Xiao Yihe knows most of the truth told by Guo Rui, but he has not touched the Yuan family so far, and Xiao Yizheng knows his scruples. Even if Guo Rui said about the red silk grass, he was not sure whether Xiao Yihe would take action. What's more, Yuan Yi acted like this, if there was no conclusive evidence, he was likely to be bitten back, and he was unwilling to let Guo Rui take risks.

He told Guo Rui to stay in Shengling for the time being and wait for news from him.

Guo Rui thought about it and agreed to this arrangement: "When the minister investigated this matter, she went to the Taoist temple to ask Concubine Nian, although she did not admit it but did not deny it, His Royal Highness treated the friendship of His Royal Highness the Seventh, and the minister thought that maybe you would go, she would be willing to testify." ”

Xiao Yizheng frowned and said: "She is also a poor person in the palace, I will consider it again." ”

He rushed back to Shangdu overnight. After entering Shangdu City in the early morning, he returned to Ling Mansion first.

The Ling Mansion was packing their luggage, planning to leave for Sujiang after Ling Qingsong returned to Shangdu.

After Ling Deyan finished handing over the affairs of the household department, he planned to gather with his colleagues who had worked together for many years to say goodbye, but before he was invited, the courtiers who had been friends with him had already come to visit.

After Xiao Yizheng returned to Lingfu, he took a nap first. After resting, I wanted to exchange some things with Ling Deyan, but the servant said that Lord Shen Ziru had entered the mansion.

Ling Deyan and Shen Zhiru had a deep friendship, but in the eyes of the rest of the courtiers, one of the daughters of these two people was the queen and the other was Princess Heng, so the relationship between the two would be a little delicate.

But the speculation of the outside world did not affect the friendship between the two old guys.

"Since we both joined Shangdu as officials, I never thought that one day, I would still be on the other side of Xingtian." Shen Ziru's tone was full of sorrow.

Ling Deyan smiled and nodded: "The world changes, sometimes it is not human. In fact, returning to Sujiang and returning to the roots is also the wish of my family and me. It's just that I really can't bear you like-minded friends. ”

Shen Ziru's eyes flashed brightly: "I am willing to use the four words of like-mindedness, and I have no regrets if I can get this best friend in my life." ”

Ling Deyan's eyes were moved, and he also understood the deep meaning of his words, and said sincerely: "We are like-minded, in fact, Your Majesty and His Royal Highness King Heng are also like-minded. They all want the country to prosper. There are some things that you and I don't have to say. ”

Shen Ziru nodded again and again. "Since Tong'er married into the East Palace, I have also automatically avoided risks, led a false position, and did not participate in any battles between the DPRK and China, I am deeply afraid of bearing the notoriety of my relatives interfering in politics, and I am even more afraid that I will break the rules of the country and the dynasty, and there will be endless troubles in the future."

"I admire Brother Boshan's open-mindedness."

Shen Ziru smiled bitterly: "I won't tell you, I just entered the palace yesterday to see the queen, and she is a lot haggard." To say something that can only be said to you: I regret marrying her into the royal family. ”

Ling Deyan was slightly stunned, then sighed slightly and nodded understandingly. "The queen's body is still not well-maintained?"

Shen Ziru shook his head. "I'm thinking, soon, Your Majesty may have to choose a concubine. I don't know if her mood will be affected. ”

Ling Deyan frowned, knowing that nothing he said could alleviate a father's worried mind.

The emperor chooses a concubine, and this thing seems to be inevitable.

The two talked for a long time, and Shen Ziru said solemnly before leaving: "On the day I leave Beijing, I will send each other at the city gate." ”

Ling Deyan bowed his hand and said, "Sujiang Chen Yuan welcomes Brother Boshan at any time. ”

After Shen Ziru left, Xiao Yizheng entered the study.

He briefly said something Guo Rui said, and after Ling Deyan listened to it, he said in a deep voice: "The Holy Lord has made a ruling on the Xiang Palace, and the Xiang prince and his family will be exiled to Chatai City in Mobei and will not be allowed to return to Beijing for the rest of their lives. Now, the Holy One has ascended the throne, everything is stable, and if you make a rash move, it is indeed easy to startle the snake. Originally, I didn't want Lizhi to come back, but now it seems that His Highness will not be able to get out in the short term, and Lizhi will be able to help a little if he comes back. ”

"The son-in-law is ashamed ......"

Ling Deyan took his hand and said kindly: "There is no need to say more, we are family." ”

After Xiao Yizheng returned to the palace, Zhongbo told him that Qiqina had come.

He pondered for a while, and sent someone to the post house to meet Qiqina Meijinglou.

The next day, when Xiao Yizheng approached the private room of Meijinglou, Qiqina had already arrived.

Seeing Xiao Yizheng, Qiqina smiled brightly, ran up and said, "I want to see it."

It's not easy to get to you. ”

Xiao Yizheng looked at her lightly, walked around her side, and sat down at the table.

Kikina's interest was not affected in any way, and she naturally sat down beside him, complaining, "This place is so exquisite, you can't order food and wine before dinner time." ”

Xiao Yizheng silently made himself tea, took a sip, and said: "My Dacheng rules, the princess must not be used to it, and she can't keep it." ”

Kikina's smile froze, and she naturally heard what he meant. She gradually put away her smile and said in a low voice, "It seems that you invited me not to invite me to drink wine and eat meat. ”

Xiao Yizheng's face instead had a smile on his face, and he said unhurriedly: "Didn't the princess chase me for an answer?" I have come today to give the answer. ”

Kikina's face seemed a little nervous, and she stared at him.

Xiao Yizheng put down the tea cup in his hand, raised his eyes to look at her, and said clearly word by word: "This king still says the same thing." This king cannot marry you. ”

Hearing this, Kikina's face changed slightly, as if she was a little surprised.

"Princess, this king sincerely wants to say to you, I am very grateful for your friendship, but my heart has promised that I cannot tolerate others. If the princess can understand, the king will appreciate your free and easy wisdom. ”

"What if I don't understand it, and I don't make it perfect?" Kicina asked with a cold face.

Xiao Yizheng rolled his eyes and smiled: "I don't need your understanding to be fulfilled. I'm just afraid that the princess can't afford the consequences of going her own way. ”

"You're not afraid that I will shake off the princess's background?" Kikina muttered puzzled.

Xiao Yizheng chuckled twice: "She is the youngest daughter of the Ling family, and she has no other background. If you have to threaten you with this clumsy lie that I heard out of nowhere, this king will not mind entering the palace with you today to face the saint and discern it before the saint. ”

Kikina was stunned and said firmly: "How can it be a lie? Absolutely true. ”

Xiao Yizheng raised his eyebrows: "Oh? So is there any evidence or physical evidence in the princess's hands? He obviously felt a brief pause in Qiqi's breathing, thinking that his guess was good, they didn't necessarily have evidence in their hands to stand still, and even if Yuan Yi did, he wouldn't easily reveal it to Qiqina. He continued: "The princess actually cares so much about my princess Dacheng? I can still inquire about this matter in my Dacheng, and I don't know how many details have been arranged, if this matter is in front of the saint, what do you think the saint thinks? ”

"No...... Kikina was about to explain, but immediately stopped. In the end, she was not confused because of her love for Xiao Yizheng.

Xiao Yizheng's words continued: "As this king, I don't care where you heard such a ridiculous statement, but if you hurt my alliance with Danda because of this, the princess is afraid that she can't afford the consequences." ”

Kicina's eyes dimmed and she asked, "What do you mean by that?" ”

Xiao Yizheng deliberately was silent for a while, and then slowly spoke: "The princess should know that the marriage between the two countries is not a personal matter, and the imperial brother told me privately that he does not approve of you marrying into the Hengwang Mansion." The princess may think that she can blackmail me, and then if I agree, the others will not have an opinion. It's a pity that if you want to blackmail me, you will blackmail Dacheng. If you want to blackmail me, it is still a private matter, and if you want to blackmail Dacheng, it is a state matter. Such a simple truth, the princess should understand. He paused, as if thinking of something, and hurriedly added, "Oh, yes! A few days ago, this king received a letter of greeting from the lord of Guiping, in which he mentioned that your brother had sent his youngest son to Guiping. Nominally, because your little nephew is not in good health, the climate of Guiping is more suitable for recuperation than that of Ulantu. In fact, he was afraid that Ulantu's brutal dispute struggle cost him his life. Guiping made a big deal with me, and I agreed to this matter. The princess should know that this king has a very good personal relationship with the lord of Guiping, and you said that if your little nephew has a mistake, it seems that it is also in the past, after all, your brother sent him to Guiping because he is weak? ”t.

"You!" Kikina stood up abruptly and stared at him with wide eyes, anger in her eyes.

Xiao Yizheng looked light.

Kicina took a few deep breaths and said in a trembling voice, "I really love you, but you treat me in such a way?" ”

Xiao Yizheng sighed: "I just use his way to treat others." It was the princess who threatened me first. Although the so-called handle in your hand is empty, you use this king's princess as a threat, which this king cannot tolerate. ”

Kikina's mood was similar

did not calm down, but said more excitedly: "Why don't you give me a chance?" I will treat you wholeheartedly. I just want a chance! ”

Xiao Yizheng looked up at her, with compassion in his eyes: "Maybe you're just unwilling." If you really love someone, you should not use such means. At least this king will not blackmail his loved ones. ”

He got up as he spoke, and continued: "Princess, think about it, this is a game of chess that you must lose, and you can do it yourself. The princess should still remember the oath that the king made before the First Battle of Beisu that day. Today, the vow remains the same. ”

With that, he walked straight out of the room.

Two days later, Zeng Qidao once again sought an opportunity to tell Xiao Yizheng that he had tracked Qiqina to meet Yuan Yi in person, as for what the two said, he didn't know, but Yuan Yi's face was not good when he left.

After reporting the situation, Zeng Qidao couldn't help but follow: "Your Highness, now the Manshang knows that you took Qiqina to Meijinglou." ”

Xiao Yizheng nodded and said with a smile: "I chose Meijinglou to let all the Shang know." ”

Zeng Qidao was puzzled.

Xiao Yizheng patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Qiqina will reply to Dan soon." Lizhi is also about to arrive in Shangdu. He paused, and a soft color appeared on his face: "I don't know, Ah Heng asked him to bring me any news." ”