Chapter 53: Adding to the Troubles
"Don't you want to know what Zhuo Jinxuan has been busy with lately?" Han Yu's words drifted into her ears faintly from behind.
Bai Shuqin stopped, she wasn't curious about what Zhuo Jinxuan was busy with, she was even more curious about what Han Yu's purpose was for paying so much attention to them.
"Let's go, I'm going to have this meal!" Bai Shuqin turned back to him and said.
Han Yu walked beside Bai Shuqin, isolating her from the crowd. When he came to the drunken mansion, Han Yu stretched out his hand to let Bai Shuqin go first, and Bai Shuqin was not polite to him.
It's not yet lunchtime, but there are a lot of people. Bai Shuqin naturally couldn't talk to him downstairs, so he asked for a private room on the second floor from the running hall.
Usually, the private room only costs two coins of silver, but at this time, it has directly increased fivefold, and it costs one or two silver. Bai Shuqin's heart hurt, but he still let Qingluan pay. For this kind of person, Bai Shuqin feels that even if he just spends a penny, it is a waste!
As soon as he entered the private room, before he was seated, Bai Shuqin said to Han Yu: "I can't drink, you have to drink yourself!" "It's better not to drink it, of course she won't say it.
Han Yu sat down lazily, raised his eyebrows lightly and said, "If you want to drink, I won't let you drink it." β
The little servant poured tea for them, and Han Yu asked him to retreat. His eyes skimmed to Qingluan beside Bai Shuqin, Bai Shuqin naturally understood what he meant, and chuckled: "No need!" β
"Are you afraid of what I'll do to you?" Han Yu said evilly.
Bai Shuqin looked him directly into the eyes and asked rhetorically, "Do you think I'll be afraid?" β
Of course, she was not afraid of him, but she was worried that if Zhuo Jinxuan knew that they were alone, it would lead to misunderstanding. Although she believed that Zhuo Jinxuan would not suspect her, since this kind of thing could be avoided, it was better not to cause trouble.
Han Yu smiled and didn't force her. Bai Shuqin took a sip of tea and asked, "What do you want to tell me?" β
"I heard that the emperor wants to marry Zhao Guo, who do you say he will choose?" Han Yu asked her rhetorically.
He asked, and the answer was naturally Zhuo Jinxuan. Bai Shuqin looked at him and said lightly: "Who to choose, what does it have to do with me?" β
"If you're willing to make him small, it naturally doesn't matter." He suddenly opened his eyes and raised the corners of his mouth, "If you don't want to, you have a better choice now!" β
Bai Shuqin sneered, "Even if I am willing to be small, you have to ask Bai Shaoan if he is willing to give up this position to others." β
Han Yu's slender fingers played with the teacup and played with the taste: "This time, Bai Shaoan took the initiative to ask you to abdicate." β
Bai Shuqin's brows furrowed, it seemed that Bai Shao'an, the old fox, seemed to have other plans. He must have seen Zhuo Jinxuan's changes, if he married Zhao Linlang, the benefits would outweigh the disadvantages for Bai Shaoan.
However, what made Bai Shuqin feel strange was that before Zhao Linlang came, the queen obviously wanted to match her with Zhuo Linfeng, why did she choose Zhuo Jinxuan at this time?
"Zhuo Jinxuan seems to agree with their suggestion, now do you want to consider my suggestion?" Han Yu asked again.
Bai Shuqin laughed out loud, "You don't have to sow discord, I don't believe you!" β
Han Yu put one arm on the table, leaned forward, and got closer to Bai Shuqin, and said with a wicked smile: "Do you think you can compare with the world?" β
"What is the world, there is only one me in this world. Why don't I have this confidence! Bai Shuqin said extremely confidently, what Zhuo Jinxuan said to her before, she didn't forget, she believed in him unconditionally!
A trace of sadness flashed in Han Yu's eyes, although it was only for a moment, it was still captured by Bai Shuqin. He probably thought of his wife, Bai Shuqin sneered in his heart, he wanted to exchange her life for his wife's life, don't even think about it.
"Hopefully you won't get hurt." Han Yu retracted and leaned back in his chair.
Bai Shuqin smiled and bent his eyes, and said in a relaxed tone: "Don't worry, it won't." However, it is naΓ―ve for you to use this method to save your wife. β
Han Yu's face suddenly became gloomy, and his gaze gradually became cold, "What method?" β
Bai Shuqin's sharp eyes seemed to hit his heart, and he restrained his smile and said, "Originally, I was just a little suspicious, but seeing you today made me sure!" You just want to use me to save your lady, although I don't know how, but it will definitely make me peel off my skin. β
Han Yu laughed, but the smile was colder than the air outside. "That's all Su Hua told you?"
"I don't have to tell you!" Bai Shuqin did not flinch.
"She's got a lot of mouths!" Han Yu had the answer in her heart, and since she knew about it, he no longer hid it, "You guessed well, but the reality is more complicated than you guess." β
Bai Shuqin waited for him to continue, but who knew that he would return to that lazy appearance again, "Don't you have anything to beg me?" β
Bai Shu Qin was stunned, and sure enough, many things could not be hidden from him, and the opponent seemed to be stronger than she thought. She chuckled and said, "If you don't agree, I won't come." β
Han Yu's eyes flashed and said, "Why don't we make an exchange, how about taking what you need?" β
"What do you want?" Bai Shuqin raised his eyebrows and said.
Han Yu pulled out a chair, walked in front of her, bent down and whispered something in her ear. I saw Bai Shuqin sneering: "No, but, can!" Even if I die, I won't grant you this condition! β
Han Yu raised his eyebrows lightly, and smiled cynically, "Don't rush to make a decision first, it's not too late to tell me if you think about it." β
"No, I refuse." She was extremely resolute, and she had no interest in continuing to talk to him, so she got up and left.
Today, the emperor gave Zhuo Jinxuan an ultimatum, if he insisted on not agreeing to marry Zhao Linlang, he would be expelled from the capital and divided to the frontier. Bai Shao'an took the initiative to find Bai Shuqin in order to keep Zhuo Jinxuan's unprecedented first time.
The two met in the middle hall, and Bai Shuqin naturally wouldn't give him a good color, and he didn't even let people prepare tea. She sat on the top of the middle hall and said to Bai Shao'an condescendingly: "I don't know what happened to Captain Bai today?" β
Since the last incident, Bai Shaoan has known that he has a weak heart, and he is not as arrogant to her as he was in the past. What's more, if you come to the door today, you have something to ask for, and your attitude is naturally respectful. She wouldn't let him sit down, and he stood underneath. The dignified captain of a country has done such a job, and he also sincerely asks for it.
Bai Shaoan persuaded her, "Bai Shuqin, the third prince treats you well. I hope you will start from the overall situation and persuade the third prince to marry the princess of Zhao State. β
In the past two months, Bai Shao'an has aged a lot, his temples have begun to turn gray, and the wrinkles on his face have added some kindness to him, and with his expression, he is now like a loyal minister who worries about the country and the people.
Bai Shuqin suddenly felt that he was a little pitiful in his heart, but there must be something hateful about poor people. She snorted dissatisfiedly: "Is this going to let me give up my husband to others?" β
Bai Shao'an said bitterly: "How many people dream of the concubine of the third prince? Besides, how long do you think you can stay in the position of imperial concubine? If you insist on occupying this position, it will only make the three princes irreversible, so why bother? β
"Really? If you are facing white bet at this moment, will you still say these words? Bai Shuqin's eyes were cold, and his tone was full of mockery.
"Penang, she will definitely start from the overall situation and take the initiative to give way!"
Bai Shuqin sneered and said very arrogantly: "It's a pity, I'm not Bai Bingbin, and I won't start from your overall situation." You are wasting time with me, you might as well persuade Zhuo Jinxuan! If he agrees to divorce me, let alone give way, leaving is just a matter of words! β
Bai Shaoan was speechless by her arrogance, if Zhuo Jinxuan agreed to divorce her, he would not appear here if he was killed. He didn't know what means Bai Shuqin used to make Zhuo Jinxuan, who was dedicated to politics, unwilling to divorce her at the risk of being divided to the frontier.
Bai Shuqin didn't have time to chat with him anymore, squinted at Du Zijun, and ordered: "Du Zijun, send off!" β
Du Zijun had already seen Bai Shao'an unhappy, and when he heard Bai Shuqin's words, he immediately walked to Bai Shao'an's side from beside her, holding his arm with one hand, guiding him out of the door with the other, and said to him with a smile on his face: "Captain Bai, the door is here!" β
Bai Shaoan stretched out his hand to knock off Du Zijun's hand holding his arm, and glared at Bai Shuqin angrily: "You will regret your choice today!" β
Bai Shuqin's face immediately sank, and when Du Zijun saw it, he hurriedly pushed and shoved Bai Shao'an out.
Du Zijun kept sending Bai Shao'an out of the house, and when he came back, he saw Bai Shuqin holding his forehead with his hands, and his face was heavy. He stepped forward cautiously, "Third Imperial Princess, are you still angry with him?" After that, I will be guarding the door, and if he dares to come, I will take a broom! β
Bai Shuqin sighed faintly and shook his head. She couldn't be angry with Bai Shaoan, but she really had to think about what Bai Shaoan said.
Outside, it was overcast again, and it seemed like another snowstorm was coming. The snow outside has not completely melted, and if there is another heavy snowfall, I really don't know if it will be a mega year or a snow disaster.
Zhuo Jinxuan came back late these days, and his face was always tired. I heard from Steward Li that Bai Shao'an came to find Bai Shuqin today, and he went straight to Bai Shuqin's room without even listening to Steward Li.
He eagerly pushed open the door, and saw that Bai Shuqin was eating rice balls without abnormality, and his hanging heart was put down.
"I asked Qingluan to leave you a bowl, and she went to serve it. Do you want to eat my bowl first? Bai Shuqin stopped what he was doing and looked up to ask him.
Zhuo Jinxuan shook his head, came to sit down beside her, and wanted to ask her something, but he was afraid that Bai Shao'an wouldn't say anything, and his question would only make Bai Shuqin more annoyed.
Bai Shuqin ate an osmanthus rice ball, and sighed that the ancient rice balls were more fragrant than the modern ones. She scooped up a rice ball with a spoon and brought it to Zhuo Jinxuan's mouth, "You taste it!" β
Zhuo Jinxuan opened his mouth and ate one, the softness of the fragrant rice balls of osmanthus spread in his mouth, he didn't notice this ordinary delicacy on weekdays.
"Do you want to ask me, what is the matter with Bai Shao'an coming to me today?" Bai Shuqin chuckled.
Zhuo Jinxuan's heart sank, and his brows furrowed tightly, for fear that Bai Shaoan would tell her something that shouldn't be said again. He picked up Bai Shuqin's left hand and put it in his heart, and said sincerely: "Don't listen to his nonsense, I'll take care of it, don't think about it." β
Seeing his nervous appearance, Bai Shuqin sneered, tilted his head and asked him, "Do you know what he told me?" You say so. β
Zhuo Jinxuan was stunned, didn't Bai Shaoan say anything?
Bai Shuqin took his hand away from his chest and ate another rice ball before saying to him, "This old fox wants me to give you to someone else!" β
Zhuo Jinxuan's face sank a little more, he had already ordered Bai Shao'an in every possible way, asking him not to say anything to Bai Shuqin, let alone come to her, but he didn't expect him to come to touch his bottom line!
"Do you want to know how I got back to him?" Bai Shuqin blinked mischievously.
Zhuo Jinxuan saw that her mood did not seem to be affected, thinking that she never played cards according to common sense, but relaxed, and asked, "How did you deal with him?" β
Bai Shuqin smiled justifiably, "You are neither a thing nor my private property. You have your own ideas! He should have gone to tell you, not me. I will not listen to him to take care of the overall situation and sacrifice myself to fulfill others. I don't want to let it, I just don't want to! As for the rest, it's up to you to decide! β
Zhuo Jinxuan couldn't help pinching her pink cheeks after hearing this, "My woman, sure enough, won't let me down!" β
Bai Shuqin stuck out her tongue, she is not the heroine of that kind of bitter drama. With a twinkle in her eyes, she asked him expectantly, "Can you tell me now, what are you going to do?" β