Xia Tong was about to explain something, but suddenly she felt something inside her dress. Her face flushed again and she quickly pushed the man, "You...you are shameless!"
This wasn't the villain she knew at all!
Her strength could basically be ignored. Gu Qin narrowed his eyes and said gloomily, "How dare you scold me?"
Frightened by the other party's cold eyes, Xia Tong shrank her neck unconsciously and subconsciously forgot to resist.
After successfully untying the complicated belt, the man lowered his head to cover the woman's ear and said in a low voice, "If you don't behave, I will throw you into the snake cave."
The hot hand was getting more and more dishonest, which made Xia Tong tense up. When she heard the other party's words, she suddenly felt resentful. He said he would give her his life on the bed that day, and now he was threatening her again? !
"Then Your Majesty, you'd better throw me into the snake cave. I would rather be bitten to death by snakes than be with Your Majesty." She turned her head away, remaining indifferent to what the other party did.
Gu Qin frowned, as if he didn't expect that this woman was so brave now that she was not even afraid of a snake cave.
His expression changed, and a touch of tenderness suddenly appeared on his stern features. He put his arm around the woman's waist, met her gaze with burning eyes, and said in a low voice, "I was just joking with you, how can you take it seriously?"
Xia Tong: “…”
Haha, man!
Turning her head, she still had a cold face and didn't want to look at him again, her resentment almost bursting through the roof.
The fragrance struck his nerves. The man lowered his eyes, and suddenly buried his eyes in the white and slender neck, and gave her hot kisses densely. His big hands took the opportunity to untie her outer robe and wandered freely.
"You...let me go..." Xia Tong pushed him hard with a red face, but she didn't expect that this man was in heat again.
Her twisting movements further stimulated the man's remaining self-control. His big hands could not wait to tear off the complicated dress, instantly revealing a piece of snow-white and round shoulders, which seemed to glow under the candlelight.
"I...I came to you...to ask you about the Emperor..."
Xia Tong was so frightened that her heartbeat suddenly accelerated and she didn't dare to move at all, because she clearly felt something pressing against her legs.
"What do you want to ask?" He said in a hoarse voice.
The candlelight was dim, and an ambiguous atmosphere filled the huge study. A tall man was sitting in front of the desk, and a petite and thin woman was in his arms. Her clothes were messy, and her fair little hands were stiff in the air, with nowhere to put.
"You...you really...want to rebel?" Xia Tong paused for a moment and asked in one breath.
But the man seemed not to hear it, still doing his own thing, kissing the white collarbone, leaving a trail of red marks, his voice was extremely hoarse, "What do you think?"
Well, this woman seems to have grown a little.
Xia Tong was extremely stiff. Indeed, the villain's every move was too ostentatious. The book also said that he had been preparing for several years. But wasn't this man so noble before that he didn't even want to touch her? How come he got aroused so quickly now!
"Master, urgent news from the border!"
Xifeng's urgent voice suddenly came from outside the house, and Xia Tong immediately breathed a sigh of relief as if she had found a savior, but the man on her body had a gloomy face, and his whole body began to emanate a captivating hostility.
"roll!"
Xifeng outside took a few steps back and looked at the closed door hesitantly, but he didn't dare to say anything. His expression was still extremely solemn.
However, Xia Tong in the room quickly took advantage of the opportunity to push the person away, blinking her eyes innocently, "Xifeng must be in a hurry, Your Majesty, why are you in such a hurry? Don't miss the big event."
She was now very worried about whether the villain's rebellion could succeed. Just looking at his anxious look, she was worried about Xifeng.
The man frowned, his face gloomy, but he still pulled her clothes up, as if he was afraid that someone outside would rush in at any time. However, Xifeng was becoming more and more outrageous with his lack of tact.
After tidying up her clothes, Xia Tong looked at the unhappy man and couldn't help but lean over to kiss him on the corner of his lips. Then she ran away quickly with a red face, leaving behind a pair of burning eyes staring at her.
As soon as he left the study, a cold wind blew towards him. He saw Xifeng walking around there, obviously very anxious. Xia Tong put on his fox fur hat, took the lantern from Qing'er, looked at him and whispered, "Why are you so anxious?"
It must be a big deal that can make Xifeng so anxious.
Seeing her come out, Xifeng also breathed a sigh of relief. He looked around and then walked closer and whispered, "Rongdi has launched a large-scale attack on border towns and has now captured Nanguan City."
After saying that, he immediately pushed the door and entered the room, as if he was going to report immediately.
Hearing this, Xia Tong walked forward on the light snow while falling into deep thought. The Rongdi people were all barbarians and their territory was short of resources, so they often robbed the people on the border of their food, especially in winter. However, each time they only fought small battles. Now a large-scale attack would be a big deal. However, the situation in the capital was already urgent. If troops were dispatched to provide support, the capital would become chaotic and out of control.
The military power of the Shenji Camp is in the hands of Gu Qin. If he wants to transfer the troops, he will not be able to control the situation in the capital in the future and will definitely fall into a passive position. No wonder Xifeng is so anxious, and everyone in the court knows that the villain wants to rebel, and no matter which prince ascends the throne, he will be eliminated immediately, so these troops must not be transferred.
But if it is not adjusted, the border will surely fall. Xia Tong feels that although the villain is ruthless and cruel, he has never done anything to harm the people, and he will definitely not watch the people on the border fall into dire straits.
Returning to the house, she sat by the window and admired the snow scene for a while. She felt more and more that she was too sentimental. She thought that she should just be a quiet parasite and not interfere in these important affairs of the court.
But the next day, the villain went to the palace early in the morning again. Xia Tong wanted to sleep a little longer, but Qing'er said that her father was looking for her for something urgent.
The person who brought the message was the housekeeper of the Xia Mansion, who said it was inconvenient to talk in the mansion and asked her to go to a teahouse in the city. No one knew what the matter was.
"Are you sure it was the news from Dad?"
Xia Tong sat in the wobbly carriage, looking at the vast expanse of white snow outside. The vendors who made a living still stood in front of their stalls regardless of rain or shine, shouting their wares with all their might.
"If it was Butler Zhou who came personally to deliver the message, then Butler Zhou was the one replaced by the master, so there should be no mistake." Qing'er on the side said seriously.
Xia Tong didn't say anything else. When they arrived at the Zi Yi Teahouse, there were only a few people sitting in the lobby. It was extremely deserted. It seemed that no one would want to go out in this weather.
Seeing Xia Tong, the shopkeeper immediately came forward to greet her warmly, "My lord is upstairs, Princess, please follow me."
Xia Tong did not come alone, she also brought two guards from the mansion. After all, one had to be cautious in everything. When they arrived at a room on the second floor, she asked someone to guard outside while she pushed the door and walked in.
The house was filled with a faint scent of tea. The floor heating made the house exceptionally warm. The furnishings were also very elegant. There was indeed a familiar figure standing in front of the window. Perhaps he heard the door open, the middle-aged man suddenly turned his head and smiled at her.
"Uncle?" Xia Tong frowned and looked around in confusion, "Why are you here? Where is Dad?"
The middle-aged man had a different smile on his face. Hearing Xia Tong's words, he did not explain anything to the reporter. He just walked forward slowly and said, "Don't worry. Uncle just wants you to see someone."
After he finished speaking, Xia Lin suddenly stepped forward and lifted a beaded curtain in the room. He saw an old figure sitting behind the curtain, but he looked vaguely familiar. At this moment, the old man was brewing tea leisurely and his movements were smooth and flowing.
Xia Tong pursed her lips, slowly took off her fox fur hat, and walked inside. When she saw the old man's face, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, "Grandmaster?"
Even though the old man has an aged face, his pair of bright eyes are full of spirit, and no one dares to underestimate him. Indeed, as a powerful official of two dynasties, who dares to underestimate him?
"This is a variety that Dongyu Kingdom only produces one kilogram every ten years. Princess, why don't you try it first." The old man had a kind face and personally poured her a cup of tea.
At this time, Xia Lin had already left. Xia Tong paused, and then came to sit down opposite him. However, she did not drink tea, but looked at him dimly, "I wonder why the Grand Master wants to see me?"
Xia Tong didn't expect that uncle would get involved with the Grand Tutor's Mansion again. Didn't he suffer enough last time? Are these people fools?
The old man took a sip of tea and stroked his white beard quietly, with a satisfied look on his face. "The food outside is still not as good as our own. It is bitter and tasteless and hard to swallow."
"Grand Master, if you have something to say, please just say it directly. I am a stupid kid and I am afraid I cannot understand what you mean." Xia Tong remained calm and did not like beating around the bush with this old fox.
The room filled with the aroma of tea suddenly became silent. The old man's face was covered with wrinkles, and a gleam of light flashed in his turbid old eyes. He glanced at the other woman, who was outstanding in appearance. Although she was good-looking, she was not enough to make the little beast so fascinated. He thought there must be something outstanding about her.
A kind smile suddenly appeared on the old face, and the old man suddenly said in a gentle voice: "What do you think of the Xia family being demoted this time?"
"I am just a woman, and I don't know as much as ordinary people. The prince has never told me about the affairs of the court. No matter what the Grand Master wants me to do, I think I am powerless."
Xia Tong calmly brushed the bracelet on her wrist, with a cold expression on her fair face. She was not afraid of the other party's identity, and she also hated hypocrisy the most.
The old man narrowed his eyes, glanced at the woman opposite him, and suddenly smiled, "You think too much. I'm not asking you to say anything. I just want to clarify some misunderstandings. The demotion of the Xia Mansion this time must have caused you to have many misunderstandings about me, right?"
Xia Tong didn't say anything, her expression still very cold. She didn't like to play tricks with this old fox.
"But have you ever thought about who will benefit from this natural outcome, and what role does your Xia Mansion play in it?"
The old woman's voice seemed to have a magical power to brainwash people, leading Xia Tong to guess in other directions unconsciously. However, she was not bewitched by him. Instead, she smiled faintly and said in a clear voice, "I am just a woman in a deep house and don't understand these things."
The old man's eyes flashed when they met, but his face was still calm and composed. "I told you all this just to tell you that your grandmothers have always been sensible and have become closer to the Grand Tutor's Mansion. Your mother has also been a guest at the Grand Tutor's Mansion. It has been snowing heavily recently, so I'm afraid it will be difficult for her to return home."
"You!" Xia Tong's face changed slightly. She looked at the kind-looking old man opposite her with burning eyes. Her heart tightened unconsciously. "The Grand Master is a veteran of two dynasties after all. How could he do such a despicable thing!"
He knew that the old lady and her people had holes in their brains. They were almost killed by the Grand Tutor's Mansion just now, and now they are involved with them again. He didn't know what his father's attitude was. Why didn't he tell her when something like this happened? !
After taking a sip of tea, the old man narrowed his eyes and turned two jade balls in his skinny palms, looking particularly leisurely.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Once the great event is accomplished, the Xia family will get even more. Following the regent will only make the Xia family despised by everyone. This is a price that no family can afford." The old man's voice was deep, yet resounding.
With his palms tightened, Xia Tong just smiled coldly, "Who knows what will happen in the future? History is always written by the victors."
The woman opposite did have a stunning appearance, but there was a hint of coldness between her eyebrows, and she seemed not to care about family affairs. The old man narrowed his eyes slightly, and the jade ball in his hand spun faster and faster.
After a while, a threatening voice sounded in the room, "What about your mother?"
Her eyes flashed, and Xia Tong said nothing, just staring at the old man opposite her. She had never seen such a disgusting person.
"The Regent has a red square seal. I need you to bring it to me within three days, otherwise..."
The old man just looked at her with a sharp gaze, and there was an aura between his eyebrows that could not be ignored. He also knew that Xia Tong could enter and leave Gu Qin's study freely. This time, he would definitely make that little beast fall flat on his face.
Hearing this, Xia Tong clenched her fingers and her face looked very ugly, but she said nothing. The old man opposite also stood up and walked out of the room step by step with a cane.
Soon, Xia Lin also came in. Seeing his niece's expression, he could only comfort her softly, "Our Xia family has been clean for generations. The regent is a traitor. Associating with him will only disgrace the foundation left by our ancestors. Do you understand?"
The woman on the chair took a deep breath, stood up suddenly, and looked at the other person with ridicule, "Sometimes I really doubt whether the people in the mansion are sick. Who almost caused the Xiahou Mansion to be confiscated and exiled last time? And who was so grateful to the prince? I'm afraid you have been blinded by lard!"
Regardless of the other party's extremely ugly expression, Xia Tong said coldly: "I don't care if you want to kill yourself. I have done my best for the Xia family, but my father will definitely not agree to you doing this. Why was my mother captured by the Grand Tutor's Mansion?!"
Xia Lin's face turned pale and blue, he had never been taught a lesson like this by a junior before, but when he thought that the other party was still useful, he could only suppress his anger and reveal a gentle look.
"There are no absolute enemies in this world, only permanent interests. The Grand Tutor can bring more benefits to our Xia family, so why should we share the blame with the prince?" Xia Lin's face changed, and he said in a gloomy tone, "Your father doesn't know about this yet, and he just thinks your mother is visiting her parents. But if you can't complete what the Grand Tutor has asked you to do, it's hard to say what will happen to your mother."
After saying this, he put his hands behind his back and left the house at a leisurely pace.
Xia Tong closed her eyes, a trace of anger on her pretty face. She took several deep breaths before walking out holding the fox fur coat. At this moment, what she regretted most was not letting these people die. She should not have saved these people. So one should not be soft-hearted.
After leaving the house, Fangyu came over immediately. She must have seen the Grand Tutor leaving. She knew without thinking that things were not that simple.
After returning to the palace with a heavy heart, Xia Tong told Fang Yu about what happened. The other party seemed shocked as well, obviously not expecting that the old lady and her group would be so despicable.
"Forgive me for being frank, but it's not advisable to let the master know about this, so as not to make him worry. And as long as you compromise with them once, there will be a second and a third time, so the master must think twice." Fang Yu said seriously.
Xia Tong leaned on the couch and rubbed her aching forehead. She didn't look for trouble, but trouble came to her. The Grand Tutor's Mansion and the Third Prince were in the same faction. Although she didn't know what the seal was used for, the other party asked her to steal it under such circumstances, which must be to harm the villain.
She would definitely not betray the villain again. She had done so many things to let Gu Qin down, but he had never blamed her for anything. She also didn't want anything to happen to Gu Qin. But she absolutely couldn't let her mother be in danger. Besides, that old fox was so cunning that he would definitely use her to do more bad things in the future. So it was better for her to tell Gu Qin about it directly. He should believe her.
Without further ado, Xia Tong immediately headed towards the study in the wind and snow to see if Gu Qin had returned.
Just as she reached the corridor of the garden, she saw the butler instructing the servants to clear the snow on the road. When he saw her coming, he bowed and saluted, "Your servant greets the princess."
"Where is the prince?" Xia Tong asked impatiently.
After saying this, the butler was curious about the princess's anxious look, but still bowed and replied: "Princess, the prince went to the Shenji Camp outside the city after leaving the court. Judging from the weather, he probably won't be back today."
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