Chapter 19: The Cat of a Hundred Miles 13
"Princess ......"
Xu Zhibai came back to his senses and looked at Shang Caiwei with a worried expression, obviously, they were also frightened by the words of the national teacher.
Today, the saint has three sons, and her imperial brother Xu Yu is the third, and the reason why he was named the crown prince is not only because of his outstanding talent, but also because of the efforts of all parties.
Their mother, Concubine Hui, died in an assassination attempt to save the emperor, which made the emperor feel a little more pity for their siblings.
It is also because of this that Xu Zhibai must let his brother ascend to the throne.
Only by ascending to the throne can they live up to their mother's good intentions, avenge their mother, and let their brothers and sisters live in this imperial city.
It's been three years since that assassination, and the mastermind of the assassination has yet to be caught.
It is a matter of the safety of the Son of Heaven, and it is impossible not to pay attention to those wastes in the court, and the reason why they can't be caught is probably due to the emperor's instructions.
The death of a concubine is not worth mentioning compared to the royal face.
Xu Zhibai's eyes were slightly gloomy, the marriage of the royal family has never been out of her own, her brother's refusal to marry has angered the emperor, coupled with those rumors, her best choice at this time is to accept it.
In the party struggle of the imperial court, the will of the emperor, who has always been represented by the national teacher, is not close to any of the three princes, and if she can successfully marry the national teacher, it may be an excellent opportunity to win him over.
Just thinking like this, a eunuch walked up to her and said respectfully: "Your Highness, Your Majesty is invited." ā
She recognized it as Father-in-law Lu who was following the emperor, and agreed gently and politely.
She had been to Shangshu many times.
Every time you feel differently.
The emperor's beard was gray, and he was over half a hundred, and at this time he was still reading the folds with a calm face, and when he saw her coming, his face was slightly softened.
The father and daughter haven't seen each other for a long time, and the emperor still favors this Princess Heguang, but Xu Zhibai just can't get close to him.
It's not just that she can't get close to him, but she has a lukewarm relationship with everyone except for her clingy royal brother.
Even when Concubine Hui died, she didn't feel much sadness.
It's like an outsider, coldly watching the changes in personnel around him, but he can't resonate.
After the two exchanged cold greetings, they went straight to the point.
Xu Zhibai was not surprised when he heard that she was asked to marry the national teacher, so he lightly agreed and thanked him lightly.
Her calmness drew the wrath of a man.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was so angry that he followed Xu Zhibai all the way back to Jiguang Palace.
Back at the residence, the man was even more arrogant.
"How dare he ask you for a kiss! Don't look at what kind of person he is! Is he worthy! Bah! ā
Xu Zhibai beckoned Cai Wei to serve him fragrant tea, he took a big sip, ran a hoarse voice, and continued to force blindly.
"Xiaobai, you don't have to worry, I will arrange someone tonight, and he will definitely not see the sun tomorrow!"
"This guy is like a lantern in the toilet! Look for death! ā
"Ahem!" Xu Zhibai was drinking tea with his head down, and when he heard his vulgar slang coming out, he choked up, and felt that his brother was a little funny.
It was also lovely.
As soon as the prince looked up, he saw Xu Zhibai looking at him with a pair of apricot eyes, her eyes were slightly round, her appearance was cute and well-behaved, and she was in a cold mood, and she was always cold and stern in the eyes of outsiders, and she didn't often show such an obedient look on her face.
He was stunned, and his eyes were a little wandering.
Xu Zhibai put down the teacup, supported his chin with one hand, blinked his eyes, and the glimmer in his eyes flickered with her.
That's great.
Xu Zhibai didn't say why she agreed to this marriage, only said that she liked the face of the national teacher and thought he was good-looking.
The prince still knows a lot about this sister's preferences, but it doesn't affect him in the slightest to curse the national teacher.
He was already optimistic about Xu Zhibai's marriage partner, he was a beautiful son, gentle and polite, very good at doing things, good-looking, and with a good family background, Xu Zhibai would never be bullied if he married in the past.
Now they are all ruined by this bastard national teacher.
As soon as I think about it, I want to pull that bastard out and beat him up.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thought so, and did so.
It's just that it was not the national teacher who was beaten by the fat, but the subordinates he sent out.
The wedding is scheduled on the third day of the next month, and the auspicious day is chosen by the national teacher, which is said to be a once-in-a-lifetime good day.
Xu Zhibai was called up early to freshen up and change clothes to prepare for the marriage.
It wasn't until night that I could rest peacefully on the bed covered with red makeup.
Cai Wei and Cai Xia secretly took a lot of food for her, so she is not hungry now, but she is very tired.
It's more tiring than following the emperor to worship the sky.
She pinched her palm, forced herself to cheer up, calculated the time, her husband was coming.
Squeak ā
The door was gently pushed open, and the night wind made the red candles tremble.
Xu Zhibai heard footsteps walking towards him, and a pair of deerskin boots appeared in his sight under the hijab.
Then, the red silk was slowly lifted.
Xu Zhibai saw the national teacher dressed in red.
He often wears a white dress, and it is rare to see him wearing such a bright color.
The complexion of the cold white jade was made whiter and whiter by the red clothes, and the slender and slender fingers pinched the red silk, like a shocking red plum in the snow.
It's stunningly beautiful.
There was no emotion on his face, and he stared coldly at the person in front of him.
Now is the time.
The cold light startled the red candle again.
The dagger in Xu Zhibai's hand pierced into his chest, and the blood stained a deeper cloud of bright red on his red clothes.
He didn't even move, he didn't hide.
Just looked at her coldly, watched her pull out the dagger hidden under the brocade quilt, and watched her stab herself in the heart with all her might.
Until now, he was still watching her.
There was no light in his eyes, like a starless and moonless night outside the window.
It is cold and does not see the light of day.
Xu Zhibai was shocked by his calmness, and anyone who saw the person who was assassinated by him looking at him calmly would feel a little hairy in his heart.
She didn't dare to look at him anymore, and stumbled over and smashed the teacup on the table.
Because she had been sitting for too long, her legs were numb, and when she couldn't walk steadily, there was a hand behind her that helped her.
Xu Zhibai was shocked, and the teacup in his hand had fallen to the ground.
She didn't know for a moment whether to mend the knife or not.
There was a commotion outside, then calm again.
Cai Wei and Cai Xia flashed in, both of them holding bloody knives in their hands.
"Princess, are you alright?"
Xu Zhibai had a little blood on her hands, it was splashed by the assassin of the country, she wiped it on the hem of her clothes tremblingly, but she didn't wipe it off.
"IāI'm fine."
The voice was trembling unconsciously.
This was obviously arranged by her a long time ago, but now she feels flustered for no reason.
She knew that it was impossible for the national teacher to be reined in, and she was not willing to really marry him, so she came up with this way to steal the day, and even chose the candidate to disguise the national teacher.
Soon, the national teacher will become her puppet.
But why didn't he hide......