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Chapter 215 : If You Use a Honey Trap, I'll Fall for It
No matter what, the matter was finally settled.
This marquis was indeed as his reputation suggested, an unpredictable person.
Xu Hui faced him, and faintly had the feeling of facing his own leader.
He let out a light breath, held his tea, and began to exchange a few pleasantries with the other party. Secretly, he was also scouting out the situation of this new dynasty.
Ming Chen seemed to have thought of something and asked Xu Hui with a hint of meaning, "I wonder if Lord Xu has any confidence in this peace talk?"
Еṅü m̊а̇ . ǐ d
"Ah?"
Xu Hui didn't quite understand what Ming Chen meant by this.
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Why did this marquis bring up the matter of this mission and peace talks again?
According to his position, this shouldn't be a question he should ask, right?
Xu Hui really couldn't guess what this young man was thinking, "Er... I have some confidence."
He had come with sincerity, and he thought that the empress, whose virtuous name was widely spread, was also a reasonable person.
Е nú m ä. і̊d̄
Ming Chen, however, shook his head at him, "I'm afraid it's not as simple as Lord Xu imagines."
"Ah?"
"Lord Xu doesn't know! Our empress is not easy to talk to~"
He sighed with some regret and said to the other party, "Dong the Traitor ceded three provinces to you, which is equivalent to ceding our empress's ancestral foundation to you. Her attitude towards you... may not be very friendly."
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Xiao Xinyue: ?
"Ah?"
Е̄ n̊ūm̌ а
"This..."
He had come with sincerity, and the two sides had established diplomatic relations on an equal footing. Although the leader was thousands of miles away and the kings did not meet, he was sure that the matter of the alliance was a sure thing.
Hearing Ming Chen say this, his heart was raised, and for a moment, he was a little at a loss.
With Ming Chen's status and position, he should have some face. There was no reason to make up this lie to deceive him, right?
The purpose of an envoy going out was naturally to complete the leader's task. If he couldn't complete the task, he might be in trouble when he went back.
If you can't do something that the leader is sure of, doesn't that mean you're incompetent?
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If the leader suspected that he was arrogant and his attitude was not in place, which had angered Qian-Yuan, then he would not be able to explain himself.
Seeing the change in Xu Hui's face, Ming Chen did not give him extra time to think and continued, "Lord Xu, Ming is untalented, but I also have some prestige in this new dynasty. Perhaps Her Majesty can listen to a few of my words."
Ming Chen rubbed the rim of the teacup in his hand and said to Xu Hui in a persuasive tone, "In that case... how about Ming help you say a few good words to facilitate this alliance?"
Was this youngest marquis of his a decoration?
This Xu Hui had come to look for him, but he wasn't going to bribe him and ask him to help speak!
What was there to say about a private invitation? He would go to Jinglan even if he wasn't invited!
Еn̄ ŭmä
This person was very uncooperative!
It made him a little disappointed!
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What was the use of sending a light gift box? Where would he put his face if it got out?
The islanders were somewhat ignorant of human affairs.
If there were no conditions, then he had to create conditions!
His original intention of being an official was to be a little greedy. A person could not forget his original intention!
Ŵе b̄n̈.о̆ v̊е̌ĺ Е_nûmа̌
If this continued, everyone would think he was a virtuous minister. Today, Ming Chen had to get something out of this person no matter what.
A corrupt official was not greedy for that little bit of gold and silver, but for a kind of learning, an artistic pursuit, and even more so, a life attitude!
The first time he asked for a bribe, he was as clumsy as a new recruit.
"Ah?"
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Xu Hui was overjoyed upon hearing this, and his voice couldn't help but rise a little, "Really?! Then I'll have to trouble..."
But before he could finish his words, he met Ming Chen's face and was stunned again, as if he had thought of something.
É n ū m а
Ming Chen just smiled and nodded, looking at Xu Hui as if he were a teachable child, "En."
He wouldn't say the rest of his words, and he couldn't say them.
It needed Xu Hui to understand it himself.
The organizational system and official titles of the alliance were very different from Qian-Yuan, but in essence, it was also a bureaucratic system. Xu Hui was also a person in the officialdom, and he also had to observe words and expressions and fight for interests.
With a slight taste, he could taste the flavor.
Being an official was a place that paid the most attention to the exchange of interests. I helped you, what should you do?
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He looked at this smiling person in front of him, and for a moment, he was also a little speechless. So after going around in such a big circle, he was waiting here!
Wasn't this Marquis Jing'an a peerless legend? Wasn't he the pillar of the new dynasty?
How could he... be so vulgar and philistine, selling out his leader and country for personal gain?
You are a marquis, second only to one person and above ten thousand. Are you short of this little thing?
What on earth was this person thinking?
Indescribable, unpredictable.
È n û m a
Xu Hui felt that his brain had been stirred into a paste by this person.
He never wanted to get along with Ming Chen again in his life.
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He just echoed, "Er... then I'll have to ask the Marquis to help me say a few good words."
"When I go back, I'll send someone to deliver the gift to the Marquis."
"If it succeeds, there will be a generous gift!"
Eh~
W̊ е̂ b̌ nóvèl̆ Еň ů m̂ ǎ
Isn't that right!
Ming Chen waved his hand and said with a righteous face, "Hey, what are you talking about? What gift!"
"The alliance between the Jinglan Alliance and our Qian-Yuan is the general trend. It is a good thing for both our countries! Lord Xu, don't worry. Ming can't watch our empress lose the big picture for a small gain!"
Could this be taking a bribe?
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This was earning money! Earning the enemy country's money!
This was ability!
W̆еb́n̄оv̆el Én̈um̌а
Zhao Qian's kind was truly inferior.
Xu Hui: ...
Looking at Ming Chen's righteous and awe-inspiring face, he echoed with a dry laugh, "Yes, the Marquis is right."
...
After Xu Hui left, it was already late.
Ming Chen opened the brocade box and saw the conch shell lying quietly inside.
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It looked like a handicraft unique to the islands. When blown, it could make a wuwu sound.
Did sending a conch shell have a special meaning for the islanders?
Could it be some kind of token of love...
Ming Chen picked it up and sized it up.
It didn't seem to have any special features, nor did it have the strange fragrance of a woman from the legends.
Could it be that this unseen leader was trying to use a honey trap?
Wе̄b nо́v́ ёl _Еñ u m̊ā
If you play like this, I'll fall for it!
"Brother Chen... that person from overseas came to see you. What was it about?"
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After a while, Ling Yu came over. She looked at the conch shell in Ming Chen's hand and asked curiously.
That ethereal beauty was a venomous snake, and her thoughts were unpredictable.
But the beauty in front of him was his, from body to heart.
Ming Chen did not reply to her, but just wrapped his arms around Ling Yu's waist.
Е̃n̄um̈ȧ. іd́
"Ya~"
Ling Yu let out a light cry and followed him, falling into his arms.
The female general with a sense of contrast had a flushed face. She gently pushed Ming Chen, "We're still outside~"
She had done all sorts of messy things.
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She had even accepted the three armies fighting, but she would still feel shy.
It was unknown if something was wrong. The more she did the dipping beans thing, the more she touched and was intimate with Ming Chen, the more her mind would involuntarily wander elsewhere.
Е̌ǹ_ů mа̊ .іd̊
Ming Chen chuckled and said as a matter of course, "What's wrong~ I'm hugging my wife, what's wrong?"
"Wu..."
Ming Chen never concealed his desires. He liked this kind of intimate and sticky interaction very much and said, "That person is an envoy of the Jinglan Alliance. He came to see me privately to convey their leader's private request, to meet me and get to know me."
Ling Yu was stunned, "Ah?"
Ming Chen shouldn't have any interaction with that Jinglan Alliance, right?
Why did that leader want to see him?
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Could it be that... besides the Blood-Clothed Army, this person also had a layout in the Jinglan Alliance?
The dazed sister's mind had completely wandered elsewhere.
"Did you agree?"
"Yes! It's a grand invitation. I can't just reject the leader's face."
Ling Yu lowered her eyes slightly, a little reluctant, "Are you leaving again?"
"Hey~ no hurry!"
Ёn ǔm_ӑ .і d̊
Ming Chen pressed his forehead against hers and smiled, "Doesn't sister want me to go?"
Ling Yu had never concealed it. She just looked into his eyes and said seriously, "Yes."
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A straightforward relationship was relaxing and happy.
Ming Chen lowered his eyes slightly, gently tucked a few strands of the woman's hair behind her ear, and smiled, "Then sister can go with me!"
Traveling with his dazed sister, sightseeing during the day, and playing in the water at night, was also very happy.
"Go with you..."
Wе b n о̌ ṽе̇ l̂ È nüm̂.а
Ling Yu's eyes lit up. She didn't think of the strange places like Ming Chen.
She just recalled the beginning of everything. When they had not yet entered the court as officials, they had traveled all the way from Wangyang City to the capital.
At that time, she was not a famous general, and Ming Chen was not the peerless marquis.
One of them was an ignorant martial artist who had just debuted, and the other was an unconventional scholar. They called each other brothers, talked about endless topics, and planted the seeds of their initial feelings.
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This was her most precious memory.
Every time she thought of some interesting things, she couldn't help but show a smile.
W̊ēb̄ nо v е̂ l̂ Ĕ n̆ ů m̃ а́
She curved her eyes, her face gentle, "Okay..."
Although she said so, she knew it was not possible. At least, before Qian-Yuan unified the world, it should not be possible.
...
Besides being messed with by Marquis Jing'an, Xu Hui's trip to Qian-Yuan on behalf of Jinglan was very smooth.
In the main hall, he met the emperor of Qian-Yuan and all the civil and military officials, and discussed the matter of peace talks and alliance.
Although Xiao Xinyue did not agree to immediately send troops on an eastern expedition, she was also willing to form a friendly alliance. The two sides established an alliance, and both the host and the guest were happy.
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Xiao Xinyue was indeed a peerless beauty with a natural noble air. Compared to his own leader, this emperor had a different kind of temperament, graceful and noble, born to be a king. Ming Chen had not lied to him about this.
However... he really didn't see how much hatred Xiao Xinyue had for Jinglan.
According to a certain Ming, it was all his credit. If he hadn't said good words behind the scenes, the envoy of the Jinglan Alliance would not have been able to walk out of Jiqu.
Xu Hui reserved his opinion on this.
In less than a month, the envoy returned to Jinglan from Jiqu in a grand manner. Xu Hui also returned to his master to report.
Severe winter, heavy snow covered the houses, and the world was covered in silver. But the city was filled with a lively atmosphere.
W е bnò v̊ е̃ ľ En̆ŭ ḿ ā
Another year had passed.
Now the world was in chaos, and the common people were like small boats drifting in the sea, unable to see the direction of the future. But, it was time for family reunion, and it was time to celebrate the New Year... it was still necessary. This was the inheritance of culture.
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The people in the area occupied by the Jinglan Alliance were surprisingly living well and were not oppressed.
However, the cultural system of the Jinglan Alliance from the islands was different from the mainland. The New Year was not on this day, and they still had to go to work.
Hong Lingshuang seemed to attach great importance to this mission. As soon as Xu Hui returned, before his butt was warm, he was summoned by her.
The overseas forces of the Jinglan Alliance naturally did not have a proper imperial palace. The base was simply chosen in a good city, and it was built like a bandit's mountain stronghold.
Еn̄ um̊ ӑ
Hong Lingshuang sat on the tiger-skin seat at the head, propping up her cheek. Her beautiful face had a hint of evil as she listened to the work report of the person in front of her.
"It's done? Qian-Yuan agreed to the alliance, but won't send troops now..."
She nodded slightly, not surprised by this. It was uncertain whether Xiao Xinyue could see her intentions, but Ming Chen definitely could. The hope of instigating Qian-Yuan to start another war was still very slim. This was not in their interests. Xiao Xinyue was still young, and there was no need to be in a hurry.
But this did not prevent the two countries from establishing diplomatic relations. They were not adjacent to each other and had no direct conflict of interest, but they could support each other and complement each other.
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Qian-Yuan's next goal was bound to be to go east and take back the lost land. Although their Jinglan Alliance had occupied some land, the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was beneficial and harmless.
This was all within her expectations. She then asked Xu Hui, "Have you met Marquis Jing'an? What is this person like? What happened after you met? Tell me everything."
W̊е b̆ńо v е l Ē ǹ uḿа
On the surface, Xiao Xinyue was indeed the well-deserved emperor of the new Qian-Yuan. But in Hong Lingshuang's view, the organizational form of the new dynasty was somewhat special. It should actually be two kings. Ming Chen could also be considered a ruler, and even in a sense, he was more important than Xiao Xinyue.
"Er... Ming Chen, this person..."
Thinking of that unconventional marquis, Xu Hui couldn't help but twitch his mouth. That person had extorted a lot of money from him.
Willful and unpredictable.
He had no idea what this young man was thinking. He just honestly reported every detail to Hong Lingshuang.
Including Ming Chen asking about Hong Lingshuang's appearance, and asking for bribes... such things that did not sound glorious.
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The legendary hero was greedy for money and lustful, and did not respect the monarch. His reputation was not worthy of his name, and perhaps it should be discounted.
However, when Hong Lingshuang heard it, she narrowed her eyes slightly, her expression playful.
"Is there anything else? Did he just say these things to you?"
Xu Da said respectfully, "Your subject did not see him again. I just sent someone to deliver the gold and silver to his residence."
"A dignified Marquis Jing'an, second only to one person, what does he not have? Does he still need to be greedy for your little bit of gold and silver?"
This Ming Chen was bold and reckless, and even coveted and teased her appearance. Hong Lingshuang didn't mind, but instead became more and more interested in him.
Wѐ bǹо̂v е̊_l̄ Ë n̂ ùm̊ ӓ
"Greedy for money and lustful?"
This seemed to be completely different from the legendary hero, the strategist she had imagined.
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She shook her head gently, her tone quite certain, "No, no, no... this is not him."
It was just necessary self-defilement and hiding one's skills.
Sitting in such a position, yet without any of the arrogance and sternness of a superior, but still trembling with fear, cautious, and showing weakness to the enemy.
This person... was really interesting.
Ŵ е̂b̄ n̆ о v̌e l̂ Е n üm̈а
"When did he say he would come?"
She was a little expectant. What kind of person was this person? Although they had never met, she really felt that she had known this person for a long time. She really felt that Ming Chen was a person who was not bound by this era, not by the rules, and was someone who could get along with her.
How big a price would she have to pay to win over such a person?
What had that Xiao Xinyue paid to get his help?
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"Er... Leader, he didn't give me a specific time. He just said he would come."
"Is that so..."
Enùmа
If that person didn't specify a time and came secretly, many things couldn't be prepared.
...
On the other side, Jiqu.
The chaotic world's pure land, a city that had not been baptized by war, was full of vitality and bustling with noise.
Another New Year had arrived, and the entire city was filled with a joyous atmosphere. People had smiles on their faces and would greet each other whenever they met.
The Marquis Jing'an's residence was decorated with lanterns and colored streamers, and it was also quite lively.
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Ming Chen didn't know that the beautiful and charming leader, who was thousands of miles away and had not yet met, had some misunderstanding about him. He hadn't done anything during this period, nor did he have any plans to travel.
He was just immersed in the atmosphere of the New Year.
His parents, younger brother, and younger sister from Qingchi had all been brought to Jiqu. Usually, they were afraid of delaying their son's (brother's) important business. On a day of family reunion like the New Year, they had to meet. Ming Chen was also happy for them to come.
Only the old tree was left alone at home.
Ming Chen was at the top of the hierarchy, and it was destined that many people would visit him on such a day, and there would also be some social interactions.
Many people who wanted to curry favor with him, Ming Chen did not open this door. He refused to see them and only accepted gifts.
Ŵе̄ b̃n̊övе l̃ Ѐǹ u m а
And some people who really had some friendship, such as Feng Xiaozhong, Yun Zheng, Wang Hanbo, Chen Yutang, the Zhang father and daughter... these people, regardless of their position, high or low, Ming Chen would also meet them, drink tea and wine, and chat a few words.
He had taken root in this world, and he had no thoughts of transcending the secular world and not making friends. During the New Year, everything stopped, and everyone should meet and talk.
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Ming Chen also missed his elder brother Wang Huai, who was thousands of miles away, and wanted to chat with the Northern Emperor, who had become a friend through a bet... regardless of the conflict of interests, just a conversation between friends.
Ling Yu, as a person in the army, also had a lot of social interactions, and had drunk a lot of wine these few days. The dazed sister was free, and should have her own friends. As long as she was willing, Ming Chen would not restrict her.
The Marquis Jing'an's residence was very large, and it could accommodate any number of guests.
The little red bird had left her low-level interests. This year, she didn't pull the mouse to start a snowball fight against the hated cat. She just stood next to the little peach blossom, and the two best friends whispered to each other.
En u m̊а_.іd
The little green snake was meditating on the side, but from time to time, she would secretly glance at the little bird, as if she were curious.
The mouse was wearing a decent little dress and greeted Ming Chen properly.
The diligent Yun Yao was still practicing boxing.
Xuedie had gone to her shop.
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The cat had a bell hanging around its neck and was lying with the greedy dog, playing dead.
Ming Chen was idle, and there was naturally no need to drive the new supercar. At most, he would take the white wolf in the form of a little dog out for a walk.
W̄е̌b̊n ô v́е̃ l En.umа́
These days in the Marquis Jing'an's residence, for the white wolf, were simply like a god's life.
Suddenly, it seemed to sense something. It suddenly raised its head and looked at the direction of the entrance of the Marquis Jing'an's residence. Its eyes shone with light, as if it were recalling something.
"Crack crack!"
A mischievous child lit the fuse of a firecracker at the door, and the crackling sound of the explosion traveled far.
This year, the entire Jiqu seemed to have become a little more noisy.
This was an affiliated product of the research on firearms. It was a small gadget invented by Marquis Jing'an. Setting it off at the door during the New Year could ward off evil spirits and ensure a prosperous year. However, one had to be careful not to get hurt by the explosion.
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Some people believed it and also lit it, just for the fun of it. It was unknown if it could ward off evil spirits, but the children were having a blast.
Even at the entrance of the Marquis Jing'an's residence, a noble child in a red brocade dress was also playing with firecrackers.
"Hmm?"
A figure came from outside. Seeing the two children playing with firecrackers, he couldn't help but remind them, "Ming Xuan, Ming Jie, be careful not to get your hands blown up."
Ming Chen's younger brother and sister raised their heads and looked at the uncle with a somewhat serious face in front of them curiously, "Uncle, do you know us?"
"Er..."
Е ńû m̀ а_
He had seen them a few times. He recognized these two children, but these two children didn't recognize him. After all, at that time... he was not in human form.
The person who had come was none other than the former provincial governor 'Lü Ya', who was quite loved by the people of Qing Province, or rather, Huang Xiao.
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After Xiao Xinyue ascended the throne in Jiqu, she had actually wanted to transfer Huang Xiao to another province to be a provincial governor.
The new dynasty was short of talent. After all, his ability was there. If he could make other provinces as prosperous as Qing Province, it would be a great profit.
However, Huang Xiao was unwilling to leave this province. He only liked it here. After all, the people here had saved him, and he was willing to guard this province, even if he was just a county magistrate. Otherwise, he would rather be a free and wandering demon.
Xiao Xinyue did not force him, and still let him continue to be the provincial governor of Qing Province. However, Jiqu was independent as the capital, so Huang Xiao had to change to another city to govern Qing Province.
Ŵ е̃ḃ ṅо v̆è l̂ Én̈u m̈ а
The new dynasty was newly established, and the political affairs were busy. It had been a long time since he had seen Ming Chen. Now that the New Year had arrived, he also came to visit this person who had changed his destiny.
Huang Xiao's mouth twitched, and he said, "I am your brother's friend. I have heard him talk about you."
"Brother's friend?"
The words 'Ming Chen's friend' still had a lot of weight. Few of the officials of the new dynasty dared to say that.
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The child directly took over the guard's job and said enthusiastically, "I'll go and call him for you..."
"Hey, I was wondering why I smelled a dog from so far away. You're here!"
Е́ n û m̃ӓ
And just then, the young marquis was already standing at the door, looking at him with a beaming smile.
They were old friends, so they were naturally more relaxed and casual when they got along.
Huang Xiao: ...
At any rate, he was also a provincial governor!
Can't this person be a little more polite!
Although he was indeed a dog.
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Ming Chen instructed his younger brother and sister a few words, and the two walked in side by side.
"Uncle!"
"Is that you? Uncle?"
However, just as they entered the courtyard and had not taken two steps.
A white stream of light flashed by, and a little white dog ran to the front of the two and stood still. Its eyes were wide and round, and it looked at Huang Xiao intently, asking excitedly.
"Hmm?"
E n̂ ú m̊ ӑ_
Huang Xiao was stunned. He sized up the little dog in front of him, his eyes shining with light, as if he were recalling something.
"White wolf?"
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He finally remembered something, and his voice also rose a little. He asked with some uncertainty, and his head also uncontrollably turned into a yellow dog's head.
"Uncle!!!"
He had originally thought that his uncle, who had taken care of him since he was a child, had been killed by other demons. But unexpectedly, he had met him here.
Seeing his dog-headed appearance, the white wolf had no more doubts.
Еn̂u m̀а . іd́
He shouted loudly and pounced into his arms.
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