Marrying blindly and by mistake, the general’s misplaced wife

Chapter 194
Xia Chixiao stopped and looked at the figure slowly walking out of the alley in front of him.

He saluted: "His Royal Highness King Qi!"

The eldest prince is dressed in a green brocade robe, with a golden crown on his head and a jade belt around his waist. He has a handsome face, a tall and straight figure, and a warm smile that makes people feel like the spring breeze is blowing on their face.

He held Xia Chixiao's arm: "Cousin, there's no need to be polite. How many days have you been back in Beijing?"

"Three days."

The eldest prince smiled half-heartedly: "You haven't come to my cousin's house for three days? If I hadn't met you today, I wouldn't have known you had returned to the capital!"

"My lord, forgive me. I hurried to Beijing. I traveled day and night. I was afraid that I would be frightened by the dust and the haggard face. I rested for a day first and then went to Lengtai camp for a day. The bandit killings this time were too heavy and I always felt uneasy. Yesterday I went to the temple to meditate, and asked the master to help me recite sutras, so as not to have evil spirits in my body and conflict with the emperor."

He spoke in detail and in a respectful manner.

"I see, I still think that my cousin doesn't like to get close to me, but I wrongly blame my cousin. My cousin's trip to the north is very hard, so I will set up a table at Cyclamen in the evening. Take care of your cousin!"

The eldest prince's expression became more kind.

"Your Majesty, you're too kind. There's no need for Jie Feng..."

"Cousin, do you look down on me?" The eldest prince's smile faded slightly, and he looked at Xia Chixiao with a pair of narrow eyes, a bit oppressive and unhappy.

"Don't dare! Your Majesty has a noble status. How dare you ask your Majesty to take over for me?"

Xia Chixiao looked sincere, and the eldest prince felt relieved. He changed his coldness just now, put away the displeasure on his face, and patted Xia Chixiao on the shoulder: "You are so young, why are you so mature and prudent? Although it’s a good thing, we are relatives, and if we place too much emphasis on etiquette and rules between relatives, it will cause trouble!”

Xia Chixiao didn't want to go. He wasn't new to the capital, and he didn't know anything. Which prince's identity is insensitive?

What's more, Qi Chengping is Qi's younger brother, Qi is his mother, his father is Marquis Liyang, the eldest prince is born to Concubine Qing, and Concubine Qing is Marquis Liyang's sister.

Although the exact evidence he had found only pointed to Qi Chengping, and the memorial he handed to the emperor only found evidence that pointed to Qi Chengping, he couldn't believe it to say that these had nothing to do with the eldest prince.

Even if he has nothing to do with the eldest prince, when it comes to the prince's succession, he doesn't want to get involved at all!

The eldest prince smiled, and he said like a spring breeze: "Chixiao, you are not familiar with me, are you afraid of being uncomfortable? Don't worry, I will ask Yuxuan Jingxuan to go with me. Call a few more friends, and you can also bring yourself Friends, this way you won’t feel uncomfortable!”

After all he said, Xia Chixiao nodded: "Okay!"

"The gift I prepared for you last time will be sent to the Marquis Mansion soon. That is the wolf horse of the Xiyuan Department!"

Xia Chixiao knew about the wolves and horses of the Xiyuan tribe. The Xiyuan tribe was to the west of Shangqi. There were many mountains and dense forests, but it was very cold. It was covered with snow for more than half of the year, and the living environment was harsh.It is said that the code over there has the blood of a wolf. It is fierce and untamable, but has long-lasting endurance and is very handsome. It is easy to travel thousands of miles in a day.

Western ape, wolf and horse, which general wouldn't want one?

It's just that horses like Saizubu don't have many babies, so they are hidden and tucked up like eyeballs.

The eldest prince must have spent a lot of money to get one.

Xia Chixiao raised his hands and saluted: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

He didn't want it, but the eldest prince didn't talk to him about being a monarch or minister, but instead talked about family ties with him, which made it difficult for him to refuse.

The Cyclamen Restaurant was very lively that night.

Not only did the Xia Yuxuan brothers from the Liyang Marquis Mansion arrive, but there were also eldest princes such as Kong Chang, An Yang Chengtian and others who accompanied him, and there was also an unexpected person.

Li Xiuyuan, the young prince of Zhennan Palace.

Xia Chixiao was about to walk into the restaurant when he felt a gaze falling on him from the second floor. He raised his eyes.

By the window on the second floor, a young man wearing indigo brocade clothes, a golden crown and a jade belt, but with a careless expression was looking down at him.

Catching his gaze, the man smiled at him, his smile was open and somewhat provocative.

Xia Chixiao's eyes darkened.

King Zhennan, Li Xiuyuan!
That Mr. Li who once turned his hand into clouds and rain in Qingning Mansion in the north!
It was he who deliberately spread rumors that he was a spy in the army, and also let a death row prisoner bite Chu Nanning, causing her to almost die tragically in prison.In the end, even when I left the north, I changed my name and household registration.

Feeling the sharpness in Xia Chixiao's eyes, Li Xiuyuan laughed.

He didn't know the relationship between Xia Chixiao and Chu Nanning, but he heard that Xia Chixiao was the No. 1 military general among the younger generation in the court.

If you are No. 1 among the younger generation, you are the proud son of heaven.

He hates those proud people the most.

Cyclamen greeted today's distinguished guest like the eldest prince in advance and did not entertain other guests. He had the best private room in the sky, with exquisite furnishings and fragrant wine.

Those noble gentlemen are talking.

Kong Changan, who won Xie Yuan, is even more popular at this time.

As if to show the demeanor of a wise king who enjoys himself with the people, the eldest prince smiled broadly and took the initiative to give the limelight to Kong Changan.

Yang Chengtian, Xia Yuxuan and others all participated in the provincial examination and were on the list. In addition, they will participate in the Spring Festival together next year, so it is impossible to think about whether this topic is interesting or not.

Kong Changan smiled triumphantly. This time, there was no Lu Yuyang and him choking, and he stole the show.

Li Xiuyuan raised his wine glass and said: "Mr. Meng has outstanding literary talents, and Mr. Yang is extremely talented. The two of them will definitely have the opportunity to join the cabinet in the future. I believe that there will be two important ministers in the government in the future. I would like to give you a drink!"

He provoked Xia Chixiao: "Master Xia has taken the wrong path. If he had studied literature back then, he wouldn't have become a vulgar martial artist!"

As soon as these words came out, the voices in the venue fell silent.

With Xia Chixiao's demeanor and appearance, how can he not be on the same side as a vulgar martial artist?

Xia Chixiao ignored him. Ever since these people held Kong Chang'an in their hands, he had just been drinking on the side, looking calm and at ease. Now that Li Xiuyuan was putting the fire on him, people couldn't help but wonder, could these two people have some problems?
The eldest prince tried to smooth things over: "Xiuyuan, Chixiao is not a vulgar martial artist. He is both civil and military, has outstanding military skills, and is very resourceful. This time he went to the northern border to suppress bandits and made great achievements. I believe that my father's reward will be given soon." Issued.”

Li Xiuyuan chuckled: "I only know how to fight and kill. If you want to be a real minister in the court, he must be a civil servant!"

Xia Chixiao snorted lightly and said calmly: "When the young prince says these words, I'm afraid that the coffin boards of the previous Zhennan kings will be unable to hold them down, right?"

Everyone: "..."

Someone looked down and snickered.

In order to disgust Xia Chixiao, Li Xiuyuan deliberately belittled him, but he never thought that he was from the Zhennan King lineage, and he also started as a military general. He had contributed to the rescue and was named a king with a different surname. It was not his literary talent, but his vulgarity that he despised. Martial arts.

What's more, this young prince doesn't have any literary talents. King Zhennan guards southern Xinjiang. Does he still want to rely on writing articles to prevent enemy countries from invading?
Li Xiuyuan's face froze and his expression turned green. He slammed the wine glass in his hand to the ground, quickly pulled out the sword of the guard beside him, and pointed it at Xia Chixiao.Xia Chixiao didn't tolerate him either. He stretched out his fingers and with a powerful force, the sword in his hand immediately broke into pieces and fell to the ground with a clanking sound.

The fierceness in Li Xiuyuan's eyes changed again, and he looked at Xia Chixiao in shock.

Xia Chixiao still held the cup in his left hand without even moving his eyes.

The eldest prince's face didn't look very good either.

Li Xiuyuan came to congratulate his father on his birthday. He wanted to make good friends, so he called him today, but what was he doing?
Drawing a sword in front of him, the prince?
Did you put him in your eyes?
Li Xiuyuan looked at the bare hilt of the sword in his hand, slowly let go, and the hilt fell to the ground.

Because of his action of drawing the sword, the people nearby just stayed away from him.

The eldest prince frowned and said, "Little prince, do you have an old grudge with Chi Xiao?"

Li Xiuyuan laughed, sat down as if nothing had happened, and said: "I can't talk about old grudges, but General Xia's light was so bright that it dazzled my eyes and made me feel uncomfortable!"

Arrogant and domineering.

Xia Chixiao said calmly: "There are some old grudges."

As soon as these words came out, even Li Xiuyuan looked over.

The most surprised person was Li Xiuyuan. He raised his eyebrows. He had never even seen Xia Chixiao earlier. Where did the old grudge come from?I just said that on purpose.

Xia Chixiao raised his eyes: "But the young prince must have forgotten it. It doesn't matter. When I want to get it back, I will go find the young prince!"

Li Xiuyuan snorted lightly: "We are always waiting for you!"

The atmosphere was quite tense.

The eldest prince smiled and said: "Chixiao is in the north and Xiuyuan is in the south. You two have never met each other at all. Where are the old grievances? This joke is not funny! Today we are here to pick up the wind for Chixiao. Chixiao has been there for more than half a year. , I’m already married to the big guys. We need to be close to each other!”

The eldest prince has smoothed things over, and of course no one refuses to give him face. What's more, these people are all supporters of the eldest prince.

The atmosphere seemed to be getting lively again.

Because Xia Chixiao broke the sword with one finger, those people were a little afraid, and Li Xiuyuan stopped provoking. The so-called reception banquet was considered a success.

There was no news from the palace for several days.

However, in the morning of the morning, Qi Sheng Emperor suddenly lamented how loyal and brave Xuan Pingbo in the northern border was, but in the end he ended up being shrouded in horse leather. Although he died due to defeat, his many years of fighting and accumulated achievements should be concluded.

For dead people, or people who have been dead for several years, no matter which ship they are on, people are very generous. So, after some court discussions, Xuan Ping Bo Pei Zhang was posthumously named General Jianwei, and his name was among the meritorious officials. Thin.

No objection.

Not to mention the posthumous title of General Jianwei of the first rank, the posthumous title of General of the Central Army. How could a dead man still jump out and command the troops?
However, no one expected that Emperor Qisheng suddenly said after he posthumously conferred the title of General Jianwei: "General Jianwei died for the country. The cause of his death was strange. I have been thinking about this a lot these days, and I am very grateful!"

It turned out that the court was peaceful, and many people began to beat their hearts.

Qi Sheng Emperor said in a deep voice: "Prince!"

Prince Shang Shengduan came out. He had been with the court for a long time, but in terms of reputation, he was not as good as the eldest prince, and in terms of means and conspiracy, he was not as good as the fourth prince.

While the two princes were shining brightly, he seemed to be mediocre.

At this moment when he was called out, many eyes were staring at him. Could it be that the death of General Jianwei was related to the prince?

The emperor said slowly: "General Jianwei has been serving as a general for me to guard the border. The cause of his death has not been thoroughly investigated, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers on the border are heartbroken. Now I will leave this matter to you!"

The prince responded: "Yes!"

Although this matter makes many people feel baffled, what happened more than three years ago, even if the prince wants to investigate, what can he find?
Besides, the prince is in Beijing, but General Jianwei died in northern Xinjiang. Isn't it a joke for him to check in the capital?
And those who were beating drums in their hearts before also put their hearts in their stomachs.

However, many people speculated that the emperor was just sighing for a moment and asked the prince to investigate, and it was also to appease the military general, so there was nothing to worry about.

After the disbandment of the dynasty, the prince had to learn how to handle government affairs by the side of Qi Sheng Emperor as usual.

The emperor dismissed the people in the palace and said to the prince: "I have sent secret guards to investigate this matter secretly. Together with the evidence provided by the old people in the north, it turns out that there is something else going on. There is a lot of evidence and clues here. You first have a look!"

After the prince saw it, his handsome eyebrows furrowed!
The emperor asked: "In your opinion, what should we do?"

The prince saluted and said slowly: "Back to my father, I believe that we should investigate thoroughly!"

"What if it hurts your muscles and bones?"

The prince raised his head and looked directly at the emperor. There was firmness and determination in his voice: "Father, I, Shang Qi, have a spring ceremony every three years and a martial arts competition every two years. The virtuous people in the court gather together. But I, Shang Qi, want to stand tall in all countries." Above all, what we need are talents, not moths! Even if it means removing bones and carving out flesh, we won’t hesitate!”

Qi Sheng Emperor looked at him deeply, and the prince felt a little uneasy.

The queen mother said that her father was suspicious, and she was careful in everything she did in front of him. She did not seek merit, but sought no faults.

What he just said won't make his father suspect that he wants to fight for power, right?

Qi Sheng Emperor nodded slowly amid the prince's uneasiness and said: "I will send someone to assist you, just go and check it out!"

The prince breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yes!"

Chu Nanning returned to the yard of Mallow Square. Today, Mrs. Pei was planting flowers in the garden. She took a hoe, dug up the soil with a hoe, and planted a pot of camellia with her own hands.

Seeing Chu Nanning come back, she cleaned her hands and said with a smile: "If you plant this flower, it will bloom by March next year."

"Grandma, the weather is getting colder. If you sweat while doing these tasks, you will easily catch cold. Now, now is not the time to plant flowers!"

"I don't have to go to the shop these days, so I'm really free. Besides, I planted it with the soil in the pot. I'll water it frequently and I'm sure it will survive!"

Chu Nanning shook her head and laughed, but it was just a pot of flowers that made her grandmother happy.

Mrs. Pei was quite emotional: "When the camellias bloom, it will be a year since we arrived in the capital. During the Chinese New Year last year, our grandparents lived in a miserable state. At that time, we never dreamed that something like this would happen again. scene."

Chu Nanning helped the old lady walk into the hall and responded with a smile: "The days will get better and better in the future!"

The old lady looked at her, then looked at her again, and finally said: "The days are indeed getting better and better, and the profit of the shop is getting higher and higher. I have become a pampered rich woman, but you are still alone now." , I can’t let it go in my heart!”

(End of this chapter)