Emperor Chen read the memorial in his hand carefully and said: "We were attacked on the way, suffered a coup from the Chu State, and were able to safely escort the princess back to the capital. You all deserve credit."
He Rui bowed his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the grassland people intended to harm the princess and destroy the marriage. It was Mr. Tang who had a clever plan and arranged the plan in advance so that we did not suffer losses. When the Chu State coup happened, it was Mr. Tang who sized up the situation.
The fact that the mission was not affected by the Crown Prince of Chu and that the mission was able to return safely is all thanks to Mr. Tang."
Emperor Chen looked at He Rui and said, "I heard that when the prairie people assassinated the princess, He Aiqing was willing to take risks and serve as a hostage to break the siege of the envoy. Is this true?"
Only a devil is willing to be a hostage. If Tangning hadn't planned to get rid of him at that time, how could he have been a hostage of the prairie people?
Thinking of the days when he was a hostage, He Rui felt a sense of desolation in his heart. I wonder what kind of luck he had to be able to stand here intact today.
The next moment, he clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, as a deputy envoy, for the safety of the princess and the soldiers, my life is really nothing."
Emperor Chen nodded and said: "He Rui, the Prime Minister of Honglu Temple, sacrificed his life and served as a guard. I will reward you with a hundred pieces of silk and a jade belt."
He Rui was stunned for a moment, then immediately prostrated himself and said loudly: "I thank your Majesty for your kindness."
As the Prime Minister of Honglu Temple, he has been an official for so many years, but he has never received a reward from the emperor. Although the value of a hundred pieces of silk is not high, this jade belt cannot be bought with money. In the entire Honglu Temple, only the Prime Minister of Honglu Temple
I have had this honor before.
At this moment, when he thought about that miserable experience again, he actually had a feeling that all the hardships came with joy. Could this be the so-called blessing in disguise?
Emperor Chen looked at Lu Teng again and said: "Lu Teng, you are responsible for guarding the mission on this trip. You have done your duty well and have made great contributions. I will reward you by promoting you to the rank of Lieutenant-General of the Left Wing of Yulin."
Lu Teng knelt down on one knee and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After discussing their merits and giving rewards, when everyone retreated, Chen Huang showed a trace of doubt on his face and murmured: "He Rui and others have always regarded the Tang family as a follower, but they would speak for Tang Ning. I thought they
I will sue him properly."
Wei Jian stood behind him, chuckled, and said: "There are many dangers along the way this time. If it weren't for Mr. Tang, the envoy might not even be able to reach Chu State safely. If they can protect themselves in the chaos of Chu State,
Mr. Tang deserves the greatest credit for escorting the princess back safely, and I guess they also know what to do."
Emperor Chen nodded and said: "I believe in his ability. If the situation in Chu State is overturned, it is a meritorious service. If it were anyone else, I am afraid it would be impossible to survive."
At this time, a eunuch stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Master Tang has arrived."
Chen Huangdao: "Inform him to come in."
Tang Ning walked into the hall, bowed and said, "I see your Majesty."
If he had known that he would be summoned just after returning home, he might as well have stayed in the Hanlin Academy for a while to avoid such trouble.
Emperor Chen looked at him and said: "I have already read your story. There are many accidents on this trip. It is not easy for you to deal with them. You have worked hard all the way."
"I'm scared." Tang Ning clasped her fists and said, "I failed to get married, and my marriage proposal was also a failure. I have failed in your majesty's great trust."
Emperor Chen waved his hand and said: "The situation in Chu State has changed dramatically. I have said it before, and I cannot blame you for this."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Tang Ning and asked, "I also heard that you have a good relationship with Princess Chang Ning of Chu State?"
Tang Ning cupped her hands and said, "Go back to your majesty. I have been asked by your majesty to marry Princess Changning. To this end, I have asked to see King Xin many times. I was lucky enough to have a chat with Princess Changning. I thought it would be helpful in my marriage proposal, but unfortunately I failed in the end."
Your Majesty’s expectations, I am guilty.”
"It's a credit to you that you were able to deal with the grassland people and didn't let them marry into the Chu Kingdom." Emperor Chu looked at him and said, "What's more, you took more care of the princess along the way, escorted her back safely, and then
What's the crime?"
Tang Ning raised her head and said, "I have been ordered by Your Majesty to serve as the wedding messenger. It is my duty to take care of the princess."
Emperor Chen looked at him and asked: "I heard that you also captured a grassland assassin?"
Tang Ning nodded and said, "Your Majesty, that woman possesses miraculous skills and has injured many soldiers. I have handed her over to the Ministry of Punishment for execution."
Emperor Chen frowned and asked, "Is the poisonous poison technique you mentioned in the book true?"
Tang Ning said: "It's absolutely true."
Emperor Chen seemed to be very interested in the art of poisonous poison and asked Tang Ning a few more questions before letting him go back.
Entering the palace this time was a small gain. Although Emperor Chen did not promote himself to an official position, he was rewarded with many things.
Those are the questions he asked just now, as if there was something in his words.
In the royal study, Emperor Chen stood up and said, "It's ridiculous that some people suspect that he has an affair with Man'er. Why don't they suspect that he has an affair with Princess Changning of Chu State?"
Wei Jian said with a smile: "Master Tang is so charming, and the princess is not willing to marry to the Chu Kingdom. In order to comfort the princess along the way, Master Tang probably spent a lot of time and often went to the princess's residence. It is natural for him to do so."
Chen Huang waved his hand and said: "These secret spies are really worse than the last generation."
He walked a few steps, an expression of interest appeared on his face, and murmured: "The poison poison technique is quite strange..."
…
When Tang Ning returned home, someone was already moving things to the princess mansion next door. Zhao Man should have moved here in the next two days.
The princess's visit all day long would attract the attention of interested people. On the way back, she discussed with Tang Ning about secretly digging a tunnel between the Princess's Mansion and the Tang Mansion. Tang Ning had already reached an agreement with her on this issue.
It's a cover-up, it just gives you a sneaky feeling, which is quite exciting when you think about it.
However, he could not feel the excitement of meeting secretly for the time being. Although Xiao Ru and Xiao Yi looked the same as usual, after dark, they both went back to the room and closed the door. The meaning was very obvious.
After dinner, Tangning went back to the study by herself, having the opportunity to experience the happiness of being alone again.
In Su Ru's room, Zhong Yi knocked on the door and walked in. He looked at her and said, "We agreed that no one is allowed to go to our husband tonight."
Su Ru nodded and said, "Don't worry."
"Then I'll go back to my room first." Zhong Yi stood up and said, "Good night."
Su Ru walked her to the door of the room and said, "Good night."
…
There was still an important matter in her heart that had not been resolved. Tangning didn't have much thought for reading at night and fell asleep soon after returning to the study.
After lying on the bed for a while, he suddenly opened his eyes.
There was a knock at the study door. Although the sound was small, it was clearly audible.
He got out of bed, opened the door, and saw Xiaoru standing in front of the door.
"you……"
"Shh..." Su Ru made a silent gesture to him and whispered: "I'm here to accompany Brother Xiao Ning, please don't tell sister..."
The most well-behaved person was indeed Xiao Ru. Tangning closed the door and picked her up. Just as she walked to the bed, there was another knock on the door.
Su Ru hurriedly got under the quilt. Tangning walked to the door and opened the door. Zhong Yi walked in quietly, closed the door and whispered: "I came here secretly, don't tell Xiao Ru tomorrow..."
As she walked towards the bed, she whispered: "I won't bother with my husband this time about the princess and Miss Li. If we hide it from us again next time, and there is a new sister suddenly, my husband will prepare to sleep in the study for a month."
.”
When she looked at the bed, she saw the bulging quilt through the clear moonlight coming in from the window.
She lifted the quilt and looked at Su Ru under the moonlight. The two people who said good night to each other met again in Tang Ning's study, and the atmosphere gradually became awkward.
Su Ru's face was already red, she covered her face and jumped out of bed, saying: "I, I'm going back to the room..."
Tangning picked her up again and said, "Do you two think this is a place where you can come and leave whenever you want?"
