The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Shangguanfu.

Shangguan Haitong just came back.

Huan Shuang reported as she served him: "The seventh young lady from the Yong'an Marquis's residence has been visiting the Fourth Prince's residence frequently recently. The plague incident is probably related to her. Perhaps she didn't say it directly, but hinted at it indirectly. Young lady, she wants to get her hands on power."

Li Sirong...Shangguan Haitong was a little surprised.

In her previous life, Li Sirong had never stepped out of the harem and had no concept of fighting for power and gain.

He has experienced too much pain in this life and is hungry for power.

She lowered her eyes to look at her hands.

What kind of monsters have you created with your own hands?

Extremely vicious, without any bottom line.

If this continues, it will not only be the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion that will be swallowed up.

Yong'an Marquis's Mansion. Shi Zhongqiao strolled out of the mansion carrying his money bag, eating and drinking along the way.

When he reached an empty alley, he looked left and right and then climbed over the wall to escape.

There was a knock on the door, and the concierge opened the back door: "Please come in."

Garden pavilion. Xie Qiuguang tries the newly made food.

The butler brought people over: "Your Majesty, the people are here."

Xie Qiuguang turned around and said, "Long time no see. Please take a seat."

Shi Zhongqiao bowed and went to sit opposite him: "I am willing to serve you at your service. I have only one request."

"No rush. Come, try it and see how it tastes. Do you think women will like it?" Xie Qiuguang handed over a piece of cake.

After taking the snack, Shi Zhongqiao tasted it and his eyes lit up: "It's delicious."

Xie Qiuguang was happy: "Isn't it? Sweet but not greasy, fragrant and refreshing. Butler, prepare a portion for dinner."

Shi Zhongqiao finished his snack in a few bites and continued seriously: "Your Majesty, let's talk business."

Holding his chin with his hand, Xie Qiuguang looked at him and said, "I haven't seen you for many years, but your personality hasn't changed much. However, I never thought that you would be the one marrying into the Yong'an Marquis's mansion. Although you like to eat and have fun, and your mind is not on official career. But marrying into the family..."

"I thought you were carefree and unrestrained, and that you loved to travel around the world. I was wrong, I was wrong. As for serving me, what can you do? You have no power or status, and the only useful thing about you is that you live in the Yong'an Marquis Mansion."

Shi Zhongqiao sighed, "Your Highness, small people are indispensable to great things. What I can do, others may not be able to do. I am alone, so no one will pay attention to me. Who would have thought that I was working for Your Highness? Don't you think so?"

Xie Qiuguang nodded: "Okay, I agree. Tell me your conditions and I will try my best to meet them."

After drinking some tea to relieve the sweetness in his mouth, Shi Zhongqiao pursed his lips and smiled: "My only request is that the prince spare my wife's life when the matter is accomplished. In the past and even after this, she will do many wrong things. I want to stop her, but I can't bear it..."

Comfort, stop...

Standing on the moral high ground to accuse...

He admitted that he had had such despicable thoughts.

But his wife woke up from nightmares every night, crying with tears on her face.

He thought that perhaps right and wrong were not that important in his wife's mind.

It's just too painful, I want to vent, I want revenge...

Shi Zhongqiao sighed, "I am incompetent and can't do much for her. I hope the prince will help me and let her go one day."

"You..." Xie Qiuguang never thought that this would be how his most free-spirited childhood playmate would encounter love.

The housekeeper took a quick glance, stepped forward and ruffled Shi Zhongqiao's hair: "Stop being sad, you're not suitable."

Xie Qiuguang covered his mouth and laughed.

Shi Zhongqiao adjusted his hair crown and said, "I am not a child anymore, please don't mess with my head."

"Really? I think you still have the mentality of a child." The butler crossed his arms and said seriously.

Xie Qiuguang agreed immediately: "I agree to your request. No matter what she did, I will spare her life after the matter is accomplished."

"Really? That's great." Shi Zhongqiao breathed a sigh of relief, or rather, a huge stone fell from his heart.

When Xie Qiuguang was young, he had many playmates with different personalities. His mother often gave him questions and awarded the winners with red flowers.

When everyone was scrambling to get the little red flower, only Shi Zhongqiao did not participate.

He always finished the cakes on the table by himself, and then went to sleep under the table after eating.

Don’t have too much ambition. Being well-fed and well-dressed is the greatest happiness.

The book was banned, and his mother passed away. Xie Qiuguang and his friends had not seen each other for many years, and when they met again, everything had changed.

Shi Zhongqiao lifted his robe and knelt down: "I am Shi Zhongqiao, your subordinate, and I am willing to go through fire and water for you, Your Majesty."

Xie Qiuguang stood up and helped the man up: "There's no need for this between you and me. Since you're free, I'll leave the matter of contacting other people to you. Shi Zhongqiao, let's fulfill mother's last wish together. After that, you can eat whatever you want and go wherever you want."

"Okay." Shi Zhongqiao was very touched. He had longed for freedom since he was a child, but when he grew up, he didn't want to travel around the world.

Why? Because someone is waiting for you at home. The most beautiful and best scenery is right beside you, why bother looking for it everywhere?

Shangguanfu.

Shangguan Haitong received a letter from the border: "Before the New Year, Yinhua will return to Beijing with the team."

Huan Shuang was surprised: "Really? Congratulations, the plague has finally been resolved. We can have a good New Year."

When spring comes, it will be the imperial examination.

Then the officials were evaluated, those who were promoted were promoted, and those who were demoted were demoted.

Shangguan Haitong put away the letter.

More and more people are helping her, and she is getting closer and closer to her goal.

A few days later. Palace.

The carriage stopped and Shangguan Haitong got off and entered the mansion.

Xie Qiuguang waited early and greeted them personally: "They have recovered well. They will be able to leave in a few days."

Shangguan Haitong nodded: "Your Highness, thank you for your hard work in taking care of me."

In the guest room.

The two men helped up Shi Wangxi, who was the most seriously injured. It was such a suffering to go to Beijing.

Shangguan Haitong walked into the room with a smile: "Mr. Shi has recovered well and can get out of bed now."

Shi Wangxi and the other two stood up and saluted: "Thank you, Your Majesty, and Miss Shangguan for saving us."

"You are injured, so there's no need to be polite. Please sit down." Xie Qiuguang and Shangguan Haitong sat down.

The maid brought tea. Shi Wangxi and the other two sat down.

The butler brought a box, placed it on the table and opened it.

Seeing what was inside, Shi Wangxi and the other two were shocked: "Token?"

Xie Qiuguang nodded: "I kept it for someone else, and now it is returned to its original owner. I hope you can calm down the chaos in the Demon Sect."

Shi Wangxi bowed sincerely: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

He was about to leave, feeling a little reluctant. He looked at Shangguan Haitong.

Xie Qiuguang frowned slightly: "There is no time to lose, I think you should set off tomorrow."

Shangguan Haitong smiled softly. Shi Wangxi was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head: "Your Majesty is right."

Xie Qiuguang took a big gulp of tea and asked, "What are you looking at?"

After explaining everything, Shangguan Haitong stood up and prepared to go back.

When they reached the garden, Xie Qiuguang asked them to stay: "The palace has nice views. Since Haitong is here, why don't you take a look around?"

"Okay." Shangguan Haitong really couldn't refuse.

Different statuses have different specifications for mansions. The palace is exquisite and grand, and it really has a beautiful view.

Arriving at the pavilion in the water, Xie Qiuguang ordered people to serve the dishes: "It is a real enjoyment to watch and eat at the same time."

Shangguan Haitong smiled but said nothing. Unexpectedly, it started to drizzle soon after, and ripples appeared in the pool.

It is a unique way to enjoy the scenery in the rain. Xie Qiuguang was very happy, the weather was good.