"This second piece of news is also about the princess.”
Li Er pretended to be mysterious as he glanced around and said leisurely,"I have already decided to marry Princess Chang Le to Zhangsun Chong, the son of the Duke of Zhao.”
The hall was silent.
Everyone was surprised at first, then they looked at Zhangsun Wuji with envy.
Who didn't know?
Princess Chang Le was the apple of Li Er and Zhangsun Wugou's eyes!
Whoever could marry her would definitely rise to the top.
More importantly, Chang Le was still young, but he was already a beauty.
In time, she would definitely be a toppling beauty!
No matter who married Princess Chang Le, it was a blessing from their ancestors.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. Even if this old minister's life were to be sacrificed, it would be difficult for me to repay Your Majesty's kindness!”
Zhangsun Wuji respectfully bowed to Li Erxing, his hands trembling with excitement.
Hahaha!
This old man finally got what he wanted!
His sister was the empress, and his daughter-in-law was the princess.
This was the true status of an official!
Although the officials in the hall were jealous, they could do nothing about it.
After all, Zhangsun Chong's credit was there!
She could only blame her son for being disappointing.
"Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Duke Zhao is indeed the head of all officials, the favorite of His Majesty.”
"Don't forget to invite us to the wedding!”
A moment later, everyone's faces were filled with joy again as they congratulated Zhangsun Wuji.
Only Changle, who had been silent all this while, turned pale. He bit his lips tightly, wishing he could rush out of the hall and the palace and never come back.
Unknowingly, the banquet had come to an end.
After the envoys had their fill, they staggered out of the palace.
Lu Dongzan clenched the three questions in his sleeve tightly and prepared to leave.
I have to hurry back to the relay station and inform His Majesty about this!
"Tibetan envoy, please stay!"
At this moment, Zhangsun Wuji's voice came from behind.
"So it's Duke Zhao. May I know what business you have?”
When he saw Zhangsun Wuji, a cold glint flashed across Lu Dongzan's eyes.
He knew that the old fox in front of him had an irreconcilable hatred with his emperor, Qin Mu.
However, Lu Dongzan wasn't very clear about the exact hatred.
Anyway, in short.
This old thief definitely did not have good intentions!
"Emissary, please speak privately."
Zhangsun Wuji smiled mysteriously and left the hall with Lu Dongzan.
……
The night was like water.
The relay station in Chang 'an was silent.
In the private room, there were many people.
Lu Dongzan stood respectfully in front of Qin Mu and recounted everything that had happened at the banquet.
Other than that.
Lu Dongzan didn't dare to hide the contents of Zhangsun Wuji's conversation from Qin Mu.
So…
Zhangsun Wuji found Lu Dongzan for two reasons.
The first purpose was instigated by Li Er.
Li Er ordered Zhangsun Wuji to contact the Tibetan envoy and tell him the answer to the question.
In fact.
The betrothal of the envoys of the various countries was fair and just in name, but in fact, Li Er had already decided on allies.
The Yue Clan, Arabia, Tuyuhun, and the other kingdoms of the Western Regions were small countries with weak citizens. Even if they were betrothed, they would not be of much help to the Great Tang. At most, they would only be able to flatter the Great Tang a little more.
Only the Tibetans truly had the strength and qualifications to become the Great Tang's ally.
The second goal was Zhangsun Wuji's personal request.
That was to inquire about Qin Mu's whereabouts from Lu Dongzan.
However, Zhangsun Wuji only said that he had the answers to three questions in his hands and that he would exchange them for Qin Mu's information.
As for whether it was Li Er's idea, Zhangsun Wuji did not tell Lu Dongzan the truth.
"Did you tell him where I was?”
Qin Mu's fingertips tapped on the table rhythmically, and his tone was calm as if he didn't care about all this.
However, upon hearing this, Lu Dongzan knelt on the ground with a thud. He was so scared that he was sweating profusely. He hurriedly explained,"Your Majesty, even if I have ten thousand guts, I would not dare to reveal Your Majesty's whereabouts to this old thief!”
"Don't be so nervous. I was just joking.”Qin Mu smiled and continued," I think since you didn't tell him about my whereabouts, that old fox probably wouldn't give up.”
"Your Majesty is wise. That is indeed the case." " This old fox is very shrewd," Lu Dongzan continued." He heard that there was no news of His Majesty, so he wanted to make another deal with me."”
"What deal?"
"In exchange for the answers to these three questions, the Tibetans will continue to inquire about His Majesty for him.”
"Old fox, what a good plan.”
Qin Mu smiled coldly.
If he had really fled to Tubo, Zhangsun Wuji's deal would have left him with no place to escape in Tubo, just like he had in the Great Tang.
That was…
In the true sense of the word, he had nowhere to go!
"This lowly official naturally did not dare to agree. After a few words, I rushed back to report to Your Majesty.”
"Old thief Zhangsun did not tell this lowly subject the answer to the riddle, but please rest assured, Your Majesty. As long as this lowly subject is given a day, this lowly subject will definitely think of a solution even if this lowly subject wracks his brains.”
Lu Dongzan promised solemnly.
"Three difficult questions? Interesting!"
Qin Mu rubbed his chin, and there was a trace of anticipation in his eyes.
This book is provided by FunNovel Novel Book | Fan Fiction Novel [Beautiful Free Novel Book]