After pondering for a while, Mu Ziyan suddenly remembered something and asked suspiciously, "By the way, why did you agree to let Seventh Brother stay in the capital?" According to the rules, shouldn't he leave for Lingchang immediately? ”

"I keep him in the capital, so naturally I have my reasons." Mu Liancheng curled the corners of his mouth slightly, and a mysterious smile flowed, "Lao Qi is still thinking about the throne, and he is still in contact with the old party in private, obviously trying to usurp the throne, rather than letting him go to Lingchang to stay out of sight, it is better to put him under his nose so that he can secretly monitor his moves." ”

I see.

Mu Ziyan nodded suddenly with realization: "It makes sense, if he plots a rebellion in Lingchang, the capital may not be able to receive the news in time, alas, I really don't know what the seventh brother is thinking, now that the situation has been settled, he actually doesn't give up, besides, second brother, you are the rightful heir to the throne, he is just a prince, what qualifications do you have to covet that position?" ”

"This is the temptation of imperial power......" Mu Liancheng couldn't help but sigh.

Everyone knows that it is difficult to be an emperor, and they have to take the risk of being assassinated at any time, but there are still many people who fight for the throne, even at all costs, this is the magic of the supreme position.

Of course, Mu Liancheng is also one of the contenders for the throne, but what he is pursuing is not the word power, he has to fight, because he was born as a prince, the prince of Dayan, and a thorn in the side of his brothers.

If someone else sits on the throne in the end, then not only will he die miserably, but even people related to him, such as the Yang family and the Song family, will suffer, so he has no way out.

Similarly, Mu Liancheng still has no way out until now, he can only protect himself and protect his relatives by firmly holding the imperial power in his hands and vigilantly peeking at those around him who are eyeing him.

The two chatted for a while, and Mu Ziyan remembered that there was still Mingjing waiting outside the door, so she was about to get up and leave.

Thinking of Mingjing, she couldn't help but ask, "Second brother, why don't you see Princess Mingjing?" You don't know how ugly she looked when she heard you drive her away when she was outside the door? ”

Mu Liancheng picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and said painlessly: "If I don't do this, how can I make her die?" ”

"If she wants her to die and tell her directly, you don't have to use this way to make her lose face, right?" Mu Ziyan was faintly worried, "Mingjing is not a pure and harmless person, she still holds a grudge, aren't you afraid that she will hate you?" ”

But Mu Liancheng didn't take it to heart, and said nonchalantly: "It's better to hold a grudge against me than to pester me." ”

Mu Ziyan sighed and muttered, "I think you can't forget someone." ”

"What did you say?" Mu Liancheng's ears were very pointy, and he heard her words clearly, and his face sank immediately.

"Nothing, nothing." Mu Ziyan smiled wryly, and hurriedly waved her hand, "I won't disturb you second brother, goodbye!" ”

After that, he trotted out of the door with lotus steps.

During this time, Mu Liancheng spent almost all his time on state affairs, so that he had no leisure, just to avoid thinking about things related to Feng Qingmad, and he had indeed done a good job, and he seemed to have not thought of her for a long time.

Unexpectedly, Mu Ziyan suddenly mentioned it, although it was only a vague and short sentence, it was enough to disturb his mind.

After that, Mu Liancheng was no longer able to focus on government affairs.

After an unpleasant conversation today, no one in the DPRK and China mentioned the matter of the establishment of the post, and without those old ministers chattering in his ears, Mu Liancheng felt a lot more comfortable.

But this happy day did not last long, because soon trouble came to us.

In the afternoon of this day, Mu Liancheng was handling government affairs in the imperial study as usual, because he couldn't sleep well last night, he was inevitably a little sleepy during the day, and it was the most sleepy time of the day, he looked at the music on the table, and unconsciously had a tendency to doze off.

But there were still a lot of twists and turns on the desk that he hadn't read, and he didn't have time to rest at all, so he had to drink more tea to refresh himself.

Unexpectedly, the teapot was already empty, so he was about to call the palace people to brew it, but before he could raise his head, someone handed another teacup over.

Mu Liancheng didn't think much about it, took the cup and lowered his head and took a sip.

The fragrant tea entered his throat, and the taste was different from usual, and he was suddenly startled and looked up.

It's actually a light yellow brocade skirt dressed plain and clean!

"How did you get in?" Mu Liancheng immediately frowned and put down the teacup unhappily.

Mingjing smiled and replied: "I came in with the token of the fifth princess, I heard that the emperor has not slept well recently, and I am very worried, so I came to the palace to see you, and I hope you don't blame me for being abrupt." ”

It's not just abrupt, not only did he enter the palace without permission, but he also sneaked into the imperial study, which simply didn't take the emperor in his eyes!

"The fifth princess won't give you the pass token on her own initiative, I see, you stole it from her, right?"

"The forbidden place of the palace, not everyone can come casually, you have been the princess of the country for so many years, don't you even understand this rule?"

Seeing that he seemed to have a look of disdain on his face, Mingjing felt very uncomfortable, the smile on the corner of his mouth froze for a moment, and he thought to himself, if the woman who changed to Feng Qingmad suddenly appeared, he should be happy, right? Where would such hurtful words be uttered?

"Of course I understand the rules, but the last time I came to see the emperor, you always refused, I was really worried in my heart, I couldn't eat or sleep every day, so I made this decision, secretly took a token from the fifth princess, and entered the palace without permission."

Mu Liancheng didn't feel anything for her unsubtle confession at all, as if he heard the most ordinary words, there was no wave in his eyes, and his expression was as calm and breezy as usual.

He only said coldly: "You came to visit me, I appreciate your kindness, but trespassing on the palace must not happen a second time, take out the pass token first." ”

This person really doesn't intend to give any face.

Of course, Mingjing was reluctant to hand over the token, and originally wanted to fight for it, but Mu Liancheng was aggressive, and even his eyes were cold, and when it came to his mouth, he swallowed it back like this, and then obediently took out the token and handed it over.

Mu Liancheng took the token, his expression softened, and then he spoke again: "I have always only regarded you as a sister, just like Ziyan and them, I have never had other thoughts about you, I didn't have it before, and I won't have it now, do you understand?" ”

This is not the first time that he has been rejected by his side, and compared to the last time, Mingjing's psychological endurance has obviously improved greatly.

With a faint smile on the corner of her mouth, she nodded, and said, "I know that the emperor has already told me these words before, and I have always kept them in mind." ”

Hearing this, Mu Liancheng's face showed a look of surprise.

Mingjing then said: "Actually, I don't have that kind of mind for the emperor for a long time, and now I just show concern for my brother purely as a younger sister." ”

Mu Liancheng stared at her, his inky black sword eyebrows frowned slightly, as if he was considering the truth of her words, Mingjing still stood straight in place with a smile on his face, with a calm appearance, let him look at it.

After a while, Mu Liancheng looked away and said, "In this case, I am relieved, I remember that you are not young, right?" Isn't it time to hurry up and choose a son-in-law? Otherwise, I will arrange a son-in-law banquet for you, gather all the young talents in the capital, and let you choose, which one do you like, and I will personally officiate for your marriage, how about it? ”

"This ......" Mingjing was a little weak-hearted, thinking that the other party still didn't believe in herself, so she tested her with words, so in order not to make him suspicious, she nodded after thinking for a while: "Everything is up to the emperor." ”

However, Mu Liancheng simply wanted to marry her off as soon as possible, firstly, to fulfill his duties as a nominal brother, and secondly, to prevent her from repenting, and one day to entangle himself again, and quickly solve this hidden danger.

"Okay, I'll get someone to do it as soon as possible, if there's nothing to do, you can go first."

Mingjing's heart chuckled, and when he saw that he was so serious, he realized that he was telling the truth when he said that he was going to hold a banquet for his son-in-law.

The words have been spoken, and they can't be taken back, even if she regrets it, she can't help it.

After returning to the house, the more Mingjing thought about it, the more anxious he became, and he really became unthinkable and restless.

Most of the sons and brothers of those famous families in the capital are famous and talentless people, they walk sideways with the light of the family, no one in their eyes, no talent to say, and their character is corrupted, only the surface is bright, and it is really gold and jade that is ruined outside.

Of course, there are a lot of people who have both real character and talent, but compared with the emperor, not to mention anything else, there is no comparison in terms of identity alone, she is a dignified princess, titled to protect the country, and among the young men who think that they are in the capital, no one can be equal to her in terms of status and status, so she can't look down on anyone.

She will either not marry and die alone in old age, or she will marry the emperor as the queen, and she will never choose the third way.

After thinking about it for a long time in the room, Mingjing planned to give it a go and fight again.

After leaving Qingfeng Village, Feng Qingyan, Lin Yunshu and the others walked all the way in the direction of Lanzhou City, intending to find a place to live temporarily.

However, because the Lin family was still looking for Lin Yunshu, if they returned to Lanzhou City directly, they would inevitably be discovered soon, so Feng Qingyan and the others thought that it was best to go to a nearby town to hide for a while.

So the group headed out to the remote mountains.

At dusk that day, a few people walked on the mountain path, ready to find a farmhouse to settle in, but there was no shop in front of the village here, and they couldn't find a place to stay after looking for a long time.

Lin Yunshu's body is weak, and after a day's walking, her legs are so tired that her legs are weak.

"It seems that today is destined to sleep in the wilderness again."