Emperor Hao stared at Mu Chen for a moment, then picked up the jade cup on the case, "This matter, let's discuss it when Mo Nan'an Mountain comes back." ”

Qing Ling glanced at Luo Yao, who was drinking tea next to him, and understood that Emperor Hao didn't want to discuss the attack on Jiuqiu in front of him, but he smiled and said: "In the land of Jiuqiu, with the ability of Brother Wang and the patriarch of Monan, it is only a matter of day and night to capture Zhangyao City. So in my opinion, it doesn't really matter when the war starts. ”

Emperor Hao's face sank, "Military and political affairs, how can you allow a girl's family to discuss it!" ”

Qingling said: "It was my daughter who trespassed. But there was no shame on his face, he pursed the corners of his mouth, and took a spoon to eat his heart.

Luo Yao on the side didn't seem to pay attention to what Qing Ling said just now, put down the teacup, and looked at Mu Chen, "I heard that when Liang Xia was captured, Cheng Yi burned down the palace and would rather die than become a prisoner?" ”

Mu Chen's expression was indifferent, "Hmm." ”

Luo Yao shook his head, "This person is really stupid. After a pause, "I didn't burn myself to death, but I killed my wife and children." ”

When Yuzhong lost the country, Gu Yue, the queen of Yuzhong, and her two children were killed in the fire spirit array, and half of the palace was destroyed at the same time, and the bones were gone.

Luo Yao glanced at Mu Chen, and continued: "But then again, Gu Yuechang Emperor Ji also deserves it. Stretched out his hand and held Qing Ling's hand holding the spoon to take food, held it in his palm, and raised his eyes to stare at her affectionately, "On that day, she assassinated Qing Ling with her flame spirit, and she deserved to be severely punished according to the law. ”

Although Gu Yue was born in the Chaoyan royal family, she has always been at odds with Emperor Hao, and Emperor Hao also knew about her assassination of Qingling with her flame spirit, so although Luo Yao's words were criticized at the moment, it did not embarrass Emperor Hao.

Moreover, as Qingling's fiancée, his advocacy and justice for him are also reasonable, making people irreproachable.

Qing Ling was grabbed by Luo Yao's hand, and his eyes touched his strange glass eyes, only to feel uncomfortable all over his body. After chewing his words carefully, his heart was a little cold and tight, and he subconsciously glanced at Mu Chen.

Mu Chen's expression was still cold and distant, and he sat upright, revealing a kind of majesty and respect unique to the royal family that he had experienced in the military camp. However, a dark and gloomy flash in his eyes did not escape Qing Ling's eyes.

Qing Ling's heart sank, and then he slowly withdrew his hand from Luo Yao's hand, and said to Emperor Hao: "The third aunt attacked me that day, probably because she was afraid in her heart and wanted to use my life to negotiate terms with my father, but fortunately, the guards rescued me in time, and my daughter did not suffer any major crimes. Now that my aunt has died, according to my daughter, there is no need to pursue this old matter. ”

When Luancheng was attacked that day, Qing Ling did not tell Emperor Hao the whole truth. It was only said that Gu Yue attacked and restrained his divine power with his flame spirit, but fortunately, the guards around him were extraordinary, and they desperately rescued themselves. Therefore, Emperor Hao has always believed that this matter is all because Gu Yue thought about it for a while, and wanted to hold Qingling hostage as a blackmail, so he took a bad step to make a risk.

Now that she died when the Chaoyan army was approaching the city, it was equivalent to dying under the persecution of her own relatives. No matter how good Ren is at strategy and scheming, he has also had a childish and laughing youth, at that time, he and Gu Yue, all day long, only think about playing in the garden, I am afraid that there will be a day when they will turn against each other......

Now that he heard Qing Ling say this, he spoke: "She is dead, how can she be investigated?" originally wanted to take away her title of Emperor Chaoyan, but now that you think about it, if you don't care, forget it. ”

Qing Ling's assassination in Luancheng was something that Emperor Hao didn't want to make public. In the past, I was afraid of affecting the morale of the army, but now I am also worried about being used by Jiuqiu to make an article. Now that Gu Yue is dead, it doesn't make much sense to pursue his crimes.

Qing Ling had another distraction, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and patted the horse and said, "Father is magnanimous. ”

The four of them had some refreshments and chatted about something inconsequential.

At the end, Luo Yao suddenly stood up and saluted Emperor Hao: "Your Majesty, the minister has something to ask for. ”

"Oh? What's the matter? ”

Luo Yao said: "The minister has a friend who has recently suffered a catastrophe and was taken in and treated by the imperial doctor. Now that the minister has entered the palace today, he wants to personally thank him by the way. ”

Kudu is the exclusive imperial doctor of the Emperor Hao, born in the demon clan, with superb medical skills, but he has a dull temperament, lives in a simple place, and rarely interacts with outsiders on weekdays.

Emperor Hao was quite surprised when he heard this, "Gao Du took in a friend of yours? That's a rarity. ”

He summoned his attendants and ordered him to come over.

Not long after, a thin man dressed in brown followed the attendants into the hall and met everyone present one by one.

Emperor Hao asked Gao Du, "I heard that you recently rescued a friend of Baili Shizi. Is there such a thing? ”

Gao Du frowned when he heard this, and before he could answer, he heard Luo Yao on the side speak: "Xian Xian is a friend I met when I traveled to the Central Plains, and he was kind to me. ”

Qing Ling heard the word "slender", and the silver spoon in his hand fell into the plate, making a crisp sound.

Listening to Luo Yao's words calmly and earnestly, there was a hint of determination in his expression, he hesitated slightly, glanced quickly in the direction of Emperor Hao and Mu Chen, and hesitated to turn to Luo Yao again: "The prince is serious. In fact, Xian Xian is also a sister of the same clan as the lower officials, and it is reasonable to help when she is in trouble, and it is not enough to worry about it. ”

Luo Yao smiled, "It turns out that Xian Xian is actually the sister of Mr. So, presumably she has been living in the husband's mansion? ”

He pondered for a moment, and then replied in a low voice: "Yes." ”

As the exclusive imperial physician of Emperor Hao, he stayed in the Vermilion Bird Palace most of the time on weekdays, but he still had a private residence in Lingxiao City.

Emperor Hao listened to the two of them on the side, and always felt that something seemed to be wrong, and noticed that the expression of Qing Ling on the other side was slightly tense, and he couldn't help but be even more suspicious, and asked Gao Du: "Gao Du, why haven't you mentioned this matter?" What happened to that sister of yours? Even the son of Baili was shocked? ”

Kudu was originally a silent person, but when he was repeatedly asked by Emperor Hao, he was a little speechless for a while, and he didn't know how to answer. In a hurry, he knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty......"

Qing Ling raised his eyes to look at Luo Yao, and saw that he moved his lips as if he was about to speak, so he quickly got up and said, "Father! It's all my daughter's fault for this! ”

As she spoke, she lifted her skirt and knelt on the ground, stubbornly avoiding the scorching gaze cast by Mu Chen, and raised her head to Emperor Hao and said, "In fact, all the difficulties suffered by the slender girl were caused by her daughter!" Because the slender girl had a very good personal relationship with the son, the daughter was jealous, so she sent someone to beat her to a serious injury, hoping that her father would punish her! ”

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of everyone in the hall focused on Qing Ling, either shocked or suspicious.

Emperor Hao half-narrowed his eyes, looking at his daughter condescendingly, and his doubts were even more in his heart.

Qing Ling didn't like Luo Yao, he understood it, so it was hard to believe that she would be jealous of others for him.

However, Qing Ling raised her head and continued: "My daughter also regretted it afterwards. Don't say that I haven't passed the door now, even if I have married into the Baili family, but I should treat all the women that the prince likes, I should be treated kindly, but ......" paused, "My daughter was born in the royal family, and it is inevitable that she will be a little arrogant. ”

Emperor Hao remembered that some time ago, Queen Fangshan asked people to report, saying that Qingling and Chun Yuyan entered and exited the Beijing restaurant, got drunk and didn't say anything, and were bumped into by Baili Shizi, and the two sides seemed to have a few quarrels. Thinking of the words of "Nine Hills Demon" that Qing Ling said last time, I gradually had an inference in my heart.

According to Qingling's temperament, they looked at each other unpleasantly for a long time, and there was a quarrel, and in a hurry, it was not unimaginable to hurt each other's beloved. And Luo Yao took the opportunity of today's face saint to "send money" to deliberately introduce the topic, participate in the emperor's concubine, and seek justice for his confidante, but he seemed a little childish.

In fact, compared to the two of them who were in harmony and fighting in secret, Emperor Hao was more worried that Qing Ling had true feelings for Luo Yao, so he lost his willingness to suppress the Baili clan. Now seeing that the two of them made a small move in front of the palace, although they felt a little disappointed, they were also completely relieved.

Emperor Hao put on a stern face, and said to the Qing Ling: "You also know that you are from the royal family, how can you do such a self-degrading thing?" ”

Turning to Luo Yao again, his tone softened a little, "You are also at fault." Although as the son of the Baili clan, it is not a big deal to have a few more women around you, but you also have to take into account Qingling's face. She has a wide range of friends in Lingxiao City, and it is inevitable that she often hears gossip, and she can't hold her face after all. If you really fall in love with the clan sister of Gaodu, she will be sent back to Daze to live as a concubine, so as not to attract discussion! ”

made a gesture and motioned for Gao Du to get up, "Don't kneel, it's not your fault!" When I go back, I will order someone to send some gifts to your house, which can be regarded as an apology to your clan sister for Qingling. ”

Hearing this, Gao Du bowed down even more, "Your Majesty's holy grace, the lower officials are terrified." ”

Emperor Hao rubbed the corners of his eyes, "...... of you" seemed to helplessly stretch out his finger and nodded a few times towards Qing Ling, "Now even this kind of thing is going to make trouble in Chengji Palace." It's really not worry-free! ”

He stood up and waved his hand, "Alright, let's go back to each other." After speaking, he ordered the attendant to drive and go to bed.

He heard Emperor Hao's footsteps disappear outside the hall, and then slowly got up. As soon as he raised his head, he met Mu Chen's deep and cold eyes, and hurriedly lowered it again, "Xiaguan, retire." ”

Mu Chen stood up, "I also want to go back to Chunxi Palace, I just happened to be on the way with you, so let's go together." ”

Hearing this, his footsteps froze, his head hung down and froze in place, and his fingers pinched down his sleeves a little helplessly.

Mu Chen didn't move immediately, but bent down to help Qing Ling, who was kneeling on the ground, and leaned over to help her straighten her skirt, the movements were natural and smooth, as if she had done it many times.

Qing Ling stiffened his posture and turned sideways slightly, "Brother Wang, let's go." It's still waiting. ”

Mu Chen's hand moved, but he didn't speak, slowly straightened up, muttered for a moment, and instructed Gao Du: "Let's go." ”

The two of them went out of the side hall one after the other.

Luo Yao maintained his original posture, sat by the desk for a long time, and turned the teacup in his hand.

After a while, he chuckled softly, "It turns out that you know everything. ”

Qing Ling slowly turned around and faced him. Knowing that he wanted to cover it up, he still asked, "What do you know?" ”

Luo Yao was not in a hurry to answer, and continued to turn the cup in his hand.

The white porcelain is thin and brittle, and it makes a light sound on the smooth sandalwood surface.

Ding Dong, Ding Dong, became the only sound that kept repeating in the huge empty hall, making people panic.

Qing Ling gritted his teeth, and couldn't help but say again.

Luo Yao raised his eyes and looked at her.

The glazed eyes were shiny, revealing an unfathomable evil charm. The beautifully curved, red-colored lips gently opened, and slowly spit out two words:

"Mu Chen."