After exchanging greetings, Jia Wuqun and the other two boarded the carriage, and the people from the embassy made arrangements for their flying mounts.
There was nothing he could do about it. Under normal circumstances, flying mounts were not allowed to fly into a nation's capital without permission, especially during wartime. Trespassing was easy to cause misunderstandings, so he had to ask for permission first.
It was convenient for the Song Nation's envoy to enter the city. After entering the city, Jia Wuqun lifted the curtains of the carriage with one hand and looked at the bustling streets. He remained expressionless and silent.
He thought about it again and again and finally decided to come openly instead of secretly. Moreover, he wanted to stay in the Embassy of the Song Kingdom.
The Southern State side had only given him the task, but they hadn't instructed him on what to do. He had his own concerns.
First of all, he wanted to use his identity and background to do things more conveniently. Second, he was not at ease with the two people arranged by Nanzhou. These two people said they could protect his safety. It would be strange if he could be at ease. It was better to borrow the strength of the Kingdom of Song.
He didn't want to lose his life because of this.
The motorcade arrived at the embassy. The group of people alighted and entered the embassy. The place to stay had already been prepared for them.
After settling down, Jia Wuqun was not in a hurry to rest. Instead, he had a long conversation with Envoy Song, Mai Deman. He first asked about the general situation in the capital of the Jin Nation, and the topic naturally extended to the war. Facing this person, Mai Deman tried his best to answer. It could be said that he said everything he knew. The envoys of the various countries were basically promoted by Zi Pingxiu, and so was he.
Speaking of the war, Jia Wuqun extended the topic again. He pointed behind Yuan Cong and said, "The Emperor of Jin sacrificed the Seventh Princess to conquer Xi Ping Pass. Now that Chen Zhanggong is dead, how is the Seventh Princess doing?"
"Speaking of which, Seventh Princess …" Mai Deman shook his head and sighed. "She's back. She's been back for quite some time now. After the Jin Nation opened up the supply route of the West Screen Pass, Yin Chucai released the Seventh Princess after gaining the confidence to defend it. After he came back, he lived in the palace for a long time, living in seclusion and rarely going out. He was no longer as naive as he was in the past. I heard that he rarely saw people. This lowly official went to visit him but did not see him. Sigh, it's understandable for a girl to encounter such a thing. "
Jia Wuqun: "I've read Lord Mai's report, and it's rumored that Shao Pingbo is the instigator of this matter?"
Mai Deman nodded. "The rumors shouldn't be wrong. Someone has to take the blame for this kind of thing. Tai-shu Xiong is the Emperor, so how can he humiliate his own daughter? Other people will not take the blame for Shao Pingbo either, so it's normal for him to be exposed. "
Jia Wuqun probed, "I would like to meet this Lord Shao. Does Lord Mai have a way to arrange it?"
Mai Deman smiled bitterly and said, "To tell you the truth, one of my duties in the capital of Jin State is to inquire about all kinds of information and people. As for this Shao Pingbo, I wanted to see him before, but he was very strictly guarded. I wonder if you have heard of the grudge between him and Yan Zijin Cave's Elder Niu Youdao? Previously, Jin Nation was worried that he would be assassinated, so they sent many experts to protect him. Outsiders can't come into contact with him at all. "
"After the war began, the security at his residence was relaxed. However, he is no longer there. This lowly official tried to find out where he went, but he is completely unknown. His whereabouts are very strange, and even most of the important officials in the imperial court don't seem to know. If Teacher wants to see him, this lowly official is really powerless. "
Jia Wuqun was deep in thought. He seemed to understand the intention of Nanzhou. Forcing a marriage was probably not the ultimate goal, but to force that person out.
This coincided with some of the plans he had in mind.
After thinking for a while, he wrote from behind. "I want to see the Seventh Princess. Can I trouble Lord Mai to arrange it?"
Mai Deman was full of doubts. "Teacher seems to be very interested in the Seventh Princess?"
Jia Wuqun stared at him coldly.
Mai Deman became alert and immediately changed his words. "Teacher, what I mean is that the Seventh Princess lives deep in the palace, and I can't see her. It is really difficult to arrange it."
Jia Wuqun wrote again. "You can't even handle such a small matter. It seems that it is not a wise choice for the Prime Minister to send Lord Mai to Jin State!"
As soon as he said this, Mai Deman suddenly felt a little restless. He hurriedly said, "Teacher, what I mean by difficult to arrange is not impossible. It is just that this matter cannot be rushed. Give me some time to think of a way."
Jia Wuqun said, "Fire God Temple!"
"Fire God Temple?" Mai Deman was stunned. Of course, he knew that the Jin State worshipped the Fire God because of the Cloud Equipment Sect. However, he did not understand what Jia Wuqun meant. He cupped his hands and said, "Teacher, please explain."
Jia Wuqun said, "Lord Mai is representing the Song State in the capital of Jin State. Is there no one in the Jin State's palace to inquire about the news?"
Mai Deman said, "Yes, there is. Although I am incompetent, and it may be difficult for me to find out the secrets of the Jin State's palace, I can still hire a few palace maids and eunuchs to inquire about the news. "
Jia Wuqun said, "The Seventh Princess first gave herself to Chen Changgong. After Chen Changgong died, the Seventh Princess lost her chastity before marrying Chen Changgong. Her future can be said to be full of misfortune. Get someone to spread the news that as long as one goes to the biggest Fire God Temple in the capital and sincerely worships it, the misfortune will be destroyed and the future will be bright! Spread the news and lure her to come. "
Mai Deman was stunned for a moment, then he suddenly realized that regardless of whether worshipping was really useful or not, encountering such a thing, regardless of whether it was for peace of mind or not, once the news spread, there would definitely be someone who would drag the Seventh Princess to try it out. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "Mister is indeed brilliant!"
Jia Wuqun said, "If possible, before the Black Water Platform is not fortified, you can bribe someone who has a say in the Fire God Temple."
Mai Deman nodded. "Understood. Rest assured, Teacher. If there is nothing else, I will make the arrangements."
Jia Wuqun nodded.
Mai Deman immediately left in high spirits. He was indeed full of energy to work for Jia Wuqun. As long as he could make this person happy and put in a good word for him in front of the Prime Minister, it was very likely that he would be transferred back to the Song Capital to reunite with his family. His future was promising.
However, not long after he left, he returned and reported, "Teacher, the Grand Usher of Jin, Guo Wenshang, heard that you are here and sent someone to inform you that he wishes to visit you. Would you like to meet him, or would you like to rest first and arrange to meet him another day?"
The position of the Grand Usher of Jin was not low. He was one of the nine ministers under the three dukes of Jin and was in charge of the communication between Jin and other countries. To be able to meet someone like Jia Wuqun, he had naturally heard of the 'Hidden Minister' of Song.
Yuan Cong took the initiative to stand in front of Jia Wuqun with his back facing him. After feeling the fingers, he said, "You came at the right time! I won't meet him for now. Just say that I am not feeling well and will personally visit him another day! "
"Alright, I will reply now." Mai Deman cupped his hands again and bid farewell. Before he left, he glanced at Wei Duo who was standing with his hands behind his back.
He could not figure out who the spokesperson of Jia Wuqun was, but Wei Duo had heard the news from the people stationed in Wei Country. Because he had called Jia Wuqun a 'mute', he was asked to be a servant by Jia Wuqun.
Wei Duo stood at the side obediently. He had heard the entire conversation just now and was a little confused as to what Jia Wuqun was up to. It was obvious that he had been scheming ever since he arrived in the capital of Jin. He did not seem like a good person.
…
In Nanzhou, around the Prince's Residence, the buildings within the boundaries of the streets that had been redrawn had already been hurriedly reconstructed.
The group of people from the Thatched Cottage Villa officially moved in. Before they moved in, Yun Ji took the time to inspect the place and constructed a secret underground chamber.
In the secret chamber, Niu Youdao paced back and forth as he read the news that Jia Wuqun had sent.
The news was sent by Wei Duo. Wei Duo did not know that he had sent the news to Niu Youdao and thought that it was to Zhao Xiongge. In any case, he followed Jia Wuqun's instructions and reported the situation on Jia Wuqun's side regularly. His work attitude was conscientious and serious. It could not be helped. For the future of the sect, Elder Su Po had already instructed him very clearly.
"He actually appeared in public. Is he not afraid of Shao Pingbo's revenge …" After reading the news, Niu Youdao muttered with a frown.
He had no intention of interfering with what Jia Wuqun wanted to do. In any case, he had already given the task to Jia Wuqun, and Jia Wuqun would do as he saw fit. Furthermore, the distance was too far, and there would be all sorts of situations that would be beyond his reach. He would need to adapt to the situation, and it would not be convenient for him to interfere.
Guan Fangyi said, "It would be more convenient to use his identity and background to mobilize the forces of the Song Nation."
Niu Youdao raised his eyebrows and his eyes fell on the information again. Suddenly, he smiled and said, "I'm afraid he is not only going to force a marriage, he is going to be ruthless towards Shao Pingbo and get rid of Shao Pingbo at the same time?"
Guan Fangyi was surprised. "It's fine as long as it's a simple matter. Shao Pingbo is not someone to be trifled with. Is there a need for him to cause trouble for himself?"
Niu Youdao knocked on the paper in his hand and said with a chuckle, "It's precisely because he knows that Shao Pingbo is not someone to be trifled with that he wants to completely offend Shao Pingbo and force Shao Pingbo to wear such a big hat … He has a detailed understanding of Shao Pingbo's situation and knows about Shao Pingbo's vicious methods. I'm afraid he is not willing to wait for the passive revenge … He probably knows that he can't hide it from Shao Pingbo, so he might as well use all the forces he can to get rid of all future troubles!"
Guan Fangyi's eyes flickered. "Then this is a battle of life and death!"
"Fire God Temple …" Niu Youdao shook his head and clicked his tongue. "He has just arrived at the capital of Jin Country and he can easily set up a game with ease. He is not a normal person. It seems like he has found the right person. Hehe, looking at the way this person attacked, he really didn't come with good intentions. Shao Pingbo realized in hindsight that he probably wouldn't be able to run away with a princess wife. I wonder how Shao Pingbo will fight with him when he realizes it. There will be a good show to watch! "
…
In the capital of Jin Country, the largest Fire God Temple on Nanling Mountain. Usually, there would be an endless stream of pilgrims. But now, it was guarded by soldiers.
At the foot of the mountain, more than ten cavalrymen escorted two carriages. Jia Wuqun and the others got off the carriages. Jin Country's Grand Usher Guo Wenshang also got off the carriages.
The group of people was dressed casually.
Jia Wuqun visited Guo Wenshang today. After a chat, he wanted to see the scenery of the capital of Jin Country.
Guo Wenshang did not know that there was a trap and was persuaded by Jia Wuqun to accompany him.
After seeing the streets of the capital, Jia Wuqun wanted to see the largest Fire God Temple in the capital of Jin Country.
Who knew that when he arrived, he would see such a scene. Guo Wenshang revealed his identity and personally went forward to interrogate the garrison general about what was going on.
Jia Wuqun strolled forward and listened.
The garrison general replied that Imperial Concubine Lan and her daughter, the Seventh Princess, Taishu Huan 'er, were praying in the Fire God Temple.
Guo Wenshang was stunned. He turned around and apologized to Jia Wuqun, "Mister Jia, it's a little unfortunate today. You heard it too."
Jia Wuqun smiled but did not say anything. As he looked around, he gave Envoy Song, Mai Deman, a look.
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