return to peace

"My king hereby presents the country's most important treasure, three vermilion fruits from the cold pond. I hope His Majesty will accept it with a smile."

After finishing speaking, Lin Feng, who was standing beside him, stepped forward and handed over the red sandalwood box in his hand to the chief inspector. The chief inspector opened it to Wang Chen, and saw three vermilion almost blood-colored fruits placed on the In the three emerald wide-necked vials, the emerald green stands against the vermilion, which is really beautiful.

There was some whispering around, and a smile appeared on Chen Wang's face, and he said: "The vermilion fruit of the cold pool grows in the north of Xiliang, on the top of Tianshan Mountain, in the deepest part of the cold pool. It blooms in 30 years and bears fruit in 30 years. It can cure all diseases. Eliminating all kinds of poisons is a miracle medicine in the world. As far as I know, there are no more than five fruits in this world, and this gift from the King of Xiliang is not light."

Chu Lingshang lowered his head and smiled. He had discussed with Chu Huaimin what gift to give beforehand. Considering that Chen Wang's health was deteriorating and he was selfish, he decided to take out three cold pond vermilion fruits to make Chen Wang happy. .

It seems that this gift is the right one.

"Give a seat".

A waiter came up immediately to guide them to their seats.

"Your Majesty!" Chu Lingshang looked up at King Chen, bowed deeply again, straightened up, and said, "Xiliang is not just here to give gifts." Marry Chen Guo and sign a ten-year peace with Chen Guo!"

In the silence that could be heard from falling needles, Wang Chen narrowed his eyes.

Chu Lingshang continued: "As we all know, Xiliang and Chen have confronted each other for nearly a hundred years. During this period, there were 480 and seven battles, which caused the people of the two countries to live in dire straits, and the people complained a lot. Now that your Majesty has stopped the war with Xiliang to develop people's livelihood, my king deeply regrets it." I agree, and I am willing to conclude a ten-year peace treaty with His Majesty, and within ten years, the two sides will not invade each other!"

After finishing speaking, Chu Zexi stepped forward and handed the agreement to Chu Lingshang, who raised both hands in a humble posture.

Chen Wang narrowed his eyes, and before he could speak, a voice came out.

"Father, absolutely not!"

Chu Lingshang raised his eyes and looked upright, he could be the third prince.

Chen Wang has always disliked this son, Wen Ruyu and Xiao's faction support Chen Jingxuan, it is his heart thorn, this time the emperor has not spoken yet, he speaks hastily, it is a big taboo for Chen Wang.

Sure enough, Chen Wang frowned slightly with a serious expression.Empress Xiao next to her twisted the brocade handkerchief uneasily, looking a little anxious.

Chen Jingxuan didn't give up, and continued to say: "Father, this matter is absolutely unacceptable. One, everyone in the world knows that the King of Xiliang has only one son, and has never had any princesses, so the blood status of the married princess may insult the father. ; Two, the ten-year peace treaty between the two countries will no longer invade each other, this is an opportunity for Xiliang to strengthen its national strength."

"Third", with a gloomy voice, "Father hasn't spoken yet, what are you in a hurry for?" Sure enough, hearing the words, Chen Wang's displeasure increased a bit, "Father has his own considerations, what you said Could it be that the father would not have thought of these things?"

Concubine Fang showed a smug expression, and cast a contemptuous glance at Empress Xiao.

Chen Jingxuan immediately realized his recklessness, and hurriedly said: "Father, please forgive me, my son is also impatient."

Chu Lingshang chuckled inwardly. This Chen Jingxuan had some knowledge, but he was too straightforward and didn't know how to adapt.He didn't mind adding more fire.

"Your Majesty, it is only natural for the third prince to think about it. My king does not have a princess, but this time the mate is my cousin's daughter. This daughter grew up in the palace, and my king regards her as his own daughter." , was conferred the highest title of Princess Gu Lun, she is eighteen years old, and her appearance is even more superior, entering the palace as an ordinary concubine, I think it will not humiliate the noble family of the Chen Kingdom."

"As for the second point, Xiliang has been recuperating for ten years, isn't it true that Chen Guo is also recuperating for ten years?" He paused, glanced at the third prince, and said with a slight smile in his tone: "Could it be that Chen Guo is afraid Is it time to lose to Xiliang?"

This is a bit provocative.

Chen Jingxuan was overwhelmed and made amends again: "Father, my son absolutely didn't mean that. My son, my son is afraid..." In fact, he was afraid of this. Now the country of Chen is in a mess, and Xiliang has undergone reforms, and its national power is on the rise. Rising slowly, if it takes another ten years, Chen Guo will really have no power to fight back.However, he couldn't tell the truth.

"Afraid, what are you afraid of? Third child, you are just underestimating yourself. In my opinion, this is a matter that is beneficial to both parties. Besides, Xiliang is very sincere and voluntarily asks for a marriage. If we refuse firmly, people in the world may laugh at us. Da Chen is weak and timid." Chen Jingyu has no interest in this kind of politics at all, his pleasure lies in opposing Chen Jingxuan, completely ignoring the winks given to him by Concubine Fang Gui, and he did not expect that if the young and beautiful Xiliang Princess enters the palace, his mother The concubine has another opponent.

"Okay, don't argue." Chen Wang glanced at his two sons with some displeasure, and said to Chu Lingshang: "Master, this matter is too important, I will give you an answer in three days, okay? "

Chu Lingshang bowed his head: "Very good."

The fire has already been lit, and I am not afraid that it will not burn.

"National Teacher, please take your seat."

Chu Lingshang was led to the head of the First Prince, while Chu Zexi and Lin Feng were brought to the end.

After Chen Lingshang took his seat, the Chief Internal Supervisor announced in a shrill voice, "The feast is on!"

Singing and dancing gracefully, drinking cups and cups intertwined, the dignified atmosphere in the hall before was blown away.

Ever since Chu Lingshang entered the palace, he felt that a gaze had been entangled with him, and it became more and more obvious after he sat down. He looked over and lowered his head right at the fourth prince.Words read a gentleman, warm him like jade.He shook his hand, and a few drops of sake in the glass fell on the table.

Wen Ruyu was still the same as he remembered, and the years hadn't left any obvious traces on him, except for that snowy white hair.

Seeing him looking at him, Wen Ruyu toasted from afar.

Chu Lingshang felt that after so many years, he should be relieved, but he didn't expect that when he faced it again, he knew that the hurdle in his heart had never passed.

He raised his glass, smiled in Wen Ruyu's direction, and drank it down in one gulp.

His eyes seemed to scan the audience inadvertently, but he didn't see Ji Fan, and he was still unavoidably disappointed.

"Seeing you today, Xiliang Guoshi is indeed a leader among the people."

Chu Lingshang was taken aback for a moment before he realized that Chen Jingyu was talking to him. He smiled and replied, "The eldest prince is also very young, and he looks talented."

Chen Jingyu got closer to him, "The national teacher came from afar, and the reception was not good. It's really impolite. Let's toast first."

Chen Lingshang was noncommittal, smiled slightly, and clinked glasses with him.

Perhaps because he was afraid that King Chen would pay attention, Chen Jingyu didn't dare to show too close.

Chen Wang was in poor health and could not bear such a banquet, so he left in a hurry after sitting for a while.As soon as the emperor left, the whole hall became much more lively, but he was afraid of getting involved with him, a native of Xiliang, so as not to make a fool of himself. His place is very clean, except for Chen Jingyu's chatter.

"What do the national teachers think of this song and dance?" Chen Jingyu accosted.

"The posture of a fairy." Chu Lingshang was a little bored.

"Not as good as the national teacher."

Chu Lingshang was startled, and turned to look at Chen Jingyu, unable to believe that he had turned all his thoughts on himself.His face turned cold, and his eyes became even colder.But in an instant, he returned to his gentle look.

Chen Jingyu was startled by Chu Ling's coldness at that moment, and secretly regretted that he shouldn't have blurted out, perhaps because he drank too much and spoke without restraint.

At this moment, both Lin Feng and Chu Zexi came behind him.He nodded to Chen Jingyu, stood up, and apologized to everyone: "My lords, Ling Shang is not feeling well, so I will take my leave first."

After finishing speaking, regardless of the reaction behind him, he took Chu Zexi's hand and walked out.

Chen Jingyu looked a little embarrassed, Chen Jingxuan looked at Chen Jingyu, looking like he was enjoying the show, Wen Ruyu was thoughtful... Everyone had their own thoughts, but the person involved had already gone away.