Chapter 218 Wedding

According to Goryeo's request, Li Tang and Goryeo will meet at the crossing of Mazi River.

The so-called Mazi River is the ancient Yalu River.

As the border between Liaodong and Goryeo, it is not surprising to choose this place.

However.

In Lin Chen's opinion, choosing this place is a bit strange.

You know, most of this river is in the area controlled by Houjin, and a very small part is held by Goryeo.

Although the agreed crossing location is still in Goryeo's hands.

But if the second son of the Goryeo king wants to ensure that the princess is sent to Li Tang without any mistakes, he should take the waterway.

Why choose the land route?

Because of this, Lin Chen was quite vigilant all the way.

Fortunately, he was close to the crossing of Mazi River and did not encounter any trouble along the way.

Even Houjin seemed to shrink its military strength because of the previous defeat in the war.

"Has General Lin heard of this Goryeo princess?"

These days, Tao Yi felt that he had become familiar with Lin Chen unilaterally.

Lin Chen also had some understanding of this Minister of Rites.

This person was born in the imperial examination of the previous year. He was from a poor family and finally worked hard in the Ministry of Rites to become a Minister.

For an official like him who had no chance of promotion and no backing.

This fifth-rank Minister would most likely retire and return home.

There was also the option of being sent to serve as an official.

But Beijing officials had more opportunities than local officials, such as this wedding.

Although Liaodong was not a good place to come to, not only were the Jurchens eyeing him covetously, but the bad weather was even more terrifying.

But Tao Yi felt that he was still young, so he decided to give it a try.

So he came to Liaodong and served as the head of the Ministry of Rites for this wedding.

Tao Yi, who couldn't sit still, had been pestering Lin Chen these days.

After all, it was meaningless to rush on the road, running all the way.

If you don't find something to divert your attention, you will really be bored to death.

"Princess of Goryeo?"

On horseback, Lin Chen heard Tao Yi's words and shook his head slightly.

He didn't care much about Goryeo, let alone a princess?

On the contrary, from Tao Yi's tone, he knew something about the Goryeo princess?

Without waiting for Lin Chen to ask, Tao Yi spoke first.

"General Lin, it is said that the Goryeo princess is extremely beautiful, not inferior to Bao Si and Xi Shi."

Men.

When talking about women's appearance, they always talk endlessly.

Tao Yi lowered his voice and told Lin Chen about the rumors about the Goryeo princess.

If it spread out, it would be a crime of disrespect.

Of course.

Now only Lin Chen and Tao Yi know about it.

After listening to Tao Yi's description, Lin Chen shook his head disapprovingly.

"Goryeo is a small country with only tens of millions of people. How can it raise a beautiful woman?"

Although there are indeed many records of Goryeo maids in history.

They often enter the rich families in the Central Plains as slaves through the pawnbrokers and other means.

From a certain perspective.

The modern South Korean girl group is similar to the ancient Goryeo maids.

Back to the topic.

Lin Chen had also seen the so-called Goryeo maids in the pawnbroker.

They were short, short-legged, and had a big face.

They were not good-looking.

In the pawnbrokers' words, the outstanding thing about these Goryeo maids was that they were obedient and hardworking.

So.

He had no curiosity at all about the so-called Goryeo princess.

As for the rumors in Tao Yi's mouth, it was probably not the news released by Goryeo itself.

Seeing that Lin Chen was not interested, Tao Yi had to shut up and mutter to himself.

"I hope that Princess Yushu is not really like what General Lin said."

Otherwise, if she is sent to the harem, she will only be a cold palace.

The wedding delegation traveled for three days.

Soon they arrived at the agreed Mazijiang ferry.

Just look at the other side of the Mazijiang ferry, where colorful flags have been raised and red paper lanterns have been hung to show the festive mood.

You can see it.

In order to show the princess's pomp, Goryeo has spent a lot of money.

Now.

It's time for Tao Yi to appear.

As the Minister of Rites, he is professionally qualified.

And Lin Chen led the army here, more as a guard.

Lin Chen glanced around the river bank and said loudly.

"Where is Commander Shi?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Xiu immediately rode out of the line and bowed his hands respectfully: "I am here!"

"I order you to lead your troops to patrol around the river bank and spread out the scouts!"

"Yes!"

After receiving the order, Shi Xiu immediately called up the 300 Yu Lin Huqi Guards of his own department and spread out along the river bank.

If there is any ambush or accident, the news can be sent back in time.

After making these warnings, Lin Chen focused his attention on Tao Yi and other officials of the Ministry of Rites and watched them cross the river by boat.

As for the other side of the river, it was the tent of the Goryeo princess.

At the same time.

Near the Mazijiang ferry on the Goryeo side.

There were 4,000 Goryeo soldiers in full armor stationed at this ferry.

Compared with the Li Tang soldiers, they were slightly shorter and only had leather armor on their bodies.

Even so.

In Goryeo, they were already elite soldiers.

This leader seemed to be a trusted general of the Li royal family.

He was seen kneeling in front of the princess's tent and talking about the Li Tang wedding delegation.

Hearing the words of this general, there was movement in the tent.

A maid came out and said in a dissatisfied tone: "The princess is dressing up and it will take two hours. Tell the Tang envoy."

"This..."

The general was stunned.

"Wait for two hours??!!"

Hearing what the maid said, the general felt a little scalp numb.

You know, this is not in the country, and the officials on the other side are the officials of the Celestial Empire!

If so...

Everyone in Goryeo knows that the officials of the Celestial Empire are arrogant and not easy to deal with.

Could it be that Princess Yushu was so petty because she was dissatisfied with being married to the Emperor of Li Tang?

The general had heard rumors about Princess Yushu.

It is said that the princess is gentle and virtuous, why did she become unruly today?

"Yes!"

The general did not dare to say much, so he had to nod his head.

After the general left, the maid turned around and entered the tent.

The tent was decorated with luxury.

The screen was incense-filled, and the phoenix embroidered curtains were all there.

Kneeling in front of a bronze mirror was a woman wearing a phoenix crown and a bridal robe.

The bronze mirror reflected a beautiful face!

This face was enough to make people who saw it unforgettable.

As the saying goes, she is as beautiful as the breeze, as delicate as a willow in the wind, and as if she is an elf walking out of Changbai Mountain.

The maid changed her previous arrogant attitude and said respectfully: "Princess, I have passed on your order."

The princess was silent, just drawing her eyebrows one by one.

Seeing this, the maid seemed to be unable to help asking: "Princess, why do you let the Tang Dynasty envoys wait for two hours?"

She was actually afraid of offending the Li Tang officials.

"Why?"

Yu Shu heard this, and her eyes as warm as water flashed a trace of confusion.

It was her own brother, the second son of the King of the Li family, who had asked her.

For the sake of the Li royal family, she must let the Li Tang wedding delegation wait for two hours.

As a royal girl.

Yu Shu knew her fate very well, which was nothing more than marrying a prince's son for marriage.

But she didn't want to.

Go far away, to stabilize the status of the Li royal family, and marry the Li Tang emperor.

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