After Cui Jinbai's figure disappeared, Bu Shulin showed a smug smile, whistled a tune, walked briskly around the rockery, and found Shen Xihe. They had met here in Furong Garden last time.
"What are you doing here?" Shen Xihe asked when he saw her.
Bu Shulin lifted his robe, sat in front of Shen Xihe with an unrestrained posture, and smiled with his eyes curved: "Of course I miss my sister so much."
"You are so smooth-talking. Do you want me to help you wash your mouth?" Shen Xihe's eyes turned and there was a small pond in front of him.
Bu Shulin waved her hands repeatedly, put away her complacency, sat up straight, and straightened the hem of her robe: "I have something important to do. In order to dispel His Majesty's idea of letting me marry the princess, I have been pestering Cui Jinbai. I dare not go to you rashly, so as not to cause trouble for you."
It seemed strange that he was having an affair with Cui Jinbai while looking for Shen Xihe at the same time. Bu Shulin was also a cautious person.
Shen Xihe's eyes swept across Bu Shulin: "Go ahead."
After looking outside, Bu Shulin leaned forward and pretended to block it with his hand, lowering his voice and saying, "Didn't you ask me to keep an eye on Cui Jinbai? I've been pestering him for some time. He has nothing to do with the other kings, but he is on good terms with the Pei family."
At the beginning, Shen Xihe said that if he could help her solve the problem of Princess Shang, she would give him three thousand pieces of fine armor and help keep an eye on Cui Jinbai.
How innocent she was at that time. Now she came to her senses. What did he say about helping her solve the problem of Princess Shang? It was obvious that she had just offered herself to Shen Xihe as a pawn, and a pawn that did not attract any suspicion!
"Pei family..." Shen Xihe was a little surprised.
The Pei family is a family of military generals and the maternal family of Xiao Changyan, the eighth son of Emperor Youning. Xiao Changyan is different from other princes.
Four years ago, Annan lost three cities in succession, and King Jing's grandfather, General Pei, died in the battlefield. The Pei family was criticized and condemned. Xiao Changyan, who was only fifteen years old, volunteered to clear the Pei family's name.
At that time, all the ministers tried to stop him and all the officials opposed it, but Emperor Youning overruled all the opposition and allowed him to be the vanguard and go into battle in armor.
When Xiao Changyan went to Annan, he not only took back the lost city, but also fought all the way to the Wendan Kingdom. His bravery and fighting skills made Emperor Youning proud. He has been in Annan for the past four years with the purpose of finding out the reason for the Pei family's defeat and at the same time intimidating the Wendan Kingdom.
There have been rumors in the past two years that Xiao Changyan refused to return to Beijing because he wanted to tighten his control over the military power.
However, the Pei family is deeply trusted by His Majesty. One of the left generals of the Jinwu Guard is Xiao Changyan's biological uncle. This time, his capable subordinate was transferred to Anbei to serve as deputy governor.
With this calculation, the ones who benefited the most were not just the Xiao Changqing brothers. They even got the benefits in a high-profile manner, while Xiao Changyan got the tangible benefits quietly.
In addition, Cui Jinbai has dealings with the Pei family. Shen Xihe, who originally only had 50% suspicion of Xiao Huayong, now has a little more suspicion of Xiao Changyan. However, no conclusion can be drawn yet, and we will have to wait and see in the future.
"Thank you." Shen Xihe smiled at Bu Shulin.
Bu Shulin said with a sad face: "After all, only being useful can make a beauty smile."
Shen Xihe's smile deepened: "It's useful and can save lives."
Bu Shulin: …
Without waiting for Bu Shulin to speak again, Shen Xihe said, "You can go now."