RPAGF Chapter 175: Expressing Feelings
Chapter 175: Expressing Feelings
On the eve of the departure of the Anguo envoys, Yun Jingxian rushed to the Hu Mansion.
Looking at the person in front of him, Yun Jingxian instantly forgot what he was going to say. He only felt that his heart seemed to be out of control, rushing wildly in his chest.
"I wonder what the King of Rui wants to talk to me about?"
"I...you..."
He hesitated for a moment, "Master Hu, this journey is long. I hope you will be careful and return safely. Also... I would like to send a few guards to accompany you, so that it will be safer."
Hu Zhiyi bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, Prince Rui, for your concern. I will act with caution. As for guards, there is no need. Your Majesty has already sent people to protect me. Too many people would be inconvenient. I hope Prince Rui will revoke his order. Besides..."
"Your Highness, Prince Rui, have you forgotten? Although I am not as skilled in martial arts as you, I still have the ability to protect myself."
Times are tough, and if a young woman wants to support her family business, she not only needs to have enough wisdom but also the ability to protect herself.
"Then, I'll listen to you."
Yun Jingxian was naturally relieved about the people sent by his sister, but no matter how relieved he was, the worry in his heart was still hard to dispel, so he thought of sending a few more people to follow.
He looked at Hu Zhiyi, wanting to speak but hesitant, but in the end he couldn't help but said, "Master Hu, do you still remember what I said some time ago? What do you think?"
Looking at the man with red ears, Hu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with a smile, "Your Highness Prince Rui said a lot of things, I don't know which one you are referring to."
"At once……"
Yun Jingxian looked at her straight in the eyes, his gaze filled with determination. "Lord Hu, I am attracted to you. If I am lucky enough to marry you, I will respect and love you for the rest of my life. You will still be the high-spirited Lord Hu in the court, and you will still be the head of the Hu family. It's just that there will be one more..."
Yun Jingxian swallowed the words "Princess Rui's identity".
Hu Zhiyi did not avoid Yun Jingxian's loving gaze.
If you ask Hu Zhiyi whether she likes Yun Jingxian or not, she feels that she likes him a little, but not as deeply as he does.
She liked Yun Jingxian's words and actions when he faced her. They were equal, and he would put her on an equal footing.
This is true not only in terms of power, but also in terms of gender.
Anguo now has Her Majesty, the empress. The status of women has been improved to a certain extent, and the discrimination they face in public has also been reduced a lot compared to before.
However, there is still deep-rooted gender bias in secular concepts, which holds that women are suitable for these things and men are suitable for those things.
And there are quite a few such remarks.
They said that women were not strong enough to join the army and become military commanders. As for the now famous General Chen, he was just an exception in their eyes.
Some people also say that women are only suitable for clerical positions, and those positions that require manual labor are more suitable for men.
This kind of thinking is invisible, and even many women think of themselves this way.
When a woman reaches a height that is unattainable in the eyes of the world, she seems to be eliminated from the ranks of women and is no longer regarded as a woman.
There are not so many rules and regulations. There are many things that men can do that women can do as well, and even do better than men.
Similarly, some things that are said to be suitable for women can be done better by men than by women.
People should not be defined.
Therefore, she liked the equality in Yun Jingxian's eyes, and he himself was an excellent person.
"Your Highness, Prince Rui, I have no plans to marry at the moment."
Hearing Hu Zhiyi's words, Yun Jingxian's heart, which had been pounding just now, seemed to be suddenly poured with a basin of cold water, and instantly calmed down.
Isn’t this a tactful rejection? He forced a smile on his lost face.
Before he could utter the word "it's okay", Hu Zhiyi's next words reached his ears.
"If I ever thought of getting married, His Royal Highness Prince Rui would be my first choice as my husband."
What Hu Zhiyi said to him was not empty talk. There were so many things to do in the court right now that she had no time to think about anything else.
But if you have some free time, it is not impossible to think about your own lifelong affairs.
The person in front of me is a very good choice.
She raised her head and looked at the man who was standing there in shock. "Your Highness, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
Yun Jingxian had not yet come to his senses at this time. He just nodded blankly when he heard her words.
After getting his response, Hu Zhiyi turned and left. When he reached the corridor, he couldn't help but look back.
At this time, Yun Jingxian seemed to come back to his senses. He was in a state of extreme excitement, and the smile on his face was almost reaching his ears.
Even from a distance, one can still feel his joy.
When Hu Zhiyi saw this scene, he couldn't help laughing, then quickened his pace and left.
Time passed, and five days passed in the blink of an eye.
Because everything was kept simple and no one wasted time walking, Hu Zhiyi and his party quickly arrived in Yu State by carriage and stayed at the embassy.
The Imperial Palace of Yu State.
Lord Rong, the Minister of Rites, hurried into the hall. "Your Majesty, the envoy from Anguo has arrived. Would you like to receive him now or at another time?"
"arrive?"
Ji Lingyan actually had no idea why An Guo sent an envoy this time.
A few days ago, he received a document sent by An Guo at full speed, which only stated that they would send an envoy to visit him to discuss a confidential matter.
He didn't mention anything about what happened specifically, and only said that it could be explained in person.
At this time, Ji Lingyan sat behind the desk, narrowed his eyes slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Tell them to come to the imperial study tomorrow afternoon to meet with the emperor."
Ji Lingyan was afraid that what they were discussing was not suitable for public disclosure, and it would be more appropriate for him to meet with them in private.
He wanted to see what they were hiding.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After Lord Rong, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, received the order and withdrew, he hurried to inform the An Guo envoy who was staying at the embassy.
After learning the specific time of the audience, Hu Zhiyi and others who were staying in the embassy began to discuss the matter of meeting the Emperor of Yu tomorrow.
"I'm sure His Majesty the King of Yu will be shocked when he sees these evidences tomorrow. He originally wanted to frame the Kingdom of Yue, but he didn't expect that we not only found out who it was, but also came here with these evidences to seek an explanation." An envoy said gloatingly.
Most countries that encounter this kind of thing usually choose to retaliate privately rather than openly doing so.
"Of course. The evidence we have is enough to capture the criminal red-handed." An envoy echoed.
This time, Lord Luo was afraid that he would make a mistake again, so he asked Lord Tong, who was responsible for collecting intelligence from various countries, to help him let the spies in Yue State investigate the matter.
Unexpectedly, the progress was quite smooth. A minister in charge of the matter was tricked after getting drunk in Manchunyuan, and they learned where the seeds were hidden.
However, the place is heavily guarded and difficult to take out.
Hu Zhiyi gently stroked the teacup on the table, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Everyone, please prepare your speeches. They must be clear and logical. We must strive for the greatest benefit for our country. Tomorrow, only success is allowed, not failure!"
"Yes, Lord Hu!" everyone responded in unison.
Nothing happened that night. In the afternoon of the next day, Hu Zhiyi and others, dressed in court robes and carrying documents and evidence, entered the imperial study of Yu State.