roccoschili Chapter 245 Empress Dowager Xie Wants to Take Zong Kui and Su Jixue Away
Chapter 245 Empress Dowager Xie Wants to Take Zong Kui and Su Jixue Away
Cede the nine provinces north of Yan.
This condition was completely within Beisu's original consideration. In fact, neither Zongkui nor Beisu had considered the option of being defeated in Dongchu when they set out from Nanqing.
And now, because of Su Jixue, this result has occurred.
Bei Su had no choice at all. With the arrival of the War King, his hope of taking Zong Kui away was very slim, so he had to agree to this humiliating condition.
In fact, the Nine Provinces of Yanbei are no longer valuable to Nanqing, but the key point is that this matter is no longer just a matter of interests, but also involves reputation.
Originally, Zong Kui wanted to use the battle of Gu'an to exchange for the death of the War King, and he also thought that this would be the final break between him and Ji Xue.
So even though Nanqing bore the reputation of losing the battle of Gu'an, it actually suffered no losses.
But now, if Zong Kui were to be trapped in Dong Chu and the city were to be ceded, it would be a big deal for Nan Qing.
"Lord Beisu, since you agree, let's draw up a contract." Lord Qin, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, stepped forward and said urgently.
No one present was more excited than Lord Qin, because no one in the history of Dongchu could sign such a treaty with Nanqing like him.
Even in future history books, it will be recorded who was the one who took back the Nine Provinces of Yanbei.
So, sign the contract, sign it now.
Lord Qin urged Beisu directly without even asking Emperor Ming for permission.
At this time, someone from the Honglu Temple had already brought all the necessary items. All the officials looked at Beisu with burning eyes, wanting to witness this glorious moment.
"Miss Su, I have something to ask you. Please accompany me back to the palace now."
When everyone was enthusiastic, the cold words of Empress Dowager Xie came from behind the pearl curtain, like a basin of cold water poured on everyone's head.
She wants to take Su Jixue away.
It's said to be an interrogation, but who knows what the outcome will be.
Su Jian couldn't help but feel nervous.
Other officials who were grateful to Su Jixue for fighting against Beisu and getting these conditions for Dongchu couldn't help but sweat for Su Jixue.
"I didn't expect that the Queen Mother likes Ji Xue so much. I will accompany her together."
Before Su Jixue could answer, Prince Zhan spoke calmly, directly taking over what Queen Mother Xie said.
Everyone looked at King Zhan, who openly defended Queen Mother Xie in front of everyone.
"Innocent, it's too late. It's not appropriate for you to stay in my palace. Do you think I will eat Su Jixue?" Empress Dowager Xie was straightforward and refused without hesitation.
"Mother..." The War King's eyes turned cold, and he glanced at Empress Dowager Xie behind him through the layers of pearl curtains. He was about to retort without any hesitation, but his shoulder was directly held down by Su Jixue.
"Since the Queen Mother likes Ji Xue so much, Ji Xue should go and accompany her. It just so happens that Ji Xue and the Queen Mother hit it off right away!" Su Ji Xue said with a smile, "Your Highness, please stay in this palace and handle the business. After all, the people of Nanqing are treacherous, and who knows if they will regret it."
Su Jixue glanced meaningfully at Beisu as she spoke: "After all, the Nanqing delegation came in a hurry. Who knows if they brought the seal that can prove the validity of the letter of credence?"
"If not, then Dongchu will suffer a great loss."
In fact, Su Jixue knew that the national seal of Nanqing was not in the hands of Emperor Jing, but in the hands of Zongkui.
Now Beisu is temporarily acting as the Nanqing envoy. Who knows whether all kinds of seals are prepared.
Otherwise, releasing Zong Kui like this would be too frivolous.
Now the king and his ministers in the court of Dongchu are simply unable to suppress Beisu, so it would be more useful for the King of War to stay.
As for Su Jixue, she wasn't afraid of anything even if she faced Empress Dowager Xie alone. She could actually get more information out of her if she was alone with Empress Dowager Xie, just like how she had found out where Zong Kui was before.
"In that case, why not bring the Prince Regent of Nanqing to my palace as well? It's not appropriate to keep him unconscious in front of the throne room." Empress Dowager Xie continued lightly.
In fact, what she said at this moment was exactly what Empress Dowager Xie wanted to achieve.
Just because Su Jixue was mentioned, it first attracted the attention of the King of War, and then it seemed natural to talk about the Regent.
Su Jixue's eyes moved slightly, thanking Empress Dowager Xie for being so powerful.
Emperor Ming's body stiffened. Even if he wanted to object, he didn't have the right stance. He looked at Su Jixue and King Zhan with expectation.
We can only wait and see if we can stop them.
Bei Su immediately said, "Her Majesty Xie is truly wise and righteous. The position of Regent of our country will be handed over to Her Majesty Xie."
Bei Su was extremely grateful to Empress Dowager Xie for speaking up at this moment. You know, the contract will definitely still be negotiated, but having Empress Dowager Xie here is the best arrangement for Zong Kui in the entire capital.
When Empress Dowager Xie spoke, the officials of Dongchu actually did not realize that something was wrong.
But there is one thing, Beisu agreed so quickly, which means that Queen Mother Xie might have a stance. Many people thought of what Su Jixue had just said and couldn't help but worry.
Bei Su said this without giving anyone a chance to react. He turned to the only remaining subordinate behind him and said, "Hurry up and have those people take the Regent to the palace of Empress Dowager Xie of Dongchu."
Bei Su's men immediately took the order and hurried out. He glared at Su Jixue fiercely when he passed by her.
There was a light flickering in the War King's icy eyes, and his fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of the wheelchair.
Su Jixue glanced at the cold jade-like slender fingers of the War Prince, and smiled at the beaded curtain: "Since the Queen Mother has allowed Zong Kui to live in the Cining Palace, then Ji Xue will not join in the fun. After all, he is a man from outside the family, and Ji Xue is also afraid that my prince will be jealous."
Su Jixue said this lightly, but it caused a gasp.
After all, it was quite bold for a woman to say such words in public. Moreover, Miss Su actually said that the War King would be jealous.
He is the King of War, famous for his killing skills.
"Su Jixue, is it possible that I can't invite you anymore?" Empress Dowager Xie raised her eyebrows, and the hostility in her eyes could be felt even through the bead curtain.
"Mother, I am jealous. If you insist on putting my princess together with Zongkui, I cannot guarantee that I will not kill anyone even if you are innocent." The War King said calmly, and then he coughed again, but the coldness and murderous intent in his words were frightening.
"If we fail to reclaim the Nine Provinces of Yanbei by then, our ancestors will blame our mother."
The War King raised his eyelids slightly, and the cold murderous intent in his eyes was transmitted to Empress Dowager Xie through the bead curtain. He did not hide his murderous intention towards Zong Kui at all.
His attitude was cold and clear.
"Your Highness, the Queen Mother couldn't have done it on purpose. She was simply confused for a moment." Su Jixue pretended to explain for the Queen Mother, "After all, who would intentionally bring an unmarried woman with a marriage contract together with a prisoner from another country? Furthermore, they had fought a life-and-death battle before."
"Even Ji Xue was afraid that she would lose control of her temper and accidentally kill Zong Kui, which would be a sin."