"The grass people's name is Li Zixiong, and he is a merchant in Yunhai City, and he has always been the main merchant of the imperial court in the past. Li Zixiong's expression was very respectful.

The fourth princess nodded and asked lightly, "What's the matter with seeing this princess?"

Li Zixiong glanced at Qi Tian who seemed to be nothing, his expression changed suddenly, and he said with a sad face: "Fourth princess, the grass people are worried that someone is trying to deceive Her Royal Highness the princess, so they are in a hurry to risk death to admonish." ”

"Deceit?" the fourth princess glanced at Li Zixiong.

Li Zixiong's eyes were angry, he stretched out his hand to point at Qi Tian, and shouted: "It's this scumbag, his name is Qi Tian, he is the son-in-law of Xia Mansion, he likes to visit Qinglou on weekdays, and when he was in the imperial capital, he even molested a woman from a good family on the street, and his behavior was very bad."

He didn't know where to get the news, and knew in advance that the imperial court was going to purchase war horses, so he asked his brother-in-law to go to Ash Horse Farm to purchase horses.

But his brother-in-law was a loser, and he didn't know anything about horses and business, so he bought all the plains ponies by mistake, which was enough for 80 million gold coins.

You must know that the plain pony is only a horse used by the common people to pull goods, and it is not a war horse used in war.

Later, the grass man learned that he was worried that the plain pony in his hand would not be sold, so he even pulled a few charlatans and made up the lie that the plain pony was more suitable for war than the plateau pony, intending to deceive Her Royal Highness.

The grass people were worried that the princess would be deceived, so they rushed to it non-stop, hoping that Her Royal Highness would not listen to the villain's slander and fall for the thief!"

After he finished speaking, he even shed a few tears, looking like a loyal and courageous outspoken.

Although the expression of the fourth princess remained unchanged, her expression was still a little moved.

Coupled with the fact that she didn't like Qi Tian's cunning and hypocritical personality in the first place, her bland gaze actually added a bit of murderous intent.

Li Zixiong and Li Mingyan originally stayed in the central square early, ready to start the procurement meeting at any time, and entered the procurement venue as soon as possible, after all, this procurement meeting is very important to the Li family.

However, the soldier suddenly posted a decree, saying that the procurement meeting would be temporarily cancelled and held at another date.

When Li Zixiong saw the content of the will, a bad feeling immediately arose in his heart.

Subsequently, he hurriedly found the soldiers he knew well and asked.

After this question, I learned that a man in white actually intercepted the honor team of the fourth princess in public, and loudly said that the plain pony is more suitable for war with the lion empire than the plateau horse.

And Her Royal Highness seemed to have listened to it, and canceled the procurement meeting at that time.

He doesn't have to guess to know who the boy in white is, he must be Qi Tian, who has been hiding behind the Xia Mansion, pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger!

Li Zixiong didn't dare to delay, and directly spent money to buy the officers of the city guards, so that he could have the opportunity to meet Her Royal Highness the princess, intercept Qi Tian in time, and prevent him from doing anything from it.

Qi Tian stood next to him, looked at Li Zixiong who was playing in front of him, and said in his heart, what a sinister old fritter!

This Li Zixiong came up and brought himself a hat for visiting the Qinglou and flirting with the women of good families.

The fourth princess was originally a woman, and when she heard that she was such a dissolute man, she must have prejudices against herself.

Coupled with Li Zixiong's tearful emotional words, he had just brainwashed the fourth princess, and the eight achievements were about to be wasted.

"Before Master Li came, I had already reported to the princess that I did buy a large number of plain ponies, but I did find that plain ponies were more suitable for fighting the lion empire than plateau horses.

And, as far as I know, Master Li's eldest son and my brother-in-law appeared in the Ash carriage on their front and back feet, and even arrived one step ahead.

To say that you got the news in advance, you knew it earlier.

In the end, I bought all the Plains ponies, and your eldest prince bought all the Highland ponies.

Now you are in a hurry to slander me, are you afraid that what I am saying is the truth, and you are worried that the highland horses you have hoarded in your hands will not be sold?" Qi Tian retorted.

"Shameless boy, you are misleading the country and the people! Once the empire is defeated, can you bear this responsibility?" Li Zixiong looked angry, as if Qi Tian was the one who brought disaster to the country and the people.

"Master Li, it's useless for you to slander me like this, this military material procurement meeting of the imperial court is related to the honor and disgrace of the empire, as well as the pattern of the court.

The fourth princess is smart and mighty, shoulders the responsibility of protecting the country, and bears the heavy responsibility of the rise and fall of the empire, and will never make conclusions because of someone's one-sided words. ”

Qi Tian directly raised the problem to the national level, and even blocked the way for the four princesses to directly otherwise be more suitable for war than the plain ponies.

"Despicable and shameless, you..."

"Enough!"

The fourth princess directly interrupted Qi Tian and Li Zixiong's argument, and her unfazed face showed a little annoyance, "Since you all say that you are reasonable, it is better to let the facts speak for yourself and have an open competition." ”

Li Zixiong's eyes were stunned, and he hurriedly said: "Your Royal Highness Princess, the plateau horse is the most suitable for cavalry, and it is the best choice for war horses, this is a well-known thing in the world, Your Highness must not let this scumbag waste your precious time." ”

There was a faint feeling of uneasiness in his heart, although he had always ignored Qi Tian before, but looking at the Xia family's methods against the Li family some time ago, Qi Tian was definitely a sinister and cunning person with evil intentions.

Now according to Qi Tian's thinking, maybe there will be any more trouble.

Qi Tian didn't speak, his eyes glanced at the fourth princess.

He knew the fourth princess for a few more hours than Li Zixiong, intercepted the honor team halfway from himself, but the fourth princess did not let the soldiers kill him, and then immediately canceled the procurement meeting after looking at his own picture scroll, these actions are enough to show that the fourth princess in front of him is a patient with a stiff face who has brains and does things carefully.

Such a person will never arbitrarily draw conclusions just because he listens to a few words.

Really!

The fourth princess stood up, ignored Li Zixiong, and shouted directly outside the tent: "Someone!"

"Your Royal Highness the Fourth Princess. A soldier knelt on one knee in front of the fourth princess.

"Call the city lord and the captain of Ma Cheng. The fourth princess ordered.

"Yes!" the soldier turned and walked out of the tent.

Li Zixiong knew that the competition was inevitable, so he looked at Qi Tian fiercely, as if he wanted to eat him.

But Qi Tian looked like he was fine, looking around.

It's just that only Qi Tian himself understands in his heart, although he is calm on the outside, he is hanging in his heart.

The advantages of the plains pony he just talked about only exist in theory.

Worried about leaking secrets before, and afraid that the Li family would obstruct it after knowing about it, he never verified it, and he was also a little speculative in his heart.

Soon, the city lord Wang and Ma Chengwei walked in.

"Bow to Her Royal Highness the Fourth Princess. ”

"The last general will knock on Her Royal Highness the Fourth Princess. ”

Both knelt down at the same time.

When Qi Tian saw Wang Shouren for the first time, his eyes looked up and down.

Wang Shouren is different from Ma Chengwei, who looks like "Zhang Fei", he is a typical elegant person, tall and thin, about fifty years old, very energetic, and a pair of eyes show essence from time to time.

But Qi Tian always felt that Wang Shouren seemed to be hiding something.

The fourth princess glanced at the two of them lightly, and said, "This princess wants to have a competition between the plateau horse and the plain pony.

The boy said that the Plains Pony was good at charging and even better at fighting in the jungle and mountains.

And he said that Childe deceived me, and the plateau horse is more suitable for war.

Plan a contest in front of all the people to see if the plateau horses are better suited for war, or the plains ponies are better suited for war. ”

She slowly walked to a wooden wall across the door and took down two giant axes that were a meter long.

This pair of giant axes is very large, the wood of the axe handle is as thick as an adult's arm, and the axe body is more like a human head, and it is estimated that one handle weighs 100 catties.

The shape of the giant axe is also very special, and a very fierce giant bird is carved on the surface of the axe.

Qi Tian had never seen this kind of giant bird, but anyone could see that it was a fierce beast.

Its eyes are fierce, its slender beak is slightly open, and its wings are spread out, making a picture of fluttering.

You know, birds are the most vicious when they pounce on food.

This pattern is engraved on the giant axe, which adds a bit of ferocity.

When Qi Tian first entered the big tent, he saw this pair of giant axes, but he thought they were decorations in the tent, but now it seems that they are the weapons of the four princesses...

"City Lord Wang, the plan and rules of the competition will be handed over to you to be the main responsibility.

Captain Ma Cheng, you are mainly responsible for supervision, and you must be fair, just, and open.

If anyone dares to do anything in secret, let the competition be unfair and infringe on the interests of the empire, they will be killed immediately!" the fourth princess glanced coldly at the city lord and Ma Chengwei.

The city lord and the captain of Ma Cheng immediately prostrate on the ground, and said respectfully: "Obey the order!"

"The last general obeys!"

The fourth princess turned her eyes to Li Zixiong and Qi Tian, "Since you slander each other, there must be one of you who has bad intentions and deliberately fabricates facts, and even has the intention of harming the affairs of the empire."

Loser. ”

"Click!" there was a sound of wood cracking, and a conference table in front of him immediately fell apart.

Li Zixiong and Qi Tian's hearts suddenly sank, and they both understood the consequences of failure!

"If you regret it now, maybe it's too late. The fourth princess suddenly spoke.

"I'm willing to take all the consequences, whether I win or lose. Qi Tian didn't hesitate.

"Grass people... The grass people are also willing to bear all the consequences. Li Zixiong was a little hesitant in his words, after all, he was not completely sure.

But at this time, the arrow is on the line, and it has to be sent, once it retreats, if it frames Qi Tian just now, the ministry will be self-defeating.

"Okay, you all go back, and try in three days. The fourth princess said.

"The grass people retired. ”

"Retire from your post. ”

"The last will retire. ”

"I'll go first. ”

The fourth princess glanced at Qi Tian, who was the last to speak, turned her back and stopped talking.

The four of them walked out of the big tent, and Qi Tian looked at the city lord Wang, wanting to take the opportunity to talk to him a few words, at least to understand more.

But before he could speak, Li Zixiong spoke first, "City Lord Wang, you have to worry about this competition." ”

"What did Master Li say, since it is the will of Her Royal Highness the Princess, this official should go all out to let this competition reflect its due significance, not to mention the supervision of Captain Ma Cheng, it must be fair, just and open. The city lord said with a smile on his face.

"In the past few days, the old man has entered a horse of Bai Nangong tea in his house, all of which are first-class and good tea, and the old man will let people send some to Lord Wang and Master Ma in a while. Li Zixiong said with a smile.

"No, if there is nothing else, this official will go first. Captain Ma Cheng looked solemn, turned around and walked towards the outside of the barracks.

City Lord Wang glanced at Ma Chengwei, shook his head slightly, then looked at Li Zixiong, and said with a smile: "Then thank Master Li for his kindness." ”

"Come, the old man will send the king to the carriage. Li Zixiong deliberately did not allow Qi Tian to have a chance to get close to Wang Shouren.

Qi Tian saw everything in his eyes, and he had a little understanding of the intimate relationship between Li Zixiong and Wang Shouren, but...

He vaguely felt that Wang Shouren was a little strange in his heart, but where the fault was, he couldn't tell for a while.

Since Li Zixiong came on his own initiative, there was a waiting carriage at the door.

And Qi Tian was escorted here, so he could only walk back to Yunhai City on his legs.

Since the military camp of the city guards was set up outside the city, by the time Qi Tian walked back to the Xia Mansion, it was already late at night.

"Damn! I'm finally home! I'm about to break my long legs!" Qi Tian complained.

"Second Aunt is back!" The two guards in front of the Xia Mansion greeted Qi Tian excitedly as soon as they saw Qi Tian, and their indifferent attitude was compared to the past, and they were like two people.

Seeing Qi Tian's staggering steps, the family hurriedly stepped forward to support the second aunt.

Qi Tian smiled, knowing that these were the results of Xia Xinyue's public praise for himself yesterday.

"Second aunt, don't you know that today's feat of stopping the fourth princess's honor team alone for the sake of the Xia family has been spread all over the mansion.

Everyone loves and respects you!" Jia Ding said with some excitement.

Qi Tian nodded, and accepted the praise, "You don't need to help me, you go and let the kitchen cook a few dishes, I'm already hungry." ”

He hadn't eaten all day, and he wanted to find a place to eat on the road, but he found... I was in a hurry to go out in the morning and didn't bring any money.

"Second aunt, I'll go now!" The family didn't say a word, and ran towards the kitchen, for fear of starving Qi Tian.

Qi Tian walked to the door of the dining room tiredly, but saw that there were already several familiar figures inside.

"Uncle Nine, is there any way to find out the news of Qi Tian?" Xia Xinyue's worried voice came out.

"Alas, the old man has sent everyone to inquire about the boss, but there has been no news.

There was an officer surnamed Xiao who had a little friendship with the boss before, but he never saw him. Uncle Nine sighed.

"Hmph, I'll just kill me and see who can stop me from saving my brother-in-law!" Xia Qingxue's voice sounded.

"Confused! if you do this, not only will you not be able to save Qi Tian, but you will harm him, and even the entire Xia family!" Xia Zhengxin scolded.

"I don't care, I don't care! I just want to save my brother-in-law!" Xia Qingxue said willfully.

"I'll go with you. Long Wu said.

"Long Wu, why are you starting to talk nonsense, just a few hundred of us are not enough for the city guards to stuff their teeth. Uncle Nine said.

"Uncle Nine, as long as Qi Tian can be rescued, my Xia family is willing to give everything, even if the family is bankrupt!

If after three days, there is no news from Qi Tian, Qingxue, you will take all the family members of the Xia Mansion and the guards of the dart bureau to save your brother-in-law!" Xia Xinyue's tone was a little resolute.

"Okay, since the eldest lady has said so, the old man will plan the strategy of attack and retreat in the past few days, and after saving the boss, he will go directly to Qimen Mountain.

During this time, Qimen Mountain was almost built, and even if the city guards were dispatched, it would be difficult to fight. Uncle Nine said.

"Where is Qimen Mountain?" Xia Zhengxin suddenly asked.

"Master Xia, Qimen Mountain is ten miles north of the city. Uncle Nine said.

"Alas, Xinyue, starting tomorrow, we will move the things that can be moved from the house to Qimen Mountain one after another.

We don't want these fixed industries in the city. Xia Zhengxin knew that once Xia Qingxue waited for someone to rob Qi Tian, the Xia family would be completely finished, so he made some preparations in advance.

"Let the cooks in the house go first, and improve the food in Qimen Mountain first. A voice came from outside the door.

"Uh-huh, boss!"

"Qi Tian!"

"Oh my God!"

"Brother-in-law!"

Everyone in the room looked at the long-awaited figure at the door excitedly!

Qi Tian stood at the door with a smile, and what they said just now made him completely fall into a sea of emotion.

At this moment, he felt that for this family, no matter what he paid, it was worth it!

Suddenly, he carefully experienced the feeling of family, friendship, love, and the integration of the three emotions in his heart, and muttered in his heart, this... Doesn't that feel like home?

It seems that in the previous life, he was an orphan with no relatives and no reason, and in this life, the ministry has made up for it.

“...”

“...”

Two deodorants entered their arms at the same time, one on the left and one on the right, and offered a fragrant kiss...

Just the next second...

Embarrassed!

Xia Xinyue looked at Xia Qingxue coldly, "Qingxue, what are you doing!"

Xia Qingxue didn't think about it, and replied directly: "Brother-in-law!"

"How can you kiss your brother-in-law!, he's my father-in-law!" Xia Xinyue's beautiful eyes almost burst into flames.

Xia Qingxue didn't care about the second sister's angry attitude, but said loudly and confidently: "What's wrong with your father-in-law? Maybe one day it will still be my father-in-law!"

"Xiao Nizi, what nonsense are you talking about! See if I don't tear your mouth apart!" Xia Xinyue is really angry.

"Hmph, it's up to you, I can slash you with a sword!" Xia Qingxue was also completely angry, and reached out to take the white long sword by the door.

"You two sisters are crazy, aren't you!" Xia Zhengxin shouted violently.

Although he has long been aware of this kind of triangular relationship today, it is still a little strange in his heart when it happens in front of him, and he doesn't know how to face it...

Xia Xinyue snorted, turned her head away, and didn't speak.

Xia Qingxue also followed the example of the second sister, snorted heavily, and turned her head in the other direction.

"Ahem!" Xia Zhengxin glanced at Qi Tian and knocked hard.

Qi Tian hurriedly withdrew the hand that was holding the waist of the two sisters, laughed dryly, and sat down at the dinner table.

Uncle Nine and Long Wu sat on the side, as if they couldn't hear or see, and they looked down and didn't know what they were thinking.

"At present, the crisis of the Xia family has not been over, and you two sisters are fighting.

Xinyue, you are a sister, can you let a little sister.

And you, Qingxue! You are a younger sister, how dare you use a sword to split your own sister!" Xia Zhengxin stiffened his face and scolded his two daughters in public for the first time.

"What's wrong with my sister, can my sister not let me kiss my brother-in-law?

I not only want to kiss my brother-in-law, but also sleep with my brother-in-law!" Xia Qingxue's rebellious mood was suddenly aroused.