden, and I was astonished. Especially the second princess has a beautiful figure, which is very similar to my King Jinwu. I wonder if the Holy Majesty can give up his love?"

Emperor Yongping frowned slightly.

"Your Majesty." The Shangshu ordered Zhou Yuncheng to come forward and said, "The second princess has given her a marriage, that is, she is married, and she can't allow it to anyone else."

"Yes." Emperor Yongping nodded and said, "Messenger Nizi, it's a pity that the second daughter has already been promised."

"Dare to ask the emperor, has there been a big wedding ceremony?" Nizi envoy asked.

"This is not yet possible." Emperor Yongping said.

"Because you are not married, according to the customs of my Mingdan country, you can marry freely without restraint." The Nizh envoy said.

"Your Majesty, in Huanyue Kingdom, one woman has never been allowed to marry twice, and I hope the Emperor will think twice." Prime Minister Zhou Ting also came out and said.

"Exactly, Messenger Nizi, I hope you can understand." Emperor Yongping said.

"Since hearing about the second princess's fairy beauty, King Jinwu has never forgotten it day and night, and his feelings are sympathetic. Now the Holy Majesty is so evasive, is he going to abandon the Ming Pill?" Nizzi envoy said with a serious expression.

Mingdan has been submissive since he surrendered.

Today, the messenger is a little arrogant.

Emperor Yongping thought to himself, maybe something has changed during this period.

"King Ronggu please think about it. The envoys have worked hard from afar, so please go to the post house to rest." Emperor Yongping said.

"Alright, I hope His Majesty can give Mingdan a satisfactory answer." Nizh envoy said.

The news quickly spread to the harem.

Others are acceptable, Concubine Ye heard this letter, and immediately went to the side hall to meet Emperor Yongping.

"Are you here?" Emperor Yongping naturally knew that she would definitely come.

"What is the emperor planning to do?" Concubine Ye stared at Emperor Yongping closely.

"The lonely king will think about it carefully." Emperor Yongping said.

"How do you think about it?" Concubine Ye asked closely.

"Let me discuss with the ministers again." Emperor Yongping said.

"Does the emperor just want to perfunctory me like this?" Concubine Ye raised her voice.

"Concubine Ye," Emperor Yongping said, "I understand how you feel. However, this matter is of great importance. You must give me some time to think about it."

"Your Majesty!" Concubine Ye knelt down, looked up at Emperor Yongping and said, "No matter what, Ning Yang must never be allowed to go! Please promise me!"

"Concubine Ye, get up first." Emperor Yongping said helplessly.

"Has the emperor promised me?" Concubine Ye looked at him closely and asked.

"Ningyang is also my daughter, and of course I don't want her to marry a foreign race and leave her hometown." Emperor Yongping said, "But how can we not hurt Huanyue and protect Ningyang? It takes time, so don't be in a hurry."

Concubine Ye was still looking at him.

Emperor Yongping helped her up and patted the back of her hand: "You go back first, the lonely king still needs to discuss this matter with all the ministers."

"Okay, I hope the emperor will take care of my mother and daughter." Concubine Ye said, and bowed deeply to Emperor Yongping.

Afterwards, the ministers came up with several excellent ideas, intending to let Mingdan go and get married.

"Messenger Nizi, there are many rare treasures in our Huanyue Kingdom's treasury. You can choose a few you like at will and bring them back to Ming Dan and hand them over to King Jinwu to show the friendship between the two countries." Emperor Yongping said.

"My Majesty's kindness, Nizi is deeply in my heart. It's just that I, Mingdan, don't seek rare treasures. I only wish my king peace and happiness." Nizi's envoy said.

"Can you give another 3000 taels of gold, okay?" Emperor Yongping said again.

"Treasures, gold and silver are just belongings outside of the body. If I can marry the princess of your country and have children and grandchildren, it will be my blessing." The envoy of Nizi spoke sincerely and reasoned.

Emperor Yongping looked at the courtiers.

Prime Minister Zhou Ting stepped forward and said: "Since the second princess has a marriage contract, it is better to choose a daughter who has both ability and political integrity among the daughters of the ministers, and Ming Dan will be married to Qin and Jin forever. Then choose a team of singers and dancers, and follow To Ming Dan, to help this great joy."

"My lord, is it true that I, the King of the Golden Crow, are only worthy of marrying the minister's daughter?" the envoy of Nizi asked angrily.

"Your Majesty, I have a good harvest every year. It all depends on farming. Why don't we send capable farmers to Mingdan and teach them the skills of farming, so that the two countries can share prosperity." Minister of Rites Zuo Yun came forward and said.

"Very good," Emperor Yongping nodded in satisfaction, "What do you think of the Nizi envoy?"

"Ming Dan has herds of cattle and sheep, and does not rely on farming, but only grows some thin land in the land adjacent to your country. The kindness of the Holy Majesty Nizi has been appreciated."

The Nizi envoy made sense in every sentence, and this good idea was immediately sentenced to death.

All the ministers were chattering and making suggestions, but the Nizi envoy refused to let go, and decided to ask the second princess Ningyang to be the queen.

Respect Ye Palace.

"Mother, what should I do? My father won't really marry me to that Mingdan, right?" Ning Yang grabbed Concubine Ye and said.

Concubine Ye looked at her carefully for a while, and said slowly: "The envoy of Mingdan said he saw you."

"Meet me?" Ning Yang wondered, "No."

"He speaks well, why not, think about it carefully." Concubine Ye said.

Ning Yang walked back and forth in the hall several times, and finally remembered.

"Ah! Yes, yes, I seem to have seen it once." Ning Yang said, "It's in the Imperial Garden. The elder brother took him on a tour, and he met me, Ning Jia, and Ning Po."

"As expected." Concubine Ye nodded.

Looking at Ning Yang, he asked again: "What was the situation at that time?"

"Nothing special." Ning Yang shook his head.

"It's nothing special. Why don't you want gold, silver and treasures, but you are the queen? Think about it!" Concubine Ye said sharply.

Ning Yang sat at the table, propped his head on his hands, frowned and thought about it carefully.

"It's really nothing special, it's just that everyone greeted each other and said hello." Ning Yang said, "The elder brother still only protects the third sister."

Concubine Ye stared at Ning Yang's face again, and said, "This is amazing."

His eyes inadvertently fell on Ning Yang's exposed jade wrist, a string of crystal-clear purple jade bracelets made her complexion like jade even more.

Concubine Ye suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly asked: "This, is the purple jade bracelet that Mingdan paid tribute to?"

"Yes." Ning Yang stretched his arms and said, "Does it look good?"

"Did you wear it in the Imperial Garden that day?" Concubine Ye said.

"That day? I wear it." Ning Yang nodded.

"Remember?" Concubine Ye said.

"In those few days, I just got it from Sanmei, and I wore it almost every day." Ning Yang said.

"I know it looks good! Idiot!" Concubine Ye suddenly shouted angrily.

"Mom!" Ning Yang dissatisfied, "Why are you scolding me again?"

Concubine Ye stepped forward, wiped off the purple jade bracelet on her wrist, put it in her hand, and said, "Don't wear it again in the future."

"Why?" Ning Yang felt strange, but also felt that this matter had something to do with the purple jade bracelet.

"Purple jade is a unique item of Ming Dan. In Ming Dan, only the royal family and nobles can wear it. I'm afraid I have other intentions to give this purple jade bracelet that day." Concubine Ye said.

"What does this mean?" Ning Yang asked.

"I'm afraid Ming Dan has long intended to get married, and this purple jade may be a temptation." Concubine Ye said.

"Trying what?" Ning Yang didn't know.

"You really don't understand anything." Concubine Ye shook her head.

"What do you mean, mother, tell me quickly." Ning Yang said.

Concubine Ye said bluntly: "Since you want to get married, you must naturally choose someone who is very important to the monarch. If the two countries have a good relationship, they can get closer. If they have a bad relationship, they can immediately hold a powerful hostage."

"What?" Ning Yang panicked when he heard it, and grabbed Concubine Ye's arm, "Mother, you must help me!"

"With your brains, if I don't help you, why don't I watch you marry into such a wild place?" Concubine Ye said bitterly.

"My brain is not good, but I have a mother!" Ning Yang said with a charming smile while still holding Concubine Ye's arm.

"If you really know that you still have a mother, why would you insist on marrying something like Meng Hanzhen..." Concubine Ye's face darkened, her injuries emerged.

"Mother, don't worry, I will never let my father send him out to fight on the battlefield." Ning Yang smiled at her.

Concubine Ye sighed: "If everything in this world can come true, how can there be so many regrets..."

"Mother, don't scare yourself, okay, father will definitely listen to me!" Ning Yang said confidently.

"You choose the path yourself, so it's up to you." Concubine Ye rolled her eyes and said.

"Then what should I do now?" Ning Yang said.

"Although the marriage is said to be for the sake of friendship between the two countries on the surface, if the two countries turn against each other, it will be a sheep in the mouth of a tiger and be slaughtered by others. You can't let it go." Concubine Ye said, "The current plan must be a gamble. Ziyu..."