Is the emperor cremated today?

In the study room of Duke Rongguo's mansion, Fang Zhiyuan was looking at the secret letter in his hand with a sinister look on his face.

"He is really obsessed with that woman!"

With a "pop", the tea cup in Fang Zhiyuan's hand was swept away. Zhang Yan, the manager at the side, shrank his neck, not daring to take a breath, and glanced at his silent son Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu, however, did not receive any hint from his old father and said: "The mutiny in Liyang is getting more and more widespread. As long as Xu Xian arrives in Liyang, he may not be able to hide the military supplies."

Fang Zhiyuan's already cold face could even shed tears. After a moment of silence, he said: "Ask the people over in Liyang not to make any move, and wait for my instructions to call Guo Xiang."

Zhang Yan went out to deliver a message.

Fang Zhiyuan saw that Zhang Yan had gone out, and then said to Zhang Yu: "You and your son have been with me for so many years, and your father is even more dedicated to his duties. Don't always disobey him. He is several years older than me. As he gets older, it is inevitable There are a lot of worries and worries. If you don’t like Yuqiu, I will give her to you at my own discretion, to open up branches and leaves of your old Zhang family, to fulfill your filial piety and to put your father at ease."

Although Zhang Yu was a little surprised, he still agreed and knelt on the ground with one knee, "Thank you so much, Mr. Guo."

Fang Zhiyuan looked at Zhang Yu who was kneeling on the ground, and seemed to think of something in his heart. Then he tensed up and asked Zhang Yu to get up.

He ordered: "Although Guo Xiang is a bit duplicitous, he is still a sharp weapon when used properly. Send someone to monitor him. If there is any abnormality, don't ask me for permission, just kill him directly."

Zhang Yu said: "If Guo Xiang has other intentions, why would the Duke keep him here until now?"

Fang Zhiyuan looked at Zhang Yu and smiled meaningfully, "He is still useful, just observe and observe first."

After a while, there was a knock on the study door, and Marquis Guo Xiang was outside.

Guo Xiang was invited into the study, and Zhang Yu retreated. Seeing his father standing in the corridor, he hesitated for a moment before deciding to walk over and tell Zhang Yan about his marriage.

Zhang Yan was not surprised after hearing this, as if he had known about Rongguo Guild's decision for a long time.

He smiled and patted his shoulder and said, "Son, you were originally going to be sent to His Majesty, but later you chose Qin Zhan. Do you know why?"

Zhang Yu looked at his father doubtfully.

Zhang Yan sighed and said, "Don't worry, dad is always nagging you. In fact, he wants you to be well. The same goes for the Duke. For your majesty, he has long-term considerations, but he is just too paranoid."

Zhang Yan glanced at the study door and said, "It will be good for you to be nice to Yuqiu in the future."

In the study, Fang Zhiyuan looked at Guo Xiang in front of him coldly and said: "You have some abilities. I will give you the position of envoy of the Five Cities Army and Horses Division. Whether you can do a good job depends on whether you can do what I give you. You've done it."

Guo Xiang looked up at Fang Zhiyuan in disbelief.

There was a roaring wind in Yujing City, but the entire city in Liyang was already on alert.

Xu Xian was sitting on a war horse. Behind him were five thousand elite soldiers who were ready to go. Looking at the closed city gate not far away, his cold and resolute face looked a little heavy.

The cause of the Liyang Mutiny was that all the grain in Liyang's granary turned into moldy sunken rice. As an important military supply reserve, Liyang could have such a big incident, but His Majesty only ordered him to quell the Liyang Mutiny three days ago.

And this incident had already happened when Xiao Duo was ambushed half a month ago. Why did he delay until Liyang was occupied by rebels in such a serious situation before issuing an order for him to pacify it? What is your Majesty's purpose?
  Does this have anything to do with Xiao Duo being ambushed?
  Thinking of Xiao Duo's injury, Xu Xian's face turned cold.

The injuries on his body were large and small, but the most fatal ones were caused by someone close to him. It was obvious that there was a traitor among the Shadow Guards. Maybe that person was also ordered by someone else, but the person who ordered him was His Majesty. , or Duke Rongguo?

If he hadn't been sending people to secretly protect Xiao Duo, I'm afraid he really wouldn't have been able to save him this time!
  If he could be so cruel, he would definitely want to take Xiao Duo's life!
  No matter who it is, that person must be found out.

"We have to surround them for two days. They are all brothers. There is no need to fight each other. Send people to shout. As long as we can open the city gate and surrender, no matter who passes, we will give them food!"

In the palace, Xu Miaoyin was watching Yu Qiao and the others packing their luggage. They saw that the ground was covered with large and small boxes and cages for food, clothing and transportation. In just half a year, they had accumulated so many things, most of them. Xiao Qi brought them from his private treasury. Each piece is exquisite and priceless.

No wonder so many people want to visit this palace. Power is really a good thing!

Xu Miaoyin got up from the couch and walked out.

She walked alone in Fengyi Palace, round and round, walking tirelessly. Unknowingly, she found that the tip of her nose felt a little chilly, and crystal snowflakes fell.

It's going to snow again!
  She stretched out her hand to catch the snow falling from the sky, but the snow quickly melted in her palm and formed a small drop of water.

She smiled slightly.

Between heaven and earth, she stood on the steps of Fengyi Palace. The falling snowflakes fell on her body, but she didn't feel cold at all. Instead, she smiled so brightly.

When Xiao Qi came, he saw Xu Miaoyin like this, with eyes full of surprise.

Xu Miaoyin also saw him.

He came up to her, took off his cloak and put it on her body. Although his tone was a little reproachful, he was full of endearment, "Why are you standing alone in the snow? What if you catch a cold? I'm here to serve you. Where are the people? Why don’t you look at them?”

Xiao Qi took her towards the palace.

Xu Miaoyin said with a smile: "They were all packing their luggage, so I went out and walked around by myself."

After entering the Nuan Pavilion, the two of them sat on the couch. Yushu and the maid served hot tea. Xiao Qi didn't drink it, but just asked: "Why do you suddenly want to live in another courtyard?"

Xu Miaoyin felt her body warmed up after taking a sip of hot tea. She smiled lightly and said, "Even if I suddenly want to go, I will take Ah Wan there."

"How long are you going?"

Xu Miaoyin raised her eyes to look at Xiao Qi, but she met his eyes with reluctance.

This reminded her of yesterday's bad breakup.

It's not an option to avoid talking about it all the time.

She thought about it all night last night, but couldn't figure out her thoughts, so she decided to stay in another hospital for a while. Maybe being in a familiar place could help her think about her future path.

Xu Miaoyin said calmly: "I want to stay for a while. I will come back in five to ten days, or maybe one or two days."

"I'm not angry with you, but I need to think about it carefully."

Hearing this, Xiao Qi panicked and grabbed her hand.

He wanted to say something, but he habitually didn't dare to push her. He was afraid that the more he pushed her, the more she would want to stay away from him.

So Xiao Qi could only rub the back of her hand and said, "I'll send more people to follow you. You have to be careful."

Xu Miaoyin said softly "Hmm".

The next day, Mrs. Zhuang sent Ah Wan to the palace. Not long after, Xu Miaoyin took Ah Wan out of the palace from Xihua Gate in a light carriage and headed towards the Xishan Mountain.

Xiao Qi stood on the tower and watched her carriage gradually go away. He always felt uneasy and felt that something was going to happen.

"Qin Zhan, send more people to follow the imperial concubine, and never let her know about Xiao Duo."

Qin Zhan took the order, and Xiao Qi stood alone on the tower, watching the carriage disappear from his sight.