Xiao Rui comforted Xie Mulin: "It's okay, you can rest assured." There are more people who have sent messages to the emperor, whether they are ordered to do it or those who think they are responsible, but there are no less than dozens of them. His Royal Highness King Yan has already seen a lot, and he won't blame you. What's more, you have also been entrusted by Jiao Yintai, and there is more holy will behind it, so Your Highness will not blame you. ”

In fact, the emperor has been instructing others to send messages to King Yan for several months, at first he wanted to hint that King Yan should make a deal with the heir, and he could take the opportunity to select the heir. This is also the province of the prince in Beijing to seize the heir chaos intensified, causing turmoil in the imperial court. However, King Yan did not move for a long time, and he saw several princes fighting openly and secretly, so he became dissatisfied. This time, he finally no longer expected to send someone to pass the word, but directly summoned his younger brother to the capital to discuss face-to-face. But he was worried that King Yan would have other careful thoughts and would not cooperate with his will, so he needed to find someone to talk to him in advance to make King Yan more sensible.

In order to ensure that King Yan would not make trouble, the emperor would definitely send a few more groups of people. The eldest princess of Yongning is a close sister between the two, and she must be indispensable, in addition to the officials and family members who have a deep friendship with Princess Yan's mother's family, as well as representatives of the clan and military generals...... The Xie family arranged by Jiao Wenying can only be regarded as a partner, and it was only Jiao Wenying who specially counted it in order to visit the old man justifiably without attracting the suspicion of the king......

Xiao Rui spread out the matter and analyzed it for Xie Mulin, and Xie Mulin finally settled down. However, she felt that the emperor's operation was also quite confused: "The candidate for the heir, haven't the emperor and His Royal Highness King Yan discussed it a long time ago?" Since His Royal Highness King Yan is not willing to accept the candidate he arranged, then change people, or adjust his son to suit King Yan's wishes, and just blindly let people persuade King Yan to cooperate, wouldn't it be too domineering? ”

Xiao Rui smiled bitterly: "You will also say that it is the emperor." The emperor acts, where is there anything that is not domineering? did not issue an edict directly, but was willing to discuss with His Royal Highness King Yan, which was already a great grace. ”

That's right, too. Xie Mulin felt that he didn't need to dwell on this kind of thing, let alone talk about the emperor's style outside, so he should try to keep silent in the future.

Xiao Rui's mood is more complicated. He knew a little more than Shemurin. He guessed that the Yan Wangfu had always thought that the fourth prince was the candidate to be succeeded, so the county lord of Yongping would take the initiative to get close to the four princes, and King Yan and Princess Yan had never concealed their dislike for the third prince and Xiao Guifei. Now the emperor has probably suddenly decided to change people, right? So Yan Wang and his wife felt a little unacceptable.

It's not the four princes, it's not the problem, the problem is that it's the three princes who they don't like.

Judging from Xiao Rui's understanding of the Three Princes, if the Three Princes become the new masters of Yanwangfu in the future, I am afraid it will not be good news for the people of Beiping.

The third prince is conceited and narrow-minded, his style is ruthless, mean and unkind, he has never maintained a good relationship with the Yan Wangfu, and he is not familiar with military affairs, what can he do when he comes? Do you make a mess of a clear Beiping and the northern border army? Maybe the emperor just wants his son to take over the power of the Yan Palace, and he doesn't want the power to fall into the hands of the heirs of other palaces, but the position that the Yan King sits in is really not something that anyone can inherit. The emperor's sons are almost not very suitable, but there may be good candidates in the clan, but the emperor is unlikely to consider this option.

Xiao Rui sighed a few times secretly, only hoping that during the lifetime of King Yan, the troubles on the northern border could be calmed down, and the frontier would be flattened, even if the heir of the Yan Wangfu was mediocre, with the assistance of many virtuous ministers and good generals in Beiping, there should be no big forks, at least not to the point of shaking the society. At that time, if the new owner of Yanwangfu does not agree with him, he will still find another peaceful place, take his wife and children to garrison, and live this life quietly.

Thinking of this, he looked up at his sweetheart Xie Mulin, and his gaze suddenly became gentle.

He slowed down his voice and said softly: "Before I go back to Beijing to report on my work...... I spent some time in Beiping, firstly for repair, and secondly, to ...... I went to see Master Xie. ”

Xie Mulin was originally full of thoughts about the battle for the succession in the capital and the fight between the princes and princes, but when he suddenly heard him say this, his face immediately turned red: "Ah...... Is it? That...... Then you really ...... Did you tell him? She still remembered that he said that he was going to find Xie Pu to propose marriage.

Xiao Rui looked at Xie Mulin and smiled with crooked eyebrows: "Of course I said it!" What can I say about my acquaintance with you so far...... It's all said! ”

Xie Mulin's eyes widened: "What?!" "She's still hiding it from her family! Is it necessary to be so honest about this kind of thing?! She couldn't imagine how the cheap dad would scold herself when she arrived in Beiping.

However, Xiao Rui immediately added: "You and I first met for Lord Xie, and later met several times, and it was a coincidence, this is all fate, not personal feelings." You and I have always been courteous to each other, and there is nothing to blame. I also told Master Xie that I was in love with you in the front, and I intended to marry in the back, and I was talking about Huizhi in correspondence or something, and I would never dare to hurt your reputation! Master Xie is also very concerned about this matter, and has repeatedly inquired about me, and has already understood. He won't blame you. ”

Xie Mulin glanced at him resentfully: "Forget it." It's nothing to blame him. I did do something bold hiding from him. As long as he doesn't prejudice against you because of this, or insists on choosing another family for me, I don't care about being punished. ”

Xiao Rui was immediately overjoyed: "Really?!" ”

Xie Mulin didn't know what he had made up in his brain, and said angrily: "Can there still be a fake?!" Why do you think I'm so careful and keep in touch with you?! Is it fun to play with you?! ”

"No, no, no, I didn't think so!" Xiao Rui was beaming and happily told Xie Mulin the result, "Although Lord Xie still has some dislike for me, he is quite satisfied with my character, especially after hearing that I have been stationed in Kaipingwei for a few years and have made military achievements, he is even more kind to me." I saw that he had an approving meaning, and immediately went to ask His Royal Highness King Yan for help. His Royal Highness King Yan promised Lord Xie that he would be the big matchmaker for me, and Lord Xie never said anything against it again. It's just that he didn't say that he had already agreed to the marriage, but asked my father to come forward to ask for marriage first. As long as my father opens his mouth, there will be no problem on Lord Xie's side. His Royal Highness King Yan is also happy to officiate the wedding for me! "Even he can get married directly in Beiping, so he doesn't have to let his future wife be angry with his mother in the capital!

Xiao Rui's joy was overflowing, as if he could be the groom tomorrow. However, Xie Mulin frowned and asked him a question: "Ling Zun doesn't want to ask for a kiss, right?" Didn't he have to choose another family for you, so you hid here?! ”

Xiao Rui choked for a moment, and after a while said, "I'm trying to convince him." It doesn't matter if he doesn't let go at the moment, His Royal Highness King Yan will enter Beijing immediately. With His Royal Highness in charge, my father has no reason to refuse. ”

Xie Mulin looked at him speechlessly: "This is what you said there is a way?" If King Yan came forward, Ling Zun was still unwilling to accept it? He is your father, His Royal Highness King Yan is not even your direct boss, how can he bypass your parents and make decisions for you? ”

Xiao Rui seemed to be deflated, and looked at Xie Mulin pitifully. In fact, he couldn't figure it out himself. It's obviously a logical thing, why has his father become the biggest obstacle instead?