Whether a war is going to start or not cannot be concluded yet, but it is true that the people of the Liao people have ulterior motives.
Gu Yuan's silence obviously agreed with this possibility.
Realizing this, Duke Jingguo sighed.
It's okay for them as ministers, but they are afraid that the king will be confused and don't really send a "princess" out for marriage when the time comes. They still have to keep a close eye on it.
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The sun was scorching, and Taohong, who was holding an umbrella, fanned herself with a handkerchief while raising the umbrella and holding it on the people who got off the carriage.
"I just said you couldn't go out in this weather, so you had to drag me out." Taohong exhaled, feeling that her back was wet with sweat.
Unknowingly, it was already June, and Jiang Shanshan had just woken up and stood beside her.
"You don't like money, why don't I take you to a gambling house to collect money today?"
"Collect money?"
When Taohong heard this, she immediately became serious and said, "Let's go quickly! It's so hot."
Jiang Shanshan let her pull him into a nearby restaurant.
After changing their clothes, the two went to the gambling house next door through the back door.
It was bitter summer, but the gambling house was much cooler than outside, so people inside were even less willing to go out.
Groups of people are huddled together, either watching or betting, it’s so lively.
Jiang Shanshan came to the gaming table and sat down. The discerning banker had given her a seat and even brought her iced sour plum soup.
"You follow the steward up to settle the bill. Take all the money collected and keep it. Remember to keep the book."
"Don't worry! Leave the money to me." Taohong patted her chest.
Jiang Shanshan's only exposed eyes were bent and he nodded towards her.
Taohong then happily followed a steward and left.
Today is the day to collect dividends, so let Tao Hong, who likes to be prudent with money, go and save her from having to go back and make another trip.
It's so hot, I'd better go home early and lie down for comfort.
After playing cards, Jiang Shanshan was interested in bringing in new people, but he just gave guidance from the side.
The dice table was changed, and when her hands were itchy, she went up to show off her dice, causing those who were familiar with her to look mournful.
"I said, girl, you should just stay at the card table next to you! When we come here, we have nothing left to lose."
Jiang Shanshan glanced at him and said, "I'll put some water on it and it will be done. We are all old acquaintances. How could I teach you to lose all your money today?"
"Is this what you said?"
"certainly!"
Suddenly more and more people came around. Jiang Shanshan shook it casually. He didn't control the points very much, but he still allowed these people to win a few games.
No matter what it was like outside, the gambling house was really lively, and the shouts inside could be heard even from outside.
A group of people who were wandering around were also attracted, and one of them walked in without hesitation. After walking around for a few times, he stood in front of a crowded gaming table.
"Little Prince Yelu, you shouldn't stay in such a mixed place for a long time. If you want to have fun, why don't I arrange a boat trip to the lake..."
"Why do you women from the Central Plains wear veils? Are they shameful?"
Xiao Xuanzhen was interrupted before he finished speaking. Although Yeluer was talking to him, his eyes were fixed on the beautiful figure behind the gambling table.
Wearing a white gauze skirt and a slim figure, even if you can't see her face clearly, you can tell she is a beautiful girl.
Xiao Xuanzhen only glanced at it, then withdrew his gaze, "Maybe it's inconvenient for me to wear a veil."
He didn't say this, but Yeluer could actually see that there were no women in the gambling den, and the women who were playing at the top did not have the habit of hiding their faces.
Yelu chuckled and stroked the scar on his cheek that had not completely disappeared.
He recognized it, especially those eyes.
The dice cup in Jiang Shanshan's hand was opened. No surprise, she won again. She smiled and ordered people to collect the money in front of them.
"You didn't mean to give up, why did you win again?"
"You can't say that." Jiang Shanshan slowly picked up the dice and threw it into the cup. "I let you win a lot in front of me. If I let you lose, I'm afraid my boss will blame me."
"whispering sound……"
Everyone shook their sleeves, not believing her lies. Who didn't know that she was a highly favored person in this gambling house, and the boss would give her some face.
"This girl is so powerful, why don't you give me a try?"
I saw that everyone was separated, and a man walked out from the back. He had two pigtails. At first glance, he was not from the Central Plains.
Behind him, there were two others dressed similarly, as well as a person not far away who was not a stranger.
Jiang Shanshan raised his eyebrows and looked around. He was quite unhappy with the somewhat wanton look in front of him.
Moreover, people from Liao country?
Her eyes fell on the face of the person opposite, and she paused. Something flashed through her mind. Before she could think about it again, she saw the man throw out the gold package and said: "I bet with the girl, if I win, all the gold will be lost."
is yours."
"What if we lose?" Jiang Shanshan glanced at him with a faint look.
"Lost?" Yeluer didn't know what he thought of and smiled, "That girl is mine."
"What are you dreaming about?" Jiang Shanshan rolled his eyes at him.
Yeluer stopped smiling and stopped the two followers who were about to scold her.
"You know how much I'm worth. With such a small amount of gold, you just want to bet with me. Do you still want to bet on me?"
Even if Jiang Shanshan's veiled face was not exposed, there was obvious disdain in her eyes.
"What are you dreaming about? Are you Liao people so ignorant?"
These words were humiliating. As expected, the two followers couldn't stand listening and wanted to teach them a lesson, but Yeluer held them down.
His eagle eyes fell on Jiang Shanshan, extremely aggressive.
"If it's not the one who wins, then change it to something else. For example, if you lose, how about taking off the veil?"
Jiang Shanshan didn't answer for a while.
Seeing this, Yelver said clearly: "Don't girls dare to bet with me? Or are all the people in the Central Plains so timid?"
His arrogant appearance annoyed the people in the gambling house, who already had dislike and hostility towards this outsider.
Now I feel even worse.
"I'm here to bet with you." A man stood up and said, "Why would a grown man embarrass a girl's family?"
"Okay! If you want, I'll bet your head. If you win, you'll take the gold. If you lose, you'll keep your head."
These words surprised the other party, "You..."
Yelver didn't take him seriously and only stared at Jiang Shanshan.
The purpose is obvious.
The person not far away frowned, and the attendant beside him whispered: "Your Highness, are we going to stop little Prince Yelu from doing this?"
"There are so many people here that it may cause riots, so don't act rashly for the time being."
No matter how arrogant Yelu'er is, he probably won't really kill people here.
His goal is just that woman.
Let’s take a look and talk about it.
Jiang Shanshan also knew this. She nodded and thanked the person who stood up, "I appreciate this gentleman's kindness. Since he wants to bet, I will bet with him, so that he can be convinced that he lost, so as not to worry about our success all the time."