027: The Covenant of Conspiracy
Although Wu Zhao's harem courtyard has high-rise buildings and green tiles in the rockery pond, it is very simple and far less than the grandeur of the big business.
Although Princess Shuiyun has also blamed herself for the place where the princess lives is the poorest among the princesses all over the world, which is no different from ordinary people's family, but this is the meaning of Akagi. He himself does not like luxury. In addition, Wu Zhao has been suffering from war and diseases for many years. He is already short of national strength, and if the king of his country can't share the joys and sorrows with the people at this time and only thinks about his timely enjoyment, he will definitely lose the hearts of the people.
Shuiyun doesn't understand this. She is a woman. She thinks that a woman's lack of talent is virtue. Her head is full of people who only want to wear rouge gouache and brocade robes.
However, all the thoughts of Shuiyun have been placed on the sweet and sleeping baby in the infancy recently.
"Red flame, red flame," before the man arrived, Akagi's cheerful voice came in, "But the godfather wants to die!"
"King! Don't dare to quarrel! Yan'er just fell asleep!"
Before Shuiyun finished his words, he was interrupted by the baby in his arms. The little thing opened his eyes and not only did he not cry, but also giggled.
There is a famous saying in the world, "People who love to laugh are often not too bad luck." This is just right for the red flame. The little guy's smile made Akagi in a good mood. Without saying a word, he hugged Chiyan from Shuiyun's arms. "Are you happy to see your father? Do you want to fly high?"
"Wang," Shuiyun couldn't help laughing, "Seeing that you are like a child when you see Yaner!"
Akaki stared, "How many times have I said it? What kind of flame! It's rare for little cinnabar to give him such a heroic name as Red Flame. You open your mouth and scream, which sounds like a woman's name!"
Shui Yun pouted and lowered her head without saying anything. She didn't care whether her name was heroic or not. She just felt close to her mother. It didn't look like a cold man.
The red flame was held in the arms of the red wood, and the little thing restlessly grabbed the sword at the waist of the red wood. The heavy sword was actually pulled up by him. The sword came out of its sheath. Although it was only pulled out of the palm, it was still cold and fierce.
I'm afraid that ordinary children will be scared to cry, but the red flame doesn't think so at all. The little face is red because of excitement, and the tender little hands pat the red wood, as if to show off his new discovery to him.
"It's amazing, it's amazing!" Akagi was overjoyed, "How can ordinary children have such strength! Red Flame, do you like swords very much? OK, OK! What a brave man! My father will definitely cultivate you well in the future, let you become the favorite son of heaven on the battlefield, and revitalize the national prestige of Wu Zhao!"
"I'm afraid King Wuzhao can't wait so long," a soft but masculine voice came from the back of Akagi. "King Wuzhao doesn't want the child who was originally a prince to grow up groveling to his big businessman?"
The sound made Akagi turn his head reflexively and looked at the people behind him in consternation. The silver mask made Akagi a little relieved, but the displeasure in his eyes could not disperse. He stared at all these red flames curiously and gave it to Shuiyun. He winked at her. Shuiyun quickly hugged The red flame left the side hall.
Akagi's expression was a little cramped, "It turned out to be Qingyun. When did you come here?"
"I just arrived. It's really wrong to be so suddenly offended. However, there are many secret agents of big merchants in the city, which is really forced by the situation. Please forgive King Wu Zhao.
"Forget it." Akagi waved his hand. Although he tried his best to control it, his eyes couldn't help looking in the direction where Shuiyun left with the red flame in his arms.
Qingyun understood what Akagi meant, "Don't worry, King Wuzhao. Qingyun won't tell anyone about Prince Chiyan."
"Ha ha, look at what you said," Akagi's smile was a little stiff. "How can I keep this kind of thing in my heart?"
"No," Qingyun shook his head. "It is inevitable that King Wu Zhao is worried. Qingyun can understand."
Yes, anyone can see Akagi's worry - the red flame is approaching the full moon, but only the close palace people and a few trusted ministers know about this matter. He blocked the news to death. What he was afraid of was that the big businessman knew that he had Akagi and Wu Zhao had a queen. With the prince's Wu Zhao, he had to let the big businessman bear the burden. Qualifications of worry.
Akagi took a deep breath and felt that he was a coward. This first-class happy event was covered up like a thief. His father was really incompetent.
"King Wuzhao doesn't have to worry too much. I believe that there are not many such days, and the good news of the prince's death will soon be told to the world, and it is as the prince of Wuzhao."
This is full of excitement, but it makes Akagi feel illusory. He squeezed his lips and said, "Why did Qingyun come here in person this time?"
"Blue Moon Jade."
"Just in time, I'm also worried about this."
Qingyun glanced at Chimu. His eyes were a little complicated and seemed to be disappointed, but his expression was only fleeting in a moment. Qingyun soon returned to his calm appearance, "Can the transfer of the jade of the blue moon go smoothly?"
When it comes to this matter, Chimu's eyebrows are curled up with layers of sadness. "The detectives of the big merchants have long been all over Ganning, and the troops have also surrounded Ganning layer by layer. Although there is a secret road dug before, this matter is tense, and you can't act rashly, so..."
"This is a dangerous move. If it is found, it must be a fierce battle. But if the soldiers do not move, his big businessman will soon take action, and at that time, he will definitely lose all his previous achievements. In this case, it's better to take a risk..."
Akaki's body stood suddenly, "A risky attempt? This is the danger of the people of Wuzhao! Wu Zhao was originally short of troops, and I gave up the throne to survive, all in order to fulfill the agreement with you. If it angers the merchants now, I'm afraid that Wu Zhao will eventually fall into the ordinary situation of Qianqing. Qingyun, do you want my red flame to be like you?
Outside the door, a gust of wind suddenly rose, and the hair curled up the green clouds fluttered and the sleeves of the clothes. The green clouds stood still, and there was a faint pain in their eyes.
Your own situation like this? Qingyun smiled bitterly. If he could choose, he would never let himself fall into this. However, the soldiers of Qianqing Kingdom were defeated like a mountain. In one day, he changed from the prince of Qianqing Kingdom to a prisoner of a big merchant. Fortunately, he had a good appearance. When General Binglan captured the King's capital of Qianqing, he left him behind and hid his name beside him.
Now, Wu Zhao's fate and the fate of Red Flame are in the hands of Qingyun. Even for himself, he never wants anyone to try to endure such pain.
The two looked at each other for a long time. Qingyun bent down and bowed deeply to Akagi with his hands.
Perhaps for ordinary people, this kind of humility is nothing, but how much determination should it be to make Qingyun bend his waist for the prince?
"King Wuzhao," Qingyun lowered his head. "The jade of the blue moon is the only hope for Qianqing to restore the country. If this happens, Wu Zhao will certainly be able to reorganize the national prestige!" Qingyun only has this last wish, and asks the king of Wuzhao to be fulfilled!"
Qingyun is Qingyun. No matter when he is, he is neither humble nor arrogant. Akagi looked at him. What he saw in his eyes was not the cronies of General Dashang, but the high-willed and respected Prince Qianqing!
As soon as this trip comes out, even if Akagi has a great reason, he can't refuse. What's more, Qingyun's words are right. Even if he fights hard, he doesn't want his red flame to submit to the feet of the big merchants.
"Get up," Akagi personally came forward to help Qingyun. "I don't mean to fall into the well, but I have enough strength. At present, Gan Ning is in a tense situation. If it is tough, it will not be good for everyone.
"King Wuzhao doesn't have to worry. Qingyun only asked King Wuzhao to cooperate in a play this time. Qingyun guarantees his life and will not implicate Wu Zhao."
"This is simple to say, but the matter is in my Wuzhao's territory. How could his big businessman give up? What's more, the recruitment of big merchants is just a delaying plan. He Baishi's heart to destroy my Wuzhao is not dead. There is no excuse if he wants to add it!"
Qingyun's face slowly turned out of the window, "White stone has not been around for a long time. This turbulence is inevitable for big businessmen. If I don't move again, I'm afraid I can only watch the rare opportunity slip away from me.
Looking at Qingyun's firm face, Akagi sighed, "Even if I get the jade of the blue moon, what can I do? The merchant's strength is strong, and it is not easy to exchange the jade of the blue moon for reliable food, grass, soldiers and horses for a while.
"King Wuzhao doesn't have to worry about this matter. He has his own solution."
Bai Yin? Akagi frowned. Although he was convinced that Bai Yin was not an idle person, it was still not enough to let him fight with Wu Zhao's life.
"In a word, even if King Wuzhao offers the jade of the blue moon, it is just for him to invade your territory and harm your people!"
This sentence hit the heart of Chimu. He bit his lips and said, "Have you planned everything?"
"Exactly, the king of Wuzhao only needs to withdraw Wu Zhao's secret soldiers. As for General Saqi's army, it still remains to confront the big merchants. Remember, the only reason is that the big merchants are not allowed to invade the country, and there is nothing else!"
"Of course, I know it. But is there anything else?"
"Others..." Qingyun remembers that this is the only thing Bai Yin entrusted to him in the letter, in addition to that...
Yes, and his marriage joke.
Thinking about the white and unruly nature, no one knows which one is true and which is false. On the way to Wu Zhao, Qingyun has been thinking about whether to talk about marriage with Akagi. He has been thinking about it but doesn't know what to do.
But when Qingyun saw the eyebrows that were very similar to the cinnabar, Qingyun's answer was clear.
"No more."
Akagi was relieved. When he was about to arrange his servants to prepare a banquet to entertain Qingyun, the close eunuch hurriedly came.
"The king, the envoys of the great merchants came to visit!"