The "bandits" hidden in the shadows were too late when they realized that something was wrong.

No matter how capable they are, they can't kill everyone who knows the news...... They were ordered to act in secrecy and not to make too much noise.

Moreover, this "new thing" spread rapidly, and the people who knew about it didn't know how many, and they couldn't kill it if they wanted to!

"This Commander Li is really insidious and cunning, and he actually came up with such a method! It makes us throw rats and don't dare to do it at will! ”

"Now I'm afraid that I can't cover this matter, and it will soon reach the ears of the hundred officials and attract the attention of the emperor and the crown prince!"

"Commander Li does have a shrewd and capable reputation. However, he may not have thought of such a way to change. In my opinion, it should be Pei Zhang's strategy. ”

"No matter who came up with the plan, how do we start in this situation?"

"Let's send a message back to Beijing first, and wait for the master's orders!"

The two bandit leaders discussed privately and reluctantly sent a letter back to Beijing.

At this time, the Pei clan had been away from Beijing for more than ten days and had walked a total of 400 miles.

In just two days, the letter was secretly sent to the capital, and then it was not known where it was sent.

……

At the same time, the six princes also received the news that the Pei family had been attacked.

"What you said is true?" The sixth prince was shocked and angry: "Is there really a bandit attacking the Pei family?" Why didn't Commander Li report the matter? ”

He Qi's expression was calm, and he said in a low voice: "These 'bandits' have been secretly following the Pei family, looking for the right time to attack. Commander Li sent a letter back to Beijing, but was intercepted and killed by bandits halfway through. ”

"The corpses sent to the official office were also hurriedly buried, and the case file was not presented to the Criminal Department at all."

"Su Mu saw that the situation was not good, and he didn't dare to send a letter back to Beijing easily."

Pei Zhang came up with a plan to make Commander Li let out the news, open the stove every day, and buy a large number of chickens, ducks, fish, meat, rice and grain, etc., at double the market price. The profit-seeking traders were the most well-informed, and it spread quickly, and now even the people along the way have heard the rumors. ”

"The 'bandits' hiding in the shadows dare not do it lightly. At least in the short term, the Pei family and his party are safe. ”

Pei Zhang's plan is indeed wonderful. spent some silver, and the eyes of the merchants and ordinary people fell on the Pei family. The "bandits" want to assassinate the Pei family quietly, but it is no longer possible.

The most important thing is that the attack on the Pei family reached the ears of the six princes.

The sixth prince exhaled a mouthful of turbid breath vigorously, the anger in his heart was suppressed, and he whispered: "What is the origin of this group of 'bandits'? ”

Is it the eldest prince, or the fourth prince and the fifth prince?

Or is it someone else with ulterior motives?

A cold light flashed in He Qi's eyes: "No matter who it is, this person will never dare to make a move openly." Since His Royal Highness has received this news, he may wish to report to the emperor and uncover the matter. The people behind the scenes will not dare to act recklessly! ”

also took the opportunity to test Emperor Xuanhe's mind.

The Sixth Prince and He Qi glanced at each other and nodded slightly.

……

In the past half a month, most of the residual poison of Emperor Xuanhe's physical strength has been removed, and his eyesight is gradually recovering. I was able to sit on the bed for half an hour.

It's just that Emperor Xuanhe has been completely injured in his body, and it's hard to say how long he can live.

Cheng Jinrong still administers needles and prescriptions for Emperor Xuanhe's pulse every day.

The eldest prince, the fourth prince and the fifth prince took turns to stay by the dragon couch at night, and stayed until the day, and the three princes gathered around the dragon couch, all of them full of concern and filial piety.

"Imperial Doctor Cheng," the eldest prince is especially filial, every day after Cheng Jinrong diagnoses the pulse, he must open his mouth and ask: "Has the father's dragon body improved?" ”

Cheng Jinrong replied calmly: "The emperor's dragon body is getting better day by day, and it is quite improving. ”

Well, it's a little better than the way you can breathe at the beginning.

Several princes looked happy at the same time. The fifth prince hurriedly turned his head and said to Emperor Xuanhe: "Father's dragon body is gradually recovering, and the sons are overjoyed. ”

In fact, Emperor Xuanhe's face was dark, his eyes were dull, and at first glance he looked like Shouyuan was not long in coming. It's a shame that the five princes can show such an ecstatic expression.

The fourth prince was also happy: "The son is willing to use ten years of life in exchange for the health of his father's dragon." ”

This sycophant is not too numb!

The eldest prince snorted coldly in his heart, and was about to open his mouth to speak, when he heard Gonggong Zhao come to report: "Your Majesty, the Seventh Prince and His Royal Highness the Eighth Prince have come together to ask for peace." ”

Emperor Xuanhe nodded: "Let them in." ”

In the past half a month, the waves in the palace have been surging, and Queen Pei has closed the palace again to recuperate. As the crown prince, the sixth prince takes care of the government every day, but he is rarely summoned by Emperor Xuanhe. However, the rest of the princes served the sick every day, and often won the praise of Emperor Xuanhe.

Emperor Xuanhe also often summoned two little princes to accompany him.

Li Zhaorong, the biological mother of the seventh prince, and Wang Jieyu, the biological mother of the eighth prince, were both happy and apprehensive in private. I don't have to think about it.

As soon as the Seven Princes and the Eight Princes came, the bedroom suddenly became much more lively.

Emperor Xuanhe's face had a long-lost smile.

Soon, another chamberlain came to report: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has something important to report and come to ask for a meeting." ”

Emperor Xuanhe nodded.

The eldest prince was keenly aware of the smile in Emperor Xuanhe's eyes, and secretly rejoiced in his heart.

The death of Yong'an Hou, not to mention the exile of the Pei family, also implicated the six princes of Empress Pei.

The second prince is still locked up in the prison, Emperor Xuanhe kept his mouth shut, obviously did not spare the second prince, Queen Pei 'closed the palace to recuperate', if the sixth prince falls out of favor again, who else can compete with him among the princes?

The eldest prince came to his senses. The four princes and the five princes also have their own thoughts. After the six princes came in, the brothers bowed their hands and saluted, and the brothers and sisters were harmonious.

……

Cheng Jinrong silently retreated.

He Qi was standing outside the dormitory.

The husband and wife have very few opportunities to meet now, and it is rare to meet, He Qi's concerned eyes first fell on Cheng Jinrong's increasingly bulging belly: "Ah Rong, you are okay these days!" Are there any discomforts? ”

Cheng Jinrong has been pregnant for eight months. Women who are pregnant with twins are more likely to be born prematurely. After eight months, you have to be ready to give birth.

The Pingguo Mansion has already prepared a delivery room and a midwife, and even the nurse has prepared four.

However, Emperor Xuanhe had no intention of letting Cheng Jinrong out of the palace.

Cheng Jinrong glanced at He Qi soothingly, and laughed softly: "My body is very good, you don't have to worry." "The hands naturally touched the stomach.

A pair of children in the belly felt the gentle touch of their mother, and they were originally punched and kicked, but they also quieted down at this time.

He Qi also stretched out his hand and gently stroked Cheng Jinrong's amazingly large belly.

Cheng Jinrong asked in a low voice, "Did Su Mu send any news back to Beijing?" How is the Pei family now? ”