Chapter 43: The First Beauty in the Imperial Capital
As Shangguan Wan'er's soft and cold soft wattle pressed on her temples and Tianchong acupoints, Xia Ao's slightly frowning brows slowly relaxed.
Feeling the delicate massage with just the right amount of strength, and smelling the fresh and elegant gardenia, Xia Ao exhaled a sigh of relief.
"Say it."
"Prime Minister's grandson and Xiuyuan are about to marry Wei Wei's beloved daughter Dongfang Yu."
Hearing this, Xia Ao's eyes opened suddenly.
"Is the news true or false? Also, is this the intention of the old emperor, or is it the will of the two families themselves? ”
"The news from Yuan Shuai's side can't be faked. However, it should not be the old emperor's marriage, because the bad people found out that Wei Wei Dongfang Junsheng seemed to have been caught by the prime minister. ”
Therefore, the subordinates estimated that Dongfang Junsheng should have been forced. Wei Wei is responsible for the guards of the palace and the palace gate, and his position is very important, if the prime minister ties Dongfang Junsheng to the prince's chariot, it will be of great benefit to their forces. ”
After listening to Shangguan Wan'er's narration, Xia Ao frowned slightly.
"The position of Wei Wei has a lot to do with it, and if the two of them successfully get married, it will not be a good thing for Gu."
"Oh, this can't be done, it can't be cheapened by the prime minister and the prince."
Shangguan Wan'er secretly rolled her eyes and muttered softly: "Your Highness, the real pity is probably the Dongfang Jade who is known as the first beauty in the imperial capital, right?" ”
Xia Ao's ears moved, and he grabbed Shangguan Wan'er's slender and white left hand with a laugh.
"What do you say, no matter how beautiful Dongfang Jade is, how can it compare to the head of the lonely family?"
"The so-called first beauty is probably the same as the clouds, if you really want to compare, then Dongfang Yu may not be a little more beautiful than Liu Zhiyun and Shangguan Xuan, let alone you."
Shangguan Wan'er's cheeks were slightly red, and she snorted secretly, but there was also some beauty in her heart.
But before she could be beautiful for a while, Xia Ao's next sentence made her depressed for a while......
"However, since you can have such a name, it is not bad. Such a beauty, if she doesn't enter the lonely mansion, isn't it a tyrannical thing? ”
"In this way, let Tiangang send someone to keep an eye on the Prime Minister's Mansion, and once the date of Wending is confirmed, report it immediately!"
"Hey, there's another show coming soon......"
Looking at Xia Ao, who was secretly smiling evilly, Shangguan Wan'er pursed her lips, pulled out her hand skillfully, and continued to massage Xia Ao's head acupuncture points, and at the same time responded with some dryness.
After Xia Ao laughed for a while, his expression suddenly turned cold.
"How's Ji Mingcha's doing?"
After talking about business, Shangguan Wan'er immediately regained her composure.
"Back to Your Highness, it's all clear. Ji Ming's old house is in the southern district of the imperial capital, and there are more than 200 relatives, servants and guards in the family. His father has passed away, but his mother is still alive, and he has two sons and two daughters. ”
"In addition, he was selected by the general when he was serving in the border army and took him with him, and he has been following the general for more than 20 years, so his loyalty to the general should be very strong."
Xia Ao bowed slightly, and the expression in his eyes kept changing.
In that night's action, he did not let Ji Ming participate, and he also created the illusion that he had been messing around in the Bibo Palace.
However, the words and temptations that Xiao Hongyuan said today clearly showed that Ji Ming was most likely aware of his movements when he left the mansion that night, and also reported to Xiao Hongyuan.
This is naturally intolerable to Xia Ao, if he can't really use it for himself, then this Ji Ming's lifespan should also enter the countdown!
"Call him."
"Yes!"
Shangguan Wan'er answered, pulled her hand and left quickly.
After the tea, Shangguan Wan'er walked in with Ji Ming.
"Meet Your Highness!"
Ji Ming clasped his fists and saluted, with a respectful posture.
Xia Ao had an indifferent face and an unkind look in his eyes.
"Ji Ming, don't you have any opinions about Lone?"
Ji Ming's expression was shocked, and he hurriedly knelt on one knee and said in panic: "Why did Your Highness say this?" Even if his subordinates ate the bear's heart and leopard gall, they would never dare to do this! ”
"Don't dare? Oh, that's a nice thing to say, so why did you report Lone's whereabouts to the general? ”
Ji Ming's face changed slightly, and after gritting his teeth, he said astringently: "Your Highness, this, this is ......"
"What is this?"
Xia Ao asked coldly.
"This is the general's order, and his subordinates dare not disobey it. Moreover, the subordinates thought that the general had a stake in his highness, so he ......"
Hearing this, the killing intent in Xia Ao's heart dissipated a little, but the coldness in his eyes was even greater.
If Ji Ming dared to deny it, then it would be another scene......
"The general's order, heh, Lone asks you, is it Lone Da or the Great General?"
Ji Ming's eyelids jumped, but he didn't dare to hesitate.
"Naturally, His Highness is big!"
"Okay, then Lone will ask you again, are you a general or a lone person now?"
Ji Ming's heart was shocked, he looked up at Xia Ao, and said bitterly: "Yes... His Highness's people ......"
"Okay, since you know that you are a lonely person now, but you still reveal Lone's whereabouts to the general, isn't this a betrayal of Lone? Isn't this just eating inside and out? Well? ”
Ji Ming's body was weak, and beads of sweat the size of beans kept rolling down on his forehead.
"Your Highness, your subordinates... Knowing his mistakes, he is willing to be punished by His Royal Highness, there is no second word! ”
"Oh? So, Lone just killed you, do you think so? ”
Xia Ao squinted and sneered.
Ji Ming opened his mouth, and after being silent for a while, he nodded bitterly.
"The subordinates are to blame, and they are willing to admit ......"
"In that case, Chief Shangguan, give him a ride."
Xia Ao waved his hand happily.
"Yes!"
Shangguan Wan'er bowed her head and said yes, then drew her sword and slashed straight at the back of Ji Ming's neck.
The moment the sword came out, Ji Ming's hair stood upside down, and his body subconsciously tensed.
But, soon, Ji Ming took off his guard again, and closed his eyes like ashes.
It's just that after a long time, the expected severe pain has not arrived, and Ji Ming finally couldn't help but open his eyes, and he also reopened the divine consciousness that had shrunk back into his mind.
At this time, Shangguan Wan'er had already put the sword into the sheath and stood in the distance.
"Lone has a third question, if the general asks you anything in the future, do you say it?"
"No, Your Highness is right, although the general is as kind to his subordinates, his subordinates are now His Highness's people, and his subordinates can't eat inside and out!"
"Before, his subordinates had brains like elms, and they didn't really recognize their identities, so they made a mistake. If His Highness is willing to give his subordinates another chance, his subordinates will never make similar mistakes again, and they will only be loyal to His Highness from now on! ”
Ji Ming said urgently, his eyes sincere and calm.
"Okay, I'll believe you once. If you fail Lone's trust, you will not be the only one who will die, you should understand that......"
"Yes! Ming, thank you, Your Highness! ”
Ji Ming's heart trembled, and he suddenly knelt on his knees and kowtowed heavily.
"Alright, let's go down."
"Yes!"
When Ji Ming left, Shangguan Wan'er returned to Xia Ao's side.
"Your Highness, if this person is not credible, he will kill him directly, why give him another chance?"
Xia Ao shook his head and chuckled: "If you really want to kill him, you can't kill him now, there can't be a problem on the general's side for the time being." ”
"Well, arrange for him to try it in a few days. If he leaks the secret and hands his head and the original party to the General's Mansion, this matter will be fine. ”
"If not, that's the best."