Started as a mute girl? I prospered in the lean years

With his mind racing, Shen Huaixu understood why Fu Yin had been so unusually busy recently.

She watched as those people got closer and closer to her, and finally stopped in front of her. The man in black robes was the first to salute her, saying with a smile, "Greetings to County Lady Mingyi. It is my honor to see the true face of County Lady Mingyi."

The confused officials of Southern Xia were completely bewildered. They had indeed heard of the name of Princess Mingyi, but she was just a princess after all. Why did the people closest to the Regent treat her with such courtesy? Wouldn't that just boost others' morale and destroy their own prestige?

Shen Huaixu quickly adjusted his expression and asked, "Who are you?"

The Fu Yin in front of him was wearing the same black robe as when he was in Nanxia, ​​but his figure and hair color had changed. It was obvious that Fu Yin did not go on a diplomatic mission to Dajin as the regent.

Otherwise, not to mention the Great Jin, even the country of Southern Xia would be in chaos.

"I am He Qing, a subordinate of the Southern Xia Imperial Master."

The corner of Shen Huaixu's mouth twitched. Can't Fu Yin think of a name?

At this time, maybe Fu Yin saw through her doubts, and answered her kindly: "You may not know, the Imperial Master originally had a servant named He Qing, who was very considerate. Later, the servant was recalled by the family. My Imperial Master has always been loyal and affectionate, so from then on, all the subordinates who followed him were named He Qing."

Shen Huaixu's expression was numb, and the Nanxia officials were even more confused. They didn't understand why Lord Heqing, who was always so aloof, would say such irrelevant words to County Lady Mingyi.

Seeing the eunuch leading the way hesitate several times, Shen Huaixu hurriedly said, "In this way, I won't disturb you all from meeting His Majesty. Please come in."

Fu Yin's expression beneath the mask was clearly that he was still unsatisfied, but now was indeed not the right place to talk, so he had to follow the eunuch and leave first.

Shen Huaixu looked at his back as he left, and subconsciously thought that this man might cause some trouble again, so he had to find him as soon as possible to find out.

Being an official is not a comfortable job, especially for Shen Huaixu, who is used to being free. The only thing to be thankful for is that she does not have to attend the daily court meetings. Although the daily news is a little delayed, fortunately she has a well-informed father.

During dinner, Shen Huaixu learned what had happened in the court today.

"Dad, are you saying that the envoys from Southern Xia want to seek peace? I think they brought a lot of good things with them."

Today, Shen Huaixu saw that the people brought by Fu Yin were carrying a lot of boxes. Thinking about what he said before, the treasury of Nanxia was not well-off, it seemed that this time there was a big loss.

"Nanxia is rich in jade and spices. The tribute this time is indeed enough to show their sincerity." Shen Su picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of finely grilled fish for his daughter.

"So, Your Majesty is moved?"

Shen Su smiled and said, "Miao Miao, have you forgotten the origin of the current emperor?"

After just a little thought, Shen Huaixu understood what this meant. Everyone knew that the current emperor was born a military general. It was only because the emperor had grown old in recent years that his temper became a little gentler, like a dozing tiger.

When he was young, he was famous for his decisiveness and ruthless methods, otherwise he would not have been able to establish his empire.

"Your Majesty is currently unable to do what he wants. Rumor has it that the Regent of Nanxia is indeed not an ordinary person. He was able to stabilize the domestic turmoil in Nanxia in such a short time. Even if the rumor is false, he is still difficult to deal with. Your Majesty is indeed very afraid of him. What worries him even more is that the information collected about this Regent is too little, and the people of Nanxia support this Regent too much, so he dare not act rashly."

Shen Huaixu's brain was working quickly, "Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in a hundred battles. Since the opponent's strength is unclear, Your Majesty wants to find out He Yin's background and strength before making a decision?"

Shen Su nodded.

Having said that, the father and daughter knew in their hearts that if Nanxia was determined to make peace, as long as the conditions proposed touched the emperor's heart, then peaceful coexistence between the two countries would be just around the corner.

Thinking of this, Shen Huaixu couldn't help but hesitate and asked, "Are the two countries going to form an alliance through marriage?"

The little emperor of Southern Xia is so young that marriage is unlikely to be possible, so the only thing left is... the bachelor regent.

Shen Huaixu had been pondering the whole day about Fu Yin's intention of coming to Nanxia in person, and at this moment it suddenly dawned on him.

She slowly looked at her father, and he also put down his chopsticks and looked at her.

"Among the envoys from Nanxia there is a man named He Qing, a subordinate of the Nanxia Regent. Father has never seen this man before, but he feels quite familiar. Miaomiao, do you know why?"

Shen Huaixu swallowed the tender fish meat in his mouth and looked away silently, "Dad, why do you ask that? I have never seen this acquaintance you mentioned..."

Shen Su sighed softly, "Daddy is overthinking. We have Princess Chaohua and Princess Qiyang in front of us, and at worst there are the royal family branches."

After all, it was just a private speculation between the father and daughter, and it passed without a few words.

But Shen Huaixu hasn't gotten over this yet.

It was not known whether Fu Yin had not yet figured out the reason for his sudden visit to Dajin or whether he really had something to do, but Shen Huaixu waited until he was about to doze off that night but Fu Yin still did not appear in the space.

She rubbed her cheeks, which still had some baby fat, and wished she could rush to the post station where the envoy was staying to find Fu Yin and ask him about the details.

The thought could no longer be suppressed. She listened to the wind outside and wondered whether she should make this trip.

Just as she was in a daze, a dark shadow suddenly enveloped her and pounced towards her with the unique coldness of winter.

"Ah Xu, I'm so tired."

Shen Huaixu turned around and pushed him away, looking at him and asked, "Should you explain yourself?"

Fu Yin stood up rather reluctantly, lifted his robe and sat down with Shen Huaixu. He picked up a strand of Shen Huaixu's hair and played with it in his hand. "After working diligently for a long time, it's time to take a break. Ah Xu, don't you want me to come?"

He raised his eyes slightly, and his dark green pupils, illuminated by the mermaid pearl, were as clear and transparent as glass-like jadeite, giving people the illusion of innocence and sincerity, but upon closer inspection, he seemed a little aggrieved.

Shen Huaixu didn't buy his tricks and asked directly: "What if the Emperor of Great Jin is not sincere about coexisting peacefully with Southern Xia? What will you do?"

Seeing that beauty was useless, Fu Yin couldn't help but feel a little frustrated. He moved closer and said, "What are you talking about, Ah Xu? Nanxia is just a small country on the border. How can we make conditions with that old man from Dajin? We are just fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others..."

Seeing Shen Huaixu pursing his lips slightly and showing displeasure, Fu Yin hurriedly said seriously: "In short, Nanxia is seeking peace. Even if the Emperor of Dajin wants me, the regent, to marry into Dajin, it is not difficult to say if the target is you."

Shen Huaixu's head was filled with black lines. How could he have thought of this? If the regent of a country married into the wife's family, wouldn't he be drowned in spit by the subjects of Nanxia?