Chapter 114: Parents' Orders
When Kuai Mu found Emperor Qi, Emperor Qi was even more surprised than Kuai Mu.
Who would have thought that a dignified prince of the Chu State would ask for marriage from a small family.
That's all it takes, what's more important is that Kuai Mu actually helped such a prince of Chu who had made him lose face as a lobbyist.
Perhaps because of his age, although Emperor Qi's personality has become more and more cautious, but at the same time, because he has held power for decades, he has developed a lofty heart.
Xia Huan, as the envoy of Chu this time, no matter how you look at it, it seems that there are only benefits to the Qi country, and there is no harm.
However, Emperor Qi has not forgotten that there are still 8,000 Chu soldiers outside Linzi City, and in addition, the besieged Qi division has not yet been out of danger.
"Prime Minister, what do you care about these children's affairs." There was a deep dissatisfaction in Emperor Qi's tone.
Having said that, the defeat of the Qi State also has a lot to do with Kuai Mu.
If it weren't for the relationship with Kuaimu for decades, as well as Kuaimu's prestige, and the momentum of defending the country without fear of life and death in the end. I'm afraid that at this time, Kuai Mu would have been punished a long time ago.
Even if the crime is not punished, I am afraid that Zhishi is also necessary.
Kuai Mu, who had accompanied Emperor Qi for decades, naturally heard the dissatisfaction in Emperor Qi's tone.
However, Kuai Mu also knew Emperor Qi's temperament, so he patiently persuaded him.
"Your Majesty, now in the Chu State, the dragons and sons are fighting, although the Chu State seems to be strong, but as long as the Chu Emperor dies, then between the dragons and the sons, no matter who takes the throne, the other will not be convinced."
Qi Huang nodded, he also knew this. It's just that Emperor Chu's health has always been very good, and he hasn't suffered any serious injuries, so it is estimated that there will be no problem in staying up for a few more years.
Now that the victory of the Chu State is in sight, abroad, it is estimated that there will not be ten years, and Qi Han is not qualified to make the Chu State hurt.
Therefore, in the past few years, perhaps with the power of the Chu Emperor, the hidden dangers between the courts of the Chu State can be reversed.
"What does the prime minister mean is that he wants to use this Xia Huan to cultivate a prince who is close to my Qi country above the Chu State?" Qi Huang asked.
This question, it is not difficult to think that in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, many people did this.
It's just that in exchange for this, it's hard to say whether it will be revenge from the spring or revenge.
Kuai Mu nodded, before, he meant this, but he didn't tell Qi Huangming.
"But can a woman be so useful?" Emperor Qi asked noncommittally.
"If it's an ordinary woman, it's naturally impossible. But what about a wife? Kuai Mu looked at Emperor Qi with a smile on his face and asked.
"Wife?" Emperor Qi's heart moved.
Ordinary women, in the eyes of people at this time, are just playthings.
However, the wife represents a status second only to the head of the family, and the son born to this woman will be a concubine in the future, which naturally means a different thing.
"Yes, Your Majesty, and according to the information that the minister learned before he came, Xia Huan has not had any women close to him. Today, if he can come to the door to ask for marriage, he must be a woman who likes Chun Yu at home. ”
Hearing that Emperor Qi seemed to be interested, Kuai Mu immediately added.
"Hehe, it's an infatuated person...... Qi Huang chuckled lightly, but a different color flashed in his eyes.
Kuai Mu, who has been with Emperor Qi for so long, even found out.
Secretly said that it was not good, and before Kuai Mu could speak, Emperor Qi said again: "Although the Chunyu family is also a famous family in my Qi country, the identity of his prince is still a little worse after all, and it is enough to be a concubine." Prime Minister, you reminded me that since you want to use your wife to win over Xia Huan, then this person is naturally the best for our royal family of Qi State. ”
Sure enough, Kuai Mu couldn't help but shake his head with a bitter smile.
With Xia Huan's identity, what kind of woman can't ask for it. Even if the Qi State had not been defeated before, he asked the Qi State for his marriage, and the Qi State could not refuse. What's more, now that the Qi State has been defeated, a princess of the royal family is even lighter.
Although in this era, there are still some avoidances of love and love. However, that doesn't mean there aren't touching stories.
Especially the Book of Poetry, which is now regarded as a classic by Confucianism in the Qi Kingdom, contains a variety of words to show love.
It can be seen that young people still have a lot of fantasies about love.
Xia Huan has not even had a concubine for more than ten years, which is enough to show that he has an outstanding heart.
Such a person, once identified, is more difficult to change.
Now, Emperor Qi wants to be strong, although the purpose is good, but it may have the opposite effect.
However, before waiting for Kuai Mu's advice, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was feasible, and he couldn't wait to say: "The matter is so decided, I remember that there should be a daughter under the prince's knee who has not yet married." Prime Minister, you will go to the edict and inform the Emperor of Chu about this. ”
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this is inappropriate!"
"What's wrong, the marriage event is the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. My granddaughter is a rare lady, and she has treated him badly. Besides, if I give Chun Yu a marriage again, it can be regarded as following his wishes. He took advantage of it, and he could not complain? ”
"Your Majesty!"
Kuai Mu still wanted to persuade, but was directly interrupted by Emperor Qi impatiently waving his hand: "That's it." I'm in charge of this matter, Prime Minister, you can arrange it. ”
"......" Kuai Mu sighed and replied.
I have to say that after Emperor Qi came back this time, he really changed a lot.
If it had been placed in the past, even if there was a decision in his heart, he would have listened to Kuaimu's judgment. And it won't be like this, not even listening.
"Forget it, since the matter has been decided, you can only do it!"
In addition to the main hall, after Kuai Mu sighed lightly again, he boarded the carriage again and headed towards the Prime Minister's Mansion.
However, although Emperor Qi had already made up his mind to marry the Chu State, Kuai Mu did not tell Xia Huan about it.
Instead, directly in the name of Emperor Qi, under the pretext of rebuilding the old good, he sent a letter of state to the state of Chu.
Kuai Mu knew that Xia Huan had a high status in the eyes of Emperor Chu. If you want to promote this matter, you must not let Xia Huan affect Emperor Chu's decision.
The credentials of the State of Qi have been handed out, as long as the Emperor of Chu nods in agreement, and sends envoys to hand over the credentials, then this matter is considered to be done.
Just like Emperor Qi said, at this time, the marriage is still the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker.
Once the letters of state between the two sides are completed, then Xia Huan will not be able to do the opposite.
Yu Gong, if he opposes it, he is disloyal. For selfishness, if he opposes it, he is unfilial.
If loyalty and filial piety are incomplete, it is a loss of morality, which is enough to ruin his reputation.
Kuai Mu didn't believe that Xia Huan dared to go against the world. Even if he wanted to, I'm afraid Emperor Chu wouldn't give him this opportunity.
The night is already deep. Although the letter of state of Qi had been sent, Kuai Mu did not think that this would bring him closer to Xia Huan.
However, the princess of Qi State marries in the past, and after a long time, it is more or less possible to help Qi State. After all, the pillow wind is also very strong.
"Your Excellency." At this time, the subordinate who had been sent out by Kuai Mu during the day returned.
"Got it clear?" Kuai Mu asked casually. This matter was originally something he didn't intent on, and he didn't pay much attention to it.
"Yes, sir." The subordinate answered, and then told Kuai Mu about the things on the Yingshang one by one. 、
These were all found out by him at a great cost and after he bought off an entourage who went to Yingshang with Chun Yujing.
After listening, Kuai Mu opened his mouth, but in the end he couldn't say anything.
On the third day of Xia Huan's appearance, he already knew about it. Before, he just sighed that Xia Huan was a benevolent ghost. However, now, he has to add such a label as Xia Huan's true temperament.
Even, if it weren't for his age and identity, he would have wanted to make friends with Xia Huan.