EBE Chapter 106 Being on an equal footing
Chapter 106 Being on an equal footing
Although so many years have passed, he is not sure whether the Jiang family is still useful, but he still has to give it a try. Now looking at the situation, it may be difficult.
"This this……"
Seeing the hope in Emperor Shunqing's eyes, Xue Haoming couldn't help but wipe the sweat off his face. He hesitated for a long time but couldn't make out a clear answer.
Emperor Shunqing saw Xue Haoming in such a dilemma, and naturally knew that Nangong Mo had not agreed to this matter. However, since he dared to let his son come, he must have had some plans. In this way, there was still room for maneuver.
"Well, since the Nanmo Kingdom is so sincere and has sent their Crown Prince here, then my Dongli Kingdom cannot underestimate them. Prince Jing, I will leave the reception of the Nanmo Kingdom's Crown Prince to you. You must make sure that the Nanmo Kingdom's Crown Prince is satisfied!"
"My son obeys the order!"
Xiao Jingchuan naturally knew the priorities and was well aware of Emperor Shunqing's plans.
Although he didn't want to take on this thankless task, since he had taken it over, he naturally wouldn't be perfunctory. However, if he did, he was afraid that his brothers would be unable to sleep or eat. However, compared with his own experiences over the years, these were really nothing.
Xiao Jinrui was very angry that Xiao Jingchuan was able to gain the favor of Emperor Shunqing so easily.
He had been with Emperor Shunqing for so long, but he was never valued by him. Xiao Jinrui was naturally unwilling to accept this. He clenched his fists tightly, wondering if it was all in vain that he had been a filial son to Emperor Shunqing for so long.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He had no place to vent his anger. Looking at the loving father and filial son of Emperor Shunqing and Xiao Jingchuan, he could no longer suppress the rage in his heart. He clenched his fists tightly. Even though his palms were already covered in scars, Xiao Jinrui remained unmoved.
After everyone had left, Xiao Jinrui said in a hoarse voice:
"Go home!"
Since Emperor Shunqing has entrusted this matter to Xiao Jingchuan, he wants to see if he can complete it successfully.
He had heard that the Crown Prince of Nanmo Kingdom was no simple figure. When Xiao Jingchuan was unable to finish the job, he wanted to see if Emperor Shunqing would regret his decision today.
When Xiao Jinrui returned home, he asked someone to invite his staff out.
After a while, several people came in from outside. They were all wearing plain long gowns, giving off a sense of ethereal beauty.
If Jiang Shuyu could find out that these people were the poor students who were once sponsored by Xiao Jinchuan, and that Xiao Jinrui had secured a glimmer of hope for them, they would help Xiao Jinrui to come up with ideas and plan a grand plan together.
They also obeyed Xiao Jinrui's words. Although they have not achieved any success yet, Xiao Jinrui will soon place them in various fields. In the future, these people will be the backbone of Dongli Kingdom and help Xiao Jinrui a lot.
The success of these plans is naturally inseparable from the participation of Xiao Jinrui's master Zong Wenzhi. Even Xiao Jinrui does not know Zong Wenzhi's origins.
He only knew that Concubine Yuan had done him a favor. In order to repay Concubine Yuan's kindness, Zong Wenzhi agreed to Concubine Yuan's request and made an exception to accept Xiao Jinrui as his apprentice.
In addition, Zong Wenzhi participated in giving advice to Xiao Jinrui. If it were not for Zong Wenzhi's guidance, Xiao Jinrui's ambitious nature would naturally not have spread his reputation as a wise king. Even in front of several princes, he would not appear particularly abrupt and eye-catching.
"Master, now that the emperor has asked Xiao Jingchuan to receive the crown prince of Nanmo, is he planning to make Xiao Jingchuan the crown prince? If so, then everything I've done over the years would become a joke."
When Xiao Jinrui thought about Emperor Shunqing's attitude towards Xiao Jingchuan today, his eyes darkened instantly, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
The Crown Prince of Nanmo Kingdom came and arranged for King Jing to receive him, and he also said that he could not be lazy.
In this way, wouldn't Xiao Jingchuan's status be raised to a certain level, and he would be on par with the Crown Prince of Nanmo Kingdom? Judging from Emperor Shunqing's current attitude, Xiao Jingchuan's chances of being appointed Crown Prince are probably even greater.
"Your Highness, please be patient. It's just that His Majesty has asked Prince Jing to receive the Crown Prince of Nanmo Country. He hasn't really conferred the title of Crown Prince on him. Why bother yourself with this? Even if His Majesty does confer the title of Crown Prince on Xiao Jingchuan, so what? As long as Your Highness has established himself, what is there to fear?"
A cold voice came out from Zong Wenzhi's mouth. It was hard to tell whether it was sad or happy, but it shocked people and everyone couldn't help but hold their breath.
Zong Wenzhi was very angry at this time. He had only been away for a few days to deal with the affairs of the clan. He did not expect that when he came back, he would hear that Xiao Jinrui had been given a marriage. Princess Qirui was just the daughter of a bastard. Her father was mediocre and full of evil intentions. She could not bring him any benefits.
She might have to deal with trouble for him, but the only advantage is that she is also a daughter of the Jiang family. Although she is not as valued as the third daughter of the Jiang family, she should not be much worse.
Zong Wenzhi couldn't help but take a deep breath, and only then did he calm down the torment in his heart.
To be honest, if he had not been in trouble and happened to be saved by Concubine Yuan, he would not have chosen Xiao Jinrui to support him. He had worked so hard for him for so long, but in the end, it was ruined by a woman. How could he not be angry?
More importantly, he couldn't stand Xiao Jinrui's arrogance. He tried to persuade him to be more restrained with insignificant people in his daily life so as not to be remembered by others, but he just wouldn't listen.
Now, the emperor has granted them a marriage. If he said that Jiang Wanrong had no involvement in this matter, he would never believe it. However, now that the matter is done, there is no point in saying more. He will naturally not hold on to it. As long as she is honest and does her job as the Princess Rui and does not cause trouble, it will only be a waste of time for him to keep an idle person in the Rui Palace.
No matter how much he regrets now, it is useless. After all, the two of them are now tied to the same rope and no one can escape.
Xiao Jinrui looked at Zong Wenzhi's confident look, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes. Then he looked at him and said, "Master, although that's what you said, it's not an easy thing to accomplish. This matter still needs to be carefully considered!"
Seeing Xiao Jinrui's fear of both wolves and tigers, Zong Wenzhi couldn't help but sneer:
"Since Prince Rui knows this matter is not easy, why doesn't he listen to me and keep his distance from the concubine of the Jiang family? If the person His Royal Highness Prince Rui has arranged to marry the third daughter of the Jiang family, her current situation would definitely be much better!"
Now that Emperor Shunqing wants to repair the relationship with the Nanmo Kingdom, the first thing he should do is to pay more attention to the Jiang family.