Planning to marry the third master

The next day after court, Xie Yunxiao was called into the Wende Hall.

Prince Yan was also there, but he was sitting at his desk like a student doing his homework. The emperor, on the other hand, was sitting on the side drinking tea. It was obvious what the emperor was thinking.

Xie Yunxiao bowed, "Your Highness."

The emperor said in a deep voice: "Get up."

"Yes."

The emperor took out the memorial and threw it on the table, making a noise. He said, "Why didn't you give it to me directly, but instead sent it through Concubine De? You know that the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs."

If ordinary people saw the emperor's attitude, they would kneel down and admit their mistakes immediately, but Xie Yunxiao directly admitted: "I am embarrassed to speak."

"Humph! You still feel embarrassed. I think you are very embarrassed."

Xie Yunxiao did not deny it and said, "Yes, it is all my hard work and hard-earned money. I don't think there is anything to be embarrassed about."

"Oh, you are really honest."

Gu Xingyan rolled his eyes, lowered his head, and acted obediently. Looking around the world, no minister dared to speak to his father like this.

The emperor said, "I can draft an imperial edict, but ten banks are not enough. I want one in every county."

Xie Yunxiao said: "The task is too big, and my subordinates also have conditions."

"explain."

"Explain this matter in the court in advance."

The emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "You know, early wisdom or early success is a sign of early death, and late success may not be bad for your child."

Xie Yunxiao bowed and said, "My parents were guided to come to Bianjing. I am not afraid that the emperor will know the purpose. The Xie family needs protection."

The emperor frowned and asked, "Who?"

Xie Yunxiao said: "No matter who it is, the Xie family has been calculated, so I have no choice but to resort to this strategy."

The emperor frowned. He knew his own child well. He sighed inwardly, wondering how could Prince Hui have such a temper. He said, "What can a child do? The court will be laughed at."

"No need to fulfill the promise immediately. Just give them a mansion first and let the court know about the Xie family's contribution."

"Huh, you dare to say that."

“Speaking bluntly.”

The emperor stood up, walked back and forth thinking, and said: "I have 50,000 soldiers and horses in my hands and I will give them to you. If you want to inherit the title, you must bear its weight."

Xie Yunxiao frowned. There were too many things to do. After thinking for a while, he finally said, "Okay."

The emperor nodded. To protect his own people, he naturally had to be strong. In this way, the emperor handed the imperial city to General Qilin. He naturally made a casual decision after considering it for a long time, and continued to ask: "What do you think about Yang Ji?"

Xie Yunxiao said: "The previous reserve army plan has probably been implemented. First reduce the troops, then recruit soldiers. It would be best to form three equally matched forces. Only in this way can we achieve a balance."

The emperor nodded and said, "I think the same thing as you."

"My subordinates talk too much."

"I want frankness."

The two of them talked back and forth, and almost all the important matters of the court were discussed. Needless to say, the key was to restrain Prince Hui.

In front of Prince Yan, the emperor gave the tiger talisman to Xie Yunxiao. No one else knew about it. It was a sign of the emperor's trust and also a secret.

After Xie Yunxiao left, the emperor said to Prince Yan: "In front of capable ministers, you can show weakness, so that they will think more and do more."

Prince Yan nodded and said, "Yes, my son doesn't have the ability of General Qilin."

"As an emperor, you must know how to control talents. You are more fortunate than me to have such a capable minister. I will never ask you to work as hard as I do."

Prince Yan couldn't help but say with regret: "He is not my uncle."

"Don't worry about it. Not being related by blood is actually a good thing. If someone in the court wants to use this as an excuse, there's still room for maneuver."

"Yes, I understand."

"Ah."

On the next day, the emperor reported to all the civil and military officials about the Xie family's donation of the money house to the court. He also read out the imperial edict in front of all the civil and military officials, stating that when the money house spread all over the country, the title would be fulfilled and a mansion would be granted as a reward.

The person in charge was still General Qilin, which puzzled everyone. However, in front of the court, it was General Qilin who received the imperial edict, which puzzled everyone even more.

After the court session, the officials began to understand the situation and wanted to catch up, but Prince Hui walked ahead of them.

Prince Hui called Xie Yunxiao and said, "Ah Xiao, let's talk."

Xie Yunxiao frowned and neither responded nor refused.

The court has been very strange recently, with Prince Hui remaining silent, while Prince Yan has stood in front of the court, seemingly replacing Prince Hui.

The matter of the crown prince was also stagnant and there was no progress.

Prince Hui followed Xie Yunxiao on his horse, and soon they both headed in the same direction. After they left the city, no one knew where they were going. Xie Yunxiao led the way and arrived at a small hilltop where no one was.

The two men dismounted together. Xie Yunxiao did not speak. Prince Hui stood beside Xie Yunxiao and said, "Ah Xiao, I'm sorry. I admit my mistake to you."

Xie Yunxiao didn't say anything. It would be fine if it happened once, but the second time he was just stupid. There wouldn't be a third time.

King Hui said: "Ah Xiao, you know that I have always had a plan, and I was anxious at the moment, so I resorted to this desperate measure."

Xie Yunxiao said: "You have seen today's court. The emperor has already ordered other tasks. I will not be in Bianjing in the short term. I will not be involved in what you want to do, so don't worry."

"I didn't mean that."

"We understand each other. You are afraid that I will become a stumbling block to you. Don't worry, if you never care about me, I will stay away from you." After saying that, he turned around.

Prince Hui held Xie Yunxiao and said, "Ah Xiao, how can you not understand my ambitions? Why are you alienated from me because of a woman? Women are like clothes, and brothers are like limbs. Why don't you know this?"

Xie Yunxiao was furious, but then he slowly calmed down. Cold words flowed out from his teeth, saying, "So, my woman is not a woman, and my family is not human, but ants. You can manipulate them if you want. Gu Xinghui, have you ever thought that you have never been so cruel to anyone else like me? Your brother? Prince Hui, our brotherhood has changed a long time ago. Now that Prince Yu has left Beijing, my value has been used up. You, Prince Hui, can pursue your ambitions as much as you want. I will not accompany you any more."

As he said this, he pulled up his sleeves, mounted his horse and rode away.

Before leaving, he glanced at Prince Hui, his eyes also cold.

So, what are brothers? They are nothing in front of power and desire.

Gu Xinghui watched Xie Yunxiao leave, watched him go away, and did not move. Was he wrong? Before that, everything was a necessary measure. Where did he go wrong?

Everyone told him not to be soft-hearted, so what was he doing wrong?

It is impossible not to feel lost after losing your best friend. As Xie Yunxiao said, he has done what he should do, and it doesn't matter if he is not in Bian Jing next.

Prince Hui looked at the villages outside Bianjing. This world, just as the Taoist said, belonged to him. As for Xie Yunxiao, he admitted that many things could not be done without him. He would reward him after he became emperor, and the compensation would be the same. He felt relieved when he thought of this.

Xie Yunxiao was thinking about his next move. He would have to leave Bian Jing for a while, that was certain. As for how long he would be away, that would be up to the emperor.

Prince Hui is still inferior to the emperor.