Ji Xiaotang looked at Qin Zhen's demeanor, lowered his head and thought about it, then raised his head and called Mama Cheng over. Ji Xiaotang asked Mama Cheng to take Xuan'er over and take care of it with the nurse.

Xuan'er was a little reluctant to go. He was used to staying by Ji Xiaotang's side when he was awake, especially when Qin Zhen came back from outside. The two of them often had to play with each other for a long time, until he was hungry or sleepy and fell asleep, and then he was sent to the nurse.

And when he opened his eyes again, he could see Ji Xiaotang quickly.

Now, he is still very energetic and wants to play with his parents for a while.

Xuan'er snorted, looking at Ji Xiaotang with big eyes and some grievances.

"Good Xuan'er, my mother has something to discuss with your father, you go to play with your grandmother and the nurse. When my mother finishes discussing things with your father, I will go to you. Ji Xiaotang rubbed Xuan'er's hand and coaxed Xuan'er.

After Xuan'er was coaxed away, the smile on Ji Xiaotang's face slowly converged.

She looked at Qin Zhen with a straight face.

"Xiaotang ......" Qin Zhen secretly sighed.

Ji Xiaotang was so smart, he didn't say anything, and she sensed that something was wrong. In the past, even if the two of them talked about something important, they never shied away from Xuan'er.

Ji Xiaotang is doing this now because he understands that the topic they are about to talk about will be very cruel and not suitable for Xuan'er to hear.

Although Xuan'er is her age, she can't understand at all, and she can't remember those complicated topics.

But Ji Xiaotang is so careful, maybe Xuan'er won't remember what they said today, but their emotions will definitely infect Xuan'er. Ji Xiaotang didn't want to leave anything for Xuan'er. Even if it's a hint of shadow.

She guarded her family, and even more so her children.

"Lord Wang, if you have anything to say, just say it." Ji Xiaotang said calmly to Qin Zhen.

"Xiaotang. Don't be in a hurry, it's okay yet. Qin Zhen was busy comforting Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang smiled and did not respond. What she needs now is not comfort, but truth~.

"Today, there are urgent documents sent from Zhenyang Mansion and Wuchang Mansion...... "Someone from Zhenyang Mansion and Wuchang Mansion each raised troops to rebel, not only killing the defenders of these two places, but also occupying several cities.

And these two anti-thieves are under the banner of the pre-Song Dynasty.

They claimed to enter the capital to welcome Shunyi Bo to the throne and become emperor. Restore the Great Song Dynasty. ”

"Where is this to welcome Huai Jin as emperor, I obviously want his life!" Ji Xiaotang couldn't help but stand up and said angrily.

Qin Zhen was speechless for a while.

Ji Xiaotang calmed down his anger slightly. He slowly sat back down on the kang again.

"Lord Wang, according to you, what is going on in these two places. Did someone do this on purpose and wanted Huai Jin's life? Ji Xiaotang asked Qin Zhen. That was her first reaction.

In fact. Ever since Empress Dowager Han learned of the death of Princess Changning, and later news of turmoil in various places spread to the capital, Ji Xiaotang had a faint bad premonition.

But she never expected such a thing to happen. She had been on guard, and what she was guarding against was the revenge of Empress Dowager Han.

When Changning and his relatives went to Beiban, Empress Dowager Han took a series of retaliatory actions. Now, Changning is dead, and in the eyes of the Empress Dowager Han, she is still dying miserably, and the Empress Dowager Han will not just forget it.

Ji Xiaotang was very worried that the Ji family would be affected. At the same time, it was also expected that Empress Dowager Han would probably be unfavorable to her.

Think about it according to Empress Dowager Han's thinking. Tracing back to the roots, if Qi Younian had been willing to marry Changning, there would have been no later incidents. And Qi Younian refused to marry Changning, all because of her Ji Xiaotang.

Moreover, Changning died outside Zhenshan Pass, and the Empress Dowager Han may not be suspicious and hateful to Qi Younian.

But Zhenshanguan needs Qi Younian, and Empress Dowager Han can't do anything about Qi Younian, and she is likely to spread her anger on her head.

Ji Xiaotang was ready, Empress Dowager Han had not moved, she also thought that Empress Dowager Han was seriously ill, and Qin Lin was pressing step by step, so she didn't care about this matter.

However, Empress Dowager Han's revenge will come eventually.

Ji Xiaotang was ready, but he didn't expect that such a thing would happen to Xie Huaijin.

"Xiaotang, what do you mean, did someone deliberately arrange these two people, in order to take Shun Yibo's life?" Qin Zhen asked Ji Xiaotang.

"Yes, my lord, that's what I meant."

Qin Zhen thought for a while before shaking his head.

"I don't see it."

In his opinion, these two people are just a group of outlaws, and they are called Xie Huaijin just because Xie Huaijin is a descendant of the royal family of the Great Song Dynasty recognized by the imperial court.

"The rebellion in these two places, though menacing, is not something to fear." Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang that at today's court meeting, Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing had issued an order to mobilize officials and troops near the two prefectures to encircle and suppress them on all sides.

Although the rebellion in the two places is not to be feared, it does not mean that Xie Huaijin will be fine.

"So, what can the Queen Mother say about Uncle Shunyi?" Ji Xiaotang asked again and again.

"Xiaotang, you care about Uncle Shunyi very much." Qin Zhen looked at Ji Xiaotang. Ji Xiaotang has always been calm and self-controlled, but today he is a little out of shape.

"Of course." Ji Xiaotang glanced at Qin Zhen and sighed softly. Qin Zhen knew about her and Xie Huaijin's past. Qin Zhen didn't even know how to eat Qi Younian's vinegar, let alone Xie Huaijin.

"We've known each other since we were kids, so to speak, and we grew up together. The Xie family is sorry for us, but Xie Boniang and Huai Jin don't have the slightest place to be sorry for us. I treat Huai Jin like a brother, and he is not only a person now, but also my sister and seven catties. ”

Xie Huaijin's matter, of course, is directly related to Ji Xiaoyun and Qijin, Ji Xiaotang knows the seriousness of the matter, so he is so nervous.

"Lord Wang, you say, will the Queen Mother be unfavorable to Huai Jin?" Ji Xiaotang looked directly at Qin Zhen.

Although Qin Zhen was influenced by her, he has always been very good to Xie Huaijin. But Qin Zhen's attitude does not represent the attitude of the entire royal family.

Qin Zhen immediately understood that what Ji Xiaotang asked was whether Empress Dowager Han had killed Xie Huaijin, or whether the royal family had placed Xie Huaijin. But in the end, whether or not to let Xie Huaijin live.

Although Ji Xiaotang is still young, he has been familiar with the history of the scriptures with Master Ji since he was a child. Royal descendants of previous dynasties like Xie Huaijin, especially those who are directly eligible to inherit the throne. Even if it was treated preferentially at the beginning, many of them could not escape a dead word in the end.

In all dynasties, for the things related to that chair, they would rather kill the wrong than let go, the most narrow-minded, the most cruel and ruthless.

Xie Huaijin was able to live safely until now under their dedicated maintenance. These two anti-thieves can appear. But it provided the cheapest excuse for Empress Dowager Han to get rid of Xie Huaijin.

Ji Xiaotang now wants to know the truth from Qin Zhen's mouth.

"If it weren't for the fact that Uncle Shunyi was just a child mentally, he wouldn't have survived until now." Qin Zhen told the truth.

Ji Xiaotang also knows this truth. What she didn't know was. Will Empress Dowager Han always allow Xie Huaijin to live.

"It's hard to say." Qin Zhen pondered for a moment before speaking.

Ji Xiaotang was also silent for a moment before nodding: "I know." ”

She already knew the answer, but she was just lucky.

……

As Qin Zhen said. The rebellions in Zhenyang and Wuchang were quickly quelled by the official army. and sent good news and the head of the bandit leader into Beijing.

The leaders of the official army who quelled these two rebellions were all confidants of the Empress Dowager Han.

Empress Dowager Han was also in good spirits because of this, and even her condition was a little better. According to Qin Zhen's statement, Empress Dowager Han's face finally had some blood.

In the court, some people also mentioned Shunyibo, and some even questioned that the rebellion in these two places was instigated by Shunyibo.

There is even another rumor that Shun Yibo's stupidity is actually pretended. He has long had different ambitions and secretly continued his strength. Contact the old department, intending to overthrow the country of Great Qin.

Empress Dowager Han's attitude towards this was very clear, and she sent back all the folds of impeachment of Shun Yibo.

But this did not reassure Ji Xiaotang.

Second Master Ji and Second Mrs. Ji came to King An's Mansion to find Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang.

"What kind of person Huai Jin's child is, the prince knows better than anyone else. The Queen Mother has a pair of sharp eyes, which of the hundreds of military officials in the court is given for nothing, whether Huaijin is pretending or not, who can not see it...... "Second Master Ji begged Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang to keep Xie Huaijin."

"It's not just Huaijin's child, but also Xiaoyun and Qijin. If they wanted Huai Jin's life, they would not let go of Xiaoyun and Qijin. Mrs. Ji Er was busy and said, and her eyes turned red.

"Huai Jin and Xiao Yun came to Xinhua Hall with seven catties to find us, Huai Jin didn't quite understand what was going on, but Xiao Yun understood. Xiaoyun cried...... "Second Mrs. Ji took Ji Xiaotang's hand, and when she said that Ji Xiaoyun was crying, she choked up and couldn't go on."

Ever since she knew that there was a thief who had played the banner of Shunyibo, Ji Xiaoyun was very frightened and never ate and slept well.

If she has never been happy, now she knows what happiness is like, but she is about to lose it in a blink of an eye, Ji Xiaoyun can support it and not fall, thanks to Xie Huaijin and Qijin in her heart, she knows the burden on her shoulders.

"Originally, I kept it from the old lady and didn't let her know. But somehow, the old lady knew. The old man is in a hurry to get on the fire, and he can't eat or sleep, so he will come to you in person......"

If it weren't for Second Master Ji and Second Mrs. Ji to stop her, Old Mrs. Ji would really come to King An's Mansion in person.

The second master and the second wife of Ji came in such a hurry, which was also because of the urging of the old lady Ji.

"Although the Queen Mother beat back all those folds, we still have no bottom in our hearts." Second Master Ji told Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang.

"Even if my father-in-law and mother-in-law don't come, I will do my best to do this." Qin Zhen immediately expressed his attitude.

"Yes," Ji Xiaotang personally wiped the corners of his eyes with a wet handkerchief for Mrs. Ji, "Mother, father, don't say that Huai Jin married her sister, and now she has seven catties." Even if it's just Huai Jin, I won't sit idly by. ”

"I know, I know." Second Master Ji and Second Mrs. Ji both nodded.

Of course, they knew that Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang would do their best to protect the Shunyi Mansion. What they are really worried about is that even if Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen tried their best, they couldn't save people.

After all, Xie Huaijin's identity is there.

"What should come will always come, it's a blessing or a curse, it's a disaster that can't be avoided...... Several people discussed for a long time, and the second master Ji finally let out a long sigh, "I understand everything with you~ Mother." As long as you do your best, no matter what the result is, you and I~ mother will not blame you. ”

After sending away Second Master Ji and Second Mrs. Ji, Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen looked at each other.

"Xiaotang ......" Qin Zhen spoke first.

Ji Xiaotang knew what Qin Zhen was going to say, but he raised his hand and didn't let him say it.

"Do your best, obey the destiny of heaven."

This is Ji Xiaotang's consistent strategy.

The next day, Ji Xiaotang came to Xinhuatang and met Xie Huaijin and Ji Xiaoyun in Xuanhuatang.

There was nothing to see from Xie Huaijin's body, but Ji Xiaoyun was obviously haggard.

Ji Xiaoyun is weak by nature, and she can't stand anything, but this time for Xie Huaijin and Qijin, she has shown herself strong enough.

In front of Mrs. Ji, everyone smiled and talked, as if this was not a big deal at all, that is, Ji Xiaoyun was also very sensible and "forced to smile", which finally made Mrs. Ji feel at ease.

When she left Mrs. Ji's side, Ji Xiaoyun's face changed.

"Xiaotang." Ji Xiaoyun grabbed Ji Xiaotang's sleeve, but didn't say anything for a while.

"Sister." Ji Xiaotang's gaze was soft and his tone was gentle.

Ji Xiaoyun wanted to cry.

"I know that although I am an older sister, you have always taken care of me over the years, and I have always held you back. You've done enough for me and for us......"

"Sister, don't say that." Ji Xiaotang's heart was also a little uncomfortable, she did worry a lot for Ji Xiaoyun and did too many things. But who made them the same mother?

"Xiaotang, I don't ask you, because I know that even if I don't ask you, you will try your best to protect us. But this time, I understand how serious this incident is, Huai Jin's identity, I don't know if I can live to the end. Xiaotang, you don't have to protect us. I am willing to die with Huai Jin. ”

"Sister, don't say that."

Ji Xiaotang was busy and stopped Ji Xiaoyun.

Even if she can't protect Xie Huaijin, she is seventy or eighty percent sure that she can protect Ji Xiaoyun.

That's right, Ji Xiaotang has already prepared for the worst.

"No, I must say. I'm afraid that if I don't say it now, I won't have a chance in the future. Ji Xiaoyun held back her sobs and continued, "I said this sincerely. Being able to marry Huai Jin is the happiest thing in my life. Huai Jin and I can't be born on the same day, but we hope to die on the same day. If Huai Jin is gone, and I am the only one left, I won't be able to live. ”

Ji Xiaoyun shook Ji Xiaotang's hand, raised her teary eyes and looked left and right.

She deliberately pulled Ji Xiaotang out to speak, and Ji Xiaotang had already branched out the people she served.

Knowing that no one would overhear their conversation, Ji Xiaoyun pursed her lips and said the most important sentence in her heart.

"Xiaotang, you have always been doing things for everyone, I have never done anything. Now, I want to do it for my family. I stayed with Huai Jin, not just because I couldn't leave her. If we die, the Ji family will be completely safe. ”

Ji Xiaoyun's eyes were full of tears, but they were shining. (To be continued.) )