Chapter 437: Jin Qinwang Falls Unconscious

When the Cang Jin emissaries were leaving, Jing Wan even went to see them off. Jing Wan having dealings with the people of Cang Jin wasn’t really considered a secret. Anyone that wanted to know naturally were able to found out. Because of this layer of relations, among the selected gifts for Cang Jin, there was a bit more of dry goods. Sir Luo was quite bold and upright in handling, but of course, it won’t be too obvious either. Even if others really wanted to nitpick, they still won’t be able to pick anything out. Jing Wan even personally prepared a gift, and the private goods mixed in definitely weren’t few either. However, it inevitably needed to be contemplated over again and again, and after choosing, it was even given to Li Hong Yuan to look over. The things that truly can’t be given definitely cannot exist.

Jin Qinwang was still being ‘grounded’.

After Jing Wan saw off the people, she returned to the city and saw the Former Wei first prince’s carriage. Because her carriage was relatively ordinary, the other party didn’t notice her. Jing Wan naturally didn’t have anything to express, the half-hanging curtains still suspended. As for whether or not there was any thoughts inside, there was no way of finding out.

Speaking of which, right now, there were just two countries left that were still in Qi Yuan’s capital. One was Former Wei, and the other was West Xiongnu.

The people of these two countries, ever since Le Cheng Emperor’s birthday, can be said to have been continuously arguing.

When it comes to having a good mouth, Former Wei that came from the same roots as Qi Yuan certainly had West Xiongnu sprayed full of saliva, but when it comes to individual strength, West Xiongnu’s fist certainly were harder. Moreover, the majority of these people all had a ‘blunt’ personality, not understanding the golden mean[1]. Since they were unable to beat them with words, then it was just unhesitantly using the fist. At this time, they won’t care about diplomatic relations and whatnot. The princess that was prepared for West Xiongnu, in the end, got sent onto the Qi Yuan Emperor’s bed, so they’d long shed all pretense of cordiality.

Because the people of West Xiongnu completely didn’t act according to common sense, the Former Wei first prince recently can be said to be badly burned in the head. Of course, there were still some matters that was able to make one slightly rejoice a little.

This matter, because West Xiongnu from beginning to end refused to let go, naturally just disputed endlessly. However, this while, it was just their two countries left. They can’t just stay here forever and not leave, right? That’s why, to want to continue ‘battling’, it was probably just returning to their respective homes, and afterwards, continue ‘brandishing the blade’ through national letters. To fight with real swords and spears was actually impossible, because the two countries didn’t neighbor one another. It was impossible for Qi Yuan to lend the way, and the other countries further won’t stupidly give them passage. Wasn’t that just equal to leading the wolf into the home?

That’s why, no matter how intense it got, it can only just be a battle of words, and West Xiongnu was destined to never win. As such, for the Former Wei first prince, although it was tiring, after going back, there wasn’t too much to worry about. After all, to want to bring this matter full circle, it wasn’t particularly hard either.

What he needed to do right now was to go see that good younger sister of his that became Qi Yuan’s Xian Consort, and get that most important bargaining chip that can shake up Great Wei’s crown prince. Although that younger sister ultimately wasn’t able to completely get what she desired, but she was still able to stay in Qi Yuan after all, escaping from her imagined days of suffering. When all was said and done, it was still him having her grasped in his palm.

During this period of time, for Xian Consort Wei, because the imperial consorts in the imperial harem all didn’t have the energy to pay attention to her, and Le Cheng Emperor had matters to attend to, and even when free, would spend his time staring at the Imperial Noble Consort’s painting, acting deeply infatuated, even holding in his sleep, Xian Consort Wei, this person, probably all forgotten by him, in addition to him disliking Xian Consort Wei to begin with, she naturally didn’t even get to see his face once.

An imperial consort that the emperor ignored, even if occupying the high position of Xian Consort, no other consorts would be willing to go look for. Additionally, right now, the inner palace didn’t have anyone in charge. Those with the rank of an imperial concubine all began to stir restlessly. In the past, there wasn’t the opportunity, so they never thought of it before, but now was different. To not grasp this opportunity, it was practically just letting oneself down, so they further didn’t have the energy to spare on Xian Consort Wei.

In addition, she was ultimately Former Wei’s princess. The people of Former Wei haven’t left yet, so they certainly won’t be harsh towards her in terms of food and clothing. As such, during this period of time, Xian Consort Wei’s days were actually still pretty good. Towards not being able to ‘marry’ into Jin Qinwang Manor, her discontent and resentment all dispelled quite a bit. However, because she wasn’t able to obtain, her heart would just further long for, and moreover, how many women in their youth didn’t yearn for an attractive young man, instead willingly have one’s entire life devoted to an old man, especially for someone like Princess Yi Ning who was prideful and conceited. That’s why, that thorn in the bottom of her heart forever won’t be pulled out. Moreover, the richer her days were, the stronger this kind of mentality will become. Who knows when it will just explode out.

The Former Wei first prince wanting to meet with Xian Consort Wei before leaving was also a reasonable request. Le Cheng Emperor indifferently agreed.

Xian Consort Wei previously, under this older brother’s hand, was all sullen and at a disadvantage, so this time, she just completely put on airs. After all, right now, she was Le Cheng Emperor’s Xian Consort, and this older brother of hers was merely Great Wei’s prince, completely not on the same level. That’s why, sitting in the main seat, she nonchalantly cracked the melon seeds. Seeing the first prince walk in, she also just lifted her eyelids, not saying a word.

The Former Wei first prince had an understanding inside, but it didn’t matter, regardless of what kind of attitude this imperial younger sister had, some things can’t be changed. Even if she sat onto her current position, to want to have her pulled down wasn’t anything difficult either.

“Greetings to Qi Yuan’s Xian Consort.” For the sake of achieving his goal, wasn’t it just lowering himself a little, he didn’t mind at all.

Xian Consort Wei felt both delighted and vexed inside. What was delightful was that this imperial brother would also have such a day, but what was vexing was that the other party was too straightforward. Moreover, this way, she won’t even have an excuse to lash out at him. However, Xian Consort Wei still didn’t want to that straightforwardly have certain things told to him, even though the final outcome was all the same———–It was impossible for her to not say!

The Former Wei first prince spent quite some time at Xian Consort Wei’s place, but when leaving, his mood was very good. It was obvious, what he obtained perhaps wasn’t as simple as just a few words.

Afterwards, he went to see Le Cheng Emperor again, saying a pile of superficial words, asking Le Cheng Emperor to take care of Xian Consort Wei lots and so on, and lastly, bid his farewells.

The people of Former Wei left Qi Yuan the next day, and shortly after, it was the people of West Xiongnu.

However, not long after they left Qi Yuan’s capital, Jin Qinwang Manor just exploded, because Jin Qinwang strangely just fell unconscious. Even Gong Jiu, who’d already returned to the manor, all had his hands tied, simply unable to find the reason.

The news passed on into the palace, and Le Cheng Emperor directly exploded too. All the imperial physicians had gone to Jin Qinwang Manor, but the outcome was still the same. This kind of situation persisted for two days. Le Cheng Emperor could no longer sit still, personally leaving the palace.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

But, even if Le Cheng Emperor was the son of heaven, possessing the dragon’s aura, at this time, it was also useless, not having any use at all. Aside from getting angry, being violent and furious, it was also just that. Saying he was going to execute all the imperial physicians, that was also just saying, because in reality, even if executed, it was still useless.

At this time, other’s persuasion all didn’t have any use, and only Jing Wan’s words still had some effect, so she naturally needed to console.

[1] Refers to the golden mean in Confucianism.