Wenwan sketched the outline of another chrysanthemum on the rice paper. I took the paint I mixed and colored it on the rice paper. He did it very attentively, as if there was no one standing next to him.
Bai Shinian thought about it for a long time, but he was not worried that Wen Wan would really kill him. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have said so many words to him. He was just thinking about what this woman's intention was towards him: "Princess Princess, if you want my life, I can give it back to you now."
Wen Wan¡¯s habitual movement is to blink her eyes, which she often does to the emperor. But today, when she was about to blink, she immediately thought that some subtle movements could give more clues. So he immediately pretended to be meditating with his eyes closed, and then started writing next to the chrysanthemum he had just painted: "I only need you to use your life to guard the border. No Manchu Qing Dynasty can step into our Daqi territory." If you can't do it, you'll have to die to apologize.
Bai Shinian was stunned. He really didn't expect Princess Wenwan to make such a request. But it was also his dream to expel the Manchus, and he agreed to this request without even thinking about it.
Seeing that he readily agreed, Wen Wan blew a gentle breath. It seems that a very difficult task has finally been completed. The colorful veil flew up with her breath, but it was a pity that the silk thread prevented it from flying out.
This gentle action finally made Bai Shijie come to his senses. It turns out that Princess Wenwan did what she did to win over him when she saw him. What's funny is that he thought Princess Wenwan was Qing'er and missed the love between the couple. Bai Shinian can basically confirm that Princess Wenwan is not Qing'er.
Wen Wan slowly raised her right hand and took off the veil.
Bai Shinian's eyes widened. Be sure to see people clearly. But what he saw shocked him.
On the right side of the face, there is a flesh-colored scarlet scar from the temple to the corner of the lip. There is also a scarlet scar as long as two fingers on the left side of the face. Even the neck has scars like hands. There are so many scars, criss-crossing them, and they are terrifying.
Most people will definitely be frightened when they see it. Bai Shinian was not frightened, but there was disappointment and relief in his eyes. There was no fear or panic alone (if Bai Shinian knew what Wen Wan was thinking at this time. He had to laugh at him, he had seen countless sufferings in life and death, and he was still afraid of a few scars, and he was a general in vain).
Wen Wan put down her veil and quickly put it back on (she was afraid that Bai Shinian would be looked at twice and exposed). In only three seconds, she looked at Bai Shinian. As if to say. Still have questions?
Bai Shinian smiled bitterly, it turned out that the so-called disfigurement was true, she was not Qing'er. Because the time doesn't match up. One of the two is in the capital and the other is in Yuquan Mountain. and. The two of them were miles apart in terms of their overall temperament and the way they felt about him. Very doubtful. Now only half a point remains. This half is his intuition.
But at this time, Bai Shinian no longer disliked Wen Wan's behavior. A little more admiration. Regardless of her temperament, everything Princess Wenwan does is beneficial to Daqi. And if a woman is disfigured, it's like the sky is falling, and she will be ruined for the rest of her life. However, Princess Wenwan showed no inferiority or sadness, as if she didn't care at all.
Wen Wan saw the admiration in Bai Shinian's eyes. He explained with a smile: "The imperial doctor said that as long as I keep it for a few months, it will be fine. There will be no scars. So, thank you General Bai for your concern."
Bai Shinian felt a little better now. otherwise. He really couldn't believe it. After all, disfigurement is a disfigurement for a woman. That was definitely a big deal. Being too indifferent means that although I admire you, it always feels fake.
Wen Wan sighed slightly. She didn't know why she sighed, but she felt uncomfortable at this time.
Bai Shinian said with a hint of sincerity: "Princess, I want Qing'er's body. Please give me Qing'er's body and let me bury it in the Bai family's ancestral grave. I don't want Qing'er to be an orphan."
"I will give it to you when you return victoriously after you drive out the Manchu Dazi."
Bai Shinian left Yongning Palace full of sadness. Wen Wan looked at his lonely back and said softly: "I'm sorry?"
Wen Wan rolled up the rice paper filled with words and took it to the study to burn. Sitting on the chair, instead of feeling relieved, she felt a sense of guilt that she couldn't explain clearly.
After a long time, Wen Wan¡¯s face was filled with helplessness. She and Bai Shinian are also famous people. But who knows, both of them have unknown bitterness, but they can't be known to outsiders.
Wen Wan only hopes that Bai Shinian can find someone who understands how she cherishes him as soon as possible. As for her, Wen Wan thought of Yan Qixuan, and all that was left was a wry smile. There will be no result between her and Yan Qixuan. In this life, she will probably make the same mistakes as in her previous life.
As for her and Bai Shinian, Wen Wan has never thought about it. twoThe personal gap is too great. Even if she hadn't deliberately avoided it, there would have been no results.
Wenwan quickly covered up the sadness. Then he went to the Yanghe Hall and briefly talked with the emperor about the meeting and a few casual words. The point is that Bai Shinian showed remorse and issued a military order. Of course, this was due to Wen Wan's calculation that Bai Shinian would not tell anyone about the substitute marriage for the sake of his family and his own future.
Wen Wan just told the emperor her point of view. Whether the emperor wants to use it or not is the emperor's business. She was just doing a favor (actually she really wanted Bai Shinian to leave, because she would not be able to return to the capital for ten or eight years without a great victory).
Bai Shinian returned to the General's Mansion, recalling Qing'er's voice and smile, and the gentle princess he met today. Bai Shinian tried hard to find something in common between the two, but sadly found that he didn't even find some subtle similarities. Thinking of Wen Wan's words: She is not only my substitute, but also my shadow. Qinger is innocent, cute and pure. Seeing her, I felt like I was seeing me living in another world.
A confused look appeared on Bai Shinian's face. He was still half doubtful. However, there is no evidence to prove it. There was nothing but the amulet in his hand. Moreover, so what if it is proven? One percent hope that Qing'er will be Princess Wenwan. But she didn't admit it, she didn't want to marry herself. The emperor did not allow it, and King Zheng did not allow it. Not only that, but also ruining the Bai family and him.
With such tragic consequences, he would not gamble on something that has no ending. Bai Shinian whispered, but the sound was too soft, and the wind blowing around him from the window didn't hear him.
Bai Shinian wrote an apology note on this day. This apology note took Bai Shinian 120% of his heart to write. He spoke sincerely, explained his mistakes in depth, and had a very good attitude in admitting his mistakes. And finally issued a military order.
The emperor read this excerpt and summoned Bai Shinian again. Bai Shinian's attitude was as written in the booklet, repeating the mistakes he had made. This time, a military order was issued in front of the emperor.
The emperor was reluctantly satisfied.
Of course, Bai Shinian¡¯s pride is not without reason. Although Wen Yue was good, he was far behind him, who had made great achievements in defeating the Japanese pirates. Bringing Wen Yue up was just the emperor's attempt to suppress Bai Shinian's energy and arrogance.
On the second day, the emperor issued an imperial edict and appointed Bai Shinian as the left deputy general of the Border Army (left deputy marshal, there are two deputy marshals).
When this imperial edict was issued. A rumor also spread. It was said that the noble princess spoke well of the heroic general in front of the emperor.
There are even people who are secretly talking about whether it is the noble princess who has fallen in love with Bai Shinian, so she speaks good words for him. Of course, these are all said in private.
??In fact, King Zheng was interested in Bai Shinian from the beginning. The Wen family is King Zhao's old party. Although King Zhao is trapped now, no one can guarantee that one day the emperor will suddenly have a seizure and let him out and continue to make trouble (although the probability is very small). It's just that the emperor is considering the two of them, and he won't interfere. But he didn't expect that Wen Wan would stab him horizontally. You know, Wen Wan never interferes in government affairs. If this rumor comes out this time, it will not be groundless.
Wen Wan had another way of saying it to King Zheng: "Uncle, Bai Shinian is indeed a rare and handsome man. I will use the gift of saving his life in exchange for him to guard the border for my uncle for the rest of his life. It's not too much, uncle, right?" Wen Wan said this It was said very skillfully. First, in Wen Wan's mind, Prince Zheng is the future emperor. Secondly, she worked so hard, tried so hard, and planned for Prince Zheng wholeheartedly. There was no favoritism.
King Zheng felt very comfortable after hearing this. Wenwan did a lot of things for him, but never expected anything in return. In fact, she did many things without telling him.
"It's just that although King Zheng looked up to him, he felt uncomfortable in his heart. In a few days, King Heng will be back. Although King Zheng is not afraid, the position of crown prince, which is regarded as something in the pocket, is not always comfortable if someone comes to take it. Moreover, no one can guarantee 100% that there will not be an accident.
Wen Wan noticed the change in King Zheng, shook her head and said: "Uncle, when King Heng comes to the capital, don't move. Uncle, don't worry, the emperor's grandpa is not old and stupid yet. He will not cause trouble in the court anymore. The emperor's grandpa is just old. Yes, I have some ideas, Enqi. But the emperor's grandfather himself can't stand the torment, so you should be more considerate. As they say, you are an old child, and you will be fine if you just obey him. . "If the emperor was really interested in King Heng, he wouldn't be able to keep him in his fiefdom and teach him by his side. The emperor's current body, Wen Wan knows very well, cannot withstand the torture.
Wan Wan has been wondering in the past few days whether she can persuade the emperor to take the initiative to release some of his powers. Staying like this every day is really bad for your body.?Unfavorable. No matter how important your rights are, they can be more important than your own life. Wen Wan knew that she had never tasted the taste of power and could not understand the feeling of delegating power. She did not dare to act rashly and was prepared to look for suitable opportunities before persuading.
King Zheng nodded. Stay put for now. (To be continued)