Xia Taozhi was stunned for a long time before she reacted, and the one sitting opposite her was her father, Xia Boyuan, the prime minister of Dongchu.

Isn't that the father-in-law of the tsundere prince?

It is true that whether it is Feng Yuanjun, the prince of Xitu, or Song Yuanxi, His Royal Highness the King of Ling, they are all Prime Minister Xia's fast sons-in-law.

Prime Minister Xia's two daughters married one after another, and one married to the distant Xitu and relatives, and I am afraid that I will not have the chance to see each other again in this life. The other married the down-and-out prince, and after the wedding, he fell into repeated crises and has not returned to the door.

This is also the first time Xia Boyuan has seen his little daughter who is married to a wife for so long, but in any case, he is relieved to see that she is safe at this moment.

As soon as I stepped into the palace gate today, someone from the palace came to report that the King of Ling and his wife were disrespectful to Queen Xue and were being punished in the imperial garden at the moment. He, the father, was naturally anxious and distressed, and he had the heart to plead with the saint, so he stood outside the imperial study for an hour, and the saint did not summon him.

He knew that the Holy Lord had never paid attention to His Royal Highness King Ling, and Queen Xue had always relied on her mother's family to gain power in the previous dynasty and had always been domineering. Above the court, there are already hussar generals and Ning Guohou and their party covering the sky with one hand, not to mention that now he has become the father-in-law of Prince Xitu, his identity is embarrassing, and he has lost the trust of the saint, and now he has an empty position as prime minister, which is really difficult.

At the beginning, the army of Xitu pressed the border, and the prince of Xitu came to Dongchu to ask for relatives, and he had a holy decree to ask his eldest daughter to go to peace and marry for the country and the people, but he was helpless. I didn't know that I had just sent away my eldest daughter in tears, and it didn't take long for the Holy Lord to send another holy decree to marry his youngest daughter to His Royal Highness King Ling, and he knew in his heart that this was the monarch's way of checks and balances, and he was helpless as a courtier.

Everyone else envies the Xia family for having a princess and a princess, and the scenery is infinite. Only Xia Boyuan himself knew the helplessness and misery in it, but in just a few months, he looked much older and haggard.

Xia Taozhi naturally didn't know the twists and turns in these things, but she was very uncomfortable with Xia Boyuan's gaze. Thinking that she was now occupying someone else's daughter's body, she was also a little embarrassed, so she had to put the grape she had just pinched in her hand back on the plate and sat upright in a proper manner.

The chamberlain finally finished reading out the lengthy ancestral system, slowly put away the scroll, and bowed back.

I heard Emperor Chu on the throne speak: "Qin Tianjian has chosen an auspicious day, and I have set the star picking event to be held on the 22nd of next month." He changed his words: "I don't know which Aiqing is willing to volunteer to preside over the ceremony?" ”

The officials were silent, not understanding what Emperor Chu meant.

According to the ancestral system, the previous star picking ceremonies were presided over by the martial gods who won the championship last year. Not only to preside over the ceremony, but also to draw up the relevant manufacturing process, prepare all the details, and set all the levels. Unless no one won the championship in the last session, the emperor will appoint candidates with full authority, and the general appointment is also the courtiers who are very favored at the moment.

It stands to reason that this year's star-picking ceremony should be presided over by His Royal Highness the Martial God Mausoleum King of the previous session, but Emperor Chu obviously didn't mean this, and he didn't look at Song Yuanxi, and turned straight to Xia Boyuan, who was sitting at the head of the civil officials.

"Xia Aiqing, according to me, you will preside over this year."

Everyone was surprised when they heard this, and Xia Xiang was really in the limelight this year, and the saint was so partial to him, and gave him the glory that should have belonged to His Royal Highness King Ling, His Royal Highness King Ling has always been indisputable, and it seems that the candidate to preside over the ceremony this time is none other than Xia Xiang.

However, the left and right are the errands of his husband and son-in-law, and others are unblessed.

Xia Boyuan secretly complained in his heart, it shouldn't be, it shouldn't be, so he had to get up and walk to the center of the main hall, saluted Emperor Chu, and said, "Enlighten the saint, Weichen is afraid." The previous ceremonies were all presided over by the martial gods of the previous session, and Weichen was a civil official, so he really didn't dare to trespass. ”

Emperor Chu was obviously displeased, and said coldly: "King Ling has been sick for a long time, and it is not easy to work. This year's star-picking event, let's keep it well. ”

The implication is that not only did King Ling not be allowed to preside over this year's Star Picking Ceremony, but even his qualification to participate in the competition was canceled? slapped his son in the face in public like this, Emperor Chu really did it.

Gu Ziyi was not angry in his heart, thinking that back then, the Holy Lord was like this, and he used this reason to mercilessly take away His Royal Highness's military power.

Now, it's ...... again

At this time, I saw Song Yuanxi stand up, meet everyone's eyes step by step to the center of the hall, kneel straight to Emperor Chu, make a big salute, and said loudly: "Back to my father, my son's body is fine, and I don't dare to be lazy." I am willing to do my best to serve the country and share the worries of my father. ”

The voice was calm and firm, with a calm determination.

For a while, everyone in the Yaohua Hall had different thoughts.

All the officials watched from the wall, holding their hands to watch the show. His Royal Highness the King of Tombs has always been light and light, and he doesn't fight or grab, but this time he can't hold it back, and he wants to fight with his father-in-law?

Gu Ziyi secretly applauded in his heart, as if he had seen the outstanding "Dongchu Martial God" in the past. He has known His Highness for many years, and knows that His Highness has the world in mind, and he can fight for other things, but he will not give up the opportunity to regain military power and serve the country.

Xia Taozhi looked at Gu Ziyi's eager eyes, very speechless, and then looked at the kneeling straight figure in the center of the hall, anxious, only hating that she didn't have time to stop him. She really couldn't understand what kind of demon the tsundere prince was going to be? It's too late for them to save their lives right now, wouldn't it be better not to participate in such a dangerous game? It's the residual poison that hasn't been cleared and the martial arts have been lost, don't you have any points in your heart?

And Song Yuansheng's heart was full of doubts at this time. Is it okay? He said he was fine? Is Song Yuanxi reckless, or is he really cured? The poison in his body should have occurred at the same time on the night of his wedding, and it was right to kill him, and he was still standing alive in front of him at this moment.

According to the eyeliner he planted in the Lingwang Mansion, Song Yuanxi was indeed poisoned several times, and each time it was extremely dangerous, and his life hung by a thread. But every time, he survived unharmed. It seems that it is not a lie that the outside world is rumored that this princess Ling has superb medical skills. At first, he didn't believe it, but today he saw with his own eyes that the two of them had been punished for kneeling for two hours, but they still walked unhindered and knelt freely. He felt that he had indeed underestimated this little-known princess Ling......

Song Yuansheng's eyes narrowed dangerously, and the alarm bell sounded in his heart. Although his father didn't like this Song Yuanxi since he was a child, since Song Yuanxi led the troops to break through the barbarian plan and returned triumphantly, he was not only deeply loved by the people of Dachu, but even his father's attitude towards him has changed. If it weren't for himself and his mother racking their brains to poison Song Yuanxi and make him bedridden, and let his father take advantage of the situation to take over his military power, I'm afraid the consequences would be unimaginable......

Now that Xitu is eyeing the tiger, and Eastern Chu has no good generals, if Song Yuanxi is allowed to take charge of the military again at this time and make military achievements, he will not be able to sit firmly in the position of the prince.

We must find a chance to get rid of him! Get rid of it completely!

His index finger and middle finger tapped lightly on the tabletop, and his mind unconsciously appeared in his mind the action of Song Yuanxi holding Mama Zhao's pulse door in the imperial garden today. If it is with Song Yuanxi's martial arts, there is no need to control a person by buckling the pulse gate, just a little internal force can make Zhao Mama worse than dead.

His heart moved, could it be......

A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Song Yuansheng's eyes, his hands clenched tightly into fists, and his heart was ecstatic. Song Yuanxi, Song Yuanxi...... If so...... This time you will be left without bones......

Emperor Chu finally turned his gaze to Song Yuanxi, and for the first time took his son seriously. Although he was kneeling, he straightened his waist and refused to relax at all, and when he looked closely, the fingertips of his hands trembled slightly. There is a kind of determination in his eyes, this appearance of refusing to admit defeat, I don't know who it looks like.

He said: "King Ling should not be reckless when he recovers from his serious illness, if he wants to serve the country, there will be opportunities in the future." ”

There was a hint of concern in her tone, which made Empress Xue frown.

Song Yuanxi was about to speak, but Song Yuansheng stood up, went down to the center of the main hall, knelt down side by side with Song Yuanxi, bowed down, and said to Emperor Chu: "My father doesn't know that the third emperor's younger brother has been sick for a long time, and he has been insulated. But since the marriage of the third emperor's brother, in just a few days, the imperial doctor was cured of the disease. I think it is because this princess Ling has excellent medical skills, and now the third emperor brother has recovered from a serious illness, which is really gratifying. Xia Xiang's goddaughter is well-mannered, and she is worthy of being my minister of Dachu. ”

This is a wonderful remark, killing three birds with one stone.

Xia Taozhi was inexplicable, and said in her heart, when did I become superior in medical skills? It's just that he gave Song Yuanxi a few needles under the guidance of peony. She looked at Peony, but Peony waved at her again and again, meaning not to betray her.

Emperor Chu looked at Xia Boyuan and said curiously, "Oh? Is there such a thing? Princess Ling is actually proficient in medical skills? ”

Xia Boyuan was in a cold sweat, he naturally knew that his daughter didn't know any medical skills at all, but if this time it involved a maid who knew medical skills, he didn't know what kind of article would be made by someone with a heart.

Emperor Chu asked, "Where is Princess Ling?" ”

Xia Taozhi had no choice but to stand up, walked to the center of the hall under the gaze of everyone, knelt down to Song Yuanxi's side, made a big salute, and said, "The concubine has seen her father." ”

Emperor Chu looked at her for a moment and asked, "I heard from the prince that you have excellent medical skills and have cured King Ling's stubborn illness for many years, but is there such a thing?" ”

Xia Taozhi didn't know how to answer, and peeked at Song Yuanxi. I saw Song Yuanxi beside her with her head down, and said softly with her mouth: "Answer truthfully, don't be afraid." She replied stubbornly: "Back to my father, the concubine is only a little familiar with medical science, carving insects, I really dare not say that I have excellent medical skills, let alone compare with the imperial doctor in the palace, His Royal Highness the prince has a good reputation." ”

Emperor Chu unexpectedly showed a rare expression of approval and nodded.

Song Yuansheng said again at this time: "Father doesn't have to worry, since the third emperor brother is already fine, I implore my father to give him a chance to do his best for the country." ”

Everyone was so shocked that their jaws were about to drop, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince actually pleaded with His Royal Highness the King of Ling. It's really the sun coming out in the west! You must know that these two people have never been at odds, and anyone with a discerning eye knows that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has never been able to tolerate His Royal Highness the King of Ling.

Emperor Chu frowned and was silent, his eyes were like a black cold pool, unfathomable. But Queen Xue's face on the side was crooked, and she couldn't figure out what her son was doing?

After pondering for a moment, Emperor Chu said to Song Yuanxi: "In this way, I will leave it to you."

Song Yuanxi did not hesitate when he heard this, and waved his hands and said loudly: "Thank you father, your son obeys the order!"

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the ecstasy in Song Yuansheng's eyes, and a hint of mockery rose at the corner of his mouth.

Song Yuansheng, want to yin Laozi? You're not far from it.