"My Lord, the princess has left the palace."

As soon as Xiao Zhiruo left, the commander of the Black Feather Guard, Wei Long, reported to Xiao Cheng.

"Just the same as before."

Xiao Cheng didn't react too much. Xiao Zhiruo had been staying in the mansion for more than a month, and she would go out occasionally, mostly to Qimeng Clothing Shop, so Xiao Cheng didn't care too much.

However, every time Xiao Zhiruo left the house, there would be Black Feather Guards following her, but Xiao Zhiruo didn't know it.

"Is there any news from Southern Xinjiang?"

Wei Long shook his head. "No news yet, but there was a message sent back before, saying that Pei Yun and his team had already set out on their return journey. After so many days, they should be close to the border town."

Xiao Cheng nodded and said, "Tell Zhou Su to be ready at any time. If he fails, have him bring his head to me. That's it, you can go down now."

Wei Long bowed and withdrew, while Xiao Cheng took out a letter, which was sent by his spy in Nanjing, describing the war situation between the imperial court and the Northern Hu.

The war was not going well for Dajing. The Northern Hu moved south and, relying on the mobility of their cavalry, had seized several important military locations. Dajing could only adopt a defensive policy.

The barbarians in the Yuzhou area also took advantage of the situation. They all obeyed the orders of the Northern Hu and were as good at cavalry as the Northern Hu. They attacked and robbed the towns in Yuzhou, causing a lot of headaches for the Da Jing Dynasty.

The border town has now been besieged, and General Mu Xiong has been ordered to resist, resulting in a stalemate.

Xiao Cheng has read the letter several times, and taking it out to read it again today is a great opportunity.

As long as Pei Yun dies on the Southern Barbarian side, he can reap the benefits. After the trade is opened, the Yizhou barbarians will be completely solved, and he can request an order to rescue Yizhou.

If he could help Mu Xiong stop the Yuzhou barbarians, then Mu Xiong would definitely be grateful to him, and then he would use his usual means to bribe and win over Mu Xiong.

It just so happens that Mu Xiong has a daughter and his second son is still unmarried. When the time comes to propose marriage, Mu Xiong will most likely not refuse. As long as there is an alliance, he can get Mu Xiong's support.

He is a great general with a large army under his command. Not only does he have real power, but he also has a high prestige in the court. With his support, the prince can almost be dethroned.

Xiao Cheng had a smile on his face, now he was just waiting for Pei Yun to die.

…

Qimeng Clothing Shop.

Xiao Zhiruo met Leng Qingqiu.

"Miss Cold..."

"Princess, don't ask anything yet and just listen to me."

Xiao Zhiruo originally wanted to ask Pei Yun, but after hearing what Leng Qingqiu said, she had to control her temper.

Leng Qingqiu said: "This time the master asked me to come to Shudu to ask you a question, do you want to continue to stay in the palace as a princess, or go to Qianhu Suo and be a husband and wife with the master."

Xiao Zhiruo's breathing became a little rapid. Pei Yun was about to break up with his father completely.

"What on earth happened?" Xiao Zhiruo asked.

Leng Qingqiu briefly recounted what had happened in southern Xinjiang. Xiao Zhiruo's face turned pale and her body shook a little. She couldn't believe that the father who had always been kind to her would do such a thing.

The annihilation of the Black Soil Tribe aroused the hatred of the Nanman towards Pei Yun, and they wanted to take the opportunity to get rid of Pei Yun!

Then he sent people to spread the Black Death, hoping that Pei Yun would be infected and die!

Then the border troops will ambush and kill Pei Yun!

She was a little dazed for a moment, and even suspected that Leng Qingqiu was talking nonsense. How could Xiao Cheng do such a thing? He promised me that he would not make things difficult for Pei Yun.

In her heart, Xiao Cheng has always been a very good father, and the people of Yizhou are also grateful to Xiao Cheng. Now there are storytellers in the teahouses in Shudu, telling about the things Xiao Cheng has done to benefit the people.

Although Xiao Zhiruo was shocked by Xiao Cheng's rebellion, Xiao Cheng also explained that it was because he was at odds with the prince. Once the prince ascended the throne, he would not have a good ending, so he had no choice.

Xiao Zhiruo could understand Xiao Cheng's motives. No one wanted to be controlled by others, but she did not expect that her father, who was almost perfect in her heart, would be so cruel.

How could they do something like spreading the Black Death?

No wonder Pei Yun came back secretly. He was afraid that Xiao Cheng would find out and kill him.

"Princess, the master said that if you choose to stay, he will not blame you and will understand you. After all, this is a very difficult decision..."

"I'll go with you."

Before Leng Qingqiu finished speaking, Xiao Zhiruo spoke. In fact, she had already imagined this day in her mind, but after returning to the palace, what Xiao Cheng said to her made her believe it.

Now that the paper has been torn off, she follows her heart.

Although she felt sorry for Xiao Cheng's raising her for so many years, she cared more about Pei Yun. Although she had not spent a long time with Pei Yun, she could no longer live without him.

She had been tortured enough by the longing for Pei Yun for more than a month, and now she was eager to see Pei Yun.

Leng Qingqiu didn't expect Xiao Zhiruo to answer so readily. Her master was so charming. She thought Xiao Zhiruo would think about it for a while, but she didn't expect her to go with her right away.

"Okay, I'll help you put on some makeup so it won't be easily noticed."

An hour later, the three women came out of the clothing shop. Xiao Zhiruo and Qinghe put on makeup, changed their clothes, and followed Leng Qingqiu.

After turning a corner, the three women got on the palace carriage parked there.

The Black Feather Guards standing not far away glanced at the three women and then looked elsewhere.

There were too many people coming in and out of the clothing shop, so they only needed to keep an eye on Xiao Zhiruo.

"Something's wrong."

Not long after Xiao Zhiruo left, the two Black Feather Guards frowned slightly. Xiao Zhiruo had previously come to the clothing shop and would only stay for half an hour at most before leaving. Why did she stay so long this time?

"Go and have a look."

The two men quickly went to the clothing shop, showed their badges, and went straight into the backyard. After looking around and not seeing anyone, the two Black Feather Guards' faces changed.

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