Qin Yining was helped by Pang Xiao and got off the carriage. He looked up and saw that many guards from the Gyeonggi camp in front of him separated the two sides of the road, and an official sedan chair was blocked at both ends.
In such a big battle, when Prince Zhongshun came, he would not allow the rest of the official sedan chairs to walk, and he also kept so many soldiers separated on both sides. Obviously, he wanted to promote his favor for Prince Zhongshun, and he wanted everyone present to be Feel the arrogance of Prince Zhongshun.
Qin Yining sneered in his heart, feeling that Li Qitian's methods were really becoming more and more petty, and he liked to do things like this, so that he was no different from a woman in the house.
Seeing Qin Yining's delicate makeup showing a slightly sullen face, Pang Xiao said with a soothing smile: "Sister Yi, don't be like this, you won't let others succeed and hurt yourself."
Qin Yining nodded, since she was pregnant, she seemed to be easily affected by emotions, which was indeed bad for her health.
Helping Pang Xiao's hand to get off the carriage, Qin Yining raised his eyes, suddenly passed through the layers of crowds, and met a pair of familiar eyes.
It's the father!
Those eyes that were very similar to hers were full of joy and concern at this time. He stretched his neck across the crowd, anxiously trying to see her situation clearly.
Qin Yining's tears welled up all of a sudden, and she almost cried on the spot.
Father is such a person with outstanding demeanor and looks like an exiled immortal, but now, like thousands of fathers all over the world, he is excitedly looking forward to his child.
Seeing that Qin Huaiyuan had lost a lot of weight, Qin Yining felt very guilty. This time when something happened to her, her father must be very anxious. Qin Yining knew about the chaotic situation at home, not to mention that her father might have been under all kinds of pressure and maintained her as before.
Qin Yining's tears rolled in his eyes, and he wanted to walk to Qin Huaiyuan's side.
Qin Huaiyuan smiled and nodded at her, but waved his hand to signal her not to go over.
He could see that his daughter had gone through a lot of hardships. Although she lost a lot of weight and looked weaker than before, Pang Xiao's attitude towards her was still the same as before. It can be seen that Pang Xiao didn't mind Qin Yining being kidnapped and sent to the Tatar.
As long as their young husband and wife are together, in Qin Huaiyuan's view, this is a very satisfying thing.
Pang Xiao followed Qin Yining's line of sight and saw Qin Huaiyuan as well.
Although this was before the court meeting, there were many people around the civil and military officials who were watching, but Pang Xiao thought about it, anyway, the current situation is already like this, and after his deployment, it is estimated that the saint will be interested in their faction in the future. He will also hate the pain, and Qin Huaiyuan is his father-in-law, and as a saint, he will definitely be divided into his own faction.
Therefore, Pang Xiao did not shy away from it, so he took Qin Yining's hand and walked towards Qin Huaiyuan.
The crowd couldn't help but look this way.
The scene was silent for a moment.
Qin Huaiyuan frowned at first, then he figured it out, and looked at Pang Xiao and Qin Yining with a smile.
Qin Xiuyuan pulled Qin Huaiyuan worriedly: "Brother, this..."
"It's okay." Qin Huaiyuan said comfortably.
At this time, Pang Xiao and Qin Yining had already arrived, and even the soldiers of Gyeonggi Guard stepped aside.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao walked to Qin Huaiyuan side by side and saluted.
"Father."
"father in law."
"Okay, okay, no courtesy." Qin Huaiyuan held one in one hand, first smiled at Pang Xiao, then looked at Qin Yining and said, "I've lost weight. But it's a good thing to be back."
"Yes. Father, I'm fine. Fortunately, the lord arrived in time this time. Although I experienced some thrills, it was not a big problem."
"That's good, that's good." Qin Huaiyuan nodded with a smile.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao met Qin Xiuyuan next to him again.
"Second uncle."
"It's good, it's good to be safe, it's good to be safe." Qin Xiuyuan was also overjoyed, his eyes were already red.
Pang Xiao said: "Father-in-law don't have to worry. Although Sister Yi was kidnapped and went through a lot of hardships, she is smart and strong, and she can always save her life. Now that Sister Yi is three months pregnant, her father-in-law will be able to carry her grandson by the end of the year. already."
Qin Huaiyuan and Qin Xiuyuan were both stunned.
Qin Huaiyuan couldn't help thinking secretly, and determined that Qin Yining's child was Pang Xiao's, and that his daughter was not spoiled by the Tartars or rejected by his son-in-law. After losing it, he laughed and said, "Okay, we'll go home when we turn around. We're good for nourishment. You're too thin like this."
Qin Xiuyuan also said happily, "Yes, your mother and your second aunt miss you so much."
Qin Yining was a little shy, "How are your mother and second aunt? How is your family?"
"It's all good, it's all good. You'll know when you go home after the court meeting." Qin Huaiyuan said with a smile on his face.
Qin Yining smiled and nodded.
The original dignified atmosphere was diluted by this chat. Qin Yining was still a little worried, but when he saw Qin Huaiyuan's natural expression, he seemed to be confident, and when he saw Pang Xiao, he was also calm. Xiao Xiao wouldn't tell himself, and he must have already made arrangements outside.
Qin Yining's originally dangling heart also let go half.
When speaking here, Pang Xiao had already instructed the Gyeonggi Guards who were blocking other officials: "There is no need to do this kind of thing in the future, everyone is a loyal minister for the sage, and the director of each department. Instead, it makes our relationship healthy. Whose orders are you doing this on?"
Pang Xiao's words already accuse the other party of provoking his relationship with other ministers. How can everyone in the Gyeonggi Guard dare to directly say that this is the order of the saint? Immediately, he had to step back embarrassedly, so as not to cause any more trouble.
The officials who were close by listened to this conversation and vaguely understood something. It's just that they are only ordinary officials after all, and they don't want to really participate in the court battle, and naturally they don't want to say anything outside. But when you chat with trusted relatives behind your back, or say things like "just tell you one and don't tell others", it is inevitable that today's events will spread, and Pang Xiao's purpose will be achieved sooner or later.
This is the first time Qin Yining has seen the Great Court. Due to Li Qitian's special instructions, Pang Xiao and Qin Yining had to temporarily say goodbye to Qin Huaiyuan and Qin Xiuyuan, waiting for the sage to hear from them.
This is not the first time Qin Yining has faced such an urgent situation, but it is the first time he has not participated in it. Pang Xiao was worried about her body, so she didn't let her intervene in almost anything. Qin Yining didn't know how things were going. Although she trusted Pang Xiao, she was still worried.
Feeling that her palms were sweating, Pang Xiao couldn't help but took her hand and wiped it on his royal clothes.
"Don't be afraid, it'll be fine. I can definitely protect you and our family."
Qin Yining smiled bitterly, "Of course I believe you, but the current situation doesn't look optimistic, and you won't tell me anything. I don't know anything, so of course I'm worried."
Pang Xiao chuckled: "Okay, it's said that you follow me, just enjoy peace of mind and don't need to worry about these things. I've dealt with everything properly, isn't it?"
Qin Yining certainly thinks this is very good. But when you think about the current predicament, it is impossible to completely ignore it.
Just when Qin Yining frowned and Pang Xiao worriedly wanted to come forward to comfort him, the voice of the inner supervisor suddenly came from outside.
"The sage has a decree, Xuan Zhongshun's prince and princess go to the court to discuss politics!"
"The minister obeys the order." Pang Xiao took care of Qin Yining's clothes, took her hand and kissed her lips lightly, and said, "Relax, trust me."
Qin Yining looked at him and nodded solemnly.
Things have come this far, and she can't bear to look forward to it. Regardless of success or failure, they are together.
The two came to the Hall of Political Harmony with the inner supervisor who was also delivering the decree. The inner supervisor delivered the decree in a high-pitched and sharp voice. It spread far away out of thin air, and a sound shook people's eardrums in the empty hall.
Not long after, the voice of the inner supervisor came from the hall: "Prince Xuan Zhongshun and the princess have an audience!"
Pang Xiao took Qin Yining's hand and clapped it again, and then turned around and stepped up the stairs before her, walking calmly into the hall first.
Qin Yining looked at the palace and took a breath, then his eyes fell on Pang Xiao's tall and straight back, smiled, and followed slowly.
The atmosphere in the Zhenghe Hall was very tense, and there was a faint chill.
The arrival of Pang Xiao and Qin Yining did not ease the atmosphere, but made the scene almost tense.
Qin Yining lowered his eyebrows after entering the hall, and made use of the etiquette he had learned from raising his mother before, begging that no one would pick out the slightest mistake.
Everyone saw Pang Xiao a lot, but it was the first time they saw this Pang Xiao who plundered and robbed him back then, and finally married Pang Xiao's "daughter of the enemy". They had been very curious about Qin Huaiyuan's daughter, and when they met up close today, many people couldn't help but think "as expected".
If it wasn't for the appearance of such a greasy, radiant and moonlit appearance, how could it attract Prince Zhongshun to even forget about revenge
Qin Yining had seen the big scene no matter what, and she just thought it didn't exist when these people stared straight at her, either curious or malicious. Dignifiedly followed behind Pang Xiao to the front and bowed to Li Qitian.
Li Qitian said with a big smile: "Aiqing is flat."
"Thank you, Your Highness." After Pang Xiao stood up by himself, he did not forget to turn around and help Qin Yining up.
This move is seen in the eyes of the ministers, and their own ideas are becoming more and more numerous.
Li Qitian said with a smile on his face: "This time, I asked Aiqing to bring the princess to come here because of the sudden death of the Tatar Anari Khan. Aiqing also knew that the Tatar found that the current Utkin Khan had captured him. I don’t let this matter go, but it is said that Princess Zhongshun killed him. Now the cavalry is about to invade my surrounding area.”
Li Qitian looked at Qin Yining and asked gently, "I think the princess should have an explanation for this matter, right?"
Li Qitian put on such a benevolent attitude, without accountability, but gently inquired about the situation at the time of the parties, his attitude was fully done, and he made up his mind not to let anyone single out anything wrong.