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After waiting outside Xudu City for more than half a month, the news came back that the convoy under the guise of Ling Xun was intercepted.They were intercepted three times along the way, and the most tragic battle was at the ruins of the imperial city. Fortunately, Ling Xun had already arranged manpower, so there was no damage, only a few people were seriously injured.

"Near the imperial city, there were four formation masters on the enemy side. They thought that this battle would surely lead to heavy casualties. Unexpectedly, at the critical moment, another group of people rushed out to rescue us. Afterwards, we found out their identities. They were the third prince of the Greedy Wolf Kingdom. deploy……"

It was already late at night, and Ling Xun was sitting on the edge of the bed, with a thick quilt on his legs and a cloak on his body, still perfectly playing the role of a "recovering from a serious illness". News, silently brought the note with the information close to the candle and lit it.

The flames of burning paper were reflected in Ling Xun's eyes, and gradually turned to ashes, leaving endless silence in Ling Xun's eyes.

It's the third prince of this greedy wolf country again!

If Master Shen hadn't said what he said before, Ling Xun might not have taken this person very seriously, but knowing the character of Princess Tanlang and the environment the third prince survived from, Ling Xun would have no choice. Do not be vigilant.

This person has repeatedly offered a helping hand to show his favor, is it just for an unresolved support?They've never even met.

The door was pushed open at this time, Mu Jiu walked in, and immediately noticed the smell of burning things in the room, he only glanced at the handful of ashes under Ling Xun's feet, and said: "Fang Ke has a message ?”

As soon as Ling Xun saw Mu Jiu coming in, he immediately raised a smile, nodded and said, "Well, they have already left the capital, and they will arrive in Xudu in four or five days." Then Ling Xun told Fang Ke the secret report. Mu Jiu, "Do you think this third prince is strange? Even if he wants to compete with his elder brothers for the throne, he can't just win over people. He is so sure that I will accept his favor? By the way, didn't you go to Tanlang has traveled a lot, but have you ever heard what kind of person this Tanlang third prince is?"

Mu Jiu lowered his eyes and said calmly: "The third prince has not been in the court of Tanlang since he was a child. Even in the kingdom of Tanlang, there are very few rumors about the third prince."

"That's right, I've heard people say that the third prince was born to the greedy wolf princess, and was abused by his mother since childhood." Speaking of this, Ling Xun looked at Mu Jiu with a half-smile, "This experience, it's really It's very similar to Huaifeng."

Mu Jiu was silent and did not respond to Ling Xun.

Ling Xun said again, "Does Huaifeng still hate his mother?"

"It's been many years ago, and my mother is no longer alive, so it's useless to think about it." Mu Jiu said perfunctorily, obviously not wanting to talk about this topic any longer.

In Ling Xun's eyes, this seems to be a lie fabricated by him, and it is inconvenient for people to continue to ask the bottom line, lest there will be mistakes.Combined with the information about Mu Yin provided by Old Man Liu, Ling Xun became even more certain that Mu Jiu had concealed his true identity from him.

A few days later, Fang Ke and Fang Jue finally led the team to Xudu and joined Ling Xun and Mu Jiu.

Nanyang Marquis Wei Zhao and his ministers went out of the city to greet him personally. Among these people, Ling Xun even saw an old acquaintance.

"Master Situ! Stay safe!"

Who is that old man standing next to Wei Zhao, if not Liu Situ?Ling Xun still remembered the last time they parted, and it was really unpleasant. Liu Situ wanted to introduce Ling Xun, who was still windless at that time, to Qin Chao in the name of surrender, so that he could find a chance to assassinate him.However, Ling Xun lost the man on the way, followed by his jade pendant, and left the capital with Zhong Lishan and others.To be honest, he did an unreasonable thing.But it's not a good thing for the old man to use him as a saber.

Liu Situ gave Ling Xun a hard look with his long eyes, cleared his throat, and bowed his hands to Ling Xun pretending to be high-spirited: "Mr. Ling, this old man had eyes but didn't know Mount Tai back then, so I offended you."

"Where is it?" Ling Xun returned the salute with a smile, "Master Situ is highly righteous and dedicated to the country, which is greatly admired by the juniors."

Ling Xun greeted Liu Situ as soon as he came up, and Nanyang Hou Wei Zhao was watching, but he didn't interrupt. When Ling Xun turned his attention to him, he was a little surprised, and saluted him: "Cao Min has seen Mr. Nanyang Hou .”

The reason why the Marquis of Nanyang surprised Ling Xun was because at this time he looked at him with tears in his eyes, and seemed very excited. Ling Xun had been wandering among the people since he was a child, and he didn't know much about interpersonal relationships in the political circle. Deep, but I probably know that this Nanyang Marquis Wei Zhao seems to have a very good personal relationship with his father, and he is also one of the few people who stood up to speak for him when his father had an accident.

"You are Xiao Xun... you are really Xiao Xun..." Nanyang Hou said as he took a step forward and grabbed Ling Xun's arm.

Ling Xun was startled, and suddenly murderous intent condensed on his body, but Mu Jiu beside him pressed his other arm, shook his head slightly, and signaled him not to act rashly, so he didn't let him directly slap the Nanyang Hou out.

Nanyang Hou couldn't wait to lift Ling Xun's sleeves, just like Ling Shu did when he saw Ling Xun for the first time, he lowered his head to look for him on his arm. When he saw the red birthmark the size of a copper coin, he couldn't control his emotions anymore. , Weeping in a low voice.

"Ziji, Ziji, heaven has eyes, let your Ling family have someone to succeed..." Ziji is Ling Xun's father's word, Nanyang Hou wiped his tears, it took a long time to regain control of his emotions, and apologized to Ling Xun : "Nephew Ling, I'm sorry, as soon as I saw you, I thought of your father and lost my composure."

Before Ling Xun came to Xudu, he always thought that Nanyang Hou Wei Zhao should be a heroic figure, holding the power of life and death, coercing the emperor to order the world, but when he actually met, Nanyang Hou gave him a very different feeling.

Marquis Nanyang was about the same age as General Zhennan, and together with Yuan Xi's father, they were called the "Three Heroes of Kyushu".Although Nanyang Hou is now old and has a slightly fatter figure, he still can't hide his handsome features, so it's easy to give people a sense of kindness when they meet for the first time.

The first thing Ling Xun has to do when he enters Xudu is to face the saint. Although the current saint is only a child of seven or eight years old, he is also the core of power in Kyushu, as long as he still wears the hat of "Daxia people" on his head , then do not disrespect him.

The Marquis of Nanyang arranged everything properly early in the morning, and after Ling Xun had bathed and washed himself, he led him to the palace.

It is said to be the imperial palace, but in fact, it is just that the Marquis of Nanyang rebuilt a mansion on the original fief, so that the royal family can temporarily settle down.

Walking to the gate of the palace, Nanyang Hou asked Ling Xun who he wanted to follow because there should not be too many people following him before entering the palace.

Ling Xun looked back at Fang Ke, Fang Jue and others who were following behind him, and finally called Mu Jiu.So the two entered the palace, and after being searched and checked the pass token, they were finally led into the inner hall.

Nanyang Hou followed Ling Xun all the time, and whenever he went, he simply introduced a few words to Ling Xun, with a very casual attitude, as if walking in his own courtyard-but this was indeed Nanyang Hou's private property.

Ling Xun noticed that the maids and eunuchs in the palace were very respectful to the Marquis of Nanyang, much more respectful than a Marquis should be.

"Are you the son of General Zhennan?"

When he entered the door, he saw that small person sitting on a high dragon chair. Ling Xun knelt down and bowed, only to hear the crisp voice echoing in the hall.

"Returning to the emperor, it is the grassroots." Ling Xun said respectfully.

"Raise your head and let me see." The little emperor said.

Ling Xun raised his head, his eyesight was very good, even if he was some distance away, he could still see the little emperor clearly, seeing his red lips, white teeth, round eyes, he looked like a baby, so he wanted to sit there solemnly, imitating The adult's tone of voice made Ling Xun laugh, but he also forgot about the little emperor's bastard father.

"You look so good-looking." The little emperor looked at Ling Xun carefully for a while, and commented like this.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your praise."

"You are Aunt Wuyang's son. Speaking of which, I should call you cousin."

"Don't dare."

The little emperor looked at Mu Jiu who was beside Ling Xun again, "Are you Mr. Sichen?"

"Going back to the emperor, it is the grassroots." Mu Jiu replied.

Then, there was a silence in the hall, the little emperor seemed to have forgotten what to say, until Wei Zhao who was standing beside him coughed, the little emperor was clever, sneaked a glance at Wei Zhao as if timidly, and said in a low voice : "Well, Concubine Jin misses you very much, I'll go see her in a while, I'm a little tired too, you guys step back."

Ling Xun and Mu Jiu kowtowed to thank the little emperor, and were led out of the hall by Wei Zhao. Ling Xun could feel two burning gazes resting on him until the moment he stepped out of the door of the hall. The little emperor seemed very reluctant to part with him.

But it's no wonder that such a young child has experienced such a catastrophe. When he was lonely and ignorant, he was placed on the throne. Thinking of himself, he couldn't help feeling the same.

"Master Nanyanghou, you didn't say you were going to see Concubine Jin beforehand." Ling Xun asked when he was going to Concubine Jin's residence. Go and meet him, so that we can confirm the truth of what Master Na Shen said.

Nanyang Hou said: "I didn't know this beforehand, it was your Majesty's impromptu idea, maybe it was a request from Concubine Jin to His Majesty, she is your grandmother after all, in this world, you are her only concern."

Ling Xun didn't think this would be what the little emperor meant, so he glanced at Nanyang Hou calmly, and then thought of the fearful expression on the little emperor's face when he looked at him, he couldn't help sinking his heart.

"My Xun'er, is it my Xun'er..."

Ling Xun hadn't entered into Concubine Jin's courtyard when he heard a woman's voice coming from inside.