Sure enough, Zhongli's guess was not wrong, after Zhongli accompanied the four princes to eat, drink and have fun, he received the emperor's holy decree, in order to reward Zhongli's contribution to the entire apocalypse, she was specially approved to enter the capital for the New Year.

"What?"

The holy decree was received in Qingyang Mansion, and when it reached the Zhong family's Zhuangzi, Zhong Liyu still inevitably jumped up directly.

This may be a great thing for others, but not necessarily for them.

Now, Zhong Li is still in the Qingwang Mansion, Zhong Liyue is still in the military camp, Zhong Lijue is taking the exam in the academy, and the rest of the Zhong family is gathered together, waiting for Zhong Liyu's results.

Zhong Liyu stretched out her hand and rubbed her forehead, thinking of Zhongli's previous arrangements for Wang Qingli, she suddenly realized that maybe Zhongli had already guessed about this situation before, otherwise she would not have made such a move before.

"Big brother, the second brother is going to the capital, should we go too?"

When Zhong Liyun mentioned this, he couldn't help but feel a little frightened.

Zhong Liyu shook his head, his face sinking like water.

"It doesn't matter if we enter or not, what matters is what the emperor wants your second brother to do in the capital this time. And, for now, let's be at ease. Shouldn't you study with a female gentleman now? Let's go back now! I think there should be news from your second brother after a while, right? ”

Zhong Liyun and Zhong Lixian glanced at each other, exchanged a look, squatted down and saluted Zhong Liyu, and then turned to leave.

And at this time, Qingwangfu.

Zhong Lizheng frowned, looked at Zhao Zijian expressionlessly, and suddenly gently tugged at the corners of his lips.

"Fourth Prince, shouldn't you explain?"

Zhao Zijian also knew that he had done something a little unkind this time, but he didn't feel that he had done anything wrong.

After all, it's like what they said before that the whole world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's minister.

Zhongli deserves to be commended by his father for doing so much, and besides, compared to others, she desperately needs Zhongli to stand by her side.

If he can win over Zhongli, he can win over Zhao Yiyan, and his power will grow even further.

"Explain what? Isn't that normal? It's normal that you've done so much for the entire Apocalypse and have been rewarded by your father. Don't prevaricate by talking about your family's ancestral teachings and other things. You also know that this is a holy decree, and if you violate it, you will be beheaded. ”

Zhao Zijian spoke slowly.

Zhongli's face couldn't help but change his expression directly, frowning and shaking his head.

And Zhao Yiyan next to him was speaking coldly.

"Don't worry, I'll go back with you."

Zhao Zijian looked at Zhao Yiyan in astonishment.

"Are you crazy? How dare you? Do you know that if you return to Beijing without being recruited, you will be condemned? ”

Zhongli probably guessed Zhao Yiyan's idea of wanting to protect himself, and then thinking about Zhao Zijian's words, he couldn't help but speak quickly.

"No, no. Since the emperor has sent me a holy decree, of course it is my glory. Brother, do you want to steal the limelight from me for a close-up view? ”

Zhao Yiyan didn't believe Zhongli's half-truths, he could guess that Zhongli wanted to defend himself, but he was also worried about what problems Zhongli would encounter in the capital.

To be honest, Zhao Zijian is still very envious of Zhongli and Zhao Yiyan's relationship, but this relationship does not include himself.

He frowned and looked at Zhao Yiyan with some dissatisfaction.

"Yes, you don't have to go back, you know where you are. Maybe you won't be able to come back for the rest of your life! Moreover, there is still me in the capital! ”

Zhongli sneered.

Relying on Zhao Zijian? I'm afraid I'll sell myself the fastest, right?

Moreover, this is not the first time that he has sold himself.

Zhao Zijian found Zhongli's appearance, and the expression on his face was slightly embarrassed, but he was quickly let go.

"I've been in the border city for about the same time, and my father has told me to go back early. There may not be a way to enter Beijing with you, but I will be waiting for you in the capital. I know you haven't been there, so you can stay in my palace when the time comes. ”

Living in the Four Kings' Mansion?

Zhongli and Zhao Yiyan glanced at each other, and shook their heads one by two quickly.

"No need! Just live in my house. ”

"No, I'll buy my own house when I go back to myself."

How bad is it to live in someone else's house, even if it is Zhao Yiyan's old mansion in the palace, he doesn't plan to go.

After all, today's Qingwang Mansion is because it is already familiar, but the capital is not.

"It's okay, let's talk about it then!"

Anyway, Zhao Zijian was already planning to tie Zhongli to his boat, Zhongli said no, and when he entered the capital, he would probably find that some things were not something she could do as she thought.

If she hadn't been there to protect her, she wouldn't have been able to do it.

Because Zhao Zijian was leaving, Zhongli simply didn't go back to the Zhong family's Zhuangzi, but just asked people to bring back a message to tell them about this matter and wait until later.

But Zhao Yiyan began to quietly prepare for entering Beijing after Zhao Zijian left.

Zhongli held a family meeting immediately after returning home, but it was around their hearts, especially Zhongliyu.

"My eldest brother's body is not suitable for long-distance travel at all, so I only need to go alone to Beijing this time. Little five and six, you and your brothers are at home with the eldest brother, this is our home, I will come back, it will be fine. ”

But Zhong Liyu was still worried.

"Didn't you tell me I didn't do anything? Why does the emperor want you to enter the capital? Shall we not go? I don't want you to leave. ”

Zhongli Yu's eyes were red, and Xiao Ping'an stood between the group of people, and also struggled out of Atina's arms with his little short legs, and then ran into Zhongli's arms and climbed up the corner of her clothes, shaking his head at Zhongli quickly.

"No, second uncle, Ping An doesn't want you to go, don't you go, okay? Second uncle, Ping An will miss you. ”

When Zhongli heard this, his heart was ironed.

If he hadn't been able to get married and have children in his life, he wouldn't mind raising him, so well-behaved and sensible.

Zhongli reached out to catch Ping'an, who was crawling towards it, hugged the person in his arms, and kissed him fiercely.

"Okay, if Ping An doesn't worry about the second uncle, do you want to go with the second uncle?"

Zhong Liyu couldn't help but be a little angry when he saw that Zhong Li was still saying such things at this time.

But Zhongli felt that the matter had come to this point, and he could only take one step at a time, after all, unless he died, he would absolutely and absolutely enter Beijing.

And now there are two or three months left before the Chinese New Year, which is enough for her to make more arrangements.

After Zhongli arranged the affairs at home, he did not go to Zhao Yiyan, but went to find Mr. Wei in the academy.

"Why did Zhong Gongzi come back to me? I don't think Zhong Gongzi knows my identity, right? ”

Zhongli nodded, of course she knew that Mr. Wei was Zhao Zijian's person, but before he stood in line, he was still a person, an official, an official who was very good to the people and the children of the common people.

"To know is to know. But I don't think you won't be able to help, will you? At least I know you better. Although I don't want to get involved in the battle between the princes, to be fair, I haven't hindered your affairs and development in the border city, have I? If Mr. Wei is really unhappy, it's nothing, after all, I don't expect to be promoted and make a fortune, as long as I am safe. After giving up thousands of dollars, is it possible that you can't buy a life? ”

And in the whirlpool at this time, no matter who they turn to, just relying on what they have in their hands can ensure that the whole family is safe and sound.

It's just that Zhongli is still unwilling.

"It's just that Mr. Wei, you have thought clearly, whose credit is it for the Border City Academy to be able to do this now. Although I didn't dare to be greedy for merit, I also knew that if something happened to me, the Border City Academy would also accompany the funeral. ”

Zhao Yiyan will never let go.

Mr. Wei originally just wanted to do something for the people, just to win over Zhao Zijian, but after being here for a long time, he was satisfied with such a clean and plain but interesting life.

It doesn't involve party strife, it doesn't involve any party differences, and it doesn't involve any companion like a tiger, he suddenly found himself relaxed.

But at the same time, he also knew that the reason why there was no infiltration of other forces in the border city was entirely the result of Zhong Li and Zhao Yiyan's efforts, and his feelings for Zhong Li were complicated, he wanted her to enter the court as an official, and she would definitely be able to do more things for the people, the court, and the emperor.

But......

"But I don't fit into that place, that place changes people completely. How many people can resist the temptation of power? And how many people have lost their hearts in it? A place that looks magnificent, but hides filth. So Wei Lao, please help me, this is my request. ”

Zhongli spoke earnestly.

She didn't succeed in threatening, but changed her attitude and began to reason with the other party and talk about her feelings.

In fact, these people who play politics are the most simple and ruthless, in order to achieve their goals, they can sacrifice everything, including themselves, just for the outcome they are looking forward to. But Zhongli is not, what limelight did she not have in her previous life?

But now she just wants to spend time with her loved ones, and that's it.

But in this society where imperial power is supreme, there are very few things she can master.

Wei Lao stared at Ning Meng tightly for a long time, and then shook his head gently.

"Okay, I'll help!"

Zhongli finally breathed a sigh of relief, and only then did he feel relieved from the bottom of his heart.

Mr. Wei not only told Zhongli about several of his colleagues who had a good relationship in the imperial court before, but even carefully analyzed the general situation in the capital with Zhongli.

In fact, there are many things here that Zhongli had noticed before, but after Mr. Wei's explanation, many things that she hadn't noticed were immediately clearly displayed in front of her.

Zhongli stood in front of Old Mr. Wei, bent down solemnly towards him, bowed, and just looked at him with a complicated expression.

"From the dragon's work, it's not easy to get. Mr. Wei, please be cautious. ”