Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 657 The Mad Daily Life of a Deposed Concubine in the Cold Palace (Part 29)

The capital city, Sifangguan.

The delegation from Da Zhao Kingdom arrived the latest, almost just before the court assembly, entering the capital just before the city gates closed. They only had one night to prepare.

But this did not attract the attention of other countries; they were only pleased to have arrived early and gained more experience, and signed more comprehensive and preferential cooperation agreements.

As for the attitude of the Great Zhao Kingdom, not many people really care. After all, apart from bordering the Feng Dynasty, the Great Zhao Kingdom is surrounded by the sea on all sides. The nearest island nation was recently conquered by it, so it is almost impossible for it to cross the Feng Dynasty and pose a threat to them in the short term.

Can,

All the core officials of the Feng Dynasty had difficulty falling asleep that night.

The message was presented only after it entered the city gates; it was a secret letter that infuriated people.

The hostage sent by the Great Zhao Kingdom was the youngest son of the new king's most beloved concubine. He was the third son, and his age, appearance, and experience all matched. He was none other than Shao Kuang, a former subordinate of the Ninth Prince whom Feng Chengyuan had been searching for for a long time.

I heard that he was ill in his early years and rarely appeared in public. He had been carefully taking medicine to recuperate. Around the year before last, he gradually recovered and started to move around. He performed well in political affairs and quickly gained the favor of his father, ministers, and the people.

Unexpectedly, Da Zhao was willing to send the other party over, and it was obvious that he had infiltrated the Feng Dynasty and participated in internal actions such as the struggle for the throne. So, wasn't he afraid that Feng Chengyuan would kill him directly if he was unhappy?

What exactly was the purpose? After much deliberation and meticulous planning, Feng Chengyuan made arrangements to capture Shao Guang, regardless of whether he was a friend or foe.

Xia Youmi was also somewhat confused. This part wasn't in the original text, and it didn't even mention the endings of her and Shao Guang. She could say that she didn't know where she would end up because there was a loophole she could exploit to escape without restrictions.

But the insertion of another faction and numerous complex relationships at this point initiates an indescribable cycle of cause and effect. She carries the weight of gratitude owed to her; whether it's Shao Boshao or the Ninth Prince, they all feel obligated to help in some way when needed.

If there is still no news from Ruo Shaoguang, she will explore on her own, and doing good deeds along the way can be considered a way of paying tribute from afar.

Currently,

She was unsure of the other person's needs.

The Sifang Pavilion was surrounded by layers of people late at night, and there was no movement from the Ninth Prince's Mansion. They were unaware that Shao Guang, whom he was looking for, had already arrived in the capital and would be seen in public the next day.

Now the entire capital is heavily guarded, making it impossible for outsiders to fly into the Sifangguan.

Taking advantage of this situation, Xia Youmi and the Niannian Cat Team quickly completed many arrangements tonight.

She wasn't sure if she would be affected, since Feng Chengyuan didn't have enough manpower to keep watch outside. With various large and small countries gathered, elite guards had to ensure a higher level of security.

As long as things don't get chaotic outside, it seems she can't leave this sturdy palace. Or perhaps, the country is more important than fickle human hearts.

Xia Youmi didn't panic. She simply sent some cats to the northern mountains, where neither the Chamber of Commerce nor foreign envoys resided, and they weren't worried about being harmed by large wild animals.

They buried grain in various places early on, leading all the way to the courtyard on the outskirts of the city.

In addition, some mechanical components have been opened to prevent the engine from going out when needed.

She and Niannian tidied up their belongings briefly. Although they were still scattered on the surface, they could be quickly gathered together in an emergency to ensure nothing was left behind. This slightly vigilant state had to continue until the affairs of Shaoguang and Dazhao Kingdom were concluded.

Otherwise, there are hidden dangers here, and we can no longer ignore them.

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The next day,

The atmosphere was lively and bustling, but every detail inside and outside the palace was arranged in perfect order, and there was no friction between the countries. The peace and tranquility on the surface was so great that it made the people proud.

The audience proceeded without incident throughout the morning, and everyone followed the established procedures.

Although many people noticed that the atmosphere was excessively tense.

After the banquet,

The first person Feng Chengyuan met alone was the third prince of Da Zhao Kingdom, which confirmed the unease that had been speculated.

Some were secretly pleased, some laughed, and others were filled with deep concern.

Not long after Shao Guangcai was invited in, the Ninth Prince immediately followed up and tried to forcefully intervene in the conversation, and he was also successfully let in.

Unexpectedly, Shao Guang, dressed in gorgeous clothes, knelt before Feng Chengyuan. Her appearance and demeanor had lost their familiarity, leaving only a solemnity and pleading that seemed to still carry a hint of illness.

"I have come to Your Majesty today to demonstrate the sincerity of Dazhao's submission!"

Shao Kwang's words stunned Feng Chengyuan and Feng Chengnian, who had just entered. Behind them was the fourth brother, who had been summoned.

A few lines of text decided many things.

Xia Youmi was watching at the same time, and she understood that Shao Guang's life was spared for the time being, and the emperor would not kill him.

The Ninth Prince's face showed deep sadness and confusion.

why,

Why is Shao Bo's death related to Da Zhao? And at this moment, Shao Guang jumps over from the other side, wanting to bow down to Lao Qi.

"Ah?"

Feng Chengyuan's attitude was not obvious; his tone was sarcastic, but he was neither happy nor mocking him.

When the atmosphere was just right, the envoy beside Shao Kuang handed over a list, which detailed the items and resources that Da Zhao Kingdom planned to pay tribute to the Feng Dynasty each year. It was clearly stated that it was a free gift and not a transaction.

He had never been so humble before, which further confirmed his identity. It was Shao Guang who had done something wrong in the past and needed the entire Great Zhao Kingdom to apologize for it.

"Tell me your requirements first." Feng Chengyuan wasn't captivated; he was more interested in knowing who the other party had come for.

If Shao Guang hadn't shown up and hadn't revealed that he was a former subordinate of the Ninth Prince, everyone could have cooperated peacefully. Da Zhao Kingdom didn't need to make such a gesture and lower itself.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, has only one wish." Shao Guang's voice trembled as he looked in Feng Chengnian's direction and slowly spoke his thoughts, "Your Majesty, I only wish that the Ninth Prince's wish is fulfilled."

After speaking, Shao Guang bowed deeply and said in a low voice, "Before being recognized, I truly did not know my identity and was stranded in the opera troupe. It was Prince Jiu and Uncle Shao who gave me the chance to survive. Their kindness is greater than heaven, and I only hope to have the honor of repaying them."

Feng Chengnian clenched his fists. He didn't speak, but his solemn expression said it all.

"A wish?"

"A wish."

"Ninth Brother, tell me first." Feng Chengyuan seemed much more relaxed. He wasn't afraid of the other party making demands; he was afraid of someone who had no desires or wants.

At that moment, the fourth brother's expression also relaxed a lot.

Everyone present knew that the Ninth Prince longed to return to the Northwest and take Shao Bo with him. Now that the conflict between them had been resolved, it wouldn't be impossible for the Ninth Prince to move Shao Bo's tomb. Returning to the Northwest was not a matter of how, what status he would have upon returning, or whether he would continue to lead troops to serve the Feng Dynasty. Everything was open to discussion.

Why not accept Shao Guang's request and benefits first, and then settle everything later?

Lao Jiu's eyes were easy to read; he was sad and upset, but he showed no sign of giving up, and he would never hesitate to be decisive when necessary.

"I want to go back..." Feng Chengnian's words had become a habit, but fortunately, he saw the fleeting sadness in Shao Guang's eyes and quickly lowered his head to change his mind, murmuring, "I want to take Xiaomi'er with me, anywhere is fine, just let us leave, don't come after us!"

Feng Chengnian's voice grew louder and louder as he spoke, and there was a growing sense of self-affirmation in it.

But the emperor's face was very ugly, and Shao Guang's face also showed surprise and complexity.

The fourth prince's brows were furrowed in a deep frown. Outsiders might not know, but he certainly knew what the seventh prince was thinking. The palace for that person was still under construction, and now he was being asked to choose between the empire and the beauty, caught in a dilemma he couldn't express.

Shaoguan didn't continue speaking; he simply pressed his head and body tightly to the ground as a plea.

Xia Youmi was somewhat disheartened when she saw this scene in the Cold Palace. The unexpected had indeed arrived, but it wasn't a bad turn of events. Instead, it was a heavy decision made with everyone considering her best interests at heart.

She believed that the Ninth Prince did not care about her enough to warrant a promise.

They never had a deep friendship; at most, they were employer and employee, or family members of subordinates.

But the moment he caught a glimpse of Shao Guang's face, he chose to use that wish to help the other person achieve it.

He had promised to bring that woman back safely.

This was the driving force that kept Shao Guang motivated to plan before the succession struggle ended. It wasn't that his promises were no longer valid after the situation changed; he wasn't as despicable as Feng Chengyuan.

The atmosphere remained tense for a long time. In the end, Feng Chengyuan did not agree immediately, but said he would consider it. He then locked Shao Guang and his envoy in the palace, while Lao Jiu was politely asked to leave to avoid the possibility of collusion.

The fourth brother sensed something was wrong and took on a lot of tedious work, letting Feng Chengyuan think it over carefully, while also continuing to investigate Shao Kwang in depth to verify his identity and other information.

That night,

As expected, the uninvited guest visited the Cold Palace and found Xia Youmi, who was completely unprepared, unaware of the situation, and fast asleep as soon as it got dark.

This time, he showed no consideration or avoidance, and prepared to shake the person awake.