Qi Ning was drinking tea with a cup of tea, calm and composed, but the prince pondered a little and asked: "The Hou of Jinyi is not my opinion against your opinion, but your opinion, is it a bit alarmist? Since the Northern Han has formed an alliance with our Qi State, how could he send troops to our Qi State without his handwriting?"
Qi Ning smiled and said, "Your Highness, I am forgiving me. The strength of the Northern Han Dynasty is far above Qi. Your Highness knows more than me that their plans for Qi did not last a day or a night. They had led their troops to attack Qi. In recent years, they no longer used troops to Qi. It was not that their covetous desire for Qi disappeared, but that our Chu State has been consuming them."
"You are right." Seeing Qi Ning speaking frankly, the prince nodded slightly and said, "I also admit that if there were no Chu State, the Northern Han would not be so honest."
Qi Ning smiled faintly and said, "Han State welcomed Princess Tianxiang, and it has destroyed the alliance between Qi and our Great Chu. He turned around and took back Maling Mountain. What do you think they would worry about? They were concerned about their reputation as Northern Han, so that the people in the world felt that Northern Han had gone back on their word? His Highness, it would be easy to find an excuse to regain Maling Mountain. At that time, some Qi soldiers slaughtered the people in Maling Mountain counties. Do you think it would be very difficult?"
"My soldiers of the Great Qi are disciplined and will never!" The prince was determined, but only said a little, as if he understood, and did not continue.
The prince was a smart man. He immediately understood what Qi Ning said. Before Qi could completely integrate the counties of Maling Mountain into the Qi system, there must be some gangs left by the Han people in these places. It would not be difficult for these people to create some horrifying incidents in the counties of Maling Mountain and frame Qi. Once these things happen, the Han people will find excuses to make a comeback.
Qi Ning knew that the prince had understood and continued, "Of course your highness would not think that the Northern Han people would be concerned about our Chu State." Qi Ning put down his teacup and said slowly, "Once Qi and Han State have formed a marriage in-laws, you are your own people. If there is any misunderstanding between you, our Chu State will certainly not be able to intervene. At least if the Han State only regained Maling Mountain and did not invade Qi's land, our Chu State will certainly not act rashly."
However, Qi Ning's words were already very clear.
This time, Qi State was greedy for immediate benefits and married Princess Tianxiang far away because the Han State ceded Maling Mountain. Then if the Han State offends Chu State and brings great shame to Chu State, if the Han State turns back and retakes the counties of Maling Mountain, Chu State has just been humiliated and will naturally not send troops to assist Qi State.
The prince thought about something, and after a moment, he finally sighed: "The people who run the family in Jinyi are indeed extraordinary." He shook his head and said: "It's a pity that I, Daqi, do not have a person like the Marquis. The Han Dynasty is so deceitful and tricky, was seen through by the Marquis at first glance."
Qi Ning smiled and said, "Your Highness, I am just a guess and can't do it. But I would rather believe that there is something or not. Your Highness should be careful about the Han people who will do this." He sighed and said, "Your Highness, Qi is also a person who knows the current affairs. To be honest, our Chu State cannot propose the conditions proposed by the Han State, so this time the hope of getting married to Qi State is quite slim. Before leaving, the emperor issued an order, whether it is good or bad news, he must send it back to Jianye Capital as quickly as possible, so I am already planning to write a memorial today and send people to send it back."
The prince immediately said, "What is the marquis going to say?"
"Of course, we must report the current situation to the emperor." Qi Ning sighed: "The emperor is wise, my proposal failed this time, and there is a reason for this matter. The emperor should be able to forgive him."
The prince smiled and said, "The Marquis doesn't have to be so anxious. The father held a banquet tonight and was shocked by the Marquis. After tonight, it would not be too late for the Marquis to send a memorial to the emperor of your country."
Qi Ning said "Oh", and the prince said, "Marty, I have something that is quite suspicious in my palace, and I want to ask you for advice."
"Your Highness has any advice but it's okay to say it." Qi Ning smiled and said, "I dare not take it as advice."
The prince thought for a while before smiling: "If our two countries form an alliance, if our Qi wants to take down Maling Mountain, I wonder if your country can send troops to support you?"
Qi Ning thought for a moment, shook her head and said, "Your Highness, I can't answer. This is not a trivial matter after all, and we have to discuss it in the court and let the emperor decide. If I agree here, I am afraid that your highness will not believe it."
"Are you all the 100,000 troops of the Qinhuai Army? "The prince smiled and said, "You Jinyi Family have fought to the death with the Northern Han Dynasty. If you have the chance, how could you let it go?"
Qi Ning said: "Your Highness should also know that the current commander of the Qinhuai Legion is Yue Huanshan, and the Qi family has become a thing of the past." He smiled slightly and asked: "Your Highness, is Qi really ready to use troops to the Han State?"
The prince laughed and said, "I am just talking casually. After all, if I become a country of in-laws, I will always advance and retreat together." He stood up and said, "Marty, someone will come to pick you up tonight. I still have some things on hand, so I will say goodbye first."
When Qi Ning bid farewell to the prince, Qi Feng had already come over and asked, "Marty, the prince comes here in person, what do you mean?"
"The palace is held, and the king of Dongqi will be shocked by me." Qi Ning smiled faintly and said, "Qi Feng, are you too polite about this king of Dongqi?"
Qi Feng sneered, "When the old guy saw the profit, he forgot his righteousness. Seeing that the Northern Han people were getting good things, he wanted to walk with the Northern Han people. Marquis, he asked you to enter the palace, there would be no conspiracy, right?"
Qi Ning smiled and said, "We are in Dongqi now. If he really wants to be unfavorable to me, there is no need to be such trouble. And he doesn't have to do anything to me." After pondering slightly, he said, "Let the leader Wu stay in the inn to the inn tonight. You will bring a few people who are following in the Marquis' Mansion to enter the palace with me. Since the king of Dongqi has sent the prince to come and invite him in person, he must not give him this face."
At dusk, the palace indeed sent a carriage to greet him. Tao Qian, the Minister of Rites, personally invited Qi Ning, and seemed very respectful.
Qi Feng led several people from the Marquis' Mansion to accompany the guards. He arrived outside the palace gate. The carriage stopped. There was a deacon and eunuch waiting in front of the door. When he saw Qi Ning, he came forward with a smile and said, "Marty, Your Majesty has an order. Please go to Juxian Temple to wait." Seeing Qi Ning's back, he said, "Marty, the servants are not allowed to enter."
Qi Ning frowned slightly, Tao Qian said beside him: "Mr. Marquis, Your Majesty specifically told me that only Marquis will attend the banquet tonight, and there is no one else, so the officials cannot take a step. Marquis don't worry, these brothers are waiting outside the palace gate, and the officials are here to accompany him."
When Qi Ning saw that the king of Dongqi had an order, hesitated and said, "Lead the way!"
After entering the palace, he turned east and west, and the shapes of each palace were quite the same. Qi Ning suddenly thought of Chi Danmei saying that the layout of the Qi Palace was designed by the Lord of Baiyun Island himself, like a maze. It seems that the Lord of Baiyun Island is quite proficient in Bagua mazes, and the palaces are burning with flame mountains without exception, with fragrance lingering and refreshing.
Qi Ning thought that although Qi was a small country, its extravagance was far superior to Chu. He followed the deacon and eunuch outside a palace and entered a house. There were palace maids serving him in the house, which was quite comfortable. The deacon and eunuch said, "Your Majesty will summon the marquis soon. The marquis will wait here for a moment later."
Qi Ning nodded slightly. A palace servant brought tea and snacks to him. He was very particular. Qi Ning thought that this was in the palace, so he was more reserved and waited patiently. After a while, he suddenly heard a gentle footsteps stop at the door. Qi Ning looked up and saw a palace maid outside the door looking into the room.
Qi Ning looked around and saw three or four palace maids nearby, but they were all like stone sculptures, lifeless. When the palace maid saw Qi Ning, her eyes were slightly brighter and waved to Qi Ning. Qi Ning was stunned and raised her hand to point to her chest. The palace maid nodded. Qi Ning was a little confused. He hesitated for a moment, got up and went out to the door. Seeing that the palace maid was in her early twenties, with a good face and a plump figure, he asked, "Is the girl looking for me?"
"Are you a waiter in Jinyi?" asked the palace maid.
Qi Ning nodded slightly, the palace maid looked at Qi Ning, smiled charmingly, and said softly: "Mr. Marquis, if you want to see you, please follow me."
Qi Ning said suspiciously: "Someone wants to see me? Who? I am waiting for the summons of the Lord. Could it be that the Lord wants to see me?"
The palace maid laughed "Puchi" and was charming and whispered: "There are many nobles in the palace besides Your Majesty." She lowered her voice and said: "The princess wants to see the envoy of Chu. Your Majesty will have a moment to summon him. Please follow me."
Qi Ning shook his head and said, "Without the will of the lord, how can I, a foreign envoy, meet the princess? The girl went to tell the princess and said that the princess was summoned, and she could only ask His Majesty to issue an order."
The palace maid frowned and said, "House of Jinyi, the princess is kind, you are ungrateful. I ask you, have you and the envoys of Han Kingdom attended the banquet at the Prime Minister's Office?"
"This is indeed the case."
"Have you ever given the test questions for you?" The eyes in the palace were watery, with a bit of charm: "The princess heard that you solved those questions, so she was very happy and praised the envoys of Chu for being extremely intelligent." She lowered her voice and said, "The princess doesn't want to go to Han. She said that the envoys of Chu are so smart. The emperor of Chu at least has the wisdom of knowing people, so even if she wants to marry a different country, she can only go to Chu."
Qi Ning smiled and said, "The princess is so favored by her, so the whole country of Chu is naturally very happy."
The palace maid smiled charmingly and said, "The princess heard that you were in trouble. She said there was a way for His Majesty to agree to her going to Chu State, but she asked you, Jinyihou to cooperate with her, so she asked me to come and find the Marquis." Her eyes rolled and she whispered: "Your Majesty will be summoned soon. There is not much time. If the Marquis wants, she will leave now, otherwise I will have to surrender first."
Qi Ning thought that Prince Yu and Beitangfeng were missing. In addition, he said that he would be very good at Chu State today. However, if Qi State would definitely marry the princess to Chu State, there are still variables. For example, Princess Xiang actually sent someone to come to him to teach him in person. She was a little suspicious and pondered slightly, and asked, "What's the name of the girl? You have worked hard to summon her, but you still don't know your name."
The palace maid whispered: "My servant is Hanxiang. They said that when I sweat, the fragrance will come out, so the princess gave me this name."
She was quite pretty and kind of romantic. At this moment, a trace of sweat was oozing on her forehead, but Qi Ning didn't smell any special fragrance. She smiled and said, "So that's it, Miss Hanxiang, where is the princess now?"
Chapter completed!