The dialogue between the young couple was annihilated in the long road and had no result.

Seven days later, Nalan Ye and his party finally took Xiao Yuqi and entered the territory of Western Chu.

deliberately in order to give Xiao Yuqi a dismount, although a carriage was also arranged for him, and there were people waiting for him along the way, but the acupuncture point was never unlocked. The three meals a day were the same as ordinary guards, and they didn't put him on the spot.

Xiao Yuqi also seems to be self-aware, and he didn't complain, but ate when he had food, drank when he had water, and slept when he could.

When Luo Qingluan Nalan finally saw Nangong Qing at night, it happened to be his twenty-fifth birthday.

The palace was already decorated with joy, and the concubines were wearing red and green, and they were greeting Su Yi in the Xizhao Palace, discussing the specific matters of Nangong Qing's birthday. Long Ning didn't appear, since the accidental miscarriage, she has changed her temper more and more, irritable and depressed all day long, and doesn't like to see people.

When she saw Luo Qingluan appear, Su Yi was really stunned.

His eyes stared at Luo Qingluan for a long time before he came back to his senses, got up and muttered, "Qingluan, you ...... Is it really you? ”

Just didn't want Su Yi to miss her, and the province stimulated her, Luo Qingluan didn't send someone to inform her of the news of her safe return in advance. It wasn't until she and Nalan returned to the capital at night that she sent someone to tell Nangong Qing, and she naturally came to the palace to see Su Yi.

The concubines were also surprised, they hadn't seen Princess Chu for a long time, although it was a little strange, but they didn't understand why the queen was so out of shape.

"I've seen Princess Chu." The concubines were the first to salute.

Luo Qingluan came in with a smile and nodded at Su Yi, who finally reacted and grabbed her directly.

"Qingluan, why did you come back, the king of Chu is ......" Seeing Luo Qingluan, Su Yi wanted to ask her what happened. The words came out, and finally remembered that the occasion was wrong, Su Yi hurriedly ordered the concubines to retire, and she wanted to ask Luo Qingluan what happened during this time.

When the palace quieted down and there were only two people left, Luo Qingluan gave a general explanation of what had happened.

Although she said it briefly, most of the crisis situations were still lightly skimmed, but she still heard Su Yi's shock, and her face changed greatly.

After a long time, Su Yi calmed down, took Luo Qingluan's hand, and said with a sigh: "It's okay, it's okay...... Fortunately, Qingluan, you're okay, otherwise I would really be to blame. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be ......"

"It's none of your business, so why blame yourself."

Luo Qingluan never blamed Su Yi, because even if she didn't accompany Su Yi to Beijun, sooner or later she would fall for Xiao Yuqi's calculations. There is a mental calculation or not, even if she is not easy to dodge, fortunately, this time she is lucky, she can recover her memory, otherwise, I really don't know what the consequences will be.

Thinking of Xiao Yuqi, Su Yi was also very emotional: "Then now, what are you going to do with this Dongwan prince?" ”

Xiao Yuqi's identity made her understand that she couldn't be treated the same as ordinary people.

On the other side, the same question was being asked by Xiao Yuqi, which was the first thing he said after meeting Emperor Nangong Qing of Western Chu.

did not summon other ministers, Nangong Qing was in the imperial study and saw Xiao Yuqi, who was brought back by Nalan Ye.

Although he had already been told by Nalan Ye's dispatch, Nangong Qing was still a little surprised when he really saw Xiao Yuqi. In terms of age, talent, and scheming, Nangong Qing himself is actually ashamed of himself compared to Xiao Yuqi. But now, the dignified Prince Dongwan was actually taken hostage and stood in front of him.

The etiquette was sufficient, let Xiao Yuqi sit down, Nalan Ye did not stop him, he also sat down as soon as he lifted the hem of his clothes, and listened to Nangong Qing and Xiao Yuqi casually greeting. This kind of etiquette between the two countries, formulaic greetings, is full of hypocrisy, Nalan Ye has always been disgusted, just waiting for Nangong Qing and Xiao Yuqi to speak, he was silent on the side.

"Since the king of Chu brought me back and didn't kill me, he naturally wanted to discuss it with His Majesty, and then asked my father for it. This palace doesn't tell lies, as the prince of Dongwan, as long as His Majesty Xichu's request is reasonable, my father should agree. ”

Xiao Yuqi didn't care, and directly said what he thought in his heart, hoping to pay some price in exchange for his own freedom.

He is not afraid of failure, and as long as he is alive, there is hope for everything.

And his identity is also destined not to die easily, if the other party asks for something, he will not die!

has been a confidant with Nalan Night for many years, and when Nangong Qing knew that he had captured Xiao Yuqi alive and brought him back to Xichu, Nangong Qing understood that the opportunity had come. This is definitely an opportunity for Xi Chumeng to gain great benefits, the hostage is the dignified prince of Dongwan Kingdom, the dragon and phoenix among the people, if Dongwan wants to save his life without paying a huge price, it is impossible.

"It's easy to say, Prince Xiao is also an understanding person, my Xichu and Dongwan have actually always been well water and do not interfere with river water, but this time Prince Xiao went too far this time, and seriously infringed on the majesty and interests of my Xichu. If I don't pay some price, won't everyone in the world think that I'm too easy to bully? ”

Nangong Qing's gloomy face revealed an imperial majesty, and he said coldly: "I am not a person who likes to cause trouble, but I am not a person who is afraid of things, now that Prince Xiao has become a guest of my Xichu seat, Emperor Dongwan wants to invite Prince Xiao to return to China, I am afraid that he will have to think of more ways." ”

Although he had already made preparations, Xiao Yuqi's heart still sank: "Your Majesty has any conditions, just say it." ”

For this kind of thing to obtain huge benefits, Nangong Yu, a businessman with a profit-seeking nature, has always been the most interested. At that moment, he laughed: "Prince Xiao doesn't have to worry too much, we in Xichu won't open our mouths." If it is changed to someone else, it will be a ransom of 180,000 taels of silver, and we will release him, but Prince Xiao, what are you ......?"

These words seriously evaluated Xiao Yuqi as a cargo, and he was quite unhappy to hear him.

When did Xiao Yuqi, the dignified prince of Dongwan, fall to this point, and be judged like a pig and a cow, how much is it worth? If it weren't for the wrong timing, he would have turned his face long ago.

Nangong Yu didn't care about Xiao Yuqi's face at all, and said to himself: "After all, he is the crown prince, and he is above 10,000 people under one person." If we want less, won't we fall into your name, Prince Xiao? ”

"......" Xiao Yuqi's face was pale, but he couldn't say a word.

Can he still scold? I'm afraid that as soon as the words come out, it will attract Nalan Ye's ridicule, saying that he can't afford to lose. But if he doesn't scold, how can he vent his grievances? That's it, I'm afraid that Xi Chu is really a lion who will open his mouth and ask for too much, and when the time comes, he is only afraid that his father will be angry and angry, and he will be even more self-defeating.

Finally calmed down, Xiao Yuqi reluctantly smiled and said: "It's good to say, I heard that the second prince has always been elegant, does not value power, and is an elegant character, I don't know what the second prince has high opinions, but this palace is listening." ”

"Where, where! Takami didn't dare to say it! Although I am known as a second prince, I have always been a businessman. Nangong Yu didn't fall for Xiao Yuqi at all, and said with a smile: "My imperial brother was heartbroken about the affairs of King Chu and Princess Chu this time, and because of Prince Xiao's unauthorized assertion, even my imperial brother had an accident, Prince Xiao, what did you do this time...... It's a bit excessive. ”

Seeing Xiao Yuqi's extremely ugly face, Nangong Yu felt happy and continued: "If it is superfluous, this king will not mention it, I have already thought about this compensation matter, and I have made a list of it, and I have the right to give it to the imperial brother, the king of Chu and Prince Xiao, to see if there is anything inappropriate, and it will be changed when the time comes." ”

"Oh, in that case, then the second brother might as well talk about it." Nangong Qing nodded.

Nalan Ye's face was still pale, as if it was none of his business, sitting on the side and silent.

It's just that indifferent face still gave Xiao Yuqi a huge amount of pressure invisibly, and among the three people present, it was Nalan Ye's coercion that was the strongest, and he didn't dare to attack the oppression.

Soon, Nangong Yu clapped his hands, and immediately someone came in from outside, holding a booklet in his hand, and saluted respectfully.

"Grandpa Sun, please read the above content." Nangong Yu said.

"Yes, Second Prince." How dare Sun Dafu hold it up, he immediately responded, stepped forward and picked up the booklet, unfolded it, and read it out loud.

The previous words are naturally rhetorical, such as the history of diplomatic relations between Dongwan and Xichu, peaceful coexistence, but now because the crown prince Xiao Yuqi was confused for a while, he did something that jeopardized the friendship between the two countries. In order to mend the rift in the friendship between the two countries, Xichu was willing to send envoys to escort Xiao Yuqi back to China, but the implication was also obvious, Dongwan needed to pay a certain price.

"Daliang City in the west of Dongwan is mainly a mine of iron and silver, and the quality is good, we are very yearning. There is also Haitian County in the north, the vast Yuncang Forest in the west, and the boundless land of the South China Sea in the east. It would be good if I could cede Daliang City and Haitian County to my Xichu. ”

What, Daliang City and Haitian County? Cession?

Xiao Yuqi was furious when he heard this, and immediately said, "No! Absolutely not! ”

Dongwan has been able to occupy the position of one of the four countries for a long time because of its abundant products and rich minerals. Half of the country's supply is basically produced by Daliangcheng and Haitian County, if these two places are ceded to Xichu, Dongwan will be economically declining in less than ten years, and the consequences can be imagined.

Who knows, in the face of Xiao Yuqi's refusal, Nangong Yu not only did not stop, but glanced at him and said, "What is Prince Xiao panicking about, this king hasn't finished talking yet!" ”

Xiao Yuqi was even more furious, it was impossible to agree to these two conditions, but there were others?

Immediately afterwards, Sun Dafu continued to read, and it was another sprinkled compensation project, specific to the number of gold and silver. Including the compensation of everyone killed in this incident, the excess expenses of the monks of Puji Temple, the recuperation expenses of the people, the convulsion expenses, and the mental loss expenses...... I don't know where these many names came from, but I heard that Xiao Yuqi almost wanted to beat people.

"All the compensation payments are added up one by one, a total of ......" Seeing this, even Sun Dafu's eyes trembled, and then he had the courage to read: "A total of 23.8 million taels of gold!" ”