Dongchang is a new organization that was established only half a year ago, did you see that group of people just now? They roam the streets every day, and if they encounter anything inappropriate, they are immediately arrested and imprisoned. So, be careful, and don't say a word about the above. ”

"Isn't that prison overcrowded?" Ji Wan couldn't help but interject.

She remembered that in the past, people always liked to get together after tea and dinner to discuss the affairs of the court, after all, they couldn't touch the core, and no one cared about what was harmless.

Now it's good that the king of Chu has set up a special agency to monitor the actions of the people.

"Who's to say it isn't?" The middle-aged man's face was indignant, "I heard that there are several prisons outside the top, but if you hear that there is a nonsense discussion about state affairs, you will immediately throw it inside." ”

Hearing this, the gentleness on Xie Yutang's face could no longer be maintained, and his face was very ugly.

The middle-aged man sensed that something was wrong, and didn't understand why the young man in front of him was so imposing, and thought he was afraid, so he patted him on the shoulder and comforted, "Don't worry too much, what's the matter with you?" Just leave as soon as you're done. ”

"Thank you." Xie Yutang bowed slightly and left with Chi Wan.

On the way back, the two talked about it, and they both felt incredible.

"How so? actually set up a special organization, so that if it goes on like this, there is no fear of the people in the capital rebelling? Chi Wan stomped her foot indignantly.

Xie Yutang was also dignified, but Chi Wan's sleeves stopped him with his eyes, and he looked around vigilantly, "Be cautious, tomorrow is the day to pay tribute, let's see the situation when the time comes." ”

"You're going to pay tribute?" Ji Wan raised her head suddenly, not even caring about the affairs of Dongchang.

Xie Yutang originally didn't plan to go, but in this way, he had no reason to see the King of Chu, and now the capital has changed too much, especially after knowing the existence of Dongchang, he changed his mind. He wanted to see what King Chu had become now.

Seeing Xie Yutang's resolute attitude, Chi Wan didn't want to say anything more, but just told him to be careful in everything and not to reveal his identity.

The two discussed it carefully, but fortunately, the envoys who came to pay tribute knew that the king valued him, and he only mentioned it slightly, and then readily agreed.

Early the next morning, someone from the Ministry of Rites came to the door. Xie Yutang followed behind the envoy, restrained the breath of his whole body, and quietly acted as a pawn with no sense of existence. The official of the Ministry of Rites just glanced at him casually, but he didn't care, he didn't suspect, and he talked happily with the envoy all the way.

The king of Chu received the envoy group at the Jinluan Palace.

"Your Majesty Dongxuanguo, this is a gift from my lord." The messenger respectfully presented a list of gifts.

The King of Chu looked cold, and he didn't see any enthusiasm at all, he hummed casually, and motioned to the eunuch to hand over the gift list, and the eunuch hurriedly took it and presented it respectfully.

The King of Chu only glanced at it, then sneered, threw the list aside, and his eyes were full of disgust, "This is what you paid tribute to the Lin Kingdom?" This is to send a cat and a dog. ”

The messenger's cold sweat came down in a flash.

"Your Majesty, this is carefully selected by my lord, just because Shanglin Country has a bad year, so there is no harvest, this is already the best thing we can give, please don't dislike it."

The King of Chu had impatience written all over his face, and when he heard this, he straightened up and said coldly, "The harvest is not good?" You use such an excuse to send me away? Are you a fool? ”

Rao is envoy was specially selected by the monarch of Shanglin Kingdom, and he is also a little out of shape at this time. He didn't expect that King Chu would be so difficult to speak.

"Your Majesty, my lord really doesn't despise you, these things are the best things in Shanglin, and my lord is willing to reconcile with Dongxuanguo forever." The messenger bowed down his luggage sincerely.

The King of Chu just pursed his lips disdainfully, "Eternal repair?" It's just a small country, and there is no sincerity in coming to pay tribute, how do you let me reconcile with you? ”

Xie Yutang listened to these words, his fingernails unconsciously pinched into his palms, and he used all his strength to restrain the person who did not look up at the head. Don't be impulsive, it's not time yet.

This is the territory of the king of Chu, if he loses his temper, he must be a man-made sword, and I am a fish and meat.

The envoy's face also changed, what did the king of Chu mean, did he want to do something to them?

At this time, I only heard the king of Chu say again, "I heard that your good horses are good, why not on the gift list?" ”

The envoy instantly understood what the king of Chu meant, and immediately said, "This is my lord's negligence, I will immediately repair my lord and tell my lord His Majesty's request." ”

This is exactly the purpose of King Chu, so far, he finally showed a smile, and his voice was much softer, "My lord is really a person who understands current affairs." ”

"Your Majesty has won the prize." The envoy silently wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"The envoy has come from afar, and the secretary of the Ministry of Rites will prepare for it, and hold a banquet in the palace today to catch the wind and wash the dust for the envoy." At this time, where did the king of Chu still have an aggressive appearance.

The Ministry of Rites was ordered to come out and took over the order.

"Okay, let's go down to the court if there's nothing to do, don't forget, Lord Messenger, please come to the banquet today." King Chu waved his hand impatiently and got up to leave.

The envoy said in a loud voice, "Thank you, Your Majesty. ”

After the group of people from the Ministry of Rites sent the envoy group out, several people couldn't help it anymore and complained to each other, "Dongxuanguo is too arrogant, and he doesn't take our monarch in his eyes like this. ”

"That's it, my lord, how did you agree to such an impudent request?"

The messenger sighed, "What if you don't agree?" Dongxuan Kingdom is already much stronger than Shanglin Kingdom, if the King of Chu is unhappy, if you really want to attack Shanglin Kingdom, which of you can withstand it? ”

After saying this, several people shut up, but in the end they were still unwilling.

The envoy looked at Xie Yutang again, since just now, Xie Yutang has not spoken, his face is tightly tense, and the aura exuded from his body is not approachable, he can't help but say, "General Xie, has the King of Chu always been like this?" ”

Xie Yutang's expression was cold, "Not before." ”

Hearing this, a touch of thoughtfulness flashed in the eyes of the envoy, about the accession of the king of Chu to the throne, he had also heard some before, it seemed that he had gone through a lot of hardships, before the king of Chu ascended the throne, his reputation abroad had always been good, generous and benevolent, and he didn't pretend to be it, but now he looks at it again, but he feels that the other party is just to win the hearts of the people.

With a faint sigh, the envoy didn't say anything more, and went back with his men. Before entering the room, the envoy asked again, "General Xie, will you still go tonight?" ”

Xie Yutang nodded without thinking, "Go." Of course he wants to go, he wants to see what the king of Chu has made this country look like.

The envoy hesitated suddenly, "But, if it is discovered......

"I'll be careful, adults don't have to worry."

Hearing him say this, the envoy was relieved, and said, "The general knows what to do, and the subordinate will no longer say anything." ”

After returning to the room, Xie Yutang told Chi Wan, and Chi Wan immediately said that she would also go with her. Xie Yutang thought about it for a while, and then agreed, there must be a lot of people at the banquet, and no one may pay attention to them.

"That's okay, when the time comes, it's good to disguise, so that people can't see it."

"I understand." Ji Wan smiled at him.

Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it was time to go to the banquet, and it was still the people from the Ministry of Rites who came to greet each other, politely greeted each other, and came to the palace where the banquet was held.

Chi Wan looked around quietly, the Dongxuanguo Palace was still the same as before, but there was no change, even the place where the banquet was held, she had been here no less than three times, but she, like Xie Yutang, regarded it as the first time to come here, her expression was full of confusion and panic.

After the people from the Ministry of Rites led them to their seats, the King of Chu had not come over, but Chi Wan suddenly discovered a strange thing, there was no concubine in this hall.

It shouldn't be, such a banquet, the concubine is all going to attend, at most there is a screen in the middle, but she doesn't see anyone, what's going on?

Chi Wan excused herself to go to the toilet and left the banquet.

She walked around the palace and found that the entire palace looked much more depressed than before, and even the previous Kunning Palace looked like there was no one.

Chi Wan wondered in her heart, shouldn't the queen dress up at this time and come out to the banquet with the emperor?

Just as he was wondering, a voice suddenly sounded behind him, "This lady, may I ask what is the matter with you?" ”

Chi Wan was taken aback, and hurriedly turned around, only to see a small chamberlain standing behind her, looking at her suspiciously.

She was a little flustered in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face at all, and coughed dryly, "This father-in-law, I came out to go to the toilet and accidentally walked here, this should be the queen's residence, I'm sorry, I disturbed the queen's mother." ”

The little chamberlain was stunned, and then looked at Chi Wanlai again, seeing that the clothes she was wearing were different from those of Dongxuanguo, thinking that today was the envoy group of the King of Chu who invited Shanglin State to a banquet, and he already understood in his heart.

The people in the deep palace know how to observe words and emotions best, and the little chamberlain quickly said, "It's okay, the slave looked at you as if he couldn't find the way, so he asked out loud." ”

"Thank you so much, otherwise the queen would have to blame me."

The little chamberlain's expression suddenly became strange, "Queen Mother? No, we don't have a queen yet. ”

"No queen mother? No, how did I hear that His Majesty has been on the throne for a while, and there is no master in this harem? ”

The little chamberlain pursed his lips, seemingly a little embarrassed, but after thinking about it, this is not a secret, so he still spoke, "It's true, our majesty doesn't even have a concubine." ”