After passing through the book, Mr. Chief Assistant came to rely on me

Seeing that Nangong Che was still silent, Su Xiaoxi continued: "Think about it, if Cheng Shoufu died in our Dongchen Kingdom, Beirong would definitely take the opportunity to raise troops to invade. By then, the war would be raging and the people would be in dire straits."

"What the imperial sister means..." Nangong Che's eyes lit up, as if he understood something instantly.

"That's right." Su Xiaoxi nodded and glanced out of the corner of her eye, "I wonder if the deputy commander has left with his people?"

Hearing this, Nangong Che looked out the door and said, "Let's go."

"That's good." Su Xiaoxi curled her lips and smiled.

Afterwards, Su Xiaoxi picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, "I wonder which country's envoy is here to visit today?"

"Prince of Beirong." Nangong Che answered truthfully, "It is said that their country is rich in pearls, so the Beirong delegation went to our country to buy tribute."

Su Xiaoxi suddenly realized after hearing this.

No wonder she saw Nangong Che dressed neatly as soon as she woke up today. It turned out that he was going to greet the Beirong delegation.

"Is the news about the Beirong delegation's visit true?" Su Xiaoxi frowned, "If it is true, then you are working for others."

"I know." Nangong Che's voice was cold, "It's just..."

"It's just that if we don't go to greet us, Beirong will definitely find an excuse to send troops to invade us." Su Xiaoxi answered.

"Exactly."

"Then you have no way to deal with it?" Su Xiaoxi frowned, "Is it possible that you want to let the enemy ride on your neck?"

"I am confident to deal with it, but I need the help of the imperial sister." After saying that, Nangong Che stretched out his arms towards Su Xiaoxi, "The imperial sister comes to my side, and I can protect you."

Su Xiaoxi looked at Nangong Che and hesitated for a while before stepping forward.

"what do you want to do?"

"Accompany me to act." Nangong Che's mouth curved slightly.

"What kind of acting method?" Su Xiaoxi asked suspiciously, always feeling that this matter was not as simple as imagined.

"I want you to cooperate with me, pretend that you are not feeling well, and let the imperial physician diagnose and treat you." Nangong Che looked at Su Xiaoxi seriously, "As long as the imperial physician diagnoses and treats you, that's enough."

"But what if..." Su Xiaoxi was worried.

"Don't worry, the imperial doctors have superb medical skills. Leave everything to them." After saying that, Nangong Che patted Su Xiaoxi on the shoulder, "Royal sister, do you trust their medical skills?"

Su Xiaoxi glanced at Nangong Che and finally nodded, "I believe them."

Although she didn't know who this "they" meant, she was willing to give it a try.

Nangong Che was extremely satisfied when he heard this, "The imperial sister is indeed smart."

"Then what do I need to do?" Su Xiaoxi asked, this is the key point.

"You don't need to do anything. Cheng Shubai and I will take care of everything."

"Oh!" Su Xiaoxi nodded, "Then what should I do?"

"I have already made arrangements. All you need to do is pretend to be unwell and lie on the bed during dinner, and I will take care of the rest."

"Okay!" Su Xiaoxi responded obediently, "No matter what you do, I will support you. I just hope that nothing will happen to you!"

Although she didn't understand why Nangong Che was persistently looking for that girl, Su Xiaoxi knew that there must be a reason for Nangong Che to do this. As for the specific reason, she didn't care.

Just hope this all ends soon.

After all, she still had a lot of things to do, and she still wanted to go home and see.

……

During the dinner, Nangong Che led the civil and military officials to personally entertain the Beirong envoys. The banquet was in a lively and enjoyable atmosphere.

After the dinner, Su Xiaoxi was taken to a secluded wing to rest.

At this time, there were no servants in the Cheng Mansion, so the whole courtyard seemed empty, lonely and desolate.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has ordered his subordinates to serve the princess to bathe and change clothes." The maid guarding outside the door respectfully reported, "Please take a bath, princess."

Su Xiaoxi sat on the soft couch, raised her eyebrows, and said lightly, "Come in and wait."

Two maids came in with slightly red faces and lowered heads. One of them was holding a cloth, and the other was holding a piece of clothing. "Princess, please."

Su Xiaoxi didn't show any pretense, she stood up and walked straight behind the screen.

The maid waited in front of the screen. After Su Xiaoxi finished washing, she put a gauze on Su Xiaoxi, and then stepped aside.

Su Xiaoxi wiped her hair and walked out of the screen. She saw that the two maids had already brought the prepared clothes. Su Xiaoxi raised her eyebrows, turned to look at the maids, and asked, "What is this?"

It was a red gauze skirt with an ankle-length skirt, and the waist was tied with a ribbon of the same color, which accentuated the slender waist.

The gauze skirt is embroidered with gold thread, and the embroidery patterns are complicated and exquisite. It looks like an ordinary style, but it is actually valuable. The gold thread on it is woven with silver thread, which is dazzling and extravagant.

"These are the clothes the princess will wear to the banquet tonight." The maid answered respectfully, with a humble and gentle attitude.

Su Xiaoxi frowned, "I won't go there tonight!"

"Princess, the emperor has already given instructions."

Su Xiaoxi was silent, sighing secretly in her heart, this Nangong Che was really a domineering and authoritarian man, he dared to order her like this.

Forget it, anyway, she had already thought up her plan for tonight a day ago. Since Nangong Che wanted her to attend the dinner, she would naturally have to perform.

"Well, I need to change my clothes first." Su Xiaoxi said calmly, then sat down in front of the dressing table, took out the rouge and gouache and put on makeup slowly.

I have to admit that Nangong Che's aesthetics is very strong. Su Xiaoxi just painted a few strokes, and her face immediately became enchanting and charming.

Coupled with her exquisite and graceful figure, Su Xiaoxi looked like a peerless beauty walking out of a painting.

If this scene falls in the eyes of a caring person, it will definitely trigger daydreams, right?

Su Xiaoxi slowly raised her head and looked at the unfamiliar face in the mirror, thinking to herself that maybe she really should change her appearance.

"Princess, are you okay?"

Su Xiaoxi heard the maid's inquiry.

After packing up, Su Xiaoxi walked towards the door of the house.

Opening the door, a burst of cold air hit her face, making Su Xiaoxi shrink her neck.

Outside, it was getting dark, and the city wall in the distance could be seen in the distance, dimly lit.

Nangong Che stood beside the carriage. When he saw Su Xiaoxi appear, his expression moved slightly, with a bit of surprise in his eyes.

"Let's go!" After a faint glance at Nangong Che, Su Xiaoxi took the lead and stepped out.

Nangong Che followed closely behind, and the two walked side by side, attracting the attention of many people.

But these sights are not friendly sights.

Su Xiaoxi didn't care, she only cared about Nangong Che now.

"Brother Emperor, why do you insist on letting me attend the banquet today!" Su Xiaoxi couldn't help but ask.

According to her wishes, she would rather stay in the palace than go. She is not afraid of death, but she does not want to implicate innocent people.

"Royal brother, have you forgotten? You promised me!" Nangong Che's tone was still gentle, but Su Xiaoxi felt a little frightened inexplicably.

"How could I agree?" Su Xiaoxi was confused and had no idea what Nangong Che meant.

Nangong Che smiled, “Are you stupid?”

As he said that, he pinched the tip of Su Xiaoxi's nose lightly, but Nangong Che suddenly touched it, and Su Xiaoxi didn't react for a while.

After being stunned for a moment, Su Xiaoxi finally understood. At this time, Cheng Shubai also came over and saw him looking at Su Xiaoxi with a gentle face, "Xiaoxi, don't blame the emperor. There is indeed something important today. Why not, today?" When the banquet is over, you can go back to the palace!"

Su Xiaoxi resisted Nangong Che's arrangement, "What about you?"

"Brother Emperor has some official duties to attend to, so he has to go." Nangong Che explained.

When he said this, Su Xiaoxi couldn't say anything else, "Okay then."

Nangong Che nodded and immediately left with Cheng Shubai.

For some reason, she vaguely felt that the banquet tonight would not be peaceful.

……

As night falls, the streets of Kyoto are bustling with people.

Nangong Che's carriage stopped by the road outside the palace. Nangong Che and Cheng Shubai got out of the carriage together, and the two carriages were parked side by side.

Cheng Shubai stood aside with a gentle face, his hands behind his back, looking at the magnificent palace in front of him.

"I will enter the palace first and say goodbye." After saying that, Cheng Shubai cupped his hands and walked towards the palace gate.

Here, Nangong Che was heading towards another carriage with the support of the guards.

Su Xiaoxi immediately started pretending to be sick in front of the public, "Oh, the pain is unbearable, I have to go back to the palace!"

Su Xiaoxi's voice was clear and sweet, instantly attracting the attention of the people around her.

Hearing this, Nangong Che turned around and said, "What? Where does it hurt? Do you want the imperial doctor to take a look at it?"

"No need, I'm going back to the palace to rest first. I'm really suffering today!" Su Xiaoxi frowned and said, holding her stomach and ran towards the carriage, and then got into the carriage.

When Su Xiaoxi got on the carriage, Nangong Che happened to approach, and the two almost bumped into each other.

"Hiss~" Su Xiaoxi groaned when she felt a severe throbbing pain in her abdomen.

Seeing this, Nangong Che quickly supported Su Xiaoxi, "What's wrong?"

"Maybe I ate something bad." Su Xiaoxi pretended to be delicate and leaned into Nangong Che's arms, "Hey, I feel so weak now. It's probably because the wound has opened."

"You stupid girl." He was scolding, but his tone was full of concern.

Su Xiaoxi said nothing and allowed Nangong Che to help her get into the carriage.

In the carriage, Su Xiaoxi looked in pain, "Oh, it hurts!"

Seeing this, Nangong Che hurriedly lowered the curtain, "Call the imperial doctor over quickly!"

"Yes, His Royal Highness."

After a while, the imperial doctor hurried over and checked on Su Xiaoxi, with worry on his face.

"Your Majesty, the princess is weak and has contracted the wind and cold. She may need to rest for half a month to recover. As for the wound, more care must be taken, otherwise it will affect the healing of the scar."

The imperial doctor lowered his head, not daring to look at Nangong Che, because he saw clearly just now that there was murderous intent in Nangong Che's eyes.

Although Nangong Che did not show any abnormality, the imperial doctor was able to detect the cold aura emanating from around Nangong Che's body.

How could he dare to say anything at this time?

"I know, please step back!" Nangong Che said calmly, and then motioned for the imperial doctor to leave.

Su Xiaoxi was lying on the bed, closing her eyes and falling asleep, with Nangong Che's words appearing in her mind.

This was an agreement between her and Nangong Che, and the purpose was to make the Beirong envoy relax his vigilance.

She thought she had been careful enough, but she didn't expect that Nangong Che would still find a flaw.

Is this a coincidence?Or did someone leak the secret?

If it was the latter, then who would be the person who betrayed her?

Su Xiaoxi was in an extremely bad mood. She had been wrapping herself up tightly to prevent anyone from seeing her face clearly, but she was eventually discovered.

No matter what the person's purpose was, she had to be more vigilant.

Take a deep breath and try to adjust your chaotic emotions.

The next morning, Beimo found Su Xiaoxi again.

Seeing the table full of breakfast dishes, Su Xiaoxi looked confused.

What is this guy Beimo doing again?

Bei Mo looked at Su Xiaoxi with complicated eyes, "Xiao Xi'er, how about I take you out to play today?"

"Going out to play? Where to go?" Su Xiaoxi was confused.

"Didn't you promise me yesterday?" Bei Mo raised his eyebrows, as if he didn't believe that Su Xiaoxi had forgotten.

"Oh!" Su Xiaoxi suddenly realized, "Well...well, I'm not feeling well today. Why don't you let Cheng Shoufu accompany you for a walk? I happen to be tired too."

After saying that, Su Xiaoxi looked at Beimo expectantly.

She finally understood that Bei Mo definitely wanted to take the opportunity to get rid of her so that he could go to see Murong Shiya, right?

"Xiao Xi'er, are you sure you don't want to go?" Seeing Su Xiaoxi's expectant look, Bei Mo couldn't help but laugh. This little guy is really smart.

But he liked Su Xiaoxi's shrewd character, which prevented her from being as stupid and clumsy as before.

"Yes! Sure!" Su Xiaoxi nodded without hesitation.

"In that case, then you stay at home obediently." Beimo rubbed Su Xiaoxi's head lovingly.

Su Xiaoxi pouted, "I know!"

Seeing Su Xiaoxi like this, Bei Mo's lips curved slightly, "Wait until I come back."

After dropping three words, Beimo turned and left.

Looking at Bei Mo's leaving figure, Su Xiaoxi felt heavy.

……

In the evening, envoys from the Beirong Kingdom came to visit.

In the post house, the eldest prince sent by Beirong Kingdom visited Nangong Che in person.

The two chatted very well, but the eldest prince was obviously not drunk and his words were very organized.

"Prince Nangong, the delicacies of your Daning Dynasty are really rare in the world. It is an eye-opener for me. If possible, you can let me try your delicacies of Daning in the future. This life is worth it." The eldest prince raised his glass. , toasted, looking very satisfied.

"Easy to say!" Nangong Che also raised his wine glass and clinked it with him, then raised his head and drank it all.

Seeing Nangong Che's boldness, the eldest prince was even more impressed.

I have to admit that Nangong Che is an excellent monarch.

"His Royal Highness the Prince is so heroic and handsome, he is truly a wise king!" the eldest prince praised, with a look of admiration on his face.

"What the hell! The eldest prince is so complimentary, I am so ashamed of myself!" Nangong Che said politely.

"Haha, Prince Nangong is too modest." The eldest prince continued to compliment, and finally the topic suddenly changed: "Prince Nangong, I heard that the women in your country are all knowledgeable in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and song? I wonder if you can ask the princess of your country to play A song to cheer you up?"