Chapter 88
In the huge competition field, you come and go, it is wonderful.
The first round is a two-two competition, and the winner will go to the next round.
"Fourth round, Li Junru, Ye Tianhao."
Xie Lingqin frowned subconsciously when she heard the name read by the official.
The son of the Ministry of War, Li Junru, who wanted to open up An Shangning's joints before the accident in the Anping Marquis, but was destroyed by her.
This man looks dignified and looks a bit like a noble tree, but like his father, he is suitable for politics, and he is here for the champion of martial arts. He really wants to make his family shine.
Yu Qingyi turned her head inadvertently, and saw Xie Lingqin's eyes staring at Li Junru on the field all the time, his eyes flickered, and he smiled, "I said, little girl, this Li Junru is so good-looking, is it worth your attention?"
The question was light, but the prince happened to be able to hear it, and his eyes suddenly fell on Xie Lingqin.
Xie Lingqin was uncomfortable with the prince's gaze, so she looked at Yu Qingyi and replied, "Well, it's pretty pretty."
These words are somewhat outrageous.
Yu Qingyi didn't notice the prince's gaze, instead she dragged her cheeks thoughtfully, "But, I think it's so-so, not even a toe of this prince's."
Xie Lingqin scoffed unceremoniously.
"Hey, I said, little girl..."
"Don't call me a little girl."
"Why not? You are not yet fifteen, but I am nineteen."
"Nineteen, you are not married yet, you should wake up yourself." Xie Lingqin seized the opportunity to prevaricate, to shut up the talkative Yi Shizi.
but……
"What, the prince is two years older than me, and he didn't wake up."
Xie Lingqin...
Can we talk properly without getting involved with the prince?
Hey!
Meeting the prince's cold gaze, Xie Lingqin looked over, with a smile that was clearly lacking in sincerity, "Prince, that's not what I meant."
"Then what do you mean?"
"I mean, how can ordinary people match up with a smart, wise, strategizing, and handsome person like you? You should choose carefully."
It is best to choose a place where the world is forever, lonely, and eternal life.
With a smirk, Xie Lingqin spoke sincerely, but in reality she was slandering her inside.
The prince snorted coldly, but said nothing.
Xie Lingqin breathed a sigh of relief, and when he looked at Yu Qingyi again, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Stop talking."
"I said, little girl, why are you so ignorant? With what you said just now, if it was normal, the crown prince would have dragged you down and chopped you down many times. It's because of me, you know, because of me..." Yu Qing Yi pointed at himself and solemnly reminded, "The prince is so polite to you because of my face."
Xie Lingqin...
After thinking about it, this should be the reason.
"Well, well, then you are allowed to call."
Yu Qingyi laughed happily, "That's about the same."
I thought it was handled perfectly.
Listening to the wind...
Look at the dark and cold complexion of his own prince.
Hey!
Yi Shizi, what can I say Tingfeng.
The prince's heart is really not what you think.
And in the martial arts arena, it has officially begun.
Li Junru is worthy of being the son of Minister of the Ministry of War, within a few strokes, he can compete with each other. The man named Ye Tianhao, Xie Lingqin has heard of this person, he is the second place in this year's literary examination, and his father is said to be the mansion of the prince's mansion Soldiers command.
However, obviously, he is not favored. It is said that he has served as the prince for more than ten years and is still a commander.
To see whether it is important or not, you can know by looking at its position.
Thinking of this, Xie Lingqin couldn't help looking at the prince secretly.
Yu Wenyao was looking ahead.
That gaze seemed to be watching the competition in the arena, and it seemed to take in everything, but it was more like not paying attention to anything.
Such a flawless side face like mountains and rivers, such a perfect eyebrow hanging over mountains and rivers, and those thick and slender eyelashes glisten in the sunshine.
Reflecting the green mountains and green daisies in the distance, it seems to blend into a virtual scene. At first, the world is full of elegance and beauty, and everything is elegant.
Such a person, what is he thinking in his heart.
As a prince, it's fine if he doesn't get favored, but when the emperor came, he even looked like a stranger to him, got close to Yu Qingyi, greeted the virtuous king, and didn't talk to him too much, so blatantly refused to give him any favors. Despite the slightest bit of face, he still sat firmly and remained calm.
What kind of mood does it take to be able to be indifferent to this world.
"I think this little brother doesn't watch the competition in the arena, but looks at the prince. Is the prince so good-looking?"
Suddenly, a voice interrupted Xie Lingqin's thoughts, and at the same time made her startled.
She was so engrossed in watching that she didn't even notice that Yu Wenxian suddenly looked towards this side at some point.
And following Yu Wenxian's words, several eyes immediately fell on her.
The deepest way is naturally the emperor.
Standing here was a wonder, many people had doubts but were not easy to ask, now, the timing was right.
Xie Lingqin immediately knelt on the ground, with a serious expression, neither humble nor overbearing, "The prince Huixian said, the prince is very good-looking, but Xiaomin was just looking at the Qingdai in the distant mountain, not the prince."
"Oh?" Yu Wenxian chuckled, seeing that the prince had no special reaction, he smiled softly, "Then why don't you watch the competition, why go to see Qingdai from Yuanshan?"
This question is obviously a pitfall.
The most important thing here is that everyone is watching the competition, why doesn't she watch it? To put it mildly, is it possible that she is dissatisfied with someone, or despised someone?On a bigger scale, are you dissatisfied with the entire court system?
And Xie Lingqin had just denied that he was looking at the prince, so if he didn't make a tune right now, I'm afraid that Yu Qingyi would not be able to protect him.
Anyone present would have a hundred ways to kill her.
Xie Lingqin's heart was full of coldness, this Yu Wenxian was really not a thing, obviously because she was getting close to Yu Quanyi, and she was used to test the prince.
But a temptation, wanted her life.
If he knew that she was Xie Lingqin, I really don't know how he would feel.
However, Xie Lingqin didn't panic, instead he raised his head with a smile, and said in a clear male voice, "My lord, my Beirong mountains and rivers are so beautiful and majestic, the villain was overjoyed to see it, so he oversaw it all at once."
"Is it……"
"That's right, my Beirong Mountains and Rivers are indeed too beautiful to behold."
Zhongyonghou nodded and smiled, obviously agreeing with this statement.
Of course I agree, this is obviously flattering.
Alluding to the emperor governing the country well.
Throughout the ages, which emperor did not eat this set.
As for Zhong Tonghou's words, several adults on the side also echoed.
Xie Lingqin couldn't help but sigh, these individuals are all talented people, they are obviously flattering, but they can speak every word clearly and firmly.
The ability to compliment each other is unobtrusive and witty.
Talent!
"Humph."
Then, Xie Lingqin obviously saw Yu Qingyi raising her head towards Yu Wenxian, and hummed softly.
Yu Wenxian asked if he was okay, and laughed at himself, which didn't hurt his face at all.
Seeing that Yu Wenxian stopped making trouble, Yu Qingyi turned her head to look at Xie Lingqin, "Don't pay attention to him, that person is an idiot."
"Well, it's kind of stupid."
Xie Lingqin said.
Yu Quanyi was overjoyed when he heard this, he giggled, "Yes, eh..." Yu Qingyi turned around again, "Then you were really looking at the prince just now?"
"No, I'm looking at the mountains and rivers, I'm not telling lies."
Xie Lingqin answered seriously.
Yu Qingyi nodded, she believed it very simply.
But no one noticed the fleeting smile on the prince's face, which had always been calm.
In just a few words, the winner was already divided in the middle of the field, Li Junru won and Ye Tianhao lost.
Xie Lingqin looked at Ye Tianhao's exit, but gave a slight surprise.
It was too light, Yu Qingyi didn't notice, but there was a light beam flowing in the eyes of the prince beside him.
Following the announcement by the announcer, Li Junru came off amidst the cheers of the crowd, to welcome the next one.
And Xie Lingqin's eyes fell on the prince again.
It is said that the Ministry of War is close to the crown prince, but Ye Tianhao is the son of his military commander.
Prince, are you really helpless?
Ye Tianhao was originally the second place in the literary examination. If he enters the top three in the martial arts examination, it will be of great use. The prince will also be honored, but just now...
In other words, is the Ministry of War really getting close to the prince?
Can't figure it out.
"Is this palace so beautiful?"
Suddenly, a voice that seemed cool but not warm sounded in his head.
Xie Lingqin swallowed, and immediately looked away.
This is worse than being caught by Yu Wenxian just now.
"No matter how beautiful this palace is, you can't covet the beauty of this palace." But the prince's voice sounded in his head again, obviously to wake her up.
Xie Lingqin...
Looking secretly at the prince's half-smile eyes, he gritted his teeth lightly, "Remember-remember, I will definitely not covet the prince's beauty."
Next, there will be a five-person competition. Because after the last round, five people won, so there will be more people in this round of written tests. Usually, at this time, the candidates will be ranked first based on their scores. They will advance first and wait for the final competition.
"Wait a moment."
The announcer was about to read the matter, but Yu Qingyi suddenly got up from his seat.
"You boy, what do you want to make trouble for? Sit down." Prince Qing immediately wanted to yell at Yu Qingyi, but Yu Qingyi was too difficult to discipline, so he smiled at his father, "Father, you don't even listen I'm done."
"What do you have to say, you..."
"Okay, King Qing, let him finish. If he doesn't finish, he'll probably panic." As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, Prince Qing naturally couldn't speak anymore.
"Uncle Huang, you know me best, haha, I see them playing too much, and I want to go down and have a try. Isn't there an odd number? I'll make it up. It happens to be three pairs. How good it is."
"Nonsense." Prince Qing disapproved with an angry expression on his face.
"Father, there is no regulation in Beirong's regulations. The son is not allowed to participate in the competition for the champion of martial arts. You are discriminating against me, and I refuse to accept it."
"You..." Prince Qing was so angry that his face was shaking, he cupped his hands at the emperor, "Your Majesty, I will ask someone to drag him down."
"I don't agree, father, you are so unfair, how can you convince the public." Yu Qingyi yelled at King Qing dissatisfied.
Xie Lingqin was convinced that he spoke so straightforwardly even though he was messing around.
However, the emperor was obviously very conniving, he thought for a while with a smile, and then said, "Speaking of which, what this kid Qingyi said is not unreasonable, but it is clear that you are unfair to others by going on stage."
"What's unfair? Don't they think they are no match for Yu Qingyi?"
As Yu Qingyi spoke, her eyes swept across the field.
This scan, this sentence, is clearly trying to provoke others.
Those five people looked at each other with different expressions and didn't speak, even if they didn't want your son to play, it wouldn't work.
No one wants to admit that they are no match for anyone.
"Why, do you really think you can't beat me?"
"Report to the emperor, I am willing to compete with the son."
It was Li Junru who spoke, and his confident appearance, without impetuousness, made people even more admirable.
It is true, according to the previous results, Li Junru should have been promoted directly, but he accepted the challenge of Yi Shizi so openly.
Whether you win or lose, you have face.
However, you definitely don't want to lose.
"Okay, okay, you are really brave, Li Shangshu, you have taught a good son." The emperor nodded and laughed loudly.
A beating finalized.
The game starts immediately.
Here are three pairs competing on the field at the same time.
It was only then that Xie Lingqin discovered that Li Junru still had strength in the previous competition with Ye Tianhao, and now it really stands out when he fights with Yu Qingyi.
Because Li Junru was full of confidence at first, and he was able to do a job with ease.However, Yu Qingyi looked disorganized, with a slender figure, but every time it made Li Junru extremely aggrieved.
This……
Xie Lingqin understood.
"He's clearly trying to trick him on purpose." Xie Lingqin subconsciously said to the prince.
The prince glanced at her coldly, "Are you worried?"
"I worry?"
I couldn't be happier that this Li Junru was beaten up.
I don't like him anyway.
"It's best not to worry." The prince looked at Xie Lingqin's face and sneered.
Xie Lingqin was a little confused, frowned, thinking.
The prince kept Xie Lingqin's expression in his eyes, and there was a faint smile in his eyes.
This woman, like a man, has a perfect voice, look, and expression.
Instead, it's getting more and more interesting.
About half a stick of incense time has passed, and the other four have already separated the results.
But Yu Qingyi and Li Junru are still inextricably entangled.
Speaking of it, it's not hard to separate, it's clear that Yu Qingyi has the upper hand, but she has to act as if she has tried her best,
Li Junru's complexion is not very good now, he has long since lost his ease and confidence just now.
This Yi Shizi, he knew that he was good at kung fu, but he just thought that as a son of the world, he only knew how to have fun, and in the end he wanted to play something new, and he would not take it seriously if he wanted to play.
Furthermore, even though he had less time to interact with each other on weekdays, he did not offend him, and he would never let him down from the stage.
However, right now, he is obviously dragging him, preventing him from winning, but not defeating him all at once.
"My lord, but what did Junru do that offended you, Junru apologizes to you."
During the fight, Li Junru said softly.
Yu Qing heard this and smiled, "You didn't offend me."
"then you……"
"My son thinks it's fun."
"It's fun."
Before the words were pronounced, Li Junru took a few steps back abruptly, trying to stabilize himself, but Yu Qingyi who was still far away suddenly jumped up and kicked back.
Li Junru was kicked off the stage in this way.
The result is naturally, lose.
The number one scholar is far away from him.
Unwilling, but also powerless.
At this time, Xie Lingqin's eyes swept over the other two candidates.
However, one of them, judging from his previous results, should be Tanhua.
Although they are all top three names, No.3 will always be No.3, far less important than the top two.
This is also the real reason why Xie Lingqin has stayed here.
She must not let that person surpass the top two.
He was worried at first, but now Yu Qingyi is determined to take away the champion, there is no doubt that the other two are either No. [-] or No. [-].
but……
"Okay, I'll fight again, it's not fun, I'll quit."
Yu Qingyi in the middle of the field waved her hands, jumped onto the stands, and unexpectedly... quit.
Xie Lingqin...
It's really big eyes to stare small eyes.
Right now Li Junru is definitely defeated.
However, Yu Qingyi also voluntarily withdrew.
In this case, Jun Junru can only play as a substitute.
As a substitute, he naturally missed the top two places, so he could only become a third-ranked player.
The second place, or the number one pick...
Xie Lingqin sighed helplessly.
God's will tricks people.
"How about it, I'm good." Yu Qingyi didn't understand what Xie Lingqin was thinking at all, and when she walked up, she still smiled brilliantly.
Xie Lingqin looked at her, didn't even bother to give him eyes, "You might as well not play."
"I didn't play well? I can see that you don't like that Li Junru. You shouldn't be happy if I hurt him for you."
Xie Lingqin stroked his forehead, "Compared to..."
Forget it, the result has been decided, and it's useless to say more.
Yu Qingyi was a little confused, and looked at the prince again.
The prince just glanced at him lightly, but didn't make a sound.
The result was almost as Xie Lingqin expected.
Li Junru is No.3.
Tanhua.
The champion is the son of Xingbu.
As for No. [-]...
The results announced that although Li Junru did not lose his dignity, he was obviously unwilling, but he was not willing, he dared not hate Yu Qingyi, but asked the emperor to pull the huge bow in the middle of the field.
For a while, there was no sound.
The bow weighed a thousand catties, and over the years, fewer and fewer people dared to shake the bow.
Of course, if the candidate has great courage and is willing to shake the bow and arrow in the middle of the field, it will be icing on the cake for himself.
It's just that there are countless losers, and the people behind dare not try easily, because they don't want to lose more than the gain.
"Report to the Emperor, the son of the Ministry of War, that Li Junru wants to challenge Gong Nu."
The announcer conveyed the meaning again.
The emperor frowned.
Xie Lingqin looked at General Xie.
Seeing that General Xie's brows were also tightly locked.
Not only them, Zhongyonghou, but also several Shangshu lords, for a moment, seemed to be deep in thought.
It seems that her mother's history is really spectacular.
When the bower who had been dusty for too long lifted off the red cloth and exposed it to the world, how many people's eyes flickered, and every single glance was filled with shock.
Xie Lingqin watched Li Junru walk towards the bower step by step, and watched the bower stand firm and tenacious in the sun, his hands hidden in his sleeves tightened bit by bit, and his palms seemed to be covered with sweat.
Take a deep breath.
Xie Lingqin knew that this feeling did not come from her, but the instinctive reaction of this body itself.
No one knew what this bow slave represented to the original owner.
Whenever the original owner was bullied, scolded, or wronged, he would sneak here in the dead of night, hide behind the red cloth, and weep silently against the bow.
That's her, the only outlet.
So, all these years, she has no psychological distortion.
She thought that her powerful mother would protect her and make her better.
But, in the end, she was still dead, and then she came.
Xie Lingqin took another breath, and suddenly looked at General Xie over there.
For a moment, it seemed that the soul was attacking.
General Xie was also staring at the archer, but suddenly felt a look towards him, turned his head and saw that it was in the direction of the crown prince.
He shook his head.
It must have felt wrong.
"Hey, little girl, that bow slave, do you want to pull it down?"
Yu Qingyi suddenly turned around and asked.
"I don't want to." Xie Lingqin said concisely.
Yu Qingyi got bored, touched her nose, and stopped talking.
"It's good if you don't want to." The prince said meaningfully at this time, looking at Xie Lingqin.
Xie Lingqin raised his eyebrows, as if the prince had seen through his secret, he immediately opened his eyes.
"Boom." There was a huge roar.
As soon as he touched the arrow string, Li Junru suddenly fell on the bow that was as tall as a man.
The sound was the impact of his fall.
"Quick, help Mr. Li go down."
"come..."
Bingbu Shangshu's expression changed, and he immediately got off the stands and stepped forward.
The emperor couldn't help standing up, looking ahead, with serious eyes.
Therefore, in the end, no one shook the bow, and the red cloth covered it again.
The top three have come out, and the crowd gradually dispersed.
……
Xie Lingqin naturally found Zihe, and secretly went back to the General's Mansion.
"Miss, tell me, how did Mr. Li fall on top of that bowman by such a coincidence."
Zihe couldn't help being curious too.
Xie Lingqin put down the teacup in his hand, and said in a sad and sarcasm voice, "Because some people want people in this world to forget, forget, that magnificent woman forever."
Zihe was startled when he heard the words, "Miss, you mean..."
"Nine layers of palaces, the heights are extremely cold, as an emperor, there are things he can't do."
Xie Lingqin sneered.
Zihe shook his head, "Hey, the slaves finally understand, the emperor is watching, and the officials are watching, the position of general is not easy to sit, so naturally you don't care about the lady, so after all these years... "
Xie Lingqin interrupted Zihe, "Go to bed earlier, tomorrow may be difficult."
Zihe wanted to ask, but he didn't know where to start.
This night, some people are happy, some people are worried.
The next day, early in the morning, in Second Aunt's yard, Second Aunt and Xie Lingyu looked happy.
"Lingyu, do you know that your cousin got into the top three in the autumn exam this year, second place?"
"Really!" Xie Lingyu was extremely shocked and pleasantly surprised when she heard the news, the gloom that remained on her face disappeared instantly, and she held Second Aunt's hand, "Mother, how do you know?"
"Naturally." The second aunt nodded, "Your cousin sent the news. Although I have been detained, I can still see and see. The results came out yesterday, but you knelt all night the night before. You should rest, mother." I didn't tell you, and besides, your cousin didn't need our help when he came to Beijing this time, so he didn't want people to gossip."
Even though the second aunt, who hides her emotions the most on weekdays, was talking, her brows were beaming with joy, and she patted Xie Lingyu's hand, "When I married your father, I was just the daughter of an ordinary merchant, and there was no shortage of money in the family, but, After all, status is not as high as power, and now, there is this one in our family, and I heard that he won the emperor's praise when he entered the palace to meet the emperor."
"My cousin has both civil and military virtues, and I know that he is unusual." Xie Lingyu pulled up her sleeves with a big smile, and looked at the second aunt, "Mother, this time, you are also guarding so that the clouds will open and the moon will shine." , father will definitely take back the order, and at that time, the power to head the house will return to your hands."
"Of course, it's been so long since Xie Lingqin's mother died, and your father didn't even set me up, so he still fears Xie Lingyu's mother's family. With the death of Xie Lingqin's mother, she gradually declined, and after so many years, because of some inexplicable things, your father not only lost his military power, but also tried his best to behave in a humble way in front of the emperor, and now..."
The second aunt paused for a moment, picked up the tea cup at the side, took a sip of the tea, and sneered proudly, "Now, if my mother's family has support and won't pose a threat to the royal family, your father will naturally be happy, then from now on, I can wait until the day when I am right, and in the future, you will truly bear the name of a prostitute."
The second aunt said more, the smile on the brows became stronger, and she handed the teacup to the maidservant, and then looked at Xie Lingyu, her waist straightened even more, "Small indifference can lead to chaos, and we have been guarding it for so many years So, in the days to come, we can't make mistakes, God is really good to us."
Xie Lingyu nodded, and immediately admitted her mistake, "Mom, I know, I've been too impetuous these days."
"It's good that you know. As for your face, your cousin wrote to say that he will help you find a good medicine. Just wait a few days."
"I knew my cousin would never forget us."
"Also..." Second Aunt's fingertips lightly landed on Xie Lingyu's hand, her eyebrows almost twitched as she laughed, "If you help us today, it will be smooth sailing."
Feeling the comfort and joy that flowed from the bottom of her heart at that moment from her mother, Xie Lingyu was also pleasantly surprised, "Mother, could it be that Prince Xian asked Father to marry me?"
"You!" Ermu Niang lightly tapped Xie Lingyu's forehead, "This appearance follows me, but this prudence and scheming are still a bit short. At this moment, even if the virtuous king cares about his reputation, he will not do this. so-so."
"The daughter doesn't understand."
"It's Xie Lingqin." When Second Aunt mentioned this name, her voice turned cold, "Xie Lingqin, you're going to be in big trouble."
Xie Lingyu beamed with joy, "I hope mother will tell you soon."
……
The patriarchal government, the family of Zhongming Dingshi, a century-old family, and the down-and-out nobles of the previous generation, except for Xie Lingqinniang's generation, no one is benevolent, but it is only the generations of talents who are romantic, know about etiquette, and are respected by the world.
However, in this generation, not to mention the few heirs, a eldest son with average talent and almost incompetent was born.
However, the emperor thanked the Xie family for their help all the way at the time when the country was established, and also remembered the heroism of Xie Lingqin's mother who fought against the enemy and protected the country alone, so he married the seventh princess to the eldest son of the Xie family.
The envy of the world.
Rumors.
Since the two got married, they have loved each other, and the princess has no airs of being delicate. She is filial to her parents and good to her servants.
People from the Zong government came out with the maid, and they were full of praise for the princess.
It is also because of the ancestral home that Xie Lingqin was somewhat shaded that he lived so big.
but……
Last night, Zong Zhengxu, the eldest son of the Zong government, was caught by the princess on the spot. Not only did he not admit his mistake, he even slapped the princess.
As soon as the incident happened, the whole city became a sensation.
Look for flowers and ask willows, get drunk and beat golden branches.
No matter which one, Zong Zhengxu was enough to pay for it with his life.
For a moment, Zong Zhengxu's original words of praise became instant criticism.
Zong Zhengxu's reputation has plummeted, and the ones affected are naturally the entire Zong government.
"Miss, I heard that the Seventh Princess has already returned to the palace crying. This is nothing to do with Li. I'm afraid that Mr. Zongzheng and the entire Zongzheng government will be implicated."
"It's not terrible to be implicated." Xie Lingqin was standing by the window at this time, looking at the magnolia blooming in full bloom, with a cold expression on his face.
Zihe stood there, savoring these words carefully for a long time, and then felt a little more admiration for Xie Lingqin.
The frightening thing is that this is just the beginning. The frightening thing is that maybe not only the children of the clan government will wither, but 310 and eight people may all die.
Zong Zhengxu, Xie Lingqin's cousin, was very close and helped her a lot.
She only knows that this is the only proof that every time she sees her, she tells her that if she doesn't want to die, she must let others know that you are alive.
Therefore, the original owner guarded the secret that allowed her to survive in every possible way.
Others don't know, but she is very clear, wise, smart, self-disciplined, and restrained, how could her cousin dig his own grave and beat the princess in public so impulsively.
Moreover, Zong Zhengxu is the only legitimate son of this generation, and he knows the heavy responsibility on his shoulders.
It's really leaking in the house and it's raining all night. Someone from Second Aunt's natal family just became the second place in the list, so here...
Xie Lingqin tightened her heart.
It seems that the Zong government is in danger.
"Where is my cousin now, can you find out?" After a while, Xie Lingqin finally withdrew his eyes from the flowers in front of him and looked at Zihe.
"I heard that Mr. Zongzheng is now banned by the Zongzheng government, and no one is allowed to visit him."
Zihe said it plainly, but Xie Lingqin's eyes were startled, he didn't go to prison, he didn't blame him, instead he just imprisoned his brother in the clan government, this...
Thinking of something, he looked at Zihe, "Say, what if I go to my grandfather's house now?"
Zihe was not surprised when Xie Lingqin asked her, she really thought about it seriously before she said, "The Zong government is at the end of the East Street, it's only half a day's drive from the general's mansion, and the distance is not far, but, miss, let's go, It's not right."
"Oh?" Xie Lingqin looked at her, "Then if I don't go, wouldn't I be trying to prove that I have no conscience." Xie Lingqin said.
Zihe thought for a while, "Miss, you can go to the old lady and let her come forward."
"Hehe..." Xie Lingqin looked at Zihe, then smiled, "That's what I mean too." After saying that, he got up and went out.
"Miss, don't you need to dress up?"
Xie Lingqin waved his hand, "No need, the old lady doesn't like to show off." After saying that, she looked back at Zihe, with a sense of relief in her eyes.
Indeed, if the old lady meant it, then it would be justifiable for her to go to the Zong government. People would not associate her with the Zong government and condemn her conduct, nor would they be honest and say that she did not Conscience, regardless of the life and death of the grandfather's family.
That general's father is afraid that he will avoid the clan government now, so he will definitely not agree to her going.
However, the old lady is different.
It seems that she eats scriptures and recites Buddha all day long, and seems to ignore everything, but in fact, the most important thing is to be decent, and she will never be honest, saying that she just sits idly by.
However, Xie Lingqin did not expect that General Xie was there when she arrived at the old lady's courtyard.
This is, somewhat beyond her expectations.
"Mother, at this moment, you must not go to the Zong government."
"Although I don't like Lingqin's mother, we still feel guilty about the clan government."
"Zongzheng Shao died of illness, I..."
"Cause and effect, you know best."
General Xie bowed his head and remained silent.
"Okay, don't say anything, let someone prepare it, and I will go to the Zong government to see it in a while."
"Grandmother, please wait a moment." Xie Lingqin walked in at this time, first greeted General Xie, and then knelt down sincerely to the old lady, "Grandmother, granddaughter also heard about the matter of grandparents' house." Now, at such a time, half a day's drive, how can you work hard, if grandma and father don't worry, if not, let the granddaughter go, it is the granddaughter's granddaughter's ancestral home, others can't say anything."
Xie Lingqin's words were not rushed, but organized.
The harm between the two powers is the lesser, if someone must go, relatively speaking, Xie Lingqin is more suitable than his mother, and this will not affect the reputation of the General's Mansion.
As a last resort, even if I let go of Xie Lingqin...
Of course Xie Lingqin knew what General Xie was thinking, instead of thinking about something deeper, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Father, if you don't agree, then my daughter will obey my father."
"Hmm..." General Xie responded lightly, and waved his hands naturally, "What you said is not unreasonable." Then he looked at his mother, "Mom, why don't you let Lingqin go. "
The old lady looked deeply at her son.
It took a long time before he looked away.
How could she not know what her son was thinking.
"Son." The old lady suddenly sighed.
"The son is here."
"Xie Lingqin is the daughter-in-law of the general's mansion, your eldest daughter." The old lady only said this, and then looked at General Xie secretly, and then let others support her and went back to the house.
General Xie stood there, his eyes flashed with surprise, after a long time, when he looked at Xie Lingqin again, he had already calmed down.
"In a while, when you go to the Zong government, bring some things over there. We haven't moved around for a long time."
Xie Lingqin didn't show any joy on his face, and responded softly, "Thank you, father."
"Go."
"Yes."
Xie Lingqin turned around, and as soon as she left the old lady's courtyard, her drooping brows and eyes instantly lifted, and there was a cold look in her eyes.
"Miss, the old lady is more caring than the general." Zihe reminded softly.
Xie Lingqin glanced at her, "Zihe, you should check the relationship between my father and grandmother before."
"This... this servant has heard of it before. The old lady complained a lot about General Xie, but afterward, she seems to have never heard of it."
Xie Lingqin's eyebrows twisted into a thin light, and in an instant, his clean and white face seemed to be shrouded in illusory light.
"General Xie was also young and frivolous." Xie Lingqin said, "The youngest son that the old lady loved the most was because General Xie made a mistake in order and died young, so I won't mention it anymore."
"I seem to have heard of this incident, but didn't you say that it was because General Xie's younger brother took the initiative to lead the troops to break through the siege, so he was caught in an ambush and died?"
Xie Lingqin stared straight ahead, her words were light but cold, "No matter what the truth is, obviously, the old lady doesn't believe it, so she doesn't really care about me, but she feels guilty and can't put it aside. .”
"The servant understands, and the young lady understands this, so she is so sure, the old lady must agree."
Xie Lingqin didn't speak, but he gave Zihe the answer.
Zihe followed behind Xie Lingqin, his brows were tightly knit together.
What the lady didn't say was that in the eyes of General Xie, the lady had already become an outcast. After all, the second aunt's natal family was ranked second. From now on, the lady's life...
Looking at Miss again, she is in such a situation, but she still has a calm expression on her face. She grew up in the palace. what come.
But the only thing is, on Miss, she can't see anything, can't see through.
It seems that she sees very far, very far, but also seems very close, very close.
……
General Xie's action was really fast, but in about half an hour, those gifts were ready.
Xie Lingqin glanced at it at first, but really didn't intend to deal with it.
"It's all prepared according to the general's wishes, don't worry." Aunt Wan comforted Xie Lingqin in a low voice.
Xie Lingqin naturally understood what Aunt Wan meant.
What she meant was that these things were supervised by her, and there would be no problems, so she could rest assured.
At this time, Aunt Wan is not a stranger to her, but it is human kindness.When she came out all the way before, the eyes of those maids and servants looked at her changed.
"Your brother just wants to go back to the academy to pick up some things. The road is exactly the same as yours, so you can take him along." General Xie said after a few words.
Xie Lingqin's face remained motionless, but his heart was full of impatience.
Let her go with Xie Danling?
At this time, Xie Danling had strode out from the mansion.
After all, he is the son of the general's mansion. Although he is young and a bit spoiled and arrogant, his neat demeanor is different from ordinary people.
Glancing at Xie Lingqin from a short distance away, she looked away.
Apparently, he wasn't too happy either.
"Your siblings are together, it's good to have a companion." General Xie patted Xie Danling on the shoulder as if he didn't know the embarrassment between the siblings.
The update is late, sorry, there is a power outage at home, and it is very hard for Xinzhi to find electricity~ woo woo woo~
(End of this chapter)
In the huge competition field, you come and go, it is wonderful.
The first round is a two-two competition, and the winner will go to the next round.
"Fourth round, Li Junru, Ye Tianhao."
Xie Lingqin frowned subconsciously when she heard the name read by the official.
The son of the Ministry of War, Li Junru, who wanted to open up An Shangning's joints before the accident in the Anping Marquis, but was destroyed by her.
This man looks dignified and looks a bit like a noble tree, but like his father, he is suitable for politics, and he is here for the champion of martial arts. He really wants to make his family shine.
Yu Qingyi turned her head inadvertently, and saw Xie Lingqin's eyes staring at Li Junru on the field all the time, his eyes flickered, and he smiled, "I said, little girl, this Li Junru is so good-looking, is it worth your attention?"
The question was light, but the prince happened to be able to hear it, and his eyes suddenly fell on Xie Lingqin.
Xie Lingqin was uncomfortable with the prince's gaze, so she looked at Yu Qingyi and replied, "Well, it's pretty pretty."
These words are somewhat outrageous.
Yu Qingyi didn't notice the prince's gaze, instead she dragged her cheeks thoughtfully, "But, I think it's so-so, not even a toe of this prince's."
Xie Lingqin scoffed unceremoniously.
"Hey, I said, little girl..."
"Don't call me a little girl."
"Why not? You are not yet fifteen, but I am nineteen."
"Nineteen, you are not married yet, you should wake up yourself." Xie Lingqin seized the opportunity to prevaricate, to shut up the talkative Yi Shizi.
but……
"What, the prince is two years older than me, and he didn't wake up."
Xie Lingqin...
Can we talk properly without getting involved with the prince?
Hey!
Meeting the prince's cold gaze, Xie Lingqin looked over, with a smile that was clearly lacking in sincerity, "Prince, that's not what I meant."
"Then what do you mean?"
"I mean, how can ordinary people match up with a smart, wise, strategizing, and handsome person like you? You should choose carefully."
It is best to choose a place where the world is forever, lonely, and eternal life.
With a smirk, Xie Lingqin spoke sincerely, but in reality she was slandering her inside.
The prince snorted coldly, but said nothing.
Xie Lingqin breathed a sigh of relief, and when he looked at Yu Qingyi again, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Stop talking."
"I said, little girl, why are you so ignorant? With what you said just now, if it was normal, the crown prince would have dragged you down and chopped you down many times. It's because of me, you know, because of me..." Yu Qing Yi pointed at himself and solemnly reminded, "The prince is so polite to you because of my face."
Xie Lingqin...
After thinking about it, this should be the reason.
"Well, well, then you are allowed to call."
Yu Qingyi laughed happily, "That's about the same."
I thought it was handled perfectly.
Listening to the wind...
Look at the dark and cold complexion of his own prince.
Hey!
Yi Shizi, what can I say Tingfeng.
The prince's heart is really not what you think.
And in the martial arts arena, it has officially begun.
Li Junru is worthy of being the son of Minister of the Ministry of War, within a few strokes, he can compete with each other. The man named Ye Tianhao, Xie Lingqin has heard of this person, he is the second place in this year's literary examination, and his father is said to be the mansion of the prince's mansion Soldiers command.
However, obviously, he is not favored. It is said that he has served as the prince for more than ten years and is still a commander.
To see whether it is important or not, you can know by looking at its position.
Thinking of this, Xie Lingqin couldn't help looking at the prince secretly.
Yu Wenyao was looking ahead.
That gaze seemed to be watching the competition in the arena, and it seemed to take in everything, but it was more like not paying attention to anything.
Such a flawless side face like mountains and rivers, such a perfect eyebrow hanging over mountains and rivers, and those thick and slender eyelashes glisten in the sunshine.
Reflecting the green mountains and green daisies in the distance, it seems to blend into a virtual scene. At first, the world is full of elegance and beauty, and everything is elegant.
Such a person, what is he thinking in his heart.
As a prince, it's fine if he doesn't get favored, but when the emperor came, he even looked like a stranger to him, got close to Yu Qingyi, greeted the virtuous king, and didn't talk to him too much, so blatantly refused to give him any favors. Despite the slightest bit of face, he still sat firmly and remained calm.
What kind of mood does it take to be able to be indifferent to this world.
"I think this little brother doesn't watch the competition in the arena, but looks at the prince. Is the prince so good-looking?"
Suddenly, a voice interrupted Xie Lingqin's thoughts, and at the same time made her startled.
She was so engrossed in watching that she didn't even notice that Yu Wenxian suddenly looked towards this side at some point.
And following Yu Wenxian's words, several eyes immediately fell on her.
The deepest way is naturally the emperor.
Standing here was a wonder, many people had doubts but were not easy to ask, now, the timing was right.
Xie Lingqin immediately knelt on the ground, with a serious expression, neither humble nor overbearing, "The prince Huixian said, the prince is very good-looking, but Xiaomin was just looking at the Qingdai in the distant mountain, not the prince."
"Oh?" Yu Wenxian chuckled, seeing that the prince had no special reaction, he smiled softly, "Then why don't you watch the competition, why go to see Qingdai from Yuanshan?"
This question is obviously a pitfall.
The most important thing here is that everyone is watching the competition, why doesn't she watch it? To put it mildly, is it possible that she is dissatisfied with someone, or despised someone?On a bigger scale, are you dissatisfied with the entire court system?
And Xie Lingqin had just denied that he was looking at the prince, so if he didn't make a tune right now, I'm afraid that Yu Qingyi would not be able to protect him.
Anyone present would have a hundred ways to kill her.
Xie Lingqin's heart was full of coldness, this Yu Wenxian was really not a thing, obviously because she was getting close to Yu Quanyi, and she was used to test the prince.
But a temptation, wanted her life.
If he knew that she was Xie Lingqin, I really don't know how he would feel.
However, Xie Lingqin didn't panic, instead he raised his head with a smile, and said in a clear male voice, "My lord, my Beirong mountains and rivers are so beautiful and majestic, the villain was overjoyed to see it, so he oversaw it all at once."
"Is it……"
"That's right, my Beirong Mountains and Rivers are indeed too beautiful to behold."
Zhongyonghou nodded and smiled, obviously agreeing with this statement.
Of course I agree, this is obviously flattering.
Alluding to the emperor governing the country well.
Throughout the ages, which emperor did not eat this set.
As for Zhong Tonghou's words, several adults on the side also echoed.
Xie Lingqin couldn't help but sigh, these individuals are all talented people, they are obviously flattering, but they can speak every word clearly and firmly.
The ability to compliment each other is unobtrusive and witty.
Talent!
"Humph."
Then, Xie Lingqin obviously saw Yu Qingyi raising her head towards Yu Wenxian, and hummed softly.
Yu Wenxian asked if he was okay, and laughed at himself, which didn't hurt his face at all.
Seeing that Yu Wenxian stopped making trouble, Yu Qingyi turned her head to look at Xie Lingqin, "Don't pay attention to him, that person is an idiot."
"Well, it's kind of stupid."
Xie Lingqin said.
Yu Quanyi was overjoyed when he heard this, he giggled, "Yes, eh..." Yu Qingyi turned around again, "Then you were really looking at the prince just now?"
"No, I'm looking at the mountains and rivers, I'm not telling lies."
Xie Lingqin answered seriously.
Yu Qingyi nodded, she believed it very simply.
But no one noticed the fleeting smile on the prince's face, which had always been calm.
In just a few words, the winner was already divided in the middle of the field, Li Junru won and Ye Tianhao lost.
Xie Lingqin looked at Ye Tianhao's exit, but gave a slight surprise.
It was too light, Yu Qingyi didn't notice, but there was a light beam flowing in the eyes of the prince beside him.
Following the announcement by the announcer, Li Junru came off amidst the cheers of the crowd, to welcome the next one.
And Xie Lingqin's eyes fell on the prince again.
It is said that the Ministry of War is close to the crown prince, but Ye Tianhao is the son of his military commander.
Prince, are you really helpless?
Ye Tianhao was originally the second place in the literary examination. If he enters the top three in the martial arts examination, it will be of great use. The prince will also be honored, but just now...
In other words, is the Ministry of War really getting close to the prince?
Can't figure it out.
"Is this palace so beautiful?"
Suddenly, a voice that seemed cool but not warm sounded in his head.
Xie Lingqin swallowed, and immediately looked away.
This is worse than being caught by Yu Wenxian just now.
"No matter how beautiful this palace is, you can't covet the beauty of this palace." But the prince's voice sounded in his head again, obviously to wake her up.
Xie Lingqin...
Looking secretly at the prince's half-smile eyes, he gritted his teeth lightly, "Remember-remember, I will definitely not covet the prince's beauty."
Next, there will be a five-person competition. Because after the last round, five people won, so there will be more people in this round of written tests. Usually, at this time, the candidates will be ranked first based on their scores. They will advance first and wait for the final competition.
"Wait a moment."
The announcer was about to read the matter, but Yu Qingyi suddenly got up from his seat.
"You boy, what do you want to make trouble for? Sit down." Prince Qing immediately wanted to yell at Yu Qingyi, but Yu Qingyi was too difficult to discipline, so he smiled at his father, "Father, you don't even listen I'm done."
"What do you have to say, you..."
"Okay, King Qing, let him finish. If he doesn't finish, he'll probably panic." As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, Prince Qing naturally couldn't speak anymore.
"Uncle Huang, you know me best, haha, I see them playing too much, and I want to go down and have a try. Isn't there an odd number? I'll make it up. It happens to be three pairs. How good it is."
"Nonsense." Prince Qing disapproved with an angry expression on his face.
"Father, there is no regulation in Beirong's regulations. The son is not allowed to participate in the competition for the champion of martial arts. You are discriminating against me, and I refuse to accept it."
"You..." Prince Qing was so angry that his face was shaking, he cupped his hands at the emperor, "Your Majesty, I will ask someone to drag him down."
"I don't agree, father, you are so unfair, how can you convince the public." Yu Qingyi yelled at King Qing dissatisfied.
Xie Lingqin was convinced that he spoke so straightforwardly even though he was messing around.
However, the emperor was obviously very conniving, he thought for a while with a smile, and then said, "Speaking of which, what this kid Qingyi said is not unreasonable, but it is clear that you are unfair to others by going on stage."
"What's unfair? Don't they think they are no match for Yu Qingyi?"
As Yu Qingyi spoke, her eyes swept across the field.
This scan, this sentence, is clearly trying to provoke others.
Those five people looked at each other with different expressions and didn't speak, even if they didn't want your son to play, it wouldn't work.
No one wants to admit that they are no match for anyone.
"Why, do you really think you can't beat me?"
"Report to the emperor, I am willing to compete with the son."
It was Li Junru who spoke, and his confident appearance, without impetuousness, made people even more admirable.
It is true, according to the previous results, Li Junru should have been promoted directly, but he accepted the challenge of Yi Shizi so openly.
Whether you win or lose, you have face.
However, you definitely don't want to lose.
"Okay, okay, you are really brave, Li Shangshu, you have taught a good son." The emperor nodded and laughed loudly.
A beating finalized.
The game starts immediately.
Here are three pairs competing on the field at the same time.
It was only then that Xie Lingqin discovered that Li Junru still had strength in the previous competition with Ye Tianhao, and now it really stands out when he fights with Yu Qingyi.
Because Li Junru was full of confidence at first, and he was able to do a job with ease.However, Yu Qingyi looked disorganized, with a slender figure, but every time it made Li Junru extremely aggrieved.
This……
Xie Lingqin understood.
"He's clearly trying to trick him on purpose." Xie Lingqin subconsciously said to the prince.
The prince glanced at her coldly, "Are you worried?"
"I worry?"
I couldn't be happier that this Li Junru was beaten up.
I don't like him anyway.
"It's best not to worry." The prince looked at Xie Lingqin's face and sneered.
Xie Lingqin was a little confused, frowned, thinking.
The prince kept Xie Lingqin's expression in his eyes, and there was a faint smile in his eyes.
This woman, like a man, has a perfect voice, look, and expression.
Instead, it's getting more and more interesting.
About half a stick of incense time has passed, and the other four have already separated the results.
But Yu Qingyi and Li Junru are still inextricably entangled.
Speaking of it, it's not hard to separate, it's clear that Yu Qingyi has the upper hand, but she has to act as if she has tried her best,
Li Junru's complexion is not very good now, he has long since lost his ease and confidence just now.
This Yi Shizi, he knew that he was good at kung fu, but he just thought that as a son of the world, he only knew how to have fun, and in the end he wanted to play something new, and he would not take it seriously if he wanted to play.
Furthermore, even though he had less time to interact with each other on weekdays, he did not offend him, and he would never let him down from the stage.
However, right now, he is obviously dragging him, preventing him from winning, but not defeating him all at once.
"My lord, but what did Junru do that offended you, Junru apologizes to you."
During the fight, Li Junru said softly.
Yu Qing heard this and smiled, "You didn't offend me."
"then you……"
"My son thinks it's fun."
"It's fun."
Before the words were pronounced, Li Junru took a few steps back abruptly, trying to stabilize himself, but Yu Qingyi who was still far away suddenly jumped up and kicked back.
Li Junru was kicked off the stage in this way.
The result is naturally, lose.
The number one scholar is far away from him.
Unwilling, but also powerless.
At this time, Xie Lingqin's eyes swept over the other two candidates.
However, one of them, judging from his previous results, should be Tanhua.
Although they are all top three names, No.3 will always be No.3, far less important than the top two.
This is also the real reason why Xie Lingqin has stayed here.
She must not let that person surpass the top two.
He was worried at first, but now Yu Qingyi is determined to take away the champion, there is no doubt that the other two are either No. [-] or No. [-].
but……
"Okay, I'll fight again, it's not fun, I'll quit."
Yu Qingyi in the middle of the field waved her hands, jumped onto the stands, and unexpectedly... quit.
Xie Lingqin...
It's really big eyes to stare small eyes.
Right now Li Junru is definitely defeated.
However, Yu Qingyi also voluntarily withdrew.
In this case, Jun Junru can only play as a substitute.
As a substitute, he naturally missed the top two places, so he could only become a third-ranked player.
The second place, or the number one pick...
Xie Lingqin sighed helplessly.
God's will tricks people.
"How about it, I'm good." Yu Qingyi didn't understand what Xie Lingqin was thinking at all, and when she walked up, she still smiled brilliantly.
Xie Lingqin looked at her, didn't even bother to give him eyes, "You might as well not play."
"I didn't play well? I can see that you don't like that Li Junru. You shouldn't be happy if I hurt him for you."
Xie Lingqin stroked his forehead, "Compared to..."
Forget it, the result has been decided, and it's useless to say more.
Yu Qingyi was a little confused, and looked at the prince again.
The prince just glanced at him lightly, but didn't make a sound.
The result was almost as Xie Lingqin expected.
Li Junru is No.3.
Tanhua.
The champion is the son of Xingbu.
As for No. [-]...
The results announced that although Li Junru did not lose his dignity, he was obviously unwilling, but he was not willing, he dared not hate Yu Qingyi, but asked the emperor to pull the huge bow in the middle of the field.
For a while, there was no sound.
The bow weighed a thousand catties, and over the years, fewer and fewer people dared to shake the bow.
Of course, if the candidate has great courage and is willing to shake the bow and arrow in the middle of the field, it will be icing on the cake for himself.
It's just that there are countless losers, and the people behind dare not try easily, because they don't want to lose more than the gain.
"Report to the Emperor, the son of the Ministry of War, that Li Junru wants to challenge Gong Nu."
The announcer conveyed the meaning again.
The emperor frowned.
Xie Lingqin looked at General Xie.
Seeing that General Xie's brows were also tightly locked.
Not only them, Zhongyonghou, but also several Shangshu lords, for a moment, seemed to be deep in thought.
It seems that her mother's history is really spectacular.
When the bower who had been dusty for too long lifted off the red cloth and exposed it to the world, how many people's eyes flickered, and every single glance was filled with shock.
Xie Lingqin watched Li Junru walk towards the bower step by step, and watched the bower stand firm and tenacious in the sun, his hands hidden in his sleeves tightened bit by bit, and his palms seemed to be covered with sweat.
Take a deep breath.
Xie Lingqin knew that this feeling did not come from her, but the instinctive reaction of this body itself.
No one knew what this bow slave represented to the original owner.
Whenever the original owner was bullied, scolded, or wronged, he would sneak here in the dead of night, hide behind the red cloth, and weep silently against the bow.
That's her, the only outlet.
So, all these years, she has no psychological distortion.
She thought that her powerful mother would protect her and make her better.
But, in the end, she was still dead, and then she came.
Xie Lingqin took another breath, and suddenly looked at General Xie over there.
For a moment, it seemed that the soul was attacking.
General Xie was also staring at the archer, but suddenly felt a look towards him, turned his head and saw that it was in the direction of the crown prince.
He shook his head.
It must have felt wrong.
"Hey, little girl, that bow slave, do you want to pull it down?"
Yu Qingyi suddenly turned around and asked.
"I don't want to." Xie Lingqin said concisely.
Yu Qingyi got bored, touched her nose, and stopped talking.
"It's good if you don't want to." The prince said meaningfully at this time, looking at Xie Lingqin.
Xie Lingqin raised his eyebrows, as if the prince had seen through his secret, he immediately opened his eyes.
"Boom." There was a huge roar.
As soon as he touched the arrow string, Li Junru suddenly fell on the bow that was as tall as a man.
The sound was the impact of his fall.
"Quick, help Mr. Li go down."
"come..."
Bingbu Shangshu's expression changed, and he immediately got off the stands and stepped forward.
The emperor couldn't help standing up, looking ahead, with serious eyes.
Therefore, in the end, no one shook the bow, and the red cloth covered it again.
The top three have come out, and the crowd gradually dispersed.
……
Xie Lingqin naturally found Zihe, and secretly went back to the General's Mansion.
"Miss, tell me, how did Mr. Li fall on top of that bowman by such a coincidence."
Zihe couldn't help being curious too.
Xie Lingqin put down the teacup in his hand, and said in a sad and sarcasm voice, "Because some people want people in this world to forget, forget, that magnificent woman forever."
Zihe was startled when he heard the words, "Miss, you mean..."
"Nine layers of palaces, the heights are extremely cold, as an emperor, there are things he can't do."
Xie Lingqin sneered.
Zihe shook his head, "Hey, the slaves finally understand, the emperor is watching, and the officials are watching, the position of general is not easy to sit, so naturally you don't care about the lady, so after all these years... "
Xie Lingqin interrupted Zihe, "Go to bed earlier, tomorrow may be difficult."
Zihe wanted to ask, but he didn't know where to start.
This night, some people are happy, some people are worried.
The next day, early in the morning, in Second Aunt's yard, Second Aunt and Xie Lingyu looked happy.
"Lingyu, do you know that your cousin got into the top three in the autumn exam this year, second place?"
"Really!" Xie Lingyu was extremely shocked and pleasantly surprised when she heard the news, the gloom that remained on her face disappeared instantly, and she held Second Aunt's hand, "Mother, how do you know?"
"Naturally." The second aunt nodded, "Your cousin sent the news. Although I have been detained, I can still see and see. The results came out yesterday, but you knelt all night the night before. You should rest, mother." I didn't tell you, and besides, your cousin didn't need our help when he came to Beijing this time, so he didn't want people to gossip."
Even though the second aunt, who hides her emotions the most on weekdays, was talking, her brows were beaming with joy, and she patted Xie Lingyu's hand, "When I married your father, I was just the daughter of an ordinary merchant, and there was no shortage of money in the family, but, After all, status is not as high as power, and now, there is this one in our family, and I heard that he won the emperor's praise when he entered the palace to meet the emperor."
"My cousin has both civil and military virtues, and I know that he is unusual." Xie Lingyu pulled up her sleeves with a big smile, and looked at the second aunt, "Mother, this time, you are also guarding so that the clouds will open and the moon will shine." , father will definitely take back the order, and at that time, the power to head the house will return to your hands."
"Of course, it's been so long since Xie Lingqin's mother died, and your father didn't even set me up, so he still fears Xie Lingyu's mother's family. With the death of Xie Lingqin's mother, she gradually declined, and after so many years, because of some inexplicable things, your father not only lost his military power, but also tried his best to behave in a humble way in front of the emperor, and now..."
The second aunt paused for a moment, picked up the tea cup at the side, took a sip of the tea, and sneered proudly, "Now, if my mother's family has support and won't pose a threat to the royal family, your father will naturally be happy, then from now on, I can wait until the day when I am right, and in the future, you will truly bear the name of a prostitute."
The second aunt said more, the smile on the brows became stronger, and she handed the teacup to the maidservant, and then looked at Xie Lingyu, her waist straightened even more, "Small indifference can lead to chaos, and we have been guarding it for so many years So, in the days to come, we can't make mistakes, God is really good to us."
Xie Lingyu nodded, and immediately admitted her mistake, "Mom, I know, I've been too impetuous these days."
"It's good that you know. As for your face, your cousin wrote to say that he will help you find a good medicine. Just wait a few days."
"I knew my cousin would never forget us."
"Also..." Second Aunt's fingertips lightly landed on Xie Lingyu's hand, her eyebrows almost twitched as she laughed, "If you help us today, it will be smooth sailing."
Feeling the comfort and joy that flowed from the bottom of her heart at that moment from her mother, Xie Lingyu was also pleasantly surprised, "Mother, could it be that Prince Xian asked Father to marry me?"
"You!" Ermu Niang lightly tapped Xie Lingyu's forehead, "This appearance follows me, but this prudence and scheming are still a bit short. At this moment, even if the virtuous king cares about his reputation, he will not do this. so-so."
"The daughter doesn't understand."
"It's Xie Lingqin." When Second Aunt mentioned this name, her voice turned cold, "Xie Lingqin, you're going to be in big trouble."
Xie Lingyu beamed with joy, "I hope mother will tell you soon."
……
The patriarchal government, the family of Zhongming Dingshi, a century-old family, and the down-and-out nobles of the previous generation, except for Xie Lingqinniang's generation, no one is benevolent, but it is only the generations of talents who are romantic, know about etiquette, and are respected by the world.
However, in this generation, not to mention the few heirs, a eldest son with average talent and almost incompetent was born.
However, the emperor thanked the Xie family for their help all the way at the time when the country was established, and also remembered the heroism of Xie Lingqin's mother who fought against the enemy and protected the country alone, so he married the seventh princess to the eldest son of the Xie family.
The envy of the world.
Rumors.
Since the two got married, they have loved each other, and the princess has no airs of being delicate. She is filial to her parents and good to her servants.
People from the Zong government came out with the maid, and they were full of praise for the princess.
It is also because of the ancestral home that Xie Lingqin was somewhat shaded that he lived so big.
but……
Last night, Zong Zhengxu, the eldest son of the Zong government, was caught by the princess on the spot. Not only did he not admit his mistake, he even slapped the princess.
As soon as the incident happened, the whole city became a sensation.
Look for flowers and ask willows, get drunk and beat golden branches.
No matter which one, Zong Zhengxu was enough to pay for it with his life.
For a moment, Zong Zhengxu's original words of praise became instant criticism.
Zong Zhengxu's reputation has plummeted, and the ones affected are naturally the entire Zong government.
"Miss, I heard that the Seventh Princess has already returned to the palace crying. This is nothing to do with Li. I'm afraid that Mr. Zongzheng and the entire Zongzheng government will be implicated."
"It's not terrible to be implicated." Xie Lingqin was standing by the window at this time, looking at the magnolia blooming in full bloom, with a cold expression on his face.
Zihe stood there, savoring these words carefully for a long time, and then felt a little more admiration for Xie Lingqin.
The frightening thing is that this is just the beginning. The frightening thing is that maybe not only the children of the clan government will wither, but 310 and eight people may all die.
Zong Zhengxu, Xie Lingqin's cousin, was very close and helped her a lot.
She only knows that this is the only proof that every time she sees her, she tells her that if she doesn't want to die, she must let others know that you are alive.
Therefore, the original owner guarded the secret that allowed her to survive in every possible way.
Others don't know, but she is very clear, wise, smart, self-disciplined, and restrained, how could her cousin dig his own grave and beat the princess in public so impulsively.
Moreover, Zong Zhengxu is the only legitimate son of this generation, and he knows the heavy responsibility on his shoulders.
It's really leaking in the house and it's raining all night. Someone from Second Aunt's natal family just became the second place in the list, so here...
Xie Lingqin tightened her heart.
It seems that the Zong government is in danger.
"Where is my cousin now, can you find out?" After a while, Xie Lingqin finally withdrew his eyes from the flowers in front of him and looked at Zihe.
"I heard that Mr. Zongzheng is now banned by the Zongzheng government, and no one is allowed to visit him."
Zihe said it plainly, but Xie Lingqin's eyes were startled, he didn't go to prison, he didn't blame him, instead he just imprisoned his brother in the clan government, this...
Thinking of something, he looked at Zihe, "Say, what if I go to my grandfather's house now?"
Zihe was not surprised when Xie Lingqin asked her, she really thought about it seriously before she said, "The Zong government is at the end of the East Street, it's only half a day's drive from the general's mansion, and the distance is not far, but, miss, let's go, It's not right."
"Oh?" Xie Lingqin looked at her, "Then if I don't go, wouldn't I be trying to prove that I have no conscience." Xie Lingqin said.
Zihe thought for a while, "Miss, you can go to the old lady and let her come forward."
"Hehe..." Xie Lingqin looked at Zihe, then smiled, "That's what I mean too." After saying that, he got up and went out.
"Miss, don't you need to dress up?"
Xie Lingqin waved his hand, "No need, the old lady doesn't like to show off." After saying that, she looked back at Zihe, with a sense of relief in her eyes.
Indeed, if the old lady meant it, then it would be justifiable for her to go to the Zong government. People would not associate her with the Zong government and condemn her conduct, nor would they be honest and say that she did not Conscience, regardless of the life and death of the grandfather's family.
That general's father is afraid that he will avoid the clan government now, so he will definitely not agree to her going.
However, the old lady is different.
It seems that she eats scriptures and recites Buddha all day long, and seems to ignore everything, but in fact, the most important thing is to be decent, and she will never be honest, saying that she just sits idly by.
However, Xie Lingqin did not expect that General Xie was there when she arrived at the old lady's courtyard.
This is, somewhat beyond her expectations.
"Mother, at this moment, you must not go to the Zong government."
"Although I don't like Lingqin's mother, we still feel guilty about the clan government."
"Zongzheng Shao died of illness, I..."
"Cause and effect, you know best."
General Xie bowed his head and remained silent.
"Okay, don't say anything, let someone prepare it, and I will go to the Zong government to see it in a while."
"Grandmother, please wait a moment." Xie Lingqin walked in at this time, first greeted General Xie, and then knelt down sincerely to the old lady, "Grandmother, granddaughter also heard about the matter of grandparents' house." Now, at such a time, half a day's drive, how can you work hard, if grandma and father don't worry, if not, let the granddaughter go, it is the granddaughter's granddaughter's ancestral home, others can't say anything."
Xie Lingqin's words were not rushed, but organized.
The harm between the two powers is the lesser, if someone must go, relatively speaking, Xie Lingqin is more suitable than his mother, and this will not affect the reputation of the General's Mansion.
As a last resort, even if I let go of Xie Lingqin...
Of course Xie Lingqin knew what General Xie was thinking, instead of thinking about something deeper, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Father, if you don't agree, then my daughter will obey my father."
"Hmm..." General Xie responded lightly, and waved his hands naturally, "What you said is not unreasonable." Then he looked at his mother, "Mom, why don't you let Lingqin go. "
The old lady looked deeply at her son.
It took a long time before he looked away.
How could she not know what her son was thinking.
"Son." The old lady suddenly sighed.
"The son is here."
"Xie Lingqin is the daughter-in-law of the general's mansion, your eldest daughter." The old lady only said this, and then looked at General Xie secretly, and then let others support her and went back to the house.
General Xie stood there, his eyes flashed with surprise, after a long time, when he looked at Xie Lingqin again, he had already calmed down.
"In a while, when you go to the Zong government, bring some things over there. We haven't moved around for a long time."
Xie Lingqin didn't show any joy on his face, and responded softly, "Thank you, father."
"Go."
"Yes."
Xie Lingqin turned around, and as soon as she left the old lady's courtyard, her drooping brows and eyes instantly lifted, and there was a cold look in her eyes.
"Miss, the old lady is more caring than the general." Zihe reminded softly.
Xie Lingqin glanced at her, "Zihe, you should check the relationship between my father and grandmother before."
"This... this servant has heard of it before. The old lady complained a lot about General Xie, but afterward, she seems to have never heard of it."
Xie Lingqin's eyebrows twisted into a thin light, and in an instant, his clean and white face seemed to be shrouded in illusory light.
"General Xie was also young and frivolous." Xie Lingqin said, "The youngest son that the old lady loved the most was because General Xie made a mistake in order and died young, so I won't mention it anymore."
"I seem to have heard of this incident, but didn't you say that it was because General Xie's younger brother took the initiative to lead the troops to break through the siege, so he was caught in an ambush and died?"
Xie Lingqin stared straight ahead, her words were light but cold, "No matter what the truth is, obviously, the old lady doesn't believe it, so she doesn't really care about me, but she feels guilty and can't put it aside. .”
"The servant understands, and the young lady understands this, so she is so sure, the old lady must agree."
Xie Lingqin didn't speak, but he gave Zihe the answer.
Zihe followed behind Xie Lingqin, his brows were tightly knit together.
What the lady didn't say was that in the eyes of General Xie, the lady had already become an outcast. After all, the second aunt's natal family was ranked second. From now on, the lady's life...
Looking at Miss again, she is in such a situation, but she still has a calm expression on her face. She grew up in the palace. what come.
But the only thing is, on Miss, she can't see anything, can't see through.
It seems that she sees very far, very far, but also seems very close, very close.
……
General Xie's action was really fast, but in about half an hour, those gifts were ready.
Xie Lingqin glanced at it at first, but really didn't intend to deal with it.
"It's all prepared according to the general's wishes, don't worry." Aunt Wan comforted Xie Lingqin in a low voice.
Xie Lingqin naturally understood what Aunt Wan meant.
What she meant was that these things were supervised by her, and there would be no problems, so she could rest assured.
At this time, Aunt Wan is not a stranger to her, but it is human kindness.When she came out all the way before, the eyes of those maids and servants looked at her changed.
"Your brother just wants to go back to the academy to pick up some things. The road is exactly the same as yours, so you can take him along." General Xie said after a few words.
Xie Lingqin's face remained motionless, but his heart was full of impatience.
Let her go with Xie Danling?
At this time, Xie Danling had strode out from the mansion.
After all, he is the son of the general's mansion. Although he is young and a bit spoiled and arrogant, his neat demeanor is different from ordinary people.
Glancing at Xie Lingqin from a short distance away, she looked away.
Apparently, he wasn't too happy either.
"Your siblings are together, it's good to have a companion." General Xie patted Xie Danling on the shoulder as if he didn't know the embarrassment between the siblings.
The update is late, sorry, there is a power outage at home, and it is very hard for Xinzhi to find electricity~ woo woo woo~
(End of this chapter)
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