Although Xue Ke is looking forward to Baba every day, it is a pity that the prince has not brought back good news.

The crown prince's repeated requests in the court and in private were rejected by the emperor, and the last time he was beaten meaningfully, the emperor told him pointedly that some people have settled down, and some things must be stopped in moderation.

In the council chamber, the crown prince frowned.

Lord Sun also had a heavy face, and said: "Your Highness can't speak anymore, the Holy Lord is already angry, and although there is no attack in the court today, it is not good." ”

The prince said calmly: "The more this is the case, the more it shows that there is a mystery inside. Nangong, you sort out the whole thing again, and let's see if we missed any key links. ”

Nangong also condensed, opened the two pieces of paper, and said again from the beginning: "This one is the list of the Western Regions Mission, this time a total of 32 tribes have come over, our target is Chang Shengkuan, the post house next to Prince Xiliang, his father is a tea merchant of my dynasty, he himself was rebelled by our dynasty six years ago, and now he is our internal response, and Yang Shilang of the military department is his upline, responsible for one-line contact with him." ”

The prince nodded: "Have you confirmed it over there?" ”

"Yes! Lord Yang has already planned that he will show up at the post house on time that day to help us connect. ”

"Okay, it's not easy for us to insert a nail, you and Lord Yang go back and deduce the plan again, and you must not expose him."

"Yes." It is very difficult to successfully arrange a high-level internal system, Nangong of course knows the weight of this, and nodded solemnly.

Nangong pointed to another drawing and said: "This is the itinerary map of the mission, the mission is expected to arrive in the capital around May 19, stay in the capital for three days, the second day is the worship ceremony, the third day is the feast of all nations, these two days before we analyzed, from the current emperor mobilized the force, in addition to the capital of the guards, Xishan's pro-army, the Forbidden City guards, the emperor also moved the factory guards, I am afraid that every word and deed is controlled, and the other party also has scouts, internal response, difficult to perform. ”

"So there is only the first day left, but the Holy Lord has already decreed that the King of Qin will receive the delegation from the Western Regions. Moreover, the Holy Lord has already become suspicious, and specially transferred you to meet the Mongolian mission that day, there are more and more complicated tribes from the Mongolian mission, Your Highness, I am afraid that there is no way to get out! Master Sun stroked his beard, which was not long, and looked at the prince.

Nangong spread out the third piece of paper: "This is the distribution map of the post house, I don't know if the saint deliberately arranged it, one of these two post houses is in the easternmost part, and the other is in the west of the top, so I can't touch it by detour." ”

Once again, things are at an impasse.

Master Sun looked carefully at the post house map, and suddenly said, "Your Highness, Weichen has an immature idea. Master Sun thought about it and frowned: "No, it's still too risky." ”

"Hengzhong, it doesn't hurt if you say it."

"Look, this post house, there are many Fanbang and tribes who came this time, and the post house can't stay, and the imperial court has requisitioned some hotels and homestays next to the post house, and you see that there are a few of them next to the Western Regions Mission."

A few people looked over according to their words, and sure enough, some small tribes in the south were in the courtyards next to the scattered post houses.

The prince unconsciously looked at the desktop with his fingers and said, "What do you mean?" Old Seven? ”

Master Sun nodded and said, "Not bad!" These tribes were received by the Seventh Prince. Your Highness, this time, since the Holy Lord is very strictly guarded, we might as well find another way and start with the Seventh Prince. ”

Several fell silent.

The stakes are big, just taking out the rubbing of the letter in their hands is a big crime, what will the Seventh Prince do?

The prince closed his eyes and pondered for a while, then opened his eyes and said, "This opportunity is rare, and Lone still has to give it a try." ”

Xue Ke had been listening quietly to their deliberations from beginning to end, and asked at this time: "Is the Seventh Prince reliable?" ”

The prince said slowly: "The seventh child is a good boy. The crown prince took a deep breath again: "Nangong, you move the line around Concubine Qi in the palace." Hengzhong, you will send someone tomorrow to ask the Seven Kings to come to the palace after retreating, and say that my Tianshan horse is going to be bred, and let him help the staff officers. ”

Nangong and Sun Mo answered "yes" in unison, and neither spoke after that.

After a long time, the prince muttered to himself again: "I hope that line is not used." ”

The ability of the Seven Princes Soma resounded in the capital as well as his amazing appearance. Therefore, when the Seventh Prince came, the old and young servants of the East Palace were looking for excuses to go to the racecourse to have a look.

In that formation, even Mama Zhang, who was hugging Puyuan, was moved.

The Tianshan horse is a well-known breed, but unfortunately the Western Regions are also regarded as a treasure and are easily refused. Therefore, this horse in the Prince Racecourse is particularly valuable.

Last winter, the seventh prince made an appointment with the prince, and let him come and pick it when he was breeding in the spring.

The Seventh Prince came in high spirits, but his face was a little heavy when he left.

Back at the palace, Zhuang greeted him. She has been pregnant for more than four months, her body is slightly bloated, but her face is more full and moving.

Looking at the face of the Seven Kings, she was slightly shocked in her heart.

The Seven Kings helped her into the flower hall, held her hand and stared at her for a long time, and said, "They all say that you are like a person." ”

Zhuang said with a smile: "The concubine body has also heard that the concubine body is somewhat similar to the eldest girl of the Xue family before. ”

The Seven Kings frowned: "It turns out that you have also heard about it." ”

Zhuang said: "Before, I wondered why the queen chose me alone, and I slowly heard about it after marrying the prince. The prince has seen the girl of the Xue family, is it very similar? ”

The Seven Kings shook their heads: "That was a few years ago, and it didn't feel like it." After looking at it for a long time, he said, "You are much better looking than her." ”

Zhuang's heart was sweet, and he said shyly: "The prince is making fun of his concubines again." ”

She was a little hard pregnant this time, she was very happy, her legs and feet were also a little swollen, and she sat on the chair with the support of the Seven Kings, and said with a smile: "How many people can be praised by the prince in this world for being good-looking?" ”

The Seventh Prince smiled, and his smile was like a spring breeze blowing away the flowers of a tree, and the entire flower hall lit up. He sighed slowly and said, "Actually, my mother was very beautiful back then. ”

Zhuang gently stroked his hand: "Niangniang must have been a peerless generation back then. ”

The Seven Kings smiled bitterly: "But now everyone knows that the most unpopular in the harem is my mother." ”

The Seven Kings smiled, and there was a hint of bitterness in her voice: "After giving birth to me, she knew that there was a problem with the food, and her body was fat and out of shape day by day, but she still ate it all with a smile, do you know why?" ”

Zhuang was shocked, and after a while, he unconsciously touched his stomach: "That's naturally to protect the prince." ”

The Seventh Prince nodded and said, "The mother concubine swallowed her anger for me, and now that you are also pregnant, should I also protect my life?" ”

Zhuang said slowly: "Lord Wang! How is that the same? The prince was born in a heavenly family but is indifferent to fame and fortune, how lucky is the concubine to meet the prince? But the concubine knows very well that the prince is a man who cares about the world, and this matter makes the prince so embarrassed, it must be a major matter related to the country's society, and there is a reason why the prince has to do it. In this case, why should the prince think of his wife and children? What's the harm of a husband sacrificing his life for righteousness? ”

The Seven Kings stared at her and said for a while: "The first emperor once praised Zhuang Daru as a proud and arrogant minister, how fortunate I am to be able to marry you!" ”