In the next few days, the capital was under martial law.
Qi Jin followed Rong Cang in an orderly manner, almost inseparable.
Go to court with him during the day, and discuss matters in the front hall of the East Palace in the evening. After the evening discussions, have dinner directly in the East Palace, and then take turns with the deputy commander on duty. When you feel sleepy, you can find a place in the East Palace to take a nap and sleep. Sometimes he would be accompanied by at least one person or two, but he would not be given the chance to be "alone".
Rong Cang kept strict supervision, and Qi Jin himself was conscious of it.
It means resolutely not giving the opponent any chance to gain any leverage.
But as a result, Rong Cang lost a lot of opportunities to accompany his beloved wife. When he returned to the palace every night, it was almost midnight. When he returned, Chu Yunfei was often already asleep, and Rong Cang would gently press against her bulge. In the abdomen, you feel the strong vitality of the child in your belly.
But every time at this time, Rong Cang couldn't help but mutter in his heart, this child is so active at night, doesn't he need to sleep?
He had been holding this question in his mind for three days and never had the chance to ask it, because he got up early in the morning and was careful when he got up, not wanting to disturb his beloved wife Xiangmeng.
Three days passed, and on August 20th, the Prince of Mobei's car finally arrived in Shengjing.
As the crown prince, Rong Cang, along with Xie Lin, Qi Jin and a group of officials from the Ministry of Rites, arrived outside the imperial city to greet the distinguished guests under the escort of the Royal Forest Army.
The Prince of Mobei is about thirty years old, tall and burly, with a rough face, with the unique toughness and somewhat exotic characteristics of the Mobei people. A scar on the left cheek runs through the corner of the eyebrow, which makes it a bit more ferocious for no reason.
Behind him were several officials dressed as civil servants. The bodyguards looked like they were carefully selected masters. They all had expressionless faces and a fierce look in their eyes.
As soon as they met, Dugu Yinyun took the initiative to get off his horse and greeted Rong Cang enthusiastically: "I heard that Chu State has established a crown prince, but I didn't expect that it is His Royal Highness the War King who travels across the battlefield. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you doing?"
Rong Cang's expression was calm and cold, just like in those years on the battlefield: "Everything is fine, how is Prince Dugu?"
"The same goes for Gu." Dugu Yinyun stepped forward and reached out to hug Rong Cang, but Rong Cang dodged him, "Prince Dugu, please respect yourself."
Dugu Yinyun smiled nonchalantly: "This is our Mobei way of expressing friendship, but His Highness the War King has always refused to let people approach him thousands of miles away, making it difficult for people to get close to him."
As he spoke, he suddenly noticed a pair of cold eyes falling on him. Dugu Yinyun turned his head and was immediately greeted by a familiar face and a pair of eyes that did not conceal hatred and murderous intent.
The corner of his mouth raised slightly, with a hint of joking: "Prince Qi, long time no see."
"It's been a long time indeed." Qi Jin said in a cold voice, "I thought that Prince Dugu had turned into ashes, but I didn't expect that he was still alive in this world. It's really disappointing."
Dugu Yinyun's face stiffened, with anger visible to the naked eye, and then he said with a smile: "Speaking of which, Gu and Prince Qi have a special connection. In the past three years, Gu has been thinking about Prince Qi. ——”
Qi Jin's voice was cold, and he stretched out his hand to pull out the sword at his waist: "Are you looking for death?"
"Prince Dugu." Rong Cang raised his hand to stop Qi Jin's movement, and coldly reminded Dugu Yinyun to be careful, "If you approach negotiations with such an attitude, Chu State may not be able to receive you in a friendly manner."
Dugu Yinyun didn't know what he thought of, a strange color flashed across his eyes, and then he apologized to Prince Qi calmly: "I'm sorry for my poor words, Prince Qi."
The envoys behind him all frowned, obviously disapproving of their prince's behavior.
There are frequent civil strife in Mobei, and they are no longer the opponents of the Chu State in war. They came here for the purpose of marriage. The purpose of the marriage is for the two countries to put down their weapons and temporarily live in harmony. The prince humiliates the son of the other marquis, so he is not afraid of the anger of the Chu State. Send troops?
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites said quickly: "Prince Dugu, our emperor has hosted a banquet in the main hall. Please invite His Royal Highness and the envoys to follow us into the palace and meet our emperor together."
"Why are you so anxious?" Prince Dugu seemed to intend to chat with Rong Cang for a while, "This time I brought the most beautiful princess from Mobei and wanted to marry her to the Chu Kingdom. I just heard that the princes of the Chu Kingdom were already married. His Highness the Crown Prince felt that If you want to achieve friendship between the two countries, who should you marry the imperial sister to?"
Rong Cang's eyes fell on the sedan behind them. There were red gauze curtains hanging around the sedan, which seemed to be a bit of a happy marriage.
He withdrew his gaze and said with a calm expression: "After the marriage can go to the palace, sit down and talk slowly. Prince Dugu doesn't have to worry."
Dugu Yinyun and Rong Cang walked side by side towards the city gate: "His Royal Highness, has been staying in Shengjing recently?"
"It is true that I have been staying in Shengjing since I got married, but I should go back to the border after the new year." Rong Cang said expressionlessly, "I recently bought a new batch of weapons and food for the border, and I am planning to conquer Mobei border in the next spring. earth."
Dugu Yinyun's expression froze, and then he forced a smile: "The prince is joking, you have been at the border for ten years, and our two countries have always been indifferent, and now you want to conquer the territory of Mobei?"
"No matter who wins or loses?" Rong Cang raised his eyebrows, "Prince Dugu is very good at telling lies with his eyes open?"
Seeing that Dugu Yinyun was defeated, Qi Jin looked sarcastically: "Besides Mobei being good at using intrigues and tricks, how can Mobei have the ability to fight against Chu's cavalry? In the past years, the prince showed mercy. If we fight again next time, Mobei's territory will be determined." It will be incorporated into the map of Chu State little by little, and Prince Dugu will probably become a slave of the subjugated country. I wonder if you will still be so arrogant by then."
Dugu Yinyun became angry from embarrassment and smiled coldly: "Prince Qi, there is no need to rush to make sarcastic comments and add insult to injury. This time I have brought you a big gift. Please don't cry when I sit down in the main hall later."
Qi Jin responded with a sneer: "I wonder who will cry."
Rong Cang didn't seem to be interested in continuing to chat with him. He quickly got on his horse and said calmly: "Prince Dugu, please come."
After saying that, he took the lead and drove towards the palace.
On the street leading to the palace, the Imperial Guards had a post every ten steps and a sentry every five steps. The order was strict and orderly. The prince and the officials of the Chu State led the distinguished guests towards the palace step by step.
A large number of royal guards escorted a luxurious and spacious sedan. A soft voice sounded from the sedan: "Mother...Mother, I'm hungry..."
"Jun'er, don't worry, we will see daddy soon." The cold voice became gentle because of the child, "When we enter the palace, there will be a lot of delicious food. Jun'er, please be obedient, okay?"
The voice of the soft and glutinous milk bag was sweet and childish: "Oh, mother, father... will father like Jun'er?"
"Jun'er is so cute and smart, he will like it." The woman's voice was so soothing, and she repeated, "I will definitely like it, he will like it..."
