Chu Cangyue's eyes were gloomy, as if there was a cloud of ink that couldn't be dispersed: "What's the matter?"

Chen Yanwu thought for a while, shook his head and said, "I don't know why he suddenly left the station to go to Beijing. It may be a little strange, or maybe he has something urgent to report, but he didn't have time to report it."

"When people arrive, they will be brought directly to see the orphans."

After he finished explaining the matter, he walked slowly into the green and red garden, as if his heart was knotted with thousands of knots that were still lingering.

Chen Fu stood there and saw that the monarch did not send him away, so he asked to leave privately. He, a small civil servant with no actual job, looked around and saw the rows of powerful and cold guards on both sides of the lake, but no one from the inner palace was here.

Walking around the border, I saw the scattered documents and books on the ground. I sighed with my heart, then squatted down, picked up the books and put them away...

While he was packing, the sky suddenly darkened, as if the cool breeze had picked up strength day and night. The next second, heavy rain poured down, and Chen Fu heard the tapping on the eaves of the pavilion.

There was a sudden sound of tapping, and he looked towards the dark place in the garden in panic.

But I saw the monarch standing under the sparse branches and leaves without hiding. The rain washed through the layers of leaves, soaking his shoulders and top of his hair and dyeing them a dark black color. Under the weeping willows, he was deserted in the rain.

Momo raised his head, feeling lonely and lonely. He didn't know where he was looking in the distance in the misty rain. What were he thinking about?

At that moment, Chen Fu felt a little pity in his heart, and actually felt that this powerful and powerful king was a little pitiful.

It's so cold at high places.

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Zhao Guo Handan

In the same month as Chu, he received a spy message from the official office of the State of Qin. It was revealed that he was now the magistrate of Handan City, managing the affairs of the entire city. He went to the Zhao Palace without stopping and reported it to the Queen.

The two of them were walking together on a white stone bridge in Zhao Palace. The water was sparkling, a gust of wind was getting stronger, and heavy raindrops were falling. The two of them walked quickly under the pavilion to take shelter from the rain.

As summer comes to an end and autumn comes, it is rare for a sweet rain to fall, but I don’t realize that it disturbs the interest of strolling through the colorful and green gardens. Instead, I sit in the pavilion and watch the slanting rain, which is a unique experience.

Toru took out the parchment from his chest and spread it out in front of the Queen, and said in a strange tone: "Your Majesty, what do you mean by the State of Qin? If you openly draw a clear line with the State of Chu, is it possible that you really intend to join our State of Zhao?"

Hou Qing took it and looked at it one by one with his condensed eyes, and then laughed out loud: "The two have an incomprehensible hatred... How could Chen Baiqi have written these sour words?"

Tou curled his lips and whispered: "Why couldn't this be drafted by her? This public enmity obviously refers to him, Chu Cangyue, who invaded her homeland of Nanzhao regardless of her kindness, and hurt her tribe first..."

Hou Qing knew her well, but she didn't have such a big responsibility or protection for Nanzhao Kingdom. As for the Wu clan, those belonging to her had never been allowed to be interfered with by others. After all, she had always protected her shortcomings closely.

"Gu Daozhong felt that this official document was just a feint to cover up her true purpose, but Gu couldn't figure it out this time... What on earth is she trying to do?"

Tou said in surprise: "Your Majesty, you mean that we have all misunderstood. Just because she has drawn a clear line with the Chu State does not mean that she will definitely form an alliance with the Zhao State?"

Hou Qing glanced at him with a pair of exquisite jade eyes and said, "Do you think she can?"

Tou choked, but thought about it for a moment, and said uncertainly: "However, she offended the Chu State and did not ally with the Zhao State. This move seemed too brainless and stupid. Furthermore, she might not be able to, but Qin

It’s not like she alone has the final say in the country, even Ying Jing, a kid like that, can’t control the entire Qin Kingdom’s temples and ministers.”

Hou Qing said: "It is true that Ying Jing can't do it, but she can. She has the support of the King of Qin above, and the support of the right prime minister Bo Xunhuo and the senior doctor Ji Ying. Although the left prime minister Baili Peinan chose neutrality,

In recent years, I have also been vaguely interested in her.

With her connivance, almost all of the people at the top were on her side, so what if the people below objected? The office was in decline, and there was not even a single person among the Qin courtiers who could stand up for them, so she was the only one who spoke out.

"

Tohru was stunned when he heard this, and could not find a word to refute for a long time.

It seems that is indeed the case.

Moreover, I heard that few Manchu civil and military officials dared to criticize her in private. Her spies were everywhere, and she could hear every possible disturbance.

When Tohru thought about it, she was just serving as a servant, so she was so... awesome.

He said bitterly: "Yes, the King of Qin knew clearly that he was not in harmony with the ancestral system and the Zhou rites, but on the day when the Zhou Dynasty was destroyed, he summoned her to the world to become the regent. Such deviant behavior did not cause much trouble in the Qin Kingdom.

Shuihua, she has the title of prince and marquis, if she succeeds and retires, she will undoubtedly become the lord of a country."

Hou Qing looked at him, no one was that capable, but he dared to think about other people's achievements.

"Other people don't know, and maybe you don't know how much those old diehards in Qin don't want to see Gu. If they want to ally with Zhao, they will only be afraid that the sea will dry up and the mountains will fall, and Gu won't even think about that good thing. Go check it out.

Check the recent movements of Qin Shang, and also ask Sima and Jiu Xunbo to go to Bei Shang to monitor the Qin army's movements at all times."

After listening to Your Majesty's self-deprecating words, I feel that the Qin State does not know what is good or bad, but at the same time I have to admit that this is a fact. The old Qin people have always been stubborn and will not easily change their minds and give in.

Listening to your Majesty's question again, he hurriedly said: "Xianyang City is now very tight. There is a guard post every ten miles and a checkpoint every hundred miles, completely surrounding it to form an iron barrel. It is said that it is not connected with the Chu Shang side, but in fact

But they won’t let anyone pass by, and they probably won’t be able to find out anything if they take people there.”

Hou Qing disagreed: "They have their own way of doing things. And is there any new news from Chen Fu?"

Tohru thought about it. Those two people were both civilized and military, and were used to exploiting every opportunity, so it was just right to send them there.

"Chen Deyue just sent a letter, saying that although Chu Cangyue treated him like a close minister and looked for him in everything, she never trusted him and did not arrange any actual official duties for him. I don't know whether it was suspicion or testing."

"Chu Cangyue is afraid that he doesn't believe anyone, even his nephew Chu Ming who was named the prince. The only reason for letting him stay with Chu Cangyue is to make him cause trouble to Chu Cangyue at any time.

It’s just the heart.”

Chen Fan's temperament and demeanor were somewhat similar to "that person" when he met the king. In addition, his surname was Chen, so he didn't believe that Chu Cangyue would not pay attention to him. As for Chu Cangyue's belief,

It doesn't matter if you don't trust Chen You, no matter how powerful the tiger is, he will always find an opportunity when he takes a nap.

Seeing that Jun Shang was in a good mood, Tou came up with an idea and asked: "Sir, Mr. Chen and Chu Cangyue are completely separated from each other by mountains and seas. I heard that there is a shortage of people in Nanzhao Kingdom. She

He also left his husband in the distant sea country Nanzhao to govern the country. I don’t know when and what month he will be able to govern the country.

Returning home, she is now enjoying herself in the court and has nothing to worry about. We might as well let her come to Zhao State. By the way, the group of people she left behind a few years ago just eat food and do nothing all year round, and we have to work hard.

If you keep her, you might as well give her back and drive her away together."

Hou Qing remembered that she had said that when she came to pick him up, he would let him do whatever he wanted (?), and also thought of her ruthless words and expression on the day of the wedding, and he laughed angrily: "That's right, let the envoy go to Qin."

.”

He didn't want others to mistakenly think that Qin and Zhao were in alliance. He happened to be on this trip to confirm the matter. No matter what her true intention was, he would let her know that she shouldn't let go if she got involved with him.

"Then Tou will go down and make arrangements now. If this trip goes well, it would be better not to let Mr. Chen go back to Qin. It would be good to directly form an alliance between the two countries." Tou suggested whimsically.

When Hou Qing heard this, her smile faded and she stared at him coldly: "According to her temperament, it is impossible for her to marry far away before her great career is accomplished. With your talk of in-laws, do you mean to let her marry alone?"

Tou's words undoubtedly stepped on the painful feet of the Queen. In order not to get entangled with them, she married another man and decided to stay in Qin and never move. This time she sent envoys to Qin, and people were afraid that they would ask for help.

He won't come, but he can be angry with those Qin old guys. When Qin took people away from him, his tone is still not good to this day. In addition, it also reminded Chen Baiqi that he would charge a price for using him as a raft.

of.

When I see you, it turns from sunny to cloudy, the bright and compassionate light on your face suddenly turns into a sharp sickle that kills your life.

"Tou...Touya was just talking nonsense, nonsense, haha..." He laughed dryly.

The marriage was rejected and the bride married another woman. This tragic incident should not be talked about.

It’s only my fault that you don’t love the soft and obedient housewife, but prefer the tough master who plays tricks in the court. What can they, the subordinates, do? They can only rack their brains to plan for him.

, but who knew that this "bride marries another person, the marriage is no longer in sight" has become a poisonous point, and your Majesty will definitely change his face if this is mentioned.

——

On the other side, King Beirong of Chu Kingdom rushed to Yingdu. Chen Fu had been waiting for a long time. He led the people into the palace in a hurry. Along the way, Chen Fu saw that he had important things on his mind and his face was solemn. After just a short walk, he arrived.

He was sweating profusely and anxious to meet the King of Chu, so he swallowed back the questions he wanted to elicit.

He was so distracted at the moment that he probably couldn't ask anything.

When Chu Cangyue was in the "National Assembly Hall", King Beirong stepped up a few stone steps, crossed the threshold and entered the palace. Before he could show the etiquette, he shouted: "Your Majesty, something serious has happened."

The chamberlain frowned: "Why are you so nervous?"

People from the barbaric country behave rudely and without etiquette, and shout when they enter the door. Are they treating their solemn and solemn state hall as a street market?

At this time, Xun Zhai, Grand Lieutenant Gongsun Changliang, and Dr. Lian Guang came from the inside of the study together, while King Chu Cangyue stood in front of Qi Qi Leilei's bookshelf, lightly twitching her eyelashes upon hearing the sound.

"Bring people in."

The chamberlain snorted a breath of air from his nose, raised his arms and gestured for others to follow him.

The King of Beirong was ashamed and ashamed at this time. He felt that his whole body was on fire when he saw the impatient and contemptuous eyes of the chamberlain. There was resentment and anger in his heart, but when he thought of seeing the King of Chu, he immediately turned his face

His expression changed and he regained his previous solemnity, as well as his deliberately suppressed urgency.

Chen Fu followed the two men, observing Beirong's every move and every change in his eyes calmly.

When they came to the study room connected to the hall, they saw General Xun Zhai, Lieutenant General Sun Changliang and Senior Doctor Lian Guang all there.

Because of his huge size, Xun Zhai always disliked the King of Beirong who cut off the road halfway. He asked: "What is the matter with the King of Beirong who rushed from the grassland to Yingdu in a hurry?"

The King of Beirong clasped his fists, glanced around at the large number of people, and asked hesitantly: "Is it possible for me to discuss with the monarch alone?"

The awkward Central Plains dialect and the awkward Central Plains etiquette expressions are added to it, which is really annoying.

Xun Zhai sneered in his heart and frowned unhappily: "What is the important matter that you are reluctant to talk to others for so long, but you still have to retreat when you have leisure time? The King of Beirong is quite majestic."

Gongsun Changliang stopped him and said reasonably: "Since you don't want to be criticized by others, you naturally want to retreat. Why are you so angry?"

"I--"

At this time, Chu Cangyue put down the scroll and looked sideways. Her phoenix eyes were narrow and long with dark eyelashes, and a hint of cinnabar red on her forehead, making her as handsome as a begonia. Her red robe was complicated but exquisite and gorgeous, showing the majestic attitude of an emperor.

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To be continued...