The eighty taels of gold given to Zhang Xuan were brought back intact by A Lu and handed over to Zhang Gui. Zhang Gui took the gold and the caravan set off again.

  After a day's journey, the horses and men were tired. They chose a place to camp for the night. After resting today, they will set out early tomorrow and should arrive in Chang'an before sunset.

  In the tent, Ah Lu's big eyes stared at Xiao Mo, who was leaning against the pole. Since announcing that Zhang Qi was his concubine in broad daylight, Xiao Mo had taken action immediately. Now he was openly sharing a tent with her.

  Xiao Mo ignored her and opened a letter that had just been delivered by a carrier pigeon. The more he read, the tighter his eyebrows furrowed.

  Zhang Qi was shielded by A Lu behind her back, and upon seeing this, she stretched out her head and asked softly, "What happened?"

  Xiao Mo said in a low voice: "Something big has happened in Jiankang."

  In response to the shocked expressions of the two, he threw the letter into the charcoal fire and said: "On some matters, Your Majesty had a dispute with several major families. Overnight, the mansions of various major families in Jiankang City were surrounded by soldiers and horses. Several young masters and young gentlemen of good families were also beheaded by Your Majesty... The several sisters of the Wang, Xie, and Xiao families who entered the palace also took their own lives. Now the noble consorts are respectively the sisters of the Wang and Kong families, and the virtuous concubine is the daughter of the Yan family."

  Has a dispute occurred over some matters? Can the emergence of Langzhong and Langjun, who can cut off the major families, be just some trivial matters? Shouldn't it be the distribution of interests that was mentioned recently?

  Zhang Qi had always known that the current emperor was very wise and bold. However, such a wise ruler, since taking office, has been constantly making concessions to the aristocratic families, until the step of concession made the daughters of the aristocratic families mention the imperial family with disdain, and the legitimate daughters of the aristocratic families mentioned the imperial concubines with ridicule, only then did he suddenly take action!

  With this move, the situation immediately reversed. Although it can't be said that the aristocratic families were completely suppressed, they also made their arrogance almost non-existent.

  Xiao Mo continued: "Among those who died this time, they were all the pillars of various big families. Xiao Ce... he was also killed..."

  His tone was tinged with sorrow and loss, but not unexpectedly.

  It's been a while. Xiao Mo said in a low voice, "After this battle, the strength of the aristocratic families has been greatly reduced, and I'm afraid that for several years to come, there will be no one available."

  Xiao Mo smiled bitterly. He said in a low voice, "The war has just ended, and the major families are too arrogant... They see that the new emperor likes calligraphy, musical instruments and other toys, so they think he is a spoiled young master, but who knows, he has been enduring without exploding."

  Isn't it just that? How many years has the Chen Dynasty been established? Only a few years! The new emperor has only just ascended to the throne, not even a year has passed! These aristocratic sons are used to being arrogant and superior, thinking that Emperor Chen was from a humble background and had never taken action against them. The new emperor also likes music, chess, books, and paintings, so he looks down on them.

  It's laughable that these aristocratic families have gone through so many dynasties, and yet they still live in their past glory, with such short-sightedness that they become arrogant as soon as they achieve success.

  Just like Your Majesty's selection of a concubine this time, if he doesn't choose the daughter of the Wang, Xie, or Xiao families, how can he appease the various noble families?

  At that time, Zhang Qi had thought of this point, but the matter was none of her business, so she wouldn't bother to think about it. Moreover, being good at guessing men's psychology and observing their expressions, she always remembered the four words "peaceful and harmonious".

  No one needs her when she is sharp, and she will quietly do her clever little girl. And will do it without revealing a bit of wisdom.

  Suddenly, Xiao Mo asked: "Ah Qi, aren't you worried about the Zhang residence? Aren't you worried about your ninth brother?"

  Zhang Gui lowered his eyes and said in a low voice: "Jiu brother is meticulous, likes to write poetry, the emperor will not kill him."

  Xiao Mo smiled, "You're quite eloquent... It's clear that your ninth brother isn't talented and wouldn't be noticed by the Emperor." He paused for a moment before saying, "And your fifth brother was killed by the Emperor!"

  Wu Ge, the eldest son of Zhang Xiao's family. Zhang Qi had only seen him a few times and didn't even have an impression of this elder brother. Upon hearing Xiao Mo's words, she blinked her eyes, seemingly thinking for a while before remembering who Wu Ge was.

  Xiao Mo turned his head and said: "I underestimated Your Majesty..."

  The sound was extremely desolate, and Zhang Qi secretly thought to herself: You also overestimated him. This time, he killed all the talented people in the aristocratic families and the rising stars, which is beneficial for consolidating the imperial family's power. However, for hundreds of years, important positions have been held by the aristocratic families, and these are the foundation of their existence. The new emperor cannot move them, because once they do, it will be a great chaos that shakes the foundations of the country. But if he doesn't move, then so many important positions will be filled with incompetent people who are just going through the motions. In this situation where external enemies are lurking all around, Chen Guo will not even need to fight before descending into chaos!

  The account fell silent.

  After a while, Zhang Qi said in a low voice: "Is your trip this time arranged?"

  Xiao Mo suddenly turned his head back.

  He stared straight at Zhang Qi, staring straight at her until she lowered her head. He then pursed his lips and said lightly: "Not bad."

  He was still staring at Zhang Qi.

  Everyone in Jiankang thought he was sent on a mission for her sake, but now he tells her that it's actually to avoid disaster.

  She should be disappointed.

  He wants to see her disappointed!

  Zhang Qi didn't get angry, she lowered her eyelids, and her eyes sparkled.

  After a while, Xiao Mo couldn't help but say: "Aren't you angry?"

  Zhang Qi smiled and said softly, "With Xiao Lang's precious body, if it weren't for this reason, how would your family allow you to leave Jiankang? In any case, Xiao Lang went on a mission to protect me, so why would I be angry?"

  Xiao Mo's heart suddenly warmed up, he stood up, and in Ah Lu's wide eyes, he smiled lowly and warmly: "Still my Ah Qiang is clever and lovely."

  Zhang Qi, however, lowered her head, seemingly unaware of his approach. Her long eyelashes fluttered as she murmured to herself: "But in Xiao Lang's eyes, Ah Qi is just a plaything, no matter how lovely."

  These words were a bit too heavy and forcefully stopped Xiao Mo!

  Xiao Mo's lips moved, wanting to explain, but Zhang Qi had already stood up with a smile. She raised her eyes and looked at him with a soft gaze, saying: "It's getting late, isn't it time for you to rest, Xiao Lang?"

  She gazed at him gently, her eyes so bright and clear.

  She was so alluring that it made Xiao Mo's heart itch, warm and fuzzy, making him want to stretch out his hand and tightly hug her.

  But he can't, she just said that, he only treated her as a plaything. Now if he does anything intimate again, it will make her heart cold!

  He didn't want this face as beautiful as a flower to be stained with coldness from now on.

  He gazed at her dazedly for a while. The young man couldn't help but say, "Don't worry, I won't..." His voice was firm, but he only got halfway through the sentence before he regretted it. In fact, he really wanted to take advantage of her.

  Dai Leidai, finally Xiao Mo's long sleeve was thrown out. He resolutely and decisively walked out of the tent! As he left, a gust of wind swept past the entrance, rolling in yellow dust with a whoosh.

  As soon as he left, Ah Lu complained: "Ah Gui is too good at talking, it's all like this, and she still doesn't scold him!"

  Is scolding him the most appropriate way? Zhang Qi's long eyelashes fluttered, and no one knew better than her how to deal with such a man.

  The next day, before dawn, the envoy set out. Having traveled halfway, local officials came to greet them.

  Rushing in a hurry, at the moment before sunset. The troops entered Chang'an City.

  The northern men are indeed tall and majestic. Even the young women, though slender, stand upright with a dignified air, quite unlike the delicate girls of the south. Ah Green gazed out at the passersby through the gap in the carriage curtains, her interest piqued.

  Like her, the sons and daughters of Chang'an were also curiously watching this delegation from Jiankang, which was famous for its wealth and prosperity.

  Looking up at them, Ah Lu said curiously: "Ah Qi, they are really tall, many of them are even taller than Xiao Lang." Among the men in the south, Xiao Mo is considered tall, but among these northerners, he can only barely be said to not be short.

  After a while, Ah Lu said in a low voice: "However, the girls here are not as beautiful as my family's Ah Gui."

  Zhang Qi gave her a white eye and smiled lightly: "What nonsense? The truly beautiful ones are all the young ladies of wealthy families, hidden in their mansions."

  "But they are not like Ai Qiu, gentle and soft."

  "Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

  As soon as Zhang Gui's appearance was mentioned, Ah Lu quietly stuck out her tongue.

  At this moment, the advancing fleet slowed down, and a voice came, "The envoy of Qi State has also arrived."

  "Chen and Qi both entered Chang'an at the same time, what a coincidence."

  The hubbub had just begun when it was drowned out by the rhythmic sound of horseshoes. As she listened to the thunderous, earth-shaking sounds, Zhang Gui quietly lifted a corner and curiously looked towards the north gate.

  At this glance, however, all he saw was a dense black mass, the rumbling sound of which was like a dark cloud slowly advancing. Seeing the people of Chang'an retreating to the side of the road, Ah Lu spat and said: "These Qi people are so arrogant."

  Compared with Chen Ren, these envoys of Qi are indeed showy!

  It's probably like this, these people from Chang'an aren't inexperienced, no need to be so quiet.

  Just as Zhang Qi was getting anxious, that team got closer and closer.

  It turned out that there were only about a hundred heavy cavalrymen wearing black armor and riding black horses. Behind the knights was a vast procession of horse-drawn carriages.

  Originally a hundred or so knights could create such an astonishing momentum, frightening thousands of people into speechlessness!

  Just as Zhang Qi was thinking this, the knights thundered past, revealing a youth in black clothes and tight pants, who was running swiftly behind them with a refined and heroic air.

  Suddenly, Zhang Qi understood why everyone was so quiet.

  On one side, Ah Lu was tongue-tied and stared at the young man, staring blankly for a while. She suddenly turned to look in Xiao Mo's direction, then looked back at the young man and muttered: "There is actually such a handsome young master in this world!"

  There is actually such a handsome young man in this world!

  Xiao Mo in Chen Guo, was also a beautiful young man like jade tree and qiong flower. But compared to the black-clad youth before him, he seemed worlds apart, dull and unremarkable in front of this radiant moon-like youth, Xiao Mo's emerald jade had lost its luster, becoming utterly inconspicuous.

  As the young man rushed past, he inadvertently glanced over this way.

  It was at this glance that he reined in his horse, and after a neigh, he lightly kicked the horse's belly and arrived beside the Chen envoy.

  At that time, the Qi State's messenger team was still surging forward in a steady stream. The black-clad youth waved his hand and the team slowed down slightly.

  The two national delegations were numerous, with horses and carriages galloping by like a dragon, the young man in black was dazzling, but his figure was blocked, and few people could see his movements.

  The young man came straight to Xiao Mo's side.

  Staring at Xiao Mo's changed expression, the young man exclaimed: "Xiao Langjun, it's been a long time!" He smiled slightly and asked elegantly: "Where is Zhang Shi Aqi? Is she doing well now?"

  This young man in black is indeed Gao Changgong!

  Unlike when he was in Jiankang, at this moment he is spirited and confident, with an air of self-assurance between his eyebrows. With such a demeanor paired with his extraordinary looks, it's enough to take one's breath away, leaving people speechless.

  Hearing Gao Chang's polite inquiry, Ah Lu stared blankly and subconsciously replied: "My family's A Kui is here."

  A crisp and clear voice suddenly rang out, and Gao Zhang turned his head back.

  He gazed at the car curtain that flashed by, and behind it, those bright, gentle eyes.

  No longer ignoring Xiao Mo, Gao Zhang Gong urged his horse to approach, he stretched out his right hand, and with a whooshing sound, lifted the curtain of the carriage. He gazed at Zhang Gui inside, his eyes moist as he looked at his own Zhang Gui. His gaze flickered, and his eyebrows slightly furrowed. Extremely suddenly, his right hand continued to stretch forward, grasping Zhang Gui's arm, amidst the crowd's cries of surprise, and so majestically pulled Zhang Gui onto his own mount!

  Gao Zhang Gong's actions were too abrupt, too overbearing, and too unbelievable. It was something that Jian Kang people, who had always been gentle in character and cautious in their actions, would never have thought of.

  While the crowd was staring in shock, unable to react, Gao Zhanggong bowed his hands to the crowd and said seriously: "This lady had a marriage agreement with me when we were in Jiankang. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take her away last time due to my hasty departure. Thank you for your kindness, Xiao Lang!"

  Having said that, he let out a loud shout and rode his horse away!

  Xiao Mo finally reacted at this time.

  His face turned purple with rage. Just as he was about to make a move, two hands grasped his arms simultaneously. Amidst Xiao Mo's angry stare, Yang Gong said in a low voice, "Xiao Lang, the Emperor has this intention too." Another envoy even more excitedly said, "Mo Xiaolang doesn't know that the Emperor ordered Zhang Shi A'gui to be an envoy precisely because he wants to give her to Gao Changgong."

  It's better not to mention this, but once mentioned, Xiao Mo was so angry that he almost fainted.

  Zhang Qi never expected that Gao Zhanggong would see her and directly sweep her onto his horse.

  She was dazed and confused, being held by him for a while, until countless pairs of eyes stared at her, she suddenly woke up.

  As soon as she sobered up, Zhang Qi's face turned red and her ears were burning. She angrily whispered: "You, what are you doing?"

  Her eyes were moist and staring at the person behind her with a huff, her cheeks puffed up high.

  Gao Chang bowed his head and glanced at her.

  Then, he raised his head, looked solemnly ahead and said in a low voice: "You are a noble lady, how can you become an envoy? Is it that your emperor wants to offer you to Yuwen Hu? Zhang Shi Aqi, do you know what kind of person Yuwen Hu is? He is cruel and ruthless, killing people like slaughtering dogs. If you fall into his hands, you won't live for half a year!"

  As he said this, his voice trailed off and he said matter-of-factly: "When I saw you just now, I thought to myself: if it's going to be cheapened by that kind of beast, I might as well have it."

  That makes sense, but it's not right...

  For a moment, Zhang Qi couldn't think of what was wrong either. She glared at Gao Changgong with a huff, her delicate face too soft to show anger, but her eyes blazed with fire and her cheeks flushed red as she gritted her teeth. Yet, on that transparent beauty, a few shades of fiery color were added, making people even more charming.

  Seeing her getting angry, Gao Chang Gong couldn't help but chuckle. As he laughed, he said gently: "Don't worry... For now in the state of Qi, I still have a say, protecting you, Zhang Yi, shouldn't be difficult." In an instant, he tempted her again: "You don't want a peaceful and quiet life? I can give it to you!"

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