Qiao Siwan nodded, watching him walk quickly to the imperial steps and kneel: "Your Majesty, the new emperor of Nanzhao sent a messenger to send a letter of peace, asking for a truce between the two sides. ”

The new emperor of Nanzhao? Qiao Siwan was stunned for a moment, and there was a ripple in her heart, is it Jiang Tianye?!

For a moment, she couldn't tell what it was like to feel in her heart, because she hadn't heard the name for a long time, so long that she couldn't even remember herself, and for some reason, she hadn't forgotten this man, and she could still remember every word of him clearly.

"Let's come back first." Jiang Chi suddenly patted her on the shoulder, Qiao Siwan was stunned, and then pulled Jiang Yanran back to her seat and sat down.

Jiang Qinwu's face showed a happy expression, and he said, "Let the messenger come to the palace." ”

I don't know why, Qiao Siwan's heart was in a restless mood for a while at this time; It was as if something was going to happen. She closed her eyes slightly, and saw the messenger sent by Nanzhao striding up to the temple.

This messenger of Nanzhao, named Dong Feng, is white and fat, tall and broad-shouldered, with upright facial features, flat eyebrows, straight nose and straight mouth, looking the most loyal, but in fact the most eye-catching.

He was born in a family of eunuchs, his grandfather was a cabinet scholar, and he had close contacts with the royal family since he was a child, and he was also a confidant of the King of Qin, so he was very familiar with the relationship between the kings and the royal family. As soon as King Qin died, he saw the opportunity and took refuge with Jiang Tianye, the son of King Jin Jiang Lingfeng. After Jiang Tianye ascended the throne of Nanzhao, he was promoted to the rank of second-class military meritorious officer and received the rank of loyal and brave general. It's just such a person, who is a loyal minister to Jiang Tianye, but a traitor to the Great Li Dynasty. actually named the loyal and brave general, which is really an indescribable irony.

Regarding Jiang Tianye's overtures, Jiang Qinwu's heart is very complicated, in the end, he hates King Qin, but he doesn't hate this nephew, he has ascended the throne, and those bloody pestles in the past have gone, he deeply knows that at this time, the Great Calendar Dynasty needs the peace of the country and the people, and needs a time to recuperate, because the King of Qin is not rebellious, during this time, there are more or less rebels in various places. At this time, Jiang Tianye made such a request, no matter how good it was for him, Jiang Qinwu was very worried, Jiang Yan would not agree. Because he knows his son too well, Jiang Yan's ambition is too great, and he will not let Nanzhao go.

Dong Feng gave salutes and books with a smile on his face, and the Son of Heaven ordered someone to present the peace book, and was about to give people a seat, but suddenly caught a glimpse of Dong Feng walking out of his position and walking towards him. All the people in the hall looked at him with wide eyes, wondering what kind of medicine was being sold in his gourd.

I saw him walking towards the position where Qiao Siwan was sitting with steady steps. He walked to a place two meters away from Qiao Siwan and stood still, bowed slightly, and placed his right hand on his chest, everyone knew that this was a kind of etiquette in Nanzhao, used to express the most sincere respect.

Dong Feng said in a very sincere tone: "Lord Yong'an, my Nanzhao Heavenly Son has a gift for you. As he spoke, he beckoned, and the attendant immediately played a piano.

This guqin is a paulownia wood tire, black lacquer vermilion mane, the whole body is broken, the body is lined with dragon feeds, turtle demolition, living water, snake worms, huge and complex, the beauty is unbearable. Dong Feng flicked it casually, and the guqin made a sound, and everyone suddenly looked sideways, this sound was quaint and loose, clear and multi-spiritual, in fact, it was a rare guqin.

"This is Nanzhao's holy qin, please accept it from the county lord of Yong'an." Dong Feng said respectfully.

He kept saying that he was the lord of Yong'an County, and he didn't mention that Qiao Siwan was the princess of Mingjun, which was indescribably beautiful in the ears of the nobles of the Great Calendar. The eyes of everyone in the hall were focused on the two of them, and the eyes of their friends were filled with disbelief. Jiang Tianye is not wrong to ask Qiao Siwan for marriage, but Qiao Siwan is already the princess of Mingjun, he is really so fearless, what gift to give her! This is simply a kind of unscrupulous manipulation.

Qiao Siyuan clenched his fists, obviously he didn't expect this scene to happen, he stared at Dong Feng coldly, as if he wanted to tear him apart.

Qiao Siwan looked at the man in front of her with a sincere face, and instantly understood Jiang Tianye's intentions.

He was reporting on her, his presence.

She stood up slowly, saluted Dong Feng back, and said, "Please tell your Son of Heaven that I can't afford such a gift." ”

Dong Feng shook his head lightly, still maintaining the posture of giving a gift and continued: "This qin has long been lost to the people in Nanzhao, and it took a lot of effort and ability for my lord to find it, he said, if the lord of Yong'an refuses to bear it, this qin has not been brought back, and it will be destroyed on the spot." ”

As soon as these words came out, all the officials and even the Son of Heaven showed a shocked expression on their faces.

Qiao Siwan didn't speak, and the officials in the audience began to frown, and Jiang Yanran nearby almost stiffened. And Jiang Yan, who was sitting on a high place, snorted softly. This body hummed lightly like a thousand pounds of boulders, and smashed heavily on everyone's hearts.

"It's a good piano indeed."

For a moment, Qiao Siwan's smell was sluggish, and her cheeks, which looked ruddy because of the faint rouge, quickly disappeared with a thin layer of blood. Jiang Chi walked over, and a faint three-point smile spread through his lips, but it seemed that he had seven or eight points, so his words were extremely brisk: "Such a grand intention; It's not easy for us to refuse, Wan'er, you can take it. ”

The straightforwardness of the surprise is a kind of wordless support. His words made Qiao Si calm down quickly. She pursed her lips and smiled. This smile is like an orchid blooming in the morning sun, refreshing and elegant, but it is dizzying, and she said calmly: "In that case, thank you very much." ”

Everyone's expressions eased at this time, if Qiao Siwan accepted the piano by herself, it would be very unceremonious for her friends, and it would even make people feel that she and Jiang Tianye had any personal relationship. And if she doesn't accept the confrontation and the piano is destroyed in public, the air at today's banquet will definitely become very stiff, and no one can afford to bear the blame for the outcome of the "friendship" between the two countries. Jiang Chi came forward to make a difference, this is a gift that her husband accepted on behalf of her daughter-in-law, what can't she accept?

The air in the stadium was as relaxed and cheerful as before. Qiao Siwan smiled at Jiang Chi, and there was a faint affection in her smile.

There was a "bang" sound in front of him. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, but saw a palace maid standing at Jiang Yan's table with a tray in her hand, and the wine jug in the tray fell to the ground and shattered, and the sound of Shicai was the sound of the wine jug falling to the ground, the palace maid was stunned, and when she came back to her senses, she knelt on the ground and kowtowed to the prince and shouted for mercy.

Jiang Yan's expression was gloomy and frightening, and the hand on the table was firmly clenched into a fist; It was like being in the midst of great resentment.

Shi Guifei, who was sitting above, frowned and said, "It's really not a good show!" Drag this girl ring out and scold fifty wrenches! ”

The punishment of the rod is light and heavy, and if you lose your honor at such a banquet, you will definitely be beaten to death. If you break a flask, you will lose your life. Qiao Siwan's heart was full of forbearance and sympathy, and she also knew that she was not lucky enough to speak to save her. The palace maid's expression was pale and frightened; Jiang Yanran looked at the palace maid who was crying, then looked at the broken wine jug on the ground, stood up from his position and said to the prince: "Brother Prince, she is not careful, don't calculate with her!" ”

The prince's face was a little pale, and he looked at the palace maid who couldn't stop kowtowing on the ground and said, "Since the county lord intercedes for you, you can go down and get the ten boards yourself!" The top ten boards couldn't die, the palace maid's face was relieved, she kowtowed again and again to thank her, kowtowed to Jiang Yanran a few times, got up and lowered her head and retreated.

A storm came to a halt.

Jiang Yanshu didn't know why, and frowned.

His eyes looked at him in person, at this time, Jiang Chi had already taken advantage of the situation to stand beside Qiao Siwan, and he didn't pay attention to the annoyance that happened at the right time, he just laughed and talked to Qiao Siwan, Qiao Siwan took the feather bud, took a sip of wine, and then smiled slightly, turned around and said something to Jiang Chi, the smile on Jiang Chi's face was deeper, and his eyes were shining. are also men; Jiang Yan could naturally see that there was a faint air between these two people, which made people feel that they could not intervene between them.

Someone on the side had already asked with concern: "Is Your Highness unwell?" ”

How can Jiang Xing say it, it is because he saw that the couple was of the same heart, so a nameless fire rose in his heart, and the fierce jealousy and resentment gnawed at his heart, ruining his wisdom, he almost rushed to his feet, if it wasn't for the palace maid who happened to pour wine for him and bumped into him, he might have stood in front of Qiao Siwan at this time, resulting in unimaginable terrain!

He said to himself more than once that she was someone else's daughter-in-law, he didn't have to care, he didn't have to care, he just couldn't stand it when he saw her smiling at the man, watching the man look at her with that kind of eye, he just wanted to be angry.

Jiang Yan turned around, looked at the people nearby, and said with a far-fetched smile: "It's nothing." His eyes couldn't help but fall in the direction, as if he was sticky, and he couldn't move away.

Qiao Siyuan ran to Qiao Siwan's side. Said: "Sister, I want to sit with you." ”

Qiao Siwan looked at the female relatives beside her and the nearby county lord Yanran, whose faces were flushed, and said with a smile: "This difference is appropriate." ”

Jiang Chi suddenly patted Qiao Siyuan's shoulder, "I have something to say to you." ”

Qiao Siwan was stunned. glanced at Jiang Chi. I saw him smile and nod to himself. That moment.

His eyes shone brighter than the candlelight in a glass jar,' and she knew in an instant what he meant.

That's fine. There are some things that have to be decided by Siyuan himself. He has grown up, and he is no longer a child who is protected by himself. The heart is always empty. It seems to be gone. Qiao Siwan couldn't tell whether her heart was surging with joy or sadness. Approximately. It's a combination of both. She glanced at the county lord beside her. I don't know if it's joy or sorrow. Just let out a long sigh and covered the sparkle in his eyes.

Qiao Siwan drank the third glass of wine, but heard Jiang Yanran nearby say strangely: "Sister." Are you very familiar with Brother Tianye? ”

Subconsciously. Qiao Siwan shook her head and said, "Not very familiar." ”

Jiang Yanran looked at the guqin and said with a smile: "He really gave you a piano from all sides of the world." ”

Jiang Yanran's voice. There are doubts. More than that, it was amazement. Qiao Siwan's vision is sublime in the guqin. I couldn't help but expound that pale but handsome face in my mind, Jiang Tianye. Jiang Tianye, Jiang Tianye, she muttered the name silently in her heart. If, there is no king, no prince, and no Zhenguo Marquis' Mansion, at least they will not become enemies. If there is another person in this world who Qiao Siwan feels ashamed of. It's Jiang Tianye. For every debt in the world can be paid, but love debts. It's unaffordable. She was forced to get to where she is today. Person. I hated her. Otherwise. How could such a gift be given in front of a large public?

Lin Yuanxin came over at this time. Sit down on the side with a smile on your face. The voice was gentle: "Wan'er, this gift." ”

Qiao Siwan curled her lips: "Cousin, don't ask me, because I can't give you a satisfactory answer." As she spoke, she felt a burning gaze nail to her. She lifted her head to look in front of her. happened to touch Jiang Yan's cold eyes. There was a hint of disdain in his eyes. A hint of sarcasm. There was even a hint of anger. Qiao Siwan's heart sank.

Seeing Qiao Siwan looking over, Jiang Yan gently looked away.