Mountains and rivers pray for peace

Chapter 30 The Iceberg Melts
Huo Qi turned around and saw that the man was wearing a black cloak. He was not touched by the world. His extremely sharp appearance made his already alienated temperament look even more deserted. Who else could it be if it wasn't Shen Yuning?
Because of the scattered terrain of the valley, she and Yuan Shao stood in front, and the big rock behind covered Shen Yuning's figure impartially.This person is used to eavesdropping on corners, I'm afraid that the conversation just now has been overheard verbatim by him.Huo Qi was shocked and angry in his heart, as well as a little ashamed that his secret was being spied on.

Shen Yuning walked slowly from behind the rock in front of Huo Qi, and moved his eyes to Yuan Shao's back in the distance, playing with taste: "Seeing that you plotted against Yuan Shao mercilessly at the Qiuju Banquet, I thought Huo Da The rumors about Miss and Zhenyuan Hou Shizi are all rumors. Looking at it now, it seems to be true."

Huo Qi always hid his emotions very well, and at this moment, he was a little annoyed by Shen Yuning's harsh ridicule: "Your Highness still likes to eavesdrop on corners."

Shen Yuning was a little wronged, he was hiding here looking for peace and quiet, but accidentally bumped into this romantic affair, and now he was ridiculed indiscriminately by the people in front of him.

But he didn't care about it, he just sighed slightly: "Tsk, I don't look very happy. Huo Qinglan is safe and sound, you are still one step behind today."

"Does Your Highness think that I am disappointed because of what happened today?" Huo Qi sneered. For some reason, there was always an unknown fire in his chest today, and even the words he spoke were as cold as a knife.

Shen Yuning narrowed her eyes slightly: "Isn't it?"

"It's your own fault. I'm afraid she won't live long, so why should I be disappointed?" Huo Qi retorted.

After listening to Yuan Shao's "self-made arrangement" just now, she knew exactly what Yuan Shao was planning.

In the previous life, the Ningguo government fell, and she was given poisonous wine while pregnant.In this life, it is nothing new for Yuan Shao to kill his wife and heirs.

Now, Emperor Xiaowen seemed to want to tie Huo Qinglan to death in the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion, and Yuan Shao had no way to openly divorce Huo Qinglan.If Huo Qinglan gives birth to a child, her position in the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion will be more stable.

This child was simply the last straw that drove Yuan Shao crazy. He was forced to marry, so how could he allow an unexpected child to become his heir?

It's ridiculous that Huo Qinglan thought that the child in her belly was her golden ticket to avoid death, but in fact it was a life-threatening talisman.If she was not pregnant with the child, she would at most get a divorce letter and spend a few years in jail.But now, I'm afraid I have to go see the King of Hell.

Shen Yuning was silent for a few seconds, seemingly casual, but actually said meaningfully: "You know Yuan Shao's style."

Hearing Shen Yuning's words, Huo Qi felt a chill in his heart. Shen Yuning was more vicious and smarter than she imagined.She didn't mention Yuan Shao, but he seemed to know Yuan Shao's plan for Huo Qinglan, and immediately understood what she meant.

The surprise was well concealed, and Huo Qi's lips curved into a careless smile: "It's not that I understand Yuan Shao, but that most of the men in the world are cold-blooded."

Shen Yuning's face was a bit strange, Huo Qi, a girl of fourteen or fifteen years old, spoke like an old woman.He looked at Huo Qi's solemn face, a little funny and a little helpless, so he could only say casually: "You don't seem to believe in the feelings between men and women?"

"The love between men and women is nothing more than stories compiled by literati when they are bored. I really don't believe it. Instead of pursuing these illusory things, it would be more enjoyable to eat meat and drink alcohol." Huo Qi said firmly.

"Maybe there is?" Shen Yuning was a little absent-minded.

Huo Qi smiled to himself: "Maybe, who knows?"

A faint look of disgust appeared on Huo Qi's face, causing Shen Yuning to be speechless for a moment.He has never cared about the relationship between men and women, Huo Qi and him can be regarded as seeing the same point, but for some reason, at this moment, he really wants to refute Huo Qi.

Her attitude...could it be because of Yuan Shao?

Huo Qi seemed to be aware of his gaffe, so he straightened his expression and said: "My daughter made a slip of the tongue."

Shen Yuning didn't say anything else, but turned the topic: "It seems that you are not disappointed by today's events, maybe you are worried about Cui Xin's whereabouts?"

Huo Qi was slightly startled, why did Shen Yuning know that she was looking for Cui Xin?After thinking about it, it's not surprising that this person knows this.

Her throat was a little tight: "Your Highness, does he know where General Cui is?"

Shen Yuning smiled, but didn't answer.

He had seen Huo Qi pretending to be weak, and he had also seen Huo Qi be stubborn and unyielding, but no matter what the situation, she had a strategizing calmness. It was rare to see Huo Qi not calm, and he was a little nervous. interest.

Huo Qi was a little anxious: "Can your Highness please tell me the whereabouts of General Cui?"

"What good will it do for me to tell you?" Shen Yuning said in a naughty tone, and his slightly smiling eyes swept over the girl's face, as if a few feathers were teasing her.

Huo Qi saw his teasing intention and stopped asking questions. He just said in a gentle voice: "My maid seems to have never heard of any relationship between General Cui and His Highness. How could Your Highness care about someone who has nothing to do with him?" The traces of related ministers, could it be that they are... cheating on my daughter?"

"You don't have to follow my words, I can tell you directly that Cui Xin went to Crouching Tiger Town." Shen Yuning smiled slightly.

The coolness crawled across her back, and Huo Qi was horrified.

She had heard of Crouching Tiger Town, where cold weapons were privately produced, and the court repeatedly banned them, but there was no way to completely eradicate them, which made Emperor Xiaowen very headache.

Cui Xin, a general of the imperial court, why did he go to Crouching Tiger Town?

What is the relationship between Cui Xin...and Shen Yuning? Could it be that they really belong together?

Although there were many questions in her mind, she still didn't ask them because she knew too much would die quickly.The top priority is to find Cui Xin, and I can think about everything else later.

Huo Qi made a decisive decision: "My lady Xie told you, how far is the distance between Crouching Tiger Town and Dongyan Ridge?"

"Do you want to go to Crouching Tiger Town to find Cui Xin?" Shen Yuning saw through her thoughts at a glance, and said lazily: "You should see him tomorrow. Cui Xin will come to the camp after the hunt is over."

After hearing this, Huo Qi felt a stone fall from his heart.

Dealing with a smart person like Shen Yuning, although it is easy to be caught by him, it is easier than that.

Shen Yuning never asked her too many questions.Last time in Zhenyuanhou's study, he didn't ask her why she took the seal, and this time in Dongyanling, he didn't ask her why she was looking for Cui Xin.

In the end, he was willing to tell her about Cui Xin's whereabouts, and he helped her again in today's sacrificial ceremony.

The coldness on Huo Qi's face faded a bit, and he said dryly: "My lady, thank you for your highness's notification. In addition, if it is not for your highness, I am afraid that today's matter will not go so smoothly. If there is a chance, Huo Qi will definitely repay it."

Although there was no expression on her face, her tone was full of sincerity. Her thanks came from the bottom of her heart.Although the previous few encounters with Shen Yuning were not so pleasant, but now that he has helped her, repaying kindness and revenge, it is only natural for her to repay one or two.

"I'm not helping you, I just want to muddy the water." Shen Yuning smiled nonchalantly, but it seemed that Huo Qi was a little too serious.

The air is a little awkward.

Before Huo Qi could react, Shen Yuning took out a thing from his sleeve and stuck it in Huo Qi's bun: "The hunt will not be peaceful tomorrow, and you like to stir up trouble. It may be useful to hold this."

After speaking, he looked at Huo Qi.

Having known Huo Qi for a while, he had never taken a closer look at the girl's appearance.She has a pair of extremely charming eyes, and if she smiles crookedly, she will be as sweet as honey.It's a pity that there never seemed to be any heartfelt smile on her face. If there was, it was just a sneer.

Huo Qi didn't notice Shen Yuning's appraising eyes. He just touched the thing on his head. His fingers were cold and a little greasy. It should be a hosta.

She doesn't get rewarded for nothing, she doesn't have any credit, but she doesn't like this gift, she originally pulled it out and returned it to Shen Yuning.But Shen Yuning seemed to have noticed her movements, and her handsome face turned cold.

Huo Qi was the best at observing words and expressions. Seeing this, he had no choice but to put down his hand that was about to pull out the hairpin.

Before Huo Qi could say thanks, Shen Yuning said lazily: "You should go first. It's best not to be found walking with me. I always cherish my reputation."

Huo Qi choked slightly, and rolled his eyes in his heart. Did he mean that he was worried that he would damage his reputation by getting involved with him?Getting involved with him should be detrimental to her reputation, right?

However, Huo Qi just slandered, bowed his knees slightly and made a salute before walking towards the tent.After walking two steps, it seemed that he remembered something again, and his steps stopped suddenly.

She turned her head and said, "Your Highness must be careful tomorrow."

I don't know if it was Huo Qi's delusion, Shen Yu Ning had a slight smile on his always cold face, even the coldness in those peach blossom eyes melted three points, the indescribable emotion in his eyes was even worse than that of the best Du Kang. It makes people intoxicated.

Unsurprisingly, neither of them spoke again.

Huo Qi shook his head slightly in his heart and walked straight to the tent.

The moon has risen in Dongyanling, and the bonfires burning around dispel the coldness of the moonlight.

Lingfeng was looking around at the door of the tent. When he saw Huo Qi's figure, he felt happy.She walked forward and said softly: "The girl is finally back."

Standing under the sky at this moment, the suffocation in Huo Qi's heart was relieved.

Huo Qi untied the cloak on his body and stepped into the tent.

Seeing Lingfeng trying to cover the sheepskin at the door, Huo Qi said, "Put it up to let in some air."

The Leaf is a bit weird, but it does it anyway.

Huo Qi sat on the couch, pulled out the hairpin from his head and raised it towards the candlelight to have a look.

It was a jade hairpin with a blue bamboo pattern, the bamboo pattern was carved meticulously, the hairpin was transparent with a faint luster, one could tell it was extraordinary at a glance.Isn't Shen Yuning an unpopular prince?How can you be so generous even if you just give me something?
The end of the jade hairpin is sharpened, but fortunately, the jade is warm and moist, so it won't hurt your hands when you hold it.Feeling up along the hairpin, the top seems to have an orifice, and a few drops of liquid ooze out from the end when you press it lightly, it must be poison that seals the throat with blood.Press it again, and the venom seems to be sucked back by something, not even a drop of the end.

Huo Qi took a breath of air. It looked like a hairpin, but in fact it was a hidden weapon that could kill people. No wonder Shen Yuning said that this thing could save her life if necessary.

The candlelight in front of him was slightly shaken by the mountain wind that came in through the gap, Huo Qi put down his hairpin and stared at the wick in a daze.Slowly, Ning Hui's instructions on the first day and Shen Yuning's words today gradually overlapped in his mind.

Ning Hui mentioned that hunting might involve the fight for the crown prince, and even Shen Yuning said that there would be no peace tomorrow, and it seemed that something big would definitely happen.At this time, the more information you have, the more opportunities you have.Perhaps it was the destruction of Duke Ning's palace in her previous life that gave her a great sense of insecurity.In this life, no matter what she faced, she did not want to be in a passive state.

Huo Qi carefully recalled what happened in his previous life, and somehow managed to piece together some memories.

Before the autumn hunt in the previous life, the second prince Shen Yuxing and the fifth prince Shen Yuxian fought against each other, and the other princes either stood in line or were unknown.But after the hunt, the fifth prince won the lottery, was rewarded with a thousand gold from Emperor Xiaowen, and was even allowed to enter the imperial study to pay his respects without asking for an order.

Taking advantage of the momentum after the hunt, Shen Yuxian, with the help of the Zhenyuan Hou Mansion, recruited a group of courtiers, and firmly overwhelmed the second prince's influence.

But in fact, Shen Yuxian has never dominated the family.

Three years later, the power of the second prince's faction gradually declined and was unable to compete with Shen Yuxian. However, the fourth prince Shen Yuqing, who had always been unknown, did several things for Emperor Xiaowen and became a blockbuster. He won the favor of Emperor Xiaowen, and with the influence of his mother's family, he also had Xianfei. Support, in the end it turned out that his strength was not much different from Shen Yuxian's.Speaking of which, Concubine Xian's brother Nie Qin, the Minister of Rites, was also a student of Huo Ruhai.

What Huo Qi can confirm now is that the second prince, fourth prince and fifth prince must belong to three factions.This Shen Yuning is probably fighting alone, because his ambition is doomed that he will not be willing to be inferior to others, but he hides his edge so well that she didn't have any impression of Shen Yuning in the previous life.

The past memory gave her limited guidance. There was no such thing as a black lion in the autumn hunting in the last life, but there is in this life.Resurrection, some things have changed after all.

Huo Qi thought for a long time and had a headache.

Suddenly, a cold arrow passed through the tent. The arrow passed an inch away from Huo Qi's ear and shot straight behind Huo Qi. The loud sound of the arrow piercing the bedside made the two maids next to him scream in surprise. .

A trace of coldness flashed in Huo Qi's eyes. She turned her head and pulled out the arrow beside the bed, only to see a note strung on it, with a few large characters appearing on it:

There will be a little devil causing trouble tomorrow.

who is it? !
　Ask for a recommendation ticket~

　　


(End of this chapter)