Inside the Yangxin Hall
Emperor Jingyuan was looking at the memorial. When he saw someone coming, he put down what he was doing and turned away the servants, leaving the three of them alone. Seeing this, Xi Duanhong seemed to be discussing something secretly?
"His Majesty."
Emperor Jingyuan waved his hand and said tiredly: "There is no need to say any polite words. Today's idea is very good. The Hua family is still very trustworthy. But do you know that you have completely exposed yourself now, Xu Lingxiang?" I won’t let you go.”
It's not that she hasn't thought about this, but now there is one more thing she has to ask the emperor to do her a favor with, "I'm not afraid of the Empress Dowager, but your Majesty, I have a request."
"Just tell me."
Xi Duanhong thought for a while before speaking out, "I wonder if your majesty still remembers that there was Nan Lian in the academy. Her death was very strange. I hope your majesty can give me a special privilege."
Emperor Jingyuan blurted out without even thinking, "You can discuss this matter with Lao San in the Ministry of Punishment right now. I promise you that you can avoid death no matter what."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Mu Feng took out a small note from his sleeve and handed it to Emperor Jingyuan, "Father, there has been turmoil in the forty-nine states of Shabu recently. I heard that the old King Sha will die soon, so we must be ready for war at any time. "
Emperor Jingyuan rubbed his eyebrows and sighed, "The issues in the city have not yet been resolved, and there are foreign enemies. Alas..."
Ouyang Zhu was also worried, but said with relief: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Now that the imperial army has been handed over to Hua Zhenfeng, things in the city are now a little more stable. The Empress Dowager still has no way to check her. She is afraid of what will happen today." I will be remembered together with Miss Xi, let’s take it one step at a time.”
"Father, there is one more thing. My son's spies came to report. Xu Lingxiang privately sent invitations to Dongli Bei Liangxue Kingdom and Shabu, inviting the princes from various places to come."
Emperor Jingyuan almost spat out blood, "What?!"
The four of them fell into silence for a while. Xi Duanhong read on the scroll that none of those people could be offended by Daqi. Xu Lingxiang clearly wanted to put Daqi and Daqi in a dilemma. Whenever the princes leave Daqi, If anything happens, no matter who it is, the anger will be unbearable.
Xi Duanhong suddenly looked at Mu Feng and said, "Your Highness, have the princes already set off?"
"Well, Prince Nangong Che of the Snow Kingdom will probably arrive today or tomorrow, Prince Dongli will arrive the day after tomorrow, there is no movement in Beiliang, and Shabu is probably in civil strife because of the old King Sha."
"That's it..." Xi Duanhong raised the corners of his lips and smiled, "Your Majesty, can you give me a house? This way, the princes can all live in the same courtyard. In this way, even if something happens, it will be the business of the minister and their subordinates. It’s difficult for Qi to remain neutral, so it’s better to give him a courtyard outside the city.”
Ouyang Zhu raised his brows and expressed his helplessness, but he still said, "There is a villa outside the city called Sacrifice Pavilion. Your Majesty might as well send people there. At least it will be safer than staying in the city."
The three of them looked at Emperor Jingyuan together, waiting for his decision. Emperor Jingyuan was extremely confused, "It is rumored that the master of the Sacrifice Pavilion is uncertain. Wouldn't it be wrong if he hurt them?"
Xi Duanhong almost laughed out loud: It turns out that Emperor Jingyuan didn't know that the imperial master in front of him was the master of the Sacrifice Pavilion. This emperor is really stupid.
"Father, please give it a try. If it doesn't work, we will find another way."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Seeing Xi Duanhong and Mu Feng like this, there is no better way than this at the moment, so this is the only choice. Then Emperor Jingyuan looked at Xi Duanhong again, "You said just now that I would give you a yard, right? "
"Uh-huh."
"I will reward you with a big house and twenty guards and maids each. How about that?"
Xi Duanhong immediately knelt down to express his gratitude, "Thank you so much, Your Majesty!"
——
After leaving the Yangxin Hall, Xi Duanhong and Ouyang Zhu walked side by side. She enjoyed being with adults.
"You shouldn't show up today."
Xi Duanhong stopped and said, "But the Third Highness and His Majesty both think it is right."
Ouyang Zhu looked back with a chill in his eyes, "Although what you did just now was right, you should remain neutral first. Today is the first day. You have offended Su Yong, Xu Lingxiang and their group. From now on, you will How to gain a firm foothold in the DPRK?"
Xi Duanhong lowered his head in grievance, "Yes, I understand..."
"Let's go," Ouyang Zhu raised his hand and touched Xi Duanhong's head, "go and see the house that His Majesty rewarded you with."
Xi Duanhong still has many puzzlements along the way.
——On the carriage
"Sir, why doesn't Your Majesty know that you are the master of the Sacrifice Pavilion?"
"It makes no difference whether he knows or not, but today you showed your face in front of the Third Young Master. With your eloquence, he may want to take you in as a guest to work for him." As he said this, Ouyang Zhu looked at her intentionally or unintentionally. , looking at Xi Duanhong's side profile made him tremble in the same way as the last time he was stunned by the dance, "Do you want to help the Third Young Master? Or other princes."
Xi Duanhong shook his head obediently, "Not to mention that I haven't figured out the situation in the DPRK yet, not to mention that I have already entered the Sacrificial Concubine Pavilion as your guest, so how can I be his guest again?"
"Do you know that you can live on good trees?"
"I know, to assist Mingjun," Xi Duanhong suddenly looked at Ouyang Zhu seriously, "but I chose this good tree, sir."
Ouyang Zhu was stunned, looking at her silly and cute look. At that moment, he admitted that his heart beat for her, "Don't say this in front of others in the future."
"Okay~"
Xi Duanhong stopped talking and looked out the window: So what if you choose a good tree to live in? I will believe that you are my wise king in this life and that will not change until death, my lord...
The two soon arrived at Xi Duanhong's new house. Xi Duanhong looked at the huge house and ran in excitedly. He looked around and looked around. He liked it very much.
"I've met Miss."
The sudden appearance of two rows of people startled Xi Duanhong, while Ouyang Zhu walked slowly behind him and looked at these people for a moment, "Do you like these people?"
Xi Duanhong always felt a little embarrassed when he looked at these people, "Sir, I don't like these people. Can you tell His Majesty that you don't want to say goodbye..."
Ouyang Zhu nodded in acquiescence. Seeing how Xi Duanhong liked this place so much and how empty it was, for the sake of her safety, he decided to give her some secret guards.
"Xi girl."
Xi Duanhong turned her head in surprise. It was the first time that an adult called her that. This alone made her happy for several days, "My lord, what's wrong?"
Ouyang Zhu expressed it euphemistically out of humanitarian considerations, "It's so empty here. It's not safe for you alone. After thinking about it, Xu Zhi alone is not enough to protect you. I will send a few more people to you tomorrow."
"It all depends on the arrangements of the adults~"
Today's visit to the mansion has come to an end. There is at least one day before she can move in. Before that, she has to go back to the academy. Xue'er hasn't seen her for a day. Xi Duanhong is really afraid that something will happen to her.
——Academy
"Xi'er!"
The moment Qian Shengxue saw Xi Duanhong coming back, she almost pounced on her. Fortunately, she had practiced. Otherwise, she might have fallen to the ground due to such a huge impact.
"Xi'er, why did you leave me alone again, huh!"
Xi Duanhong stroked his forehead helplessly, "Okay, let's move out of here in a day or two, okay? I bought a house in the city with a nice view. As soon as I step out, I'm in a bustling neighborhood. How about it?" "
Qian Shengxue's eyes were bright and twinkling, "Really?!"
"Of course."
The haze just now was swept away, Qian Shengxue ran away happily, and Xueer Xi Duanhong felt a warm feeling in his heart when he saw such a childlike heart.
In that big house, with Xue'er, it should be very lively, but she still has to go to the market to see if there are any people. Although the people sent by the emperor have been sent away, she can't have any influence. If you don’t cultivate them, you will be no different than a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
Thugs, guards, maids, thinking of this, Xi Duanhong remembered someone, she whistled, and a person appeared behind her, it was Xu Zhi
"Miss, what are your orders?"
"Xiao Zhi'er, please take me to the village outside to see my savior. It's been a few days and it's time for me to go."
"Miss, please wait a moment while I prepare the car."
"Sorry to trouble you~"
After half a stick of incense, Xu Zhi prepared the carriage and drove out of the city while no one was setting up the carriage. He arrived within half an hour of leaving the city.
It was a small village. Xu Zhi took Xi Duanhong and walked towards the village. They reached the village after turning two small roads with twists and turns. Xu Zhi made an invitation gesture to Xi Duanhong and hugged him. Guarding the door with sword behind back
Xi Duanhong understood, opened the door and walked in. After entering, he found that there was another room inside. Xi Duanhong knocked on the door out of courtesy.
"who?"
"I am Xi Duanhong."
The door opened. Zhou Xu stood inside and his eyes turned slightly red when he saw Xi Duanhong. The same was true for Xi Duanhong.
"Come on, please take a seat!" Zhou Xu asked Xi Duanhong to sit down very politely, "It's hard for Miss Xi to come so late."
Xi Duanhong smiled and shook his head, "Thanks to you for saving me that day, otherwise I would have been dead at this moment. I came here today to ask Mr. Zhou about his thoughts in the future. I wonder where Mr. Zhou is going?"
Zhou Xu smiled knowingly, poured a cup of tea and handed it to Xi Duanhong, "We can't go back there. My parents and sisters are also in remote villages. If you really have nowhere to go, just go back to the countryside and farm with your parents." "
"That being the case, I wonder if Mr. Zhou would be willing to go back with me," Xi Duanhong's brows were full of determination, "Although I can't guarantee your wealth and glory, I can give you food, clothing, warmth and a place to live. I wonder... "
"Xu is willing to follow the girl," Zhou Xu said with a smile, "I don't care about wealth and wealth, I just hope that I can be with a good master."
"Xi Duanhong thanks Mr. Zhou for your success!"
Zhou Xu hurriedly helped Xi Duanhong up, "If you want to knock me, I'll knock you. Now you are the lady's master, and I am your subordinate. Where can any subordinate receive the courtesy of a lady?"
After saying this, Zhou Xu kowtowed and said, "My subordinate, Zhou Xu, is here to see Miss."
Xi Duanhong smiled and helped Zhou Xu up, "My house is still empty right now. Your presence will add some life~"
"Miss, what do I need to do?"
Xi Duanhong was a little worried, he still didn't understand anything, "Ah! By the way, Ah Xu, you have bought some people from Renyazi in the past few days, and you want children who have no father or mother or who have a clean background." , I want to cultivate a group of my own forces."
"Don't worry, miss, I'm familiar with this," Zhou Xu said, noticing the sky outside, "Miss, it's getting late, so it's not appropriate to stay here for a long time."
Xi Duanhong nodded and left. Before leaving, he told Zhou Xu the address. When he made the arrangements, he was almost done, so he could just go straight into the house.
"Click"
Seeing Xi Duanhong come out, Xu Zhi drove Xi Duanhong to the city without saying a word.
