Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 181 Ten Thousand Gold for Recruitment

After everyone had finished discussing the business matters, the next step was some commonplace talk.

Duan Yu brought thanks from his uncle and mother, that Zhao Mu had taken action to eliminate the four villains and eliminated a serious problem for Dali.

And Zhao Mu also got Duan Yanqing's final ending from Duan Yu's mouth.

Although Duan Yanqing was transported back to Dali for burial by Duan Zhengchun and others, Duan Zhengming and the monks of Tianlong Temple all agreed that it would be enough to find a remote corner and bury Duan Yanqing hastily.

This is because Duan Yanqing has been full of evil deeds over the years, and the evil deeds he has done have actually brought shame to the Duan family in Dali. Although he had his reasons, the monks felt that they could not forgive him so much.

Therefore, under the auspices of Master Kurong, a salvation ceremony was held for Duan Yanqing. After that, he was hastily buried at the foot of a hillside outside Tianlong Temple.

Moreover, Duan Yanqing's identity has not been recognized by Dali officials, both internally and externally. Regarding the former Prince Yanqing, the historians of Dali Kingdom still wrote that Prince Yanqing died in a palace incident.

After Zhao Mu heard this, he just sneered, "The winner will be a prince, and the loser will be a bandit."

The hereditary throne and the dragon bloodline all seemed so ridiculous in the face of the absolute disparity in strength.

Afterwards, Zhao Mu discussed some details of the marriage with everyone. Dali's opinion is that the grander the wedding, the better. Zhao Mu also had the same opinion. However, specific matters need to be discussed with the emperor before they can be confirmed.

After reminiscing about old times, Zhao Mu no longer delayed, but got up and returned to the post house where he was staying.

After returning to the room, he saw A'Zhu, who was dressed in jewels. He still hadn't taken off Mu Wanqing's makeup. Looking at the two "Mu Wanqing" appearing in front of him, Zhao Mu felt both interesting and awkward.

Zhao Mu said: "A'Zhu, are you still taking off this costume?"

A'Zhu replied: "The maids have tied my hair in this bun for half an hour. I can't bear to let it go now."

Mu Wanqing looked at Zhao Mu in front of her and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Lord Marquis, on your promotion to Duke."

Zhao Mu also sat down, and then he said: "This is also thanks to you, Wan'er. If it had been in the past, even if the emperor wanted to promote me, he would not be able to find a suitable reason."

A'Zhu asked at this time: "Ms. sir, have you reached an agreement with Lord Gao and others?"

Zhao Mu nodded and said, "It's settled. You two will go back to Dali in a while."

"Ah?" A'Zhu and Mu Wanqing exclaimed at the same time.

Zhao Mu said: "Why are you looking at me like this? Wan'er, you are now adopted to the emperor and queen. As the eldest princess of Dali, you are marrying the Song Dynasty. Naturally, you have to go home to worship the ancestors in the ancestral temple." Although the prince and brother Duan have treated you poorly, the ancestors of Dali have no grudges against you. You are going to marry the Song Dynasty, so naturally you have to kowtow to them. Moreover, Mrs. Ruan also said that senior Qin misses you very much. .As for A'Zhu, you should follow Wan'er back to Dali Country. You can take good care of them both for me."

A'Zhu murmured: "Two? Besides Sister Mu, who else is there?"

Zhao Mu smiled bitterly and replied: "Little Azi, this girl is now stuck to me like a dog-skin plaster, and I can't get rid of her. Mrs. Ruan also personally asked me to take her with me to discipline her. I see. I agreed in your honor. But I will be very busy in the next period of time. There are a lot of messes waiting for me to clean up, both in the arena and in the court. You are all gone, and no one is watching. Zi, if we leave her in the capital, we don’t know what trouble she will get into.” “What’s more, those who are close to vermillion are red and those who are close to ink are black. The child A Zi’s cruel and vicious nature is because she grew up in the Xingxiu sect since she was a child. In an environment of 'raising gu', she is naturally more sinister and vicious than others in order to survive. And during this time when she stayed with you two, although she was still a little naughty, she was no longer as ruthless as before. This child's Her temperament still needs to be tempered around you. The capital is a place of intrigue and intrigue, so if you let her stay for a long time, she might learn bad things."

A'Zhu then smiled and said: "It seems that my husband-in-law still dislikes my biological sister."

Zhao Mu replied: "If she wasn't your sister, I wouldn't bother to care about her. By the way! Wan'er, if there is nothing else to do tomorrow, we will go to various ancient treasure houses, whether it is coral, or pearls and jade, you I will buy you whatever you like. The Dali envoy and the emperor have been discussing this matter for a few days. This time you will go back together with my 'betrothal gift'. Rather than me choosing, it is better for you to see it in person. It depends on what you like."

Mu Wanqing smiled and nodded and said, "Yeah! But only the two of us can go. Don't let me see that annoying guy."

"Okay!" Zhao Mu agreed with a smile.

In the next few days, Zhao Mu and Mu Wanqing were shopping for various rare treasures that Mu Wanqing liked. Zhao Mu bought them for him. Whether it is the gems of Ceylon, the corals of the South Sea, or the pearls of the East Sea. As long as Mu Wanqing likes it, Zhao Mu will buy it without hesitation.

The official side of the Song Dynasty continued to entertain the Dali delegation. Both the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Xiang received Duan Yu and his party. Gao Shengtai also followed what Zhao Mu said and did not mention Dali's surrender to the Song Dynasty. He only used the marriage as an opportunity to tell that the two countries would form a good relationship between Qin and Jin in the future and not go to war.

Emperor Zhezong was a little disappointed when faced with Gao Shengtai's words. He originally brought up old matters and wanted to talk to Dali about the matter of canonization, but until the reception in the Imperial Garden ended, Dali did not bring up the matter of seeking "canonization" this time.

If he spoke directly, it would seem that he did not respect the other party and wanted to start a war with the other party. As a result, Emperor Zhezong was anxious and embarrassed. This reminded Zhezong of his dear "uncle".

That night, Zhao Mu and A'Zhu were taking stock of the betrothal gifts purchased for Mu Wanqing.

Zhao Mu spent almost all the money he got from Tianning Temple in the past few days. Now Zhao Mu only has the money he stole from Prince Shang's Mansion.

This time, Fan Mu Wanqing bought everything he could buy if he liked it. After A'Zhu and Zhao Mu counted the purchased treasures, they were all escorted to the Guanyi where everyone in Dali lived.

Five carriages were filled with various treasures. Even when Gao Shengtai came back and saw the betrothal gift from Zhao Mu, he was shocked and said that the big country above was generous.

Of course, this girl Azi also stole a lot of things from Zhao Mu.

Zhao Mu and A'Zhu were counting the last cart of treasures when a eunuch came to report: "The Emperor has an order to announce that the Duke of Nanyang has come to the palace to see you immediately."

After hearing the summons, Zhao Mu quickly accepted the order. After saluting, Zhao Mu said: "My father-in-law, do you know that the emperor has summoned you so late, but what is the urgent matter?" After saying that, Zhao Mu took out a pill from his sleeve that he had bought before. The Dongzhu was conveniently placed into the hands of the old eunuch.

The old eunuch squeezed the orb, and then said with a smile: "Report to Duke Nanyang. The emperor has set up a banquet in the palace and summoned the princes to go with him. I think it is a happy event."

Hearing this, Zhao Mu sneered in his heart.

Since ancient times, if you have nothing to show your courtesy to someone, you are either cheating or stealing. The little emperor invited himself to dinner at night, presumably because he wanted to ask for something.

(End of this chapter)