After taking a deep look at the majestic pass in front of him, Deng Jiugong sneered and said, "The more prosperous this Chentang Pass is, the worse Princess Suzhi's situation will be!"

"what?"

The beautiful female general was puzzled and said, "Dad, it's a good thing to be successful in governance. What's the problem with this?"

"Chan'er, you are still young and you don't understand many things. You just need to know that we are here this time to obey the orders of Prime Minister Shang and not to express any personal opinions!"

Deng Jiugong said.

"Oh, Dad, I know!"

The beautiful female general nodded as if she understood, but the doubts in her heart were still unresolved.

After taking a look at his daughter, Deng Jiugong sighed.

To be honest, if possible, he really didn't want to take on this matter.

However, this was an order personally given by the king, and Deng Jiugong had no way of refusing.

Everyone knows what the arrival of the black bird at Chentang Pass means.

This time, even if Princess Suzhi did not have that intention, it would inevitably arouse the king's suspicion.

There is no way, this is the mentality of those in power. Even if they are blood relatives, there are bottom lines that cannot be touched!

However, this matter is very difficult to handle. If you are not careful, the king will be angry with you. After all, Princess Suzhi is the king's biological sister.

Therefore, we need to strike a good balance in how to do it and to what extent.

Only a veteran minister like Shang Rong who has served three dynasties is qualified to handle this matter.

For example, even though he is a general, if he is involved in this dispute, he will be torn to pieces if he is not careful.

This is also why, although he has actual control over an army of 20,000, Deng Jiugong is very low-key. He will consult Shang Rong in advance for everything and dare not be careless.

Suddenly, a group of people came galloping.

The beautiful female general waved her hand, and the next moment, the army quickly changed its formation and took a defensive stance.

"What a well-trained army!"

Li Jing, who arrived on horseback, saw the beauty of the military formation in front of him at a glance and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Then, Li Jing got off the carriage and came to the front of the army with his personal soldiers.

"Li Jing, deputy general of Chentang Pass, greets Prime Minister Shang and General Deng!"

Chentang Pass already knew the identity of the visitor.

After all, with Queen Jiang around, how could Chaoge City's every move be hidden from us?

"Li Jing, I have heard of you!"

At this moment, the curtains of Shang Rong's carriage were opened on both sides. Shang Rong, whose hair and beard had already turned white, looked Li Jing up and down, then nodded and said, "You are very good!"

"Thank you for the compliment, Shang Xiang. I am ashamed to accept it. Your Highness Princess is pregnant, so it is not convenient for her to come in person. I have specially sent Jing out of the city to welcome Shang Xiang."

Li Jing spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, which immediately made Shang Rong and Deng Jiugong look at him with respect.

"Well, please remember me, Lord Deng, and arrange for the army to be stationed outside the city. The rest of you, follow me into the city to pay your respects to Her Highness."

Shang Rong said.

"Yes!"

Deng Jiugong cupped his hands, and then said to the beautiful female general beside him: "Chan'er, follow Shang Xiang into the city, and make sure to protect Shang Xiang!"

"Dad, don't worry, with me here, there will be no problem with Shang Xiang!"

The beautiful female general spoke cheerfully, and it was obvious that she was quite confident in her abilities.

Li Jing couldn't help but take a closer look at this beautiful female general, and his heart was moved.

It was because he suddenly saw a trace of the former princess in the other person.

Chapter 82 Black Bird's Black Dragon

2025-03-05 10:07:09 Author: The blind man without an umbrella

"This Chentang Pass is indeed extraordinary!"

Looking at the endless stream of fishing boats and merchant ships coming and going outside the pass, Shang Rong couldn't help but nodded, expressing his approval of Princess Suzhi's governance of Chentang Pass.

What made Shang Rong even more satisfied was the happy smiles on the faces of the people in the city. Even in Chaoge City, there was no such scene.

"But the more this happens, the worse it will be for Princess Suzhi!"

Shang Rong's heart sank, and the words that King Xibo had said to him before they set out flashed through his mind.

"According to the divination of Xibo Hou, the birth of the black bird indicates that the Shang Dynasty will be in chaos. In recent years, our Shang Dynasty has indeed been in chaos everywhere. Could it be that it is really related to this Princess Suzhi?"

With a heavy heart, Shang Rong entered the general's mansion.

Looking at Madam Yin, who was pregnant and supported by her husband, Shang Rong bowed and said, "Your Highness, Shang Rong, pays respect to Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

At the same time, the beautiful female general beside her also saluted towards Madam Yin.

"Daughter of Lord Deng Jiu, Deng Chanyu pays respect to Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

"Haha, Shang Xiang, you don't have to be so polite. You are a veteran of three dynasties. When my father was alive, he often taught us to listen to Shang Xiang's teachings. Until now, Su Zhi still remembers these words in his heart!"

Mrs. Yin said with a smile.

Then, he glanced at Deng Chanyu who was standing beside him and said, "I've often heard that the daughter of Lord Deng Jiu is as heroic as any man. Seeing her today, I can see that her reputation is well-deserved. Let's exchange martial arts if we have a chance."

Deng Chanyu was slightly stunned when she heard this. She didn't expect that Her Royal Highness the Princess would be so generous and wanted to compete with her right away.

Deng Chanyu, who preferred military uniforms to red dresses, immediately developed a liking for the princess after hearing what Madam Yin said.

However, thinking of her father's instructions, Deng Chanyu said reluctantly: "Your Highness, I am terrified. How dare I fight with you? If I hurt your precious body..."

"Haha, little sister, you are very brave. When I was fighting the demon tribe, you were probably crying in your mother's arms. It's too early to hurt me!"

Mrs. Yin said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Deng Chanyu immediately felt the urge to have a fight with the princess and let her see what she could do.

"cough cough"

However, before Deng Chanyu could speak, the Shang Xiang at the side coughed lightly and said, "Your Highness, I came here only to understand one thing. Please help me solve my doubts."

"Prime Minister Shang, what you want to ask is about the black bird that descended on Chentang Pass, right?"

Mrs. Yin had already prepared for this.

The next moment, Madam Yin said, "Xuan Nu, please come out and see me!"

As Madam Yin finished her words, a green light flashed, and then a female warrior in armor appeared in front of everyone.

"What a beautiful female warrior! Xuannv? Could it be that one?"

Looking at the sudden appearance of the Queen Mother of the West, Deng Chanyu's eyes suddenly lit up.

After all, if that person is really him, he would be her idol.

You have to know that the other party is the world's number one female war god who assisted Emperor Huang and won the Battle of Julu. She is also the person that Deng Chanyu has always regarded as her goal.

Compared to the fiery look in Deng Chanyu's eyes, Shang Rong frowned deeply.

"Is this the Lady of the Nine Heavens, who is under the seat of the Golden Mother of the Jade Pool?"

Shang Rong asked.

"Yes, it's me!"

Lady of the Nine Heavens said in a cold voice.

Compared to his calmness when facing Ao Yifan and Madam Yin, he had a natural condescending attitude when facing ordinary mortals.

"I see!"

Shang Rong showed a look of realization on his face, and said: "It seems that all this is a misunderstanding. This is the black bird, and the concubine is that black bird!"

"Shang Xiang, what are you talking about? I don't quite understand."

Deng Chanyu looked at Shang Rong with a puzzled look and asked.

"Let me explain it to you!"

At this moment, Ao Yifan suddenly spoke, which immediately attracted Deng Chanyu's attention.

"Tsk, pretty boy!"

As a female general leading troops into battle, Deng Chanyu most admires the ancient female war gods like Lady of the West and generals who fight against the demon tribe like Princess Suzhi.

Therefore, in Deng Chanyu's heart, the princess's consort is just a gigolo who depends on Her Royal Highness the Princess.

Ao Yifan had no idea what this little girl thought of him, otherwise, he would have made her pregnant many times.

"It has been said since ancient times that the Black Bird, the Mandate of Heaven, descended and gave birth to the Shang Dynasty!"

Ao Yifan said slowly: "It's just that the black bird that created Tang Jiangshan was not the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman in front of us, but the legendary Yuanfeng!"

"That's right, I just look like Sister Yuanfeng, and you mortals mistake me for Sister Yuanfeng."

At this time, Lady of the Nine Heavens spoke.

"So that's it!"

Deng Chanyu nodded and said, "It seems that this is really a misunderstanding. However, Lady Xuannv, from the way you addressed Lady Yuanfeng just now, are you familiar with Lady Yuanfeng?"

"We drank together!"

Lady of the Nine Heavens said calmly.

Hearing this, little stars almost appeared in Deng Chanyu's admiring eyes.

Having drunk wine with the legendary Archaeopteryx of the Shang Dynasty, Lord Yuanfeng, this honor could only be had by an ancient deity like Lady of the West.

"Then the matter is clear. I now know how to respond to the king."

Shang Rong said, "However, I have seen that Chentang Pass is very rich. Your Highness, please allow me to stay in Chentang Pass for a few more days. Is that possible?"

"Haha, if the Shang minister is interested, I will naturally welcome him. I will ask someone to arrange accommodation for him right away."

Mrs. Yin said.

However, facing Madam Yin's good intentions, Shang Rong waved his hand and said, "Don't bother Your Highness, Princess. I want to get to know the lives of the people in Chentang Pass up close so that I can see more clearly. So, I will take my leave first!"

"kindness"

Mrs. Yin did not try to keep him.

Watching Shang Rong leave under the protection of Deng Chanyu, Ao Yifan suddenly chuckled and said, "It seems that this Shang Xiang is not so easy to get away with. He is not completely relieved yet and is preparing to thoroughly investigate the entire Chentang Pass!"

"Yes, my father once said that the Shang Xiang is the pillar of our Shang Dynasty. His eyesight is even better than that of my uncle Bigan. It is not easy to fool him."

Madam Yin said, "Prince Consort, there shouldn't be any problems with our deal with the Four Seas Monster Tribe, right?"

This is also what Mrs. Yin is worried about.

The reason why Chentangguan is so prosperous is not only due to a series of policies issued by Madam Yin.

Among them, the more important reason is the transaction with the four sea monsters.

With a large amount of rare underwater resources, Chentangguan made a lot of money and became the commercial center of the Shang Dynasty.

However, although the Four Seas Demon Clan is under the control of the Prince Consort, they are still a demon clan after all. If this matter were to be exposed, someone with ulterior motives would frame them with the crime of colluding with the demon clan. By then, I am afraid that even the king would not be able to get away with it.

"Don't worry, I have already made arrangements for this. Recently, a distinguished guest will come to our Chentang Pass. With him, even if the matter of the Four Seas Monster Clan is exposed, Chaoge City will not be able to say much."

Ao Yifan narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "As for this Shang Xiang, I also have a plan. As long as my plan succeeds, he will definitely become our most solid ally!"

Chapter 83 Business

2025-03-05 10:07:10 Author: The blind man without an umbrella

"Master, why should we listen to the words of that little Yin Shang prince consort and attend this Yin Shang Business Summit? Isn't this lowering your status, Master?"

This book is first published,

Chen Jiugong said respectfully to a dark-faced middle-aged man beside him.

"Yes, Master, you are rich and powerful. You should be the one to host this business summit. How can a mere prince consort of a wealthy businessman be qualified to host this event?"

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