Transmigrating into a Turbulent Era as a Soldier, Starting with Marrying a Wife

#126 - Chapter 126 Envoys from all parties

The reason for waiting for the imperial decree was that, according to the laws of the Great Liang Dynasty, foreign troops entering Shangjing had to be stationed in Xiangchuan City first.

Only with the imperial decree's permission could the army continue into the capital.

This was actually a means of guarding against rebel armies.

However, this back-and-forth would take up several more days.

Fortunately, this Xiangchuan City was a very famous scenic spot in the Great Liang Dynasty.

Especially the nearby Xiangchuan Lake, the scenery was extremely beautiful.

At this time, it was June, just entering early summer, and Xiangchuan Lake was rippling with blue waves, with layers of ripples in the breeze.

The mountains and rivers around the lake shore were beautiful and verdant, and from time to time, several water birds鳴叫掠过 the blue sky.

Such a beautiful scenery was like a beautiful picture scroll, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

Even more rare was that there was a royal villa on the shore of Xiangchuan Lake, with a quiet and elegant environment.

It was said that it was built by Emperor Taizu of Liang for a beloved concubine during his reign.

Ordinary people, of course, had no chance to enter.

However, for the Marquis of Longxiang, who had just made great contributions and was also a noble, it was naturally not a problem.

During these days of waiting for the imperial decree.

The female Marquis and her party moved into this Xiangchuan Villa to relax and escape the summer heat.

Along with the female Marquis, Bai Yuxuan, her younger sister, Li Yuan, and a group of guards also moved in.

This Xiangchuan Villa was a complex of buildings built on the mountains.

It was composed of dozens of exquisite buildings, with pavilions and towers that were magnificent from a distance.

In the mountain depression, there was a hot spring, which was said to have the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin.

At this time, the female Marquis and her younger sister were comfortably soaking in the hot spring, enjoying delicious pastries, melons, and fruits, which was very pleasant and comfortable.

"Ah, it's so comfortable."

Bai Yuxuan stretched her curvy waist in the water, showing infinite charm for a moment.

The female Marquis joked from the side.

"You're washing so clean, could it be that you're going to serve Young Master Li later?"

After Bai Yuxuan married Li Yuan, as long as they stayed in a post station on the road, they would share a room with Young Master Li. These days, the two were really inseparable.

But it was strange to say that since Bai Yuxuan married Li Yuan, she had never been disturbed by nightmares again.

However, seeing her younger sister happy and carefree now, she felt relieved in her heart.

Since Young Master Li and Bai Yuxuan got married, this Li Yuan became the female Marquis's brother-in-law.

It seemed that intentionally or unintentionally, the Marquis of Longxiang began to avoid Li Yuan more or less.

She didn't hate Li Yuan, but found that she was becoming more and more inseparable from Li Yuan.

Often, if she didn't see him for a day, she would feel inexplicably uncomfortable in her heart.

The female Marquis was afraid that she would sink too deep and be unable to extricate herself.

If she couldn't control herself and really had something happen with Li Yuan, how would she face her younger sister?

It was just that every time late at night, when she was alone in the empty bed, she would always unconsciously think of Young Master Li's figure.

Watching her younger sister change her clothes and prepare to find Young Master Li.

The female Marquis could only sigh secretly.

At this moment, a servant of the villa came in to report.

Outside Xiangchuan Villa, there was an envoy from Shangjing who wanted to visit the Marquis of Longxiang.

As soon as the female Marquis heard this, she understood in her heart.

It should be the several forces in Shangjing vying for the position of crown prince who wanted to come here to find out her bottom line.

These things were already within her expectations, so it was not surprising.

The Marquis of Longxiang also wanted to use the envoy to learn about the situation in the capital.

So she immediately changed into her robe and came to the main hall of the villa to prepare to receive the envoy.

Having experienced the assassination last time.

The Marquis of Longxiang naturally made all the preparations.

At this time, Xiangchuan Villa had been heavily protected by the Longxiang Army.

The periphery was the Longxiang Army's cavalry, and the villa was stationed with a hundred Longxiang personal guards.

In addition, there were also seven or eight Wude Division Hanging Knife Guards led by Wu Ling responsible for patrolling.

And what made the female Marquis most at ease was that Li Yuan was not far away.

As long as she saw Li Yuan's back, the female Marquis would feel very at ease.

The guard came in to report that there were two envoys in total.

The first was the envoy of General Fuguo Zheng Tianxiong, Marquis Dongxin Bao Kun.

The Marquis of Longxiang was no stranger to this person. This person was General Fuguo's strategist.

He was also a somewhat cunning old man.

The second was the envoy of Zuo Xiang Cai Hongwen, said to be a monk.

Sending a monk as an envoy was very common in this era.

The Marquis of Longxiang didn't care.

Instead, she first invited Marquis Dongxin Bao Kun into Xiangchuan Villa.

After all, this Marquis could also be regarded as her elder, so she had to give him some face.

The meeting process was the same as the female Marquis had expected.

This Marquis Dongxin first chatted with Bai Jing about family matters and recalled the friendship between himself and the old Marquis of the Bai family.

He also said that the nobles of the world were one family and there was no distinction between each other.

After that, the topic changed, and he praised the Third Prince and General Fuguo, and persuaded Bai Jing to join the Third Prince's camp.

He said that if she followed General Fuguo's dispatch, she would definitely become a minister of merit in the future.

Marquis Dongxin had good eloquence and kept talking non-stop.

However, Bai Jing, who knew their nature well, just dealt with it casually.

She didn't show any intention of serving General Fuguo at all.

The female Marquis understood clearly, "A month ago, you forced me to go to Chishui River to die, and now you want me to serve you and help you fight for the throne."

"Zheng Tianxiong, you're thinking too beautifully."

It was just that these days, the female Marquis's city mansion had become deeper, and she didn't reveal her resentment towards General Fuguo.

However, Bai Jing's attitude made Marquis Dongxin quite dissatisfied.

In the end, he left a handwritten letter from General Fuguo and left with a belly full of resentment.

After sending away Marquis Dongxin, the female Marquis Bai Jing was somewhat tired.

But after thinking about it, there was still an envoy from Zuo Xiang outside.

The Marquis of Longxiang actually didn't have much contact with this Zuo Xiang.

However, this time, Bai Jing led the army into the capital to report her merits.

Zuo Xiang, as the strategist of the Second Prince, would definitely want to win over the Marquis of Longxiang.

Since Zuo Xiang had sent someone, the female Marquis couldn't refuse to see him.

So she ordered someone to summon the monk in.

Before long, footsteps sounded at the door.

A young and handsome monk appeared in front of the gate of the villa's hall.

The female Marquis looked up at the monk, her expression calm and unwavering.

She was not amazed by the monk's handsome appearance at all.

The reason was very simple.

After all, the Marquis of Longxiang could see Li Yuan every day.

Although the monk's appearance was also good, compared with the heroic Li Yuan, he seemed too feminine.

The female Marquis had long been immune to handsome men.

Seeing that the Marquis of Longxiang did not show any surprise at his appearance.

Monk Jingxu was somewhat surprised in his heart.

Because in his impression, with his appearance and temperament, coupled with his carefully designed steps and demeanor, it was enough to make any woman's heart flutter.

The female Marquis's gaze was calm and unperturbed, which made Monk Jingxu feel somewhat frustrated in his heart.

However, he still maintained his quite elegant pace and walked into the hall.

Seven or eight steps away from the female Marquis, the monk put his hands together and said in a very magnetic voice.

"Amitabha, this poor monk Jingxu, pays respects to the Marquis of Longxiang."