Chapter 264 Welcoming Her Back to Beijing
The subordinates of Prince Liang's Mansion discovered that their master, in addition to being extremely busy recently, also liked to stroll around the wall and dig a little when he had nothing to do.
Even Mr. Mo was frightened.
Could it be that Fu Yi cast a spell on him?
The other subordinates had other guesses and couldn't help but ask Mr. Mo, "Could it be that His Majesty left behind another will hidden in the palace?"
Who else would be so passionate about digging the soil?
Mr. Mo's mouth twitched: "Think about it, is this possible?"
But recently, there have been so many people in the Imperial Capital keeping an eye on Fu Yi and Prince Liang that the news of the digging spread like wildfire. There was even a rumor that the Emperor had another will buried in the Imperial Capital, and the people were talking about it with relish.
Another day.
Fu Yi had a secret conversation with King Liang.
"Are these people sick? How dare they sneak in and dig up the roots of my wall!"
King Liang was afraid that Xiao He might have left him a letter, and that someone else might have dug it out. So he was extremely cautious. The more cautious he was, the more others suspected that there must be some great secret hidden.
Fu Yi said, "Since we haven't found him yet, I guess we didn't leave a letter for Your Highness."
King Liang immediately asked, "Have you found the next one?"
"……No."
King Liang was happy.
"Would King Liang like to hear the contents of the previous letter?"
"I don't want to listen!" King Liang stopped him.
The wind blew the rice paper spread on the table in the room, making a rustling sound.
Finally, King Liang couldn't help but say, "Tell me."
He knew too little about his daughter. The little girl was too calm. It was difficult for him to see her soft or lively side.
What does she look like in front of Fu Yi?
"I gave her a relic so she could live in the Hanging Temple with peace of mind..."
"I know." King Liang interrupted.
It turned out that she was not shy about telling others about him. Fu Yi paused before continuing, "She sent me a letter from the Hanging Temple, asking me whether I would return the relic or not."
King Liang felt relieved immediately: "So I only told you this."
Fu Yi said: "The letter that was found later was written in charcoal, and it was written hastily, with only two sentences. She said that she had been to Prince Kang's Mansion..."
"Hmm?" King Liang pricked up his ears.
"She saw Princess Kang arguing with others, and she broke some bowls and cried because of my imprisonment."
The King of Liang was speechless, and when he looked at Fu Yi again, there was a hint of pity in his eyes. Now that he had a daughter, his perspective was naturally different from the bachelor's in the past, and he also had some parental care.
Although Fu Yi had escaped imprisonment, the betrayal of Prince Kang's family still felt like a thorn in his side. The feeling of being betrayed by one's family... Prince Liang felt uneasy just thinking about it.
"Perhaps she wanted me to know that my biological mother would still shed a few tears for me." Fu Yi smiled, and then smiled again and again. "After reading the first letter, how could I not be surprised when I read this second letter?"
King Liang nodded with a sour feeling.
"Is she very powerful? Can she even read my mind?" Fu Yi asked.
King Liang was startled and said seriously, "Yes."
Fu Yi said, "She's becoming more and more powerful. How can Your Highness hold her back?"
King Liang immediately said, "How could I hold her back?"
"Okay, there's one thing King Liang has to do personally."
King Liang: “…”
How did you end up here?
He looked at Fu Yi again with a complicated expression.
Although Fu Yi was a man of many schemes and a bit of a jerk, he was very different from the rest of the world. But precisely because he was different, he dared to do things that others wouldn't. He didn't think the woman's strength was a weakness. Instead, he began to make plans for Xiao He.
"Tell me in detail." King Liang came closer.
It was rare for the two of them to sit together so peacefully, praising Cheng Nianying while planning their next move.
A few more days.
Even Cheng Nianying in Heqing heard that because the new king had not yet ascended the throne, the surrounding small countries were indeed restless and there were signs of invasion.
When Cheng Nianying was hesitating whether to write a third letter to test the waters, a guest came to Pei's house.
The master asked his servant to invite Cheng Nianying over.
"Miss Xiaohe!" Yin Ping shouted happily.
Cheng Nianying turned to look and saw Yin Heng, Yin Ping, and Amo standing in the hall. Amo was no longer as dull as he had been in Weiyang, his eyes were much brighter. Hearing Yin Ping's call, he also smiled at Cheng Nianying.
After not seeing each other for many days, Yin Heng had become much more stable. When Cheng Nianying came, he was talking to the eldest master, and the two of them were able to chat in unison.
"I'm passing by on business and brought some small gifts with me." Yin Heng waved his hand and had someone bring them up.
At this time, Amo also stretched out his hand, handed the thing in his hand to Cheng Nianying, and said nothing.
It was just like saying that it was a gift given by him alone.
Cheng Nianying didn't say anything, just took it.
Both of them have a similar smell.
"Master Yin is here?" Pei Jia's voice sounded from afar.
After all, Yin Heng and Cheng Nianying were of the same age. Seeing that the two Pei Jia brothers had also come to keep them company, the eldest master got up and left.
Pei Jia still had a very good impression of Yin Heng. After all, he had followed them all the way to the Hanging Temple last time.
Before Cheng Nianying could speak, he asked, "How many days will Master Yin stay?"
Yin Heng showed regret: "Only two days."
Pei Jia nodded, thinking that it was a good opportunity that he didn't have to mourn for the emperor anymore. "Then tomorrow we'll take you for a walk on Heqing Street."
Yin Heng agreed and turned to look at Cheng Nianying. She had been quiet since she was hired as his bodyguard, so Yin Heng didn't feel disappointed when he saw her quietness, and he adjusted himself.
Early the next morning, Pei Jia took his men out as instructed.
Yin Heng had a good temper, and it wasn't just an act; it was genuine. Over the course of the day, he quickly became familiar with the Pei brothers.
Pei Jia patted Yin Heng on the shoulder and said with emotion: "Brother Yin is only three years older than me, but he has already shouldered heavy responsibilities and done what a man should do to benefit the people..."
As she spoke, she realized that Yin Heng didn't respond to her.
Pei Jia couldn't help but follow his gaze.
I saw Cheng Nianying and the ninth girl from Pei's house picking things in front of the stall side by side.
Pei Jia carefully confirmed twice and found that Yin Heng was indeed looking at "Xiao He".
Thinking of the servant Yin Ping's attitude and Yin Heng's eagerness when he was escorting him, Pei Jia was secretly shocked. This is troublesome...
Just thinking about it.
Yin Heng came back to his senses and said honestly, "It's not that I'm better than Brother Pei, but I rely on my family."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw horses galloping in the city, raising dust, as if something big was happening.
Seeing this, Pei Yi immediately called everyone back home.
There was nothing to do in the mansion, so they gathered in the small courtyard to share the little things they bought on the street.
Cheng Nianying sat in the rocking chair, yawning lazily, leaning over the armrest, and only occasionally responding. Even with her face, she didn't seem cold.
Pei Jia kept muttering that his sister was just too likable.
"Does Mr. Yin like this?" The Ninth Miss handed over a palm-sized pen holder containing a silver bird holding a stone.
The door of Pei's residence suddenly opened wide. It turned out to be the Magistrate of Heqing County, who came with people who came from the Imperial Capital.
One of them rode a tall horse, one sat in a sedan chair, and the other, as always, sat in a sedan chair as rumored, showing his power.
"Prince Danshuo?"
The turmoil caused by Princess Zhaoning's death also passed with the emperor's death.
Although we know that he is very likely to remain standing, it is still surprising that he came here without any hesitation at such a time.
"Excuse me, who is this?" The old man from the Pei residence looked at the man on horseback tremblingly.
On horseback, King Liang felt even more guilty, and he couldn't even raise his head. He only said in a low voice: "I am Zhong Dingchuan."
Everyone was shocked.
Zhong Dingchuan, Zhong Dingchuan...King of Liang?
The old master bowed first and said, "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness Prince Liang."
The others could barely conceal their shock. Prince Danshuo and Prince Liang appearing here together… no matter how you looked at it…it just didn't seem right.
At this time, a middle-aged man with a beard came down from the sedan chair. He said nothing, but raised his hand and issued an order: "Please let us see Miss Xiaohe."
How could the Pei Mansion refuse? After entering the Pei Mansion, the old man personally led the way and soon arrived outside the courtyard gate.
Everyone in the yard was tired of talking and was just taking a break to have some tea when they saw a few people suddenly walk in.
The King of Liang had a gloomy expression and an intimidating aura, but he was the first to lift his robe. The bearded middle-aged man followed suit, and even Fu Yi was no exception.
This posture seems to want to greet each other first...
The old man's eyelids twitched.
Yin Heng first saw the person here and cried out in a lost voice, "Dad?"
The bearded middle-aged man turned out to be Yin Huiyi? No one in the Pei residence had ever seen him before. They were inevitably surprised again.
These three great mountains gathered here, displaying such a posture...
Yin Huiyi's movements faltered. "...Yin Heng? Why are you here?"
After saying this, Yin Huiyi's first reaction was to look at Fu Yi's expression.
Now, all the plans are messed up!
But Fu Yi's expression remained unchanged. He knelt before Cheng Nianying and said, "Your servant, Fu Yi, has come to welcome the crown prince back to the capital."
He was willing, without a trace of strangeness.
Little did they know that these few words would send everyone's spirits flying ten miles away.
King Liang then smiled as well.
That's how Fu Yi made him feel at that time. Fu Yi was the most trustworthy person.
Fu Yi said to him:
"Asking me to be your Highness's subject is truly unreasonable. Your Highness and I have different personalities, and conflicts are bound to arise everywhere."
He asked Fu Yi: "Why? You can't bear it for Xiao He? Do you really like her?"
Fu Yi said, "Yes, I really like her. If that's the case, why would I abandon her and choose Prince Liang?"
"What do you mean by that?"
"Don't blame me for speaking harshly, King Liang."
"Anyway, I've been finding your words offensive for a long time..."
"I've seen a lot of things. Even if Prince Liang loves Xiao He right now, he's a man. When he gets married, takes concubines, and has children, what will she be to him?"
"Nonsense, this king will never..."
"Things change so quickly. Was Your Majesty always so cold and cruel? Didn't he act like a loving father to Princess Zhaoning when she was young? The only constant is the power you firmly hold."
"...Only someone like you who loves power could say such a thing."
Fu Yi smiled and said, "Yes, I like to have power, but I want to hand over the power of life and death to her."
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