Empress Mi Benji

Chapter 79

After the negotiation, there was still a covenant to be signed and a banquet to be accepted. Tired of being tormented by a series of ceremonies, he went home and hurriedly explained the information and passed it on.

He slipped into Si Qin Mi's arms by himself, and when he closed his eyes, he collapsed. He slept for about ten minutes before he recovered a little.

Si Qin Mi hugged him as before, looking at her lover with pity, her husband went out to work hard, and she wanted to be a good harbor when he came home.

"It's really boring. What do these people do with these things all day." Zhuang Xun said dully, still a little confused when he woke up.

"In order not to look like you are eating for nothing, otherwise the Ministry of Etiquette will be in vain. The importance of etiquette is also to regulate people's hearts." Si Qinmi first agreed and explained that things like etiquette are needed, but they are getting more and more complicated. The etiquette is a little bloated.

"Forget it, it's just what happened to him." Zhuang Xun said happily, heaving a sigh of relief, he was drowsy and drowsy, talking intermittently about the boring negotiations today, and talking about copying Siqin Mi's story. What a great answer.

It's a pity that I was not aggressive enough, so I couldn't tear him apart.

"It's good if you can keep the bottom line. The basic bottom line is to exchange Hebei Dao for Jiannan Dao. The other party is not a fool, and there are no traitors. The significance of attacking is not great. You have to memorize something more. Attacking is not as good as defending. You need to quote classics. Yes, the other party is in the main position in this battle, and Yu is weak, so it's good to be able to do this." Si Qin Mi appeased and praised, saying that both sides know the bottom line of both sides, so the outcome of this negotiation is already doomed.

Just when Zhuang Xun was about to take a good night's sleep and replenish his energy, an unexpected visitor came.

"Zhuang Yushi, Your Majesty invites you to discuss the Tao in the palace." The eunuch in red came to invite him.

Zhuang Xun has also done facial expression management. He looked at the sun that was setting in the west with his heart pressed down, and agreed with the urge to scold his mother.

I was exhausted from work one day, went home to chat with my wife to enhance my relationship, and was about to go to bed, when suddenly my boss called me to work overtime. Who doesn't want to scold her, if there is something wrong, it's not easy to talk about it tomorrow.

Disappointed, he got on the carriage to the palace again, seeing that the vendors who set up stalls had also withdrawn, Zhuang Xun became more and more depressed, everyone went home, only I worked overtime!

It was already dark in the palace, and the residence of Yu State in Cheng State was in the west of the city. Because the land in the west of the city was cheap, guards could be arranged to move in, and the wealthy families lived in the east of the city. The central axis was an avenue that connected to the palace.

"Censor, being summoned by His Majesty is the dream of many officials." Seeing that Zhuang Xun had no expression on his face, but his body was faintly unhappy, the eunuch comforted him.

"Xun is very grateful for King Cheng's attention, but it's getting late now, and I don't know what's important for His Majesty." Is there any work that can't be arranged tomorrow? It's dark today, so why overtime!

"It's not something that young people can know. It can only be said that His Majesty's move must have deep meaning." The eunuch said awkwardly, how could he understand Cheng Wang's thoughts.

"Does King Cheng not see anyone?" Zhuang Xun calmed down his emotions, and there was no need to vent his emotions on him to the messenger.

"Your Majesty devotes himself to cultivating the Tao, and doesn't ask about political affairs. He usually only summons the prime minister and important ministers like General Li to meet." The eunuch's answer made Zhuang Xun stunned.

Why does this template sound so familiar.

The night in Miyagi is not brightly lit. After passing through the guarded palace walls, you come to the backyard of Miyagi.

It feels like they are plotting something, carrying a lantern and walking like this.

When they came to a quaint-looking blue tile house, the eunuch knocked on the door.

"Jin..." Cheng Wang's voice was shallow, like someone who has been hungry for a few days and can't speak.

Entering the door, the candlelight illuminated the room transparently. Zhuang Xun just entered the door, his eyes were not used to the change from dimness to light for a while, and the temperature inside the room was warmer than outside.

After adapting to the most attractive light, he also saw clearly the people in the room.

What attracted Zhuang Xun's attention the most was not Cheng Wang, who was dressed in Taoist robes and seemed slightly sinister, but the glamorous and noble beauty who sat beside him and wore jewels and emeralds on her head. The girl is extremely charming, wearing a light red trailing palace dress of imperial concubine level, gorgeous and magnificent.

"Foreign minister Zhuang Xun, I have seen Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Zhuang Xun bowed his hands and bowed, not knowing the identity of this charming and cold beauty.

"The censor doesn't need to be polite. Please sit down. It's not a formal occasion. It's late at night, and he invited the censor into the palace. Please trouble the censor." King Cheng smiled, apologizing somewhat, but not close.

You know it's night, and you still call me?

Of course, this cannot be said, Zhuang Xun could only cope with it and said: "Don't bother, it is an honor for Xun to be received by His Majesty, but I don't quite understand what His Majesty needs to summon foreign ministers."

"I heard that the censor and the second lady of the Li family have a lifetime appointment?" Cheng Wang smiled, and first asked Zhuang Xun an embarrassing question.

"That's true." Zhuang Xun didn't quite understand why King Cheng asked this question as soon as he came.

"I also heard that the censor already has a wife." King Cheng looked at Zhuang Xun. He was dressed in a yellow dragon python robe. He had an elegant temperament, fair skin, and the air of a literati. His eyes were full of light, and his expression was modest and confident, giving people kindness and intimacy. a feeling of.

It is indeed worthy of the evaluation of the posture of the dragon and the phoenix, the figure is slightly short but can support the luxury of the python robe, the clothes and the people complement each other.

"Yes." Zhuang Xun didn't want to discuss this issue, but he couldn't say it directly, don't ask this question, it's embarrassing.

"Is the censor going to divorce his wife and marry a daughter from the Li family?" Cheng Wang asked again, as if to break the casserole and ask the bottom line.

Don't you care about exchanging pleasantries?Is there such a direct question?

At this time, the beauty who had been cold and silent also looked at Zhuang Xun, as if examining him.

"No, I plan to come to propose marriage and marry Miss Li as my second wife." Zhuang Xun told him directly so that he would not keep asking.

"Yu Shi has a big heart, and I'm not afraid that General Li will beat you out." Cheng Wang smiled, admiring Zhuang Xun's courage.

When the beautiful woman at the side heard Zhuang Xun's words, her face became even colder, with a hint of malice. Zhuang Xun could vaguely feel the woman's dissatisfaction with him.

Combined with what Li Rusi said about her family's family situation, Zhuang Xun had already guessed her identity. Li Rusi's sister, Li Shaoyun, the noble concubine of Cheng, seemed to be almost the same type of woman. The weak Liu Fufeng looked like she just didn't know if she had the power of Li Rusi's three punches to beat a tiger.

"If you don't come to the door, it's not a matter of being beaten up. Besides, this is also a responsibility and an agreement." If you want to run away after ruining the woman's reputation, who will give you such a big face?
"That's right, but judging by Yushi's appearance, there is no other choice." No matter how ugly Li Shaoyun's expression was, Cheng Wang understood Zhuang Xun.

"It can't be counted. It's because Xun made a mistake, but he didn't lose his virtue when he got a wife, so he can only make a bad plan." In front of Li Shaoyun, Zhuang Xun didn't dare to say even if it was designed by Li Rusi. There is no need to tell outsiders about this kind of husband and wife.

"The censor can be regarded as a pure and kind person. Are you going to visit tomorrow?" King Cheng continued to ask, very concerned about Zhuang Xun and Li Rusi's marriage.

"In the next two days, I have to deal with official affairs before considering private matters. Official affairs are related to General Li, and I don't want to hurt General Li's reputation because of private affairs." The originally clear exchange of territories seemed to be a back-hand deal.

Although everyone knew that Zhuang Xun might marry Miss Li Er, but the superficial tricks had to be done, otherwise Zhuang Xun didn't know the etiquette.

"Avoid suspicion? It should be. I invited the censor to come here today to thank the censor." Cheng Wang lightly revealed the matter, and said to Zhuang Xun in the Taoist robe.

"The minister doesn't know?" Thank me?no need thank me?What do you, a foreign king, want to thank me for.

Zhuang Xun was highly vigilant, for fear that if he was not careful, he would be accused of treason.

"This time, the immortal can help us form the two countries, thanks to the coordination of Yushi. General Li's battle report also stated that without the immortal's cover-up of the enemy's monster detection, and without the immortal's killing of monsters to boost morale, it is impossible to get it so easily. For Xishui's great victory, I believe that Yushi should receive the second merit."

King Cheng smiled and said that acknowledging Zhuang Xun's role in this war that determined the fate of the Three Kingdoms was the second greatest contribution after Li Pingyuan.

"I don't dare to take the credit of the immortal. The foreign minister dare not take the credit for it. The foreign minister didn't even know that the immortal would appear on the front line. The foreign minister didn't even go to the battlefield. How can it be regarded as a secondary merit." Zhuang Xun quickly denied, What's his is his, and he doesn't want to claim what's not his.

"Immortals don't care about fame and wealth, and go away with the sword. This credit is not given to you, the censor, but who is it? Besides, the censor in Yu State is the inspector censor who received this credit for promotion, and he is the leader of Jiannan Road. Isn't it just acknowledging this connection?" King Cheng's words were well-founded, Zhuang Xun couldn't refute for a while, did he tell him that he was specially taken care of by King Yu?
"It seems that the censor has also admitted that this battle is of great significance. It will be difficult for You country to fight in five or even ten years, and Cheng country and Yu country will achieve peace and stability. This kind of great achievement deserves my gratitude." Cheng Wang said clearly, It looks like living in the palace and cultivating Taoism, not caring about worldly affairs.

"Your Majesty is serious, but he is loyal to the country." Zhuang Xun saw that he could only admit it, otherwise would he deny the reward he received in Yu country?
Don't say that he has a normal EQ, even a person with a low EQ and a normal IQ would not do this. Doesn't this deny the legitimacy of his identity?

"That's why it's even more important to reward the censor. He can be loyal to the country and take such a big contribution." King Cheng praised.

"Foreign ministers are ministers of the Yu state, how can they accept your majesty's reward, please be careful with your majesty." Zhuang Xun quickly refused after hearing this.

Accepting gifts from other countries, or acting as a diplomatic envoy, will this not be impeached to death?Even the public will think if you have betrayed the country after hearing it, otherwise why would the other party reward you.

"Don't be nervous, Yushi, and I won't embarrass you. General Li and Yushi are so talented this time, it's not appropriate not to reward them. Since Yushi wants to marry Miss Li's family, I will be a matchmaker. Please Li The imperial concubine acts as a middleman and persuades General Li to agree to the marriage between Yushi and Miss Li Er."

King Cheng took the initiative to speak, then looked at Concubine Li Gui next to him and said, "What does Concubine Li think?"

You promised to go out, how can I see it, do you say you disagree?
"The concubine has no objection. Zhuang Yushi has an elegant temperament and is a good match for my sister." Concubine Li said naturally, but her expression towards Zhuang Xun was even colder.

If you are satisfied, can you change your expression.

"As a marriage and reward, the counties adjacent to Jiannan Road and Dahenan should be handed over to the censor. The canonization is also the canonization of the second lady of the Li family. It is not only a reward for General Li, but also a reward for the censor." The emperor took out Big reward.

"Your Majesty, no, I'm afraid the officers and men will be chilled and cause fierce opposition from the court officials." Concubine Li hurriedly stopped it, and King Cheng's decision touched the cake of many people.

Although this piece of cake has not been cut yet, some people have been looking forward to it, and this decision is too willful. The land that has just been exchanged will have to spit out half of it. Who can accept it.

"If you don't give it, you will chill the hearts of the soldiers. General Li has now reached the rank of the Duke, and there is no way to seal it. It is not allowed to grant land to ministers in the country. Why don't you give some dowry to General Li and let him have face? This will reward Li. General, his contribution this time can also be regarded as a reward for Yushi to invite immortals to kill monsters this time." Cheng Wang said that there seemed to be no problem.

According to Li Pingyuan's credit, it seems that there is really nothing wrong with doing this, and the people can understand and support it. Concubine Li remained silent.

"To prevent General Li from being in trouble, I will give you the marriage, so as to avoid conflicts between General Li and Zhuang Yushi." King Cheng said kindly, and Concubine Li nodded, which is true.

After all, knowing that their daughter is going to marry someone else as a common wife, these fathers with status can bear it, and it is impossible not to make some gestures. The strong refusal hurts the feelings of the second sister. Having the marriage gift from King Cheng can be regarded as a decoration for him facade.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the marriage." Zhuang Xun said gratefully. It turned out that it was a marriage. He was relieved, as long as it wasn't some conspiracy.

"The censor deserves it, but I just pushed the boat along, censor, do you know anything about the immortal family?" Cheng Wang accepted Zhuang Xun's gratitude, then changed his style of painting, and asked about the immortal.

"This..." Zhuang Xun was a little hesitant, thinking of the King of Reincarnation.

"The censor really has the way of the immortal family. I have a strong desire to seek the way. Can the censor help me?" Seeing Zhuang Xun's hesitation, Cheng Wang immediately knew that he had the real thing, and his eyes became eager.

At this moment, Zhuang Xun suddenly realized why King Cheng gave him the so-called secondary meritorious service, why he helped him marry Li Rusi, it turned out that this was the pit, and he wanted to learn from him the way of cultivation of the immortal family, or how to find an immortal .

"..." The problem is that Zhuang Xun doesn't know where the immortal is, and he doesn't have the magic method to practice.

"If you have any difficulties, just pretend I didn't say anything." King Yu looked disappointed when Zhuang Xun didn't reply for a long time.

"For the matter of cultivating immortals, foreign ministers don't understand it clearly, but I once heard the immortals say that if you cultivate virtue and make meritorious service, you will naturally have a destiny to come to your door." Although it is the next life.

"Which immortal is he, and where does he practice?" Cheng Wang became interested again.

"The foreign officials here can't find it, and neither can your majesty. If your majesty cultivates virtue diligently, and the fate comes, there will naturally be immortals." lie.

Moreover, after King Cheng dies, he will definitely go to the underworld, which is not a lie, but he doesn't know how his merits will be accumulated by then.

"I understand. Please tell Zhuang Yushi that you have come to talk with Lao Yushi. Concubine Li, help send Zhuang Yushi off. You can discuss how to get to Li's mansion." Zhuang Xun's words were similar to those of the immortals he had met before. Exactly the same, Cheng Wang's mood suddenly became irritable, and he issued an order to drive away the guests.

Zhuang Xun was obedient, waiting for Concubine Li, walking on the courtyard road, Concubine Li was obviously not in the mood to talk to him, so she led him out, first to find the maid Yang Mei who was waiting outside the courtyard.

"My maidservant has seen the Holy Majesty, empress." Yang Mei shouted in Zhuang Xun's python robe, in the dark night environment.

(End of this chapter)