Sure enough, after a while, a girl sent a pot of fragrant tea, and King Qin listened to Xue Ke gossip while peeling chestnuts for her.

"Are you still used to it in Renfu?"

"Why don't you get used to it, sister-in-law is very convenient here."

"The oranges I sent yesterday are edible, are they still sweet?"

"It's very sweet, can't you imagine that there are such fresh oranges in this cold day, are they from Fujian?"

King Qin nodded: "The climate over there is warm, and the fruits are in season, so it's okay to transport them by water." ”

The two chatted without saying a word, and neither of them said anything else for a while, for fear of ruining the atmosphere. The room was quiet and warm for a while.

I don't know how long it took, but the voice of the fairy girl came from the other side of the curtain: "Why didn't Your Highness enter the house and stand at this door?" ”

As soon as King Qin and Xue Ke turned around, they saw a person standing at the door curtain, tall, wearing a black cloak with a five-clawed golden dragon, the fairy girl opened the door curtain and came in, and that person also came in, it was His Royal Highness the Prince.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince looked uncertain, and said to the fairy aunt: "Thinking that Madame is pregnant, the East Palace has distributed some tangerines here, and I will give some to Madame for a change of taste." ”

Immortal Gu understood in her heart and said with a smile: "Then thank Your Highness for your kindness." His Highness came in for a cup of hot tea. ”

The prince walked to the table, saw a table full of dim mic, but saw a small plate of dim sum in front of Xue Ke but more than half of it, couldn't help but pick up one, a small white ball the size of a fingernail, with a little black filling in the middle, throw one into his mouth, a little sweet, a little sesame aroma, turned to Xue Ke and asked, "What is this?" ”

Xue Ke said with a smile: "This is honey crystal cake, a small dim sum made in a dim sum shop in an alley at the back gate of Xue Mansion, in fact, it is made of glutinous rice and white sugar, and I ordered a little black sesame filling, which is very rough." Xue Ke said as he picked one up and put it in his mouth: "When I was a child, I often slipped out to buy and eat, but I didn't expect that the taste hadn't changed at all over the years. ”

The prince ate another one, only to feel a little pantothenic, and held Xue Ke's hands as if nothing happened, and asked, "How is the case going?" Will the case be closed by the end of the year? ”

Because it involves King Qin's Mansion, Xue Ke didn't say anything, he slurred a few words, King Qin originally had a bad face because of Yang Siniang's matter, and then looked at the prince, his face was gloomy and about to drip water, and he went out without saying hello.

"After all, the matter of Ren Gang Leader involves the Dark Gang and the Qin Wangfu, and there is not much I can do on my side. You and Mrs. Ren should be careful, and don't be too hasty, the murderer will always show his feet. ”

Xue Ke nodded.

The crown prince glanced at Mrs. Ren, then at Xue Ke, and asked, "Seeing that the end of the year is over, there are a bunch of things waiting for you to go back from the East Palace, what are you going to do?" ”

The fairy girl glanced at Xue Ke, she had long believed that Xue Ke was not a murderer, and of course she would not exist if she was detained, but she was a little reluctant to get along these days.

Xue Ke pulled out his hands and said seriously: "Sister-in-law's day is approaching, Ren Yao's murderer has not yet been found, and the person has not yet entered the ground, I can't go back, there is a road housekeeper and Lord Nangong on the side of the East Palace, I think it's no problem." ”

The fairy girl wanted to speak, but Xue Ke stopped and said: "Sister-in-law, you don't need to say much, find out the murderer and avenge Ren Yao, when I see my little nephew born, I will naturally leave, at this time, my sister-in-law will drive me away, and I will not leave." ”

The fairy girl's heart warmed, and she smiled and nodded.

"If you want to stay, why are you still angry? What does it take for Ah Liu to go back to the East Palace to get it. The prince bowed slightly to the fairy girl and said, "There is Mrs. Lao to take care of!" If you need anything, please feel free to tell Ah Liu. ”

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness."

Seeing off the prince, the fairy aunt looked at Xue Ke, who was thin and thin standing in front of the window, and sighed secretly in her heart.

Sure enough, Chinese New Year's Eve, Xue Ke spent it in Renfu. During Ren Yao's mourning, Ren Mansion did not have any New Year's atmosphere, but Xue Ke rarely enjoyed this kind of purity and sadness, so Ah Liu secretly went to the old place of Xue Mansion with him. The prince thought that he was busy at the end of the year, but he didn't come back, but just sent someone to send a New Year's gift to eat. For the reason of the case, King Qin often came over.

Immortal Gu was already a little anxious about the lack of progress for such a long time, her stomach was getting heavier and heavier, seeing that the birth was imminent, and Ren Yao's body would also be buried in the future, she couldn't help but say: "I don't think it's a way to wait for this matter, since they are dormant, I have to stir and stir so that they can't sit still." ”

"I agree with my sister-in-law." Xue Ke and Immortal Gu looked at King Qin together, they all knew that both Mochen and Yang Siniang had an important role in King Qin, and whether they could move or not still depended on King Qin.

King Qin looked at the two of them and nodded.

Although the Qin Palace's mansion is busy preparing for the New Year's Festival, the atmosphere is a little mysterious. Of course, Yang Siniang also felt it, a girl whispered a few words in her ear, her face changed with a brush, she turned the handkerchief into a hemp rope, and said hatefully: "Impossible!" Are you saying that the queen's spring banquet on the day after tomorrow is going to choose a concubine for King Qin? The queen clearly said......"

"! How long has it been since the mother went to the palace, where does the queen remember? Niangniang has done so much, but the queen doesn't know that the slave maid has wronged you for you!"

Yang Siniang's eyes lit up: "You're right!" At this moment, I must enter the palace to meet the queen! ”

"But Niangniang, didn't the prince report you sick and let you not enter the palace?"

Yang Siniang snorted coldly: "The prince won't let me enter the palace, but what if the queen summons me?" You go and tell my brother that I want to see Mochen. He has a wire in the palace, I have to ask him, did he get the news to the queen last time? ”

The little girl took the order and left.

Although the subordinates of the Qin Wangfu did not understand Mo Chen's identity, they knew that the Qin King was quite different from him, and he could enter and leave the Qin Wangfu freely, and there were exclusive guest rooms. There was also some discussion among the subordinates, after all, Mo Chen's ambiguous reputation in Hongxiao Mansion was as eye-catching as his peerless appearance.

Although they had seen him a few times, the little girl was still flushed when she saw him. After serving the tea, I almost knocked over a teacup because of my hurry. Mo Chen was not surprised, and said with a soft face: "Are your hands hot?" ”

The little girl's face was better, and she said, "No, no." ”

"When did you say the concubine would come over?"

The little girl was stunned, almost forgot her business, and hurriedly whispered: "Niangniang, please rest first, and come back after dinner." ”

Mochen nodded. After the little girl left, seeing that it was still early, she thought about it and went out again, heading towards King Qin's study.

King Qin was in the study and said with a smile: "Why did you come here today?" Two days ago, I invited you over on Chinese New Year's Eve, and you only said that there was something to do. ”

"Wang Ye is going to enter the palace on Chinese New Year's Eve, what am I here for?" Now that the prince is here, I happened to come over to take a look. ”

"How are you doing? How can you look at the joy of the New Year? Why are there fewer people in Hongxiao Mansion during the New Year's Festival, and your business is poor? ”

Mo Chen grinned: "This is a bad word!" The more the New Year's Day, the more prosperous the business of Hongxiao Mansion becomes, and this time is a good time for each family to contact each other, and I have several pieces of fresh information in my hands. ”

"Oh! What is it? ”

"I'll send someone to report tomorrow, it's easy for the prince to rest today, don't bother with these, I brought a pot of good wine, I don't know if the prince is interested?"

"Oh? Well, you and I haven't had a drink in a long time, why don't you go to the Snow Pavilion for a drink? ”

"That's the best!"

King Qin went out of the inner room of the study, Changshun knew that he was going out, so he brought a big coat over, King Qin tied it himself, glanced at Mochen, and said, "Why don't you wear a cloak?" Changshun, go get one and put it on for the son! ”

Mo Chen's eyes seemed to be full of stars, and he smiled: "I'm not afraid of the cold!" But he took the cloak.

"Put it on! There was still some snow this morning, don't look at it now, the wind is overcast! It's not a joke that the moon is windy! ”

Mo Chen obediently draped the cloak on his body, he was already handsome, and his face reflected the circle of fox fur on the cloak and looked more and more energetic.

"Look at you! What a jade-faced little Langjun! ”

Mo Chen's ears secretly turned red, gently stroked the placket of the cloak, and followed King Qin out of the study. Sure enough, as soon as the cold wind blew, the people became cold and squeaked when they stepped on the snow.

Although it is named Snow Pavilion, it is the warmest place in the palace, it was originally built in winter to enjoy the snow, looking out of the window through the glass window agar broken jade, the house is warm as spring, especially pleasing to the eye.

Chang Shun took out a set of wine warmers from the treasure shelf in the pavilion, and King Qin smiled: "It's warm here, in fact, you don't need warm wine, but in this situation, you have to have a small red clay stove to be interesting." ”

Mo Chen took the wine utensils with his hand, he washed the cup, lit the fire, patted the altar, and poured the wine, the action was like flowing water, all in one go, and the aroma of the wine slowly overflowed, becoming more and more intense.

King Qin couldn't help but squint his eyes, took the wine handed over by Mo Chen, drank it all, and praised: "The best son of the world, wealth and fame are always idle." Mochen, when I'm free another day, I must introduce my seventh brother to you. ”

Mo Chen smiled, and there was a bit of loneliness in his eyes: "Does my reputation sound good?" The prince doesn't care, and others don't care. ”

"I understand your character, don't worry, my seventh brother is not such a person!"

When Mo Chen heard King Qin's words, he suddenly became happy, and poured the wine in his hand into his throat, although he was good at drinking, his face slowly turned red, Xu is room was warm, and his eyes slowly moistened.

"Does the prince really understand my heart?"

King Qin glanced at Mochen and asked complicatedly, "Do you have something to hide from me?" ”

Mo Chen smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth, paused, and said, "Naturally, no." ”

The two fell into silence, and Changshun saw that the two cups were empty for a long time, so he came up and took the wine jug, and Mochen waved his hand and said, "I'll come!" A little rudely pushed Changshun away, and filled the two of them with wine glasses as if they were angry, almost overflowing.

King Qin sighed in his heart and stopped talking. The two of them sat quietly drinking cup after cup, the wind gradually blew outside the window, rolling up the snow and flying all over the sky, just looking and listening to the sound of the wind could feel a burst of cold.

After drinking the last glass of wine in the pot, Mo Chen's face gradually turned white, the loneliness in his eyes became more profound, he put down the cup and said, "Lord Wang, it's getting dark, it's better to rest early." ”

King Qin nodded, Mo Chen stood up, staggered to the door a little, turned back just after leaving the door, and said with a smile: "It's so cold outside, I forgot to tie my cloak." Chang Shun hurriedly picked up the cloak of King Qin before and wanted to tie it to him, but Mochen pushed him away, put the cloak on his arm, and walked out against the wind and snow.

When Mochen returned to his room, although he didn't light the lamp, he sneered: "You're already here." ”

"Childe is really sharp."

"Your fat powder is too heavy, I can't ignore it if I want to." Mo Chen said mockingly.

"I'm a woman, it's normal to be a little fat, right, Childe?"

"I said that there was little contact during this time, why did you come to me again?" Mo Chen didn't answer her words, and asked straight to the point.

"Did you reach the ears of the queen mother that Xue Ke was still alive? Didn't you say you had someone in the palace? ”

"You doubt me? The news has passed. ”

"Impossible! Then why didn't the queen mother move? Could it be that the queen mother chose a concubine for the prince at this time because of this? As Mo Chen lit the candle, Yang Siniang's gorgeous face slowly became clear: "No, I must see the queen mother and explain all this to her." ”

"The prince made it clear that he wouldn't let you enter the palace, what do you have to do to see the queen?" Mo Chen said coldly: "Do you think that if you kill the princess, the queen will be able to put you on the throne?" ”

"This is what the Queen Mother promised me!" Yang Siniang's eyes were full of ruthlessness, and then she smiled: "What's more, Mochen, don't you also want to see Xue Ke dangling alive in front of the prince?" The prince went to Renfu these days, you know why, right? ”

"What's the use of you seeing the queen?" Ink Dust frowned.

"Of course, the queen mother knows how powerful this is, Xue Ke is not only a person from the East Palace, but also a person on the tip of the prince's heart, and a daughter of a rebel, who should have been dead for three years! It is a big crime for the East Palace to take her in! The prince is reluctant, and the queen mother will never give up such an opportunity! The queen wants to get rid of Xue Ke the most! ”

"I think you are!" Mo Chen's tone was sarcastic, he was afraid that he had drunk a little too much tonight, and he couldn't control his tone.

Yang Siniang didn't care: "I like the prince, what's so strange about wanting to kill her, right, Mochen Gongzi?" ”

Mo Chen stroked his forehead, and said a little impatiently: "You called me over just to enter the palace, right?" I'll send this news to the Queen, and you can go if there's nothing else to do. ”

"Why are you so impatient? Didn't we cooperate very well with Ren Yao before? Yang Siniang glanced at him, and the corners of her eyes naturally revealed a sense of style.

Mo Chen was a little irritable: "Okay what?" "Ren Yao's incident, originally because Ren Yao found out about the two of them, and blocked their plans, thinking of using Ren Yao's matter to blame Xue Ke, and using the power of the secret gang to kill Xue Ke, but I didn't expect Xue Ke to live in Ren's Mansion because of this, and King Qin seemed to have eliminated the estrangement. King Qin's expression these days was something he hadn't seen for so long, no longer the usual gentleness, but a burst of vitality and joy, like a seed hidden deep in the snow, which deeply stabbed him.

"You don't have to worry, you have brought your words, I have met the queen mother, there must be a way."

Mo Chen nodded: "Then wait for your news." Just wait for the queen to summon you. ”

Yang Siniang saw that the matter was finished, so she put on the black cloak on the side, walked to the door, and just pulled the bolt of the door, but the door was pushed open from the outside.

"Where are you going?"

Mo Chen stood up suddenly, and both of them stared blankly at King Qin standing at the door.