The wife understood what Meng Ya meant: "Do you want Ling'er to marry the young master of Qin?"
Meng Ya said: "Isn't this kind of marriage bad? Although I can't bear to part with Ling'er, how many times better would it be to marry in Da Qin than here?"
The wife said anxiously: "But Ling'er is only ten years old."
"What I mean is to get engaged first and hurry up, otherwise, there might be something unexpected later." Meng Ya looked serious.
The wife was silent for a moment: "But this is just your wishful thinking. I don't know whether Emperor Qin agrees or not."
"It all depends on people." Meng Ya said: "This time when the envoy goes to Chang'an, let Ling'er go with him and mention the idea of marriage to Emperor Qin. He doesn't dare to ask for the crown prince. It would be nice if he could marry another young master."
The wife's face was full of worry: "Master Da Qin, will you treat Ling'er well? Ling'er is at least the girl with the highest status here."
Meng Ling is indeed equivalent to a princess here in Southern Xinjiang.
"What do you know!" Meng Ya said: "Based on the Qin Emperor's literary and military strategies, the entire world belongs to the Qin Dynasty, and the southern border is only a big place. Dongyi has been destroyed some time ago. At this time, it is even more important to get close to the Qin Dynasty and marry. It is not only a guarantee for us, but also an attitude.”
"Keke, I really can't let go of Ling'er, she is my heart and soul." The wife's nose felt sore and her eyes were slightly red as she spoke.
Seeing his wife's appearance, Meng Ya could only hold her in his arms and comfort her: "Don't worry, Ling'er will only be happier when she marries to Qin than here."
"Think about it, our precious daughter is married to the prince of the Qin Empire, what kind of status does that have?"
In fact, my wife is not opposed to this matter. She also understands that marrying into the royal family is actually a high achievement. It is just human nature that she feels sorry for her daughter and is reluctant to part with her.
Meng Ya is now eager to complete this matter. In his opinion, being able to marry with Da Qin will bring his status to a higher level, which is definitely not comparable to this southern Xinjiang ethnic group.
That night, the family of three had dinner together.
Meng Ya had other children, but they didn't shout.
The wife held her daughter in her arms and couldn't help but grab some delicious food, looking like she was doting on her.
Meng Ling was also quite surprised. He blinked his big dark beautiful eyes and asked, "Auntie, Ling'er is ten years old and can eat by herself."
"Auntie knows that Ling'er is good." The wife became more and more reluctant to part with her, and was about to cry again.
"Okay." Meng Ya winked, and his wife quickly calmed down her emotions and said with a forced smile: "Ling'er, this time your uncle Min Yun goes to Chang'an, how about you go with him?"
"Chang'an?" Meng Ling didn't know what was going on, and happiness flashed in his big eyes: "Is it the capital of Qin that the elders in the clan mentioned? I heard that it is so big and prosperous."
The little girl will be delighted with the stories she hears.
"Well, it's that Chang'an." Meng Ya's wife said: "Not only are the wide streets and tall buildings that Ling'er mentioned, but there are also many poems, delicious food, fun things, and beautiful clothes. "
"Okay, okay, Linger wants to go." Meng Ling clapped her little hands.
The couple looked at each other.
Meng Ya hesitated for a moment and said, "Then Ling'er will marry to Chang'an from now on. How about living in Chang'an?"
"ah?"
The little girl who was so excited just now suddenly became depressed, and then tears flashed in her eyes: "No, Ling'er wants to be with her father and mother, don't go to Chang'an, don't go to Chang'an."
Alas. Meng Ya sighed secretly.
The wife hugged the child and said distressedly: "Ling'er is obedient. Dad and mom are always here. It's just that Ling'er will definitely get married when he grows up."
"Ling'er, be good. When you arrive in Chang'an, you must not act willfully. When you see Emperor Qin and Queen Lu, you must be polite. They are the supreme queens in the world, and they are the empress of the world."
All night long, Meng Ya's wife held her daughter to sleep, coaxing her distressedly and wiping tears from time to time.
I really can't bear to leave this precious daughter.
A few days later.
Min Yun, the envoy from southern Xinjiang, set off with cartloads of goods and guards.
Meng Ya and his wife sent each other off in person.
Before leaving, Meng Ya confessed: "Old Min, after arriving in Chang'an, we will present gifts to Emperor Qin and express our feelings to Emperor Qin, and then take advantage of the opportunity to mention Linger's matter. If we can marry with Da Qin, it will be a good thing for us. ,You understand."
"My subordinates understand, please rest assured, chief!" Min Yun responded seriously.
"Yes." Meng Ya nodded, paused, and then said, "Take good care of Ling'er."
"yes!"
"Go." Meng Ya patted his shoulder.
"Then, if I leave, my mission will be fulfilled." Min Yun saluted, turned around and got into the car.
Meng Ya stood there and watched the team set off.
"Dad! Aniang!"
In the team, Meng Ling opened the car curtain and burst into tears.
Meng Ya's heart shrank slightly.
"Ling'er." The wife's heart trembled and she couldn't help but take a few steps forward.
"Aniang!"
The team stopped and Meng Ling jumped down and ran into her mother's arms.
"Linger. Good boy. Grandma's good boy."
September, Chang'an, Kyoto.
The main hall of the Imperial Palace.
"Xuan, the envoy comes to see you~~~~"
The attendant's voice came down one after another.
Min Yun arranged his clothes and walked up the steps.
Not long after, he arrived at the palace, knelt down respectfully and saluted: "Your Majesty, Min Yun, see His Majesty the Emperor of Qin."
His etiquette is very good, and his Chinese Mandarin is very standard.
Xiao Yuan was sitting on the dragon chair directly above him, with twelve strings of jade beads in front of his forehead. He raised his hand slightly and said, "The messenger is standing flat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." After Min Yun stood up, he said straight to the point: "On behalf of Chief Meng Ya, I am in Beijing this time and specially present the treasures of southern Xinjiang. This is a gift list. Please take a look at it."
As he spoke, he bent down slightly and raised the bamboo slips with both hands.
The attendant stepped forward to take it and respectfully handed it over to the emperor.
Xiao Yuan picked it up, unfolded it and looked at it, and said in a calm voice: "Meng Ya is interested. We are a country of great etiquette in Qin. When the envoy returns, don't forget to bring some gifts to Meng Ya in return."
"Ah, thank you so much, Your Majesty, how dare I?" Min Yun said hurriedly.
"Reciprocity is a courtesy." Xiao Yuan said: "Da Qin also hopes that Southern Xinjiang will get better and better."
"Yes, your Majesty is truly the king of the world, with mighty virtues all over the world." Min Yun said, and then cautiously said: "Your Majesty, if you are brave, can you please ask Da Qin to give you some farming guidance in southern Xinjiang."
"Of course." Xiao Yuan said, "After that, I will send someone to visit Southern Xinjiang."
"The Emperor's kindness is so great!" Min Yun immediately knelt down excitedly: "On behalf of the people of Southern Xinjiang, I would like to thank His Majesty for your kindness!"
"Messengers don't need to be polite." Xiao Yuan said, "I wonder how the trade in southern Xinjiang has been recently."
"Under His Majesty's kindness, southern Xinjiang has established trade with the Central Plains, and the results have been remarkable. People of all ethnic groups are yearning for the culture of the Central Plains."
The two chatted for a while about various issues.
Then Min Yun said: "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to do."
"Oh?" Xiao Yuan stretched out his hand slightly: "Please speak."
Min Yun organized his speech and said seriously: "Leader Meng Ya has a daughter whom he regards as a pearl."
(End of chapter)
