The prince is more stable

Chapter 546: Isn't it a good thing?
For some reason, Xiao Guangjing always felt that the feng shui of Bianliang, the capital of the Song Dynasty, was unlucky for him.

This is the real feeling.

After thinking about it carefully, I feel that it is not this city that is suppressing me, but a certain person.

Staring at Zhao Xiaoqian in front of him, Xiao Guangjing had a complicated expression.

Personally speaking, he is the same age as Zhao Xiaoqian. This guy is a bit immoral in his words and does not do things very carefully, but... at least he and his family have never suffered any losses in terms of interests.

From the perspective of family and country, the father and son of the Xiao family were already spies of the Song Dynasty, lurking in the Liao Kingdom, eating the Liao Kingdom's food and smashing the Liao Kingdom's pot. Everything was a trap set for him by Zhao Xiaoqian, so it is inevitable that he has some resentment emotionally.

Zhao Xiaoqian joked about Xiao Guangjing's arrival, but he was a little confused in his heart.

Xiao Guangjing's identity is not ordinary... Well, he is nothing, but his father's identity is not ordinary. With Xiao Guangjing's identity, he suddenly appeared in Bianliang, the capital of the Song Dynasty, and dressed in disguise. It is obvious that something happened in the Liao Kingdom.

It must be a big deal that could make this Liao Dynasty playboy come all the way to Bian Jing.

Zhao Xiaoqian couldn't help but worry about the Longwei Camp on the south bank of the Juma River. Could it be that the Liao army had taken action against the Longwei Camp during the days since he returned to Bian Jing?
"Tell me, what is Gou Gou Su Su doing in Bian Jing?" Zhao Xiaoqian asked straight to the point.

Xiao Guangjing blinked cunningly and said, "It's nothing. I was bored in Shangjing and decided to go for a walk. I passed by Bianjing on the way, so I came into the city to see Brother Zi'an."

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled: "You are so cute when you are being so clever. Show it a few more times. I like to see it."

Xiao Guangjing grinned awkwardly and immediately changed the subject.

Looking around for a moment, Xiao Guangjing asked, "I heard that Brother Zi'an was dismissed from his post by the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty?"

Zhao Xiaoqian was stunned for a moment, then smiled as if he had realized something.

"You came all the way to Bianjing just for this?"

Xiao Guangjing hurriedly said, "Brother Zi'an, you misunderstood. I didn't mean any harm. Even the Liao Kingdom knows about your situation. I was worried about your situation, so I disguised myself to come and see you."

Zhao Xiaoqian said with a half-smile, "Are you worried about my situation? Our friendship doesn't seem to be worth you traveling thousands of miles to see me, right?"

Xiao Guangjing said sternly, "Brother Zi'an, you are wrong. They say that once you've done something bad together, you become an ironclad friend. Have you forgotten that during the Song-Xia peace talks, we worked together to kill Empress Dowager Xiao Liang of Western Xia..."

Zhao Xiaoqian said with a stern face, "I don't know what nonsense you're talking about. Empress Dowager Xiao Liang died suddenly of an acute illness. What does it have to do with you or me?"

"Ah, yes, yes, Empress Dowager Xiao Liang died suddenly, but Brother Zi'an, please don't doubt our friendship. My father and I are both your spies and are loyal to you..."

Zhao Xiaoqian glanced at him and sneered, "If you and your son were truly loyal, you wouldn't have come all the way here to inquire about my dismissal after learning of it."

"Why? Are you worried that I won't be able to make a comeback after being dismissed? You and your son, without your boss, are planning to turn against me?"

Xiao Guangjing was shocked, cold sweat couldn't help but seep out of his forehead, and his face turned pale.

Unexpectedly, after just a few words, Zhao Xiaoqian had guessed his purpose almost exactly.

That’s right, Xiao Guangjing traveled thousands of miles to Bian Jing in disguise just to gather information.

The dismissal of Zhao Xiaoqian might have been a big deal or a small matter in Bianliang, but what is interesting is that the incident caused a much bigger stir in the Liao court than in Bianliang.

The Liao Dynasty's rulers and ministers had discussed this for a long time, because Zhao Xiaoqian was dismissed from his post by the Song Emperor. The Liao Dynasty's rulers and ministers realized that the opportunity to recover lost territory had come. Now the Liao army had been mobilized from all over the place and was quietly gathering towards Nanjing Xijin Prefecture.

At the same time, the Xiao family father and son, who had been bribed and lured, also noticed the changes in the situation and the signs of instability.

This time, Xiao Guangjing came to Bian Jing to find out the specific circumstances of Zhao Xiaoqian's dismissal from office so that Xiao Wuna could make a decision.

Who would have thought that when he had just met Zhao Xiaoqian today and they had only exchanged a few words, Zhao Xiaoqian had already guessed his intention.

Smart people are indeed smart people. I don’t know what’s going on with their brains. No wonder they hold high positions at such a young age. Their wealth and glory really don’t fall from the sky.

Although he was shocked, Xiao Guangjing would never admit it because the consequences were too serious.

"Brother Zi'an, please don't misunderstand me. My father and I have absolutely no such intentions! I, Xiao Guangjing, swear to heaven that I am truly worried about Brother Zi'an's situation, which is why I have traveled thousands of miles to come here."

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled: "Okay, then swear a poisonous oath. Remember, the more poisonous the better."

"Uh, really swear a poisonous oath? How do you do it?" Xiao Guangjing was a little confused.

He was also a playboy and dissolute young man in the capital. Usually, when he swore an oath to a woman, before he could even utter a word, the woman would cover his mouth with a coquettish look on her face, not allowing him to swear.

But now...

Why don't you follow the plot?
Zhao Xiaoqian stared at him intently and said, "Let me help you think about this. When you swear an oath, you must swear on your entire ancestry, your wife's chastity, and the bloodline of your descendants. Otherwise, it won't be sincere."

Xiao Guangjing: “…………”

Gou Gou came to Bian Jing secretly, and as soon as he entered the city, he brought misfortune to his ancestors, relatives and descendants. This was a consequence he never expected.

It is worthy of being the city that defeats him, so domineering!

"Brother Zi'an, there's no need to be so serious, right?" Xiao Guangjing said awkwardly.

Zhao Xiaoqian had no interest in men swearing poisonous oaths, and said lazily, "Then tell me the truth. What exactly are you doing in Bianjing? Do you have any important information to share with me?"

Xiao Guangjing shook his head: "There is no information. I am really worried about Brother Zi'an, so I came to see you specially." After chatting for a long time, this little cutie was still fooling him, and Zhao Xiaoqian was a little impatient.

He didn't have that much time to waste on a playboy. If the other party was Xiao Wuna, perhaps Zhao Xiaoqian would use some tricks.

After all, Xiao Wuna's status is different, and he deserves to be dealt with seriously, but Xiao Wuna's son... I'm sorry, His Royal Highness the Prince is very busy, and Xiao Guangjing is not qualified to waste his time.

The best way to deal with this kind of playboy is to hit the ball straight, which is fast, convenient, simple and effective.

Looking Xiao Guangjing up and down, Zhao Xiaoqian smiled and said, "Are you coming to Bianjing alone this time?"

"I disguised myself as a Hu merchant from the Western Regions, and brought a caravan with me to hide my identity." Xiao Guangjing smiled.

"Oh, a defenseless caravan... In other words, you've walked right into the tiger's den. And you, a sheep, actually dared to play tricks and speak so eloquently in this dangerous place. Well, am I giving you face?"

Xiao Guangjing suddenly felt something was wrong: "What...what do you mean?"

"What I mean is, you are not qualified to compete with me in wits and courage. Our statuses are not compatible. I might as well just hang you up and beat you. After beating you to your heart's content, I believe you will tell me the truth I want to hear, right?" Zhao Xiaoqian winked mischievously.

Xiao Guangjing was horrified and tried to force a dry laugh: "Brother Zi'an, don't joke..."

Zhao Xiaoqian laughed out loud, and Xiao Guangjing also laughed, but his laughter was uglier than crying.

…………

A moment later, in the middle of the front yard of the Prince of Chu's Mansion, Xiao Guangjing's arms were tied with hemp ropes and hung high on a ginkgo tree in the middle of the front yard, and his whole body was dangling in the air.

Several imperial guards were standing under the tree. Chen Shou had a calm expression on his face as he slowly and methodically adjusted the whip, soaking it in a bucket of salt water.

Zhao Xiaoqian sat not far away with his legs crossed, looking at Xiao Guangjing leisurely with a satisfied smile on his face.

The royal guards are a bunch of talented people, and the way they tied up Xiao Guangjing was very professional. One can't help but wonder what the kidnapper's job was before he joined the guards.

I'll learn from him when I have nothing to do. After all, there are many women at home, and I need some boudoir fun every now and then...

Xiao Guangjing's face was pale as he was hung on the southeast branch. His body swayed uncontrollably. Looking at the servants in the palace around him laughing and whispering, Xiao Guangjing felt not only socially devastated but also extremely ashamed.

The whip was soaked in salt water for a long time. Chen Shou slowly took it out and turned to look at Zhao Xiaoqian.

Zhao Xiaoqian raised his chin and said, "Go ahead, look at what I'm doing. It's nice to have friends coming from afar."

Snapped!
A whip hit Xiao Guangjing hard. Xiao Guangjing screamed in pain and his eyes widened in horror.

It was not until he received the first whip that he realized that the bastard Zhao Xiaoqian was not just trying to scare him, he was actually serious!
A playboy from the Liao Kingdom was certainly not a hero. After receiving the first whip, he screamed like a pig being slaughtered. Seeing that Chen Shou was about to whip him for the second time, Xiao Guangjing screamed miserably.

"Stop! Stop! Zhao Zian, I admit defeat, you're so cruel!"

Zhao Xiaoqian hummed and said, "This is a rare opportunity. Why don't you experience the whipping of love again?"

"No, no, put me down!"

"No rush, let's talk business first. If you're not satisfied with the conversation, I'll save you the trouble of hanging you up again." Zhao Xiaoqian said lazily.

After being beaten, Xiao Guangjing immediately returned to his obedient self after being trapped.

"You chat, Brother Zi'an, if you have any questions, I will answer them all I know."

Zhao Xiaoqian narrowed his eyes and asked, "Did your father instruct you to come to Bianjing this time?"

"Yes."

"Come and see if there's any chance of my reinstatement after being dismissed from office? If the Song emperor has decided not to reinstate me, are you and your son planning to turn against us?"

Xiao Guangjing hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and admitted, "Yes."

Zhao Xiaoqian chuckled: "You two, father and son, are so ambitious... Tsk!"

His eyes flickered as Zhao Xiaoqian said slowly, "I have something to tell you. I may disappoint you and your son... Not only will I be reinstated soon, but I will also have more troops at my command. It won't be long before I lead my troops north to fight against your Liao Kingdom."

"Are you surprised? Are you surprised?"

Xiao Guangjing was still hanging in the air, his eyes wide open in shock, looking at him in disbelief.

Before entering Bianjing City, Xiao Guangjing had actually found out everything about Zhao Xiaoqian's crimes when passing through the cities along the way.

Killing more than 40 officials without imperial order was such a heinous crime that he deserved to be executed directly.

Xiao Guangjing once thought that Zhao Xiaoqian was dead. Even if he didn't die, at least he would never be able to hold power again in this life. This kind of behavior that seriously challenged the imperial power and the court would only mean death in their Liao Kingdom.

Now Zhao Xiaoqian told him that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty had dismissed him from his official position just a few days ago and was planning to reinstate him. Not only that, he would also give him more troops and greater military power. Was he planning to go to war directly with the Liao Kingdom this time?

What the hell is this reversal!

(End of this chapter)