Yanjing, the imperial city of Dahua.

Coming out of the Sleeping Wind Courtyard, Zhang Xiao was about to go back to the Sword Pavilion directly, but before he could go far, he heard someone shouting behind him.

Hearing that it was Qiu Hai's father-in-law's voice, Zhang Xiao stopped and turned around to wait for him, at this time, Qiu Hai was carrying the hem of his clothes, and his feet were running towards this side in small steps.

"Father-in-law Qiu, why did you stop Zhang?"

Qiu Hai, as the chief eunuch beside Emperor Yang, has always only served Emperor Yang, and at this time he is called Zhang Xiao, if it is not Emperor Yang's idea, it is estimated that it will not be able to get rid of Emperor Yang.

Qiu Hai's hand is also holding a food box, the food box is full of patterns, colorful circulation, and the word "cake" is written in the center, which is beautiful.

"Pavilion Master Zhang, go slowly, this time His Majesty instructed the old slave to give this snack to Pavilion Master Zhang to taste, which can be regarded as a reward for the little caution of the Pavilion Master's fatigue these days. ”

Hearing that it was Emperor Yang's instructions, Zhang Xiao naturally did not intend to be embarrassed, so he reached out and took the food box, he opened the lid, but saw that there were eight pieces of pastries neatly placed inside, boxy, red and white, but beautiful tight, before tasting, you can smell an intoxicating sweet smell, it must be very delicious, such a snack, I am afraid that the people below have spent a lot of effort and material resources, before handing it over.

This kind of pastry, the famous red and white flower cake, this red and white flower is a unique plant in Yingzhou Island in the East China Sea, the flowers are white when flowering, and the leaves have become red, hence the name, and this red and white flower cake is made of red and white flowers, it is a very famous cake in the East Island, the Central Plains is very rare, but Zhang Xiao has been fortunate to taste, so he can recognize it.

When he saw the red and white flower cake, Zhang Xiao was stunned for a while, and then suddenly remembered the figure in his memory, and for a while endless sorrow and longing were written all over his face.

"Father-in-law Qiu......"

Since Qiu Hai had handed over the food box to Zhang Xiao's hand, he naturally wanted to go back to Emperor Yang at this time, he first said to Zhang Xiao, but found that the other party was distracted, and he didn't seem to hear it, so he shook his head and was about to turn around and leave, but before he took two steps, he heard Zhang Xiao calling him behind him.

"Pavilion Master Zhang, is there anything else?"

Looking at Qiu Hai's wrinkled and smiling face, Zhang Xiao actually hesitated slightly, he raised his head and looked at the main hall of the Sleeping Wind Courtyard in the distance, although he couldn't see the figure of Emperor Yang at this time, he could clearly feel the domineering momentum of Emperor Yang in the hall.

"Father-in-law Qiu, I want to ask you about something?"

"Oh? It turns out that Pavilion Master Zhang also has something that he doesn't know, hehe, Pavilion Master Zhang, please say it's okay, if the old slave knows, he must know everything. ”

"I want to ask, this time Your Majesty recruited ghosts and sent troops to Yingzhou Island, did you receive some guidance from a master?"

Although Zhang Xiao's words have some disrespectful meanings, in terms of his identity, they can only be regarded as unintentional, but the meaning is expressed very thoroughly, but even so, after Qiu Hai heard it, he was still startled.

"Pavilion Master Zhang, it's not that the old slave doesn't want to tell you, it's just that you also know that we are slaves, and we also have rules for being slaves, let's not talk about whether the old slave is qualified to know such a thing, not to mention that this matter involves Your Majesty, but the old slave doesn't dare to say such rights and wrongs, if the Pavilion Master Zhang wants to know, it is better to ask Your Majesty directly, with your status and prestige in Your Majesty's heart, presumably Your Majesty will not hide you!"

Hearing Qiu Hai's answer, Zhang Xiao also knew that he had lost his words, so he confessed, but looking at the food box in his hand, he still felt a little relieved.

"Gonggong Qiu, I haven't seen Xue Gui's house in the palace recently, and he was sent out by His Majesty?"

"Whether it was arranged by His Majesty, the old slave doesn't know, but it is said that Father-in-law Xue relapsed from his old illness and went back to his hometown to recuperate, and this sick leave is still allowed by the old slave. ”

"Oh. Zhang Xiao listened and nodded thoughtfully, "Then, where is his hometown?"

"Yanzhou. ”

Hearing this, Zhang Xiao couldn't help but nod again, remembering the information he had gotten, so he was a little relieved.

Seeing that Zhang Xiao had nothing else to do, Qiu Hai returned to the Bedwind Courtyard.

Zhang Xiao stood below, looking at the gate of the Bedwind Courtyard, but he didn't leave for a long time, but at this time, a figure suddenly appeared in the Bedwind Courtyard, standing in the door, he looked coldly here, looking like a middle-aged scribe, but Zhang Xiao had never seen him in the palace.

But in a moment, the scribe disappeared from the door again, and Zhang Xiao's eyes were cold, and he didn't know what he was thinking for a while.

......

In the courtyard, Emperor Yang lazily leaned on the soft couch.

On the side of the soft couch, a palace maid knelt on the ground, holding a food plate in her hand, and a stack of red and white flower cakes was stacked on the plate.

Emperor Yang reached out and took one, took a bite, and put the rest back on the plate.

In front of the couch, the old eunuch Qiu Hai stood in front of him, and he was replying to Emperor Yang, repeating the answers between the two of them to Emperor Yang.

After listening to Gonggong Qiu's words, Emperor Yang chuckled lightly, and casually waved away the palace maid on the tray beside him.

At this time, a scribe at the door slowly stepped forward.

"Mr. Gao, have you ever seen Zhang Xiao?"

Hearing Emperor Yang's question, Mr. Gao, a scribe, bowed to Emperor Yang first.

"Back to Your Majesty, I see it. ”

"How?"

"Meng Lang is uninhibited, a talent, cultivated to the world, and is untamable!"

Sixteen-character evaluation, it can be said that the words are said in the heart of Emperor Yang, after listening to the words of Gao Wenshi, Emperor Yang couldn't help laughing, and the majestic laughter echoed in the hall, but it was enduring.

After laughing, Emperor Yang looked at the scribe standing in front of him again.

"How?"

"Then it depends on what your majesty wants to do?"

"If it is untamable, it is better to replace it!" Between the words, Emperor Yang's eyes actually burst into a trace of fierceness!

The scribe thought for a moment, but finally shook his head.

"Your Majesty, with my ability, I want to replace Zhang Xiao, but I can't do it!" the scribe spoke slowly, but at this time it was a pause, "However, in my opinion, although Zhang Xiao's cultivation is thorough, this person is not to worry!"

"Oh, tell me about it!"

"A person who is as capable as Zhang Xiao, but who is burdened with inheritance and responsibility, has actually imprisoned himself, if he is let go, he will really take off his shackles, just like letting the tiger return to the mountain, so as long as Zhang Xiao is the master of the Sword Pavilion for one day, then he will not be able to escape the control of His Majesty for one day, this is his fate, and it is also the fate of the Sword Pavilion!"

After listening to the scribe's words, Emperor Yang closed his eyes at this time, as if he was very tired.

"Okay, let's put Zhang Xiao's matter aside for the time being. As he spoke, Emperor Yang opened his eyes and looked at the scribe in front of him, "Mr. Gao, now that Dongdao has been incorporated into my Dahua, in your opinion, where should the next target be?"

The scribe chuckled, as if he had a firm idea.

"Don't think about it, it must be a snowy mountain!"