Chapter 45: Assassination
"Your Majesty has arrived—Concubine Chen's mother has arrived—"
The two figures appeared in front of the Huayi Hall together, and Emperor Liang and Jiang Zhi entered the hall together. The concubines and princesses who had been waiting in the palace all knelt down together.
Song Qing'an glanced at Liu Qiyun as if unintentionally, and saw that the latter's lips were tense and his face was unwilling.
Also, on this occasion in the past, she was the one who was kneeled.
Song Qing'an lowered his eyes and hid the fierce color.
Once upon a time, what my mother went through...... I'll pay you back one by one.
After Emperor Liang called for "Pingshen", Song Qingan got up with everyone and sat down on the throne as usual.
Pei Qing bowed down slightly and whispered to Emperor Liang for a while. Emperor Liang smiled and said, "Spread, pass." ”
Song Qing'an still lowered her eyebrows and looked calm, but her body was extremely tense, and even if you looked closely, you could see that she was trembling slightly.
"Second Highness here—"
When everyone's eyes moved to the door of the hall, Song Qingan slowly turned his head sideways and looked at the familiar and unfamiliar figure.
Song Qinghuai was dressed in a moon-white robe, with a jade belt and palace silk, and his gentle eyebrows were mixed with the solemn intent brought from the border. He walked to the front of the temple, lifted the front swing, and knelt down upright.
"Erchen, knock to see Your Majesty, knock to see Niangniang."
Its sound is like a jade hitting a bell, clear and warm. Emperor Liang laughed twice and said, "Hurry up, get up." ”
Song Qinghuai thanked him and sat down on the throne.
Emperor Liang raised the wine bottle, but he was very happy: "Qinghuai is back, and he has made this contribution!" I am very relieved! This is a family banquet for Qinghuai, you don't have to be restrained! ”
The rest of the people stood up to toast: "Long live Your Majesty." ”
Song Qing'an read the words of congratulations to Emperor Liang in his mouth, but his eyes kept glancing at Song Qinghuai.
His seat was across from her, and I don't know if anyone did it on purpose. When Song Qing'an looked at it, Song Qinghuai also happened to look at it. The two brothers and sisters looked at each other, and they both looked away in a little panic.
Song Qing'an's heart was sour and swollen, and he felt a little numb. She had been thinking that her brother would come back, but now that his brother had really returned, she was ...... But she ......
She was a little scared.
My brother is in Beijing, and sooner or later he will know about her and Pei Qing.
What would my brother think of her...... Song Qing'an closed his eyes, a little afraid to think about it.
The palace people entered in turn and set up the meal, the sound of silk and bamboo sounded, and the dancing girl slowly entered, her face covered with a veil.
Song Qing'an glanced at the seat that should have been sitting in the beautiful woman's seat.
That place was empty, remembering the reminder of Ah Shao and her before leaving yesterday, Song Qing felt uneasy in his peace of mind.
After all, this sentence has no beginning or end, and Song Qingan didn't believe Pei Qing so much, so he didn't tell anyone.
She took a sip of fruit wine, but she didn't taste anything.
"Qing'an and Qinghuai, they shouldn't have seen each other for five years."
Emperor Liang opened his mouth solemnly, as if he was emotional.
Song Qing'an hooked the corners of his lips, got up and said to Song Qinghuai: "I salute my brother." ”
After speaking, she raised her sleeves and drank the wine. Song Qinghuai first raised the wine bottle with Emperor Liang: "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”
"Now that the two of you are reunited, I am at ease."
Emperor Liang seemed to be deliberately drunk himself, and asked the palace people to pour wine again and again.
Jiang Zhi sat on the side and watched coldly, but did not stop Emperor Liang.
The second prince returned to Beijing...... In this capital, I'm afraid it's going to change......
Jiang Zhiyu sneered in her heart, lowered her eyes and took a sip of hot tea.
"Where's Limei?"
Emperor Liang looked at it and searched under the seat for a while, but he didn't see Ah Shao's figure, so he asked out loud.
Song Qing'an jumped his head and subconsciously looked at the dancing girl in front of him.
The palace banquet dance music has always been just "Spring River Flower Moonlight Night" and the like, but tonight is a little different.
The music gradually became unfamiliar, and Song Qingan watched the original dancing girls retreat, and a team of dancing girls dressed up in the West Night came in.
The one at the head, with eye-catching blue eyes, who is it not A Shao?
Song Qing'an's pupils shrank, and his hand unconsciously clenched the wine bottle.
Song Qinghuai had been observing her, and he had discovered this small anomaly. In addition to that, he felt ......
Song Qinghuai looked up, Emperor Liang and Concubine Chen both looked at the dancing queen in the hall, and the palace people standing on the side lowered their eyebrows.
He frowned and glanced at Pei Qing thoughtfully.
I don't know if it's an illusion...... He always felt that someone was looking at Yue'er.
Is it Pei Qing...... Song Qinghuai glanced at Pei Qing again, not wanting the latter to meet his gaze directly.
Pei Qing's eyes were indifferent, but under him was ruthless that was difficult to hide, but Song Qinghuai smiled with him gently, but his heart was not as calm as his face.
If Yue'er really has something to do with this person, wouldn't it ...... Too dangerous.
The dance music became more and more enthusiastic, the drums beat rapidly, and the dance steps of the dancers became more and more enthusiastic. Ah Shao spun, and the thin bell at his ankle jingled with the beat of the drum, making Emperor Liang look straight.
Ah Shao danced closer and closer, until he reached the throne of Emperor Liang. She hooked her finger to Emperor Liang, and her blue eyes were as affectionate as water, like three thousand love silks.
Emperor Liang was probably a little drunk, and he really left his seat with Ah Shao's movements, and he couldn't stop calling "beautiful beauty" in his mouth.
Jiang Zhiliu frowned slightly, feeling that this move was unseemly. Just as he was about to stop, Pei Qing on the side glanced at it lightly. Jiang Zhi immediately put her mind away, sat in place and pretended to be deaf and dumb.
Pei Qing lowered his eyes and followed Emperor Liang half a step behind.
I don't know if it's a coincidence, the two are standing in front of Song Qing'an's seat. Because the backs of the two blocked A Shao, Song Qing'an's eyebrows moved slightly, and he secretly moved his seat to the aisle that was convenient for movement.
A peony danced around Emperor Liang, his hands were like orchids, his waist was like spring water, and if he was leaving, he attracted Emperor Liang's mind to drift.
Just when she circled Emperor Liang for the third time, a sudden change occurred.
The thin silver bracelet on his wrist suddenly stretched out a sharp blade, and Ah Shao's tender eyes turned to ruthlessness, stabbing Emperor Liang in the chest.
Pei Qing felt that something was wrong, and pushed Emperor Liang first. But Ah Shao's movements were extremely agile, and although Emperor Liang could avoid it, he was still scratched on his arm.
Pei Qing didn't back down, as if he let the sharp blade stab.
However, a crow-blue figure swooped over.
Pei Qing's pupils shrank suddenly, and he quickly collected the palm power he wanted to strike. But there was only enough time, and he didn't have time to push her away when he saw Peony's sharp blade stabbed into her body.
Pei Qing panicked for a rare moment, and squeezed Song Qingan's shoulders tightly.
There was already chaos in all directions, and the screams of the concubines came and went. Jiang Zhi was still calm, her face was white, and she pulled Emperor Liang with difficulty.
Emperor Liang shouted "escort" in his mouth, and the Yulin guards outside the hall entered with swords one after another, and quickly restrained Ah Shao.
A Shao's eyes were also unconcealably stunned, her veil had already fallen in the chaos. She stared at the person who was being supported by Pei Qing, her face was shocked and frightened.
Song Qing got up with a whimsical and subconsciously touched his waist, but his tentacles only had soft clothing. Because he entered the palace, he was not equipped with a sword.
Song Qingan didn't know why he was going to pounce, it seemed that his body was the first to move. She fell into Pei Qing's arms, and the pain gradually soaked into her body from the wound. Song Qingan has always been able to bear it, but he bit his lip and didn't say a word.
I don't know what kind of secret weapon Ah Shao is, why does it hurt so much......
Song Qing meditated with peace of mind, the severe pain made her calm down for a moment, and found a reason for herself to block the knife.
What a great opportunity to gain Pei Qing's trust.
She frowned and completely leaned on Lai Pei Qing's arms.
"Quickly pass on the imperial doctor!"
Song Qinghuai snorted, but his eyes were fixed on Pei Qing and Song Qingan.
In the eyes of others, it seemed that Song Qing'an blocked Emperor Liang, but Song Qinghuai was on the opposite side, so he naturally saw it more clearly.
He saw that Song Qing'an was clearly acting after Emperor Liang had been pushed out.
Pei Qing......
Song Qinghuai secretly gritted his teeth and was making eye contact with Pei Qing.
Both of them had gloomy eyes, and they did not hide their murderous intent.
Song Qing'an gasped for breath with difficulty, thinking before fainting.
Worst...... Will my brother find out......