"What's the matter? Let him in quickly. "Qin Yining put down the bowl and chopsticks, took the handkerchief from Ziyuan's hand, and wiped the corner of his mouth.
Pang Xiao also finished the porridge in her bowl and rinsed her mouth with the tea.
Huzi strode into the main room and stood beside the Treasure Pavilion. He saluted and said, "Wang Ye, Wangfei, our Spies outside have found the whereabouts of Tatan Utjin Khan and Khatun. They will arrive at the county in about five days at most."
Pang Xiao rinsed her mouth and wiped her mouth. She smiled and said, "Their speed is too slow. If it was on the battlefield, how much delay would it take?"
Huzi grinned, "Master, who can lead the troops as quickly as you? Besides, there is a flood outside now, and the road is not easy to travel. Utjin Khan is used to being spoiled. It is not easy for him to travel a long distance to Huichuan in the rain. "
"Yes." Qin Yining also said, "You can't be so strict with barbarians."
Several people laughed.
Pang Xiao said, "Now Zhong Yibo will be busy."
The problem is in front of him. Lu Heng now has to consider Your Majesty's opinion of him, ensure that the treasure will not be lost, and ensure that the task of escorting the Tatan Khan is done properly.
Pang Xiao was worried about him in such a difficult situation.
Thinking of this, Pang Xiao couldn't help but hug Qin Yining and rubbed her cheeks.
"Fortunately, you are smart and threw the burden away early. Otherwise, I would be the one in trouble now." She sighed and said, "In the future, I will ask you about everything. People say that listening to your wife will make you rich. I think it is true."
Qin Yining couldn't help but laugh again when he heard Pang Xiao's words.
"Okay, okay. If you have free time, come and try this robe. I always feel that the sleeves are a little longer. "
Qin Yining took Pang Xiao's hand to try the clothes.
Pang Xiao turned around and waved at Huzi.
Huzi immediately understood and retreated to continue monitoring the Tatan's movements.
The Tatan officials accompanying Si Qin didn't know that their whereabouts were in the hands of Pang Xiao. It took them three and a half days to arrive outside Huichuan county, where they set up camp and sent people to negotiate with Lu Heng.
The next day, the weather was still gloomy. The continuous drizzle had already caused serious puddles on the road. The Lu family's servant who came to deliver the message to the Prince's Mansion had mud on his back clothes.
"Replying to Wang Ye, Utkin Khan and Khatun have arrived outside the county. Just now, someone came to inform the Count. The Count specially ordered this servant to inform Wang Ye and ask Wang Ye to go to the yamen to welcome them with the Count."
"Understood." Pang Xiao responded expressionlessly.
After the servant left, Xie Yue sighed and said, "As Wang Ye expected, Zhong Yibo sent people to find you to welcome the Tatan Khan."
Xu Weizhi asked, "Does Wang Ye plan to go? When Your Majesty issued the decree, it was Zhong Yibo who received it. According to reason, it is natural for Zhong Yibo to welcome the Holy Utkin Khan. If he came to find you, you could completely ignore it. "
"That's right." Xie Yue also said, "If Zhong Yibo needed you, he would send someone to tell you. Who knows how many tricks he would use in secret. Wang Ye can just ignore this kind of person. Even if you didn't go, Zhong Yibo wouldn't be able to find any fault with it. "
Pang Xiao tapped his finger on the table and thought for a moment. He sneered and said, "Lu Heng is very sinister. Utkin Khan's experience is different. In the eyes of Da Zhou's people, he is a shrewd person who can mount a horse and kill the enemy. He is also very good at strategizing. This kind of person is definitely a fierce existence in the eyes of ordinary people. Although Lu Heng was born in an aristocratic family, as a civil official, it is easy for him to lose face.
"Although Your Majesty didn't arrange for This King to welcome him, Lu Heng specially arranged for someone to inform him that This King can't not go at this critical moment. If This King refuses, Lu Heng will inevitably seize the opportunity to participate in this. Whether it is Your Majesty or other colleagues, they will all feel that This King doesn't put the country first at this critical moment. Therefore, Lu Heng is forcing This King to help him hold the fort. "
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi were silent when they heard this.
They had to admit that Pang Xiao was right when they thought about it. However, as Pang Xiao's aides, they had to watch Pang Xiao suffer in front of these people. They felt wronged for Pang Xiao.
"That's true," Xie Yue said hesitantly, "If Wang Ye doesn't want to go, he can just claim to be sick and not go out. In any case, Wang Ye's' illness' hasn't fully recovered yet. In addition, it has been rainy for months. It's not impossible for Wang Ye's illness to relapse. "
When Pang Xiao heard this, he chuckled and shook his head, "This time, This King really doesn't plan on claiming to be sick and avoiding."
"Wang Ye?" Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi were very confused.
"Others may have forgotten how Si Qin treated Sister Yi, but This King hasn't forgotten. This King hasn't gotten his revenge yet! "
When Qin Yining had been kidnapped by Si Qin to the Tatan, he had almost been abandoned and thrown into the desert like Mrs. Liao and the others from the Qingtian Alliance. After arriving at the Tatan, he had been bullied by A Nari and Si Qin. Later on, he had been hunted down. It was hard to describe the suffering he had gone through.
At that time, Pang Xiao didn't know whether Qin Yining was dead or alive. He had been so anxious that his hair had turned white.
Now that Si Qin was willing to step into their territory, wasn't it because they were enemies?
When Pang Xiao said this, Xu Weizhi and Xie Yue's hearts jumped.
No one knew better than them how much Wang Ye valued Princess Yi. Qin Yining had suffered a lot after the kidnapping, not to mention the sufferings the princess had suffered in Tatar. Qin Yining had suffered a lot after the kidnapping. Not to mention the distant past, even Wang Ye's birth mother doubted Princess Yi's chastity. Although this was unfair to Princess Yi, in the end, it was all caused by Utejin Khan.
Since Wang Ye loved Princess Yi dearly, how could he endure this?
Moreover, Wang Ye loved his wife as much as his life. Utejin Khan was the complete opposite of Wang Ye. In order to seize power and status, he had personally killed his wife, A Nari Khan, who had been deeply in love with him. This kind of person was as vicious as the most poisonous scorpion in the desert. He was someone that people would want to get rid of.
Therefore, Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi knew Pang Xiao's personality very well. At this time, they were both worried about how Pang Xiao was going to deal with Utejin Khan.
"Wang Ye, what do you plan to do?"
"No need to be nervous." Pang Xiao smiled. "The stupidest method would be to make a scene on the spot. This King would not do that. Moreover, Sister Yi worked so hard to help This King obtain the current situation. I cannot waste her efforts. I can still distinguish between what is important and what is not. "
Xie Yue sighed in relief. "That's good. Wang Ye has thought it through. It is us two old fellows who have worried too much. "
"What are you saying? The two of you are willing to tell us everything. That is your loyalty. This King cannot thank you enough. "Pang Xiao said with a smile.
Xu Weizhi sighed and said, "But Princess Yi has done a lot for Wang Ye."
Thinking of how Qin Yining had treated him, Pang Xiao's heart was as sweet as honey. Then thinking of the grievances she had suffered because of him, his heart was indescribably sour.
After thinking for a moment, Pang Xiao stood and said, "This King will go find Lu Heng. First, let Utejin Khan come in. As for how to deal with him, that will depend on Zhong Yibo."
"Yes, this old man will go with Wang Ye?"
Pang Xiao nodded in agreement. Then he had someone go into the inner residence to pass a message to Qin Yining. Then he left with his people.
Lu Heng was already dressed properly and had been waiting in front of the Lu fu.
Lu Wenru stood behind him with a group of attendants. After waiting for so long and not seeing anyone come, he couldn't help but go forward and ask in a low voice, "Count, is it possible that Prince Zhongshun is not willing to come and is purposely making you wait here? Why don't you send someone to investigate? "
Lu Heng waved his hand and said with certainty, "He is very cautious. He won't leave any room for gossip."
Sure enough, as soon as Lu Heng finished speaking, the sound of horse hooves could be heard from the corner of the street. It was indeed the Wang fu's carriage and guards rushing over.
When they came close, the curtain of the carriage was lifted. Pang Xiao sat inside and said with a smile, "It's difficult to travel in the rain. I've made Zhong Yibo wait for a long time."
"Don't mention it. If Wang Ye is willing to take the time to come, this official's heart will be more at ease." Lu Heng smiled politely. He turned and ordered the people behind him, "Prepare the carriage. We're leaving."
"Yes!" The Lu family's guards replied in unison. They quickly prepared the carriage that Lu Heng was sitting in.
The two groups of people and horses merged into one and headed straight for the gates of Huichuan County. Soon, they arrived at the place where Lu Heng and Utejin Khan had agreed to meet.
Pang Xiao and Lu Heng both got off the carriage. The people around them held umbrellas and stood side by side. However, after waiting for half an hour, the sound of horns and bells could be heard from afar. Then, they saw a long line of people slowly meandering over.
The Tatan team was mighty. The men were wearing all kinds of narrow-sleeved robes, and the women were also wearing narrow-sleeved robes. They wore all kinds of hats on their heads, and their long hair was braided. These people were singing songs as they walked, and their hands were holding neat celebratory gestures. They clustered around a luxurious carriage and walked in front. At the back of the team, there were neatly dressed Tatan soldiers escorting a convoy full of tributes.
As soon as Pang Xiao saw the Tatan's carriage, his eyes turned cold. However, the corners of his lips were raised, and he still revealed a decent smile.
Lu Heng took a step forward and bowed with a smile. "The Tatan Khan has arrived in person. Our dynasty's Emperor has specially ordered this official to personally welcome you. Khan, please move to the city's posthouse to settle down."
The Tatan team quieted down.
The door of the luxurious carriage was pushed open by a servant girl. The red curtains on the window were also lifted. Si Qin was sitting inside, wearing a black brocade robe with narrow sleeves that symbolized nobility. He wore a hat inlaid with pearls, gems, and red coral.
Compared to before, the bearded Si Qin looked more refined and mature. He had the demeanor of a strategist.
However, no one dared to look down on this person, because he was also a fierce general on the battlefield.
Si Qin raised his head and his sharp eyes swept over Lu Heng, who was cupping his hands in greeting. His eyes fell on Pang Xiao. "Ben Khan was wondering who had come to welcome him. So it's Prince Zhongshun. This Khan's heart is filled with apprehension for the prince to make such an honorable appearance. "
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