Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 381 Rebuke

The chamberlain fell on the ground and said respectfully: "Miss Xin, this servant is here to beg you on behalf of Concubine Li. It is difficult for the concubine to get close to you in the palace, so she can only send her slave."

"Is Concubine Li here here for Xi Ling?" Xin You asked straight to the point.

The chamberlain didn’t expect Xin You to be so direct, and there was a bit of surprise on his face.

Xinyou waited quietly for the chamberlain to continue.

Although she did not attend the banquet that day, the news that Xi Ling offered five thousand horses as a betrothal to marry the Princess of Daxia had already spread throughout the world.

 Now it seems that Princess Li and Princess Xuan are reluctant.

"Princess Xuan is weak and quiet. If she goes to a place like Xiling where the people are fierce and the environment is harsh, her body will definitely not be able to bear it. I only have one daughter, Princess Xuan. If something happens to Princess Xuan, I won't be able to survive. "

The chamberlain kowtowed again: "I have no choice but to beg Miss Xin. If you can say a few words in front of Princess Xuan, I and Princess Xuan will remember your kindness for the rest of their lives."

“Eunuch Zheng, please get up and speak.”

 The chamberlain stood up obediently and bowed his head.

After being silent for a while, Xin You said, "Ms. Libi may think highly of me. For such a big matter, I'm afraid I won't be able to speak in front of you today."

She didn't mind saying a few words to Princess Xuan, but she didn't think her words could have such weight in that person's heart.

 The marriage between the two countries is not only the direct benefit of the five thousand war horses, but also represents a change in the relationship between the two countries, which in turn affects the change in the relationship between the three countries.

That man is a father, and even more so a king. What really counts is probably interests.

The chamberlain hurriedly said: "As long as Miss Xin can say a few words to Princess Xuan, no matter what the outcome is, I will always remember your great kindness."

 Speaking of this, the chamberlain's voice was a little choked: "I just want to try my best. Even if the result is not satisfactory, there will be no regrets."

Xin You lowered her eyes, and what flashed in her mind was Princess Xuan's peaceful appearance at the banquet. Like a silent shadow, it reminded her of Kou Qingqing, who was staying in Shaoqing's mansion.

 When fate brought her and Kou Qingqing together, they were destined to die and could not change. Even though Princess Xuan is the daughter of the emperor, she still cannot control her own destiny, just like Kou Qingqing.

Then let her try it.

 “Okay, I agree.”

The chamberlain looked at Xin You suddenly, unable to believe that she agreed so readily.

 “Thank you, Miss Xin, thank you, Miss Xin!”

The chamberlain returned to the palace and said to Concubine Li, who was anxiously waiting for the news: "Your Majesty, Miss Xin has agreed."

Libi’s eyes suddenly became wet.

When Princess Xuan heard about it, she was very uneasy: "Concubine, will this affect Miss Xin?"

Concubine Li gently stroked Princess Xuan's hair: "Silly girl, Miss Xin is different in your father's heart. Concubine Mother was indeed selfish for you. No matter what, we just remember Miss Xin's kindness. "

The next day Xinyou entered the palace when Emperor Xingyuan often summoned her.

Generally speaking, Emperor Xingyuan dealt with some political affairs at this time and was used to relaxing. But Xin You had misinformation today. When she passed by, Emperor Xingyuan was summoning several ministers to discuss matters.

 The matter was said to be somewhat serious. Emperor Xingyuan called several ministers to ask them what they thought of King Xiling's proposal to marry the Princess of Daxia.

 Hearing that the **** Sun Yan said that Xin You asked for an audience, Emperor Xingyuan glanced at several ministers.

Several ministers looked at him silently.

Emperor Xingyuan suddenly became rebellious: Why, do you think Ayou shouldn’t listen?

Perhaps Ayou’s advice is more reliable than theirs.

"pass."

Several ministers exchanged glances and murmured in unison: Look, the emperor will indeed let Xin You listen.

Soon Xinyou walked in and knelt down to salute.

"Without courtesy." Emperor Xingyuan smiled gently at Xin You, "We were discussing the matter of Xi Ling just now. You should also listen."

"Yes." Emperor Xingyuan looked at several ministers and motioned for them to continue.

 With Xin You present, no one spoke for a while, and it was a subtle silence.

Emperor Xingyuan frowned and called out his name directly: "Sun Shangshu, I remember you just said that the eldest princess is the emperor's daughter and enjoys the support of the people. Marrying Xi Ling to exchange for 5,000 war horses for Daxia is also fulfilling the princess's responsibility. .”

 The Minister of Rites glanced at Xin You subconsciously.

 Between the monarch and his ministers, it is okay to say these things for the sake of the national interest. Suddenly, Xin You, who is actually the princess, is not able to speak freely.

 Why was he the only one named by the emperor?

"Um?"

The Minister of Rites felt a chill in his heart and said hurriedly: "Yes. The eldest princess knows the book and is sensible. She knows that her marriage will bring another ally to Daxia and benefit the people of the country, so she will definitely be willing."

 He is dedicated to serving the public good, there is nothing he cannot say!

Emperor Xingyuan looked at the other ministers again. Seeing that none of them wanted to say anything, he ordered the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

 “I think Sun Shangshu is right.”

 How about five thousand war horses? How much would it cost if you raised them yourself?

 Other ministers either agreed or remained silent.

Emperor Xingyuan couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry, and turned his attention to Xin You: "Xin Daizhao, what do you think?"

Xinyou stood up and asked calmly: "Your Majesty, I have a low position. If my remarks today offend you, will you be punished?"

Emperor Xingyuan's face darkened: "When discussing matters in private, you can speak freely."

 This is the disadvantage of Ayou not regaining her status as a princess. If Ayou is granted the title of Princess of Xia Kingdom, which official should not greet her respectfully and address her as "Her Royal Highness".

 Why isn’t Ayou unwilling?

Emperor Xingyuan sighed regretfully in his heart.

"Since you can speak freely, I will say it." Xin You looked at the Minister of Rites.

When the Minister of Rites came to his mind, he knew that this girl would not be comfortable if she did not compete with them.

　　But what's wrong with her? It's not like she married to Xiling.

 The Minister of Rites was so angry that he was ready to refute with reason.

Xin You looked at the Minister of Rites and said calmly: "I think what Sun Shangshu just said is nonsense."

 “Cough cough cough—” the coughs kept coming and going.

Emperor Xingyuan quickly twitched the corners of his mouth and pressed his lips tightly to prevent his smile from showing.

The Minister of Rites blushed and his beard flew up in anger: "How could Xin Daizhao speak so vulgarly!"

“Didn’t His Majesty just say that you can speak freely?”

“Then tell me, what is wrong with what I said?”

"Not a single sentence is correct. You said that the eldest princess enjoys the support of the people. Marrying to Xiling in exchange for five thousand war horses is a princess's duty. Why, the dynasty is full of civil and military officials, the royal family has nobles, and the only ones who enjoy the support of the people are the princesses?"

 The Minister of Rites opened his mouth to argue.

Xin You was too lazy to listen to his nonsense and said coldly: "Ask Sun Shangshu again, has the position of prince always been occupied by the prince or the princess?"

The Minister of Rites took a quick glance at Emperor Xingyuan and was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat.

 Is this girl crazy? You dare to say such things!

Xin You smiled: "I asked a nonsense question. Both enjoy the support of the people, and the prince can be the heir apparent and the prince of leisure. As for the princess, if the country is weak, she can be given to her for marriage, but if the country is strong, she can be given to exchange for war horses. If you don't exchange, you will get nothing. , otherwise you just don’t understand the general situation. Sun Shangshu, think about it, are these words of yours nothing more than bullshit?"

I recommend "The Grudge Breaker". The author is a mysterious person. You can check it out. Introduction: A love-killing and grudge-breaking master who specializes in affairs in the world of mortals; old friends who have been acquainted for thousands of years, but don’t know they meet again.

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