Chapter Thirty-Eight: Retreat (I)
Chu Sheng, who was entering the palace, suddenly felt that the sky was darkening, and the bright sun was suddenly covered by thick clouds.
"It's weird, the weather was good just now, and the sky changed in a blink of an eye. Young Master Chu, we have to hurry up. "Leading the way is Xu An, the chief eunuch beside Emperor Ye, who was specially sent in order to show Emperor Ye's attention to Chu Sheng.
"There is Lao Xu's father-in-law." Chu Sheng responded politely.
Xu An glanced at Chu Sheng, and the smile on the corner of his mouth was unclear.
Chu Mengsheng has returned to Cheng, it is rumored that he will be the heir of the Great Emperor who will unify the Yunyuan Continent, how can he not pay attention to reception! It's a pity that this sentence has already become a joke among all the rich and noble court royals.
Tianji Palace, the Imperial Study.
Ye Shuangqian, the crown prince Ye Changqing, the lord of Chu, the eldest prince Chu Chao, and even Mo Qinghan, the second princess of Huangci Kingdom, are also there.
Chu Sheng entered, his gaze quickly swept over everyone one by one, and fell on Mo Qinghan, paused, and then moved away. Subsequently, under Xu An's introduction, he saluted Ye Shuangqian and sent condolences.
"I heard that Gongzi Chu came to Yeyang Kingdom to catch snakes in Chuzhuang?" Ye Shuangqian asked directly.
"It's a shame to say that my father's health is deteriorating, and his limbs are tormented by nerve numbness all year round, and I often hear my mother mention that my father can't sleep at night. Later, I heard that the "five-step snake" on Snake Island was effective in treating this stubborn disease, so I came without telling my family. Because Emperor Ye's celebration was imminent, although he admired him, he didn't dare to come to disturb him. I was going to buy a snake and leave, but I didn't expect so many things to happen. “
Chu Sheng replied refreshingly, with a wry smile and helplessness on his face.
The lord of the Chu State on the side heard this, but his eyes were red, since he heard that Chu Sheng had also come to Yeyang Country and all kinds of unfavorable rumors about him in the early morning, his angry and anxious heart has been hanging in his throat.
But he didn't expect that his son secretly came here to treat his illness, alas......
"The filial piety of the prince of Chu made me very moved, and I was also glad that the lord of Chu had such a filial son. However, the border gate Fangcheng recorded that the prince of Chu had come to Yeyang Country for a while, and the people of Chuzhuang made a living by catching snakes, and it was not difficult for them to have a five-step snake. Young Master Chu should have bought it a long time ago. ”
Ye Huang said with a smile, the atmosphere of the entire imperial study in the first half was harmonious and peaceful, but the second half made people sweat.
Chu Chao sneered in his heart, looking in the mood to watch a good show.
"It was really reckless to come out this time, and I only brought a few people with me, and I attracted a few robbers and robbers, so I delayed my schedule a little. After coming to Chuzhuang, I caught up with them and didn't go to the island, and waited for five days. Oh, I think I heard that the island was sealed, so something important may have happened. ”
Chu Sheng responded. Ye Huang was right, it stands to reason that he should have arrived a long time ago, but the assassination along the way made him have to slow down his trip, just in time for the messenger of Shadowless Valley to set back the appointment date, so he could only wait.
He said that all the assassinations along the way were thieves, otherwise it would be suspected of smearing Emperor Ye by saying that he was assassinated on Emperor Ye's territory.
"Hmm. That is true for the days you have been delaying here. What interesting things happened after that? Ye Huang replied lightly, as if he remembered something, and his face was displeased. The closure of Yehuang Island is well known throughout the country, so it is not an obscure topic.
It's just that if he knew what was going on inside Snake Island, he would have wisely chosen to shut up.
Interesting thing...... It's really a matter of human life.
"Yes, indeed." Chu Sheng adjusted his standing posture and continued: "When I went to Chuzhuang, I met a woman who came down from Snake Island, and she had a five-step snake in her hand, so I bought it. ”
"And then?" Ye Shuang squinted slightly and asked. Everyone's eyes widened at the words "the woman who came down from Snake Island."
"The woman asked me to take her for a ride, and I saw that it was getting late, and the people of Chuzhuang were very afraid of her, because she was covered in blood at that time, and she looked really scary. I took her to the nearest post house, but I didn't expect another thief to rob it, and they burned down the post house. We were rescued by a man named Mochen, who rested in Chuzhuang for a few days before entering the Ding Mansion at his invitation. ”
Chu Sheng said, and the charge of burning Mo Qinglan down the post house was laid on the black-clothed man who was all dead.
"And after that?" Ye Shuangqian asked, like a person listening to a story, and his slightly narrowed gaze never left Chu Sheng's face.
"On the day I arrived, my hundred guards happened to have come to Yeyang Town, so I left with them. Because the Yehuang celebration was imminent, I was worried that it would cause misunderstanding, so we stayed in the woods at the ruins inn. But I went into town. Chu Sheng said.
"Oh? Why? Ye Shuangqian asked.
"Emperor Ye may not know that I have a marriage contract with Mo Qinglan, the eldest princess of Huangci Kingdom, but she disappeared three years ago for no reason. I heard that people from Huangci came to participate in the celebration this time, so I made an appointment with Mo Qinghan to meet at the teahouse. I hope to dissolve the marriage. ”
After Chu Sheng finished speaking, he stretched out his hand and pointed at Mo Qinghan. Mo Qinghan's face turned white suddenly, and he took advantage of the situation.
"But there is such a thing, Mo Aiqing." Ye Shuangqian asked, in fact, she knew it very well in her heart, but she didn't expect Chu Sheng to be so honest, because what he said so far was true, and she had sent someone to check.
"Back to the emperor, what Gongzi Chu said is true. Wechen thinks that the dissolution of the marriage contract is a matter for the two of them, and Wechen can't be the master......" Mo Qinghan was still talking but was interrupted by Chu Sheng angrily:
"Why Mo Qinglan disappeared back then, everyone in the Huangci country knows it. Since she is devoted to others, I Chu Sheng does not dare to climb the high branches of the Huangci Kingdom. Today's words have come to this, and I implore Emperor Ye to make the decision for me and dissolve my marriage contract with Huangciguo. ”
"This ...... Not so good. Mo Aiqing is right. Ye Shuang paused.
"Now the country of Huangci is already Emperor Ye's, and the shore of the land is not the king's land. You are a family member, and you are a winner. I implore Emperor Ye to make the decision for my son and dissolve my son's marriage contract with Mo Qinglan of Huangci Kingdom. The whole state of Chu will be grateful. ”
Chu Sheng's father stood up at the right time and said.
"Well, it seems that the Lord of Chu is also very resolute. Then I will dissolve your marriage for Mo Qinglan. ”
Ye Shuangqian weighed the pros and cons in his heart, and agreed as if embarrassed.
This episode made Ye Shuangqian gain quite a lot, although he originally planned to take advantage of the relationship between the Huang Ci State and the Chu State as a marriage country to take advantage of the Chu State, but at this point, he must be even more worried that Mo Qinglan and Chu Sheng would join forces to deal with her. One Mo Qinglan can destroy three countries, and Ye Shuangqian is convinced that as long as Mo Qinglan has someone to help her, she will definitely resurrect to take revenge on her.
Therefore, cutting off Mo Qinglan's support for the sake of the present is the most important thing.
As for the State of Chu, when she sorted out the Three Kingdoms, she would naturally be captured.
"Your Majesty......" Mo Qinghan shouted, and then he couldn't speak anymore.
Ye Shuang waved his hand and asked people to take Mo Qinghan down. Mo Qinghan was originally a relative of Chu here, but now that the two countries have no contact, she has no reason to stay.
Mo Qinghan stood up, the white clothes were better than the snow, and it was cold everywhere. She glanced at Chu Sheng, and then walked out.
That glance was full of disdain and sadness.
Chu Sheng stood expressionlessly, his hands clenched under his cuffs, let go, let go, clenched.
Mo Chen said that whatever was best for him, he would say.
"Since the farewell of Dingfu, have you ever met again?" Ye Shuangqian asked, cutting off the smell in the air that she didn't want to smell.
As soon as these words came out, Chu Sheng fell silent.