Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

Yelu Shengkang chuckled: "Throughout the ages, any transaction must show sincerity. Chief Minister Xiao, where is the sincerity of the Qian Kingdom?"

Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "Sending someone like me here is itself the greatest expression of sincerity."

Yelu Shengkang knew very well that Xiao Zhan was not only the husband of the late Empress Changle, but also the cousin of the Empress Dowager and the uncle of the Emperor. His arrival meant that the Qian Kingdom was willing to pay a huge political capital for this matter.

"Jiang Xue asked you to come and discuss this matter, which shows her sincerity. I will seriously consider her proposal for cooperation."

"Since you have seen our sincerity and are willing to cooperate, can you also let me see Xixia's attitude?"

Yelu Shengkang smiled and replied: "I didn't hurt you, an important figure in the Qian Kingdom. Isn't this the best proof?"

Xiao Zhan's expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly: "It seems that Xixia is also full of sincerity."

"Prime Minister Xiao, I understand what Changle *** means, and I am willing to cooperate. But this is a big matter, and I need time to think it over. Please stay in Xixia for a few more days and wait for my reply."

"I understand your concerns, but I hope to get your reply as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, I will give you an answer as soon as possible."

After Xiao Zhan left, Yelu Shengkang fell into deep thought.

The people of Western Xia have lived on this cold and barren land for generations. Although they are famous for their bravery and fighting spirit, they still seem powerless compared to the Daqian Kingdom, which has vast and fertile land.

If they could form an alliance with Daqian Kingdom this time and get half of Tianshui Kingdom's fertile territory, it would undoubtedly bring huge benefits to Xixia.

However, he had reservations about Jiang Xue.

He had heard about Jiang Xue's deeds in southern Xinjiang where the three brothers Atei, Atek and Mingzheng killed each other.

She is not only smart but also resourceful, which makes Yelu Shengkang suspect that there is a deeper purpose behind her proposal.

However, the charm of Tianshui Kingdom's half of the country is really irresistible.

For the Xixia people who had suffered from hunger all year round, this land meant food, clothing and prosperity.

Even if the Daqian Kingdom also obtained half of Tianshui's territory, Western Xia would not be afraid because of its geographical advantage and the bravery of its people.

Alliances can bring huge benefits, but they also come with risks.

Refusing to cooperate is not a good idea. This is something that needs to be carefully considered.

When Xiao Zhan returned to the embassy, ​​he unexpectedly met his second cousin Feng Tianyu standing at the door wearing a silver mask.

Although they are related by blood, now is not the time to recognize each other.

Feng Tianyu was eager to talk to Xiao Zhan, but was blocked outside the door by his guards.

After seeing his cousin, he hurried forward to explain his purpose: "Master Prime Minister, what I have to say is very important. It is about a sandalwood fox carving that makes me feel like it is related to my past."

Xiao Zhan replied calmly that this fox sculpture was just a small toy given to Princess Wuyou and had no special meaning.

But he could see Feng Tianyu's disappointment, and he also knew that Feng Tianyu was taking a risk by coming to him without telling the princess.

In order to protect his second cousin, Xiao Zhan reminded him not to get too close to avoid causing unnecessary trouble, and hinted that the meeting had never happened.

After Feng Tianyu left, Xiao Zhan looked at his back, his heart filled with complicated emotions.

In fact, the sandalwood fox sculpture was a gift carved for him by Feng Tianyu himself, carrying the deep friendship between them.

He racked his brains, trying to make up for his mistake to Xiao Zhan with precious gifts, but Xiao Zhan refused all gifts and still treated him coldly.

Finally, he made up his mind and personally carved a sandalwood sculpture in the shape of a fox and gave it to Xiao Zhan.

"Cousin, I carved this carefully, stroke by stroke. Every stroke is my confession for letting you down. Please accept it," he said.

Xiao Zhan took the sandalwood carving and asked softly, "Why did you choose a fox?"

"Because the prince and Lan Feng always like to call you Fox, I think it suits you, so I carved this."

Feng Tianyu explained with a smile: "Since you have accepted this gift, you can no longer be angry with me."

Xiao Zhan smiled slightly: "If it weren't for this quarrel, I really wouldn't have known that my second cousin had this skill."

"that……"

Feng Tianyu coughed lightly: "It's always good to learn some skills, and it can also please the girl you like. However, this is our secret."

In his memory, Xiao Zhan turned and walked into the envoy's villa.

The time has not yet come, so we have to wait.

Jiang Xue, who was resting with her eyes closed in the carriage, heard Fu Dong's voice: "Your Highness, we have arrived at the capital of Xixia."

She lifted the curtain of the carriage and saw the capital of Western Xia not far away.

There was the antidote and the person she was looking for. She was determined to bring the antidote and her Yun Che home.

"Fudong, let's go into the city."

"Yes." Fu Dong replied and rode forward.

At Princess Wuyou's mansion, Yelu Minzhen was anxious about Feng Tianyu's disappearance.

She discovered that the special fox sandalwood sculpture was missing and guessed that he had gone to Xiao Zhan to clear up his doubts.

She felt a little relieved when she learned that Feng Tianyu was turned away.

However, Feng Tianyu's doubts may threaten the future of Feng Mansion, and she must get him out of the capital as soon as possible.

"Where is the prince consort now?" she asked her subordinates.

After leaving the envoy's villa, the prince consort went straight to the mutton restaurant in the west of the city, intending to buy some fresh mutton.

Unfortunately, the mutton had just been sold out and the boss was preparing a new pot, so the prince consort waited there patiently.

Yelu Minzhen felt a warm feeling in her heart. Last night she just casually said that she missed the taste of mutton from that restaurant, but she didn't expect that her husband would really make a trip for her today.

He fulfilled the promise he made when they got married and held her in his hands and loved her dearly.

Although she knew that the prince consort already had a wife and children in Qian Kingdom, she was determined to keep this relationship. As long as the prince consort never remembered everything in the past, he would always belong to her.

When entering the city, the people in the team gave way when they saw Fudong's face covered with wounds. The soldiers guarding the city let them go when they learned that they came to seek medical treatment.

Although the capital of Western Xia was not as prosperous as the capital of Qian Kingdom, it had its own unique charm.

Jiang Xue decided to find an inn to settle down first and then consider what to do next.

Qing Feng was ordered to buy the four treasures of the study, but unexpectedly he ran into Jiang Xue on the street.

Considering that she was so conspicuous on the streets of Xixia, she might get into trouble, and he himself was aware that he was being secretly monitored, so he chose to return and report the situation to Xiao Zhan.

When Feng Tianyu returned to the mansion, he found Yelu Minzhen was looking out the window in deep thought.

He walked gently behind her with the mutton and gently covered her eyes.

"Acheng, I know it's you." Yelu Minzhen said with a smile.

"You smell the lamb, right?" Feng Tianyu joked.

"It's because of the smell of mutton."

Yelu Minzhen replied: "Besides, who in this princess's mansion dares to joke with me like this?"