The more King Zhennan thought about it, the more furious he became, with thunder and lightning flashing in his eyes, he said harshly: "False ones can't be true, you know what's going on, elder sister! Eldest sister, you can go back, and stay in Qiao's mansion if you have nothing to do in the future. Don't wander around!"
Mrs. Qiao was dumbfounded, she never thought that King Zhennan would dare to treat her like this, she pointed at him and said angrily, "Xiao Shen, how dare you!"
Xiao Shen is the name of Zhennan King. Since the old Zhennan King passed away, Zhennan King has been the most honorable person in southern Xinjiang, and no one has ever called him by name like this again.
Mrs. Qiao scolded recklessly: "I'm your own elder sister. Back then, when my father and king were away on an expedition, I worked hard to raise you up. The elder sister is like a mother, yet you treat me like this!" She continued eloquently. It's commonplace to talk about it, trying to arouse Zhennan Wang's guilt.
Until now, she still doesn't know how to wake up! King Zhennan looked at Mrs. Qiao who was pointing at his nose and scolding non-stop, and was extremely disappointed.
"Enough!" King Zhennan interrupted Mrs. Qiao bluntly, and said in an unquestionable tone, "Since eldest sister, you think this king's punishment is too light, then remove all military posts from the Qiao family from now on, Qiao The whole family will shut down the government and self-examine, and cooperate with the investigation of the Southern Border Army!"
Mrs. Qiao was dumbfounded, her mouth opened and closed, she never thought to understand how things would develop to this point, she just came over to ask what happened, why did they include the Qiao family
Now, Mrs. Qiao is really anxious, "Brother..."
But it's too late!
King Zhennan didn't want to listen to her at all, so he raised his voice and said, "Come here, see off the guests!"
As soon as Zhennan Wang spoke, there was no room for Mrs. Qiao to question her. A few women with big arms and round waists stepped forward and sent Mrs. Qiao away with half pushes and half pushes...
Mrs. Qiao left, and the study was finally clean again, but Zhennan Wang was still angry, his face was pale with anger, and his forehead was throbbing with veins.
"My lord," Kikyo walked over gracefully, served the tea with low eyebrows and said softly and softly, "Have a cup of calming shock tea to calm down. My aunt and grandma will always understand the painstaking efforts of your lord."
King Zhennan picked up the teacup, and the scent of tea mixed with medicinal fragrance penetrated into the tip of his nose, which calmed his restless mood a little. He took two sips of hot tea in a row, feeling much lighter all over his body, and couldn't help but praise: "This tea is good."
Ji Jiao smiled slightly and said, "My lord, this is sent by the imperial concubine."
King Zhennan responded, took another sip of herbal tea, and said with emotion: The concubine is indeed a good one, filial and sensible.
The fragrance of tea is faint, the night wind blows, and the outside study becomes more and more quiet.
The night is getting darker.
Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue were listening to Old Master Fang's talk in the Yu Pavilion at this time. In the octagonal pavilion in the backyard, a few palace lanterns were lit. It was dim and the surroundings were quiet, only the rustling of the leaves blown by the wind, and Xiao Yi's awkwardness. the sound of.
Xiao Yi was talking about the cause of his mother's death. Now that An's family has been arrested, he doesn't intend to hide it from Mrs. Fang anymore.
No matter how ugly the truth is, it has to do with his mother, after all, he has to let the old man know.
After Xiao Yi finished speaking the last word, the Octagonal Pavilion fell into silence. Xiao Yi couldn't hide his worried look at Mrs. Fang. He was not afraid of the truth, but Mrs. Fang would not be able to bear it.
"Grandfather..." Nangong Yue called out softly, moving her fingers, trying to find out the pulse of Old Master Fang, but he finally spoke.
"How dare they?" The old man Fang in the wheelchair clenched his fists and his lips turned white.
The daughter's untimely death was actually related to An's family!
Mrs. Fang and his wife An's relationship is very good. Even after his wife passed away, he still remembered that An's family was his daughter's uncle's family. The two families had frequent contacts. It was not until the daughter passed away that the two families gradually became estranged... But I didn't want my daughter's real uncle to be like this Ruthless, don't think of flesh and blood at all!
Old Master Fang burst into tears, choked up and said, "It's my fault, I don't know people well." If he hadn't believed in An's family and made Nanny Lu a wet nurse for his daughter, how could everything be like this!
"Grandfather!" Xiao Yi personally poured a cup of sweet-scented osmanthus tea for Old Master Fang, and handed it to him, "Even if you are a thief, you can't blame yourself for being too capable and good at making money, don't you think?"
There are only those who can be thieves for a thousand days, but there are no people who can guard against thieves for a thousand days.
This truth couldn't be simpler, but how could Mrs. Fang not understand it? It's just because it's about the death of the only daughter, and if you care about it, it will cause chaos.
"Yes, grandfather. You can't be so angry that you can let your loved ones hurt your enemies!" Nangong Yue comforted, "Grandfather, our little girl is still waiting for you to teach her how to play chess."
Grandpa Fang couldn't help but look at Nangong Yue's slightly swollen belly, cheered up a little, and said to himself, yes, what A Yi and A Yue are talking about, the hateful one is An Jia! He couldn't spoil himself for being so petty, he was still waiting to hug his great-grandson.
Mrs. Fang thought of the scene of Lin Jingchen inspecting that little dress yesterday, and he was also present at that time, and he hated it even more: this An family really deserves to die. He harmed his own daughter back then, and now he is going to harm his great-grandson again!
"Ayi," Old Master Fang's eyes sparkled with anger, "What are you going to do next?"
Seeing that Mrs. Fang slowed down, Xiao Yi secretly heaved a sigh of relief, and his tense body relaxed.
How to do it
Xiao Yi's peach blossom eyes were full of murderous intentions, and he drew a cold smile.
Of course it is...
"Srustling..."
Another gust of night wind blows, blowing their voices into the air...
By the time Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue came out of Tingyu Pavilion, it was already Liu Shaotou on the moon.
This day, this night, is really too long.
The two walked hand in hand on the way back to Bixiaotang.
On September 11th, the silver moon was nearly round, like a silver plate hanging high in the night sky.
The moonlight sprinkled softly on Xiao Yi's chiseled side face, making his skin glow like jade. Just looking at him like this, Nangong Yue's mood calmed down. When the dust settles, it is a kind of fetters that the heart depends on.
She looked up at him, the corners of her mouth slightly curled up, her eyes warm.
"Ah Yue, is your niece still behaving today?" Xiao Yi said as he turned his head to look at Nangong Yue, as if he was gossiping on a regular basis, his eyes met Nangong Yue's, and the corners of his mouth curled up, shining brightly. In the eyes, the smile rippled like the ripples of the lake.
Nangong Yue couldn't move her eyes, her eyes were a little crazy.
Xiao Yi smiled even wider, moved his handsome face closer to her, and said triumphantly, "Ah Yue, am I pretty?"
The charming atmosphere was dissipated in an instant, and the corners of Nangong Yue's eyes twitched. This Ah Yi is still so thick-skinned!
Xiao Yi blinked his right eye and cast a wink, that look seemed to say, what I said was the truth!
The corners of Nangong Yue's eyes twitched again, and the next moment, she saw that guy's face straightened, staring deeply at her, and slowly said: "Ah Yue, you must always look at me like this..."
Just look at me!
His voice was so domineering, but it sounded like a baby in Nangong Yue's ears, which made her jump like a deer.
"That can't be done."
She said solemnly, smiled and closed her eyes, and continued to walk forward, walking along the cobblestone path into the small garden ahead.
"Ah Yue!"
He hastily chased after her, but refused to comply.
"And our daughter!"
Yes, and their daughters, their children!
The happy laughter of the young couple echoed in the small garden, adding a bit of lightness and vitality to this quiet night...
After the turmoil, everything was orderly in Zhennan Palace and Bixiao Hall, but not in Luoyue City.
The next day, the atmosphere in the city became more and more tense, just like before a storm, making people almost breathless.
All the governments are waiting, watching the next move of the Southern Border Army...
It wasn't until another day later that there was still no major movement, and the situation eased a little. Those who watched began to realize that so far, the only mansions controlled by the Southern Border Army were An's and Qiao's, and several of An's in-laws were arrested. After checking, other than that, the Southern Frontier Army did nothing, and many mansions felt a little relieved.
So, some people tentatively sent posts to Bixiao Hall, Nangong Yue picked a few posts and met several groups of visitors.
After three days of worrying about General Guan's mansion, Mrs. Guan's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law finally met Nangong Yue in Bixiao Hall and presented him with a small gift.
"I heard that my concubine believes in Buddhism. This string of small-leaf red sandalwood beads was consecrated by the eminent monk of the Great Buddha Temple. It can dispel evil spirits and avoid evil, calm the mind, and regulate qi and blood." Mrs. Guan said courteously, and asked the maid to present it A string of red sandalwood beads bracelet.
Small-leaf red sandalwood is a fine product among red sandalwoods, such a small string is also very valuable, and naturally it is not a rare thing for Shi Zifei, but the most important thing to give a gift is to match what she likes.
Both the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the Guan family are carefully watching their words and expressions.
"Thank you, Mrs. Guan." Nangong Yue played with the bracelet with a smile, and then handed it to Haitang beside her.
The purpose of her meeting with guests this time was to properly appease the emotions of the governments.
Although Xiao Yi, as the son of the eldest son, needs to establish his prestige in southern Xinjiang, he cannot let Luoyue City walk on thin ice all year round. If this continues, it will only destabilize the hearts of the people in southern Xinjiang and the morale of the army.
Mrs. Guan's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law secretly breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that Nangong Yue had been honored by her family. From the attitude of the concubine Shizi, it can be seen that the master Shizi is. It seems that there should be room for turning around the turmoil this time.
Mrs. Guan regained her composure, and said tentatively: "I see that the concubine's face is radiant, this child is really raising people, and the little grandson is deeply blessed."
Nangong Yue smiled slightly, stroked her abdomen, and said like a Taoist: "Yes. This child has a big heart. After I was pregnant with him, I ate and slept soundly. Even the last time I frightened the horse, he was angry Take it easy, stay safe."
"It's said that you know people and face but don't know your heart. This An family is really hateful!" Mrs. Guan who was at the side said eagerly, "Fortunately, the son of the world exposed it in time, and didn't let those vicious women enter the gate of the palace."
Nangong Yue cooperatively let the other party say something: "People are doing it, but the sky is watching. Settle down to do evil, and you will suffer the consequences yourself. The matter is over, so don't mention it."
Mrs. Guan's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law quickly exchanged glances. The concubine Shizi's words imply that this matter is over? Shi Ziye didn't intend to attack the family
After receiving Nangong Yue's hint, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law finally let go of the huge rock in their hearts, chatted a few more words, and then got up to leave.
After three or four mansions visited in a row, these words gradually spread, one to ten, ten to one hundred... The hearts of all the mansions also calmed down, and a storm passed amidst lightning and thunder.
While Nangong Yue was busy meeting guests, Xiao Yi went to the sealed-off An Mansion. His side was not as gossiping as Bi Xiaotang.
A soldier led Xiao Yi to a study in Anfu.
It is said to be a study room, but the books, account books, calligraphy and paintings in it have long been emptied by the Southern Border Army, leaving only the bookshelves, desks, chairs, etc. in the room, empty.
As soon as Xiao Yi sat down by the window, An Pinling and An Ziang were escorted in by several soldiers and knelt down on the cold bluestone floor.
However, within a few days, the three of them had lost a lot of weight, their clothes were ragged, their bodies exuded a strange smell, and they were in a state of embarrassment. Their eyes had lost their brilliance, leaving only depression.
After three days of trial, it was finally recruited!
A cold light flashed in Xiao Yi's eyes, and he said directly: "Speak."
Two words, indifference reveals impatience.
An Pinling took a deep breath, and his thoughts went back to more than fifty years ago—
Back then, his grandfather An Mingzhao was an out-and-out prodigal son who was addicted to gambling and lust. In just ten years, he squandered the An family's century-old family fortune, and even drove his wife and children out of the house. He even died a disgraceful death. . Later, his father, An Baozhi, was ordered in the face of danger, but An's family was already empty, and he was helpless at all. Until one day, Ayimu, the then saintly maiden of Baiyue, approached An Baozhi and promised her a favor, but An Baozhi was desperate and had no choice but to seek skin from a tiger.
Afterwards, An Zhizhi pretended to sell the rest of his family property to buy a ship to go to sea, but actually went to Baiyue. With the help of Aimu, his two cargo ships returned with full loads of exotic goods... In just five years, the Let the An family return to its heyday, and thus rise again...
However, next, it was time for An to repay Aimu.
From Anzhizhi to Anpinling, many people have been placed in the southern Xinjiang prefectures over the years. Dafang's wet nurse Lu Nanny is just the tip of the iceberg. The old lady's dowry mother... There are countless other characters of small size.
An Pinling hardly dared to look at Xiao Yi's face, and continued: "Actually, my father wanted to stop a long time ago. Before he died, he told me to keep away from Baiyue... In recent years, our An family has not helped Baiyue anymore. The more you do things... "
"How many years are these years?" Xiao Yi casually interrupted An Pinling, and asked, "Isn't it when our Southern Border Army defeated Baiyue more than three years ago?"
An Pinling was ashamed to use this to defend himself, and it was clear that the An family didn't stop until Bai Bai was defeated and there was no hope.
A flash of panic flashed in An Pinling's eyes, but he immediately quibbled: "Your Majesty, you have learned a lot! Four years ago, the hundred-year-old prince Kui Lang led his troops to the north, and the Shizi led his troops to fight with the hundred-year-old army. It was a matter of the survival of southern Xinjiang. Tossing and turning at night and unable to sleep, Anjia is guilty, an unforgivable crime, but he also knows the righteousness of the family and the country, and dare not help the tyrant again!"
Xiao Yi looked at An Pinling without speaking, and the corner of his mouth curled up into a smile that was not a smile.
Under the backlight, his handsome brows were half-bright and half-dark, and most of his face was shrouded in shadows, only those sharp, eagle-like eyes shone brightly in the shadows.
Although Xiao Yi didn't say anything, An Pinling's heart shuddered, feeling as if he had been completely seen through by the other party. An Pinling reflexively wanted to look away, but he still gritted his teeth to hold on.
The smile on the corner of Xiao Yi's mouth turned cold, and he said lightly: "The An family colluded with the enemy and treason, the evidence of the crime is solid, how should I punish this son?"
An Pinling and An Ziang's couple shrank their pupils sharply and looked at Xiao Yi beggingly. An Pinling said resolutely: "My lord, the An family is willing to donate all their property, just to spare An's life."
In any case, the eldest son Xiao Yi also has An's blood in him. If Xiao Yi discloses An's collusion with the enemy and traitorous country, it will inevitably affect his own reputation and make him stained. It was an excuse for the emperor to withdraw the military power of the Zhennan Palace.
An's family is tiles, but the son of the world is porcelain, why should porcelain fight with tiles!
The Crown Prince can't disclose An's family's crime of treason, so he can only punish An's family with the crime of attempting to murder his concubine, but this crime is not enough to destroy An's family, that is to say—
There is still a glimmer of life in Anjia!
Thinking about it, a spark of hope flashed in An Pinling's eyes, as long as the An family is not destroyed, there will always be a chance to rise again.
"Since An's family just wants to save their lives," Xiao Yi finally said after a while, "It doesn't matter if my son agrees with you!"
Hearing this, An Pinling and An Ziang's couple breathed a sigh of relief, but only halfway through the breath, Xiao Yi went on to say: "Now that you have finished explaining your affairs, let's talk about Miss An San's story." A little dress."
Those words shook the sky like a stone, and the three of An Pinling's minds were buzzing, and they all thought in their hearts:
Small clothes? ! Why did Xiao Yi suddenly ask about Xiao Yishang
Mrs. An's face was so pale that there was no trace of blood, and her whole body trembled like chaff.
Even An Pinling's face was ashen.
At the beginning, they decided to send An Zhihua to the palace to protect An's family, but when they found that King Zhennan was quite fond of An Zhihua, they inevitably became greedy, hoping that An's family could take this to make further progress, such as —
The future King of Zhennan!
In this way, Xiao Yi became an obstacle for them to settle down.
The An family should have been planning slowly, but before An Zhihua got through the family, the imperial concubine was pregnant first. Once the imperial concubine gave birth to a grandson, Xiao Yi's position as the eldest son would be as solid as gold.
After some deliberation, An Pinling decided to use Meng Tingjian's pawn. He threatened Meng Tingjian's aunt to be Baiyue, and made him obey his orders, and arranged for that thrilling horse... But he didn't want the princess to escape because of her fate. After a catastrophe, they had to let Meng Tingjian face all the charges.
When their plan failed, they made another plan. After a lot of effort, An Pinling specially ordered someone to prepare a small dress, planning to wait for the concubine to give birth and wait for the mobile phone... Who would have thought that his son and daughter-in-law would carry him behind their backs? Some kind of fate-fighting game was played, and the city was full of trouble.
How stupid!
The recent scenes flashed before Apinling's eyes like a revolving lantern, and his hands clenched into fists...
Originally, An Pinling was still rejoicing that An Zhihua did not marry into the palace, and the dowry was returned. The little dress hidden in the dowry should not be found. Unexpectedly, the little dress was not only found yes, and...
Listening to Xiao Yi's tone, he even discovered the mystery hidden in Xiao Yishang.
For a moment, An Pinling was dripping with sweat, his withered lips faltered and couldn't speak.
This time, I am afraid it will be difficult to be kind!
But…
Mrs. An seized the chance, gritted her teeth and said, "Master, you just promised to keep An's life!"
Xiao Yi fixedly looked at Mrs. An, frowned, and gave a light snort, not knowing whether he was laughing or snorting coldly.
At that moment, the murderous aura he released from fighting on the battlefield made it almost impossible to breathe, as if even the air in the room froze.
I don't know how long it took, Xiao Yi's faint voice sounded again in the room: "My son has always kept his word!"
After finishing speaking, Xiao Yi walked out of the study.
An Pinling and the three of them seemed to have been drained of energy in an instant, and they fell limp on the ground, and their hearts were finally relieved.
Since Shizi said that he kept his word, their lives were saved.
As for the future, take one step at a time, and keep the green hills, even if there is no firewood!
After Xiao Yi left the study, he saw Chang Huaixi waiting outside, cupping his fists and saluting to him.
"Have you found it?" Xiao Yi asked as he walked forward.
"Found it." Chang Huaixi followed closely behind, and replied, "The An family sent people to Liuyuan Mountain, a hundred miles away, in mid-August. There was a Shanling Town there, and the people in the town had smallpox. , and now the whole town has been sealed off. I settled down in a pharmacy in that area, and I got the pus of the acne from there by taking advantage of the hospital... "
Chang Huaixi said with a blank face, but his heart was not as calm as it appeared on the surface.
On the battlefield, everyone has their own abilities, but the gunpowder smoke in the inner house is calm and insidious!
One carelessness means that every living person's life will be buried in the "war" that is not humane.
"The An family like Shanling Town so much, let them go there."
Xiao Yi said lightly, and strode away from An Mansion without looking back.
In the future, he will never come to this place again!