The Empress Dowager caressed Princess Chang'an's chubby round face, and said softly: "If the queen mother has something to do in the afternoon, I won't accompany you, let your sister accompany you." ”

Princess Chang'an was caressed by her like this, and her whole person became soft and docile, and she looked up at the queen mother and asked, "What is the queen mother busy with?"

"No, you can go play with your sister. The Queen Mother smiled.

Princess Changyun came over and took Princess Chang'an's hand and said, "Let's go." ”

Seeing the two sisters walk away, the Queen Mother said to Nanjia: "Prepare a carriage to leave the palace immediately." ”

Nan Jia answered "yes" and quickly went out to make arrangements.

At two o'clock, the Queen Mother and Xiao Diyuan met at Liuying Villa.

Xiao Diyuan only brought Ding Cong here, and the Empress Dowager was only accompanied by Nan Jia to come in, and let the guards wait outside the gate.

After sitting down, the Empress Dowager asked Xiao Diyuan with concern: "Have you been going around for a walk in the past few days?"

She was dressed in light orange casual clothes at this time, looking more amiable than that day, and her eyebrows were full of her mother's kindness, which made people feel warm and reassured inexplicably. I am very impressed by the food, architecture and customs of your country. ”

The queen mother smiled when she heard this: "Since you like it, you will come often in the future." ”

Xiao Diyuan hurriedly said: "Yes, thank you Queen Mother!"

The more the queen mother looked at him, the more she felt that he was like Li Pei today, and her heart became more and more turbulent, full of emotion and inconvenient to say, and her eyes were red with life.

Obviously, it seems to be close to the truth, but because of the lack of a convincing evidence, both parties have to hide their inner feelings, which is not comfortable, but there is nothing to be done.

Because of the scruples in their hearts, the two didn't know what to say for a while, and finally the queen mother took the initiative to say: "You're going to be a vassal next year, right?"

Xiao Diyuan nodded.

"What areas did your father divide for you?" asked the Queen Mother again, and after saying this, she regretted it a little, thinking that this question might make him feel embarrassed.

But Xiao Diyuan replied generously: "Dam City, Macheng, Liuying City and Shuangzhu City are located in the northwest corner of Shuguo. ”

The Empress Dowager listened to it and said: "That area is bordered by the Kingdom of Yu and the Kingdom of Yun in the west, and the Kingdom of Ye and the Kingdom of Zhao in the south, which is very convenient for people to travel between countries. ”

Xiao Diyuan smiled and nodded his head.

"Is there a marriage contract?" asked the Queen Mother again.

Xiao Diyuan shook his head and said, "In the past few years, I want to do some practical things wholeheartedly, and I won't consider starting a family for the time being." ”

"That's fine, it's easier for a man to have a happy and stable family when he matures and then he starts a family, but your father and mother shouldn't agree, right?"

"I'll explain it to them. ”

The Queen Mother smiled and clapped her palms outward, and soon Nanjia came in with several bags of things.

"These are Zhaoguo's snacks and specialties for you to eat on the road. The Queen Mother said with a smile.

Xiao Diyuan was very moved, and immediately knelt down to thank him.

The Queen Mother reached out to help him, and when her hand touched his, she unconsciously held it, and tears instantly welled up.

Xiao Diyuan's eyes suddenly turned red, and he hurriedly handed her a handkerchief considerately.

A lot of words are inconvenient to say, but each other's eyes have revealed their inner feelings, and for a while, the two faced each other, and there was a feeling of meeting the deceased at the end of the world.

"I will discuss the suggestions you have made with His Majesty in a few days when he is free. The Empress Dowager said, adding, "You don't have to worry, I will explain it to Imajo well, and I will never let Imajo blame you." ”

It was a pun, but Xiao Diyuan understood it and thanked him again.

When the two said goodbye, the Queen Mother burst into tears again, but in order not to worry him, she held back and did not cry until she saw that his figure was about to disappear from sight.

Nan Jia rarely saw the Queen Mother so out of control, so she hurriedly stepped forward to help her and kept patting her on the back.

After a while, the Queen Mother stabilized her mood and got into the carriage back to the palace.

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However, it was said that Jiang Ding had a secret conversation with Leng Piaoxue immediately after Xiao Diyuan's farewell, and he did not take half a step out of the door until the sun set in the west.

"If you can use his hand to destroy the traitorous ministers, why not?" Jiang Dingkai persuaded.

At this time, it was his turn to agree with Xiao Diyuan's suggestion.

Leng Piaoxue still shook her head very uncomfortably and said: "It's better to say that if it doesn't work out, not only will we be killed ourselves, but we will also attract the suspicion of the imperial court. ”

For things that are not very sure, Leng Piaoxue is not as open as Jiang Ding.

"However, if we miss this opportunity, I'm afraid we won't be able to find a chance to start in this life," Jiang Ding persuaded him, "I'm almost fifty years old, how many years can I wait?"

This is true, he really doesn't have much time to waste, he didn't dare to act rashly because he felt that his ability was not enough, and he was afraid of failure, but now since someone is willing to help, and this person is still famous for his resourcefulness, he feels that it would be a pity not to try it this time.

As for success or failure, since you have decided to do this, you will naturally have to accept success or failure, which is better than backing down before you start doing it.

Leng Piaoxue saw that he was earnest, so he suddenly softened a little, and said in a low voice: "In case of defeat, the matter is quite involved, and it is not up to you and me to deal with it at that time." ”

"But there's at least half a chance of it. Jiang Ding said optimistically.

"We don't know the intentions of the second prince of Shuguo, so we believe him, aren't afraid of being cheated by him?"

"I have no grievances with him, what is he doing to me? In my opinion, he also wants to take the opportunity to expand his influence outside the Akeno Kingdom. ”

"Why does he want to expand his influence?" Leng Piaoxue asked puzzled.

Jiang Ding smiled mysteriously and said, "How can an ambitious person like him be content to be the prince of Shuguo? Moreover, it is said that he does not have much love from his parents and brother in private, and it can be seen that he is also doing this to pave the way for his future." ”

Leng Piaoxue understood this and nodded.

After sending off the Queen Mother, it was already dusk, Xiao Diyuan immediately had dinner, and instructed Ding Cong to pack his luggage and put it in the carriage.

They planned to leave Zhao overnight.

Going out of town at night is much more secluded and safer than during the day.

Xiao Diyuan had planned it long before he came to Zhaoguo.

After dinner, when Xiao Diyuan was about to leave the inn, he overheard Ding Cong report that Jiang Ding and his wife were visiting, and immediately went out to greet him.

In order to cover people's eyes and ears, Jiang Ding and his wife came dressed as an elderly couple, but Xiao Diyuan still recognized them from their eyes at a glance, and greeted them with a smile.