Chapter 189: The First Involvement in Imperial Politics (1)

Xiao Wumian did have some ability, it only took ten days to escape from the north and reach the capital of the south, and he was not surrounded and suppressed by any pursuers during this period. I don't know if no one else knows about his route deployment, or if Chu Xichen deliberately let them go and didn't send chasing soldiers over.

But thinking about it carefully, how could Chu Xichen give up chasing them, then it should be the route arranged by Xiao Wumian, Chu Xichen didn't know.

Ten days after arriving at the southern capital, Shen Wan got off the boat, feeling warmer and warmer, now it is only early spring, if it is like in the northern palace, it must still be wearing a thick cotton jacket, but when you get here, the people on the street are not so bloated, and they look very light and bright.

The streets of the capital were very lively, all kinds of vendors were doing business freely, and Shen Wan saw all this through the carriage, and felt a little comforted. Although she has not yet convinced herself that this is her country, seeing that the people here live and work in peace and contentment, live a fulfilling life, and everyone has a happy smile on their faces, anyone who sees it will feel at ease.

"All these years, everything you have been governing the southern country?" Shen Wan asked.

Xiao Wumian nodded lightly, Shen Wan pondered for a long time, and said: "You clearly govern the country very well, and you have a lot of strategic deployment talent, with a talent like you, you can continue to be qualified to be the acting king of the Southern Kingdom, why do you want to get me back?" What if I don't understand anything and don't do as well as you? ”

Xiao Wumian smiled gently and said, "You are the descendant of the Xiao family, and this country belongs to your parents, of course you have to preside over the overall situation." You don't have to worry about not being able to govern, you learned so many things when you were a child, and you will definitely use them. Even if you really can't, and I'll teach you how to do it. ”

"But ......" Shen Wan wanted to say something, but when she touched Xiao Wumian's trusting and soft gaze, Shen Wan really didn't know what to say. He sighed secretly in his heart, looked at the scenery outside, and then leaned his head on Cui Shanggong's shoulder and closed his eyes to recuperate.

After traveling on the road for a long time, the carriage finally stopped, Xiao Wumian got out of the car, helped Shen Wan down, pointed to the gate of the mansion in front of him and said: "This is my mansion, you stay here for two days first, and then I will take you to the palace and meet the courtiers." ”

Shen Wan looked up and saw that the door of the mansion was not very tall, the gate was painted with vermilion lacquer, and there were four gilded characters on the door plaque: Acting Zhengwangfu.

The housekeeper and others had already come out to greet her, and Xiao Wumian personally took Shen Wan to her room.

Her room was arranged in Xiangyang's courtyard, which was a separate courtyard, and in addition to Cui Shanggong living with her, four maids and six servants were also arranged. The windows of the room are bright and clean, and it seems that Xiao Wumian has the intention of bringing himself back, otherwise it will not be arranged so strictly.

Xiao Wumian said to Shen Wan: "It's been a long journey, you have a good rest first, and when the time is ripe, I will come and ask His Highness to return to the palace." ”

After that, he saluted Shen Wan with the etiquette of the southern kingdom, and then retreated.

Shen Wan didn't have a heart wall to observe the delicacy of the courtyard, but only took a cursory look, remembering that this was a courtyard-like courtyard. It's quiet, there are attics on both sides, and you can see what is going on below, but the people below can't see if there is anyone above. In the center of the courtyard there is a large water urn, which is used to receive rainwater, and in the water urn swims a few brightly colored goldfish.

Behind the courtyard is a patch of bamboo, and even if you don't look at the back, you can see the top of the bamboo over the high wall, wanting to point to the sky.

Shen Wan lived quietly in the courtyard, three meals a day were brought by someone, and Xiao Wumian would also come to talk to her in her spare time.

After three days like this, Shen Wan felt that she had enough rest, and there was no discomfort in eating and living, and she quickly adapted to life in Nanguo.

Xiao Wumian would bring some small gifts every time he came, and Shen Wan just smiled when she saw those very small woven cats and dogs, or when she saw those kitty utensils, she just enjoyed them for a while and then threw them away.

"If you don't like any of this, I'll go back to the streets and find something you like that can relieve your boredom." Xiao Wumian said.

Shen Wan smiled faintly and said, "You may not know me well, I have never been interested in these things, if possible, give me a pipa, a strong crossbow that can be fired continuously." ”

Xiao Wumian nodded: "Yes, I will try my best to satisfy you." ”

Shen Wan looked at him and suddenly asked, "You didn't take me into the palace for a long time, did something happen?" ”

Xiao Wumian was stunned, and when he saw Shen Wan's sharp gaze, he had no choice but to say: "It seems that I can't hide it from you, yes, the court is now divided into two factions, one advocates letting you enter the palace to preside over the overall situation, and the other is ......."

Shen Wan interrupted him and said: "There is another faction that must not want me to return, because they still rely on you, you are the acting king, they can take you as the leader, but if it is me, after I take power, maybe there will be nothing to do with you." ”

Xiao Wumian smiled approvingly and said, "Your Highness is really smart. ”

Shen Wan said lightly: "My sons and hundreds of schools are not learned in vain. She paused, then added, "If you're in a difficult situation, I can keep it from coming back." Anyway, it's a strange country to me. ”

Hearing her say this, Xiao Wumian straightened up and said, "I worked hard to welcome His Highness back, how could I let His Highness waste his time here?" Your Highness rest assured, I will go and persuade those ministers to welcome His Highness back to the palace on a certain day, inherit the throne, and preside over the overall situation! ”

Shen Wan frowned and asked rhetorically, "Inherit the throne?" ”

Xiao Wumian nodded: "Yes, you are now the only heir, of course you will inherit the throne." ”

Shen Wan looked at Cui Shanggong, Cui Shanggong bowed slightly, and Shen Wan asked Xiao Wumian: "What do you mean, is it for me to follow the example of Empress Showa and become a queen?" ”

Xiao Wumian did not deny it: "That's exactly what it means!" ”

Shen Wan frowned and shook her head, "I don't want to be a queen." ”

"Why?"

Shen Wan thought for a while and said, "There's no why, if you don't want to, you don't want to." ”

Xiao Wumian pondered for a moment and said, "But if that's not the case, in what capacity will you preside over the government of the southern kingdom?" ”

Shen Wan looked at him and said, "So, you are the acting king, and I am the princess of the temporary regent, isn't that good?" ”

"This ......"

"Xiao Wumian, don't hesitate, this can appease the adults who want me to come back, and also appease the adults led by you."

Xiao Wumian smiled approvingly again, and said, "Since His Highness has thought it through and thought so clearly, let's do it according to His Highness's wishes for so long!" ”

The corners of Shen Wan's lips rose slightly, and she sniffed lightly with the teacup, and said: "The tea in the south is really good tea, and it has not yet been eaten, and it is already full of tea fragrance." ”