Chapter 98: Calculation

Just when the Rong Mansion arranged the back road of the south wind, Li Chenghai in the Prime Minister's Mansion stood alone in the study, looking at the beautiful picture hanging on the wall and pondering.

The beauty in this picture is the precious concubine in the palace. This is painted by his own hand, and his posture and expression resemble Qibao. Thinking of the lingering sympathy with her in the Baohui Pavilion that night, I couldn't help but blush, and a smile of desire and greed appeared in my gloomy eyes.

Qibao and he have known each other since childhood, and their childhood sweethearts have a deep relationship, and they thought they would stay together for the rest of their lives.

But an accident caused them to lose their relatives, leaving Qibao's six-year-old sister Qili to rely on them for their lives. The three of them wandered on the street for several days and were unfortunately sold to Jinsha by their teeth, and Qibao was selected by the grandmother in the Jinsha Palace to be a palace maid because of her beauty. And he could only watch her leave and could do nothing.

In the doldrums and frustration, the housekeeper in the palace of the protector of the country bought him into the mansion as a long-term follower.

And Qibao's sister Qili was sold to Yinxiao Hall, the most famous Fengyue place in Jinsha Country, because of her young age.

It wasn't until half a year later that he found Qili and intended to take the general to the Yinxiao Pavilion. The general Jin Biao fell in love with Qili and ransomed her body into the house as a goddaughter.

After that, he was appreciated by the great general, and he took him with him wherever he went.

At that Mid-Autumn Festival palace banquet, he entered the palace with the general Jin Biao and met Qibao by chance.

At this time, she had already become a close confidant of Concubine Tong.

Since the signing of the contract between Jinsha and Zhaoguo, Jinsha has specially sent the princess to make peace in order to show sincerity. The only adult princess in this Jinsha country is the daughter of Concubine Tong. Concubine Tong was reluctant to let her daughter suffer, so she looked for a replacement. I was afraid that the emperor would find out that I could only do it secretly, but she happened to find out about them. Concubine Tong threatens Qibao with his life, and Qibao has no choice but to agree to impersonate.

Jin Biao, the general who protects the country, is the elder brother of Concubine Tong. When he learned about this, he thought that this was a good opportunity to seize power and eliminate Zhaoguo. United Concubine Tong conspired to kill the emperor and set up a new emperor. And although they survived, they were poisoned by the general and became the pawns he inserted into the Zhao Kingdom to cause chaos in the imperial court.

Thinking of this, Li Chenghai clasped his hands and looked sharp.

Jin Biao, the general of Jinsha Kingdom, is fierce and brutal, and if he is not happy, he will torture people to death. Over the years, he has learned many times. Because Qili is still in his hands, they can only be used by him.

In order to break free from the clutches of the general, in order to get the Qibao justifiably, he achieved the position of the prime minister of Zhaoguo step by step from a scholar, how difficult it is. At present, Emperor Hui believes in the great teacher and is addicted to pills, and his years of hard work are only the last step. As long as Mao Wei catches the red eye jade beast and Emperor Hui dies, he can control the power of Zhaoguo, he can secretly rescue Qili, or he can leave Zhaocheng with Qibao and Ziyang, go to Xianlin Valley to detoxify, and then find an isolated place to live well.

Just as he was thinking about it, the door of the study opened, and Steward Kang came in and saluted back, "Qi Qi Xiangye, Erhei sent a letter again,"

He held the letter to his chest, but Li Chenghai did not react.

Steward Kang's eyes rolled and his voice was a little louder, "Xiangye, Erhei is here."

"Put it down,"

Li Chenghai's mind turned, and he raised his hand to signal him to put the letter on the table.

Steward Kang gently put the letter on the table and stood up in a regular manner, "Xiangye, our people have found out that the Golden Eagle Guard's flying pigeon biography says that Lin Tianshen has arrived in the Luotian River Valley. Just a stone's throw away from Tajikistan,"

"He's fast! What about Rong Nanxing and Yuan Jiayin? What about the Akametsu Jade Beast? Li Chenghai glanced at him, turned around and sat on the chair to open the letter.

The three Li Hua brothers also came with news. Gathered in the mountains, dead bodies were everywhere, and Lord Mao Wei died a miserable death. According to them, it looks like they were bitten to death by a young beast, could it be a red eye jade beast? ”

"What?"

He stared at Steward Kang with a pair of thin eyes. "Mao Wei is dead? The Akameku Jade Beast is gone, too. ”

"Yes, they asked a few of the wounded who were dying. said that the little beast and Lin Tianshen's carriage had left," Steward Kang was so frightened that he was furious, but there was no stumble in his mouth.

"And Lin Tianshen left," Li Chenghai muttered to himself.

Looking at Erhei's letter, it was said that the file of the Dali Division recorded the confessions of the brothers of the Yong'an Division. The situation of Yuan Jiayin and Lin Tianshen, as well as Nanxing and the red-eyed jade beasts gathered on the mountain, was clearly explained. From this, it can be judged that the relationship between Nanxing and Lin Tianshen is not ordinary. What happened back then, if it weren't for Rong Nanxing, why would Bao'er have been frightened and had a serious illness and lost their child.

thought that she would be asked to pay for her life with her life, but Rongfu made an obstacle from it, causing her to leave her life and go to Danxia Mountain. But she didn't die again. Now, she has disappeared inexplicably, and she has no chance to do it. This news of Erhei is really a godsend, and I can't move you for the time being, so let the Rong family make up for the suffering of the present phase for so many years!

"Steward Kang, let people inquire in Zhaocheng about Lin Tianshen's relationship with those people." Li Chenghai smiled contemptuously and put the letter on the candle flame, watching the letter turn into ashes in an instant, "Especially the relationship with Rong Nanxing, the prime minister will have evidence, witnesses and, , , ,

Speaking of this, he looked at Steward Kang and stopped.

"The old slave understands, let's arrange it now," Steward Kang immediately understood what he meant, forcibly suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, and turned to leave.

Out of the study full of suppressed fear, Steward Kang let out a deep breath.

Recently, Xiangye's mood has become more and more unstable, I don't know if it is related to the precious concubine? Ever since he came back from the palace last time, he had a lot on his mind. In the past few days, I have not been to Shumeng Courtyard and Ningxue Courtyard, and I often stand in front of this portrait of a beauty and meditate alone.

I'm afraid I'm going to let Aunt Xue fall through again tonight. This kid is waiting for Xiangye every night, but Xiangye,

He looked back at the light in the study, tugged at his soaked shirt on his back, and shook his head as he walked to the antechamber.

As soon as he walked past the small kiosk in the backyard, he heard someone call out to him.

"Steward Kang, where are you going? Xiangye is in the study? ”

He hurriedly turned around, saw Yan Shu coming towards him with a smile, and hurriedly saluted.

"The old slave has seen Aunt Shu,"

Yan Shu waved his hand and motioned for him to get up, "Steward Kang, you know that I am young and a newcomer to the Prime Minister's Mansion. I still don't know much about this Xiangye's preferences and temperament, and Yan Shu. Steward Kang is the most important person in Xiangye, if he is willing to teach Yan Shu one or two, Yan Shu will repay Steward Kang."

"Thank you, Aunt Shu. The old slave is just a subordinate, and the old slave doesn't dare to talk nonsense about the master, and he still wants to," Steward Kang's heart tightened, and the smile on his face was very humble.

But before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Yan Shu.

She watched Steward Kang take two steps back and forth, "Steward Kang, Yan Shu knows that you will not betray Xiangye." Yan Shu didn't want to be that disloyal and unrighteous person. It's just that Xiangye ransomed Yan Shu from Wanchun Building, and he is Yan Shu's recreated parents. Yan Shu has nothing else to ask for, he just wants to serve Xiangye well, but recently,"

Yan Shu's expression was depressed and his tone was sad, "But recently, I don't know what's wrong?" Xiangye doesn't seem to like Yan Shu anymore. Yan Shu didn't know what he did wrong, which made Xiangye reluctant to go to Shu Mengyuan, hey,"

"Xiangye still likes Aunt Shu. It's just that too many things have happened in the city recently, and Xiang Ye is really busy with government affairs and really doesn't have time, and I hope Aunt Shu can understand," Steward Kang lowered his head and said the words on the scene.

"Maybe, I sent someone to Sister Xue's courtyard to ask, and Xiangye hasn't been to Sister Xue in the past few days." Yan Shu looked at him and smiled proudly and looked good, "Sister Xue is not pleasing to her grandfather, Yan Shu knows it!" But Yan Shu is still young, but she doesn't want to be as pure-hearted as Sister Xue and stay alone in the empty room. If Steward Kang is willing to help Yan Shu, Yan Shu will not treat you badly. ”

"The old slave really can't help my aunt, and the old slave doesn't dare to deceive Xiangye," Steward Kang hurriedly knelt down and saluted, "Ask my aunt to let the old slave go, the old slave can't control the old slave even if he is a subordinate,"

Yan Shu saw that he didn't let go, and if he continued to talk about it, it seemed that he had other plans.

"Look at you, why did you get down on your knees while talking? I don't know how important it is when I'm young, so don't be surprised. Get up quickly," she rolled her eyes and stretched out her hand to help Steward Kang, "Steward Kang has worked hard and done his best for Xiangye, Yan Shu admires." That's all for this matter, and Yan Shu won't mention it again in the future. ”

"Thank you for your understanding," Steward Kang's heart was relieved, and he hurriedly saluted.

"It doesn't have to be like this, then Yan Shu will go back." Yan Shu smiled and waved his hand, beckoning the little guy in front of him to guide Steward Kang. "You two, carry the lantern and send it to Steward Kang."

"Yes, Aunt Shu."

"Aunt Shu walks slowly," Steward Kang still saluted.

Turning around, Yan Shu, who walked out a few steps away, gradually lowered the corners of his mouth that was slightly raised.

Instead, there was a gloomy face.

Li Chenghai hadn't come to Shumengyuan for a few days, and she couldn't find out about it. I wanted to get some words out of Steward Kang's mouth, but this old guy didn't leak a drop of water, and his tone was very strict. It seems that the only way to start is from somewhere else.

She paused in her footsteps and commanded softly, "When those two little guys come back, let them come to my yard to receive the reward."

"Yes, the old slave knows!" The old lady beside her casually agreed.

"Are the three Li Hua brothers back?"

"Not yet, the apricot girl in Wanchun Building hasn't replied yet."

"Well, Li Hua will go to her as soon as she comes back. Don't worry about it with Xingrui, wait until you find out what Xiangye sent them to do? It's never too late to reply."

"Yes, the old slave knows."

"What's going on in Ning Xue Courtyard? Have you found out what the relationship between Steward Kang and Aunt Xue is? ”

"Back to my aunt, there is no movement!" The old lady behind her looked at the person behind her and signaled to stop. He took two steps forward and said a few words in Yan Shu's ear.

Yan Shu nodded after hearing this.

No wonder Steward Kang takes such good care of Aunt Xue.

She looked at the scenery in the Prime Minister's Mansion with an unkind gaze and smiled faintly.

When he gets conclusive evidence, he is not afraid of Steward Kang's refusal. If he uses it for himself, then Aunt Xue is not afraid, and when the time comes, he can use Aunt Xue and Steward Kang to spy on Li Chenghai's news. It's also better to hide yourself in the back.

Thinking of this, she stopped, motioned for the old woman beside her to come over, and whispered a few words in her ear.

The old lady nodded, turned around and walked towards Ning Xue Courtyard.