Chapter 66: It's Too Late
"What? Princess Yong'an left Yeyang Palace? When Chu Sheng in the inn heard the news, he asked in surprise.
He couldn't help but think of the smiling, lively and hearty figure in the bamboo forest.
"This has something to do with you." The main road of the state of Chu.
"What do you mean by that?" Chu Sheng didn't know why.
"Emperor Ye knows that you have reached the age of starting a family, but she has dissolved your marriage with Mo Qinglan. It was because she planned to marry Princess Yong'an to you, but unfortunately she only mentioned it that day, and was later interrupted by other important things. When she looked for Princess Yongan a few days later, she found that she had left the palace without permission and did not know where to go. This is a letter written by Emperor Ye himself, so that we must take good care of Princess Yong'an when we find it. ”
The Lord of Chu said, handing Chu Sheng a letter on the table that had been opened.
"Looks like she must have told the other lords on the road about it." After reading the letter, Chu Sheng analyzed.
"Hmm. I didn't expect Emperor Ye to attach so much importance to this woman from the people, which is really puzzling about her motives. "The lord of Chu said.
"Folk women? What did my father know? Chu Sheng asked.
"I've checked Mei Xiaogui's background. Strangely, apart from her older brother, Meiping, there are no relatives to interact with, and no one knows who their parents are or where they live. just knew that their brother and sister had been raised by Ye Huang since they were children. ”
"Meiping? I've seen this person, who seems to be loyal and upright, and he found me on the street when I entered Yeyang Palace that day. Dressed as a patrolling guard, I knew he was more than that. Now it seems that the two Meiping brothers and sisters have a good status in Ye Huang's heart. Chu Sheng reasoned.
"Hmm. No matter what, if we meet Princess Yong'an, we must take good care of it. And ......" The Lord of Chu paused when he said this, looked at Chu Sheng and said earnestly:
"This marriage is only good for us, there is no harm, Sheng'er must be attentive, so that Mei Xiaogui will die for you."
"Isn't my father worried that Emperor Ye will take over our Chu State under the pretext of marriage?" Chu Sheng's face was gloomy, obviously not agreeing with this marriage.
"There are good and bad sides to everything, and besides, this marriage is different from the Huangci Kingdom. Although Princess Yong'an is the righteous daughter recognized by Emperor Ye, she is nominally the princess of Ye Yangguo. At that time, we will become an ally of Ye Yang Kingdom, and even if Emperor Ye wants to destroy us, it will be difficult for us to resist the mouth of the world. The lord of Chu said firmly.
"As soon as I dissolved my marriage with Mo Qinglan, I immediately married Princess Yong'an. What will the world think of me? Chu Sheng's face was very ugly.
"Sheng'er, I know what you're looking forward to. Our escort of Mo Qinghan all the way is already the best explanation and compensation for his parents. You have to remember that it was Mo Qinglan who was ruthless and unrighteous to you first, and it is understandable that you do this, and no one will say half a word about you. And the princess of a prosperous country and a princess of a defeated country whose life and death are unknown, Sheng'er, who can achieve your king's hegemony, you know better than me in your heart. ”
The lord of Chu said unhappily, he looked at Chu Sheng, who had seen the big one since he was a child, and suddenly he couldn't see through what his son was thinking.
"No matter what, neither I nor Chu Guo can refuse. Isn't it? Chu Sheng smiled bitterly, his eyes were dark.
"As a father, I remember you once said that children are long and heroes are short of breath, and you want to be a hero and the emperor of the world. You are so opposed to this harmless marriage, my father does not understand. The Lord of Chu sighed and said.
Yes, when he married Huang Ciguo, he agreed without even thinking about it. It is not for Mo Qinglan, but for the benefit of Chu and himself.
But now that a more favorable marriage is coming, why is he reluctant to do it?
Chu Sheng was silent, and a face suddenly popped out of his mind, cold and indifferent eyes, a face-paralyzed iceberg expression, and a thin but strong proud figure in the wind......
Inexplicably, ruthlessly, his heart trembled violently, both happy and bitter.
At this time, I realized that it was too late to like someone?
At this time, even if you understand that you like someone, but you want to marry someone else, isn't it too ridiculous?
At this time...... What is she doing?
Chu Sheng had a desperate desire to see Mo Qinglan in his heart, and this thought was like a raging flood submerging his mind, his thoughts, and his actions. He turned around and walked out, forgetting even the courtesy.
"Sheng'er, Sheng'er......" Seeing Chu Sheng running out of his room in a few steps, the lord of Chu hurriedly shouted. Today's Chu Sheng is really unusual, the Chu Sheng he has seen since he was a child has always been calm and calm, advancing and retreating appropriately, when was he like that gaffe just now?
Worry appeared in the eyes of the Lord of Chu, and his eyes moved to Tu'an, who had been staying in the corner and was silent, his face suddenly became angry, and he said sharply:
"Your master is confused, and you are confused. Unexpectedly let that female prisoner follow us for so long, if Emperor Ye finds out, can you imagine the consequences? ”
When Tuan heard this, he knelt down with weak legs and cried: "I beg the emperor to forgive me." Seeing that he was about to arrive in Li Shengguo, Qingzhu was likely to leave. It was precisely because of this that the little one thought of this, so he risked being killed by his master to report to the emperor. ”
It turned out that Tu An came to the room of the Lord of Chu when Chu Sheng and Mo Qinglan were out, and told the Lord of Chu about Mo Qinglan's hiding here. It's just that halfway through the words, the lord of Chu received a letter from Ye Yangguo, and it just so happened that Chu Sheng came back, and he put aside what Tu An said just now.
"Hmph, I think Sheng'er is eighty percent in love with the green bamboo. You let your master sleep at night, I must capture Qingzhu alive tonight, which can not only increase Ye Shuang'er's trust in us, but also promote the smooth success of the marriage between the two countries, and stabilize Sheng'er's position in Ye Shuang'er's heart. When the time comes, what will a jade seal count, hahahaha......" The Lord of Chu laughed, his face full of pride.
Tuan knelt on the ground, not daring to get up for a long time.
And Mo Qinglan, who was lighting a fire at the other end of the kitchen, suddenly felt a chill behind her, and she suddenly looked up only to find Chu Sheng standing behind her.
"Second prince......" Mo Qinglan opened his mouth, suddenly his wrist was held vigorously, the whole person was pulled up, and before he could react, his body was hugged by Chu Sheng.
"What are you doing?" Mo Qinglan looked at the people in the kitchen who were pushed out in a panic in an instant, and sighed in his heart, tomorrow there should be rumors that he and Chu Sheng have a habit of breaking their sleeves.
"I ...... I want to hug you. Chu Sheng smelled the faint fragrance in Mo Qinglan's hair and said sullenly.
I like you. Chu Sheng silently added in his heart.
Mo Qinglan punched Chu Sheng in the chest, and Chu Sheng let go of her with a muffled sound, which also made his head sober a little.
"If you are sick, you will find a doctor, and I am only responsible for filling my stomach here." Mo Qinglan said expressionlessly.
Chu Sheng sneered, but there was a faint pain in his heart. He looked at Mo Qinglan, reached out and brushed the broken hair on her forehead behind her ears, and said slowly:
"As allies, trust each other. Miss Qingzhu, should you tell me what your name is? ”
"You really want to know?" Mo Qinglan raised his eyebrows and said
"As an ally, I feel that this is the most basic trust. What do you think? Chu Sheng laughed evilly.
"Mo-Qing-Lan." Mo Qinglan nodded, looked at each other, and replied in a serious and low voice word by word.
Chu Sheng's hands froze, and his whole body froze.