"Well...it's delicious." Mengmeng patted her belly and said with satisfaction.
The people around them looked as if they had seen a ghost, staring at the child in front of them with their mouths open. The white tiger had just caught more than a dozen deer. Everyone was busy working for a long time, and more than half of the deer meat was eaten by Mengmeng alone.
"Hey..."
The little guy looked at the west, then ran to Daji and lay in her arms.
"I'm sleepy." Mengmeng raised her head and said, nuzzled into Daji's arms, and then fell asleep with her fingers in her mouth.
“......”
"Father...Father."
It was the first time that someone had such close contact with someone. Even though she was a little girl, Daji was still a little overwhelmed and didn't know where to put her hands.
Su Hu looked at the white tiger lying on the snow not far away, swallowed his saliva, and made a shushing gesture to Daji.
Then he stood up slowly and motioned for Daji to follow his actions. Su Hu found a piece of wood, just like Mengmeng on Daji, and then gently stopped the wood. Daji was very smart and also learned to stop Mengmeng. Then Su Hu looked at the carriage and slowly walked towards the carriage holding the wood. Daji followed suit and walked over holding Mengmeng.
Daji felt a little touched in her heart. This child was so light and warm. She really couldn't imagine how warm she felt even though she was wearing so little and with bare feet.
"Put it down gently." Su Hu whispered. The people around him were also eerily quiet.
Daji nodded, leaned into the carriage, and wanted to put Mengmeng down.
Just when Su Hu was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Daji turned around and pointed at the little guy in her arms with a wry smile. Mengmeng was seen holding Daji's long hair tightly with one hand.
Seeing this, Su Hu could only helplessly shake his head at his daughter. Daji had no choice but to get into the carriage and just hold Mengmeng in the carriage.
"Master Hou."
Su Hu returned to the bonfire, and Zheng Lun walked over and whispered.
"Is what the child said true?"
Su Hu hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and nodded again.
"I don't know that the king has a master, but the king did worship Wen Zhong as his teacher back then, but it shouldn't be the kind of master the child said. I'm also very confused."
"To be able to tame such a sacred beast, this child is no ordinary human being. Lord Marquis, I think this is probably true." Zheng Lun whispered.
"Hey, I can't see through the king more and more. The black bird appears, the unicorn presents the treasure..." Su Hu murmured.
"Master Marquis, I would like to know the purpose of your visit to Chaoge this time." Zheng Lun asked.
Su Hu picked up a branch and fiddled with the bonfire. The flames crackled, just like his heart at this time, which was very complicated.
"Zheng Lun, how many years have you been following me?" Su Hu asked.
Zheng Lun was stunned for a moment, then said.
"My subordinate came to the Marquis Mansion on the day the young lady was born, exactly sixteen years ago."
"Sixteen years have passed. Do you think I am the kind of person who is greedy for power?"
"Master Hou is kind-hearted and treats the people as his own. Who doesn't know this in Jizhou? Everyone says that Master Hou is benevolent and righteous." Zheng Lun said quickly.
"Everything I do is for the people. This time the king abolishes slavery, I actually agree with it." Su Hu said.
"Then Mr. Hou, you..."
"Why don't I stand up and express my position first like Dong Bohou?" Su Hu asked rhetorically.
"Hey, it's not that simple. Although Jizhou is dominated by me, there are still so many nobles below. There are thirty-six vassal states under Jizhou. What's more, there is Beibohou Chonghouhu above me. They may not be willing. "
"One move can affect the whole body. I have to be careful, otherwise there will be chaos in Jizhou if I don't pay attention. Then it will be the common people who will suffer." Su Hu sighed.
Hearing this, Zheng Lun nodded and thought about it carefully. It was indeed as Su Hu said. Slaves were the property of nobles. Abolition of slaves would be equivalent to digging into their foundations, not to mention spending money to resettle slaves. How could the nobles agree? , the local princes are different from Chaoge. In Chaoge, the royal family has the final say. Even the nobles of Chaoge are dependent on the royal family for survival. Naturally, they will not oppose Emperor Xin's decision.
"So this time I go to have a showdown with the king." Su Hu continued.
"showdown?"
"Well, if you want to abolish slavery, I agree with both hands, but the king's help is needed for this matter. I think he will not refuse." After Su Hu finished speaking, he touched his beard with a smile, a smile on his face.
"Scheming." This word suddenly popped up in Zheng Lun's mind. Su Hu is throwing the first problem to Di Xin. Anyway, I agree, but what to do depends on you. When the time comes, other princes will know , I would just think that Su Hu was forced.
In the early morning, the bonfire has been burned out. Everyone is ready to continue on their way. The weather is very good and there is no snow. If there are no delays on the way, we will arrive at Chaoge City in the afternoon.
Su Hu walked outside Daji's carriage and knocked gently.
"Eh?"
I saw a little head peeking out from the curtains, it was Mengmeng
"Well..."
"Hey, are you leaving?" Mengmeng said with a smile.
"Yes, let's hurry up as soon as possible while it's not snowing. We should be able to reach Chaoge before dark," Su Hu said.
"Then I'll go back with you, Xiaobai." Mengmeng said, and then called out to Bai Hu.
"Huchi..."
The huge white tiger immediately stood up and shook off the snow on his body.
"Xiao Bai, get smaller and come here quickly." Mengmeng waved to Bai Hu.
"Roar..."
Bai Hu roared, then shook his head, obviously unwilling.
"Hmph, you won't change." Mengmeng pouted and waved her pink fist.
Bai Hu was startled immediately, and then his body slowly shrank. Under the surprised eyes of everyone, he soon turned into the size of a cat, ran over and jumped into the carriage.
"You are so good, Daji, look, isn't Xiaobai cute?" Mengmeng said as she put down the car curtain.
"It...it won't bite, right?" Daji's timid voice came from the carriage.
"If it dares to bite someone, I will eat it, geez..."
Su Hu outside the car shook his head helplessly and motioned for everyone to set off.
On the way, Mengmeng chattered with Daji about interesting things about Chaoge City, and accidentally said that she lived in Zhutian Tower.
"It turns out he is the owner of Zhutian Tower, no wonder." Outside the carriage, Su Hu did not get into his carriage, but rode a horse to guard Daji. Naturally, he had heard about Zhutian Tower for a long time. Legend has it that it was taught by a great immortal. Jian, it seems, is this child’s brother.
Since Daji's health had improved, the team's speed had also increased. Originally expected to take two days, everyone arrived at Chaoge City in the afternoon.
The soldiers guarding the city saw the flag of Jizhou from afar. They were surprised and quickly sent people to the palace to report. Others quickly stopped the gathered people and allowed the princes to enter the city first.
"This is the flag of Jizhou, the Marquis of Jizhou is here."
"I heard that the last time the king ascended the throne, he fell ill."
"I've also heard that the eldest son of Jizhou came last time."
The people were talking a lot.
"Meet the Marquis of Jizhou."
A man who looked like an army officer stepped forward and offered his hands.
"No gift."
"Master Marquis, please."
Then the team slowly entered the city.
"Hey, Daji, look, that's my home." Mengmeng pointed at Zhutian Tower and said.
"Are you going home?" Daji was a little reluctant. After spending a short time together, she liked this child very much. He was cute and lively.
"Well... no, I'll go to the palace with you." Mengmeng tilted her head and said.
"That's great." Daji suddenly laughed.
When the carriage passed by Zhutian Tower, Mengmeng shouted to stop.
I saw the little guy sticking his head out and shouting at the door.
"I'm going to the palace to play. I'll be back later."
"Go quickly, go quickly." After saying that, he quickly urged everyone.
“......”
At this time, Dongfang, dressed in red, walked out and frowned when he saw the leaving team.
"This kid really deserves a beating."
On the top floor, Li Daoyi looked at Su Hu's motorcade and fell into deep thought.
"Su Hu actually came in person. It seems that many things have changed. A prince who was supposed to be the first to rebel actually came to see Yin Shou. It's interesting." Li Daoyi thought to himself. After thinking for a moment, he understood Su Hu's intention.
"Hey, come with me, I'm the most familiar with this place."
In the palace, Mengmeng was jumping up and down with Su Hu, Daji and Zheng Lun.
People around him didn't dare to stop him along the way and bowed their heads to say hello. It was obvious that everyone knew Mengmeng.
Soon, several people arrived at the palace hall and saw Di Xin and Wen Zhongzao already waiting there.
Seeing this, Su Hu quickly stepped forward and knelt down one after another.
"Your Majesty, Su Hu, pays homage to the King."
"Daji pays homage to the king."
"Moji Zheng Lun pays homage to the king."
"Nephew, here I come." Mengmeng said with a smile.
"Ahem, the queen has cooked your favorite meat porridge." Yin Shou said to Mengmeng.
"Wow, really? I haven't had breakfast yet."
Mengmeng's eyes suddenly lit up, and she immediately hugged Xiaobai and was about to run to the harem, but she quickly turned around and ran towards Daji who was still kneeling on the ground.
"Daji, you go with me." I stretched out a hand to pull Daji up and ran.
"Mengmeng...I..." Before Daji could finish her words, the two of them disappeared.
Su Hu still lowered his head and did not dare to speak.
"I am waiting for you, please get up." Yin Shou said.
Then several people entered the hall together.
"I am cured?"
"Thanks to your Majesty, I have recovered." Su Hu replied.
"Your Majesty, I'm here this time..." Su Hu was saying, and Yin Shou waved his hand.
"Marquis Jizhou, I already know your thoughts."
Su Hu's lips moved.
"You just have to do the abolition of slavery, and I will send a grand master to help you."
Su Hu looked at Yin Shou in surprise. He didn't expect that his thoughts had been guessed.
"What? Are you surprised?" Yin Shou smiled.
"Your Majesty, I have been thinking about how to persuade you along the way, but I didn't expect..." Su Hu said with a bitter smile.
"Hahaha, you underestimate me. Not only do you love the people, but I also love the people. The people of Jizhou are also my people. How could I not know that you have difficulties? Don't worry, do it. Everything is up to me. "Carry it."
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Su Hu finally felt relieved.
The atmosphere relaxed immediately, and the monarch and his ministers became much more harmonious in an instant.
