Jiaochu

Yan Jiang said: "Your Majesty also wants to be merciful, but you, Shang Taifu, have been stumbling upon us before. Now that we are released, if things get worse, it will be like letting the tiger go back to the mountain, and there will be endless troubles."

Zheng Mian said: "You can't let him go. This old fox will definitely cause trouble again when he goes back, so let him stay here honestly."

The envoy argued so hard that his saliva was almost spitting out.

Ye Lanchen said that today is New Year's Eve and there is no need to talk about state affairs.

The envoy wanted to argue further, but Shen Ning persuaded him to go back to his seat and drink, rambling a lot.

Whether to release it or not, the jury is still out.

……

When the fireworks were set off, Ye Lingxi went to a place with few people. She also wanted to see the brilliant fireworks blooming in the night sky, but her eyes couldn't open when they were illuminated by the bright light, so she found a place with many shadows of trees. Watching the fireworks from the shadows of the trees is quite interesting.

A figure walked over.

She listened to the subtle footsteps and smiled, as if she knew who was coming.

"How does Brother Yan know I'm here?"

Yan Fei paused and walked over to watch the fireworks between the trees with her. He turned his head and glanced at the face with a slightly hesitant expression.

As if aware of the doubts in the other party's mind, she said, "Brother Yan, do you think I want to be a queen?" Yan Fei's heart skipped a beat, feeling a little nervous and embarrassed. He suddenly smiled and said, "I think the princess would rather be a heroine." , wandering around the world, traveling around mountains and rivers." She smiled crookedly and did not deny it.

Brilliant fireworks bloom in the night sky, as if stars are falling on the branches and leaves, sparkling...

Zhao Ce was looking for someone here, and accidentally bumped into another person who was looking for someone. When the two met, they both twisted their necks, as if they didn't want to talk to each other.

Su Yu warned Zhao Ce not to follow her. After walking a few steps, she looked back and saw that Zhao Ce was still following her. She walked over angrily and asked, "Why are you following me?!" Zhao Ce said, "Who is following you? "He said again, "Are you looking for your brother Yan?" Su Yu said, "None of your business." After saying that, he left angrily and came back angrily. Zhao Ce thought he was going to step on him again. , immediately took two steps back, Su Yu said, "You should take care of your princess, don't let her pester Brother Yan all the time." Zhao Ce said, "You have to take good care of your brother Yan, don't let him pester the princess all the time."

The two broke up on bad terms, but seemed to have reached some kind of alliance.

The envoy here asked Ye Lanchen to see Taifu Shang. Ye Lanchen thought about it and decided to let Yanjiang take the people there. On the way, the envoy asked Yanjiang for help and said he was very grateful. Yanjiang asked how he could help. The envoy said that he could just give Shang Taifu a few kind words. Yanjiang said, "Easy to talk to."

When they arrived at Taifu Shang's residence, the envoy invited Yan Jiang to wait outside. Yan Jiang said that this was against the rules, so he came in together.

There were two guards outside the door. Yan Jiang said that this was for Taifu Shang's safety, so that no one would seek revenge and the envoy would not be able to say anything.

After entering, the envoy rushed to Taifu Shang in three steps at a time, and said in a passionate voice: "Your Excellency, you have suffered~" Taifu Shang asked the envoy to get up, and first asked the Queen Mother and the Emperor how they were, and then asked the Prince. Your Highness is so kind, and the envoy's reply is good.

The envoy looked at Yanjiang and hesitated to speak. Taifu Shang asked him to just say it, so the envoy said, "Before leaving, the Queen Mother told me that I have been wronged this time. I will wait for you." To welcome you back, the Queen Mother will personally take care of you."

Thank you, Shang Taifu.

The envoy said that he had brought 100,000 taels of gold this time. Although Da Hui won the battle, he still needed money to buy weapons and horses. He reassured Taifu Shang and brought Taifu Shang a black coat to keep out the cold. Hu Qiu repeatedly told Master Shang to take care of himself. Yanjiang said it was getting late and asked Shang Taifu to rest early and left with the envoy.

When the envoy left, he raised his sleeves and wiped his eyes. Unexpectedly, he thought that Taifu Shang had suffered some inhuman torture.

……

After the palace banquet was over, Yanjiang came to report to Ye Lanchen about the meeting between the two, and mentioned the black fox fur. Ye Lanchen asked Yanjiang to strengthen his defenses. Xiyan's 100,000 taels of gold might be a deception.

The next day, envoys sent rare treasures to various palaces.

There were three copies sent to Weiyang Palace, one for Concubine Lan, one for Ye Lingxi, and one for Ye Jinnian.

Ye Lingxi’s gift turned out to be a long-lost famous painting:

A hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix.

The intention is self-evident.

She brought the paintings to the imperial study, saying that she didn't know much about painting, and asked her father to help her appreciate them.

Ye Lanchen said that the painting was good, but it was sent to the wrong person, so he asked Eunuch De to send the painting of hundreds of birds facing the phoenix to the queen. Ye Lanchen asked something casually, "When the fireworks were set off yesterday, why didn't I see Lingxi?"

She replied, "I'm afraid that the envoy will come to me again and tell me how smart and talented their Crown Prince is. Even my father can't find me, let alone him."

Ye Lanchen smiled, picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, and said, "I told your mother and concubine a few days ago that I would choose a good consort for you in our Dahui. I have been thinking about it these days," he Putting down the cup, he said, "I want to ask you first, do you have anyone in mind?"

Her heart skipped a beat, and a voice in her mind urged: Say it, say it. If you don’t say it now, you won’t have the chance to say it. If you miss it, this village will not have this store. Say it quickly, say it quickly... Another Another voice popped out and said: No, no, you have to be careful... The previous voice said again: Say it quickly, say it quickly. If you don't say it, you will have no chance...

"Father, I..."

At this time, Xiao Anzi came in and reported that Prime Minister Su had arrived.

Ye Lingxi took his leave first.

When Xiao Anzi sent her away, he said: "Princess, don't worry, the emperor will not let the princess marry to Xiyan. The servant saw that the emperor favored Mr. Su very much. He often praised Mr. Su for his talents and good people. The princess and Mr. Su are the same." Classmates, childhood sweethearts, no matter how good the relationship is, they are no better than that prince, I think the princess and Mr. Su are a match made in heaven."

Ye Lingxi said: "Such words are not allowed to be spoken in the future."

Xiao Anzi replied yes, apologized and admitted his mistake, and talked about another happy thing: the second princess was coming back.

After returning to Weiyang Palace, Ye Lingxi felt a little uneasy. Although Xiao Anzi's words were a bit exaggerated, they were not false. Her father really valued Su Shi. To be fair, if she were her father, she would also choose Su for her daughter. The prince-in-law was as gentle as jade and outstandingly talented, but her father asked her if she had anyone in mind. He should respect her own wishes. If she had said it at that time, would her father have agreed? Thinking about it this way, she felt a little regretful, and was afraid that it was a temptation. Maybe she was overthinking it, but she had always weighed the pros and cons and was hesitant, and this problem probably couldn't be changed.

However, this time she didn't want to miss the opportunity.