Night, Sihai Palace.
Qi Wan entered the palace and handed over a report, saying respectfully: "Your Majesty, Zalu's special envoy has sent a letter of credence."
"Oh?" I raised my head and reached out to take the credentials, opened it, read it, and said with a smile: "Zarut requested to send an envoy to Xianyang next month to attend the Great DPRK Meeting to show the good relations between the two countries."
I handed my credentials to Qiwan: "What do you think?"
Qiwan glanced at the credentials, put them back on the case respectfully, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, this is a good thing, but why do you want Hazhusu to come to Xianyang?"
I narrowed my eyes slightly and frowned: "What do you mean..."
Qiwan said respectfully: "Your Majesty, do you remember the first time Hazhusu came to Xianyang to discuss mutual trade? At that time, Hazhusu was actually another leader of the Beihu who could compete with Zalut, but in name he was just a Northern leader. There is nothing wrong with Hu's powerful family coming to Xianyang as an envoy. But now that Zalut has become the Khan, and Hazhusu has become the Righteous King, I think...should we take some precautions?"
I understood what he meant. King Youxian was equivalent to the Taiwei of the Qin Dynasty and was in charge of the army. King Zuoxian was the prime minister who assisted the Great Khan in handling state affairs. Logically speaking, King Zuoxian should be the envoy.
I hesitated and said, "Maybe it's because Hazhusu is mine? He thinks Hazhusu can show more sincerity?"
Then he denied himself and said: "No, in the current situation, I am definitely more relieved if Hazhusu stays with him. He can't have thought of it..."
I suddenly raised my head and ordered: "You are right to remind me that we must be on guard against others. We ordered Beihu's spies to closely monitor Zarut for any unusual movements, and told Zhang Han. We ordered Wu Jian's cavalry to move secretly to the Beihu area. Let Feng Youcheng secretly strengthen the guards behind the closed door! As for Zarut’s request...agree to him!"
Now that the Huns have been destroyed, Zalut has lost his use value. It would be okay if he could bow his head and obey orders and let him die a good death. After all, he is already in his forties and will definitely not survive me. If there is even the slightest disloyalty, it won't take much effort to kill Beihu. Beihu can be easily destroyed without the support of Da Qin, whether it is troops or food and grass!
Qi Wan immediately raised her hands and said, "Yes!"
Just as he was about to retreat, I stopped him: "Order someone to check Hazhusu carefully too!"
Qi Wan understood, cupped her hands and said, "I understand!"
After Qi Wan left, I thought for a long time, stood up and stretched my body, shook my head and sighed: "The human heart is unpredictable..."
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The next day there will be a court meeting in Xianyang Hall.
Li Si stood up and bowed and said, "I would like to inform your majesty, Li Si, that the eldest princess's mansion has been completely built. You can ask Tai Shiling to choose an auspicious day for the wedding! Your majesty, please make a decision!"
I glanced at Taiyue and ordered: "Tai Shi Ling, after the court meeting, divination of the celestial phenomena will select an auspicious day. If there is an auspicious day this month, the ceremony of Princess Shang will be held before the court meeting!"
This mansion has been under construction for a while, and it has been a big worry to marry off these eldest princesses as soon as possible.
Taiyue bowed and said yes.
On that day, Taiyue went to the Sihai Palace to report. The nineteenth day of this month was an auspicious day.
I immediately called Feng Si to prepare for the eldest princess's wedding with Taiyue.
Twelve eldest princesses are getting married at the same time. This has never been such a big event. It’s hard to prepare a lot of things for just one person’s wedding, let alone twelve people.
After half a month of busy work, the wedding of the twelve eldest princesses was finally completed on September 19th. Only the four younger eldest princesses, Ying Fu, were left in the palace.
Now that there are Tao Yao and Li Shiyun in the harem, and Liang is in charge, I finally don't have to worry about the harem anymore, but I suddenly and inexplicably thought of Hu Hai.
This kid was already sixteen years old, and he still had no skills. He only knew how to play all day long. Gong Luzi couldn't cure him. He changed teachers several times during this period. I finally lost my patience and simply appointed Qi Zhong as his teacher again. Let him be. Meng He checked his life experience, but there was nothing suspicious...
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I strolled to the harem in the evening. I had been to Yuan'an Palace two days ago. Today, I suddenly thought of Ba Ling, so I walked towards Mrs. Ba's Palace.
Someone had already informed me that Taoyao was waiting for me at the palace gate.
"I haven't seen her for a few days. She looks good!" I smiled and took her hand and walked into the main hall.
The two of them sat down, and Tao Yao made a pot of tea herself and said with a smile: "Your Majesty has been busy with the eldest princesses recently, is it all over?"
I nodded, leaned casually on the couch, and responded, "Yes, it's finally over. I'm worthy of the late emperor."
Taoyao poured a cup of tea, handed it to me, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, please have some tea."
I stood up, took a sip, and nodded: "The tea you brew still tastes fragrant."
Tao Yao covered her mouth and chuckled, chatting like a virtuous lady in an ordinary family: "When I went to greet the Queen Mother a few days ago, it happened that sister Ying Lan came and brought a lot of food to the Queen Mother. With the gift of the Queen Mother, I We ate together and talked about many interesting things."
I smiled slightly and said teasingly: "My wife travels all over the country and hasn't seen any interesting things. To say that it is interesting things, is she too bored in the palace?"
Tao Yao raised her head and thought about it for a moment, then said playfully: "It can't be said to be boring, nor can it be said to be interesting. I have a dull temperament, and I don't feel the same in the palace or outside the palace."
I nodded: "After the imperial meeting, I plan to go to Ganquan Palace to stay for a while. Then you can come with me to relax."
Taoyao responded and gave me a cup of tea.
"By the way, I almost forgot about business. Is Baling here?" I asked, remembering the purpose of coming here today.
Tao Yao responded: "Here, I sat here for a while after coming back from the Queen Mother, but nothing happened. Now she has nothing to worry about. She has no shortage of food, clothing and food at home. She spends the whole day behind Sister Ying Lan and Xiang Yun. It's quite comfortable to be a follower. Why did Your Majesty ask about her? Could she have caused some trouble?"
Seeing that she was a little nervous, I waved my hand and said: "The eldest princesses are all married. I suddenly thought of Baling. She is almost twenty years old. It's time to find a husband for her. You are her sister. Let me ask. did you mean."
Tao Yao was very moved when she heard the words. She stood up and bowed and said: "I thank Your Majesty for thinking of her. If there is a suitable one, it is entirely up to Your Majesty."
I waved, and Tao Yao came over shyly, stretched out her hand to hold her in her arms: "Your business is my business, thank you for nothing. I have a suitable candidate, Zhang Liang! What do you think?"
Tao Yao raised her eyebrows slightly and asked, "Are you the Jiangnan Inspector?"
I nodded: "This person has outstanding abilities and good looks. He is still unmarried. Although he is older, twenty-seven years old, he is normal. I think he is a good home. What do you think?"
Tao Yao was a little hesitant and said worriedly: "Your Majesty knows Ba Ling's character. Moreover, although she is a farmer, she was a merchant after all. I am worried that the Jiangnan Supervisor will not be willing."
I smiled slightly: "He should be arriving in Xianyang soon. I will arrange a suitable time for the two of them to meet. It would be best if they are in love. If Zhang Liang has no feelings for Baling, I will just keep an eye out for her." .”
Tao Yao nodded: "Then I will obey Your Majesty. Thank you, Your Majesty!"
I looked at her seductive lips and delicate body, and said with a bad smile: "Since I want to thank you, it's better to do it sooner rather than later, tonight!"
As the lights went out, Taoyao let out a sweet cry, and then there was another cloud and rain...
