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Chapter 64

Chapter 57

Ruan Hongtian saw that the felon got off the boat like a rice dumpling, and the catastrophe that was supposed to destroy his heart disappeared without a trace in an instant. He wiped the sweat dripping from his forehead, and finally heaved a long sigh of relief.Suddenly seeing Xie Zuiqiao still standing on the pier, he hurried to his side to thank him, his gratitude was beyond words.

Xie Zuiqiao was about to open his mouth when he saw Pei Taizhi put the saber back into its sheath and walked towards him.Ruan Hongtian hurriedly turned around and thanked him too.In a blink of an eye, seeing that the third prince had turned on his horse and sat down, he looked over with a gloomy expression.Although he was extremely dissatisfied with his actions just now, he didn't dare to show it on his face, he gritted his teeth and saluted him.

There was a faint smile on the corner of Zhao Weijun's lips, and he said leisurely: "There is no need to be too polite. Just now I was a little anxious to catch the criminal. Are you blaming me in your heart?"

Ruan Hongtian said: "Official business is the most important thing, and ordinary people dare not."

Zhao Weijun glanced at the big boat of the Ruan family, lost his mind for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said: "I will compensate your family for what happened today. I also hope that Mr. Ruan will express my apology to your daughter on my behalf."

Ruan Hongtian felt a little surprised when he saw his sudden amiability, and he didn't even dare to say it.Zhao Weijun smiled, turned his head to Xie Zuiqiao and said, "Brother Zuiqiao, I haven't seen you shoot arrows for a long time. Today, I know that you have improved more and more. It is not an exaggeration to call it a magical skill. When you return to Beijing, choose a date. You and I will compete again!"

"If Your Highness the Third Highness is interested, Zuiqiao will accompany you."

Xie Zuiqiao looked up at Zhao Weijun, and responded calmly.

Zhao Weijun laughed, glanced at Pei Taizhi, pulled the rein of the horse in his hand, and left the horse, and all the people who followed him retreated in a blink of an eye.

Pei Taizhi watched Zhao Weijun and his party leave, and the coldness between his brows disappeared.Shaking his head towards Ruan Hongtian, he said with a slight smile: "Today, everything depends on the last arrow of Zuiqiao to decide the world. You really want to thank him, just thank him."

Ruan Hongtian saw that the two of them seemed to have something to say, and that he also missed his son and daughter in his heart, so he thanked him a few more words, and hurriedly boarded the boat first.

"There is another commotion in the Hexi Wushun area on the border between our dynasty and Xiting. My uncle has stationed troops in that area for many years, and now he is the only one who can suppress it. He was about to send troops away after he was granted the seal by the emperor last month. He thought You were going back to Beijing half a month ago, so you have been waiting, but you have not been able to wait for your brother and sister. Because of the emergency of the military, you have no choice but to leave Beijing first. I just told you to stay at ease after returning to Beijing. He came back. I didn’t want to meet you here today. It’s only God’s will, but fortunately with your last arrow, the situation was resolved.”

At the end of Pei Taizhi's words, he reached out and patted his shoulder.

When Xie Zuiqiao left Beijing last time, he had heard news of unrest at the border.I just didn't expect that after just over two months, my father led the army to the west again. After a moment of silence, he finally smiled and said, "I started off half a month ago. But Jingzhu suddenly fell ill, so I was delayed for a few days." , It's too late. The boat was blocked here early in the morning, and I heard that I was searching for the important criminals of the court, so I rushed up to see what happened, but I didn't expect to encounter the scene just now."

It turned out that when he set out to go north, he learned from the mouth of Liusheng River that Mingyu was taking a boat.If he is alone, he will chase after him by land.Only considering Xie Jingzhu's frail body, Mrs. Xie was afraid that she would not be able to bear the bumpy carriage on the road, so she hired a boat for his brother and sister to go by water.Although he ordered the boatman to take the fast boat, only the Ruan family rushed to visit Uncle Gao, so the journey was not slow, so there was always some distance between the two boats.Seeing that he was about to arrive in Beijing and hadn't caught up, he gradually gave up the idea.Anyway, he already knew that they were going to his uncle's house in Yu County, Jianzhou, and he would rush to visit after he sent his sister home.When I arrived here today, I saw that the boat in front of me stopped and formed a long dragon-like fleet along the river.Going ashore, revealed his identity, grabbed a small leader of the army and inquired about it, and found that the gate in front of the road was setting up a card to search for important criminals in the court. Seeing Ming Yu being hijacked and standing on the bow of the boat, the murderer saw that he was about to fall with a knife, and in a fit of rage, he snatched the bow and arrow from a soldier by the side of the road and shot a shot.The situation at that time did not allow him to think too much, let alone make mistakes, so the strength of this arrow and the precision of its aim were really sent out with the movement of his mind.

"Just now I saw that you and His Highness the Third Highness were confronting each other with swords, and you two have reached this level now?" Xie Zuiqiao suddenly asked again.

Pei Taizhi frowned and said: "The ways are different, we don't conspire with each other. Even if today's incident hadn't happened, I would have become strangers to him long ago." After speaking, he raised his eyebrows and smiled, looked at Xie Zuiqiao and said, "Forget it, the murderer has been arrested. I have to go back as soon as possible to return to my command, so let’s say goodbye for today. The emperor just asked me about you a few days ago, after you come to Beijing to pay a visit to the palace, we two will meet and talk about it.”

Xie Zuiqiao nodded and smiled in response, watched him go, suddenly called "cousin" again, saw him turn around, hesitated for a while, and finally said in a low voice: "I just thank you for your mercy, I was able to catch up and save her .”

Pei Tai was stunned, and suddenly the bright eyes of the green-clothed girl flashed in front of his eyes, he suppressed the strange feeling in his heart, and said with a smile: "She saved my sister before, this time it's a favor. If there is no such layer, I would never want to hurt her even for your sake."

Xie Zuiqiao knew that his cousin had a bright eye. Over the past few years, although he had never mentioned it in front of him, he had already seen the clue from his actions when he just wanted to come, so he didn't hide it immediately, and said with a smile: "Thank you."

Pei Taizhi nodded, smiled and patted his shoulder again, then turned and left.

Ruan Hongtian hastily boarded the boat just now, and saw Mingyu's neck was cut, but it was also slightly injured, and now he looked calm, but comforted himself, telling him not to worry about her, and his heart that had been hanging was completely relieved , suddenly remembered Xie Zuiqiao, and rushed out again.Seeing him bid farewell to Pei Taizhi at the side, he hurriedly stepped forward to thank him again.

"Mr. Xie, I was fortunate enough to have your brave help. I, Ruan Hongtian, owe you a huge favor. From now on, as long as you can get my Ruan family's place, Mr. Xie just ask, I will go through fire or water!"

Xie Zuiqiao's heart moved, and he almost couldn't help asking for marriage on the spot, only knowing that it was a bit too abrupt.After thinking for a while, he smiled and said, "I'm just doing it smoothly. It's the greatest luck that my wife is safe, and Mr. Ruan doesn't need to worry about it."

Ruan Hongtian was very grateful to him in his heart, shook his head and said: "The grace of saving life is unforgettable. I took my children to the north on this trip to visit my uncle's home in Yu County. I am in a hurry on the road today, so I don't want to disturb you too much. Young master. After a few days to settle down, I will definitely come to the capital to thank you solemnly."

"Visiting the sick is very important, and it will take a few days before Yuxian enters Beijing, so I dare not work too hard. If Mr. Ruan is free, can you wait for me at the uncle's house in Yuxian for a few days? I will visit after I send my sister to Beijing."

Ruan Hongtian heard that he actually wanted to visit him in Yu County instead, he hesitated and said: "Thank you for saving my life, Mr. I should have come to thank you, this..."

"To be honest, I have something to ask Mr. Ruan. If Mr. Ruan can answer me then, it will be my great joy."

Ruan Hongtian felt a little bit confused by Monk Zhanger, secretly wondering what was wrong with him, that he would ask him for help?It's just that when he spoke, his attitude was extremely sincere, and he didn't seem to be joking, so he hurriedly said: "I must, I must. Mr. Xie just speak, as long as I can get it, I will definitely not hesitate."

"So it's settled, I will definitely visit Yu County in a few days!"

Xie Zuiqiao was determined, and took one last look at the Ruan family's big boat. He happened to see An Mo sticking his head out of the porthole and smiling at him, so he waved at him, and then said goodbye to Ruan Hongtian.

Now that the assassin had been captured, all the checkpoints at the gate were removed.The Ruan family's boat docked at Fuyang and stayed overnight. The next day they took a carriage to Yu County, and the next day they arrived at Uncle Gao's house.

As expected, Uncle Gao was seriously ill, and it was difficult for him to even sit up while lying there.Seeing Ruan Hongtian and Mingyu Anmo's two sisters, their spirits became stronger, and they ate more food in the evening, and the family breathed a sigh of relief.But Ming Yu knew that this uncle was only a few days old, and next year, her grandmother would also die in her sleep without any cause.A life is just between opening and closing eyes.I feel a little depressed in my heart, but I can only wait quietly for the last moment.

The Jinjing Imperial Palace, Yaotai and Qiongque are scattered in succession, and the glazed tiles are shining with golden light under the sunlight.It was the quiet time of the afternoon, and inside the white jade railing outside the Southwest Imperial Study, a few black cypresses were in full bloom, and the palace servants stood under the eaves, holding their breath, waiting for the emperor to take a lunch break after seeing Pei Taizhi.

Zhengde sat on a throne with carved red dragon holding longevity pattern, looking at Pei Taizhi standing quietly in front of him.Although he is less than fifty, because he believes in immortality and takes golden pills all year round, his face is swollen and dull compared to a few years ago.

"I heard that you had an argument with Jun'er in order to capture the assassin? You even used a sword?"

Zhengde asked with a slight frown.

"It's true. The assassin held the daughter of the Ruan family hostage. I didn't want to hurt the innocent, so I wanted to let him go temporarily, and then send someone to follow and catch him. I don't want the third highness to rush over, and I will definitely arrest that The assassins surrounded her on the spot. If I don't stop you, the Ruan family's daughter will die. If the emperor thinks that your actions are offensive, please punish me."

As Pei Taizhi said, he knelt down.

"The Ruan family had old friends with me back then. It's not your fault that you care about his family this time. Get up."

Pei Taizhi replied yes, and stood up again.

"Zuiqiao is full of clothes, you should be entering Beijing soon, right?" Zhengde seemed to remember suddenly, and said again.

"Exactly. He walks by water, so he is slower than me. When we met the day before yesterday, I told him to enter the palace to meet the emperor when he arrived in Beijing."

Zhengde nodded, and said with a slight smile: "You son of the general family, thank you for being the pillar of the country. He will definitely be the best in the future. After I come back and meet him, I will entrust him with great use. By the way, my third brother asked about drunkenness a few days ago. Qiao, I heard that he is not yet married, but I intend to invite him to be Chenglong Kuai's son-in-law. When General Xie returns triumphantly, I will have to be a matchmaker myself, so as to match this heavenly couple."

Pei Taizhi hesitated for a while, and finally said: "The kindness of the emperor and the prince, I thanked Zuiqiao on behalf of Zuiqiao. It's just... Zuiqiao seems to have someone he likes now..."

Zhengde was startled, and then smiled casually: "It is inevitable for young people to be romantic. My niece is also a one-in-a-million talent, and she is a perfect match for Zuiqiao. If Zuiqiao still can't let go of that girl in the future, I will accept her again." Just come in."

Pei Taizhi smiled slightly and said nothing more.

Zhengde's eyes fell on the young man standing in front of him at this moment.The afternoon sun penetrated through the carved windows and fell on his angular face.After contemplating it for a moment, a trace of tenderness that even I couldn't detect slowly surged in my heart.

"Speaking of marriage, you are not young anymore, and the previous incident is over. If you have a favorite in the draft next spring, I will definitely protect you as a matchmaker. You and Zuiqiao will handle the wedding together. Yes, it can be regarded as completing a major event in life.”

"Thank you for the kindness of the emperor, I have no such idea."

Pei Taizhi said immediately.

"You are not young, and if you don't have a family, your mother..."

Zhengde stopped suddenly, looked at Pei Taizhi, saw his eyes fell on the ground, his expression seemed to be tainted with a tinge of coldness for a moment, and finally changed his words, saying: "Your old illness, is it better now?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. I'm much better now."

When Zhengde heard him responding, his tone only contained alienation and the respect that a courtier should have for the emperor. A trace of disappointment surged in his heart again. After a moment of silence, he finally sighed and said, "That's good, that's all." That's good... I'm a little tired, you go down."

Pei Taizhi saluted respectfully, turned around and left the Imperial Study Room.

Zhengde watched his leaving back, and a dark color gradually formed between his brows.

Among the grown-up princes, the prince's kindness and benevolence were mediocre, which made him extremely dissatisfied. The second son died early, and the third son was quick-witted and decisive. He appreciated this very much, but felt that he was too cruel.

in case……

He sighed and shook his head.

Ming Yu has been at Uncle Gao's house in Yu County for several days.Ben heard from his father that Xie Zuiqiao made an appointment to visit him, and it seemed that something was going on.Her father looked puzzled, but she vaguely guessed why he came here.In the past few nights, I don't know if it's because of the bed or other reasons, but I don't sleep well.The scene when he was standing across the river looking at him that day kept reappearing in his mind, his heart fluctuated from joy to sorrow, up and down from time to time, feeling a little out of control for a while.On the fifth day, Gao's family received a person from Beijing early in the morning, but it was not Xie Zuiqiao as she had expected, but a palace official.

The palace man brought a message from Concubine Yan, saying that when she heard that the eldest girl from Rongyin Hall had come here, she recalled the old things in the south of the Yangtze River, and she was very nostalgic.A palace chariot was specially sent over to greet her, and took her to the palace to talk.

Ruan Hongtian was shocked, and Ming Yu was even more surprised.The car is already waiting outside, so how dare you shirk it.After tidying up, she took Chunyuan and boarded the palace chariot, heading towards Jinjing.

(End of this chapter)