The prince is more stable

Chapter 320 Privy Council Chair
There was so much information that wisps of white smoke rose from Di Ying's head, and her CPU was about to burn out.

Tattoo, Khitan script, inner thigh...

Di Ying turned his face 180 degrees and looked at him seriously.

"Inner thigh? Khitan writing?"

Zhao Xiaoqian also nodded seriously: "Yes."

"Sir, I remember you just said that you and she are innocent..."

"Yes, absolutely."

"Then her inner thigh..."

"The inside is also clean and white, especially white." Zhao Xiaoqian couldn't help but praise.

Di Ying was so angry that she immediately rushed over and bit his neck.

"Shut up! It hurts!" Zhao Xiaoqian bared his teeth.

"I told you not to talk nonsense! I told you not to ruin other women! I told you not to lie to me!"

"What are you talking about! What are you talking about! She and I are truly innocent. If you don't believe me, I swear on my father..."

Di Ying didn't believe him and bit him several times before she calmed down.

He sat back angrily, and Di Ying glared at him several times.

"Where is Niaoniao now?" Di Ying asked again.

"He was imprisoned in the Imperial City Division."

Di Ying was silent for a moment, then revealed a look of reluctance: "Master...you want to kill her?"

"As long as she cooperates and helps the Imperial City Division eradicate the Liao Kingdom's spies, she will have a chance to survive."

Di Ying sighed, "She is also a woman with a miserable life, with no control over her own life. Sir, please treat her well, it will be considered as a good deed for our family."

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled. "I don't want to kill her either. Don't worry, my lady. As long as she cooperates and doesn't commit suicide, she won't die. Afterwards, I will give her some money and a household registration with a changed name, so that she can live in anonymity for the rest of her life."

Di Ying smiled happily and said, "I was not wrong about you. You are indeed a good man."

Zhao Xiaoqian touched his nose. Being called a "nice guy" by his own wife, this feeling...

After a long while, Di Ying suddenly gritted her teeth and said, "How about... Master, take her as a concubine. After all, our family doesn't need one more."

Zhao Xiaoqian was stunned: "Is my wife so generous?"

Di Ying rolled her eyes at him. "Now that you've taken advantage of me, you should at least give me an explanation, right? Are you really planning to make her hide her identity and never see you again?"

Zhao Xiaoqian said puzzledly: "I really think so, what's wrong with it?"

"Officials can be romantic, but they cannot be unfaithful."

"I do want to take responsibility for her, but she doesn't plan on that. From the beginning to the end, she's never had any feelings for me. Now she looks so bitter and resentful. How could she be in the mood for a romantic relationship? In her heart, a peaceful life of transformation is more important than a man."

Di Ying thought about it and realized that anyone in Niao Niao's current state of mind probably wouldn't have the mind to talk about love affairs.

Zhao Xiaoqian yawned, looked out the window at the pale sky, and sighed, "I've been busy all night. Who said I was a lazy fish? I've clearly devoted myself to my country and died suddenly..."

Di Ying also noticed Zhao Xiaoqian's fatigue and said hurriedly, "Master, please lie down and sleep. Don't stay up so late in the future. No matter how big the matter is, it is not as important as your health."

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He slept for a long time. If Di Ying hadn't woken him up, Zhao Xiaoqian would probably have slept until night.

In the afternoon, Di Ying had to shake him awake.

Someone came from the palace and the emperor summoned Zhao Xiaoqian to meet him.

Zhao Xiaoqian wasn't surprised at all. Such a big thing happened last night, and if Zhao Xu didn't ask about it, he would be too careless.

After Di Ying helped him put on his official uniform, Zhao Xiaoqian hurried out.

Just as he was greeting Chen Shoubei for the carriage, Zhao Xiaoqian stepped out of the side door of the palace and met the palace's accountant head-on.

Seeing this guy, Zhao Xiaoqian was furious. More than 300,000 taels, his father just spent it away from you so easily, and you didn't stop it?

When the accountant saw Zhao Xiaoqian, he hurriedly made way and bowed respectfully.

However, Zhao Xiaoqian didn't bother to be polite with him. He immediately squatted down and swept the accountant upside down with a fierce kick.

The accountant fell to the ground, looking at him in astonishment and confusion.

Zhao Xiaoqian pointed at him and said, "Don't ask. If I ask, it's because I don't like you. You're even more of a spendthrift than me."

There is no time left, otherwise I must have a good chat with this guy about life today.

Zhao Xiaoqian snorted coldly and hurried out to get on the carriage.

This time, the place where Zhao Xu summoned him was not Funing Palace, but the Privy Council.

Zhao Xiaoqian didn't know why, but he still followed the eunuch leading the way into the Privy Council.

The Privy Council was bustling with activity. Zhao Xu, wearing a yellow robe, sat at the top with a smile on his face. Zeng Bu, Xu Jiang and other bigwigs of the Privy Council sat at the bottom.

There was an empty chair next to General Xu, obviously reserved for Zhao Xiaoqian.

A well-deserved third seat in the Privy Council.

After Zhao Xiaoqian entered the hall, he first saluted Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu waved his hand with a smile, pointed at Zhao Xiaoqian and said to Zeng Bu, "The real master has arrived. I really didn't expect that Zi'an, who has been so quiet, actually did something big last night. Haha, it's so satisfying!"

Zeng Bu stroked his beard and smiled at Zhao Xiaoqian, saying, "Duke Zhao is truly a trusted and loyal minister. To be held in such high regard by the Emperor, he must have some real talent. Last night, the Imperial City Division orchestrated the capture of the Liao spy in Bianjing. Duke Zhao's contribution is immense."

Zhao Xiaoqian hurriedly said, "This humble official stumbled upon this by accident and was just lucky. Besides, arresting thieves and spies is the job of the Imperial City Division. This humble official dares not claim any credit for this."

Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Zi'an, don't be so modest. Last night, you wiped out all the Liao Kingdom's spies. My Bianjing City has been cleansed of these despicable rats. From now on, there will be no worries."

"Your Majesty, I have to pour a bucket of cold water on you..." Zhao Xiaoqian said with a wry smile, "The enemy's spies are inexhaustible."

"Now that this group has been captured, the Liao Kingdom will soon send another group to lurk in Bianjing City. However, the Imperial City Bureau destroyed their entire intelligence network last night. It will take some time for the Liao Kingdom to rebuild its intelligence network."

Zeng Bu nodded. "That's true, but it's a good thing after all. It will teach the Liao people that the officials of the Song Dynasty are still capable. Now that such a secret intelligence network has been eliminated, the Liao people will probably have to think twice before sending in spies."

Zhao Xu's eyes flickered, and his smile deepened. "I heard that the Liao Kingdom's intelligence network was taken down last night because of a courtesan?"

Zhao Xiaoqian said hurriedly, "Yes, it was because she deliberately approached me that I became suspicious. Later, I slowly confirmed her identity and quietly set up the trap last night..."

"This girl was forced into this situation. She hates the Liao even more than the Song Dynasty does. I have promised her that if she cooperates with the Imperial City Bureau and provides the Liao Kingdom's intelligence network list, I will spare her life."

Zhao Xu laughed heartily and said, "So Zi'an is also a gentle and romantic gentleman who cherishes women. Very good, very good. I agree. Since this woman was forced, if I still pursue her crime, wouldn't it be unkind? Forgive her."

Zhao Xiaoqian breathed a sigh of relief.

This matter could not be hidden from Zhao Xu. It would be best to get Zhao Xu's personal consent. Otherwise, if Zhao Xiaoqian secretly released a female spy from the enemy country, it would be a big handle for others to use.

Now that Zhao Xu has personally pardoned Niao Niao's crimes, Zhao Xiaoqian can openly register Niao Niao's household registration and let her live a peaceful life.

Today, Zhao Xu summoned Zhao Xiaoqian to the palace. In addition to asking about the Liao spies, he also had another important matter.

"A few days ago, the Imperial City Office received reports of unusual Liao troop movements, sending 10,000 cavalry south to Zhending Prefecture. Later, a small group of Liao cavalry attacked the border, killing our border residents and looting women and property."

"After the Treaty of Chanyuan, the two countries have been at peace for many years. Liao cavalry raids on the border are rare. Today, I summoned the Privy Council to discuss how the Great Song should respond."

"Should we order the border troops to resist, or send envoys to question and mediate?"

(End of this chapter)