As soon as Qin Yining spoke, Lu Heng, who was beside her, furrowed his brows in worry. He couldn't help but tug on her sleeve.
He could also tell that Si Qin was a bit off, but this was Tatan's national affairs. There was no need for an outsider to speak up, especially in front of Si Qin.
Lu Heng was a bit annoyed at Qin Yining's impulsiveness, but he was more worried that she would be implicated.
As expected, Si Qin stood up and walked in front of A Nari. He looked at Qin Yining with a cold gaze.
Qin Yining's words were not impulsive, but after careful consideration. If the Tatan rulers were united, what good would it do for Da Zhou? It would be best if A Nari and Si Qin were suspicious of each other, so that they would have no time to invade.
Furthermore, she could tell that Si Qin was a man who placed great importance on power. If A Nari continued to act foolishly, the throne would be usurped sooner or later. If Si Qin became the Tatan's ruler, the pace of their invasion to the south would increase. However, Da Zhou's treasury was currently empty. How would they have the strength to resist?
Pang Xiao and Ji Zeyu were having a hard time leading their troops into battle. How many soldiers would be spilled on the battlefield? How many innocent people would die?
Qin Yining didn't want to see a war. It would be best if A Nari and Si Qin were busy fighting each other.
Qin Yining looked fearlessly at Si Qin and smiled, "Does Prince Consort also think that my words are reasonable?"
"It seems that Prince Zhongshun's Consort is quite knowledgeable. Isn't there a saying in Da Zhou that a woman's virtue is if she has no talent? If the Consort is like this, wouldn't she be considered a deviant? "
Hearing Si Qin's words, A Nari added, "Look at that vixen. She's definitely not someone who knows her place."
When Qin Yining saw A Nari's expression, she knew that her warning was in vain. When she met A Nari's angry and jealous eyes, she shook her head and sighed. "Khan, you should pay attention to your own status when you speak."
Only then did A Nari remember that he was on the street. She was the Khan of the Tatar Empire, and so many people were watching her every move. Such a statement of jealousy would really attract criticism.
A Nari turned around and said, "Let's go back to the palace."
The accompanying guards immediately complied and ordered them to set off.
The group moved forward again, heading towards the palace. The commoners dispersed and regained their previous enthusiasm.
Qin Yining returned to the handcart. Lu Heng said in a low voice, "I know what you're thinking, but you have to think about your own safety. It's best if you stay alive and return to Da Zhou. You don't want to lose your life here for no reason, right? "
Qin Yining knew that Lu Heng was truly concerned about her. She said in a low voice, "I know. Si Qin still wants to use me. He won't kill me for now. I feel like he's up to something. You have to be careful. Even though you're from the Lu family, you've been missing for so long. You still don't know what's going on in your family. You have to think about taking a step back when you're negotiating with them. Don't trust your family too much. "
Qin Yining was a person who knew how to repay kindness. Now that she and Lu Heng were in trouble together, Lu Heng was truly concerned about her. She also sincerely reminded Lu Heng.
Even though it was a splash of cold water, Lu Heng still felt warm from her sincere concern. How could he not understand?
The Lu family was a century-old family. Its power was intertwined and not united. He had been away for so long, and now that he was "missing", the power in his family might have already been reshuffled. Even though Si Qin didn't kill him because of his status as a member of the Lu family, he still kept him alive for negotiation. However, if the Lu family had any intention of giving up on him, Si Qin definitely wouldn't let him go.
Speaking of which, the two of them were in the same situation.
The architecture of the Tatan Imperial Palace was completely different from that of Da Zhou's Imperial Palace. The palaces here were less exquisite and more magnificent. The palace maids all bowed in unison to welcome the Khan.
A Nari had been suppressing his anger. Now that they were in his territory, he immediately pointed at Qin Yining and said, "Lock her up in the dungeon for Ben Khan! Arrange for people to keep an eye on her. Without my orders, no one is allowed to let her out! "
"Yes." The imperial guards immediately came forward to tie her up.
However, Si Qin raised his hand to stop them.
"Khan, we still need to make use of these two people. The dungeon is dark and damp. If a woman gets sick or something happens to her, it will affect our plans."
A Nari narrowed his eyes at Si Qin. He approached him and grabbed his collar. He gritted his teeth and said, "You can't bear to part with her?"
Along the way, Si Qin had already been fed up with A Nari's forceful attitude. Now that she was being so unreasonable, Si Qin was even angrier.
He suppressed his anger and said, "Khan, please don't speak in such an eccentric manner. We are husband and wife, not enemies. Could it be that you haven't seen or heard how I treated you all these years? I am very clear that you care about me, and I am very touched. However, you have wronged me time and time again, and it makes me very sad. "
Si Qin was born gentle and refined. He had the temperament of a scholarly general. At this time, he was frowning and standing with his hands behind his back. He had an imposing manner that made people trust him.
A Nari had long been deeply in love with him. The two of them had supported each other until now. She admired and worshipped this man. Hearing him say this, A Nari's heart skipped a beat. Thinking back to her actions, she felt somewhat regretful.
However, her pride as a Khan did not allow her to lower her head. She stubbornly bit her lips and did not speak.
Si Qin sighed and turned to instruct the palace maids, "Take the two guests to the side hall to rest. Arrange for people to take care of them."
"Yes."
The palace maids obeyed and led Qin Yining and Lu Heng in opposite directions.
Qin Yining glanced at the two older maids leading her. Seeing their light steps and well-trained appearance, she knew that they were skilled in martial arts.
Regardless of how Si Qin comforted A Nari, Qin Yining followed behind the maids. She carefully observed the courtyards on both sides of the corridor and the tall and rugged buildings. She also memorized the surrounding scenery and routes clearly.
The side hall where she was locked up was very spacious. As soon as she entered, she felt a gust of cold air hit her in the face. The floor of the hall was neatly laid with stone bricks. The stone bricks were covered with a red carpet. The windows on both sides were tightly shut. Behind the screen was a wide couch. In front of the couch was a square stove sunk into the ground. The bonfire inside was not lit.
"Madam, please rest here for the time being." The maid Da Zhou spoke very well. Her voice echoed in the spacious side hall.
Qin Yining nodded.
Another maid went forward to light the bonfire.
Qin Yining sat down on the couch and stretched out her hands towards the bonfire to warm herself.
At this time, several maids brought in a quilt and a fur mattress.
Qin Yining did not refuse. She wrapped herself in the quilt and buried half of her face in it. She let out a long sigh as she warmed herself by the fire.
Tatan was even more northerly than Da Zhou's capital. In this season, the capital of Dayan was already in the season of autumn rain and cold. Here, one could already feel the knife-like northern wind.
Qin Yining shivered. After warming up for a while, she curled up and lay down to rest.
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