Empress Mi Benji

Chapter 157: Hundred Miles of Obstacles

After hearing these words, Lan Qiu was spinning for a moment. She didn't know what to say. She just felt like a heavy hammer hit her head, which made her dizzy.

I wanted to use the Queen Mother's family status to get these people out of the way and let Zhuang Xun go, but I thought that Zhuang Xun's current identity was semi-hidden.

She went back to report the incident to Zhuang Xun with a grimace, feeling even more ashamed. Zhuang Xun's experience of the Zhao Kingdom in the past two days was not very wonderful to her.

"To fight for wealth, you still need to use steps?" Zhuang Xun felt that it sounded so familiar. Isn't this the same person as Shi Chong and Wang Kai of the Western Jin Dynasty?

"Are we still building walls with Sichuan peppercorns to see whose coral is bigger?" Zhuang Xun laughed, remembering the joke about two people comparing their wealth in history.

"Coral and peppercorns are not precious, what are they comparable to?" Lan Qiu was confused and asked, not understanding what Zhuang Xun meant.

Only then did Zhuang Xun realize that it was not his original world after all. It was inextricably linked to his own world, but it was not the same world after all.

"It's nothing. I thought of some jokes. Zhao Guo's spirit is really lacking. He actually relies on showing off his wealth to show off his wealth. Even if he shows off his wealth, he still occupies public resources. He is really not a human being."

Zhuang Xun said mercilessly, and then thought of his hometown, which was really half a pound, hard to say, so after saying this, he shook his head and said: "Let's take a detour. If we can't go around, we can't go back. It's okay to stay in an inn." question."

"The main reason is that you are still on your way to Zhao State in name only. I borrowed my wife's name, and it would be embarrassing if I finally found you. Otherwise, you can use your wife's reputation to get these people to get out of the way."

For the first time, Lan Qiu felt that things assigned by her superiors were so difficult to handle, and that it was so frustrating to receive a prince. Although Zhuang Xun seemed to have a good temper, it was his business to give you a face. If you are embarrassed, that is your own business.

"It's okay, it's okay. You should give way to big people. After all, you are the king of a small country, which is equivalent to a minister of a big country. Why should a small official give way to a big one?"

Zhuang Xun comforted Lan Qiu, saying not to back down when it's time to step forward. If there is no need to compete, just back off.

"It's just a pity that so much fabric is used to make walking barriers. It's a pity." Zhuang Xun still can't forget the scene a few days ago when he heard a farmer say that his family had no clothes and had to stay at home.

"It should be recycled." Zhuang Xun thought hopefully.

"Maybe." Lan Qiu wasn't sure, so he drove the carriage and turned in another direction. Because it stretched for fifty miles, the road back to Yunding Mountain had been blocked. Maybe they had just returned from the mountain.

"Let's rest in the inn room tonight. I'm neglecting you, sir." Lan Qiu didn't dare to let Zhuang Xun think about it any longer. She had figured out something and refused to sign an alliance with Zhao Guo. She felt that she was guilty. Big.

Although she herself was thinking about it after seeing it, as a practitioner, Zhuang Xun picked out things that she was accustomed to before and said something, which made her feel that something was wrong.

"It's okay. I can chat with a few more people at night. If I go back to Yunding Mountain, it will be a bit boring." Zhuang Xun smiled and sat back in the carriage.

In fact, chatting with Lan Qiu was not boring at all. Zhuang Xun could see Lan Qiu's embarrassment in this situation. It would be uncomfortable for him to encounter this situation.

After listening to Zhuang Xun's words, Lan Qiu drove the carriage directly to the best inn in Dongcheng, ensuring that Zhuang Xun could not see any Baiding civilians.

Make sure that everyone inside should be a member of an aristocratic family, and speak in a good manner, and don't want to embarrass anyone anymore.

Zhuang Xun's experience was good, with elegant music, fragrant vanilla, and warm hospitality from the attendants. It seemed more upscale than the five-star hotels of later generations, and all the water used to cleanse hands was sweet date water.

Zhuang Xun was like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, knowing nothing anyway, being guided all the way by Lan Qiu. The other scholars who also stayed there laughed heartily, but none came up to provoke them.

Zhuang Xun was not embarrassed, but he had no idea of ​​chatting anymore. If he didn’t understand, he just didn’t understand. When the other party laughed like this, no matter whether it was malicious or not, he lost interest. These people were not within the scope of what he wanted to know, and his identity was not suitable. I can't make up any good identity either.

So I leaned against the window, looked at the sky, the ground, the passers-by, and enjoyed the breeze blowing on my face. The wind rolled over my chin, and I felt like Xuannv was stroking my cheek. Xuannv seemed to have the status of the God of Wind.

"Sorry, I brought Your Highness to the wrong place." Lan Qiu felt that she had made all the mistakes of the year today. In her opinion, Zhuang Xun should have come to see the civilization and quality of the Zhao people. She never expected that Zhuang Xun would be laughed at if he came in, so it would be better not to come.

"It's okay. It's quite nice here. There's a cool breeze, the music is elegant, there are pavilions and buildings, and the calligraphy and paintings are beautiful. It should be considered one of the best inns in Zhao Kingdom."

Zhuang Xun commented that he had the illusion of dreaming back to modern society. Although he had never stayed in a so-called five-star hotel, he felt that this was what a five-star hotel was.

"Your Highness, I really have no face to face you. I originally wanted you to have a good time in Zhao Kingdom, but things happened that ruined your mood."

Lan Qiu knelt down and apologized. Zhuang Xunxu raised his hand to let her get up, saying that he was not involved in these matters and was just letting him know more about Zhao Guo.

"It's okay, it's okay. Where did these things go? Your Majesty, Yu State, held a longevity banquet. At that time, I was hostile to Qingliu and those corrupt officials, and I didn't think it was anything. What's more, it was just a few strangers who laughed at me."

"Your Highness is generous and benevolent." Lan Qiu has always known that Zhuang Xun is a good person, and now he can still maintain his friendly attitude when he was humble. It is not easy. As a practitioner, many of her feel annoyed that Zhuang Xun is so gentle. Just let it go.

Perhaps it was due to a different perspective. In Lan Qiu's eyes, Zhuang Xun was a king who took the initiative to join the Zhao Kingdom. He was the king of a land and a prince. He suffered several grievances as soon as he came, but he did not feel angry. He was tolerant and generous.

In Zhuang Xun's eyes, he was only half a prisoner. It was good to be able to move around freely. What else could he ask for? Moreover, being able to observe these extravagant things helped consolidate his understanding of the Zhao Kingdom. The upper echelon was indeed a paradise.

He was able to listen to music and dance, enjoy delicious food every morning, and enjoy the breeze and bright moon in the evening, which really made him yearn for it. If he had this opportunity before, he would definitely seize it.

The more I read this now, the stronger my resistance becomes. I have a strong urge to change. I want to return to Xia You Kingdom, inherit the Yu Kingdom, and then with the help of a great god, I will try my best to catch up with the Zhao Kingdom and bring Zhao to the throne. Give everyone Give out a piece of clothing so that people can go out and walk without fear of embarrassment.

The scholars and aristocrats of Zhao State felt that Zhuang Xun was embarrassed. Where did he come from as a country bumpkin? In fact, Zhuang Xun only felt embarrassed by these upper-class people.

Based on his own simple values, they are just a bunch of guys who live in plain food. The people in his country don't even have clothes to wear, and the place they live in is called rags. Why are you proud? Zhuang Xun is not in the mood to talk to them anyway. .

This created two perspectives. Lan Qiu felt that it was because Zhuang Xun was laughed at by these scholars, so he did not find someone to talk to as Zhuang Xun said. Zhuang Xun simply felt that he could not talk to these scholars, and looked like a He looked so arrogant and proud that he didn't bother to pay attention.

"Too many people praise me with this sentence. What a benevolent gentleman. I just have a better temper. It's okay. I don't take it to heart. It can't change that I want to sign a contract with Zhao Guo and marry Mrs. Jiang. It's just my country. I don’t want it to be like this.”

After a moment of humility, Zhuang Xun expressed his position and said that what he was thinking was okay, he still had to show a firm stance in front of the enemy.

"Marry Madam?" Lan Qiu stood up, looked at Zhuang Xun's friendly smile, and remembered what he had said to Mrs. Jiang before.

Mrs. Jiang only admires Zhuang Xun, but does not have love. Even though Mrs. Jiang has been supporting Zhuang Xun, in fact, it is just appreciation. She is extremely arrogant in her heart. A fish is a fish, and she is a human being.

Since Zhuang Xun is just a fish, how can a person fall in love with a fish? Mrs. Jiang tricked Zhuang Xun into coming.

"Yes, Madam told me to come to Zhao Country to meet my family. I am so in love with Madam that I will come regardless of my subordinates' objections. If I miss it, I will probably never be able to marry Madam Jiang."

Zhuang Xun showed his well-trained acting skills, showing a look of joy and a hint of longing, which can be regarded as a true expression of his feelings.

"Does Your Highness like Madam that much?" Lan Qiu listened to Zhuang Xun's words and looked at Zhuang Xun's expression, and her mood became not very good. She probably saw a wise king being seduced by a beautiful woman into a foolish king, especially when this beauty was his own wife.

"Of course, if you don't like me, why did I come here from Jizhou? I came here just to marry your wife. Don't you believe it? I may be your uncle soon."

Zhuang Xun joked, sat back by the window, continued to blow the cool breeze, and said that one of the conditions for his apparent intention to come to Zhao was to marry Mrs. Jiang, but now he had the idea of ​​​​escape, and he did not want to threaten himself in Zhao. When Si Qinmi analyzed Si Qinmi's strategic plan with him, he had already analyzed that Zhao Guo had bad intentions.

"Is it because Madam, she is beautiful? To say that she is beautiful, she is already the king of Youdi. What kind of beauty does your Highness not have?"

Lan Qiu knew that what she said was a bit presumptuous, so she deliberately said it in a relaxed tone, because Zhuang Xun acted too two-faced. On the one hand, he cared about people's lives and had a benevolent temperament, but on the other hand, he was obsessed with Mrs. Jiang's beauty. No one could persuade him to run away. Zhao Guolai.

"Well, Mrs. Jiang is different. How should I put it? She is just like Bai Yueguang. She helped me when I was in trouble. She saved me from several difficulties, such as the longevity banquet in Yu State, Chengdu The national coup, the revitalization of Jiannan, the capture of Youguo, and the care of me like an elder, so I have a feeling of admiration from the bottom of my heart, and of course Mrs. Jiang's beauty also attracts me."

He changed what he said to Si Qinmi and told Lan Qiu. He also had to use a set of excuses to explain why he came to exchange the two places in the northwest. He wanted to show that he had no brains in doing such a thing, so that Zhao Guo would put down his attitude towards him. wariness.

At least he must appear friendly to Zhao Guo on the surface. Although he dislikes Zhao Guo, he still must show an understanding expression on the surface.

"Is that so? It seems that His Highness is really affectionate towards Madam, and Madam is also interested in you. This matter may be settled."

Lan Qiu responded that she felt there was no hope anyway, but hoped that Zhuang Xun would be able to stabilize his emotions later when he was rejected for reasons.

"Is there any entertainment in Jinyang City at night?" Zhuang Xun didn't realize that Lan Qiu's words were insincere. He was bored with appreciating artworks and felt comfortable in the cool breeze, so he asked.

"Then it has to be Goulan Fenlou." Lan Qiu said with a mysterious smile, and carried the brothel out generously.

"This is the only place where you can play at night. Do you need a servant to take you there?" Lan Qiu said playfully. "No, no, no, how could you think of that kind of place?" He grabbed the window edge and shook his head like a wave. He looked out to make himself less embarrassed. He had a fierce battle with Bi Yuewu yesterday and was not so hungry.

"I'm afraid that Your Highness will be lonely." Lan Qiu was embarrassed to say. At least Zhuang Xun never lacked women around him. He always had a lovely wife and concubine by his side. Now this environment is a bit shabby.

"Aren't you still here? Why am I lonely?" Zhuang Xun said casually, looking at the few scholars chatting in the courtyard. He seemed to be able to hear their drunken conversation, and Zhuang Xun was attracted by their conversation.

"With such a big battle and fifty miles of moiré brocade, Song Fengchang is indeed richer..."

They were talking about the rich fight just now, so I couldn't help but turn my attention away, wanting to hear what other tricks I had never heard of.

"Slave, I can't bear to be so favored..." Lan Qiu knelt down again, her face flushed. She didn't know whether she was angry or shy.

"Ah, no, I said it wrong. I'm sorry. My meaning is ambiguous. What I meant is that I don't feel lonely, so I don't need to go to a place like Qing. Forget it, I'm too lazy to go out. You've been with me for a whole day, Go and rest."

Zhuang Xun felt that the more he explained, the more confusing he became, so he simply drove away, his face became very nervous, for fear that Lan Qiu might misunderstand something.

"My slave understands." Lan Qiu breathed a sigh of relief, and then felt a little disappointed. Didn't he catch his eye?
She stood up and prepared to walk out the door. Her mood was complicated. She couldn't tell what she was feeling. She was also embarrassed and overthinking.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It was my arrogant words that offended Miss Lan Qiu. I hope Miss Lan Qiu has a lot of energy and doesn't care about it."

Zhuang Xun accompanied him all the way and apologized all the way. This was his advantage. He would admit when he was wrong. Lan Qiu was the person sent by Xuannv and Mrs. Jiang to take care of him, and he respected him very much.

"Your Highness, this servant is not angry..." Lan Qiu saw Zhuang Xun's worried expression and smiled. Although she knew that Zhuang Xun knew her identity and did not really treat her as a maid, she felt much better because she was so anxious to pay attention to her.

"I understand, I understand..." Zhuang Xun breathed a sigh of relief when he received the reply. Lan Qiu was also a practitioner and his guardian. Such frivolous words were too much.

After closing the door, Zhuang Xun reflected on his idiotic behavior, and then he felt extremely frivolous and frivolous, so he thought about how to remedy it.

When he walked to the window, the crowd in the courtyard disappeared, and the sun's orange light shone on his face. The shop probably wasn't closed at dusk.

After packing up, I went out and walked to the middle place in my memory. It was a jewelry store that I happened to see while riding the carriage today.

Zhuang Xun replaced the jade pendant on his waist with a beautiful gold jade hairpin. Zhuang Xun planned to give it to Lan Qiu tomorrow as an apology. As soon as he went out, he saw Lan Qiu standing at the door with a bad expression.

"Master, it's already night, what should I do if I encounter a bad guy? I'm worried to death." Lan Qiu said, grabbing her sleeves.

"Sorry, sorry for making you worry. This is for you. Thank you for taking care of me, and I apologize for the offense." Zhuang Xun held up the gift box, like a kid who was caught.

I was still thinking in my heart that I was following him too closely. I hadn’t even left Jinyang yet, and I just wandered around a street before I was picked up.

"Your Majesty, Master, where did you get the money?" As a king, how could Zhuang Xun carry money with him? He didn't have anything when he was brought in. A few copper coins had already been given to the poor farmers at the foot of Yunding Mountain.

"You don't have to worry about..."

"..."

After a while, Zhuang Xun came out with the jade pendant hung by Lan Qiu himself. One of them was holding a gift box, and the other was walking, fiddling with the jade pendant on his waist from time to time. They were silent all the way.

Zhuang Xun was too embarrassed to speak, and Lan Qiu had no intention of starting the topic.

Passing the corner of the street, I saw that the intersection of Nancheng and Xicheng was blocked by a group of soldiers, and there were many people standing outside.

"What are you doing?" Zhuang Xun said unexpectedly, and then thought about what the vendor said during the day to pick up the money lost by the Wang family.

"My lord, these people who are applying for the job of sweepers all want to sweep the streets." Zhuang Xun said in confusion. Because he was close to the soldiers, a soldier took one look at his clothes and immediately answered respectfully.

"It takes so many people to sweep the streets?" Zhuang Xun was a little confused. There was a crowded group of people outside.

"After all, we have to clean it carefully to ensure that the roads where nobles walk during the day are clean and tidy." The soldier said flatteringly. The less Zhuang Xun understood this, the higher Zhuang Xun's vision was, and the less he dared to offend him.

"Okay, can't they come to clean during the day?" Zhuang Xun basically understood, what cleaning is, they just come to pick up garbage.

"What should I do if I disturb the nobles during the day? Dongcheng is the area where the nobles hang out. The sentry will not let these people come during the day. I will also supervise them at night to prevent these scavengers from contradicting nobles like you. However, Don't worry, noble man, it will take a while before we can allow them to come over and clean up." The soldier explained to reassure Zhuang Xun.

"..." Zhuang Xun's pupils dilated. Combined with the content of yesterday's hawker's curse, even though he had guessed it, he was still shocked when he saw it. This city obviously has no walls, but there are walls everywhere.

"Sir, let's go. You haven't had dinner yet, and my servant has prepared it for you." Lan Qiu reminded Zhuang Xun. Only then did Zhuang Xun react.

"Lan Qiu, do you think this is really right?" Zhuang Xun couldn't help but ask as he walked onto the road.

"Master, didn't you already know during the day?" Lan Qiu replied dully.

The next day, Zhuang Xun did not return to Yunding Mountain early. He never went down the mountain again for ten days in a row. He read books every day, looked at the mountains, and looked at the man-eating city in the distance.

Until one day, when I got up early in the morning, I saw a purple ribbon stretching to the east and passing through Yunding Mountain.

"What is this? Who is competing with whom for wealth?"

"That is the barrier for His Majesty King Zhao to welcome you, His Highness. It is a hundred miles away and your envoy has arrived."

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