Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 267 The marriage envoy arrives

Because of Zhao Mu's intercession, Liu Ying's master and servant received the grace and protection of Emperor Zhezong.

That night, six Conglong Guards brought several palace maids and an imperial doctor to Chongyi Hou Mansion. However, Zhezong asked that this matter be kept low-key, so they all changed into casual clothes.

Princess Shang sent people to "protect" the Chongyi Hou Mansion just to imprison Liu Ying and die.

Cong Longwei came to the door without wearing official uniform, although he asked the servants of Prince Shang's Mansion to return to the house to change the defense. But since they couldn't reveal their identities, the guards naturally refused to leave.

In the end, the flag officer led by the Dragon Guard, seeing that he had no choice, asked his men to retreat, and then stepped up and slapped them twice. They were all stunned at once.

When other people saw that this group of people was not easy to mess with, they did not dare to make any more trouble. Then he could only return to the Shang Palace in despair to report the news.

After Princess Shoukang learned about this, she couldn't help but frown. But she didn't act rashly.

If we talk about the top wealthy families in the capital, Prince Shang's Palace is one of them. Moreover, Princess Shoukang is the sister of the late emperor. Not to mention a gangster from various religions, not even the other dignitaries of the dynasty dare to make a mistake.

And the person who took the lead in changing the defense knew that those people were from Prince Shang's palace, but he didn't give any face to them. Not only did he not give any face, he even beat them directly. There are probably only people in the imperial palace who can be so bold in this capital.

Zhezong also planned to take charge of the government in a few months, so he first granted the official title of Minister of War to Zhao Mu.

Princess Shoukang snorted coldly. She was so angry that she picked up the teacup beside her and threw it to the ground. The guards present were all frightened, fearing that the princess would take her anger out on them and have her stabbed.

The weakest thing among the royal family is the so-called human relations and family ties.

Although she is the emperor's aunt, after all she is the princess of the previous dynasty.

Princess Shoukang said to herself angrily: "You little bitch, you really have great hands and eyes. I didn't expect that the emperor would protect you like this!" Although Princess Shoukang was very angry now, she had nothing to do.

Now Princess Shoukang can't count on anyone at the moment. Although she is not angry in her heart, she is really helpless.

Nowadays, King Shang only holds the title of Minister of War in the court.

Although Princess Shoukang had begged the Empress Dowager several times for the official position of Minister of War, and the Empress Dowager also told Zhe Zong, Zhe Zong never paid attention to their objections and just delayed it again and again. He even said that after he took charge, it would not be too late to show mercy and then seal him.

As for the official positions in the Ministry of War, like the three official titles of Taiwei, Sikong, and Situ, they are just "mascots" used by the nobles to fill their positions. There was nothing to say at all in court.

However, Princess Shoukang did not make it difficult for them, she just told them to get out quickly.

Paving the way for Zhao Mu to become an official in the future.

A few days later, the Dali delegation arrived in the capital. Zhao Mu personally came to the south gate of Bianliang City to greet him.

However, the official system of the Song Dynasty was a bit strange. Although the Three Provinces and Six Ministries system of the Tang Dynasty was restored after the Shenzong Reform, and many other departments' powers were restored, the Ministry of War among the six ministries was still in name only.

The real military was under the control of the Privy Council.

Zhao Mu stood together with the officials of the Ministry of Rites, looking at the approaching team in the distance.

Zhao Mu raised his eyes and saw that the person riding at the front of the team on a tall horse was his father-in-law Duan Zhengchun. Everyone in Dali had their own chariots, but they were about to arrive at the capital of the Song Dynasty, so except for the princess who was getting married, everyone else took the high-headed horses of the honor guard and entered the city.

Although we haven't seen him for a long time, Duan Zhengchun's appearance is still so elegant and heroic. And the appearance of wearing the prince's python robe adds to the majesty. Behind Duan Zhengchun's white horse were Duan Yu and Gao Shengtai. The two of them closely guarded the car of "Princess Zhaohua".

Zhao Mu raised his eyes and saw that the wedding chariot was quite majestic. It was not only wide but also tall. It also highlights the national prestige of Dali. A'Zhu, disguised as Mu Wanqing, sat upright among them.

And around this six-horse carriage, in addition to the Dali Kingdom's wedding honor guard, there were also some women surrounding it.

When everyone came closer, Zhao Mu took a closer look and saw that they were all acquaintances. Among them were Ruan Xingzhu and Azi, as well as his mother-in-law Qin Hongmian. Seeing Zhao Mu, Ah Zi couldn't wait to wave to Zhao Mu.

However, out of the dignity of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Mu ignored her. Instead, he stood quietly.

Seeing Zhao Mu ignoring her, Ah Zi was also a little frustrated. Then he pursed his lips and became sulky.

However, Zhao Mu also saw a strange face among these women.

This woman, like Hu Yanjin, likes to wear green clothes. However, although this woman is very beautiful, her expression is quite cold. She has an arrogant air and a rather cold expression. It gives people the feeling of an iceberg beauty.

There are many iceberg beauties in the martial arts universe, and the early Xiao Longnu belongs to this type of aloof woman.

However, the feeling of the woman in front of me is different from that of Xiao Longnu.

Xiao Longnu's coldness and aloofness were only based on her lack of experience in the world and her wariness of other people. If you get to know her well, although she still doesn't speak much, she is still a girl worth dating.

But although the woman in front of him was also cold and aloof, Zhao Mu felt "hateful" in one word, especially her indifferent eyes, as if nothing in the world could get into her eyes. It's like deliberately showing off your face to others.

Soon the team arrived at the foot of Bianliang City, and Duan Zhengchun also reined in the reins.

Then the Minister of Rites gave Zhao Mu a wink, and the Song Dynasty party was led by Zhao Mu, followed by the officials greeted by the Ministry of Rites, and everyone came forward to pay tribute to the younger brother of the Emperor of Dali.

Zhao Mu bowed and saluted: "Zhao Mu, the king of Zhongshan in the Song Dynasty, has met the younger brother of the emperor of Dali."

When Duan Zhengchun came to his house and saluted, he dismounted his horse and returned the salute to Zhao Mu.

Although Duan Zhengchun is Zhao Mu's father-in-law, according to his seniority, Zhao Mu should give Duan Zhengchun a kiss. But Zhao Mu's self-reported family status reminded Duan Zhengchun that he is now talking to you as an official of the Song Dynasty, not his own personal identity. Even if there is any relationship in private, it can only be done in private.

Looking at Zhao Mu, Duan Zhengchun also said happily: "You are welcome by the King of Zhongshan in person. It is a great honor for me."

As the saying goes, "It takes three days to see each other with admiration", but the Zhao Mu in front of him was more than just Duan Zhengchun's admiration.

Since the last separation at Xiaojing Lake, in less than a year, he was promoted from a marquis to a king. This can be said to be unimaginable to others. If the current emperor of the Song Dynasty was not younger than Zhao Mu, Duan Zhengchun might have really suspected that Zhao Mu was the emperor's son.

In addition, Zhao Mu rescued Mu Wanqing in the front, Duan Yu in the back, and even saved himself by killing the four villains at Xiaojing Lake. This not only saved the lives of their family, but also protected the face of Dali State and did not bring shame to Dali State.

More importantly, Zhao Mu was also willing to work hard to promote an alliance between Dali and Song Dynasty.

Zhao Mu had helped Dali and their family so much. If Zhao Mu didn't become his son-in-law, Duan Zhengchun really couldn't think of how to thank Zhao Mu.

(End of this chapter)