Qiu Dianjun walked out of the study with his head hanging down.
She was confused and even more puzzled.
What is the relationship between the princess and the marquis?
She had deep doubts about this.
But soon, she shook her head and said to herself: "I have witnessed the relationship between the princess and the marquis with my own eyes, and I even saw the princess's...Hippa."
"In that case, why did the princess condone the marriage between the Marquis and the Tang family? What is the reason for this?"
"Isn't it...impossible! The princess is a rich man with a golden branch and jade leaves. There is no way she would be willing to be the Marquis's...concubine!"
"..."
No one can answer Qiu Dianjun's doubts for her.
She buried the matter in her heart and decided to observe in secret to figure out the key. She didn't want her princess to suffer any loss.
…
In a blink of an eye, time came to the next day.
Su Xian was not lazy that day. He went to the marching camp in the north of the city early in the morning. The exchange of food and prisoners with the Liao Kingdom was finally completed under the hard work of Wang Sima.
He came over to put the finishing touches and receive Princess Lanling's praise and reward.
In a huge tent, Su Xian, Wang Sima, and Nalan Jie closed the door and discussed for a long time. Together, the three of them sorted out the books for handing over food and the roster for handing over prisoners.
This sorting out lasted all morning.
As the lunch hour approached, Su Xian stood up, stretched and said with a smile, "It's finally done. There are no problems. If everyone in Liao Kingdom were like the young prince, wouldn't the world be unified?"
Wang Sima rubbed his temples, closed his eyes and rested his mind and said: "Thanks to the young prince taking charge of this matter, if it were Nalanxiong, the eldest son of Nantu Prince, it would be involved in the Year of the Monkey and the Horse and Moon."
Nalan Jie was dressed as a scholar. After listening to Su Xian's words, his face moved slightly. He stood up, bowed and smiled and said: "Although it is difficult for the world to be unified, it is still very possible if you work hard."
"..."
Su Xian was startled, ignored it, and just said casually:
"This matter is over. I and Wang Sima will go back to report to Princess Lanling. The young prince should also pack up and prepare to return to Liao Kingdom."
After speaking, he turned around and left the tent with Wang Sima.
After staying in the tent all morning, he was suddenly exposed to the noon sun, which was quite dazzling, but he still saw an acquaintance at a glance——
Qiudian Army.
She seemed to be waiting here specifically.
However, when Su Xian was about to step forward to say hello, Qiu Dianjun glanced at him, turned around and left, leaving only a handsome figure behind.
Su Xian ignored it, and after adapting to the noon sun, he and Wang Sima walked to the princess's bedchamber, talking about topics related to the Liao Kingdom.
After a while, Su Xian approached the princess' sleeping tent and saw Qiu Dianjun again. He flashed in front of his eyes, but disappeared without waiting for him to say hello.
Su Xian still ignored it and just said in his heart: "There are quite a lot of coincidences today."
After entering the princess's sleeping tent, I saw Princess Lanling in the flower hall. She was having a meal.
Princess Lanling was overjoyed to learn that the exchange of prisoners and food with the Liao Kingdom had been successfully concluded, and invited Su Xian and Wang Sima to eat together. The three monarchs and ministers discussed the follow-up of the matter while eating.
"Now that this matter is over, it's time for me to return to Beijing." Li Youqing put down her chopsticks, wiped the corners of her mouth with snow-white silk, looked at Su Xian and asked:
"Is Marquis Fan Yang's tail-burning feast scheduled for tomorrow?"
"The report back to the princess is indeed scheduled for tomorrow. Tomorrow, the princess will be generous and come to the city to have a talk." Su Xian put down his chopsticks and issued an invitation.
Just after he finished speaking, he suddenly felt that someone was looking at him intensely. Following his gaze, he saw it was Qiu Dianjun again.
Su Xian couldn't help but wonder, what happened to her today?
The previous two "accidental encounters" seemed not to be a coincidence, but something she did intentionally, but why not go to him directly?
"The Imperial Palace will definitely leave tomorrow." Princess Lanling agreed with a smile.
"Thank you, princess." Su Xian put Qiu Dianjun's anomaly behind him.
"That being the case... I have decided to return to Beijing in three days! The 100,000 troops I brought from the capital city will temporarily stay in Hebei Province to guard the border to prevent the Liao Kingdom from jumping over the wall."
"The princess is wise..."
Next, Princess Lanling really praised Su Xian and Wang Sima.
He said that the handover of food and prisoners was done well, and 800,000 shi of food were obtained from the Liao Kingdom at once, which was enough for Hebei Province to survive the crisis of food shortage.
Su Xian and Wang Sima were naturally modest and said they "dare not take credit".
"I always make clear rewards and punishments when doing things. You two don't need to be humble, especially Marquis Fan Yang. After I return to the capital, I will personally meet the Holy Spirit to ask for your merits!"
"Thank you princess..."
"..."
After meal.
Su Xian left the princess's sleeping tent and came to the tent where Prince Hunxie's son Nalanjie was staying temporarily.
Nalanjie will return to Liao Kingdom today, and Su Xian is going to see him off.
As for the arrogant Nantu Prince Nalanxiong, because the ransom of 500,000 dan had been received a few days ago, Su Xian followed his words and let him out of the prison and sent someone back to Liao Kingdom.
Nalanjie had already packed his bags, and Su Xian sent him ten miles away.
"Little prince, take care!" Su Xian rode on the horse and cupped his hands, then turned the horse's head and was about to return.
"Brother Su, wait a minute!" Nalanjie jumped off his horse and walked forward quickly.
"What else can I do, young prince?"
"We say goodbye today, and I don't know when I will see you again in the future. The woods here are dense and the breeze is gentle. How about having a glass of practice wine and chatting for a while?"
"good!"
Su Xian jumped off the carriage, and within a short while, a small table was ready, with several plates of dried fruit preserves, a jug of wine and two wine glasses.
Su Xian and Nalan Jie each sat on one side of the small table. Nalan Jie filled two glasses of wine with a pot and raised his glass:
"Brother Su has been newly promoted to the title of Marquis. I didn't even say congratulations. I just congratulate Brother Su with this cup. I wish Brother Su a smooth career and promotion!"
"I wish my young prince a safe journey!"
Su Xian also raised his glass, and after touching it lightly, they both raised their necks and drank.
After putting down the wine glasses, Nalanjie filled up the two wine glasses with a pot and raised his glasses: "With this glass, I hope that the world of great harmony that Brother Su just said in the tent will come soon!"
Su Xian raised his eyelids lightly. These words came from Nalan Jie's mouth, which made him both surprised and normal. Nalan Jie was deeply influenced by the culture of the Central Plains and advocated peace. He was an anomaly among the Liao people.
Therefore, the words did come from Su Xian's mouth, so he drank another drink with Nalan Jie.
After putting down the wine glass, Su Xian saw him reaching for the wine bottle again, so he quickly stopped him and said, "The young prince has to go on a journey. It's not advisable to drink too much while riding a horse!"
"Brother Su is right." Nalanjie took a piece of candied fruit and put it into his mouth. After eating, his face suddenly straightened, he looked at Su Xian and said:
"Brother Su is in Liang, and I am in Liao. If you and I join forces, maybe we can make the world clear and the two countries of Liang and Liao be united forever, and there will no longer be the crisis of war!"
