There was indeed something wrong in the palace. The Great Xiao Palace was heavily guarded, but occasionally assassins from other countries would break in. The day before yesterday, an assassin broke into the palace, and even broke into the place of Princess Qingyue. The princess was kidnapped and injured by the assassin. , Although the injury was not serious, the emperor was in a rage to capture assassins in the whole city.
Xiao Qingyan went to the palace every day to see Princess Qingyue. Her elder brother, King Jing, had just set off on an expedition, and now there is only Xiao Qingyan among the close brothers, so she begged Xiao Qingyan to accompany her every day.
"Brother Huang, you are coming tomorrow too. Not only did the emperor not allow me to go out of the palace, but he also did not allow me to stroll around in the palace. I stayed in the room every day, and mold was about to grow." Xiao Qing said The injury on Yue's body was really nothing, it was just that the assassin took her to the gate of the palace and knocked her unconscious when she left.
His heavily guarded palace was invaded by assassins, the emperor was already furious, and his most beloved daughter was kidnapped, which added fuel to the fire, so the emperor's order not only let Princess Qingyue stay in the palace to recuperate, but also It's the decree! Immediately block the city gates and capture assassins throughout the city.
"I think the injury on your body is already fine. If you feel bored, you can ask your mother-in-law to come and practice your fists and feet with you. I remember that the imperial concubine's skills are also good, at least compared to your three-legged cat. If you are strong in kung fu, you can learn from your mother and concubine." You can't go to the princess's main courtyard when you stay in the mansion, and you have to spend more than half of your time at Nanxi's place. Xiao Qingyan didn't want to act at home, so she just let it go. Xiao Qingyue came to the palace every day to accompany her.
"Brother..."
"Okay, let's see the situation tomorrow. If there is nothing in the mansion, I'll come to accompany you." Seeing Xiao Qingyue's face drooping immediately, Xiao Qingyan could only change her mouth, and see the situation tomorrow.
After Nan Xi stayed until everyone in his room had left, he took them out instead, and the place to go was at Xu Chang'an.
The princess was grounded because of her, and she went to see it anyway.
"Princess, the people from Tongxinyuan are asking to see you outside." When she heard the girl's report, Chunyu didn't even want to tell her young master that Nanxi was obviously here to demonstrate! The prince has ordered that no one is allowed to visit, and she even ran over on purpose, what does she mean!
Chun Yu didn't like the name Tongxinyuan either, but she didn't dare to say it in front of the young master, for fear that her young master would be more saddened.
"Let her go back, didn't the lord say that no one is allowed to come and visit." For some reason, Xu Changan had some fear of Nan Xi in his heart. He didn't know if he was influenced by Xiao Qingyan. That Nan Xi seemed to be a weaker woman, but Xiao Qingyan repeatedly told herself not to have contact with her alone. Her tone was not like she was afraid of what he would do to her, but rather like she was afraid that he would be plotted against her? Does that woman really have that much talent
Chun Yu was not happy for his young master to see the woman, so he naturally hurried out to send people away.
"Miss Nanxi, you'd better go back. The lord sent a message that no one can come to visit while the princess is on the ground." This was the first time Chunyu saw this Nanxi. She admitted that this person was indeed very good-looking, but there were no rumors. It's so exaggerated, it's not as good-looking as Princess Qingyue.
"You, who is that? Why haven't I seen you before, which yard are you from?" She wanted the girl next to her to send someone out, but Chun Yu saw a man dressed as a servant beside them. There was no servant in their yard. Which yard is this person from, and how did he come here
"Which yard are you from, what are you doing here? Hey! Hey, stop!" Chun Yu wondered if it was someone from another yard who came to inquire about the news, but she just asked, but the person turned around and left. .
"Wuren Wuyi, catch him!" I felt something was wrong, and just when I saw the two brothers of the Wu family, Chun Yu immediately spoke up and let people stop him!
"do not move!"
"You... you... who are you!" How dare you! Didn't he know that Nan Xi was the prince's heart? Just a little servant, how dare... No!
Originally, Chunyi thought that this was the yard that sent over to inquire about the news of his young master, but he was only ready to take a lesson and let him go back with a message to his master. Who knew that the daring little servant turned around and went forward and pinched Nan Xi's throat? !
"Who are you!" Suddenly I thought of the assassin thing Zhu Quan and himself had mentioned! Chun Yu's hands were trembling with fright!
In broad daylight, even an assassin wouldn't have the guts!
"Wuren Wuyi! Come here quickly, guard the door, don't let him in! The princess is inside!"
Compared to Chun Yu's nervousness, the two brothers of the Wu family are much calmer. They are military generals, and they have experienced such scenes to some extent. Besides, the hostage in the hands of the assassin is not the master of the palace, so they are not afraid!
"Humph! Are you an assassin from Beidi or a southern border, you are so brave, you dare to break into the palace in broad daylight!" His Majesty ordered, and the whole city searched for the assassin who injured Princess Qingyue. This man is indeed smart. It is much safer not to be outside in this Xian Wang Mansion!
"What are you going to do! My girl is still in the hands of the assassin! Are you going to kill my girl?!" Bailing saw that the person beside him was not ready to worry about the life and death of his master, so he couldn't be anxious! She offended many people in the palace because of Nan Xi's master. She didn't want to lose her efforts. If something happened to Nan Xi, she would not only be busy working in vain, but she might not even be able to save her life! That concubine Min Fang is not a good-tempered person!
"Your Majesty's decree! Regardless of life or death, the assassin must be caught and handed over to Her Royal Highness to deal with it in person!" Wu Ren Wuyi doesn't care about any girl, as long as it's not their master!
Xu Changan naturally heard such a big movement outside. When he came out, Chun Yu hurriedly pushed him inside, Bailing seemed to see a savior, and immediately knelt down like Xu Changan.
"Princess help, save my girl's life!"
Xu Chang'an was completely confused, and he didn't realize what was going on until he saw Nan Xi who was being kidnapped with a stiff face.
"You're so brave! How dare you break into the palace in the clear sky! Who are you? Hurry up and let the guests of the palace go!" Xu Changan couldn't help himself, what should he do? Did this person take Nan Xi away or directly... or did he want to save her
"Princess, princess... save me." Nan Xi is not tall, even petite than ordinary Daxiao women. Although the assassin is not tall, he can be considered burly compared to Nan Xi. That sweat was pinching his neck... and the dagger was holding it, so pitiful.
Xiao Qingyan came back earlier today than in the past few days. When he arrived at the palace, it was not even time for dinner. Not long after he entered the gate, he was told by the servants that an assassin had broken into the palace! Hurry up and ask the guards in the palace to go to the princess's main courtyard for protection, and at the end not only think of something, but also let people go to Tongxinyuan to watch!
When he hurried to the inner courtyard, Xiao Qingyan knew what happened in the main courtyard while he was still halfway there. When he arrived, there were already hundreds of people surrounded by maids and maids and guards from the palace!
"Your Highness! Your Highness, save me!" As soon as Xiao Qingyan appeared, Nan Xi almost saw a savior! She called out to Xiao Qingyan for help, Xiao Qingyan walked quickly to her side, and watched Xu Changan, who was not far away, suddenly walk towards him!
"Why are you standing here so well? Isn't this your yard? Why did the assassins come and the person being held hostage was someone else!" Holding Xu Changan's shoulders with both hands, Xiao Qingyan's questioning was full of anger, Xu Changan did not understand why Xiao Qingyan was If he wanted to get angry with him, he wanted to explain, but when he looked at Xiao Qingyan, he didn't see anger in Xiao Qingyan's eyes, only the worry on his face.
"My lord..."
"Are you the virtuous king?" From the beginning, the assassin dressed as a servant has been silent, just holding on to the hostage in his hand. Now that Xiao Qingyan arrives, he finally speaks, and what he is saying is to confirm Xiao Qingyan's identity. if.
"What? You came to find me specially?" Xiao Qingyan was not nervous, but slowly walked towards the assassin!
"Stop! If you take one more step, I'll kill her!" The man said, his hands tightened, and a blood line immediately leached out from Nan Xi's fair neck!
"Humph! This girl is a guest of the palace, so I think you didn't come to my palace to look for him! How could this prince let a woman replace him..."
"You let her go!" With so many people around, Xu Changan was actually not at all afraid, but when Xiao Qingyan's words came here, he knew what Xiao Qingyan meant, so he couldn't stay aside.
"That girl is just a guest of the palace. If you catch her, even if you can escape from the palace, you won't be able to escape from the palace. Let her go and arrest me! I am Princess Xian, even if you leave this palace, I will be there. Hand, the officers and soldiers outside don't dare to embarrass you." Xu Changan walked straight towards the assassin before he could give everyone time to react. When he walked to Xiao Qingyan's side, Chun Yu was already screaming in a collapsed behind. Looking at him, Xiao Qingyan stared anxiously at Nan Xi in the hands of the assassin.
Assassin had no reason to object to Xu Changan's proposal, it was the best choice for him. Xiao Qingyan's status is noble, and it is impossible for him to risk his life for a woman, so his concubine is the next best choice.
"Master! Master!" Chun Yu was so anxious that she couldn't control any rules. She regretted it now. She knew that she should go out and get the medicine by herself, and let Dong Xue stay. Young Master, I will not let Young Master take risks!
"Your Highness! Your Highness..." The moment he was freed from his hands, Nan Xi rushed towards Xiao Qingyan. Xiao Qingyan hugged him and comforted him, "Don't be afraid, it's alright."
"Everyone! Get out of the way, let him go out!" Xiao Qingyan gave an order, and the people around automatically spread out a path. Only the two brothers of the Wu family did not get out of the way, but begged Xiao Qingyan for mercy.
"My lord, the princess is still in his hands, so I can't let him go!"
"My lord, please save my young master!" In the entire yard, except for the Wu family brothers and Chun Yu, who were still kneeling on the ground, everyone else had voluntarily made way for the assassin. Xiao Qingyan didn't look at the kneeling Chunyu, but said to the Wu family brothers: "Wu Ren Wuyi, you lead a group of people to follow the princess, and after this person goes out of the city, bring the princess back safely!"
When Xiao Qingyan finished speaking, she left with Nan Xi, who was a little trembling, without waiting for the others to speak.
Watching the two leave each other, Xu Changan suddenly felt that maybe he had guessed wrong before. Even at this juncture of life and death, he was defending her, so how could he be false to her? Maybe he just thought too much before, Xiao Qingyan didn't let himself see her alone, there was no other reason, just for fear that he would embarrass her or not want her to salute his princess.
"Can you be gentle? I won't struggle to escape. I said I want to send you out of the city and send you out of the city. It's just that you hurt the emperor's most beloved Princess Qingyue. Even if you leave the city, you may not be able to escape safely." Xu Changan's neck hurt a little, and the cold dagger was on his neck. When he touched it occasionally, it would always make him a little dizzy.
Xiao Qingyan anxiously took Nan Xi back to Tongxin Garden. As soon as it was convenient for him to sit down, he kept asking if he was injured or uncomfortable.
"My lord, Nan Xi is fine, thanks to the princess. But... I heard that the lord recently suffered Dongxue by the princess's side. When Dongxue came back and found out that the princess was kidnapped for saving me, I'm afraid I will be sad." In Chang'an, what Nan Xi mentioned at the moment was an insignificant girl. Xiao Qingyan felt a little regretful. If he had known today, he should not have been impulsive that night.
"What are you thinking about? You don't know, the longest thing my father said to me since I was a child is that my temperament is most similar to his, so I am the most unsuitable person to sit on the throne. In order to marry a male concubine, I was not a little surprised, he knew that my temperament was not suitable for the emperor with three thousand harems.
My mother passed away prematurely, and my father was blaming myself. I have already confessed my heart to my father. If I can meet a woman who makes me tempted, I am willing to be the only one in my life. "Xiao Qingyan's remarks are not false, he did have such a conversation with his father, but the father's reaction at that time was not disappointment but relief.
"Lord"
"That person, I think I have found it." There are many people in this world who can give their sincerity to people, but not many people who can give their lives for others. He glanced at Nan Xi's house, but in the end he smiled. His eyes fell on Nan Xi's face.
What does Xiao Qingyan mean, Nan Xi naturally understands, what Wang Fei Dongxue was all thrown aside by her at this moment! What she wanted to know, she already knew, nothing else mattered.
"Today you are frightened, so you can rest. Tomorrow I will ask the imperial doctor to come and show you."
"My lord, I don't know if the princess is back? It's because of me that the princess suffers. If something happens to the princess, what should I do!"
"It's really thanks to him today, don't worry, I'll go over and take a look. If he comes back, I'll thank him for you, and then lift the punishment of his grounding." When it came to going out to see, Xiao Qingyan asked the girl After taking Nan Xi well, he went to the front hall.
When Wu Ren Wuyi brought Xu Changan back, the sky was completely dark. He followed him to the main courtyard and ordered him to take care of him. After accompanying Xu Changan for a while, Xiao Qingyan left again. And still went to Nanxi's place.
"Don't worry, he's all right, don't blame yourself." Nan Xi was just thinking about Xu Chang'an's safety, Xiao Qingyan came over to let Nan Xi feel at ease when he was sure that he was all right.
"That's fine."
"You're exhausted today, you need a good rest. I won't disturb you. I'll go now, and I'll come to see you tomorrow."
"Okay. Bailing, send the prince for me."
Xiao Qingyan came and left in a hurry. Bailing naturally knew what his master meant. When sending Xiao Qingyan out, he deliberately paid attention to the direction Xiao Qingyan was going.
"Don't worry, girl, the lord went to the direction of his study in the front hall. Even on such a day, the lord is unwilling to go to the princess' place, so you can rest assured." Bailing was so proud, her girl seemed to be The most favored person in the palace, she is afraid that she will be more beautiful than those two side concubines in the future.
"You bastard girl, you are the smart one." Nan Xi finally felt relieved when she heard that Xiao Qingyan was going to the study. It seemed that this trial was still useful, at least she didn't have to worry about it.
Although Xu Changan took a risk and took a trip, he was not injured. After returning to the palace, he met Xiao Qingyan in a hurry, and ordered his servants to prepare dinner for him. He was hungry.
"Master, aren't you hungry? Why don't you eat more?"
"Maybe it's past dinner time, but I can't eat anymore. Go and warm up the medicine for me, then prepare hot water, and drink the medicine like a bubble bath."
When Dong Xue came back and heard about the afternoon, she stayed at the gate of the palace. When Xu Changan came back, she was the first to greet him. At that time, she noticed the young master's face.
The young master must be sad in his heart. Although he didn't say anything, the expression on his face... It's so distressing! Your Majesty is too much!
"Well, the slaves will go to prepare immediately." Not wanting to mention the day's affairs, for fear of making the young master even more sad, Dong Xue only hoped that the two heartless people would be punished sooner or later!
When Chun Yu came back, she couldn't say anything. She could only follow people with red eyes, but couldn't say a word of comfort, because she felt that no matter what she said, it would make the young master more sad. .
Just by looking at the faces of the two girls, Xu Changan knew what they were thinking. After bathing, he changed his clothes and before letting people back down, it was his master who took the initiative to say something to comfort them.
"You two don't want to be like this. It's not a big deal. It's just a matter of repaying the prince's favor. After all, I owe him more than he owes me. It's better to repay a little.
Well, you all go down, I'm a little tired and want to rest. "
"Yes, the young master's servants and servants will keep you vigil tonight. You can call us if you want." After Xiao Qingyan called several servants to come here, Xu Changan's servants here are the little girls. Vigil for her young master.
"Let's go." After going to bed, Xu Changan asked the two of them to turn off the lights directly for him. After lying down on the bed, he didn't feel a little bumpy before he was sure that he had really returned safely.
It's not that he has no regrets, but Xu Changan knew that he had no choice at that time. If it weren't for him, it would be Xiao Qingyan.
It can be said that he has done Xiao Qingyan a big favor in this way, and it can even be said that he made a risk for him and saved half his life.
"It turns out that this is an accident." It turns out that unexpected things are possible, not so absurd and unacceptable. So... what would happen if the virtuous princess of my own disappeared unexpectedly...
Because of his mother's relationship, Xu Changan did not think about what his future wife would look like, and even secretly thought that if he married a wife and had children one day, he would never take a concubine, and would not let his wife live the same life as her mother.
"What's the use of thinking about that now, now, it's not you who controls the fate of others, it's your own life in the hands of others." Not reconciled, but what can you do if you are not reconciled? Unless you can give up this life, it will be futile to think more.
"Giving up this life? Accident..." Xu Changan suddenly had an idea in his heart, an idea that would allow him to regain freedom and a new life.
"Who!" Before he could sort out the thoughts in his mind, he suddenly felt that there was someone around him!
"Be quiet, it's me."
"You...how did you come in?" Xu Changan didn't hear any movement outside, how could Xiao Qingyan suddenly appear beside him? By the way, he just seemed to hear a sound, like something was turned on