His kiss was hot, but the silver mask was cold, as if carrying some unspeakable emotions, overwhelming the sky. The more Shen Miao struggled, the more firmly he restrained her, he locked her in his arms and took her lips with an oath-like gesture.
Flowers blooming in winter, butterflies flying in autumn, ice springs in summer and snowflakes in spring cannot describe the strangeness of this moment. There was a whistling wind in his ears, but the beautiful young man's embrace was strong, and the kiss was hot, as if he could not escape even after his whole life.
When Xie Jing Xing let go of Shen Miao, Shen Miao was almost paralyzed and almost out of breath. In her previous life, she adored Fu Xiu Yi, but from beginning to end, she was shaved and hot. On Fu Xiu Yi's wedding day, the bridal chamber was just a perfunctory gesture, she had never been so intimate with a man before.
Feeling that her performance was a little rude, Shen Miao became angry with shame and glared at Xie Jing Xing as she was supported by Xie Jing Xing to prevent her from falling.
But she didn't know that she had been kissed just now, and her moist eyes almost burst into water. Shui Lingling, beautiful, flushed face, red lips like petals, but it teaches people to want to love and pity more.
Xie Jing Xing turned his eyes away like a cover up.
Apart from embarrassment and anger, Shen Miao was at a loss for what to do. In all fairness, she had more or less expected something in her heart.
As for why she did not stop or let it develop, it was just her subconscious reaction following her own heart, the reason for this, Shen Miao did not want to delve into.
“Tell me about your marriage.” Xie Jing Xing resumed his cynical tone and said, “What are your plans now?”
Shen Miao looked at him inexplicably: "What's your plan?"
Xie Jing Xing squinted at her with a dangerous tone: "Prince, Luo Ling, Feng Zixian, Su Mingfeng, Pei Lang, who do you want to marry?"
Shen Miao frowned and gestured to think seriously.
Xie Jing Xing's eyes narrowed and he said in a bad tone, "Do you really want to marry someone else?"
"Why can't I want to marry someone else?"
“Kissed me, touched me, and dared to put a cuckold on me. Shen Miao, you are not small.”
Shen Miao smiled slightly, "You wouldn't want me to marry you, would you?"
“You are finally smart.” Xie Jing Xing said leisurely.
Shen Miao was stunned, it was not that she had not thought about the relationship with Xie Jing Xing. The two of them said they were allies, but they were more ambiguous than allies. The love affair between a man and a woman has never eaten pork or seen a pig run. Those same heartbeats at night made Shen Miao sense something.
But this did not mean that Xie Jing Xing could marry her. Xie Jing Xing was Prince Rui of Great Liang, and she was the direct daughter of Ming Qi's general. Not to mention whether Qi can agree or not, I am afraid that Emperor Yong Le will not be able to explain it.
Especially looking at the front, Xie Jing Xing seemed to have a very high status in Great Liang, the greater the power he held, the more Emperor Yong Le valued Xie Jing Xing. A courtier who is valued by the emperor is involuntarily in many things.
Including own relatives.
When Shen Miao was still distracted, she only heard Xie Jing Xing say, "You don't have to worry about anything, just wait for me in the room to embroider the dowry."
“When did I promise to marry you?” Shen Miao asked back.
“Oh?” Xie Jing Xing pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, “I don’t mind cooking raw rice tonight.”
Shen Miao looked at him vigilantly, but Xie Jing Xing smiled and he said, "You seem to be looking forward to it."
Shen Miao decided not to talk to Xie Jing Xing like this any longer, this person was stubborn in his bones and could not speak properly without flirting with three sentences. She said, "I have a solution for the prince's matter."
Xie Jing Xing raised his eyebrows, "You already have a countermeasure?"
“Suddenly thought of.” Shen Miao emphasized, “I want your help.”
“Do you want me to help?” Xie Jing Xing smiled slightly, looked at her and said in a low voice, “Husband help you.”
Shen Miao: “…”
When Shen Miao returned to the Shen residence from Prince Rui's mansion, it was almost early morning. When she went back, it was naturally Xie Jing Xing who “brought” her back, and when she learned that Shen Miao came over the wall, Xie Jing Xing laughed and made Shen Miao almost angry. But that night, a lot of things have quietly changed.
Discussing with Xie Jing Xing at Prince Rui's mansion about the countermeasures against the Crown Prince's marriage gave Shen Miao a strange feeling. She has always been alone on the road to revenge. Now that she has a strong enough support behind her for no reason, she also feels a sense of peace of mind. In particular, this rely is quite clever, she can see the loopholes in the countermeasures she proposes and propose ways to improve. Shen Miao felt that their partners were very compatible.
Unconsciously, the words Xie Jing Xing had said at night appeared in Shen Miao's mind. Let her embroider the dowry obediently.
This person Xie Jing Xing looked careless in certain matters, but Princess Rong Xin was right in what he said, from the very beginning he knew very well what he wanted and what he did not want and Shen Miao did not know how much Xie Jing Xing said. it is true. But in the matter of Shen Miao's marriage, what Xie Jing Xing showed was absolute strength and domineering, and there was absolutely no room for people to refute.
Shen Miao sighed, the road ahead is long and Ming Qi's idea has not been cleaned up yet, so it is too extravagant to mention feelings. Soldiers come to block water and earth cover, if Xie Jing Xing really has that ability, and he dares to marry the daughter of a general of another country, she has nothing to dare to marry.
Because Shen Miao stretched out her hand and touched her heart, someone who can make her heart beat again, one does not know whether there will be someone in the world in the future.
And the lips were slightly tingling, as if there was still the heat of tossing and turning, making her lower her head.
Undeniable duplicity, uncontrollable heartbeat.
The young man was handsome and beautiful, decisive and wise and calm.
It's hard not to be distracted.
…
In the palace of Prince Ding, the lights were bright this night.
After Fu Xiu Yi learned that the marriage between Shen Miao and the Crown Prince was suppressed, it was because of Prince Rui's "unintentional" words. That night, let all the staff go to Dingwang's mansion to talk about the whole story.
“I guessed before that the relationship between Shen Miao and Prince Rui was not that simple. Now, if you try it with the Crown Prince, it really shows the truth.” Fu Xiu Yi sneered, “If there is any movement in Shen Miao, Prince Rui will not be able to sit still.”
Pei Lang stood below with his head bowed and did not say a word. These days, Fu Xiu Yi had changed the importance he had given to him, and he no longer asked his opinion on many things. The contrast between the front and the back was too great, and naturally fell into the eyes of other aides. They thought that Pei Lang offended Fu Xiu Yi and they were all gloating at the misfortune, but Pei Lang knew that, with a smart person like Fu Xiu Yi, he was inexplicably neglected, he must have found some clues, maybe he The relationship with Shen Miao was also noticed by Fu Xiu Yi. Although he was so anxious, Pei Lang couldn't show it. Fu Xiu Yi still hasn't torn his face yet, he must have his own intentions, maybe it's just a suspicion that hasn't been confirmed yet. It is necessary to do a complete set of dramas and not give up halfway. Pei Lang knows this very well, and what he showed was just the reaction of an ordinary staff member who was left out in the cold.
"What do you think of Mr. Pei?" Today was unprecedented, but Fu Xiu Yi asked his opinion.
Pei Lang's heart skipped a beat and bowed his head, "This subordinate thinks that they should immediately investigate the relationship between the Shen family and Prince Rui or Great Liang. Shen Miao has a special status and represents the most important military power in Ming Qi, if it is the Shen family What kind of agreement was reached in private with Prince Rui, I'm afraid..."
The staff members started to discuss, although they were very dissatisfied with Pei Lang, they had to admit that Pei Lang was right. Shen Miao was just a little girl in the end, and she was not a great beauty who would overwhelm the country and the city. Rather than saying that Prince Rui was angry with the crown, it would be more reasonable to say that Prince Rui valued the Shen family behind Shen Miao.
Fu Xiu Yi said, "Sir is right, but I heard something today."
Everyone was waiting for him to say what happened next.
"Shen Miao stayed at Princess Rong Xin's mansion for a day today. The princess was not in good health, but she was left alone until the night, and it seems that after Shen Miao left, the princess also seemed to be in a bad mood." Fu Xiu Yi smiled: "Could the princess know something?"
After a moment of silence, one of the staff said, "Maybe Princess Rongxin knows something. Your Highness might as well start with Princess Rongxin, and maybe find some clues."
“I think so too.” Fu Xiu Yi looked at Pei Lang, not knowing if he was telling it to him on purpose, he only said, “Although Shen Miao has the big backer of the Shen family behind her, she is also very strange. Prince Rui is alone. Helping her in everything, there must be something hidden in it. If Princess Rongxin is also involved, then things will become interesting. "
"Paper can't contain fire, I must reveal the secret between them." Fu Xiu Yi smiled meaningfully: "I have to rely on you all."
Everyone said that they did not dare, but Pei Lang lowered his head, but a trace of unease flashed in his heart.
…
That night, the princess' mansion was also not safe. Princess Rongxin sat in Xingzhiyuan all night.
Xie Jing Xing did not die, but instead became Prince Rui of Great Liang, which Princess Rong Xin never expected. In the past two years, Princess Rong Xin had hoped countless times that one day Xie Jing Xing's death was just a dream, and hoped that when she woke up, that arrogant and handsome boy would still stand in front of her and call out Aunt Rong lazily. However, when the real moment came, Princess Rong Xin's first thought was not gratifying.
He was wearing a noble purple-gold robe, and the corners of the robe could be embroidered with flying dragons with gold thread.
That was the biggest threat from Ming Qi.
At first, Princess Rong Xin was only angry because she was concealed, but when she realized Xie Jing Xing's identity, Princess Rong Xin's most instinctive reaction was to be vigilant. This did not mean that she did not love Xie Jing Xing or that the company for so many years was all fake. But because she is the princess of Great Liang, she is the princess of Great Liang, and the arrogance and suspicion unique to the royal family will always be born at these times.
She was writing a letter at the desk as a vague reminder to Emperor Wen Hui. She stopped writing abruptly halfway through the writing, and pulled the paper in front of her over and rubbed it to shreds. The entanglement and complexity in her heart were beyond words, but she was reluctant to see Xie Jing Xing again because she was afraid that she would not dare to face it.
And what made Princess Rong Xin suspicious the most was that Xie Jing Xing didn't die, how could he become Prince Rui, the younger brother of Emperor Yong Le of Great Liang. The name of Prince Rui is obviously not something that can be used casually. Xie Jing Xing was originally from Great Liang, or was he just bought by someone from Great Liang just by chance. If it is the former, then it is excusable, but if it is the latter, Xie Jing Xing is a real treason.
Xie Ding and Xie Jing Xing were not close by themselves, so asking Xie Ding would definitely be impossible. Shen Miao must know something, but Shen Miao would definitely not say that because Xie Jing Xing was protecting her again, Princess Rong Xin was not good at moving. After thinking about it, Princess Rongxin finally thought of someone.
He and Xie Jing Xing grew up together when they were young, and the two had a close relationship, they were Xie Jing Xing's best friend in Ming Qi. Because they grew up together and stayed in one place all the time, there would always be time to clearly see where Xie Jing Xing was occasionally different.
Su Mingfeng, the son of Ping Nanbo.
Princess Rongxin called someone to fetch the post.
…
The days are getting closer and closer.
The people are busy starting to buy New Year's goods, and the streets and alleys are very lively every day. Life has always been so smooth that ordinary people can't imagine what is in the minds of those in high positions, just as the sky seen by goshawks and sparrows is destined to be different.
Ever since Emperor Wen Hui was shocked by Prince Rui's ambitious "gossip" a few days ago, he has become more and more interested in forming an alliance with Qin. It's just because the real cause of Princess Ming An's case has not yet been found out, and it is still separated by a line. However, as Emperor Wen Hui showed more and more sincerity, Huangfu Hao's attitude also loosened.
Ming Qi's officials and yamen are all at the mercy of Huangfu Hao, and even Dali Temple has to accept Huangfu Hao's questioning from time to time. No matter what the final result was, Emperor Wen Hui did give Huangfu Hao enough face. Up to now, the cause of Princess Ming An's death could not be found out. Huangfu Hao thought that it was not Ming Qi's deliberate cover up. After all, he also witnessed the progress of the case with his own eyes. Maybe it was when Princess Ming An offended the big man, otherwise how could he No traces were left.
Putting aside the matter of Princess Ming An for the time being, what Prince Rui said to Emperor Wen Hui finally reached Huangfu Hao's ears. If it was said that Huangfu Hao represented Qin at the beginning, he clearly intended to form an alliance with Ming Qi but deliberately took the air, trying to seek more benefits for himself, when he heard what Prince Rui said, Huangfu Hao couldn't sit still.
If Prince Rui represented Great Liang and really wanted the cities where Ming Qi produced ore, as Emperor Wen Hui had worried, Great Liang was not in just a few cities, but in Dingjing and even the entire Ming Qi, then Ming Qi would Dangerous. The lips are dead and the teeth are cold. The Qin state alone is not a large number of opponents, not to mention the absorption of Ming Qi's troops, weapons and wealth to the Great Liang, it will only be more invincible. At that time, when the Great Liang comes to clean up the Qin State, the Qin State will also be weak.
The purpose of the alliance between Qin and Ming Qi was just to contain Great Liang.
Huangfu Hao sent the news back to Qin State. Although the Emperor of Qin State was also annoyed that he had left a princess in Ming Qi in vain, a princess was really insignificant compared to the great cause of the entire Qin State. The Emperor of Qin only asked Huangfu Hao to hold down Princess Ming An for the time being, so he must form an alliance with Ming Qi.
Huangfu Hao got news of the Emperor of Qin, so he ran to Ming Qi's palace more frequently these days. One was interested in forming an alliance, and the other was Zhengchou without any helpers. They hit it off immediately, and their faces were happy. The relationship between Emperor Wen Hui and Huangfu Hao had gotten a lot closer.
Emperor Wen Hui had the intention to support the crown prince, he originally wanted to marry Shen Miao to the crown prince, but who knew that he would suddenly see Da Liang's ambitions and did not dare to attack the Shen family at the moment, but now Huangfu Hao came over, just in time to allow Huangfu Hao and the crown prince to have more Walk around and let Huangfu Haocheng the Crown Prince alone.
The affairs of this world are naturally inextricably linked. On weekdays, even looking at the eight-pole relationship, there is a connection between all kinds of crisscrossing vertical and horizontal. Smart people are good at finding places they can use in these relationships, but ordinary people will get lost in all kinds of intertwining if they are not careful.
In the mansion of Yuanwailang.
Shen Dongling is drinking tea.
The best Ye Erqing grew up in the dangerous peaks of the southern country, and a handful was a few hundred taels of silver. She was drinking tea in a graceful and comfortable posture. She was wearing a cotton-padded jacket made of Jiangnan brocade, with a ding dong ring.
But no one would have thought that not long ago, she was an unknown prostitute in the Shen residence. She did not leave the courtyard all year round, and the servants did not know her as the young lady of the Shen residence, let alone when Ren Wanyun was in charge. No oily meat was seen.
Before and now, the difference between cloud and mud. People go to high places and water flows to low places. Although this man Wai Lang's mansion seems to be no bigger than other officials' families, he can be considered to be very rich. No one has ever lived on the stipend of the imperial court. Before marrying into Yuan Wai Lang's mansion, Shen Dongling always thought that the Wang family was following King Zhou, but only later did he know that the real master of the Wang family was the crown prince. As a member of the family, the family has such a rich family property, but it is because the Wang family has some contacts with the smuggling salt dealers, and the silver money here naturally flows into the Prince's Mansion, but even if the wild goose plucks the hair, the deducted The idea of Yan Mao is also enough to spend money in the Ding capital without having to think too much, you must know that private salt is a lucrative business.
If it was said that the matter of money was an unexpected joy for Shen Dongling, then Wang Bi himself also made Shen Dongling extremely satisfied. Wang Bi looked honest, but he was actually shrewd. He was regarded as a general under the prince. At the beginning, Shen Yue looked down on Wang Bi, but she didn't know that she was blind. Shen Dongling is pretty and has a softer temperament. More importantly, he can always make some suggestions on Wang Bi's affairs. But she never interfered too much and kept her distance cautiously. The more this is the case, the better Wang Bi will treat her, and marry a virtuous wife, especially if this wife is not only virtuous and smart, but also charming and considerate, that is even more valuable. Wang Bi has always been glad that Shen Dongling and Shen Yue had changed relatives, and Wang Bi was the only son in the family of foreign members. Wang Bi was very capable, and Wang Bi was almost in charge of the Wang family. Naturally, Shen Dongling became the head mistress of the Wang family. The servants all respected her very much, if Ren Wanyun was still alive in the world, she would be stunned to the point of being thrown over. The concubine, whom she regarded as an ant, is now living a more nourishing life than Ren Wanyun at the beginning, while Concubine Wan has naturally risen and lived a rich life.
The same is true today.
Wang Bi came back from outside, handed the cake in his hand to the maid, and said, "I passed by Guangfu Zhai and bought you your favorite cloud cake."
"Husband has a heart." Shen Dongling poured tea with him with a smile. Her every move revealed a soft and boneless meaning, it was probably the daughter born by Wan Yiniang, and she had some special amorous feelings in her bones. She smiled and said, "Husband is very happy today, but what good things happened?"
As for Shen Dongling, Wang Bi didn't hide most of her matters, because Shen Dongling was not someone who broke his mouth and could occasionally share his worries for him. Now that Wang Bi and Shen Dongling got married not long ago, it was the honey that made the oil, and Wang Bi said, "Your Majesty asked Huangfu Hao to have more contact with the prince, probably to make a good relationship with Qin. It is obvious that His Majesty gave such a favor to the prince. Support the crown prince. One person has won the Taoist dog and ascended to heaven. Since we are the prince's people, we will only give us a credit when the prince inherits the throne in the future." He smiled and looked at Shen Dongling: "Do you think we should celebrate?"
Shen Dongling's thoughts flashed for a moment, but she immediately burst into a surprised smile and said, "Really?" After that, she looked at Wang Bi with some admiration, and said softly, "My husband is really amazing, my concubine followed my husband, it's true that my concubine came from a previous life. fortune."
To be looked at by a charming woman with such adoring eyes, any man's vanity can be greatly satisfied. Wang Bi smiled and said, "Is this easy to satisfy?" He sighed and said regretfully, "If His Majesty had bestowed the marriage of Fifth Young Lady Shen to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince a while ago, the Crown Prince would only benefit from the support of the Shen family's troops. Our odds of winning are even higher. Although we have a temporary friendship with Qin, the military force..." He sighed: "Strength is often the most important thing."
Shen Dongling's thoughts turned and she snuggled into Wang Bi's arms. She stretched out her hand to caress Wang Bi's chest, and said softly, "Husband is too harsh on herself. If you can do this, you are no longer an ordinary person."
This is exactly what Wang Bi wanted to hear. He smiled and said, "You are really content."
"If you have a man like your husband, you will be content." Shen Dongling smiled and asked casually, "Can't the fifth sister marry the prince now?"
"Fifth younger sister?" Wang Bi was stunned for a moment, then said, "I almost forgot, you are sisters."
He originally said unintentionally, but it was extremely harsh in Shen Dongling's ears, as if he was saying that she was a concubine, Shen Miao was a direct daughter, and the concubines were different. Human greed will grow with changes in the environment. In the past, Shen Dongling had to be busy protecting himself in the Shen residence and making a good life for himself. Those ridicules and sarcasms could be tolerated, and there was no time to worry about it. However, when she became a member of Mrs. Wailang, she became particularly sensitive to these.
She buried her head in Wang Bi's arms, preventing Wang Bi from seeing her somewhat gloomy expression, but instead asked, "Can't you?"
“It’s not impossible.” Wang Bi said, “It’s just that Great Liang’s ambitions are difficult to understand now, and the rest of the matter will be postponed, and Shen Xin’s prestige is still needed. It’s just that Shen Miao is not young now and it is heard that the Shen family does not want Shen Miao to marry. Entering the Prince’s Mansion. The key point of this matter is that it should be done as soon as possible. It will take a long time to avoid changes. Shen Xin finds a marriage for Shen Miao and it is very possible to marry Shen Miao. At that time, the Prince The plan fell through.”
"Can't the marriage be settled first?" Shen Dongling asked.
“Fool.” Wang Bi said, “I don’t want Shen Miao to marry the crown prince, and Shen Miao herself is unwilling. If she uses some extraordinary means, it would be bad for Shen Xin to be dissatisfied at this time.”
"Isn't this just bullying others with his own power?" Shen Dongling pouted. However, her words did not consider Shen Miao in the slightest, to the point that those robbers who disregarded the wishes of others and imposed their demands on others were regarded as those who were wronged.
"You can say that." Wang Bi smiled.
"Then why can only let them use their power to bully people, and can't let the prince also use their power to bully people?"
Wang Bi smiled: "Prince is so virtuous, you can't do this kind of bullying."
"The prince can't do this kind of thing, so can other people. For example, ordinary people, ordinary people. If everyone in the world asks the fifth sister to marry the prince, does this count as bullying others with the power of the people?"
Wang Bi originally thought that Shen Dongling was talking in anger, but who knew that his expression gradually became serious after hearing it. He looked at Shen Dongling, Shen Dongling was sitting in his arms, she was charming and naive, as if he just said that casually.
But Wang Bi was a smart person. He could find some details from Shen Dongling's words. He asked, "Don't you have any bad ideas? Let's hear it?"
"Husband is really cunning, what's in it for me to say it?" Shen Dongling asked.
"En." Wang Bi pretended to think for a moment and said, "If you say it well, I will find a way to ask for an appointment for you to come back." He thought that if Shen Dongling really had a way to get Shen Miao to marry the crown prince, then he would be After he has made great achievements, even if the prince ascends the throne in the future, he will be grateful for his goodness. Asking for an appointment for Shen Dongling is not a loss.
When Shen Dongling heard the words, a glimmer of contentment flashed in his eyes.
She said, "I'm not doing it for my wife, but for you, my husband. What my husband wants to do, my concubine will naturally support it. If my husband wants to assist the future monarch, this little girl, my concubine, has no choice but to show her ugliness. "The playfulness she said made Wang Bi even more happy.
"Actually, this method is very simple, as long as the Prince of Qin cooperates," she said.