Chapter 099 Chapter 99

The three of them sat in the side hall. The masked guard who always followed Prince Yong poured them tea and then disappeared into the dark.

Li Qinggang's eyes swept over them: "I didn't expect that Yuan Ming and His Highness had known each other for a long time."

Prince Yong smiled and said, "I didn't expect that Young Master Yuan actually worked under the teacher."

"Teacher?" Yuan Ming was slightly stunned.

Li Qinggang's cold face softened a little, and he explained: "Your Highness always calls me that, how can I be worthy of it? I just taught His Highness for a period of time when he first entered the Ministry of Justice at the age of 19."

Yuan Ming nodded, so that's it.

Yong Wang said: "Thanks to you, teacher, I was not used and framed by others. I will never forget your kindness."

Li Qinggang sighed: "You are good in every way, but you are too stubborn. If it weren't for that... how could I be a lazy prince now?"

"It's all in the past." Yong Wang said.

Yuan Ming lowered his head, looked at his nose and his heart, pretending that he didn't hear anything.

"Teacher is strict but sincere. Young Master Yuan is lucky to be under your guidance. I heard that Young Master Yuan was the top scorer in the imperial examination. I am not in the capital, so it is difficult for me to send a gift in time. I hope Young Master Yuan will forgive me."

Yuan Ming said hurriedly: "It is an honor for Your Highness to remember me. It is even more fortunate to be a disciple of Lord Li."

"You are the only one who can talk." Prince Yong said: "Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for two years. I wonder if Young Master Yuan has finished writing a new book?"

Yuan Ming was stunned, and Li Qinggang asked directly: "What new book?"

"Teacher, you don't know yet? Young Master Yuan is a great writer, Many of the bookstores under my control have been increasing in value because of his books."

Yuan Ming showed a trace of embarrassment on his face: "Your Highness, thank you for your compliment."

Li Qinggang was also a book lover, and he immediately became interested: "I will have to take a good look at it when I return."

After talking, King Yong put away his smile and gently placed the teacup on the table: "This time, my king returned to Beijing to celebrate the New Year, but there are more important things besides."

Hearing this, Li Qinggang's face became solemn, and it was obvious that the two had already exchanged letters before. Before speaking, he glanced at Yuan Ming.

Prince Yong raised his hand and said, "It doesn't matter. Yuan Ming already knew about it."

Li Qinggang hummed without showing too much surprise and asked, "What's the situation?"

Prince Yong stroked the edge of his teacup and said thoughtfully, "The spies reported that this force is stronger than ever before. Unlike the long-standing leaderless situation, they seem to have reached some kind of consensus."

Li Qinggang thought for a moment and said, "Could it be that there are still some people in the royal family who have slipped through the net?"

"The late emperor hated the members of the royal family of the previous dynasty so much that he ordered a nationwide manhunt for them. Once they showed up, they would be killed without mercy. Under such high pressure, in just two years, the officials in charge of this matter slaughtered almost all the people of the previous dynasty, including the elderly and children. They died miserably. It is understandable that they want revenge."

I don't know if it was Yuan Ming's illusion, but when Prince Yong said this, there was a blatant disgust and condemnation in his tone.

Li Qinggang seemed to have noticed it as well, and said vaguely: "The previous dynasty and our dynasty were already separated by family feuds and national hatreds. Regardless of whether the late emperor issued such an order or not, they were destined to be irreconcilable."

Prince Yong pursed his lips and said nothing more.

"Can your Highness inform the emperor about this?" Li Qinggang asked.

Prince Yong shook his head: "I have promised to ask the court about any political affairs. The north and the south are separated by two places, and an idle prince knows such an important matter first. Anyone who hears it will feel something is wrong."

Li Qinggang looked at him: "This matter is of great importance, I am afraid I can't keep it to myself."

"That's right, so I called you two here today, hoping that you can think of a solution for me."

Li Qinggang thought for a moment and said, "I remember that the fief of the King of Nanling is in the southwest, and now that the prince has been recruited as a son-in-law, the emperor will definitely trust him."

Prince Yong nodded, "You are right, teacher, let's do it."

Li Qinggang said again, "Why not let me handle this matter? When the King of Nanling was in the capital, I still had some friendship with him. It's normal to write a letter to show my concern after not seeing each other for a long time. It's inconvenient for you to read it, Your Majesty." Prince Yong

raised his teacup to him, "Then I'll trouble you, teacher."

Li Qinggang was in a hurry to do his job, so he left in a hurry, leaving Yuan Ming behind.

"Mr. Yuan didn't seem to have much to say just now." Prince Yong said.

Yuan Ming said, "I am new to the court and don't know much about these relationships. I am afraid I may have said something wrong. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

Prince Yong waved his hand and said, "I don't know you yet? You are a little too smart."

Yuan Ming looked confused.

Seeing this, Prince Yong stopped talking about this and said, "I originally planned to bring Deputy General Ji with me when I returned to the capital this time, but I couldn't leave anyone in the southwest. I don't have many people I trust, so I can only leave him behind to apologize to your husband on my behalf."

As he spoke, he signaled the guards to bring up a bundle: "These are things that Deputy General Ji brought to your husband and two nephews."

Yuan Ming took it with both hands: "Thank you, Your Highness."

After a moment of silence, Prince Yong looked up at the dark sky outside and said, "There is not a single moon. It seems that the weather is going to change." After speaking, he folded his fur coat.

Yuan Ming said, "Your Highness has just returned from the south. The north is dry and cold. He is not used to it very much, but it is worth it to be reunited with his family."

It was midnight when the dinner ended. Li Qinggang had already left in a hurry, but he left the carriage to Yuan Ming.

After more than half an hour of bumpy ride, Yuan Ming breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the fiery red lantern in front of his house.

Ji Qingyue had not slept yet. He lit the oil lamp and read the storybook at the table.

Yuan Ming came in with a chill, which made him sneeze. He quickly reached out and touched the charcoal basin.

"Are we still awake?" Yuan Ming took a look and found that it was Brother Jin's book again.

After a long time, Yuan Ming had already gotten used to it, and could remain calm when Ji Qingyue read the words from his book in front of him.

"The bed is cold, and my husband is not here. I can't keep warm by myself." Ji Qingyue said with a pout.

There are several hottie ladies at home, so how could it not be warm? Yuan Ming did not expose him, but pinched his cheek and promised: "I will try to come back earlier in the future."

Ji Qingyue happily agreed.

When sorting out the clothes and shoes that Yuan Ming had taken off, he saw the package that Prince Yong had brought today, and asked curiously, "What is this?"

Yuan Ming took a look and said, "I met Prince Yong in the palace today. This is what my eldest brother asked him to bring to you and the children."

For the next quarter of an hour, Yuan Ming sat in the bathtub, listening to Ji Qingyue unpacking things happily. He would exclaim when he saw something delicious or fun, just like a little brother, not at all like the father of two children.

Yuan Ming was happy that he was always so happy, and would agree with him every time.

At the end, there was a letter, and Ji Qingyue sat on the table and read it quietly, without making any sound. Yuan Ming dried his body and put on his pajamas, and saw his little husband sobbing with his head down.

"What's wrong?"

Yuan Ming sat over, and Ji Qingyue leaned on him. The letter paper was spread out on the table. After a glance, he roughly understood what was going on.

The border was not peaceful, and Ji Lingyun, as a deputy general, could not leave in a short time.

"Liar!" Ji Qingyue suppressed her tears: "Last time you promised me that you would see each other soon, but now you tell me that you can't come back within three years. You lied to me once ten years ago, and this time you broke your promise again."

Yuan Ming hugged him tightly: "Brother is alone at the border, you can't eat or sleep well, and he also looted so many gifts for you. I believe he always has you in his heart. The current situation is turbulent, and brother is in a difficult situation. As a family, we should try our best to experience him."

Ji Qingyue pouted: "My husband is so wise, it makes me seem particularly stingy."

"What's the matter? Brother is Qingqing's only closest relative. It's normal for you to be worried about him."

Ji Qingyue closed her eyes and hugged him tightly.

"King Yong said he could help carry the things over. Qingqing can prepare them. I will hand them over to King Yong in a few days."

"Okay."

The next day, Yuan Ming went to rent a large carriage. The two children were wrapped tightly and quickly moved from the house to the carriage without being exposed to the wind.

More than half a year passed, and the two children gradually grew up. Their round, white, shining faces and eyes like black grapes made people happy when they saw them.

Yuan Ming held Olaf in his arms, and Ji Qingyue held Snowball.

Although Olaf is a boy, he can eat, sleep and be active, so he is much more difficult to take care of than Snowball.

As he was talking, the little brother in his arms began to tremble.