Contract Prince

Gu Yunjing said neither humble nor overbearing: "If Yu Wenyan is really the murderer behind the scenes, Lu Zhong's actions are tantamount to scaring the snake. If Yu Wenyan is not the murderer, then wouldn't our country of Xiao end up with a reputation of harming innocent people in vain, which would be a great loss to the country's system."

"Furthermore, Xiao Guo has always advocated the rule of the country with propriety, and it is precisely because of this that the subordinate countries are willing to surrender. If this matter is heard by the monarchs of other countries, they will definitely feel chilled. Let me ask, who dares to feel confident and bold? How about meeting your father?

Xiao Guan stroked his beard, secretly thinking about what Gu Yunjing said.Seeing that the emperor was a little moved by talking, the son-in-law continued to understand it with reason and emotion.

"The most important thing is that right now the border is raging. If something happens to Yu Wenyan in Xiao Country at this time, then the adjacent Southern Chu will definitely be ready to move. Southern Chu's military strength has been growing in recent years, and most of Xiao Country's military power is used to deal with Xiliang. , I’m afraid we won’t be able to send any more troops to fight against Nanchu.”

"No matter from which point of view, it is definitely not a wise move to detain Yu Wenyan. Father Huang Shengming must be more clear about weighing the pros and cons than my son."

Gu Yunjing's words really touched Xiao Guan's heart.Other issues can be ignored, but the problem of Nanchu cannot be ignored.

At this moment, Xiao Guan really regretted it.He has been confused by the imperial doctors these days, and he wants to catch the murderer immediately.In a hurry, I didn't think carefully, and didn't take into account the interests of the relationship.

"My son-in-law's words are reasonable." Xiao Guan said slightly after thinking for a while, "Then according to my son-in-law's opinion, how should this matter be resolved?"

"My son thought that the troops should be quickly withdrawn from the posthouse."

"It's about withdrawing troops." Xiao Guan lowered his eyebrows, hesitated for a long time, and then said, "But this has already happened, even if we withdraw our troops at this time, it will not calm Yu Wenyan's anger. On the other hand, I have to admit it to him Wrong. After all, I am the emperor of Shangbang, so I can't afford to lose face."

Xiao Guan is really a person who loves his face very much. When it comes to this, he never forgets his so-called dignity and nobility.

Gu Yunjing knew that if he spoke out to refute Xiao Guan, he might end up with an unsatisfactory ending, so he could only follow the emperor's will and said: "Father's face is of course important, and the power of heaven cannot be violated. Since Lu Zhong Whoever sent troops to surround the posthouse, of course, should bear the responsibility for this mistake."

What the son-in-law said really made Xiao Guan happy.Xiao Guan nodded his head a few times, expressing his agreement with what Gu Yunjing said.

"My son-in-law is really smart and witty, and he won my heart." Thinking of Xiao Muxue's illness, Xiao Guan said again, "Then Yu Wenyan is really willing to go to Xiliang to pick snow spirit grass? There is fraud."

Gu Yunjing understood Xiao Guan's worries, and she said slowly: "Even if the father doesn't believe it, is there any other way to save the princess? I can only treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor."

Gu Yunjing didn't believe it before, but when she saw the expression on Yu Wenyan's visit to Xiao Muxue, she chose to believe it.

Believe it or not, she can't openly say that she trusts Yu Wenyan in front of Xiao Guan. After all, Yu Wenyan is a foreign monarch, and her status and position are different from hers.If he blindly speaks for the King of Southern Chu, the suspicious Xiao Guan will inevitably think about something.Therefore, only such euphemisms can be said.

Xiao Guandao: "That's the only way. If Yu Wenyan really saves the princess, I can spare him. If I fail to save the princess, I will keep this grudge in my heart. I will definitely avenge Xue'er in the future. Lead the army to destroy Southern Chu!"

Gu Yunjing knew that in Xiao Guan's subconscious, the emperor naturally regarded Yu Wenyan as the murderer.She asked, "Father, do you really think Yu Wenyan is the murderer?"

"Not him, who else? This time the assassin intends to kill the son-in-law. Apart from Yu Wenyan, I can't think of anyone who would hate you to the bone."

Gu Yunjing frowned slightly, she planned to tell Xiao Guan what was in her heart.But after thinking about it, I decided not to tell for the time being.

In all honesty, Gu Yunjing's ideas are based on speculation and analysis, and there is no real evidence.Even if she said it, Xiao Guan might not believe that Lu Zhong did it.

If Xiao Guan revealed the news to Lu Zhong, wouldn't that make the other party take precautions?In this way, how can we catch the enemy by surprise and catch him by surprise?

"Er Chen Yu thinks that there are many strange things about this case. Before there is no evidence, we can't make a conclusion. Even if Yu Wenyan did it, there must be sufficient evidence to be convincing." Gu Yunjing sighed. With a voice, "Compared to catching the assassin, it is more important to save Her Highness the Princess first."

Xiao Guan understood the meaning of Gu Yunjing's words, he called Chen Huaisheng over, and ordered: "Eunuch Chen, go to the posthouse immediately to convey my will."

"Lv Zhong overstepped the rules and led the army to harass the monarchs and ministers of Southern Chu openly. On Lu Zhong's head.

"My son-in-law, you go with Eunuch Chen and say something nice to Yu Wenyan for me. After all, you are counting on him to save the princess."

Xiao Guan's tone relaxed inexplicably when he thought about the snow spirit grass.He took his own face into consideration, and would never put down his dignity and speak nicely to Yu Wenyan.He also feels that the son-in-law is resourceful and has a brilliant tongue, so he will definitely be able to handle things well without damaging his face.

"Your servant obeys the order." After Gu Yunjing saluted, he followed Chen Huaisheng towards the posthouse.

The post house is located in the most prosperous part of the capital, and it is specially set up to entertain envoys and monarchs from various countries.The Habayashi Army's team stood outside the post house, and that pair of icy armor made the surrounding air extremely gloomy.

Standing in the team, the leader with eyes above the top was Lu Zhong.He had his hands crossed and his neck stretched so long that he looked a bit nondescript.Probably he didn't realize it himself, so he still looked aloof and triumphant.

"Hey, what wind brought the son-in-law here?"

When Gu Yunjing saw Lu Zhong, he felt uncomfortable all over.No matter how gentle and gentle the son-in-law is, when facing this scum, the gentle cells in his body are unknowingly filled with anger and violence.

"What's the matter, can your son-in-law come here? Can't I come here?" Gu Yunjing said expressionlessly.

"Where's the case, of course the son-in-law can let the post house." After Lu Zhong spread his hands, he smiled maliciously, "I'm talking about the usual situation. Sorry, I can't do it today."

Lu Zhong coughed heavily, and said in an arrogant voice: "I follow His Majesty's order and lead the army to station here. Your Majesty has ordered that no one else enter or leave the post house at will except for the Habayashi Army. Is it possible for the son-in-law to return it?" Want to disobey His Majesty's will?"

"What a coincidence." Gu Yunjing smiled sarcastically, "This son-in-law also came here on His Majesty's order. His Majesty has ordered you to withdraw from the Habayashi Army."

"Is the son-in-law just joking?" Lu Zhong didn't believe Gu Yunjing's words at all.

Gu Yunjing said coldly: "Aren't you joking, you can ask Eunuch Chen to find out."

"Your Majesty has a decree." After everyone knelt down, Chen Huaisheng read out Xiao Guan's decree.

After Lu Zhong listened, he couldn't believe it and asked: "Eunuch Chen, this..." He really wanted to ask Chen Huaisheng, what does the emperor mean by this?

When the words came to his lips, he suddenly took them back.Xiao Guan is the emperor, born with supreme majesty, he doesn't need any reason to do anything.Didn't he offend the emperor's dignity by asking this question?

Lu Zhong had no choice but to accept the order obediently, and obeyed resentfully.

The son-in-law narrowed his eyes and said, "How is it? Believe it now."

Gu Yunjing's expression, in Lu Zhong's view, was naked, naked, gloating.He scolded in his heart: Gu Yunjing will have you feel better sooner or later, don't get too complacent

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"Hey, what are you still doing, Mr. Lu?" The son-in-law raised his brows, replied to Lu Zhong's previous words, and asked, "Your Majesty asked you to withdraw the Habayashi Army. If you stand here without moving, is it because you want to resist the order?" ?”

Lu Zhongbai glanced at Gu Yunjing several times, and was extremely reluctant to lead the army to evacuate the posthouse.He walked with a disheveled face, like a mouse that was shouted and beaten, and he no longer had the previous high-spirited posture.

Seeing this, the Southern Chu envoys in the posthouse were all overjoyed, and looked at Gu Yunjing with gratitude and admiration.

The Southern Chu people are all bloody men, and they have never been willing to be the subordinate subjects of the Xiao Kingdom.All along, they have been hostile to the people of the Xiao country. So far, this is the first time that they have treated a person of the Xiao country with such a close attitude.

"Thank you son-in-law." All the envoys thanked Gu Yunjing in unison, including Zhuo Taiyan.He was very fortunate that your majesty did not misjudge the person, this Prince Consort of Xiao Kingdom is really a talent.

Gu Yunjing said: "You don't need to be too polite, take me to see your monarch."

Yu Wenyan was pacing boredly in the room, and the Habayashi Army outside the post house stared at him like a nail.Yu Wenyan has always been a strong horse, calling the wind and rain on the grassland, and is used to living a life without restraint.

After coming to Xiao Country, he was bound by many red tapes, and he was already very uncomfortable.At this time, Xiao Guan sent troops to monitor him again for no reason, and Yu Wenyan suddenly felt like he was on his back.

"He. Grandma. Damn, Xiao Guan dares to send someone to detain me. Sooner or later, I will ask you to kneel in front of me and bow your head to admit your mistake!" Yu Wenyan clenched his fists, his nails dug deep into his palm.

"Your Majesty." Zhuo Taiyan stood outside the door and said respectfully.

"What's the matter?" Yu Wenyan was very irritable, even if he was talking to his subordinates, his tone was not so good.

"My son-in-law is here to visit you."

"It's Gu Yunjing here?" Yu Wenyan said with a little joy when he heard it.Since the last conversation in the Hou Mansion, the Lord of Southern Chu has regarded Yu Wenyan as a friend.

"Yes."

"Let the son-in-law come in."

After a while, Gu Yunjing walked into Yu Wenyan's room.

"My son-in-law, there are heavy guards outside, how did you get in?" Yu Wenyan asked curiously.

Gu Yunjing said relaxedly: "It's just walking over like that."

"Let's lie to me, can that bastard surnamed Lu let you in?"

Gu Yunjing smiled lightly: "It is indeed a big show, and His Majesty has ordered Lu Zhong to withdraw his troops."

"Really?" Yu Wenyan was shocked, "So fast?"

"Really. Your Majesty not only asked Lu Zhong to withdraw his troops, but also asked me to apologize to you. Your Majesty did ask the Habayashi Army to cooperate with Lu Zhong to investigate the assassin, but he did not instruct him to lead the army to surround the post house. I guess he probably misunderstood His Majesty. Meaning.

"Lu Zhong's father is His Majesty's teacher. With this relationship, he has been abusive and domineering. This is Lu Zhong's overstepping the rules. I apologize to you on behalf of Your Majesty."

After all, Xiao Guan is the Ninth Five-Year Supreme, and more privately speaking, he is his father-in-law in name.For the sake of the beloved princess, Gu Yunjing felt that it was better to preserve some dignity for the emperor, and try not to expose his hypocrisy in front of Yu Wenyan.

"In this way, this Lu Zhong really deserves to die! Bastard!" After Yu Wenyan took all his anger on Lu Zhong, he looked at the son-in-law gratefully and said, "Zhuo Taiyan told me, I know that this time You must have put a lot of thought into making Lu Zhong withdraw his troops, son-in-law. Thank you very much."

Gu Yunjing directly opened the skylight and said bluntly: "Why are you polite, I still count on the monarch to pick snow spirit grass to save the princess."

Yu Wenyan said: "I have to hurry up, I plan to leave tomorrow. I will definitely not be able to make it in time if I go straight, so I plan to arrive at Beiming first, and then go to Xiliang by way."

"It's time to trouble the King of Southern Chu." Gu Yunjing pondered and asked, "Actually, I'm very curious, and I have a question I want to ask the King."

"Let's talk." Yu Wenyan was straightforward.

"Although Southern Chu did not send troops to assist Xiao Kingdom in this western expedition, it is still a subsidiary state of Xiao Kingdom. People in Xiliang hate Xiao Kingdom, so naturally they also hate Southern Chu. The king can guarantee that the king of Xiliang will take Xue Ling Is there any grass for you?"

Yu Wenyan was stunned for a moment. The reason why he was able to boast about Haikou was naturally because he had already planned a plan in his heart.This trick is enough to make the king of Xiliang offer snow spirit grass with both hands, but he must never tell Gu Yunjing about it.

Although Yu Wenyan regards Gu Yunjing as a friend, the two have different positions after all.Yu Wenyan has her own ambition, and Gu Yunjing also has her persistence, so this is helpless.

Yu Wenyan made up a reason at random: "Although Southern Chu has become a subsidiary state of Xiao Kingdom, it has never done anything wrong to Xiliang in these years. My father had some friendship with the previous king of Xiliang, and he saved his life. Therefore, it should be no problem for me to ask for a snow spirit grass."

Yu Wenyan smiled and said: Don't worry, my son-in-law, I will do what I say, and I will definitely bring back the snow spirit grass successfully. "