Counting the time, it has been half a month since I arrived in this city.
Although this city is bustling and lively, clean and beautiful, developed and advanced, with countless delicious food and rich entertainment activities...it is indeed much better than Beijing in every aspect.
But the longer you stay here.
Queen Yi'an Zhang Yan's mood became more and more agitated, and she could no longer maintain her calmness and indifference, and her spirit of worshiping the Buddha all the year round was gradually worn away.
The so-called purpose of relaxing the mind and body has not been achieved.
There is only increasing irritability and anxiety.
Why is this happening?
Zhou Yufeng, who is also the queen, was obviously having so much fun.
The palace maids, eunuchs, and guards who followed also gradually put aside their identities and part of their duties. They would play when they should play, relax when they should relax, and even have their own hobbies.
For example, some palace maids like all kinds of new clothes, some eunuchs study the food of Harbor City every day, a certain guard goes to watch movies every night, etc. You can always find a hobby that you are most obsessed with.
Over time.
Zhang Yan discovered that she heard fewer and fewer bad things about Xujiazhuang, and more and more people said good things about Harbor City.
There are fewer people who think that Xujiazhuang is a threat to the enemy, and there are many voices starting to appear that they must cooperate with Xujiazhuang, learn from Xujiazhuang's advantages, and never have a stalemate. Once they become hostile to Xujiazhuang, the imperial court will definitely be doomed.
Etc., etc.
In Zhang Yan's eyes, this was an extremely bad sign.
sink.
She felt that everyone around her was immersed in the external prosperity and superficiality of Xujiazhuang. According to Buddhism, appearance is just a kind of appearance. Although it is extremely ghostly, gorgeous and eye-catching, it has a profound impact on a person's life.
After all, it is a short-lived scene.
But everyone around him fell into this illusion and was confused. They really regarded this place as the most beautiful place in the world and could not see the shortcomings and ugliness behind it.
Of course, the most fundamental reason for her anxiety was that she found that she was also getting dressed without knowing it, and she seemed to be getting used to some things here.
For example, the flush toilet was inconvenient at first, but later I found that it had less odor, was clean, was close to the toilet, and had good privacy. It was extremely convenient especially at night. After using it for a long time, I actually worried about what I would do if I returned to the palace.
For example, electric lights make the room as bright as day. Whether it is reading, working as a prostitute or other things, you can do it at night. The long, boring and boring nights seem to be shortened a lot. Under the bright lights, the endless darkness disappears.
, I actually don’t feel particularly lonely anymore.
There are also radios that sound several times a day in the city. Sometimes they will broadcast weather forecasts to remind you to keep warm and cold. Sometimes they will play some relaxing music. Sometimes they will play the evening news to introduce you to major world events. For example, there are individuals or organizations.
I care about you all day long, take care of you, tell you about the situation around the world, and then you will find that this is the best and happiest place... bringing a sense of protection and care.
Over time, as long as the familiar radio sounds and you hear that magnetic and humane voice, you will feel at ease.
etc.
There are many more examples that can be cited.
And the longer you live here, the more advantages you will discover.
Gradually, the palace is a cold, lonely place with no happiness except for sad memories, and I can't help but feel reluctant to go back.
So facing the sinking self, Zhang Yan was very repelled and anxious.
This can't go on like this.
This must not go on!
She must reach an agreement with Xujiazhuang as soon as possible and then go back immediately, otherwise she may become obsessed and lost, and may even have her position shaken, be deceived, and do things that harm the interests of the royal family.
Although Harbor City is good, it is her opponent's territory after all. The interests of the Ming Dynasty royal family are the first in her heart, and the Ming Dynasty's country and country are the most important. She would rather continue to suffer and continue to be with the ancient Buddha of Qingdeng, in the cold and lonely company.
, and cannot be deceived and continue to sink.
Fortunately, it's the 19th.
There were cheers and celebrations inside the White Castle.
"came back."
"The owner of the village is back!"
Got the news that the owner of the village, Xu Yuan, was back.
Zhang Yan immediately drove to Baibao and offered to meet Xu Yuan to discuss the handling of the royal family's debt and related cooperation matters.
It didn't take long.
On the 21st floor of the White Castle, in the tea room used for family gatherings.
Zhang Yan quickly entered the tea room, and finally saw the first host sitting in the seat. This man was tall, not handsome, but extremely mature, without much dignity or airs, with a kind smile on his face.
A man in his early thirties who is easy to get close to - he is Xu Yuan, the head of Xujiazhuang.
Ordinary in appearance but extraordinary in spirit.
This was Zhang Yan's first impression of him, but because of this, Zhang Yan walked over with a little emotion, asked him with a cold face: "Are you Xu Yuan?"
"???"
Xu Yuan was stunned for a moment, looked at the strange woman in front of him, and couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Plump, quite plump around the waist, like a ripe peach.
She has a slender figure, a delicate and beautiful face, and a sense of uprightness and freshness.
She has cherry lips and phoenix eyes, and her pretty face is serious and full of dissatisfaction, as if she is asking for punishment. It does not bring any sense of oppression. In Xu Yuan's eyes, she seems to be a bit beautiful and cute, just like some goddesses who are most beautiful when they are angry.
.
"Uh, I'm Xu Yuan, who are you and what's the matter with you?" Xu Yuan asked after reacting.
"You traitor! You have planned this conspiracy for so long, laid a trap, and launched this food war. The royal family was also involved in it, suffered heavy losses, and owed huge debts. You, Xujiazhuang, keep talking about cooperation, but the food war
Before, why didn't you remind the royal family and inform them of the plan in advance to avoid losses to the royal family? You, a rebellious minister, have made as much as one billion silver dollars this time, so what if you generously waived the royal family's debt to show your sincerity in cooperation? Now invite us here, half a month
They didn't even show up and said, what are your plans? What do you want to do?"
Zhang Yan asked many questions in one breath, venting the pent-up annoyance in her heart.
"This beauty."
Xu Yuan admired her angry beauty and the rapid rise and fall of her chest, and had to ask: "Can you introduce yourself first? I don't know you until now."
Beauty?
This word made Zhang Yan feel extremely rude, and she noticed the man's frivolous gaze. She immediately turned pale, took several steps back, and trembled with anger: "You are a scoundrel, you are so frivolous to me, you, you
You are so daring, you are really a traitor who has brought disaster to the country, I, I..." I will fight with you, but this is someone else's territory. Once you say such cruel words, you will only suffer more.
Xu Yuan couldn't help but roll his eyes. Is there something wrong with this woman's head? She's so easily excited. I don't even know your name. You're so beautiful. Is there anything wrong with calling her a beauty? And she only looked at her twice. Why are you so frivolous?
She?
"Royal sister-in-law!"
Sitting aside, Zhou Yufeng, who was happily chatting about daily life, also felt very confused. What was going on with the emperor's sister-in-law? She had become so strange and abnormal. She immediately got up and walked over, asked about the situation, and expressed to Xu Yuan.
Apologize: "Master Xu, this is my sister-in-law Zhang Yan. I have offended you so much just now. I am going to apologize on behalf of your sister-in-law. I hope you don't take it to heart."
"It's okay. I've also been rude and disrespectful. I hope the two queens won't blame me."
Xu Yuan said magnanimously, but he still couldn't control his eyes. He glanced at Zhang Yan twice more. Zhang Yan, one of the five queens in ancient China, looked like a ripe fruit. She was indeed the best.
Ah, it seems that the aesthetics of the ancients was completely online.
Under his gaze, Zhang Yan, who had realized that she had made a mistake, couldn't help but frown, and was unable to say any words of apology. Instead, she felt that she was right and that she should have scolded her more harshly.
Awkward.
What followed was a long period of embarrassment. Although several topics were opened, we couldn't talk much because Zhang Yan always had a cold face, which led to the lack of a homely atmosphere.
Arrived at the back.
Zhang Yan simply went straight to the point: "Xu Yuan, the 'comprehensive alliance' cooperation plan you proposed is just to turn the royal family into your puppet, a puppet that you can control with some money and food. But you think we will be so stupid?"
Why, can't you see such a clumsy plan? The emperor is the son of God, who controls the destiny of heaven, and will not become anyone's pawn. If you are really sincere, all the forces of Xujiazhuang will withdraw from the realm of the Ming Dynasty, and then become ministers of the overseas countries of the Ming Dynasty.
, it is worthy of being a prince, and I will borrow some money and food to help His Majesty solve the chronic illness and predicament of the Ming Dynasty. When the Ming Dynasty revives in the future, I will definitely return it in double... Only in this way can it be considered a comprehensive alliance plan, and it can also gain the trust of the royal family."
Hear this.
Not to mention Xu Yuan, even Fang Qingyan, who was sitting on the left, couldn't help but roll her eyes. If it weren't for the fact that he was a distinguished person, she would have wanted to pour out the tea in the cup and persuade her to wake up quickly.
But even so.
After Xu Yuan was silent for a moment, he said to her: "The imperial power of the Ming Dynasty has long become a puppet in the hands of civil servants. Even if I, Xujiazhuang, withdraw from the Ming Dynasty and send a lot of money and food, our Emperor will not be able to defeat the civil servants.
If you can't defeat the vested interests, there is no point in killing people. Take your husband Zhu Youxiao, for example, he is by no means a faint king, but a very smart monarch. However, he is not the opponent of the civil servants, and he falls into the water with many doubts.
A small cold could kill him easily. What you are trying your best to protect now is just an empty airs in name only. You can't do it to the extent of talking about the Constitution and doing whatever you want... To be honest, rather than being criticized by civil servants
It’s better to cooperate with Xujiazhuang.”
Hearing him speak highly of her husband, Zhang Yan felt a little relieved, but she still couldn't help but retort: "How can civil servants be so miserable? Most of them are loyal and good people. My husband's death is full of doubts.
But both eunuchs and civil servants are suspected, so how can we easily draw a conclusion?"
"Mei, uh, Queen Zhang, you and I don't have to argue too much. Starting tomorrow, I will take you royal family members to visit several important places. Whether this is cooperation or alliance, it is useless to rely on unilateral wishful thinking.
, you have to go both ways. I will let you see the true strength and potential of Xujiazhuang, so that you can have a comprehensive and objective understanding of Xujiazhuang. After that, how to cooperate depends on your wishes and choices, how about it?" Xu Yuandao.
"good!"
Zhang Yan nodded, but even if Xu Jiazhuang showed amazing strength, she would stick to the bottom line and not make any big concessions. This chapter has been completed!