"Nonsense!" Jingyang's cheeks flushed slightly. "I...how could I miss him?"
Xuezhu saw through it but didn't say anything. These days in the capital, Wang Ji was most concerned about the affairs of Master Mu Sheng.
She grew up with Wang Ji, so how could she not understand what she was thinking?
She naturally hoped that Wang Ji would get what she wanted, but there were so many good men in Beiqiang, anyone could be one. Even if they were great, she could force them, but that Mu Sheng...
Xuezhu sighed, "You can say you don't want to, but Beiqiang and Dacheng have always been enemies. If he were just an ordinary young man, it would be fine, but you are a princess, and he is a descendant of the Dacheng royal family..."
She didn't finish her words, but she felt that Jingyang could understand what she meant.
Xuezhu also knew that Jingyang might just be interested in her for a while now. If she could stop her thoughts early and cut the Gordian knot quickly, there would be no future trouble.
Jingyang didn't say anything else, just knelt there with a dazed look in his eyes.
Xuezhu knelt with her and said nothing more.
…
Jingkangshan came out of Jingyang and walked to the other end of the post station.
The guard at the door saw him coming and knocked on the door, "Sir, Prince Jing is here."
A low voice came from inside, "Let him in."
Jing Kangshan straightened his collar, walked in, and closed the door behind him.
Helian Shi sat at the table, put away a painting on the table, without raising his head.
"Wang..." Jing Kangshan was about to speak, but Helian Shi looked up at him and changed the subject, "Miss Jingyang has been spoiled by me. It's really..."
"This prince will definitely discipline her and will not let her cause trouble again."
"Hmm..." Helian Shi didn't seem to care too much. "Your Highness, just take care of your family affairs. I'm just here to travel with you."
Jing Kangshan nodded, indicating that he understood.
Helian Shi sat on the chair, gently stroking the scroll in his hand, and pointed to a place for Jing Kangshan to sit.
"I met the Crown Prince and Princess today. Did you get any news?"
Jing Kangshan sat down and said, "The prince's situation is exactly the same as what we learned earlier. Huo Yan was also released back to the northwest by Emperor Xuan."
"But..." Jing Kangshan paused and continued, "That Showa Princess is quite interesting..."
If Jing Kangshan had not met Princess Showa today, he would not have investigated this princess.
In their previous intelligence reports, there was almost no news about this princess, but today this princess actually came to greet the delegation, which shows her status in Dacheng.
Jing Kangshan ordered people to inquire around and told Helian Shi roughly what had happened to Yuan Zhao in the past few months.
Helian Shi had a calm expression throughout the whole process, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, making it impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry.
After Jing Kangshan finished speaking, Helian Shi only asked one question, "You mean... Zhaohe has divorced her husband and is now alone?"
Jing Kangshan was a little surprised, not knowing why Helian Shi asked this, but nodded, "Yes, the previous prince consort was exiled, but the princess still has four children."
"The eldest son, Yuan Musheng, has become very famous in the capital these days, and is particularly favored by Emperor Xuan and Yuan Cheng."
Helian Shi smiled, looking gloomy and seductive, his cold, slender fingers tapped the scroll lightly.
"interesting……"
After Jing Kangshan left, Helian Shi still sat there in the same posture.
After a long time, the sky darkened.
Those who served him always knew not to disturb him without his permission.
There was no light in the house, only the wooden windows were wide open, letting in gusts of evening breeze.
His hand that was tightly holding the scroll loosened slightly, and the wind blew up the scroll, allowing him to vaguely see the objects on the scroll.
It looks like a beautiful woman dancing alone under the moon, but it is not clear.
…
Qinzheng Hall.
Yuan Cheng settled the delegation and hurried over.
Zheng Lu led him inside to see Emperor Xuan, and then cleared the hall, leaving only the father and son.
Emperor Xuan finished reading the letter in his hand and handed it to Yuan Cheng.
"It was just sent back expedited from 800 miles away."
Yuan Cheng took it. It was a letter from Huo Yan. He read it quickly and asked, "So Huo Yan suspects that the new king of Beiqiang is not in Beiqiang now?"
Emperor Xuan sat on the dragon throne and asked him, "How was the reception of the envoys today?"
Yuan Cheng thought about today's situation, "Jingkang Mountain is the same as always. The two young masters of the Helian family are a little strange."
"According to our intelligence, Helian Chang, the Grand Marshal of Northern Qiang, was not originally a noble of Northern Qiang. He was only granted a noble surname more than ten years ago..."
Yuan Cheng thought for a moment and expressed his suspicions. "Our previous intelligence didn't indicate how many sons he had. They claimed that the eldest son was frail in his early years and rarely went out to see people. But these two brothers don't look alike."
Emperor Xuan glanced at him and asked, "Do you suspect that one of them is their new king, Dota?"
Yuan Cheng nodded, "Very likely."
If this is the case, the Northern Qiang must have come well prepared this time.
"Father," Yuan Cheng continued his analysis, "Their new king, Duota, is said to be extremely powerful and the best archer in Northern Qiang. Only Huo Yan has ever fought him before, and I'm worried..."
Emperor Xuan pondered for a moment, and when he was about to say something, he waved his hand and said, "I have the Imperial Guards around me, don't worry about me."
He stood up and said slowly, "The new King of Northern Qiang, despite his youth, is said to be ruthless and ruthless. In less than half a year, he eliminated the previously unstable Northern Qiang Dynasty."
"This boy is about your age. He will definitely be a formidable rival for Dacheng in the future!" He looked at Yuan Cheng seriously. "You are the crown prince, the heir apparent of Dacheng. I am old now. He is not my enemy, but yours."
"This is a test for you. You will have full authority over all matters concerning the Northern Qiang envoys during their stay in Beijing."
Yuan Cheng knelt down and said, "I will definitely live up to your trust."
Zheng Lu, who was outside, was closest to the situation and heard the conversation clearly.
He thought to himself that it seemed that His Majesty had really decided on a successor.
And judging from His Majesty's recent behavior, Zheng Lu had a guess in his heart, but he didn't dare to ask or say it.
In any case, Your Majesty has his own considerations, which are naturally for the good of the Dacheng Dynasty.
He just needs to serve His Majesty wholeheartedly.
Yuan Cheng returned to the Eastern Palace and thought about his conversation with Emperor Xuan. He picked up his pen and wrote a letter and asked someone to send it back to the northwest at an express speed of 800 miles.
The letter was concise and to the point: disguise yourself and return to Beijing as soon as possible.
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