The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 900: beggar
Chapter 900: Wagging Tail
Even if the Princess Zhenguo was killed, there was still Bai Jinxiu and several other girls of the Bai family. If the Princess Zhenguo really died in Luohong City, Bai Jinxiu would definitely attack Luohong City in anger. If the city was broken, His Majesty would definitely have no chance of survival, and they, the servants, would not know how many days they could live.
After a while, Gao Demao withdrew his gaze and saw a green shadow in front of him.
Gao Demao secretly made a decision in his heart, a decision he made out of necessity in order to survive.
If the Crown Prince fails to persuade His Majesty and His Majesty really wants to kill Princess Zhenguo, Gao Demao must find a way to save Princess Zhenguo’s life. Only if Princess Zhenguo is alive will he have a chance to survive.
Gao Demao has served His Majesty for so many years, so naturally he couldn’t bear to see the State of Jin perish. However, it was obvious that the State of Jin was doomed. No matter whether the Princess Zhenguo lived or died… the State of Jin was going to perish. If he failed to recognize this, he would have no choice but to die.
Gao Demao sighed and slowly left with the eunuchs.
As soon as Gao Demao left, someone around the prince came to invite Qin Shangzhi, saying that His Royal Highness the Prince wanted to ask Mr. Qin to come over to discuss important matters.
The prince was outside the emperor’s bedroom and could not make up his mind. It was Quan Yu who persuaded him to send someone to discuss with Qin Shangzhi.
After the prince met Qin Shangzhi, he told Qin Shangzhi that the emperor wanted to take Bai Qingyan’s life while Bai Qingyan was coming to Luohong City tonight. Qin Shangzhi was shocked and hurriedly persuaded the prince to go meet the emperor to stop the emperor’s ridiculous idea.
But Qin Shangzhi also understood that the current emperor cared about nothing except his Nine-Layered Platform, seeking elixirs, and seeking immortality, no matter his son, the prince, or the huge country.
Therefore, Qin Shangzhi instructed the prince that after meeting the emperor, he should focus on persuading the emperor on the Nine-Layered Platform and the elixir.
Qin Shangzhi repeatedly reminded the prince and the prince recited it repeatedly before he went to see the emperor accompanied by Quan Yu.
The emperor sat crookedly behind the bright yellow brocade curtain held up by a golden hook, supporting his body with one hand and elbow resting on his hidden sac. After swallowing the pill with hot water, he took the handkerchief from the palace maid’s black lacquer and gold-painted square tray, wiped his mouth, and glanced at the prince with his eyes down: “There is no need to discuss this matter any further.”
The prince knelt before the sallow-faced emperor and kowtowed, begging, “I am pleading for Princess Zhenguo not for her sake, but for your sake. Think about it, if you really kill Princess Zhenguo, then those Liang surrendered generals might rebel, and Jin would fall apart instantly. And how could Bai Jinxiu outside the city not avenge Princess Zhenguo?”
When the emperor heard the prince say this, his brows furrowed, his fingers gently stroked the delicate embroidery on the hidden bag, and he lowered his eyes in thought.
Seeing that the emperor did not continue to reprimand him, the prince continued, “How can the fighting power of the soldiers in Luohong City now compare to those experienced soldiers under the command of the Zhenguo Princess? If something happens to the Zhenguo Princess… and Bai Jinxiu doesn’t care about the eldest princess anymore, she will definitely break through Luohong City in less than two days. By then, father… I’m afraid none of us will be able to survive!”
When Quan Yu saw that the prince told the emperor what Qin Shangzhi and the prince had analyzed, he finally felt relieved.
Quan Yu was sent to Luohong City by Bai Qingyan’s men. During his brief contact with Madam Qin Bai Jinxiu, he heard from Madam Qin that the third prince of Liang who surrendered had been made a king by the Princess Zhenguo and allowed to stay in Hancheng.
Upon hearing this news, Quan Yu couldn’t help but think that if the prince could surrender, perhaps the Princess Zhenguo would also make him a king and let him live out his life in peace.
This would be the best ending for the prince. After all, Quan Yu also admitted that some of what the Princess Zhenguo said was extremely true… The prince had no talent and no ambition. If he was willing to listen to others’ advice… perhaps he could barely become a ruler who could maintain the status quo. But this prince was extremely easily influenced by others.
When they were in the capital, many things had already been decided, but once Hongmei’s pillow talk came to their mind, everything changed immediately.
“Moreover, only if the Princess Zhenguo is alive… can your father reach the Nine-Story Terrace as soon as possible and gather a thousand boys and girls! The Princess Zhenguo has agreed to enter the city… which means she is willing to submit to you. Why should your father do such a thing as killing her all? If a war breaks out… even if we are lucky enough to escape from the city, we will only be further away from the Nine-Story Terrace. This is probably not the result your father wants to see.” said the prince.
The emperor thought of his own Nine-Storied Platform, and then thought of his increasingly deteriorating health, and knew that he couldn’t delay any longer…
When that beastly thing King Liang tied him up and fled from the capital, he only gave him a box of elixirs but did not bring out the Heavenly Master. Now his elixirs were used up and he found that his health was getting worse day by day.
The emperor adjusted his sitting position and his eyes fell on the prince. The prince was right… If he continued like this, his body would not be able to hold on any longer.
“Since the prince is pleading for mercy, I will go to Luohong Tower tonight to meet Bai Qingyan in person. If she agrees, after we return to the capital and your father ascends the Nine-Layered Terrace, this country will be yours and she will be your subject…it is your business how you want to use her. If she is unwilling…don’t blame your father for being ruthless.” The emperor leaned forward slightly and looked at the prince, who had been tortured by King Liang and was almost emaciated.
The prince felt relieved, and kowtowed to the emperor, raising his sunken eyes and looking at the emperor: “Father, rest assured, since the Princess Zhenguo has chosen to enter the city, she has definitely not disobeyed your will!”
The flickering candlelight on the high table illuminated the prince’s haggard features. He had lost his former handsomeness. In just one month… he looked ten years older.
The emperor waved his hand perfunctorily, signaling the prince to go down, and then he leaned back on the hidden bag and closed his eyes as if he had no bones.
The prince bowed and took his leave. Quan Yu also bowed to the emperor and followed the prince out in an orderly manner.
The emperor raised his eyes and looked at Quan Yu, his eyes narrowed.
As soon as the prince came out of the emperor’s temporary bedroom, he looked up at the dazzling sun that formed circles of light. When he looked back, his eyes turned green. He let out a long breath and walked down the next step. His mind recalled that day again… The way he had wet his pants and wagged his tail to beg for mercy from King Liang in front of all the officials, regretting it so much that his intestines turned green. He wished he could find a hole in the ground to crawl into right now.
“Your Highness, be careful!” Quan Yu stepped forward to support the prince, and said softly, “The sun is still very hot. Your Highness, be careful not to hurt your eyes by looking up like this.”
The prince held Quanyu’s wrist, thinking of Quanyu’s loyalty to him… Having come all the way from the capital, the prince felt a sudden warmth in his heart when he looked at Quanyu.
It’s a pity that the Crown Princess and the little grandson were not able to come with them, and he still has no news of them.
Second update: Today is the college entrance examination. Come on, all you little ones taking the college entrance examination!