On the moon on the tall building, Xiao Tingsheng, who was full of solemnity, finally stepped on the silver frost all over the ground and returned, and saw the brothers standing side by side in front of the gate from a distance.

"Father!"

"Father!"

The brothers performed a family salute together, and Xiao Pingjing immediately came to Xiao Tingsheng's side and asked with concern, "Father, why did you come back so late?" ”

Although Xiao Pingzhang didn't ask, even the night couldn't hide the concern in his eyes.

"Your Majesty remembered some old things, and said to listen to me, and I reminisced with Your Majesty about the year, and then forgot the time." Xiao Tingsheng patted Xiao Pingjing's shoulder and replied, and then said to Xiao Pingzhang: "Pingzhang, you go to the study with me, I have something to say to you." ”

Looking at the backs of Xiao Tingsheng and Xiao Pingzhang, Xiao Pingjing scratched his head, this kind of thing often happens, so he went back to his room to sleep with a big heart.

In the study, Xiao Tingsheng and Xiao Pingzhang sat opposite each other.

Xiao Tingsheng looked at Xiao Pingzhang carefully, his eyes seemed to be looking at someone through him, all kinds of emotions were mixed in his eyes, and he didn't speak for a long time.

Since returning home in the afternoon, Xiao Pingzhang has been speculating about Xiao Xin's intention to summon Xiao Tingsheng, and now seeing Xiao Tingsheng's appearance, he can't help but make a rather absurd guess: Could it be that His Majesty has been talking with his father for most of the day, is it his father?

At this time, Xiao Tingsheng spoke.

"Your Majesty summoned me to the palace, and I really remembered that year."

Xiao Pingzhang gathered his thoughts and listened carefully to Xiao Tingsheng's words.

At this time, Xiao Tingsheng asked, "Pingzhang, do you remember what I told you about your father and King Laiyang?" ”

Xiao Pingzhang said: "Remember." ”

The speculation that I thought was a little absurd before turned out to be faintly touched, Xiao Pingzhang listened quietly and carefully, and then Xiao Tingsheng suddenly said a word, and his face, which had been as steady as Mount Tai, finally changed.

"Pingzhang, Your Majesty has decided to let you secretly investigate this case."

Xiao Pingzhang, who has always been calm, was stunned at this time, since he wanted to secretly investigate the old cases of the past, he should have doubts. And His Majesty actually asked him to check, is it ...... A memory flashed in front of his eyes for a long time, he actually didn't see his father much, that is, shortly before his parents committed suicide, his father himself taught him arithmetic. Before they died, they only had regret in their eyes for him, but there was no remorse, his father ...... Maybe it hasn't changed?

Thinking of this possibility, Xiao Pingzhang held his breath and asked calmly: "Father, why do you want to re-investigate the old case?" ”

Even if he was calm, the voice of the question was faintly trembling, and his mood fluctuated so much, how could Xiao Tingsheng not notice it.

"It happened suddenly, without warning, and His Majesty and I thought it was too negligent to get the news until it was irreparable. Recalling with Your Majesty today, I suddenly felt that the case was closed too smoothly, and there were no flaws in the case file, but Your Majesty and I both felt that there might be something inside. Xiao Tingsheng said the matter slowly, and then said: "Pingzhang, Your Majesty and I are not specialized in investigating the case, if there is really an inside story, it may not be a bureau set up against Your Majesty and me, because we can't find the slightest flaw." However, if this case is to be re-investigated, there is no evidence to prove that there are doubts about the facts of the case, so it can only be investigated secretly. You have always been steady and thoughtful, and your Majesty and I are very relieved that this matter will be entrusted to you. ”

Reason told Xiao Pingzhang that he should refuse, but thinking of the two figures who committed suicide, he couldn't say anything about refusal. His Majesty believed in him like this, how could he be sure that he would not forge something to exonerate his father and the king of Laiyang because of his selfish intentions? Tears appeared in the corners of Xiao Pingzhang's eyes, and he opened his mouth to refuse, but he couldn't say anything.

Xiao Tingsheng got up and walked in front of Xiao Pingzhang, leaned over and patted his hand on Xiao Pingzhang's shoulder: "Pingzhang, don't say anything to avoid suspicion, you grew up with Your Majesty and me, we know what kind of child you are." Whatever we find, we believe you. ”

At Xiao Tingsheng's respectful gaze, Xiao Pingzhang's heart rose with emotion, took a deep breath to calm his emotions, and said, "The child understands." ”

Then he solemnly promised: "I will not disappoint Your Majesty and Father." ”

Xiao Tingsheng nodded and said, "I have always known what a good boy you are, and you have never let me down." ”

After restoring the previous Qingming, Xiao Pingzhang's heart was hot. But he didn't forget what he wanted to say to Xiao Tingsheng before.

"Father, the child has something to say to you."

Xiao Tingsheng sat back and said, "You say." ”

talked about Puyang Ying and Xiao Yuanqi in detail, and said after finishing: "Father, the child and the queen have made a promise that they will not let Yuanqi go astray." Originally, this matter was not difficult, but now that the Marquis of Mozi intervened, the child was worried, and he wanted to discuss with his father to find a plan, but now that he wants to investigate the old case, he is afraid that he will ignore it, so he still has to ask his father to pay more attention to his situation. ”

"Yuan Qi, this kid ......" Xiao Tingsheng recalled Xiao Shao again, nodded and said: "He is Shao'er's child, no matter whether there is a hidden secret in the affairs of the year, he should be taught well, this is my negligence." Pingjing has nothing to do all day except picking up Lin Xi recently, and his father personally supervised him in martial arts, since Yuan Qi is also learning swords, let him come together. ”

Xiao Pingzhang said: "My father is tired. ”

"This is nothing, all these years of peace and thanks to your teaching, I haven't done anything for my father." Xiao Tingsheng nodded with a smile, and suddenly admonished: "You are busy, Xiaoxue's body still has to be watched, it has been seven months now." Your mother is very sensitive when she is pregnant with Pingjing, and her mood is often low, although Xiaoxue is a little arrogant, but after experiencing that yin, she may not suddenly be uneasy, you don't have to be negligent. ”

"Yes, the boy wrote it down." At this point, it should be pretty much the same. And Xiao Tingsheng has not been idle all day today, after all, he is not young anymore, so he should rest well, so Xiao Pingzhang got up and saluted Xiao Tingsheng, and said: "It's late at night, and my father should also be settled." ”

Xiao Tingsheng nodded, and stepped out of the study with Xiao Pingzhang, and the father and son went back to their rooms, but they couldn't sleep.

Meng Qianxue has been sleeping lightly recently, and he can wake up at the slightest hint of wind and grass. Xiao Tingsheng didn't return for most of the day before, although Xiao Pingzhang was worried, he didn't dare to stay in the face, and when Xiao Tingsheng returned home, he stopped her from getting up and went to the door to greet her. Then Meng Qianxue couldn't sleep, so he waited for Xiao Pingzhang to come back.

Although Xiao Pingzhang's face was no different from the past this time, Meng Qianxue easily noticed that his mood was very wrong, so he sat up suddenly, which frightened Xiao Pingzhang's heart and quickly held on: "Xiaoxue, be careful, you are a double body now, not a person." ”。

Meng Qianxue waved her hand indifferently: "Brother Pingzhang, I'm not even that fragile, I'm about to suffocate these days." Tell me, what's going on, you seem excited? ”