For a moment, only the scene of orioles singing and dancing in the palace were left, and the ministers were having a banquet and drinking.
By the end of the banquet, it was already sunset.
Huo Jingchen, the old prince and others were specially kept by Emperor Jian'an to ask for details of the trip.
The rest of the officials left the palace directly.
Liang Yu walked on the white jade steps, talking to his colleagues beside him. He was too lazy to come to his father to play Tai Chi with those important officials of the court. It would be better to enjoy the scenery slowly behind him.
At this time, he missed Jiang Yu a little. Jiang Yu was not as high as him and had to be ranked seventh in the second place. Relying on the power of Zhennan Marquis' Mansion, he could definitely seek an official position in the capital for Jiang Yu.
But Jiang Yu was not happy.
"Yunxian, I am just the seventh place in the second grade. Even if Zhennan Hou Mansion plans for me, I am just a small official in the capital. There are many high-ranking officials. How can I stand out? I am not as good as a foreigner.
If you release it, you can find a position of real power. As long as you do your best in office, you will worry about not being able to achieve results. You will be just around the corner for promotion in the future.”
"But in this case, Xier and Ayun and Axuan will have to bother you. My elder brother is still useless after all."
"What are you talking about? Xier and the others are my brothers and sisters. Don't worry, Zhennan Hou Mansion will definitely not treat them badly, so you can take office with peace of mind."
"Yunxian, thank you."
When Liang Yu thought of Jiang Yu's square character, he had to agree with his ideas. Everyone has their own ambitions. With his personality, it is still suitable for being outside. The water in the capital is too deep, so it is better to be quiet outside.
"Comrade Liang Xiu, please wait." A voice came from behind.
Liang Yu turned around and looked at him, and saw Huo Jingrui walking over quickly, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Although Huo Jingchen has already gotten engaged to his sister, their relationship as a colleague is also weak, and he is not as close to him as the second-tier student in the new subject.
"Is there something wrong with Editor Huo?"
Huo Jingrui also knew that he had an average relationship with Liang Yu on weekdays, so he was a little uncomfortable. He was indifferent and did not like to make friends. Liang Yu was a proud person, so how could he bow his head and take the initiative to communicate with him?
Therefore, although these two people work under the same roof every day, they have no communication.
"Since you have something to say, I'll leave first." Lu Feng, the second-tier player, has a versatile personality. When he saw Huo Jingrui's appearance, he knew that he should avoid suspicion. After patting Liang Yu on the shoulder, he left with a smile.
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Huo Jingrui then whispered to tell what had just happened.
"Ms. Liang Xiu, Zhou Lin is gloomy and unstable. If you give him his face today, I'm afraid he will hold a grudge. You, be careful in the future."
Liang Yu looked at Huo Jingrui with a smile, with a little discomfort, and was a little surprised that he would remind himself, but he would also accept his affection.
So he patted his shoulder, "Thank you, Editor Huo, reminds me, I will pay attention in the future. I heard that Editor Huo is good at painting. On that day, I will go to Babaozhai to appreciate the authentic works of Suiheng. I don't know how to use Editor Huo
Are you interested in going there together?”
"Suiheng real person? Take it seriously? I will naturally go."
"Then let's say that, see you tomorrow."
"See you later."
In Zhengde Hall, Emperor Jian'an sat upright above, and the old prince, Huo Jingchen and Song Ziting were sitting below.
"Uncle Wang, you have worked hard for more than a year. My mother has been worried about your health. I feel relieved if you come back safely today."
The old prince smiled, "The emperor is too worried. I am very healthy. I don't have to worry about my sister-in-law. I will go to pay my respects to my sister-in-law later to make her feel at ease."
"That's good. If the mother saw Uncle Wang, she would definitely be happy." Emperor Jian'an raised his lips and looked at Song Ziting, and said, "Zi Ting has returned safely. The Grand Master is relieved. Fortunately, you are all fine.
Otherwise, how would I explain to the Grand Master?"
"Thank you for your care, I'm fine." Song Ziting smiled casually, "Your Majesty, I really agree with Prince James' idea. Trading between the two countries is beneficial to the people. Although Saxon is not as rich as Dasheng, it has many gold and gems and prosperous navigation and trade.
There are even a number of islands overseas that provide Saxon with countless precious food. It can be said to be a powerful Western power and should not be looked down upon."
Emperor Jian'an waved his hand indifferently, "What if the Western countries are powerful? They are thousands of miles apart from Dasheng, and there will be no threat. Compared with the Western countries, the Eastern Yi and Western Rong are the real external troubles."
Seeing Emperor Jian'an's appearance without caring, Song Ziting couldn't help but remember what Jiang Hexi said before.
"Although Western countries are thousands of miles apart from Dasheng, they are obsessed with interests. If they had a strong country richer than their own country on the other side of the vast sea, and that country had always kept its etiquette in mind, it would not have been the case.
Will they be moved by forcibly plundering other countries and facing Dasheng who is full of treasures and without any warning?"
"You also know that Dasheng's merchants can still organize their own fleets to go to sea, but Western countries are state-supported navigation trade, technology, regime, and army. They have nothing to lack. Could it be that they will not sail from the sea?
Is this fat piece of Dasheng?"
Song Ziting felt a stern. He originally thought that Westerners were nothing big. He only thought that Jiang Hexi had just read too many miscellaneous books and was just arrogant.
But when he remembered the heavy weapons, prosperous scenery he saw in the Western Kingdom, and the greedy and ambitious appearance of the Western people, he couldn't help but feel worried.
The officials in the court knew very well that they never looked down on those small countries that came to pay tribute every year, and only regarded them as distant relatives who came to the door to fight Qiufeng.
But according to his observation, James and others are not people who can give it a little benefit by simply giving it a little. If they knew Dasheng's wealth, they would only become more moved and might even have the idea of robbing.
Thinking of the small country that Saxon had snatched by him before, Song Ziting's eyes chilled. He didn't want Dasheng to eventually become a tragic country that was slaves to other countries, bullied and had to provide treasures from the whole country.
So, Song Ziting carefully explained what he saw and heard on the way.
"Your Majesty, I think" James and others are ambitious and not as sedate as the Sherro Kingdom. Although I am prosperous and strong, there are people outside of people and heaven. Saxon now has the momentum of a great power to rise, so we should not take it lightly!"
Emperor Jian'an fell into deep thought, but when he thought that the Western countries were far away, he still felt a little contemptuous.
Song Ziting knew that Emperor Jian'an was still not concerned at first sight. He felt a slump in his heart and hurriedly looked at Huo Jingchen with his eyes burning.
Huo Jingchen's eyes flashed, and he understood what Song Ziting meant. When he saw his persistence, he couldn't help but think of Jiang Hexi who was smiling like a flower just now.
It's really strange. Both of them are so concerned about the Western affairs. He knows Song Ziting very well. If it weren't for the fact that there was something really wrong with the Western countries, he would definitely not be so cautious.
With his stubborn personality, there is nothing he is worried about. It seems that this matter is not simple.
Huo Jingchen was full of thoughts and thought of Jiang Hexi's mysterious origin. Maybe they were all right.
"Your Majesty, I think what Lord Song said makes sense. James is not a peaceful person at first sight. If he has bad intentions towards Dasheng, then it will be troublesome."
Even the old prince said, "Your Majesty, what Lord Song said is not false. James seemed to have other plans. A prince came to Dasheng thousands of miles away, and his goal was very big."
Emperor Jian'an fell into deep thought and said after a long time, "This matter must be discussed later. Song Aiqing, please give me a memorial and talk about it carefully. I will discuss it tomorrow."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Song Ziting responded respectfully.
After a long time, several people walked out of Zhengde Hall, the old prince said goodbye to the two, and then walked to the empress dowager's bedroom.
Song Ziting whispered to Huo Jingchen while walking.
"Brother Ziting!" A delicate voice sounded.
The two turned around and saw Princess Baoning running towards her skirt, with a bright smile on her face, like a flying butterfly, light and agile.
"I have seen the princess." The two saluted respectfully.
Princess Baoning waved her hand quickly, staring at Song Ziting with her eyes fixedly, with tenderness in her eyes, "Brother Ziting, you are finally back, I haven't seen you for 456 days, I'm fine
Miss you."
"Princess, be careful." Song Ziting's eyes moved, but his face was calmly upright.
Princess Baoning bit her lip, angry and aggrieved, and looked at him with a gaze, "Brother Ziting, is it fun to go so far? Have you brought me a gift?"
"Princess, I go to sea for office, not for a trip, and I bring back many treasures from foreign lands. The princess is deeply favored by Your Majesty. If you want it, Your Majesty will definitely promise the princess."
Princess Baoning became more angry and stomped her feet, "Song Ziting, do you have to treat me like this? Is it difficult to say a few good words to coax me?"
"If the princess wants others to coax you, there are people in the palace who coax you, so why bother to make things difficult for me?" Seeing her aggrieved and her eyes were moist, Song Ziting's eyes trembled, but her face continued without changing its expression.
Princess Baoning suddenly stretched out her hands and patted Song Ziting, and immediately turned around and ran away without a trace.
"Song Ziting, I hate you!"
When Song Ziting looked at Princess Baoning's gradually disappearing figure, Huo Jingchen raised his eyebrows, looked at him leisurely, and joked: "Why do you have to treat Baoning like this? You obviously don't dislike her so much, but you always
If you keep doing this, Baoning will give up one day. That day, she will marry someone else. I hope you don’t regret it in the future.”
After saying that, Huo Jingchen patted Song Ziting's shoulders, whose body was already stiff. When he saw that his face looked ugly, he smiled at the corner of his mouth and left slowly.
Only Song Ziting stood there and was stunned for a long time.
After a long time, Song Ziting gritted his teeth, touched the wooden box hidden in his cuffs, and turned around and walked towards the palace.