After the banquet, Yun Zhiyuan returned to the Prince's Mansion and learned that Xue Zixiao wanted to see him.
Today is the first banquet held by Yun Xuanting after returning to Beijing, but Yun Xuanting obviously targeted Xue Zixiao and protected the daughter of the prime minister.
Although Yun Zhiyuan was not aware of the grudge between the three of them, Xue Zixiao, as the person targeted by Yun Xuanting, came to find him.
He must be thinking of relying on him, hoping that he can vent his anger for him.
But Yun Xuanting and he are from the same mother. Why does Xue Zixiao think that he will definitely help him?
Therefore, Yun Zhiyuan was not in a hurry to summon Xue Zixiao. After taking a leisurely bath and changing clothes in the Prince's Mansion, he asked someone to call Xue Zixiao.
"General Xue, if others knew that you met with this prince in private, you would be impeached. How could you not even have such a sense of propriety?"
Yun Zhiyuan changed into a crescent-white robe with a slanting collar. He had black hair tied up in a crown and spoke gently and slowly.
There was an elegance in his every move, which calmed Xue Zixiao's restlessness a little.
"Prince, I have something very important to report to you."
Xue Zixiao stood up, and then he lowered his head and softened his attitude.
Although he had been waiting in the Prince's Mansion for a long time, he had been patient and had not lost his temper. Now that Yun Zhiyuan had come, he did not have the slightest resentment.
Yun Zhiyuan sat down and asked curiously, "You are a subject of the emperor. If you have any questions, you can report to the emperor. Why do you have to report to this prince?"
Yun Zhiyuan and Xue Zixiao have never been on the same side, so naturally, he can't just believe what Xue Zixiao says.
Xue Zixiao did not beat around the bush and said directly: "Your Highness, aren't you curious as to why the Fourth Prince is not familiar with me, but has a grudge against me?"
Originally, Yun Zhiyuan had not thought about reaching a conspiracy with Xue Zixiao, but Xue Zixiao's words instantly aroused his interest.
Everyone at the banquet today was puzzled as to why Xue Zixiao and the Fourth Prince had so little contact with each other, and some even said that they were strangers to each other.
But why was there an obvious tension between the two people during the dinner today?
"During this period, I only know that my fourth brother is very close to Prince Chi. I am not clear about the grudge between you and my fourth brother..."
Yun Zhiyuan's expression gradually became more interested, but his voice was still gentle, as if if Xue Zixiao was willing to tell him, he would be willing to listen, but if Xue Zixiao didn't want to say it, he would not force him to tell it.
When Xue Zixiao saw that there were other people standing in the living room, his expression became a little more serious.
Yun Zhiyuan understood instantly that it was not convenient for Xue Zixiao to continue speaking in front of so many people.
Yun Zhiyuan shook his sleeves, and the servants who were standing beside him immediately retreated.
Xue Zixiao spoke in a very serious tone: "Your Highness, the Fourth Prince was already in the capital before he followed the team back to the capital."
"And he was in the capital under another identity. At that time, I even fought with the Fourth Prince..."
"However, the Fourth Prince claimed that he was disfigured after returning to the capital. He wore a mask and I did not recognize him."
"But now, during this banquet, relying on my familiarity with the Fourth Prince, I clearly recognized him. He is the one who fought with me before!"
If this news is reported to the emperor, it must not be kept secret.
But if the report was given to Yun Zhiyuan, the solution could be different.
"General Xue, why are you so sure that they are the same person without even looking at the Fourth Prince's face?" Yun Zhiyuan did not show such a surprised expression, but looked at Xue Zixiao with interest.
Xue Zixiao answered with great certainty: "I can be sure that it must be the same person!"
Yun Zhiyuan curled his lips and said, "This prince knows that General Xue can wield swords and guns, but I wonder if General Xue is also a painter?"
Xue Zixiao was stunned for only a moment, but soon understood.
Yun Zhiyuan wanted him to draw a portrait of Yun Xuanting!
Even though Yun Xuanting now claims that his facial appearance has been healed, he has not shown his appearance to the public.
Therefore, not many people know what Yun Xuanting looks like.
As an outsider, Xue Zixiao should not know what Yun Xuanting looks like.
As long as Xue Zixiao can draw Yun Xuanting's appearance, then Xue Zixiao's words will be very credible!
"It's a bit crude, but... I can give it a try." Xue Zixiao replied with a frown.
Yun Zhiyuan shouted to the outside world: "Someone, bring pen, ink, paper and inkstone!"
After Xue Zixiao presented the pen, ink, paper and inkstone in front of him, he quickly began to paint.
Yun Zhiyuan asked, "Why did you fight with your fourth brother?"
In fact, compared to this question, Yun Zhiyuan wanted to ask more, why did you determine that he didn't wish Yun Xuanting well?
What if he wants to protect Yun Xuanting?
If Xue Zixiao comes to report Yun Xuanting, isn't that just walking into a trap?
Xue Zixiao frowned and replied, "He is protecting someone..."
Yun Zhiyuan couldn't help but be surprised. Yun Xuanting was protecting someone? Is there anyone who needs Yun Xuanting's personal protection?
Moreover, Yun Xuanting protected that person before he started fighting with Xue Zixiao. It seems that there is some grudge between that person and Xue Zixiao?
Yun Zhiyuan felt that things were becoming more and more interesting, but he did not ask any further questions.
He was waiting for Xue Zixiao to draw the portrait...
As the night deepened, Yang Xinwan did not wait for the prime minister to summon her privately. It seemed that Yun Xuanting had explained everything to the prime minister very clearly.
Even though the prime minister was still somewhat confused, he chose not to ask her any more questions because of Yun Xuanting's instructions.
Yang Xinwan quickly fell asleep...
But in her courtyard, several figures flashed by quickly.
…
The next day, Bai Zhu was invited by the servants around the prime minister to accompany the prime minister for breakfast.
Baizhu was the only concubine in the prime minister's mansion. She would only have breakfast with the prime minister when the prime minister stayed in her room.
This was the first time that the Prime Minister summoned her to have a meal alone.
But Bai Zhu did not think this was a good thing. She approached the Prime Minister anxiously and asked, "Master... why are you in the mood to have dinner with me today?"
Because Bai Zhu waited for the news too late last night, she didn’t get a good rest at all.
There was a dark circle under her eyes, which was obviously caused by staying up late. Also, because she got up too early, she had no time to dress up carefully, so at this moment, she was bare-faced and somewhat unconfident.
The prime minister glanced at her indifferently, as if he didn't notice any difference between Bai Zhu and before, and then pointed to the seat.
Bai Zhu was stunned for just a moment, then sat down.
But after Bai Zhu sat down, the servants who were serving in the room retreated one after another.
Bai Zhu couldn't help but be surprised, this...
Baizhu was a little uneasy: "Master?"
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