The prince is more stable

Chapter 119 Visit and Condolences
Mysophobia is a disease and needs to be treated.

How to cure?
Of course, it's a matter of fighting poison with poison. After he has experienced something extremely dirty, his mysophobia will naturally be cured without medication.

The traditional Chinese medicine prescription is absolutely reliable.

For someone who has bathed in shit, what disgusting things in the world are worthy of him to despise?

Zhao Xiaoqian silently helped Xiao Guangjing grow, become strong, and invincible.

Everything is for the friendship between the two peoples.

However, Qian Zhongshen was very worried. Everything he did last night seemed a bit excessive. Xiao Guangjing was an unreasonable and unruly person. He suffered such a misfortune last night. If he insisted on asking the Song Dynasty to investigate, he would have a hard time explaining himself.

"What do you want to explain? Who should explain?" Zhao Xiaoqian glanced at him and said, "Last night, from the moment he walked out of the banquet hall, to his stomach upset, to falling into the cesspool, he was alone from beginning to end. It was purely his own bad luck. Who does he need to explain to?"

Qian Zhongshen suddenly realized that the prince had already considered the aftermath when he planned this matter.

That’s right, it was Xiao Guangjing’s own bad luck from beginning to end. No one showed up during this period. Who could Xiao Guangjing blame?

It's not that perfect. There are traces of croton in the wine, saw marks on the wooden boards of the toilet, etc. As long as you are careful to investigate, you will still find clues.

However, this is Bianliang, the capital of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Xiaoqian's home court.

The croton seeds, wooden boards and other traces were quickly destroyed after Xiao Guangjing was rescued.

A flawless plot.

"Will it affect the negotiations between Song and Liao? If Xiao Guangjing takes the opportunity to vent his anger and raises the conditions demanded by Liao, we will be letting down the emperor's grace..." Qian Zhongshen hesitated.

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled and said, "Let me ask you a question. If you were asked to choose between the arrogant Liao envoy who first entered the city and the Liao envoy who is now soaked in a cesspool, who would you choose?"

Qian Zhongshen thought about it and finally smiled. "I understand now. Everything the Crown Prince did was to suppress the Liao envoy's arrogance to the lowest level. That cesspool not only soaked the Liao envoy, but also weakened their morale. It will be difficult for them to not feel guilty when they negotiate with the Song Dynasty at the negotiation table."

Zhao Xiaoqian hummed and said, "The emperor's intention is to maintain this year's annual gift at the same level as in previous years. The emperor does not want to increase it by a single cent. Therefore, there is actually nothing for us, the Great Song, to discuss with the Liao Kingdom. All we can do now is to try our best to get the Liao envoy to compromise."

"If the emperor agrees to the Liao Kingdom's annual increase in gifts, it will undoubtedly be a blow to his imperial power. His subjects will criticize him and it will also affect his implementation of the new policies."

After checking the sky, Zhao Xiaoqian said, "It's getting late. Minister Qian, come with me to visit the Liao envoy."

Qian Zhongshen was astonished: "Why do you want to visit him?"

"Do you still have any conscience? The Liao envoy suffered such a great injustice last night. As the chief and deputy envoys, isn't it polite to express your condolences to the Liao envoy?"

Qian Zhongshen sighed silently.

The mastermind behind the scenes actually took the initiative to visit the victim. How could such a person appear in our Song Dynasty, which is known for its etiquette and education throughout the world?

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Honglu Temple Inn.

Zhao Xiaoqian got off the carriage, facing the dazzling sunlight, and looked at the plaque of the inn.

This inn was affiliated with the Honglu Temple and was usually not open to the public. It was used exclusively to entertain foreign envoys.

In order to maintain the reputation of a great nation, the Song Dynasty decorated the inns with incredible luxury, even more extravagant than the royal palaces.

As they walked into the door side by side with Qian Zhongshen, the officials in the inn hurriedly came forward to greet them and saluted them.

From the official's strange expression, Zhao Xiaoqian could tell that this guy must be one of the accomplices who participated in harming Xiao Guangjing last night, and it was possible that he was the one who put the croton in the wine.

Of course, what happened last night couldn't be discussed; everyone had to keep it to themselves. Zhao Xiaoqian walked inside as if nothing had happened. An official led the way, past the pavilions, waterside terraces, and gardens of the inn, until they arrived outside the bedroom of Xiao Guangjing, the Liao envoy.

The bedroom was heavily guarded. Dozens of officials and attendants from the Liao delegation stood outside, staring at Zhao Xiaoqian with unfriendly eyes.

Zhao Xiaoqian was not going to tolerate them. He pointed at a Liao official standing at the door and said, "If you look at me like that again, I'll dig your eyes out."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Shou and other imperial guards who were following him came forward one after another, stood beside Zhao Xiaoqian without saying a word, and stared at the officials and entourage of the Liao delegation with sharp eyes.

Qian Zhongshen stroked his beard and said in a deep voice, "The Song Dynasty welcomes the Liao envoy Zhao Xiaoqian and the deputy envoy Qian Zhongshen. We have come specially to visit the Liao envoy. All outsiders, please move aside!"

The Liao officials were indignant, but Qian Zhongshen's words were serious diplomatic rhetoric. Since Xiao Guangjing did not express his opinion, no one dared to cause trouble, so they gritted their teeth and reluctantly stepped aside.

Zhao Xiaoqian ignored the reactions of the Liao officials and walked in proudly.

Walking into the room, in the dim light, Xiao Guangjing was lying on the bed, groaning weakly.

Zhao Xiaoqian, who had a stern look on his face just now, immediately changed into an anxious and worried look as he entered the room, and walked quickly towards the bed.

"What happened to the Liao envoy? Everything was fine, how could this happen?" Zhao Xiaoqian said anxiously and angrily.

Xiao Guangjing raised his eyes and glanced at him, his eyes weak and empty.

Zhao Xiaoqian walked to the bed, got closer and looked at him carefully. He saw that Xiao Guangjing was only wearing a white inner garment, with a piece of cloth on his forehead, his lips were dry, and his face was pale.

I was a little puzzled. Why was it like I was seriously ill and about to die? Was it really that serious?
Turning to look at Qian Zhongshen, Zhao Xiaoqian said in a deep voice, "Have you called the imperial physician to treat the Liao envoy?"

Qian Zhongshen cooperated very well and said, "The imperial physician came last night and prescribed a prescription to dispel the cold..."

Zhao Xiaoqian's face twitched slightly.

What the hell is this "dispelling cold"? There are so many fertilizers in the pit, it's obviously a tonic, and I should prescribe a prescription to strengthen the body and replenish the vital energy.

Looking at Xiao Guangjing with genuine affection, Zhao Xiaoqian sighed, "The Liao envoy is far too careless. That's why I say drunkenness can lead to mistakes. It's best to drink less in the future. If something happens to you in the Song Dynasty, how will the officials and subjects of the Song Dynasty explain this to the Liao lord?"

A surge of anger suddenly rose in Xiao Guangjing's chest, and he immediately sat up straight and wanted to curse.

However, thinking about his strange experience last night, it was all his bad luck from beginning to end, and he couldn't find any reason to blame anyone. Xiao Guangjing's momentum suddenly weakened and he became weak again.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness." Xiao Guangjing thanked him while gritting his teeth.

Zhao Xiaoqian said softly, "Silly child, why are you being so polite? Song and Liao are brotherly nations. We are not one family, but we are better than one. Your Excellency's accident in the Song Dynasty pains the Emperor of the Song Dynasty."

"Today I am here on behalf of the Emperor to visit you, Your Excellency. I wonder if you are feeling better now? If you still feel unwell, please tell the officials at the post station to call the imperial physician to see you."

Xiao Guangjing said coldly, "I'm fine, but I'm very tired. Thank you, Song Guogong, for your concern."

Zhao Xiaoqian didn't realize his intention to kick him out, but instead sat down beside his bed, as if he wanted to have a long conversation with him.

Xiao Guangjing twisted his body on the bed, and rejection was written all over his body.

"Your Excellency has unfortunately encountered an accident. I'm afraid that the negotiations between our two countries will be delayed. Could you please send a quick horse to inform the Liao Lord and ask him to send another envoy to negotiate?"

Xiao Guangjing immediately sat up straight and blurted out, "No need!"

"Lie down, don't catch a cold." Zhao Xiaoqian pushed him back hard and said, "Your Excellency, there's no need to force yourself. No one wants this to happen..."

"I told you, there's no need to change envoys!" Xiao Guangjing glared at him angrily, gritting his teeth and saying, "When did it become your turn to make decisions about the affairs of the Liao Kingdom?"

(End of this chapter)