Chapter 75: Stalling for Time
This is not only a test for him by the emperor, but also an opportunity for him.
"Do you know the Kowloon Ring?" Zhuo Linfeng asked.
The Nine Dragons Ring is an extremely popular game, and it is not easy to solve, and it is even more difficult to solve the Nine Dragons Ring in a short time. The emperor nodded, "Yes." ”
"Prince Zhou and I will each have one person, and at the same time compete in martial arts, snatch the Nine Dragon Ring." Zhuo Linfeng came carefully, "The competition not only has to win by force, but also has to untie the Nine Dragon Ring in one-third of the time of the incense." ”
"What if the one who wins by force can't unlock the Nine Dragons Ring?" The emperor asked with interest.
Zhuo Jinxuan smiled slightly, "Then it will be regarded as a failure, the prince of Zhou and I are not qualified to marry Princess Linlang." ”
The emperor pondered for a moment, there are no more than three people in the world who can solve the Nine Links in such a short time, and his move not only gives the other party a problem, but also does not benefit himself.
Zhou Yusheng had to agree to the competition he proposed. If you don't agree, it means that you have missed the cowardice first.
If the two fail, there will only be more nobles from other countries who come to ask for relatives, which is earned both inside and outside for the emperor.
"When it comes to changing the rules, Prince Zhou's opinion also needs to be respected, and he will give you an answer in three days!" The emperor did not say anything to death.
Zhuo Linfeng hugged his fists and said: "Thank you to the emperor first!" ”
Bai Shuqin was also taken aback when he learned the news from Zhao Linlang's mouth.
Zhao Linlang is most worried about the results of the competition, she doesn't know about Zhuo Linfeng's people, but she knows that the people brought by the prince of Zhou Guo are all masters.
"Sister, what do you say this can do?" Zhao Linlang said anxiously.
Although Bai Shuqin was surprised, he felt that it was also reasonable, in line with Zhuo Linfeng's style.
"That's a good move!" Bai Shuqin praised.
Zhao Linlang didn't expect Bai Shuqin to say this, if she didn't marry Zhuo Linfeng in her heart, what was the point?
Bai Shuqin looked at the courtyard, the weeping begonias in the courtyard were blooming, pink and tender like a pretty girl, and under the red palace wall, it was even more delicate.
After the baptism of rain, this begonia bloomed more vigorously.
"Look at this begonia, after the wind and rain, is it more beautiful?" Bai Shuqin suddenly asked Zhao Linlang.
Zhao Linlang couldn't figure it out for a while, what she said was about the competition, what does it have to do with Begonia?
Bai Shuqin looked at her with doubts on her face, and said with a smile: "Now you think about it carefully, why did the second brother do this." ”
This is nothing more than to increase the difficulty for the two to marry her, even if the people sent by the Zhou State can win the martial arts test, most of them will not be able to win on the Nine Dragon Ring.
She suddenly understood that Zhuo Linfeng was protecting her. Even if he couldn't win, he didn't want her to marry someone like Zhou Yusheng.
The corners of Zhao Linlang's eyes were a little moist, and he muttered, "Brother Linfeng." ”
Bai Shuqin saw that she understood, and then explained: "Begonia is even more delicate after the rain, not only you, but also him." So, please believe in the second brother's plan. ”
After hearing her say this, the dark clouds in Zhao Linlang's heart suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Bai Shuqin raised his head and looked at the gloomy sky, his face also covered with a worried look.
In the evening, Bai Shuqin took Beizhu to deliver medicine to Zhuo Linfeng as usual. These medicines were specially given to Zhuo Linfeng by Beizhu, and they might be able to clear the cold poison from his body.
When Beizhu was healing Zhuo Linfeng's injuries, he felt that the cold poison in his body was attacking his heart, which caused him to be weak and sickly. These cold poisons were brought from the mother's womb, and Beizhu could only try to detoxify.
In the past, when he was in the house, Zhuo Linfeng had to drink at least two bowls of medicine every morning and evening. When he arrived here, Bai Shuqin even added the medicine to the amount of three bowls and a meal, just taking the medicine, he was full.
He had just finished drinking the medicine prescribed by the imperial doctor, and saw Bai Shuqin coming over with Beizhu with the medicine, but just when he saw it, his stomach was churning a little.
However, the medicine that Bai Shuqin brought would drink even if he died.
He drank the medicine with a smile on his face, swallowed the last sip, and the feeling of nausea was even more heartfelt, and he was forced to press it down.
"Second prince, you don't have to worry. I read the prescriptions of the imperial doctor, and these are my combinations, and there will be no problem. "Beizhu specially explained.
Bai Shuqin covered his mouth and smiled, "He's not worried that there is something wrong with this medicine. Think about it, who can stand drinking so many medicines in one day? ”
Beizhu realized that it was a bit much, but she couldn't help it, after all, it was impossible for the imperial doctor to listen to her.
"I think it's okay, and in the future, the medicine brought by the imperial doctor, you will pour it, second brother. Only drink the medicine prescribed by Bei Nagisa, so that you will not be strutted to death by the medicine. Bai Shuqin suggested.
Zhuo Linfeng nodded, "Then it's troublesome Miss Beizhu." ”
A flush quietly floated on Beizhu's cheeks, and Bai Shuqin sighed that Zhuo Linfeng was really a peach blossom physique, and even children did not let go.
"Is your body feeling better in the past two days?" Beizhu asked in a low voice.
Zhuo Linfeng thought about it carefully, today he did feel that his body was better than before, and he didn't feel tired as easily as before.
He nodded, Beizhu patted his little chest, and said with a sigh of relief: "That's good, that's good." ”
The evening breeze blew into the room through the windows, mixed with the humid air. Bai Shuqin got up and closed the window, leaving only a gap so that the room would not be too stuffy.
She sat back in her seat, and then asked Zhuo Linfeng, "Is there a suitable candidate for your proposal today?" ”
"How is Li Qing?" Zhuo Linfeng asked.
Bai Shuqin had heard of this name, and it seemed to be Zhuo Linfeng's personal guard. Although the ability is good, I am afraid that there are still a hundred Du Zijun short of the top masters.
"What about the others?" Bai Shuqin asked rhetorically.
Zhuo Linfeng obviously planned to let Li Qing compete, but there was no second choice in his heart, so he was silent and did not answer.
Bai Shuqin has a candidate in his heart, Qingluan is one of the best in terms of martial arts and talent, so it is most suitable for her to come.
Qingfeng's martial arts are also good, but Bai Shuqin doesn't know much about him, and he is afraid that he will not be able to solve the Nine Consecutive Chains.
However, the two of them were outside the palace, and it was not easy to enter the palace, so Bai Shuqin expelled this idea. She considered the people who were currently in the palace, and it seemed that she was the most suitable person.
"What do you think of me?" Bai Shuqin asked suddenly.
Zhuo Linfeng didn't react for a while, thinking that she was asking him what he said about her, his face was slightly red, and he murmured softly: "The country is beautiful and fragrant, unparalleled in the world!" ”
"Huh?" Bai Shuqin frowned, and said again, "I mean, how about I participate in this competition?" ”
"I see." Zhuo Linfeng looked embarrassed, and in a blink of an eye, he sternly refused: "No!" You are pregnant, take care of your body. It's a men's contest! ”
In order to save him, she ran all the way to Zhao Guo and made him feel sorry.
Bai Shuqin didn't argue with him, but smiled bitterly, "It turns out that in the second brother's heart, I am just a woman, and I can't compare with you men." I know. ”
Zhuo Linfeng didn't mean this, seeing that she misunderstood, he hurriedly explained: "How could I mean this!" You don't know how many times more precious than the men in this world, but this matter is not a child's play. ”
"If something happens to you, how can I explain to the third brother?"
"Do you agree with Jinxuan, and you agree?" Bai Shuqin asked.
Zhuo Linfeng knew how much Zhuo Jinxuan loved Bai Shuqin, and it was impossible for him to let Bai Shuqin take risks, so he agreed: "Yes, if the third brother agrees, I will agree." ”
"That's it, I'll write to Jinxuan now!" Bai Shuqin was about to look for a pen and paper with a smile on his face.
Zhuo Linfeng watched Bai Shuqin finish writing the letter, and the white pigeon flew into the distance, and within tomorrow morning, he could bring the letter to Zhuo Jinxuan.
Coming out of Zhuo Linfeng's room, Beizhu quietly asked her, "Sister Bai, will the third prince agree?" ”
Bai Shuqin smiled and didn't speak, she didn't plan to send the letter to Zhuo Jinxuan.
This letter was sent to Nangong Che. According to Nangong Che's attitude towards her, even if she is pregnant, he will not pity Xiangyu and will definitely agree.
As for the handwriting, if Nangong Che doesn't have the ability to find someone to imitate, then he should give way.
The palace at night is a little eerie. The way back was not brightly lit, only a few rooms were lit up. Most of them have closed doors and windows, and I don't know if anyone lives there.
Beizhu followed Bai Shuqin carefully, she heard a lot of ghost stories from Du Zijun, and she was most afraid of any terrible ghosts at this time.
Just as Beizhu was thinking about Du Zijun's ghost stories, Bai Shuqin suddenly pulled her behind the stone pillar. She screamed in fright, and before she could open her mouth, she was covered by Bai Shuqin.
Bai Shuqin let out a very slight "Shhhhh She fell silent.
There were bursts of footsteps not far away, Bai Shuqin pricked up his ears, wondering in his heart, what could happen in the palace at such a night?
From the sound of their footsteps, Bai Shuqin judged that it must be the group of people from the Royal Forest Army.
The group of people didn't come towards them, and only after listening to the footsteps gradually moving away did Bai Shuqin let go of Beizhu.
Beizhu was scared into a cold sweat, they tried to hide their identities these days, in case they were discovered, they would be arrested.
Bai Shuqin didn't show any fear, she pulled Beizhu and walked back to Zhao Linlang's bedroom.
However, what Bai Shuqin didn't expect was that the group of Imperial Forest Army was heading to Zhao Linlang's dormitory, and as soon as she stepped into the dormitory, she saw Zhang Zhen's serious face.
Beizhu was taken aback, his heart was pounding, and he was about to jump to his throat. She didn't dare to go in, but she had to follow behind Bai Shuqin.
As if he hadn't seen him, Bai Shuqin entered the room like an ordinary palace maid.
"Girl!" Zhang Zhen called out to her.
Bai Shuqin looked around, pointed to himself and asked, "You called me?" ”
"The emperor wants to see you!" Zhang Zhenzhi said what he meant.
Bai Shuqin frowned, at this time, the emperor wanted to see her, and it was not a good thing, but I was afraid that they would already inquire about her identity.
At this time, Zhao Linlang was bathing, and he would not come back for at least a quarter of an hour. Bai Shuqin glanced at Zhang Zhen, he had to delay time.
"Okay, I'll go change my clothes." Bai Shuqin smiled.
Zhang Zhen looked at her palace maid's outfit, and the whole person was like two people from the first time he saw him. He agreed: "Girl, please hurry up, the emperor is still waiting." ”
Bai Shuqin nodded, walked to the locker room, and slowly changed into her red double-placket skirt with a white belt around her waist. She asked the palace maid to bring her a hairpin and simply coiled her hair behind her head.
The deliberately godless makeup on his face was also removed and replaced with a brighter makeup. That contemptuous look at everything is just like the original her.
She heard Zhao Linlang's voice outside, and then came out of the locker room.
After Zhao Linlang asked Zhang Zhen about his intentions, he was dissatisfied: "She is my guest, does my father still want to check her whereabouts?" ”
"Princess, the emperor just wants to meet this guest of yours." Zhang Zhendao.
"Then take me with you!"
"Princess, the emperor said it, but I saw her alone." Zhang Zhen did not back down half a step.
In the entire harem, only Zhang Zhen will not give her half face because Zhao Linlang is a princess, and it has always been a businessman. Although Zhao Linlang was angry, there was nothing she could do about him.
At this time, Bai Shuqin came out of it and saw that Zhao Linlang was angry, so he said: "Princess Linlang, since the emperor wants to see me, let me go alone." ”