A few days later, an uninvited guest came to the Amaterasu Imperial Palace, King Xiyan.

When the chamberlain came to report and handed over the worship box, Hua Mian was in the imperial study to review the folding, and was deeply surprised when he heard the words, and couldn't help but open the worship box. In addition to a greeting note full of respect, there are also a pair of collars, a pair of longevity locks and a pair of bracelets, all of which are made of pure gold and have unique ingenuity. It was obviously given to Ning'er and Le'er. King Siyan hated that his broom star had killed his son, and she had heard of it for inciting Tori to wage war against Amaterasu. Now he has not only visited in person, but also sent valuable gifts, and for what?

But since he was willing to show kindness, she didn't want to treat others lightly, not to mention that she felt guilty about him, so she immediately got up and went to the palace gate to greet her.

When he saw the woman wearing the crown of Jiufeng Chengxiang and the peony and phoenix robe of Jiufeng appearing in front of him with a graceful appearance but without losing the majesty of the king, King Xiyan actually had the illusion that he was dazzled by the warm spring sun.

It wasn't until she smiled brightly and said, "King Xiyan, don't come to harm's way," that he hurriedly and humbly bowed to her, but he was quickly helped up by her soft little hand.

After Hua Mian cordially welcomed King Xiyan into the palace, he planned to go to the imperial study to receive him, but he didn't think about it, but he said with some hesitation: "Can the empress take this king to meet your pair of dragon and phoenix fetal daughters?" ”

Hua Mian couldn't help but be stunned, what did he mean by this? Could it be that he knows that Ning'er is Kang Muning?

Seeing Hua Mian's puzzled expression, an embarrassed look suddenly appeared on his face: "This king doesn't mean anything else, it's just that because they happened to be born on the day Ning Er died, I think they have their own number in the dark." I went to see them, which can be regarded as a kind of remembrance of Ning'er. ”

Hua Mian was very suspicious in his heart, but he couldn't refute his face, so he had to lead him to Wisteria Garden.

In the courtyard, Ling Yue was pushing Bao'er on a swing while holding a medical book to read, while Pei Yingshi and Ji Lingzhi were sitting at the stone table with Ning Er and Le'er playing respectively.

When they saw the king of Xiyan behind Hua Mian, everyone was a little surprised, and they all got up to salute. And after King Xiyan returned the salute one by one, he focused his eyes on Ning Er.

He stepped forward and said to Pei Ying, "Emperor Yong'an, can you let me hug him?" ”

Pei Yingshi looked at Hua Mian and saw that she did not object, so she handed Ning Er to him.

King Xiyan looked at Ning Er in a daze, and when he saw that his eyes were staring at him without blinking, his heart couldn't help but jump suddenly, and a sour feeling came to his eyes, and his eyes were immediately wet.

At this moment, the original plan of just wanting to see him vanished in an instant, he looked at Hua Mian, and his tone was begging: "This child is very likable, and he has won my heart, can the empress cut her love and pass him on to this king, and inherit the throne of Xiyan in the future?" ”

If Fang Cai was not quite sure about the purpose of his trip, now Hua Mian was finally convinced that he must have known that Ning Er was Kang Muning and made a special trip to see him. She turned her eyes to look at Pei Yingshi and Ji Lingzhi, just in time to meet their dodging gazes, and her heart suddenly became clear.

I don't know why they did it, but it's understandable. Since it was because of her that Kang Muenen died, she had a responsibility to fulfill his father's heart for his beloved son.

She nodded and said, "I promise you." ”

King Xiyan didn't expect Hua Mian to agree so easily, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he hesitated: "This king has a reluctant request. ”

"King Xiyan, but it doesn't hurt to say."

He looked at her earnestly: "Can the empress raise him under the knees of this king?" ”

"No!" Hua Mian said without hesitation, "Ning'er is still too young to leave her mother." ”

King Xiyan's eyes dimmed, and he retreated and said, "Then how old is Ning'er longer?" ”

Hua Mian couldn't help but look at Ning Er, but saw that he was looking at him curiously with big watery eyes, and he opened his lips with difficulty for a long time: "Okay." ”

"Wait!" Ji Ling stopped, "Mian'er, you have thought clearly, Ning'er is my imperial brother's flesh and blood, haven't you thought about letting him inherit the Dongli country in the future?" ”

"Nope!" Hua Mian said categorically, "I told him that the child was Kang Muning's, and it was natural to inherit the throne of Xiyan. ”

Ji Lingzhi sighed and said, "In that case, I respect your choice. ”

Subsequently, Hua Mian asked people to arrange a place for the king of Xiyan in the palace. After he left, she looked at Pei Yingshi and Ji Lingzhi with scrutinizing eyes: "Say, who sent the letter to King Xiyan?" ”

Ji Lingzhi pointed at Pei Yingshi: "It's him." I was adamantly against it at first. ”

Hua Mian looked at Pei Yingshi: "Why?" ”

Pei Yingshi looked at Ning Er, who looked innocent in his arms, and said: "First, I think that King Xiyan is pitiful after he is gone, and I hope Ning Er can bring him comfort; Second, I would like to take this opportunity to ease the relationship between Nishinobu and Amaterasu. As he spoke, he nodded Ning'er's nose, "Isn't it, Xiao Ning'er?" ”

Ning Er grinned innocently.

Hua Mian nodded appreciatively: "You said these two points impeccably, but I think you seem to have missed one point." ”

"Oh? What else? ”

"You can get rid of a rival in love."

Pei Yingshi smiled and said, "Mian'er really understands me." But I can swear to God, it's just a reward for my good deeds, not my intention. ”

Hua Mian smiled at him, and then turned to look at Ji Lingzhi: "Do you believe it?" ”

Unexpectedly, Ji Lingzhi said without thinking: "I believe it." ”

Hua Mian said clearly: "You two are the same raccoon dog, it seems that I asked the wrong person." ”

Ji Lingzhi said aggrievedly: "Myanmar doesn't know us too well. Anything that will make you sad, we will never do it. The reason why I objected to him telling King Xiyan about Ning'er being Kang Muning was because I was worried that he would take Ning'er away from you. Because I guessed that you would cut your love. ”

Hua Mian only felt that her heart trembled, and she was speechless.

Pei Yingshi patted Ji Lingzhi on the shoulder and said, "It's rare that you said a fair word for me." ”

Ji Lingzhi sneered: "Don't you think I'm speaking for myself? ”

Pei Yingshi said disapprerovantly: "Different paths lead to the same end." As he spoke, he held Ning'er up high and said, "Is Ning'er happy to see her father?" ”

Hua Mian said: "Don't scare him, put it down." ”

"It's okay, children like to lift high, and you're very happy to see Le'er." Ji Lingzhi said and lifted Le'er high and put it down, repeating it several times, causing her to giggle non-stop.

Pei Yingshi concocted the same method, and said while holding it up: "Ning'er also gives Daddy a smile." ”

Ning'er looked at him with a serious expression from beginning to end.

He reluctantly said, "If you don't laugh, then I'll continue to lift until I make you laugh." As he spoke, he held it up relentlessly.

Hua Mian also wanted to persuade him to give up, it seems that not every child likes to lift high, but on a whim, he said to Ji Lingzhi and Ling Yue on the side: "How about we take a gamble?" ”

Ji Lingzhi suddenly became interested: "What are you betting on?" ”

Hua Mian said: "Bet on whether Ah Shi admits defeat first or Ning Er laughs first." ”

Bao'er said happily: "Okay, okay, I used a rock sugar gourd to bet on Daddy Shi to lose." ”

Pei Yingshi glared and threatened: "Bao'er, are you looking for a fight?" ”

Bao'er immediately hid behind Ling Yue and said, "Ah Yue will protect me." ”

Pei Yingshi said to Ling Yue: "Bao'er will be spoiled by you sooner or later. ”

Ling Yue said unhurriedly: "That's better than abusing Ning'er when you have nothing to do." ”

"How can I abuse Ning'er, you don't want to wronged me in front of Mian'er."

Ling Yue lifted her eyelids and said, "Do you want me to list them all?" ”

"That ......" Pei Yingshi was afraid that he would mention that he had released the snake, so he hurriedly defended to Hua Mian, "I read the book that babies should move their bodies often to promote physical development and exercise coordination, so I give him baby exercises every day." How can this be considered abuse? ”

"It's good for you to him, but what's the matter with you hitting him in the face with his feet?"

"I'm working on his flexibility."

"Is that a slap in the face?"

"I'm just looking at him cute and teasing him."

Ji Lingzhi hurriedly said: "Ah Yue is serious, I think Ah Shi did not abuse Ning'er, and his liking to be with Ah Shi is a good proof." ”

Pei Yingshi said movingly: "At the critical moment, Ah Zhi is still good to me." ”

Ji Lingzhi looked at him sympathetically and said, "I bet on Ah Shi with a thousand taels of silver." ”

Hua Mian said: "I also bet on him to lose for 1,000 taels." ”

Ling Yue said, "Me too. ”

Pei Ying said in surprise: "You all bet on me to lose, if you lose the bet, who will the silver for?" ”

"Here you go!" The three of them said in unison.

"And if you win, who will you ask for money?"

"You." Again, the three of them spoke in unison.

Pei Yingshi said resignedly: "That's it, for the sake of three thousand taels of silver, I will also try my best to make Ning'er laugh." Chong Ning'er blinked as she spoke.

Ning'er only looked at him with big innocent eyes and didn't give him any response. Pei Yingshi already felt that his shoulders were starting to ache at this moment, and his movements gradually became sluggish and stiff. He was immediately annoyed that he had nothing to do.

When he couldn't hold on anymore and was about to give up, the sound of Ning Er's laughter suddenly came from above his head.

He was stunned, what was going on? Is Ning'er helping herself, or is she laughing at herself? At the same time, Hua Mian, Ling Yue and Ji Lingzhi looked at each other. They just lost three thousand taels of silver to Pei Yingshi? What a surprise.

Bao'er said in frustration: "Daddy A-Ning is so annoying, why are you laughing?" My rock sugar gourds are gone. ”

Pei Yingshi immediately flattered him and said, "Bao'er lost a rock sugar gourd to Daddy Shi, can I buy you two more?" ”

Bao'er immediately said with her eyes lit up: "Daddy Shi, you are so good." ”

Ling Yue said: "A manly man, he was bought by a little food, are you ashamed?" ”

Bao'er said confidently: "No shame! I'm a kid! ”

Everyone was speechless.

This night, Pei Yingshi woke up Ning Er after the three children fell asleep and said, "I have a question that I haven't figured out, can you give me an accurate answer?" ”

Ning Er said: "I laughed out without holding back for a while, I really didn't mean to." ”

Pei Ying was relieved and said, "Okay, you actually laughed at me!" I still expect you because I am with me and don't want me to lose. ”

"All I can say is that you're thinking too much."

"You little conscienceless!" Pei Yingshi pinched his cheek hard and said, "I still have a question......

"I'm glad to see my father, but I'm not going back with him. Also, thank you for doing me a favor. Ning'er yawned and said, "Wake me up again, and I'll cry to you." ”

Pei Yingshi wanted to say something more, but seeing that he had closed his eyes, he had to give up, turned over, and soon fell into a deep sleep.