Xiaojiazhuang is not far from Huainan City, the sunset is sprinkled on the official road between thousands of acres of fertile fields, and the buildings with the characteristics of the water town can be seen in the distance.

Xu Buling walked alone on the road, thinking about the conversation in the Qinglou.

Xu Buling was a newcomer and did not know much about the situation in Hangzhou and the Wang clan and Jiangnan, so it was obviously not advisable for the enemy to be overt and we were in the dark, so we had to understand these things clearly as soon as possible.

Before he walked to the Linhe Garden where Xiao Qi lived, there was the sound of wheels behind him, and the voice of a man greeting him:

"Little Lord."

Xu Buling looked back, and a wide carriage came from behind, and Hua Jingting, the chief butler of the Xiao family, was turning over and dismounting to salute.

It should be Xiao Qi who was sitting in the car, and he didn't open the door.

Seeing this, Xu Buling didn't need to look for it, turned around and walked to him, raised his hand and saluted:

"Miss Xiao, what a coincidence."

There was silence on the carriage, obviously feeling that the road to the enemy was narrow, and it was the only way to go back to Xiao's house. After a while, a calm voice came from the carriage:

"Xu Shizi, come up."

Xu Buling chuckled, flew up and jumped into the carriage.

The carriage is very large, and there are two bookshelves and a bookcase bed in it, Xiao Qi walks around Jiangnan all the year round, and spends more time on the car and ship than in the house.

At this time, Xiao Qi was sitting on the couch and reading a book, her black and shiny hair was simply coiled, a few strands of green silk fell down, setting off her beautiful curved cheeks, and her moist apricot eyes exuded a clear and transparent luster. The jet-black long skirt on the body is just right to wrap the plump figure, the dress is simple and generous, and the slightly coquettish appearance is neutralized by the cold temperament, and it looks like it is only dignified.

Because he looked the same as the baby, Xu Buling naturally gave birth to a sense of intimacy, and saw that Xiao Qi was very fascinated by reading, so he sat down directly next to Xiao Qi.

Xiao Qi felt that the small couch she was sitting on sank slightly, and turned her head to look at Xu Buling, who was sitting next to her, her eyes were very cold.

“……”

Xu Buling got up helplessly, sat down opposite, and said:

"Miss Xiao ......"

Xiao Qi raised his hand: "Let's go back, or I'll go down." ”

Outside the carriage were all entourage guards, many of whom were well-informed and well-informed, and it was really inappropriate to talk about rolling the sheets last time.

However, Xu Buling didn't want to talk about the last time here, his face was calm, and he chuckled:

"I went to the city to hang out today, met Wang Ruiyang, and had something to talk to the eldest lady."

Seeing that Xu Buling was talking about business, Xiao Qi's eyes relaxed a little imperceptibly, and closed the book.

As the saying goes, 'etiquette begins with proper dressing', as the head of the family, you need to be meticulous in your speech and demeanor and even your sitting posture to avoid losing your identity.

However, Xiao Qi obviously had no interest in sitting upright at this time, leaning on the soft collapse with his arms around his chest, and crossing Erlang's legs very unruly, with the scrutinizing gaze of his boss looking at his subordinates.

This posture is very rude to ordinary people, but Xu Buling has seen cheongsam high heels, and he only thinks that this posture is very eye-catching, and he doesn't mind at all.

"Wang Ruiyang came to Huainan half a month ago, and his name is to catch up with his classmates from Shungeng Academy. Since you just came and found you, it may have come specifically for you. What did he say to you? ”

Xiao Qi's voice is exactly the same as Xiang'er's, but the tone is very different, Xiao Qi's tone of voice is almost without any emotion, and there is a bit of oppressive force, which is probably the meaning of 'I said, you heard clearly'.

This momentum has been cultivated all year round, and it is naturally not deliberate.

Xu Buling thought for a while: "I have a few pieces of jade in my hand, which should have been handed down from the previous dynasty and Daqi, and the people in the rivers and lakes are searching for this thing......"

"Wang Ruiyang and you are inquiring about the news of jade?"

"That's right, the Eagle Tower is also searching for jade, which involves a lot, I want to know who the Wang family is doing things for."

Xiao Qi has a keen mind, and after a little series of clues, the Eagle Tower, the Wang family, and the jade, he understands the general situation. She thought for a moment:

"Jiangnan's affairs have nothing to do with you, you come to propose, just live in the Xiao family honestly, you don't need to ask about this."

"I'm not here to be a son-in-law."

“……”

Xiao Qi was silent, staring at Xu Buling's eyes, expressionless, like a lioness about to get angry.

This look can make many people's foreheads sweat, but it's a pity that Xu is not immune to these natural immunities, and looks at each other calmly.

After all, he was the prince of the vassal king, Xiao Qi had no choice but to make it, and finally snorted lightly:

"The Wang family of Hangzhou is not allowed to be reused by the imperial court, and will definitely find another way, in the south of the Yangtze River, it is natural to get close to King Wu. Today, King Wu sent an invitation, and in a few days' birthday banquet, please go with me to celebrate your birthday, the purpose is probably just to see you. ”

Xu Buling knew it in his heart and thought for a while: "It is rumored in the rivers and lakes that the four pieces of jade are gathered to find the Tongtian Treasure Book, and it is impossible for King Wu and a vassal king to believe in these things, what is he looking for?" ”

Xiao Qi shook his head: "I don't know, if what you said is true, if you use so many forces to search, what you want to find will definitely be more valuable than the book left by Zuo Zhe first." ”

Xu Buling thought about it, and asked:

"What is the relationship between King Wu and the imperial court?"

This question was a little sensitive, Xiao Qi sat up a little straighter, frowning and staring at Xu Buling:

"Do you suspect that King Wu is secretly plotting rebellion?"

Xu Buling spread his hands: "What about doubts, as far as you and I know, it is better to discuss the possibility than to know later." ”

Xiao Qi has always talked about things, the separation between sexual affairs and business is very clear, and it is impossible to know everything about the major matters related to the interests of the family, so he said seriously:

"Then tell me first, whether your Xu family is secretly plotting for reunification."

Xu Buling blinked: "If you marry me, I can talk to you about this, if you don't marry me, you won't take it as the truth if I say it." ”

Xiao Qi naturally understood this truth, so she didn't ask at the moment, and turned her head to look away.

Xu Buling was a little helpless, and thought about it: "Xiang'er and I have become husband and wife, let's ...... again"

Xiao Qi's eyes were cold.

“…… It's my in-laws, and I won't hide it from you. There must be a backer behind the Eagle Tower, and there is a blood feud with the court up and down the Eagle Tower, and it is self-evident what you want to do. I suspect that it is King Wu behind it, but I don't know King Wu's motives and the possibility of success, and I want to ask Miss Xiao what she thinks about this. ”

"Motivation and Possibility......"

Xiao Qi's face became more serious, frowned and pondered for a moment before he said softly:

“…… King Wu is the oldest among the vassal kings, the first emperor entered Beijing to study during his reign, because of the chess game and the four princes of the first emperor had a quarrel, and accidentally pushed the four princes off the high platform and fell when fighting, fortunately, the old king of Wu was the elder brother of the first emperor, and he accumulated great power and saved King Wu......

…… After King Wu succeeded to the throne, he and his young son inspected the south of the Yangtze River, and once sunk the boat in distress on the river, King Wu escaped, but his son drowned in the river. Until now, it has not been clear whether it was an accident or someone secretly did it......

…… If the motive of King Wu's rebellion is concerned, it can only be that King Wu suspected that the first emperor had a grudge and attacked him, but he dared to be angry and did not speak, and he has been holding back. And now that the Holy Lord succeeded to the throne, he attacked you again, showing his intention to cut the domain, and the rabbit died and the fox was sad and hurtful, and King Wu had to start plotting......"

Speaking of this, Xiao Qi frowned and looked at Xu Buling: "The news that the people of the rivers and lakes are searching for the four pieces of jade seems to be that you were ambushed in the Weihe River not long after, but this statement is valid." ”

Xu Buling nodded slowly, and asked again: "Then if King Wu really rebels for this, what is the chance of winning?" ”

Regarding this, Xiao Qi shook his head and smiled: "Your father Xu You's army of 200,000 tigers and wolves has no return. King Wu had no more than 120,000 Jiangnan troops under his command, and the last time he fought was a decades ago. If you really want to raise troops, one of the King of Wei and the King of Yu will be able to destroy King Wu, not to mention the King of Chu and the Iron Cavalry of Guanzhong behind, it is impossible to fight to Chang'an, and it is impossible to rely on the Yangtze River to defend Jiangnan. Emperor Xiaozong put King Wu's lineage in the south of the Yangtze River, where the world was rich and armory, and there were no foreign enemies on all sides, so he didn't think of giving him soldiers and horses. ”

To put it bluntly, the possibility is zero, and there is no chance of dying together like King Su.

Xu Buling rubbed his forehead, since it was impossible for King Wu to rebel, he couldn't figure out his intentions.

Xiao Qi glanced at Xu Buling a few times, suddenly squinted slightly, and said softly:

"The only feasible way is to instigate you to rebel and break Chang'an, and then the six kings of the Song family will kill each other in order to seize the unification, King Wu is rich and rich in the world, and he will definitely be co-opted by the two kings of Wei and Yu to last until the end, even if he cannot usurp the throne, at least his current status will not be affected."

Xu Buling smiled lightly: "I'm not stupid. ”

Xiao Qi thinks about it, too, to let Xu Buling be a pawn willingly, unless she and Xu Buling's brains are in water.

In the midst of chatting, the carriage stopped in the willow forest.

Xu Buling finished talking about business, and then it was time for the two of them to have a private matter, got up and opened the car door, and raised his hand to signal.

Xiao Qi sat in the car for a moment, obviously a little hesitant.

But it's all coming, and sooner or later it's going to have to be made clear.

Xiao Qi finally got up and got out of the carriage, asked the guard maid to wait outside the garden, entered the garden with Xu Buling, and walked to the study in the attic......