In the palace of Shangdu Hengwang, the lights of Chaolan Yuan are faint, flickering and dimming.

Under the candlelight, Xiao Yizheng's face was slightly heavy.

Zeng Qidao, dressed in a night suit, stood in front of him, looking at him calmly.

"Will you all be dressed like this in the future and visit my Hengwang Mansion in the middle of the night?" Xiao Yizheng didn't look at him either, sat down at the table by himself, and asked in a low voice.

Then he shook his head again and chuckled: "Zhao Xin is not here, the safety of my Hengwang Mansion is really worrying." ”

"Your Highness is still in the mood to say this at this time?" Zeng Qidao couldn't help but speak, slightly angry.

Xiao Yizheng pointed to the chair next to him unhurriedly, and whispered, "Sit." ”

Zeng Qidao sat down and asked anxiously: "Does His Highness really plan to marry Qiqina?" ”

Xiao Yizheng raised his eyes to look at him and smiled.

"Has Your Highness ever thought of the Princess?" Zeng Qidao leaned forward and couldn't wait to say again: "I still remember every word His Highness said on Beiwang Mountain that day!" ”

Xiao Yizheng's eyes were heavy, he put away his smile, was silent for a long time, and asked, "In Yuanyi's heart, am I so untrustworthy?" ”

Zeng Qidao's gaze paused, slowly softened, and he also showed a hint of apology, lowered his head slightly, and said, "It's the far wing that is abrupt." ”

Xiao Yizheng shook his head, but said with a little gratitude: "The so-called concern is chaotic, and it's no wonder that you came to question me today." You came, Xu Shi also thought about it, and thought about how not to make His Majesty suspicious, but in fact, there is no need. ”

Zeng Qidao's hand on his lap rubbed twice, and asked tentatively: "Then why did Your Highness let the rumors spread around?" It is said that Kikina ran to the saint and made a plead, but His Highness did not resolutely refuse? ”

The corners of Xiao Yizheng's mouth moved slightly, and he said in a low voice: "Yuanyi, you just need to know that I will not let Qiqina enter the Hengwang Mansion." ”

"Is there something unspeakable about Your Highness?"

Xiao Yizheng does not deny or admit it.

Zeng Qidao nodded: "In this way, Yuanyi will not ask." ”

"Yuanyi, you also came just in time today, I have something to entrust."

"But at the command of His Highness."

"You help me follow Kikina and see who she and the people around her are in contact with in Shangdu City, especially in private and secret. I think about it, and this matter can only be entrusted to you. With your skill, you will not be noticed; And you, too, will not reveal half a word to others. ”

Zeng Qidao frowned, knowing that Xiao Yizheng would ask him privately to explain the confidentiality of this matter. He clenched his fists and said, "Okay, Your Highness rest assured." ”

Xiao Yizheng smiled again and nodded.

Zeng Qidao got up and wanted to leave, but as soon as his leg took half a step, he took it back, paused, turned around and said solemnly: "Your Highness, maybe you have a comprehensive arrangement, I don't bother to ask." However, the matter with Qiqina has spread all over the government and the opposition, and the princess will also know about it, so please ask Her Highness to be considerate of her feelings. His eyes were open, but they were full of concern. If it weren't for the fact that he had been in Beisu before, he had a heart-to-heart relationship with Xiao Yizheng, and he would never dare and would not say these words at this time.

Xiao Yizheng looked at him deeply and nodded heavily. "Don't worry."

After Zeng Qidao left, he looked around the room. There is the shadow of Qingxi everywhere in Chaolan Garden, but he stays here every day, and this heart still stays in Sujiang, thousands of miles away, and stays by her side.

"I don't know, did you receive my letter?" He muttered.

Ah Heng, I will never let anyone hurt you.

He clenched his fists, and his breathing seemed to be a little urgent, just as he had reacted after hearing what Kikina had said after stopping his carriage that day.

At that time, the moonlight was as cold as this night, and people didn't realize that it was like a warm spring.

He asked Kikina, "Why does the princess block the king's way?" ”

Kicina smiled brightly, as if the wine at the palace banquet made her more cheerful and enchanting. She said, "In order for you to marry me." ”

He laughed and said, "The princess doesn't understand what this king said at the palace banquet?" The king can be more clear: I will not marry you, nor any other woman whom the princess has unexpectedly married. ”

Kikina's smile was fixed on her lips, as if she was a little lost, and then she raised it brightly and nodded: "If you are in the morning, I still don't want to marry you." When you say this, my heart is strengthened. ”

He didn't want to get too entangled with her, directly

Said: "What the princess thinks, this king doesn't care. But no one can shake the king's heart. So saying, he said to the coachman, "Go around the princess, and we will go home." ”

Just as her hand hung down and she lowered the curtain on the car door, Kikina said crisply: "I'm afraid that for the sake of your princess, you must also marry me." ”

Xiao Yizheng's hand paused, and he raised his eyes slightly to look at her.

I saw her raising her eyebrows, calmly with a little pride in her face.

She added: "I'm serious, doesn't His Royal Highness King Heng want to hear about it?" You and I have dealt with each other, and you should know that I will not say this for no reason. ”

Xiao Yizheng saw that her eyes were full of determination, her eyebrows frowned slightly, and she immediately got up and got out of the carriage, walked in front of her, and said coldly: "Don't beat around the bush, be straightforward." ”

Kikina's eyes bent, she was obviously in a good mood, and she raised her voice and said, "I see, you will be closer to me?" ”

Xiao Yizheng's face turned pale, and he turned around to leave.

Kicina hurriedly said, "I'm serious. I am afraid that what I am about to say should not be heard by a third person. ”

So, she took the lead in waving her hand, and the two Danda attendants who followed her immediately retreated into the distance.

When Xiao Yizheng saw her like this, he also turned his head and ordered the coachman to drive away.

"Tell me the princess."

Qiqina took a deep breath, put away her smile, and said in a low voice: "As far as I know, the princess is the daughter of Lord Shangshuling of your country's household department, and she has a brother, right?" ”

Xiao Yizheng's eyes stared at her like an eagle.

Kikina could naturally feel the vigilance and dissatisfaction he was full of at the moment, and took a slight breath before asking, "Does Your Highness feel that your princess is not similar to her brother?" ”

Xiao Yizheng took a breath and shrank his heart.

Kikina's words continued: "Or, maybe your princess doesn't look like Lord Ling and his wife?" At today's state banquet, I also deliberately observed Lord Ling, and I didn't think it was like it at all. What does Your Highness think? ”t.

Xiao Yizheng's breath was slowly released, but he said lightly: "What does the princess want to say?" ”

"I want to say that your princess is not born to Lord Ling and his wife."

Xiao Yizheng's temples jumped suddenly, and his heart was still ups and downs.

Previously, Qingxi himself had said that his appearance was different from that of Qingsong.

He also teased her that she had picked it up.

These words flooded into my mind in an instant.

But his face was very calm, and he immediately showed a nonsensical chuckle: "If the princess only wants to say your observations, this king will not accompany you." ”

With that, he turned and left.

Kikina didn't seem to expect him to react, her eyes widened, and she paused. After a while, he reflected and hurriedly chased after him and blocked his way.

"Princess, this king doesn't have time to listen to you make up stories." Xiao Yizheng's face was disgusted.

"Listen to me. Your princess is the queen of the wanted criminals. ”

Xiao Yizheng's pupils contracted rapidly, and he looked at her incredulously, as if he had heard a big joke.

However, Kikina's words were like thunder in his heart.

"Princess, you come to my court, you are my honored guest, but if you speak disrespectfully, this king will not care about any diplomatic etiquette!" Xiao Yizheng said in a low voice, his eyes were like arrows, as if he was going to stare Qiqina out of several holes.

Kikina could feel the chill in the air, and she continued without flinching: "What I said is true, but I can swear to the Immortal Heaven. Of course, I don't think His Highness knows the inside story. I wouldn't say that without evidence. I'll just mention one sentence: Does the princess have an heirloom in her hand? ”

Xiao Yizheng's heart, liver, spleen and lungs were already entangled again, but he asked with a chuckle: "After you said that the princess of this king is a wanted criminal in the imperial court, I don't know who it is?" ”

"Your Highness should be more familiar with the long-standing affairs of your country than I am. I wonder if Your Highness has heard of Li Yuan's name? ”

Xiao Yizheng's eyes lit up.

"Presumably, His Highness knows this history. So, I won't repeat it. ”

Xiao Yizheng laughed, said a few ridiculous words, and pretended to be relaxed: "The princess said that there is evidence, right, then you can go in front of His Majesty at any time, you don't have to be me." ”

Qiqina was stunned again, but she looked more anxious than Xiao Yizheng and said, "Your Highness has thought about it."

, If I directly break this secret, the princess's life will not be guaranteed, and even the Ling family who took her in will suffer. It is said that the princess's brother is the youngest and most handsome tanhualang in your country. Oh, by the way, I'm afraid it's not more than that, isn't there a saying in your country that more people will be implicated? ”

Xiao Yizheng's surroundings seemed to have risen with murderous intent, which made Qiqina tremble suddenly.

But Xiao Yizheng's smile was obviously still on his face.

He crossed his arms, squinted his eyes, looked at her condescendingly, and asked as if he was not salty, "So, you are threatening me?" ”

Kicina moved her lips, but didn't speak.

"I'll treat it as if I haven't heard you talk tonight, otherwise the king and the princess will be in tension."

"No, it won't. I just want to marry you. There was undisguised affection in Kikina's eyes.

However, such obvious feelings can't enter Xiao Yizheng's eyes at this moment.

He asked, "The court has made an alliance with Danda. Even if you want to show favor to me, there are thousands of better ways. Why did you send yourself to Shangdu, and why did you have to choose me? ”

Kikina's gaze became more and more gentle, and even her tone softened: "Indeed, as Your Highness said, it is not necessarily the case to answer for me. But for my own sake, it has to be. I will marry you because I love you. I Dan answer women, whoever I fancie, I must fight with all my might, and never twist and fabricate. For you, I would like to stay away from my homeland, live in a strange place, change my customs and habits, integrate into your life, and always accompany you. ”

She looked at Xiao Yizheng affectionately, without the domineering spirit on the battlefield at all, just like the woman in front of her lover who the world wants, showing a look of expectation.