Li Shi Min changed the topic and said,
"However, you don't need to worry. We have already made proper arrangements for this matter. You only need to follow my instructions.”
"Your Majesty, which princess do you intend to marry to the King of Tubo?" Chu Qiu asked despite knowing the answer.”
Chu Qiu's words were slightly mocking.
Li Shi Min didn't notice it and said angrily,
"This is them using this opportunity to provoke us. How is this a marriage alliance? They're here to take hostages to prevent the two sides from fighting in the future.”
"I am not stupid enough to really marry my daughter over!”
After hearing this, Chu Qiu cursed in her heart. Your own daughter is a daughter, but other people's daughters aren't?!
You're too selfish!
Of course, he did not say these words out loud.
"We have already secretly ordered Li Jing to deploy his troops at the borders of Tubo to prepare for the enemy's military invasion. The enemy does not know the actual situation of our Great Tang, so they will not dare to attack rashly.”
Li Shi Min said sadly,
"In addition, our Great Tang cannot really fight this battle. If we do, we will be attacked by the Turks in the north and the Tibetans in the west. We are bedridden, and we will lose this battle miserably!”
Chu Qiu chuckled and said,"
"So, His Majesty has already conferred the title of Princess Wencheng on Li Wan 'er, the daughter of Li Daozong, a member of the imperial clan of the Great Tang Empire. He also announced to the public that she is Your Majesty's daughter. Then, he prepared to marry Princess Wencheng off to appease the Tibetan King and prevent this military conflict?？”
After hearing Chu Qiu's accusation, Li Shiming was surprisingly not angry, perhaps because he felt guilty.
He didn't ask Chu Qiu where she got this information.
He only glanced at Chu Qiu from the corner of his eyes. Seeing the displeasure on Chu Qiu's face, he also revealed an extremely sorrowful expression.
Li Shi Min said,
"This method of mine is also a helpless move. As long as we have the confidence to win, we will fight with the Tubo. I am now heavily injured and can hardly get out of bed. How can the Great Tang win this battle?？”
"After the Tibetan in-laws arrive in Chang 'an, I have already arranged for them to be treated with the etiquette of the country. Your task is to attend this reception and be dignified.”
"After this, I will reward you according to your merits."
"In addition, We have already issued an edict to Li Daozong. He will be the Minister of Rites to handle this national ceremony.”
Chu Qiu also revealed a sorrowful expression and said,"
"Your Majesty, do you think it's appropriate for Li Daozong to preside over this ceremony after you've married off Li Daozong's daughter?”
"This is Li Daozong's own idea.”Li Shiming explained," This matter concerns the dignity and honor of the royal family, the honor and dignity of the Great Tang. Every detail must be done with courtesy and restraint, neither servile nor overbearing. If we fail to do so, we may be reviled by future generations, and the subjects of the Great Tang will poke at our backbones.”
"Thus, this is your greatest test. You must not lose the prestige of the Great Tang and the dignity of the imperial family.”
"If necessary, we can improvise."
"But don't make any decisions for me. Otherwise, you know the consequences!"
"Understood!" Chu Qiu replied.
"In addition, I'm worried that after the drought, there will be a large-scale famine. Now that the national treasury is empty, it will be difficult to deal with it. Do you have any solutions?”
As soon as Li Shiming said that, he felt that this was a big problem and he shouldn't do anything unnecessary.
He was just a substitute. How could he solve such a major problem?？
"No!" Chu Qiu said seriously.!”
Chu Qiu's reply was firm and forceful. Li Shi Min sighed to himself. It was indeed so.
"Alright, you may leave…"
As soon as Li Shiming finished speaking, two Shadow Guards wearing masks, swords at their waists, and black iron armor covered Chu Qiu's eyes with a black cloth.
After walking for about two kilometers, the shadow guard on Chu Qiu's left suddenly said to the shadow guard on her right,"
"Brother, I'm going to pee.”
"Hurry up and go. You'll take my place next time!" The shadow guard on the right said.
"Thank you so much!"
After saying that, the shadow guard on the left could not hold it in anymore and quickly left to urinate.
They walked another distance.
The surroundings became strangely quiet and oppressive, as if they were passing through a tunnel.
Although Chu Qiu's eyes were covered by a black cloth, she was still able to see clearly.
However, he could still feel that there were bright and dark flames around him.
The Shadow Guard on the right suddenly let go of Chu Qiu's arm.
This was something Chu Qiu had never received in the past ten years.
"Shen Lian?" he probed subconsciously.”
"Master, I'm the Embroidered Uniform Guard-Green Dragon.”
The shadow guard replied in a sonorous voice.
Chu Qiu sighed in his heart. Shen Lian was indeed worthy of being the commander of the Jinyiwei. He had sent someone to infiltrate Li Shimin's 'Shadow Guardians'.
It was simply terrifying!
After the 'shadow guard' on the right finished speaking, he took off the black cloth covering Chu Qiu's eyes.
This was the first time in ten years that Chu Qiu had opened her eyes to see this secret passage.
In the secret passage, there was a candle hanging on the wall at every interval, illuminating a part of the journey.
"Master, this subordinate is only responsible for this section of the road. There will be another Shadow Guard coming to take over the next section.”
"Yes!"
After walking for about a kilometer, they heard sparse footsteps.
"This subordinate will cover Master's eyes." The Embroidered Uniform Guard Azure Dragon hurriedly said.”
At this moment, the shadow guard wearing a helmet had already arrived in front of them.
"Who is it?" That person shouted. He suddenly drew his saber.
Before Azure Dragon could cover Chu Qiu's eyes, he could already see the other party's sharp gaze staring straight at him.
Then, the shadow guard turned his gaze to Chu Qiu, and his sharp gaze softened.
"Master, don't be afraid. I'm also a Jinyiwei!!!”
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