Xiao Yao knew that he had no extraordinary talent, nor did he have the brains to govern a country. Compared with the struggle for imperial power, he preferred the leisurely life of a rich man like he has now.
The capital city was a treacherous place, and he hated it.
When he carried the coffin south and left the capital, he did not feel the slightest bit of reluctance, but rather felt relieved.
It is now almost certain that his Majesty has something to do with the death of Concubine Xian. As a son, how can Xiao Yao sit at home in peace?
But he also clearly realized that a powerless prince like him was not allowed to return to the capital without being summoned. Even if he returned, what could he do?
Maybe it will even become a burden to Xiao Chenyan.
Qing Wu had already drawn a talisman for turning yang and gave it to Gu Lingyue, giving her ten years of life to stay with Xiao Yao. During these ten years, the couple must do more good deeds and accumulate merits.
Xiao Yao was mentally prepared, the only thing he was worried about was the two children.
"Will I ever see those two kids again?"
There was a look of melancholy in Xiao Yao's eyes. No matter what, Riyu and Yeyou were his and Gu Lingyue's flesh and blood in this life.
Although our family relationship is destined to be shallow, we are still blood relatives after all.
"See you later."
While Xiao Chenyan was speaking, he looked behind Xiao Yao and saw Ye You standing in the corridor. He was holding a swaddling baby in his arms, and it was the baby Riyi.
After sunset, Ye You can turn back into the appearance of a middle-aged man. Xiao Yao took the opportunity to look at him and saw that Ye You had turned back into a grown-up boy. Even now, he still felt a little dazed and hard to accept it.
"I'll talk to my father. My cousin is ready to leave."
Xiao Chenyan nodded and left.
Ever since he confessed his love that night, he and Qing Wu rarely met, mainly because she had been avoiding him.
It wasn't as if Xiao Chenyan was helpless about this, and he was willing to give her some time to digest it slowly.
After entering the courtyard, Hongrui, Luqiao and others were seen packing their bags.
Qing Wu was sitting on the swing in the yard, with a small bee resting on her fingertips. When she saw him come in, she moved her jade fingers and the bee flapped its wings and flew away.
Their eyes met, Qing Wu's eyelashes trembled, and she pretended to speak by herself: "Have you finished talking with your seventh uncle?"
Xiao Chenyan hummed, "What new moves are there in the East Palace?"
Qing Wu left in such a hurry, it was obvious that something happened in the capital.
Qing Wu briefly told him about the banquet hosted by the Princess of An County and the invitation to Mu Ying's wife. Xiao Chenyan frowned and said, "It's not a good omen."
He looked at Qing Wu's expression and it was obvious that she knew the other person's intentions.
But before she could speak, Xiao Chenyan said, "I will return to the capital with you."
Qing Wu was stunned, her expression changed slightly, she returned to Beijing early because she was worried about Mu Ying's situation, and part of the reason was that she wanted to avoid Xiao Chenyan.
So this man doesn't play by the rules?
"Keep it a secret. After returning to the capital, I will not reveal my identity for the time being." He said, staring at Qing Wu intently: "How about temporarily pretending to be the princess's personal guard."
Qing Wu curled her lips and asked, "Do you want to play a trick?"
"Well, I will go back quietly and give some surprises to my colleagues in the capital and my uncles and elders."
Qing Wu: You want to go back quietly and scare everyone to death!
"Have you found a replacement for Nanling?"
Xiao Chenyan's eyes moved slightly, and he nodded. I guess I've found a substitute.
"Don't you want me to go back with you?" Xiao Chenyan saw through her at a glance.
Qing Wu curled her lips. She felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by him and even a little guilty.
"What shouldn't I want? You can come back and be my little guard, and wait for me to order you around~" She was still as spoiled as when she was little.
At this moment, Yeyou also came over with Riyi in his arms.
Xiao Chenyan returned to Beijing alone this time. In order to avoid being exposed, Baisui was also left in Nanling by him.
Qing Wu brought Hong Rui and Lu Qiao with her. After Xiao Chenyan returns to Beijing, he will disguise himself as her guard. So Qing Wu doesn't need to hide anything. She just needs to say that she is not used to the climate in Nanling and wants to return to Beijing to recuperate as soon as possible.
Because the Eastern Palace is holding a banquet tomorrow, the group decided to take the water route back to Beijing.
When they arrived at the ferry, they threw a water bead into the water, and soon they saw a small mountain emerging from the water. It was the black turtle that had carried them here before.
Unlike the last time when the group of people and their boat were swallowed by the black turtle, this time they were sitting on the black turtle's back. After the black turtle emerged from the water, an invisible shield enveloped everyone, protecting them from the river water and allowing the people inside the shield to breathe normally.
The turtle's back was as big as a crab. Hongrui lit a candle, took out a thin blanket and spread it on the ground, then asked Qingwu to sit down.
After Qing Wu sat down, she started talking to Xiao Chenyan about the affairs of the Eastern Palace.
"The wasp's insect slave just sent back news that your uncle, the crown prince, is surrounded by many hidden talents."
Qing Wu knew that there was a koi carp secretly helping the prince, and that the koi carp was doomed to fail, but she did not expect the 'Princess An' to be the one.
Previously in the East Palace, 'Princess An' persuaded the prince to adopt Wang Yulang as his adopted son to change his luck for her. Even her conversation with Li Yu was heard clearly by the insect slaves sent by the wasp.
Xiao Chenyan hesitated for a moment and said, "In your opinion, what is the situation of Princess An?"
"It's nothing more than being possessed by demons and monsters. Anyway, the soul in that shell is not the original Anshi County Princess..."
Qing Wu actually thought of one person: Situ Wei.
She had a guess in her mind, but she needed to confirm it in person.
At this moment, a soft voice came from below them: "Sister Diji, I think I know the little fish you mentioned~"
The one who spoke was the black tortoise.
Hongrui and Luqiao both opened their eyes wide in surprise. Did the Turtle Immortal speak? !
Qing Wu was surprised: "Do you know him?"
"Yeah~ She came to me for help not long ago~ I was still hesitating whether to meddle in her business~"
Qing Wu was happy. What a coincidence! The koi came to her little turtle for help?
Isn't it just asking her for help?
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