Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 341 Everything is ready, heading straight to Jiangnan
Zhao Mu cupped his hands and smiled and said: "That's natural! It's just that my nephew has to travel far today and won't be able to return for a long time. We will discuss the wedding between me and Sister Huyan when I come back. For now, I will give Sister Huyan a betrothal gift first. My dear prince, you are bothering her again."

King Zhongxiao asked: "Oh? Where is Your Highness going?"

Zhao Mu sighed and replied: "Alas! We have only won a small victory at the moment. We have not really shaken the Liao Kingdom yet. Now we have to make some plans in advance. The prince must have seen the strength of these friends in the world. . Their help will be indispensable in future battles against Liao. I will naturally go and meet them."

Then Zhao Mu said: "Please take care of yourself, Your Majesty. We will have a big battle to fight in the future." After that, Zhao Mu said goodbye to King Zhongxiao.

Looking at Zhao Mu's leaving figure, King Zhongxiao gave a thumbs up and praised: "What a man! Jin'er did not misjudge the person!"

In the next few days, Zhao Mu stayed at home for a few days. After all, it always takes some time to receive a title and express gratitude.

And just in the past few days, the Dali Kingdom's mission also left.

Zhao Mu took A'Zhu and personally sent Duan Zhengchun, Gao Shengtai and others off outside the city.

Originally Mu Wanqing was also coming, but she didn't want to see Duan Yu again, so she didn't come out to say goodbye to her family. So he asked A'Zhu to dress up as himself and go see her off.

When saying goodbye, Duan Yu said reluctantly: "Brother Zhao, I don't know when we will see each other again!"

Zhao Mu shook his head and said, "How can we be trivial about important matters?"

Gao Mei said with a smile: "So, His Highness King Qi is afraid that our Dali will defect again?"

Gao Shengtai and Duan Zhengchun also smiled sarcastically when they heard this.

Gao Mei crossed his arms in advance and asked, "Oh? What are you doing in our Dali country?"

Gao Mei didn't seem surprised by Zhao Mu's answer. She muttered: "How stingy. I just want to try it, but I don't really want it."

Zhao Mu shook his head and said, "Of course not." He looked at Gao Shengtai and Duan Zhengchun, and continued, "Of course I believe in Dali's sincerity. After all, there is no relationship in this world that is closer than blood. We are in-laws, and They are neighboring countries. The Liao Kingdom is also a paper tiger that can be broken in front of me. I really don’t understand why Dali would betray the Song Dynasty and be seduced by the unrealizable interests of the Liao Kingdom.”

In this sad scene of farewell, Zhao Mu's words suddenly made everyone laugh.

Zhao Mu smiled and replied: "No!"

Gao Mei looked at the sword on Zhao Mu's waist at this time, and she said: "By the way! Your sword is really easy to use. This time I have helped you Song Dynasty. The emperor of Song Dynasty should All the rewards have been rewarded, but I don’t lack the gold and silver. How about you give me your sword. How about treating it as a reward for our husband and wife helping you defeat the enemy this time? "

Seeing Gao Mei say it first, Ah Zi's little face suddenly dropped.

After hearing his wife's request, Duan Yu felt a little ashamed and couldn't help but look away to cover up his embarrassment.

Gao Mei pouted and said, "You are always so calm. You are not interesting at all."

Azi was about to start teasing.

Zhao Mu replied: "Of course there are important matters to discuss. At present, the Liao Kingdom is defeated. Although the Song and Liao Dynasties have not broken out again in a large-scale battle, this is just the calm before the storm. If the Liao people attack again , will definitely contact Xixia, Tubo, and even Dali. Maybe when you return to Dali, the envoys from Liao will already be waiting in the post house."

Zhao Mu smiled and said: "Haha, brother Duan, there is no need to be so sad. We will meet again in a few days. Maybe I will arrive in Dali before you."

Zhao Mu smiled and said: "Haha, it's not me who is stingy. This sword was left by the founder of my Xiaoyao Sect. Even though I am the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect, I have no right to give it to others privately. What's more, even if it is passed on, it will be passed down to my Xiaoyao Sect. Disciple, King Zhennan has learned from his master’s wife’s inheritance. Although the Xingxiu sect that Azi belongs to has done many evil things, it can still be regarded as a branch of my Xiaoyao sect. Both of their brothers and sisters can barely be considered as half disciples of the Xiaoyao sect. As for you, princess.”

Gao Mei smiled and said: "You can also accept me as your disciple. Your Xiaoyao sect's martial arts are so powerful that I can't help but accept you as my teacher. Isn't Princess Huyan also your nephew?"

Zhao Mu shook his head and said, "Forget it. I have no plans to accept a disciple yet." Seeing Zhao Mu's refusal, Gao Mei just pursed his lips and smiled.

Ah Zi asked at this time: "Brother-in-law, why did you say you arrived before us? Since you are going to Dali, why don't you come with us?"

Zhao Mu replied: "I have to go to Gusu to meet a friend first. After explaining the future affairs to him, I will transfer to Dali. Therefore, I can't go with you. But I have a bloody horse given by your Majesty. 'Zhu Tianlong'. I will arrive in a few days on a fast horse, which is naturally much faster than your group's driving. Maybe by the time you arrive in Dali City, I will have been waiting in Dali for a long time."

Duan Zhengchun smiled at this time and said: "In that case, we will meet the good son-in-law again in Dali."

Zhao Mu raised his hands and said, "Haha, take care, father-in-law! Take care, gentlemen!"

Everyone also saluted Zhao Mu and said, "Take care!"

After a brief exchange of greetings, everyone in Dali Kingdom embarked on the journey back to Dali Kingdom under the protection of the Imperial Forest Army of the Song Dynasty.

In the past few days, Zhao Mu was preparing the betrothal gift for Hu Yanjin. Since King Zhongxiao has agreed. Then this matter cannot be careless.

Zhao Mu followed the price offered by Prince Zhongxiao's house, "a thousand gold for the engagement", and other than that, the rest of the etiquette was not left behind.

Emperor Zhezong also asked if it was necessary for him to order the marriage himself. As the emperor, he would be his matchmaker and arrange another beautiful wedding for him. Zhao Mu replied no. This is what I owe Hu Yanjin, and everything should be done as I arranged before.

Soon the marriage certificate and betrothal gift were carried to the door of Prince Zhongxiao's Mansion in a glorious manner.

Since being promoted to Duke, Zhezong has successively rewarded Zhao Mu with many gold and silver treasures. This time I was awarded the title of Prince, and the reward was even greater. Therefore, Zhao Mu's move this time was quite generous.

Although it was not as grand as the one given to Mu Wanqing, a princess of a country, the betrothal gift given by Zhao Mu to Hu Yanjin was the first among the powerful ladies in the capital.

Zhao Mu's dowry gift to Hu Yanjin, including various gold and silver treasures, totaled hundreds of thousands of taels of silver.

Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, I have never heard of any family offering such a generous salary to an honorable lady.

When an ordinary official lady gets married, it is considered top-notch to give "a thousand taels of gold" as a betrothal gift. And Zhao Mu had enough money to marry four or five princesses.

Hu Yanjin burst into tears when she saw the betrothal gift Zhao Mu had given her and the fact that she also asked Princess Shoukang to be the matchmaker. This was enough to satisfy Prince Zhongxiao and give her face.

Although Hu Yanjin didn't like money, only these yellow and white things could show how much Zhao Mu valued her. Let her marry gracefully.

When the ladies of the various palaces in the capital saw Hu Yanjin's betrothal gift, they were filled with envy and jealousy. What I envy is the "daughter-in-law" and "the princess's matchmaking". She was jealous that Hu Yanjin, who was older and had a bad temper, could marry Zhao Mu. They also submitted their name cards to Prince Qi's Mansion, but it was a pity that Zhao Mu did not choose them and chose Hu Yanjin.

The one who was most jealous was Lady Chai of the Xinguo family. She was only twenty-eight years old and in her prime, and she was an outstanding beauty in terms of appearance. She is just like Liu Ying back then. There are many princes, nobles and children who want to marry her.

But Zhao Mu was blind and chose Hu Yanjin, who was older and more aggressive. Instead of following the arrangement of her aunt, Zhao Mu's nominal "mother" Chai Taifei, she chose her to become Zhao Mu's concubine.

This made County Master Chai very puzzled. She did not resent Zhao Mu for being blind, but resented Hu Yanjin for taking away the betrothal gift that should have belonged to her and the position of concubine that should have belonged to her.

After sending the betrothal gift, Zhao Mu left all the subsequent wedding arrangements to his mother and others.

The four great swordsmen had already set off to return to Lingjiu Palace to move their troops. After Zhao Mu and A'Zhu arranged everything, they changed into casual clothes, rode on the sweaty BMW, and embarked on the journey to Yanziwu in the south of the Yangtze River.

(End of this chapter)