Natural Born Winner: 200. The beauty of the country

Although at the beginning Mansha still had a little nostalgia for Daxi, and she knew how to put on the airs of the Queen Mother outside and not fall into Xiyu's demeanor, but when she came back and there was no Daxi by her side, she again I was scared, especially after knowing that Emperor Daxi was hosting a banquet in the palace, I was even more worried about meeting people from the Yu family.

After thinking about it a little more, Mansha couldn't help feeling that it was a bit inappropriate for her to come to Daxi on a whim, and it might cause trouble for her daughter.

In the palace, Mansha said worriedly, "If I meet an old friend..."

Xiao Han held his teacup, smiled, and looked at her with a smile, "What are you afraid of?"

After listening to her words, Mansha couldn't help but feel relieved, she was always full of trust in Xiao Han.

Xiao Han said quietly, "Even if you are afraid, others are afraid."

The so-called past, the down and out humble time, for the superiors, is just an extra history that can be talked about.

She has never underestimated the intelligence capabilities of a big country, and she will not find any clues if she really investigates it. Besides, she didn't ask Mansha to do any cover-up. She is a majestic king and queen, as long as she accepts the honor, there is no need to cover up. Eyes and ears, hide and hide.

As for the Yu family, Xiao Han didn't take it seriously at all. The Yu family couldn't cause any hindrance to what she and Man Sha came to Daxi to do.

Xiao Han brings Mansha to Daxi to relax, and he won't stay in Daxi for long.

Even if Mansha was once a concubine, so what,

As long as she is there, Mansha will always be Xiyu's Queen Mother, standing tall and standing, and no one dares to criticize her.

Daxi arranged for the residence of the Empress Dowager Xiyu and the embassy to be decorated exquisitely, meticulously and gorgeously. After moving in, people from Xiyu were replaced inside and outside. This time only half of the Xiyu mission was Responsible for peace talks and establishment of diplomatic relations, the other half of the people were added for the Queen Mother. After all, people who protect and wait are indispensable, so the number of missions is only 300 people.

Because of Xiao Han's guarantee, she felt at ease and settled down, but when she saw that Xiao Han didn't seem to want to enter the palace, Mansha was a little confused and nervous.

"Aren't you coming to the palace with me for a banquet?"

"I still have something to do." Xiao Han's lips twitched slightly, "Linglong is by your side, and I am very relieved. If there is anything else, let her help you deal with it."

Linglong was preparing the clothes and jewelry for the queen mother to attend the banquet. Hearing this, she solemnly saluted, "Linglong will definitely protect the queen mother."

Linglong is one of the people Xiao Han carefully cultivated, capable of both literary and military skills.

When it came to the palace banquet in the evening, Mansha attended in full dress.

Other members of the Xiyu mission still need to salute to Emperor Daxi, but in terms of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on an equal footing, Mansha, as the Queen Mother, does not need to salute to anyone, and Linglong, whom Xiao Han trusts, is always by her side. The subtle influence on the side made Mansha calmly accept other people's salutations.

Even the seat is only under the emperor and empress dowager, and Mansha also knows that she is not good at this kind of communication, and Linglong will deal with everything she has to say.

This palace banquet is only for entertaining the Empress Dowager Xiyu and the diplomatic corps who came from afar, and will not directly discuss the establishment of diplomatic relations at the banquet. The Empress Dowager and all the concubines also know that His Majesty attaches great importance to establishing diplomatic relations with Xiyu and talks to Mansha It is also harmonious.

Mansha also only felt relaxed and at ease, simply enjoying the banquet and the fireworks and flowers prepared in the palace, and she didn't notice any intrigue or treachery at all.

Linglong at the side took in the attention-worthy details of Emperor Daxi doting on his youngest concubine Concubine Jiao, and being estranged from the crown prince.

The palace banquet was considered complete and smooth. Yu An, who is the second grade minister, was seated at the front of the table. He glanced at the Queen Mother Xiyu not very closely. wrong.

Yu An won't talk about it with Zheng Shi after he goes back, otherwise he will easily lose his tongue and offend the Queen Mother Xiyu by referring to him.

After a few days, thank you for being responsible for receiving the Empress Dowager Xiyu and the mission, but he rarely saw the noble lady wearing the golden mask. His keen intuition told him that the identity of the noble lady might be Not ordinary.

Yu Mansion, Mrs. Zheng has seen Yu Zhixin's daughter. Although it is a pity that she can't give birth to two characters like her, but she has both children. Mrs. Zheng is also happy in her heart, so she let the nanny carry her down afterward.

Then Zheng and her daughter talked about going to the palace tomorrow.

How can peace talks and establishment of diplomatic relations be settled within a few days? The request for diplomatic relations put forward by the Xiyu mission on behalf of their king is still under discussion in court. The king shared his worries and entertained the Queen Mother Xiyu.

According to the intelligence of the spies at the border, the new king of Xiyu is very filial to the queen mother, and may also be able to influence the decision-making of the new king.

No, the Empress Dowager listened to Concubine Cui Guifei's suggestion and ordered the wives of the officials' families above rank five to enter the palace to accompany the two Empress Dowagers.

Yu Zhi is also careful and smart, "The Empress Dowager asked us to enter the palace to meet the Empress Dowager Xiyu, and she also hoped that the palace would be more lively and make the Queen Dowager happy."

Ms. Zheng nodded. She has been the wife of Shangshu for many years, and she was born in Linhe Zheng's family. Etiquette and manners have already been deeply imprinted in her bones. Naturally, she is not shy about entering the palace to meet the queen mothers of two countries.

Compared to a while ago, King An and Meng Shengen returned to Beijing from the remote Nanlin. Princess An and the princess who came back together later made jokes at the banquet regardless of tea and wine etiquette. Not only was Zheng contemptuous, Many aristocratic families in the capital think they are vulgar, and disdain to associate with Prince An's Mansion.

After Yu Zhi brought her daughter back to Xie's mansion, it was still early, and she took care of the affairs of the clan and the account book.

When Xie Xi came in, she was still rubbing the corners of her brows, feeling a little tired.

Yu Zhi told him about taking her daughter to visit her mother today, and about entering the palace at the Queen Mother's order tomorrow.

"I've heard that too." Xie Yi said as the attendant took off his coat, "Remember to be careful when you enter the palace, don't worry about anything, and don't be too conspicuous."

He also thought about following the path of Queen Dowager Xiyu, such as Queen Mother Zha's old love for Daxi, but there was no result yet.

Yu Zhi smiled and said gently, "I remember."

But Yu Zhi never imagined that it would be her mother, Zheng Shi, who was always graceful and elegant.

After saluting outside the hall and then entering, I saw the Queen Mother Xiyu sitting next to the Queen Mother, who had a foreign appearance, and was still beautiful and charming despite her age.

Zheng's face turned pale with fright, and she grabbed her daughter's hand tightly, causing Yu Zhi a little pain, Yu Zhixiu frowned slightly, and said in a low voice, "What's wrong with mother?"

The etiquette cultivated by the aristocratic family for many years, so that Mrs. Zheng did not lose her composure in the palace, and she did not dare to say that she was sick and resigned. .

Mansha didn't know yet, the palace people didn't sign up one by one, and she was sitting in the seat, so many officials and wives, she couldn't see it by just looking at it, and she didn't see Mrs. Zheng clearly.

It wasn't until they got out of the palace and sat in the car that Mrs. Zheng dared to tell her daughter, "The Empress Dowager Xiyu is... Yu Rousang's biological mother."

It is self-evident who her daughter is if a humble orchid can suddenly become a king and queen mother.

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Thanks finally managed to 'block' the lady wearing the golden mask, and her words were impeccable, like a warm spring breeze.

"Your honorable status, if you want to visit the capital, thank you for your guide."

Xie Yi doesn't know Xiao Han's true identity yet, but he is elusive and doesn't even attend the palace banquet, which inevitably makes him suspicious.

Under the mask, Xiao Han smiled lightly, "That's fine, thank you sir."

The majestic capital city of Daxi is naturally prosperous, but it is a pity that this prosperity has brought some lifelessness, whether it is these buildings, or the people in the city, the rich and powerful families, the high cars and four horses that come and go, and the status of ordinary people from poor families.

"Ten years have passed, and there is still no change in this capital." Xiao Han couldn't help sighing,

Stand in stone is not a good sign.

But just like Xie Yi and the prince are worried about the wise king of the neighboring country, Xiao Han can't afford to worry about Daxi.

Thank you for probing, "Your Excellency, you mean that you have been to Daxi?"

That's a lot to think about.

Xiao Han did not follow his words, but said, "Daxi has a vast land, rich resources, and abundant talents, which is really enviable."

As a member of Daxi, Xie Yi should be proud of this compliment, but when he listened to it, he felt that there seemed to be some deep meaning in the words.

And this doesn't seem to be a royal lady who only knows how to have fun.

Thank you to know that in Xiyu, the status of women is not low, and female nobles can even participate in politics. Just think about the new king.

It has not revealed its true face so far, and it is really hard to see through.

Thanks for not being able to accompany him for too long, Xiao Han said that he would go back to the palace first when he was tired.

Until returning home, Xie Yi was still thinking about her identity and what she said, but seeing his wife Yu Zhi's expression was not as usual, "Husband."

In the palace, Xiao Han ate an exquisitely peeled orange and asked Man Sha, "How is your day in the palace?"

Mansha smiled, "They spoke very kindly and treated me well. Today I visited Penglai Pond, and the lotus flowers there are so beautiful..."

The Xiyu mission continues to wrestle with Daxi's courtiers,

As the Queen Mother of Xiyu, Mansha should eat and drink, and continue to enjoy the scenery.

In the famous Treasure Pavilion in the capital, the shopkeeper and the assistants served him respectfully and flatteringly.

Xi Yu's mission came to Beijing and gained a great reputation in the capital. Xiao Han's obvious foreign costumes naturally attracted the attention of many people. But just looking at her luxurious clothes and a few capable Xiyu guards by her side, one knew that she was a noble person not to be provoked.

Having been busy for a few days, Xiao Han also wanted to wander around the capital, picking out a few items to bring back as gifts.

"My master, please see me." A well-mannered servant in dark clothes appeared and said, intentionally revealing the token around his waist.

Xiao Han narrowed his eyes slightly,

The place is a tea house very close to Zhenbao Pavilion.

The servant who led the way pushed open the door of the private room, and saw not only the thank you who had only seen yesterday, but also Prince Daxi Wenxiu.

The crown prince said with a gentle smile, "I never thought that Queen Xuanji would come to Daxi Capital in person."