Bringing love across time and space

The sunlight shines obliquely on the bluestone slabs of the mansion, and the mottled light and shadow seem to tell the story of time.

Today, the third prince Gu Xian decided to stay in the mansion and not step out of the high walls and deep courtyards.

He thought to himself that instead of meeting Yan Xiaoyan again,

It is better to avoid her for a while, give yourself a quiet sky, and give yourself time to think.

Yan Xiaoyan, like the spring breeze that accidentally breaks into my heart,

But the woman was also a bit playful, which made him feel helpless and conflicted.

Yan Xiaoyan, this name is like a piece of unforgettable cake in his heart that he really wants to eat but is afraid to eat, making it difficult for him to let go.

Her appearance was like a stream of fresh air, washing away his long-held stereotypes about women in the boudoir.

In his opinion, those pretentious and scheming women

It is just a dark shadow in the worldly dust, uninteresting and boring.

Yan Xiaoyan, with her frankness and honesty, her informality,

They all made him feel dazzled, as if they were a breath of fresh air and unique among the women of Dayan.

However, it is this uniqueness that plunges him into an emotional whirlpool.

He has not yet sorted out his feelings for Yan Xiaoyan.

He didn't want to bring trouble to himself, nor did he want to hurt Yan Xiaoyan's innocent heart.

He knew very well that Yan Xiaoyan's sincerity was as rare as a treasure, and once betrayed, it might never be recovered.

Therefore, he chose to escape and chose to stay in the mansion, letting time slowly settle this complicated emotion.

He sat in front of the study window, holding an ancient book in his hand, but his eyes involuntarily drifted out the window.

Outside the window is a bustling market and noisy voices.

But to him, all this seemed blurred and unclear as if separated by a layer of mist.

In his heart, only Yan Xiaoyan's figure was lingering, lingering.

He recalled every little detail of his time with Yan Xiaoyan, those casual glances.

Those seemingly plain but warm conversations warmed his heart.

He admired Yan Xiaoyan's honesty and frankness, her undisguised true nature.

It made him feel more relaxed and comfortable than ever before.

In front of Yan Xiaoyan, he doesn't need to pretend or hide anything and can truly be himself.

However, appreciation is not the same as liking.

He knew very well that his feelings for Yan Xiaoyan had not yet reached the level of love.

Similarly, his feelings for Lin Qingya were not true love.

He was grateful to Lin Qingya, the woman who helped him when he was in trouble.

But is this gratitude enough to turn into love? He himself can't tell.

He sighed and gently closed the ancient book in his hand.

He knew that some things had to be figured out by himself, and no matter how much others said, it was all in vain.

Matters of the heart are always complex, changeable and unpredictable.

He needs time and space to slowly sort out his chaotic thoughts.

At the same time, the military camp also welcomed important guests.

Outside the city gate, a delegation came slowly. Although they arrived a little late, they finally arrived.

The delegation represented the Western Regions and was led by the Right Prime Minister Xu Liangwei.

He had an important mission on this trip - to negotiate with Dayan and rescue the trapped Western Region soldiers at the lowest cost.

Xu Liangwei's arrival made the atmosphere in the military camp tense and solemn.

He knew the difficulty and importance of this negotiation, so he did not dare to slack off along the way.

From the moment he stepped into the barracks, he began to carefully prepare for the next negotiations.

The midday sun shines on every corner of the military camp, and the busy figures of the soldiers appear particularly resolute and upright in the sun.

Xu Liangwei stood on a high point in the military camp, gazing at the vast land, with an indescribable sense of pride welling up in his heart.

He knew very well that the people of Dayan had an unyielding will and firm belief.

It cannot be destroyed by any force.

In fact, he does not advocate war, but there are some things he has no say over.

However, reality is always cruel.

The war between the Western Regions and Dayan had been going on for several years, with both sides suffering heavy casualties and their national strength gradually declining.

Prime Minister Xu of the Western Regions knew very well that continuing the war would only plunge the country into a deeper crisis.

Therefore, he decided to follow the delegation to negotiate.

It is hoped that the trapped soldiers can be rescued at the lowest cost and at the same time ease tensions between the two countries.

As a representative of the delegation, Xu Liangwei naturally knew the importance of this mission.

He understood that this negotiation not only had to demonstrate the sincerity and determination of the Western Regions,

You also need to skillfully use various strategies and means to obtain the most favorable conditions.

Therefore, he carefully prepared negotiation plans and rhetoric along the way, hoping to win this game.

The negotiation process was extremely difficult.

The Western Regions were willing to offer three cities and one million taels of gold in exchange for more than 70,000 prisoners.

Dayan did not accept the request from the Western Regions.

They insisted that the Western Region Kingdom pay eight cities and one million taels of gold to rescue the soldiers.

And made the Western Regions sign a 20-year ceasefire agreement.

Finally, Xiao Yan also proposed a trade policy.

Xu Liangwei argued his case and skillfully used various reasons and evidence to refute the other party's demands.

The two sides exchanged sharp words, and the atmosphere was very tense at one point.

However, just as the negotiations were about to reach a deadlock, Xu Liangwei suddenly proposed a plan.

He suggested that both sides temporarily cease fire, then report to the Emperor of the Western Regions and wait for news from the Emperor.

This plan not only reflects the sincerity and determination of the Western Regions,

It also gave Dayan a way out, and was therefore recognized by both parties.

The next day at noon, Xu Liangwei received a secret letter from the emperor of the Western Regions.

It was written that he should try to negotiate for five cities and one million gold.

As for the mutual trade, it is a good thing for the Western Regions. The Emperor of the Western Regions asked Prime Minister Xu to maximize the benefits.

This time, as the negotiations deepened, the two sides gradually found common interests.

The negotiations have also made substantial progress.

Finally, with Xu Liangwei's clever maneuvering, the two sides reached an agreement:

The Western Regions will pay a ransom of one million taels of gold and five cities to redeem the soldiers.

And promised not to violate Dayan's borders in the next twenty years.

The last one is the mutual trade, which is relatively harmonious.

After all, this is a good thing for both parties, and it benefits the people and the country.

Both sides agreed to open a city on their border as a location for trade.

The first or fifth day of every month is the Trade Day.

In order to ensure long-term cooperation between the two countries, commercial taxes have been relatively rationalized.

So Xiao Yan made some adjustments in terms of commercial taxes, but he was slightly biased towards Dayan.

The goods for the trade have not been decided yet, because Xiao Yan really doesn't understand these things.

Then let Emperor Yuan Jin send someone to discuss the trade of goods with the Western Regions.

This negotiation has come to an end.

Although this agreement is not perfect, it is an acceptable result for both parties.

After the negotiations, Xu Liangwei breathed a sigh of relief and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He knew that the success of this negotiation would not only mean the rescue of the trapped soldiers,

It also means the easing of relations between the two countries and their peaceful development in the future.

He hopes that in the days to come, the people of the two countries will be able to work together to create a better future.

however,

Gu Xian,

Not leaving the house yesterday did not mean that he could stay in the house with peace of mind and continue to think about his emotional problems.

As the third prince, he is fully aware of his responsibilities and mission.

The welfare of the people touched his heart, and he had to do something practical for them.

Therefore, shortly after returning today, he left the mansion and went to ordinary people's homes to inspect the condition of their crops.

He knew very well that these grains were the backbone of the country and their output was directly related to the country's stability and prosperity.

He must personally understand their condition and ensure that the crops can be harvested normally.

Now is the harvest season, so he wants to see the real life of the people now.

When we left the fields, the sun had already set.

Gu Xian stood on the city wall of Haozhou, looking at the vast land and sky in the distance.

He knows very well that he still has a long way to go and a heavy responsibility.

But he also believed that these people could live a good life, and if Gu Yuchen wanted to be the emperor, he would fully support it.

Because he had been to the modern era and knew how horrific the development there was.

That’s why he wanted Gu Yuchen to sit in that position even more. At least the people would no longer go hungry in the future!

As for the relationship between Yan Xiaoyan and Lin Qingya, he believed that time would give him the answer.

He understood that he could not escape or delay and had to face this complex emotion bravely.

He believes that in the days to come, he will be able to find the love and happiness that truly belongs to him.

As night fell and the sky was dotted with stars, Gu Xian felt much calmer when he returned to the mansion.

He sat in front of the window in the study, holding an ancient book and reading quietly.

Only in this way did he feel that the world was quiet and his heart was quiet!