"He called him Xiaozhe?" The golden-crowned prince stood in front of the window, the bright sunlight pouring in through the silver veil, outlining his smiling face. On the floor-length dark blue brocade robe, the three-legged black pattern mixed with gold thread shone with scorching brilliance. At this moment, he was still playing with the dagger inlaid with Dongzhu.

"Back to the prince, Lord Xue Tongshan did say so." As soon as the voice of the person kneeling on the ground fell, the attendant outside the hall knocked on the door and reported that Xue Tongshan was coming.

Soon only the prince was left in the house, the chamberlains opened the door, and Xue Tongshan walked in quickly, kneeling down to the prince and saluting.

"Prince Qiyu, King Jian confessed and committed suicide, and a total of eighty-two people in the palace were all ambushed. All property and property were returned to the inner government, and the crown prince was honored, and the king of Jian was buried according to the old practice. Everything is done, and the minister comes and goes. Xue Tongshan finished his words in one breath, always lowering his eyes, his face respectful and humble.

The prince on the seat still had the same smiling face as before, "Cousin Xue has worked hard." King Jian's errand is not easy to do, so make it difficult for you. ”

"The prince is serious, and it is my duty to manage the clan relatives." Xue Tongshan knew that there were people with the prince by his side, and he also understood the meaning of the prince's words at this moment. But he can't panic, and he can't show his cowardice at all. Because that's the only way to live.

The prince looked at him up and down, left and right, and suddenly said, "My cousin is twenty-five this year, right, and he hasn't married yet?" ”

Xue Tongshan originally thought that he would ask about the matter of King Jian, but such a question suddenly appeared, and he was a little confused for a while.

"His subordinates are dull and have no one to look at, so he has not married."

"My cousin is humble, how can a young and promising person like my cousin be born in a noble family. It just so happened that Mr. Jin Yuanan came to me to ask for a press, mentioning that his granddaughter Jin Meng'er was sixteen years old and unmarried, and begged me to give Xu a good family. I think you and cousin are a match made in heaven, what does my cousin think of this family affair? ”

The prince's tone sounded like an inquiry, but Xue Tongshan understood that no matter who the prince mentioned, he could not refuse, and could only accept it with gratitude.

The prince waved his hand, motioned for Xue Tongshan to get up, and served tea with the waiter. took a sip of it, and asked as if he suddenly remembered: "Jin Xuan's eldest daughter is about to get married." ”

"Yes. The date of departure is set for the 20th of this month. ”

"Oh, I'm still her brother-in-law. Since it's my niece who is married far away, I should naturally say something, otherwise I'll be too stingy. You have prepared the congratulatory gifts of the royal family as usual, and I will accompany her here alone with a team of ceremonial music and dance, and ten boxes of gold and jewelry, which will be specially escorted by the guards in my east palace. ”

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is gracious, and the minister is grateful for General Jin Xuan!"

Xue Tongshan slowly withdrew from the main hall, and the attendants closed the door again. Silence returned to the room.

A gentle smile faded on the prince's face. He got up and walked to the window, and sat down on the floor. He likes Xue Tongshan, without him, many things would not go so smoothly. So even if his existence is dispensable now, he still doesn't want to abandon him like this, since he was born with this material, he must make the best use of it. But Xue Tongshan is a smart person in the end, and he can be in charge of the affairs of his clan for so many years and stand tall, so he naturally has his strengths. If such a person wants to use peace of mind, he must cut off his hands and feet and leave him alone.

He breathed a sigh of relief, after so many cleanings, the territory of Molan is now temporarily peaceful, but the trouble of his henchmen has not been eradicated. Even if that person is far away in the sky, humble as an ant, as long as there is still a breath of air, it will make him like a fish in his throat.

The gorgeous and spacious carriage traveled on the main road of the royal capital of Melan, surrounded by countless envious and reverent eyes, but inside the car was an extremely anxious heart. Xue Tongshan had no time to take care of his wealth and honor, he only felt a deep chill.

Jin Yuanan is a nominal aristocrat, bearing the title of a bachelor, but he has no real power in his hands. However, the merchant has a very good set of business, earns a strong family business, and is said to be rich and rivals the country. This Jin family is the same clan as the Jin Xuan family, but it is a side line that was driven out by the Jin family in the early years. Over the years, the two families have a deep grudge, and they have fought endlessly in the open and in the dark.

The crown prince pointed out Jin Yuanan's granddaughter to himself, even if he completely cut off the possibility of joining forces with several major vassal kings, he could only rely on the prince from now on and become the most secure chess piece in his hands, or be abandoned by him and become the object of everyone's slaughter. What's more, Jin Yuanan's financial resources, the prince has been coveting for a long time, and winning over Jin Yuanan is to increase the bargaining chips in his hands, and the prince will sooner or later get rid of those who are proud of their achievements.

But in this way, even if he was really pushed to the forefront, he was afraid that his original way of life would not be used, and how to take every step in the future, Xue Tongshan felt uneasy.