The next day, the news that the Yun State envoy came to Beijing spread throughout the capital.
The city gate was opened wide to welcome the distinguished guests, with the imperial guards guarding both sides, and then a gorgeous carriage slowly walked in.
The envoy from the Yun Kingdom who was sitting in the carriage only opened the curtain and took a look, the disgust between his brows and eyes undisguised.
"Jingguo is really petty. After all, I am the envoy of Yunguo, but I only arranged a few people to welcome him." The Minister of Rites was dissatisfied.
"When your Excellency has found out the truth about Jingguo, Jingguo will belong to Yunguo." The guard said with a smile: "Your Excellency will be a great hero by then, and he will definitely be promoted to a higher rank when he returns to Yunguo!"
Xu Shilang raised the corners of his lips proudly, "If I get promoted, your benefits will be indispensable."
"Thank you, sir!"
While Xu Shilang was happy, he couldn't help but complain, "If it weren't for the people in Yunbu who didn't listen to the emperor's orders, I wouldn't have to come all the way and cause trouble!"
The guard echoed: "Since the general's death, the people under the general have become lawless! They simply don't take the emperor seriously and let him suffer the pain of this trek!"
"That's all, they are already dying anyway, so there is no need to take them seriously." Xu Shilang said coldly.
Soon the carriage stopped in front of the inn. When Xu Shilang got off the carriage, he saw the smiling face of King Lian.
"Master Xu, you have had a hard journey. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
Xu Shilang said calmly: "I didn't expect that the person who came to pick me up would be His Royal Highness Prince Lian."
King Lian smiled and said, "Master Xu is a distinguished guest from afar, so naturally I have to welcome you personally."
"The inn has been properly arranged. Mr. Xu, go in and take a look. If there is anything wrong, I will send someone to clean it up immediately."
Xu Shilang smiled distantly and did not answer him.
King Lian was a little embarrassed, but he still managed to maintain a smile.
The two of them walked into the inn one after another. The disgust in Xu Shilang's eyes was obvious, but when King Lian asked him what he thought, he just gave a few perfunctory answers.
King Lian showed an embarrassed smile. He motioned for the others to stand farther away, and then approached Mr. Xu, "Mr. Xu, the inn is simple, and it is true that the greetings are not good, but if Mr. Xu doesn't mind, you can follow me back to the palace."
"The palace has everything you need, fine wine, delicious food, and stunning beauties. I have prepared everything."
His voice was meaningful, how could Shilang Xu not understand what he meant?
Minister Xu raised his eyebrows and said, "His Royal Highness, just say so."
Prince Lian asked him to sit down, poured two cups of tea in a leisurely manner, and then said, "I just want Mr. Xu to do a small favor."
"As long as Master Xu agrees, I will also give Master Xu a hundred taels of gold."
Xu Shilang's eyes flashed, "If it's just a small favor, why would His Highness Prince Lian give me so many things?"
King Lian was noncommittal. He lowered his voice and told Xu Shilang what to do. Xu Shilang raised the corners of his mouth.
"It seems that I have to help."
The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
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In Prince Xuan's Mansion, Shen Luoxi looked at Ning Yanran who was crying so much that she remained unmoved.
"Even if my sister can't speak, she can still attend the palace banquet. Why insist on speaking?"
Ning Yanran clenched her fists when she heard this. She had been speechless for a day. This feeling was too uncomfortable.
She could only communicate with Cang Yunxuan by writing, but this was too troublesome.
Although Situ Yan came to see it, there was nothing he could do.
Ning Yanran took a brush and wrote a lot on the paper, but Shen Luoxi didn't even give her a glance. After she stopped writing, Shen Luoxi said, "Sister, we are about to enter the palace. You It’s time to go back and prepare.”
"If you waste time, the prince will blame you."
Shen Luoxi looked at her with a smile, and Xueyu stepped forward to pull her up and said in a cold voice: "The concubine should have heard clearly what the princess said. You can leave now."
Ning Yanran was so anxious that she could only wave the paper in her hand, but she didn't even get a look from Shen Luoxi.
At this time, Cang Yunxuan strode in. When he saw Xueyu pulling Ning Yanran, he immediately stepped forward and pushed Xueyu.
Xueyu was caught off guard and fell backwards. Shen Luoxi supported her in time, so she didn't fall to the ground.
Shen Luoxi helped Xueyu up, and then looked at Cang Yunxuan coldly, "The prince pushed my maid as soon as he came. What's the reason?"
Cang Yunxuan's face darkened, "It's you who failed to discipline your maid. Looking at the capital, which maid is as wanton as yours?"
"A lowly servant girl dares to drag her master! What's more, Yanran was silenced by your poison, but you still haven't let her go!"
He held Ning Yanran in his arms, and his comforting movements were so gentle that Shen Luoxi only felt sick.
Shen Luoxi sneered and said, "Your Majesty didn't even ask the whole story and just put all the blame on Xue Yu and me. Your Majesty is really overbearing."
"I can't bear the crime of allowing a maid to bully my sister."
Cang Yunxuan frowned, "You still dare to quibble! Shen Luoxi, although I promised you to be on an equal footing with me, you are so presumptuous that you simply don't take me seriously!"
Shen Luoxi said calmly: "My sister came to pester me and made it impossible for me to change clothes. Instead of blaming my sister for wasting time, the prince blamed me."
"If I miss the time to enter the palace, how will the prince explain to the emperor? Or will the prince tell the emperor that I am sick and shameless, and only take my sister to the palace banquet like before?"
Cang Yunxuan's face was ugly. Now he needed Shen Luoxi. No matter how hot and bitter he and Shen Luoxi were in the palace, when they were outside, they had to keep up appearances.
He took a deep breath and said softly to Ning Yanran in his arms: "Don't worry, Yanran, I won't let you really lose your voice. I will find a way."
Ning Yanran's eyes were red and she nodded obediently. She lowered her eyes and snuggled into Cang Yunxuan's arms even more, but there was a trace of resentment in her eyes.
She has already seen what Shen Luoxi is capable of. As long as it is the medicine that Shen Luoxi administers, no one in the capital can solve it. She wants to speak again. Unless Shen Luoxi is willing to let her go, she can only do this in her life. A mute.
When she thought of this possibility, Ning Yanran wanted to kill Shen Luoxi to vent her anger.
Shen Luoxi looked at the two people's affectionate looks and rolled her eyes in disgust, "My lord, if you don't plan to enter the palace yet, you can take your sister back to the courtyard."
"Anyway, it's okay for me to enter the palace alone. Even if the emperor asks, I will find a suitable reason for the prince to deceive the emperor."
Cang Yunxuan gritted her teeth and looked at Shenluoxi, and after a long time she managed to say, "Prepare the car!"
Shen Luoxi smiled and asked Xueyu to quickly change her clothes after they walked out.
Entering the palace, there were already many people in Linde Hall.
Shen Luoxi walked into the crowd and greeted them one by one, and then Shilang Xu walked up and asked with a smile: "May I ask who you are, Princess Xuan?"
