jdhmnovel Chapter 225 Negotiation
Chapter 225 Negotiation
King Ping nodded and said, "Okay, seventh brother and your sister-in-law, get together first. We can talk about anything tomorrow." After that, he turned and left the yard.
"Why don't you two leave?" Chu Tianze said sinisterly as he looked at the two unmoved people in the yard.
Murong Xuan snorted coldly, expressing his dissatisfaction. Yu Fengyang touched his nose and said, "Tianze, you are so mean. You didn't even tell me in advance that you were coming back.
Chu Tianze said impatiently, "Hurry up and disappear from my sight."
"Now that you're back, take good care of Sister Xiao." Murong Xuan said this lightly and did not disturb her any further.
Now that all his good brothers had left, Yu Fengyang didn't dare to be a third wheel here alone. After thinking about it, he decided to leave some time for the two of them.
Bai Chuxiao pulled Chu Tianze back into the room, "Let's take a rest first..."
Chu Tianze stroked her hair, "Xiaoxiao, let's go together..."
"Um……"
Night fell, the moonlight was like water, Bai Chuxiao had a good night's sleep. Now that Chu Tianze was back, she really didn't have to worry about anything anymore.
On the second day, Chu Tianze was much more energetic. He carefully held Bai Chuxiao's hand and walked around the yard.
"Xiaoxiao, can we go back to Yongzhou in a few days..."
"Is it really okay for you to be away for so long?"
"Shen Tao and Song Fei won't stop fighting if I leave them. If they act according to the plan, there won't be any problems even if I'm not around. Besides, we still have the support of the states that Xiao Xiao has conquered. If they still don't know how to fight, they can just kill them..."
Bai Chuxiao chuckled, "Okay, I want to go back too."
I didn't expect such a beautiful accident when I went out this time. I didn't even bring a maid with me. Yunzhou is not safe, and it would not be appropriate to wait until the month is advanced.
"What are your plans for third brother?" Bai Chuxiao turned her head and asked again.
Chu Tianze said helplessly, "Don't worry about these things anymore. The doctor said that although you have a good physique, you have been too exhausted in the past few months. Don't worry too much..."
Bai Chuxiao sighed slightly, "Well, it's really a bit boring to be idle all of a sudden..."
Some people are free while others are busy. Now that Chu Tianze is back, he can't always stay with Bai Chuxiao. He still has to make decisions on many things.
While Bai Chuxiao was taking a nap, Chu Tianze gave an order and went to the study.
"Your Majesty, how do you deal with Zhang Yu? Bai Xiang is still outside the palace asking for an audience. Should you report this to the princess?" Yu Fengyang said lazily.
Although no one in the government office had a good impression of Bai Linnan, he was the princess's father after all. If the princess did not explicitly say to kill him, everyone would still have to give him some face.
"Don't disturb the princess with such things in the future. Bring him in." Chu Tianze said lightly.
Soon, Bai Linnan entered the study room under the guidance of the guards. He had suddenly heard that Prince Yan had returned, so he wanted to come over and test Prince Yan's intentions. In his opinion, the person who could make the final decision on these matters was still Prince Yan.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Bai Linnan bowed symbolically.
"Minister Bai, have you thought it through before coming here today?" Chu Tianze sat on the chair without even raising his eyelids, showing no respect at all towards his father-in-law. It's not that he is arrogant, but it's mainly because Bai Linnan is not worthy of it!
Bai Linan lowered his eyes, "Your Highness, I know that in the past in the capital, there were ignorant people in the Bai Mansion who had conflicts with Xiao girl and you, Your Highness, but the Bai family is the place where Xiao girl was born and raised. Over the years, we have not treated Xiao girl badly. Now the man in the palace who controls the lives of hundreds of people in the Bai family just wants to exchange for Zhang Yu. Zhang Yu is actually of little use to you, Your Highness..."
Chu Tianze sneered, "Prince Bai, it seems that you haven't carefully considered what the princess said? Or do you think that the prince is easy to talk to?"
"Don't dare!"
"But what you said is true. You are the princess's father in name after all. If you die here, it will inevitably damage the princess's reputation. But if you insist on seeking death, then I can't do anything about it. You can go back to the capital. No one in the Prince of Yan's Mansion will stop you..."
Bai Linnan's face turned pale. "Your Highness, we are all family after all. If Your Highness does not release me, I will die if I go back. Can Your Highness bear to see the entire Bai family executed..."
"The Bai family's death is your own fault. It has nothing to do with us. If you keep wavering, Chu Tianling will kill the Bai family sooner or later. I warn you, don't use such words to kidnap the princess..." Chu Tianze said coldly.
Bai Linnan said quickly, "Your Highness, Xiao is the Princess of Yan and the daughter of the Bai family. Our Bai family is naturally willing to stand on the side of the Prince of Yan's Mansion. I have many connections among the civil officials in the court. If one day Your Highness enters the capital, with me here, no matter what Your Highness does, it will be much smoother..."
"Oh? Prime Minister Bai means that you want to be my internal supporter in the court?" A faint light flashed in Chu Tianze's eyes.
Bai Linnan said solemnly, "Yes, if the prince is willing, let me take Zhang Yu as a bargaining chip back, I will definitely be able to gain the trust of the person in the palace and continue to stay in the position of left prime minister. I can also gather intelligence for the Prince of Yan's Mansion. If the prince and Xiao girl fight to the imperial city in the future, I can also call on all officials in advance and invite the prince to enter the palace..."
Chu Tianze raised his eyebrows, "I didn't realize that Bai Xiang was still so loyal to Prince Yan's Mansion?"
Bai Linan lowered his eyes and said, "Your Highness can trust me. In the past, I actually had higher hopes for Your Highness. However, the one in the palace started the rebellion too suddenly. The Bai family has a large population in the capital, and they don't want to cause trouble for Xiao girl. That's why I pretended to submit to that person in order to save the lives of the Bai family first..."
"I am really touched by what you said, Mr. Bai..." Chu Tianze curled the corners of his mouth slightly, with a gloomy look in his eyes.
Bai Linan said respectfully, "The Bai family and Prince Yan's Mansion are connected. Your Majesty might as well consider it carefully..."
"Are you so sure, Bai Xiang, that Chu Tianling will spare your life after you return?"
"The Liu family is gone. If that person touches me easily, it will also cause dissatisfaction among many civil servants. Moreover, if I can successfully bring Zhang Yu back, it will prove that I still have weight in the hearts of Prince Yan's Mansion. That person will naturally stay with the Bai family and continue to contain Prince Yan's Mansion..."
Chu Tianze suddenly clapped his hands a few times and said with a smile, "Prime Minister Bai is worthy of being the left prime minister. I almost believe what he says..."
"Your Majesty, I am sincere..."
"Okay, Bai Xiang, do you think everyone else is a fool? At this time, you are still thinking about how to please everyone. In the end, you are the one who suffers..." Chu Tianze sneered.
Bai Linan's expression darkened, "My Lord, what do you want me to believe in my loyalty?"
Just as he finished speaking, a voice came from the door, reporting, "Your Highness, Prince Ping is here..."
"Got it, please ask Brother San to come over..."
"Yes!"
Chu Tianze then looked at Bai Linan and said, "Okay, you go back first..."