Although Chen Mengzhu is Chen Qi's granddaughter, she is already the queen at this time. At home, even Chen Qi and Chen Yihe have to perform the courtesy of their ministers. The palace also specially sent maids and eunuchs to serve as ministers.
Teach Chen Mengzhu various etiquette.
After sending King Wuyou and Xiao Tianyou away, Chen Qi hurried to the backyard to see Chen Mengzhu. The guarding imperial army allowed Chen Qi to enter after getting the permission of the chamberlain.
Chen Qi first gave Chen Mengzhu a gift, and Chen Mengzhu accepted it, and then gave Chen Qi a gift. Chen Mengzhu knew that Chen Qi came to see her for something urgent, so she waved her hand and motioned to the eunuchs and maids on both sides to get down, and then asked Chen Qi to sit down.
Chen Qi asked: "Grandpa, why did you come to me?"
Seeing that there was no one around and no longer caring about etiquette, Chen Qi said to Chen Mengzhu: "Mengzhu, do you know who is here with Xiao Tianyou today?"
Chen Mengzhu was stunned and asked softly: "Are you with Prime Minister Xu?"
Chen Qi shook his head and said: "No matter if it was Mengzhu, you wouldn't have guessed it! Xiao Tianyou came with the King Wuyou of Qi State, the Qi Si!"
When Chen Mengzhu heard this, her heart trembled for some reason, and she asked anxiously: "What is King Wuyou here for?"
Chen Qi told what King Wuyou said and did when he came to the house. Chen Mengzhu couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. She nodded and said to Chen Qi: "According to what Grandpa said, it seems that King Chen has already
We have reached an agreement with Qi State, and Qi State's worries have been relieved, so King Chen dared to take action against the eldest prince."
When Chen Qi heard this, he was secretly shocked and said to himself: This King Chen really has a bold strategy and actually reached a contract with Qi State. Then he thought again, he had already involuntarily sided with King Chen.
For me, it would be best to take advantage of the short opportunity to integrate all the forces in Chen's country as soon as possible. Why do I hope that Chen's country will fall apart!
Thinking of this, Chen Qi looked at Chen Mengzhu with pity in his eyes and said slowly: "Mengzhu, you have been canonized as the queen now. With your talents, it will not be difficult to assist King Chen to revitalize the country of Chen. You just made a mistake.
You are a girl. If you were a boy, you would be many times more powerful than your grandfather!"
Chen Mengzhu was looked at by Chen Qi, and she could also feel the love and emotion in her grandfather's eyes. Chen Mengzhu chuckled lightly and said to Chen Qi: "Grandpa, what are you talking about? Mengzhu has been influenced by you and has learned from you.
For some superficial reasons, I just stay at home all day long, eliminating the distractions outside, so I can concentrate on things."
Chen Qi nodded, said nothing more, and said to Chen Mengzhu: "Mengzhu, since you have seen everything, I believe you have an idea. Remember, grandpa and your father do not expect any power.
, we just hope that you live a good life and can be happy all the time."
Chen Mengzhu heard what Chen Qi said was a little sad, so she smiled and said to Chen Qi: "Grandpa, what's wrong with you? Our whole family is fine, and I still want to honor you and my father!"
Chen Qi also knew that what he just said was a bit pessimistic. After hearing what Chen Mengzhu said, he laughed and said: "Mengzhu is right, I have to wait carefully to see my Mengzhu give birth to a baby."
Sun, watch him take over the state of Chen, watch the state of Chen become increasingly prosperous and powerful!"
Chen Mengzhu blushed a little when Chen Qi said that, so she lowered her head and called out coquettishly: "Grandpa!"
Chen Qi smiled and stopped talking. Chen Mengzhu raised his head and said to Chen Qi: "Grandpa, I want to meet the King Wuyou of Qi. I have something to ask him!"
Chen Qi was stunned and asked: "You are now a queen, and it is no longer up to me to decide whether to enter or leave the palace. How do you meet King Wuyou? Furthermore, you are the queen of Chen State and meet the royal family of Qi State.
I’m afraid there will be some discussion!”
Chen Mengzhu just smiled and said: "Grandpa, I have sent you a congratulatory gift. Shouldn't you invite him to come and sit down? Then you can explain to him that I want to see him and ask him to pretend to be one of our relatives and come with you."
Look at me, it’s done!”
Chen Qi's eyes lit up, he nodded and said, "Grandpa noted it down, I'll do it right away!"
Watching Chen Qi's back leave the courtyard, Chen Mengzhu returned to the room. She walked to the desk beside her, picked up the pen, dipped it lightly in ink, and wrote the word "sacrifice" on the paper. After writing, Chen Mengzhu looked at it in concentration.
I don’t know when I got an impression of the prince of Qi State. I have never met King Wuyou, but I seem to have known this young prince for a long time. I have clearly dreamed about him in my dreams several times.
King Wuyou in the dream always has his back to me, but he feels so kind to me. Every time I want to go up and hug him, I can only hug him from behind, and I can only lean on that back.
Go up and feel the generous warmth and the stability that the back gives you.
Since Chen Qi knew that King Wuyou came with Xiao Tianyou, he knew without guessing that all he had to do to find King Wuyou was Xiao Tianyou. And Xiao Tianyou was already the most popular general in the Chen Kingdom.
There was an endless stream of people going to visit him all day long. Chen Qi was already a close relative of King Chen, and naturally a member of King Chen's family, so it was only natural for him to go to see Xiao Tianyou.
Xiao Tianyou was a little surprised by Chen Qi's visit. He and Chen Qi were officials in the same dynasty, but they belonged to different factions. In the past, it was just official entertainment, and they rarely interacted with each other. Yesterday, King Wuyou called him to go
After a trip to Chen Qi's house, today Chen Qi paid a return visit in person, which was really unexpected.
Xiao Tianyou let Chen Qi into the inner room, said some polite words, and then asked directly: "Old Marshal Chen, your visit today is not just a simple thank you!"
Chen Qi also laughed and said: "General Xiao, to be honest, I saw King Wuyou yesterday, and I thought that I had a confrontation with him in Xiangcheng that day. I am not afraid of the general's ridicule. I, Chen Qi, have been defeated for half my life.
He is in the hands of a young young man. If he loses, he will be defeated. If he doesn't kill him, he will not humiliate him. I always want to discuss the battle with him again. Now that he has arrived in my country, I will fulfill my wish. But I don't know the general.
Can you introduce me to it?"
Although Xiao Tianyou didn't know Chen Qi's true intention, it was not difficult for King Wuyou to meet Chen Qi. Now that Chen Qi was close to King Chen, there was no need to worry about anything. So Xiao Tianyou asked Chen Qi to
After sitting down, he immediately called the butler, whispered a few words, and sent him on his way.
Chen Qi drank a few cups of tea with Xiao Tianyou. Then he heard the sound of footsteps outside, and a guard came in to report that Mr. Qi was here. Xiao Tianyou and Chen Qi hurriedly got up and came out. King Wuyou had already followed the housekeeper.
Walking into the courtyard, the three people from afar greeted each other. Xiao Tianyou led King Wuyou and Chen Qi into the house, and then told the housekeeper that no one was allowed to come in without his permission.
When Chen Qi met King Wuyou, he smiled and talked about the Battle of Xiangcheng that year. He said that he wanted to thank King Wuyou for not killing and humiliating him, and that he wanted to hold a banquet at home. King Wuyou and King Wuyou would be invited to attend.
Xiao Tianyou went together. King Wuyou knew that Chen Qi must have something to discuss with him. He also wanted to know Chen Qi's thoughts and even wanted to know more about Chen Mengzhu's details, so he readily agreed. Xiao Tianyou naturally said yes repeatedly.
"Everyone will be closer to each other from now on!"
When Chen Qi saw that both King Wuyou and Xiao Tianyou agreed, he was secretly happy and said, "Then why not make a reservation for tomorrow at noon. I will wait for the prince and General Xiao at home."
King Wuyou nodded and said yes, Xiao Tianyou pondered for a moment and said: "I still want to see if King Chen has an explanation. If King Chen has nothing to do, I will definitely go to the Marshal's Mansion to buy a glass of wine!"
The three of them chatted and laughed for a while, and then left.
At noon the next day, there was still an endless stream of people coming to the Chen Mansion to congratulate. King Wuyou did not go with Xiao Tianyou this time. He took Lu Zheng to the Chen Mansion himself. Chen Yihe, who was waiting at the door to greet the guests, had already listened to his father's explanation.
It was said that Mr. Qi was here, either with Xiao Tianyou or on his own. As soon as he arrived, he immediately invited him to his room. Now that Mr. Qi is indeed here, he naturally greeted him politely.
, personally led him to Chen Qi’s room.
Chen Qi sent everyone out, and King Wuyou asked Lu Zheng to wait outside the door. Seeing that he and King Wuyou were the only ones in the room, Chen Qi said carefully: "Your Majesty, Queen Chen has something to discuss with the prince in the backyard.
In order to facilitate the meeting, I need you to pretend to be a member of my clan. I wonder if you can condescend to me?"
After hearing this, King Wuyou laughed and said, "I've been waiting for you to be called to the future, so I'll ask Marshal Chen to introduce him to you!"
Seeing that King Wuyou was not displeased, Chen Qi felt relieved and quietly walked out of the back door and went directly to the backyard.
The Imperial Guards guarding the backyard already knew Chen Qi and informed the chamberlain inside. When the chamberlain came to guide him, King Wuyou followed Chen Qi into the backyard.
Chen Mengzhu was sitting in the room. Chen Qi and King Wuyou came in and greeted Chen Mengzhu first. Chen Mengzhu ordered the people on both sides to go down first, then stood up to return the courtesy to Chen Qi and King Wuyou, and invited them to sit down.
Chen Mengzhu looked at King Wuyou carefully.
King Wuyou also looked at Chen Mengzhu attentively, and saw that this King Chen was indeed charming, dignified, and had an intelligent temperament. Compared with other women, she was more calm and profound. King Wuyou smiled and said to
Chen Mengzhu said: "Queen Qi Meng has been summoned. I wonder what Queen Chen has ordered?"
Chen Mengzhu looked at King Wuyou as if he was in a dream, but what he saw in the dream was a back figure, but now what he saw was a real person, and his voice and appearance were also the same as in the dream.
When Chen Mengzhu heard King Wuyou's question, she smiled softly and said: "Your Majesty, I heard my grandpa talking about the prince the other day and sent him a congratulatory gift, so I thought I should express my gratitude; and I often heard my grandpa talk about the prince.
Mengzhu should express his gratitude to me for not killing him in Xiangcheng."
King Wuyou laughed and said: "Queen Chen is too polite, the ceremony just happened to happen, and she took advantage of the old marshal that day; and King Chen is very happy, and I have this opportunity, so naturally I want to come to congratulate you!"
Chen Mengzhu nodded, pondered for a moment, and asked: "My lord, since you are in Luo City now, you must have been ordered by King Qi to form an alliance with King Chen."
King Wuyou listened, nodded, and said: "It is said that Queen Chen is very resourceful and will not let men Zhuge. I met her today, and she is indeed true to her name!"
Chen Mengzhu also smiled softly and said: "Your Majesty is laughing at me. Actually, I only want to ask you one thing when I invite you here. Qi State is now attacking Shu State and occupying Shu State will only take place sooner or later. Qi State has no time to visit Chen State at this time.
That’s why we formed an alliance with Chen State. I just want to ask the prince, if Shu State captures, will Qi and Chen finally have a battle?!"