Mu Han's angry scolding regardless of his identity caused the palace people inside and outside the Chengji Hall to glance sideways, although they didn't dare to make a brazen posture of looking around, but they were all secretly thinking about it in their hearts, this Suzaku Palace, I'm afraid it will change the sky again.

Queen Fangshan hated Qingling, but she didn't want her son to lose his grace in front of his subordinates, so she dissuaded: "Okay." She doesn't know how to measure, and you have to follow the nonsense? ”

After finishing speaking, he swirled around the skirt and went down the stairs.

Ah Jing turned her head and glanced at Qing Ling's back, and then pulled down Mu Han's sleeve, "Let's go!" ”

Mu Han glared fiercely in the direction of Qingling, and then thought that this girl would have less self-conscious capital from now on, and it would be much easier to deal with her again, so he couldn't help but feel a little happier again, raised his head and pursed the corners of his mouth, turned around and left.

Qing Ling stepped into the empty and tall Chengji Hall and stood silently for a long time.

The floor tiles of the lake jasper, the wall band of gilded pendant beads, and the Du Heng incense that rises in the incense burner.

Quiet and peaceful on all sides.

But in fact, what kind of ups and downs are hidden under this palace?

A few days later.

Emperor Hao, who went to Fuyu Mountain and asked Ling Huan Shangjun for advice on the method of restraining Lieyang, stayed in the mountains for a few more days before returning to the palace because Shangjun was in retreat and cultivating.

The people who arrived in Beijing at the same time as him were also the Baili Imperial Marquis who came from Daze with an edict.

As soon as Bailiyu arrived in the capital, he was invited to the palace by Emperor Hao, and talked with candles until dawn the next day.

Anyone with a little insight in the court understands that the people of Lieyang come from the west, and they must first pass through Daze when they set foot on the eastern continent. In terms of defense alone, the Daze area is already the top priority. In addition, because of the relationship between trade, the Baili clan has a slight friendship with several wealthy families in the Western Continent, and the role of coordination and containment from the side cannot be underestimated.

What's more, if the invasion of the Lieyang people really has any connection with Jiuqiu, the value of Daze Baili is even more self-evident.

Qing Ling hurriedly went to see Emperor Hao.

Emperor Hao was finishing breakfast, took the ice and silver needle tea offered by the palace maid, and sipped thoughtfully.

"Father!"

"Coming?"

The two of them spoke almost at the same time, and almost at the same time wanted to continue talking.

Emperor Hao bowed his head, "I heard that you came to the Chengji Hall a few days ago, do you have anything to say?" ”

When the matter came to an end, Qing Ling hesitated a little, took a slight breath, and raised his head and said, "Father, I suspect that the matter of the people of Lieyang was secretly facilitated by the people of the Baili clan!" The sea route to the west has always been under their control, and they are fully capable of helping the people of Lieyang to cross the southern boundary to seal the moat, or helping them contact the Western Continent ship merchants! Besides, Jiuqiu has benefited the most from this matter......"

Emperor Hao raised his hand, stopped her from continuing to speak, stared at his daughter for a long time with dark eyes, and said slowly: "Your marriage with Baili Fuyao, I'm afraid it's time to do it." ”

When Qing Ling heard this, he was stunned for a moment, glared at Emperor Hao in disbelief, and then shook his head and said, "Father! ”

Emperor Hao looked away, put down the teacup, took a copy of the report from the case, and handed it to Qing Ling, "I just sent it from the West Sea." See for yourself. ”

Qingling unfolded the report.

Uncle Wang, who met with the people of Lieyang as an envoy this time, wrote briefly: The minister first met with King Qianzhong of Lieyang, and said that there were two conditions, one was a truce between Chaoyan and Jiuqiu, and the other was the life of the eldest prince.

Qing Ling raised his head and looked at Emperor Hao, his lips pursed a few times, but he couldn't say a word.

Emperor Hao took out the report from her hand and said unhurriedly: "The secret combination of Lieyang and Jiuqiu is already a fact. It doesn't make sense to discuss whether Barry's is implicated. ”

Qing Ling took over and said, "Lieyang's strength has not yet been discovered!" Maybe they don't have the strength to invade the Eastern Continent at all! ”

Emperor Hao rubbed his eyebrows, "Now that the route to the west has been opened by them, it will be a frontier of war that may be broken through at any time in the future. The strength of the Lieyang Kingdom, you have seen it with your own eyes in Xianxia Pass. We are at a disadvantage in terms of manpower, and even financial resources at the moment......"

He looked at Qing Ling and his tone became serious, "So no matter what the purpose is, whether it is prevention or containment, you must marry Daze as soon as possible." ”

Qing Ling's heart was surging with sadness and resentment, and he tried to control his tone and asked, "What about the eldest brother?" Father is going to give him to Chiju? ”

Three hundred years ago, Mu Chen, the great prince of Chaoyan, set up a formation in Xianxia Pass and killed Jiuyu, the king of Lieyang. Since then, the Danfeng Fire Lotus, who is fluttering in white clothes and proud of the world, has become a shame that has been branded into the hearts of Lieyang's people. Jiuyu's son Qianzhong wants to take Mu Chen's life to avenge his father, which has been known for a long time and is known to the world.

Emperor Hao frowned, "How come?" The dignified Empire, how can anyone take what they want? ”

After a pause, he seemed to realize a touch of grievance in his daughter's tone, so he was relieved: "Your marriage with Daze is related to the stability of the situation in the Eastern Continent, and it is not a shameful thing. The prince promised me that he would be kind to you. ”

Isn't it a shame?

Qing Ling sneered to himself.

So many things have happened between her and Luo Yao, she has said so many face-tearing words, and not long ago she swore that she must dissolve the marriage contract, but in the blink of an eye, she couldn't wait to "sell" herself......

She looked at her father, who was familiar and unfamiliar in front of her, thinking about the day he raised his hand to caress the top of his hair, and hinted, "Bear with it a little longer." ”

Obviously, he moved the idea of canceling the marriage.

Clearly......

But as soon as the situation changed, she became a pawn on the board again, and was pushed into the fight without mercy.

Perhaps, what Mu Han's kid said is right, she has always overestimated her status in Emperor Hao's heart......

Qing Ling moved his lips and wanted to say something, but Emperor Hao stood up and waved his hand: "The time for the early dynasty has come." You go back first. ”

Qing Ling lowered his eyes, and his gaze swept over the glass cup containing clear water on the case.

The water is sparkling and crystal clear.

A ridiculous thought suddenly flashed through her mind.

If he wept at this moment, grabbed the corner of Emperor Hao's clothes and wept bitterly, would he change his mind, touch her head and say, "Everything, but just do it according to your heart." At the end, I have to add one more sentence, "No matter whether the Qingyun Sword in your hand is valuable or not, you will always be your father's beloved daughter......"

It's a pity that Emperor Hao is not Mo Qian after all.

Chaoyan's emperor Ji can no longer be the little six of Chongwu Mountain.

Qingling moved his knees and bowed, "Son, retire." ”

Soon, Mu Chen and several generals in the army hurried back to Lingxiao City from the south.

As soon as he arrived at the palace, he rushed to the Silver Gate Hall to see Qingling.

Qing Ling sat in front of the water pavilion, leaning on the pillow with a wistful expression, and his eyes did not know where to fall.

As soon as she made a decision to look at the peak, retire to the deep palace, and be the caged bird that Mu Chen wanted, fate once again pushed her to the forefront.

The two looked at each other silently for a moment through the cold vapor above the pool, and thousands of emotions were superimposed and surging in their eyes.

Mu Chen slowly sat down beside Qing Ling.

"I won't let you marry Daze."

His tone was categorical, he looked at her, waved his hand to secretly set up a prohibition, and said directly, "I have 50,000 elite soldiers of the Monan clan in my hands, plus more than 10,000 private soldiers raised by Yan. Father can't force us. ”

Qing Ling raised his eyes and looked at Mu Chen.

The eyebrows are like ink paintings, the bridge of the nose is straight, and the slightly melancholy and cold face reveals an indescribable dignity and elegance, just like the noble Tsinghua when I first saw it.

Those dark eyes, still bottomless, deep and terrifying, stared at her in every inch.

Qing Ling also had a slight understanding of his current strength.

His own military power, the henchmen he cultivated and the troops deployed in secret, as well as the Monan clan who took the initiative to approach. Indeed, not to be underestimated.

Even in the Suzaku Palace, a lot of his eyes and ears are now installed.

Therefore, he should know all the words that his father said to himself, word for word......

In order to gather such strength, from nothing, step by step, how much did he and her pay?

Qing Ling looked away, "He can't force us, but he can take everything from our hands at any time." Now that you've finally regained your former position, one wrong step can lead to all your hard work being in vain! You and Mo Nan Shiyin are not married, and Mo Nan Shore Mountain is an expert in seeing the wind and steering the rudder, they may do their best to help you and Mu Han compete for the position of prince, but to help you fight against your father, it is another matter entirely. How can you not understand these truths? ”

Mu Chen grabbed her wrist, and suppressed emotions in his voice, "What if you understand?" I'd rather gamble everything and make a comeback than let you marry Baili Fuyao! ”

Qing Ling's chest froze, remembering that night when he overheard the conversation between Mu Chen and Chun Yuyan, he was upset for a while, and he almost wanted to suffocate.

She shook off Mu Chen's hand, stood up suddenly, tears streaming down her face, "Why don't you let me marry?" What are you and me? You're my brother...... Even if I don't marry him, can I marry you? ”

Her body trembled, and the words that she had always wanted to say to him but didn't have the courage to say poured out: "Because of those undeserved thoughts, have we been punished less?" Since I arrived in Soaring City, every time, as long as I weaken a little and let go of my emotions, there will always be something bad happening next! Even the heavens are warning me that I shouldn't covet what I can't get! ”

Mu Chen looked at her who was out of control, and a mist of sadness floated in his eyes, "Qingling ......"

Qing Ling fell into a huge anger that bordered on despair at this moment, and once again waved away Mu Chen's outstretched hand, and continued, "Even you have become terrifying...... Because of these filthy and disgusting thoughts, you have done so many evil things, killed so many people, and deceived me again and again......"

Mu Chen's face was pale, his jet-black eyelashes drooped down, and a slightly trembling shadow was reflected next to the jade-like straight bridge of his nose.

Qing Ling's heart shrank, realizing that his words had stabbed him hard after all.

I originally wanted to rot in my stomach and never mention it again for the rest of my life, but I couldn't help but pour it out.

Actually, it's also intentional, right?

Whether it is reverence for destiny or superstitious fate, she is really tired, tired and afraid, and she really doesn't want to continue.

Qing Ling took a deep breath and suppressed his emotions, "This time, I have made up my mind to live quietly like this for the rest of my life, waiting for you to ascend to the throne of the prince, waiting for you to become the emperor of the Eastern Continent, and then, as a relative, will always be by your side." But providence had to push me down another path. In the past, when I was in Chongwu, my fourth senior brother often said that when we are born in the world, we should conform to the destiny of heaven and cater to the power of the underworld, and not resist the natural arrangement of heaven and earth. I've been through so many things, and now, I have to believe it. ”

She raised her eyes and stared at Mu Chen, "You and I are destined to be a bad fate." It's separated, it's good for everyone. ”