Huang Pei really risked his life this time, recounting every unexpected behavior of Emperor Yong from the time he received the surrender letter and portrait.
He knelt beside the couch, his voice full of respect, but he never flinched in the slightest.
Emperor Yong sat on the couch and listened very carefully.
When he heard that the queen led the concubines to kneel outside the Yangxin Hall for a day and a night, begging him to deliver the child in Concubine Yu's belly, Emperor Yong couldn't help but close his eyes.
His expression fluctuated several times, full of confusion and vague realization.
After Huang Peizhen counted it carefully, he discovered that so many ridiculous things had happened in the past ten years!
The more he talked, the more frightened he became, when Emperor Yong suddenly stood up.
"Your Majesty?"
Huang Pei thought that Emperor Yong would not listen.
However, Emperor Yong shook his head and signaled Huang Pei to continue, and he walked barefoot to the jade table.
When Huang Pei saw this, he exclaimed, "Your Majesty!"
Emperor Yong seemed as if he hadn't heard anything, his expression was condensed, and he picked up his pen and started writing.
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In the evening of that day, Qiao Zhongguo finally received the emperor's order, ordering him to take the second prince back to the capital as soon as possible!
Qiao Zhongguo's spirit suddenly lifted, he was finally here!
He turned his horse around and came to the Second Prince's carriage, asking the envoy to repeat Emperor Yong's will.
The second prince opened the curtain, his face was still pale, but his expression was extremely calm.
"Since it is my father's wish, I would like to ask General Qiao not to worry about this palace and just return to the capital at full speed."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhongguo respectfully accepted the order, but when he left, his eyes couldn't help but focus on the second prince's face.
The second prince noticed Qiao Zhongguo's gaze, raised his head and smiled faintly at Qiao Zhongguo, and then lowered the car curtain.
When Qiao Zhongguo saw this, he murmured in his heart.
This second prince is really amazing. He must already know what is waiting for him in the capital, but he still remains calm.
In the past few days, many attendants came and went in front of the second prince.
Qiao Zhongguo knew what the second prince's plan was, but as a minister, he had no reason not to allow the prince to see his attendants.
Fortunately, he had already spread the news of Uncle Zhou's visit back to the capital. I think Boss and Jiaojiao had an idea.
Qiao Diyi came back last night. He was ordered to intercept Uncle Zhou on the way, but he failed as expected.
Without him, the number of people who escorted Uncle Zhou along the way was far beyond imagination. It really fulfilled Qiao Zhongguo’s previous guess that there were people from the second prince along the way!
Qiao Zhongguo came to the front of the team and said a few words in a deep voice. Then the slow motorcade suddenly accelerated and rushed to Beijing as quickly as possible!
The storm is really coming!
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The next day, Qiao Tianjing visited Duke Dingguo's mansion with Qiao Jiaojiao in his arms. The reason was that the silly second son who was out there had given him a letter from his master!
Duke Dingguo's palace has been very busy recently. Although the ceremony and ceremony of the prince's wedding were all held in the palace, the princess's family was not at all vague about it.
Although the specifications of the Crown Princess's dowry were all made in the old style, Mrs. Xiao was still very nervous, comparing them several times, and was so busy that she couldn't even touch the ground.
When Qiao Tianjing arrived, he was personally received by Xiao Hongda, Duke of Dingguo.
The two parties exchanged some polite words, and Qiao Tianjing winked. Xiao Hongda understood and led Qiao Tianjing into the back room.
"Dalang, what news did your father send back? This is the inner room, and there are people guarding it all around, so there will be no worries. You just say it's okay."
Qiao Tianjing first put Qiao Jiaojiao down, and then with a "boom", he knelt down directly to Xiao Hongda!
Xiao Hongda was startled and hurriedly leaned over to help him.
"Da Lang, what are you doing!"
Qiao Tianjing did not stand up. He raised his head and said sincerely:
"Uncle Xiao, my father has said in front of Dalang several times that he and you are as close as brothers. You are the second father to me, Erlang and Jiaojiao."
"Da Lang acted presumptuously today because he wanted to ask Uncle Xiao to save our Qiao family!"
Xiao Hongda's expression changed drastically after hearing these words.
"Although the situation in the DPRK and China is not very clear now, how can it shake the Qiao family? Da Lang, did something unexpected happen to your father? Tell Uncle Xiao quickly!"
Qiao Tianjing came here with great determination.
Dad always said that Uncle Xiao was his brother with a different surname, and neither of them would hesitate to trade their lives.
Now that the second prince is about to return to the capital, Qiao Tianjing must also speed up his pace!
He raised his head and spoke solemnly of everything that had happened recently, including the "truth" about the second prince's life experience and the possible portrait plan!
"Uncle Xiao, this is the truth. Da Lang came here firstly because he wanted to discuss the portrait with Uncle Xiao, and secondly..."
Qiao Tianjing hesitated a little, but before he could say anything, Xiao Hongda raised his hand and touched the top of his head.
Qiao Jiaojiao was originally just quietly acting as a backdrop, but now, when she looked up and saw the look of relief and sigh on Xiao Hongda's face, she knew that she and her eldest brother had come to the right place!
[As expected of Uncle Xiao, Uncle Xiao has already seen clearly what my eldest brother has left unfinished. 】
"Da Lang, Lao Qiao is lucky to have you as his son!"
Xiao Hongda murmured, looking at Qiao Tianjing with particularly gentle eyes.
"Get up quickly. Uncle Xiao already understands your hard work."
Xiao Hongda took Qiao Tianjing's hand and exerted slight force. Qiao Tianjing did not dare to be rude and stood up in a hurry.
He felt grateful in his heart and wanted to bow to Xiao Hongda again, but this time he was stopped by Xiao Hongda.
"Da Lang, your concerns are right."
"Your Highness... Your Highness is kind and generous, and I am respectful and happy in my heart. However, if we don't take precautions, more than ten years later, the fear of the Holy One may still happen to Your Highness again."
"This is—the king's heart is unpredictable."
Speaking of this, Xiao Hongda's face was full of emotion.
"Qianlan becomes the Crown Princess, and the Xiao family and His Highness are completely tied together. Whether in the eyes of His Highness or in the eyes of everyone in the world, Uncle Xiao's heart will naturally be devoted to His Highness, and there is no doubt about it."
"But your Qiao family is different..."
Having said this, Xiao Hongda patted Qiao Tianjing's shoulder heavily.
"Don't worry, Da Lang, Uncle Xiao will take the lead in this matter!"
When Qiao Tianjing heard this, he couldn't express his gratitude.
"Uncle Xiao, the complexity of this matter is far beyond imagination. Perhaps under the circumstances of that day, we had to risk the world's disapproval——"
Xiao Hongda raised his hand to stop Qiao Tianjing from talking anymore.
His handsome and mature face is full of understanding, and he still has the iron blood and fortitude developed on the battlefield.
"Dalang, being able to fight without losing blood is naturally the best."
"But if we really can't do anything, whether it's for the sake of my Xiao family, for the ambitions of Lao Qiao and I, or for the sake of all the people in this world -"
"Forced to have a baby, so what? If it's the other way around, so what!"
"No matter what, this world of Great Yong cannot fall into the hands of the thieves from the North!"
【hiss--】
Qiao Jiaojiao looked at Xiao Hongda's tall figure. At this moment, her scalp was numb and her blood was boiling with excitement from these words!
