Emperor Sui Yang

Chapter 60 Dilemma
Wine was not cheap in the Sui Dynasty, especially wine from the Western Regions.

Rare things are more expensive.

Two jugs of wine and three plates of dried fruit cost 250 yuan.

A jug of wine costs a hundred dollars, no wonder the diners who consume here are all from good backgrounds, the common people really can't afford this wine.

Fortunately, Xu Jing was carrying a bag on his shoulder, which contained four or five pennies of money, so he would not be shy in his pocket.

After checking out and going out, it was half an hour before the appointment with Chen Shuyi, so Yang Ming took Xu Jing to the night market directly.

During this period, a pickpocket came to touch Xu Jing's bag, but Yang Ming noticed it, and then punched him in the lower abdomen.

Don't think that since Daxing is the capital, law and order will be very good.

In fact, according to the feng shui layout of Daxing City, except for Jiuer, where the nobles are located, and Jiuwu, where Xuandu Temple and Daxingshan Temple are located, there is no law and order in other places.

Of course, I won’t talk about the Miyagi in [-] and the imperial city in [-].

In layman's terms, the farther to the north of Daxing City, the better the public security, and the farther to the south, the worse.

Not to mention a place like West Market where Hu and Han are mixed, it's the worst of the worst.

At this time, Yang Ming suddenly saw a familiar face looking at him from the side of the street, then he frowned and walked towards that person.

This middle-aged man seems to be surnamed Cui, but I don't know what his name is. He is Yang Yinjiang's bodyguard.

This person was dressed here in casual clothes and nodded to Yang Ming, obviously something was up.

After seeing Yang Ming approaching, Cui whispered, "Your Highness, follow me", then turned around and led the way,
After turning a few alleys, they came to the entrance of an alley.

There are more than a dozen civilian guards outside the alley, and no one is allowed to approach the alley.

Someone Cui also stopped here, and raised his hand to ask Yang Ming to enter.

"You wait for me outside," Yang Ming told Xu Jing, and walked towards the depths of the dark alley.

He knows who is waiting for him.

In the afternoon, I ran into Yang Yinjiang at the jewelry store in Metropolitan City. The latter gave him a look. Yang Ming knew at that time that the other party would definitely look for him.

It's just that I didn't expect it to be so fast and in such a secret way.

The further you go in, the quieter the surroundings become, and the bustling sounds outside the alley gradually become inaudible.

After walking for more than 50 meters, a figure slowly turned around in the darkness. Except for half of her fair face, Yang Yinjiang's whole body was covered in a large black cloak.

Yang Ming stopped and said with a smile, "You are quite cautious."

"Could it be that I asked you to meet in a big way?" Yang Yinjiang said with a frosty face, "What are you going to do about Yang Zhao and I?"

What does it mean?Yang Ming was a little confused. Could it be possible that Dugu Jialuo's decision could be changed?

Yang Ming frowned and said, "Miss Yang doesn't like the arrangement of the Holy Queen?"

In the alley, a sigh sounded, and Yang Yinjiang bowed her head and said, "It seems that you don't have any plans, I'm just being sentimental."

What does it mean?Is this girl tempted by me?

No way. I'm only 12, and while I won't deny that I'm attractive, I haven't developed yet.

Yang Ming smiled and said, "Do you want to be my side concubine?"

"I don't want to," Yang Yinjiang shook her head stubbornly.

Yang Ming couldn't help but said, "Then what else do we have to say?"

Although Yang Ming didn't want to admit it, but to be honest, if any noble lady had to choose between him and Yang Zhao, no one would choose him.

It's sad, but it's true,
A cold snort came from Yang Yinjiang's mouth, and she said coldly:

"I just ask you, are you willing to let me be your side concubine? We are old acquaintances, tell the truth."

Yang Ming said directly: "Since we are old acquaintances, then you should have guessed it."

"I don't want to guess this time," Yang Yinjiang shook her head, "I want to hear from you."

This girl won't really take a fancy to me, will she?

After a moment of silence, Yang Ming nodded in the dark.

In an instant, the snow and ice melted on Yang Yinjiang's face, and she smiled and said, "I'll just say, I've always thought you were interesting to me."

No way. What did I do wrong to give you this illusion?Yang Ming said:

"And then? You came to see me just to know that?"

"No!" Yang Yinjiang smiled slyly: "I guess you are willing, but I also know that you can't do anything, so I came to you tonight to tell you that I have a way to turn the situation around."

What Yang Su can't even do, can you do?Are you more patient than Yang Su?
Or do you think Dugu Jialuo is easy to talk to?

But based on Yang Ming's understanding of her and knowing that she is not the kind of person who can talk big,

So Yang Ming asked curiously, "What can you do?"

"Secret it now, you'll find out in a few days,"

Yang Yinjiang suddenly said with a serious face: "I want you to understand that if I want to accomplish this, I will take great risks. I hope you will not treat me badly in the future."

Yang Ming frowned and said, "Since you know the risk is high, why did you choose to do this?"

Yang Yinjiang thought for a while, then shrugged playfully:

"The devil knows."

After speaking, Yang Yinjiang clenched her cloak tightly, and Yang Ming passed by.

Looking at the back of the other party leaving, Yang Ming felt that he could not see through her more and more.

There is no doubt that Yang Yinjiang is a woman with a very independent personality. As long as she dares to try to change Dugu Jialuo's mind, I know that this woman's resourcefulness and courage are definitely the best choice.

If this woman is the main wife, she must be another Dugu Jialuo.

Yang Ming is already looking forward to it now, looking forward to what method Yang Yinjiang will use to convince Queen Dugu.

"Threatening with death? Hehe, such a strong woman is really rare,"

After the morning court, Yang Su actually came to Yong'an Palace to seek an audience. Dugu Jialuo wiped his hands with a soaked silk scarf, then fiddled with her string of beads, looking at the trembling Yang Su in the audience, he said:

"That's why you asked to see me today?"

Yang Sugui stood upright, and said with a humble face: "At that time, I wanted to beat her to death with my own hands, but I felt that I couldn't explain to the Holy Queen and His Royal Highness King Jin, so I had no choice but to ask the Holy Queen's order."

What Yang Su said was half true and half false, killing Yang Yinjiang?He sure wouldn't, but it was true that he was almost mad.

If you don't choose Yang Zhao, you choose Yang Ming?Are you a dementia like your father?
"She wants to see me?" Dugu Jialuo asked.

Yang Su hurriedly knelt down and said, "I know this is extremely offensive, but the unfilial daughter once said: Only the Holy Queen can make her give up."

"Stop it." Dugu Jialuo raised his hand to interrupt, and said with a sneer:
"Let her come, let me meet this brave woman for a while."

Half an hour later, Yang Yinjiang, who had been waiting outside the imperial city, entered Yong'an Palace under the guidance of the guards.

She knelt down on her knees, holding a brocade box high in her hands. Although her face was lowered, she could still see the bruises on her beautiful face from being beaten by someone.

Dugu Jialuo looked at the bold little girl in front of him, and said with a smile:
"Since you want to see Ben Gong, you must feel that you can make Ben Gong change his mind, and the reason why Ben Gong met you is to let you know that no one can make Ben Gong take back his life."

Yang Yinjiang put her hands high and said respectfully: "My little girl has something, please have a look at it."

Dugu Jialuo glanced at Alou who was beside him, and the latter walked down the steps, took the brocade box from Yang Yin's hand, opened it for inspection, and held it in front of Dugu Jialuo.

Dugu Jialuo Jialuo frowned and glanced at the contents of the box, then put the Buddhist beads aside.

Packed in a brocade box is a mirror.

To be precise, it is a broken mirror with one side split into two, but then re-forged together.

Dugu Jialuo reached out to pick up the mirror and looked at it.

There is an inscribed poem on the left and right sides of the mirror. Judging from the handwriting, it should be written by two people.

Zuo's poem is: the mirror goes away with people, and the mirror returns to people but not to return.There is no shadow of Heng'e again, and the bright moon shines in the spare time.

The poem on the right reads: How many times have you moved today? The new official is against the old official.If you dare not laugh or cry, it is difficult to be a human being.

Dugu Jialuo frowned, she had already guessed the origin of this mirror.
This girl is so thoughtful!
Is she implying that Zhao'er and Ming'er are caught in a dilemma?
She fell in love with Ming'er, but I allocated her to Zhao'er. Does she think it's difficult to be a human?

Dugu Jialuo put away his contemptuous thoughts, and began to seriously examine the girl in front of him.

Suddenly, she realized that she, too, was in a dilemma.

Yang Zhao and Yang Ming are both her direct grandsons. This girl dared to take the risk to see her. Could it be that she and Qilin'er had already made an agreement.

Doesn't Qilin'er want to hate me?
After pondering for a while, Dugu Jialuo said calmly: "You choose to die or marry Zhao'er."

The expression on Yang Yinjiang's face did not change, she just kowtowed heavily and said:
"The daughter of the people asks the Holy Queen to grant her death."

How dare she threaten me?
Dugu Jialuo was dumbfounded
(End of this chapter)