Ling De's remarks still aroused discussion in the DPRK and China.

After handing his fold three times, the emperor nodded in agreement, showing regret, and proposed that Ling Qingsong be transferred back to Beijing to serve in the household department.

So some people privately discussed that the emperor could not fully trust King Heng after such an arrangement. If all the Ling family is out of Shangdu, then King Heng will have no worries about acting in Beijing.

Ling Deyan naturally could see the emperor's thoughts, since Xiao Yizheng specially asked him about the life history of Chen Ruofu Qingxi not long ago, he was worried in his heart.

Xiao Yizheng's expression was serious at that time, and he told them that the matter was serious. This made him admit the fact that Qingxi was not his own without much thought.

He still remembers that when he picked up Qingxi in swaddling clothes, the baby who had been crying suddenly showed a smiling face, although this smile was fleeting, but at that moment soothed the pain of losing his child with his wife. From that moment on, this child was their treasure.

"Qingxi is the granddaughter of my father-in-law's best friend, and she was sent to us because there was no one to take care of her." He said slowly.

Xiao Yizheng's eyebrows were filled with a sad look that Ling Deyan couldn't understand. He asked, "So what do you know about Qingxi's biological parents?" ”

Ling Deyan shook his head: "We don't know, and we have never asked." Since the father-in-law and mother-in-law have already said that there is no one at the child's house, why bother asking. We're not going to tell Heng about her origins. He paused, frowned, and asked, "How did Your Highness know?" ”

Xiao Yizheng saluted apologetically and said, "Please forgive the two sons-in-law for not being able to tell the truth at this time." ”

Ling Deyan looked at him deeply, and sighed for a while: "No matter what, we don't want Heng'er to be hurt because of this matter. What we mean by this is, don't tell Heng'er unless there's a special circumstance. ”

Xiao Yizheng said sincerely: "It is also my responsibility not to let her be harmed. ”

Later, Xiao Yizheng told them that the emperor should no longer reject Ling Deyan's Zhishi excerpts.

Ling Deyan was originally happy, but then he heard Xiao Yizheng frowning and said, "However, the son-in-law always feels that this is too smooth." I'm afraid I'm overthinking. ”

Now, he knows that Xiao Yizheng's concerns are justified.

If it is said that his son should take the risk of entering Shangdu, he would prefer to stay in Shangdu by himself.

But the decree has been given, and it is not good for him to speak further.

When Xiao Yizheng learned the news, he did not immediately enter the palace to ask the emperor.

After the enthronement ceremony, Xiao Yihe often recruited him into the palace, and always discussed political affairs with him, and he would not deliberately avoid suspicion, speak freely, and express his own opinions.

Siu Yihe will take some of his advice on board.

For example, Xiao Yizheng proposed that the official evaluation system should be improved, and should not be aimed at avoiding mistakes, and should not encourage lazy government, and the so-called "public crimes must not be dispensed with, and private crimes must not be allowed", and a series of policies should be added to encourage officials to do things for the people independently.

Sometimes, the two talked quite speculatively, and hearty laughter often came from the Heart Cultivation Palace.

He also mentioned several times that he wanted to follow his father-in-law and mother-in-law back to Sujiang, but he was retained by Xiao Yihe for various reasons.

And Qiqina's matter has not yet been resolved, although he is eager to return to Sujiang, he also knows that he can't leave at this time. As a result, he has not mentioned the matter recently.

But Xiao Yihe took the initiative to speak: "Sixth brother, I see if you let your younger brother and sister come back." The missions of these countries have all left Beijing and returned one after another, and there has been no movement for a long time. I saw that she was also infatuated with you, and she also gave me a few letters of state through Honglu Temple to talk about this matter. Or, you can think about it and take a side concubine. It also strengthens the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Moreover, this Kikina's influence on her brother is now huge, and it is not an exaggeration to say that half of the real power of Danda's Zhenghong Department is in her hands. If she says that marrying into Shangdu, it will be good for us. ”

Xiao Yizheng dragged the hand of the teacup for a moment, and then slowly put the teacup on the tea table, and asked with a smile: "Is the imperial brother serious?" Is this a will for the younger brother or is it for the opinion of the younger brother? ”

Xiao Yihe said helenly: "It's not a will, it's just a proposal." ”

Xiao Yizheng put away his smile and said in a deep voice: "If it is for the sake of the national dynasty, then it is more advantageous for her to return to Danda." If she is in Shangdu for a long time, her influence on the Danta regime will be weakened until it is gone, and her brother will not be able to rule the Danta Zhenghong for a long time without her assistance. Although it doesn't matter who stays in U

Lantu is not a threat to our DPRK, but the regulations of the mutual market may not be implemented so smoothly. The mutual market agreement we signed with Danda, the imperial brother should know very well that our dynasty can make a lot of money in the commercial and trade mutual market. The people at the border have benefited immensely. The mutual market is destroyed, and they will be damaged. ”

Xiao Yihe frowned, was silent for a long time, thought before and after, and nodded slightly: "You are right, you are right......" Immediately, he said with a straight face: "Then tomorrow I will announce that the Danda delegation will enter the palace and let them go back directly." Could it be that I am a great prince, and I will be forced to marry by her. ”

Xiao Yizheng smiled slightly, and said unhurriedly: "Brother Huang, after all, this matter is related to the face of the princess girl's family, it is better to let the courtier solve it, it is better for her to take the initiative to give up." ”

Xiao Yihe raised his eyebrows and looked at him, and said with a smile: "It's okay or good, you, you are used to pleasing the girl's family." ”

He seemed to want to say something, but the chamberlain came to report that the imperial doctor had replied from Fengyang Palace.

Xiao Yizheng was about to get up to say goodbye, but was stopped by Xiao Yihe. "Don't worry, I still have something to say to the sixth brother, let's listen to the routine report of the imperial doctor first."

What the imperial doctor came to report was nothing more than the physical condition of Empress Shen Tong and Xiao Chengqian, who had been made the crown prince.

Xiao Chengqian has been different from ordinary babies since birth, he doesn't cry or make trouble, and his eyes don't turn often, he always seems to be staring at one place.

The doctors waited every day, but they didn't dare to draw conclusions at will.

And Shen Tong is damaged because of production, and now he is worried about his young son, and his body and bones are also getting worse.

The imperial doctor still reported rationally and routinely, listening to Xiao Yihe a little impatient, and asked directly: "You directly tell me, what is the worst situation for the prince?" ”

The Imperial Doctor trembled slightly, but quickly calmed down, took a deep breath, and replied respectfully: "Doctor, you shouldn't be deceived. Your Majesty, I am afraid that you have to be prepared, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's mind is not as good as that of his peers. ”

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Yizheng was also stunned.

looked at Xiao Yihe, who was sitting on top of him, and his face was already pale: "You mean, the prince has no normal ability to think and behave?" ”

The Imperial Doctor was silent, this was the default.

Xiao Yihe got up with a bang, and his movements were so fast that he overturned the tea cup in his hand. He hurriedly walked in front of the Imperial Doctor and whispered, "Is there a way?" ”

The imperial physician lowered his head and replied cautiously: "The ministers will do their best, maybe as the years increase, the crown prince will improve." ”

Xiao Yihe unconsciously took two steps back, and Xiao Yizheng quickly stepped forward to support him.

He could feel that Xiao Yihe's body seemed to be about to slump down all of a sudden: "Brother Huang, don't worry. He hurriedly spoke to reassure.

Xiao Yihe was silent for a while, withdrew the arm that was held by him, straightened his back and stood still, and then asked, "How is the queen's body recuperating?" ”

"The queen is deeply worried, and heart disease still needs heart medicine, and the minister dares to ask His Majesty to forgive him when it is convenient."

Xiao Yihe took two steps forward, approached the Taiyi's ear, and said in a low voice: "Go back and let the people in your Tai Hospital shut your mouth, now I don't want too many people to know the news." If a word comes out, you will do it for yourselves. There was coercion in his tone.

The imperial doctor hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed to receive his life.

After the imperial doctor withdrew from the Heart Cultivation Palace, Xiao Yihe turned to Xiao Yizheng and asked, "You say, is the illness of the queen and the prince caused by the red silk grass at that time?" ”

Xiao Yizheng's pupils quickly closed, and before he could think about how to respond, Xiao Yihe followed: "I went to Luojing to deal with the flood, and I listened to the dream of Luojing, who also arrived with the team." She asked to see me on the way, and he was afraid that I would be angry with you because of the Red Silk Grass, and even told me stupidly what she had done, just to tell me that you had no idea and that you were innocent. ”

When Xiao Yizheng saw him say this, there was resentment in his eyes. t.

That's why he objected to his father's suppression of the matter that day: once he knew, his suspicions only deepened.

His eyes twinked, he sighed deeply, and said gently: "Brother Chen can point to heaven and earth and say: I will never harm the third brother and the third brother's family." However, in the case of red silk grass, the younger brother is at fault, and the fault of listening to dreams is the fault of the younger brother. My father didn't mention it at that time, because he was afraid that our brotherhood would be ruined. Now, the royal brother can dispose of his younger brother, and the younger brother has no complaints. As he spoke, he lifted up his robe and knelt down.

Xiao Yihe didn't speak, his expression was introverted

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After a long time, he waved his hand and said, "I know, I can't blame you for this. ”

"Brother Huang, the crown prince is still young, and you and the queen are in the prime of life, don't worry too much."

Xiao Yihe was noncommittal, and only said lightly: "You go back, I want to be alone." In the same way, if this matter comes out of your mouth, I will not spare it. ”

Xiao Yizheng knew that no matter how he explained it, now that the result was here, he was no longer innocent in the matter of Red Silk Grass.

So when Xiao Yizheng heard the news that the emperor transferred Ling Qingsong back to Beijing, he was not surprised.

Xiao Chengqian is obviously unable to serve as the burden of the prince of a country, and Xiao Yihe and Shen Tong only have this one child, and both of them are not in good health at present.

If Xiao Yihe thought about it one more step, it would be impossible not to be wary of himself.

If he entered the palace at this time to inquire about this matter, it would not only be useless, but also cause the emperor's dissatisfaction.

On the second day, Zeng Qidao came to him and told him the results of following Qiqina and the people around him today.

"They will go to Xijin Street every day to hang out, and after a few days of busy work, they have found a way for me to write." Zeng Qidao lowered his voice and continued: "I thought they were connected to the Xiangwang Mansion, but later I found out that it was wrong, it was not the Xiangwang Mansion, guess who?" It's someone you can't think of. ”

"Who?"

"Uncle Guo"