Concubine, she rises step by step

Huo Jiheng took the lead in inviting Xiao Songxi into the palace.

"Your Majesty, would it be risky for you to invite her into the palace at this time?" Lin Xian'an always advocated playing it safe and steady.

Nalan had a different idea, "I feel that taking the initiative can disrupt the opponent's position. It's better to show up and meet her, so that you can know what she wants to do."

Huo Jiheng originally preferred to play it safe, but given Xiao Songxi's situation, if she made a request to send troops, he might be passive.

"It doesn't matter, let's listen to Princess Beiling's thoughts first, and it's not too late to make plans!"

In the Zhengxin Hall, several people were still planning, while Xiao Songxi was walking on the road, but her steps were not in a hurry.

Sheng Yi Qiaoqiao saw Xiao Songxi's face and went to greet her, "The eldest princess is so elegant today."

Xiao Songxi bowed lightly, "I've seen Concubine Sheng!"

"Isn't Concubine Sheng also in high spirits?" Xiao Songxi looked at the surrounding scenery, which was really good.

"I have always admired heroes among women. In ancient times, Hua Mulan joined the army for her father, and women were not inferior to men. Today, the eldest princess takes charge of the planning and wins Beiling's reputation while talking and laughing. It is truly an example of kindness!" Kindness is not casual! First of all, in fact, people like Xiang Xiao Songxi can be said to be outstanding diplomats in ancient times, not to mention that she is a woman, and the obstruction she encounters is not sporadic.

Xiao Songxi was a little surprised by the kind compliment given to her. There was no politeness, it was all what she wanted to hear. The key point was that she didn't think it was a casual compliment. After so many years, there were many people who laughed at her and laughed at her, but they really affirmed her. So far, only two people have achieved success: Huo Jiheng and Sheng Yi.

Subconsciously, he said to the envoy Zhan Li behind him: "I want to say a few words of respect to Concubine Sheng. Please wait aside."

Zhan Li glanced at Sheng Yi and slowly stood aside.

Then he couldn't help but sigh: "Concubine Sheng has the same idea as the emperor. It seems that it is not unreasonable for the emperor to favor you."

He smiled kindly and said, "The Emperor respects you because he is the representative of the two countries. He appreciates your talent and respects your magnanimity and style as a woman who is stronger than a man. I respect you because I am a woman." From the perspective of time, it is not easy for you to lead Beiling to this point without fear of the secular world and ignore messages. But I also feel sorry for you..."

Xiao Songxi was listening attentively, but was confused by Sheng Yi's regret, "I wonder where the regret that Concubine Sheng said came from?"

Shengyi raised his hand and motioned Xiao Songxi to sit down, "This regret is naturally from a woman's point of view."

Xiao Songxi looked at Shengyi.

I saw Sheng Yi sighing and said: "The reason why I say it is a pity is that the eldest princess is a daughter. Although I have never been to Beiling, I have also heard that the emperor in Beiling is jealous. Although he is the eldest princess's biological brother, he is not the same mother. The blood of our compatriots. In such an environment, when there is a need to fight, the eldest princess will be the first to bear the brunt. It is a pity that the eldest princess is full of passion and talent, but she has to be limited by her daughter's body. Isn't it a pity? "

The soft question made Xiao Songxi tremble all over. If she hadn't been sure that Shenyi was a concubine in the harem, she would have really suspected that Shenyi knew something.

"What Concubine Sheng said is a bit serious. Emperor Beiling is the younger brother of this palace. Our relationship between siblings is not as rumored. Concubine Sheng is so troublesome!" Compared with Beiling, Shengyi just didn't see it. Xiao Songxi had such a strong self-esteem for being a stranger to her, how could she admit it to her face, get up and leave.

Sheng Yi knew that people like Xiao Songxi could understand one thing and didn't need to say too much, so he said: "I am a woman in the palace who may talk too much. Princess, please don't mind!"

Xiao Songxi nodded.

Watching Xiao Songxi's walking back, Zhixia caressed her pounding heart and said in fear: "Oh, my lady, I'm scared to death. I'm really afraid that the eldest princess will fall out."

Sheng Yi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: "She won't, her ambition is far greater than she knows!"

As Sheng Yi said, Xiao Songxi was in a state of confusion at this time.

Sheng Yi was right about one thing, the relationship between Emperor Beiling and her was incompatible.Although the Queen Mother valued her talents, she was a girl after all and was not the child of a sibling of the emperor's mother, so her situation in the palace was very delicate.Back then, it was the Queen Mother who single-handedly allowed her to go on missions to various countries to show her talents. But over the years, as her power grew stronger, the emperor began to suppress and treat her coldly.Even the Queen Mother, who had always supported her, could only turn a blind eye because of the emperor.Until the emperor told her that he wanted her to get married, Xiao Songxi's arguments seemed to the emperor to be dissatisfied and even a sign of rebellion.

Xiao Songxi, who had been betrayed and treated coldly with all her passion, wanted to use Huo Jiheng's Longevity Festival to give herself a last chance.

"Elder Princess, what did Concubine Sheng say? That made you so disappointed?" Envoy Zhan Li asked, looking at Xiao Songxi's expression.

Xiao Songxi just said lightly: "It's just the thoughts between women, what's the big deal? I'm thinking about how to talk to the emperor!"

This Zhan Li was nominally the envoy of Beiling, Xiao Songxi's deputy, but Xiao Songxi knew better than anyone else that this was the spy arranged by the Beiling Emperor around her. She could neither touch him nor let him notice.

Therefore, Xiao Songxi, who never thought about what to do, has been playing Tai Chi with Huo Jiheng. She must be cautious every step she takes now.

Hall of Zhengxin.

All the flowers that Li Qing had been looking forward to had withered.

"Hey! Princess, you are here." Li Qing said with a smile on his face.

Xiao Songxi finally came back from her thoughts and said, "Eunuch Li."

Entering the main hall, Xiao Songxi said politely: "Your Majesty."

Zhan Li also followed behind Xiao Songxi and saluted.

Huo Jiheng saluted: "Elder Princess, please sit down!"

Xiao Songxi looked at the surrounding environment and said with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Huo Jiheng said directly: "It has been some time since the eldest princess came to Daikin, and our communication has been in the theoretical stage. Today, I want to have a good communication with the eldest princess. What will Daikin do next? Bei How can Ling support him?"

Xiao Songxi's expression remained unchanged as she said, "That's exactly what the emperor said. Dajin and Beiling must first reach an agreement before they can implement specific policies."

After saying that, Xiao Songxi glanced at Nalan casually.

He even winked at Nalan in order to create conditions...

Nalan was confused and confused at first, but Xiao Songxi always pointed Nalan to look at the Beiling envoy behind him, which aroused Nalan's curiosity.

He had a feeling that Xiao Songxi was controlled by Zhan Li, or because of Zhan Li's presence, some words were difficult to explain.

So, he said: "Master Zhan, I have found out some of the policies that Daikin has implemented over the years. Unfortunately, the results are not satisfactory. I hope Master Zhan can give some advice."

For such things, Zhan Li was naturally happy to go, so he said to Xiao Songxi: "Princess, I will go with Lord Nalan to have a look first."

Xiao Songxi seemed embarrassed and replied: "Since good relations between the two countries are a prerequisite, Mr. Zhan really needs to put some effort into it, so go ahead..."

Then, with a serious look on his face, he said: "Your Majesty, it's time to talk!"