Chapter 243: Retreat (1)
Yun Yan and Peng Yi walked over and greeted each other with Qing Ling.
Peng Yi has the heroism of a Beilu woman, staring at Qingling up and down informally, her eyes are bright and full of sincere curiosity, but it doesn't make people feel arrogant or bored.
As the princess of Lieyang, she sent herself to the Suzaku Palace like a slave who was sacrificed without confirming the marriage, and in the Chaoyan Kingdom, which advocates etiquette and pays attention to etiquette, she has become the talk of contempt and contempt for everyone after tea and dinner without any suspense.
After all, it's a person from Hokuriku, it's really barbaric!
Peng Yi herself didn't care at all, and lived comfortably in Hagiyama's palace.
The Chunxi Palace in Hagi Mountain was once the place where Emperor Ji Qingling of Chaoyan Chang lived.
When Peng Yi listened to the female official in the palace introduce this history, she couldn't help but wonder, "The scenery of Hagiluan Mountain is so good, and the palace is beautifully repaired, why doesn't the eldest emperor Ji live?" Where did you move? Could there be a better place in the palace than here? ”
The female official hesitated for a long time, and then replied in a soft voice like a gnat, Emperor Qingling moved to the Chengji Palace.
Peng Yi has been to the Chengji Palace, and feels that in addition to being tall, the scenery is actually not as good as Hagi Mountain. She pondered for a long time in private, and felt that the female official's reaction was strangely tight, and finally caused the question to her brother Yunyan, and then she understood a little more.
It turns out that according to the customs of the Eastern Continent, brothers and sisters of large families cannot live alone.
But the emperor went against the grain and put his sister into his bedroom......
Peng Yi secretly felt funny in her heart, the people of Donglu always laughed at her behind her back for not knowing etiquette, but their majesty is afraid that she is not as good as herself, right?
At this moment, she looked at Qing Ling curiously, as if she wanted to figure out what kind of charm the woman in front of her possessed to make Emperor Chaoyan do such a controversial thing.
But Qing Ling looked at Yun Yan and looked apprehensive for a moment.
The last time I saw him from afar in the main hall, I didn't notice that this prince of Liyang Kingdom also had a pair of glazed amber eyes. At present, the lights in the Mei Garden are bright, and the reflection in those eyes makes it more and more dazzling and bewitching.
Yun Yan was stared at by Qing Ling in a daze for a long time, no matter how thick-skinned Rao is, he was a little embarrassed, he coughed with his fists in his mouth, and repeated the question he asked: "Why did Emperor Ji come here so early?" ”
Qing Ling came back to his senses, his gaze wandered slightly, and he smiled reluctantly, "While there are not many people visiting the garden, bring two children over to have a look." ”
She looked at Peng Yi and asked the two, "Do you plan to go into the treasure hunt later?" ”
Peng Yi chuckled, "We? Pointing to the female officer who bowed and retreated, he said, "She said that this treasure hunt in Meiyuan is a game played by unmarried men and women, and I am about to marry your majesty, so I shouldn't be qualified to enter, right?" ”
She turned her head and glanced at Yun Yan, "You can go in." Do you want to go? ”
Yun Yan touched his chin, pretended to look around, and said helplessly: "I can't get in alone." Doesn't it mean that men and women have to be paired? ”
Qing Ling watched coldly, seeing that the two brothers and sisters were perfunctory and ridiculous, and had no intention of entering the battle to hunt for treasures, they were thinking about how to persuade in their hearts, but at this time, they saw several guards who had followed Xi'er and Yuxiu hurriedly rushing over.
The leading guard was sweating profusely and said, "Little Emperor Ji and Xiu Gongzi have run into the maze!" The subordinates have already arranged for someone to go in and find it! Your Highness, do you want to order the formation to be withdrawn temporarily? ”
Qing Ling thought for a moment, "No need, there shouldn't be any danger." You stay outside first, and don't let anyone else in. Don't alarm Your Majesty, I'll go and bring them out myself. ”
After finishing speaking, he turned around and asked Yun Yan and Peng Yi: "I wonder if the prince and Wang Ji are willing to help each other and join me to find someone?" ”
Peng Yi was obviously very useful for the word "help", and raised her head, "Of course!" With that, he dragged his brother and walked over with Qing Ling, along with the guards who led the way.
The treasure hunt maze is set up in the middle of the Mei Garden, and all the flowers and trees during it are used in the setting of formations and obstacles, resulting in a lot of confusing scenes.
Qing Ling was not surprised by such a mysterious formation, and also understood that for the sake of the safety of the guests, there would be no real danger. She gave a few words to the guards who followed in, and she led Yun Yan and Peng Yi to stroll through the formation.
Peng Yi didn't know much about the depths, but since she had entered the formation, she couldn't help but feel a little bit of treasure grabbing, and looked around and judged with her mind.
A burst of white mist drifted by, inadvertently bringing everyone into a maze, and the branches and stems of several weeping begonias suddenly grew wildly, rolling towards Yun Yan and Qingling.
Qing Ling's divine power is weak now, and he takes Xuanxin Lu every day, and he has no ability to resist, so he has to stagger backwards and dodge. Yun Yan subconsciously helped her and protected her sideways.
In the dissolving moonlight, the begonia petals fell, and Qing Ling was blocked from sight and disappeared into the shadow built by the person next to him.
The man's peculiar crisp breath, lingering with the fragrance of flowers, makes people feel delusional......
The fog dissipated, and when he raised his eyes again, he no longer saw the figure of Peng Yi Wang Ji, Yun Yan became worried, left Qing Ling, accelerated his pace, and shouted Peng Yi's name in search of the place.
Qing Ling lowered her head and tidied up her dress, followed Yun Yan, and said lightly: "The prince doesn't have to worry. The formation here doesn't hurt. ”
Yun Yan turned around suddenly, his long braided hair arcing in the air, and his gaze suddenly became cold, "You deliberately brought us in?" ”
Qing Ling stopped, smiled in a low voice, and looked up at Yun Yan, "If I really want to harm you, I don't need to use such a trick. Haven't you people always prided yourself on being strong? Are you scared when you encounter this? ”
Yun Yan's eyes also eased a little, hooked the corners of his mouth, and said, "You may not want to harm us, but you really want us to join the battle with you, right?" ”
Qing Ling was told by the other party, and his face was still tense and calm, but his heart couldn't help but rise a few points.
I thought that the people of Beilu were simple and open-minded, but this Yunyan in front of him was a profligate royal child, and it should be easy to fool around, but I didn't expect that he was not stupid.
Qing Ling stroked her slightly messy sideburns, and simply changed the topic directly, saying, "So what?" ”
She looked at Yun Yan, her expression gradually becoming solemn, "I know the purpose of your trip south this time. You want to trade with the Western Continent, but you can't do it, so you want to seek Chaoyan's help. But my brother Wang doesn't like to be threatened, and he may not agree to make a deal with you in the end. ”
Yun Yan stared at Qing Ling with interest, "Emperor Ji is going to show us another way?" ”
Qing Ling glanced at him and tilted his head to the side slightly, "Sort of." ”
After a pause, he continued: "I am the daughter-in-law of Daze Baili, and I also know the details of the transaction between my husband and you in the past, if you want to solve the conflict with the people of the Western Continent, I can help you." ”
"How can I help?"
"You only rely on bartering and trading with the Western Continent people piecemeal, which will not have a fundamental impact on their government and life, and naturally it will not last long. If I were you, I would choose one of the most powerful families in the Western Continent to cooperate with them only. In this way, the supply and demand of goods are more easily controlled. There will be no more interruptions in transactions, and secondly, it will be convenient for you to establish influence in the Western Continent court, so that you will not be in the position of looking at each other's faces all the time. ”
"Does Emperor mean that she has the ability to help us build this bridge?"
"Of course."
Yun Yan always looked at Qing Ling intently, and smiled thoughtfully when he heard the words: "So refreshing? Didn't you anticipate this situation early in the morning when Baili Shizi traded with us, and then left behind? ”
Yun Yan's speculation is not unreasonable. Luo Yao did mention to Qingling the pros and cons of the trade between the North Continent and the West Continent, and analyzed that the people of the North Continent lacked business experience and could not last long, so the accusations that Qing Ling said that he was traitorous and traitorous in the past were not valid. But who would have expected that the two of them were arguing and laughing that day would become the only bargaining chip she can hold in her hands now......
After listening to Yun Yan's questioning, Qing Ling was noncommittal, and only said lightly: "The prince has no other questions?" ”
Yun Yan said a slightly exaggerated "oh", "Yes, I haven't asked Emperor Ji what kind of reward she needs to build this bridge." ”
Qing Ling had already begun to faintly regret that he shouldn't have come to this Liyang Prince so rashly.
But now she no longer has anyone to rely on, she can't leave the palace, and she can't send news, and even if she can send news, she doesn't want to implicate the only Chongwu who can help her in the situation of confrontation with Mu Chen.
She had thought that Lieyang, the famous prodigal prince, would be a simple-minded man, and with a little persuasion, just like that day in the main hall, a few words could provoke him to say what he wanted.
Now, however, she realizes that she has underestimated this man.
Qing Ling hesitated for a moment, and finally said his plan: "I want to take my son to the Western Continent with Dao Lieyang." ”
Hearing this, Yun Yan stared at Qing Ling for a while, and burst out laughing.
"You're kidding, right?"
Seeing him react like this, Qing Ling regretted it more and more, but he still said with a straight face: "If you want to take it as a joke, that's it, but I suggest that you better discuss it with Qianju and then give me an answer." Taking a slight breath, "You should understand that once Yuxiu and I both go to the Western Continent, Qingyun Sword will definitely not stay in Chaoyan." ”
Yun Yan had a smile on his face even more, "In this case, instead of going to the Western Continent, you might as well marry my brother Wang directly and stay in our Lieyang." ”
He moved closer to Qingling, took his hands, bent down to look at her at eye level, and gestured teasingly, "With such a beautiful woman as Emperor Ji, my brother Wang will definitely love her." ”
Qing Ling stared at Yun Yan's glazed amber eyes, and suddenly had a blockage in his chest, he pushed him away suddenly, walked away a few steps sideways, and turned back coldly: "People like you, no wonder you can't do business with the people of the Western Continent!" ”
After finishing speaking, he walked quickly.
Behind him, there was a loud and wanton laughter.