Shuhan

Walk slowly into the courtyard.

As expected, Ma Liang saw Sun Shangxiang in the room.

In the morning light, Sun Shangxiang is wearing a simple nun's robe, but it can't hide her plump figure and beautiful temperament. Although her robe is simple, it is like the lake water under the moonlight, with a faint luster, which outlines her curvaceous figure just right.

Her face is beautiful, her eyebrows are like distant mountains, her eyes are like autumn water, full of affection, her lips are rosy, like the first blooming peach blossoms, and her gentle smile is enough to make people intoxicated.

Her skin is as white as jade, plump yet firm, exuding a healthy and attractive luster.

Ma Liang just took a look and quickly lowered his head, not daring to look directly at Sun Shangxiang again.

"Madam, this is the letter from His Majesty, and something His Majesty asked me to bring."

Ma Liang took out a letter from my sleeve pocket, and the servant behind him placed a small box in it.

Sun Shangxiang took the envelope and was eager to open it, but when she thought of the outsiders in the room, she put the envelope aside and asked Ma Liang, "What else did he say?"

Ma Liang lowered his head and said softly, "Your Majesty has ordered that if Madam feels too bored staying in Longshan, she can go to Chang'an."

Go to Chang'an?

Why should I go to Chang'an?

"Nothing else?"

Ma Liang shook his head and said, "No more."

Sun Shangxiang's eyes flashed with disappointment. She waved her hand and said, "Since you have completed your mission, you can leave."

"promise!"

Don't stay here for long.

The leader’s private affairs must be handled well, but if you don’t know the inside story, it’s better not to know it.

"I'll take my leave."

Ma Liang slowly left the room, but paused at the door.

"This time I am going to go on a diplomatic mission to Wu. If Madam has anything you want to take with you, I can send it to Jiangdong. If there is anything you want to send to Chang'an, I can take it with me when I return from the mission."

Sun Shangxiang still has to do a good job in this matter.

If His Majesty is happy, then his career will naturally be smoother.

"okay, I get it."

After saying these words, Ma Liang did not dare to stay any longer. He left the room quickly and went out of the courtyard.

"Angel walks slowly."

The two fat monks saluted Ma Liang with flattering smiles on their faces, which looked quite funny with their clothes.

Ma Liang nodded, but his heart was filled with turmoil.

It wasn't about anything else, but he just saw something outside the room that he shouldn't have seen.

If he didn't have a problem with his eyes, he would have known that some of the clothes hanging outside were for babies.

Could it be that.
There was a drastic change in Ma Liang's eyes.

This is incredible news.

just
Does Your Majesty know?
Ma Liang turned his gaze towards the two fat monks at the door and asked, "Why are there baby clothes in the courtyard?"

The two fat monks looked at each other, grinned and said, "The angel must have seen it wrong."

"Humph!"

Ma Liang snorted coldly and asked again: "Does your majesty know about this?"

The two fat monks were still playing dumb.

"Your Majesty knows everything. What is the angel talking about?"

"If you dare to lie and conceal the truth, it will be a crime of deceiving the emperor, and your entire clan will be exterminated. Think carefully. I am an angel and have the power to make decisions on the spot. Can't I take your lives?"

A ferocious look appeared on Ma Liang's face, and his words became more harsh.

"Angel, calm down. Your Majesty has been informed of everything that happened in the courtyard, including the matter of the baby."

"Oh?"

The anger on Ma Liang's face disappeared instantly. His expression changed so quickly that the two fat monks even doubted whether Ma Liang was angry at all.

"You two should protect the lady well. When I arrive in Chang'an, I will commend you for your service to His Majesty."

With a big stick and a carrot, Ma Liang immediately controlled these two people.

"Thank you, angel."

Ma Liang nodded and did not stay here. Instead, he quickly went down the mountain and headed towards Jiangling City.

This time I went to Longshan, I gained something new.

but
Can this harvest be used in the next mission?
Your Majesty wants me to go on a diplomatic mission, and I want me to meet Madam Sun first.

Was it just a coincidence or was it intentional?
Can't guess.

Your Majesty’s thoughts are impossible to guess!

at this time.

In the courtyard where Sun Shangxiang is.

After Ma Liang left, she couldn't wait to open the letter.

"It has been many years since we last met, and time has passed quickly. However, my longing for you is like the water of the Yangtze River, which is endless. Whenever it is late at night and I am alone with the lamp, I can't help but think of the happy times we spent together in the past, and my heart is filled with emotion and longing.

In Longshan Temple, the green lamps and ancient Buddhas can soothe my soul, but they can never explain my longing for you. The loneliness here is as long as a winter night, unbearable.

I know you feel the same way, so I write this letter to express my feelings. "

Seeing this, Sun Shangxiang blushed, but she snorted proudly and said, "Who has such feelings for you? I don't miss you at all."

But having said that, all her attention was still drawn to the letter in her hand.

"My beloved son is still young and ignorant, but his life experience is something that we must worry about. He is alone in the temple, without the love of his parents and without a legitimate status. This is not a long-term solution. I hope you can return to Chang'an and give him a legitimate status."

Name?

Seeing this, Sun Shangxiang's eyes became a little blurry.

Can she really have a name?
Sun Shangxiang's heart was in turmoil, and her chest was also in turmoil due to the complicated emotions.

"I wish to spend this life with you, hand in hand, and never leave you, until we are old and gray. I hope you can think deeply about my words and come back soon.

I wish you well, and I look forward to meeting you again."

After reading this handwritten letter, Sun Shangxiang could not calm down for a long time.

She slowly got up and walked to the inner room, where she saw a delicate little baby wearing a tiger-head hat, sleeping with its mouth pouting and eyes closed on the small bed.

Chang'an was not surprised at all when she found out about this little guy's affairs.

just
Can I really go to Chang'an?

Sun Shangxiang hesitated.

It is naturally good to live together and fly together, but...
too difficult.

"Hey~"

She sighed deeply, and the maid outside walked in with a small box in her arms and said, "Madam, we haven't seen what's inside this box yet!"

Sun Shangxiang took the box and opened it gently.

Inside the small box was a heart-shaped stone and a jade bracelet, both of which were engraved with the words "Shangxiang". The rest of the box was filled with cute baby clothes.

Sun Shangxiang put the bracelet on her hand and held the heart-shaped stone in her palm, with a sincere smile on her face.

But as he laughed, two lines of tears unconsciously slid down his beautiful face.

Maybe her fate has already been determined?
On the other hand, Ma Liang returned to Jiangling and stayed there for two days. Without any further delay, he immediately set out for Jianye.

At the ferry, Pang Tong saw them off all the way.

"Ji Chang, be careful on your journey." Ma Liang was already on the diplomatic ship, holding the Han Dynasty's banner. There were many soldiers guarding the ship, and all the ceremonial guards had been arranged.

"General, please don't send me far away. This time I am going to Wu State to make achievements. I don't ask for the merits of Su Wu, but I hope I can be granted a title of nobility."

Ma Liang was riding on a boat, sailing farther and farther away on the surging river.

After turning a few bends, Jiangling Ferry was left behind and not even a trace of it could be seen.

"It's time for autumn harvest." Ma Liang sighed.

On both sides of the river.

The sun is blazing yet reluctant, selflessly sprinkling its last bit of tenderness on the rice fields. The rice on both sides of the river is like a golden ocean, swaying in the wind and creating layers of wheat waves.

The farmers, wearing linen clothes worn by time, bowed their heads and bent their waists, holding a heavy sickle in one hand and tightly holding the golden rice stalks in the other. As they raised their hands and cut with the sickles, the rice fell down with a rustling sound.

Crystal beads of sweat hung on their foreheads, slid down their cheeks and soaked the ground under their feet. It was the mark of their hard work.

In the distance, the delivery lady was walking slowly towards us, carrying a food box.

Although her steps were neither fast nor slow, each step was filled with concern and expectations for the farmers.

She placed the food box on the edge of the field and called out her family's names loudly.

"Dad, it's time to eat."

In another corner of the field, a few chubby little kids were playing.

They wore simple jackets and went barefoot, chasing and playing in the rice fields.

Occasionally, they would stop and bend down to pick up the missed rice grains, with their little hands full of harvest and innocent smiles on their faces.

Their laughter and cheers seemed to add a bit of relaxation and joy to this busy season.

“It’s truly a prosperous age!”

Seeing this peaceful and prosperous country, Ma Liang couldn't help but smile.

With such a powerful country backing him up, is he still afraid that his mission will fail?
Since Dong Zhuo's rebellion in the late Han Dynasty, the people have been living a life worse than death and have been unable to survive.

Is this suffering finally coming to an end?
The envoy's boat went down the river at a very fast speed and reached Jiangxia after three days. It took another three days, and Jianye was already in sight.

"General, there's no need to send me off far away. Just stop here."

Wen Pin personally saw him off, but if he continued to do so, he would have to go to Jianye.

"That's all."

The Han navy had sufficient financial support over the past year or two. In addition, when the Wu Kingdom was facing a famine, many craftsmen were recruited to Jiangxia County. With both financial resources and craftsmen, ships were naturally built one after another.

The gap between the Han navy and the Wu navy has been continuously narrowing.

This is also the reason why the Han navy was able to escort all the way to Jianye.

Is it because the State of Wu is hospitable?

Of course not, but the strength of the Han navy had reached a point where the Wu navy could no longer do anything about it.

In the past, when the Han Kingdom and the Wu Kingdom were at war, they would try their best to avoid the Wu Kingdom's navy, but now.
There is no need to avoid it at all.

If you want to fight, come and fight!
Who is afraid of who?

Ma Liang got off the ferry and walked all the way to the posthouse. After he got himself organized, it was already late.

Ma Liang did not go to pay a visit to Sun Quan, but went to the Prince's Mansion to hand in the list and meet the Crown Prince Sun Deng.

The lobby of the Prince of Wu's mansion.

"The envoy pays homage to His Highness."

"Angels don't need to be polite."

Sun Deng sat upright on the main seat, wearing the robe of a prince. The robe was dark blue in color, and embroidered with a pattern of golden dragons and soaring clouds, which was delicate and exquisite.

Sun Deng's figure was as tall and straight as a mountain, with a natural heroic spirit between his eyebrows. His eyes were as deep as the sea, flashing with a sharp and firm light, as if he could see into people's hearts.

The whole person exudes an indescribable charm that makes people feel awe involuntarily.

of course
Perhaps that is what it looks like to outsiders.

But Ma Liang knew Sun Deng's background.

Although his body had been treated by Hua Tuo, it was by no means cured. He could only live ten more years.

Tall and straight?

It's just an illusion.

"An angel visits you late at night. What's the matter?"

Ma Liang did not hide anything from Sun Deng and said directly, "I am here on a mission to the Kingdom of Wu under the order of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty. One of my purposes is to get the Kingdom of Wu to send troops to attack Hefei!"

The State of Wu sent troops to attack Hefei?
Even though Sun Deng was mentally prepared, he still frowned unconsciously when he heard Ma Liang's words.

"Wu is weak and has not yet recovered from last year's famine. I'm afraid it will be difficult for them to send troops to attack Hefei."

"really?"

The smile on Ma Liang's face suddenly disappeared and his expression turned ugly.

Seeing Ma Liang's smile disappear and his face turn pale, Sun Deng felt nervous and said immediately: "But if you must send troops, it is not impossible."

After hearing this, Ma Liang's expression returned to normal.

"how do I say this?"

Wu's Crown Prince Sun Deng naturally wanted to show his toughness in front of the Han envoys.

But at the same time, he also knew in his heart that everything he had now was obtained with the help of the Han Kingdom. If he angered the Han Kingdom, his body might be found by the river the next day.

Sun Deng still chose to follow his heart.

"If Han can provide food and grass, Wu can send out tens of thousands of troops, but we still have to convince our king."

Convince Sun Quan?

Is that convincing?
"Prince, can't you persuade the King of Wu on behalf of the Han Dynasty?"

Sun Deng smiled bitterly and said, "To be honest with you, my father and I are already at loggerheads. If I were to go and try to persuade him, I'm afraid it would only have the opposite effect."

"In that case."

A cold light suddenly appeared in Ma Liang's eyes.

"Why don't you take his place, Your Highness?"

Replace it?
Sun Deng took a deep breath, shook his head and said, "Absolutely not."

"Why not?"

"If I am accused of patricide, how can I secure my throne? Besides, not all the noble families in Jiangdong support me."

Ma Liang smiled and said, "Which family doesn't support you? Tell me and I will relieve you of your worries!"

"Your Majesty, the Han envoy has arrived at the Prince's residence."

Late at night, Zhuge Jin entered the palace of King Wu to report.

Hearing this news.

Sun Quan's face was distorted, his eyebrows were tightly knitted, and his eyes were flashing with anger, as if they were about to burst into flames. His face was flushed, the veins on his forehead were bulging, and his lips were tightly closed, obviously trying his best to suppress the anger in his heart.

He stood up suddenly, waving his arms, and roared angrily in the palace: "This is outrageous! I am the ruler of Wu, and the envoy dared not to come to see me first! Instead, he went to see the prince, which is an insult to me! I must let him know who is the real king in Wu!"

Sun Quan's voice echoed in the palace, full of majesty and anger, making people feel fearful.

The palace maids and guards lowered their heads in fear, not daring to breathe, for fear of angering the king who was already furious.

But when he was halfway angry, thinking about the gap between the two countries, Sun Quan could only sit back dejectedly.

There is nothing more frustrating than a hero being short-tempered.

he.
Is there anything else that can be done?
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