Chapter 422: Princess, don’t harm me

Wang Fu was looking for death there, and a few confidants went to stop him. Some of the others were watching the wall, some were cold-eyed, and some were secretly happy. The martial arts palace was a key place in the court, but today they opened their eyes. The dignified young master wanted to seek death, but was forced to die by a new Jinshi. It was really rare to see it in a century.

Chen Ao's words about Lord Wang committing suicide fearing crime made Wang Fu feel distressed. In the past, he was the only one who framed him. Unexpectedly, today, the old horse broke his feet and made a young boy play around. Now he can't hold his pride. A few people are pulling him, so he is determined to rush to the pillar. The play is a bit bitter until now, but he has to do the whole set.

"Enough!" Zhao Ji slapped the imperial case, his face was dark and angrily, and said, "Chen Ao, you are bullying the ministers and speaking unrestrainedly on this hall. What kind of morality is it? And Wang Fu, Chen Ao has always been talking nonsense. What are you scruples with him? Isn't it easy to die?"

This sentence seemed to be scolding Chen Ao, but in fact it implies the meaning of hitting fifty boards each. It really made Wang Fu feel aggrieved. He hurriedly wiped his tears and said, "Your Majesty, I deserve to die..." After that, he retreated back to the class in shame.

Zhao Ji's eyes fell on Shen Ao, and he was silent for a moment, and said, "Chen Ao, your words just now make sense. I have to think about it again and retreat." Then he stood up, shook his sleeves, and walked quickly.

When Zhao Ji returned to the ***, he was still in a mess. He was really a great opportunity to recover Yan Yun. Do you really miss it? But... Chen Ao said nothing wrong. If Yan Yun is regained, it is also a problem whether he can defend it. Once the Jin army enters the pass, not only will it be difficult to preserve the sixteen prefectures of Yan Yun, but even the Song Dynasty will inevitably face this powerful opponent.

Zhao Ji had already developed a fear of the strength of the Jin people. The Liao people were so terrible, but they were vulnerable in front of the Jin people. Oh, where to go is the most difficult choice in front of Zhao Ji.

Yang Jian had already trotted and chased after him, saying, "Your Majesty, the advice is not over yet... The candidate is still waiting for Your Majesty to reveal the A-time..." He looked at Zhao Ji carefully, and dared not say anything later.

Zhao Ji said without comment: "I ask you, if you discuss with the Jin people, will the Jin people have a alliance?"

Yang Jian thought for a while and said, "Chen Ao is right. The Liao people are barbarians, and it is common for them to betray the alliance. The Jin people are not a country of etiquette. If it is beneficial to them to invade Song, will they abide by the oath?"

Zhao Ji sighed: "You are right, right... Alas, Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures..."

Yang Jian said: "When Your Majesty retreated, Chen Ao also said that sometimes, you can get something back by just negotiating. These words happened to be heard by a few words, but I don't know what mysterious he was doing."

"Negotiation?" Zhao Ji smiled suddenly. Yanyun's Sixteen Prefectures were a thorn in the throat of kings of all dynasties. Negotiation can be obtained. It's really a joke. He said to Yang Jian: "Call Chen Ao, I have something to say to him."

Yang Jian responded and went to the outside court to find Chen Ao. The two of them entered the *** together. At this time, Zhao Ji had calmed down and sat on the pavilion, staring at Wansui Mountain in the distance in a daze. Seeing Chen Ao coming, he waved to him: "Come, sit down."

Chen Ao sat down unceremoniously and said, "I believe Your Majesty is in a bad mood now. I also know that this is a great opportunity for Your Majesty, but which is more important than the interests of our Song Dynasty? I think with Your Majesty's wisdom, you will definitely be able to distinguish right from wrong. Moreover, the main hatred between the Liao people and our Song Dynasty is in the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. I have an idea, perhaps to make the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun at your fingertips."

Zhao Ji said, "Tell me, let's see."

Chen Ao said: "The Liao people know better than anyone else. Once the Song and Jin alliance meet, what will happen? On the one hand, the country is destroyed and the family is destroyed, and on the other hand, the land is cede. Although the Liao people don't like it, the latter is the best ending for them. Now the Khitans have not been forced to the end of the country by the Jin people, so we have put forward this condition now, and they will naturally not allow it. But what about a year and a half? It is important to know that the Jin people are aggressive, like the wind sweeping the remaining clouds sweeping across the Liao territory. After losing the land of dragon prosperity, retreating outside the pass, behind me is my Song Dynasty. The Jin people to the north and the Xixia who were eyeing her covetous Xixia, and she was already in a decisive position. If I guessed correctly, there was only one choice for the Khitans, which was to try their best to appease Xixia and our Song Dynasty, and to confront the Jin people in the Great Wall. However, once the war started for a long time, with the declining national strength of the Khitan, I lost my Song Dynasty. Xixia asked for annual monies to fill military expenses. How long can they support it?"

Zhao Ji's expression moved and said, "It will only take two years at most unless they impose heavy taxes, but now they have to resist the Jin people and should appease the Southern Court. If they are too cruel, they are afraid that there will be no need for the Jin people. The civil unrest in various places can be taught that they will die without burial."

Chen Ao nodded: "They have only one choice. On the one hand, they ask for peace from the Song Dynasty, and on the other hand, they raise money and grain. I can give it to the Song Dynasty. If their food and wages are cut off, the Jin people will enter the pass, which will be a big concern for me. But this money is not given for nothing. Does Your Majesty understand what I mean?"

Zhao Ji deeply agreed that if he did not cede land, he would destroy his country. There might be a glimmer of hope for cede land. If he had to choose, he would rather choose the latter.

Chen Ao smiled and said, "But now is not the right time. The Khitans will not let it go easily until they are over. Your Majesty only needs to be ambiguous now. On the one hand, he will be flirting with the Jin envoy, and on the other hand, don't neglect the Liao people. Whether the Jin people ask me to send troops to the Song Dynasty or the Liao people ask us to provide food, Your Majesty only needs to delay time. On the other hand, sooner or later, the north will change, and I, the Song Dynasty, cannot be completely unprepared. The most urgent task is to rectify the three yamen, practice the imperial guards diligently, and be fully prepared at any time."

Chen Ao is just a new Jinshi. These words are not qualified to be said, but Chen Ao is familiar with Zhao Ji's nature. When encountering major events, he never asks court officials, but is willing to listen to the opinions of his close ministers. This is also one of the important reasons for the tragedy of this foolish emperor in history.

Zhao Jihe nodded and said, "Chen Qing said it very well. I have to think about it again. Let's go and see Princess Anning. She has been a little worse these days. She asked the imperial physician to see it, but she couldn't tell the reason. You go and give it a try."

Chen Ao knew that it was not easy to talk to Zhao Ji, but Zhao Ji was still thinking about it. If he was too tight, he would feel disgusted, so he would no longer say anything.

Every time he entered the palace, going to see Princess Anning has become a must-have homework for Chen Ao. He quickly agreed and followed Yang Jian to Princess Anning's bedroom. Yang Jian went in first to report it. Chen Ao just walked in. An Ning's complexion was indeed a bit bad today. Chen Ao first bowed and said to An Ning: "I heard that Your Highness is sick again, so the student came to see it."

Princess An Ning nodded, her pale face turned a little rosy, and said, "Did my father ask you to come?"

Chen Ao said yes, and An Ning said with regret: "I heard that you asked your father to give you another marriage and want to marry Miss Zhou from the Duke's Mansion?"

Chen Ao didn't expect An Ning to suddenly say this and said, "My cousin and I have long been in love."

Princess An Ning was calm and could not tell whether her expression was happy or angry, but said, "I have something to ask you."

Chen Ao said: "It's okay to ask the emperor."

Princess An Ning said: "Why are all the wives you give marriages? I heard from the palace people that a man cannot have so many wives in his family. This is a ritual system, not to mention that there are more wives, and there are more mistresses in this family. Who will manage the family?"

Chen Ao smiled and said, "The princess's words are interesting. Since it is a family, it should be harmonious. If you give it a little, why do you have to have someone to take care of it? Could it be that this family is controlled? As for the etiquette, I don't care. It doesn't matter what others think of me. What matters is that I can be happy."

A mist rose in Princess An Ning's eyes, as if she was thinking about a proud and arrogant sentence, and said, "You are right. In fact, sometimes, I envy you. You can do what you want without taking into account other people's ideas. Can you sit here?"

Chen Ao thought for a while and glanced at Yang Jian who was silent. Yang Jian shook his head silently at him, indicating that he should not be too close to the princess.

Chen Ao hurriedly said, "Your Highness, I'm still more comfortable standing here to talk to you."

How could Princess An Ning not see Yang Jian’s warning just now and said to Yang Jian: “Eunuch Yang, I have something to say to Shen Ao, can you avoid it for a while?”

Yang Jian thought about it in embarrassment, so he had to sigh and said, "The family is waiting outside." Then he stepped out of the hall.

In this bedroom, only An Ning and Shen Ao were left. The two looked at each other, and the atmosphere was a little weird. An Ning waved to Chen Ao: "Now Eunuch Yang is gone, Chen Ao, come here."

Chen Ao had no choice but to go over, sit down in front of An Ning's couch, and said, "I don't know what Emperor Ji has to say to him."

Princess An Ning burst into laughter: "Why are you so restrained when you see me? Am I scared?"

Chen Ao smiled bitterly in his heart, thinking inwardly, "Restrained?" Brother, I want to let go, but your father disagrees. Your father is moody. He was hooked up with me yesterday, and today he is called Chen Qing again. If he wants him to know that I am so close to you, he must castrate me. No matter how low the IQ is, I can't give up a garden just because it occupies the best for you, the crabapple tree.

Chen Ao said seriously: "You are the princess, I am a stinky scholar, how dare the student take the liberty?"

An Ning said, "Actually, I wrote a song to show you." She took out a handkerchief and handed it to Chen Ao. Chen Ao took the handkerchief, and many small characters were written on it. After looking at it, it said: "The sky is cold in thin quilt and small pillow. I felt a sense of separation. After a few years, I still fell asleep again when I got up. After all, I couldn't sleep, and it was like a year. What if I could do, the deep red walls were deep."

Chen Ao looked at the word and his hands were trembling a little. This... This is a fucking love word. According to the theory of this princess father, love word is a mischievous word, and it was made by An Ning. If it is leaked at that time, according to Zhao Ji's meaning, it is probably because his buddy has taught his daughter badly.

This poem is very short, but the meaning is very obvious. The poem says that autumn is coming, the weather is a bit cold, and at night, the author can't sleep and feel the taste of parting. What else does this feeling of parting besides love between men and women?

But who is the person who is melancholy and sad at night? Chen Ao is a little sour. Anyone who hears the beauty missing another man in front of the beauty is afraid that she will feel this way. She thinks in her heart that if this young master knows who this man is, he will definitely report to the emperor and castrate him into the palace to be a eunuch, haha...

An Ning said: "What does Chen Ao think of this word?"

Chen Ao quickly handed the handkerchief back and said, "The Emperor doesn't need to ask the students, the students don't know anything."

An Ning frowned and said, "Are Chen Ao scared?"

Chen Ao admitted frankly: "I am indeed scared. Your Majesty has warned the students, ahem..."

An Ning's eyebrows stretched out, and suddenly smiled like a cheek. She held the handkerchief and said, "Jin Ao and righteously said that she wanted to abandon etiquette, but why are you afraid now? It turns out that you are bragging."

Chen Ao didn't argue and said, "Actually, I understand why Emperor Ji has been in poor health recently. Alas, it's a lot to be unable to sleep at night." Chen Ao is actually quite sympathetic to this sentimental girl, but the passionate girl is deep in the Forbidden Palace. In addition to being sad and sad, she is also depressed.

An Ning glanced at Chen Ao gently, and Yingkou opened her mouth lightly and said, "Didn't Chen Ao have no time to sleep at night?"

Chen Ao shook his head: "The student is different from Your Highness. I am a rough man. I always think about how to make my family live a better life, so I just fell asleep. When I woke up the next day, I always felt that I had endless things to do. Alas, I worked hard!" He sighed and continued: "Why don't the Emperor's wife take the time to go out for more walks? The place in this harem is not small, so it's better for me to go relax. If I think this is small, why do I go and tell Your Majesty to see if Your Majesty can agree to you go out for a walk."

An Ning smiled: "Chen Ao is here to talk to me, and I will feel better." His eyes turned and said: "Did you get angry when I treated you like that last time?"

Angry? Chen Ao remembered that the last time he came to see An Ning, An Ning only said a few words to him lightly, and then indifferently asked him to go back and report his life.
Chapter completed!