The Great Queen Mau Lewat
Chapter 211
Wang yi could not sleep well. Since then his body just back and forth to the right and left without finding a comfortable position. His mind was still loyal to the conversation regarding Arthur this afternoon. Thinking of ways to help his friend. Wang yi finally decided after careful consideration.
Tok Tok's.
Sima rui's room door was knocked.
" What's up? " Sima rui opened the door with a look of unfriendly face staring annoyed at the annoyance at the inappropriate time.
Junyi had already guessed that his master would definitely get angry when the time with wangfei was interrupted. But what can be done. There is something important he has to say.
" I'm sorry to bother Your Majesty. Wang yi wants to talk to you. "
Sima rui glanced at wang yi who was standing not far from junyi. " Send him to wait in the back. I'll catch up. " Junyi nodded obediently and left with wang yi.
In the backyard beside the pool. Sima rui sat with wang yi in a gazebo. A bottle of wine accompanied their evening conversation.
" I want to help you get Arthur out. About guarantee.... Let me be the guarantee. " Wang yi started the conversation.
Sima rui poured some wine into her glass while listening to wang yi's words. Sip a little before finally speaking.
" Your words are like you're of high value. Do you think they'll agree to your offer? What makes you sure that your proposal will be accepted and Arthur will be released. " Cecar Sima rui.
Wang yi silenced. Sima rui continued. " If you have any doubt. Better to go back. You're just wasting my precious time. "
Wang yi took a deep breath. Then took out a jade slip from behind his chest.
A jade with engraving Xuan wu or black turtle. Symbol of shu. A country that has a geographical location in the coastal area that is in the north.
If the north there is a shu country with the symbol Xuan wu (black turtle or genbu) then the jinn country in the east has the symbol of Qing long (Blue dragon or seiryu). While west and south there are Xi fang Bai Hu (white tiger or Byakko) and Zhu Que (red Phoenix or suzaku).
Jade with the engraving of the state emblem only owned by the King or royal prince. For example Sima rui who has dragon jade. Because wang yi has a jade black turtle. Then make sure he is a member of the kingdom of Shu.
Sima rui raised one corner of her lips. " What is this? " She said as if she didn't know the thing in front of her.
" I believe that without having to explain it you must know very well what this thing is, Your Majesty. " Wang yi's face turned serious. It was as if the man who was currently talking to Sima rui was not the usual wang yi. The everyday w.a.n.g yi had always been relaxed and abnormal.
" Do you acknowledge your identity it's your highness crown prince Xuan Yi. " Sima rui mentioned wang yi's real name along with her status.
" You didn't seem surprised when I showed you this jade. It turns out you already know my true identity. It seems like what people say about your sharpness is true. You are not someone who can be fooled. "
Sima rui chuckled. " It's not strange to let someone we don't know live in your house. I wouldn't be so stupid as to let a stranger stay in my residence. "
" When did you know? " Wang yi was no longer able to hide her curiosity.
" Is that important? "
Sima rui continued. " When I know your identity doesn't matter. Now that you dare to reveal your identity then I guess you are ready with all the consequences including those from the Shu Empire who will soon know of your existence. "
Wang yi was still silent. He was ready when his father's men knew he was in the kingdom of Jin. But to be honest to go back there he himself was not ready. It's not time for him to come back. That's what wang yi thinks.
" It doesn't matter to me if they know where I am. I just don't want to go back there. At least for now. If I go back now, I'll make sure there's chaos in the palace again. " The wang yi.
Chaos due to the seizure of the throne is still a scourge for money yi. The death of his sister made money yi choose to leave his country. The current Emperor Shu did not forbid princes from killing each other. According to him, the prince who will become emperor must be smart, strong, and ruthless. In order to lead his country well and make it grow. Therefore, no matter if wang yi is the status of crown prince does not necessarily make it safe to ascend to the throne.
Sima rui knew little about the cruel nature of Emperor Shu and the internal problems of the country. So he knew very well what chaos wang yi was saying.
" I can get you to be here quietly without fear of being nudged by the people of the Shu Empire. "
" really? "
" Of course. By having a royal partnership. That could be a reasonable reason to stay here. Besides you being able to save Arthur, your existence here will also not invite the suspicion of those who will label you as an enemy. Hows it? do you agree? " Sima rui clearly with her plan.
" It looks interesting. But before I agreed. Can you explain first His Majesty what cooperation we will live. "
A satisfied smile expands on Sima rui's lips. He sipped his cup back to moisten his throat before he explained.
" The agreement that we will live is in the field of trade. You must know very well the price of foreign goods entering this country is very expensive. Can only be found at auction. Why that? Of course one of the reasons is because transportation from shu country to Jin is very far and also costs a lot. "wang yi nodded in agreement.
" However, transportation constraints apply only to landline shipments. Not for another route. "
" sthat mean? " Wang yi asked not understanding. If the country shu may still know the sea lane because it is close to the sea. But for the Jin state around the mountain it is impossible to use the sea lane.
" We'll use the river. The trade union chaired by the zi boss currently has a river route transportation even the line has reached to the village on the border of the country wei. "
" Since the wei state was under the Jin empire, of course opening a river path there did not require a permit. So we just need permission from the country shu. "
Wang yi started to think. This cooperation certainly benefits the shu side as well. If this cooperation occurs, the import of mining materials will be easier. And of course the price load will be relatively lower.
" all right. I concur. "
" good. I'll get everything ready. Hopefully our cooperation will work well. "
" I hope so too. "
The two toast as a sign of cooperation.
' Finally the desire of ziyan to expand to the land of shu can be realized. ' the monologue Sima rui in the heart.
The main purpose of Sima rui to offer cooperation with shu country is actually not for the smooth entry of external goods but to expand his wife's business network. And as a good husband, of course, he has to help. Then the profits for his country follow.
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Next day.
Sima Rui woke up in the morning as usual. It is different with Ziyan. He was faithful to his blanket. Sima rui felt a little strange. After his return from captivity, his wife's behavior was slightly different. Every day he ate sweet food. Abstinence from providing sweet foods on the table during meal times. In addition, his wife's sleeping hours are also getting longer. Ziyan went to sleep a lot, not only at night, but also during the day.
Seeing so peaceful the wife's face. Sima Rui did not have the heart to wake her up. So he decided to go to the palace without waking him up. Sima rui only peeked at Ziyan's forehead for a moment before stepping off towards the palace.
As promised, at the court of the next palace, Sima rui again discussed the release of Arthur. He wanted to immediately solve the problem so as not to hear the request of the wife for the sake of another man. Every time he heard Ziyan mention Arthur's name and request that Arthur be released made his jealousy boil down to the crown.
Then why didn't Ziyan do it alone? The answer is because of Sima rui's ban. With his ziyan ability, it was easy for him to free Arthur by using his identity as a zi boss. But Sima Rui did not want his wife to do everything herself which would create an opportunity for Arthur to have time together with his wife.
" Prince rui. Have we not all discussed this? we can't free him for the reasons we mentioned yesterday. If you forget, I can say it again. " One of the officials of the noble faction commented.
" Why are you talking like the prince doesn't understand anything. Even the prince hasn't said a word. But you've made your own judgment. " Reply one of the officials this time from the imperial faction.
" What the prince brought up this topic for again. If the pa- "official stopped his speech when Sima rui mentioned his name.
" Office Ma. " Call Sima rui. Look straight at Mr. Ma. His eyes seemed to say, I know everything. So stop talking or I'll keep quiet forever. Making the guts of Master Ma instantly shrivel.
" I brought up this topic again because I had evidence that he was not a spy as Ma alleged yesterday. He is an emissary from another country who wants to cooperate with our country. "
" It's bullshit! " Spontaneous speech of Ma's office. He immediately closed his mouth tightly once he became aware of his Impulsive actions. Makes everyone look strangely at him.
" There is no need to rush the Ma office. I haven't even explained it at all. But you denied it first. " Said sima rui.
After making Ma's official not wrench, sima rui resumed.
" Your Majesty, I will call someone. I hope everyone can listen first to what he will say before deciding. " Then Sima rui asked someone to call wang yi in.
A few moments wait for Wang yi to finally enter. He had fixed his appearance according to the look of the country shu.
The eyes of Ma's office glared at the sight of wang yi. A face that reminded him of one of his victims who managed to escape. Fear began to overwhelm Ma's officials. He is afraid that his crimes will be exposed. Cold sweat began to wet the backs of Ma's officials. His face even turned deathly pale.
While wang yi, was still staring straight. He walked without looking at it a bit. So he had yet to realize the whereabouts of Mr. Ma there.
" Hail Your Majesty. Introduce me prince shu, Xuan yi. Paying respect to His Majesty Emperor Jin. " Wang yi pays respect according to the way the country shu.
Sima shao observed wang yi. then glanced at his son, Sima rui. He will ask for an explanation to his insolent son.
" Welcome to the kingdom of Jin prince xuan yi. We welcome your arrival. "
" Thank you Your Majesty for the welcome. "
" I heard earlier that the crown prince of the country of Shu was traveling. Does that mean you are the crown prince of the country of shu prince xuan yi? " Tanya sima shao's.
As emperor, he always receives the latest news about other kingdoms. So no wonder, the news of xuan yi leaving from the kingdom also reached his ears. Although in fact the departure of xuan yi himself can be said to run away from his kingdom. But for the sake of maintaining the stability of the kingdom, the people of the shu kingdom spread the news that his departure was due to travel.
" I'm sorry if I hid my status that started. That's absolutely true. I am the crown prince of Shu kingdom. " Well wang yi.
Like being struck by lightning. The words of money yi were able to make Ma's office even more limp. He did not expect, the man he almost harassed was a crown prince. The fact that made the face of the Ma office even more pale. The sweat is getting worse.
' What should I do? I must have died this time. ' Inner office Ma was terrified.