General Zheng and the King of Beihai deliberated in the study.

Zheng Erlang, who came to the Beihai Royal Mansion with General Zheng, quietly slipped into the inner mansion of the palace.

Since Xu Wan was retired by the Qiao family, Zheng Xuanqing came to the palace to offer his hospitality when he was free. At first, no one cared about him, and he had to stay for a long time even if he was cheeky. Later, when he was rejected, he was not discouraged, and he still came to the door from time to time.

After a year, the King of Beihai and the Princess of Beihai have softened and acquiesced, as long as Xu Wan nods, this family affair will be done.

It's a pity that Xu Guan's heart is like iron casting, cold and hard, and he is still unmoved.

In the past half a month, Beihai County has been besieged and blocked by bandits, and the people are confused. Xu Wan also had no leisure to read and play the piano, and sat at the desk in a daze.

A familiar voice made her come back to her senses instantly: "Sister Guan." ”

Xu Wan didn't look in the mirror, he didn't know that he had raised the corners of his mouth, and turned his head to look at the visitor: "Why are you here again?" ”

The young man standing at the door of the study had a fairly handsome face and smiled like a fool: "My father came to see the prince and discuss how to defend the city." I came to the palace with my father, just to see you. ”

Xu Wan said lightly: "I stay in the inner house every day, and I look like this every day, what is there to see." ”

Speaking coldly, one hand had already touched the teapot on the table, took the clean tea bowl, and poured a cup of tea.

Zheng Xuanqing entered the study with a shy face, reached out to take the tea bowl, and drank it all: "The tea cooked by Sister Guan is fragrant and delicious, I'll have another cup." ”

Xu Guan poured him another cup of tea: "How many times have I told you." Don't call me Sister Guan. ”

Zheng Xuanqing is worthy of being Xu Jing's friend, and he is cheeky and straightforward: "My son and I have been friends since childhood, and coming to the palace is the same as being in my own house, you are two years older than me, and I have called you Sister Guan since I was a child." Why not now? ”

Xu Wan was also a little annoyed, put down the teapot, and glared at him: "You also know that I am two years older than you!" What are you pestering me like this? I told you a long time ago that in my eyes, you are the same as Chunsheng, you are a younger brother. I will never marry you, you should die before it is too soon and find another good match. ”

Zheng Xuanqing responded with a heartfelt reply: "Female junior, hold the gold brick." Two years older is just right. Besides, we have known each other since childhood, and we are very familiar with each other's temperaments and temperaments. Just right for couples! If you don't want to marry now, I'll wait, and when you want to get married, I'll marry you.

Xu Wan glared at him again.

Zheng Xuanqing thought for a while and changed his words: "The prince has become a relative, and he lives in the capital with the princess, and it is estimated that he will not come back for a few years." You are reluctant to marry the prince and the princess, otherwise, I will be rich. In the future, I will honor my father and my mother with you...... Eh, it hurts! Don't screw my ears? ”

Xu Wan got up and reached out his hand, and twisted Zheng Xuanqing's ear across a table. Zheng Xuanqing was screwed and shouted.

Xu Wan relieved his sullenness a little, and snorted lightly: "If you talk nonsense again, I'll screw off your ears." ”

Let go in Zheng Xuanqing's sad face.

Before she could retract her hand, she was grabbed by the other hand.

Zheng Xuanqing grabbed her hand hard, stared at her with hot eyes, and lowered his voice slightly: "I like you to twist my ears all my life." ”

Xu Guan: "......"

For some reason, my heart was beating a little fast and my cheeks were a little hot.

Xu Wan pretended to be calm, quickly withdrew his hand, and said with a pretty face: "Don't say these frivolous and wanton words again." ”

Zheng Xuanqing had long been accustomed to Xu Guan's duplicity, hehe smiled, and wanted to reach out and touch her hand. She stared back and shrunk back.

In order to stay in the study for a while, Zheng Xuanqing talked about the battle at the city gate: "...... Someone is commanding bandits to attack the city, this person is very familiar with the deployment of troops at the city gate, it should be Wang Tong. ”

When Xu Wan heard Wang Tong's name, he frowned, and there was irrepressible anger in his tone: "This Wang Tong used to be an official of the imperial court, and he has been guarding the city gate in Beihai County for twenty years. Now that he has voted for bandits, he is still leading the bandits to attack the city, which is really despicable. ”

Zheng Xuanqing couldn't help but sigh: "When my father mentioned Wang Tong, he also gritted his teeth and hated it. also said that he would personally behead Wang Tong in the future. But now, the bandits are numerous, and they are constantly attacking the city every day. The garrison suffered heavy casualties, and my father came to the palace today to ask the prince to send all his personal soldiers to the city gate. ”

At this time, don't think about saving your strength for the future. At present, it is most important to protect the city gate first, and hold on until the imperial reinforcements come.

Xu Guan's heart was heavy, and he didn't notice Zheng Xuanqing going around the desk and coming to her: "Father secretly has some hands, I don't know how much." With the nature of his father, he will not hide his secrets. ”

Zheng Xuanqing nodded: "The prince understands the righteousness, cherishes the people, and will not be reluctant." ”

While talking, he quietly reached out and shook Xu Guan's hand.

Xu Wan slapped his hand away vigorously and picked up people again.

Zheng Xuanqing accepted it when he saw it, and grinned: "I'll go to the study and wait for my father to come out, and I'll come back when I'm free." ”

Xu Wan was disgusted and asked him not to come, but in fact, he personally sent Zheng Xuanqing out of the courtyard.

Zheng Xuanqing was in a very good mood, walked out of the distance, and turned around and waved at Xu Wan.

Xu Wan wanted to keep his face strained, but he couldn't help laughing again.

The maid on the side saw Xu Guan's appearance and laughed secretly.

The fierce woman is afraid of pestering Lang. Zheng Erlang has worked hard for more than a year, and Xu Wan has quietly moved his heart. Now I haven't let go of my mouth with a lot of strength, and I guess it's going to be fast. When Beihai County is safe and sound, the palace should do a happy event.

……

Zheng Xuanqing's father and son came empty-handed and took away a thousand elite soldiers.

General Zheng brought all these 1,000 people to the East City Gate. This is the main battlefield, and the rest of the city gates are only guarded by a hundred people, and the real troops are concentrated here.

With the addition of these 1,000 elite soldiers, the garrison who was originally exhausted and wounded was suddenly relieved and could take turns to heal and rest.

General Zheng personally guarded the city gate and gave Zheng Xuanqing the task of recruiting a man from each household: "The prince has ordered someone to post a notice. Within three days, all the recruits should be gathered in one place, and there would be no time for training, at least they should know simple snare drums and flags. It's up to you to do this errand. You just don't eat or sleep, and you have to get the errand done. ”

General Zheng spoke sharply, and Zheng Xuanqing also restrained his usual hippie smile, and nodded solemnly.

General Zheng said in a low voice: "The prince also ordered that all grain merchants should be requisitioned for grain, and the royal government should set the grain price uniformly, so that all the people can have food to fill their stomachs and stabilize the people's hearts. This matter naturally has to be handled by Xie Junshou, so we don't have to worry about it. ”

Zheng Xuanqing subconsciously said: "The soaring price of grain is a great opportunity to make a fortune, are the grain merchants willing?" ”

(End of chapter)