Chapter Sixty-Nine: Banquet and Gifts
[Ran^Text^Library] [ ] to govern others the way they do!
This is what Xiao Jue asked Nie Rongze to tell her, but this old fox spared such a big circle to test her, it can be seen that the most unoffended person in this world is an old fox like Nie Rongze.
Qiu Shuiman already knew how to deal with Naxi Liangxun, and he was in a good mood, so he turned around and went back to plan a countermeasure.
At this time, the prince's mansion was also mired in the fear of haunting, for some reason, there was always a woman's cry every night, and there were ghosts wandering back and forth outside the prince's room.
The most terrifying thing is that those female ghosts are none other than innocent women who died at his hands.
After Qiu Shuiman planned the countermeasures, she immediately sent someone to inform the emperor that she would hold a banquet tonight to entertain the king of Xiliang, and invite hundreds of officials in the court to celebrate together.
Although Xiao Mohai didn't know how wonderful Qiu Shui Man was, he still let people spread the news. And Xiao Jue, who was in the palace, breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the news.
If he is a qiēshun lì tonight, his man'er will be able to come back. He believed that with her ingenuity, he would be able to return to the palace safely, because after tonight, tomorrow would be the half-moon period, and if the poison in his body could not be resolved, then ......
Xiao Jue's eyes suddenly became firm, there was no if, he would never let the autumn water have trouble!
In the palace, Xi Liangxun received an invitation from the emperor and had some expectations in his heart, because he knew that this banquet was held for him and Qiushuiman.
Because of an encounter that caused her to be imprisoned for several days, although he felt sorry in his heart, in fact, he made this request that day to save her life.
His intentions are good, I wonder if she can understand?
"Wang, what are you thinking? But worried about tonight's banquet? Mo Jiang actually understood his intentions, if he was worried, he was only afraid of one thing, that is, he was afraid that Qiu Shui would misunderstand him.
Xi Liangxun smiled slightly, but he was silent, since he already knew that he couldn't take away Qiushuiman, how could he force it? As long as she doesn't hold a grudge against him, then he's already satisfied.
That night, the banquet was held in the imperial garden, and in addition to the officials above the third rank in the court, Princess Jinghua Xiao Yin and the queen entered the banquet together.
Except for Xiao Jue and the prince, everything that should come and shouldn't have come has come. Qiushui sat on the banquet, looking at Xiliangxun who came with Mo Jiang, and his heart was full of mixed feelings.
Qiushuiman's seat sat opposite Xiliangxun, and he was ranked ahead of Nie Rongze, and this honor was unparalleled.
On the stage, Xiao Mohai said loudly: "King Xiliang, today's banquet is specially set up for you and Princess Yin, I hope you can resolve past grievances, and the two countries will always be reconciled." ”
The corners of Xi Liangxun's lips were lightly raised, and he raised his eyes to look at Qiu Shuiman, but he saw that she had a calm face, and the eyes that met him made Xi Liangxun unable to see through her thoughts at the moment. "Thank you, Your Majesty." Xi Liangxun didn't say much, but said to Qiu Shuiman opposite: "Princess Yin, we meet again." ”
Qiu Shui hung her head, folded her hands together and squeezed them gently, if it weren't for the state banquet now, she would definitely scold him happily. Because of him, she squatted in the cell for a few days, and was separated from Xiao Jue for several days, this hateful man.
Qiu Shuiman suppressed the resentment in his heart, but said: "I don't know the King of Xiliang, but I know a son of Xun who looks quite similar to the King of Xiliang." She spoke with a hint of sarcasm.
Xi Liangxun's face changed slightly, and he chuckled a little self-deprecatingly. "Because of Princess Yin, I lost three cities in Xiliang. I didn't hesitate to come to Beijing just to get back what I lost, and there was nothing wrong with that. ”
Qiu Shuiman knew that as the king of a country, he had his responsibility, but she had no choice but to solve his puzzle that day. She didn't mean to go against him.
"Since King Xiliang has a grudge against me, then we might as well use the old method to win or lose. On the same day, you came up with a question to make it difficult for me Zhaoyue Kingdom, and now I will also send you a question, if King Xiliang can answer it, I will let you fall. But if you can't answer, how about asking the King of Xiliang to hand over your Xiliang Treasure Forgetting Pills as an apology? ”
She raised her voice, raised her eyes, and looked at the man across from her with a slightly defiant gaze.
Xi Liangxun was slightly stunned, it was not the first time he had seen her demeanor, but the way she said this still made him a little surprised. Such a woman, how fortunate she is!
Since Qiu Shuiman's request, how could he not refuse? "Okay, then it's a deal." He happily agreed, and he was even more expectant in his heart, I don't know what kind of questions Qiu Shuiman will ask to make things difficult for him?
Qiu Shui hooked his lips slightly, but he got up and walked to the middle and said to Xiao Mohai: "Father, the title of the son is in the Jingyang Palace, and everyone is invited to move there." ”
Xiao Mohai was slightly stunned, and he was really curious in his heart, but Nie Rongze, who sat down, hooked his lips and smiled with interest.
Yes, in fact, even Nie Rongze didn't guess what topic Qiushuiman was going to have to embarrass Xi Liangxun.
Everyone followed the holy car to Jingyang Palace, which was an abandoned palace with nothing inside. Qiu Shuiman stood in front of the palace, pointed to the palace behind him and said, "Dare to ask King Xiliang, if you fill this abandoned palace with one thing, what will it be?" ”
Xi Liangxun was stunned, he raised his eyes and looked at the tall hall behind him, but he was very puzzled. Qiu Shui Man said that it was possible to fill an empty room with only one thing.
Not only Xiliangxun was puzzled, but even the hundred officials who came here together were also very curious. Nie Rongze on the side looked at the dark palace, his eyes lit up slightly, as if he had thought of something, and he couldn't help but show an imperceptible smile.
Xi Liangxun pondered for a while, and finally shook his head and said, "I don't know, but I also ask Princess Yin for advice." ”
Qiu Shuiman showed a quiet smile on her face, she immediately took out a candle from her arms, held it in her hand, and said to Xi Liangxun: "A candle is enough." ”
Xi Liangxun looked at the candle in her hand and was slightly surprised, and then seemed to suddenly understand something. Qiu Shuiman handed the candle to the palace maid, and after a few words in the palace maid's ear, she saw the palace maid walk in with the candle, and after a while, the dark room became bright.
Xi Liangxun stroked his palms and laughed twice and praised: "Wonderful, wonderful." Princess Yin has outstanding intelligence and is admired below. ”
There were still people behind him who were a little puzzled by what this meant, but Nie Rongze on the side did his best: "Light can fill an empty room, this is really the best answer." ”
Xi Liangxun nodded, the last time he thought of using the stars in the sky to make things difficult for Zhaoyue Kingdom, he didn't expect that Zhaoyue Country had such a smart Qiushui Man who could fight back against him with a head full of green silk.
This time, she had such a mysterious question again, which made him really impress her.
Xiao Mohai was also deeply surprised, the woman in front of him once again used her strength to shock everyone, how could she let Xiliang go if she was so smart?
Xi Liangxun stepped forward and said to Xiao Mohai: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lose the bet." I, Xiliang, will not be entangled in those three cities, and I am willing to reconcile with Zhaoyue Kingdom from now on. As for the Forgetfulness Pill, I want to use it as a gift to Princess Yin, I don't know if it's okay? ”
Xiao Mohai was not interested in the Forget Worry Pill in the first place, but when he heard Xi Liangxun say this, he was naturally happy to respond. Because of this, the officials appreciated Qiushuiman even more, so they smashed the rumors of what kind of plot they had, and they could be described as admiring Qiushuiman.
It's a pity that Qiu Gongjin didn't see this good show, and the prince was upset because of the haunting, so he took leave and went to Huguo Temple to pray for blessings.
Xi Liangxun asked to talk to Qiu Shuiman alone, so Xiao Mohai dispersed the banquet and asked people to set up a table for them on the pavilion in the imperial garden.
The noisy garden was restored to tranquility, and on the gazebo, Qiu Shuiman and Xi Liangxun sat facing each other, but they did not say a word to each other.
Xi Liangxun pushed the box containing the Forgetfulness Pill in front of Qiushuiman and said, "That day, you asked me about the Forgetfulness Pill, in fact, I was originally going to use this Forgetfulness Pill to make a deal with King Yin. Now that I know the answer, this Forgetful Pill is for you. This medicine is very miraculous, and once you take it, you will be reminded of the past. ”
Qiushui looked at the brocade box, opened the box with a slight movement of his hand, but saw two dark red pills lying inside, and a faint fragrance came from it.
Qiu Shuiman closed the box and smiled at Xiliang Xun, "Thank you." ”
"Remember what you told me? You say that the siege is the bottom, and the heart is the top. ”
Xi Liangxun has always remembered this sentence, and it was because of this sentence that he came to see her, regardless of the danger.
Qiu Shui looked at him in surprise, in order to save Mo Jiang's life that day, she asked him to come here thousands of miles away!
Xi Liangxun pursed his lips, reached out and poured a glass of wine for her, and filled the wine glass in front of him. "Actually, because I put you in prison, I don't want to go. In the court, I used the method of attacking the heart, and the reason why I targeted you was also to make them believe that I was jealous of you and took away my three cities in Xiliang. ”
Qiu Shuiman's hand holding the wine glass paused slightly, and suddenly raised his head, with a slight look of surprise in his eyes.
Xi Liangxun smiled and teased: "Also, that night, your husband sneaked into the palace. As for what he said, I don't think I need to say that you must know it in your heart. ”
Qiu Shuiman suddenly sneered, knowing that Xi Liangxun blatantly said that in the court, he would not be able to sit still. Qiu Shui Man remembered the day when Xiao Jue came to Dali Temple to visit her, and thought to herself, it must be that day, Xiao Jue went to intimidate Xiliangxun.
"He's been so nice to you. If only I could know you before him, that would be fine. He sighed softly, picked up his glass, and drank it himself.
Qiu Shui Man frowned slightly, a little frightened. Although Xi Liangxun didn't say it explicitly, the meaning of his words was already very obvious, could he ...... to her, "Xun Gongzi, you will always be my best friend in Qiushuiman." Qiu Shui said as he filled him with a glass of wine, and then toasted him.
Xi Liangxun was slightly stunned, he was a smart man, and he understood what Qiu Shui Man meant when he said this. "In the future, as long as you need my help, I will definitely do anything for you." The only thing he could do for her was this promise.
Some things, once they are said, will destroy the original beauty. He understands that Qiu Shuiman's heart is in Xiao Jue, and no one can snatch her back.
"Thank you Xun Gongzi, Xun Gongzi's mind has been written down, and there is nothing to repay, so I can only express my gratitude with a glass of thin wine." She raised her glass, solemnly and gratefully.
Xi Liangxun touched her wine glass slightly, and they didn't need too many words to each other, although they had only met a few people, but they had accepted this heart.
After saying goodbye to Xi Liangxun, Qiu Shui Man took the box and went down to the pavilion, and was about to leave, but saw Mo Jiang come forward and salute her. "Last time, I got the help of the princess, but I have never thanked me, and Mo Jiang has thanked the princess for her great kindness."
Qiushui hurriedly helped him up, but he didn't expect that he would always remember it after a long time. "Master Mo doesn't need to say thank you, I hope to meet again if we have the fate." She glanced up at the people in the gazebo.
If there had been no accident that day, what would have happened if she went to Xiliang with Mo Jiang?
It's just that in this world, there are no ifs!
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