Chapter 135: Su Daji

Marquis of the West, please give me an explanation: why did the Great King act against me?

Su Hu's face was grim; he didn't understand. He had been loyal to the Great Shang with all his heart, so why did he end up like this?

I believe that over these years, guarding Yi Zhou for the Great King, I have neither merit nor hardship; could it be that some villain has spoken ill of me?

Brother Su, this matter is complicated to explain, you...

The Marquis of the West was about to speak when suddenly several young men and women walked in.

At their lead was Ji Chang's eldest son, Bo Yi Kao; beside him were Su Hu's children: his eldest son, Su Quan Zhong, and his second daughter, Su Daji!

Looking at the lovely Su Daji, Ji Chang's face showed a hint of thoughtfulness.

Seeing Ji Chang this old fellow, his gaze falling on his most beloved little daughter, Su Hu's face showed a hint of displeasure.

After all, he knew that the Marquis of the West had nearly a hundred sons; among the feudal lords, that was considered quite extraordinary.

Now, staring at his daughter like that, could it be that he's harboring improper thoughts?

Cough cough

With a heavy cough, Su Hu's voice startled Ji Chang awake.

Turning to look at Su Hu, Ji Chang said in a deep voice: 'Brother Su, earlier I wasn't quite sure why your family faced this calamity, but now, seeing your daughter, I finally understand that the source of your family's trouble lies in your stunningly beautiful daughter.'

You mean?

Su Hu's face changed; he also realized and said: 'Marquis of the West, do you mean the Great King might take a fancy to my daughter?'

That's impossible!

Immediately, Su Hu shook his head repeatedly and said: 'Since ascending the throne, the Great King has had few consorts besides the Queen; he devotes himself to state affairs and is not the type to indulge in beauty—how could my daughter implicate our Su family?'

Actually, there was still something Su Hu hadn't said in his heart.

That is, compared to the Great King who is devoted to state affairs, Su Hu felt that you, Marquis of the West, are more fond of beauty.

Seeing this, Ji Chang's eyes turned slightly cold as he said lightly: 'Brother Su, I have said my piece; if you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do, Bo Yi Kao!'

Father!

Below, Bo Yi Kao bowed with clasped hands.

"Please see off your Su uncle on behalf of your father."

Ji Chang said.

Yes, father!

Bo Yi Kao said, then gestured for Su Hu and his children to proceed.

Su Hu's face was uncertain, but he said no more, taking Su Quan Zhong and Su Daji away from the Marquis of the West's manor.

Father!

After seeing off Su Hu's family, Bo Yi Kao came before his father.

Looking at Bo Yi Kao's hesitant face, Ji Chang said softly: 'Is it because of your brother's matter?'

Exactly!

Bo Yi Kao said: 'Before setting out, Ji Fa ordered me to go to Zhao Ge City; I must go to the Minister's Residence to ask the Shang Minister about his daughter, Shang Qingjun.'

Hmph!

With a cold snort, Ji Chang said in a deep voice: 'Regarding Shang Qingjun, I will certainly demand an explanation from Shang Rong; now, what's most important is to use the opportunity of the crown prince's investiture to disrupt the Yin-Shang's fortune.'

Father, doing this, will there be risks?

Bo Yi Kao asked: 'That Great King of ours is not someone easily fooled.'

There are naturally risks, but we don't have to bear them ourselves.

Ji Chang shook his head and said.

What does father mean?

Bo Yi Kao's eyes flickered; an image of Su Hu involuntarily appeared in his mind.

Ji Chang didn't answer, merely looking at the three copper coins before him, wondering what he was thinking about.

……

Father, do you really believe the Marquis of the West's words?

Su Quan Zhong asked in a deep voice.

Faced with his eldest son's question, Su Hu didn't know how to respond for a moment.

He knew very well that his eldest son had always regarded the present Great King as a role model.

He wanted to, like the Great King, expand territory and achieve great deeds!

So he would not believe that the wise and martial Great King would act against the Su family because of his sister.

But just a glance at his well-behaved, sensible younger daughter Su Daji made Su Hu's eyes involuntarily flash with worry.

There's no way; even veiled in gauze, a single glance reveals that Su Daji possesses an allure that could topple nations—she is indeed a great hidden danger.

"Quan Zhong, take your sister and go ahead……"

After some thought, Su Hu finally decided to let his son take his daughter and leave Zhao Ge City first.

Since his daughter might become a hidden danger, it would be better to let her return to Yi Zhou first; as long as the Great King hasn't seen his daughter, there naturally won't be a problem.

But just as he finished speaking, suddenly a large convoy entered the city.

"What is that!"

Su Hu looked at the imposing convoy and couldn't help but stare blankly.

After all, only members of the imperial family could afford such a scale.

"Father, is that the prince consort?"

Suddenly, the usually silent Su Daji spoke up.

Hearing that, Su Hu saw at once that atop the lead dragon horse of the convoy was a tall man!

It's him!

In recent years, Chen Tang Pass has become the most prosperous region of the entire Great Shang; even Zhaoge City is somewhat inferior, faintly earning the title of the Yin Shang's foremost mighty pass.

Wing Province also has many caravans from Chen Tang Pass; therefore, as the Marquis of Wing Province, Su Hu also knows something about Chen Tang Pass's affairs.

He knows that, assisting Princess Suzhi, he has managed Chen Tang Pass into the Yin Shang's foremost mighty pass; this prince consort has made an indispensable contribution.

Even so, there are rumors that even the Shang prime minister's only daughter became a concubine to this prince consort.

However, this matter is merely hearsay and not confirmed.

However, from various signs, it can be seen how formidable this prince consort is.

"Back then, it was just a hurried glance; I never expected that this prince consort would become even more valiant!"

Su Daji's beautiful eyes gazed at the prince consort on the dragon horse's back.

When one is young, one must not encounter too stunning a person, otherwise one cannot spend the rest of one's life in peace.

It is quite evident that, on the day Ao Yifan and Princess Suzhi's grand wedding, merely a hurried glance left a deep impression on the young Su Daji.

Now, upon seeing him again, Su Daji recognized him at a glance.

Sitting on the dragon horse's back, Ao Yifan waved his hand to signal the surrounding populace.

When his gaze swept over the Su family members, he paused briefly for three breaths, but showed no particular expression.

After all, he clearly knows that the Su family cannot escape; even if he does nothing, someone will not let them leave easily.

"He, just now seemed to have smiled at me!"

Su Daji clasped her hands before her chest; beneath the gauze, her face faintly flushed.

Looking at his daughter's appearance, Su Hu couldn't help but frown, turning his head to look at Su Quan Zhong beside him.

"Quan Zhong, take your sister and leave now!"

"Yes, Father!"

Su Quan Zhong nodded, turned back and said to Su Daji, "Sister, let's go."

"Mm."

Taking a deep look in Ao Yifan's direction, Su Daji ultimately said nothing more, following her older brother toward the relay station.