Author: Qing Yunmo

When Chu Xi woke up, it was already afternoon, but because she was frozen this time, she drank the medicine in a daze and fell asleep again without paying attention to her surroundings.

By the time I woke up completely, it was already the next morning.

She opened her eyes and looked at the unfamiliar furnishings around her, frowning and feeling something was wrong.

But then I thought about it, this was probably the palace closest to where she fell into the water.

Because she didn't wake up, she stayed here for the time being.

Seeing that she was awake, the two little maids came over quickly.

Chu Xi looked around and didn't see the maid who was close to her, so she couldn't help but frown.

She asked several names, "Where are they?"

The two little maids didn't say anything, they just helped her get up.

Then he stepped aside.

Two more older palace maids came over to comb Chu Xi's hair and put on clothes.

This time, no matter how slow Chu Xi was, she understood.

Just now, she looked outside the door, but found no one from Chu.

Where are they?

She is a princess, and they should be by her side if something happens.

Chu Xi's hands shrunk in her sleeves were trembling slightly. She walked to the door and said she wanted to see the Queen.

"The Crown Princess was standing next to me at the time, so some people may misunderstand that the Crown Princess pushed me. I have to go out and explain to everyone."

The guard at the door remained motionless and did not look at her.

Chu Xi said this several times but saw no reaction from them, so she could only grit her teeth and walk back.

Something big must have happened.

Otherwise, why wouldn't she be allowed out?

But what kind of big event could lead to the current situation?

Chu Xi didn't dare to think about it, but she forced herself to think about it.

She walked up to the imperial guard again and said, "If you can, go and tell Your Majesty that he wants to easily take over Chu State, and I have some ideas."

The guard had no expression on his face and had no reaction to her words.

Chu Xi was not in a hurry, she believed that these words would reach the emperor's ears.

Chu Xi was right. After she left, the imperial guard called a subordinate and asked him to deliver the news.

The emperor raised his eyebrows and said subconsciously, "She is a princess, what can she know?"

"But, bring her here."

Soon, Chu Xi arrived at Guangming Palace, and she took the initiative to kneel on the ground.

Such knowledge made the emperor feel much better.

He was originally unwilling to let the prince lead troops to the frontier. This was not because of the family affection between father and son and he was reluctant to let go.

Rather, he was worried that if he succeeded, the prince would take away the credit.

There is already a Yun State, and with the addition of the Chu State, I am afraid that the prince will rebel and ask him to abdicate, and the courtiers and people will not disagree.

As for Jiang Guo...

The emperor ignored it.

"If you have anything to say, just say it princess."

Chu Xi: "These words, I want to change my promise."

The emperor looked at her in surprise... What kind of promise, maybe asking him to let his parents go?

I'm afraid this won't work. Only when the king dies can he completely annex the Chu Kingdom.

Thinking of this, the emperor also complained about the prince. If he hadn't acted according to the plan, now Yun State would not be helping to attack Chu State, but would be following orders.

Chu Xi took a deep breath and said, "I want to be the crown prince's concubine."

"Your Majesty, this is not an excessive request. No matter how respectful the crown prince's concubine is, she is nothing more than a concubine. And my status is that it is appropriate to be the crown prince's concubine."

"If the Chu Kingdom is defeated, you will need to use me to appease the Chu people. If they know that the Chu Kingdom Princess is willing to be the concubine of the Northern Xiao Crown Prince, they will probably be more obedient to you in the future."

This is true, but...the emperor is not very willing.

"There are many good men in Beixiao. If the princess is willing, I can help her host a husband selection banquet."

Shou'an's mouth twitched. He had never seen anyone say this name directly.

Chu Xi didn't panic, "Your Majesty, I want to marry the prince, not because of his status, but because I fell in love with him when we first met."

No matter how many good men there are, some of them will be princes.

Even if he is a prince, he may not be able to ascend the throne.

Even if you can ascend the throne, you may not be able to rule the world.

If she wants to marry, she must marry the overlord of the world.

The emperor didn't believe this. He was pretty sure about people. Because of his accuracy, he always didn't want to think about the past and the queen's words these days.

truth……

This is a rarity.

He couldn't help but feel a little unhappy, "Princess, let's talk first."

"Then your Majesty must promise me first."

Chu Xi didn't understand, it was just a title of concubine, why couldn't it be given to her.

Could it be that from now on the prince will not have any women in the East Palace?

The emperor bent his fingers, lightly pinched the jade beads on his bracelet, and chuckled, "I haven't met anyone who dares to negotiate terms with me in many years."

Chu Xi boldly raised her head, "Then I will be the first one your Majesty has met in these years."

"Okay, I can issue an order when the prince comes back."

"But I can't guarantee whether the prince will accept it, or whether you will change your mind by then."

Hearing this, Chu Xi breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she had not yet reached the conditions she expected, she knew she could not take another step forward.

If you take another step forward, you may find nothing.

"More than half a year ago, Chu State gained an additional national master."

"He can tell the future by pinching his fingers. My father trusts him very much."

Calculating the future?

The emperor was silent for a moment, "How much trust do you have?"

Chu Xi said, "There was a severe drought in Chu State before. The imperial master asked my father to fast for three days. After three days, there will be rain."

"Father did as he was told, and the rain... did come."

The emperor thought thoughtfully, "What else?"

Chu Xi's expression was not so good, "My father's love for the concubine and the time of love are all determined by the imperial master. My father trusts him very much."

"One more thing, my third brother, the third prince of Chu State, does your Majesty know how he died?"

The emperor had heard of the cause of death of a prince of a country, and said, "He was robbed and killed by bandits."

Chu Xi nodded and shook his head, "That's what they say to the outside world, but in fact it was the Imperial Master who told my father that the third prince has a hard life and it is not good for him to be alive."

emperor:"……"

Even killing one's own children, this is no longer a simple trust.

"As long as your majesty can make the imperial commanders obey your orders and attack Chu, then you can coordinate internally and externally without any effort."

Chu Xi lowered her head, thinking that as long as she captured the imperial master, not to mention her father, even the people of Chu State would obey Beixiao.

"I understand, please send the princess back."

Shou'an hesitated and asked, "Your Majesty, where should I send the princess?"

The emperor glanced at him and said, "The place where I used to live."

Does this mean you are not going to be locked up?

Shou'an took Chu Xi back to the original palace in confusion, but soon, the guards guarding there came over again.

The leader walked up to Chu Xi and said, "Princess, if you want to go out or meet someone, please tell me."
Chapter completed!