Chapter 228: On the Peacock Stage

The sun rises in the east, shining brightly. The carriage carrying King Zhao Chu Jiangmian finally came to the Canghai King City.

The curtain of the carriage was rolled up high, and the man in white sat in the carriage, poking his head out to look ahead. The tall and wide city walls, the arrow tower with the damp atmosphere, and the oncoming breath are as strong as this oriental land.

Canghai King City, he has been famous for a long time. However, it was only when he saw the city with his own eyes that he could fit in with his imagination. Sure enough, this place is very different from Dragon City.

"Why didn't you wake me up? Yes! Has it already arrived...... Well, I'm going horseback riding. ”

Hearing the exclamation behind him, Chu Jiangmian turned his head. The woman who didn't know when she woke up had a little flush on her face. She was in a bit of a panic as she swept up the few strands of hair that had fallen down, and then fastened her cloak, and was about to jump down.

"Seeing that you are sleeping soundly, why are you embarrassed to wake up? You're going to be in town soon, what are you going to do down? ”

Chu Jiangmian smiled secretly in his heart. When they set off from Linzi City, those people had already prepared several carriages. In addition to him and Lan Lingjun, Princess Sanssouci naturally has one. However, she flatly refused. The momentum of charging and killing the army on the battlefield just now has not passed, how depressing it is to sit in the carriage!

No one dared to go against the will of the princess. Therefore, during these hundreds of miles, she accompanied the cavalry, no different from those soldiers.

For Her Royal Highness the princess who can personally go into battle to kill the enemy, whether it is the cavalry of the Zhao State or the Qi army that followed, they are all respectful and courteous and very admired. In any case, there are not many people who can kill the enemy on the battlefield of the army as a woman. What's more, her identity is still so noble.

Along the way, everyone took care of her carefully, lest something go wrong. At first, Princess Sanssouci was still in high spirits, riding around on horseback and looking around, she found everything new. But at the end of the day, I felt a little tired. After another day, she really didn't want to ride a horse anymore. After all, she had never suffered like this in the past.

So, when Chu Jiangmian lifted the curtain again and asked her if she needed to rest in the carriage, Princess Sanssouci flew off the horse without hesitation and jumped into the carriage. She is not an ordinary secular woman, and the so-called rules of not kissing men and women have never been placed in her heart.

It's just that Princess Sanssouci, who was only thinking of coming up to rest a little, fell asleep unconsciously. And this sleep was outside the Canghai City.

"You...... Ask while knowing the answer! I won't tell you, let's go! ”

Princess Sanssouci glanced at him, but she seemed to be lightly angry and angry, with all kinds of style. She lifted her sword and reluctantly put down the cloak she was holding. This is his, with his breath and temperature, it is he who draped her on her body, afraid that she would catch a cold after she fell asleep, so he draped all the way.

Chu Jiangmian didn't say anything more, he nodded with a smile and watched her back disappear. Of course, he understands that even this woman who can go into battle to kill the enemy is not generous enough to ignore the eyes of the world. If the people of Qi saw their princess and his royal highness entering the city in a carriage with him, they would probably feel very difficult to accept.

In fact, if Chu Jiangmian could have known the thoughts of most Qi people in advance, I believe he would not have thought so. Not to mention that Princess Sanssouci and King Zhao shared a carriage, even if they got married immediately, it wouldn't be a big deal. This is the common wish of most people!

This team from Linzi City has carried the attention of countless people. Among them, in addition to the Qi people, there are also high-roller rangers from all over the world, businessmen who are transported in all directions, and other people of various identities. Although the thoughts in their hearts were different, they were all on the streets of Canghai King City at the moment, watching intently as the person who was greeted appeared.

The carriage that came forward galloped through the wide street, and under the escort of the soldiers of the Qi State, it came to the Peacock Terrace. The square is surrounded by a sea of people, and the grand occasion is unprecedented. Everyone wanted to see the demeanor of the young King Zhao with their own eyes.

And on the steps of Peacock Terrace, Qi Wang Tianjiang finally cheered up. He looked over with some curiosity. I think that when he met the Son of Heaven in Luocheng, Zhongzhou, he also met with King Chulie of Zhao. Although the two sides did not have too deep contacts, he had a very deep impression of that heroic figure.

It's just that he didn't expect that after so many years, Chu Lie would already be ancient. And his son became famous, and he chased after his father. Now even Qi Guo has received such a great favor from him, but he doesn't know if it will be a blessing or a curse in the future?!

The world only knows that the king of Qi is dull and dim, and he is addicted to wine. But when he is occasionally conscious, his eyes can see very thoroughly. Standing at the height of a king, he actually didn't want to rely too much on Zhao Guo. There is no good intention in the world for no reason, and there is no pie in the sky! If he was still ten years younger, he would definitely be vigilant about the help of Zhao Guoren. But now, he doesn't have that kind of mind anymore. Because only he knows his physical condition best. The widow has a disease, and the disease is in the heart. A few years ago, the King of Qi had secretly sent someone to invite the most famous doctor to diagnose and treat him, but there was no good effect. If time is really running out, he only hopes that his life will be consumed between wine, and he is not willing to take care of these mundane trivial matters.

It was precisely for this reason that he gradually dispersed the power in his hands among the various factions of the royal court. Whoever can grasp the initiative depends on whose ability. Now it seems that the faction of the prime minister and the generals in the army, who secretly supported several sons, is obviously at a disadvantage. And the power of the queen and Lanling Jun has recently been supported by a large number of wealthy nobles, and their influence has become more and more important. King Qi looked at it coldly, and naturally knew it in his heart.

Since he has already stood by and watched these major events, he doesn't want to worry about the others. The reason why he personally put on a posture to greet Chu Jiangmian was purely driven by curiosity, wanting to come and see with his own eyes how good Chu Lie's son was. As for the princess Sanssouci that the queen told him, it was just a trivial matter.

However, at this moment, he heard a conversation and a small exclamation not far away. glanced over, but saw his daughter in a military uniform, and I don't know when she quietly walked around. She was held in the queen's arms, and she was surprised and delighted to see that she couldn't get enough. As if sensing her father's gaze, Princess Sanssouci hurriedly saluted and called him in a low voice. King Qi nodded, then ignored them. "Don't worry, you're worried about me! You will never be allowed to go into battle easily in the future...... Let me see, where is the injury? ”

The queen suddenly saw her daughter appear in front of her, and under the surprise of surprise, she couldn't care about anything else. She hugged her tightly, tears in her eyes, as if she were still the same child who had never grown up.

"The Queen Mother! I have already said that it is okay, haven't you received the peace that I sent? It's fun to fight...... Hehe! I killed an enemy with my own hands! ”

Princess Sanssouci comforted her, but she couldn't help but show off happily. The surrounding palace maids and chamberlains all looked at her with envy and admiration, and they were all happy for the queen in their hearts.

"What else do you say? How dangerous is that? It was originally the soldiers' business to go into battle and kill. What is it so strong to use one of your daughters' house? If it weren't for King Zhao's help, where would he succeed so easily? In the future, you will not be allowed to act so arbitrarily. ”

"Hee-hee...... Aren't we a big winner? Anyway, I have a part to do. What reward will the Queen Mother give me? ”

"Whatever my carefree wants, the queen mother will give you! Everything I've done, except for these ordinary people, is for you...... So, tell me the truth, in your eyes, how is King Zhao? ”

"The queen mother ......!"

Princess Sanssouci suddenly became shy. Seeing the smiling look on the queen's face, she realized what her mission to Zhao was. But how could she answer such a question!

The queen has no salt, but she already knows it. No matter how careful her daughter is, she can't escape her eyes. No need to ask, she understood everything. It was at this moment that a slight commotion sounded in the square. She looked under the peacock stage. The carriage stopped, and someone was coming down from it.

The sky is clear and the years are quiet. The cinnamon blossoms bloom, and the city is full of fragrance. The young man, with a calm demeanor, walked up the steps step by step. As she drew closer, the queen finally saw his face clearly.

"King Zhao is really heroic...... Such a character is enough to be worthy of my worry-free! The queen mother is really happy for you, no matter what the price is paid this time, I will definitely help you achieve your wish! ”

Hearing a soft whisper in her ear, Princess Sanssouci suddenly felt like crying. This warm embrace gave her half a lifetime of shelter, and from now on, do you really want to give yourself into the arms of another person?

On the peacock stage, music sang in unison and a grand welcome ceremony began. King Qi and King Zhao met, exchanged greetings, and according to the proper etiquette, they were completed one by one. This is a formal exchange between the two great powers, and it is absolutely not allowed to be sloppy.

The people around him were naturally cheering, and the smiles on their faces came from the heart. In recent times, the state of Zhao has been defeated by the princes in a row, and the victories have continued. Even the Hu people in the north suffered a big loss at their hands. If Qi can form an alliance with it, not to mention the benefits it can achieve in terms of economy and many other aspects. Just a strong military boost is enough to reassure everyone.

It's just that at this moment, how could anyone on the Peacock Terrace think that in the grand and prosperous, there is a sharp edge that is about to burst out of the sheath and kill himself!