Huang Pei really risked his life this time and recounted every unexpected behavior of Emperor Yong since he received the letter of surrender and the portrait.

He knelt beside the couch, his voice full of respect, but without any sign of retreat.

Emperor Yong leaned back on the couch and listened very attentively.

When Emperor Yong heard that the Queen had led the concubines to kneel outside the Yangxin Palace for a day and a night, begging him to abort the child in Concubine Yu's belly, he could not help but close his eyes.

His expression fluctuated several times, full of confusion and a hint of realization.

It was only after Huang Pei really counted them carefully that he discovered that so many ridiculous things had happened in the past ten years!

The more he spoke, the more frightened he became, but Emperor Yong suddenly threw off the quilt and stood up.

"Your Majesty?"

Huang Pei thought Emperor Yong couldn't bear to listen.

However, Emperor Yong shook his head and motioned Huang Pei to continue speaking, while he walked barefoot to the jade table.

Huang Pei exclaimed, "Your Majesty!"

Emperor Yong seemed not to hear anything, his expression was cold, and he picked up the pen to write.

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In the evening of that day, Qiao Zhongguo finally received the emperor's order, ordering him to bring the second prince back to the capital as soon as possible!

Qiao Zhongguo's spirits suddenly lifted. It's finally here!

He turned his horse and came to the second prince's carriage, and asked the messenger to repeat Emperor Yong's order.

The second prince lifted the carriage curtain, his face was still pale but his expression was extremely calm.

"Since it is the emperor's wish, please do not worry about me, General Qiao, and return to the capital as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhongguo respectfully accepted the order, but when he left, he couldn't help but fix his eyes on the second prince's face.

The second prince noticed Qiao Zhongguo's gaze, looked up and smiled faintly at him, then lowered the curtain.

When Qiao Zhongguo saw this, he began to feel puzzled.

This second prince is truly amazing. He must have known what is waiting for him in the capital, yet he remains so calm.

In the past few days, many servants came and went in front of the second prince.

Qiao Zhongguo knew that the Second Prince might have some tricks up his sleeve, but as a subject, there was absolutely no reason for him to prevent the prince from meeting the attendants.

Fortunately, he had already passed the news of Zhou Bo's visit back to the capital. I think the boss and Jiaojiao have an idea.

Qiao Diyi came back last night. He was ordered to kill Zhou Bo on the way, but he failed as expected.

There was no other reason. The number of people who escorted Zhou Bo along the way was far beyond imagination. It really proved Qiao Zhongguo's previous guess that there were the Second Prince's people along the way!

Qiao Zhongguo came to the front of the team and said a few words in a deep voice. Then the slow-moving convoy suddenly accelerated and rushed to Beijing at the fastest speed!

The wind and rain are really coming!

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On the second day, Qiao Tianjing carried Qiao Jiaojiao to visit Duke Dingguo's Mansion, because the silly Lao Er who was away had a letter for his master!

The Duke Dingguo's Mansion has been very busy these days. Although the ceremony and ceremonies for the Crown Prince's wedding are all taking place in the palace, the Crown Princess's family cannot be vague at all.

Although the specifications of the Crown Princess's dowry were in accordance with the old system, Madam Xiao was still very nervous. She made several comparisons and was very busy.

When Qiao Tianjing arrived, he was received personally by Duke Dingguo Xiao Hongda.

After some polite words, Qiao Tianjing winked at Xiao Hongda, who understood and led Qiao Tianjing into the inner room.

"Da Lang, what news did your father send back? This is the inner room, there are guards around, so there is no hidden danger, just tell me."

Qiao Tianjing first put Qiao Jiaojiao down, and then with a "dong", he actually knelt down directly to Xiao Hongda!

Xiao Hongda was startled and quickly leaned over to help.

"Da Lang, what are you doing!"

Qiao Tianjing did not stand up. He raised his head and said sincerely:

"Uncle Xiao, Dad has mentioned to Dalang many times that he and you are as close as brothers. You are the second father to me, Erlang, and Jiaojiao."

“Da Lang is acting presumptuously today because he wants to ask Uncle Xiao to save our Qiao family!”

Xiao Hongda's face changed drastically after hearing this.

"Although the situation in the court is not very clear now, how can it shake the Qiao family? Dalang, has something serious happened to your father? Tell Uncle Xiao as soon as possible!"

Qiao Tianjing made a great determination to come here this time.

Dad always said that Uncle Xiao was his illegitimate brother, and that they would not hesitate to exchange their lives for each other’s.

Now that the second prince is about to return to the capital, the arrow is on the string and Qiao Tianjing must speed up!

He raised his head and solemnly mentioned everything that had happened in recent days, including the "truth" about the second prince's life experience and the possible portrait conspiracy!

"Uncle Xiao, this is the truth. Dalang came here to discuss the portrait with Uncle Xiao, and secondly..."

Qiao Tianjing hesitated for a moment, but before he could say anything, Xiao Hongda raised his hand and touched the top of his head.

Qiao Jiaojiao was originally just standing by quietly as a background board, but when she looked up and saw the look of relief and sighing on Xiao Hongda's face, she knew that she and her brother had made the right decision on this trip!

[As expected of Uncle Xiao, he has seen through what Big Brother has left unfinished.]

"Da Lang, Old Qiao is so lucky to have a son like you!"

Xiao Hongda murmured to himself, looking at Qiao Tianjing with an exceptionally gentle look.

"Get up quickly. Uncle Xiao already understands your painstaking efforts."

Xiao Hongda pulled Qiao Tianjing's hand with a little force. Qiao Tianjing did not dare to be rude and stood up quickly.

He was grateful and wanted to bow to Xiao Hongda again, but this time he was stopped by Xiao Hongda.

"Da Lang, you are right to worry."

"Your Highness...Your Highness is kind and generous, and I respect and like him. But if we don't prepare for the worst, the fear that His Majesty feels today may happen to Your Highness again in a dozen years."

"This is - the king's heart is hard to predict."

Speaking of this, Xiao Hongda's face was full of emotion.

"Qianlan has become the Crown Princess, and the Xiao family and His Highness are completely tied together. Whether in the eyes of His Highness or in the eyes of the world, whatever Uncle Xiao does is naturally for His Highness, and there is no doubt about it."

"But your Qiao family is different..."

Having said that, Xiao Hongda patted Qiao Tianjing's shoulder heavily.

"Don't worry, Dalang. Uncle Xiao will take the lead on this matter!"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing could hardly express his gratitude.

"Uncle Xiao, this matter is much more complicated than we imagined. Maybe under the circumstances that day, we will have to risk the wrath of the world—"

Xiao Hongda raised his hand to stop Qiao Tianjing from speaking any further.

His handsome and mature face was full of understanding, and he still carried the iron-bloodedness and fortitude developed on the battlefield.

"Da Lang, it's best if you can fight without bloodshed."

"But if it is really impossible, whether for the sake of my Xiao family, for the ambitions of me and Old Qiao, or for the sake of all the people in this world—"

"If they force the emperor to abdicate, so what? If they rebel, so what!"

"This Great Yong Empire must not fall into the hands of the Northern Country's villains at any cost!"

【hiss--】

Qiao Jiaojiao looked at Xiao Hongda's tall figure, and at this moment her scalp went numb and her blood boiled at this words!