Xiao Jingyan took Mei Changsu's arm and patted it lightly. He knew that Lin Shu's disappointment at the moment was real, and he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. However, he didn't have much hope for Princess Liyang, and he knew that coercion was meaningless, so he obeyed Mei Changsu's words, took the sachet from his aunt's hand sideways, and said, "Please bring it here, my nephew will replace the deceased. Appreciation. Mr. Su and I still have something to discuss, aunt walks slowly, we won't send it."
He saw off the guest here, without extra lobbying, but instead made Princess Liyang feel a little overwhelmed. She wanted to say something, but felt speechless, and finally had to turn around and walk out silently with her head lowered. Xiao Jingrui bowed and saluted the prince, caught up with his mother in two or three steps, and gently supported her arm.
Leaving the main pavilion, walking through the outer courtyard paved by Fang Baiyu, and approaching the shadow wall, Princess Liyang suddenly stopped, raised her eyes and looked at her son: "Jing Rui, do you think... Mother is a bit too ruthless to do this. ?"
Xiao Jingrui pondered for a while. Dao: "There are reasons for doing or not doing this. It depends on which side of the mother you value. No one else, including the child, is qualified to influence the mother's decision. Besides, once this huge case is overturned, Come here. Thank you... Xie Hou's charge was treason. Although he died, he was bound to be implicated in the second and third brothers. The mother didn't want to let them go through her own hands and trapped them in a desperate situation. This love of Jing Rui is understandable."
Li Yang was in tears. He patted the back of his son's hand, "You still understand your mother's mind. But depending on the prince's determination, this case will be overturned sooner or later. If you really think about Bi Erxu, it would be a good idea for me to come forward and make the first complaint and exchange them for a mercy. A solution. I thought that Mr. Su, who was very shrewd, would naturally persuade me with this. Who knows... I just said that one sentence. He was actually angry... "
Xiao Jingrui thought for a while, but also felt doubts in his heart, and said in a low voice, "I met Brother Su at the beginning. It was because I admired his talent and bearing, even though so many things happened later. I still feel that... It is not his style to fight for power and profit. Since he has long been Knowing the truth of Chi Yan's unjust case. Then maybe his purpose is for this case from beginning to end. As for who to rely on to assist whom, it is just a means."
"It seems that this Mr. Su is not an outsider..." Princess Li Yang frowned, her eyes darkened. "Who is he? What does the Chiyan case have to do with him?"
"It doesn't make much sense to study this now. Whether Brother Su is in the game or just the prince's counselor, since the two of them chose to publicly announce the posthumous letter of Marquis Xie, it can be seen that Xue's injustice is as strong as a stone, and there is no way to retreat. , I am very impressed by the child, but unfortunately my identity is embarrassing, and many things cannot be done on behalf of my mother... "
"Jing Rui, if you and your mother change places, you must agree to their request, right?"
Xiao Jingrui thought about it seriously and said, "The child and the mother are two different people, and it is impossible for them to have the same thoughts. There are many dilemmas in the world, and the mother's contradictions are sour, how can the child not be considerate?"
Princess Liyang let out a long sigh, looked at the colorful carvings of Nine Dragons on the screen wall of the main entrance, and thought deeply for a long time, and finally turned around slowly and said, "My dear boy, please accompany your mother back. Xiao Jingrui seems to be concerned about her mother's decision. Not surprised, he nodded and held her hand tightly: "Mother, the child swears to you that no matter what the future situation may be, our family will share weal and woe together, and if anyone wants to hurt the mother and brothers, they must first step on the child. "
Princess Liyang's heart was burning hot, and she firmly grasped her son's hand. The two supported each other and stepped into the door of the East Palace Cabinet again.
Xiao Jingyan stepped forward to meet him, bowing slightly as if seeing the eldest princess for the first time today, "Aunt, please take a seat, do you have anything else to tell me?"
"I promise you." Princess Liyang said succinctly.
"Has aunt ever thought about it?"
"I'm going and returning, naturally I'm thinking again and again." Princess Liyang smiled sadly, "Actually, what if I think too much, I just can't really stand by and watch. If you step out of the gate of your East Palace today, only I'm afraid that my dreams will be uneasy in the future."
"Okay," Xiao Jingyan raised his eyebrows and said, "Auntie has this kind of affection, and my nephew can also assure you here that after Xue Chiyan's unjust case is cleared, all your children will be forgiven and will never be linked."
Princess Liyang couldn't help being shocked and lost her voice: "You actually know..."
"What my aunt thinks is human nature, why is it difficult to detect?" Xiao Jingyan and Mei Changsu exchanged glances, and said lightly, "Mr. Su didn't want to talk about it just now, just didn't want to turn this matter into a transaction. Up to now, it is the most critical time. Anything that violates the sincerity and exchange of coercive promises is an uncontrollable variable. Not forcing my aunt is also to avoid taking unexpected risks. "
"Prince's words are frank, but I am relieved to hear it. It seems that you are not someone who really wants to avenge the deceased, and you are unwilling to offer help now," Princess Liyang's gaze shifted to Mei Changsu's face. , "Since this is the case, then Mr. Su can stand here, must be loyal, and won your trust, but I don't know how the prince confirms Mr. Su's sincerity?"
Xiao Jingyan pursed his lips, glanced at Mei Changsu, and saw that he was looking out the window with a blank expression, as if he hadn't heard Princess Liyang's words at all, his heart suddenly ached, and he paused and said, "Mr. Su is for me. It's hard to describe in a single word. What's more, there is no doubt about employing people, as I have just said, sir and I. We are like one person."
"There is no doubt about employing people..." Princess Liyang murmured and reiterated, and nodded. "Jingyan, I have always paid little attention to you, but today I found out that although you and Jing Yu have different temperaments, they are very similar in their bones."
"It is indeed Jingyan's wish to carry on the legacy of the emperor's eldest brother in this life." Xiao Jingyan nodded slightly. "After my aunt goes back, if there is something to change her mind, don't force it. At that time in the main hall, facing the wrath of His Majesty, the pressure will be heavy. If you don't have a firm determination, I'm afraid it will be difficult to finish the sentence."
Princess Liyang didn't answer immediately, but thought about it carefully and nodded silently. At this moment, Mei Changsu turned his face. He asked with a smile: "Jing Rui, you have been here for more than a year, so you must have gained a lot of experience. Is everything okay?"
With a gentle smile on Xiao Jingrui's lips, he said, "Yeah. Far away from the homeland. I met some people and experienced some things. Now that I look back on the past, I can see and think more clearly. It's just... Brother Su doesn't seem to have changed much, and when I look at you now, I still feel so unpredictable and elusive."
After just a few words, the two looked at each other and smiled, as if something had been gently uncovered in their hearts, which made them feel a lot more refreshed. Princess Liyang didn't say any more, nodded slightly to Xiao Jingyan, and left with her son again.
There were only two people left in the hall at the moment, and the atmosphere was a bit dull for a while. When Mei Changsu took the initiative to come to the East Palace in the morning, Xiao Jingyan was very pleasantly surprised, but when they met, he found that he was still alienated and only talking about business, so he didn't dare to say anything else. And it didn't take long for the eldest princess and her son to arrive. Although the matter has been negotiated, the deadlock between the two has not been fully resolved. "Do you think Aunt Liyang really made up her mind to help us this time?" After a moment of silence, Xiao Jingyan asked first.
"The eldest princess is no longer someone who acts impulsive. If she agrees to it, she has nine points of certainty. But just in case, an alternative plan should be drawn up."
"It's no problem, Marquis Yan will never back down, he promised me that if the time comes to make him injustice in the Golden Palace, even if the emperor is enraged, he will definitely insist on telling all the truth. However, to open the case with Xie Yu's suicide note, it is only natural for Aunt Liyang to come forward."
"Well," Mei Changsu replied softly, "The situation at the scene is unpredictable, and it will be up to His Highness to control it."
"Don't worry about this, I have talked to the trusted imperial courtiers separately, and the effect is better than I expected. Whether it's sincere or taking advantage of the situation, they all expressed their strong support. However, in order to avoid some of them being aggressive I have specially invited my mother and concubine to make sure that no outsiders can see my father. Before, no matter how much the royal father yelled, they wouldn't really drag people away."
"His Royal Highness moved so fast." Mei Changsu smiled.
Seeing his smile, Xiao Jingyan breathed a sigh of relief, "I contacted the courtiers without consulting you, and I was worried that you would accuse me of being reckless. Listening to Meng Qing, you have always emphasized that you need to take a step by step, so you kept a lot of the secrets from me. I'm afraid of being aggressive."
Mei Changsu slowly lowered his eyes and said in a low voice, "As long as His Majesty is still in power, it is impossible to overturn the case without fail. I just always want to be a little more sure. At this level, it is almost my pre-emption. The time is ripe for the setting. This matter is now under your control, Your Highness, and I really don’t… I don’t want to wait any longer… So everything will be arranged by Your Highness. Whether it’s for the people who have been wronged and wronged, or the people of the world , His Majesty personally decrees that Zhao Xue will be re-trialed, and the meaning will be different from the reversal of the case after His Highness ascends the throne in the future."
"I understand what you mean, and what you expect from me," Xiao Jingyan looked at him deeply, trying to call out Xiaoshu's name, but was a little unsteady. As long as I can successfully get the royal father to issue an decree in public, I will definitely turn this case beautifully, and I will never leave any excuses for the little ones."
Mei Changsu smiled again and slowly raised his eyes, "There is one more thing, I want to ask your Highness..."
"Why are you being polite to me? Just say yes."
"On the day of Shouyi, please take your Highness with me."
Xiao Jingyan suddenly widened his eyes and stared at him in surprise.
"I am also considered a guest, although I will still attract attention on such occasions, but it is not particularly abrupt. ... After all these years, no matter whether it is a success or a failure, I always want to see that scene with my own eyes. ..." When Mei Changsu said this, he suddenly realized that Jingyan's expression was wrong, he paused and asked, "Does your Highness feel embarrassed?" What are you talking about? "Xiao Jingyan continued to stare at him, with anger in his eyes, "Why do you need me?" You should have been there! It's all your painstaking efforts to get to this point today, how could I... not let you witness this result with your own eyes? "
"Your Highness..."
Xiao Jingyan didn't know why, but suddenly couldn't control himself, and said with a sullen face: "Your Highness, you don't know my name? Did you only know me today? What identity did you use to say please, I the counselor?"
"Jingyan," Mei Changsu put his left hand on Xiao Jingyan's forearm, pressed it firmly, and called his name clearly for the first time after the reunion, "This is also... I have to make it clear to you. one thing… "