Xiao Wumian did have some skills. It only took him ten days to escape from the Northern Kingdom and reach the capital of the Southern Kingdom. Moreover, he was not surrounded and suppressed by any pursuing soldiers during this period. I wonder whether it was because no one else knew about his route and deployment, or whether Chu Xichen deliberately let it go. They were one horse and did not send any pursuers.
But think about it carefully, how could Chu Xichen give up chasing them, then it should be the route arranged by Xiao Wumian, Chu Xichen didn't know it
Ten days after arriving at the capital of the Southern Kingdom, Shen Huan got off the boat and felt increasingly warm. It was only early spring. If he were in the Northern Palace like before, he would still be wearing thick cotton-padded jackets. But here, the people on the street are not so bloated. Looks very lively and bright
The streets of the capital were very lively, with all kinds of vendors doing business freely. Shen Huan saw all this through the carriage, and felt a little relieved. Although she has not yet convinced herself that this is her country, she saw that the people here lived and worked in peace and contentment. , live a fulfilling life, everyone has a happy smile on their face, anyone who sees it will feel at ease
"In these years, you have been managing everything in the Southern Kingdom?" Shen Huan asked
Xiao Wumian nodded lightly. Shen Huan pondered for a while and said: "You have clearly managed the country very well, and you are very capable of strategic planning. With a talent like yours, you can continue to be the acting king of the Southern Kingdom. Why?" You still want to get me back? What if I don’t know anything and can’t do it as well as you do?”
Xiao Wumian smiled gently and said: "You are a direct descendant of the Xiao family, and this country belongs to your parents. Of course, you have to take charge of the overall situation. You don't have to worry about not being able to govern. You have learned so many things when you were a child, and you will definitely be able to do it." Even if you really don’t know how to do it, I will teach you how to do it.”
"But..." Shen Huan wanted to say something else, but when she saw Xiao Wumian's trusting and gentle gaze, Shen Huan really didn't know what to say. She sighed secretly in her heart and looked at the scenery outside. Then he rested his head on Cui Shanggong's shoulder and closed his eyes to rest.
After walking on the main road for half a day, the carriage finally stopped. Xiao Wumian got out of the car, helped Shen Huan down, pointed to the mansion in front of him and said: "This is my mansion, you stay here for two days first, and then I I will take you to the palace again and meet the courtiers."
Shen Huan looked up and saw that the gate of the palace was not very tall. It was painted with vermilion paint and there were four gilded characters on the door plaque: The Palace of the Prince.
The housekeeper and others had already come out to greet her, and Xiao Wumian personally took Shen Huan to her room.
Her room was arranged in a separate courtyard in Xiangyang. It was a separate courtyard. In addition to Cui Shanggong living with her, four maids and six servants were also arranged in the room. The windows were bright and clean. It seemed that Xiao Wumian He had the intention to bring himself back, otherwise he wouldn't have made such strict arrangements.
Xiao Wumian said to Shen Huan: "It's been a tiring journey, so you should have a good rest first. When the time is right, I will invite His Highness back to the palace."
After saying that, he bowed to Shen Huan using the etiquette of the Southern Kingdom, and then left.
Shen Huan didn't have the heart to observe the exquisiteness of the courtyard. He only took a brief look and remembered that it was a courtyard like a courtyard. It was very quiet. There were attics on both sides. From the top, you could see the situation below, but the people below could not see whether there was anyone in the courtyard above. There is a large water urn in the center, which is probably used to catch rainwater. There are several brightly colored goldfish swimming in the water urn.
Behind the yard is a patch of bamboo. Even if you don't look behind, you can still see the top of the bamboo climbing over the high wall, pointing straight to the sky.
Shen Huan lived quietly in another courtyard. Three meals a day were delivered to her. Xiao Wumian would also come and talk to her in his spare time.
After three days of this, Shen Huan felt that she had had enough rest and had no discomfort in her diet and daily life. She quickly adapted to life in the South.
Xiao Wumian always brings some small gifts every time he comes. When Shen Huan sees those tiny knitted cats and dogs, she just smiles, or when she sees those ingenious utensils, she just admires them for a while and then leaves them behind.
"If you don't like these, I'll go searching on the streets and I'll always be able to find something you like that can relieve your boredom," Xiao Wumian said.
Shen Huan smiled faintly and said: "You may not know me well. I have never been interested in these things. If possible, give me a pipa and a powerful crossbow that can fire continuously."
Xiao Wumian nodded: "Okay, I will try my best to satisfy you."
Shen Huan looked at him and suddenly asked: "You haven't brought me into the palace for so long. Is there something wrong?"
Xiao Wumian was stunned, and when he saw Shen Huan's sharp gaze, he could only say: "It seems that I can't hide it from you. Yes, there are two factions in the court. One faction advocates letting you enter the palace to take charge of the overall situation, and the other faction... "
Shen Huan interrupted him and said: "There is another group that definitely doesn't want me to come back, because they still rely on you. You are the acting king, so they can follow your lead. But if it were me, after I come to power, maybe Nothing happens without you"
Xiao Wumian showed an approving smile and said: "Your Highness is indeed smart."
Shen Huan said calmly: "I did not learn all the schools of thought in vain." She paused and then said: "If you are in trouble, I don't have to go back to the trend. Anyway, for me, this is just a strange country."
After hearing what she said, Xiao Wumian became serious and said: "I have worked so hard to welcome His Highness back, so how can I let His Highness waste time here? Don't worry, Your Highness, I will go and convince the ministers to pick a day to welcome you back." His Highness returns to the palace, inherits the throne, and takes charge of the overall situation!"
Shen Huan frowned and asked: "Inherit the throne?"
Xiao Wumian nodded: "Yes, you are the only heir now, of course you will inherit the throne."
Shen Huan looked at Cui Shanggong, Cui Shanggong nodded slightly, Shen Huan asked Xiao Wumian: "Do you want me to follow the example of Empress Showa and become a queen?"
Xiao Wumian did not deny it: "That's exactly what I meant!"
Shen Huan frowned and shook his head: "I don't want to be a queen."
"Why?"
Shen Huan thought for a while and said: "There is no reason, I just don't want to if I don't want to."
Xiao Wumian pondered for a moment and said, "But if this is not the case, in what capacity can he preside over the affairs of the Southern Kingdom?"
Shen Huan looked at him and said, "So, you are the acting king and I am the princess who is the temporary regent. Isn't this good?"
"this……"
"Xiao Wumian, don't hesitate. This will not only appease the adults who want me to come back, but also appease the adults headed by you."
Xiao Wumian showed an approving smile again and said: "Since His Highness has thought deeply and thought about it so clearly, he has followed His Highness' wishes for so long!"
The corners of Shen Huan's lips raised slightly, she took a slight sniff from the tea cup and said, "The tea from the south is really good tea. Even before you take it into your mouth, the fragrance of the tea is already overflowing."