Because he was leaving the city, Ying Zheng returned to his palace and took the second and third watch escorts with him. He also sent people to Gucheng Palace to call Zhao Gao back and prepare his carriages and horses.
Princess Nansu is not good at riding horses, and there will be another Princess Hu Yu when she comes back, so it is more convenient to use a carriage.
Ying Zheng also explained to Zhao Gao the summons to the envoys of the State of Zhao. After all, King Zhao had sent a letter, and the envoys of the State of Zhao should also know about this.
After the arrangements were made, the group of people set off towards the Zhao envoy's residence outside the city.
When they arrived near the station, Ying Zheng and Princess Nansu did not get off the carriage. They just sent Zhao Gao to announce the summons and brought Princess Hu Yu into the palace.
How can the monarch of one country come to see the envoys of another country in person, so it is better not to show up.
Zhao Gao worked very quickly. After a while, Princess Hu Yu followed Zhao Gao out, followed by Zhao's envoys and guards.
Zhao Gao turned around and said a few more polite words to the envoy of Zhao State. The envoy of Zhao State stopped and watched Princess Hu Yu get on the carriage. After bowing and saluting, the envoy of Zhao State stopped and went back.
Princess Hu Yu got on the carriage. She was slightly surprised at first, but then she smiled and said, "Hu Yu has met the king and sister Nansu."
Princess Hu Yu did not expect that Ying Zheng would come to pick her up in person and bring Princess Nansu with him.
"Did you not expect that I would come in person?" Ying Zheng looked serious.
"Hu Yu thought that the king was ill and would not go out." Princess Hu Yu said.
Ying Zheng said with a straight face, pretending to be unhappy: "If you don't come to visit me, I have no choice but to come in person."
"Your Majesty, I..." Princess Hu Yu looked aggrieved, her nose was slightly sour and she almost cried.
"Okay, Your Majesty, stop teasing your sister." Princess Nansu said to Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng laughed out loud: "I didn't expect that you look pretty good when you look anxious. I recovered from my illness yesterday, so I came here to tell you because I don't want you to worry."
"Your Majesty, you know how to bully Hu Yu and ignore you." Princess Hu Yu also said pretending to be angry.
Treat others in their own way.
"Okay, okay, it's my fault." Ying Zheng quickly surrendered, "Don't be angry."
If you provoke it yourself, you have to coax it.
Princess Nansu came out to smooth things over, moved closer to Princess Hu Yu, and changed the subject: "Sister, the king brought my sister out this time because he wants to take you into the palace to stay for a few days, and there are a few things to discuss with you."
"What's the matter, sister?" Princess Hu Yu asked not Ying Zheng, but Princess Xiang Nansu, who seemed to still be angry with Ying Zheng.
"Your father has sent a letter. Let's take a look." After saying that, Ying Zheng took out the letter from King Zhao and handed it to Princess Hu Yu.
Princess Hu Yu carefully took the letter and opened it slowly and nervously.
Looking at Princess Hu Yu's expression, Ying Zheng couldn't help laughing: "Don't worry, it's a good thing, not a declaration of war."
Although the envoy of Zhao State told about King Zhao's edict, she still didn't know how Ying Zheng would respond, so Princess Hu Yu's heart was always hanging. The current relationship between the two countries is directly related to her life and destiny. How could she Don't worry.
After reading King Zhao's handwriting word for word, Princess Hu Yu's brows relaxed and she asked Ying Zheng softly: "Since my father has expressed his attitude, what do you think your Majesty will do?"
Ying Zheng smiled calmly and said: "I have ordered Wang Ben to withdraw his troops from the border. Gu Chenggong has also sent people to speed up the progress of the project. Now I am just waiting to discuss with you before replying to your father's letter."
Princess Hu Yu's worried look disappeared, and she turned to smile softly: "Since the king has already made a plan, Hu Yu will listen to the king no matter what his opinion is."
"Your father's letter said that Fan Yuqi has been expelled from Zhao. I don't believe this." Ying Zheng said calmly.
Princess Hu Yu became a little nervous again: "Then it would be better for the king not to withdraw his troops first. After Hu Yu and the envoys jointly report, let the father hand Fan Yuqi into the hands of Wang Ben and escort him back to Xianyang."
Ying Zheng smiled again and said: "Why are you always so nervous? I just said that I didn't believe it, and I didn't say that I wanted someone. Now that Chenglong has passed away, what is the use of capturing Fan Yuqi? Although I have some thoughts in my heart I'm angry, but I won't ruin the relationship between Qin and Zhao because of this person."
"The king really thinks so?" Princess Hu Yu asked, "Then the king will not pursue the Zhao people's slander against the king's life experience?"
Princess Hu Yu had wanted to ask these words for a long time, but on the way to bury Cheng Xi, Ying Zheng was in a bad mood, so it was inconvenient to ask. On the way back, Ying Zheng fell ill again.
"Of course." Ying Zheng said decisively, "King Zhao has already given me a beautiful princess. If I ask for Fan Yuqi again, wouldn't it be too greedy?"
Princess Hu Yu looked shy and said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, you are making fun of Hu Yu again."
Ying Zheng smiled and said: "Let's do this. You and I will write a letter to your father respectively, telling him to arrest Fan Yuqi. If Fan Yuqi really left Zhao, let him find out about Fan Yuqi. Where did Yu Qi go?"
"Hu Yu obeys the order." Princess Hu Yu responded crisply, and the worries in her heart had almost dissipated.
Princess Nansu on the side smiled at Princess Hu Yu and said: "Sister, I have said before that the king will not make things difficult for Zhao, let alone you. I believe it this time."
Princess Hu Yu nodded slightly, and then she suddenly thought of something and asked: "Sister, when we returned to Xianyang that day, the king was still very ill. How come he recovered so quickly?"
"It was Lord Li Si who cured the king in just one night." Princess Nansu's words were full of admiration.
"Ah?" Princess Hu Yu asked in disbelief, "It only took one night, but the accompanying imperial doctor couldn't cure her for several days."
Ying Zheng smiled bitterly and said, "Yes, when we returned to the city, I was still afraid of causing unnecessary trouble, so I sent people to only tell Li Si. I didn't dare to alert the ministers in the court, not even Meng Wu."
"You are so much better than the imperial doctor. The prime minister must be a hidden expert." Princess Hu Yu blinked and said, "Can the king allow him to accept me as his disciple?"
Princess Nansu covered her mouth and laughed: "You girl, when you meet a capable person, you want to become a disciple. I heard that when I was a child, I saw people riding and shooting in Hufu, so I always wear Hufu and learn to ride and shoot. , I heard that General Li Mu was powerful, so I pestered him to teach him martial arts and military command. Now that I have met someone who is more powerful than the imperial physician, I want to learn medical skills."
Princess Hu Yu said coquettishly: "Sister, where did you hear this? In the past two days, because of the king's illness, I have been studying medical books a lot, and I have never stepped out of the door."
"Are you studying medical books?" Ying Zheng asked curiously.
"Yes, Your Majesty, from medical skills to medicinal books, I have read a lot in the past two days. It's just that I don't understand some parts." Princess Hu Yu said.
"You, there is something you can understand, right?" After Princess Nansu finished speaking, she covered her mouth and laughed again.
"Sister, you..." Princess Hu Yu turned her head, "Humph!"
Seeing the two princesses bickering, Ying Zheng felt dumbfounded.
At this time, Zhao Gao's voice came from outside the car: "Your Majesty, we are almost at the palace gate. Do you want to let the two princesses take a look at Gucheng Palace?"
When they heard about Gucheng Palace, the two princesses immediately showed expectant looks. This was the place where they got married, and it was more likely to be their residence for the rest of their lives.
"We'll talk about your medical studies later. Let's take a look at Gu Chenggong first." Ying Zheng looked at Princess Hu Yu and said.
"Okay, okay." Before Princess Hu Yu could speak, Princess Nansu rushed to say.
"Let's go." Princess Hu Yu added.
The carriage stopped, and the three people got off the carriage and followed Zhao Gao into the Gucheng Palace.
Today's Gucheng Palace has undergone some changes. The scraps everywhere have been cleaned up, and the rooms are much tidier. It seems that the wooden frame has been basically completed.
Princess Nansu and Princess Hu Yu looked around with surprised expressions.
"Your Majesty, did this place really take a month to build?" Princess Nansu asked.
"I sent the top craftsmen in Great Qin. Not only was the construction fast, it was also extremely strong. It seems that only some details and decorations are left." Ying Zheng said.
"Your Majesty, can my bedroom be decorated with whatever you like?" Princess Hu Yu said, touching a wooden stake.
Ying Zheng smiled and said, "Of course, you can decorate it however you want."
"You must have arranged all kinds of bows, swords, riding whips, etc." Princess Nansu also teased Princess Hu Yu.
"These are not enough, but there are also medical books, medicine books, and art of war." Princess Hu Yu didn't look like she was waiting to be bullied, and returned the favor.
Ying Zheng was a little curious about why Princess Nansu always quarreled with Princess Hu Yu today, so he changed the topic: "Well, you have to decide where to live before you want to decorate it. Why don't you quickly pick a place for yourself? 's bedroom."
After hearing what Ying Zheng said, the two princesses hurried to the backyard.
The total area of Gucheng Palace is not large. In addition to Yingzheng's own bedroom, study and hall, there are only a few independent courtyards in the harem. The two sisters discussed it and chose the two bedrooms that were next to each other and the one closest to Ying Zheng's bedroom.
The two princesses explained to Zhao Gao, and followed Ying Zheng back to the palace without staying any longer.
"Hu Yu, just now in the car, you said you wanted to take Li Si as your disciple?" Ying Zheng asked as soon as he entered the door.
"Yes, on the way back to Xianyang, the king fell seriously ill. At that time, Hu Yu thought that if he learned medical skills, he could help the king. Besides, all martial arts practitioners are half doctors." Princess Hu Yu raised her lips and said, "Master Li Si cured the king so quickly, he must have great medical skills."
Ying Zheng smiled: "Li Si is not a great doctor. The reason why he cured me is because he gave me some magical elixirs."
"A magical elixir?" Princess Nansu also became interested.
"Is it an elixir?" Princess Hu Yu asked curiously.
"Wait a moment." Ying Zheng stood up and entered the back study. The two princesses were waiting there obediently.
Not long after, Ying Zheng walked out with a bag like a kit in his hand.
Ying Zheng opened the bag, took out two red pills, and placed them in the hands of Princess Nansu and Princess Hu Yu respectively.
"This elixir is so beautiful." Princess Hu Yu said as she stared at the elixir.
"Is this pill cured the king's disease?" Princess Nansu asked.
"This is not an elixir. It is an elixir made from Li Si's ancestral secret recipe. I took six pills and my illness was much better overnight." Ying Zheng said seriously, "I also used this elixir before. She shed blood to recognize her relatives and help everyone survive the crisis."
"In this case, it is almost the same as an elixir." Princess Hu Yu said.
"Your Majesty, is this given to the two of us?" Princess Nansu said while looking at the red pill.
Ying Zheng nodded and said: "Don't use it normally. If you are sick, take one pill. If it's not enough, I will give it to you."
Although the Linggu Pill is said to be a secret, Ying Zheng does not know its details, and it has been known to everyone, so it is not considered a leak of secrets. From the perspective of curing diseases and eliminating disasters, the two daughters-in-law who are about to marry, How could Ying Zheng not care for her?
The two princesses each took out their small cloth bags and carefully put away the red pills.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Ying Zheng said to Princess Hu Yu: "Hu Yu, your sister Nansu has one more thing to tell you."
Princess Hu Yu looked at Princess Nansu and asked curiously: "What's the matter, sister?"
"I..." Princess Nansu blushed immediately and hesitated for a long time before saying, "Your Majesty, it's up to you to speak."
Ying Zheng had known that this would be the case, so he cleared his throat and briefly stated what Mrs. Huayang asked him to borrow and repay.
After listening to Ying Zheng's story, Princess Hu Yu frowned slightly: "You..."
Princess Nansu said nervously: "Sister, I don't blame the king for this matter. Sister knows that this matter is unfair to you..."
Before Princess Nansu could finish speaking, Princess Hu Yu interrupted her: "Hu Yu wants to ask, by bringing Hu Yu into the palace, do you want your sister to help pay off the debt, and then give an explanation to the Queen Mother as soon as possible? "
Ying Zheng's chin almost hit his foot.
"Hu Yu can help with this, but the king will reward Hu Yu with three more pills." Princess Hu Yu said playfully.
Ying Zheng: "..."
Princess Nansu: "..."
