Under the strong request of the two people, Zhong Liyu still relented and asked Atina to go to the capital with him, but the two of them agreed on three chapters, and if there was anything, let Atina leave with Xiao Ping'an.

In fact, Zhong Liyu wanted Atina to go alone, but everyone had been together for so long, and she knew that if she hadn't given Atina something to do, Atina would never leave.

So the matter was decided.

When Zhong Liyue and the others entered the capital, Zhong Li had already arrived in the capital.

It's just that to his surprise, as soon as he arrived in the capital, someone came to report, saying that someone at the door of the house asked to see him.

was a little surprised to invite someone in, but it turned out that this person was none other than Zhao Zijian, who had not been seen for a long time.

Zhao Zijian looked at Zhongli, whose face was as pale as paper, and was also startled.

"What's wrong with you? You've been away from me before, I've been in the border city for a while, and then I'm back. ”

Zhongli looked at the man in front of him with a somewhat complicated gaze, but there was still a little vigilance in his eyes.

She had just come back, and Zhao Zijian was able to come to the door, and he had to think a little too much.

"The arrival of the four princes must not be just about this, right? Although I haven't been in the capital for a long time, I've heard about some of the recent developments. I heard that now the emperor intends to make the six princes the crown prince? ”

This simply hit Zhao Zijian's scales, he didn't know why, was it just because he was older that he was treated like this by the emperor? He obviously just had that thought, and he was isolated from the throne by the emperor before he did anything at all.

Why?

He was not reconciled! How could he be willing?

It's like the words that someone in the previous dynasty said, but all dragon sons and grandsons want that position.

After all, everyone was so close to that seat, so close, it was almost like it was within reach.

Moreover, everyone is a dragon son and a dragon grandson, who is worse than whom? Who said that the other party can be the prince, but he can't do it?

So from ancient times to the present, there have been more people fighting for the throne, no more than him, no less than him, no less.

Looking at Zhongli, who had successfully diverted the topic, the fourth prince couldn't help but shake his head gently.

"You're still wary of me. What can I do to believe that I really have no ill will towards you? ”

Zhongli took a sip of boiled water, but he didn't say a word.

Zhao Zijian and Zhao Yiyan are both surnamed Zhao, but they feel different in their hearts.

If Zhao Yiyan said this, he could answer him without hesitation, because he was that kind of person, even if he liked a man, he would be above board, pursue it openly, and be fair and good to you.

But the man in front of him was not.

He's a man of power.

Whether it is a modern city in the past life or an ancient dynasty today, there are always some cold-blooded and despicable people who are in power.

No, it can't be considered despicable, it can only be said that it is selfish.

Therefore, what he dislikes the most is to associate with these people, so Zhao Zijian will never be able to be true friends with him, and everyone is just a general friend. It's just that she herself is a little puzzled, what did she do to make Zhao Zijian so sure that they can be friends?

"I don't know if there's malice or not. But the only thing I know is that at this time, it seems that the Four Princes shouldn't be here, right? Also, I've been feeling unwell lately, so it's best if the fourth prince doesn't come to visit. ”

It's just a rush.

Even the little guy next to him was sweating, but thinking that the fourth prince was now a disgraceful identity, he calmed down.

Zhao Zijian sighed heavily and shook his head gently towards Zhongli.

"You still treat me like an enemy. But I can't help it, I still appreciate you the same. There's one thing I probably need to warn you about, though. I seem to know your previous butler. ”

Zhongli couldn't help but change his complexion, and then thought of the inexplicable disappearance of his housekeeper, clenched his fists, and looked at Zhao Zijian with a cold face.

"Fourth Prince, what do you mean by this? Man is in your hands now? ”

Zhao Zijian heard Zhong Li say this, and said that he was not uncomfortable at all in his heart, and it was impossible!

He thinks that he has always thought about Zhongli, and he also wants to be friends with Zhongli, he wanted to be friends with him before, and then he wanted her to be his person, but, helplessly, Zhongli despises him every time.

"Zhongli, I don't mean anything. I wanted that position, but I'm not the kind of person who is heinous. The reason why I say this is nothing more than to remind you. There are some things that you just need to prepare for. Also, the person is not in my hands, if I am not mistaken, it may have been done by King Qingyang! I wanted to warn you, but you're not in the border city. ”

Zhao Zijian used a trick when he spoke.

When he first said this to Zhao Zijian, he really wanted to use this as a bargaining chip, but now when he was talking to Zhongli, he said that this matter was his kindness to Zhongli, which was a reminder.

Zhongli couldn't help frowning, and after glancing at the man with a somewhat suspicious expression, he nodded lightly.

"Okay, thanks! I didn't have something at home before, so I bothered the fourth prince. But after that, I don't think you need your help, thank you! ”

Once again, he refused the opportunity to be with Zhao Zijian, and Zhongli asked Zhao Zijian to be invited out.

After the people left, Zhongli called Wang Qinglin with a pretty face.

"Is she arranged? If Grandpa An's identity is already known, then it is impossible for the emperor to know nothing about this, so we have to make plans ourselves. ”

Father-in-law An?

What Grandpa An?

Gonggong An became the Zhong family's housekeeper in the capital, and it was also after Wang Qinglin left, at this time, when Zhong Li mentioned it, the whole person was at a loss.

It's just that after listening to Zhongli's explanation to himself, he couldn't help but gasp.

"Are you crazy? Don't you know who he is? Do you think that the emperor will let go of the person who wants to assassinate him so easily? ”

Zhongli's face turned pale.

She is very clear about these mentally, but when she left Father-in-law An down, she also had her own selfishness and luck.

I think the emperor may not be in such a hurry to find himself here.

After all, it's dark under the lights, isn't it?

But today's arrival of Zhao Zijian sounded the alarm bell for her.

But when Zhongli thought of Zhao Zijian, she couldn't help but light up her eyes and shook her head at Wang Qinglin.

"Nope! He's right, he's just here to remind me. You know that he is also jealous of the emperor now, and if he comes back now, the captivity is essential, but he is eyeing that position. If he had done before, he might have been humble, but the emperor forced him to make another choice. The reason why he is here now is that he is determined, and the emperor's people have not noticed this place yet. ”

Otherwise, with Zhao Zijian's caution, how could he risk coming to him?

It's just that Zhongli, who has been studying Zhao Zijian at this time, didn't know that after Zhao Zijian left, he quickly followed two people behind him.

"Are you sure who he brought back? Have you found out? ”

The man in the black short suit arched his hand towards Zhao Zijian and shook his head.

"Lord Wang, there may be some difficulties in this matter. The subordinates could only find out that it was a woman, and she was not too old, and the rest was unknown. ”

And the other person stepped forward at this time to add.

"However, I heard that Zhong Gongzi and they have just returned, but according to the information inquired by their subordinates, it is very likely that they rushed back from Yuanwu."

Yuanwu?

When Zhao Zijian heard these two words, his expression gradually changed.

How could it be Yuanwu?

Yuanwu has been very lively recently, three emperors have been changed in a row, and the whole country is full of miasma, either someone here has rebelled, or the people over there are resentful and resistant, how could Zhongli and them go to Yuanwu? And bring back a middle-aged woman?

Is it for business?

"Okay, let this matter go first, you guys keep an eye on it for me, and report anything unusual to me."

The two of them looked at each other and nodded silently.

Zhao Zijian is not in a hurry, but it is useless to be anxious now, he needs to have a suitable opportunity to stand in front of his father again, stand in front of the civil and military officials, and give himself a chance to plead, instead of letting his father put a charge on him.

He was not convinced!

Zhao Zijian originally thought that he would have to wait for a long time for this opportunity, but he didn't expect that soon, this opportunity would appear in front of him.

As soon as he got up that day, he heard someone outside nervously come in and report, saying that an old friend had come to visit.

Unexpectedly, the person standing at the door turned out to be Zhongli.

After a few days of recuperation, Zhongli's face was still pale, but his spirit was acceptable, and his eyes were clear and translucent, as if they had been washed by rain.

"Zhongli? What are you doing here? ”

Zhao Zijian was a little overjoyed.

This feeling is like the goddess I have always liked, and suddenly one day she appears at the door of her house, stares at her with affectionate eyes, and says that she wants to marry you.

Zhongli tugged at the corners of his lips and leaned into Zhao Zijian's door.

"Is it convenient to talk?"

Zhao Zijian was stunned for a moment, then his expression was solemn, and he immediately led Zhongli in from the outside, but after listening to what Zhongli said, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, and his voice was raised a few degrees in an instant, and even a little broken.

"You, what did you say? You are ......"

Zhongli nodded, looking straight at Zhao Zijian.

"Fourth prince, you heard it well. That's right, I'm not Zhongli, at least, I wasn't called Zhongli before. Since I knew about it, my name has been Zhong Xiaohua, a very ordinary and vulgar name, but the identity behind it is not bad. If I'm not mistaken, Shen Ye is my father. ”