Xiao Changqing and Xiao Changying were really shocked by Xiao Huayong's shamelessness.
It was indeed their mother who instigated the matter, and after being defeated they accepted the defeat and did not bear a grudge for it. This showed that they were magnanimous and sensible. If it were someone else, how many of them would not bear a grudge and seek revenge
Xiao Huayong actually asked them to remember his favor with a righteous indignation.
Shen Xihe glanced at Xiao Huayong. He thought that what he had just said about asking Xiao Changqing and Xiao Changying to remember the favor was just a joke. This was not like Xiao Huayong's character. He didn't expect that he actually said it out loud.
Not to mention Brother Xiao Changqing, even she was speechless.
But in front of outsiders, even if Xiao Huayong used bandit logic, Shen Xihe would naturally defend him: "I did hold back on Rong Zhaoyi. Prince Xin and Prince Lie are not people who are easy to fool. Let me be frank. There is no dead end. First, His Royal Highness Prince Xin is not someone who can be easily dealt with. If you want to take Rong Zhaoyi's life, you must first take His Royal Highness Prince Xin's life."
Xiao Changying's expression changed.
However, Xiao Changqing still smiled as usual, taking it as Shen Xihe's praise and recognition of him.
“Secondly, after the incident in the northwest, His Majesty was wary of the Eastern Palace and also of me. This matter also involves me, and I am the one who will benefit in the end, so I don’t want to make a big fuss and completely break off relations with His Majesty.
Third, the situation has become bigger, and more people are involved. There are more variables, and it is inevitable that we will lose troops and generals. My people and Beichen’s people should not lose here. "
The third point is Shen Xihe's biggest concern. The assassination of Emperor Youning may not succeed. If such a big thing fails and the person carefully trained is lost, Shen Xihe will feel sad. Concubine Rong's life is not worth her losing troops.
"So, it's not easy to ask for mercy from the two princes for showing mercy to Rong Zhaoyi's subordinates." Shen Xihe finished his words slowly, and then changed the subject, "But I solved the biggest concern for His Royal Highness Prince Xin and His Royal Highness Prince Lie, didn't I?"
Xiao Changqing was stunned.
He really had no way to refute this statement. If there was anyone who was his biggest obstacle and concern, it must be his mother.
If one could just cut off the grace of giving birth to and raising someone, wouldn't that be the behavior of a ruthless person
He couldn't let go of what his mother had done. As long as she was in a high position and devoted to His Majesty, she would still do many things that put him in a dilemma. Now she was still alive and still had wealth and splendor, but was imprisoned in Hanzhang Palace. This was really a great joy for Xiao Changqing.
If Xiao Huayong's words were just specious arguments that made people feel uncomfortable, then Shen Xihe's words undoubtedly touched his heart. There are many ways to show mercy, and saving a person's life does not mean the current honor and wealth.
Xiao Changqing's eyes flashed, he still remembered that when his mother was punished by His Majesty, Concubine Shu said good things beside her, which is why she was able to escape unscathed now, and Shen Xihe did not pursue her relentlessly, this measure was just right.
If it's any looser, A Niang might interfere with him again. If it's any tighter, A Niang will definitely be a stray dog.
"The Crown Princess has good ideas and methods." Xiao Changqing sighed, "Thank you for showing mercy, Crown Princess. I wonder how I can serve you?"
"The Crown Princess has me by her side, so there is no need for you, brother, to serve her. You just need to remember the Crown Princess' kindness." Without giving Shen Xihe a chance to answer, Xiao Huayong spoke first in a calm voice.