After some discussion, Shi Qinghuan and Bailiheng had dinner with Cheng Shangju on the night of the second day.
In the warm room, where wine and wine were flowing, Cheng Shangju looked at Bailiheng, then at Shi Qinghuan, and finally curled his lips and smiled.
"It's such a grand day today, tell me, what's the conspiracy?"
Bailiheng smiled lightly and said, "Your Highness is really good at joking. There is no conspiracy. It's just that Commander Su and I are now friends with Your Highness. We will go to the mine together in the near future. Since we are friends, we have some things to do." We should also be honest with each other.”
"You want to have a heart-to-heart relationship with me? Why don't you tell me, what secrets do you have that I don't know about?"
Shi Qinghuan and Bailiheng looked at each other and then stood up.
"I would like to apologize to Your Highness in advance, but I can't help myself in all this."
After saying that, Shi Qinghuan stretched out his hand, took off the hairpin on his head, and untied the thinly wrapped hair tie.
Her black hair was like a waterfall, all falling down from behind her.
Shi Qinghuan was naturally beautiful, always delicate as a man, but at this moment, her eyes lit up even more.
But it's just amazing.
There was no surprise in Cheng Shangju's eyes.
Sure enough, Bailiheng was right, Cheng Shangju had long known that she was a woman.
Shi Qinghuan nodded and saluted, "Your Highness, now you know my biggest secret."
Cheng Shangju's eyes lit up, then he held his chin with one hand and kept staring at Shi Qinghuan, "Well, it really looks better this way, but you must have guessed that I already knew your identity, so you wanted to confess." .”
"Of course not. Wait, Your Highness already knows my identity?"
I have to say that Shi Qinghuan's acting skills have always been top-notch.
Cheng Shangju stared at her for a long time without seeing any flaw in his expression.
Choosing to confess without guessing is a sign of trust in him.
Cheng Shangju's mood was obviously much better.
Looking at Shi Qinghuan who looked surprised, Cheng Shangju said slowly, "You really don't remember?"
"Remember what?"
"Ten years ago, Ink Painting Valley."
Shi Qinghuan looked puzzled, but Cheng Shangju smiled helplessly, "Well, you probably didn't take it to heart at all. Ten years ago, I traveled with the Taifu to the Mohua Valley. At that time, I was willful and naughty and ran to the lake without the Taifu on my back. , but accidentally fell into the lake. Fortunately, you and General Lin were also playing in the valley at that time and saved me."
Listening to this, Shi Qinghuan seemed to have some impression, that was Lin Manyun's memory.
"I remember that you were so worried that you almost cried, but you still carefully wiped away the water droplets for me with a handkerchief. Later, when General Lin sent me back, you kept holding my hand."
After Cheng Shangju finished speaking, he sighed again, "It's a pity. When they heard that I fell into the water and was in a mess, they didn't pay attention to who sent me back. In addition, there were too many people going to the valley. When I woke up, , I searched for a long time, but no clues were found.”
"Then why did His Highness confirm that it was me later? Could it be that time we met on the ghost street? But ten years later, I am still wearing a mask. How could His Highness recognize me?"
"It's true that we were in a ghost street, but it wasn't the time we met, but... my dear girl."
"Is your Majesty your Highness's wife?"
"No, you must also know that Jiao Niang's family is in decline. I have a friend who has been favored by Jiao Niang's father. I just went to take care of her on behalf of others, but I didn't expect that you would take the lead. I was right next door at the time.”
It turned out to be so.
Shi Qinghuan couldn't help but feel shocked that there was such an omission.
Bailiheng, who had been silent behind him, said, "Then why are you so sure that she is the little girl from back then?"
"After I met her at Jiao Niang's place, I thought this woman was interesting, so I checked her identity. Among them was a portrait of her when she was a child, so I knew it was her."
Cheng Shangju said, looking at Shi Qinghuan with guilt in his eyes, "It's a pity that I found you after ten years of wandering around. I didn't expect that you would live such a life in the General's Mansion before."
"It's in the past."
"Yes, it's all over. From the moment I discovered your identity, I decided to protect you as repayment."
Cheng Shangju said it seriously, but Shi Qinghuan couldn't respond.
This is Lin Manyun's kindness. How should she respond?
"Your Highness is too polite. It was just a small effort at the beginning, so don't keep it in your heart. And that day at the Ministry of Household Affairs, Your Highness sacrificed his life to save me. No matter how great the kindness was, it has all been repaid!"
"This matter is not up to you, and..."
Cheng Shangju suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Bailiheng, "I think Brother Baili will not refuse to have one more person to protect you!"
Bailiheng smiled and said nothing, while Cheng Shangju sighed again.
"Brother Baili, you are really hiding deep enough. When I tried many times to test you, you pretended not to know anything. Now it seems that it is so!"
"Each other!"
The two looked at each other and smiled, but Shi Qinghuan was a little stunned.
Bailiheng stretched out his hand and pulled Shi Qinghuan to sit down on one side, "Now that I have confessed, Your Highness, I will say what I have to say directly."
"Of course, I've been waiting for your words. Tell me, what are your plans for leaving Beijing this time?"
Cheng Shangju looks carefree and carefree on the surface and doesn't care about political affairs, but in fact he is very transparent.
"After going to the mine this time, she and I will not return to Kyoto, but will secretly go to Hexi."
"The matter in Hexi is not easy to solve. Are you sure you want to take her with you?"
"That's what she meant too!"
Cheng Shangju paused slightly and finally nodded, "That's fine, do you need me to cover you?"
"That's right, I asked His Highness to pretend to accompany you all the way back to Beijing."
"It's easy to say. I will also travel around and return to Kyoto leisurely."
Everything is clear.
"Then thank you, Your Highness."
"Hey, don't thank me yet, I have conditions."
"Your Highness, please speak."
"You must protect her, otherwise..."
Cheng Shangju's expression suddenly darkened, extremely cold and full of threats.
At this moment, he seemed to have changed into a different person, something Shi Qinghuan had never seen before.
But Bailiheng was unmoved. He leaned over and the same aura swept away.
"Your Highness's words are a bit redundant, you know that!"
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere instantly solidified.
Shi Qinghuan was stunned for a moment. Just when she didn't know how to speak, Cheng Shangju and Bailiheng suddenly laughed, and their breaths disappeared instantly.
The two raised their glasses with a smile, replaced the wine with tea, and drank together with a chuckle.
This seemed to make Shi Qinghuan a little embarrassed.
Cheng Shangju looked at Shi Qinghuan with a smile, "Since you have already confessed, why not confess more thoroughly? Since you have taken revenge on everyone in the General's Mansion, why don't you just leave Kyoto and go far away without risking the crime of deceiving the emperor?" Enter the Supervision Department?”
Shi Qinghuan hesitated when asked this question.
You can't tell him that you have to deal with his imperial brother!
As far as she knew, Cheng Shangju was not interested in power and heirs, so he had good relations with several princes and princesses.
Seeing Shi Qinghuan's expression, Cheng Shangju waved his hand, "Well, as I said before, I can wait until you completely trust me."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Shi Qinghuan felt guilty, whether for Lin Manyun or Cheng Shangju.
But it cannot be explained.
As for Bailiheng, looking at Cheng Shangju's appearance, he felt both happy and weird in his heart.
I'm glad that she has an extra protection.
weirder than...
