Lin Xi and Xiao Yuheng walked out of the golden house, and saw Zhao Jingyi standing with his hands behind his back, standing like a pine upright posture, as if this was not a book alley frequented by scholars, but a school field in the western suburbs waiting for him to review.

At this time, the officers and soldiers of the patrol battalion who accompanied them had already left, and even the personal guards were not in sight, and only this Rui Wang Ye was waiting for them.

Hearing the footsteps behind him, Zhao Jingyi turned around and nodded at Lin Xi and Xiao Yuheng.

Is this really going to hang out with them?

Lin Xi didn't feel that Zhao Jingyi had such leisure and interest at all, and he had stayed in the palace for a long time, and he knew that this prince was busy, even in filial piety.

So something must have happened.

It's either the court or the little ancestor, but Lin Xi didn't have a good time asking, so he had to ask Xiao Yuheng: "Big cousin, I'm not familiar with this place, so I'll listen to you." ”

Never thought that one day he would go shopping with this cold brother-in-law, Xiao Yuheng felt pressured at the moment, but as the future owner of the Yongning Hou Mansion, his face was still calm.

I saw that he pulled the folding fan on his waist, waved it twice quite gracefully, and said, "Then come with me." In addition to this book lane, there are antique calligraphy and paintings, gold and jade silver buildings, silk brocades, restaurants and delicacies on West Street...... Anything you can think of can be found on West Street, alleys, and shops are very close together, so we don't need a horse-drawn carriage to get around. ”

Xiao Yuheng took two steps in front, then took the fan and turned back to Lin Xi and said, "If Xi'er can't hold on, she must tell me earlier, we will either go to the restaurant to rest in the Accord, or go back early, in short, West Street is here, and we can't run." ”

Xiao Yuheng glanced at Zhao Jingyi when he said this, and saw that he also agreed, and felt that this person who seemed to be Yan Sù was not easy to talk to would actually think about others.

It doesn't seem to be as unkind as my sister said.

Lin Xi laughed dryly, "How can you be so weak, don't treat me as a girl." ”

Hearing this, Xiao Yuheng moved the corners of his mouth, and even Zhao Jingyi glanced at Lin Xi subtly, but both of them tacitly did not speak.

Isn't this person who can lie in bed in a coma after a few tosses just a weak Miss Lin?

At this time, they had already walked to the antique alley of West Street, and they entered a shop called "Baibao Pavilion", which was very large and occupied four doors and three floors.

"Baibao Pavilion is one of the best in the capital, the antiques and calligraphy and paintings inside, there are more ornaments and treasures, the owner is the Cheng family in Jiangzhou, the imperial businessman, exclusively for the internal affairs office, because the palace is used so the wealthy family also often comes here, if you want to give gifts, buy dowry, etc., it is always not wrong here. They also received many dignitaries and dignitaries, and their valuables would not be the same. Wang Ye and Xi'er can see if there is anyone who catches the eye. ”

The shopkeeper is naturally very eye-catching, the eldest young master of the Xiao family is no stranger, and it is naturally not an ordinary person who can accompany this master, and Zhao Jingyi's all-round style is really not something that can be raised in an ordinary official family.

As soon as the three of them entered the building, they were immediately warmly entertained, and they went up to the second floor, and the things upstairs were naturally different from those downstairs, and they were more delicate and precious.

Lin Xi has always thought that Xiao Yunxuan's promotion is imminent, but the congratulatory gift has not yet been settled, you must know that this fourth uncle is good to him, the first time they met was a small Tangshan hot spring, naturally his congratulatory gift could not be casual.

After a few turns, Lin Xi looked at a water jade wrench placed on the grid, he was not very familiar with the military attaché, and when he heard that Xiao Yunxuan's arrows were extremely accurate, he pulled Xiao Yuheng next to him and asked, "Big cousin, what do you think of this wrench, the fourth uncle can use it?" ”

The wrench holds the bowstring during archery and prevents the fingers from scratching when the string is quickly withdrawn.

However, after a long time, Xiao Yuheng didn't reply, so Lin Xi turned his head suspiciously, but he didn't expect it to be Zhao Jingyi, and his hand was still on someone's sleeve.

After a moment of silence, Lin Xi let go of his hand in embarrassment and apologized in a low voice: "Please forgive me, the offense ......"

"It's flashy, it's just for ornamental purposes." Zhao Jingyi didn't wait for Lin Xi to finish speaking, he interrupted him, and frowned again: "This king...... As I said, there is no need to repeat these polite words in the future. ”

So Lin Xi immediately closed his mouth, of course, he was not interested in the wrench.

On the other hand, Xiao Yuheng was discussing something with the shopkeeper, and seemed to have something of interest, and now he was in high spirits.

The shopkeeper moved a long box out of the inside, and looked at the carved patterns of the box, which was lifelike and exquisite, and the objects inside must be even more valuable.

Lin Xi walked over and saw a piano lying inside, Lin Xi didn't understand the rhythm and couldn't see the quality of the piano, but in terms of appearance, it had been some years.

"Scorched Tail." Zhao Jingyi's voice came from behind him, and he also followed.

The shopkeeper immediately praised: "Childe's good eyes are Jiaowei." ”

Lin Xi glanced at Zhao Jingyi in surprise, the martial artist who danced with a knife and a gun still knew musical instruments.

"The mother's favorite voice before her death was Jiaowei, but she just failed to fulfill her wish."

Lin Xi didn't expect Zhao Jingyi to explain to him, let alone that this answer was so unreasonable that he couldn't respond.

"Xi'er, your sister-in-law plays the piano very well, do you think it's good for me to give her? After marrying me, she was busy with housework, but she did not have leisure to play a sonata. ”

Although it was a solicitation, but it was already determined to win, Lin Xi nodded happily, "The eldest cousin and sister-in-law have a deep relationship, she will definitely be happy." ”

Xiao Yuheng had Jiaowei, and he was already satisfied, knowing that Lin Xi and Zhao Jingyi had nothing to like, so he just stopped.

The three of them left the Hundred Treasure Pavilion and were about to go elsewhere to take a look, but they didn't want the little servant to come in a hurry, so they reported to Xiao Yuheng: "Young master, the uncle and wife of the Bai family are here, and the master asked you to go back to entertain them." ”

Seeing Xiao Yuheng's embarrassment, Lin Xi smiled and said, "Since it's from the Bai family, the eldest cousin should go back first." ”

"But ......" said that he would accompany Lin Xi today, and Zhao Jingyi was there, so it was not appropriate for him to leave at this moment.

In addition, Xiao Yuheng has a feeling that it is always a little weird for Lin Xi and Zhao Jingyi to be alone, but why, for a while, he can only think that Lin Xi doesn't like to talk, and Zhao Jingyi is even more precious words, what is the meaning of two stuffy gourds together?

"It's nothing." Lin Xi said with certainty.

"You go." As soon as King Rui opened his mouth, Xiao Yuheng had no choice but to go.

However, after taking three steps, he still looked back, and saw Lin Xi smiling and shaking his hand at him, looking lively and innocent and cute. And another tall and straight figure stood behind Lin Xi, looking like he was protecting and announcing something.

Xiao Yuheng couldn't see Zhao Jingyi's expression clearly, but he was sure that his face was not as cold as usual.

It seems to be even more worrying.

As soon as Xiao Yuheng's figure left, Lin Xi looked up at Zhao Jingyi: "Lord Wang, I'm not familiar with this place. ”

Zhao Jingyi nodded, indicating that he already knew.

Lin Xi was a little speechless, "Do you have anywhere you want to go?" ”

"Nope."

So what the hell are you doing here? Lin Xi couldn't cry or laugh.

"If you don't have anywhere to go, come with me somewhere." After Zhao Jingyi finished speaking, he paused, seemed to think of something, and added, "How?" ”

I finally knew that I was asking for advice, which was gratifying, but Lin Xi felt that he seemed to have to go only to go, "Then please ask the prince to lead the way." ”

"It's not a long way to go." After Zhao Jingyi finished speaking, he walked in one direction, followed by Lin Xi.

Zhao Jingyi took Lin Xi into a corner place, obviously connected to the lively West Street, but after taking a few steps, the surroundings seemed extremely quiet, as if the boiling voices seemed to be far away.

Lin Xi thought that he would be as struggling as he had been a few times before, after all, he had always walked slowly, but he found that Zhao Jingyi was not walking fast this time, unlike the wind under his feet when he met for the first time, although his steps were big but slow, and sometimes he would slightly turn his head to see if he could keep up.

Is this taking care of him?

Lin Xi was quite surprised to find that this was indeed the case, but he didn't know why, he had a strange feeling in his heart, and unexpectedly felt that only the two of them were slightly embarrassed.

For this reason, Lin Xi felt that it was necessary to say something to alleviate this embarrassment, so he said: "I haven't thanked the prince for relieving the siege today, but I don't know why you are here?" ”

Zhao Jing slowed down slightly, and waited for Lin Xi to walk in before saying, "It's just a coincidence." ”

It's just a small thing, even if it's a coincidence, it can't bother you! However, Zhao Jingyi didn't want to say it, so he naturally wouldn't ask any more.

However, after a moment of silence, he heard Zhao Jingyi speak: "Hu Nu asked for the release of Dada and returned to the grassland, and the imperial court offered to exchange 100,000 horses. ”

"One hundred thousand, so many?" Lin Xi was surprised, "Hu Nu definitely doesn't agree." ”

Zhao Jingyi nodded, "King Hunu is only willing to give 1,000 horses and 5,000 cattle and sheep, if the court is not willing, he will wave his army south." ”

"The attitude is very arrogant."

Zhao Jingyi curled the corners of her lips sarcastically and said, "It's very arrogant." ”

What he didn't say was that the envoy threatened from the top of the main hall that as long as Emperor Xia Jing refused, Hu Nu's iron cavalry would immediately break through the northern border, head straight to the capital, and personally welcome back their eldest prince when the time came.

Some officials claimed that Prince Rui had captured Dada alive, and the Great Xia Dynasty was not afraid of Hu Nu's iron cavalry.

However, the envoy explained that Hu Nu had just gotten what they wanted, and he was not in love with war, and Zhao Jingyi was just lucky to meet the return of His Royal Highness the Great Prince. And swore that this time it was the more courageous second prince Samul who led the troops, and there was the support of the entire eighteen clans behind him, and Zhao Jingyi would definitely not be able to stop them.

"My country just asked your country for some food before winter to survive the winter, not really invading your country, but if your country is still obsessed, it is not just food." So said the envoy.

After more than ten years of defeat, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty have already heard the change of Hu Nu, and a victory can be inspiring, but it cannot expel the long-standing fear, even if they are now the victorious side, they have gradually changed the direction of the wind under the majestic intimidation of the envoys.

Moreover, there was nothing else in the Great Xia Dynasty, but the officials were extremely proficient in the maintenance of imperial power and the "art of balancing power".

Zhao Jingyi should not have been in the main hall in filial piety, but Emperor Xia Jing specially announced that he would enter the palace, so he stood among the military attachés. When he heard the last sentence of the envoy, "In the land of the Central Plains, no one looks down on my king, but only the wise prince of your country can be called a hero", he decided not to say a word, no matter what the result is.

Emperor Xia Jing is a person with a strong face, and seeing that the tone of the hundred officials is gradually changing, his face is naturally becoming more and more ugly.

Some officials even said that "Daxia is a country of ceremonies, the Lord and no war, for the peace of the two countries, and the people of Li will not suffer from war, please ask the emperor to release Dada Hui Hunu to reflect the magnanimity of our great country." ”

Such absurd remarks have been reconsidered by many officials.

At this time, the envoy of Hunu had already left, and before leaving, he said that he would wait for the third day of Great Xia, and after three days, he would return to Hunu and wait for the two countries to go to war.

Emperor Xia Jingdi's face was almost white, and when he heard that the Hubu Zuo Shilang impeached Zhao Jingyi for his reckless military use, to the emptiness of the treasury, and the fact that there was no disaster relief under the natural disaster, resulting in the heavy death of the homeless, he finally laughed angrily.

"Do you mean that it is wrong for Prince Zhen Mingrui to go north to fight, and it is wrong to defeat, that after being robbed and burned by Hu Nu, he must pay the princess and a lot of property to make peace with his relatives in order to be stable in the coming year?"

The Manchu civil and military knelt down and begged the emperor to calm his anger.

"Rest your anger, rest what anger? What's the princess if you don't marry your daughter? The northern land is far away from the capital, so what if the people over there suffer a little! As long as you are safe, even if King Hunu sits in my position in the future, it doesn't matter if you still be your official and worship your emperor! ”

Speaking of this, Emperor Xia Jingdi's words already carried a dangerous message, and the officials who had begged for peace before immediately lowered their heads to the ground.

But fortunately, Emperor Xia Jing held back his anger and just flicked his sleeves and left angrily.

When the father-in-law announced his retirement from the court, Zhao Jingyi naturally left the palace silently.

He didn't go back to the palace, knowing that the people in the palace would definitely look for him, so he simply inspected the security of the capital and happened to arrive at West Street.

Xiao Yuheng was his brother-in-law, and when he learned that he was here, Zhang Yi naturally informed him.

Compared with several other princes' brothers-in-law, there are no longer a few like Wei Qian, Xiao Yuheng is really a rare young man, and he has never let him clean up the mess, Zhao Jingyi's impression of Xiao Yuheng has always been good.

He originally came with a distraction, so he went, but he didn't expect to meet Lin Xi.

This unexpected encounter made him unconsciously open up the clouds, and even in the face of Wei San, who had dirty eyes at a glance, he also had more patience.

At that moment, he decided to get closer to Lin Xi.