The smell of soothing incense wafted around in the main hall, and the mist was faint and shrouded in front of people's eyes.

The emperor was dressed in civilian clothes, leaning lightly on the dragon couch, the golden crown on his head had been removed, only a hairpin was used to pin his hair, his eyes were slightly closed, his fingers were pressed between his eyebrows, and his expression was full of exhaustion.

Leng Yixiu lightened his steps and stepped on the thick woolly carpet, making a slight noise.

The emperor didn't open his eyes, his fingers were still rubbing between his eyebrows, "Xiu'er, what do you want to see me?" ”

Leng Yixiu stopped, knelt down and saluted: "Father, please take care of the dragon body." ”

The Emperor God slowly opened his eyes, turned his head to look at him, and the expression on his face warmed slightly, "Get up." You're also tired from a day, why don't you rest in the house? ”

Leng Yixiu stood up and said respectfully: "Father, the son is very uneasy thinking about what has happened in the past two days, and he is worried that his father is too worried about this matter, so the son is here to ask his father for peace, and by the way, listen to his father's orders." ”

The emperor pursed his lips and looked at Leng Yixiu, the son in front of him has always done things properly, and he has never taken credit, he is not greedy for merit, and he has never shirked his responsibility, but he ...... The only thing that makes him feel at ease is that he has military power in his hands, and he has allowed him to grow up in the army over the years, thinking that it is experience, and it can also keep him away from the court.

The emperor pondered for a long time and muttered: "Your intentions, I know that things have been a little tricky in the past few days, especially ...... The people of the capital knew about it, and the mouths of the people ......"

He didn't say any further, Leng Yixiu already understood in his heart that the so-called law does not rule the people, does it still have to ban the people's words? When the time comes, not only will it not be effective, but it will cause more trouble.

Leng Yixiu took a step forward and said, "The son is not talented, and he is willing to share his father's worries." Within three days, the sons were to make the people talk about it again. ”

"Oh?" The emperor's eyes lit up, then narrowed, the expression on his face kept changing, and he was silent for a while and said, "Three days? ”

Leng Yixiu nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, please ask for your father's permission." ”

The emperor's fingers tapped lightly on his knees, the fragrance in the hall curled, the incense ash in the ding flickered and dimmed, and the sparks jumped like scarlet eyes, and there was no sound around, and it seemed that even the sound of the incense mist fluttering could be heard.

"Exactly." After a long time, the emperor's voice came, and every word was decided.

Yue Zhanming sat on the chair in the study, his eyes fixed on the earrings in his palm, he really couldn't think of how this thing got to that grove, even if it was because he dreamed that Ah Ci was caused by worry, then, how to explain this thing?

The butter wax in the study flickered with flames, occasionally bursting out of a spark, making a clattering sound, the room lit up instantly, illuminating Yue Zhanming's fixed eyes, the corners of his eyes were slightly provoked, and there was a faint doubt and a little bit of bright light, just like the flying look when he was young.

When Leng Yixiu came in, he saw such a Yue Zhanming.

Hearing the subtle sound, Yue Zhanming instantly closed his palm, and the light in his eyes immediately regained his usual coldness and sharpness, as if the light just now was just a dream, like crystal dewdrops, which disappeared in an instant and rolled down to the dust.

Seeing that it was Leng Yixiu and Rong Xi, Yue Zhanming's eyes narrowed slightly, like a fierce eagle, but his lips were tightly pursed, and he didn't say a word.

Leng Yixiu clapped his hands appreciatively and said with a smile: "Today, I will see the true colors of Lord Yue. ”

Rong Xi raised his eyebrows slightly, it turned out that Leng Yixiu had already seen that Yue Zhanming, who was usually in front of people, was aggressive, reckless, and nervous, but it was just a disguised coat, and now the one in front of him, who was calm, cold, and fierce, was the real Yue Zhanming.

Yue Zhanming crooked the corners of his mouth, even if he smiled, he didn't even move, he just raised his chin and said slowly: "Since the two distinguished guests are here, they have something important, please sit down." ”

Leng Yixiu and Rong Xi were not polite, the two of them sat down, Yue Zhanming's gaze swept over, and he turned around on the two of them, he had to admit that this couple was indeed the dragon and phoenix among people, whether it was grace or appearance, they were all outstanding, not to mention, there was such a noble identity and extraordinary wisdom.

He really didn't want to be the enemy of this couple, but everything was always unpredictable, and the hand of fate pushed himself to their opposite side step by step.

"What's the matter with the two of you?" Yue Zhanming asked straight to the point, he didn't want to make any more detours, he was ready to leave tomorrow, what else was there to say?

"We came to ask the prince to stay and participate in the big competition." Leng Yixiu didn't go around the bend anymore and replied directly.

Yue Zhanming was stunned for a moment, raised his eyebrows, his eyes flickering like cold light, "What do you mean?" ”

"The prince came this time, in fact, he didn't mean to Dabi," Leng Yixiu smiled slightly, his eyes reflected the butter candle flames around him, shining brightly, "What do you mean, I believe that the prince has his own number in his heart, but now, Dabi is imminent, this king thinks that the prince is retreating, but it is not beautiful." ”

Yue Zhanming suppressed the urge to get up and stand, and the muscles on his face jumped, "What did the prince say about this?" ”

Leng Yixiu just smiled and said nothing, Rong Xi took over and said: "Lord, as a woman, I believe that this princess has more say in this matter, why did you come and why you left, we know each other, you don't have to investigate how we know, the point now is that if you retreat at this time, then ...... A lot of things can't be explained clearly, presumably ...... She won't trust you anymore, will she? ”

Yue Zhanming could no longer pretend to be calm at this time, he stood up from the chair suddenly, supported the table with both hands, stared at Rong Xi fiercely with a pair of eyes, the muscles under his face jumped suddenly, the green tendons on his head burst up, and his lips were tightly pursed, like a cold knife.

"A woman's mind is deep and suspicious, especially when she sits in the seat of your most noble woman in Ling Wu, it must be even more so, without a bit of courage and calculation, and she will not sit firmly until today, you can only go down in accordance with the normal regulations and return to the court on schedule, this is the best and most reassuring explanation for her, if you go back in a hurry at this time, it will make her suspicious, if she wants to believe you, I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort, right?"

Rong Xi gently picked up a piece of dim sum on the small table to eat, took a bite, and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, pregnant women's appetites are always strange and hungry." ”

Yue Zhanming's eyebrows were raised, and the curvature of the corners of his mouth softened a little, which was imperceptible, but Leng Yixiu and Rong Xi could see that he was no longer as tense as he was just now.

Leng Yixiu raised his hand and straightened his sleeves, and the iron-blooded demeanor of a generation of war gods also had a bit of elegant temperament, "Lord, this king respects you for your affection and righteousness, and for the past, it can be treated as if nothing happened, but on the premise, if the prince wants to stay and participate in the big competition, it will be treated as if nothing has happened." ”

"Aren't you afraid that I will have other intentions and become your enemy?" Yue Zhanming finally spoke, his eyes burning like fire.

Rong Xi smiled, her rose-like lips were like a dark fragrance in the night, "Lord Wang, you are a smart person, whether the forces on both sides are evenly matched, or which side is heavier and which side is lighter, I believe you will measure it clearly." ”

Yue Zhanming was dumbfounded, he naturally knew in his heart, if he didn't see the couple tonight, he still thought that his trip was unfavorable, but it was just bad luck, and there was ...... Deep down, he still has an attachment to Ah Ci that he can't let go, and he can't really be ruthless and kill her son, but in this brief conversation tonight, he is cheerful in his heart, the so-called battle between Leng Yiwei and Leng Yixiu is actually not on the same level.

Leng Yixiu holds the power of the army, and his momentum on the battlefield and decisiveness are not comparable to Leng Yiwei, Leng Yixiu became famous as a young man, not because he is the third prince, but because his own achievements are gradually established inch by inch, he came from the blood and fire, dressed in glory, and blood stained the battle armor.

It's just that this point is not something that Leng Yiwei can compare, Yue Zhanming is in charge of military power, he naturally understands the importance of this, and also understands that it is not easy for Leng Yiwei to turn over and bring Leng Yixiu down, so he worked hard to bring himself and Feng Yinan together.

It's a pity that everything is within Leng Yixiu's observation, he can remain quiet, keep forbearing, and when the time comes, he will shoot ruthlessly and accurately, without a trace of mud and water.

Yue Zhanming took a slight breath, he knew in his heart that until this moment, the balance in his heart had fallen to Leng Yixiu's side.

He laughed slightly, his eyes fell on Rong Xi's body, the woman in front of him was holding a piece of almond osmanthus halva on her fingers, her snow-white fingers were full of roots like jade, her nails were crystal like shellfish, and a little yellowish osmanthus hung on the fingertips of her index finger, like a flower branch in spring, trembling gently.

This woman's eyebrows are picturesque, but the heroism between the eyebrows is forced like a sharp sword, not only because of the outstanding beauty and attract people's attention, on the contrary, even if the beautiful skin attracts people's attention, it is only for a while, and one day it will make people tired, and that gorgeous temperament will exude the most beautiful brilliance.

Yue Zhanming knew that since Leng Yixiu could say those words, it meant that he already knew his details, even more than what he said, so far, his heart was a little lighter.

He sat down again, leaned back in his chair, and said, "Well, this king promises you, then, what do you use in return?" ”

Rong Xi flicked her fingers, the osmanthus flowers on her fingertips fell gently, she smiled lightly, her eyes flashed like a cold light on the snow-capped mountaintop, "Lord Wang, you seem to be mistaken, we are here to give you a clear path, not to negotiate conditions with you, do you think you still have this qualification?" ”