Return of the Swallow

Zhou Meng was very dissatisfied after being rejected continuously. The officials sitting on both sides who were familiar with Zhou Meng had already discovered that their prince was on the verge of anger. .

Zhou Meng has always been good at Xiyue, especially when it comes to women, and all the women in Xiyue will not resist becoming his women.

But Qin Yining made him frustrated repeatedly, which really made him very depressed.

The original gentle Xiaoyi also lost his patience because he failed to coax people into his hand. At this time, Zhou Meng was the domineering one giving orders again.

"Since you don't want to drink, it's okay not to eat. However, when I invite you to today's dinner, there is something I need to explain to you in front of all the ministers."

As soon as Zhou Meng finished speaking, the hall became quiet. The courtiers and their families filed out of the house in a sensible manner, leaving only Zhou Meng and a dozen Xiyue officials, plus Qin Yining and the three people she brought with her. However, the more than 20 soldiers that Zhou Meng had just brought were still holding the hilts of their swords, surrounding Qin Yining in a semi-surrounding manner, and there was a faint tendency to have a seizure.

Qin Yining turned his bright eyes to see clearly the situation on the left and right, smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please speak."

Zhou Meng did not show off, and said bluntly: "Your arrival is indeed the same as what is described in the holy book of Xiyue Sect that we believe in, so everyone believes that you are a goddess who can bring food and good harvests. My king I don’t deny this statement, but you and your tribe did have to step into the desert in the no-man’s land for some reason. This is a fact that no smart person can refute, are you right?”

Qin Yining chuckled lightly and said, "Whatever the prince wants to say, just say it."

Zhou Meng said: "Okay, then I will tell you straight. We, the Xiyue tribe, have been here for more than a hundred years, and we have always been worried that the resources in this oasis are limited. Sooner or later, we will run out of food, so we have been We are exploring the way out. We have not found the direction in the past hundred years, let alone you just coming? So I should say something inappropriate, you and your tribe will probably stay here for the rest of your life."

Qin Yining's heart jumped violently.

In fact, Zhou Meng was telling the truth. When she was forced into no man's land by the Tatar pursuers, she already knew that she might not be able to get out. If I want to see my family again, I'm afraid it may not be possible in this lifetime. But even though I knew it in my heart, it was one thing to say it to someone's face.

Qin Yining has been numbing herself these days. Ever since she woke up from the coma, she has forced herself not to think about these things. She has forced herself to muddle through and take the past day by day.

But when Zhou Meng ruthlessly revealed this simple truth, the despair that had been well hidden by Qin Yining still surged out uncontrollably, as if the body was suddenly thrown into the cold sea water, surrounded by The coldness and suffocation made her wish she could just die.

Qin Yining was deeply sad and desperate, but she couldn't show it at this time, and she would never give anyone any chance to take advantage of during negotiations.

Qin Yining smiled lightly and said: "The prince's analysis is just one-sided. What you can't do, we may not be able to do."

Zhou Meng laughed mockingly, "Stop trying to be calm. No one here is a fool. You can't get out of this desert!"

Standing up, Zhou Meng took a few steps down the steps, turned around suddenly, and the loose clothes unfolded behind him due to his movements. He opened his arms and said excitedly: "You said you can walk out of the desert? If you really can, Why would you come here aimlessly? Let me tell you! That no-man’s land takes at least a dozen lives of our Xiyue tribe every year! Those who were lucky enough to escape once said that the desert terrain outside The landscape changes rapidly, and a place that was flat one moment might be blown out of a sand dune the next!

"And the environment there is extremely harsh, with sandstorms coming at every turn, blocking out the sky and making it difficult to see the colors of the world! It's possible that the wind and sand will make you close your eyes, and when you open your eyes again, you won't be able to tell which one you are. Those who came in the opposite direction were completely lost!

"Aren't you afraid of walking aimlessly in the desert with no food, no drink, harsh environment, and no direction? You've already experienced it once and lost half your life. Now you still have the courage to brag that you can leave the desert. , I really admire you! Haha!"

Zhou Meng laughed loudly at the end.

Zhou Meng's words were clearly heard by everyone present. Except for Suzina and Wulan who couldn't understand what he said, everyone looked solemn, especially Uncle Arhan, who had personally experienced that desert. People naturally know that what Zhou Meng said is true.

Qin Yining's expression did not change, but his hands hidden under the cloak were tightly clenched into fists, and his nails pinched out several pale crescents in the palms of his hands.

It was precisely because Zhou Meng told the truth that every word stuck in her heart. When she said she could leave the desert, she was indeed bragging and encouraging herself.

She didn't believe that she would be completely separated from her parents and family, and she would have to stay in this oasis and live in isolation for the rest of her life.

Zhou Meng saw that Qin Yining's expression was still calm, as if unmoved, and immediately said: "You are your clan leader. Are you responsible for the lives of your clansmen? Since you can't get out, you are destined to be here. You have lived here your whole life, why don’t you consider my proposal last time?

"The best fusion between two ethnic groups is marriage. If you want my people to accept your people and let them share the resources of this oasis, our marriage first is the only way. You will never do it for your own selfishness. 'You don't care about the life or death of your people?"

As he spoke, Zhou Meng suddenly winked at the soldiers behind Qin Yining.

The twenty or so people immediately drew out their sharp swords and made preparations for an attack.

Wu Lan and Su Rina exclaimed in fright and blocked Qin Yining. Uncle Arhan even took a stance and prepared to grab a weapon.

——His weapons were confiscated just after he entered the palace.

"You'd better promise me now. Otherwise, my soldiers will crush your tribe's camp, and the three people around you will become dead souls." Zhou Meng stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Qin Yining proudly.

The cold light was right next to him. Qin Yining looked at Zhou Meng, who was already in a crazy state, and his heart calmed down.

"What do you mean by the prince, let me marry you?" Her voice was gentle and calm, which seemed incompatible with the tense atmosphere in the palace.

Zhou Meng's face lit up with joy, and he nodded: "That's exactly what I mean. You marry me and become my princess, and your tribe and my tribe will marry each other. From now on, our two tribes will merge into one, and we will live together in this world." This oasis is thriving, let’s find a way to leave together. In this way, we no longer have to guard against each other, and all resources can be shared. Even if we can’t leave here, the food seeds you brought are enough for us to cultivate here and be self-sufficient. Wouldn’t it be good to be self-sufficient?”

If Qin Yining is not married and does not have a prank in her heart, such an arrangement can indeed maximize her interests, because she has always felt that marriage has been the order of her parents and matchmakers since ancient times. There are many women who marry a talented person or an idiot. If you are unlucky enough to marry a rogue, you can only admit that you are unlucky. So she doesn't care who she marries.

But the problem is, she already has her own heart. If a good woman doesn't serve her second husband, how can she marry someone else?

Qin Yining did not answer immediately, but asked instead: "Of course what the prince said is reasonable. But you already have four princesses. It is said in your Xiyue Sect's holy book that the goddess will definitely become the prince. The king’s concubine should refer to the royal concubine, right?”

Seeing that she relaxed, Zhou Meng immediately said happily: "It's easy! If you are willing to marry me, I won't want any of those four 'women' and the rest of the concubines. I will drive them all away." Come on, what do you think?"

As soon as these words came out, all the officials in the hall took a breath of cold air.

Unexpectedly, the county prince would spend so much money on a woman! The harem is actually going to be dismissed!

Qin Yining looked at Zhou Meng's scorching eyes full of desire, and his skin was filled with goosebumps for a moment, and he had to hold back to not show his boredom.

Seeing Qin Yining's silence, Zhou Meng suddenly sneered.

"You don't have to agree. To tell you the truth. I have laid out ambushes around your tribe's camp and prepared a lot of oil to burn everything down! Otherwise, why do you think I would place them in the most remote place? ?

"If you agree, that's it. If you don't agree, I will immediately surrender your clansmen regardless of the cost. I have never been angry in my life, and I will definitely get whatever I want! I won't do anything for you." You woman, you are so mean to me over and over again, I would rather not have your food and grass, I would rather pretend that you never showed up!"

At this point, Zhou Meng stepped forward, held the table in front of Qin Yining with both hands, leaned over and said to her: "If you don't believe it, you can try it!"

The swords in the hands of the soldiers behind Qin Yining were once again passed forward, almost poking into the bodies of Wu Lan and Su Rina.

Uncle Arhan was so anxious that he was covered in cold sweat and said angrily: "You are simply bullying others too much! I have never seen such a shameless 'forced' marriage!"

"You'd better keep your mouth clean! All of your lives are in my hands!"

Uncle Arhan was about to speak, but Qin Yining stopped him.

She was calmly analyzing the current situation.

Zhou Meng is a man of unpredictable tempers and arrogant and domineering behavior. I guess he is used to being pampered and goes as smoothly as he can. Such a person is the most self-centered. It can be seen from the two days of getting along that he is really the kind of person who does not care about the overall situation for the sake of his own whim.

In other words, he might really order people to burn the food and grass in order to get her. Because even if the people are suffering, as the king of the county, he is still aloof. If he lives a good life, he will not care about the life and death of others.