Mountains, Rivers, and the Grain Altar
Chapter 72

Gratitude, Grudges, Love, and Hatred

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Yang Qing looked at the Northern Liang son of the famous general in front of him, and the smile on his face never faded.

"Commander Gao, this is wrong!"

"I and your Majesty are just their own masters and each performs his own duties. Moreover, on the battlefield, either you die or I die. This is a common thing for military strategists."

"Now that you are leading a delegation to come to me Western Chu, it is for the sake of reconciliation between the two countries. I have been ordered by our emperor to do this."

Gao Zhanwen snorted coldly at Yang Qing: "You are a sharp-tongued person! But, you are just a mere Military Governor, so what qualifications do you have to receive me?"

"If your country is just here to deal with it, then this marriage will not be reconciled."

Gao Zhanwen looked at Yang Qing slightly provocatively.

Their mission is just to Western Chu. As for whether the marriage can be successful or not, the initiative is still in their hands.

"The appointment of Master of Ceremonies by me this time certainly has my emperor's consideration in mind."

Yang Qing's voice was still calm. "First of all, I have served Yan Prefecture Military Commissioner for several years, and I know the habits of your country best. Secondly, I have a history with Commander Gao. There are some things that we can better discuss with each other. Commander Gao, what do you think?"

Gao Zhanwen was about to argue further, but suddenly he heard a voice like the cry of an oriole coming from the sedan behind him, "Commander Gao, don't get too entangled in such minutiae, as it will delay the business."

Gao Zhanwen's face froze, but it quickly returned to normal.

He turned around slightly, saluted the carriage with the sedan curtain hanging low, and said, "The princess has taught you a lesson. It's Wei Chen who was reckless."

After saying that, he turned back to Yang Qing and said, "Lord Yang, lead the way!"

Yang Qing stretched out his hand. "Please!"

The Northern Liang delegation was escorted by Imperial Guards and arrived in front of Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Yang Qing always stood at one side and saw Northern Liang Princess Nazhen slowly descending from the carriage.

I have to say that there is a clear difference between this Princess Nazhen and the other Northern Liang princesses.

In Yang Qing's consciousness, most of the princesses in Northern Liang are relatively reserved and don't like to show off when things happen.

Perhaps this is because the situation between North Korea and China is changing rapidly.

The reason for not standing out is to protect yourself.

But this evaluation would obviously be extremely inappropriate if applied to the Princess Nazhen in front of me.

This princess was already well-known in Northern Liang. She was a very courageous and charming princess. What was really unexpected was that it would be her who was sent to Western Chu to get married.

However, when thinking about the relationship between his mother Consort Li and today's Northern Liang Regent King, it seems reasonable to have such an arrangement.

All in all, this is an extraordinary princess.

This marriage is no ordinary marriage.

"Lord Yang's reputation is very loud to me, Northern Liang!"

Cheng Nazhen got off the carriage and his eyes fell on Master of Ceremonies, who was as tall as a pine tree and had a steady gaze.

"Princess's praise."

Yang Qing returned the favor.

"I, Northern Liang, admire talents like Lord Yang very much. I wonder if Lord Yang will have the opportunity to visit Northern Liang in the future?"

Yang Qing said seriously, "Princess His Highness, if my emperor is destined, I will not dare to resign from my position."

Cheng Nazhen covered his lips and smiled, "It turns out that Lord Yang also has such nervous times. It was just a joke."

At this time, the Hall of Mental Cultivation door was close at hand. Suotu Guards met Yang Qing's eyes from a distance and sang his promise, "Northern Liang envoys are here to see you!"

Cheng Nazhen and Gao Zhanwen stepped in and stood gracefully in front of Western Chu, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.

"Nazhen See Emperor His Majesty!"

Cheng Nazhen saluted the superior Chu Jinghui, and Gao Zhanwen followed closely and also saluted.

Chu Jinghui waved his hand and said, "Princess, you have come from afar and have worked hard all the way. Please give me a seat!"

Soon, Guards brought a chair, and Princess Nazhen sat down gracefully.

As soon as he sat down, Cheng Nazhen lightly opened his red lips and said, "His Majesty, I came here on the order of the emperor's brother Western Chu to uphold the will of the two countries to have good relations for generations."

"However, Nazhen heard that His Majesty does not have many children, and most of them are still young. I wonder what arrangements His Majesty has for this marriage?"

Chu Jinghui laughed, "Is the princess worried that it will be difficult to find a good husband? It doesn't matter, our Western Chu is a huge country, how can we lack a person who is worthy of the princess?"

Cheng Nazhen's eyebrows moved. "So, His Majesty is planning to select a young talent from Western Chu to marry Nazhen for a hundred years?"

Chu Jinghui said, "That's right, but it won't disgrace the princess's reputation."

"So, Nazhen has a merciless request. I wonder if His Majesty can agree to it?"

Chu Jinghui looked at Cheng Nazhen: "Princess, do you already have someone in mind? You might as well tell her."

Cheng Nazhen paused for a moment, and then slowly moved his eyes towards the ministers in the hall one by one. After turning around Yang Qing, he stood up and faced Chu Jinghui solemnly. Said: "Nazhen has always admired Yan Prefecture Military Commissioner Yang Chengming Lord Yang as a person and is willing to marry as a princess. I wonder if His Majesty is willing to agree?"

As soon as Princess Nazhen opened his mouth, he set his target on Yang Qing, which caused an uproar in the court.

It is not uncommon for foreign princesses to marry and marry the Imperial House eldest son. It is also not uncommon for the son of a Imperial House eldest son to marry the Qin and Jin Dynasties forever.

But this time he actively asked to marry an ordinary courtier, which was unprecedented.

Although Yang Qing is now considered a prominent figure in Western Chu, he cannot stand up to others' low-level official status.

Princess Nazhen threw out such conditions as soon as he came up. Could it be said that these two people have had contact before?

The ministers talked a lot and turned their attention to Yang Qing and Princess Nazhen.

The more I watch, the more I feel that there is a secret between these two that no one else can tell.

"My dear, I didn't know that you and the princess are old acquaintances?"

Chu Jinghui also looked at Yang Qing. Although he was not convinced about Princess Nazhen's statement, he also wanted to know when the two people had crossed paths.

Yang Qing bowed to Chu Jinghui and said, "Returning to the emperor, Xu Shiweichen has dealt with Northern Liang several times in Yan Prefecture, so he has earned some reputation."

"However, I know that my talents are limited and my knowledge is limited, and I am still busy with many things. I have not considered the household affairs in the palace for the time being, and I still ask the emperor to fulfill my wishes."

If he can win the favor of the princess, Chu Jinghui will definitely raise Yang Qing's status to the next level.

The princess is beautiful and charming, and she is promoted to an official. This can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

But Yang Qing also knew in his heart that this was just a test for him by Chu Jinghui.

After all, the person asking for marriage in front of me is none other than Princess Northern Liang.

The situation between Northern Liang and Western Chu is delicate. It is relatively peaceful now, but who can guarantee that there will be no disputes in the future?

Therefore, this princess is not someone who can ask for marriage casually.

For Yang Qing, this matter is even more impossible.

Listening to Yang Qing's answer, Chu Jinghui smiled slightly, "Yang Aiqing, have you really thought about it?"

"When I return to the Emperor, I never speak falsely."

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