Wen Jin did not sleep all night, standing quietly in front of the window and gazing at the night outside, his eyes were floating and sinking, and the color was deep and difficult to distinguish.

The next morning, the Prime Minister failed to appear in the court meeting, but asked someone to take sick leave.

This was the first time Wen Jin took leave in three years, which was beyond the expectations of the civil and military officials.

"Sick leave?" Yan Chen was sitting on the dragon chair, frowning when he heard it, and felt strange in his heart for no reason, "Wen Aiqing was still fine yesterday?"

The court officials looked at each other, and they all knew what had happened.

"Wei Changhai." Yan Chen ordered, "Tell the imperial physician to go to Wen's house later and pick some more nourishing herbs to bring back. We must ensure that the Prime Minister and his family are safe and sound."

Wei Changhai replied respectfully: "I obey your order."

Yan Chen turned his eyes slightly and looked at Xiao Chongshan, who was standing at the head of the military generals: "Xiao Qing."

Xiao Chongshan stepped out of the line and bowed: "I am here."

"What's going on in the Princess's house today?"

"Reporting to the emperor, I haven't been there yet." Xiao Chongshan almost went to the palace last night. He also did not sleep all night, and was not in a very good mood at this time. "After the court session, I will bring gifts to the Princess's mansion to apologize and beg for forgiveness from the Princess."

In front of many court officials, he naturally had to say enough polite words and show a sincere attitude, so as not to give people a handle - after all, the marriage is imminent, and the eldest son of the Xiao family openly went to the brothel to hang out, but did not take the Princess's daughter seriously. This behavior is even more corrupt and a disgrace to the family.

The Xiao family was in the wrong first, and if they were arrogant and arrogant because of the emperor's favor, they would inevitably be criticized.

Yan Chen sat on the dragon chair and said in a cold voice: "I am busy with government affairs today. Later, you and Wei Changhai will go to convey the order to let Yan Qing and the future son-in-law enter the palace. I want to have a meal with them."

"Yes."

The ministers did not say a word about this, and it was obvious that they were not willing to get involved.

Although the topic of Princess Yan Qing has never stopped since 2000, for many people, such a topic is taboo and is limited to private criticism.

The late emperor and the queen mother hated this daughter and avoided her, but no matter what, she is a golden branch and jade leaf with royal blood. Even if she is a "lonely star", she can tolerate criticism and slander from others.

Smart people just need to stay away from her.

As for Xiao Chongshan.

He naturally understood the emperor's meaning. The meal was fake, and letting Yan Qing and Jinghan enter the palace was real.

Only when Xiao Jinghan showed up could they determine his current situation.

Yan Qing mobilized a large number of people to go to Hongyuan Tower to arrest people. In public, he took the future son-in-law back to the princess's mansion, which made the Xiao family lose face. He also had Qiao Yue killed directly - although Qiao Yue was of low status, killing on the spot was enough to show people how cruel the princess was.

Seeing it with their own eyes, no one dared to guarantee how she would treat Xiao Jinghan, the future son-in-law.

So after the court, Xiao Chongshan and Wei Changhai went to the princess's mansion in person - Xiao Chongshan only had Xiao Jinghan as his legitimate son, and he didn't dare to take any risks at all. Seeing that his son was safe with his own eyes, he was relieved.

However, just like yesterday, the two were still blocked outside the door after arriving at the princess's mansion, and they were unable to enter.

Shen Mo held the sword at his waist with his hand, his posture straight: "The Princess has ordered that everyone will see you today."

Wei Changhai said respectfully: "Please let Commander Shen report again, saying that the emperor has ordered that the Princess receive the order."

Receive the order?

Shen Mo looked at the two of them without any expression, but recognized Wei Changhai as the emperor's personal steward. After a moment of hesitation, he turned around and ordered someone to report to the princess, and he continued to guard outside the door with his men.

Not long after, a light sound of footsteps came from the Princess's mansion.

Yan Qing walked out slowly, followed by several maids.

The woman was wearing a long crimson dress with a vermilion bird pattern, which made her figure look slender and her bearing noble and elegant. Her beautiful face seemed to be covered with a layer of indifference and alienation. Her eyebrows and eyes were gorgeous and noble. Her red lips were slightly raised, and there was a hint of smile at the corner of her mouth.

Seeing Xiao Chongshan, Yan Qing raised her eyebrows and said in a lazy voice: "General Xiao personally came to visit us. It is really a great honor for us."

Xiao Chongshan's expression changed slightly.

Princess Yan Qing of the Celestial Empire had a peerless appearance, which was so beautiful that it made people feel shocked. The title of the star of fate made people avoid her. She stayed in Vermilion Bird City for many years, and the dignitaries and officials of the imperial city saw her many times.

However, it is undeniable that everyone who saw her would inevitably be shocked by her beautiful appearance.

This shock was not only because of the amazement of beauty, but also a kind of unknown fear hidden in it.

If it was an imperial decree that could be disobeyed, Xiao Chongshan would never agree to let his son be the princess's consort.

Xiao Chongshan lowered his eyes, clasped his fists and bowed: "Your servant pays respect to the Princess."

Wei Changhai bowed respectfully: "Your servant pays respect to the Princess."

"No need to be polite." Yan Qing leaned against the door, his tone was casual and casual, without any solemnity when facing the first-rank general and the palace eunuchs, "Speak, what's the matter?"

Wei Changhai said: "The emperor invites the Princess and the Prince Consort to the palace for dinner."

Yan Qing smiled lightly: "This palace and Xiao Jinghan are not married yet, he is still the Prince Consort."

"Yes, the servant made a mistake." Wei Changhai gently slapped himself on the mouth, "The emperor invites the Princess and the future Prince Consort to the palace for dinner."

"Xiao Jinghan is in prison, I'm going." Yan Qing directly refused, not giving him face at all, "This palace is in a bad mood and has no appetite."

In prison?

Xiao Chongshan's face suddenly changed, and he lowered his head and said: "Jinghan acted recklessly, and he deserves some lessons, but he is a prisoner after all. Can the princess give him a small punishment for my sake, and let me see him and warn him how to be a husband."

"Yes." Yan Qing said calmly, "General Xiao's face is valuable in this palace."

Xiao Chongshan said angrily: "Does the princess think you have gone too far?"

"It's really too far." Yan Qing nodded, his tone was very leisurely, "So what?"

"You!"

Yan Qing glanced at the Tiger Guards behind him and said mockingly: "General Xiao wants to force his way in?"

"I dare not." Xiao Chongshan said in a cold tone, "But if the princess insists on releasing him, then I can only resort to force."

"Okay." Yan Qing nodded carefully She raised her head, her tone lazy and indifferent, "Shen Mo, let the Qilin Guard guard the gate well. If General Xiao's soldiers dare to break into the Princess's Mansion, kill one by one, and kill two by two."

"Yes!"

Yan Qing's expression became more and more casual: "If there is blood today that pollutes this palace, you cut off Xiao Jinghan's head, separate the hands and feet, and pack it up carefully, and let General Xiao take it back."

"Yes."

Xiao Chongshan's face suddenly changed, and he looked at her in disbelief: "You——"

"General Xiao wants to force it?" Yan Qing smiled and glanced at him, "Try it. Let's see if you kill all the guards in this palace first, or I chop your son into pieces first!"

After saying this, she turned to leave the palace, and the dazzling red skirt drew a noble and dazzling arc in the sight, which made people intoxicated.

Xiao Chongshan stared at her slender back and asked angrily, "What will it take for the princess to release him?"

"When Xiao Jinghan dies, I will have his body sent back to the Xiao family." Yan Qing said coldly, "Or, General Xiao wants to take his body back now?"

Xiao Chongshan was so angry that his face turned blue: "He is your future son-in-law, and the princess wants to kill her husband?"

Yan Qing didn't even respond this time, and walked away without looking back.

Killing her husband?

Is it really a promotion for Xiao Jinghan? He was just a prisoner, so he is qualified to be her husband?

"General." Wei Changhai turned his head to look at Xiao Chongshan, and said carefully, "Let's go back to the palace to report the order first, or..."

Xiao Chongshan wanted to lead people to attack the princess's mansion.

He was a general of the first rank, but he was threatened by a weak woman. If he taught her a lesson, she really thought she was a princess?

However, he knew exactly what his son was like at this moment. Would he dare to do anything wrong?

Of course he would.

Xiao Chongshan turned around and said, "Go to the palace!" Then he jumped on his horse and galloped towards the palace.

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