Once you have a plan, you can implement it without worrying about the sight of the gods. It has to be said that this is a big improvement.
After parting ways with Siqin Mi Yiyi, Zhuang Xun was led back to the City God's Temple by King Yama in order not to be suspected and to get the right information.
After stepping out of the hall, they continued to go shopping, as if they were out playing with their family. Zhuang Xun was obviously older than Li Rusi, but Li Rusi, who was much taller than him, stood beside him, and they looked like siblings.
But Zhuang Xun's hand was holding Li Rusi's waist. The tiger was pretending to be weak. Zhuang Xun quite liked it. He had a guard to protect him. He was rich or noble. He had a good playing experience. He didn't have to squeeze in with everyone and passed through the flow of people. , watched the show and had dinner in the restaurant.
In the evening, after the lanterns were put off, he and Li Rusi prayed for everything to go well, and watched the lanterns float away on the river. The exhausted Zhuang Xun returned to the post house, and then told a few of his subordinates what he knew.
Everyone was relieved, and then discussed how to evacuate. After all, there were so many people in the entire envoy, and Zhuang Xun treated people as human beings, so naturally he would not treat them as cannon fodder.
First, send a group of people back. After all, the handover of the alliance to Zhao has been completed. Then, the excess people will be sent back according to a certain proportion. The reason is to go back to inform Xia and Zhao of the alliance, and also because Xia is currently short of people and wants people to go back. .
Secondly, as Si Qinmi said, first for one day and then for two days, he did not return from hunting and did not leave the territory under Jinyang's jurisdiction. After that, he came back immediately.
As expected, King Zhao ignored Zhuang Xun. When he heard that he had not escaped from Jinyang, he stopped paying attention. Zhuang Xun went out and came back several times in a row. King Zhao felt that it didn't matter anymore.
After all, he felt that he was used to Zhuang Xun's arrogance, and he didn't go very far when hunting. Forcing him not to let him out would actually arouse people's resistance.
Zhuang Xun did not do such a thing alone. He continued to come to Mrs. Jiang's house to ask for her hand in marriage. For example, he went to accept her first.
Today's Mrs. Jiang is dressed in plain green cloth, with light eyebrows and pale eyes. She is wearing a restrained skirt and is no more gorgeous than usual. Her gaze is far-reaching, making Zhuang Xun feel guilty.
"Mrs. Jiang, you have been fine recently." Zhuang Xun bowed his hand in greeting. He was just here to perform, so he felt very sorry for Mrs. Jiang.
But when you say whether you have regrets or anything like that, you don't have any, not at all. It's not because Mrs. Jiang tried to trick him into coming.
It's because he already regards Mrs. Jiang as an enemy at this moment, and he will not show any sympathy or mercy to his enemy Zhuang Xun.
"Shang An, I just learned that King Xiayou drinks and has fun all day long, and I feel unhappy." Mrs. Jiang said unceremoniously.
She understands Zhuang Xun's resentment and is unwilling to accept it, but doesn't exposing herself like this and giving up on her make her look stupid and foolish for wanting to do something big?
"Xun is indeed a little presumptuous. Please forgive me, Madam." Zhuang Xun knew that his behavior was inappropriate in the eyes of Madam Jiang, so he apologized.
There is no need to cause more trouble. Smile politely and do not repent. Agree. Doing it or not doing it are two different things. There is no need to contradict her. Now she just wants to let Zhao Guo know that she does not want to leave and wants to marry Mrs. Jiang.
"It's good to be able to find your way back. Your body has been hollowed out by wine and sex. How can I rely on you, Your Highness, in the future?" Mrs. Jiang smiled when she saw Zhuang Xun's repentance after realizing his mistake.
"I'm really sorry for making you worry, madam." Zhuang Xun looked ashamed, but it was just a show.
"Your Highness, don't be stubborn. Today is also a day of joy. I have no father or brother in my family. Your Highness's proposal for marriage has been received by my family. Please accept your birthday and birth date."
Zhuang Xun's apology was so sincere, and Mrs. Jiang's smile was as bright as a peony. She herself was a woman as graceful and gorgeous as a peony.
"Isn't this appropriate?" Zhuang Xun hesitated for a few seconds, because it was already time to ask for names, and it was reasonable to delay this step for half a month.
"What's inappropriate? Don't you want to return home quickly? After all, civil strife has begun in Yu State, and you need to go back and take charge of the overall situation." Mrs. Jiang said with a smile, which was a hint.
It's a pity that Zhuang Xun didn't understand it. Come to think of it, how could he understand it? Now he looks at people through colored glasses, so he never expected that Mrs. Jiang would help him.
"If you have a good wife at home, you can handle the affairs of the country and coordinate everything. It doesn't matter whether you have me or not. Moreover, the chaos in Yu State will not affect Xia. If Zhao is unwilling to send troops to interfere, I don't want to conflict with Zhao." .”
Zhuang Xun mentally guessed at Mrs. Jiang's probing moves. He was now taking precautions against Mrs. Jiang as if she were a spy and refused to tell even half of the truth.
"Yes, but there is no need to repeat such troublesome things. Since you and I are so familiar, why wait day and night."
After hearing Zhuang Xun's confession, Mrs. Jiang handed the horoscope to Zhuang Xun, and Zhuang Xun could only accept it and put it in his pocket.
"Then accept the enquiry. We will recruit someone for divination tomorrow. If you and I are suitable, we will send you the divination results." Zhuang Xun put his right hand on his left cuff, making a serious look.
In the past, officials with little power had to go to the mountains to inquire, but now there is no need, because Zhuang Xun is already a king, and Zhao Guo also recognizes it.
You can invite masters from famous mountains to your residence for divination. Maybe you have considered the possibility of Zhuang Xun escaping, and told you in advance that you don't have to run around, thus strangling the only way Zhuang Xun could escape.
"Of course it's a match made in heaven. The Imperial Master has already made predictions. Your Highness, please rest assured." Mrs. Jiang said nonchalantly.
"National Master?" Zhuang Xun didn't react when he heard the word.
"It's Master Qingluan. He has predicted your marriage before. It will be a happy marriage for a hundred years, and we will be blessed with children."
As soon as Mrs. Jiang explained, Zhuang Xun suddenly realized that it was Xuannv. She also told him that he and Mrs. Jiang were a perfect match, so he started to set up a match.
But the world is not fatalistic. Development is individual and disorderly. The king of hell in the underworld can only control birth. They can't control what happens after birth. How can there be such a thing as being suitable or unwell? Xuannv did not explain the probability to him. Argument.
Zhuang Xun didn't want to refute anything. Anyway, he just wanted to have peace of mind. He agreed obediently and said:
"That's good, that's good. After the application period, I can move into the Princess's Mansion. This can be considered my home."
Zhuang Xun's joke made Mrs. Jiang smile and said lightly: "That's right, but it's still a waste of more than half a year of your time. Thank you for your hard work."
"That's right. To marry a beauty like you, Mrs. Jiang, you always have to pay something. Being able to marry you is the biggest reward."
Zhuang Xun fawned over her, his eyes filled with longing, but it didn't last long before Zhuang Xun turned to the wedding ceremony.
"What kind of betrothal gift does Mrs. Jiang want? I'd like to ask if it can be shipped from Xia."
Because I don’t want to talk too much about other things with Mrs. Jiang. After all, if you talk too much now, you will be wrong, and if you talk less, you will be wrong. There is no need to make it more difficult for yourself.
"There is no need to go to such trouble. It was also transported from Xia. I heard that His Royal Highness King You of Xia likes hunting. There are blue geese in the northeast. Please hunt them as a reward for the expedition."
Mrs. Jiang asked. It seemed difficult to say it was difficult, but it was quite simple to say it was simple. Because he often hunted, Zhuang Xun got to know many new species again.
Qingyan is a wild goose that is green in color and looks like a wild goose, but it is more difficult to hunt than a wild goose because it is faster and can dodge better.
It seems to be spiritual, like a goblin turned into a spirit. To be precise, it is a goblin with a little bit of goblin blood, so it is extremely difficult to hunt down.
It was a custom in the State of Zhao that the man would prepare a live wild goose as a betrothal gift, because the wild goose symbolized loyal love and orderly order, which Zhuang Xun could understand.
"It's easy to say, I will hunt this thing for you, Mrs. Jiang." Zhuang Xun promised, just like him, he was ready to get together and do two jobs at the same time.
"Ordinary blue geese are not suitable. They must be the king among them, with colorful feathers and a green neck ring, just in case it is difficult to see one of them."
Mrs. Jiang raised her demands, and Zhuang Xun suddenly didn't know what to do: "This kind of thing is something you only come across but cannot ask for. You can only get it at a high price."
Zhuang Xun asked tentatively. In fact, he didn't intend to buy it at all, but now he just wanted to show that he actually valued this matter.
"It must be hunted by His Highness himself, otherwise how can it be regarded as sincerity." Mrs. Jiang frowned and dismissed the things she bought. Zhuang Xun must have hunted it himself.
"Uh?" Go hunting by yourself? Can you shoot rabbits with your own evil arrow skills?
This test of sincerity is still difficult. Zhuang Xun wanted to ask, but he still held back, thinking that this was Mrs. Jiang's way of stalling for time.
"Is there any difficulty?" Mrs. Jiang looked at him doubtfully, blinking her smart eyes, taking in Zhuang Xun's expression.
"Such a rare object is hard to find. After all, it only comes once in a thousand. I'm worried that I won't find it. This is the first time I've heard of this kind of animal."
Zhuang Xun said directly that he wanted to know Mrs. Jiang's attitude. His expression showed that he really wanted to ask to marry Mrs. Jiang.
"Nothing. In three days, the colorful green-necked geese will appear in the northeast. Your Highness can hunt them, injure their wings and capture them alive."
Mrs. Jiang was confident and predicted the direction in which the colorful green-necked geese would appear.
"The northeast is so big, is there a clear place name?" Zhuang Xun breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he was not looking for a needle in a haystack. If he really wanted to marry Mrs. Jiang, he would have to find it in the Year of the Monkey and the Moon of the Horse.
"There is no specific location. The slave family is willing to go there with His Highness to hunt wild geese together. It shows that the future husband and wife are of the same mind, grow old together and never be separated."
Mrs. Jiang's pretty face flushed slightly and she vaguely expressed her feelings. Zhuang Xun felt a little weird, because he knew Mrs. Jiang's original attitude.
They all coaxed him to the Kingdom of Zhao, but he fell in love with him instead. Is it because of guilt? You shouldn't, because Xuannv will tie you up if you disagree with her.
How could she suddenly become in love with him? She felt that she had resigned herself to her fate? Or do you feel that you are in the same camp as her and accept yourself?
Zhuang Xun didn't understand and didn't think too much. He agreed. After all, it was only a matter of a few days. Mrs. Jiang had already expressed her position. How could he refuse?
"Very good, just listen to Mrs. Jiang. I will come to pick up Mrs. Jiang in three days, and we will hunt blue wild geese together." He said it very romantically, and Zhuang Xun also pretended to be moved.
"The colorful green-necked geese have escaped after three days. Let's set off tomorrow. Your Highness will go back and prepare now."
Mrs. Jiang smiled lightly, raised her eyebrows slightly, and raised her hand to ask Zhuang Xun to go back and prepare.
"Then Xun said goodbye." Zhuang Xun said goodbye. He wanted to go back and carefully consider what was going on. By the way, he asked what was going on with the colorful green-necked goose.
"Wait, let's leave after dinner." Mrs. Jiang took the initiative to hold Zhuang Xun's hand.
Zhuang Xun was slightly shocked. After all, Mrs. Jiang had never held his hand so intimately before, and his doubts accumulated more and more.
Look at Mrs. Jiang's beautiful smile and beautiful eyes. She seems to really regard herself as her future husband and is full of sincerity.
Holding Zhuang Xun, Mrs. Jiang let go, and then everything went as usual. Zhuang Xun finished his meal and returned to the posthouse full of doubts.
After deliberation, no problem could be found, and after asking, there were indeed so-called colorful green-necked geese, but they were very rare, so the group of people prepared for hunting according to the previous configuration.
The next day I picked up Mrs. Jiang early, and at the same time reported that I was going to hunt Qingyan as a betrothal gift to Mrs. Jiang. As usual, no one stopped me.
Compared to yesterday, Mrs. Jiang was more luxuriously dressed. It didn't look like hunting, but like a spring outing. Zhuang Xun was chatting and laughing with her. Whatever happened, the beautiful woman's eyes would not leave him, as if she glanced at him. There will be one less glance.
Zhuang Xun thought he was spying on him, but he could only pretend he didn't see him, and continued chatting with Mrs. Jiang to express his love.
She even snubbed Li Rusi, which made her second wife jealous, but she had a high emotional intelligence, and even bit Zhuang Xun's ear resentfully when they were in private.
Zhuang Xun could only kiss her cheek, squeeze out a smile to comfort her, say a few heart-warming words, and rub her slender waist because she still had to act.
It was just that the original plan was to look for the colorful blue-necked goose, but it took five days to find the blue goose. The colorful blue goose flew north again. Mrs. Jiang sent the spies back to report, and continued to direct Zhuang Xun northward.
Five days later, Qingyan was spotted again. Mrs. Jiang asked Zhuang Xun to use a bow and arrow and shoot it herself. There were no accidents and Ling Huan was out of the way.
The colorful bird flew eastward and fled. Mrs. Jiang sent another group of spies to say that the geese had flown away, so they continued to chase.
After chasing the geese like this for many days, they came to a pass.
"Going to the east is the land of Chengguo. The border of Xia Kingdom is heavily guarded and there are many gods and Buddhas, so it is difficult to pass. Only the road in the direction of Chengguo is difficult and slightly lax. Your Highness, please follow me and help your Highness pass the Zhao Pass."
When they arrived at the border, Mrs. Jiang suddenly said to Zhuang Xun, her expression tense, it was already the last hurdle.
Zhuang Xun woke up from a dream and realized what Mrs. Jiang was doing. He was stunned and speechless.
"Why?" I couldn't figure it out. I really couldn't figure it out. There was no logic at all. Why did Mrs. Jiang help me? Wasn't she trying to trick herself into the Kingdom of Zhao?
"For the sake of the common people and the country, don't forget what you said, let the poorest and most hard-working people have enough to eat all day long and no cold all year round."
After Mrs. Jiang finished speaking, she got off the carriage and walked to the gate, standing in front of the gatekeeper.
"General Chariot and Cavalry, do you know me?"
(End of chapter)
