Just when Qi Min was about to speak, there was a cough outside the door, and a handsome young man walked in with three steps. Two palace maids chased him with helpless expressions, and reported to the inside at the door: "To the Queen Mother, Anyan
Hou is here."
The young man waved his hand to the palace maid impatiently and said, "Go on, go on."
Xi Qun looked at that man and was startled. If he hadn't heard it before, he might have recognized him as a military advisor in his panic. This man's facial features, figure, and behavior were all very similar to a military advisor, and he also had a tinge on his face.
Wearing a flashy smile, but upon closer inspection, it was obvious that the smile was deliberately made. It was far less natural than the military counselor's smile and varied in every detail. Needless to say, this was the Empress Dowager Kang's face.
Just by looking at the way he walks around the palace, you can tell how favored he is.
At this moment, Ju Ran had already walked up to Xi Qun, raised her eyebrows and said, "Master Xi, you have worked hard on the long journey."
Xi Qun quickly bowed and saluted and said: "I dare not accept the greetings of the Marquis. I dare not talk about hard work due to my responsibilities." Logically speaking, Xi Qun is an envoy of the Yi State and has a respected status. He should not be so condescending to the officials of the Kang State.
But He Ran had told him that if he encountered such a situation, he must show a condescending manner to Ju Ran.
Seeing Xi Qun's appearance, Ju Ran showed a look of disdain on her lips, waved her hands and said, "Your Excellency is our honored guest from the Kingdom of Kang. No need to be polite."
"Yes!" Xi Qun stood with his hands lowered like a man.
"I heard that Yun Zhiwu from Xiping was taken to the Cangxian Valley by your military advisor. For this reason, he almost had a military encounter with the Zhao State, and kidnapped Mrs. Nuanyu outside Dingyang City of the Zhao State. I don't know whether these things are true or false."
Ju Ran stared at Xi Qun with twinkling eyes and asked.
This is something everyone knows. Now that he is asking Qi Min in front of him, his intentions are self-evident.
Xi Qun looked embarrassed, and Nuonuo said: "This... back to the Marquis, this... these two things are true. Yun Zhiwu fell in love with our military advisor at first sight when he was in Xiping. Even though the military advisor was in danger at that time,
Although he knew that it would be more dangerous to offend her, he still refused in every possible way. Unfortunately, Miss Yun had deep roots in love and resolutely followed the military advisor after he returned home. The military advisor is a person who values love and justice, but he learned that she had died to join the military advisor.
After falling into the State of Zhao, I felt sorry for her as a weak woman with no one to rely on, so she sent troops to the State of Zhao. As for Mrs. Nuanyu... Mrs. Nuanyu had saved her life several times from the military advisor, so she took her to the Tibetan Xian Valley for the purpose of
To repay Madam's past kindness, the military advisor treats Madam and Miss Yun as honored guests."
"Oh! If you are a guest, hahaha, your military advisor is really affectionate and righteous to the beauty. It is really admirable that you are willing to take the risk of angering Zhao Guo for these two people." His tone was quite sarcastic.
Xi Qun looked at Qi Min above as if he dared not speak out in anger.
Qi Min saw the anger in Xi Qun's eyes. She knew very well the position of He Ran in Xi Qun's heart. Someone insulted He Ran, but he couldn't fight back. This was simply worse than killing him. Seeing Xi Qun's look like this
Qi Min suddenly felt angry for no reason, and scolded Ju Ran: "How presumptuous! The Ai family summoned the envoys of the State of Yi here, what are you doing here?! Do you know the etiquette?! Come on, get me arrested!"
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This sudden change made Xi Qun unexpected and stunned for a moment. This was even more beyond Ju Ran's expectation. His eyes were straighter than Xi Qun's, and he looked at the Queen Mother blankly. He couldn't believe that the Queen Mother would be like this.
Treat yourself.
The two warriors were a little stupid after they came in. Who dares to touch Marquis Anyan today? But this is the order of the Queen Mother and cannot be violated. When the two hesitated, Qi Min shouted: "What are you waiting for!" The two did not dare to hesitate any more.
, stepped forward and gently grabbed Ju Ran's arm and pulled it out.
Ju Ran had never seen the Queen Mother's eyes widen with anger before. She was so frightened that she completely forgot all the ways she used to invite favors in the past. The smile on her face disappeared at all, only she was frightened. She followed the two warriors outside obediently, and occasionally shouted
He looked back at the Queen Mother in disbelief.
Qi Minyu was still angry and reprimanded Xi Qun: "After following him for so long, how come you can't learn anything from him?! The dignified envoy is so servile that he only has the courage of an ordinary man when things happen. You have really embarrassed him."
Got it!"
Xi Qun didn't know why the Empress Dowager suddenly lost such a temper, but he didn't dare to answer for fear of angering her again.
Qi Min became even more angry when she saw him. She closed her eyes and let out a long sigh of relief. In fact, Qi Min's anger came from Yun Shang and Mrs. Nuanyu. What Xi Qun said was that He Ran treated them like guests and lied to them.
Others can just pay it back, He Ran turned into ashes, she knew what kind of character he was, so she felt very unhappy, but she is a woman after all, and most women want to live in a dream of nothingness created by themselves, so she would rather deceive herself and others.
She chose to believe Xi Qun's words, but Ju Ran insisted on shattering her dream, which caused an evil fire to suddenly rise in her heart. Coupled with seeing the embarrassment of the person close to her heart, she couldn't help but have an attack.
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After his anger gradually subsided, Qi Min slowly opened his eyes and softened his tone and said, "How is he lately?"
"The Queen Mother, we are in constant war with Shunguo. The military advisors lead troops to charge into the battle, blocking the east and west. There is almost no leisure time. In addition, many government affairs have to be handled by the military advisors personally, so..., alas, Queen Mother, please forgive me for talking too much.
From my humble opinion, the military advisor is really unlucky. Compared with when he was with the Queen Mother, the military advisor has lost a lot of weight and doesn’t smile so much."
"You deserve it!" Qi Min squeezed out two words from his mouth, feeling like he was relieved of his hatred.
Xi Qun grinned and murmured: "Military advisors just have bad luck, bad luck."
Qi Min sighed, shook his head slightly, and said: "Tell him when you go back, I understand his feelings about the things that are hindering Zhao Guo."
Xi Qun smiled and said: "The Queen Mother is serious. The Queen Mother doesn't know that the military advisor was very happy during those days. Although he didn't say anything to me, you can guess that the military advisor was happy to be able to do something for the Queen Mother.
He even planned to go to Zhao Kingdom in person to urge King Zhao to send troops to submit to the country." This exaggeration was naturally designed by He Ran, but at that time he did not expect that he would actually go to Zhao Kingdom in the future.
"Nonsense! I still have that indifferent temperament." Qi Min smiled at the corner of his mouth, and then raised his eyebrows slightly, saying: "But I think you said him too well, and he doesn't look like him anymore.
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Xi Qun smiled and said: "Empress Dowager, please don't underestimate the military advisor's heart. Xiao He is just a maid, and the military advisor is willing to sacrifice his life for her revenge. In the advisor's heart, the Queen Mother is as important as the mountains. The Queen Mother
If you have any doubts about this, I really want to feel aggrieved for the military advisor." This was not taught by He Ran. He had been with the military advisor for a long time, and he could figure out some of the military advisor's thoughts.
The smile on Qi Min's lips grew wider. When her eyes fell on the brocade box, a look of desolation slowly appeared on her face. She raised her head and said to Xi Qun: "I'm a little tired. Don't rush back. I've been here for the past two days."
They may even call you for questioning. If you have any needs, just ask them, and I will instruct them to entertain you well." Because he is familiar with Xi Qun, and because he is the only one who can convey intimate words to both parties, Qi Min is very fond of him.
An attitude of affection.
Xi Qun thanked her gratefully and said cautiously when he stood up: "I have something I want to do and I hope the Queen Mother will grant me permission."
"Tell me." Qi Min looked at him with a smile.
"The Queen Mother also knows that we are facing enemies everywhere now, and the relations between all parties are complicated. My military advisor is often worried about this, especially the Zhao State. The military advisor has been thinking about the previous agreement with the Mo Military Advisor to attack the Zhao State. During this period, the military advisor
I also thought of some military strategies that the two sides could cooperate with each other, and I wanted the Mo military advisor to make a decision. I want to see the Mo military advisor, and I wonder if the Queen Mother can agree." It is taboo for foreign envoys to visit ministers privately, so Xi Qun made this request.
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Qi Min smiled and said: "The two of them have a very close friendship. Even if you have nothing to do, you should go and pay a visit on behalf of the master. Go ahead."
Xi Qun thanked him again and then left respectfully.
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