Seeing that there were no women behind the gangster envoy, Qin Rushuang felt much better.
But Xie Xun didn't feel so good.
For no other reason than the prince who was the leader of the rogue envoy, after entering the palace to greet him, he stared straight at Qin Rushuang.
Although he said he was here to congratulate Xie Xun on his upcoming enthronement, apart from the first few compliments, he kept talking to Qin Rushuang in different ways.
"The princess has met again. The last time we met was on the birthday of His Majesty Emperor Qi. The princess's intelligence is very unforgettable for me."
Several people walked all the way to the palace where the banquet was held, and the prince from the gangster envoy chatted with Qin Rushuang all the way.
Qin Rushuang was also a little surprised when she heard him talk about this.
At the beginning, few people knew that Xie Xun was in the limelight during the sandbox battle that day and that he was the one behind the plan. Did this person notice?
"The prince is so complimentary. This time the prince came to Daqi in advance to congratulate our prince. The prince is very grateful. However, the delegation came in a hurry. We did not prepare a formal banquet. We just had a homely meal. Don't mind, prince."
"I don't mind, I don't mind!" The prince looked at Qin Rushuang with a smile: "The princess is too polite, why don't you just call me by my name? My name is Xia Erke."
Seeing that the two of them were about to exchange names, Xie Xun couldn't stand it anymore.
He slowed down his pace, and without leaving any trace, he blocked Xia Erke, who was getting closer and closer to Qin Rushuang, behind him, and stood between the two of them.
The eunuch who was following behind looked at this scene and hesitated to speak.
Generally speaking, the person in power should walk at the front, the princess should follow three steps behind, and Charles, as the prince of a small country, must walk at the end.
But now, in order to separate Qin Rushuang and Xia Erke, Xie Xun was a few steps behind Qin Rushuang and walked willingly behind the woman.
On weekdays in the palace, everyone is used to Xie Xun's doting on Qin Rushuang, but now that the envoy is visiting, it is really out of order! If word gets out, I'm afraid the princess will have to read it again!
With this thought in mind, the loyal eunuch hurriedly walked up and separated Qin Rushuang from Xia Erke, wearing a dress to report the dishes.
When Xie Xun saw it, he understood what he meant and stepped away slightly. The group of people finally walked to the banquet hall where they were eating peacefully.
Xie Xun said it was a casual meal, but it really was a casual meal.
He just followed his usual dishes and increased the portion for two people.
Walking to the dining table, Xie Xun subconsciously protected Qin Rushuang and sat down first, and then he sat down under the service of the palace servants.
Xia Ke looked on, surprised in his heart.
Seeing his surprised expression, Xie Xun did not hide it at all, and even ordered the maid on the side to serve Qin Rushuang first.
"It seems that the rumors in Kyoto are true. It is said that King Huai loves the princess extremely much. I didn't believe it before, but now I see her, she is indeed doted on by thousands of people."
When Xie Xun heard this, he felt a little relieved, but he still didn't want to see Xia Ke.
He didn't even raise his eyes and said in a low voice: "That's natural. The king and the princess will be a couple for the rest of their lives."
The implication is that I will only have one woman in my life: the concubine. All the women you brought here should go away and don't bring them into the palace to cause trouble!
Hearing this, Qin Rushuang covered her lips and smiled softly.
He now also felt Xie Xun's inexplicable hostility towards Xia Ke.
She didn't understand it before, but now that she thinks about it, on the one hand it was to warn him not to pay tribute to women casually, and on the other hand, she had said a few words to Xia Ke in the corridor, which made Xie Xun jealous.
Seeing Xie Xun like this, Qin Rushuang felt a little cute and reached out to pick up a piece of Xie Xun's favorite dish.
Xie Xun's expression immediately softened, and he smiled and said to Qin Rushuang, "Thank you, my dear concubine."
The look of natural affection between the two is not fake and envious of others.
Xie Xun thought he had made it clear enough, and with what he just said, he was already hinting at Xia Erke.
But Xia Er didn't know whether he didn't understand or deliberately pretended not to know, but he still mentioned the matter of giving Xie Xun a woman.
"Your Highness King Huai, this time we are here to bring you the most beautiful pearl in the country, my youngest sister Xia Erzhen."
"Xia Erzhen is the most beautiful woman in our country. She is only sixteen years old this year. She is very curious about Da Qi's culture. Why don't I send her to the palace in a few days and let her stay with His Highness Prince Huai? It will be a long time."
Learned a lot."
Xia Erke did this to test the attitude of Xie Xun and Qin Rushuang. When Xie Xun actually ascends the throne, there is no telling how many countries from the surrounding countries will come to watch the ceremony, and how many beautiful women will be sent to the harem. He will advance this time
I came here just to get a head start for my best sister.
He also knew that Xie Xun and Qin Rushuang had a deep relationship, so he added: "Xia Erzhen is my father's favorite daughter. Her coming to Kyoto this time represents the friendship between our two countries."
That means that this woman represents our friendly expression to Da Qi. If she accepts her, the two countries will be at peace with each other. If she doesn't, wouldn't it be too disrespectful to the rogue country?
Generally speaking, overlapping of national powers, tribute and marriage from neighboring small countries are undoubtedly the best way to consolidate strength. This was also the case for previous emperors.
Therefore, Charles is extremely sure of this matter, so what if there are rumors that the two are in love?
It's just a man's temporary joke. Is it possible that Xie Xun will really never marry another woman for Qin Rushuang?
He is the emperor, how is this possible!
However, Xia Ke obviously underestimated Xie Xun's determination.
When he said this, he was actually sure that Xie Xun would agree, and he guessed that Qin Rushuang might interfere with it.
Therefore, he has been observing Qin Rushuang's expression and imagining ways to deal with it.
However, what was unexpected was that Qin Rushuang kept her head down eating the food and didn't take his words to heart at all.
Xia Erke was shocked. Could it be that Qin Rushuang didn't care at all?
But before he had time to think deeply, Xie Xun beside him suddenly put down the bowls and chopsticks with a clang.
He was a little angry.
When the emperor was angry, he laid down millions of corpses.
As soon as Xie Xun stopped, Xia Erke stopped talking and didn't dare to continue eating. He put down the bowl and chopsticks together and looked at Xie Xun.
Xie Xun looked at Xia Ke expressionlessly.
"It seems that the prince of the gangster country has not learned enough about the common language of Daqi. Do you know what it means to be a pair for life? It means that in my harem, there is only one woman, the princess, and no other women will be accepted."
Xia Erke laughed twice and said: "Da Qi is a huge country, His Highness King Huai. Da Qi has a saying, more children bring blessings. My sister admires His Highness King Huai very much. Even if he is not given a title, she will...
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Xie Xun waved his hand and said impatiently, "Don't you understand what I'm saying? There is only one woman in the harem, the princess. You can send her here if you want, that is, she can come in alive and live, and she can be sent out horizontally when she is dead!"
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Xie Xun seemed a little annoyed, and before Xia Er could explain, he continued: "Isn't this sister of yours picked up? Or is she not your biological sister? You know how important a woman's happiness in life is, and you still talk to me.
It doesn't matter what the king said about not giving her a title, do you really care about your sister's happiness?"
"If the whole country has such a ruthless style, then I, Da Qi, will never make friends with such a ruthless and unjust country! Come on! Send your guests off!"
