"It's not a matter of the rivers and lakes, it's the court's. Du Ge said.

"Imperial court?" Huang Xiao asked in a low voice, "It can't be related to Huang Qitao again, right?"

Du Ge shook his head and said: "A few days ago, the Khitan sent an envoy to Kaifeng to discuss the reconciliation between the two countries, but not long after the Khitan envoy entered the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, their group was intercepted and killed, and no one survived. This incident shook the government and the opposition, especially the Khitan side, who asked for the murderer. If a satisfactory answer is not obtained, the two countries may go to war again. ”

"Did you find out who did it?" asked Huang Xiao with a frown.

This matter does have a great impact, and once it is not handled well, the two countries will definitely start a war again, especially this time the Khitan has taken charge.

In the war between the Great Song Dynasty and the Khitan, there were fewer victories and more defeats, so the Great Song Dynasty did not want to start the war lightly.

"I don't know yet, so for this matter, our 'Six Doors' also sent people to investigate, and Huang Qitao also gave an order to let the 'Six Doors' arrest go all out to search for those murderers. It is precisely because of this that a lot of catchers have been transferred from other places to strengthen manpower. Du Ge said.

After Du Ge finished speaking, seeing that Huang Xiao didn't say anything for a while, he couldn't help but continue to add: "Brother Huang, you are back now, I'm afraid Huang Qitao will find you soon, you have to be mentally prepared." Don't let him put this task on your head, it's a thankless task, and it's not that simple. ”

"I know that. Huang Xiao nodded and said.

Huang Xiao knew this matter in his heart, whether it was someone from the Great Song Dynasty who killed the Khitan envoy, or someone from the Khitan side, or maybe someone else, his purpose was obvious, that is, to provoke a war between the two countries. As long as the two countries are fighting together, there will be more people who will take advantage of the opportunity to fish in troubled waters, and it will be easier to achieve some goals.

So. This matter is definitely not that simple, I am afraid that there are many people involved, and all of them are not simple.

"Is there any movement on the imperial court?" asked Huang Xiao.

"I heard a little bit, but I don't know if it's true or not. Du Ge said.

"What do you say?" asked Huang Xiao.

"I heard that a minister Jianyì asked the three princes to go to the Khitan and marry the Khitan princess to show the sincerity of the friendship between the Great Song Dynasty. Du Ge said.

"Third Prince Zhao Yuankan?" Huang Xiao was stunned, then shook his head and said, "How is this possible, this crown prince's position is almost his, and it is impossible to send him over." It's possible to change to another prince. ”

In fact, this Zhao Yuankan and Huang Xiao had met when they were in the 'Immortal Residence', and at that time, it was the 'Xuanmen' Saint Zheng Zhiyi who mentioned it to himself. It's just that he mentioned to himself at the time that Zhao Yuankan was the prince, but in fact, Zhao Yuankan was not really made the prince.

However, what Zheng Zhiyi said is not far from the truth. Zhao Guangyi's eldest son went crazy and his second son died violently, and Zhao Yuankan is the third son, plus he is now very favored by Zhao Guangyi, so he is basically the chosen prince candidate.

Therefore, Huang Xiao thinks that this is impossible. How could a prince go to an enemy country? Isn't that a sheep in the mouth of a tiger?

"So I also think it's fake. Du Ge said, "However, apart from some rumors about this matter, there is nothing else to say in the court. ”

Huang Xiao nodded. Let Du Ge go down first

Then he sat in the study and thought about it for a while, but he didn't come up with anything.

His purpose in the study was naturally to wait for Huang Qitao to send someone to find him, because in his opinion, Huang Qitao would definitely gather a few 'saint hunters' to discuss this matter.

However, what surprised Huang Xiao was. Huang Qitao did not send someone to summon him, but the palace sent someone to summon him.

"Princess, father-in-law, which princess is it?" Huang Xiao asked an old eunuch standing in front of him.

"Your Royal Highness the Third Princess. The eunuch replied.

Huang Xiao nodded. He didn't expect Zhao Yunhui to send someone to find him, it seems that it shouldn't be a private matter, if it is a private matter, he will definitely not send someone over so directly.

But no matter what it is, since it is Zhao Yunhui looking for him, then he will naturally not hesitate. So he hurried into the palace with the eunuch.

When Huang Xiao was taken to a palace, he found Zhao Xin'er and Zhao Yunhui talking together.

After seeing Huang Xiao, Zhao Xin'er's beautiful eyes lit up, and a trace of joy flashed in Zhao Yunhui's eyes.

"Lord Huang, please take a seat. Zhao Yunhui hurriedly said.

Zhao Xin'er looked at Huang Xiao and didn't make a sound, but Huang Xiao could naturally feel her affection.

"Princess Xie, I don't know why the princess summoned the lower officials here?" Huang Xiao asked.

He, the 'saint catcher', is not only a person in the rivers and lakes, but also a court official, and it is not wrong to call himself a subordinate official.

"Can't I call you over if it's okay?Xin'er, you said yes?" Zhao Yunhui smiled slightly.

"Sister, don't make fun of me. Zhao Xin'er's face turned slightly red.

Huang Xiao just smiled awkwardly, he didn't dare to answer.

However, he knew that Zhao Yunhui's words were just a joke, and if she was fine, she would naturally not call herself over.

"Okay, don't talk about this, this time I came to Lord Huang, naturally I have something important to discuss with you. Zhao Yunhui smiled slightly, and said with a straight face.

When Zhao Yunhui's words fell, she only heard a hearty laugh outside the door.

In fact, Huang Xiao already knew that someone was coming here, and this skill was average, thinking that it should be someone in the palace, he didn't care.

When this person walked in, Huang Xiao's face showed a hint of surprise, it turned out to be him.

The person who came was Zhao Yuankan, the third prince of today.

"Third brother, my little sister has already invited someone for you, and you can do the rest by yourself. After Zhao Yunhui saw this person come in, she couldn't help but stand up and smiled.

"Thank you for the third sister, the fourth sister. Zhao Yuankan arched his hand.

"Xin'er, then let's go down first, shall we?" Zhao Yunhui looked at Zhao Xin'er and asked.

Zhao Xin'er nodded, and called Huang Xiao over today, mainly because of Zhao Yuankan. And what Zhao Yuankan wanted to say when he looked for Huang Xiao, they also knew something. However, these are things between them men, and it's not good to be here as a woman.

"Brother Huang, you'll come to me later!" Zhao Xin'er said when she passed by Huang Xiao's side.

Hearing Zhao Xin'er's transmission, Huang Xiao gave her a look and signaled that she knew.

After seeing the two girls go out, Huang Xiao stood up and saluted Zhao Yuankan and said, "I have seen His Royal Highness the Third Prince." ”

"Lord Huang doesn't need to be polite, there are only the two of us here, so there is no need to be so polite. Zhao Yuankan motioned for Huang Xiao to sit down and said.

"I don't know if His Royal Highness the Prince has anything to tell when he comes to the lowly position?" asked Huang Xiao.

Speaking of which, he and Zhao Yuankan don't have any friendship, and he suddenly came to find him today, which is indeed a bit unexpected.

I thought that Zhao Yunhui and Zhao Xin'er had something to do, but I didn't expect to come to find me for him.

"This prince~~ I do have something to discuss with Lord Huang. Zhao Yuankan said.

The identity of Huang Xiao in front of him is a little special, he is the 'saint catcher' of the 'Six Gates', and Zhao Yuankan no longer puts on the shelf of a prince, and directly calls 'me'.

"Your Highness commands. Huang Xiao said.

"I think Lord Huang should also know about the attack on the Khitan envoy, right?" asked Zhao Yuankan.

"Yes, I've heard about it. Huang Xiao nodded.

Zhao Yuankan suddenly mentioned this matter, and a thought flashed in Huang Xiao's heart.

It was the incident that Du Ge talked about with himself at that time, about the rumors in the imperial court. Could it be that the imperial court really plans to let this third prince go to Khitan?

However, even if he wants to go to the Khitan, what do you want to do?

Although there are a lot of ideas in his heart, they are all his own guesses, Huang Xiao looked at Zhao Yuankan and waited for his next step.

For this matter, the ministers of the court and the central government quarreled all over the world, and they did not come up with a suitable way to deal with it, and the father was also troubled by it. This matter can be big or small, if the Khitan does not let go, then this incident is enough to trigger another war between the two countries. Zhao Yuankan sighed, "As a prince, I should naturally share my father's worries, so this time I recommended myself to my father and prepared to send an envoy to Khitan to promote reconciliation between the two countries." ”

"Your Highness, are you going in person?" even though Huang Xiao already had a guess in his heart, he still asked with some surprise.

After all, such a thing, let alone an almost internal prince, even other princes are not willing to take this risk.

How to say, the relationship between the Great Song Dynasty and the Khitan is not very good, the two countries have always been in a state of hostility, and border wars are common.

"That's right, I went over in person to show my sincerity. Zhao Yuankan said.

"There are many ways to show sincerity, and there is no need for Your Highness to risk your life. Huang Xiao didn't agree with his approach, after all, it was too dangerous for him to go over like this.

"Don't hide it from Lord Huang, although I look beautiful, I secretly don't know how many pairs of eyes are staring at me, just want to catch some of my handles, or when I make mistakes. This time, I felt it was worth the risk. Zhao Yuankan said.

"En?" Huang Xiao was slightly startled in his heart.

He looked at Zhao Yuankan with some surprise, what does this Zhao Yuankan mean?

You shouldn't say these things to yourself, you have only met him once, that is, you have only met. His words should have been said to his confidants, and it seemed a little inappropriate to say to himself.

Huang Xiao understood the meaning of Zhao Yuankan's words, don't say that he is not the prince now, even if he is the prince, he still has a lot of brothers, or other royal relatives.

Who is not tempted by the position of emperor?

Therefore, he may feel that his position is still precarious.

If he risked his life to go to the Khitan through this time, and the matter could be settled, the ministers of the court would probably be impressed by him. Some neutral ministers may choose to support him, so that his position can be much more secure.

I have to say that Huang Xiao admired Zhao Yuankan's decision, although this decision was still inappropriate in his opinion. (To be continued......)