Xiao Yizheng and Qingxi received a message from Princess Anping before leaving Luojing.

She has arrived safely in Beijing to meet her father. As for what she communicated with the emperor, she did not elaborate.

On the other hand, the case of the murder of the horse and Zhang Xun's private manufacture of weapons is still inconclusive in Beijing.

And the emperor did not write a word to him.

"Don't worry, the case will reach the imperial court, and there will be a final verdict. I think my father just doesn't want you to leave the court and worry about Shangdu. Qingxi said with relief.

Xiao Yizheng sat on the bow of the boat, waved her away, and said with a smile: "I don't worry." What I'm worried about now is whether Xiao Qi and Zhao Xin at the stern of the boat can be put on the fish. ”

The two looked at each other and smiled, quietly snuggling with each other, enjoying the scenery of early spring on both sides of the strait.

The willow leaves sprout, the emerald green appears, the river is in full bloom, sparkling, and the boats come and go on the river in an endless stream.

Xiao Yizheng said slowly: "This canal was ordered to be built by the emperor's grandfather when he was alive, and it took more than 20 years of intermittent rest, after two dynasties, it was not completed until the tenth year of Yongning, and the manpower, material and financial resources spent during this period were huge. It is said that when the emperor's grandfather had this idea, he was opposed by the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, believing that it was not advisable to work hard and lose money. But the old man insisted very much, saying that he could take a break and do it slowly, but he had to do it. When my father first ascended to the throne, some people built and stopped the canal project, but my father did not agree. Their insistence was right. ”

He raised his hand and pointed forward, waved on both sides, his eyes were resolute, and his voice was deep: "Now you see, this merchant ship from south to north shuttling on the river is not only convenient for the transportation of goods and communication, but also greatly shortens the journey time, communicates the entire north and south, makes the exchanges more frequent, and makes the states of Dacheng more closely connected and benefits future generations." ”

Qingxi looked at him sideways, feeling that at this moment, he had the spirit of "talking and laughing and disappearing", his eyes were also bright, and he felt that he said without thinking: "Chengzhan, if you are above that high position, you will also benefit the world." ”

Xiao Yizheng's eyes paused, and he turned his eyes to look at her with a little surprise.

Qingxi Fang realized that if this sentence was heard by others, it would definitely be inappropriate. However, as soon as she said it, she also showed calmness, and added in a low voice: "I do think so." ”

Xiao Yizheng smiled slightly and hugged her tighter: "Third brother is doing a good job......

As he spoke, a beautifully decorated and elaborate passenger ship slowly approached the river.

Qingxi frowned slightly, and asked suspiciously: "This ship is very special?" ”

Xiao Yizheng smiled, "Listen to it again." ”

So Qingxi pricked up his ears, and sure enough, he heard the music of the silk and bamboo orchestra. As the passenger ship approached, the sound of music was endless. "It's a bosom friend." Qingxi's eyes were bright, and he said with a little excitement: "The pipa is tactful, the guqin is deep, and the cooperation is very good." She nodded slightly and said, "The piano skills are not bad, quite pleasant." ”

She looked up at the passenger ship again, and was even more puzzled: "Don't you want to berth the merchant ship?" ”

"That's a flower boat on the canal." Xiao Yizheng reminded.

"Flower boats?" Qingxi rolled his eyes and instantly understood: "Is it like a hook in the market?" ”

Xiao Yizheng nodded: "It often takes some time to travel on the river. These boats were also created in response to the demand. ”

"Hmm. I've never been to Gouwasher and I've always felt a little regretful. I heard my brother say that there are quite a few talented and skilled people there. ”

"Regrets?" Xiao Yizheng squinted and smiled and asked her, "Don't you think you look down on these people?" ”

Qingxi shook his head with a smile: "If you just live with your own piano skills, why should you look down on it?" My grandfather told us since I was a child that anyone who can work hard with their own hands and survive without harming the interests of others is worthy of respect. ”

"I can't wait to meet my grandfather." There was reverence in Xiao Yizheng's eyes.

"Of course, I also know that not all of the hooks are artists, and there are some ...... who will please men."

Qingxi's meaningful tone and slightly raised eyes all made Xiao Yizheng feel that he must not say the wrong thing.

"I've been to Googas, but I haven't met anyone you say pleases men." He paused, leaned into her ear, and whispered, "This matter, me and you."

As I said, I'm the only one with you. ”

Qingxi lowered her eyes slightly, showing her shyness.

Xiao Yizheng asked her with a smile again: "Do you know why most men are willing to go to the place where they are sitting?" ”

Qingxi shook her head.

"There are many reasons. I think there are two main reasons: first, as you said, there are many talented people among the gas, and it is also human nature to love beauty and talent. Second, ordinary women are bound by some etiquette, and husbands and wives always put etiquette first. But the women who are prospers are more casual and bold because they have been stereotyped as such, and the kind of people who are both sensible and understanding will satisfy the pleasure of men. ”

Qingxi listened carefully, with an expression that suddenly realized that it was like this.

"Then if you go and take me with you next time."

Xiao Yizheng really didn't expect her to say this, and was stunned for a while.

"Can't you?" Qingxi flashed Qing Lingling's big eyes, and said with a slight loss: "It's a pity, you won't be able to go in the future." ”

Xiao Yizheng laughed and nodded yes again and again.

His Ah Heng is not only talented, but also empathetic and amorous, which is incomparable to any woman in the world.

While talking and laughing, the flower boat approached. Through the clear curtains, you can vaguely see four slender women sitting in the second-floor cabin, and the singing sound of the instrumental music on the side is also graceful to hear.

"When it gets late, some of the people on some of the passenger ships anchored on the banks of the river will go to bed and listen to the music. There are a lot of flower boats on this canal, but they all belong to the 10,000 yuan building of Minguicheng. Xiao Yizheng continued.

"10,000 yuan building? I've heard that it is said to be the most famous restaurant in Shandong. ”

"Yes. We will arrive in Minguicheng tomorrow, and I will take you to a full meal. Xiao Yizheng raised his voice as he spoke, took her hand and said, "Go back to the cabin, it's cold outside." ”

As soon as the two returned to their bedroom, Xiao Yiran broke in excitedly. "Sixth brother and sixth sister-in-law, you can add dinner tonight."

The two of them saw that he was carrying a rather large crucian carp, and the fish was still fluttering, and it seemed that it would take a great deal of effort for him to keep it from jumping away from him under his control.

Xiao Yizheng looked left and right, and exclaimed: "It's not easy for such a big crucian carp to get on our Xiaoqi's hook." ”

Xiao Qixi smiled happily, and looked at Qingxi again, as if waiting for her evaluation.

Qingxi looked at him gently, and said with a smile: "So we have to thank Xiao Qi." ”

Xiao Yizheng nodded heavily, turned around and ran to the stern of the boat with the fish to deal with the fish. The sound of running on the deck seemed to be full of joy.

"Chengzhan, I'm very happy. Xiao Qi didn't become timid because I misunderstood what I meant because of my criticism of him last time. That's great. Qingxi looked at Xiao Yiran's back and said.

"I see that he is more afraid of you than of me now." Xiao Yizheng filled himself with a glass of water, and seemed to be a little dissatisfied.

Qingxi ignored him and raised his eyebrows.

At dinner, the boatman docked the boat to the shore.

After everyone finished eating, Zhao Xin and Xiao Shengzi took Xiao Yiran and led two groups of horses off the boat to take a walk.

Xiao Yizheng accompanied Qingxi to lie down and sleep early.

It was getting dark outside, and he heard the sound of Zhao Xin and them getting on the boat, and got out of bed to watch them enter the house before he was relieved.

He laughed at himself for not knowing when he became so careful, he never cared if he left Zhao Xin when he went out with Zhao Xin before.

He turned to look at the sleeping Qingxi, thinking that it was because of the concern in his heart.

He tiptoed to bed, Qingxi seemed to have sensed something, and leaned towards him very automatically and consciously. So, he naturally raised his hand and took her into his arms.

Looking at such a peaceful sleeping face, he remembered the drugging, remembered that someone wanted to go to Qingxi to die, and his hands clenched a lot unconsciously.

He thought about everything that had gone before.

Indeed, all the clues point to the Empress Yuan.

The only plausible reason is that he is a threat to the crown prince.

But he didn't understand that he had already left Shangdu, and his attitude was very resolute and obvious, how could he do it to such an extent?

Besides, for decades, the queen has treated herself like a parent, said

There were too many opportunities for her to harm herself, but she didn't.

There are deeper doubts: why did she target Qingxi?

In the palace, she shows that she likes Qingxi very much, and Qingxi also gets along well with her. is still the same sentence, if she wants to harm Qingxi, there are many opportunities before, why is it so bothering?

Could it be that something happened in the middle of the process that I didn't know about?

He remembered that Xiao Yiran had told him that they had met the queen and the crown prince in the imperial garden on the day they went to pick him up from the palace.

At the time, he thought it was strange.

Because, since he was a child, the prince rarely went to the imperial garden of the harem. In the past, it was because he spent his days reading, writing, riding, and archery, and he didn't want to waste a penny of time. Later, when he moved to the Prince's Mansion as an adult, the back garden in the East Palace was much larger than the Imperial Garden, so he said that it was better to go back to the front of the East Palace to do something in the Imperial Garden.

Therefore, the fact that the crown prince would accompany the queen to visit the imperial garden is extraordinary in itself.

He turned his eyes to look at the sleeping Qingxi and frowned slightly.

It seems that he still can't tell her the truth about her menstrual pain at this moment. No one else should know about it.

At least, before he finds out the real culprit behind the scenes, he still has to think about it in many ways, and he can't let any danger take advantage of it.

In addition, he received a secret letter from Bai Shui yesterday: the person they had been inquiring about who had a similar jade pendant to see Qingxi had been secretive since he arrived in Sujiang, and it was always difficult to find out who he wanted to see, because there were too many people he had seen.