Great Qi Kyoto, Huai'an City. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

The ground was pouring rain, and the rain and fog that were slanting in the wind hazy half of the capital. Pedestrians on the road were in a hurry, and as soon as they took a step, they splashed their shoes, socks and long clothes, making people chill.

In the palace, the heavy cornices outline a solemn and magnificent scene, but in the slight slanting cold rain, it weakens a little awe-inspiring posture, but it is like a dream.

The rain was too strong and the palace road was difficult to walk, Xiao Yan simply abandoned his seat, turned to the corridor on the right side of the Jiying Palace, stretched out his hand, and untied the ink-colored cloak stained with moisture on his body.

As soon as he handed it over, a palace eunuch quickly took it, and then silently took three steps back, respectfully keeping his inherent distance.

Next to him, there was also a man in a purple-clad official uniform, with a clear face, fine lines on the corners of his eyes on his forehead were visible when he spoke, and his eyes were black and bright.

The jade on the waist is bright and shiny, decorated with a phoenix pond, and it is the old minister of the court - Zuo Xiang Zhangcheng.

Unhurriedly following behind Xiao Yan, Zhang Cheng pursed his lips and said, "Your Highness, the minister has something to do." ”

Xiao Yan walked straight down the winding corridor, waiting for his next step.

Zhang Cheng was quite serious, "The minister pleads, I hope His Royal Highness will reconsider the appointment of Pingcheng Xue Jingning." ”

Xue Jingning? What happened to her?

Xiao Yan frowned slightly, his footsteps did not stop, and he only asked lightly, "Didn't Zhang Qing already have no objection to this matter, why did he suddenly bring it to him?" ”

"The minister is really worried about the Great Qi country, Xue Jingning, this woman can't take on such a big responsibility." Zhang Cheng's tone was a little anxious, "I heard that the Pingcheng Supervision was presented a day ago, and Xue Jingning actually brought the army to the remote mountains for no reason when he was suppressing the bandits, so that he was besieged by the bandits and suffered heavy losses. It's only been half a month, and she has made such a big mistake, isn't it a disaster for the country and the people? ”

"Zhang Qing, you have gone too far." Xiao Yan lowered his face, and his tone was faintly cold.

Zhang Xiang was stunned for a moment, but he also knew that he was too emotional, and his words were a little biased, but what he said was really important. Soon after taking office, he lost such a soldier, how could such an incompetent person lead Pingcheng.

"Your Highness, even if this matter is an accident, this Xue Jingning will not be able to escape punishment, not to mention that she was hit by a poisoned arrow and was seriously injured, I am afraid she has no heart to take charge of everything in the city."

"What did you say?" Xiao Yan stopped his steps and stood coldly in place, his side face turned sideways, and he was cold.

The stagnant water continued to drip down the glazed tiles on the top, spreading ripples on the ground one after another, Xiao Yan's voice was slightly hoarse, "How is she?" ”

Zhang Xiang stood up suddenly, he didn't expect the prince to suddenly ask about the physical condition of Xue Jingning, and he was dumbfounded, and only said in a half-loud voice, "It seems that there is no danger to life, but it is highly poisonous, and I want to recuperate for a long time." ”

Xiao Yan's side face turned so calm that there were no waves, but Zhang Cheng vaguely felt that the breeze in the air seemed to have stopped, revealing a bit of depression and uncertainty.

Seeing that he didn't answer for a long time, he continued to walk forward with his hands, Zhang Cheng's eyes were full of worry, and he quickly chased after him and admonished, "Your Highness, the minister thinks that Xue Jingning really can't stay in the officialdom, she destroyed the military camp today, and he doesn't know what kind of appearance he will bring Pingcheng to in the future." ”

"How can I not stay?" Xiao Yan was stunned, "Pingcheng is not a day or two to suppress bandits, Zhang Qing is not ignorant. The successive prefects of Pingcheng have planted many heels on this group of bandits, and how many human and financial resources have been lost. Why didn't anyone talk to me about this matter in the past, but all the attention was put on Xue Jingning. ”

"This ......" Zhang Cheng didn't expect Xiao Yan to be so harsh, and he was at a loss for a while. It's just that he was unwilling to retreat like this, so he paused and persuaded again.

It was only halfway through the words that he was cross-sectioned, Xiao Yan turned around, his face was detached and careless, "I was about to go to the Rui Si Palace, and I thought that the supervising history was still on the desk of the Rui Si Palace. But Zhang Qing stopped me in the palace road at this moment and talked about Xue Jingning being trapped in the mountain. Can I think that Zhang Qing is more thoughtful than I know about the performances presented in various places? ”

Zhang Cheng was shocked, his eyes were full of panic, he trembled and knelt down, and said loudly, "Your Highness Mingjian, the old minister has no intention of trespassing. The old minister only learned about this by chance, and he definitely didn't dare to think about it. ”

"If not, Zhang Qing should know what to say and what not to say. Xue Jingning's trip over the mountain was approved by me, if anyone still has doubts, you might as well come to Rui Si Hall to mention it again, and I will see if what he should do in his hands is complete. ”

Zhang Cheng sighed helplessly, although the prince was young, he already had the vigorous and resolute skills and demeanor of His Majesty, and he could deter the courtiers in just a few words. His long sleeves hung down, so he could only stop, "Minister, obey the order." ”

Hanging his head, he retreated, turned around and submerged under the umbrella of the inner prisoner, and submerged in the pouring rain.

Xiao Yan walked for a while, until the end of the corridor, stopped when he turned to the east palace road, and ordered the inner supervisor, "Call Song Boyan to enter the palace." ”

"Yes, Your Highness."