Chapter 281: Chapter 281, diplomatic mission to Xiliang

  Qin Miao looked at Zhou Siming with disappointment and said, “Zhou Siming, don’t you know how capable King Huai Is? If you are unwilling to repent, please don’t drag me down!” Zhou siming frowned and said, “Miao Miao, you actually don’t believe me?” At this time, Qin Shu’s words came from behind Qin Miao. “Miao Miao, Crown Prince Zhou is right. The Qiao family and Crown Prince have gone too far. King Huai is the one everyone wants.” Qin Miaomiao really wanted to spit, “Big Brother!” However, Qin Shu said to Zhou siming, “Even though our Qin family has been banished to the border, as long as King Huai can use me, I will definitely do my best to help him!” He wanted Qiao Ruoyun to regret it. He wanted Qiao Ruoyun to obediently return to his side. .. Xu Mingshuang’s interlude had allowed the Xu family to understand King Huai’s scheme. The next day, they had sent Qiao Ruoyin to visit Qiao Jinniang to express their loyalty to the crown prince. Madam Xu even personally came to propose marriage for Xu Mingwei and Qiao Jinniang. “Crown prince consort, if our Xu family’s child can marry the Qiao family’s daughter, it will really be a climb up the ladder. “That nephew of mine is not boasting either. Regardless of whether it’s his literary talent or his military strategy, he is of the upper class. I am also Miss Ruofeng. I wonder if I can ask the crown prince consort to help bestow the marriage?” Xu Mingshuang’s actions might have an impact on Xu Mingwei. If Xu Mingwei married the Qiao family’s daughter now, it would be enough to put His Highness and the Qiao family at ease. Lady Qiao Jin calmly drank a cup of water and said, “Sister Ruo Feng’s marriage should be decided by second uncle and second aunt. Both Your Highness and I understand in our hearts whether your Xu family is loyal or not. There is no need for you to come and talk about the marriage just to show your loyalty.” Madam Xu quickly said, “Crown Princess consort, this is not a matter. I had my eyes on Miss ruofeng from the start. It’s just that she has an extremely high status and doesn’t have any elders here, so it’s not convenient for me to speak.” Qiao jinniang said, “If Ruofeng can find happiness, it’s also a good thing. Madam Xu, feel free to talk to Ruofeng’s parents about this matter.”. Madam Xu repeatedly agreed, but in her heart, she didn’t understand. Why did the Crown Princess consort not want such a good opportunity to rope her in? Did she really think that the Xu family could not be compared to the Qiao Family? On the way back, Madam Xu told Qiao Ruoyin about this matter. Qiao ruoyin only said, “Mother, the Crown Princess is the daughter of the Qiao family. If she really wanted to use the marriage between sisters and brothers for her own power, I think His Highness would not favor her alone.” Madam Xu nodded and said, “That’s true. It’s rare for the noble girls of Chang ‘an to be so sincere.” After sending Madam Xu and the others away, Qiao Jinniang went to Lu Chen’s study. Coincidentally, the secret guard reported that Zhou Siming had gone to look for Qin Miaomiao. Lu Chen said to the secret guard, “Be careful and keep an eye on him. Don’t let him find you.” “Yes, Your Highness.” Seeing the worried look on the Jinniang’s face, Lu Chen reached out and pulled her onto his lap. He asked in a low voice, “What’s Wrong?” Qiao Jin Niang replied, “We are going to enter Xiliang in three days. I’m a little scared.” They knew that King Huai had already cooperated with Xiliang. Entering Xiliang at this time would definitely be fraught with danger. Lu Chen said, “If you’re scared, then stay in Yunzhou and wait for my return.” Qiao Jin raised her eyes to look at Lu Chen. “Although I’m scared, I’m still a member of Marquis an Yuan’s manor. If I were to cower and hide in Yunzhou city in Xiliang, how would I have the face to meet the people of the world and meet my ancestors in the future!” Lu Chen wrapped his arms around Qiao Jinniang’s waist and said, “Even if the two countries are at war, they would not kill their envoys. King Huai and the Western Liang kingdom do not have the courage to assassinate you and me in the Western Liang territory.” Qiao Jinniang thought about it and agreed. If that was the case, even if King Huai ascended the throne, he would have to go to the Western Liang or else it would be difficult to explain to the people of Great Tang. “I didn’t expect Zhou Siming to be so infatuated with Qin Miao at this time.” Lu Chen heard Zhou Siming’s name and his expression was indifferent. He sighed and said, “He knows that this step is something I have never thought of.” Qiao jinniang said, “Before I got married, I had a few playmates that I grew up with. However, after I got married, there was no contact between us. It can be seen that apart from husband and wife, all other brotherly feelings are fake.” Lu Chen smiled and replied, “It’s good that you understand.” Three days later, the great Tang diplomatic mission had the crown prince and the crown princess as the leaders of the diplomatic mission to Xiliang. The people of Xiliang came one after another to watch the bustle. Sa Mo’er had returned to Xiliang earlier with Jinniang and the others. The emperor of Xiliang led the officials of Xiliang to welcome them outside the capital city. They sang, danced, and sang. The National Beast of Xiliang was an elephant. This time, Xiliang also sent three elephants to welcome Lu Chen, Jinniang, and Little Lu Xi. Elephants in Luoyang were rare nowadays. Most of them were only recorded in ancient county records. This was the first time the Jinniang and Lu Xi had seen such a colossus. The Jinniang wore the ceremonial dress of the Crown Princess, which represented the majesty of the Great Tang Dynasty. The procedure was complicated, so it was not easy to climb onto the elephant. Lu Chen helped Qiao Jinniang up the elephant and let her sit on the side. He held Qiao Jinniang’s waist so that she would not be afraid of falling off the elephant. Lu Xi looked at Gu Ming angrily. Gu Ming helped Lu Xi up the elephant as well. The group arrived at the White Hall in Xiliang. The king of Xiliang had already prepared a banquet. After getting off the elephant, Qiao Jinniang saw a man with a malicious gaze standing at the door of the White Hall. He was dressed in fine silk and wore a colorful hat. Lu Chen whispered in the Jinniang’s ear, “He is the regent of Xiliang. Do you still remember the national master whose tricks were exposed by you? That National Master is the Regent’s lover.” Qiao Jinniang understood. Since the king of Xiliang sent sa Mo’er to make peace, he naturally wanted to be on good terms with great Tang. Thus, during the banquet, the royal family was extremely enthusiastic, but the ministers and generals were of a different faction. After the banquet, Qiao Jinniang could see that the prince of Xiliang was probably just a puppet of Xiliang, and the power of Xiliang was in the hands of the regent. Xiliang had prepared a temporary palace for Lu Chen and Qiao Jinniang next to the Xiliang Palace. After Qiao Jinniang returned to the temporary palace, she said to Lu Chen, “No wonder Xiliang sent the princess to form a marriage alliance and cooperated with the Prince of Huai. It turns out that the regent and the Prince of Xiliang have not been on good terms for a long time.” Lu Chen replied, “Yes, the king of Xiliang gave his daughter to Datang, so the Regent couldn’t sit still anymore. He must become the king of Xiliang as soon as possible. “However, there are many tribes in Xiliang, so he didn’t dare to rebel. If he helped King Huai ascend the throne and King Huai promised him a city to help him take the throne of Xiliang, then he would be able to become the king of Xiliang!” Qiao jinniang said, “It seems that King Xiliang has already lost his power. It seems that more than half of the officials at the banquet today are following the Regent’s orders.” Lu Chen said, “That’s not entirely true. After all, King Xiliang is the rightful king of Xiliang. “All the tribes in Xiliang have the SA royal family. “Back then, after King Xiliang was killed by his father-in-law, it was because of the SA royal family that the Regent did not get the throne. Now it is useless for the court to be the regent. His troops are not as many as the troops of the royal family of the SA family from all over the world!”