"The concubine and Neiko have known each other for more than ten years, and there is no need to explain again, I'm afraid that the concubine can tell the emperor more than the minister." Qi Hui said lightly, "On the contrary, the minister was offended, and asked the emperor to pay more attention to the concubine's personality, I have known each other for more than ten years, but I said at the dinner last night that I didn't know the origin of the inner son, maybe there are many deceptions to the emperor." ”

Qi Hui heard Xiangxiang say that she felt that Jingshu was forced to say those words on purpose, and the person who persecuted Song Jingshu could only be the emperor, so he would throw the problem back to the emperor now, and hoped that he would understand that he would not make any concessions in this matter.

The emperor really didn't expect Qi Hui to be so direct, Qi Hui knew that the existence of the concubine was unreasonable, but he didn't question it, and this affirmation became a humiliation. And he must also know that everyone in the world is questioning the origin of Concubine Jing, she is widowed in the harem at such a young age and lives alone in the palace, many things are not clear, and if she can't say it clearly, she can only be spread all over the sky by all kinds of rumors.

"I don't know yet...... the emperor could only swallow the joke into his stomach, "it turns out that the concubine and she have known each other for a long time." ”

Qi Hui was silent, clenching his fists to leave.

The emperor raised his spirits, straightened his waist behind his back, and asked, "Second brother, do you hope that I can recognize her identity as a princess, if you want, I can make a will for you." ”

He thought that Qi Hui would refuse arrogantly, would disdain his canonization, and would show that their affection did not need the affirmation of others, and didn't he still hint that he was far away from Xiangxiang? But Qi Hui bowed down and said: "Thank you for the emperor's grace, and the minister will thank Long En for the inner son." ”

The emperor's heart was shocked, his hands were tightly clutched behind his back, and he could only say: "I will tell the concubine, and I will issue a decree in a few days, and the second brother will kneel down first." ”

Qi Hui remained silent and quietly withdrew from the hall, there were no ups and downs in his heart, he and Xiangxiang were all frank, it was the emperor who had bad intentions, so he would play tricks everywhere, as for the title of the princess, since the emperor proposed it, Qi Hui didn't want to fulfill him, this is a matter that should be shared, and he and Xiangxiang deserve it.

But these are trivial things, he will protect Xiangxiang, and Xiangxiang is now clearly his Qi Hui's woman, how many pairs of eyes are staring at it, the emperor does not dare to rob it openly, but he can secretly stimulate him from other aspects, after General Wang, I am afraid that more and more people will suffer, he has studied with many people, all of them were arranged by Pang Jun at the beginning, he also wants to find a teacher for his youngest son, so he will also piggyback on Qi Hui. Maybe Pang Jun didn't expect that the second prince was talented and intelligent, and he learned better than his son.

Legend has it that the cat taught the tiger eighteen skills, and finally stayed to climb the tree to save his life, but unfortunately Pang Jun is not a cat, he can't climb a tree. Now he must regret giving Qi Hui so many opportunities to learn his skills, but only for this one thing, Qi Hui is willing to save his life in the end, as for the entire Pang family, he would have to protect Shifeng together.

Entering the palace this time, obviously not very pleasant, Qi Hui didn't plan to go back to tell Xiangxiang that they had a stable place to stay, and they could be regarded as newlyweds Yan'er, reminiscing about the warmth of last night, and the joy of shopping today, Qi Hui wanted to make Xiangxiang happier. General Wang's affairs are one, and I don't know how to go on the road behind, and Xiangxiang is destined to suffer with him.

When he returned to the palace, he passed by the Prime Minister's Mansion from a distance, Qi Hui glanced at it slightly, and everything was as usual in Pang Mansion.

After saying goodbye to Shifeng this morning, the brothers didn't see each other again, at that time Shifeng said that Qianyou hadn't slept all night, presumably he couldn't get better, Shifeng asked him to wait, Qi Yanruo suddenly went to find Qianyou, which was equivalent to telling everyone that Qianyou was in love with him.

At this moment, his heart sank, thinking of concealing Xiangxiang's identity before, he felt guilty, but for Qianyou's unrequited love, he could only sympathize with him, if he had ever been emotional, he could still take some responsibility, but he never gave Qianyou hope, this little girl is so deep in love with herself that she wants to seek death and life? He thought about it very carefully, but still couldn't understand.

Children are long, and they all say that the authorities are obsessed with bystanders, but what can others understand about love? Only when you are deeply immersed in it can you know the sweets and sorrows, stupidity is not stupid, confusion is not confused, but love too deeply.

The carriage returned to the palace without hurrying, Shi Feng had already sent reliable people from his side to follow Qi Hui, several people who had known each other for many years and were trustworthy, he asked them to go to the firearms camp before entering the door, and first take a look at the movement there, so as not to fall into the emperor's trap on impulse.

And when she entered the door, she heard the movement of her husband returning home, Xiang Xiang was already waiting in the door, it was cold, there were still scattered snowflakes in the air, Qi Hui touched her cold hand, frowned slightly, and the words of reproach were not spoken, Xiang Xiang had said coquettishly: "When you come back, your heart is hot, not cold at all." ”

Qi Hui was helpless: "I will not spare you if you are frozen and sick." ”

Xiangxiang smiled and said: "If you are sick, you will only feel distressed, and you can't care about scolding me." ”

When she spoke, the maid and servant followed from far away, compared to Xiangxiang in the morning, she really listened to her words well and returned to her original self. The majesty of governing the family is not dependent on the front and back of the people, she has not learned the real skills, first tired herself half to death, he is really reluctant.

Xiangxiang babbled and said that she went to Jane's house, and Mrs. Jian said that the dress was given to her, and hoped that she would not dislike it as an old thing, and said that Xiangxiang was suitable for such a dress, and she would go back and make a few new ones and give them to her. Qi Hui was in a very good mood when she saw her eyebrows fluttering, presumably she was courteous in Jian's mansion, and she was grateful to the people of the Jian family in her heart, and planned to come to the door in person to thank her later, and decided to invite Mr. for Xiangxiang.

The two had dinner comfortably, and the people sent out by Qi Hui had an answer, and he went to the study alone to discuss with them, and sent letters to Shi Feng and Jian Feng respectively. I don't know how long the hours have passed, when I walked out of the study, it was already late at night, and the next person lit a lantern to guide the way, Qi Hui heard that his wife had gone to bed, so he slowed down and looked at this ancestral house carefully in the night, he was used to night action, and his vision at night was much better than ordinary people.

Seeing the prince standing in a daze, the subordinate couldn't help but ask the master what he was watching, but the prince asked, "Have you seen anything?" "It makes their backs chill, they have long heard about this matter The ancestral house of the Mu family for a hundred years, and for many years to worship the ancestral tablet, that is to say, the ancestors used to "live" here, if they saw ghosts and ghosts, it is not surprising.

Qi Hui laughed when he saw them like this, he was looking at the house in the house, Mu Qing said that the clues to unlocking the lock may have to start from the root of the Mu family, and he didn't know what would happen after the lock was opened, even his father didn't know much, he only knew that it would affect the lifeblood of the entire country, Mu Qing speculated that if it wasn't gold, silver, money, or a large number of weapons and artillery. All this can only be known until it is found, and they must be one step ahead of Pang Jun before he finds it, but Pang Jun is the only one who knows what that thing looks like.

Qi Hui took the lantern from the hands of his subordinates and walked into the main courtyard, the maids in front of the bedroom door were on duty at night, and they were all rubbing their hands and shivering in the cold, Qi Hui gave them the lantern and ordered: "My wife and I don't have such rules, it's okay in summer, it's free in winter." ”

The maids looked at each other, the lady had already said this, but unfortunately they didn't dare, now the male and female hosts spoke, and they could finally feel at ease. One person lifted the curtain of the door and invited the prince in, and the girl with the lantern suddenly said: "Lord, the slave has something to tell." ”

Qi Hui nodded and didn't continue to walk inside.

In the room, Xiangxiang is sitting cross-legged on the bed, the doors and windows here are tight, and there is a charcoal stove burning underneath, it is no longer a dilapidated and cold place like the cold palace, she only has a thin layer of silk clothes on her body, which is enough to keep out the cold. At this time, she was sewing a set of knee pads, she went out in a carriage today, and saw that the coachman had this thing tied to his leg, thinking that Qi Hui would also ride out on a horse in the future, so she asked the maid to get cotton brocade, and after eating, she fiddled with these, while waiting for Qi Hui to come back and rest.

When she saw her husband enter the door, she wanted to get up, but Qi Hui told her not to move, took off her robe in three or two clicks, and sat down beside her. Xiang Xiang showed off his craftsmanship and said: "You have to wear it, my fingers have been punctured several times, don't drop it in three or two days, ride a horse in the wind and snow, and you will fall sick when you are old." ”

Qi Hui smiled and said: "The room is brightly lit, I thought you were reading at night, and I wanted to come in and praise you, and teach you a few words by the way." ”

Xiangxiang felt like a student who was caught playful, unwilling and powerless to refute, it was she who kept saying that she wanted to study hard, fiddling with needles and threads in her hands, hanging her head and saying: "Then it's good to read it now, are you still willing to teach me?" ”

Qi Hui took away the needle and thread in her hand and rubbed her slightly cool hand: "You have been wronged, don't tell me, who else are you going to say it to?" How uncomfortable it is to be alone, do you really not care, or are you afraid that I will worry about you? ”

Xiangxiang was stunned, thinking that when the old marquis of the Jian family said those words today, his own maid was also on the side, guessing that they had sued Qi Hui, and couldn't help muttering: "I should have instructed, don't tell them to talk too much, I just think that they have only been here for two days and put on a posture, and some are too self-righteous, so they don't talk much." In the future, I'm going to have to take care of them. ”

"Let's talk about your grievances now." Qi Hui took her into his arms, "The old marquis of the Jian family is not a wicked person, he is dissatisfied with this world, but he can't do anything, so he gradually became like this." The Jian family has such a backbone as Jian Feng, do you think the old marquis is really afraid that there will be no one to inherit the scholarly family? He was worried about Jian Feng, afraid that if Jian Feng got into trouble one day, the entire family would pay the price. He has gone through two dynasties, what else can't he see? When he said that, he didn't really come to you, but there were too many ridiculous things during the reign of the first emperor, and the new monarch was still hopeless after ascending the throne, and the old man was cold. ”

These words were easier to accept than any words of comfort, and Xiangxiang even felt sorry for the white-haired old man, and said sincerely: "I don't blame the old marquis, I am a little wronged, but it will be better now." ”

Qi Hui was relieved, but asked, "The maids said that your eyes were red from crying in the carriage." ”

This made Xiangxiang's heart sour, and he got into Qi Hui's arms and said, "I'm looking at Mrs. Jane and missing my mother." ”