As soon as Han Zhu died, although Ling Fengchen opened his mouth to uphold justice, Yao Weiyang still fell into a passive situation. Bai Muguan pursed the corners of her mouth coldly, until Bi Long quietly walked to her side and whispered a few words. She nodded slightly to signal Bi Long to stand back, and then raised her feet and walked to Yao Weiyang's side.

Girls of a similar age stood side by side, and Yao Weiyang, who was originally beautiful, was instantly overwhelmed by Bai Muguan's powerful aura. However, Yao Weiyang felt that a nervous heart instantly stabilized, as if she had a backbone.

"Lord Xixi, is there something that the lower officials don't know whether to talk about or not?" Bai Muguan's voice suddenly sounded, revealing a chill, and a pair of apricot eyes staring at Sima Yunqian were frightening.

Sima Yunqian felt a little chill in his back, and he wouldn't admit this feeling when he was killed, but said with displeasure: "If it's related to this matter, you can explain it quickly, and if it's not related, don't talk about it yet." ”

"The prince seems to have a weak heart." The chill in the girl's voice disappeared, and she smiled, "A while ago, there was a sudden heavy rain in Zhejiang, and the embankment collapsed and countless deaths and injuries were inadequate. His Majesty has so far not been able to decide to go to appease the victims of the disaster and sit in the disaster area, and I heard that there are many people in the court who recommend you. If Your Majesty knows that the prince's beloved daughter has been ruined, I wonder if Your Majesty will sympathize with the prince and choose someone else to go to Zhejiang? ”

The Xixi Palace, as early as the reign of the first emperor, had surrendered to the Empress Dowager Xiao, and now all he relies on is the founding exploits of his ancestors, and he has no real power in his hands, and he has no chance to interfere in the affairs of the court. Therefore, Sima Yunqian cherished the errand of being recommended by the ministers to go to Zhezhou on behalf of the heavens to patrol the hunting.

Go to the rich places in the south of the Yangtze River, I don't know how many officials and rich businessmen are rushing to pat each other, and just the filial piety in the open and in the dark is enough to make a windfall. Sima Yunqian's private property is quite abundant, and there is no shortage of silver taels, and the more silver there is, the better. The key is that it can also buy hearts and minds along the way, so that they can be used in the future.

Now that such a thing has happened, it has also alarmed Ling Fengchen, who is in charge of the patrol battalion, and it is impossible to hide it from the emperor in the palace. The emperor didn't want him to go to Zhezhou for disaster relief, but now he is bound to find an excuse to leave him in the capital to appease the inner family.

Thinking of this, his eyes flashed, and he suddenly realized that Ling Fengchen was not invited by Princess Xixi! He was really confused, how could he easily believe Ling Fengchen's words? How could his cowardly princess take care of inviting Jing Zhaoyin over, and it would be impossible for the Marquis of Weiyuan Mansion to publicize his ugliness. Thinking like this, Ling Fengchen could only be invited by the calm and relaxed Bai Muguan to stir up the matter, he underestimated her too much.

Sima Yunqian was born Sven, and when he was young, he had a good appearance that was harmless to humans and animals, and he didn't know how many innocent girls he had confused. Nowadays, people are middle-aged, and they are still elegant. Although his heart was surging with blood and energy, he didn't show half of his emotions on his face: "What do you mean by this?" Your Majesty's Judgment will not allow others to speculate. ”

Bai Muguan smiled faintly and waited for the door to be pushed open. I also knew that it was impossible for idlers to be put in by the guards outside the door, but I didn't expect it to be Gao Zhan, the chief attendant beside the emperor.

Although Gao Zhan is a eunuch, he is also a confidant of the Son of Heaven, and he is decent inside and outside the palace, and no one dares to offend him easily. For example, at this moment, Sima Yunqian and Yao Qian greeted each other at the same time, and Gao Zhan said quietly in the unique voice of the inner servant: "The prince is here, so that the old slave is easy to find." Passed on His Majesty's oral message, and immediately summoned the King of Xixi to the palace to discuss matters, and General Xiaobai also accompanied the saint. ”

Bai Muguan responded unhurriedly.

Gao Zhan moved his gaze to Ling Fengchen again, and took the initiative to say: "Commander Ling is busy with Chunxi Tower today, it's really hard. ”

Ling Fengchen squeezed out a little smile and greeted: "It's not hard to talk about things. ”

Sima Yunqian became more and more suspicious, and noticed many strangeness. The emperor suddenly summoned him, why did he let Bai Muguan go with him? The emperor declares that no one has the right to refuse, so he can only enter the palace first.

Leaving the wing, Sima Yunqian and Gao Zhan took a few steps faster, and when they walked to the corner of the stairs to take refuge, they stuffed a heavy purse into Gao Zhan's hand, lowered their voices and asked, "Grandpa Gao, has what happened in Chunxi Tower today reached Your Majesty's ears?" ”

Gao Zhan deliberately frowned: "How many guests of the famous family did Mrs. Weiyuan Marquis entertain today?" In less than a few hours, everything in the capital knows, how can Your Majesty not know? ”

Sima Yunqian's face was a little darker, and he sneered: "What Gonggong Gao said is true. ”

Gao Zhan went out of the palace to pass the word that he would take a special sedan chair, and there were seven or eight Praetorian Guards accompanying him, plus Sima Yunqian's guards, and the group entered the palace. Bai Muguan took the carriage of the East Palace to the banquet today, and now he still enters the palace by carriage.

Despite the soundproofing of the four walls in the carriage, Bi Long still cautiously whispered: "Miss, the slave maid sent someone to ask Commander Ling in the name of Princess Xixi as you ordered, I don't know what your intention is to do this?" ”

Bai Muguan smiled and patiently explained: "Second Brother Ling is a close minister of His Majesty, and the last time the eldest prince was assassinated and wanted to frame the prince, thanks to Second Brother Ling's maneuvering, it was finally over." The Ling family is loyal to the martyrs, so His Majesty trusts him, and this matter is the most reliable for him to say in front of the emperor. ”

"Sima Ning was humiliated today, although she deserved her own guilt, but after all, she was the lord of the county, and she was afraid that this turmoil would reach the front of the emperor. The Weiyuan Marquis Mansion is like a nest of foxes that are difficult to deal with, they originally wanted to calculate me, and they would definitely try their best to drag me into the water. I am alone and weak, Second Brother Ling has an upright temperament, and I categorically can't allow them to deceive me wantonly. There is much to be gained in asking him to come and find out. ”

Bi Long listened with bated breath for a long time, and finally shook her head: "Actually, Miss doesn't have to bother. Just take down that gentleman and hand it over to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to dispose of, and His Royal Highness will definitely help you get angry. ”

"The disaster in Zhejiang is serious, he is busy day and night, and I can't bear to let him be distracted by my affairs." Bai Muguan's tone was firm, "What's more, this matter must not involve him!" Marquis Wei Yuan is vacillating in the court, and his relationship with His Royal Highness's foreign family Cheng'en Mansion is delicate, and he definitely cannot affect Hou Weiyuan's position on His Royal Highness because of me. ”

Bi Long said with a guilty face: "Miss is thoughtful, and the slave doesn't dare to speak falsely." ”

Seeing this, Bai Muguan held her hand and sighed softly: "After the New Year in the blink of an eye, do you miss your father?" ”

Hearing this, Bilong's expression was gloomy, and he said slowly after a long time: "The slave has no father and no mother. ”

She is an orphan, because of her delicate appearance and gentle temperament, she was elected to the East Palace as a palace maid at the age of thirteen. After three years of hard work, she finally came to prominence with her hardships and patience, and she was looked at differently by Yu Wenye, and since then she has been loyal to him wholeheartedly. Later, Yu Wenye privately told her that she regarded Bai Muguan as the new master and should not be neglected. Therefore, she is very careful about everything, but fortunately, Bai Muguan has been generous, and she has been happy for half a year.

The master and servant had their own hearts and minds until the carriage came to a steady stop outside the palace gate.

Gao Zhan walked in front to lead the way, Bai Muguan and Sima Yunqian followed closely behind, as for the maids and guards, they were not qualified to follow to Zhaoyang Palace, so they could only stand at the arch and wait for the master to come out.

Zhaoyang Palace is still golden and brilliant, the glazed tile roof is shining, every time he steps into the palace, Bai Muguan is proud in his heart. Because she stepped into the man's territory, broke through rumors and made contributions to her daughter's service to the country and her family. However, all her pride comes from the gift of the emperor on the throne of Jinluan.

Facing the Son of Heaven, Gao Zhan cheered up: "Your Majesty, King Xixi and General Xiaobai have arrived." ”

"Biography."

In addition to Yuwen Haotian in the hall, there are Yuwen Ye and Shangguan Prime Minister standing on both sides, Lu Shangshu of the household department and Xiao Sen, the waiter of the Ministry of Works, are also there.

"The two Aiqing don't have to be polite." Yuwen Haotian opened his mouth to interrupt the two people who were about to kneel and bow, his thick eyebrows were furrowed, and he was obviously in a very bad mood.

After thanking him, Sima Yunqian asked tentatively: "The minister saw that His Majesty had a worried face, but what bad news came from Zhezhou?" ”

Yuwen Haotian was impatient to explain in person, and handed a look to the prince, and Yuwen Ye opened his mouth and spoke quite quickly: "The prince is like a god." The relief grain and grass sent by the imperial court to Suzhou was looted by rampant bandits, and Dai Junshou, who was in charge of Suzhou, was powerless and said to have been on his way to Beijing to plead guilty. As a result, Zhejiang could not wait for relief of grain and grass, and the situation of the disaster became more and more critical, with more than 100 people begging and starving to death along the streets. The local big families also deliberately bought the backlog of grain and grass at a high price, and if they continued like this, they were afraid that they would cause riots. ”

In the land of fish and rice in the south of the Yangtze River, there are few natural and man-made disasters, and the people live a prosperous life. Zhejiang was also one of the wealthiest counties in the Cullinan Dynasty, and the situation worsened to the point where people begged on the streets and starved to death by hundreds? In addition, Suzhou has always been safe and secure, where did such a group of people dare to snatch official food?

The more Bai Muguan listened, the more angry he became, and his face changed.

Sima Yunqian bowed his head and pondered for a moment, and suddenly made a generous statement: "Your Majesty, according to what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said, the disaster situation in Zhejiang cannot be delayed!" The minister has inherited the title for nearly 20 years and has made no achievements, and he is ashamed of His Majesty's grace. The minister invited himself to go to Zhejiang for disaster relief, and at the same time found out the arrogant bandits who looted the relief grain of the imperial court, and he will definitely bring them to justice. ”

Yuwen Haotian's eyes were cold, his skin was not smiling, and he did not mean to play: "King Xixi has a business trip in the mansion today, this time you don't have to worry about me, I plan to let Xiao Shilang go to Zhezhou for disaster relief." ”

Sima Yunqian couldn't help but slander, if he was really told by the damn Bai Muguan, the emperor didn't want him to make meritorious contributions, and he could also block the courtiers by sending him away with a clear excuse. No matter how angry and annoyed I am, I still have to do enough work on the surface: "Your Majesty is compassionate, the trivial matters of the inner family are not enough to worry about, and the ministers who are in charge of the national disaster should take state affairs first." ”

"How can it be a trivial matter that Pingning is so ugly? You still stay in the capital to negotiate with the Marquis of Weiyuan to hold a happy event in person, and marry the lord of Pingning County to the Marquis Mansion as soon as possible. "The emperor put what happened in Chunxi Tower today on the bright side, and even helped Sima Yunqian make a decision.

Sima Yunqian's old face was hot and hot, and there was no place to put it on hold. married his pampered daughter to Yao Chen, who was drunk and unlearned, and his heart was not only blocked but also painful. On the other hand, if Sima Ning does not marry into the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion, he can only die of old age alone, and what decent family in the capital is willing to marry a daughter-in-law who is ruined and ruined? His thoughts were chaotic and tangled, he looked sideways at Bai Muguan in the air, and through her indifferent eyes, he suddenly realized something, and he was sure that Sima Ning was calculated and Bai Muguan could not get rid of it!

Yuwen Haotian didn't have time to knock on King Xixi for the time being, and said in a deep voice: "Xiao Aiqing, I will give you 1,000 soldiers and horses as the minister of the Qincha, and immediately rush to the disaster area in Zhejiang, and be sure to stabilize the people's hearts within a month." If you can't think of a disaster relief strategy or have little effect to worsen the disaster, you don't have to go back to Beijing. ”

Rushing from the capital to Zhejiang, Jiangnan, the Qin sent out a huge patrol, and brought disaster relief silver and grain and grass, not to mention it took half a month to arrive. The emperor only gave a one-month deadline, which shows that this drudgery is even more difficult, and it is not as beautiful as King Xixi thought.

Xiao Sen only felt nervous, even though the errand was tricky, he had to think hard about how to deal with it, first respectfully responded, and then turned to say: "Your Majesty, the minister is a civil official, and he can barely command disaster relief and settle the people, but I am afraid that he has no ability to command a thousand soldiers and horses." ”

"I summoned General Xiaobai to come because I wanted her to go to Zhezhou with you." Yuwen Haotian's expression relaxed a little, the sorrow in the dragon's eyes dissipated, and he said to Bai Muguan with relief, "Your father has won another battle, and he wants to level the border of Beiling Kingdom and reshape the Mobei defense line for me." You are Bai Zhanyi's daughter, and I am also optimistic about you. ”

Bai Zhanyi has made military exploits again, and he is honored to be a child, but the more military exploits and the higher the prestige, the more jealous the suspicious emperor becomes. Looking at it in two, she didn't think it was a good thing.

Thinking of this, Bai Muguan did not show an excited expression, but instead looked humble: "Father is indeed a role model for courtiers, and the soldiers of our dynasty can be invincible because Your Majesty is wise and decisive in the capital, and your blessing protects the territory of the Tianxi Dynasty." ”

Yuwen Haotian nodded leisurely, listening to it in a comfortable mood. The worries gradually dissipated a little, and he smiled coldly: "After living in the East Palace for a long time, your speech is more clever and likable." ”

"Father, my son has something to play."

Who knew that Yu Wenye suddenly interrupted the emperor's next words.

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