Early in the morning, the Prince's Mansion.

It has been another three hours since he came back from the palace, and Xiao Yuqi has not slept all night, sitting quietly at dawn.

What happened this night made him feel unprepared, obviously the wind and waves were calm before, and everything was developing in a good direction, but overnight, it turned 160 degrees, which made him feel helpless for the first time.

Emperor Dongwan gave Xiao Yuqi a death order, he couldn't disobey, now Luo Qingluan is in Dongwan Capital, if you really want to catch her, this is the best opportunity. And according to his friendship with Luo Qingluan, even if the situation is already like this, I am afraid that Luo Qingluan will not refuse him.

As long as they meet, he has a chance! This is the reason why Emperor Dongwan saw Xiao Yuqi's role and asked him to take down Luo Qingluan.

But how can Xiao Yuqi do it?

It is precisely because of Luo Qingluan's friendship with him, sympathizing with each other, helping each other, and purely with the friendship of a confidant, how did he do to Luo Qingluan? Xiao Yuqi knew that once he made a move, no matter whether he succeeded or failed, the friendship between him and Luo Qingluan would be cut off, and there was no possibility of repair.

But if he doesn't do it, I'm afraid that Dongwan can't bear the consequences of this incident, and what should he do as Dongwan's crown prince?

"His Royal Highness the Prince, Lord Xiao has already led people to wait outside." The henchman Yanwu walked in and urged.

Xiao Han is the commander of the forbidden army and specializes in secrets. To deal with this kind of matter, Emperor Dongwan specially ordered him to assist the prince and complete the matter.

Xiao Yuqi frowned, but where did he make a decision?

It's not to go, it's not to go, the contradictions are entangled, even if Xiao Yuqi is so wise and wise, he is also in trouble at the moment. Loyal to his heart, he is unwilling to attack Luo Qingluan, loyal to the monarch and the country, but he must do things that violate his conscience, he is really in a dilemma and entangled.

Seeing Xiao Yuqi's upset and upset appearance, Yan Wu said in a low voice: "Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is unwilling, why don't you let go of King Chu and Princess Chu?" ”

Let go?

Xiao Yuqi glanced at Yan Wu and didn't understand what he meant.

"The subordinates saw that the prince was worried and upset, and he couldn't make up his mind so far, so he naturally didn't want to arrest the king of Chu and the princess of Chu. The responsibility for this matter is not on them, but it is the concubine and the queen mother...... Uh......" Although it involves the Queen Mother, let Yan Wu not say it directly, but after a pause, he continued, "The prince has always been upright, he has done something and has not done anything, even if he is a prince, he is guilty of breaking the law and the common people, and the third prince is now ending up like this, but he is just to blame." ”

"This palace naturally understands, but you don't understand, the father is not just angry about the third brother and the concubine. What's more, because the King of Chu actually slapped his father's face, which made his father's face humiliated and Long Wei damaged, which was the reason why he couldn't restrain himself. ”

For Emperor Dongwan, Xiao Yuqi, as a son, is naturally very clear, if it weren't for this, he wouldn't be so embarrassed.

"But his subordinates still think that the prince should not make things out of control when His Majesty is angry. If the crown prince really dealt with the princess of Chu this time, it would inevitably arouse the anger of the king of Chu, and he was afraid that the matter would be really irreparable and cause a war between the two countries. ”

Yan Wu said cautiously: "It's better for the prince to go this time and sell the King of Chu and the Princess of Chu a face, since they have taken revenge, as long as they can return to Western Chu smoothly, even if there is anything to do afterwards, there is room for relaxation." If His Majesty can calm down, he will naturally understand that the prince's move is the most suitable. ”

Is that really the case? Xiao Yuqi thought about it, and only felt a headache.

Someone outside came to urge again, saying that the time had come, and Lord Xiao urged the prince to leave quickly, otherwise it would be too late.

Xiao Yuqi finally made up his mind: "Okay, then Yan Wu, you immediately take a shortcut, go to the King of Chu and explain this matter clearly, this palace delays time, I hope they can leave Dongwan as soon as possible." ”

"Yes, my subordinates will go." Yan Wu responded, and was just about to leave, but a majestic female voice suddenly stopped: "Stop! ”

Xiao Yuqi's eyes lit up, but he saw a fifty-year-old woman walking in, it turned out to be Mama Fang beside the Queen Mother, he quickly stood up and stepped forward: "Mama Fang, why are you here......"

Mama Fang's face was solemn: "The prince actually wants to go to the ventilating to report the news, if I don't come in time, I'm afraid that the prince will make a big mistake." ”

Since Mama Fang heard it, Xiao Yuqi didn't hide it, and said with a straight face: "The consequences of this matter, I think Mama Fang already knows everything, if it weren't for this, the imperial grandmother wouldn't have sent Mama here." However, this palace has made up its mind, and I ask Mama not to stop ......"

"Does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince think that you helped the King of Chu and Princess Chu return to China this time, and this matter will be over? The prince can't help but think too simply! Hasn't the end of North Vietnam alerted the crown prince? There is a day when the king of Chu Nalan night in Western Chu will never stop the day of power and hegemony, the emperor of Western Chu is young and promising, it is the time to make great efforts, the king of Chu is brave and good at fighting, and he will repay himself, loyal to the royal family of Western Chu, and now I Dongwan is not the first in the four countries for a long time, has the prince not seen the reality clearly? ”

Xiao Yuqi's face was solemn when he said this, like a blow to the head.

No, he believes in the character of the King of Chu, and he also understands the temperament of the princess of Chu, and it has never been a character who is troublesome. As long as I don't offend people, people will naturally not offend me, why can't Xichu and Dongwan coexist and live in harmony for a thousand years?

Looking at Xiao Yuqi's questioning eyes, Mama Fang's face softened a little, and she said bitterly, "The prince is upright and never harmless, and the queen mother knows it, so she feels sorry for the prince better than the third prince." But because of this, the Queen Mother is afraid that the prince will do something wrong, and once he loses it, it will bring irreparable consequences to Dongwan......"

"If Xichu is still the former Xichu, will Your Majesty be so worried? I'm afraid that the king of Chu is still in a dispute with North Vietnam, right? Where did the King of Chu come from to provoke the conflict between him and Dongwan for private matters? This is just that Xichu is getting stronger and stronger, and he is bold, even if there is no such thing, it is impossible for Dongwan and Xichu to coexist peacefully for a long time. Strike first, His Royal Highness the Prince, this is what the Queen Mother asked the old slave to tell you, do you understand? ”

Xiao Yuqi was silent, he was upset.

Could it really be like the last thing he wanted to see, because of this incident, Xi Chu and Dong Wan were really going to get out of control? Obviously, it was Li Guifei who caused the trouble, and his father was embarrassed, but King Chu's master and sister also had two lives!

Patience is too wide for the sky......

Endure......

Suddenly, Xiao Yuqi seemed to understand something.

As an emperor, if there is a forbearance word in everything, how should the civil and military officials below look at it? There is no dignity, no domineering, it will only make people despise and look down on it. If you retreat from everything, you will only let others press you step by step, and when there is no way to retreat, that is the time to destroy the country!

Maybe that's what his father thinks, right?

Even though Concubine Li Guifei is wrong this time, her father must not back down, this is the face and dignity of the Dongwan royal family. Some things can be said clearly if they are not right or wrong, one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers, perhaps, when Xichu becomes stronger, it will be destined to have this day with Dongwan.

His eyes were a little dim, helpless but he had to be like this, Xiao Yuqi finally looked at Mama Fang and let out a long sigh: "Yes, Mama, this palace understands." ”

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also didn't sleep all night, not long after returning to his residence with Nalan Ye, Luo Qingluan was discussing with him about the appropriate return to China, and Xiao Tianyong's exclamation came from outside: "Lord, princess, it's not good, my subordinates have heard the movement of the soldiers and horses in the city, the soldiers and horses of the five cities have been dispatched, and there is even a forbidden army in the palace, I am afraid that they are coming for the prince and the princess!" ”

Nalan Ye rose up, and a fierce momentum spontaneously emerged: "That king is waiting for them to come!" ”

Yuan Xing sneered and said: "It's a good time, it just so happens that Lao Tzu didn't kill enough last night, these Dongwan people come to kill one Lao Tzu, and two Lao Tzu kill a pair!" Yong'an, are you kid afraid? ”

"I'm afraid of a ball!" Yongan took a sip fiercely, and directly drew his long sword and was about to rush out.

Xu Wei said in a deep voice in the back: "I won't go, stay and protect the princess and the little prince." ”

Yuan Xing and Yongan reacted at this time, and hurriedly retreated: "Lord, we are not afraid of those royal forbidden troops, but the princess does not know martial arts, and she still has Xiao Shizi by her side, but she must not be injured." ”

After coming back from the palace, Liang Yuyan has been staying by Luo Qingluan's side, she didn't go tonight, the task is to protect the nurse and Xiao Shizi, and the same is true now. Except for Luo Qingluan and the half-grown child in her arms, she didn't care about anything else.

"Qingluan, don't worry, with me, I won't let anyone hurt you and Xiao Shizi." She looked serious.

Looking at everyone's solemn looks, Luo Qingluan walked to the door and asked Xiao Changyong: "Master Xiao, how long is it expected that they will rush to us?" ”

Xiao Changyong frowned, thought for a while, and said, "Princess, at most a quarter of an hour!" The people of the Five Cities Terracotta Division are very familiar with the terrain of the capital, and although some organs may be set up here under their subordinates, they are afraid that they will not be able to stop them for long. The princess and the little prince should leave quickly! ”

"Qingluan, you take your son first, leave through the secret passage of the Dark Night Hall, as long as you go out of the city, you will be safe. All the men are waiting outside the city, and I will join you after I have dealt with the pursuers. Nalan Ye's face was cold, and he was murderous.

"But Nalan Night, even if we leave the capital, do we have to flee all the way back to Xichu?" Luo Qingluan was noncommittal.

"Don't worry, I won't let your mother and son have anything to do, I have already sent someone to tell Your Majesty about the situation here in advance, I will take the soldier with me, as long as I go out of the border, the army of Western Chu will have already been assembled, and Emperor Dongwan can only retreat obediently unless he wants to start a war for this king!" With a confident look, Nalan Ye had already prepared.

Luo Qingluan smiled slightly: "It turns out that you have already calculated the result." ”

Even she only thought that Emperor Dongwan might have a seizure, but she didn't expect that she would really be desperate for a noble concubine and want to leave her and Nalan Ye in Dongwan. was so torn apart, even Xiao Yuqi, who she expected, did not come forward to intercede, thinking that when it was about the interests of the two countries, he would naturally stand on Dongwan's side.

She understands Xiao Yuqi, but she doesn't feel that she or Nalan Ye has done anything wrong, so she can only say that her position is different.

Looking at the sky, Nalan Ye urged: "Qingluan, you hurry up and leave with your son, time is pressing, wait until you get to a safe place outside the city." ”

"No, Nalan Ye, have you ever thought that in fact, you don't have to make such a big move, you can solve this matter, and let Dongwan and them retreat obediently!" Luo Qingluan's eyes flashed, and his cunning color flashed, "After all, we have to leave Dongwan, and it is very hard to avoid so many chasing soldiers along the way, it is better to let them not dare to chase, and they can't chase." ”

Nalan Ye understood as soon as she looked at her eyes: "Qingluan, what idea did you think of?" ”

Luo Qingluan pointed at him and whispered a few words in his ear, and when Nalan heard it, a smile appeared on his lips.

"This kind of idea can only be thought up by your brain." He shook his head and smiled.