Chapter 42: Borrowing the Sword

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The year is over. Because Meng Hongyu was depressed. Sullen. Therefore. There was a hint of gloom over the entire palace. The year has also been uneventful. The concubines of the harem are looking forward to the cold winter passing soon. The warm spring is tiptoeing in. They hope that the warm spring can melt the coldness in Meng Hongyu's heart. Let him get out of the pain brought by Xiao Ziling as soon as possible. Be able to be as beautiful as ever. Guangshi Ganlin. Everyone gets a share of the rain and dew.

After the Lantern Festival. The Ministry of Internal Affairs began to prepare for the emperor's inspection of Jiangnan one after another. Ouyang Ying also wanted to get rid of the white frost before Meng Hongyu went to Jiangnan. to prevent future troubles. So after the Lantern Festival. She also began to put her plans into action.

It's early afternoon. The sun is warm. Dispelled the cold that had accumulated for a winter. A hint of spring can be faintly smelled in the air. Seem. Spring is really coming. Because the whole plan has been laid out in mind. So Ouyang Ying was in a good mood. The steps are much lighter.

She's still alone. It's like you're taking a leisurely stroll. Walk slowly on the palace road. Go in the direction of the Cold Moon Palace. The Queen Mother is suspicious. Yesterday. She has already used the excuse of "to comfort Xiao Ziling". Explain to the Queen Mother in advance that you are going to Xihuatang. The Queen Mother also agreed.

Arrived at Yukado. I saw the wooden door hidden. Push the door in. I saw Xiao Ziling, Yu Nu, and Xiaoru master and servant weeding in the yard. Xiao Ziling was wearing a coarse blue cloth. Roll up your sleeves slightly. I was squatting in the flower bed with my head down and concentrating on pulling weeds. She picks up weeds and dead leaves that have accumulated all winter. Put it in the basket next to you. And Yunu and Xiaoru each hold a small flower hoe to loosen the soil in the flower bed. The peach tree in the corner of the yard. The snow on the branches has melted. Gradually, the greenery appeared. It seems like there is a possibility that a sprout could pop up at any moment. Then a blooming spring blooms.

Xiao Ziling had already planned to go to Hangzhou with Meng Hongyu. Then take the opportunity to escape. Never to go back to this gorgeous cage again. Therefore. She wanted to tidy up the flower hall. As a final farewell. After all. This is the habitat of Su Zirong's soul. Carrying too many sad or beautiful memories. Maybe. This will be between her and Su Zirong. The Final Intersection ......

Hear the door open. She looked up. I saw Ouyang Ying walk in. She was slightly surprised. After all. This Ouyang Ying is a cold woman. It has always been the case that there is nothing to do without going to the Three Treasures Palace. Today she comes. Of course, it won't be purely a visit to Yuhuatang.

Xiao Ziling hurriedly put down the work in his hand. Stand up and step forward. Shinoru quickly got up and filled a basin of water to clean her hands. After cleaning your hands. Xiao Ziling beckoned Ouyang Ying to go to the study. Arrived at the study. The jade slave has placed a pot of hot tea.

Wait for Ouyang Ying to sit down. Xiao Ziling asked straight to the point: "Miss Ouyang came today. So what's going on?"

Ouyang Ying was slightly stunned. Then he smiled indifferently: "Could it be. Can't I come to you and gossip?"

Xiao Ziling shook his head gently. With a smile, he said, "Miss Ouyang is not the kind of person who can gossip with others. If it's not for words. Maybe. You're the kind of person who cherishes words like gold."

Ouyang Ying took a sip of tea. Then gently put down the teacup in your hand. Yi shook his head lightly and said, "It seems that Miss Xiao is also a person who knows how to observe words and feelings. People who have insight into right and wrong. But. I'm really here to gossip with you today."

"Oh. What gossip. You're going to come to me and say." Xiao Ziling was also curious. To know. It's been "closed" in this evening flower hall for a long time. She is almost isolated from the world. He has long been a person who does not listen to what is going on outside the window. Now Ouyang Ying bluntly said that he came to her to "gossip". It piqued her curiosity.

Although it is "gossip and homely", Ouyang Ying is sitting unconsciously and dangerously. The expression is also much more serious. She stared at Xiao Ziling with a solemn face. He said solemnly: "Do you know. You and Brother Zhan were framed."

Originally. Xiao Ziling thought that Meng Hongyu secretly sent someone to spy on her. That's why she and Zhan Zhan were "caught on the spot". Meng Hongyu has always been suspicious. Therefore. Xiao Ziling naturally put the blame on Meng Hongyu. Now. Ouyang Ying said that she and Zhan Zhan were framed. Xiao Ziling seemed to have just come to his senses. Thinking about it, maybe it's really possible.

"Yes...... Who framed me and Brother Zhan." Xiao Ziling asked her without thinking... Now that Ouyang Ying is prepared. It was the one who came to tell her these "gossip". So. Ouyang Ying must already know who is behind the scenes.

"White as frost." Ouyang Ying is no longer pretending to be mysterious. Directly offered out the white as frost.

"She." Xiao Ziling looked at Ouyang Ying. Asked suspiciously.

Seeing the doubts in Xiao Ziling's eyes that still didn't believe. Ouyang Ying continued: "Do you remember. That night she said she had met an Assassin. She was also injured in the arm."

"Remember." Listen to Ouyang Ying say this. Xiao Ziling, who is smart in ice and snow, seems to have understood." Don't. It was to lead the emperor to the Yuhua Hall."

When I saw Xiao Ziling, I immediately understood the strangeness. Ouyang Ying nodded heavily. Continue to tell her: "She said. The Assassin fled in the direction of the Cold Moon Palace...... The emperor is worried about you. Therefore, I hurried to the Yuhua Hall......"

"Will it ...... What a coincidence." Xiao Ziling still didn't dare to affirm the guilt of others at will.

"It was cold and windy that night. It's dark and the road is slippery. She still has a baby in her womb. How could she ignore the safety of the fetus in her womb. He took a palace maid and walked to Cining Palace. How could you have run into an assassin so unexpectedly? Except for her. Has anyone else seen the assassins. Don't. The Assassin had come to assassinate her. If so. How could they hear her scream and show mercy to her men and flee? It also happened that he fled in the direction of the Cold Moon Palace."

Ouyang Ying's series of reasonable questions. It made Xiao Ziling have a lot less doubts in his heart. She also gradually felt that Ouyang Ying's words were reasonable. White as frost is indeed very suspicious. However. Xiao Ziling is a modern person after all. How can you easily wronged others? Therefore. She was still not completely convinced by Ouyang Ying's one-sided words.

Seeing that Xiao Ziling was still hesitant. Ouyang Ying was only afraid that his trick of "borrowing a knife to kill" would not be able to be carried out. Anxious in my heart. In a panic, he continued to shake the white bottom and revealed: "This white as frost is ruthless. Not only did she frame you and Brother Zhan. Even Lin Yueyao was slowly poisoned by her."

Hearing Ouyang Ying's words. Xiao Ziling was surprised: It turned out. Ouyang Ying also knew about it. Originally. Xiao Ziling already knew that Bai Rushuang secretly ordered Mu Xue to lay cinnabar for Lin Yueyao. However. In order to avenge Su Zirong. She chose silence. Just don't know about it. Later. Lin Yueyao was really poisoned by Bai Rushuang. Who knows. Ouyang Ying also knew about it.

"This kind of thing. And how do you know?" Xiao Ziling asked calmly. Today. What is the purpose of this 'gossip'?"

"What...... purpose." Xiao Ziling asked. It seems that he has seen through the calculations in Ouyang Ying's heart. Ouyang Ying couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. Said curtly. What purpose can it be...... I just hope you can avenge Brother Zhan." In a hurry, I thought of this excuse. Ouyang Ying couldn't help but admire his ability to improvise.

However. Xiao Ziling smiled meaningfully. It seems that he has already seen everything. She said leisurely: "If you just want me to avenge Brother Zhan. Why do you want to tell me about Lin Yueyao's death as white as frost."

Slowly pick up the teacup in your hand. Take a leisurely sip of tea. Xiao Ziling continued: "You just want to borrow my hand to remove the white frost. This is the third plan in "Thirty-six Strategies". Borrow a knife to kill. I'm wrong."

The strategy in Ouyang Ying's heart was easily penetrated by Xiao Ziling. She instantly felt ashamed. As if being pickpocketed. Light. up the clothes. Red. Body. Bare. The body was thrown before the crowd. It's hard to be ashamed. However." Annoyed and ashamed". She didn't dare to be angry, she could only cover it up with a colder coldness. Therefore. She froze with a stunningly beautiful face. He said coldly, "It's just Miss Xiao's idea. What do you have to do with me Ouyang Ying."

See her reflect like this. Xiao Ziling knew that what he said was not wrong. She smiled. He said lightly in a slightly regretful tone, "That's a pity. If Miss Ouyang really planned like this. I really want to help you with that. I'll lend you a fine sword."

Ouyang Ying's face softened a lot. With a pair of beautiful eyes. looked at Xiao Ziling puzzled: I don't know what this Xiao Ziling thinks. Now that she already knows that others are just taking advantage of her. Why would you say so easily that you are willing to be taken advantage of.

Xiao Ziling saw Ouyang Ying's doubts. Hence a slight smile at her. It seems to be telling Ouyang Ying that there is no need to suspect too much. And it seems to be showing her his kindness. Therefore. She continued: "I, Xiao Ziling, am also a person who knows how to repay kindness. Since. You also help me bring the words to the ears of the Queen Mother. I'm willing to help you get rid of the white frost. But. I have one condition.."

Really. Xiao Ziling, a smart woman, is not willing to be simply taken advantage of. And so however. Ouyang Ying still asked, "What conditions?"

Xiao Ziling gently stroked the smooth porcelain surface of the teacup in his hand. Look into the depths of Ouyang Ying's eyes. Said solemnly: "In the future. If you become a queen. I don't ask you to protect the Xiao family to maintain this sparkling power. I just ask him to be in trouble when the Xiao family is in trouble. You can save my family's life."

Perhaps this is the so-called "being prepared for danger in times of peace". I also made plans for the Xiao family. She knows. There is no eternal strong man in this world. There is no wall that will not fall. Although the Xiao family is now prominent and powerful. However. Meng Hongyu has long been wary of the Xiao family. Be prepared. Who knows. Will the Xiao family be like Jiafu in "Dream of Red Mansions". It ended up falling into the point where the tree fell apart. Glory, wealth, status, power. Xiao Ziling had already seen it. She only hopes that when the time comes. The Xiao family can still have a family reunion.