Chapter 261 Contract, Signature and Seal

The next day, Chu Qinghuang got up extra early.

It wasn't even bright outside yet, but the hot wind was already blowing in through the window.

July is approaching, and now we have entered the hottest season of the year. The sun is shining brightly during the day, and there is no coolness at all at night.

Fortunately, there were ice cubes in the princess's bedroom to cool down the heat, and there was a naturally cool pillow beside her, so Chu Qinghuang slept well at night.

"Your body is really strange." Chu Qinghuang raised her hand and touched Fu Cang's neck. The skin under the clothes was just like ordinary people's, with nothing abnormal. However, when she fell asleep at night, her whole body felt cold, "I have a disease. precious?"

Fucang stopped dressing her and raised his head slightly, revealing his slender and smooth neck, allowing his master to touch her more smoothly.

Chu Qinghuang glanced at him, took back her hand, and began to change her clothes.

When she sat in front of the dressing table and let Jinlan and Mingyue comb her hair and paint her eyebrows, Fucang stood aside and watched, paying special attention.

Because his eyes were so focused, Chu Qinghuang could ignore it even if he wanted to. She raised her eyes and glanced at him casually: "You want to learn?"

Fu Cang nodded.

"A seven-foot man learns how to comb his hair and draw his eyebrows?" Chu Qinghuang's expression was subtle, "You are really promising."

Fucang pursed his lips and remained silent for a moment without making any excuses. He continued to watch Mingyue and Jinlan's movements.

Fortunately, the two maids were very determined and were not surprised when he stared at them like this. They took care of the eldest princess's hair and makeup step by step, and even picked out a hairpin set with rubies from the jewelry box. Chu Qinghuang put it on.

"His Highness never liked wearing these before. All these gems and hairpins have been wasted here." Jinlan said with a smile, "His Highness is still young, so he should wear some fresh and noble jewelry."

Chu Qinghuang didn't like it before because she thought it would be a hindrance to use force, but now she has fewer opportunities to do it herself, and it doesn't matter if she wears one or two hairpins, so she left it to the two of them to take care of it.

After working like this for half an hour, Chu Qinghuang took Fucang out of Dongshang Pavilion.

"Your Highness." Chu Lingchuan came in a hurry, stopped Chu Qinghuang on the corridor of the Princess Mansion, and handed him a letter from the flying pigeon, "This is the news from the King of War."

Chu Qinghuang took it and took a look: "Second brother can arrive tomorrow?"

"yes."

"Tsk." Chu Qinghuang said indifferently, "I said that Chu Tiankuo's title of prince can still be kept for three days. It seems that he is still promoted. Tomorrow, I will demote him from prince to county king."

"No." Chu Lingchuan coughed lightly, "Your Highness can do it today. The King of War said that the documents for the envoy's visit can be delivered to Xiqi today."

Chu Qinghuang raised his eyebrows: "Second brother is not bad, he really makes me look good."

"The King of War is indeed thinking about His Highness, but this one," Chu Lingchuan turned his eyes to Fucang, "Your Highness may want to think carefully about how to explain to the King of War."

Chu Qinghuang frowned: "Explain what?"

Just as Chu Lingchuan was about to speak, Chu Qinghuang said again: "Forget it, I will go to the palace to sign a life and death certificate with those people who are looking for death. We will discuss other matters when I come back."

Chu Lingchuan then took two steps back to make way for Chu Qinghuang to pass first.

After getting on the carriage, Chu Qinghuang looked at Fu Cang's handsome and delicate face: "My second brother is coming."

Um?

Fucang was startled. His master's second brother, the War King of Dongling, commanded the power of 400,000 soldiers and horses in Dongling. He was the most noble prince under one person in Dongling and above ten thousand people.

Fu Cang became nervous for no reason.

Entering the palace and going to court, the east side slowly turned white.

The morning has begun.

Chu Qinghuang walked into the silent hall and bowed to the emperor: "Father."

His Majesty the Emperor, who was sitting on the dragon throne, hummed majestically: "I have asked Chen Hai to draw up a contract. Qinghuang, after thinking about it for a night, do you think you can go back on it?"

Chu Qinghuang turned to look at Chu Tiankuo: "Did the Second Emperor regret it?"

Chu Tiankuo was full of confidence and smiled lightly: "A man keeps his promise, how can he go back on his words so easily?"

The civil and military officials on the left and right sides of the main hall looked at each other in confusion. Those who knew the situation were tacitly understanding, while those who did not know were confused.

"Qinghuang promised three months ago that envoys would arrive at Xiqi from Dongling before July to avoid paying tribute this year." The emperor said calmly, explaining the ins and outs and content of the contract in a few words, "It is now the end of June, July The eldest princess will make a bet with King Xuan within three days. All my dear friends will bear witness to me today."

When the ministers heard this, a look of understanding appeared on their faces.

I see.

In the past two days, there have been rumors in the imperial city, and rumors about the Emperor and Phoenix have spread. I think His Highness Prince Xuan is a little out of control.

The emperor ordered in a deep voice: "Chen Hai."

Chen Hai lowered his eyebrows in response, and then took a step forward, unfolding a bright yellow contract with both hands: "Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess offered to bet the title of Eldest Princess and the military power of the Silver Armored Army. If the Dongling envoy does not fulfill the promise within three days, Upon arrival, the eldest princess will relinquish all privileges and no longer interfere with the affairs of the court. "

"The bet between His Royal Highness King Xuan and Uncle Qin is the prince's title and the power in the court. If the Dongling envoy arrives within three days, then His Royal Highness Prince Xuan will be crowned the prince and Uncle Qin will be relieved of all his duties in the court."

The officials were in an uproar.

this……

The ministers discussed one after another: "Is the stake too high?"

"One is the eldest princess and the other is a prince... How can this be used as a bet?"

"Yeah, it's just nonsense."

Chu Qinghuang listened to the ministers whispering to each other, with a calm expression on his face. Chu Tiankuo also maintained his composure, with an expression as if the mountain was collapsing in front of him without changing his expression.

"Uncle Qin." The emperor's eyes turned slightly, "Do you have anything else to say?"

Uncle Qin walked out of the group of ministers and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I have no objection."

"In that case." The emperor turned around and ordered, "Chen Hai, let them each have a look, and then sign and seal."

"Yes."

Chen Hai walked down holding the bright yellow silk brocade used for imperial edicts, and bowed to present it to Chu Qinghuang. The contract was written on the bright yellow brocade, which showed the solemnity of the specifications and the rigor of the meaning, and no one could take it lightly.

Chu Qinghuang took it and read it quickly. There was no problem. She reached out to take the pen from the jade plate brought by the eunuch next to her, dipped it lightly in ink, and calmly wrote her name.

After writing her name, she put down the pen, took out her seal, dipped it in cinnabar and stamped it.

All the actions were done calmly like flowing water, without any pause or hesitation.

Chu Tiankuo was shocked when he saw this.

Chu Qinghuang was too confident. Did she know what this bet meant?

The hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. The civil and military officials had different expressions, but they all watched this bet quietly. The original absurdity became serious because of the emperor's approval. No one dared to scold it at this time.

"Is the second brother scared?" Chu Qinghuang raised his eyes and looked at Chu Tiankuo, "Do you want to regret it?"

Chu Tiankuo's smile was a little dry: "How could it be? I'll sign it now."

The same process, different seals.

After stamping his own seal, Chu Tiankuo's palms sweated uncontrollably. He tried to remain calm and watched Chen Hai hand the contract to Qin Guojiu, and he had a bad premonition in his heart.

Outside the imperial city, a fast horse broke the tranquility of the early morning like lightning. After the city gate opened at dawn, it was the first to gallop into the imperial city.

Da! Da! Da!

Qin Guojiu silently signed his name on the contract and stamped it.

The contract was established, and the bet took effect.

Chen Hai turned around and walked up the stairs, presenting the contract to the emperor.

"Report--"

A loud and high voice suddenly sounded, breaking the oppressive silence in the hall, "The Dongling envoy handed over the document, please review it, Your Majesty!"

After the voice fell, the whole hall was silent.

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