Su Chengwang is not too pedantic.
Although Shen Qingyun did lose his identity a bit with this move, it was precisely because of this that Shen Qingyun would at least have some scruples and a sense of measure in his actions, which was better than those who would do anything unscrupulous.
And obviously Shen Qingyun has already made up his mind. Even if Su Chengwang objects, Shen Qingyun will still do it.
He came to Su Chengwang because he really regarded Su Chengwang as his teacher and hoped to get his approval and permission.
Su Chengwang also understood this.
Therefore, although he couldn't accept it at first, he quickly accepted it calmly.
"After all, it's not the right way. When your restaurant business starts, you can give up the gambling shop if you can."
"It's a chess and card room." Shen Qingyun emphasized.
"It doesn't matter whether it's a gambling house or a chess and card room." Su Chengwang looked at Shen Qingyun seriously and said, "You are shameless, but the British government is still shameless."
Shen Qingyun curled his lips and muttered: "If you want face, then don't come to me."
"What did you say?" Su Chengwang didn't hear clearly.
"Nothing." Shen Qingyun waved his hands quickly.
The world is not black and white, and Shen Qingyun doesn't think he is a moral gentleman. If he had to choose between interests and Wei Guangzheng's reputation, Shen Qingyun would choose the former without hesitation. .
Su Chengwang, who had reached the official position, was naturally not a man of faith, not to mention that he had been in charge of a spy organization like the Seven Departments. He himself had done many things under the conspiracy, so he felt that he had no position to accuse Shen Qingyun.
Shen Qingyun was just asked to take care of the British government's face. If the matter was brought to the table, it might become an excuse for others to criticize Yue Cheng and Yue Lianshuang.
The capital of the Great Chu Empire.
Yue Lianshuang, with his carriage and horses rushing, walked against the wind and snow from Liangzhou City for almost two months before arriving at the imperial capital.
"Third uncle."
When Yue Lianshuang got off the carriage, she saw a middle-aged man in his mid-thirties standing at the door of the house.
Yue Jing's body was slightly bowed, the wind and snow were pressing on his crane cloak, his short beard was a little messy, and his snake-like eyes were slightly narrowed, hiding the viciousness in his eyes and replacing them with warmth.
"Has the journey been peaceful?"
"Thank you, Third Uncle, for your concern. It's just that the wind and snow this year are stronger than in previous years, so there are a lot of delays on the way."
Yue Lianshuang stepped forward and reached out to support Yue Jing's left arm.
"It's not the first time I've come back. Why is Third Uncle still waiting to greet me at the door?"
Yue Lianshuang helped Yue Jing to walk through the door, only to see that Yue Jing's body was floating, his right leg was stiff, and he seemed to have some inconvenience.
"Third Uncle heard what His Majesty said, saying that you ran an errand for His Majesty in Liangzhou City, so the return was delayed." Yue Jing smiled slightly and said: "You also know, Third Uncle, I am a lazy person, and the new year is approaching. , there will be a lot of movement in each government, if you can't come back in time, I'm afraid I will have to turn them down one by one."
"Thank you for your hard work, uncle."
"It doesn't matter." Yue Jing shook his head and said: "Now, it's time for you to tell your third uncle why you let go of the Yan Kingdom's Jin Yiwei, right?"
Yue Lianshuang shook her head and said: "Don't worry, Third Uncle, I will explain this matter to Your Majesty."
Yue Jing smiled and said: "Third uncle can rest assured when you do things. He is just a royal guard who betrayed the Yan Kingdom. His Majesty doesn't care whether he lives or dies. But after all, you are arrogating the Seventh Division. Your Majesty is tolerant, so you have to Just show your attitude."
"I understand, thank you Third Uncle for your guidance." Yue Lianshuang nodded and said.
The two walked through the corridor and came to the entrance of a small courtyard at the back.
"You returned to the imperial capital this time, but have you changed your mind?"
Yue Lianshuang shook his head, "No matter who the candidate designated by His Majesty is, I don't want it."
"An arm cannot twist a thigh. Don't try to challenge the patience of an emperor."
Yue Lianshuang frowned, "Don't worry, third uncle, I have my own concerns."
"Shen Qingyun?" Yue Jing raised his eyebrows.
"Third uncle..." Yue Lianshuang seemed a little surprised.
Yue Jing said: "Your Majesty will summon you to the palace tomorrow. You can think of your own words. Your Majesty is still very talkative."
Yue Lianshuang fell silent after hearing this.
Yue Jing smiled and said: "Okay, just send it here. When you come back, you can take care of things in the house. Third uncle will not care about it. By the way, the wind and snow are very heavy this year. I have sent a letter to Uncle Zhong." There’s no need to send Jing’er to the Imperial Capital, I’m afraid it’s just you and me in the mansion this year.”
Yue Lianshuang bowed slightly, "I understand."
Yue Jing smiled and waved, then limped into the small courtyard.
The next day.
It has been closed in recent years and the court has been closed for a long time.
But Emperor Xiang Qian of Chu was still diligent, and the Nuan Pavilion was extremely quiet, except for the occasional sound of holding and placing memorials.
There was a soft creaking sound, and the old eunuch Liang Hong came quickly with his body bowed.
"Your Majesty, Princess Pingyang is waiting outside the door."
Xiang Qian's movement was only for a moment, but he immediately resumed action.
"Let her in."
"yes."
Liang Hong responded, and then shouted at the top of his lungs: "Princess Pingyang is here to see you."
The two young eunuchs on the left and right opened the door and welcomed Yue Lianshuang in.
"See Your Majesty." Yue Lianshuang bowed and cupped his hands.
"Pingyang, do you know the crime?" Xiang Gan didn't even raise his head.
Seeing this, Liang Hong glanced at the eunuchs and maids waiting on his left and right, and motioned for them to retreat.
When Yue Lianshuang heard this, she knelt down and said, "Pingyang knows that he is guilty. Please forgive him."
Xiang Gan put down the memorial, rubbed his brows and said: "You are returning to the imperial capital from Qingyan Pass and passing by Liangzhou City. I only ask you to assist the Seven Divisions in capturing the spies of the Yan Kingdom. It is just the life of one spy. It is not important. It is just the Seven Divisions." You sent the message, but you deliberately let the person go, but why?"
"Since Your Majesty has received the report from the Seven Ministries, Your Majesty may not be as clear as Pingyang about what happened at that time, so why should Pingyang explain it?"
"You..." Xiang Qian paused and hummed: "You are really getting more and more presumptuous."
Yue Lianshuang remained silent.
Seeing this, Xiang Gan just shook his head and asked, "Is the British Duke still okay?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Grandpa is fine."
"It is indeed hard for British citizens to live at the border for a long time."
"Be loyal to your country and dare not mention hard work."
"Haha..." Xiang Gan smiled and shook his head, "You are getting better and better at talking."
Yue Lianshuang said seriously: "These are words from the bottom of my heart."
"I know." Xiang Qian waved his hand, "The loyalty of the British government does not need to be decorated with flattering words. I have never had any doubt in my heart."
Xiang Qian stood up and stepped forward, looking Yue Lianshuang up and down.
"We haven't seen each other for another year, and Pingyang is even more charming. But at your age, most of the ladies in this imperial capital are married. You can't delay your life-long event any longer."
Yue Lianshuang said respectfully: "Your Majesty, don't worry. In addition to helping the Seven Tribunals capture Yan State's spies, Liangzhou and his party will also gain something in Pingyang."
"Oh?" Xiang Qian asked curiously: "Let me guess, could it be related to that Shen Qingyun?"
"Yes." Yue Lianshuang nodded, "It's Shen Qingyun."
Xiang Gan smiled and said: "Shen Qingyun rescued the Yan State spy, but Pingyang you took action to stop the Qibu pursuit. This shows that Pingyang you treat Shen Qingyun differently."
Yue Lianshuang said humbly: "Your Majesty may not know that Pingyang and Shen Qingyun are actually childhood sweethearts, and they are even engaged to be engaged."
Xiang Qian frowned, "How come I haven't heard of this?"
Yue Lianshuang explained: "Shen Qingyun is the son of Uncle Si Nan. Uncle Sinan and his wife were in the same army with my father in the past, and they had a deep relationship. During the Northern Expedition to Shenwu twenty years ago, Mrs. Si Nanbo was pregnant and returned to the imperial capital to raise her baby. During this period, she has been living in the British government palace. Mrs. Sinan Bo matched my mother and sisters, and they made an engagement early.
But I never thought that time had changed. After his father died in the war, his mother soon followed him. Mrs. Sinan Bo also died of illness shortly after giving birth to Shen Qingyun. Sinan Bo only regarded the engagement as a joke and never mentioned it.
Grandpa told Pingyang about this matter. "
"That's it..." Xiang Qian looked like he suddenly realized something.
Of course Xiang Qian knew that Yue Lianshuang was making up a story, but Yue Lianshuang told it in a decent way, so it was indeed easy for people to believe it.
"So, this Shen Qingyun is Pingyang's favorite person?"
"Marriage is a major matter, the parents' orders, the matchmaker's words, and the promises made by the British government will not be easily voided."
"That's such a pity." Xiang Qian shook his head, "For your marriage, I searched all over the imperial capital for the prince, and finally selected a suitable person. He is also a perfect match for you Pingyang. Now suddenly there is Shen Qingyun. It makes me a little bit broken by others."
"Pingyang is guilty." Yue Lianshuang nodded, "The one your Majesty likes must also be a hero, but Pingyang really doesn't dare to disobey his mother's orders."
Xiang Qian frowned and asked: "Chen Xiong is just an earl, with a settlement of three hundred households, and Shen Qingyun is just the earl's heir apparent. His status is not noble. I'm afraid he is not worthy of being a British prince?"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Pingyang has already discussed this matter with Shen Qingyun. Shen Qingyun is willing to marry the British Duke. In this way, it doesn't matter whether he is worthy or not, and he can fulfill the last wish of his ancestors. It is the best of both worlds."
"Get married?" Xiang Qian was really surprised when he heard this, "Shen Qingyun is willing to agree?"
Yue Lianshuang nodded heavily, "This is his proposal."
Yue Lianshuang was quite good at throwing the blame away.
Xiang Qian pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled bitterly and shook his head: "That's all, I really have nothing to say."
Yue Lianshuang was overjoyed when she heard this, but the expression on her face did not change much, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Um."
Xiang Qian hummed lightly and said, "Since this is a long-established engagement, there is no need to delay it. When the court returns to the imperial court after the new year, I will send a message to Shen Qingyun to come to the imperial capital to marry you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiang Qian nodded slightly, "By the way, you have been in Liangzhou City for many days, have you ever paid a visit to the old Prime Minister?"
"Of course I've been there."
"Is he still in good health?"
"It's fine." Yue Lianshuang nodded, "Old Xiangguo likes Shen Qingyun very much and appreciates him quite a lot."
Xiang Gan said with a smile: "The old prime minister is used to seeing the princes of the imperial capital, and few of them are attracted to him. Shen Qingyun can win the favor of the old prime minister because he must be talented and romantic. In this way, he is worthy of Pingyang."
