The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 376 Mrs. Pearl
Han Fei sighed and said, "My father's intention is to give me three cities as a dowry, which is equivalent to the price of Suihou's pearl."

Li Si frowned and said in a heavier tone: "Brother, it's not that I'm making things difficult for you, nor is it that I'm unwilling to help you."

"But as a Confucian, you should know that you should be loyal to your ruler while receiving his salary."

"The Suihou Pearl is a treasure as famous as the Heshi Jade. This treasure is worth at least fifteen cities. In the past, the King of Chu also gave it fifteen cities as a dowry."

"Han State has always been respectful to Qin State and is a vassal state of Qin State. My king has always been kind to Han State. I heard that Princess Honglian is of noble character and beautiful appearance. He gave this treasure as a betrothal gift, which shows how much he values ​​her."

"My king has also instructed that considering Korea's small size, there is no need for Korea to return the favor twice as much."

"But if you don't say double the price, you should at least pay the same price!"

"Now, they only have three cities. This is a humiliation to the Qin Dynasty and to my king!"

"If the master humiliates me, I will die. Moreover, the king has been very kind to me. I will never allow anyone to humiliate the king even if I die!"

"Brother, please don't mention this matter again!"

"Junior brother, you never thought that South Korea is such a rude country! As a vassal state, it is humiliating the suzerain country."

"No country or person in the world can humiliate our king! The Qin army will be here soon!"

"I just said this in private today, so you can pretend you don't know. If the King of Han dares to humiliate Daqin in the court tomorrow, don't mention the marriage again. You, Han, will bear all the consequences yourself."

"Don't say you didn't predict what you said!"

Seeing Li Si so angry, Han Fei quickly advised: "Don't worry, brother, I haven't finished what I want to say."

Li Si let out a long breath: "Brother, please speak."

Han Fei replied, "Brother also felt that it would be too improper to do so, so he came to ask for help privately."

"I have an idea and would like to ask for your opinion. If you agree, I will discuss it with Father."

"Junior brother, you should also know that when we were studying, you should have often heard me mention Honglian."

"I have watched my sister grow up since she was a child. We have always been very close and have a deep affection for each other. Senior brother naturally wants to prepare more dowry for Honglian so that she can live a more comfortable life after marrying into the Qin Kingdom."

"This is because South Korea is a small and poor country, and they have done their best."

"I calculated that the highest limit that my father can accept, that is, the most that South Korea can give, is only five cities and three hundred carts of treasures as a dowry. He really can't give more than that."

"Junior brother, you also know that Han has always been respectful to Qin, and the marriage between the two countries is also a good thing. If Han is forced into a desperate situation because of the dowry and return gift, Han will try any possible means to survive. If this gets out, it will also damage the dignity of the King of Qin."

"Please ask Junior Brother to help Senior Brother this time!"

Li Si thought that five cities would be enough, the king's desired price was also around this amount, and he also got some extra treasures, which was already an unexpected gain.

How much is too much? Just stop while you’re ahead.

Li Si pondered for a long time and sighed deeply: "Brother, for your sake, I will do my best."

"Junior brother, I will send a message back to the country and ask for instructions from the king."

Han Fei said happily: "Thank you very much, Junior Brother! With your kind words, the King of Qin will certainly agree."

Li Si shook his head gently: "Brother, I can't guarantee it. It still depends on what the king wants."

Han Fei smiled and said, "The King of Qin has always been kind and wise. He must understand the suffering of the Kingdom of Han. With your kind words, there is no reason why this matter cannot be accomplished."

Li Si raised his glass and said, "Junior brother, I can only say that I have done my best, and this is only for this one time. If you do anything else that harms the interests of Daqin, I will never listen to you."

Han Fei said repeatedly: "Of course, of course. How could you put me in a situation of disloyalty and injustice? Cheers."

The two of them drank until the moon rose high in the sky, and then they separated, both of them drunk. Li Si wanted to keep Han Fei, but Han Fei insisted on leaving. Li Si had no choice but to watch Han Fei stagger to his feet.

Fortunately, Han Fei had attendants with him. After watching the attendants help Han Fei onto the carriage, Li Si went back.

Li Si returned to the house, no longer feeling drunk. He thought carefully about what he had said and done today, and found nothing wrong. The goal was also exceeded, so he felt relieved.

Thinking about Han Fei, I felt both happy and pity for him, and once again strengthened my outlook on life.

Choice is more important than ability.

Han Fei's abilities are several times better than his own, and his family background is even more noble, but so what?

Han was weak and Qin was strong, so even a prince of a great country had to humble himself before an envoy of his own.

Everything is really different now.

After Han Fei got on the carriage and left, he instantly lost his drunken look, leaving only a little bit of drunkenness. However, for a drunkard like this, this was actually the soberest moment.

With a long sigh, he ordered:
"Go to Prime Minister Zhang's residence."

It's time to talk to Zhang Kaidi.

While Han Fei and Li Si were drinking and talking, King Han An also went to Lady Mingzhu's place, and night was almost approaching.

Madam Mingzhu was charming and seductive. She twisted her slender waist and stepped forward to bow and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

Jiao Mei scolded: "How come the king suddenly came to my place? I didn't make any preparations."

"What a coincidence! I was trying to find a way to get the king to come, but now that he came on his own initiative, it saves me a lot of effort."

Han Wangan looked calm, he sat down in the hall, waved his hand and asked everyone to leave. For a moment, only Han Wangan and Madam Mingzhu were left in the hall. Madam Mingzhu felt nervous, this posture was not right, the king was too different from usual.

Smiling, she asked tentatively, "I wonder what business the King has in coming to my place. I have missed the King very much these past few days."

As he spoke, he naturally went to light the incense in the small incense burner on the side.

Han Wangan suddenly said, "Okay, don't light incense today."

"Sit down and chat with me."

Madam Mingzhu was shocked, turned around and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is in a good mood today. I am honored to have time to accompany you."

He slowly walked to Han Wangan's side and sat down.

Madam Mingzhu was anxious. Since Han Wangan ascended the throne, he came to her less frequently and rarely stayed overnight. He would often leave after sitting for a while. Han Wangan's behavior today was really abnormal.

Han Wangan looked at Madam Mingzhu calmly and asked, "Madam, how many years have you been with me?"

Madam Mingzhu didn't know what he meant, so she replied carefully, "Your Majesty, I have been following you since you were the crown prince."

Han Wangan nodded gently: "I have many children and have favored Madam for so many years. Why is it that Madam has no children for so many years?"

Madam Mingzhu forced a smile and said, "It is because I do not have this blessing."

Han Wangan asked calmly: "No, or don't want to?"

Madam Mingzhu was frightened and smiled charmingly, "Your Majesty, what are you talking about? Of course I don't have this blessing. If I had it, why wouldn't I want it?"

Han Wangan smiled inexplicably.

"In recent years, I have grown older and have fewer children. It is normal that I don't have any."

Madam Mingzhu's heartstrings were still tense, not daring to relax at all. The king today was too abnormal, completely different from the incompetent king in her impression.

"It's okay if I don't have any children. I won't have anything to worry about."

"Do you know that Qin is going to form an alliance with Han?"

Madam Mingzhu nodded: "I have heard that the King of Qin wants to marry Princess Honglian, right?"

Han Wangan said: "Yes, I want to tell you something."

"I will announce to the public that you died of an illness. As Honglian's personal maid, you will go to Qin with her."

Madam Mingzhu's eyes widened, and she was shocked. She managed to calm down and said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, I am your concubine. You personally appointed me as Madam Mingzhu. How can I follow Princess Honglian into Qin? And into the King of Qin's harem?"

Han Wangan looked at her calmly: "Honglian is innocent and pure. She can't live well in the Qin Wang's harem alone, and you are just right to help her."

"Isn't that what you were thinking?"

Mrs. Mingzhu was instantly shrouded in fear. Han An, whom she had never looked up to, was not that stupid.

Now Mrs. Mingzhu truly felt that Han An was like a king.

Madam Mingzhu bowed hastily: "Your Majesty, you have misunderstood me. How could I think so? I am your wife."

Han Wangan waved his hand: "Okay, get up, sit down and talk."

"You are my wife Mingzhu, yes, but you are also Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei's person. Do you really think I don't know?"

"This Korea is, after all, Han's Korea. It is my Korea."

"The King"

Han Wangan waved his hand to stop Madam Mingzhu from speaking, and then said:

"I need Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei, so I can turn a blind eye to some things, or even pretend not to see them."

"But now, I need you too."

"I am giving you a chance to escape now."

"As long as you stay in Korea, you will always be controlled by Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei."

"And if you go to Qin and can win the favor of the King of Qin, then you won't have to look at anyone's face anymore."

"Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei are like ants in the eyes of King Qin. You don't need to care about what they think."

"In the Qin King's harem, only the Qin King's favor is the most important. You should understand these principles."

Mrs. Mingzhu remained silent.

Han Wangan continued, "After all, we are husband and wife. I hope you can be better. You and Honglian are the hope of South Korea. I hope you can help Honglian. Maybe one day, I will need your help."

Madam Mingzhu said slowly: "Your Majesty, can you tell me when you knew that I had a connection with Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei?"

Han Wangan sneered: "You are Bai Yifei's cousin, and you are also from the Korean aristocracy."

"You push Ji Wuye to the front, and make him the Marquis of Bloody Clothes, the Jade Tiger on the Stone, the Female Monster of the Sea Tide, and the Guest in Straw Clothes under the Moon. You are so high-profile, as if you are afraid that others don't know who you four are."

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