A Thousand Hills

Chapter 68

In fact, the mother and daughter of the Zhu family and the Hu family are of such a level, to say that they are enemies is really flattering them.Xie Moru didn't take it seriously, she failed to become such a woman, why bother with her.

Xie Moru turned to chat with Shao Fang, not for anything else, Shao Fang had no conflict of interest with her.But looking at Shao Fang's timid look, he was afraid that if he said something wrong, Xie Moru would make trouble for her.Xie Moru secretly sighed, feeling a kind of loneliness of thousands of mountains and snow in his heart.

Xie Moru was a little lonely, looked at Hu Sanniang, the granddaughter of Mrs. Hu Zhu's granddaughter, then picked another pistachio and peeled it to eat out of boredom.

Hu Sanniang also likes to eat pistachios, but she only eats them when the maid around her peels the shells.Seeing that Xie Moru peeled the shells by himself, he couldn't help being surprised, so he gave her some of the pistachios peeled by his maid.Xie Moru smiled, "Miss Hu is polite, I like to peel and eat by myself."

Hu Sanniang smiled and didn't say much.

The banquet was lackluster, at least for Xie Moru, the result of the too neat solution to Zhu Shi was that everyone avoided her.On the contrary, Mrs. Zhu, Mrs. Zhu, and Mrs. Xie's aunts and sisters talked enthusiastically. They had heard the play and had the banquet.

One day of reunion, and soon parting, Mrs. Zhu smiled a little lonely, took Mrs. Xie's hand and sighed, "When I was telling fortunes since I was a child, I said that my sister is a good fortune. Now it seems that the hexagram of Xishan Temple Sure enough, it is accurate."

Mrs. Xie looked at the wrinkles and aging on the eldest sister's face, and she couldn't help sighing in her heart. She didn't show anything on her face, fearing to make her sad, she hurriedly comforted her and said, "Look at what my sister said, our women's life is very difficult. It's a child's day. As long as the children are safe and sound, it is a good life. Big sister looks at the children, and we have to live happily."

Zhu Shi knew that what he said was inappropriate, and his younger sister also kindly forgave her heart, and smiled, "What my younger sister said is true."

Hu smiled and persuaded, "That's right, mother doesn't look at other people, she just looks at Sanniang, such a sensible child, no matter how she looks at it, she will be loved."

Zhu Shi looked at this granddaughter who was about to reach the age of Ji, her eyes were extremely gentle.

Xie Moru shook his round fan, brushed a strand of black hair from his ears, and his eyes fell on the round pearl pendant the size of a thumb in Hu's ear, he was really puzzled, the couple have ordinary IQs, and they really don't know how to raise a son as capable as Zhu Yan of?
After saying some sad words, Mrs. Xie took the two sisters and said goodbye.

Xie's family is not very grand, and only the female relatives ride in the car when they go out. Mrs. Xie takes the two little sisters in one car, and the maids and mother-in-law who are close to him are divided into two cars, and the rest of the men ride horses. In the imperial capital, it is really low-key. family.

Mrs. Xie got into the car, thinking of her elder sister's current appearance, she couldn't help but let out a long sigh.The eldest sister married into the Hu family back then, but the Hu family hadn't conferred a title, and it was only a good ten years since the Hu family conferred a title.Now the First Lord Cheng En belongs to the Second Household of the Hu family, and now Cheng Engong is the son-in-law of Princess Ning Rong, it is extremely difficult to regain the title.

In the afternoon, the sun shines into the car through the gauze curtain, and the light is dim, adding a bit of tranquility.Mrs. Xie thought about her hard-fought eldest sister, and seeing that the younger sister was silent, she smiled, "Why don't you talk, but you're tired?"

Xie Moru is used to talking less, Xie Moyou has always been a lively person, and he smiled when he heard the words, "I'm not tired, I also thought that the dried fruit from my uncle's wife's house is very delicious, and some of them are rare. What kind of plantain Dried pineapple, dried pineapple, even the imperial capital doesn’t see many of them.”

Mrs. Xie smiled, "These dried fruits from the south were transported from thousands of miles, so they are not particularly rare. You are young, and when I was young, these were common. After more than ten years of war and chaos, the trade routes were cut off. Now, these things have become rare. Now that the world is at peace, merchants come from south to north, and goods from south to south are gradually increasing.”

Xie Moyou listened carefully, and smiled, "I didn't see these southern flavors when I went to my uncle's and wife's house before. I think it was cousin Yan who brought it here."

Mrs. Xie smiled, "It's about like this."

Xie Moyou said, "It seems that Fujian also has its advantages. It is said that Fujian is next to South Vietnam. Now it can be seen that there are rich products, and it is not too bad a place."

"For a real child, your cousin has been disturbed by pirates in the past few years, and the sea has been disturbed, and there is no peace. Your cousin is still capable, and he has lived up to the grace of God." Mrs. Xie said about this natal nephew, The brilliance on her face is different, and she thinks in her heart, if the elder sister has such one or two children and grandchildren under her knees, even if she doesn't have a title, she won't have to worry about it in the future.

It's just that who doesn't look forward to the success of their children and grandchildren, but everyone has their own destiny, but it is not something human can force.Don't talk about other families, just say Xie Moru, who expects Xie Moru to have a future?But Xie Moru has such ability.

Mrs. Xie glanced at Xie Moru, who sat quietly and leisurely.

Mrs. Xie sighed, and said, "Your concubine is getting old and has a lonely temper. You are all children with a heart. If the elders have a little bit of trouble, don't take it to heart."

Xie Moyou hurriedly said, "Grandmother is worrying too much. I think my aunt is okay, but she is outspoken, and there are some who are extra straightforward."

Xie Moru didn't comment on Zhu's character, but said, "Grandmother, doesn't my aunt normally go to the palace to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager?"

Mrs. Xie sighed and sighed again, "My concubine has no edict, so how can I enter the palace without an edict."

Xie Moru pursed his lips and stopped talking.It seems that the former Marquis Cheng En was definitely not a small crime. His Majesty was willing to overturn the case of the Duke of Ningguo, the nemesis of Duke Ying, and the Hu family was his uncle's family. The face of the mother clan.Furthermore, there are no outstanding talents among the descendants of the Zhu family. Otherwise, the eldest son of the Zhu family married the daughter of the old Wei Guogong. Mrs. An, an old ancestor who is still alive, can get an official position no matter what.If the son has an official position, he can still ask for an imperial order for his mother.

How could there be no official position?
Xie Moru lowered his eyes to think, and then asked, "Grandmother, hasn't the uncle of the concubine's family ever been an official?"

Mrs. Xie said, "You are young, I don't know, your uncle is not very healthy, and his majesty rewarded him with the rank of Yuanwailang. He spends most of his time at home cultivating himself, and he doesn't go to the yamen as an errand."

Xie Moru said, if it is a false job, it is indeed not easy to ask for an imperial order for your mother.Xie Moru calculated the age of the eldest son of the Zhu family, and knew that Mrs. Xie used the Spring and Autumn brushwork to pass it along. Moreover, if he had the ability, Sun Bin was also bad at the time, and he did not stop him from making contributions and becoming famous through the ages.Xie Mo, who knows current affairs, will not ask further questions.

On the contrary, Xie Moyou was extraordinarily considerate, "It's strange that I don't see this uncle going out. Although San Niang rarely sees her, she is very easy to get along with."

Mrs. Xie smiled, "You are cousins, so you should get along well."

Xie Moyou responded with a smile.

Xie Moru also raised the corners of his lips, narrowing his eyes slightly.It seems that the relationship between Xie's family and Duke Cheng'en's mansion is even more distant than she imagined.Otherwise, based on the relationship between Mrs. Xie and the Zhu family's direct sisters, there was not much close contact between the Xie family and Duke Cheng'en's mansion before.After Xie Bai Shangyi'an Princess, Yi'an Princess took Xie Moyou to walk around from time to time.As for Mrs. Xie, one year passed on the day Mrs. Shou'an celebrated her birthday.This is not surprising, Mrs. Shou'an celebrates her birthday, and all the emperors ordered her to go unless she really has a deep hatred with Duke Cheng'en's mansion.Not for anything else, for His Majesty's face, you have to give Cheng'en Gongfu this face.

The scorching summer can't stop the hustle and bustle of the streets.After Xie Moru made an assessment of the chief house of Duke Cheng'en's mansion, he didn't want to worry about the family any more, so he closed the gauze curtain on the car window and looked out the window at people coming to the car dealership.

All of a sudden, the carriage drove into Ping'an Lane, and the bustling market was instantly swallowed up by the silence of the high walls and gray tiles. Xie Moru put down the curtain of the car, closed his eyes and listened to the wheels rolling, and counted silently to one hundred, then he arrived at the Shangshu Mansion the door.

The female relatives get out of the car and change the sedan chair, and go straight to the second gate.Men are not treated so well, they all rely on walking.The daughter-in-law in charge of the second door is already waiting. She took Mrs. Xie and the girls to the house.There is an ice basin in the room, and the Cui Xuan is half open, with a faint scent of water and a faint fragrance, which should be the lingering fragrance after burning incense and the fragrance of flowers and trees in the hall and courtyard.

Mrs. Xie said a few words and sent the two younger sisters back to the house to rest. Xie Song and Xie Zhi and his son also went to rest. Su Lan brought the maids with warm water towels and helped Mrs. Xie and Xie Shangshu to wash up change clothes.

After everything was tidied up, the husband and wife went to rest in the inner room. Mrs. Xie sat on a hibiscus couch by the window and put a bamboo pillow horizontally for her husband to lie down on.Xie Shangshu is already a grandfather, he is not old, he is still in his prime when he is in the position of Shangshu, he just took off his shoes and leaned inside, Mrs. Xie waving a round fan to cool her husband, said, "It's such a hot day Yes, it’s exhausting to eat and eat.”

Su Lan brought warm tea, Mrs. Xie first served her husband to drink half a cup, then asked him if he had eaten well, and if he wanted to drink hangover soup.Xie Shangshu smiled, "The banquet prepared by my brother's house is very good. Ah Yan is so promising, I don't drink much, but my brother may be drunk."

Mrs. Xie smiled and said, "Really, no matter how old you are, even if you drink alcohol, it is also the children's business, and the elder brother is also the same. Even if you are happy, you have to think about your own age."

"Brother is always strong and strong." Xie Shangshu asked his wife, "Did you drink well?"

"There's nothing wrong with it. They're all relatives of the family. That's the eldest sister. She's a bit left-handed. Mo Ru can subdue it with a few words." Mrs. Xie said in a low voice, "You don't know that this girl talks like a knife. .”

"Aunt and wife these years..." Xie Shangshu knows why Zhu Shi is embarrassing Xie Moru without asking. He is not partial to Xie Moru, the main reason is that Xie Moru's combat power is too strong, Xie Shangshu is worried that Zhu Shi will be killed by Xie Moru .However, what Xie Shangshu said in the end is the truth, Xie Shangshu said, "Just look at the family of the uncle and brother, and the aunt should also realize that in the future, it will all depend on the children and grandchildren. It goes without saying that the children and grandchildren are mediocre, mediocre. An'an, with the help of clan relatives, the family business can be established. It will be of no use to file a lawsuit with Mo Ru." And he can't win.

"No one knows the truth. It's just that my eldest sister has been miserable all these years. Besides, who wouldn't want a son and grandson like Ah Yan? The matter of children and grandchildren is mostly God's will. Good children and grandchildren, everyone loves them." Hope. But if you look at the imperial capital, there are a few who really show their hands. Those who are oblivious to everyone have to be said to be polite, and those who spend a lot of time and wine are owed debts in their previous lives. The eldest sister has not gone well these years , people are more left-handed. If you meet someone like Mo You, just let her say a few words. If you have to find Mo, I don’t know how to persuade you.” Mrs. Xie was still worried, and asked her husband, “You Do you think Mo Ru will hate Big Sister?"

"Remember what my aunt did." My aunt has lived like this, so there is nothing to remember.

Mrs. Xie didn't know that her husband complained in his heart, and she felt comforted when she heard what her husband said, "I think so too. Although Mo Ru has a strong mouth, he is really heartless." Housekeeper, there are always a lot of people from the Ning family, just Xie Zhi and the others, Xie Moru doesn't say to take care of them, but if there is something to show his face, he will also push the younger brothers forward.

Mrs. Xie can't rest assured that Xie Moru has such a heart.

When the old couple talked about Zhu Yan, Mrs. Xie couldn't help talking about her second son, Xie Bolai, and said, "It's almost June. When will Ah Bo come back, do you have a certain idea?"

Xie Shangshu was not in a hurry, Xu Sheng said, "Why are you in a hurry? Although we have had discussions with Ximan, we haven't condemned each other's envoys for several years. Now that the envoys have gone this time, naturally there are many things to do. Your Majesty must be taken care of." You can only come back when you have finished the errands you have given me.”

"He hasn't left me since I was a child. After walking like this for two or three months, my heart has always been empty."

"Isn't there still me?" Xie Shangshu twisted his old wife's hand, and Mrs. Xie annoyed, "Go, go, I'm getting old..." He didn't take his hand away.

Forget it, I'm getting old, and I'm used to touching it.

At the beginning of June, Mrs. Xie was just casually chatting with the old man, but in July, when cold melons were on the table, Mrs. Xie couldn't eat or sleep soundly.

Mrs. Xie was furious in her heart, and said to Xie Moru in private, "I don't know if there is something wrong with Ximan?"

It is actually a bit strange that Mrs. Xie would say this to Xie Moru.Xie Moru is just a lady in the boudoir, even if she knows something about the outside world, she doesn't know much.For example, the return of the mission to the imperial capital is a major event for the court, and Xie Shangshu should be the one with the most information.Mrs. Xie and her husband have been in love all their lives, so why don't they ask Xie Shangshu, but talk to her instead.

Xie Moru was suspicious, so she asked Mrs. Xie bluntly, "I don't know what grandfather said?"

Mrs. Xie sighed, "Your grandfather is just as concerned. How dare I talk about him again. I have also told Mo You not to mention this in front of your grandfather." Parents always remember their son.

Xie Moru secretly said, it turns out that there is still such friendship in the world, I know you are worried, so I don't say anything.

Xie Moru understood Mrs. Xie's thoughts, thought for a while, and said, "Even if the two countries fight each other, there are people who will not kill them. Our dynasty has been at peace with Ximan for a long time. The king of Ximan is old and has many heirs. Even if there is something wrong , and it cannot be related to the safety of the mission.”

Although Xie Moru couldn't recite a spell to call Xie Bo back, but I have to admit that Xie Moru has a special aura, her eyes, her behavior, her words and deeds, she has a kind of aura in her whole body. Definitely comforting.Mrs. Xie's expression softened a lot, "But why haven't you returned yet?"

Xie Moru privately thought about the failure of the mission to return to court, so he told Mrs. Xie his speculation, "There is something wrong with Ximan."

"What's the matter?" Mrs. Xie regarded Xie Moru as a god.

"Uncle Yu, it's not a bad thing."

Mrs. Xie's eyes lit up, "What's so good about that?"

Xie Moru shook his head slightly, and looked at Mrs. Xie, "Normal missions, it is Ximan, come and go, soon, two months is enough, if there is some delay in the journey, it will be three months at most. Now it is almost four months It must be a big deal to slow down the return of the mission." After thinking for a while, Xie Moru thought of a good way to appease Mrs. Xie.So, she suggested, "If grandma is worried about my second uncle, why not go to Xishan Temple to burn incense on a certain day. Grandma often said that the incense in Xishan Temple is more effective."

The reputation of the Bodhisattva is still very high, Mrs. Xie quickly said, "This is reasonable." She hurriedly asked Su Lan to make arrangements, and went to burn incense and pray tomorrow.Mrs. Xie was so disturbed that she asked Xie Moru again and again, "Your second uncle and the others are all right?"

Xie Moru was sure, "Don't worry, grandma, everything will be fine."

The matter involved Xie Bo, Mrs. Xie was considerate of the old man, her heart was burning with anxiety, she insisted on not asking a single word, pretending that nothing happened.In fact, Mrs. Xie knew that the old man was just as anxious.Not to mention Xie Shangshu, Xie Song was also very worried about the safety of the mission.

First, Xie Shangshu and Mr. Xie Songgao had a discussion together, and they all guessed whether something serious happened to Ximan.Xie Shangshu even wondered if Xie Moru asked Xie Moru to kill him.What did Xie Moru say last year, the king of Ximan is not young, he is sixty one.This age can be regarded as a long life in Dongmu, not to mention that the land of Ximan is exposed to wind and sun every day, and its living standards and medical standards are far inferior to Dongmu's.Otherwise, something happened to the mission, otherwise it would not be possible to return now.

Ximan was too far away, and none of the three had any information. Such unfounded guesses could scare people to death.Xie Shangshu simply ordered someone to call Xie Moru over to discuss together, not because of Xie Moru's wisdom, but mainly because Xie Moru's blood is colder, which is helpful for rational thinking.With less thinking, Xie Shangshu can also save a few gray hairs.

Xie Shangshu sighed, "The mission has not returned to the imperial capital right now, so there is no need to forgive yourself, something must have happened."

All three agree with this conclusion.

Xie Moru also agreed, but Xie Moru asked, "Grandfather, is there any news from the imperial court?"

Xie Shangshu said, "If there is news from the imperial court, we don't have to worry so much."

Xie Song added, "I just don't know what happened to Ximan. The notes sent by General Xining are just about military equipment, and there is no news about the mission."

Xie Moru said, "Since we don't have any news from our house, it's the same if we want to come to another house."

Mr. Gao suffered a bitter summer, and after a summer, he became thinner and thinner, and his back was bent when he sat in the chair, like a big shrimp.His beard twitched, and Mr. Gao said, "I heard that it was the eldest girl who first mentioned the King of the West Man, and the son-in-law was moved to ask for an envoy."

Xie Moru looked at Mr. Gao, could it be that now that something happened to the mission, she should be responsible for it?Mr. Gao waved his hand, he was old and skinny, his cheeks were sunken, his forehead was high and his eyes were bright, now his two bright old eyes narrowed, Mr Gao laughed, "don't worry, big girl, The old man was thinking that the eldest girl might know something about Ximan, so why not tell us about it."

"I've also heard it from hearsay. I know that the king of Ximan is not young, so I only brought up this matter last year. As for what kind of Ximan is like, I can find out more about it than I do. There is nothing to say about it." Xie Moru is very powerful It's so powerful, as soon as these words came out, Mr. Gao choked.Mr. Gao's seniority is that when he asked Xie Shangshu something, Xie Shangshu would find a tactful excuse to tact when he didn't want to say it. He never said such a straightforward "nothing to say".

Mr. Gao laughed twice, there are talents from generation to generation, and a new generation replaces the old one.

Xie Song frowned, and wanted to say a few words to Xie Moru, even though Mr. Gao is our family's aide, you don't even have to give some face to the housekeeper's daughter-in-law when you are housekeeper, let alone Mr. Gao.Without waiting for Xie Song to speak, Xie Moru said, "However, Second Uncle and the others can roughly guess what happened to them?"

Mr. Gao didn't finish hehehe, he choked again when he heard this, and thought to himself, can the big girl pinch or count?The three of them are not sure about the matter, does the eldest girl have an idea?Alas, it's strange that the son-in-law dared to go to the notebook and ask for an envoy when he heard you talk a few words about the age of the Ximan king.This old man really underestimated you, you are a brave man with a high level of art.

Xie Moru didn't show off, and said directly, "The mission has not returned for a long time, it can only be because of a major event. It is not a common thing that can delay the return of the mission. It is very simple. The mission just doesn't want to come back. They stay For a day in Ximan, food and drink are all offered by Ximan, and everything costs money. Ximan people are not stupid, so they don't need to deliberately support the mission. Now that the mission is not returning, it must not be because they don't want to return, but because they don't want to return. return."

Xie Shangshu had thought of this a long time ago, seeing that Xie Moru had the same opinion, his heart was even more awe-inspiring, and he couldn't help asking, "Could it be that someone prevented the mission from returning to the court?"

"I don't know, but there must be a big event. As for what kind of big event, the big event of the country, there are only priests and soldiers. It will not exceed these two." Xie Moru has a well-thought-out plan and wisdom.

"Are you sure?" Xie Song asked.

She is not a fairy, can this be confirmed?Xie Moru said, "It's not only our own family who are thinking about the return date of the mission, but His Majesty in the palace is even more thinking about it. If His Majesty has inquiries, grandfather will answer accordingly. Anyway, besides this, I really can't think of anything else. It can be called a big deal.”

Mr. Xie Shangshu, Mr. Xie Songgao’s face was very solemn. They discussed it first, and they probably didn’t think of this. It’s just that adults have a unique cunning and prudence. It was because of a little luck that they didn't want to say this first.

Xie Moru couldn't sit still when he peeled off this layer of window paper.Xie Song first said, "If there is a military incident in the western barbarians, what should the mission do?" According to common sense, the two countries will not kill the missions when they fight, but if there is a disaster of war, the swords and guns will have no eyes, and one and a half people will be injured.Xie Song was very worried about his brother.

Concern is chaos.

Xie Moru cared about Uncle Xie as much as she did in fact, but she was calm in nature, and said lightly, "If there is something dangerous, you can't show your talents." In this life, who can have everything go smoothly.If the mission has something to do, it is the opportunity to make meritorious service.Of course, this is for those who are capable.Just like Zhu Yan, when he went to Fujian to be a county magistrate, everyone said he was crazy, right?How is it now?

If you want to be an official, want to climb the ranks, and want to be high-ranking and rich, you must not be afraid of things.

Unless there is a crisis, you cannot show your talents.

With Xie Moru's words, the study room instantly fell silent.The worries and anxiety in everyone's hearts seemed to be completely chilled by this calm and cold sentence.Xie Shangshu is really good quality, he came back to his senses in an instant, and laughed dumbfounded, "I'm not as good as Mo Ru."

"People are old and sentimental, but if grandfather cares, he will be chaotic."

Xie Shangshu stroked his beard, saw Mr. Gao's white beard and hair, and smiled, "In front of Mr. Gao, how can you say that grandfather is old." This Master Shangshu has returned to his former indifferent temperament, and he even made a joke.Yes, if he cared about it, he would be confused. Since he let his son go out, since his son is in the officialdom, he can't be afraid of trouble.

Xie Moru picked up the celadon cup, took a sip of tea calmly, then gently put down the celadon cup, and said calmly, "They are all older than me."

Xie Shangshu & Xie Song & Mr. Gao: To call a little girl underestimated.

Xie Shangshu returned to his previous state of mind, he thought his son was not considered incompetent, if something happened, it would be God's will, so what's the use of worrying.As a Shangshu, Xie Shangshu is also a figure who often shows his face in front of the imperial court.As Xie Moru said, Xie's family was worried about the safety of the mission because Xie Bai was one of the deputies of the mission.In fact, the entire mission belongs to the imperial court. The Xie family is worried about Xie Bai, and Emperor Mu Yuan is also worried about the entire mission that has not returned to the court for a long time.Xie Shangshu's graceful elegance is better than usual, at least much stronger than Wang Xiang who is always in mourning these days.In fact, this cannot be blamed on Prime Minister Wang, the first envoy of the mission is the second deputy envoy, and the envoy is the most experienced and prudent minister selected by the cabinet. Xie Bai is the deputy envoy because the reason for the mission is Xie Bai's book. Xie Bailue was young, so Emperor Mu Yuan appointed him as a deputy envoy, with the intention of practicing.The second deputy envoy is not the son of the prime minister. The Shaoqing Wang Qiwang of Taichang Temple was stuffed into the mission by his prime minister's father to be gilded.In particular, Wang Qi was still the youngest son of Wang Xiang, so Wang Xiang began to suffer from endocrine disorders, insomnia, dreaminess, night sweats and hair loss two months ago.After these two months, I am more than 20 years old.Every time Emperor Mu Yuan saw him, he panicked.

Compared with Wang Xiang, who is concerned about his youngest son, who is seriously aging, Xie Shangshu, the elegant and elegant Xingbu Shangshu, whose temples are stained with silver and gray, is so cute and eye-catching.Emperor Mu Yuan felt that at least Xie Shangshu's state was in line with his status as a second-rank official.

Therefore, when discussing the affairs of the mission, Emperor Mu Yuan ordered the little eunuch to call Xie Shangshu together.

The mission did not return to the imperial capital for four months, so something must have happened.Emperor Mu Yuan was not self-deceiving, so he summoned the cabinet, and then called Xie Shangshu for advice.

Everyone was discussing what caused the delay. From the recent report of Xiningguan to various speculations, they all knew that there must be something wrong.But it is unlikely to talk about major events, after all, Xining Pass is very peaceful, and the Western barbarians did not knock on the pass, so they will treat the mission courteously.Still others said, "I guess it's because the mission is not familiar with the route, so it's inevitable that there will be some delay."

Wang Xiang said, "The envoys are not blind, so they don't know the way? Even if there is a delay, normally it won't last as long as two months. I think it's time to order the general of Xiningguan to condemn them." Then go to the Ximan royal court to ask the embassy what happened. After all, the safety of the embassy is related to the court's face."

When Wang Xiang said this, some people felt that they were making a fuss out of a molehill, and said, "It is always difficult to estimate the time for a mission to go on a mission. If the mission is in the royal court of the West Man, we suddenly send troops there, and the West Man will laugh at me for being timid. It’s not like a big country.” The man added, “Don’t worry, Wang Xiang, the mission will also be protected by our smart and powerful generals, and it will be safe.” Knowing that Wang Xiang’s son is also one of the deputy envoys.Alas, this gold is not easy to plate.

Another person said directly, "Xie Consort is also a deputy envoy, Xie Shangshu doesn't mean to worry at all."

"There is no difference in the hearts of parents in the world." Xie Shangshu said, "To tell you the truth, Your Majesty and your lords, I have also thought about the delay in the return of the mission at home. If there is nothing wrong, we are worrying for nothing, but If something happens, it must be a big thing."

The man asked, "What's the big deal?"

Xie Shangshu said, "The sage said that the important affairs of the country are only sacrificed to the Rong."

The tips of Su Xiang's ears moved slightly, "Why don't you tell me more about Xie Shangshu?"

"I don't have any news about Ximan, so I can't tell you the specifics, but I think that if the envoy is not allowed to return, it may be these two things." Xie Shangshu dared to say that it was not like Xie Moru relied entirely on logical reasoning , He also found supporting evidence, "Actually, it is not difficult to prove whether something happened to the Ximan royal court. Check the recent transactions between our dynasty and Ximan to see if there is any difference. If there is any difference, let Xiningguan To be prepared is to be prepared.”

Wang Xiang's heart was confused, and he was old, so he took the opportunity to ask for orders again, "Your Majesty, what Xie Shangshu said is reasonable, according to the old minister's opinion, it is better to send a cavalry to the western barbarian royal court to confirm the safety of the mission."

Emperor Mu Yuan's eyebrows were cold and indifferent, and he asked calmly, "What do you think?"

"I think Xie Shangshu's words are reasonable." As for Wang Xiang's opinion, not everyone agrees. If something happens to the Western Man royal court, how many cavalry will you send over?Less it, useless.Too much, at this sensitive time, is this going to war?

Emperor Mu Yuan called his name, "What do you think Xie Qing?"

Xie Shangshu didn't dare to be perfunctory, "I am also a parent. The king cares about his flesh and blood, and I feel the same. However, I think that if something really happens to the Western Man royal court, it is not appropriate to condemn soldiers at this time. The two countries have diplomatic relations. Come here. You only need to let the general of Xining pay attention to the movement of the royal court. As for the envoys, I think they will return to the court safely."

Xie Shangshu, who is a close father, said so. A warm look flashed in Emperor Mu Yuan's eyes. He rubbed the jade finger on his thumb with his fingertips, looked at Su Xiang, and said, "What does Su Xiang think?"

As the head of the cabinet, Su Xiang didn't speak easily, but whenever he spoke, he had to make a decision, "I think what Xie Shangshu said is reasonable."

Emperor Mu Yuan nodded slightly, and comforted Wang Xiang with gentle words, "Don't worry, Wang Qing, the envoys are all my subjects, as well as my sister-in-law. When I first took charge of the government, the king of the West Barbarians kowtowed at me, and I was never afraid. I was not afraid back then, and I am even more fearless now. The diplomatic relations between the two countries have always been the exchange of envoys, and I have never heard of a soldier checking to see if the mission is safe or not. If the soldiers were to be condemned, should one person be condemned, or 1 people?" Emperor Mu Yuan turned Wang Xiang's face red with embarrassment after a few words, and Wang Xiang hurriedly said, "Old minister fainted." Now that His Majesty has made a decision, let him give up on himself. Anyway, his son is still accompanied by Madam Xie, and he will have his back when he dies.It's all like this now, the official position is important.

Wang Xiang sent his message to Chen Huan, and Emperor Mu Yuan waved his hand, not thinking about it, "I put my words down now, if the mission hurts anyone, I will never stop."

At this time, Wang Xiang seemed to have taken a reassurance, and said repeatedly, "Your Majesty is wise."

Emperor Mu Yuan summoned internal control officials to come to draft an order.

(End of this chapter)