Speaking of this, Duan Jin sighed slightly: "Although there are some tribes in the southwest and northwest of Da Qi, they do not pose any threat to your court in terms of strength or power. Even if there are occasional turmoil, for everyone above and below For the unified Qi Dynasty with unified political decrees, this is nothing more than a thorn in the side, and it cannot shake your foundation at all."
"But there are too many clans in Dali. There are six aristocratic families in two capitals, eight prefectures, four counties, and four major guards. In addition to hundreds of barbarians, Nanjiang and Nanguang barbarians, there are a total of thirty-seven tribes. The six aristocratic families are competing for power. Among the thirty-six tribes , and they are divided into large and small tribes. These tribes govern their own affairs, and there are many who have many soldiers and self-respect."
"In those days, the Holy Civil and Military Emperor Taizu of Dali State relied on borrowing troops from the thirty-seven tribes of Heicuan, and finally conquered the great rivers and mountains of these eight prefectures and four counties. Although these tribes helped Emperor Taizu establish the country, that was Because they were too disappointed with the former Yang Dayi Ningguo, but they may not really surrender."
"Except for the reigns of Emperor Taizu Shengwenwu and the third-generation emperor Shengci Wenwu, who were extremely skilled in martial arts, these tribes were relatively tame. In recent years, whenever they are slightly dissatisfied with the imperial decrees, those tribes have often rebelled. Again. Coupled with the fact that the two great families in the court, Dong and Yang, have gained power, marriage with the other four great families has become the first choice of the royal family."
"Although the Gao family is a rising star, in recent years, they have become more talented and stronger. Especially among the tribes of Shanchan Mansion in Tokyo, their prestige has become increasingly strong. My father had already selected outstanding children of the Gao family for me as my consort. . I have never seen this person before. I just heard that this person is extremely talented and has great skills."
"The reason why the Gao family is able to control those difficult tribes is because of this man. However, maybe we really are not destined. Before the wedding, my father suddenly passed away. After the period of filial piety, the emperor When my brother was preparing to marry me, he was assassinated again. Although I was unmarried, I became a widow inexplicably."
"We in Dali do not have as many rules as you Han people, and there are many opinions about widows remarrying. It is normal for widows to remarry, not to mention that the two of us are not married yet, but their family has paid the bride price. So in the second year after he was assassinated , the emperor prepared to choose another husband for me from the Gao family. But I really hated this kind of marriage, so I used that as an excuse to escape."
"The emperor is dedicated to worshiping Buddha, but he also cares about my little sister, so he did not force me during his reign. After the emperor's death, my nephew just succeeded to the throne, and faced the high power that has become increasingly powerful in the past few years. He also wanted to increase the strength of the royal family through marriage in order to compete with the Gao family. He kept forcing me to choose another husband, even to the point of issuing three imperial edicts in January. "
"I really didn't want to be a bargaining chip in the exchange of interests, so I decided to go to Ailao Mountain. I just hid in Ailao Mountain, but my nephew refused to let me go, and sent people to threaten and induce me many times. In order to avoid I tried so hard to force a marriage and avoid those intrigues, but I managed to achieve my goal reluctantly."
"I have seen too many ups and downs in the past few years. The intrigues and countless rules in the Imperial Family have made me tired of life in the Imperial Family. I have been really tired these years and really don't want to join the Imperial Family anymore. Why do you have to drag me in again? Are the emperors of your Daqi Dynasty really different from those of Dali?"
Listening to Duan Jin's tone, there was no trace of fatigue and sadness. You can imagine how Huang Qiong has lived these years, and she can't help but feel a little distressed. The one who forced him was an emperor. Although that emperor was not as powerful as the emperor of the Qi Dynasty, he was an emperor after all. There must be no shortage of means. Although her martial arts skills are high, she is just a female after all.
Although she has the status of an eldest princess, she has no real power in her hands. Faced with the coercion of her emperor's nephew, one can imagine how difficult her situation has been over the years. Huang Qiong actually didn't know the Dali country where she was born. Even in the past life, the historical records of this small country dominating the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in China are not very detailed.
Even the royal tomb of this kingdom has never been found. In previous lives, most people probably knew more about the mysterious ancient kingdom from the martial arts novels of a certain master. In this era, Huang Qiong has never deliberately understood Da Qi's southwest neighbor.
After all, for the Qi Dynasty, this almost unknown country in the Central Plains was far less of a threat than the Northern Liao Dynasty. It was even less threatening than the Tubo and Uighurs who had invaded Chang'an several times during the Pre-Tang Dynasty. But it is a country after all, no matter how small it is, as an emperor, he will kill millions of people in a rage.
Huang Qiong, who hugged Duan Jin tightly, listened to what she said and did not answer her immediately. Instead, she held her tightly in her arms for a long time before saying: "I am here for everything, and no one will force you to do anything from now on." Things you don’t like. No matter how long your nephew’s hand is, he can’t reach me.”
"Don't worry about anything else. I grew up in the cold palace. In addition to a mother, I was surrounded by a palace maid who took care of me since I was a child, and two deaf-mute eunuchs. Apart from the first time, before leaving the palace I have never even met an outsider. No one has ever taught me what kind of rules I should follow as a prince."
"I haven't learned those things, so why would I ask you to do the same? Do you really think that I am also the kind of person who has to follow the rules? In fact, you don't know that what really attracts you to me is The sincerity and freeness in your character. If everything was just formal, I don't think I would like it."
Regarding Huang Qiong's answer, Duan Jin just smiled sadly and said nothing. Looking at Duan Jin who was silent, Huang Qiong pondered for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said: "If you really don't want to go back to Prince Ying's Mansion with me, then you can stay at Hanyan's place after returning to Beijing. Just show off My sister is getting married, so if you stay there, you can be Hanyan's companion."
"As a princess, it is certain that she will be deposed after returning to the capital. So although there will be some rules there, they will definitely not have as many rules as in the palace and the palace. If you stay in the capital, no matter how courageous your nephew is, I don’t dare to reach out to Jingzhao. No one will force you there.”
"You can also accompany Huahua with Hanyan. She will teach literature and you will practice martial arts. Don't you want to take Huahua as your apprentice? I agreed. If you stay with her, you can teach Huahua martial arts. However, you must also agree. I can't leave my sight. This is my bottom line. If you still don't agree, then I will tie you back to the Prince of England's palace even if you are tied up."
Huang Qiong knew that this woman looked very approachable, but in fact she had a temper that would rather bend than bend. She was born into a royal family, she was the eldest princess of Dali, and she was also known as the most beautiful woman in the south and a master, so she definitely had arrogance in her bones. Otherwise, he would not face the forced marriage of his nephew, and would rather give up the luxurious life of the royal family, hide in Ailao Mountain, and have chosen to fight until now.
Although her martial arts skills are not as good as hers, she is the best among those around her. Even Liu Hu is inferior to her. If he really pushed her too hard, if she really wanted to disappear, he really didn't know where to find her. It happened that Li Xiu got married, and Lin Hanyan was worried about being alone after returning to Beijing.
Putting her next to Lin Hanyan not only prevents her from being pushed too hard, but also allows her to stay in his sight at least for the time being. It can also protect the mother and daughter Lin Hanyan and Hua Hua. In order to keep Duan Jin, Huang Qiong also worked hard. But after he said what he meant, Duan Jin looked at him with suspicion, obviously not daring to believe him.
Faced with Duan Jin's suspicious gaze, Huang Qiong looked a little confused and said in an unhappy tone: "Why, you don't believe what I say? When has the promise I made never been fulfilled? Besides, you are already You are my woman, would it be interesting if I lied to you? Women, don’t be coquettish."
Regarding Huang Qiong's last paragraph, Duan Jin rolled his eyes in a very unladylike manner and said in an ungrateful manner: "Bah, are your words so credible? I heard Yi Ying say, You clearly promised that if they told you the truth, you would let them go. But who was the one who regretted it in the end? You also said that you were not interested in me, but what did you do last night? "
"You are too cunning. This time, your bodyguard, as well as the villagers here, have been clearly used by you, but they still want to be grateful to you. Don't pretend that I can't tell, you are wearing Wearing royal robes, you read out the memorial rites for Liu Hu’s family with great fanfare, and held a flowing banquet to entertain the villagers here. Even villagers from ten miles and eight villages came to eat, and you also entertained me with the same hospitality."
"Those villagers don't know your true identity, but those gentry who came uninvited, how can they not recognize that the clothes you are wearing are the prince's clothes? Not only did you go out to act in person, but you also asked Lin Hanyan to help you You act. After you have done this, even if someone sees through your mind, they will still give you a thumbs up and praise you as the most compassionate prince in the dynasty."
"You can't find the people who are spreading rumors behind the scenes, so you can use this method and spend a little money to get rid of the fire. Then spread the matter and cooperate with you to deal with the aftermath. Even if those people who are spreading rumors behind the scenes are working hard. , I’m afraid what they did was just in vain.”
"A pile of firewood that could have ignited at any time was extinguished in an instant by your strength, and there will be no more sparks. If your method spreads to the capital, I am afraid that the current emperor will No matter how scheming you are, I have to give you a thumbs up. You are such a cunning person, how could I know if you had deceived me into the capital and then changed your mind with your promise?"
"When the time comes, you turn your back on me, and I'm no match for you. I can't even tell the difference between the east, the south, and the north in the Jingzhao Mansion of the Da Qi Dynasty, so why don't you just say it? You can't even tell your own woman, and I can use my personal bodyguards, so who knows if you are lying to me? Outsiders don't know, but I know that Lin Hanyan has rolled into the same bed with you a long time ago."
Duan Jin's promise to Huang Qiong clearly showed his distrust. Seeing this woman with such a difficult attitude, Huang Qiong frowned and said, "What happened with Yi Ying is not that I simply broke my promise, but that I had other considerations. Don't worry, as long as you promise not to hide from me, I will definitely do what I promised you."
Hearing Huang Qiong's promise again, Duan Jin hesitated: "Really? You can really do it? Well, I will believe you once. I also promise you that when I return to Jingzhao Mansion, I will work with Lin Let's hold a cigarette together. But if you break your promise, I will make you unable to find me for the rest of your life. My martial arts skills are not as good as yours, but I still have ways to hide from you."
Huang Qiong was relieved to see this woman. Huang Qiong breathed a sigh of relief. Huang Qiong, who just relaxed, made some small jokes with Duan Jin from time to time to ease Duan Jin's mood. But the hand holding Duan Jin dishonestly reached into the quilt wrapped around Duan Jin. Huang Qiong couldn't forget the amazing plumpness in her hands last night.
