The next morning, Xue Shao got up early, and Qingrong didn't see anyone.

As soon as the door opened, Qingrong sent someone to send the Wei Mansion to deliver the post, and the reply of the eldest princess of Changning came quickly, and the day was set for the afternoon.

Qingrong couldn't help but slander, is this Changning eldest princess in such a hurry to see herself?

As soon as I went to the gate of the Wei Mansion, I waited for a well-dressed housekeeper lady, who seemed to have been waiting for a long time, she greeted her with a smile, stepped forward to salute, and her attitude was also very polite, and she went to the courtyard of the eldest princess of Changning with Qingrong.

This place has been clear and beautiful once, even if it is just a courtyard, it is also luxurious, and the building is exquisite, but it is only less than a year old, but it is a little more gray and deserted. When Qingrong entered the house, he saw a woman in gorgeous clothes, with no fat powder on her face, but she really looked a little sick.

The eldest princess of Changning was sitting by the window, and when she saw Qingrong coming, she raised her eyes and glanced at it, this gaze was very complicated, and Qingrong was also nervous when she saw it, and she hurriedly stepped forward and bowed her head.

But her tone was calm, "Come and sit." ”

Qingrong got up and thanked him, and sat down as he said.

Her eyes were sharp, she looked at Qingrong, and smiled meaningfully, "I didn't expect that I underestimated you before, and your ability was far beyond my expectations." ”

Qingrong didn't understand what she meant, and hurriedly said, "Don't dare, the concubine doesn't know what the princess means." ”

"Although I am far away in the fiefdom, I am not ignorant of the affairs in this capital, and I have heard more or less about what you said in front of the queen... Anyway, I still want to thank you. ”

Qingrong suddenly couldn't cry or laugh, she turned out to be unable to get along with Wei Boqin and his wife, deliberately so, mistakenly thinking that she was on her side, and wanted to win her over?

Qingrong had no choice but to say respectfully: "The concubine doesn't dare, the affairs of the court are decided by the saint and the queen, and the concubine doesn't dare to exceed the rules." ”

Chang Ning snorted, as if he was dissatisfied with Qingrong's cautiousness. "You don't have to be humble, speaking of which, during my absence, the people here are not as good as they used to be."

Qingrong smiled, "Time has changed, and there are always some changes. ”

"Time shifts" Chang Ning silently recited these words, and said to himself: "I heard that the good thing of the Xue family is coming, if it is really impermanent, he will accept it happily." ”

It seems that Chang Ning is still dissatisfied with Xue Yan for the previous matter, Qingrong knows that she is upset for the Ming County Lord, but the deceased has passed away, and now that the old matter is brought up again, I am afraid it will only increase the sadness and resentment.

Qingrong heard the words, hung his head, and didn't know how to answer.

Chang Ning glanced at Qingrong expressionlessly, and said bluntly, "Don't worry, I know what is going on in my heart, and I won't involve others." She paused, her tone a little complicated, "It's just that when I see you, I always feel a little emotional." ”

The last time Chang Ning saw Qingrong before leaving Beijing, it was also... See her for the last time.

Seeing this, Qingrong also knew that she remembered the bad things before, and she said cautiously: "When the concubine sees the princess again, she also feels this way." ”

After a while, Chang Ning seemed to fall into a brief memory, and her face was a little more abrupt.

……

If it weren't for her helping Yuan Min sneak out of the city, King Yong didn't want to make a big deal, so he sent Xiao Fuma to secretly send soldiers to find Yuan Min, but it aroused the suspicion of the saint, and the Yongwang Mansion would have this disaster! Now... She is also to blame.

But if Yuan Min doesn't leave, I'm afraid it will be difficult to escape punishment, but what if she escapes, now her whereabouts are unknown, life and death are uncertain, she is a lonely and weak woman, I don't know what kind of situation she has fallen in! Thinking of this, Chang Ning often can't sleep at night.

She pleaded with the saint and sent the people of the Yongwang Mansion lightly, but the saint refused to see her, and she refused to stay in the capital in frustration, so she went to the fiefdom with the concubine.

But she has been sending people to investigate in Xizhou, and now she has a little frown, Xue Yan has a correspondence with Xizhou, once a month, and has never stopped, which also makes her have some speculations. In addition, Wei Boqin has an accident again, and I am afraid that he will not be able to keep the position of the son of this world. Now that this is a great opportunity, she naturally can't miss it, and soon makes plans to return to the capital.

Chang Ning endured these words, held them in his heart, and never said them to anyone.

Seeing this, Qingrong also felt a little strange, Chang Ning let himself come, it should have other intentions, right? Could it be that there is something to do with Xue Yan?

really asked her to guess correctly, Chang Ning came to her this time, it was related to Xue Yan.

Qingrong tried hard to think about it, but she really didn't think there was anything strange about Xue Yan, and besides, she didn't have much contact with Xue Yan, how could she know about him? Qingrong shook his head, "Concubine... I don't know. ”

The matter was related to Yuan Min, Chang Ning was also a little anxious, and she said in a somewhat impatient tone: "Do you really not know, or are you pretending to be stupid with me?" ”

Qingrong lowered her head, "Don't dare to deceive the eldest princess, the concubine really doesn't know." Now that the eldest princess has noticed it, what clues have she found? What about the situation in Xizhou? ”

Chang Ning was choked, and she couldn't hold it for a while, she wanted to know, and she had to find Qingrong to probe the wind. "This matter is very important, you probably don't know that Xue Yan has done some unsightly things in private, and it is very likely that he is harboring a criminal minister!"

When Qingrong heard this, she couldn't help but be shocked, she raised her eyes to look at Chang Ning, maintaining her calm, "The eldest princess doesn't have any credentials yet, how can she..."

Chang Ning interrupted her and said, "Credentials? With the current situation of the Xue family, do you know what will happen to harboring the criminals? Can you still stand in front of me and talk to me like that? ”

She naturally knew that she was afraid that she would invite the disaster of annihilation!

Qingrong's mind was in a hurry, it had something to do with Xue Yan, and it was the only one who could make Chang Ning so attentive... Isn't she dead? What's in it? Qingrong stabilized her mind, just looked at Chang Ning and said: "The concubine doesn't dare, it's just that the eldest princess also knows the consequences of not reporting it, not to mention that it is related to the sinner, does the eldest princess think that the saint will be appeased?" ”

The situation in the court, I'm afraid she doesn't need to say much, she finally came back with Li Jin's guilt and pity, even if Chang Ning is Li Jin's sister, it is estimated that she will not dare to gamble on this.

"You!"

Qingrong's face did not change, and said calmly: "The eldest princess is angry, the concubine just wants to remind you that this kind of thing can't be said nonsense." "If it's true, I'm afraid that none of the people related to it will be able to save it.

Seeing that Qingrong didn't eat this, Chang Ning was a little angry, but now only she can use it, she pressed the breath in her heart, slowed down her tone and said: "Since you and I have talked about this, then I won't hide it from you, the master of Mingjun may not be dead yet, but now I don't know what her situation is in the Western Regions, and Xue Yan seems to know something." Now that the person is in his hands, I can't do anything, and it is impossible for me to openly ask him to question, you are also the Xue family, if you have the heart to pay attention, you will not be able to inquire about the slightest rumor? ”

And so it was! Qingrong was still surprised when she really heard her talk about it, but she still said cautiously: "It has something to do with Xue Yan?" This is just the eldest princess's speculation, there is no evidence, how can it be confirmed, isn't the eldest princess also because she is not convinced enough, so she doesn't dare to act rashly? ”

Chang Ning was exposed, and couldn't help but glance at her, "Xizhou is now in the midst of war, Yuan Min is lonely in Xizhou, I just want to find her whereabouts quickly and make sure she is okay." Even if he really has nothing to do with it, except for Xue Yan, I'm afraid no one else will know about it! Even if it's half a possibility, I don't want to give up. ”

Although she and Yuan Min are cousins, they have been close since childhood, Yuan Min is a little closer to her than those princesses in the palace, and now her whereabouts are unknown, life and death are unknown, how can she feel at ease!

It's Xizhou again, and Qingrong couldn't help but fall into contemplation when he heard this.

"Did the eldest princess send someone to find it?"

Chang Ning said: "There are people who inquire, but there is no news." ”

Qingrong looked at Chang Ning's somewhat depressed expression, his heart moved, and he also had a thought.

"The eldest princess is so clear that people are looking for it, isn't she afraid of being discovered? Xizhou is thousands of miles away from the capital, and there is a way that is beyond the reach of the whip, such a secret thing, if there are more people involved, it will definitely cause extraneous branches and incidents. ”

Chang Ning also knows this truth, but she can't go to the barren and war-torn place in Xizhou in person, isn't that more eye-catching?

Qingrong's face was calm, and he muttered: "The concubine can help the eldest princess." ”

Chang Ning was surprised, "You? ”

"Yes."

Chang Ning stared at her for a long time, and said suspiciously: "Why should I believe you?" ”

"The eldest princess also said that the matter is very important, whether it is for the eldest princess, or for the Xue family, or the county lord whose life and death are unknown, there is no room for a little difference, and if you are not careful, it will be a disaster. What's more, isn't the eldest princess also anxious to know the whereabouts of the county lord? ”

Chang Ning was a little shaken, "So what?" What kind of place is Xizhou, no matter how you want the wind and the rain in Yongcheng, you have to pick up your tail and be a man, you have the ability? ”

Qingrong's tone was calm, "The concubine really doesn't dare to guarantee it." ”

Chang Ning snorted, and he was quite aware of current affairs.

"Since the eldest princess understands the situation now, how can she not know that Xizhou has a vast territory and a complicated situation, and the power of the servants and guards alone is naturally far from enough."

Chang Ning looked at her, frowned, and couldn't help asking, "Then what do you want?" ”

"The concubine has no malicious intentions, she just wants to make a deal with the eldest princess, but she doesn't know what the eldest princess wants."

Chang Ning looked at her suspiciously, but still said, "Let's hear it." ”

……

The next day, the eldest princess of Changning reshaped her hair, and finally ended her days of recuperation at home, swept away the depression, and re-entered the palace gate.

In the Mingguang Hall of this matter, Li Jin was sitting on the rope bed, watching Chang Ning return to his former look, and said with a smile: "I don't know that Mrs. Lu introduced Chang Ning to that master, it is so effective, but in just a few days, Chang Ning can relieve his depression." ”

Chang Ning looked at the demeanor in front of him and was still calm, but his eyes were no longer as kind and friendly as before, and he was in a complicated mood for a while. Now, she should understand that they are not only siblings, but also monarchs and ministers, and the former feelings must also be subordinated to this monarch and minister, and must not be transgressed.

Chang Ning also smiled, "Actually, I'm fine, but fortunately, Your Majesty treats me well and attaches great importance to it, how can Chang Ning not get better quickly, face the saint as soon as possible, and thank the emperor for his kindness." ”

After leaving Beijing, her temperament calmed down a little. Li Jin also felt it, but it was not unexpected, and he also accepted her words with a smile.

"I recently got a calligraphy treasure, I want to take it with Your Majesty to taste, this person His Majesty has mentioned it before, but he doesn't want to enter the palace as a painter, he only wants to stay in the people, I don't know if Your Majesty still has an impression now?"

Li Jin had a vague impression, "Yes... Lin Quzi? ”

Chang Ning smiled and nodded, she asked the maid to come forward and unfold a long picture scroll in front of the hall. A look of surprise flashed in Li Jin's eyes, and he stood up and watched carefully. "This painting of the man dancing the gun is very familiar."

Chang Ning said with a smile: "Your Majesty may not know, but it is a coincidence that this Lin Quzi is actually acquainted with Mrs. Lu, and once praised Zhonglang for dancing the spear is a must, so he painted this painting." I had also heard of Lin Quzi's reputation, and I was curious, and my wife was sympathetic to my nursing home, which was boring and boring, so she brought it for me to watch and relieve my boredom. When I saw this painting, I was very amazed, and my wife was generous, and I would like to give this painting away, but I still remember that His Majesty also mentioned this person, and I admired his painting very much, so I brought it. ”

Li Jin nodded and smiled when he heard this, and said with satisfaction: "You have a heart." ”

"If Your Majesty likes it, I won't come for nothing." Chang Ning smiled and said: "This Zhonglang General's kung fu is a must, and this painting skill is even more perfect, such a good character brush, how dare I hide my selfishness and dedicate it to the saint." ”

Li Jin couldn't help but sigh, "General Zhonglang is indeed a martial artist with a strong posture. ”

Chang Ning nodded and said yes with a smile.

At this time, there was a sound of light footsteps in the direction of the temple gate, and a small eunuch walked in quickly and handed over the fold, "Your Majesty, the frontier is urgent." ”

Li Jin frowned when he heard this, stretched out his hand to take it, and after reading it, his brows furrowed even tighter.

Seeing this, Chang Ning asked more, "Your Majesty, but the war at the border has taken a turn for the better?" ”

Li Jin shook his head, and his voice was heavy: "Tubo returned to help, raided the main army, and formed a siege, and our army suffered heavy losses. ”

"Your Majesty, eldest princess." A gentle voice came from outside the hall, Chang Ning turned around, and saw the queen walking over with her stomach up.

Chang Ning stepped forward to salute, and the queen smiled and asked her not to be polite, "The princess looks much better now, I heard that you have entered the palace, so I want to come and see you." ”

Chang Ning nodded and smiled, "Thank you Your Highness for your concern, Your Highness is now pregnant with Liujia, how can you run because of me?" ”

The queen smiled, and her eyes fell on the long painting, "It doesn't hurt to just go out for a walk." Then she turned her head to look at the saint, and when she saw him frowning, she asked, "Your Majesty, what's the matter?" ”

Li Jin walked over directly and handed her the defeat, and did not shy away from it, "You can see it yourself." ”

After reading it, the queen's face gradually became solemn, and she said with relief: "Your Majesty don't worry too much, Tubo is just a return to help, and as time goes by, the imperial court will send more troops to help relieve the siege in the future." ”

Chang Ning was surprised when he heard this, how could this be the same as what Qingrong said the day before yesterday...

Li Jin nodded silently, and this is the only way to do it for now.

Suddenly, the queen asked, "Who is the person in this painting?" ”

Chang Ning said: "Zhonglang will be Xue Shao." ”

"Oh? It turned out to be him. The queen was thoughtful.

Chang Ning saw the opportunity and thought about how to speak in her heart, she smiled at Li Jin and said, "Yes, how did the sage forget about Zhonglang General?" ”