Chapter 246 A Covenant
In the early morning of the next day, Ji Weiyu brought envoys from Chu State to meet the Queen. Civil and military officials from the court were lined up on the left and right, and the atmosphere was solemn and majestic. Today, both Ji Chenghao and Ji Chengyin came to the palace. After saluting, they quickly got down to business - in the presence of the civil and military envoys of the Manchu Dynasty and the Chu State, Dayong and the Chu State signed a friendship alliance.
Ji Chengyin stood aside, his face visibly tinged with haggard and pale. He watched in silence as the officials from the two countries completed the signing process, feeling filled with reluctance.
The queen mother lost power and the prince was deposed. He once thought that he had the best chance because he was the queen's legitimate son and the most legitimate candidate for the crown prince.
However, his father chose Ji Weiyu. This decision was beyond everyone's expectations. It caught many ministers in the court off guard. Ji Chengyin felt as if he had heard a ridiculous joke. He went from full of hope to despair very quickly. He simply could not accept this. result.
He didn't even know how Ji Weiyu did it.
But now he understands everything.
Ji Weiyu must have secretly colluded with Princess Dayong. The two reached an agreement early on. Yan Qing helped him fight for the crown prince, while Ji Weiyu helped Yan Qing spread rumors and help her ascend the throne as the queen.
Now we just need to get evidence of their collusion to prove that Ji Weiyu, the crown prince, was unjustly named. If the ministers of Chu State knew that His Royal Highness, the Son of God, whom everyone in Chu State admired, was helping the princess of another country to rebel and usurp the throne, they would definitely be disappointed in him.
No one could accept this fact, and his father would never agree.
Ji Chengyin secretly thought about how to deal with Ji Weiyu after returning to Chu State. Officials from both sides had signed the alliance. Her Majesty the Queen was sitting on the dragon throne, her voice full of majesty: "In order to show the sincerity of the alliance, Dayong promised to only support His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Ji Weiyu is the crown prince. No matter when the emperor abdicates, as long as Ji Weiyu is the legitimate crown prince and the new emperor of Chu, the covenant will always be valid. "
These words were like a thunderbolt, instantly waking up Ji Chengyin who was immersed in his thoughts. He looked up at Yan Qing in disbelief, trying his best to restrain his shock: "Her Majesty the Queen means..."
"My meaning is very simple." Yan Qing smiled faintly, "The covenant was signed with Prince Ji Weiyu. If Ji Weiyu cannot be the master of the family in the future, then the covenant will naturally be invalidated, and Dayong will no longer have to keep the promise of peace. What I mean should not be difficult understand."
The envoys of Chu State looked at each other, then bowed and said: "Your Highness, the Crown Prince, is the faith of the people of Chu State. As the crown prince, you are the one whom everyone expects. Please rest assured, Your Majesty the Queen."
Yan Qing hummed: "I also believe that your emperor's vision in choosing his successor must be for the sake of the people of the world."
"Your Majesty the Queen is wise!" The envoy of the Chu State took the overall situation into consideration. Even if he heard the Queen's intention, he would never question it and bowed sincerely, "May Dayong and the Chu State have everlasting friendship. War."
Ji Chengyin's face was gloomy, and a cold color flashed across his eyes.
Is this a threat? An aboveboard threat.
Use a piece of covenant as a threat to ensure Prince Ji Weiyu's status?
Just ridiculous.
"The journey back is long. Please take care of yourself, Your Highness the Crown Prince, the two princes and all of you, and have a safe journey." Yan took the wine cup on the tray of the palace attendant next to him and gestured from a distance, "I would like to send you this cup to see you off. I look forward to it. If I can attend His Royal Highness the Crown Prince’s enthronement ceremony one day, I will definitely give him generous congratulatory gifts.”
Ji Weiyu quickly followed up and picked up a glass of wine. Others followed suit and said some polite words. Ji Weiyu raised the glass and drank it in one gulp, restraining her reluctance and saying, "Xiao Wang bids farewell and looks forward to seeing Her Majesty the Queen in the future." See you again."
Yan Qing's tone was a little gentler: "The Ministry of Rites will send the Prince of Chu and the envoys to me."
"I obey the order." The Minister of Rites accepted the order, turned to look at Ji Weiyu, and raised his hand to signal, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, please invite me, all envoys."
Ji Weiyu really wanted Yan Qing to send him off in person. After all, after they said goodbye today, they would not be able to see each other often in the future. However, now that he was the prince of Chu, according to the etiquette of diplomatic relations, no king of a big country could send him a prince in person. reason.
What's more, what if I give it away?
After leaving the city gate, I still couldn't help but look back and take a second look, whether I should be reluctant to leave or not, and whether I should leave or leave.
Ji Weiyu sighed, turned around and left the hall without looking back, straightening her back, unwilling to damage the magnanimity of a country's crown prince.
Behind them in the main hall, Yan Qing and Wen Jin watched them leave without speaking for a long time.
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