Jie a husband is too arrogant

Chapter 131
At night, Xiao Lie came back from Su Jiu. As soon as he entered the mansion, Ding Fei stepped forward and said, "Return to Your Highness, the person who assassinated Miss Su has been found out!"

Xiao Lie stopped and turned around, his tone cold, "Who is it?"

"It's from Prince Zhao's Mansion!"

"Prince Zhao's Mansion? Why did Xiao Jing kill Ah Jiu?" Xiao Lie's eyes were cold under his face as deep as water.

"My subordinates haven't found out yet, but I just found out that there is a new concubine in Prince Zhao's mansion. His Highness knows her. She is the daughter of Prime Minister Lan, Lan Zhihui!" Ding Fei reported.

Xiao Lie's long eyes narrowed slowly, Lan Zhihui?

Lan Zhihui used to be in Ji's mansion, but after being kicked out by Ji Yuxian, she disappeared for a while, and turned out to be in Xiao Jing's mansion.

Could it be that she was the one who wanted to kill Ah Jiu?

"Also," Ding Fei continued, "The assassins sent out by King Zhao's Mansion were taken away by Mr. Ji Chang and given to Chang Mansion!"

Xiao Lie smiled lightly, "He is quick to strike! Is there any more?"

"This afternoon, Chang Zheng went to Xie Shilang's mansion."

"He must have gone to Xie Shiyun to avenge his son, but he really overestimated this uncle, Xie Shiyun is Xiao Jing's dog, how dare he go against Xiao Jing!" Xiao Lie sneered.

"Do you want to send someone to protect Miss Su?" Ding Fei asked.

Xiao Lie's eyes deepened, and he suddenly smiled, "No need, His Royal Highness King Zhao will probably be in trouble for a while, and he won't be able to take care of Ah Jiu!"

The man's handsome eyebrows revealed Feng Hua's plan, he smiled slowly, turned around and went to the inner hall.

In the past few days, Emperor Zhaoping has been recruiting the king of Yunnan into the palace to play chess, and today is no exception. When the king of Yunnan enters the palace, Emperor Zhaoping specially asked to bring Princess Yulong along with him.

After entering the palace, King Yunnan and Princess Yulong asked the palace servants to report and then went into the imperial study, where Xiao Lie was also there.

After greeting each other, the emperor smiled and said, "I played chess with the prince, and Lie'er accompanied Princess Yulong to walk around the palace. Princess Yulong has been in Beijing for many days, and she hasn't had a good time in the palace yet! "

Princess Yulong's eyes flashed, and she looked at Xiao Lie.

"Yes!" Xiao Lie, dressed in a prince's python robe, had a dignified and gentle demeanor, and responded respectfully.

"Princess, please!"

"Please Your Highness!" Yulong smiled gently.

When the two went out, King Yunnan's eyes were slightly deep, as if he understood what Emperor Zhaoping meant, but he just didn't know, playing chess and drinking tea with him as usual.

Holding white pieces in his hand, the king of Yunnan thought about the way to play the game, and said, "The old minister has been in Beijing for several months, it's time to go back to southern Yunnan!"

"Hey! Don't be in a hurry!" Emperor Zhaoping seemed to be in a good mood recently, and said with a smile, "There is nothing wrong in the south of Yunnan. It is very easy for the prince to come to Beijing once. Even if he lives for a year or two, it will be fine!"

Xia Cangjun smiled lightly, "Yes, Huan'er just came back, and the old minister thought that taking him back to the south of Yunnan at this time was afraid that he would not be able to adapt, so he postponed the trip back to the south!"

"The son is back. There will be a new master in the south of Yunnan, and the prince has also settled his mind!" Emperor Zhaoping smiled lightly, and dropped a piece in the middle of the chessboard.

The king of Yunnan flashed his eyes when he heard the words, and said with a smile, "Yes, the old minister has been thinking about it for the past few days. If Huan'er doesn't want to go back to southern Yunnan, he can stay in Shengjing. With the emperor taking care of him, the old minister has nothing to worry about!"

"If you are willing, I will immediately build him a prince's mansion!" Emperor Zhaoping immediately said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

"Haha!" Emperor Zhaoping raised his head and laughed, "To be honest, I actually prefer Princess Yulong to stay in Shengjing. You see, I still have two sons who have not married the concubine. Which one do you like, I will choose." Give Yulong a marriage!"

"Your majesty is joking, the two princes are both dragons and phoenixes among men, and we, Yulong, are the ones who have no luck!" Xia Cang said respectfully.

"I'm not joking, Yulong has been in Shengjing for so long, which of my sons do you think she likes?" Emperor Zhaoping asked.

Xia Cang seemed to think for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Of course, I heard from Yulong that His Royal Highness Prince Rui is gentle and elegant!"

Emperor Zhaoping laughed happily, "Yulong really has eyes, and to tell you the truth, I value this son the most!"

Xia Cang raised his head and smiled knowingly with Emperor Zhaoping.

"I originally agreed to let Lie'er choose her own concubine. If this is the case, then I will ask Lie'er another day. If he agrees, I will finalize the marriage between the two of you. While you are still in Shengjing, the marriage It's done!" Emperor Zhaoping said happily.

"Yes, it's up to the emperor to decide!" The two continued to play chess, chatting and laughing, and the monarch and his ministers were in harmony.

In the imperial garden, Xiao Lie and Yulong walked slowly side by side.

In April, the fragrance is exhausted, and the night is sunny in the world. It is the early summer season. The imperial garden is lush and green, and the jade is exquisite, which is too beautiful to behold.

Yulong

The peony pattern palace dress with engraved gold silk buttons, peony jade hairpin on the head, high black hair, gentle and beautiful face, three points more colorful than the flowers in the garden.

"Please trouble Your Highness to accompany Yulong to visit the palace in his busy schedule, it really frightens Yulong!" The woman slightly raised her head to look at the tall and dignified man beside her, her eyes shone brightly, and she said with a smile.

"The princess is polite, the princess is a guest in Beijing, and my king's company is the way of hospitality!" Xiao Lie said softly.

Yulong laughed, raised her eyebrows and said, "When His Highness was with Su Jiu and the others, they were not as cold and aloof as they are now. Can you also not be so polite to Yulong?"

Xiao Lie pursed his lips and said, "The princess is Chang Huan's relative, so naturally he is also a friend of this king and Ah Jiu!"

Seeing the intimacy towards Su Jiu in Xiao Lie's tone, Yulong's eyes were half-closed, and she said with a light smile, "Sometimes I really envy Su Jiu. Although she is a commoner, she has so many friends around her. Nine's reliance and liking are far more than those of our family members!"

"Those friends of Ah Jiu were bought with their lives, so they are naturally different!" Speaking of Su Jiu, Xiao Lie's brows softened, and his voice slowed down involuntarily.

"Yes, Huan'er also mentioned to me some things about him in the Fulong Gang. It's true. I really admire Su Jiu. Being a bandit can be so ambitious and easygoing. It's really like you and me. People with status can't understand it." Yulong laughed.

"Ah Jiu is different from other bandits, and the Fulong Gang is no longer a bandit!" Xiao Lie said lightly.

Yulong smiled apologetically, "I didn't mean that, I said it without intention, I hope His Highness will not take it to heart!"

"No problem!" Xiao Lie's face paled, and he crossed the wooden bridge and went to the opposite side.

Yulong followed behind and said, "I'm a little tired, Your Highness, why don't we sit in the gazebo!"

"En!" Xiao Lie nodded slightly, and walked into the gazebo.

The pavilion is surrounded by water on three sides, the clear water is glistening, the lotus flowers stand gracefully in early summer, and there is a slight water vapor in the breeze, which is refreshing.

Yulong sat on the side of the beautiful woman by the water, her posture was languid, she lost her usual dignified, and became a little more charming, "His Royal Highness, do you also come to this garden to enjoy the scenery in such a leisurely way?"

"No!" Xiao Lie said quietly, standing with his hands behind his back.

"That Yulong really has a lot of face!" Yulong chuckled, seeing a beautiful lotus blooming in the water, she stood up and stepped on the wooden railing to pick it.

She leaned out and touched the lotus with her hand. With a little force, the lotus was picked off, but her feet were unstable, and she fell backwards suddenly.

"Princess, be careful!" Xiao Lie shouted, raising his hand to stop her waist.

Yulong grabbed Xiao Lie's arm, turned around and threw herself on his shoulder, exhaling, "It's dangerous!"

Xiao Lie looked at the woman lying on him, frowned slightly, and immediately took a step back, "This wooden fence is slippery, the princess should be more careful, if you like lotus, let the palace servants pick it!"

Yulong sniffed the lotus flower in her nose, raised her eyes and smiled, "Scared you? Have you never seen such an undignified princess like me?"

She raised her eyebrows heroically, "I don't like to be the kind of woman who can only be lifeless, and I'm presumptuous in front of His Highness, it won't surprise you!"

"No!" Xiao Lie smiled lightly, he had seen a woman like Ah Jiu, and no matter how other women were, he probably wouldn't be surprised.

Yulong leaned on the wooden railing, poked the green water in the lake with lotus flowers, looked back and smiled, "So I envy Su Jiu very much, he can live as he pleases. Next time His Highness goes to see Su Jiu, he must also call me, Su Jiu." Jiu loves to drink, and so do I, next time I can compare my drinking capacity with her."

Xiao Lie looked at the green lake outside the pavilion, a slender shadow was drawn out of his tall and straight figure by the slanting sunlight.

When the two returned, the emperor and King Yunnan had finished playing chess, and King Yunnan took Yulong to leave the palace.

Xiao Lie also wanted to resign, but was stopped by Emperor Zhaoping, "Don't leave, I have something to tell you!"

"Yes!" Xiao Lie stopped and stood there.

"What do Lie'er think of Princess Yulong?" Emperor Zhaoping asked casually as he sat on the dragon chair and flipped through the booklet.

Xiao Lie frowned slightly, and said calmly, "The daughter of the king of Yunnan, of course you can't be wrong, otherwise, the imperial brother will not be pleased with the princess!"

"Don't mention him to me. He and I begged to marry Zhang Taifu's granddaughter. I agreed and even hinted at Taifu. But when the Princess came, he immediately changed his mind and made it difficult for me to do it in front of Taifu!" Emperor Zhaoping snorted angrily.

"Maybe the emperor really likes the princess!" Xiao Lie said lightly.

"Based on his half-hearted appearance, even if he likes the princess, I can't marry Yulong to him!" Emperor Zhaoping said coldly, paused, and said slowly, "But I think the princess is right. You see it differently, how about you? What do you think?"

Xiao Lie immediately knelt down on one knee, "Father and emperor have learned from you, my son doesn't have any thoughts about the princess!"

"Oh?" Emperor Zhaoping turned his eyes and said with a smile, "Yulong is both talented and beautiful, dignified and generous, I think you are very suitable!"

"Father Emperor,"

"Lieer!"

As soon as Xiao Lie opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Emperor Zhaoping, and said in a meaningful voice, "Lie'er, I betrothed Yulong to you, you can understand the high hopes I place on you."

Emperor Zhaoping got up, walked over slowly, and said in a low voice, "The king of Yunnan has been staying in Beijing for a long time because he wanted to marry Yulong in Shengjing to show his loyalty. How can I please him. And Yulong is a noble person, It is impossible to marry someone else. You and Jinger must choose one person. The people in southern Yunnan have never attached great importance to Daliang. If the princess marries to Shengjing, it will play a great role in the integration of southern Yunnan and Daliang .”

"My son understands, but my son already has a favorite person in his heart, please ask the father to marry the princess to the emperor's brother!" Xiao Lie said without any hesitation.

He understood what his father meant, almost whoever the princess married was the one chosen by his father to inherit the throne.

However, he would rather give way.

Emperor Zhaoping was slightly surprised when he heard the words, "You have someone you like? Is it the daughter of a minister's family? Why haven't I heard you say it before!"

"My son and her met in the folks, and we treat each other sincerely, and I won't marry unless she is the only one!" Xiao Lie said slowly.

"Folk? Is she a commoner?" Emperor Zhaoping looked over with a frown.

"Yes, my father once promised my son to let me choose my own concubine, and please don't break my promise!"

"Lie'er, you are the prince, and you have the most ministers in the court, don't let me down!" Emperor Zhaoping said in a deep voice.

"Father, please fulfill it!" Xiao Lie insisted!
The atmosphere suddenly froze, and Emperor Zhaoping's face was gloomy, "Lie'er, if you really like her, you can accept her as a side concubine, but Yulong, you must marry her!"

"Excuse me, I can't obey my orders!" Xiao Lie said decisively, "I will only marry her!"

Emperor Zhaoping looked at him coldly, and smiled angrily, "I'm really curious, what kind of woman makes you so obsessed?"

"My son is not impulsive, it is a decision after careful consideration! If my father agrees, my son will take her into the palace immediately to pay my respects to my father!"

"Heh!" Emperor Zhaoping sneered, "It seems that you have already had an idea before, so you asked me for the order to let you choose your own concubine, and you deliberately set me up!"

"I dare not!" Xiao Lie immediately lowered his head.

"You go down first!" Emperor Zhaoping turned around and read the booklet on the desk, and said calmly.

"Yes, my son is leaving!"

Xiao Lie got up and walked out of the imperial study room. The sunlight cast a faint shadow on his body through the bright yellow glass eaves, and his figure was elongated, making the man look more slender and taller.

His face was dull, his deep eyes were calm, and he walked away slowly with the determination to break the boat and the confidence that it would never be appropriate.

In the afternoon, Yushi Zhongcheng Liu Wen came back from the court, and the lord Bo Changzheng immediately came over and poured him tea, and said with a smile, "Master Zhongcheng, you have worked hard!"

Liu Wen sat down, brought tea and drank slowly.

Chang Zheng seemed to hesitate for a moment, looked left and right, and said in a low voice, "My lord, I have something to think about, and I want to report it to my lord!"

Liu Wen raised his head slightly, "What's the matter?"

"In today's impeachment memorial, there is an anonymous memorial to impeach His Highness King Zhao!" Chang Zheng whispered.

Some ministers in the court are upright and fearless of power, and will submit impeachment memorials to the emperor in person during the court, and some ministers are afraid of being retaliated, so they write anonymous memorials and submit them to Yushitai. My lord, after Yao Teng's screening and verification, submit it to the emperor.

Generally, the owner does not have the right to read the content of the memorial.

The official position of Doctor Yushi is very important, and they are all appointed by the emperor himself, and they are honest and upright people.

Liu Wen is Zhao Wang's party, and also Xiao Jing's confidant, his expression changed slightly when he heard this, "Impeach Your Highness for what?"

"Impeach Your Highness for forming a party for personal gain, colluding with officials, withholding relief funds, persecuting loyal ministers, and eradicating dissidents. There are more than ten charges!"

"Presumptuous!" Liu Wen said angrily, "Whoever is so bold as to slander the prince will be punished!"

"Yes, I was very terrified, that's why I hurried to report to my lord!"

Liu Wen looked anxious, and suddenly turned his eyes to Chang Zheng, "These impeachment memorials are all sealed, how did you see them?"

Chang Zheng lowered his eyebrows and said, "It's a coincidence that today when I was sorting out the memorial, I accidentally knocked over the tea, and it happened that this memorial was soaked in water. I was panicked and wanted to wipe it clean. After opening it, I saw His Highness’s name was taboo, so I hastily read on.”

"Hmm!" Liu Wen said in a low voice with a serious face, "It may be possible to tell who wrote it through the handwriting!"

Chang Zheng pondered for a moment, "I dare to guess, it seems to be Xie Shilang's handwriting!"

Liu Wen immediately shook his head, "Impossible, Xie Shilang and His Highness have always had a good relationship, how could it be possible to impeach His Highness?"

"My lord doesn't know. On Xie Shilang's birthday, His Highness fell in love with one of Xie Shilang's beloved concubines in Xie's mansion. Xie Shilang had no choice but to part with her, and adopted the woman as a righteous daughter to His Highness. He must have resentment in his heart, so he secretly Slander Your Highness!" Chang Zheng said slowly.

"Oh? There is such a thing?" Liu Wen said in surprise.

"Yes!"

Liu Wen looked at him tentatively, "Aren't Mr. Chang and Mr. Xie Shilang relatives of my uncle? Is this a righteous extermination?"

Chang Zheng immediately knelt down, "I have always wanted to be loyal to Your Highness, but I have no chance. This time, I am willing to take the risk of destroying the impeachment memorial. I just ask you to speak a few words of kindness for this minister in front of Your Highness!"

It is not uncommon for the court to betray relatives and friends for power. Liu Wen smiled and helped Chang Zheng up, "Naturally! Lord Chang is so loyal to His Highness, I will definitely want His Highness to tell the truth!"

"Yes, thank you sir!"

"It's not too late, I'm going to see His Highness right away!" Liu Wen said seriously.

"Yes, my lord!"

Chang Zheng bowed humbly, watched Liu Wen leave in a hurry, with a sinister sneer on his lips.

The next morning, Liu Wen, the censor Zhongcheng, suddenly went up to impeach Xie Shijun for embezzling and accepting bribes during his tenure as the prefect of Yunzhou.
Xie Shiyun was shocked. How many years ago did he serve as the prefect of Yunzhou, how could it be mentioned suddenly?
And Liu Wen and he are both Zhao Wang's party, and they have always been considered harmonious, so why did they suddenly report him?

Liu Wen is King Zhao's confidant, could it be that His Royal Highness King Zhao wants to kill him?
There is no reason!
Xie Shiyun couldn't understand it, and knelt down in fear, "I have been wronged, please the emperor to investigate clearly!"

The emperor read the impeachment memorial, which clearly stated how Xie Shijun colluded with officials and deceived others during his tenure as the prefect of Yunzhou, resulting in countless unjust cases.

The emperor was furious, and immediately ordered Xie Shijun to be cut off from his official position temporarily, and stayed at home behind closed doors. He ordered the Ministry of Punishments and Yushitai to find out the matter!

Xie Shijun was in a panic, dripping with cold sweat, and knelt down to thank her.

King Zhao standing in front looked at Xie Shijun with a sneer on his face. If he dared to fight against him, he would only die.

Xie Shiyun walked out of the palace gate in a daze, just in time to meet her brother-in-law Chang Zheng.

"Master Chang!" Xie Shiyun hurried to catch up.

Chang Zheng turned his head, frowned and said, "I have just heard about your lord's affairs, and I am worried."

"Hey!" Xie Shiyun sighed heavily, his expression was sluggish, and he lost his usual aloof aura, "In my lord's opinion, why is this?"

Chang Zheng thought for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "It must be that woman Lan Zhihui again, playing tricks in front of Your Highness!"

"Impossible. I agreed to send Zhihui to King Zhao. She said that after being favored, she would help me in front of His Highness!" Xie Shiyun frowned.

"The result of helping the lord is to cut the lord's official position?" Chang Zheng sneered, "Didn't the lord see the result of Bo'er? That woman had a vicious mind. At that time, she seduced the lord with the intention of using him to cling to His Highness. It was part of her premeditation. She killed Bo'er, and she also wanted to kill the Lord, so no one will know about her past, and she can be His Highness's concubine with peace of mind!"

Xie Shiyun's complexion changed drastically, and he gritted his teeth and said bitterly, "It really is this vicious woman!"

"My lord understands now?"

"Then what should I do now?"

"Hey!" Chang Zheng sighed, "If Your Highness insists on killing my lord, what can others do? Just like what your lord said, he is the prince, who can do anything to him?"

Xie Shiyun said in panic, "Master Chang, I was trying to avenge Bo'er before. Now I am also in prison, but we are relatives after all, you must help me!"

Chang Zheng thought for a moment, "It's a good thing that your lord has been in Yunzhou for a long time, and there must be no real evidence. I'm at Yushitai, and I will help you pay more attention. If there is any movement, I will notify you immediately!"

"Yes, yes! Thank you, Master Chang!" Xie Shiyun turned pale and gave Chang Zheng a deep bow.

Chang Zheng smiled, turned around and left.

In the evening, Qiao An went home and happened to be, Xiao Lie was also there.

Several people sat down in the pavilion, Su Jiu sat on the wooden porch, with one leg bent, holding a willow branch in his hand, playing with the fish swimming in the water.

Qiao An poured tea for Xiao Lie, the water was pattering and the fragrance was clear.

"Your Highness, there seems to be something strange about what happened this morning!"

Xie Shiyun and Liu Wen are both Zhao Wang's party, even if there may be internal fights in order to win favor, it is impossible to cause trouble in the court.

Unless it is authorized by King Zhao.

Could it be that there is some rift between Xie Shiyun and King Zhao, and King Zhao intends to get rid of him.

Xiao Lie turned his eyes from the girl, sipped his tea and said, "King Zhao's concubine, Lan Zhihui, instigated him to kill Chang Zheng's son. Chang Zheng already knew that King Zhao did it, and he even came to beg Xie Shiyun a few days ago!"

Qiao An thought for a moment, then suddenly asked in astonishment, "Could it be that Xie Shiyun rejected Chang Zheng, and Chang Zheng felt resentful, what did he do out of it?"

"Although Chang Zheng is a seventh-rank leader and has a low official position, he has rights and conveniences that others cannot touch in Yushitai!" Xiao Lie said.

Qiao An seemed to understand a little bit, it seemed that Chang Zheng had done something wrong, deliberately provoke Zhao Wang and Xie Shiyun, and killed people with a knife!
Chang Bo is a swinger, a waste of ignorance and incompetence, but his father, Chang Zheng, has a deep mind and should not be underestimated.

"Today, the king of Ben has proposed to my father that you should take over the position of minister. It's just that Mr. Qiao has only entered the court for a short time, and his qualifications are not enough. I'm afraid other officials will criticize him. However, what my father said is also very important to you. Recently, you need to do some meritorious service. !” Xiao Lie said lightly.

Qiao An nodded slightly, the Emperor must know about Prince Rui's daily visits to his mansion, and also understand that he is now Prince Rui's man, and he is still promoted like this, it seems that he really intends to make Prince Rui the crown prince, and has already begun to train Prince Rui power.

And Xiao Lie promoted him, naturally for Su Jiu.

Su Jiu doesn't have the support of her mother's family, but the Fulong Gang is her backing. As long as he and Da Pao are stable in the court, it will be easier for Su Jiu to become Princess Rui in the future.

"Xie Shiyun must not stand up again this time. This king will assist Yushitai in searching for evidence of his corruption and bribery. In addition, there was a report of a disaster in Wu'an yesterday. The spring floods were severe, causing landslides and causing heavy losses to the people. Master Qiao can ask for an order to go there again." Disaster relief, when you come back, this king must have paved the way for you."

This is the most immediate credit.

Qiao An immediately said solemnly, "Yes, I will definitely live up to His Highness' expectations!"

Su Jiu turned her head, and the lilac flowers outside the pavilion fell on her plain white dress, blooming like light rouge, and the colorful clouds shone with light, reflecting her exquisite facial features beautifully.

"Master An is going to provide disaster relief again?"

"Don't worry, the officials in Wu'an are clean and honest, there are no obstacles, and nothing will happen!" Xiao Lie frowned handsomely, smiled, got up and fed the teacup in his hand to her lips, and gestured affectionately.

Su Jiu took the teacup, rolled her eyes, and said, "Check out Xie Shiyun's corruption, maybe there is someone who can help!"

"Who?" Joan turned around.

Su Jiu raised her eyebrows and chuckled, "Zhu Hecheng!"

Last year when Xuzhou suffered a famine, Zhu Hecheng and Xuzhou colluded and withheld the relief funds. Su Jiu knew from Ji Yuxian that the person above Zhu Hecheng was Xie Shiyun.

There must be gold and silver negotiations between the two.

Moreover, Xie Shiyun is certainly not alone.

"Maybe through Xie Shijun, we can catch even bigger fish!" Su Jiu Rushui's eyes were full of cunning.

"After Zhu Hecheng was withdrawn from the imperial business, he has been very cautious recently. It will take a lot of planning to attack him!" Xiao Lie said unhurriedly.

Su Jiu bit her lower lip lightly, but had other thoughts.

She knew that there was actually a shortcut to find evidence of the collusion between Zhu Hecheng and Xie Shijun, and that was with Ji Yuxian.

She had been in Ji's mansion for a year, and knew Ji Yuxian somewhat. He held many handles of officials, including Xie Shiyun.

The person behind Xie Shijun is King Zhao. Xie Shijun has not yet despaired of King Zhao, so he should find a way to show favor. Once the two parties really break up, King Zhao will definitely kill Xie Shiyun for fear that Xie Shiyun will disclose evidence that is not good for him, so time is running out. It is necessary to make Xie Shiyun's matter a foregone conclusion before King Zhao's attack.

Are you going to find Ji Yuxian?
Su Jiu hesitated.

"You don't need to intervene in this matter, I have my own way!" Xiao Lie stroked Su Jiu's hair and smiled softly.

Qiao An watched the two get up and said with a smile, "Your Highness chatted slowly with the head of the family, and the humble minister stepped back first!"

After leaving the pavilion, Qiao An walked out along the stone path, and saw Li Xin coming towards him with a fruit plate, and saw him rushing to pay his respects,
"This servant has seen Master An!"

Joan smiled and said, "From now on, I will be my family, so you don't have to be polite."

"Yes!" Li Xinyuan's face was pale and she smiled coquettishly.

"This is for the head of the family? There is no need to go there. Your Highness is talking with the head of the family. Don't go and disturb!" Joan ordered.

"Oh!" Li Xin nodded slightly.

Qiao An nodded slightly and walked away.

Li Xin stood there for a while, his eyes flickering, and he didn't listen to Qiao An's words and went back. When he walked away, he walked towards the pavilion with the tray in his hand.

The sky is getting darker, the evening wind blows the willows, and the last ray of sunset hangs in the sky like a ribbon.

Xiao Lie hugged Su Jiu from behind, and said in a low voice, "Ah Jiu, no matter what happens, you must trust me. I only have you in my heart, as long as you are Princess Rui."

Su Jiu's eyes flickered, Ruo Qiushui raised her eyes and said, "Why, the emperor doesn't agree with our matter?"

This is what she expected.

"He was just surprised that the person I like is a commoner woman, and he didn't resolutely object!" Xiao Lie tightened his arms, and embed the girl's soft body tightly in his arms, resting his chin on her shoulder, smelling the faint fragrance of her body , my heart overflows like water, soft and delicate.

Su Jiu blinked, "I only knew that I was a commoner girl, but what if I also knew that I was a bandit?"

Xiao Lie sighed, "So I want to tell you, no matter when, I will never give up, and neither will you!"

Su Jiu nodded, "As long as you don't give up, I certainly won't!"

"Unless I die!" Xiao Lie turned Su Jiu around and looked at him deeply. The last gleam of mist disappeared from his eyes and turned into complete darkness. He kissed Su Jiu's forehead lightly, and said in a low voice , "Unless I die, never let go!"

"Don't talk nonsense!" Su Jiu's heart moved slightly, and she said softly.

"Ah Jiu!" Warm and ambiguous breath sprayed on Su Jiu's eyebrows, the man's eyes became deeper and deeper, his handsome long fingers pinched her chin, and kissed her delicately on the corners of her eyebrows and eyes, slowly moving down, kissing Passing her soft face, the tip of her upturned nose, and her moist lips, she took a heavy breath before she was about to kiss her.

"My lord, Your Highness!"

A sudden cry woke up the two people who were immersed in the unbroken love, and the ambiguous atmosphere disappeared like a shadow.

Su Jiu turned her head suddenly and saw that it was Li Xin.

The sky was dark, and Li Xin seemed to see the intimate posture of the two when he got into the pavilion, his face flushed, he turned his head away, and said in panic, "I didn't mean to disturb you, miss!"

Su Jiu laughed softly, left Xiao Lie's embrace, and said with a smile, "It's okay!"

For some reason, Su Jiu breathed a sigh of relief when Li Xin interrupted her.

Li Xin turned his head and looked at the tall and dignified man under the shadow, his face blushed even more, and he put the tray on the stone table, "Nurse asked the servant to bring some melons and fruits to the young lady."

"I don't want to eat fruit. I'm hungry. Is there a meal?" Su Jiu asked.

"The meal is ready, waiting for Miss and Your Highness!" Li Xin said hurriedly.

"Then go eat!" Su Jiu turned to look at Xiao Lie.

"Okay!" Xiao Lie gave a doting smile, held Su Jiu's hand and walked out of the pavilion.

Li Xin bit her lip and stepped up to follow.

For two days in a row Ji Yuxian came back late, but every time he came back, there were freshly made pastries in the study, which were delicately made and were different every day.

Jin Feng watched, and opened his lips with a smile, "The fourth young lady really cares about the eldest son!"

No matter how much Ji Yuxian likes Su Jiu, Su Jiu is already with Prince Rui, the two of them are almost impossible, Jin Feng really hopes that Ji Yuxian can let go as soon as possible.

Although the Fourth Young Madam is a concubine, she has a gentle temperament and is considerate and meticulous. She has been in the mansion for several years and never fights or grabs, doesn't invite favors, and is not domineering. She is a beautiful woman.

Ji Yuxian glanced at the exquisite pastries on the table, but did not move, sat down behind the huge desk, and asked softly,
"Xiao Lie is checking on Xie Shiyun?"

"Yes!" Jin Feng immediately nodded sternly, "This subordinate thinks that Prince Rui suddenly got involved without avoiding suspicion, he must be trying to promote Qiao An!"

It would be the best if Prince Zhao could be involved, but he believed that Prince Rui's real purpose was to make Qiao An the servant of the household department.

He is paving the way for Su Jiu to successfully become Princess Rui.

The firelight was reflected in the man's phoenix eyes, and he didn't have any expression on his face, he just turned his eyes and looked out the window indifferently.

"When needed, give the things in our hands to Prince Rui!" The man suddenly said softly.

Jin Feng was startled, "Master, you want to help Prince Rui?"

Because of Su Jiu, the young master has always been an enemy of Prince Rui, why did he help him this time?

And if she helped Prince Rui, wouldn't it be more likely that Su Jiu would become Princess Rui!

But Ji Yuxian didn't answer anymore, his long eyes became darker and darker like the night.

He understood why Jin Feng was surprised, and he didn't even know why he suddenly wanted to help Xiao Lie, but if she really wanted to marry that person, the road ahead would be difficult, and he only wanted her to walk more smoothly.

Even if she is no longer his, he can't see her being wronged.

There is only the Fulong Gang behind her, so only if the people of the Fulong Gang are strong, she will not be bullied.

It wasn't until late at night that Ji Yuxian got up and went back to his room.

The night in early summer was slightly cool, the lights flickered in the corridor, and the courtyard was quiet. Ji Yuxian suddenly felt that the courtyard had always been so quiet, as if she had never been here before, and the beauty before was all his illusion.

The faint moonlight cast a layer of light and light shadow on his red robe. The man is so handsome, as if exquisitely carved, he has won the only favor of the heavens, so he is destined to be a companion of loneliness.

"Get back!" the man said slowly.

"Yes!" Jin Feng's figure swept away like a charm.

The servants were already sound asleep, and the entire Ji Mansion was quiet.

After a stick of incense, a wind and shadow suddenly passed by and entered the study.

Almost at the same time, Jin Feng flew towards that figure, frowning slightly.

Su Jiu?

What is she here for?
Jin Feng rolled his eyes, jumped up to the roof, leaned over and waited quietly.

Su Jiu entered the study room. The candles in the study room had died down, and only the moonlight came in through the window, casting a faint light.

After hesitating for two days, Su Jiu still felt that there was no way to find Ji Yuxian, so she continued to steal back the evidence of Xie Shiyun's corruption.

Su Jiu planned to look for it on the bookshelf first, but after a cup of tea, she searched for all the bookshelves in the open and dark spaces, but none of them were there.

I went through Ji Yuxian's book case again, but still nothing.

Where would he hide things?
Su Jiu bit her lips and thought for a moment, then suddenly remembered that there was a secret passage in the study leading to the bedroom, and she had used it when the nanny poisoned her before.

After walking to the screen, he turned the sapphire inkstone on the wooden pavilion, and a secret door soon appeared on the wall.

Su Jiu dodged and walked in.

The top of the secret passage is inlaid with night pearls, it is not completely dark, and soon, coming out of the secret passage is the bathroom in Ji Yuxian's bedroom.

The mist filled the air, and the palace lanterns at the four corners were submerged in heat, emitting a dim light.

The rich aroma of wine lingered in the clouds, and the man seemed to have drunk before going to bed.

The room was very quiet, Ji Yuxian should have fallen asleep at this time, Su Jiu was slightly relieved.

On one side of the bath room is the Baiyu Pond, on the opposite side there is a blanket for people to rest on the jade platform, and beside it is a mahogany bookshelf.

Su Jiu had wondered why there was a bookshelf here before, but now she raised her eyebrows, took off her shoes and socks, got out of the bath and walked towards the bookshelf.

Such secret things are probably placed in this hidden place.

The pool was up to her waist. Su Jiu looked at the bookshelf, but didn't pay attention to her feet. Suddenly, she tripped over something and fell into the pool.

With a sound of "Hula", the man floated up like a swimming fish, grabbed Su Jiu's waist, and sank towards the bottom of the pool together with her.

(End of this chapter)