Chapter 24: The King's Duty
Chen Zhong listened to the analysis of the current situation by the king of Hainan, and he knew that Hainan was almost like a powder keg now, and if he made a wrong step, he might be blown apart.
During this time, the king of Hainan, who was already very weak, was almost using his last trace of strength to fight for the future of Hainan and his son.
Chen Zhong knew that the king of Hainan had good intentions, and this marriage with the Zhang family was purely political interests, not an ordinary love affair between children and daughters, so don't talk about any so-called feelings.
Because, you are the little prince, you shoulder the responsibility of Hainan's tranquility, and you carry the future of the nation and the dream of a strong country! All of this can only tell you that in the face of the cruel reality, you have no choice, let alone the love that is not worth mentioning!
Who makes you, with a common mind!
Who makes you, shoulder the heavy responsibility!
Whoever let you have a dream of building a powerful empire must be built!
Chen Zhong didn't think about it anymore, so be it, what his father arranged, he would definitely have more far-reaching ideas. Then prepare well and marry the bride, all the feelings are gradually precipitated in the course of the years, he believes that he will slowly establish a relationship with the daughter of this general who returned to China.
On the second day, Chen Zhong called Yan Xia and handed Yan Xia a large sum of money, Yan Xia was stunned at first, I don't know what the little prince is going to do, doesn't the little prince want me to follow him?
"Yanxia, I'm getting married tomorrow, and there are some things for you to deal with. You go to the palace now, and hand over the money and the deed to Lin Xiaowan, and I won't go in the future." ”
Yan Xia glanced at the little prince, didn't make a sound, picked up the package and left the palace.
Chen Zhong had nothing to do, and wanted to go to the streets of Haikou to take a stroll and see the scenery here.
Today's Haikou is sunny and sunny, and the sun is full and bright. The cool sea breeze, the clear blue sky, the sparkling water, the countless fine sand under the feet, and the patches of coconut groves, tropical fruits...... It is the most charming symbol of Hainan.
Chen Zhong walked on this beautiful island, the crowd of people shuttling back and forth, and the cries of small merchants and hawkers, there was a lot of excitement. Under the broad leaves of the coconut tree, the breeze is swaying, and the flowers are full of flowers.
Under the mottling of coconut trees, a familiar back caught Chen Zhong's attention. A white blouse, a floral long skirt, and a curl of flowing hair are Zhang Yaru.
There was an inexplicable surprise in the center of Chen, he didn't know why, how could he feel this way, seeing this girl, there seemed to be a happy impulse in his heart.
Chen Zhong did not alarm Zhang Yaru, but stood there quietly admiring this fairy-like girl. The slender back, fair and translucent skin, exudes an alluring fragrance in the fiery sun.
What is this beautiful girl doing here? Chen Zhong felt that Zhang Yaru didn't seem to be particularly happy at the moment, and there was a faint sadness in this gorgeous scenery.
It turned out that after Zhang Yaru returned home, she learned that her father wanted her to marry the little prince of Hainan Palace. Zhang Yaru, who received Western education since she was a child, was extremely resistant to this arranged marriage from the bottom of her heart, she had a big quarrel with her father, and ran out angrily.
Zhang Yaru's mother died very early, when she was five years old, her mother died of illness. Zhang Tong was busy with military affairs, so he sent his daughter to his aunt's house in the United States, which was ten years.
This time, after returning to China, I planned to accompany my father and have fun in China, but when I returned home, I learned that it was a matter of marriage.
Because, Zhang Yaru has long known that this little prince spends all his time drinking, does not do his job, and is a gentleman who can't be supported. No matter how Zhang Tong explained that the little prince was no longer what it used to be, Zhang Yaru didn't believe it.
Today, I ran out of the house with my father in a huff. Because, the Prince Charming in Zhang Yaru's heart doesn't have to have a high status, nor does it have to have a lot of money, what she wants is the kind of man who can take responsibility, be brave and resourceful, just like Chen Hainan she met yesterday and dare to be a handsome and chic man.
Zhang Yaru never expected that the young man he met yesterday who claimed to be Chen Hainan was the little prince.
At this time, Zhang Yaru felt a pair of eyes staring at her behind her, turned around, and her originally depressed face instantly became a spring flower.
"Hey! Chen Hainan, such a coincidence! So you're here, too! Zhang Yaru walked over excitedly.
"I've always been here! Didn't I say that here, you can see me at any time, because my name is Chen Hainan! Chen Zhong looked at the lovely Zhang Yaru in front of him with a grin.
"Accompany me shopping, invite me to dinner!" Zhang Yaru tilted her head and said.
Chen Zhong was stunned, this girl was really cute, so he teased her: "Did you escape from home?" ”
It doesn't matter if Chen Zhong said this, Zhang Yaru, who was originally happy, suddenly became serious, sighed and said, "Yes, how do you know?" ”
Chen Zhong was just a casual joke, but he unintentionally guessed the girl's heart, a little embarrassed, Chen Zhong hurriedly diverted the topic and said, "Okay, today I will accompany you, the eldest lady, for a day, and I will have all the food, drink and fun." ”
Hearing Chen Zhong say that he was going to take her to play for a day, Zhang Yaru was very happy, and thought to herself, let it go, let's talk about tomorrow's things tomorrow, and spend a happy day today!
So, Zhang Yaru followed Chen Zhong to the most prosperous city center. The two talked and laughed along the way, and the conversation was very close.
They were chatting in the open air, and Chen Zhong noticed a group of people gathered in front of a tavern not far in front of them.
Chen Zhong and Zhang Yaru passed by the tavern, and when they glanced at it, they saw two thugs in the tavern, kicking and beating a drunk man who fell to the ground.
As soon as Chen Zhong was about to stop him, he heard the drunken man who fell to the ground shouting: "Our Qing Imperial Fleet is mighty and invincible!" I, the Qing Navy, will definitely be invincible in the world! ”
When Chen Zhong heard this, he stopped. The drunkard is clearly talking about the naval fleet and the like, what is the origin?
"You madman, what you say you are the admiral of the Great Qing Kingdom, what you said you participated in the Sino-Japanese naval battle, bullshit! You are a liar, how can the officers of the Qing Dynasty have no money to drink, you look at your whole body in tatters, the whole madman! The two tavern thugs were writhing around the drunken man, and suddenly they touched something, a bronze model like a warship.
When the drunkard on the ground saw that the bronze model had been taken away by them, he immediately got up and fought with them, but he was beaten by them again.
However, the drunkard was like crazy, desperate to fight for the bronze model of the ship.
When the two tavern thugs saw the drunkard coming and fighting, they brought a stick from the door and struck the drunkard at him.
Seeing this, Chen Zhong stopped the wooden stick that came over, only to hear a "click", and the wooden stick broke into two.
"Two brothers, isn't it just the price of a drink, why is it like this!" Chen Zhong picked up the drunk man and retrieved the bronze model of the ship at great speed.
"What kind of person are you, nosy, he eats and drinks and doesn't give money, what do you say?"
"I'll give it, is this enough?" Chen Zhong took out a silver dollar and threw it to them.
The two guys glanced at Chen Zhong, saw that he was well-dressed, and didn't know the depth of the other party, so they didn't say anything more, took the silver dollar and turned around and went back to the tavern.
Lieutenant Chen handed the bronze model of the ship to the drunk man and helped him out of the crowd.
Chen Zhong carefully looked at the drunk man beside him and asked, "Brother, what do you mean by the Qing Navy or something, did you really participate in the Sino-Japanese naval battle ten years ago?" ”