Xiao Yao returned to the West Wing with a puzzled expression.

"Is Your Highness thinking about me?"

Xiao Yao still couldn't understand the reason why the other party called herself in advance in the room just now.

Of course, she couldn't figure out why the three princesses visited again.

I went to find Sima Liang just now, also because the third princess arrived. So find Xiao Yao to find Sima Liang.

"Forget it, Your Royal Highness will handle the matter of the third princess. Since Xiao Shunzi returned safely, it's good. Although he was a little fierce, he still took care of me all these years. ”

Xiao Yao shook her head and stopped thinking about those troubles. After all, Sima Liang and Xiao Shunzi are responsible for big things, and there are also little three sons to help with trivial things.

She is a personal maid, as long as she takes care of Sima Liang's daily life.

"Your Highness said that I should go to the palace to pick a courtyard, but I still want to sleep in His Highness's bed or concierge. What to do? Xiao Yao counted the promise Sima Liang made to her.

A white hand reached out of the eaves and caught the rain.

The slightest coolness passed through the palm of his hand and reached Sima Liang's heart.

"What does the third sister mean?"

In the remote courtyard, there was only Sima Liang, so naturally no one answered this question.

Listening to the gradually louder sound of falling rain, he felt a little irritable.

Crunch.

The gate of the courtyard was opened, and the three princesses, dressed in sucedar and cloak, entered the courtyard.

She first glanced at the courtyard, and finally focused her eyes on Sima Liang, who was smiling.

"Go down, I have some whispers to talk about with the Sixth Emperor Brother."

The third princess took off her cloak and smiled while looking at Sima Liang.

Then, with graceful steps, she walked around the other party from the corridor on the left.

When the courtyard door closed, Sima Liang withdrew his hand and put away his smile.

There are no outsiders, and he doesn't want to pretend to be anything. After all, the relationship between the two is not good.

"Sister Sanhuang, it will be dark soon, and the rain will become heavier. What's the matter that blew you here? ”

The third princess, who heard the other party's unkind tone, was still smiling like a flower.

"Sixth brother, are you talking about the fact that it is dark in Pingnan, or that the sky in Zhongdu is about to change."

"Sister Huang really likes to laugh. I am a Yan King, and I only have Yancheng under my name. What you say about how the two places will change is none of my business. ”

The tone of the other party's words made Sima Liang very unhappy. He pursed his lips and pretended to be stupid.

Seeing his impatient look, the third princess was a little unsure. I thought: What does this mean?

The two watched as the rain in the atrium gradually became heavier.

There was silence for a long time.

If you have something to ask, I still have to eat. Sima Liang thought secretly.

As long as what Xiao Shunzi said is true, he can be regarded as a bystander in Pingnan's affairs.

In addition, the third princess came over as soon as Xiao Shunzi came back.

Sima Liang judged that the other party wanted to know what information Xiaoshunzi had brought back.

So he didn't speak first, trying to take the initiative in the conversation.

The third princess knew what the other party was thinking, and she didn't plan to let go.

The two people with the same idea were in a stalemate for a long time.

When the sky gradually darkened, Sima Liang couldn't bear it anymore.

It's not that he doesn't want to wait, but after he understands the intentions of the third princess, he doesn't have much to hide on his side.

"The deceased of the imperial sister Pingnan has nothing to do with me. I don't want to get involved in the peace of the south either. I'll track it down, but not now. ”

"Really?" The third princess looked disbelieving.

Looking at the other party's appearance, Sima Liang pinched the bridge of his nose. Make a helpless look.

"Really. Although I can benefit from this, it is not my intention. I don't know more than you do. Besides, you also know that I sent Liu Dongyang over to settle the matter. If I really want to escalate the situation, do I do it? ”

"Really?"

"Really."

Look at Sima Liang's unpretentious expression, plus his own information. The third princess temporarily judged that the other party had no idea of getting involved in this matter.

But the more this happened, the more worried she became.

The more unknown it is, the more unsettling it is.

This is the case with Pingnan.

From the third princess to the time when the body was found, two days and one night have passed.

Under Liu Dongyang's operation, the situation was under control, but the matter of the floating corpse canal still spread.

No matter how you deal with it, the people in the court will get a signal.

The identity of the floating corpse cannot be verified. Who is the one who made the shot? The motivation and ideas are unknown.

Even if it wasn't for Sima Liang and the forces behind him

But seeing this good opportunity, how could the old guy in the court let go of this opportunity.

A series of unknowns, plus possible accidents. It made the third princess very upset.

She sighed and looked at Sima Liang.

"Even if it's not your heart, you should know that those people won't let go of this opportunity. Liu Dongyang dominates the case, and you can more or less influence the direction. Coupled with the intention, as long as you handle it properly, you will have the opportunity to walk in front of the stage. Are you really not tempted by that one-person position? ”

Listening to the other party's words, Sima Liang thought of the dragon chair.

To say no, that's a lie. But he is a man of two worlds, and he knows what responsibilities he has to bear when he sits in that position, and he also knows that it will make him lose a lot of things that he has now.

After weighing the pros and cons, Sima Liang looked at the pitch-black sky.

Then, he put his hand out of the eaves again.

"The rain stopped. To be honest, the location was tempting, but I was content with the status quo and didn't want more. Besides, there is no way to know who killed the deer. I don't want to lose everything in my hands. ”

The way he said it sincerely surprised the third princess. I thought: can I really refuse that position? Just to not want to lose?

She can understand Sima Liang's words, but she doesn't understand the other party's thoughts.

In the eyes of the third princess, the throne is more important than everything.

If it weren't for her daughter, she would want to compete for the position directly.

is also because she is not a man, the third princess even resents Sima Liang a little.

Resentment of the other person can compete for a position.

Resent the other party for wasting their own resources and inaction.

is even more resentful of the other party's greed for letting go of power, and is willing to be a prince of a city.

And she herself can only be a wife, and she can only accept the fate of her husband and children.

Again, the two were silent for a long time.

"I see what you mean. If you really want to get out of the dispute, choosing to stand alone is the practical choice. Of course, I don't force you to take a stand. ”

"As long as you let Liu Dongyang investigate the case normally, and at the same time ignore the people in the court. The prince and I will do our best to deal with the rest. Even if something happens next, it won't affect you. ”

The third princess's concession surprised Sima Liang very much. I thought: It can't be some conspiracy. I don't have to do anything?

"Little Liu, you don't have to think I'm planning anything. Because I'm saying it this time as your sister, a relative. I also had a similar conversation with Uncle Ning Huang. Although I do not agree with your words, I understand your choice. ”

"Uncle Ning said the same thing?" Sima Liang was puzzled.

He didn't know much about this imperial uncle. only knew that the other party was the prince in the past, and finally took the initiative to abdicate and conquered Jiangnan. Since then, nothing has happened, and there is not much contact with Zhongdu.

The third princess smiled, then shook her head in a pretentious gesture.

"This Uncle Ning Huang is quite funny. In the future, you will know when you go to Ningcheng to play. I think you have similar ideas, so you should be able to talk about it. ”

"Then I'll really have to take the time to take a look." Sima Liang smiled.

……

A conversation that I don't know how much is true or false has made the two of them a lot more harmonious.

After all, it is a family, and there are some things that are said, and there is no need to hold on to them.

After knowing Sima Liang's thoughts, as well as guarantees. In addition, it was getting dark, and she was ready to leave.

"In the future, I won't take the initiative to come to you. If you still want to see my sister, you can bring your younger siblings to come and see me. Anyway, most of me are in the Yang Mansion, so it's good that multiple people can come and see me. ”

"I won't go to Yang's Mansion, but it's a New Year's holiday, so I can invite the imperial sister to come to Yanwang's Mansion to sit."

"Okay, then I'll go, no need to send it."

The third princess turned to leave, and Sima Liang watched on the spot.

Waiting for the courtyard door to close, Sima Liang sat back in his room. I poured a cup of cold tea and drank it.

"How much is it true or false? How true am I? ”

Leaning back in his chair, he fell into confusion.

The third princess, who was in the carriage, looked at the lanterns of the Tang Mansion outside the car window, and was a little distracted.

"Perhaps, you and Uncle Huang are right. Of course, I hope you are really the same as Uncle Huang. ”

After sighing, she closed the window.