The Jade of the Red Chamber

Lin Zhenyu accompanied the envoys of the Qianxiang Kingdom to visit the capital, but she was half relieved. There were no princesses and noble daughters in the Qianxiang Kingdom to marry, but it did not mean that there were no other dependent countries. However, the imperial court has always had the closest relationship with the Qianxiang Kingdom. Well, among these vassal states, the Qianxiang Kingdom has the most powerful national power, and it is much easier to reject other noble ladies who are close to each other.

Zhenyu was in a better mood, but it was Shuiyang's turn. Apart from the pilgrimage of all the vassal states, Zhenyu was with the Qianxiang Kingdom's envoys, and she didn't know what happened to the Qianxiang Kingdom's envoys. , wandering around the capital all day, so Zhenyu and his gang have to follow!Except for the people from the Ministry of Industry, it is fine to accompany them once or twice from other ministries. Even if some people in the mission are going to play and get more familiar with them, they will not send guards to notify these officials, just ask one or two guards to follow. .

On this day, another dinner was held in the palace, for the grand banquet of ministers and visitors from the vassal states. Shui Yang sat at the upper right and lower right hand position. His subordinates were the court princes and ministers, and on the opposite side were the important envoys from various countries.

Opposite King Jing happened to be the second prince of Qianxiang Kingdom. Shui Yang casually glanced across at the man in gorgeous clothes and beautiful clothes who was laughing at Yan Yan, his eyes sank, thinking of He Qi's message back, this prince He is very popular in Qianxiang Kingdom, and he is suave and suave. He basically does not refuse anyone who catches his eye. In his backyard, there are not only all kinds of beauties who are fat, swallows and thin, but also handsome and petite boys!

Hearing this, he was worried, followed the mission in the car, and found that the second prince of Qianxiang Kingdom walked with Zhenyu intentionally or unintentionally, and looked very talkative from a distance. His temper was drawn to laugh several times!Seeing that the prince had taken a fancy to his "daughter-in-law", Shui Yang's face turned darker, and the emperor who provoked him glanced at his younger brother several times, wondering who provoked Xiao Jiu?

When everyone was laughing, Shui Yang had a serious face, which was very conspicuous. For a while, no one at King Jing's table came to chat and toast.

Shangdan, the second prince of Qianxiang Kingdom, really fell in love with Lin Zhenyu. This young man is handsome, and he is very close to him. He is much better than his pampering temperament in Qianxiang Kingdom. You can tell it at a glance. He is a promising child raised by the aristocratic family.And the scene of Lin Zhenyu blushing in front of him for the first time made Shang Dan's heart flutter. He has never tasted such a shy and elegant master. Pretentious.

However, Shang Dan never thought about making a white-headed agreement with Lin Zhenyu. He naturally knew that Lin Zhenyu, who became a fifth-rank official at a young age, was not as easy to get along with as those in his backyard. Dare to take the risk of offending the great clan of the Celestial Dynasty and abduct other people's children back to Qianxiang country!

His wishful thinking was to seduce Lord Xiao Lin, anyway, he could only return to Qianxiang in the early spring, and had a dewy marriage with this young man in the past two or three months, so that he would get a beauty and maybe benefit from him, wouldn't it? It's not a beautiful thing to kill two birds with one stone.You must know that the most important thing for this pilgrimage is to get the emperor of the Celestial Dynasty to agree to open more exchanges with Qianxiang Kingdom at the least cost!

Although the spices in Qianxiang Kingdom are good, most of them are bought by nobles and rich people to make rare things. If they don’t have them, it’s okay.But Qianxiang Country is different. They are not as big and rich as Tianchao, and many necessary things have to be bought from Tianchao. Many technologies are also hard to match, especially after the current imperial capital is enthroned, it is not like the old emperor. Show off to the Quartet that many technologies and products unique to the Celestial Dynasty are very tightly covered, and it is even more difficult to steal a teacher!

Shang Dan secretly gritted his teeth, this emperor is really hard to deal with, he just listens with a smile when you praise the richness of the celestial dynasty and the outstanding people, and orders people to accept it when you offer a great gift. The matter of the caravan comes and goes, but he doesn't let go at all!Even the ministers of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Etiquette hinted to him that this technology and craftsmen are useless. If there is sincerity, the mutual market and caravan matters can be discussed!

Squinting his eyes and looking at the princes and ministers across the sky, Shang Dan was very depressed. These ministers guarded against them as if they were guarding against thieves. Even if they didn't send someone to ask Mr. Xiao Lin for guidance, the envoys would be accompanied by guards when they went out. , in the name of protecting safety!These vassal states all know that the ministers don't say anything, but now the most powerful people in Wang Kilometer are Prince Zhongshun and Prince Jingze.

Prince Zhongshun is favored by the old emperor. It is better to win over a rich and beautiful actress. As long as he prevents him from opening his mouth, things can be done. They entrusted this prince to get a lot of small conveniences a few years ago .

Of course, these small countries will not care about the rivalry between the prince and the emperor of the dynasty. No matter how many benefits they promise, it is the same. If the world really changes, they can come together. After all, if the loyal prince is the emperor It will be more impressive than the current one, and it will be almost as good as sending money and beauty. It can be seen from dealing with this prince over the years that the prince's subordinates are also the same.

It’s just that this time it’s very different. Shang Dan’s subordinates managed to break away from the guard’s eyeliner and went to visit Prince Zhongshun with heavy gifts. When they arrived at the gate of the mansion, they were stopped by heavy armored soldiers and almost couldn’t come back. They finally returned to the embassy , before entering the door, the head of the guards in charge of their Qianxiang Kingdom's "security" was waiting with a half-smile!Angry and frightened, Shang Dan no longer dared to ask people to visit princes and ministers with gifts.

Shang Dan looked at King Jing, who was drinking alone, and frowned. If he had no choice, he would not want to deal with the emperor's favorite brother!They also thought about wooing this person in the past, and it will be more useful than Prince Zhongshun in the future!But I don't think this is a master who doesn't like oil and salt. He went so hard that he even "invited" people and things to go out, and the door was shut away with a "bang"!

There is another point that Shang Dan is absolutely unwilling to admit. In fact, he and Shui Yang belong to the same type of appearance. They are both tall, stiff and handsome, while Shui Yang is more handsome. But standing together, more than half of Shang Dan's light will be covered immediately.Because of this appearance, Shang Dan is very popular in Qianxiang Kingdom, even in the process of seizing the throne, he was blessed by this appearance. Several of his side concubines are the daughters of important ministers of Qianxiang Kingdom, so choose him instead of the third Do you just like His Highness Dan, the handsome gentleman?Because of these, Shang Dan has a high self-esteem in his heart, and he is very arrogant in his bones. He is usually covered by a gentle and unrestrained smile. When he saw Shui Yang, he instinctively disliked this Prince Jing at the first sight, which was a bit dazzling.

After thinking about it again and again, Shang Dan narrowed his eyes. No matter how cold and ruthless King Jing is, he is no match for the emperor. As a man, as long as he does what he likes and scratches the itchy spot, things will be easy!Picking up the wine cup, he walked to King Jing's table with a relaxed expression.

This poor His Royal Highness, the prince of Qianxiang Kingdom, doesn't know that he has completely offended Prince Jing from the inside out!Although these envoys were babbling and having their own thoughts, King Jing didn't like him, but the prince Shangdan was completely despised—if it had been earlier, King Jing and his young man hadn't been in love with each other. Dan popping up, it's not as simple as being disgusted, I'm afraid His Royal Highness King Jing will unconsciously ask this "big hearted" prince to have some unexpected "accident" on the long way back home ...

Shui Yang was thinking about his young man having a drink, when a disgusting shadow was cast in front of his eyes, and the strong fragrance made Prince Jing's face darken again.

The courtiers and envoys who were talking together in twos and threes at the bottom paid attention to the movements of these two people calmly. The ministers naturally waited for this "boy" with eyes on the top of his head to make fun of himself. It's a good joke!All the ministers who came here today are important ministers. Which of these ministers who have been immersed in the complicated officialdom of the Celestial Dynasty for decades is not a monkey spirit? Who can hide the arrogance and contempt in the eyes of the prince of Qianxiang Kingdom?He thought this was his small imperial court whose number of courtiers from all over the country was not as large as that of the Imperial College!It's just that you don't care about him.

Lin Ruhai took a few glances at His Highness Shang Dan, a trace of disdain flashed in his lowered eyes, the wine cup in his hand was suddenly clinked by Zhou Bingyi who came over, Zhou Shilang said indifferently: "What are you doing with him? It’s just a clown who thought it was an old sage, Qian Xiangguo used a carload of spices and good words in exchange for the control of two big cities! It’s just following the wishes of a certain nobleman in the palace.”

Lin Ruhai took a sip of the pure wine, and said disdainfully: "I'm afraid I don't give up now, the guards came to report that they stole gifts from the Zhongshun Palace a few days ago! The Holy Majesty is determined to take back the control of the two big cities." If you want to continue to expand the mutual market, I am afraid that Qianxiang Kingdom will not let go if it does not make up for the profits of these decades! Qianxiang Kingdom has gained a lot from other neighbors because of these two big cities. benefit!"

After enjoying the mellow wine, Zhou Bing said with a smile: "No matter what, let's watch the play. I heard that the Holy Spirit sent Li Zhong to lead them to talk about things. Li Zhong's old fox, just the one with his mouth. Sly mind, don't count these bald ones who want to take advantage!"

Zhou Bing laughed when he said that: "Well! Speaking of which, Li Zhong is still Zhenyu's teacher, but he is very optimistic about Zhenyu! When we were drinking tea together, I heard him say that when Zhenyu was in Qiuwei, Shuntian Gongyuan, Li Zhong Zhong Xun had met him in the exam, and according to Li Zhong, Zhenyu was an interesting kid. The other examinees answered the papers in a hurry, because they were afraid of running out of time, so Zhenyu cleaned the number room first, and ate and slept on time every day. , very comfortable, especially his big test basket, which is full of things! It’s even more funny when fetching water. When this kid takes out the water bottle, he frightens the examinees around him. It’s really big! This kid Zhenyu is still very thoughtful , wiped the broken basin in the number room, and poured another basin of water, which made the candidates in the two rows of number rooms itch their eyes!" As he said that, he was very happy with You Rongyan, and his nephew was excellent!

Lin Ruhai was listening interestingly, and felt complacent, suddenly Zhou Bing leaned over, squinted and asked, "Why don't you see Zhenyu these days?" Some doubts, he squinted at Lin Ruhai again: "Isn't it because you lost your chess and became angry last time? Why don't you ask Zhenyu to come? I haven't seen you these days, and my sister has been talking about it."

Lin Ruhai can't laugh or cry, isn't it just two games of chess, if you lose, you lose, and even if you recognize your relatives, your son will recognize you, so you care about these things?He knew that Zhou Bing was joking, but when he thought of his son's tired appearance and red ears when he came home these days, Father Lin felt distressed. : "Zhenyu was sent to guide Qianxiang Kingdom to visit the capital. These days, I rarely have idle time!"

Uncle Zhou was surprised: "Isn't there no need for it a long time ago? Ten people from the household department have gone to it twice and it's over. What's the matter?" He said and glanced at Shang Dan.

Lin Ruhai said unhappily: "Isn't it? The same is true in the Ministry of Officials! It's different in Qianxiang Country. Seeing that Tian'er wants the guards to pass the message, even if a few of them go out, Zhenyu and the others will lead them! In my opinion, I just want to say something, Zhenyu Yu comes back every day when the sun goes down, so be careful and be very tired after a day!"

Uncle Zhou also felt distressed when he heard that, the two of them glanced sideways at Shang Dan's direction, the cold aura made the envoys who wanted to come together to make friends with the two powerful ministers retreat one after another, but a few relatives Familiar ministers came up and asked with a smile, "What's the matter? Did Qian Xiangguo offend you?" Lin Ruhai and Zhou Bing then looked away, chatting with their colleagues after a few words.

Here, Shang Dan only felt that he was not strong enough. This Prince Jing was as cold and unlovable as the rumors said. Shang Dan’s handsome and cheerful appearance was easy to be liked by others, but now he walked over first with a smiling face. After laughing stiffly, he didn't see that Prince Jing spoke first. He glanced at him coldly and continued to hold his wine cup to think about things!

As a last resort, Shang Dan had no choice but to lose, and first asked with a smile: "Your Majesty Jing is in a good mood, and he drinks it for himself here." The clan children who talked together with their ears up all curled their lips inwardly. Is Prince Jing in a good mood to talk nonsense with his eyes open?His face was so cloudy that it was dripping water!

Shui Yang looked up at the second prince, stood up, and said directly, "What's the matter with the second prince?"

Choked by Shui Yang's eyes and words, Shang Dan reacted quickly, and suddenly remembered that his subordinate had mentioned that the prince had bought half of the spices he brought in this time, but the official wanted to give it to Prince Jing It's a good relationship, I don't want this King Jing to be very cold and hard, and he just rode away after asking someone to pay the money!Shang Dan's thoughts were still on Prince Zhongshun at the time, so naturally he didn't care about it. Now that he thought about it, Shang Dan's mind was shaken—after buying so many spices, Prince Jing must have a beloved concubine or a lover !I just don't know how this beauty looks and has a temper?As long as you know, are you afraid that you won't be able to vote for this one?

Then he said with a meaningful smile: "My lord Jing bought a large amount of spices from our country a few days ago. I don't know if he still needs it? In addition to presenting it to His Majesty, we also have a lot of precious ivory gems here. If the lord If you like it, Dan will send it to the prince!"

Speaking of ivory gems, Shui Yang's mind moved. The younger sister of the Lin family is about to get engaged. Zhenyu has been collecting good jewelry and jade for his sister as a dowry. The gem ivory from Qianxiang Kingdom is really good. I bought some for the Lin family The younger sister is also good, is Zhenyu's younger sister his own younger sister, and saves his own teenager's effort!

Thinking like this, Shui Yang was unwilling to talk to the second prince who had malicious intentions, and said lightly: "Don't bother the second prince, I just send someone to buy it!"

Shang Dan's face froze, he raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "Dan respects the prince!"

Shui Yang is a little impatient, this person is really talkative!Rejected calmly and calmly: "This king is not good at drinking, please let the second prince do what he wants." Without looking at Shang Dan's stiff face, he said again: "Brother Zhongshun is not feeling well, so there is no need for the second prince to visit. Look at the second prince The party is already very familiar with the capital, and officials from the Ministry of Industry do not need to accompany them on tours if they want to come. The land in Qianxiang Country is not suitable for farming, and the second prince may not know that although most of them are free in winter, the Ministry of Industry has many things to do such as researching agricultural tools and screening improved seeds. But you can't relax!"

Shui Zhan was talking to several old princes of the small country on the throne, and while listening to the movement here, he heard what his younger brother said, and he was amazed in his heart. This Qianxiang country thought it had been broadbanded for too long, and was about to show them some face Look, it's also good to suppress the arrogance of other dependent countries!

Shang Dan couldn't hold back his smile any longer, and managed to maintain his appearance. This was the first time someone was so rude to him, but his status was something he couldn't offend. He really wanted to explode the lungs of the second prince with high self-esteem!

Shang Dan's hands were trembling a little, and the smiles of the envoys from various countries in the palace were also restrained, and then they smiled more warmly, and spoke more respectfully and cautiously; Look at the smile, and the smile is even bigger.

For these twists and turns, Shui Yang is well aware that this is not only a matter of coveting Zhenyu, but also reminding these envoys that they should be more honest during these days in the capital. It's better, today is different from the past, but it's not as easy to talk as it was in the previous dynasty!

Kicking away the unsightly Qianxiang Guoshangdan from Zhenyu, Shui Yang is still in a better mood. He feels that he has not gotten along with his own boy recently!We should continue to cultivate the relationship between them during the winter. The teenager will be fifteen next year. Well, it’s not too young. Some things can still be imagined if you are more careful!Shui Yang's heart is like a cat's paw, after the matter in the palace is settled in the past few days, he will explain it to his brother!