When Zhou Jin's mood gradually calmed down, Su Shi breathed out softly and said to Lan'er, "You go down first."
Lan'er stood up in a hurry, bowed her body and lowered her head and left, not forgetting to close the door before leaving.
After Lan'er left, Zhou Jin also let go of his hand, took a few steps back with a blushing face, and then stood in front of the window helplessly.
Su Shi walked to the desk, picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea. After taking a sip, he slowly asked, "What on earth is going on?"
Zhou Jin had vented just now and her mood had calmed down. When she heard Su Shi mention the matter again, she looked out the window silently, and after a long time she said sadly: "I left the palace early today and didn't go back until noon. After returning to the palace, I heard that the Hu envoy from the capital came to the palace today to meet with my father and reiterate the marriage between Da Qian and Hu Ting."
"When was the last time a foreigner proposed marriage?"
Zhou Jin's face turned red again: "Three years ago, Hu Ting sent an envoy to Beijing to propose marriage to my father. Of course, my father refused and flatly refused. I didn't expect that Hu Ting would mention this matter again today."
Su Shi was confused and couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty really wants to make peace this time?"
Zhou Jin was silent for a long time, and there was a trace of sadness in his eyes: "When I returned to the palace and heard the news, I didn't care in my heart. I just thought that the barbarians were idiots dreaming. However, when I met my father, he seemed very worried and stared at me. I felt undecided for a long time."
At this time, Zhou Jin thought that his father was worried because of political affairs, so he hurriedly stepped forward to comfort him: "Although the political affairs are heavy, please take care of your dragon body."
Zhou Yi seemed to wake up from a dream, with a solemn look on his face, and said slowly: "Ping Le, you should have heard that Ambassador Hu came into the palace today and mentioned the marriage again."
Zhou Jin nodded indifferently: "Father, just reject Hu Ting. My daughter will never marry into Hu Ting."
However, Zhou Yi seemed to be in a dilemma, his eyes flickering: "After Ambassador Hu raised this matter, I summoned your two royal brothers and Zuo Qing's family to discuss it, and we all thought that a reconciliation with Hu Ting would be the best option."
Zhou Jin only felt a buzzing in his head, and he almost couldn't stand up, and Zhou Yi's words seemed to come from the distant horizon.
"Then Hu Ting Khan Qi Yuanlu said that if Da Gan does not agree to the marriage this time, he is deliberately humiliating the Khan. Hu Ting will raise 300,000 troops to invade the country. When the time comes, Da Gan will flow into rivers of blood and his life will be ruined. "
Hearing this, Su Shi felt a huge sense of absurdity in his heart. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "This Khan is an infatuated person, and he actually did something like a beauty."
Seeing that Su Shi was still in the mood to joke, Zhou Jin couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.
Su Shi said in surprise: "Don't you think it's ridiculous?"
Zhou Jin said quietly: "The war is about to begin, I don't know what's so funny about it."
"Since you don't think it's ridiculous, don't you think it's strange?" Su Shi said with a strange face: "Raising 300,000 troops to invade Dagan is equivalent to fighting a national war, but the reason is that Dagan refused to make peace. This reason can convince All his soldiers?"
"Lord Zuo of Zuo Xiangting also thinks that Qi Yuanlu's remarks about raising troops to invade the country are mostly out of fear of the emperor, but he has to be careful. However, the eldest and second emperor brothers don't think so."
"What do they think?"
"They believe that Hu Ting actually had the intention of invading Daqian for a long time, but because the father was unwilling to start a war again and tolerated Hu Ting in every way, they had no excuse to go south. And the reason why Qi Yuanlu mentioned the marriage again , it should be expected that my father will refuse, then he can use this as an excuse to invade Daqian."
Su Shi's tone suddenly became cold: "So? They think that by sacrificing you, they can avoid a war?"
Zhou Jin murmured: "They think that at least this will not give Qi Yuanlu an excuse to start a war."
Su Shi seemed to smile: "Actually, Qi Yuanlu should ask His Majesty to send King Qi and King Zhao to Huting to serve as hostages. In this way, I believe he has a better excuse to launch a war."
At this point, Su Shi suddenly frowned: "No, there's something wrong with this matter."
Zhou Jin asked hurriedly: "What's the problem?"
Su Shi thought deeply: "My eldest brother once talked to me about the situation around Daqian. My eldest brother told me with certainty that within three years, no foreign enemies will dare to invade Daqian, including Hu Ting."
"My eldest brother and my father have been guarding the border for many years, so they naturally know the situation in Hu Ting very well, so his judgment should not be wrong."
Zhou Jin was overjoyed and couldn't help but say, "So, is the begging for Yuanlu really just a bluff?"
However, Su Shi still frowned: "My father should have reported this military situation to Your Majesty a long time ago. I believe your two royal brothers and Mr. Zuo should also know. Why do they still agree to the marriage? Why is Your Majesty hesitant? "
Zhou Jin's eyelids drooped, seemingly filled with emotion: "I can roughly guess why the two royal brothers agreed to the marriage."
Su Shi asked, "What's the reason?"
However, Zhou Jin didn't answer him, just silent for a while.
Su Shi thought about it and suddenly sighed, "Is it because of me?"
At this time, the moonlight was like water, shining on Zhou Jin's face, and her face showed deep tiredness.
"Three years ago, Qi Yuanlu proposed a marriage. In addition to my father, the two royal brothers also firmly opposed it. I didn't expect that now they would fully agree."
Su Shi said calmly: "Because three years ago, in addition to being their royal sister, you were also helping them make money. However, now you are standing on the opposite side of them, so naturally they no longer care about family ties."
Zhou Jin was confused again, with a look of fear on his face: "Then what should I do now? If Ambassador Hu comes to Beijing to put pressure on my father, and the two royal brothers are fanning the flames, I'm worried about my father... …”
Su Shi suddenly interrupted her and asked, "How long until Ambassador Hu comes to the capital?"
"It will take at least a month for Hu Envoy to arrive in the capital from Hu Ting."
"One month?" Su Shi narrowed his eyes slightly and showed an unpredictable smile, making him look like a little fox.
"Interesting, but a month is enough."
Seeing Su Shi's expression, Zhou Jin was surprised and happy. She couldn't help but ask, "Have you thought of a way?"
Su Shi smiled and said: "You can just be your Princess Pingle in peace. If one day you want to enjoy the grassland scenery, I will take you there."
Even though Su Shi didn't answer her question directly, Zhou Jin felt as if he had taken a reassurance when he saw Su Shi's calm and calm face, and he no longer felt hesitant and frightened in his heart. Su Shi's words made her face turn red. But my heart is as sweet as eating honey.
