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Chapter 401 Cangzhou Xiao Family
After Shen Chuhan's words fell, Xiao Lingyi's eyelashes trembled, and her expression was somewhat dodgy.

Song Qinghuan lowered his head and didn't look at her, leaving her some room to think.

After Shen Chuhan asked the question just now, he didn't say any more, his eyes were gentle, not oppressive.After waiting for a while, seeing that Xiao Lingyi still seemed to be hesitating, Shen Chuhan pursed his thin lips, and said in a warm voice, "If the queen mother finds it inconvenient, Ah Wan and I can go first and see the situation at the grandfather's house."

Song Qinghuan can understand Xiao Lingyi's feelings very well.

The Xiao family is a century-old Zanying family, and has always valued etiquette in poetry and books. Xiao Lingyi probably thought that her behavior of serving the two monarchs had shamed the family. The loved ones she has high hopes for.

Similarly, Shen Chuhan could understand Xiao Lingyi's complex emotions very well.

Although he felt that if Xiao Shi couldn't even understand the empress mother's words, then he didn't have to recognize this relative.After all, without Xiao Lingyi's sacrifice, the Xiao clan would most likely follow in the footsteps of the Murong clan.

—that was his attitude.

It's just that he didn't appear so tough in front of Xiao Lingyi, so as not to cause her a heavier psychological burden.

Therefore, this trip to Xiao's family was not so much about inviting Xiao Wang out of the mountain, but more about testing Xiao's attitude.

"Shu'er...want to invite father out of the mountain?" Xiao Lingyi calmed down, raised her eyes to look at Shen Chuhan, her eyes were filled with emotions.

Shen Chuhan nodded, "I don't want to hide the truth from my mother, I sent someone to investigate my grandfather. My grandfather was proficient in the art of governing the country. Before the emperor's grandfather died unexpectedly, he specifically pointed out my grandfather to help the government. I believe in the grandfather's words. Foresight, and I also believe in the ability of my grandfather. It's just..."

He tapped his fingers on the table, "It's just that seeing is believing, and the matter of assisting the government cannot be sloppy. Before that, I still want to meet my grandfather in person."

He raised his eyes, and his gentle eyes fell on Xiao Lingyi's face, "You don't have to be embarrassed, no matter what your decision is, Ah Wan and I will always stand behind you and support you."

Shen Chuhan was not a person who valued affection in the first place, so he got close to the Xiao family this time because they still had value to use.However, if the Xiao family is old-fashioned and has a cold attitude towards Xiao Lingyi or even has other ideas, he can choose someone else.

What's more, a large part of the reason why he thought of Xiao Wang this time was also because of Xiao Lingyi.He knew that although Xiao Lingyi hadn't said it, the Xiao family had always been a concern of hers.She is eager to see her relatives, but feels that she has no face to go back.

If this trip to the Xiao family can solve these two problems in one fell swoop, why not do it?
Xiao Lingyi took a deep breath, as if she had made some major determination, "Shu'er, I'll go with you."

Song Qinghuan looked at her, and said in a gentle voice, "Has the queen mother made a decision? In fact, we can also visit my grandfather first, and wait until we find out the situation."

Xiao Lingyi shook her head, "I know that you are all doing it for my own good, but this is my own problem, and I can't escape any longer."

Seeing that she had made up her mind, Song Qinghuan didn't say anything more, and nodded to Xiao Lingyi with a smile.

"Shu'er, when are you going to leave?" Xiao Lingyi calmed down and asked.

"A Zhuo will leave for Chongzhou tomorrow, after sending A Zhuo away, we will set off the day after tomorrow."

"Okay." Xiao Lingyi agreed, thought for a while, and looked at Song Qinghuan, "Huan'er, when Ah Zhuo goes to Chongzhou tomorrow, will Miss Murong also go see him off?"

"It should be so."

"In that case, tomorrow I will also go see off Ah Zhuo, and meet this Miss Murong by the way."

"Okay." Song Qing responded with a smile, "Tomorrow I will come to Changdi Ji's Mansion to pick up my mother and go to the gate of the city."

After lunch at Changdi Ji's mansion, Shen Chuhan still had something to deal with, so he didn't stay long, and brought Song Qinghuan back to the palace.Before leaving, Song Nian couldn't forget her sister, and pulled Song Qinghuan by the corner of her clothes, begging her to bring her sister to play next time.

Song Qinghuan naturally complied, and she couldn't help thinking a little bit on the way back.

After she and Shen Chuhan went to Yuheng Island, Youyou stayed in the palace without someone she could trust to take care of her, so she couldn't help but feel a little worried. Since Song Nian is so close to her, it's better to put Youyou in the Changdi Ji's mansion. Ask the queen mother to help take care of her for a month or two.Although it might make Xiao Lingyi a little tired, there is no better way than to ask her for help.

When he mentioned the idea to Shen Chuhan, he naturally agreed, so this matter was settled for the time being, and he didn't mention it.

The next day.

Early in the morning, a group of solemnly dressed cavalry appeared in the city of Lindu. The leader wore black armor and had a solemn expression.The facial features are exquisite, with sharp edges and corners, and there is a cold air hidden in the sword eyebrows that enter the temples.

It was Murong Zhuo.

The group of soldiers quickly reached the city gate, but did not leave the city immediately, but stopped here.

Not long after, a small carriage turned out from an alley not far away, and went straight to stop in front of this group of soldiers.Soon, a maid got out of the car, opened the curtain, and greeted a girl who looked like a woman from an aristocratic family to get out of the car.

Immediately, Murong Zhuo's eyes lit up when he saw it, and quickly dismounted and stepped forward, "Zheng'er, why are you here? Didn't you tell you not to send it?"

Murong Zheng smiled, "Brother has gone, and I don't know how long it will be before he comes back, how can I not come and see him off?"

Murong Zhuo sighed, "You and my brother and sister finally got to know each other, but we have to separate again. I really feel sorry for you."

Murong Zheng shook his head, "My brother protects his family and the country, how could Zheng'er feel wronged. It's just that my brother must take care of his health."

Murong Zhuo nodded, "I will, and so do you. I will leave the affairs of the house to you. If you have any difficulties, you can go to your uncle and aunt, or use my token to go to the palace to find the empress. But... " Having said that, he lowered his voice and whispered in Murong Zheng's ear, "But I also told you that after a while, the empress and the emperor may leave Lindu for a month or two. If you really have something urgent, you can Go to Changdiji Mansion to find Ningping Changdiji or the Empress Dowager."

Murongzheng nodded, although he didn't know why Song Qinghuan and Shen Chuhan left Lindu, but he did not ask any further questions.

"It's just..." Murong Zheng said hesitantly, "Brother, Chang Di Ji and Empress do not know me, if I rush to disturb you, will it be bad?"

Murong Zhuo smiled softly, "The empress dowager and mother used to be close friends in the boudoir, I heard that they will come over today, and I will take you to see the empress later."

"The Empress Dowager will come?" Murong Zheng was surprised.

Murong Zhuo nodded, "Not only the empress dowager, but also the emperor and the empress will come."

As soon as the words were finished, there was indeed a gorgeous caravan of honor guards at the end of the road. Murong Zhuo took a look, and slightly bent the corners of his lips, "Look, it's almost here."

Hua chariot stopped at the city gate.

Song Qinghuan and Shen Chuhan got off the chariot together, and went to the back to help Xiao Lingyi off the chariot.

Everyone hurriedly bowed and saluted.

Shen Chuhan waved his hand to signal everyone not to be too polite, and then stepped forward to Murong Zhuo, "Ah Zhuo, the safety of the border is up to you."

Murong Zhuo nodded, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, this humble minister will definitely live up to your trust."

Xiao Lingyi looked at him and Murong Zheng, and there was a little water in his eyes.After leaving the underground palace, she also met Murong Zhuo a few times, and every time they met, she couldn't help but think of Rong Huiyin, and always sighed.

After seeing Murong Zheng, this feeling became even stronger.

Because between Murong Zheng's eyebrows and eyes, there was obviously a bit of Rong Huiyin's shadow.

Seeing that Shen Chuhan was talking to Murong Zhuo, Xiao Lingyi took two steps forward, looking at Murong Zheng with keen eyes, with a somewhat excited expression.

Murong Zheng raised her eyebrows slightly, and saluted Xiao Lingyi Yingying, "Murong Zheng, a civilian girl, has seen the Empress Dowager."

Xiao Lingyi hurriedly helped her up, and said repeatedly, "You don't need to be too polite." Then, he looked at her a few more times, and said with emotion, "You really look like your mother."

Murong Zheng grew up in Rong's family since she was a child, and she doesn't have any impression of Murong's family in her memory. It is strange to say that when Xiao Lingyi said it in such a sighing tone, her eyes couldn't help sore, and she lowered her head , "It's a pity that Minnv doesn't have any impression of Mother, and I really feel sorry for Mother."

Seeing that Murong Zheng was also sighing, Xiao Lingyi hurriedly adjusted her emotions, and said with a smile, "It's all in the past. As long as you live well now, I believe Huiyin will feel very relieved in the spirit of the sky." After a pause, He added, "Maybe you don't know that Huiyin and I used to be very good friends in the boudoir. If you are free on weekdays, you can come to Changdiji's mansion to find Bengong. I will tell you about your mother's past. thing."

Seeing this face that was [-]% similar to Rong Huiyin, Xiao Lingyi couldn't help feeling close to Murong Zheng, and knowing from Song Qinghuan that Murong Zheng had a pure character, he didn't hide his love for her.

Murong Zheng hurriedly agreed flattered.

Seeing that she was a little panicked, Song Qinghuan said a few words from the side, which made Murongzheng gradually calm down.

At this time, Shen Chuhan had already finished explaining to Murong Zhuo, it was getting late, and the team should set off.

Murong Zhuo bid farewell to everyone again, got on his horse, led a group of soldiers, galloped out of the city gate, and gradually disappeared from everyone's eyes.

As soon as he left, the others naturally dispersed as well.

Xiao Lingyi took Murongzheng's hand and said a few words, then turned around and got on the chariot.The mighty convoy headed towards the imperial palace again. At this time, there were more people on the street, and the common people also sat in the chariots, causing quite a commotion, and one after another came out to admire the majesty of the emperor.

The early morning wind swept through the crowds, adding a touch of coolness to the summer morning.

Song Qinghuan sat on the chariot, looking at the strange faces passing by, feeling melancholy in his heart.The road ahead is boundless, and after going to Yuheng Island, the next time I return to Lindu, I don't know when it will be.

*
Three days later.

The destination of the emperor's tour was Cangzhou.

Cangzhou is located in the northwest of Lindu, facing the Wuwang Inland Sea. Most of the people in Cangzhou make a living by fishing, and the economy is not considered rich, and it is not an important state or county.

This time the emperor and empress went on a tour of Cangzhou with only one purpose, the Xiao family in Cangzhou.

It is impossible for a minister with a little seniority in the court to have not heard of the Xiao family in Cangzhou.In the previous dynasty, the Xiao family was a big family in Lindu, the famous family of poetry and gift hairpin tassels, and the family of Zhongming Dingshi.Even the Xue family, which was in full swing before, was not enough to look at in front of the Xiao family at that time.

There are many outstanding children of the Xiao family, many of them entered the court as officials, Xiao Wang, the patriarch of the Xiao family, was the emperor's teacher of the two dynasties, with countless disciples, and he had great prestige in the court.But unfortunately, Xiao Wang's prominent and fearful background was quite valued by the emperor.

However, the Xiao family's vitality was seriously injured in the battle for the throne more than 20 years ago, and they withdrew from the court. The Xiao family even moved out of Lindu and returned to their ancestral home Cangzhou.

As for the only member of the Xiao clan who remained in Lindu, there was only one person left—Xiao Wang's eldest daughter, the biological mother of Emperor Han who is now in power, and Empress Dowager Xiao Lingyi.

As for Xiao Lingyi, she is also a legendary woman.

Back then, she was known as the number one talented woman in Lindu, and was favored by several princes, especially the third prince Jun Wuchen and the fifth prince Jun Wujiu.

Later, Emperor Xianzhao appointed the third prince as the crown prince, married Xiao Lingyi to him, and made him the crown prince and concubine.The trajectory of fate began to deviate from this moment.

Everyone knows what happened next.

However, after Emperor Han succeeded to the throne, he did not reuse the Empress Dowager's mother's house, and even never sent anyone to Cangzhou.People speculated that Emperor Han's actions had something to do with the Empress Dowager.

After all, the Xiao family values ​​propriety, righteousness and shame the most, but the empress dowager once served the two monarchs. This is not an honorable thing for the Xiao family.It's just that I didn't expect that Emperor Han would go to Cangzhou in person at this time. I heard that the empress dowager would also accompany him.

Unable to guess what the emperor was thinking, everyone could only discuss a few words and hold a wait-and-see attitude for the time being.

While there were many speculations in Beijing, Shen Chuhan and his party had already left Lindu and were on their way to Cangzhou.

They did not act in a low-key manner during this trip, so those who did not come to the capital knew that the Xiao family in Cangzhou also got news.

At this time, the atmosphere in the Xiao Mansion in Qingping County, Cangzhou was somewhat unusual.

In the main hall of the front yard, several people were sitting in a black crowd, including men, women, old and young, all with dignified expressions.

On the first two chairs, on the right one, sits a hale and hearty old man, about five or sixty years old, with white hair on the temples, but sharp eyes.The person on the left looks like his wife, with kind eyebrows and kind eyes, with a little fine lines around the eyes, but it can still be seen that she was a great beauty when she was young.

These two people are Xiao Wang, the Patriarch of the Xiao Family, and his wife, Xiao Yushi.

In the lower left and right rows, there are two men and two women sitting in the right row. In their thirties and forties, the two middle-aged men are somewhat similar to Xiao Wang. They are the sons of Xiao Wang, the eldest son Xiao Huaijin, and the second son Xiao Huaijin. Hold yoga.Sitting beside him are two beautiful and dignified women, their wives, Mrs. Xiao Du and Mrs. Xiao Fan.

In the left column, there are three young men sitting in sequence, and the last one is a girl in the age of cardamom, with a bright face and a pair of beautiful and charming eyes.

The first two young men are the sons of Xiao Huaijin, named Xiao Zhen and Xiao Hua, they are the first and second in the younger generation of the Xiao residence. The No.3 young man is the eldest son of Xiao Juyu. From the side of the wooden letter, his name is Xiao Nan. The young girl at the end is the last young lady in Xiao's house, and her boudoir name is the word "Sakura".

Xiao Wang only had one official wife, Xiao Yu's family, and had no other wives or concubines, so the population of the Xiao family could not be considered prosperous. The people sitting in the hall this time are all the current descendants of the Xiao family.

"What is Father going to do?" There was a moment of silence in the hall, and Xiao Huaijin, who was sitting at the front, spoke.

"The new emperor came here suddenly, and I don't know what's important." Xiao Wang pondered for a moment, then opened his mouth, glanced at the people present, and there was hidden worry in his eyes.

Before Xiao Huaijin could answer, Xiao Yushi who was on the side spoke first.She rolled her eyes at Xiao, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone, "You treat Shu'er as the new emperor, but I treat him as my grandson. Isn't it natural for grandson to come to grandparent's house?"

A hint of helplessness appeared on Xiao Wang's face, "Yueqing, this matter is not as simple as you think? The new emperor has been on the throne for more than a month, if he really wants to recognize a relative of the Xiao family, why wait until now?" Yueqing It is Xiao Yu's boudoir name, Xiao Wang and his wife have a very good relationship, even in front of their descendants, they still call each other by first name.

When Xiao Yu heard this, her face became more and more dissatisfied, and she glanced at Xiao, "You have the nerve to say it! I finally heard that my poor Yi'er is still alive, so it's fine if you don't go to see her, it's not allowed I'll go! Now that the emperor's grandson comes to walk around in person, but you are suspicious? That's your own grandson!"

Being reprimanded by Xiao Yushi in front of the juniors, Xiao Wang didn't have any dissatisfaction or embarrassment, he just looked at Xiao Yushi with a smile and said, "Yueqing, I didn't mean that, I just... just a little puzzled." As he said that, fearing that his beloved wife would continue to criticize him, he hurriedly gave Xiao Huaijin and Xiao Zhuyu a wink at the bottom.

Unfortunately, his two good sons didn't dare to disobey their mother, so they had to look at the younger generation opposite.

After receiving the help-seeking look from her father, Xiao Zhen looked helpless, cleared her throat and said, "Yes, grandma, you misunderstood grandpa, and grandpa just found it a little strange, and didn't intend to doubt it."

With Xiao Zhen helping to speak, Xiao Yu's complexion really improved a little, and he glanced down, "What do you think?"

"Grandmother, my grandson thinks that what my grandfather said is not unreasonable. My grandson heard that the newly enthroned Emperor Han is cold-tempered and treacherous. It is difficult for others to know his mind. He and the empress came to Cangzhou in person. It must not be as simple as just wanting to recognize relatives." At this time, the second son of the Xiao family, Xiao Hua, was the one who spoke.

"What do you mean by being cold-tempered and treacherous? Hua'er, where did you hear that? The newly enthroned Emperor Han is your cousin!" Xiao Yu still insisted on his position just now, and spoke good words for Shen Chuhan. .

Xiao Hua smiled helplessly, coughed, and said, "Grandmother, what you said...is not unreasonable. Those words are what my grandson heard from hearsay, so it can't be true, it can't be true." Seeing Xiao Yu's determination Wanting to protect the new emperor, Xiao Hua quickly gave up the idea of ​​seriously analyzing with Xiao Yushi.

Seeing him change his words so quickly, Xiao Wang glared at Xiao Hua, very angry.

"Grandmother." Xiao Nan, the third son of the Xiao family, saw that both his eldest and second brothers spoke, and followed suit, saying, "Grandmother, I think what you and grandfather are saying makes sense."

After finally someone spoke for him, Xiao Wang raised his eyebrows and said hastily, "How do you say it?"

"I think that the new emperor's visit this time is really meant to show his goodwill, otherwise, he would not have brought the empress with him. So maybe, as grandma said, he came to recognize our relatives in the Xiao family. "Xiao Nan opened his mouth with reason, and seeing Xiao looking at him hopelessly, he couldn't help raising his eyebrows and smiling at him, "Grandfather, do you think so?"

"Hmm..." Xiao Wangying didn't, and neither did he, so he could only make a vague sound.

Xiao Yushi blinked thoughtfully, "Then what else?"

"Also..." Xiao Nan rolled his eyes, and there was a gleam between his brows, "If you just want to recognize your relatives, the new emperor will not come to Cangzhou from all the way, he can send someone to invite you and grandfather Enter Lindu. But he didn't, but he brought the empress himself here. According to his grandson, this kind of low profile may be as the second brother said, it is not as simple as just recognizing relatives. Maybe... maybe it is still Is there anything we can help with?"

After hearing this, Xiao Yushi was taken aback, "Please help us? He has successfully ascended the throne, and the political situation in North Korea and China has stabilized. Where can we be needed?"

Xiao Nan curled his lips into a smile, shrugged and said, "This... grandson can't tell. How is it so easy to guess the emperor's mind?"

"Yes." Xiao Wang finally seized the opportunity to speak, "I think, Yueqing, let's not think about it too much, we will know everything when they come."

Although Xiao Yu's temperament was hotter, he was not aggressive. Seeing Xiao Wang's signal for peace, his face softened, and he cleared his throat, "Yes, it's useless to guess so much now, or Get ready for the event."

At this time, Su Ying, who had been silent all this time, turned her eyes curiously, looked at Xiao Yushi and said, "Grandmother, I heard that my aunt also came with me this time, is it true?"

As soon as the voice fell, the atmosphere that had just eased up suddenly froze again.

　Dangdang, a new character debut~
　　
　
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