From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 393

Zhou Yuan was no longer interested in Tianjin. The peace talks there were basically over. He just wanted to return to Shenjing as quickly as possible, calm down and think, and find the breakthrough point of this conspiracy.

Yes, conspiracy. Before he knew it, the conspiracy had enveloped him.

Zhou Yuan believed that this conspiracy might have been planned a long time ago, and it was not until Wanyan Daichan proposed a marriage that it was truly exposed, and the other party seemed to be no longer afraid of being exposed.

Now he is confused. He has no idea what the conspiracy is, let alone what the other party’s purpose is and where they will start.

Seeing that his face was really ugly, Zhuang Xuansu frowned and said, "You don't have to worry so much, right? Whether it is Jizhou or Donglu, our inner court department has always been strictly monitoring them. If they have any actions, it will be difficult to hide them from us."

"Maybe... you are just overthinking. Maybe the shaman princess really likes you?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said, "If she was an ordinary woman, I might believe it all, but unfortunately she is a princess of the Jin Kingdom, and she has her own political stance."

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan paused and said in a deep voice, "After you go back, you will immediately summon the power of the inner court department to conduct an in-depth investigation on the marriage and the Jizhou surprise attack, and try to find clues."

Zhuang Xuansu said, "You have to ask His Majesty for permission, because the objects of the investigation involve all the high-level officials. , without the order, I can only conduct routine investigations, but not too in-depth. "

Zhou Yuan looked at the rapidly receding scenery outside the window and said slowly: "I will explain the situation to His Majesty, you just do it vigorously."

"In addition, I will cooperate with you and take some actions."

"Try not to leave Shenjing during this period. I am worried about what will happen."

Zhuang Xuansu nodded, but still couldn't help saying: "Zhou Yuan, is the situation really that bad? Why do I think everything is normal?"

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "If there is an abnormality, it means there is a conspiracy. It is precisely because the specific situation is not clear that we have to be extra cautious. When the matter comes, it will be too late."

The two looked at each other, silent, and couldn't help sighing.

It's only been a few days since I came back from the Central Plains. Why is there a conspiracy suddenly? These days are really not quiet for a moment.

At this moment, in Jinmen in the south, the negotiations are still going on, but the direction has changed.

Wanyan Daichan has withdrawn from the negotiations. According to her words, except Zhou Yuan, no one else is worthy of negotiating with her.

Although the words were arrogant, the envoys of Dajin could only hold their temper and discuss the subsequent wedding matters with Sheng Ye.

"The wedding venue of the Jin Dynasty has been decided to be in Shenjing. We have no objection to this, but the princess of our dynasty is a high priest of Shamanism and also a inheritor of Buddhist Tantric martial arts, so we hope that the wedding will not be too cliché and the ceremony will not be too simple."

"A princess of a country marries Zhou Yuan, so the ceremony must be grander and should be held in accordance with the wedding standards of princes and princesses."

Zeng Cheng said proudly: "Of course, our Jin Dynasty is vast and rich in resources. It is the Celestial Empire and a country of etiquette. The wedding standards will naturally not be small."

Sheng Ye said: "The wedding date should be quick. The Shaman Princess is already 29 years old and will be 30 at the end of this month."

"She doesn't want others to say that she got married at the age of 30, so she must get married before the end of the month."

Zeng Cheng frowned and said: "It's already the seventh day of August. Before the end of the month, Isn't it too rushed?"

Sheng Ye laughed and said slowly: "Does the Ministry of Rites of Dajin not even have this much strength? Can't prepare a wedding in half a month?"

Zeng Cheng immediately said coldly: "Half a month is half a month. I think August 20th is a good day. It is a good day for marriage!"

Sheng Ye said lightly: "We don't need the betrothal gifts. My shaman princess has prepared 160 dowries. When the time comes, I will send them directly to Shenjing. Please let Jizhou and all the checkpoints pass."

Zeng Cheng said: "No matter what items enter the customs, they will be strictly inspected."

Sheng Ye waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter, just don't damage the items."

Watching the other party slowly leave the table, Zeng Cheng had an inexplicable feeling in his heart. He always felt that this incident happened too strangely and it really didn't make sense.

Donglu spent so much effort just to let the princess marry Zhou Yuan?

No betrothal gifts, but also 160 dowries?

Thinking of this, Zeng Cheng whispered: "Give a call to Jizhou, and ask for a strict inspection of the 160 dowries. The smallest box must be opened to see what is inside. Nothing can be left out."

...

After returning to Shenjing, Zhou Yuan did not go home, but went directly to the palace to ask for an audience with Empress Zhaojing.

When Empress Zhaojing saw Zhou Yuan in Ziwei Palace, she smiled faintly and said, "Junior brother, are you dissatisfied with this shaman princess? Or are you worried that Jianjia will be jealous and angry with you?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said, "I'm afraid she's plotting something. From what I know about her, she's not a pushover."

Empress Zhao Jing sighed, "Yes, I'm actually worried about a conspiracy, but it's about peace talks, so it's hard for us to refuse."

"Since the wedding is being held in Shenjing, there's no need to worry too much. This is the best place in the world, and our intelligence is everywhere. They can't accomplish any huge conspiracy under the Skynet of the Inner Court and the Jinyiwei."

"Junior brother, this is a challenge, and we must take it. "

This sentence made Zhou Yuan fall into silence.

At this point, perhaps most people have guessed that there is a conspiracy. Both the Great Jin and the Eastern Tartar are playing a game of wisdom.

Does the Great Jin dare to accept it?

If there had not been the defeat in Jizhou, perhaps it could have been rejected, but this time it was sitting at the negotiating table as the loser, so it had to accept it.

The Great Jin also has its own dignity, not to mention that this challenge is in Shenjing, in the heart of the Great Jin.

If you don't dare to accept it, how can you fight in the future?

"I understand."

Zhou Yuan said in a low voice: "Senior Sister, I don't see this as clearly as you do."

"Okay, if they want to compete, we will take it well."

"I will start tonight."

Empress Zhao Jing said: "Where do you plan to start? The cabinet? Or military merit?"

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "Neither, I will start from the royal family. ”

The cabinet is full of civil officials who read the books of sages. Even if they are greedy or treacherous, they still have a basic principle, that is, not to be traitors.

They look down on those barbarians outside the Great Wall from the bottom of their hearts, and think that they are uncivilized savages and fools who have not been influenced by sages.

For such people, they allow interest connections, but never allow them to rule the world together.

Barbarians in power are the nightmare of literati. Those civil officials are very clear about this, so they will not cross this boundary.

As for military merits... these are the most bloody in fighting, and each of them has a life-and-death feud with foreign races. Even if they want to sell out their country, they should do so when they are desperate, not at this time.

Royal family... Royal family sells out their country, often for power...

The royal family of the Chen family of the Great Jin Dynasty has been silent for too long, maybe they really have some movement.

Of course, all this is speculation, Zhou Yuan just plans to test it tonight.

"Royal family? How do you plan to investigate the royal family? ”

Empress Zhaojing was full of doubts.

Zhou Yuan said solemnly: "Visiting the brothel! Fighting for the most beautiful woman!"

Empress Zhaojing almost choked on her own saliva, and said in disbelief: "No matter how you do your work, you can't do without this?"

Zhou Yuan scratched his head and smiled bitterly: "It's because I'm a member of the royal family that I can't do without this. I still don't go there very often."

Empress Zhaojing said: "There are so many good girls waiting for you. Don't go to a place like a brothel to dirty your body."

"I know, Senior Sister."

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan suddenly remembered and hurriedly said: "Senior Sister, that day... that day you promised me, but you haven't finished it yet, and you were interrupted. Can you make up for it today?"

"Your Majesty, the head of the inner court, Zhuang Xuansu, wants to see you!"

The voice of the female guard outside shattered Zhou Yuan's dream.

He gritted his teeth and said: "Zhuang Xuansu, I will make you pay sooner or later!"