Chapter 55 Envoys of the State
"Brother Xiao, tomorrow morning, we will go out of the city to wait for the envoys of Fengguo, don't miss the time." Shen Suhang reminded.
Since Duan Heng was punished, Shen Suhang has fallen on the errand of the principal, and he seems to be running more diligently. Xiao He couldn't see his sincerity clearly, so he could only say to him: "Thank you Lord Shen for reminding me, Xiao He didn't dare to forget the emperor." ”
Just like Duan Heng, his unruly style is just a cover for the warmth of the ancient way inside, once he has a deep friendship with him, he can get a sincere word. Although he is the prince of King An, he never behaves properly and treats people sincerely, which makes Xiao He tolerate him so far.
And Shen Suhang seems to be an elegant person, never chasing officialdom fame and fortune, but sometimes there are also wise actions to protect himself, which makes Xiao He a little disappointed, although she herself is helpless, she also knows that the emperor's order is difficult to disobey, and she does not touch the truth of rebellion.
Maybe she was just disappointed in herself and had nowhere to vent her anger, so she poured all her anger on Shen Suhang.
That night, Ji Changge's deputy Han Dong took three other subordinates and went straight to Xiao's Mansion to report.
They have been instructed by Ji Changge, and from now on they will obey Xiao He's orders and be responsible for his personal safety.
That Han Dong was straightforward at first glance, and he introduced a few people behind him to Xiao He, their kung fu and their respective characteristics.
Xiao He smiled: "If you follow me, can I change the names of a few of you?" Although she didn't like names, it was also because of their own names, she was really hard to remember, thinking that there would be many places to use them in the future, so she decided to change them to a better one.
Han Dong clenched his fists and said, "Everything is arranged by Gongzi." ”
"You don't need to move your name, it's easy to remember, the remaining three are called Han Chun, Han Xia, and Han Qiu." Xiao He said, and the red beads behind him burst out laughing. "Childe, you're too trouble-free, aren't you?"
Whoever is a scholar must be good at naming names. Xiao He sat on the stone bench on the edge of the courtyard, "The three of you compete, and choose your name according to the level of martial arts." ”
Han Dong felt lucky when he heard it, fortunately his father gave him such a pleasant name, otherwise he would have to grab a name from someone at this time. The three of them glanced at each other, and Han Xia and Han Qiu were fine. Han Chun? The name of the seven-foot man doesn't make people laugh off their big teeth. So no one wants to lose to the end and be given such a feminine name.
Xiao He watched the three of them use fists and feet to make moves, it is not a loss that they are trained in the army, and the moves are all actual combat factions, there is no showmanship, and it is also pleasant to watch. Han Dong also stood aside and watched.
Within a moment, the winner and the loser were all known, and the one who was slightly inferior in kung fu was only Han Chun, and he was a little reluctant. Xiao He got up and said, "You have made two moves with me, if you can defeat me, you can choose another one." ”
None of them knew that Xiao He knew martial arts, so they were a little surprised.
Just looking at Xiao He's thin body, thin skin and tender meat, he doesn't look like a practitioner, and the last one is a little embarrassed: "No need to compete, the small one is called Han Chun, it's just a name, it's better than hurting you." ”
Xiao He heard him say this, smiled lightly, and jumped into the courtyard. She slapped her hand quickly, which surprised these onlookers. Han Chun hurriedly responded, but he was also forced to retreat step by step. Although Xiao He's body is thin, his palm is sharp and full of strength.
After only more than ten moves, Han Chun was a little overwhelmed, and the faster Xiao He's side attacked, the more he didn't give him any respite. She grabbed a gap at his feet, and with only three words, she grabbed him back, and fell to the ground on one knee and was powerless to resist.
Han Dong didn't blink when he saw it on the side, and hurriedly applauded, "It's a good four-two-to-one thousand catties, although Han Chun's strength is great, he can't use the idea, and he really deserves to lose to Gongzi." ”
Han Chun was also convinced, and arched his hand: "Thank you for your teaching." Han Dong came over and patted him on the shoulder, "Now that I am in the same family as your brother Dong, what else is there to dislike." ”
After accepting these four guards, Xiao He can be a little relieved about the safety of the mansion. She also arranged for Han Dong to form a team of government soldiers, and then she would build the Xiao Mansion into a solid one, so as not to be sent assassins or spies in three days.
She looked at it carefully again and chose Han Qiu to be her scholar. As soon as he heard that he was going to be a scholar, Han Qiu showed a bitter face, "Son Qiyu, the young man is not very literate, and when he hears the word book, his head hurts." ”
Xiao He smiled: "You scholar just need to hide people's eyes and ears." She took a fancy to Han Qiu's small size and didn't look very old, so she dressed up as a scholar, and when the time came, she could go with her to some places where the guards couldn't enter.
After these arrangements were made, it was late at night.
Thinking that he would have to get up early tomorrow morning to greet the envoy of Fengguo, Xiao He asked Hongzhu to serve him to freshen up and go back to the house to rest.
Thinking that Li Nanke must have met with her brother, then one of the most important things for them to visit this time is to discuss the marriage with Mu Churan. Now she is only worried that Li Nanke will refuse to marry into the palace because of her affection for herself, and it seems that she will find an opportunity to say a few words with Li Nanke tomorrow to find out what she means.
If she is willing to marry into the palace, it is naturally the best, how to light this life-killing beauty lamp, it is up to her to plan carefully. If she refuses, then Xiao He needs to use her brains, how to understand her with reason, and how to say something nice is her specialty.
As a royal lady, fate is not left by political marriage, or marriage by the king, let alone which, in the final analysis, it is just objectification. Whether it is to strengthen the ties between the two countries, promote diplomatic relations, or be given as a reward to meritorious heroes, who will carefully consider the feelings of this golden branch and jade leaf to be married.
Although he has the most noble status in the world, he is also tightly bound by the most helpless fate. Even Fengguo, who respects women, is no different, let alone Da Yin. Xiao He couldn't help but think of himself, if there was no unjust case back then, if his parents were still alive, he was afraid that he would marry a man he had never met.
And ordinary people's families, although they may not be rich and wealthy in their lives, and they can't see the world, but they are the easiest to find the truth, and they have to stay together and never leave.
It is difficult to have both sides of the world, which is the truth. Thinking that Li Nanke would enter the palace and send him to the person's pillow, Xiao He's heart swelled with different feelings, and what appeared in his mind was his face, which was far and near.
How can I think of him, I'm just worried about Nanke. Xiao He explained to himself. The warmth and touch of the corners of her lips seemed to be engraved on her forehead, so she subconsciously reached out and stroked it.
No, can't think about it anymore. Xiao He tried hard to dispel the image of him in his mind.
Five years ago, he sentenced the Xiao family to be beheaded, and he was already destined to have only one relationship with him in this life, and that was the mortal enemy. From now on, the only meaning of her life was to pull him off the throne and sacrifice his parents' souls with his blood.
Maybe it was because she was soft-hearted during the day and missed the opportunity at her fingertips that she had this restlessness.
She shouldn't be soft-hearted, even if the Mu family's country is completely ruined, he is to blame.
After tossing and turning for a long time, Xiao He fell asleep, but saw the man's face again in his dream. She woke up from her dream, and it was early in the morning. Hongzhu came in with water, and when she saw her get up, she beckoned: "Childe is awake, then hurry up and freshen up, it seems that he didn't sleep much last night." Therefore, the slave didn't dare to call the son to get up too early, estimating that the hour was almost up, and just about to call the son, the son himself had already woken up again. ”
"How do you know I didn't sleep well last night?" Xiao He took the handkerchief and wiped his face.
"The slave maid can hear the child's dream talk outside, and if the mind is restless, the child must not have slept well, so the slave and maid have soaked the calming soup, and then go out after using it with breakfast for a while." Hongzhu said intimately.
"Dream talk?" Xiao He muttered, she recalled the pictures in her dreams, all of them were how to take revenge, so she was so tired all night.
"It's like calling someone's name, the slave didn't listen carefully, and wiped the sweat of the son several times."
Xiao He glanced at Hongzhu, and he didn't know if she really didn't hear it, or if she pretended not to hear it, anyway, even if she heard it, she wouldn't go around telling people - her master was calling the name of the current saint in his dreams at night.
In a flash, Xiao He was already wearing official uniforms and lined up with Shen Suhang at the gate of the imperial capital, waiting for the team of envoys of Fengguo.
You can already see the carriages and horses from afar, and the three princes are also wonderful people, and before they enter the city, they have already let the accompanying band play Fengguo music, and there is a team of singers singing softly along with the song. The melodious and long singing can be heard from afar, and it can't help but make people's hearts fly.
Jinling, the capital of Fengguo, has been famous since ancient times. Legend has it that there was a singer who called the wonderful sound was dedicated to the palace, and was very favored, and since then Jinling has been greatly reviving the dance and music workshop. Although there are many dance and music workshops in Dayin, the reputation is far less than that of Fengguo, so there are many owners who go to Jinling to hire teachers.
And at this moment, the team of envoys of the country is just like a scenery, showing the Jinling style to the imperial capital of Dayin with songs.
When the team was approaching, Xiao He saw the third prince Li Changxi coming on horseback, with an outstanding demeanor and a jade tree in the wind. And in the carriage pulled by the eight horses that followed, it was Li Nanke who sat down, she was wearing the court dress of Princess Fengguo, and there were more than ten gauze clothes alone, although she was gorgeous and bright, but because of the layers of wrapping, she seemed more petite.
Her gaze also swept to Xiao He who greeted her, and that glance was a few feet away from the layers of people, but it instantly made her heart move, all tied to Xiao He alone.
After the formal salute, the procession continued through the city gates. Li Nanke reluctantly retracted her gaze and sat back upright, presenting the perfect demeanor of the princess of a country to the fullest, and also showing her pride as the royal daughter of Fengguo to the people of Dayin.
Along the way, the onlookers stood in the middle of the road. If it weren't for Shen Suhang's thoughtfulness, sending twice as many people, and transferring manpower from Jingzhao Mansion to maintain order, the sea of people on the three outer layers here would probably be a trouble.