"Oh, since you said he was your cousin, why didn't you just call out his identity when you first came in? Why did you have to act as if you had seen a ghost? Could it be that you have some guilt that you can't tell others? Secret? Yun'er, is this king right?"
King Qinghe's words were extremely sharp, and these words completely hit the most feared thing in Sun Ziyun's heart, and her face immediately turned pale.
She had just clearly told what Qi Huang and Qi Feng had done to her before, but King Qinghe didn't seem to hear it, and only caught her as a raft because she didn't call Qi Huang's identity in the first place.
"My lord, I, I..."
King Qinghe's words made Sun Ziyun's complexion paler. She wanted to defend herself, but she didn't know how to say it. After some struggles, her complexion became even uglier.
However, when King Qinghe saw Sun Ziyun like this, he didn't intend to rescue her at all, but looked at her with great interest, as if he wanted to see what kind of lies she would invent.
Seeing King Qinghe's appearance, Sun Ziyun's heart sank slowly. She didn't know what happened, but the appearance that King Qinghe showed now didn't seem to have a deep affection for her. It seems that what he is doing now is aimed at her. Could it be that Qi Wang had already said something to King Qinghe before she came
Qi Wang hated herself, and their family didn't want her to live a good life. If they had the opportunity to talk nonsense in front of King Qinghe, how could their family let her go
Extreme fear welled up in his heart, Sun Ziyun should continue to defend, but for some reason, under the gaze of King Qinghe who seemed to see through everything, all the words of Sun Ziyun's defense got stuck in his throat, and he couldn't utter a single word .
Seeing Sun Ziyun's appearance, King Qinghe patted her on the cheek, as if treating something worthless, pushed Sun Ziyun to the side, and signaled her to sit aside.
"Since you don't want to answer, then don't say anything, I don't want to hear it."
After pushing Sun Ziyun away, she saw that King Qinghe was getting farther and farther away from her. Sun Ziyun could only feel a basin of cold water pouring down on her head. Fear made Sun Ziyun unable to think properly. She wanted to open her mouth to defend herself, but King Qinghe I don't want to listen to her explanation anymore.
After pushing Sun Ziyun away, King Qinghe turned his head to look at Qi Huang who was sitting on the other side. His body leaned back, and he leaned on the back of the chair in a very relaxed posture.
"Master Qi, Yun'er has nothing to say, but I don't know what you want to explain to me? I see that there seems to be a bad debt between you and this king's future princess. Yun'er blames all the faults on you , and you, what did you say? Do you agree with Yun'er's accusation against you?"
King Qinghe's words confirmed Sun Ziyun's guess even more. She was terrified. The words that Longfengxiang Qi Wang said that day resurfaced in Sun Ziyun's ears again. She suddenly widened her eyes and turned her head to look at Qi Huang. There was pleading in his eyes.
She doesn't want Qi Wang to talk nonsense in front of King Qinghe, and she doesn't want Qi Wang to tell King Qinghe the secrets that she has worked so hard to hide. lose it all.
Under Sun Ziyun's begging eyes, Qi Huang was silent for a long time, and finally spoke slowly.
"Returning to the lord, except that it is false that Miss Sun's family died because of Xiaguan's sister, I have nothing to say about other things. If you want to know, you might as well ask Miss Sun directly. Xiaguan thinks Miss Sun may be It becomes clearer what the truth really is."
Seeing that Qi Wang didn't sell herself, Sun Ziyun's heart was slightly relieved, and the expression on his face also changed accordingly. No matter what was the reason why Qi Wang didn't tell the truth, at least this feeling she remembers...
However, King Qinghe didn't intend to let Qi Huang go so easily, he raised his eyebrows and said casually.
"My lord, I heard that your sister, Mr. Qi, looks somewhat similar to this king's future princess, or it should be said that my future princess is very similar to your sister. I don't know if it's a coincidence or... ulterior motives."
King Qinghe bit the words ulterior motives very hard, as if he was deliberately reminding him of something.
However, Qi Huang pretended not to understand King Qinghe's words, and he explained seriously: "My lord, you are overthinking, Miss Sun's mother is my mother's sister, and Xiaguan's sister and Miss Sun They are cousins, and it is quite normal for them to have some resemblance."
Seeing that Qi Wang was still talking about him, King Qinghe did not let Qi Wang go, but continued to talk.
"Is it like this? The king wants to know one thing. What kind of whispers did you whisper in front of Long Fengxiang in the public, so that the future princess of the king was scared out of her wits when she went back, and even threatened those maids?" Don't tell me about her meeting with you, can Master Qi clear up my doubts?"
Sun Ziyun didn't expect to tell those maids to shut up. Instead of shutting up, they told King Qinghe about their threats to them. After knowing the news, Sun Ziyun's eyes turned black and he almost fainted.
That's right, there were so many loopholes in what she did in a panic, it would be fine if King Qinghe didn't pursue it, but once he did, she would have no way to explain what she did.
Especially Sun Ziyun couldn't explain the matter of telling the maids to shut up. How could she have forgotten? Although those maids listened to her on the surface, they were all under King Qinghe, so how could they sincerely plan for her?
But at this time, the voice of the storyteller came from downstairs again. Hearing the familiar story from the storyteller, the expression on Sun Ziyun's face gradually became whiter and paler. The extreme fear made Sun Ziyun unable to calm down. Thinking, and then her eyes went dark, and she passed out straight.
Sun Ziyun, who passed out, slid down the stool and fell softly on the cold floor, but King Qinghe didn't seem to see her fall, he still looked at Qi Wang with interest, waiting for Qi Wang's answer Reply.
King Qinghe put on a very talkative appearance, but Qi Wang could tell from his expression that King Qinghe was in a bad mood at this time, and his words and deeds were full of strong threats.
There were originally three people in the room, but after Sun Ziyun passed out, only King Qinghe and Qi Wang were still awake in the room. A thick brazier was burning in the room, and the temperature became higher and higher. It was getting hotter and hotter, drops of sweat slid down his forehead, his head drooped, not daring to meet King Qinghe's eyes.
King Qinghe still had a leisurely attitude. He looked at Qi Wang with a smile on his face, and he didn't seem to find that Qi Wang was in a wrong state at this time. The current King Qinghe seemed to be chatting with Qi Wang about family matters. A very relaxed gesture was waiting for Qi Huang's response.
Time passed by every minute and every second, and the atmosphere in the room became more and more dignified. In the end, Qi Wang couldn't bear the oppressive atmosphere, and spoke first.
"My lord, I just had a casual chat with Miss Sun before, and the official didn't say anything, so I don't need to doubt anything, Miss Sun is the cousin of the official, and the official..."
When he said these words, Qi Wang was still holding on, but from his trembling body, it could be seen that his emotions were not as calm as he showed himself.
"Master Qi, what are you nervous about? I just want to gossip with you. You seem to be afraid of me. Could it be that you have done something to offend me?"
King Qinghe stood up suddenly, he looked down at Qi Wang from a high position, his sharp eyes seemed to see through Qi Wang from the inside to the outside, suddenly he walked around the table and came in front of Qi Wang, approaching step by step over him.
King Qinghe is already an adult male, but Qi Wang is only a sixteen-year-old boy at this time. His body has not yet fully developed, and his stature has not yet grown up. The whole person is completely small in front of King Qinghe. However, the other party has been in a high position for a long time, and his aura is far beyond comparison. When he approached Qi Wang with full aura, the oppressive feeling he brought was like a mountain, making people breathless.
The sudden approach of King Qinghe made Qi Wang extremely nervous. He opened his mouth slightly, looked at King Qinghe in horror, and wanted to say something, but his voice seemed to be stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say anything. come out
Seeing Qi Huang who seemed to be terrified, King Qinghe raised the corners of his mouth, and the expression on his face became a little strange. He approached Qi Huang and said softly.
"Master Qi, what I hate the most is someone making up lies to deceive me, especially on the premise that I already know the truth, and the lies are not disgusting to me. If that person dares to continue to deceive me, I will You don’t even know what you’re going to do.”
"So after knowing that the king has such a habit, will you continue to hide it from the king, Mr. Qi?"
The words of King Qinghe almost tore his face, Qi Wang's complexion turned pale, and the sweat flowed even more fiercely. He only felt that the temperature in the room seemed to be getting higher and higher, and his underwear was completely soaked in sweat , his body trembled slightly, and his eyes did not dare to meet King Qinghe's.
Seeing that Qi Wang seemed to be frightened by himself, King Qinghe suddenly leaned back. He opened the distance between Qi Wang and his lips, and his smile was a little careless.
"Master Qi, if you obediently tell this king everything, then this king will not care about anything with you, but if you refuse to say anything, this king doesn't know what he will do , after all, this king has always had a bad temper..."
King Qinghe's appearance frightened Qi Wang, he was afraid at first, but at this moment he couldn't help but trembled and said.
"I, I just told Sun Ziyun, let her stay away from me and my sister, don't think that relying on the prince can do anything to us."
As if finally unable to bear the oppressive feeling brought by King Qinghe, Qi Huang lowered his head dejectedly.
"My lord, as you said, there is a bad debt between Xiaguan and Sun Ziyun. When we escaped from Yuzhou City together, many unpleasant things happened. At that time, we forged a grudge..."
Qi Huang told all the grievances and grievances between himself and Sun Ziyun, and at the end, he said in a trembling voice.
"Sun Ziyun is a person who always seeks revenge. She plotted against us when she was not in power. Now that she has climbed to a high position like the prince, she will definitely not let us go. That's why I threatened her..."
Seeing that Qi Wang uttered all the things he knew like a bamboo tube pouring beans, King Qinghe regained his kind look, and he slowly returned to his seat, sat down again, and passed out Sun Ziyun collapsed at King Qinghe's feet, but King Qinghe didn't intend to look at Sun Ziyun at all.
"Master Qi, look at the current appearance of this king, as if he cares about her? In fact, this king has known for a long time that she is not the girl who saved him..."
Seeing that Qi Wang's face changed instantly, King Qinghe knew that Qi Wang should know something, so he continued to speak.
"She is just a clown in front of this king. This king only keeps her to know who the benefactor who really saved this king is. Now that this king already knows, it is useless to keep her. If If Lord Qi is willing, this king will welcome your sister into the mansion and make her his concubine."
Qi Wang was frightened, and the blood on his face faded completely.
"My lord, what are you talking about? I don't understand..."
Seeing Qi Wang's appearance, King Qinghe hooked the corners of his mouth with great interest.
"Master Qi can design such exquisite drawings, and he can draw the original design of the red cannon by himself. This king does not believe that you are a stupid person. What does this king mean? You It should be clear, Master Qi, don’t you think so?”
He stared at King Qinghe, and looked at himself with determination, as if he believed that he understood what King Qinghe meant? Qi Wang's face was green and white, and the sweat on his forehead became more intense.
However, seeing Qi Wang's appearance, King Qinghe didn't seem to be angry, he took the teacup on the table, skimmed off the froth on it, and took a shallow sip.
"If your sister hadn't saved me at the beginning, I'm afraid I would have died in Yuzhou City. How can I have today? It can be said that everything I have now is given by your sister. I am a person who knows how to repay your kindness, and I will always keep your sister's kindness in my heart. To tell you the truth, when I didn't know what your sister looked like back then, this king already fell in love with you..."
King Qinghe's acting skills are at the pinnacle. He played an infatuated man who is obsessed with a woman he has never met. Anyone who saw King Qinghe's appearance at this time would be confused by him, thinking that everything he said was true.
Qi Wang was no exception, seeing that the expression on Qi Wang's face gradually relaxed, King Qinghe was in a good mood, he smiled and greeted Qi Wang for dinner.
"Master Qi, this king has said before that you are invited to have a meal today. There are so many delicacies, how can Lord Qi not be willing to taste them?"
Seeing Qi Wang slowly calm down under his own words, the smile on King Qinghe's face grew wider, but at this moment, Qi Wang suddenly looked at Sun Ziyun who was still lying on the ground, and he spoke softly.
"My lord, if everything you said is true, then why did you keep Sun Ziyun by your side? She almost killed my sister..."
"Those who deceive the king will not end well. Do you remember what the king said, Mr. Qi?"
King Qinghe glanced at Sun Ziyun lying on the ground with his cool eyes, and said without emotion: "It is still useful for me to keep her now, and I will give you an explanation when her usefulness completely disappears."
"Right now, Mr. Qi is better to enjoy delicious food and wine with this king."
Qi Wang listened to King Qinghe's words, so he didn't say anything. The two chatted happily. People sent Qi Huang back to Qi's mansion.
As for Sun Ziyun, King Qinghe chose to bring her back to the mansion in the end, but after tearing away the mask completely, King Qinghe's attitude towards Sun Ziyun was completely different from before.
Originally, Sun Ziyun lived in the courtyard next to the main courtyard of King Qinghe, and all the expenses for food and clothing were compared with that of the future princess, but after bringing back the unconscious Sun Ziyun this time, King Qinghe gave an order—Sun Ziyun All food and clothing expenses are still the same as before, but starting from today, she is not allowed to leave her small courtyard, and the servants only need to fulfill their responsibilities, and there is no need to do extra things.
The servants in Prince Qinghe's mansion were well aware of King Qinghe's character. After he said these words, everyone guessed that Sun Ziyun might have fallen out of favor, otherwise King Qinghe would not treat her like this.
It took less than half a month for Sun Ziyun to be favored, but once she fell from the clouds, the servants who had swallowed their anger to please Sun Ziyun returned to their original state, and their attitude towards her was not even as good as it was at the beginning.
At that time, Sun Ziyun dared to get angry with these servants relying on her kindness to King Qinghe, but what happened in Zuixiang Tower last night made Sun Ziyun feel deep fear and uneasiness, and she no longer dared to rely on it. She is favored and proud, no matter how the servants treat her, Sun Ziyun dare not complain at all.
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When King Qinghe arrived at the Ministry of Industry the next day, he found that Qi Wang had asked for leave and hadn't come. He went to the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and asked why Qi Wang didn't come.
Lord Chen told King Qinghe that Qi Huang accidentally fell into the lake last night and developed a high fever that night.
"The servants of Qi's mansion came here to ask for leave in the morning, saying that Mr. Qi has a high fever and the situation is very dangerous. He can't be on duty today."
I had just had a friendly exchange with Qi Wang yesterday, and today he was ill and couldn't come back, which was too coincidental, King Qinghe was suspicious, so he went to Qi Mansion to visit Qi Wang after get off work.
However, after arriving at Qi's mansion, King Qinghe realized that he had thought too much before. He saw Qi Wang, who was in a coma, and saw that his face was flushed red because of a high fever, and he could feel it when he put his hand on it. The fiery temperature spread from under the palm.
King Qinghe specially asked Chen Jiang to invite the imperial physician with his own brand, and after the diagnosis and treatment by the imperial physician, the results came out soon.
"Master Qi's body is not good in the first place. This is because of the wind and cold entering the body, causing the high fever to persist. If the fever is not reduced as soon as possible, it may be harmful to Sir Qi's life."
The imperial physician's diagnosis was the same as that of other doctors. Everyone in Qi's mansion looked gloomy and gloomy. Qi Shengkun and Liu Xiyu even knelt down in front of King Qinghe, begging the imperial physician to help Qi Huang diagnose and treat him.
As a prince known for his kindness, how could King Qinghe disagree? He left the imperial physician behind, and left Qi's mansion with his staff.
After leaving Qi's mansion, King Qinghe remembered that he had not seen the lady named Qi Feng from Qi's mansion, but he didn't think much about it, he just thought that it was inconvenient for her, a woman who had not left the court, to meet outsiders.
Originally thought that after the imperial physician's diagnosis and treatment, Qi Wang would recover soon, but the fact was not what King Qinghe wished, Qi Wang's condition fluctuated from good to bad, until the emperor began to seal the pen for Chinese New Year, he was still in a coma and did not wake up.