Moonlight Allure

Chapter 9
"Oh?" Xiao Mingjing raised his thick eyebrows, but didn't say anything.

Luo Qingyan noticed that the messenger's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.With fox-like cunning and calculation, the moment he raised his eyes, he was gentle and humble.

Dai's eyebrows were raised. This man seemed to be in his 40s, but his eyes and his hands... didn't have any wrinkles at all, and he was easily overwhelmed.Since he is an envoy representing the Turkic Khan, why did he conceal his identity?Also, the look of that proud princess Senas was obviously different when she glanced at Moko.It seems a little...afraid?Yes, it is fear.She is a princess, why is she afraid of a minister?It can only explain one problem, that is, the identity of this messenger is not simple.This marriage negotiation is probably another conspiracy!
The corner of his mouth couldn't help but sarcasm, this world is always full of struggles.Especially the royal family and nobles, for the sake of the country, for the benefit, for the power... I just don't know, what kind of tricks does this Turk have?She was rather curious.

"I got a treasure from Khan, it's called Jiu Lianhuan." As soon as he finished speaking, a young servant walked up to him holding a black brocade box.Mo Ke took the black brocade box, opened it, and showed the jade ring connected inside to everyone.That jade, the quality of the jade is transparent, smooth and translucent, and its fineness is excellent, it is priceless at first glance.

Looking at the nine chains formed one after another, Luo Qingyan's beautiful phoenix eyes were full of mockery.So this is it?Fortunately, she thought this Turk would have any problems?This simple trick, in the 21st century, even a three-year-old child can do it.

Glancing at the surprised and appreciative eyes of the crowd, Mo Ke's eyes flashed, and then he bowed respectfully and said

"It's just that there is a problem now." He intentionally prolonged the ending

Xiao Mingjing's dragon eyes flashed: "It's okay for the messenger to say it."

"Yes" Mo Ke raised his head and looked at Xiao Mingjing: "Although the nine chains are exquisite and precious, they are not suitable for carrying. I am very troubled by Chao Khan. How do I remove the nine chains so that they can be carried easily?" A flash of light flashed, and he said loudly: "I heard that your country is full of talented people, I think there must be a way to crack it, and I hope your majesty will not hesitate to enlighten me."

The ministers below have already been whispering to each other, which is obviously a provocation.Dissatisfied with being defeated by Xiao Junyi, he humiliated them with Jiulianhuan.If no one can solve the nine chains, then this Turk will not be convinced.The envoy dared to provoke so blatantly, he must have been prepared, I am afraid that the army has already approached the city, and only needs an order to attack the city.

Xiao Mingjing's thick eyebrows were slightly frowned, anger and coldness flashed in his eyes.Do you really think he is old and weak and blind?Turkic is rampant and arrogant, so naturally he will not give in easily, how could he not be on guard?But right now, the Nine Links must be untied.

Long's eyes froze, and he said in a deep voice: "Do you have a wonderful recipe?"

The boy who was holding the box before immediately swept the boxes in front of the ministers one by one. The ministers looked at each other in blank dismay, then shook their heads helplessly.Seeing this situation, Xiao Mingjing's face became even more ugly.These old things usually have a lot of truths, but when it comes to critical moments, none of them are useful.

Sweeping his eyes, he looked to the lower left, where Ling Jueshang was.Seeing that his handsome brows were tightly furrowed, there was also a serious look in his eyes.There is a flash of light in the dragon's eyes

"Ling Aiqing" he called loudly
Ling Jueshang immediately stepped forward and bowed his hands

"See the Emperor"

"I remember that Ling Aiqing was a genius child prodigy who won the number one scholar in civil and military affairs in succession back then, and was well-known in China." His black eyes shone with a hint of determination in his eyes, and he said coldly, "I think it's no problem to solve this mere nine-series ring." Bar"

Ling Jueshang's eyes tightened, Xiao Junyi's originally lazy peach blossom eyes flashed a bright light, and there was a trace of helpless sigh and disappointment in his eyes.Only Xiao Moli, whose deep black pupils only faintly flashed a ray of light, and then fell silent in the two deep pools.

Luo Qingyan paused her hand just as she picked up the wine glass, her phoenix eyes flashed slightly, and a sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of her mouth hidden under the veil.What a way to borrow a knife to kill someone!Xiao Mingjing was determined to get rid of Ling Jueshang.Since he asked Ling Jueshang to break the Nine Rings by name, if Ling Jueshang refused, he would be resisting the order.If he agrees to it but can't undo it, then he is deceiving the emperor.In either case, there is no escape from death.As expected of being in the emperor's house, the scheming and strategy are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

The corner of Ling Jueshang's mouth curled up in a helpless self-mockery, and there was bitterness in his eyes.Your Majesty, are you so desperate?He closed his eyes, concealing the miserable look in his eyes.

"Back to the emperor, my humble minister has no—"

Before the word 'can' was uttered, at this moment, there was a sound of 'touch' and the sound of the jade shattering, interrupting his next words.Then there was a 'plop', the sound of knees falling to the ground.

Xiao Mingjing's eyes froze, and everyone's eyes turned to the source of the voice.I saw a palace lady in pink kneeling tremblingly on the ground, slamming her head heavily on the floor, blood slowly smearing like poppies.

"Damn this servant, please forgive me." Her voice was already crying, her eyes were red, her voice was trembling, obviously she was extremely frightened.That's right, it's a disgrace in front of the palace.Not to mention that she is a small maid, even if she is a concubine in the harem, she will inevitably be grounded or thrown into the cold palace.

"What's going on?" Xiao Mingjing's black eyes were full of anger, while Xiao Moli's black eyes below were slightly rippling.He just saw that the maid was serving Luo Qingyan.She was going to refill Luo Qingyan's tea just now, but Luo Qingyan said 'nothing', maybe it was scalded, and when her hand slipped, the cup immediately fell to the ground and shattered.In fact, where there was any carelessness, she obviously did it on purpose.

But what he didn't understand was, why did she divert her father's attention at this moment, and instead vent her anger on that maid?She did this to save Shang?But when did they meet?He frowned slightly, and a puzzled look flashed in his eyes.

"Servant... Nuservant..." The palace maid trembled, she was too scared to speak.She didn't understand why that cup of tea was broken?She tried the temperature, and it was obviously not hot.But why did Miss Luo Er break the cup because the tea was too hot?And to blame such a thing is also the sin of a humble court lady.How can she refute?She has only entered the palace not long ago and is often bullied by those old court ladies.She lived carefully in this cannibalistic court, just to survive until she was 25 years old, and then leave the palace.But don't want to suffer such a catastrophe today?Is she going to die here today?

Just when she was in despair and was about to die, a clear female voice, as if piercing from the distant sky, attracted everyone's attention.

"Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the emperor. This is a sign of auspiciousness"

This sentence is like a stone thrown into Pinghu, stirring up waves of flowers in everyone's hearts.Involuntarily, everyone's eyes once again focused on a woman who was making a sound.When they saw the woman sitting quietly in the wheelchair, they couldn't help feeling contempt again.

Ling Jueshang's heart tightened, and there was worry in his eyes looking at Luo Qingyan.

"Oh?" Xiao Mingjing's long eyes swept away, and the luster of persecution floated: "What do you mean by that?"

Luo Qingyan didn't rush, she teased Huansha who was still in a daze because of her words, and motioned her to push her over.Although Huansha was strange, he had to follow suit.

"Yan'er..." Bai Yanruo called, with deep worry in his eyes.Luo Qingyan looked back and nodded at her, and then pushed Huansha to the center under the eyes of everyone who were either puzzled, surprised, disdainful or indifferent
Slightly bowing her head, she said calmly: "The minister's daughter turned to look at the emperor. The minister's legs and feet are inconvenient, so she can't give the emperor a big gift, and I hope the emperor will forgive her sins."

Xiao Mingjing waved his long sleeves "Wu" and said seriously: "What did you mean by what you said just now?" Long Mou stared at her calm face.And beside her, Mo Ke's sharp eyes flashed with curiosity and interest

Luo Qingyan raised her eyes lightly, looking at Xiao Mingjing who was sitting tall, without the slightest fear
"Back to the emperor, the nine chains have been solved, this is the first; I have a lot of talents from the apocalypse, even a court lady can solve the problem that the Turkic subjects can't solve, this is the blessing of my dynasty, this is the second "Today is a day of celebration, and the emperor has such a wonderful person who sent a unique congratulatory message, this is the third; in summary, the emperor is very happy?"

As soon as this remark came out, there was an uproar in the court.Everyone whispered, what does this mean?The Jiu Lianhuan is still lying quietly in the wooden box, why untie it?When did the palace maid disgrace in front of the hall and untie the Nine Chains?Also, what is the meaning of this congratulatory word?As for Xiao Moli, who had already understood the meaning of Luo Qingyan's words, a smile flashed in the corner of his eyes, and his thin lips curled up in a nice curve.A touch of appreciation flashed across his eyes.She is really smart and kills three birds with one stone!It seems that this rumor is just a rumor and cannot be taken as true.

only--

He seemed to have thought of something, his pretty eyebrows frowned slightly, his eyes darkened a little...

Before Xiao Mingjing could ask a question, Mo Ke started to feel dissatisfied
"What do you mean by that girl? Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Nine Chains have not been cracked." His sharp eyes were full of pressure.

However, Luo Qingyan just smiled lightly.Looking sideways at Mo Ke, who was somewhat rebellious at this time, there was a sigh and sarcasm in his eyes: "Master Messenger, don't be angry, let the little girl ask." She calmly met Mo Ke's staring eyes, Said: "If the little girl heard correctly just now, what the messenger meant just now is to ask for a method to untie the nine chains, not to actually untie the nine chains." A charming light flashed in her phoenix eyes: "Yes or no?"

As soon as these words came out, people with a little wisdom connected the situation just now with what she said just now, and they understood the general idea.I also understand the meaning of what she said that the nine chains have been untied.Involuntarily, her previous views on Luo Qingyan also changed a little.

Ling Jueshang's star-like eyes moved, and a bright light burst out from the pupils.The eyes looking at Luo Qingyan became more and more gentle and hot.

Mo Ke's eyes froze, he already understood what Luo Qingyan meant, he pursed his lips and remained silent, but narrowed his sharp eyes and looked at Luo Qingyan.Who is this woman?Has such a delicate mind and intellect?

He understands, but not everyone understands.For example, the proud princess beside him—Senasi.At this moment, she was raising her head proudly, looking at Luo Qingyan sitting in the wheelchair with contempt.

"So what? Do you have a way to break the Nine Chains?" She said disdainfully, and Mo Kehe's eyes sank, and there was a layer of anger in his eyes.This Senas is too clueless.she's humiliating herself

Hearing the sarcasm and disdain in Senas's words, she didn't look annoyed, since she couldn't escape this explanation anyway.Opening her lips lightly: "Princess, please take a look." She pointed to the debris on the ground with one hand: "This method is in it."

Everyone followed their gazes, and suddenly, a larger part of them understood the mystery, and couldn't help but smile.And Luo Yunzhi also let go of the heart that raised his throat at this time.But thinking about it again, when did his daughter become so smart?
Looking at the pile of fragments, Senas's bright eyes were filled with puzzlement: "It's just a pile of fragments, what's there to see?"

Luo Qingyan shook her head, with a helpless sigh in her eyes.This Senas is really big-headed, a real vase.Most of the people here already understand, but she is still ignorant?Asking such a question, are you not afraid of losing the face of the Turkic king?
"The way to untie the Nine Links is to smash them into pieces." The cold female voice made Senasi, who was still arrogant and disdainful just now, shut her mouth leisurely.

"So" the phoenix eyes turned slightly, like green willows rippling, and the charming luster flowed out.Moke's sharp eyes were stunned, and there was a touch of surprise and confusion in his eyes.

"Princess, do you want to continue asking?" She asked lightly
Senas refused to accept, her eyes rolled quickly.Then he hooked his lips and laughed lightly: "Then why don't you just smash Jiu Lianhuan, isn't it more obvious?"

Luo Qingyan smiled faintly, and glanced at Mo Ke, "This nine chains is priceless. Wouldn't it be a pity if it were broken? Besides..." Her voice changed, with a bit of sarcasm: "If that's the case, the princess and Wouldn’t the Messenger want to blame our Celestial Dynasty for deliberately destroying the treasures of your Turkic Kingdom and humiliating the Khan?”

Before Senas could react, she glanced at the court lady kneeling on the ground and asked, "What's your name?"

The court lady was still a little scared by the accident just now, she said cowardly: "Slave... Slave Xiaoyu"

Luo Qingyan smiled faintly, looked at Xiao Mingjing who had recovered his majesty and indifference on the high seat, and said: "Your Majesty, this pediatric trick like Jiulianhuan is not enough to wait for the elegant hall. The reason why the ministers didn't untie it just now , because I disdain it. Just like what the envoy said just now, my celestial dynasty is full of talents, how can I be stumped by a little Nine Links? It’s just that the wisdom of the ministers is used to govern the country and the world, and Not for these boring games”

As soon as these words came out, those ministers who were ashamed because they couldn't solve the Nine Chains just now showed pride and pride on their faces.While Mo Ke drank, his face was a little gloomy.

Luo Qingyan continued: "This girl Xiaoyu." She stretched out her hand and pointed to Xiaoyu who was kneeling on the ground: "Although she is a little maid, she can solve this very difficult problem in the Turkic Dynasty, which shows her delicate mind The reason why the Nine Links were not smashed to solve the Turkic princess' doubts is because. Jade is an auspicious thing, if it is smashed, wouldn't it be unknown? Besides, the purpose of Princess Senasi's visit this time is to get married. Presumably the Jiulianhuan is also one of her dowry. If Xiaoyu smashed the Jiulianhuan, wouldn't it be disrespectful to the princess? Therefore, she smashed the teacup to solve its mystery, and her good intentions are really admirable. Finally," she spoke calmly , lightly said: "There is a folk saying called 'Sui Sui' peace, this 'broken' and 'Sui' are the same pronunciation, and it means today's celebration. Such a unique meaning of congratulations." She smiled lightly, no one knew hidden The smile under the veil is so beautiful and bewitching, "Is it possible to compare it with others? Doesn't it represent auspiciousness?" She stretched out her hand to stroke the hair around her ear, and said, "How can a court lady have such exquisite and translucent eyes?" Thoughts, let alone others? There are countless talents in my celestial dynasty, and the emperor is wise and wise, so that the world can be peaceful, worshiped all over the world, and admired by all generations."

Xiao Mingjing's dragon eyes shook, and an astonishing brilliance burst out from the pupils.This woman's words are pearls, bloody, eloquent, responsive, and thoughtful.This is the real talent.

Just a few words not only solved the mystery of Jiulianhuan, but also resolved the death penalty of the palace lady.On the contrary, she has given her a great credit, and has repeatedly satirized the stupidity of the Turkic people with the wisdom of a subtle 'maid'.The words 'plenty of talents' hit the key point of Mocodrink.peaceful always?She can actually turn the crime of beheading into a congratulatory speech of "well-intentioned"?But it's so incisive that you can't fault it.

Such a woman, if she was a man, it would not be an exaggeration to be crowned king or minister.Intentionally or unintentionally, he used words to highlight the prosperity and strength of Tianqi to set off the smallness and insignificance of Turks.The last sentence is clearly saying that his Turkic talents are withering, and our Celestial Dynasty has a large number of people, and sooner or later it will annex his Turkic people.Just such a remark made the Turkic envoy who was still domineering just now speechless, and further enhanced the prestige of the Celestial Dynasty.It's a pity that such a talented person is a woman.

While he was amazed in his heart, the people below were also extremely shocked and delighted.They really didn't expect that the rumored Luo Qingyan was neither crazy nor stupid, nor crazy.On the contrary, he is eloquent, articulate, and intelligent.Who made such remarks?That man's tongue should be cut off.

Luo Qingyan knew that her goal had been achieved, then she lowered her head slightly, and said respectfully: "Your servant often listens to my father's saying that the emperor is a wise king who clearly rewards and punishes, and all the people praise him very much. Miss Xiaoyu smashed a cup in front of the emperor today, Although he has committed a serious crime. But please forgive him by saying "the circumstances are justifiable". Besides, the reason why Miss Xiaoyu broke the jade cup is, in the final analysis, caused by the mistake of the minister. Knowing how to express congratulations on today's grand event, but because of a momentary mistake, it hurts others. If you don't explain the facts in detail in person, you will be punished if Miss Xiaoyu is involved, and the court lady is really worried. Therefore, I ask the emperor to spare his life, and the court lady is grateful Endless."

Her words are sincere and sincere, which makes people have to admire from the bottom of my heart.Although she deftly solved today's problem, it is a fact that Xiaoyu lost her dignity in front of the palace.Even with her words just now, if Xiaoyu escaped, she might still be appreciated by Xiao Mingjing.But in this deep palace, people's hearts are unpredictable, and the tree attracts the wind, so there is no guarantee that he will be framed in the future.Although she is not a saint, she took advantage of Xiaoyu in today's matter, and she has the responsibility to ensure that her life will be safe in the future.Otherwise, it is difficult for her to feel at ease.

She believed that as long as she sincerely pleaded guilty, Xiao Mingjing would be given a step down.After all, as the saying goes, if you wear a thousand clothes, you will flatter yourself and not wear them.Any king, no matter how lofty and proud, likes the words of praise from others.What's more, she has already given him such a great credit, and she also helped him out of the siege, allowing him to gain face and imperial majesty in front of the Turkic envoy.He should thank her and never punish her.

only…

Why!She couldn't help sighing softly in her heart, originally she planned to be a mute today.But I don't know why?When she saw Ling Jueshang's lowered eyes, there was bitterness and sadness in her eyes.It made her feel a little frustrated, so she subconsciously smashed the jade lamp, cleverly said that she solved Jiu Lianhuan, and saved Ling Jueshang's life.

It's just that after today, in the days to come, it will be difficult for her to be quiet again.I can't help feeling depressed and self-deprecating...

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