The candle flame flickered, casting two black shadows on the wall.

It seems to be a psychological cue that people like to be quiet when they are plotting to talk, even if there is no one else in the house, and they are worried that the wall has ears.

After listening to Huang Qilin's plan, Xiao Feng's widening eyes were obviously shocked, but then he asked, "Grandfather, this plan is wonderful, but can it succeed?" Your Majesty, he is resourceful, can you hide from him? And it's hard to control! ”

Huang Qilin stroked his beard and smiled: "This plan is a long-term plan, it can't be achieved overnight, as for Emperor Xia whether you believe it or not, Feng'er, you will understand when you reach that age." And in order to make the plan seamless, no one in the plan knew that he was in the plan, and Emperor Xia couldn't find out if he wanted to. And the old man just made a pusher, and Emperor Xia couldn't find out. As for whether it can be successful, unintentionally inserting willows may be able to make willows into the shade! Now we are not sparing any means. ”

"Where did my grandfather find the man?" Xiao Feng asked again.

Huang Qilin said with a smile: "When I went to visit my friends to discuss other things, I saw it by chance, and I was shocked at that time. By the way, this plan has nothing to do with you, you have nothing to do with yourself, and when I sign the plan, I should also leave, and Kyoto should not stay for a long time. ”

Although Xiao Feng was reluctant, he also knew that it was the truth, so he asked, "Where is my grandfather going?" ”

Huang Qilin said with a smile: "When I was young, I traveled around the world, and now that I am old, I will regain the route of the past, and I will also rearrange your great cause." I'm going to go to Qi State first, and then enter Yuan Kingdom, and finally I should go to Qin State, because in the future, the final opponent of Great Xia will definitely be Qin State! The situation of the Qin State was arranged in advance, so that we could catch up with us who were at a disadvantage. In addition, the battle for the throne is not a one-day effort, and when I am not in Kyoto, you must continue to protect yourself, find and create opportunities to leave Kyoto, and your goal is to master a certain amount of military power! As for the assassination of the crown prince, it must not be done again. At least a year, at most a year and a half, and the old man will come back. ”

Xiao Feng nodded solemnly, taking Huang Qilin's words to heart. Although he is not by his side, as long as he lives, he will make Xiao Feng feel at ease.

"It's getting late, go back, don't come to me tomorrow, I'll move somewhere else tonight." In addition, be careful of Ruyang Wang Xiao Conghu! Emperor Xia already knew that King Ruyang knew the truth, so he closely monitored Xiao Conghu, which was also the reason why he was so simple that he should not go to see Xiao Conghu in the future. Huang Qilin admonished.

Xiao Feng responded: "Grandson understands, that grandson says goodbye, grandfather must take care of his body!" ”

After speaking, Xiao Feng got up and bowed deeply.

The corners of Huang Qilin's eyes were moist, and then he sent Xiao Feng out, watching him disappear into the night, he also left quietly with the scholar.

……

Yang Feiyuan was demoted from the cabinet, and after the Yang family raided, the Metropolitan Procuratorate was not idle, and continued to cooperate with Dongchang and Jinyiwei to thoroughly investigate the local officials who had problems with the grain storage provided by the household department, but Xiao Rui did not need to be personally responsible.

80 million taels were confiscated, 40 million taels were given to the treasury, and the rest of Xiao Rui and His Majesty shared half of it, and the huge amount of 20 million taels was enough for Xiao Rui to squander.

However, this silver is the value of selling everything, such as land, houses, jade, etc., into silver, and Xiao Rui wants to get the silver, and it is estimated that he will have to wait until he gets married.

There are still ten days left before getting married, and Xiao Rui's eyes are on the task of the system again.

During this time, Jia Xu has been sending people to keep an eye on the envoys of the Japanese State, but the other party has nothing out of the ordinary, and there seems to be no conspiracy.

What is the purpose of the system for Xiao Rui to find out the purpose of the Wa Kingdom? And depending on the urine nature of the system, this kind of task will not be issued for no reason, so there must be something, but it hasn't happened yet, or it hasn't started yet.

So Xiao Rui can only wait and see what happens.

It's time for a new day, November 13th.

This morning, after several political affairs were dealt with, Honglu Siqing came out and said: "Your Majesty, Weichen has a book to play!" ”

"Quasi-play!" Xia Huang said.

Xiao Rui saw that it was Honglu Siqing, and immediately became interested, could it be that he had something to do with the Japanese state?

Sure enough, I only listened to Honglu Siqing and said: "Your Majesty, the envoys of the Japanese State have completed the trade negotiations and are ready to leave for China in three days. ”

The envoys of the Japanese Kingdom came, and the letters of state and tribute were handed in, but His Majesty did not receive them personally. Now that the Wa Kingdom and Great Xia have finished talking about the trade situation for the next year, it is naturally time to leave.

Emperor Xia nodded, and said: "I saw the content of the trade discussed by the two sides, the total value has increased compared to previous years, and the Ashikaga shogunate has also specifically emphasized that it will encircle and suppress thieves and avoid encroaching on the coast of Great Xia, I am very satisfied with this intention." ”

"Exterminating pirates and pirates is what the Japanese should do." Honglu Temple Qing replied respectfully.

At this time, Emperor Xia continued: "Speaking of the Japanese Kou, it reminds me. Li Shoufu drafted a decree after the early court, informing the coastal state capital to increase vigilance to prevent pirates from invading. Not long ago, the champion Hou came to report, because the soldiers and horses of Great Xia hit Fengtian City of Qi State, many Qi army ferries in the captured land entered the sea, and were active between the small country of Heavenly Poison and the Wa State, and disguised as Wakou to prepare to invade the coastal areas of Great Xia, which must be the conspiracy of Qi State, trying to make us anxious by attacking the coastal areas. ”

"Yes, Weichen understands!" Li Ming rushed up to accept the order.

Emperor Xia thought for a while and said: "Our Great Xia needs the Wa Kingdom to come forward to encircle and suppress the pirates who are hiding, this is not an easy task, we have to make the Wa Kingdom pay attention to it, since this is the case, then let's meet the envoys of the Wa State this year." Inform the envoys of the Japanese kingdom that I will meet them personally in the afternoon. ”

"Wechen obeys." Honglu Siqing immediately received the order.

Then the early dynasty ended.

Xiao Rui returned to the Palace of Nourishing Heart with His Majesty, and after spending the morning peacefully, he had lunch and rested for a while.

Xiao Rui stayed on the grounds that he wanted to meet the envoys of the Japanese State, and Emperor Xia did not doubt it, and soon, Emperor Xia announced that the envoys of the Japanese State entered the palace.

As the footsteps sounded, the five envoys of the Wa Kingdom bowed down and walked into the hall, and then saluted respectfully: "The envoys of the Wa Kingdom are ordered by the Emperor and the Ashikaga General to visit the Emperor of Great Xia, long live the Great Xia Emperor, long live Long live Long live!" ”

"Flat, give a seat!" Emperor Xia raised his hand in response.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The five of them answered, and then sat down on the left side.

Among the five envoys, the chief envoy of this mission, Koizumi Saburo, said respectfully: "The Emperor of Great Xia is above, please rest assured that after I return to China, I will inform the emperor and the general of His Majesty's attention and friendship, and the friendship between the two countries will not be extinguished for a long time." Our Wa Kingdom will also keep its promise and comprehensively encircle and suppress pirates, please rest assured that His Majesty the Emperor! ”

Emperor Xia nodded and said with a smile: "I am very pleased that the Japanese have this sincerity, and we will help the two countries to prosper and stabilize, please greet His Excellency the Emperor and Ashikaga Shogun on my behalf, and pass on some of my gifts by the way." ”

Saburo Koizumi got up and smiled: "Yes! Please rest assured that His Majesty the Emperor. ”

Emperor Xia nodded, and when he was talking, he suddenly saw that the envoy of the Japanese Kingdom sitting at the back was secretly looking at him, and when he noticed his gaze, he was so frightened that he lowered his head like a rabbit.

Saburo Koizumi sensed the situation and got up and introduced, "Please also ask for forgiveness from His Majesty the Emperor, this is the sister of the Ashikaga Shogun and a member of the courtiers." The first time I came to Great Xia and saw His Majesty the Emperor in person, I was a little rude when I was excited, and I hope that Your Majesty will forgive me. ”

Only then did Emperor Xia remember that after the envoys of the Japanese State came, Honglu Siqing mentioned this matter when he submitted his credentials, but Emperor Xia didn't care.

"It turned out to be the younger sister of the Ashikaga Shogun, so naturally it was fine." Emperor Xia replied.

Saburo Koizumi smiled, and the sister of the Ashikaga general also got up and responded: "Ashikaga Yumi, meet His Majesty the Emperor of Great Xia!" ”

Saying his name, Ashikaga Yumi looked up.

Although she is a female companion and a man, it is difficult to hide her beautiful appearance, even Xiao Rui, who has seen many beauties, has to be surprised by Ashikaga Yumi's appearance.

Behold...

What surprised Xiao Rui even more was His Majesty's attitude!

His Majesty suddenly got up, looked at her blankly, and stopped speaking for a while.

Not only His Majesty, but even Hai Dafu was stunned, and then hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to show his shock.

Just when Xiao Rui just wanted to open his mouth to remind His Majesty, His Majesty took the lead in speaking: "Prince, entertain the envoys of the Japanese Kingdom for me!" ”

After speaking, Emperor Xia actually left the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Xiao Rui became more and more surprised in his heart, what's wrong with Your Majesty?

Xiao Rui, who didn't know the reason, could only order someone to serve tea and chat with the envoys of the Japanese State.

Ashikaga Yumi was also taken aback by His Majesty's actions, and she looked a little worried, thinking that she had rudely bumped into His Majesty.

Xiao Rui comforted: "Ashikaga girl don't worry, Your Majesty needs to leave because of other things, and it has nothing to do with you." ”

Ashikaga Yumi nodded, showed a sweet smile, and said: "Thank you Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince for explaining, I have heard the name of the prince for a long time, and I really deserved it when I saw it today." ”

Xiao Rui looked at Ashikaga Yumi, although this woman is extremely beautiful, she will not surprise His Majesty so much, what happened?

Suddenly, Xiao Rui was slightly stunned, because he noticed that Ashikaga Yumi and his aunt Ye Qianying were somewhat similar.

...……

Saying that, Emperor Xia left the Heart Cultivation Hall and returned to the imperial study, he was stunned for a long time and asked, "Is it like?" ”

Hai Dafu, who followed behind him, said respectfully: "Back to Your Majesty, like, too similar." ”

Emperor Xia sighed, then took out the portrait of clothes from the brocade box on the table, and when he opened it, there was a picture of a woman with an extremely beautiful appearance inside. The paper of the portrait appears to be older and has slightly yellowing marks.

Emperor Xia stretched out his hand and gently touched the woman on the portrait, and called softly: "Lan'er..."

The woman in the portrait is not someone else, it is Xiao Rui's mother, Ye Qianlan!

This painting is also the last portrait of Ye Qianlan in the world, and the other portraits were destroyed because of the Queen Mother at that time, so even Xiao Rui didn't know what his mother looked like when she was young.

This painting was collected by Emperor Xia, and he would only take it out and look at it when he missed it.

If Xiao Rui was here, he would not be surprised by his mother's appearance, but would be shocked by another thing!

That is, Ashikaga Yumi is eight or nine points similar to the mother in the portrait!

The big difference is that the mother has a black mole in the left corner of her eye, while Yumi Ashikaga does not!

There are countless people in the world, and there are not no people who are like each other.

It is not surprising that Huang Qilin can find a similar person to replace the dead ghost, and others have similar ones.

But now it has been touched by Emperor Xia.