Come on, Your Highness

When things have come to this point, what the Lu family is most afraid of is Xiao Hong's reluctance.

As soon as Xiao Hong said these words, the atmosphere that had just been relieved froze again.

Don't want to?

Lu Xueliang looked at his father, only to hear Cheng Enhou sigh softly: "Your Highness, why should you embarrass the old man? The matter has come to this point, and the Lu family has no way out."

Cheng Enhou looked at Xiao Hong with serious eyes, and said with sincere regret: "His Royal Highness, you really shouldn't come to control the water at this time!"

If Xiao Hong does not come, in two years, Kuiliang County will not exist, and once the sluice gate is demolished, once the Songjiang landform slowly recovers, everything that the Lu family has done will also be washed into the water. Something old?

"God's will, who knew there was such a sinkhole waiting for me, Lord Hou, you should have reminded me earlier." Xiao Hong said coldly.

Speaking of this, Marquis Cheng En also had troubles that he couldn't tell.

You must know that Xiao Hong likes to communicate with Emperor Tiangan in private first when doing things, and only after the father and son reach a consensus, they will take a formality in the court, and there is nothing wrong with the officials.

It was too late for the minister to raise objections.

Emperor Tiangan made a decree in the court, and then quickly notified Cheng Enhou, Xiao Hong has set off here!

It's not that Cheng Enhou didn't think about dismantling the gate in advance, but the first 99 steps have been completed, and only this last step is missing, no matter how he thinks about it, he is a little unwilling.

People are greedy, and they always keep luck, so they are in a passive situation.

There is no medicine for regret in the world, only to bite the bullet and move forward.

Marquis Cheng En let go of the jade crutch, folded his hands in front of his knees and said, "If Your Highness is not willing, I'm afraid I will have to forgive the old man for his disobedience. You know in your heart that everything the Lu family does is as long as it is presented to the imperial court." , there is no other way but to apologize with death. The old man really has no way to let His Highness return to Beijing, and then he can only ask His Highness to stay in Jiangzhou for a long time, and coexist with this side of water and soil."

Cheng Enhou spoke heavily and slowly, with a hint of pain and helplessness.

Although the words were reserved, the meaning was very clear, and Xiao Hong could only die here if he didn't want to.

Since Xiao Hong was a child, this was the first time someone dared to directly threaten his life. While he was astonished, anger rushed out of his face.

He stood up abruptly and slapped his palm on the high table, "How dare you!"

Gao Ji was slapped on the ground and made a loud noise. The lid of the teacup on it tilted, and the cup fell to the ground, and there was another crisp sound, which showed the force of his palm and the severity of his anger. The hearts of those who were shocked couldn't stop shaking.

Lu Xueliang swallowed hard, his body stiffened and he dared not move.

He has ruled the land of Jiangzhou for a long time, and he has indeed forgotten the awe of the Tian family, but when Xiao Hong's eyes are full of frost, and the hostility in his eyes is as sharp as the sharp edge of a knife, he can't help holding his breath. Hold your breath.

Even though Xiao Hong was outnumbered in the Lu family's territory at the moment, he still couldn't conceal his submissive majesty.

Lu Xueliang wanted to kneel down and beg for mercy.

However, Marquis Cheng En sat on the chair without moving. Faced with this, he just looked at Xiao Hong quietly.

"Your Highness, calm down." He said slowly.

He Xichao seemed to have just come back to his senses, so he stood up and asked Cheng Enhou loudly: "Master Hou, what you said is enough to destroy the nine clans. If something happens to your Highness, no one in Jiangzhou can escape. Do you think Lu Can the family get away with the anger of the emperor's bereavement?"

Cheng Enhou shook his head when he heard this, and smiled faintly, "Master He, going forward is a mountain of swords, and retreating is a sea of ​​fire. For the Lu family, if His Highness is determined and refuses to rescue, the result will be the same. Even saying no It's nice to hear, now that there are heavy rains, there may be a vast ocean at any time, although His Highness is an emperor, all living beings are equal in the face of natural disasters, and accidents cannot be resisted by manpower."

He Xichao's expression changed, and he became ugly, and he couldn't help but retreat a little.

When it comes to death, everyone is actually afraid.

Marquis Cheng En saw He Xichao's actions, his eyes sank slightly, "At that time, this old man should plead guilty in front of the emperor and allow the emperor to punish him. Even if the emperor doesn't believe it and sends imperial envoys here, even if it's as difficult as going to heaven, The old man tried his best to deal with it, but it's a pity... His Highness and Mr. He may not see that scene."

Xiao Hong clenched his fists tightly, his gaze seemed to be able to eat up the old man, and his anger burned to the extreme.

And He Xichao lowered his head slightly, temporarily unable to see his expression clearly.

Having said all the good and bad words, Cheng Enhou no longer sat steadily like a mountain. He finally got up, walked slowly to Xiao Hong, and then knelt down slowly and laboriously.

Lu Xueliang and Mr. Lang also stepped forward and knelt behind Cheng Enhou.

This step made Xiao Hong's unstoppable anger stagnate, and there was a question in his eyes about what kind of tricks he was going to play again.

Cheng Enhou kowtowed deeply, and said almost earnestly: "Your Highness, if I can not take these two steps that will hurt me, I will never go! I am old and old, and now I only wish to save the Lu family. Greedy As a result, the old man suffers in sleepless days and nights. If it happens all over again, the Lu family will never dare to take a step forward, and must abide by the rules and keep their duty. Your Highness, please give the Lu family a chance. From now on, the Lu family’s property, All connections are up to His Highness to decide!"

After Cheng Enhou finished speaking, when he looked up again, he was already in tears.

Elderly people are easy to get pity, not to mention the decent Cheng Enhou burst into tears, showing embarrassment and helplessness, like a poor old man who is desperate for his family.

"For the sake of the empress dowager..."

Blood relationship is a kind of wonderful relationship that can make people naturally close.

After making a strong threat, Xiao Hong could no longer express his anger by adopting this kind of begging method.

He frowned in thought, his face full of contradictions.

"This is hundreds of lives, and it can't just be for my own selfishness..." Xiao Hong couldn't continue talking.

Cheng Enhou said: "Your Highness, the old man will ask the monks to redeem them, and light the lanterns in the Jingchan Temple to pray for blessings. They will have a good pregnancy in their next life."

This is simply ridiculous!

Xiao Hong thought how could this person say such things with such a rogue face.

He couldn't help looking at He Xichao, who also looked back at him, with infinite coldness in those bright eyes, but he persuaded: "Your Highness, you have to think twice!"

Is this thinking twice to persuade him not to agree, or to agree?

Xiao Hong didn't have a taste for it, he just felt that if the mind was not strong enough, he would be led into the chasm.

At this time, there is no sound, and the drop of a needle can be heard.

After a while, Xiao Hong said in a low voice: "I'm a little confused, Lord Lu, I can't answer you for the time being."

Xiao Hong didn't veto it outright, nor did he agree immediately. This was the best and most normal reaction Cheng Enhou could expect.

For the prince, the former seemed too high-minded, blunt and unreasonable; while the latter was too hypocritical, as if he had left behind, making people uneasy.

Cheng Enhou said: "Yes, Your Highness should think more about it. Today's journey is exhausting, and the spirit is unavoidable. Please rest your Highness as soon as possible. I will just wait for the good news."

Xiao Hong closed his eyes and let out a mouthful of depression.

He Xichao pursed his lips, looked at Xiao Hong worriedly and said, "Your Highness, let's go back first."

Xiao Hong nodded, "Let's go." After speaking, he strode away without looking back.

He Xichao was about to follow when he heard Cheng Enhou's voice behind him, "Nephew He Xian, please wait a moment."

He Xichao paused, turned around and asked indifferently: "Marquis Cheng En, what else can I ask for advice?"

"Nephew He Xian is only fifteen years old. He is the first three-ranked scholar in Daqi and the youngest champion in history. He has a bright future, and he is just around the corner. With such a bright future, it would be too embarrassing if he died halfway." It's a pity? Thinking about the official historian's few words, the interpretation of later generations came to an abrupt end, full of talent, full of ambition and too late to display, how could nephew He Xian be willing to accompany His Royal Highness to die here?"

Cheng Enhou's gaffe just now had been cleaned up, he looked at He Xichao with burning eyes, and spoke in a soft voice, but it was like a heavy hammer hitting He Xichao's heart.

A trace of resentment flashed in He Xichao's eyes, but then it turned into resentment, "Master Hou, in life, apart from meritorious deeds, there is also morality. Your Highness has done nothing wrong, and I have no face to persuade him to compromise and do evil."

"Hey, the spirit of youth, who never said when he was young that he put the world first and then himself, but once the ups and downs of the officialdom turn around, people will be destroyed if they don't do it for themselves."

"This is about you, Lord Hou?" He Xichao asked slightly sarcastically.

Cheng Enhou was not angry, but just smiled lightly, "Maybe, but even if my nephew doesn't think about himself, he should think about still caring about your mother in the capital, right? Without my nephew by her side, how can she still have her in the future?" Day of peace?"

The incident in Duke Wei's mansion spread almost all over the capital, and Marquis Chengen naturally inquired about it clearly.

Because of He Xichao's struggle for success, Duke Wei's eldest grandson couldn't breathe, but once He Xichao was gone, his aunt and mother were begging for life under his sister's hands, so there was no way out.

He Xichao would rather beg for food on the street than be with his mother, needless to say Xiaoyi.

Hearing this, his eyes narrowed instantly, his lips moved, and his expression darkened.

"Nephew, think about it carefully, and help the old man to persuade His Highness to be non-toxic and not a husband. Don't look at His Highness who is deeply loved by the emperor now, but if you want to get on that chair, just liking it is not enough, you have to have someone behind you to support you. Old man Not talented, I have some power in the court, and I would like to help His Highness with all my money."

He Xichao gave a wry smile, "Master Hou's ability to read people's hearts is really terrifying. Xichao seems to have nowhere to go."

Cheng Enhou smiled humbly, "In time, my nephew's achievement will definitely be higher than that of this old man."

He Xichao stopped talking, turned around and left.

As soon as his figure left, Lu Xueliang dared to let out a big breath. He twisted his neck, let his stiff body relax, and called out: "Father..."

"The king of England is worthy of being the king of England, and the champion is also worthy of being the champion. With such a heart, the old man would be very fond of the emperor, but it is a pity that he is still too young and has too little experience, otherwise it would not be so easy to persuade him."

When Lu Xueliang heard this, he was puzzled and said, "Father, the King of England hasn't agreed yet!"

"Sooner or later, by the way, I will let the fifth girl go to comfort her later, and on the Qixi Festival the day after tomorrow... may as well invite Your Highness to go out for a walk together to cultivate and cultivate feelings." Cheng Enhou said in a deep voice.

"Let the king out?"

Mr. Lang said: "Today, Master Hou has already given heavy medicine. Next, it's time to appease you. Miss Wu will accompany His Highness on a trip, and she will try to persuade you a little more. Your Highness may be able to deal with the pain in his heart."

"Mr. Lang is right. You can't be too tough to deal with this kind of young people. Slow down will achieve your goal better. Otherwise, it will be troublesome." Cheng Enhou said with a smile.

"That's the way it is, but dad, what if His Highness keeps refusing to express his opinion?"

"These days are calm, the weather is especially hot, and the tide is sweltering. There is going to be a big storm, which is estimated to be after the Qixi Festival." Mr. Lang said, "As long as His Royal Highness agrees before that, when the storm comes Just make it clean, that's all."

Cheng Enhou nodded, "I hope His Highness knows what to do."

He Xichao and Xiao Hong hurried back to the small courtyard, both of them looked dignified, causing the scholars to look over in surprise.

"Your Highness, sir..."

Xiao Hong ignored them and went back to his room.

Several people immediately looked at each other in blank dismay.

However, He Xichao stayed behind. He glanced slightly and asked, "Where are the three?"

"I went to find Master Lu."

Xiao Hong and He Xichao were busy with business, so the remaining scholars and dandies were naturally accompanied, and the young masters of the Lu family accompanied them.

He Xichao twitched his brows slightly when he heard this, and asked, "What happened?"

So that piece of paper fell into He Xichao's hands, and when he explained the cause and effect, he immediately understood.