When the capital announced Xiao Qingyi's life story to the world, Xiao Huaiqing had already come to the territory of Mu Lixin, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, with the help of Yuan Huaizhi.
When Mu Lixin received the news, he saw Xiao Huaiqing coming alone.
At this time, no news had yet arrived from the capital. Mu Lixin had no idea of Xiao Huaiqing's purpose, so he tentatively asked, "Your Highness, are you planning to use the border as a transit point to visit your father?"
Xiao Huaiqing said: "I want to go find my father, but not now."
"We should always be prepared for both scenarios. I came here specifically to see General Mu."
Mu Lixin asked curiously, "Looking for me?"
Xiao Huaiqing said, "I don't need to tell you about the Tan family. General Mu knows more about it than I do. It's difficult for the women of the Mu family in the capital these days. There's a lot of dirty talk."
"While the general is away fighting, his family is being bullied. With the fate of the Tan family in mind, fewer and fewer officials are willing to speak up for the general."
Mu Lixin had just received a letter from his wife, saying that the Fourth Prince had already brought his son to the palace, and she agreed.
He was a little confused before, but now he understands.
The family situation is difficult, and the wife hopes that their son will not be affected.
Thinking of this, Mu Lixin pretended not to know: "Thank you for telling me, Your Highness. I wonder if you have any advice for me?"
Xiao Huaiqing hadn't expected it to go so smoothly, so he quickly said, "I'm here to borrow a team from the general and go to Achang State to seek help."
"If this succeeds, the general will also have half the credit. In the future, when the general needs external assistance, I will be his external aid."
"Even if the general doesn't need external aid, just consider it as a good deed. It's just two thousand men. I believe the general will do me a favor."
Mu Lixin quickly understood that they wanted troops.
Two thousand right away.
You know, now the garrison of a county is less than 2,000. A border fortress like theirs, the garrison of a state capital will not exceed 5,000 people.
And a prince just opening his mouth and asking for two thousand soldiers and horses is really a joke.
Mu Lixin said, "The prince commands an army of 100,000, and there are only 2,000 men. As long as the prince goes to the border, are you still afraid that there will be nothing?"
Xiao Huaiqing said: "But I want to give my father a surprise, so I can only tell you after this matter is done."
"General Mu also grew up from a young age. He should understand our ambition to make great contributions to the country and impress our elders."
"What's more, I have royal status here, and I will never let General Mu do a business that loses money."
Mu Lixin had a lot of ambitions in his youth, but he had no way to serve his country. If he hadn't married Tan Jian's daughter, he wouldn't have even become a general.
But because of this, it is also his pain.
Xiao Huaiqing accurately guessed his pain, and Mu Lixin immediately said, "Two hundred soldiers, is that too many?"
Xiao Huaiqing said: "Five hundred, it will pave another way for General Mu in the future. It's a good deal."
Mu Lixin said that he had 5,000 private soldiers and it was not impossible to give 500 to Xiao Huaiqing.
But those were his cavalry, and he couldn't bear to part with them.
Xiao Huaiqing continued, "The more people I bring with me, the more likely the monarch of Achang will trust me. This will make everything the general and I do meaningful."
Mu Lixin heard it and agreed.
He originally thought that Xiao Huaiqing would understand the military deployment before leaving, but who knew that Xiao Huaiqing would leave as soon as he got the troops.
Mu Lixin was a little suspicious at this time, but Xiao Huaiqing said, "When I came, the person who would deliver the grain to the capital had already been chosen. It was the Fourth Prince, who has now been named Prince Jing."
"He will lead the army to escort the food and fodder, so I must accomplish some political achievements before he arrives at the border."
Mu Li was delighted when he heard the news.
In that case, doesn't it mean he has hope of seeing his son?
Thinking of his family, no matter whether what Xiao Huaiqing said was true or false, he would write a letter to Prince Ding to tell him that he was the one who sent the five hundred soldiers to escort Xiao Huaiqing.
It is not too many for a royal prince to command 500 soldiers.
Thinking of this, Mu Lixin said, "Okay."
As soon as Xiao Huaiqing borrowed the troops, Mu Lixin immediately wrote a letter to Prince Xiao Jingyun and Emperor Xiao Jingxian to clear the matter up.
…
In the capital, at a lively palace family banquet.
For the first time, Lin Yue met the emperor and empress's youngest son, the fifth prince Xiao Huaichen.
Good fellow, young and full of youthful vigor and rebellious nature, he came up and said, "Are you the woman Lin Yue who coveted my brother Huaiqing?"
Lin Yue: "..." [Your brother Huaiqing is dead, don't miss him]
Xiao Huaichen frowned: "What nonsense are you talking about? Who said my brother Huaiqing is dead?"
Lin Yue was stunned: "I didn't say that?"
Just as Xiao Huaichen was about to retort, a broad hand covered his mouth.
"Mmmmm..." Xiao Huaichen widened his eyes and when he realized it was his elder sister, he immediately struggled.
The eldest princess dragged him out without saying a word.
The Emperor and Empress, who had witnessed this scene, rushed over and asked in confusion, "Changle, what are you doing? Let go of your fifth brother!"
The eldest princess said: "Let him go?"
"He's such a jerk! He just called Aunt Huang by her name and still wants to seek justice for Xiao Huaiqing?"
When the Queen heard this, she immediately said in displeasure: "Then take him out and teach him a lesson."
Xiao Huaichen opened his eyes wide in disbelief.
The emperor also frowned and said coldly: "Xiao Huaiqing is not your cousin, why are you mad?"
"Get out, reflect on your actions and come back."
Xiao Huaichen was completely shocked. Are these still the father, mother, and elder sister who loved him the most?
Just then, Lin Yue caught up.
When the eldest princess saw it, she was shocked. Wow, what you feared will come true.
Lin Yue grabbed Xiao Huaichen and asked, "What did you just say that Xiao Huaiqing is dead?"
"You're still saying what I said? When did I say that?"
Lin Yue was very alert and her eyes were serious.
Xiao Huaichen was so scared that he shut up, but he was muttering in his heart, I clearly heard it?
Could something have gone wrong?
Just then, the voice sounded again.
"Could it be that Xiao Huaichen can hear my thoughts? What's this brat up to? The book doesn't say he's a remarkable figure. He's just a reckless idiot. In the end, he was killed by Mu Lixin and his gang just because he was a direct descendant of the royal family."
"Now, not only did he suddenly come out and tell me about it, but he's even questioning me because of Xiao Huaiqing? This idiot, don't let him be turned against you and become a target. That's it."
Emperor: "..." My stupid son can actually hear it? ?
Queen: "..." No wonder Changle wanted to take him away? Huh? Wait, then Changle also...
Changle: “…” Heaven and earth, please help me, I just hope that fool Xiao Huaichen won’t make a sound.
Xiao Huaichen: "..." I heard that Zhang Tianshi is in the palace. I wonder if the place where he lives can exorcise evil spirits?
"Answer me?" Lin Yue took a step forward.
Xiao Huaichen was so frightened that he suddenly broke free from Princess Changle's hand and shouted, "Ghost!"
Then he ran away.
Lin Yue: "..."? ?
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