Chapter 62: The Arrow Is Ready to Fly
In the past few days, Ah Jin has been busy screening candidates who have stolen the dragon and phoenix with him, and naturally he will not know the details of Song Wenyu and Xiao Zhan's appointment as the imperial history. Watermark Advertising Test As soon as the holy decree of the saint was issued, Xiao Duo secretly came to the prince's mansion, unaware.
"Brother Prince, why do you want that guy Xiao Zhan to go to Huainan." Xiao Duo asked indignantly.
Xiao Shuo glanced at him and said with a smile: "Xiao Zhan is also our own person after all, even if he finds out something, he won't expose you." I think that's a good arrangement. “
Xiao Duo dared to be angry but didn't dare to speak, and his expression looked obscure under the candlelight. "Brother Prince, can you really trust him?"
"Naturally," Xiao Shuo replied with a slight smile, he didn't tell the plan and plan of the Zhu family and him, but only said half of it, "Besides, my father's health is deteriorating now, and he may issue an edict to act as the superintendent at any time." Although I always thought that this position would not be given to others, the queen mother still felt that it was better to be careful. Therefore, he pointed out this errand to Xiao Zhan. “
"In that case, brother and I will follow them, and we can also watch the two of them well along the way." Remembering that in addition to Xiao Zhan, there was also Song Wenyu, Xiao Duo's eyes were a little gloomy, and even with some bloodthirsty excitement.
Xiao Shuo didn't see Xiao Duo's careful thoughts, but said slowly: "Huainan is originally your hinterland, so it's okay to go with them this time." “
"So, the prince's brother agreed?" Xiao Duo swept away the haze and was eager to try.
"What's the use of me agreeing. I have to agree to my father," Xiao Zhan thought for a while and said, "In this way, I will go to the palace tomorrow to see if they have chosen someone to go to Huainan." If not, I will talk to my fourth brother about it privately. “
"And with him?" Xiao Duo snorted coldly, "He definitely won't let me go." “
"You don't have to worry so much, just go home and listen to my news." Xiao Shuo obviously didn't want to entangle with Xiao Duo more on this issue, so he sent him away in a few words.
Early the next morning, Xiao Shuo was not busy looking for Xiao Zhan and Song Wenyu. Instead, I went to ask Zhu Liangxin for peace first. The two of them withdrew from the idle people and waited, and then they began to get down to business.
"Queen Mother, the fifth brother also wants to go to Huainan."
"What is he going to do?" There was unconcealed disgust in Zhu Liangxin's tone. "Don't you think he caused us enough trouble?"
It is precisely because of this that the fifth brother wants to make up for his mistakes. Besides, he is not worried about the fourth brother. Xiao Shuo said lightly.
Zhu Liangxin frowned, was silent for a while, and then said: "Before, the palace was also worried about letting him out, and it was to let the tiger return to the mountain. If you don't think that if he stays in the royal capital, he will block your way after all, and this palace will not make such a decision??"
"If the queen mother is also worried, it is better to ask the fifth brother to go. Bring a few of his henchmen, and the beautiful name is to escort the two imperial historians to Huainan. Originally, they also needed guards along the way," Xiao Shuo said, staring thoughtfully at a corner of the room. When he pondered things, he always had such an expression, "It's just that I always feel that the fourth brother will not agree easily." After all?? The fifth brother has been against him everywhere since he was a child. “
Zhu Liangxin thought to himself. Where you won't agree easily, you won't agree at all. She stretched out her hand and rubbed her somewhat swollen forehead and said, "It's okay to let him keep an eye on it, and if you leave him in the royal capital, you may be able to make something happen to you." “
Regarding Xiao Duo's favor for the Song Shen family, Zhu Liangxin also heard about it. Originally, she wanted Xiao Duo to avoid suspicion, but when she thought of this stubble, she moved her mind to drive him to Huainan.
"That?? What the queen mother intends to do. “
"Doesn't your father-in-law like to admonish, just let him explain the pros and cons, and find a reason to stuff Xiao Duo to Xiao Zhan."
Zhu Liangxin replied coldly, but it made Xiao Shuo frown. Meng Ke is the head of the official, and there is nothing wrong with it. But this person is also not easy to convince. Xiao Shuo was worried that Xiao Zhan and Song Wenyu were going to set off at that time, and he couldn't convince anyone.
"This?? Father-in-law, he doesn't necessarily want to do that. And isn't the Queen Mother afraid that he will perceive our true intentions? “
"He has already married his daughter to you, and he still wants to protect himself and be good?" Zhu Liangxin looked at his properly trimmed nails, and said slowly: "You let him think about it, if the saint immortal goes in the future and the new dynasty is established, how should he deal with himself?" “
Xiao Shuo was silent for a while, and finally saluted Zhu Liangxin respectfully: "Erchen understands. “
"Well, go ahead." Zhu Liangxin waved his hand, but Xiao Shuo did not leave.
"Queen Mother, how are you preparing for the finishing arrangements in Huainan?"
"You don't have to meddle in this matter, and you don't need to ask more," Zhu Liangxin said, looking at Xiao Shuo very gently and said, "You just need to prepare to do a good job in this prison country." “
"Yes, Erchen knows."
"By the way, since you came here today to say goodbye. Take Zhu'er back by the way and put it next to Meng Yidi. Zhu Liangxin's last sentence was particularly heavy, for fear that Xiao Shuo would not understand.
“?? Erchen got it. Xiao Shuo was stunned, struggled again and again, and finally had to compromise in front of Zhu Liangxin.
He knew very well that if he wanted to temporarily protect Meng Yidi's life, the safest way now was not to resist any decision made by Zhu Liangxin about the two of them. Although even so, Zhu Liangxin will still have a lot of dissatisfaction with Meng Yidi and even the Meng family.
Xiao Shuo led Zhu'er back to the house, and brought her straight to Meng Yidi.
"This is the person that the queen mother has given me, I think about it, so let her serve you." Xiao Shuo couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he saw Meng Yidi looking at him and Zhu'er with a stunned expression. It seems that she did not remember the appearance of the Assassin that night.
"The one that the Queen Mother has given you?" Meng Yidi repeated this sentence and carefully looked at Zhu'er again. I saw that this girl looked no more than twenty-eight years old, but she exuded a cold aura all over her body.
She seemed to notice that Meng Yidi was looking at herself, and her eyes looked sharply at her, but just a brief look at each other made Meng Yidi feel oppressed.
She didn't like it, but she didn't know how to refuse.
"After all, it was the person who rewarded you behind the scenes, and you arranged for her to come and serve me. What if the queen mother knew??"
"It's okay, she will know it when she knows," Xiao Zhan didn't give Meng Yidi a chance to refuse, "Just let her know that the prince doesn't need other women, and having the princess alone is enough." “
When he said this, he deliberately glanced at Zhu'er. Zhu'er looked at him for a moment before lowering her head. Meng Yidi didn't expect Xiao Shuo, who was steady and cautious on weekdays, to be in front of the queen's people. Said something like that.
She was a little frightened and a little happy. These two contradictory emotions tortured her so much that she couldn't calm down anymore, Xiao Shuo looked at the flush that slowly rose up on her face, and a faint smile appeared on her face.
"Her name is Zhu'er, and she will be your personal maid from now on. If she does anything that displeased you, just tell me. “
This is a threat, and Zhu'er understands it. Of the three people in the room, Meng Yidi was completely out of the situation.
"I, I see." She nodded nervously, only feeling that it was not a promise to say this kind of thing, nor was it to not agree.
Zhu'er walked up to her and stood behind her without saying a word, as if waiting for her orders. She turned her head to look at the little girl, and said, "Why don't you go down to Zhang Luo for dinner, the prince has been busy for most of the day and has come back, and he must be hungry now." “
"Yes." Zhu'er answered, and walked straight out of the door. Xiao Shuo secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Meng Yidi after Zhu'er left.
"You're afraid of her?" He asked tentatively.
Meng Yidi didn't expect that this little action of hers was also seen by Xiao Shuo, and replied with some embarrassment: "I always feel that the momentum on her body is a little scary, probably because she is a person trained in the palace, and it is really different from the maids I have come into contact with on weekdays." “
Xiao Shuo thought to himself. Meng Yidi's senses were really keen. "You don't have to be afraid, maybe the two of you have never seen each other, it's good to get acquainted."
Meng Yidi nodded and didn't say anything more. Xiao Shuo found that since the assassin's incident, there had been no more and more nothing to talk about between him and Meng Yidi.
I don't know if it's because she's still in the grief of losing Koyanagi, or because she's noticed something strange but didn't confront him. Xiao Shuo didn't dare to think deeply, but he had to think that such an anxious state of mind made him a little upset.
"I heard?? Recently, there have been a lot of worries in the court, no matter how busy you are these days, you must also pay attention to your body. Your wounds are not yet healed. Meng Yidi lowered his head, seeing that Xiao Shuo had been silent, and he had no intention of leaving, so he had to bite the bullet and say something that might please Xiao Shuo.
Xiao Shuo heard that Meng Yidi was concerned about his injury, and he was really in a much better mood. He smiled slightly, looking at Meng Yidi's eyes with more gentle feelings. "It's all minor injuries, it's fine."
"Then how can it be said that it is a small injury," thinking of the thrilling night Meng Yidi's eyes turned red, she stepped forward and gently held Xiao Shuo's injured arm, and muttered: "I saw it with my own eyes, such a big knife edge??" If it's not for me??"
"If I can't even protect my wife, how can I be this prince." Xiao Shuo looked at Meng Yidi who walked in front of him, and comforted: "What I just said is true. “
"What?" Meng Yidi looked up at him, only to realize that the two were very close. Meng Yidi subconsciously wanted to step back, but was held by Xiao Shuo on the shoulder.
"Yidi, I just said that I only have one wife for you in this life. There will be no other woman, it's true. “
Meng Yidi's face turned red and he lowered his head in a hurry. "Prince, don't talk nonsense."
"This is not nonsense. Throughout the ages, there are indeed many emperors who only have one queen and have no wives and concubines, so why can't we. “
"Prince??" Meng Yidi was so ashamed that she couldn't raise her head, she was a lady praised by everyone in the inner city, even if she was in love with Song Wenyu at the beginning, she had never heard such strong words. Xiao Shuo's feelings for her were so strong that she often wanted to retreat.
Because she didn't know if she could repay him with equal affection; She didn't know what he would do to Xiao Shuo if he found out that one day he couldn't get the hot affection he hoped for from her.
"When others are away, call me Ah Shuo." In front of Meng Yidi, he rarely claims to be the palace, but Meng Yidi never dares to exceed the rules.
Meng Yidi opened her mouth, and when she finally shouted out this nickname, she actually had a hint of trembling that violated the taboo.
"Shimmer."
"Ichiogi??" Xiao Shuo muttered her name and held her in his arms.
Meng Yidi leaned stiffly into his arms. His eyes looked through the crook of his arm to the empty piano stand. Suddenly, she withdrew her gaze and stretched out her hands in response to Xiao Shuo's hug.
Xiao Shuo was stunned for a moment, and then became very happy. He hugged Meng Yidi and startled her.
"Prince, you??"
"It's called Ah Shuo." Xiao Shuo carried her in the direction of the bed, and the purpose was clear.
Meng Yidi was ashamed and anxious, and watched the door disappear in front of his eyes in a panic. "Shuo, it's daytime."
"It's okay, in the palace of the palace. What does this palace want to do with his wife, it is not the turn of others to dictate. Xiao Shuo said this, and put down the curtain hanging by the bed with one hand.
In the room, one room is charming.
Outside the room, Zhu'er stood outside the door with her head down. After listening to the movement for a while, he left expressionlessly.
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On the second day, Xiao Zhan was stopped by Xiao Shuo as soon as he went to court.
"Fourth brother, go slowly." Xiao Zhan turned around and saw Xiao Shuo walking towards him with a spring breeze on his face.
He raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a smile: "Is there any happy event for the imperial brother?" “
Xiao Zhan's question reminded Xiao Shuo of Meng Yidi's softness and emotion yesterday. He smiled even more, but he directly told Xiao Zhan about another thing. "You come with me, we haven't talked for a long time. While you haven't gone to Huainan yet, let's have a good chat. “
"Yes, it's better to be respectful than to obey." Xiao Zhan saluted him, then leaned the jade card in his hand into the crook of his left arm, and walked parallel to Xiao Shuo on the palace road.
At this time, it has been a long time, and there is no one around.
Xiao Shuo said as he walked forward: "The fourth brother is going to Huainan here, and the road is dangerous. When there are officers and soldiers escorting, it is. “
"But in this way, if Huainan is really tired, won't he startle the snake?"
"The fourth brother thinks about it. Therefore, if the owner of the fief had passed, there would have been no such problem. Xiao Shuo said to the point, suddenly stopped, and turned to face Xiao Zhan.
"So what does the imperial brother mean is to let the fifth brother accompany you?" Xiao Zhan still asked with a smile, in front of Xiao Shuo, he never seemed to show other emotions. Even though Xiao Duo would occasionally show dissatisfaction or anger, Xiao Zhan didn't have it once.
"Well, that's what I mean. But in the end, it still depends on what you and Lord Song think. “
"Not to mention what the two of us think, if my father doesn't agree??" Xiao Zhan said as if embarrassed.
Xiao Shuo heard that there was some concession in his words, and hurriedly said: "You don't have to worry about this, I just hope that the fourth brother will go back and discuss this matter with Lord Song." The fifth brother going with you will definitely be beneficial and harmless to you. “
"In this case, I will definitely convey the meaning of the imperial brother." Xiao Zhan listened to Xiao Shuo's words and did not respond on the spot.
Xiao Shuo nodded and turned to leave. Soon after he left, Lu Qing, who was following Xiao Zhan, couldn't help but ask curiously: "Will the prince bring up this matter during the court discussion, and he is not afraid that others will say that he has formed a party for personal gain?" “
Xiao Zhan watched Xiao Shuo's back become sporadic as he walked away, and then turned his head and walked in the direction of dismounting. "Of course, he won't say it himself, but he will let others say it."
"Who?"
"Meng Ke, or anyone who has become under the command of the crown prince, may mention this matter."
"What??" Lu Qing asked with some hesitation, "How are you going to deal with it, Lord Wang?" “
"If it is the trend of the times, the only way to do it is to agree to him first." Xiao Zhan's words were heavy, but his expression was very relaxed.
Lu Qing frowned and looked at his own prince, he really couldn't think of what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd.
That night, Xiao Zhan went to the tavern outside the city to have a drink. Opposite him, still sitting was the man in black.
"The queen asked you to pick up the Star Pavilion?" Xiao Zhan took a few bites of food and asked.
"Hmm." The man in black didn't talk much, he still didn't touch the wine, he was just drinking tea.
"Then arrange for some henchmen to come along."
"Okay, though?? Zhu Liangxin still can't believe us in the end, plus the previous incident of Cai Wei. This time, she also arranged her own manpower. “
Xiao Zhan paused for a moment and said with a smile: "It seems that she is imperative." “
"Hmm." The man in black nodded and said, "You have to be careful." “
"I will."
It was obvious that he was discussing life and death, but the man in black couldn't see any hesitation or fear in his eyes. He frowned slightly, and said, "Concubine Niangniang, you should go and visit before you leave." “
"Well, I know," as he spoke, Xiao Zhan raised his eyes and looked at the black-clothed man who had wrapped himself in a black cloth: "Master, these days when I am not in the royal capital, the mother concubine has trouble you to take care of it." “
"You don't have to see it like that, just?? Are you sure you don't need me to follow you? This time, the Zhu family and the crown prince are menacing, and they are clearly going to end your life in Huainan. I'm never at ease. “
"If you leave, what will happen to the concubine. Since they want to cut the grass and eradicate the roots, they will definitely not let go of the mother concubine." Xiao Zhan lowered his eyes, looked at the water and wine in the cup, and suddenly reached out to pick it up, "Master, if I can survive this catastrophe, you will also get revenge." “
As he spoke, he drank the wine from his glass. The monstrous hatred and unwillingness that had been accumulated in my heart burst out because of the burning sensation of choking and burning my throat.
After waiting for so many years, he finally waited for this moment. Just thinking of Ah Jin, his eyes dimmed again.
"Master, bother you to tell our people, if you can, you must also try to protect Song Wenyu's life."
The man in black didn't expect Xiao Zhan to give this order, he glanced at Xiao Zhan with a complicated expression, nodded and said, "I know." “
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Ah Jin went to the Yunlai Inn early in the morning, because he came to the letter for the first time, saying that he had already inquired about the list of candidates for Xia Huainan. She hurried over and returned to the Song Mansion without stopping, not daring to delay for a moment.
Song Wenyu came back very early today, which surprised Ah Jin. Good before entering the room. She had hidden the list that had been given to her at first sight.
"Why did you come back so early?" Ah Jin asked cheerfully, and walked over to the table and poured a glass of water.
Song Wenyu glanced at her with a gloomy face, and saw that she was smiling brightly at herself, and the tase lines on her face were relaxed. "I'm going to leave in two days, so I'll try to come back as early as possible in the next few days."
"Well, okay," Ah Jin responded with a smile, and seeing that Song Wenyu was still frowning, he couldn't help but ask curiously: "Is something wrong?" I haven't seen you worry like this before. “
Song Wenyu pursed his lips. I don't know what to say to Ah Jin. He just shook his head and hugged Ah Jin in his arms.
Today, Meng Ke put forward the suggestion of letting Xiao Duo lead the troops to Huainan with him and Xiao Zhan, with Meng Ke leading, and the candidate he proposed was a prince close to the prince, so others naturally didn't dare to say anything.
Although the sage asked him and Xiao Zhan what they meant, but in this one-sided situation, the two of them couldn't say anything, so they had to nod their heads. Song Wenyu didn't like this situation of being forced to hold his head to drink, but he had no choice but to sulk here.
Besides, he always felt that things were not so simple. Not to mention that Huainan was originally Xiao Duo's fiefdom, this time he went with Xiao Zhan, if he found out something, it would definitely have nothing to do with him.
At this time, he did not shy away from suspicion, but he wanted to go up the pole and lean over. Song Wenyu felt that he was either a fool or had other plans.
Thinking of this, Song Wenyu glanced at Ah Jin in his arms. found that she was looking at herself with her head tilted back and a pair of big watery eyes, and those watery eyes made his heart ache.
Here it goes. I'm afraid it's more than lucky. But he couldn't leave Xiao Zhan alone to face such a dangerous situation. He is a courtier and a confidant and friend of Xiao Zhan for many years, and he has no way to know that he only cares about his own safety when he is in danger.
However, he must not have anything to do.
If he has three longs and two shorts, what will his Ah Jin do?
"Ah Jin??" Song Wenyu's voice trembled a little, he stretched out his hand and gently held Ah Jin's cheek and said gently, "Have a child with me." “
Ah Jin was stunned for a moment, and suddenly laughed. That smile was extremely bewitching and dazzling. "Okay."
She smiled softly and took the initiative to hug Song Wenyu's neck. "What's wrong with you? I think you're scared. “
"No," Song Wenyu said stiffly, he hugged her tighter, and the two looked at each other, "It's just that I don't worry about you alone." “
"If you're not at ease, take me away." Ah Jin tilted his head and begged him again.
If he had agreed, she wouldn't have had to go through such a hard time.
Ah Jin thought of the list that he had hidden in his arms.
"No," Song Wenyu said categorically. In the past, he didn't take her because it was inappropriate, but now he doesn't take her because the road is difficult and dangerous, and he doesn't want her to give her life in vain because of following him, "Be obedient, wait for me at home." “
"Okay?? Then you will come back safely. Ah Jin sighed, put away the loss in his eyes, and instead wrapped his hand around his waist and muttered.
"yes, definitely."
Song Wenyu stroked her soft hair and replied solemnly.
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