I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

In the afternoon.

Empress Chen Qingyun is still in Pingcheng.

The chief eunuch came to the empress with the message from Jiang Zuo.

"Jiang Zuo has taken over as the Inspector of Huainan, but he said he would need ten days to prepare."

"He accepted it?"

Chen Qingyun was slightly surprised.

Why did Jiang Zuo agree so readily this time?

Recalling the previous two times, it was because of the identity of "Miss Siyue" that Chen Qingyun persuaded Jiang Zuo to take up the post.

However, Jiang Zuo's performance this time made Chen Qingyun feel pleased, but also a little puzzled.

"Didn't he make any demands? For example, how much silver did he want?"

Chen Qingyun's phoenix eyes were full of doubts.

On previous occasions, Jiang Zuo had made various requests to avoid the issue, but this time he agreed so quickly that Chen Qingyun felt very uncomfortable.

"Your Majesty, Jiang Zuo only said that it would take ten days to prepare, and he didn't discuss anything else."

The chief eunuch replied.

Chen Qingyun pondered for a moment, unable to guess Jiang Zuo's inner thoughts.

How long will it take to prepare?

This time, he has to prepare something.

Chen Qingyun had already prepared the diplomatic mission to Southern Chen for Jiangzuo.

Could it be that Jiang Zuo is going to deal with his business in Anding County again?

On second thought, it's fine as long as Jiang Zuo agrees.

The mission to the State of Chen was no easier than the previous two times.

Jiang Zuo was able to handle previous internal affairs and defense matters perfectly. This time, I wonder if he can solve the hidden danger of the State of Chen in the best way possible, just like before.

Chen Qingyun did not expect immediate results from this mission.

Even if the State of Chen was unwilling to negotiate and insisted on going to war with the State of Yan, Chen Qingyun could easily let Jiang Zuo lead his Anding Army south and flatten the entire Southern Chen in one fell swoop.

Chen Qingyun believed that with Jiang Zuo's ability, he would definitely be able to think of some strange ways to deal with Chen Guo...

"Since Jiang Zuo has been so obedient this time, I can reward you..."

Chen Qingyun said silently in his heart, and inadvertently revealed a smile.

dusk.

The empress's convoy on her secret visit returned to the city before the gates of Anding County were closed.

As soon as Chen Qingyun walked into the county magistrate's mansion, he saw Jiang Zuo pacing in front of the door.

"Siyue, you are finally back."

There seemed to be a hint of anxiety on Jiang Zuo's face.

It seems that he has been waiting for Chen Qingyun for a long time.

Chen Qingyun turned around and winked at his followers, signaling them to leave first, and then asked Jiang Zuo: "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"Yes, there is something I want to discuss with you."

Jiang Zuo wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Chen Qingyun stared at his anxious face and asked in confusion, "What's the matter that makes you look so anxious?"

Could it be that he wanted to go back on his decision to go on a diplomatic mission to the State of Chen?

Chen Qingyun felt a little uneasy.

"Let's talk in my room. It's not convenient here." Jiang Zuo took Chen Qingyun's hand and walked into the house.

"Slow down."

Chen Qingyun felt even more puzzled at this moment.

After entering the room, Jiang Zuo closed the doors and windows cautiously, and kept sticking his head out to look around.

"Why are you so sneaky? What are you going to do?"

Chen Qingyun clasped his hands in front of his chest and looked at the towering mountains.

"The emperor's edict just arrived, promoting me to a higher position and assigning me a new mission."

Jiang Zuo had a complicated expression.

"That's good news. Congratulations. I wonder what new job the emperor has assigned you?"

Chen Qingyun asked in pretended surprise.

Jiang Zuo said: "I forgot what patrol or envoy it was, but I was an envoy, preparing to go to the Southern Chen."

"Very good. I heard that only important officials of the court have the opportunity to serve as envoys. It seems that His Majesty should appreciate you very much."

Chen Qingyun said calmly, just as she said, the current emperor really appreciates Jiang Zuo very much.

"Whether you appreciate me or not is another matter. Now I just want to tell you one thing."

Jiang Zuo lowered his voice.

Chen Qingyun said: "You speak."

"You have already agreed to my proposal. I wonder which auspicious date we should choose? I wonder what kind of gifts your parents like. I will pack up the valuables and come to your house to propose marriage at any time. Ahem..."

As Jiang Zuo spoke, he suddenly felt a little nervous.

After all, in his eyes, Chen Qingyun is the daughter of the richest businessman in Guanzhong, and he doesn't know whether her parents will agree to this marriage.

Chen Qingyun was stunned for a moment, as if he had never expected Jiang Zuo to bring up this matter. After thinking for a moment, he said, "This... don't think about this now."

"Why? Could it be that Siyue, you regret it?"

Jiang Zuo felt uneasy.

"Since I have promised you, I will definitely not break my promise, but you have important tasks to attend to. Since you have accepted the emperor's appointment, you should go to the Kingdom of Chen first. When you come back from Chen, we will get married."

Chen Qingyun did not dodge this time.

She also secretly swore in her heart that this would definitely be the last mandatory mission.

Once Jiang Zuo has dealt with the State of Chen, she, the empress, will naturally agree to the marriage proposal.

"Again, is this the last time?"

There was a hint of loss in Jiang Zuo's expression.

"It's definitely the last time. I'm not lying to you."

Chen Qingyun was quite sure.

"Okay." Jiang Zuo nodded, and then said: "But, I always have a premonition."

"What premonition?"

Chen Qingyun didn't understand.

"The empress in the court is planning to use me to death. She wants me to be moved wherever she is needed. If I complete this mission, the imperial decree may come again. By then, I won't have time to marry you."

Jiang Zuo held his chin and thought for a moment.

Chen Qingyun did not deny it.

Who made you, Jiang Zuo, so capable? Since you want to marry the empress, you must have extraordinary abilities and achievements.

Chen Qingyun said: "The emperor appreciates you, you should be happy."

Jiang Zuo shook his head: "No, no, no, this is not something to be happy about. This time I am on a mission to the State of Chen to deal with the war with Chen. I heard that the old emperor of Chen is a foolish and incompetent old guy, and he is also quite tyrannical. Maybe one day he will be unhappy and kill the envoys of Yan. What should I do?"

Jiang Zuo also heard a little about what was happening between the two countries.

This concern is not without reason.

"Don't worry, His Majesty may have already arranged everything for you."

Chen Qingyun said calmly.

This time, she only asked Jiang Zuo to go and find out the inside story of Chen State. She didn't want him to go to the front line. It wouldn't be so thrilling.

What's more, Jiang Zuo was an envoy of the State of Yan. If the emperor of the State of Chen dared to kill him, it would be tantamount to declaring war on the State of Yan.

If the State of Yan had an excuse to start a war, it would not be impossible to destroy the State of Chen.

"Actually, I have another plan in mind."

Jiang Zuo suddenly said.

"Plan, what plan?"

Chen Qingyun was quite curious.

"Before that, I want to ask you a question."

Jiang Zuo's face seemed a little conflicted.

Chen Qingyun frowned slightly: "If you have something to say, just say it. Why do you seem to be nagging today?"

Jiang Zuo mustered up his courage and asked, "Are you willing to elope with me?"