sirius

Concubine Lin was buried in the imperial mausoleum under the imperial concubine system, as if the dust had settled.

Qi Xiao didn't go back to Yangxi Zhai directly. The next day after Concubine Lin's funeral, there was another religious ceremony. Ning Wanxiao, the national teacher, presided over the Doom Dojo in person. His majesty's favor is even more important to Qi Xiao than chasing the concubine. Valuing it makes others jealous.

Qi Xiao was busy with Concubine Lin's funeral in the Westbound Palace, and the court and the harem had already started discussing whether Qi Xiao should go or stay.

The meaning of the Ministry of Rites is to let Qi Xiao go back to Fuzhou. After all, he first came back to Yuanjing City to serve Concubine Lin.

What is unexpected is that Pei Hao, who has always been taciturn in court, directly stood up and refuted Chu You, Minister of the Ministry of Rites: "His Royal Highness Chu Wang is helping Dali Temple to investigate the case. How can he just leave when the case is not completed?"

Chu You, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, chuckled: "Investigating cases is the duty of Dali Temple. Could it be that Master Pei would not know how to investigate cases without the help of His Highness the King of Chu?"

Not to be outdone, Pei Hao said bluntly: "Everyone knows that His Highness the King of Chu obeyed His Majesty's orders to assist Dali Temple in handling the case. Could it be that Mr. Chu has forgotten things too much? Or did he deliberately resist the order?"

"Master Pei, you..."

"Okay," His Majesty said aloud, "Don't worry about the King of Chu's matter, we will discuss it later.

Do you have other important matters to report? "

His Majesty suppressed Qi Xiao's matter, and no one dared to speak up, but the smart people have already noticed that His Majesty intends to keep Qi Xiao in Yuanjing City, and they all quietly looked at Uncle Qin and Zhongshu Ling Gongsun Yang.

The two also glanced at each other indiscriminately, but they didn't say a word, they just dozed off and didn't hear anything just now.

After the dynasty was over, Chu You, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Uncle Qin Guo got together and walked slowly outside the palace, talking while talking.

"Although His Majesty didn't say it clearly just now, it means that he intends to keep the King of Chu. Do you need me to give another account?"

Uncle Qin Guo was silent for a moment before saying: "Don't worry.

Since His Majesty has said that we can discuss it later, let's wait for a few days. "

"What Uncle Guo said is to wait for a few days, maybe the empress can get some wind."

Chu You asked perplexedly, "What is your majesty's intention of keeping the King of Chu? Is it really for the case of the Ministry of Households? But hasn't the case of the Ministry of Households been investigated?"

Uncle Qin Guo glanced at Chu You: "Investigating cases is the business of Dali Temple.

It's serious that you're busy negotiating peace. "

"Yes, I understand."

The matter of negotiating peace was unclear. Zhou Guo’s condition was simply that the lion opened his mouth and handed it to His Majesty. His Majesty actually laughed after reading it. It dragged on for too long, implying that Chu You was not doing his job effectively, and Chu You immediately broke out in a cold sweat. His Majesty put down the note and issued a decree, ordering Feng Yaotang, the Marquis of Taiping, to negotiate a peace.

Feng Yaotang, the Marquis of Taiping, has a lot of military exploits. He was disabled in his legs due to the battle and was named a Marquis. Although Feng Yaotang was no longer able to lead the army, his eldest son also died in battle. It can be said that his family is full of loyalty. His Majesty felt sorry for the Feng family and did not let Feng Yaotang's youngest son Feng Xu also joined the army.

The Feng family has a strong military background and has been close friends with the Gongsun family for generations. Feng Xu also married the daughter of the Gongsun family.

His Majesty put Feng Yaotang into Chen and Zhou's peace talks, obviously because he didn't trust Chu You and beat Qin Shi by the way.

But Chu You wondered, the negotiation between the two countries is not easy, and it is inevitable that there will be a stalemate, not to mention that the peace negotiation has just begun, how could His Majesty be so dissatisfied with him?Moreover, he immediately selected Taiping Hou as the assistant manager, without even negotiating, as if he had thought about it early in the morning?

Chu You couldn't figure it out, but Uncle Qin Guo didn't have a clue. Qi Xiao dragged Pei Hao and Cao Weishan to plow the fields in Yuanjing City to search here and there. Wang Tangyi and Qian Chong were arrested. Although they managed to keep the Longtaixing Bank, His Majesty was obviously very dissatisfied with the Qin family, but His Majesty did not scold Qin face to face, but he did not even give him a chance to defend himself.

In this case, it is better to wait and see what happens, and be safer.

"Speaking of which, has Zhou Guo answered the marriage?"

Chu You shook his head: "Not yet.

It is Zhou Guohuang's intention to send Xihe Princess to Dachen for marriage, and the marriage can be decided first. As for Xun Anhou's son and the fifteenth princess, it will take time to discuss and get the approval of Zhou Guohuang.

Sounds like procrastination.

Couldn't even one hundred thousand black iron mines impress His Majesty Zhou Guo? "

"Keep an eye on it."

Uncle Qin Guo didn't say anything more.

The Hundred Thousand Black Iron Mine is too tempting, and this kind of marriage is also "too tempting".

Zhou Guo married a princess to come to Dachen, and he would not marry unless he was a prince. This was related to Zhou Guo's dignity.

On the other hand, Da Chen insisted on marrying a concubine to the son of Marquis Xun'an, and the dowry was still [-] black iron mines. Unless Princess Xi and Princess moved to Jinshan and came to Da Chen, nothing could compare to it.

His majesty was so "favorite" to Tang Ling, it was far more worrying and apprehensive than pleasant surprise for Zhou Guohuang. Marquis of Xun'an Tang Qiao was the pillar of Zhou Guo, and His Majesty wanted to make a big hole out of it.

The one hundred thousand black iron ore is a poisonous bait, but I don't know how the Zhou Guohuang will choose it.

***

After working in the dojo of the West Palace for half a day, Qi Xiao has been in a bad mood for the past few days, and his complexion is even worse after staying up for half a day.

Ning Wanxiao couldn't help but sigh when he saw Qi Xiao's pale face, as if he was weak after a serious illness.

In the past half a day, Physician Fang fed Qi Xiao two decoctions, and Ning Wanxiao was afraid that he would faint on the ground at any time.

"Is Your Highness Ninth Alright?"

"Thank you, the national teacher, for personally presiding over the legal affairs for my mother."

Qi Xiao was so haggard that he still thanked Ning Wan Xiao Shili very solemnly.

"Your Highness, you don't need to be like this, let's go in and rest.

Take care of your health, Your Highness, and I will take my leave now. "

Bai Xiqiao was by Qi Xiao's side, and he also extended a big gift to Ning Wanxiao before reaching out to help Qi Xiao.

"Send me a national teacher."

Bai Xiqiao nodded in response, sending Ning Wanxiao out of the inner courtyard.

Ning Wanxiao walked halfway, and suddenly smiled: "I've been tired for a long time, and I'm a little thirsty, I want to ask for some tea."

Master Guoshi is usually a nobleman who can't afford to lift a big sedan chair. Now that he asks for tea, there is no room for people to refuse.

Bai Xiqiao was stunned for a moment, not daring to be negligent, so he invited Ning Wanxiao into the side hall for tea.

"Before I heard that His Highness Ninth Prince's filial piety can be learned from, but seeing it in person today can't help but sigh.

Concubine Lin has a deep love for her son, and she has often prayed for His Highness the Ninth Highness at Linxiantai for many years. His Highness has been away from Beijing for many years before returning home, but she doesn't want to have a happy family reunion for a short time. "

Ning Wanxiao sighed as he spoke, as if he really felt sad for Qi Xiao.

Bai Xiqiao didn't understand why Ning Wanxiao told him these things, let alone how to respond, so he could only listen quietly.

Ning Wanxiao seems to always like to chat with him, saying something that seems important but not too important.

Bai Xiqiao brewed a cup of tea and brought it to Ning Wanxiao. Ning Wanxiao covered his eyes with white gauze, always giving Baixiqiao the illusion that he couldn't see, so he was extra careful when delivering the tea. In Ning Wanxiao's hand, he didn't let it go immediately, he gently took Ning Wanxiao's hand to make sure he held it steady: "Be careful it's hot."

Ning Wanxiao couldn't help but chuckled softly, and Bai Xiqiao suddenly came to his senses and realized that he was unnecessary.

"I...offended the national teacher, I hope the national teacher will forgive me."

"No offense, no need to plead guilty."

Ning Wanxiao smiled and took a sip of his tea, it was indeed a little hot, his smile couldn't help but deepened.

Ning Wanxiao seemed to be doing it on purpose, he drank tea slowly, Bai Xiqiao stood at the side at a loss, he didn't know how to serve people at all, and no one dared to let him serve him when he was with Qi Xiao.

After drinking half a cup of tea, Ning Wanxiao gently put down the teacup, and said again: "Baixiqiao, please sit down, you still stand after standing for several hours, aren't you tired?"

Bai Xiqiao hesitated for a moment, and sat next to Ning Wanxiao: "Thank you, Master Guoshi."

Ning Wanxiao smiled: "It's really a gift."

Bai Xiqiao remained silent, thinking that they hadn't met a few times in total, so they couldn't be considered familiar.

"Didn't you tell His Highness the Ninth Prince what I told you last time?"

Ning Wanxiao asked about the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, when he revealed to Baixiqiao that His Majesty had ordered Taichang Temple to combine Tang Ling and Princess Fifteen's birthday stickers.

"said.

What's wrong? "

"Hmm..." Ning Wanxiao tilted his head and thought for a while, "It's nothing, just say it."

Baixiqiao didn't know why, thinking to himself, could it be that Ning Wanxiao fell in love with Princess Fifteen?So why are you so nervous about this marriage?Still want to use Qi Xiao's hand to stop the marriage?

Ning Wanxiao turned to Baixi Bridge and laughed: "No matter what you are thinking, it must not be what you think."

Bai Xiqiao was stunned. Not only did he forget that Ning Wanxiao could see it, he also didn't know that Ning Wanxiao's eyes were very good, and he was also a living god who could pinch and count.

"Don't be nervous, I have absolutely no malice towards His Highness Ninth Prince, I'm just curious and want to see how it will develop."

Ning Wanxiao took another sip of tea, "Please persuade Your Highness to cheer up, no matter how sad you are, you can't go on like this anymore, but in a few days, many things happened in the palace and in the court, he If you get depressed, it will become more troublesome."

"What is the national teacher curious about? What does it mean to see how it will develop?"

"It's okay to tell you, my uncle's last divination before the catastrophe, the hexagrams are the arrows of Sirius appearing, Xiaogu Wang Liaoyuan, I am curious how the hexagrams of my uncle will be fulfilled.

I think His Majesty is curious too. "

Bai Xiqiao was stunned. He heard something so important. Could it be that His Majesty valued Qi Xiao so much because of a hexagram? !

"Just tell your Highness that.

By the way, tell him that His Majesty will not let him leave Yuanjing easily. "

"National Teacher...Why did you tell me this? Let me pass on the message?" Just now Ning Wan Xiao Mingming had the opportunity to tell Qi Xiao directly, and it was also the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

"Your Highness should not be in the mood to speculate on my intentions at this moment, and then deal with me, it will be easier to listen to you.

Besides, these words should not have been said by me.

You just listen to it, you won't tell others, right? "

Bai Xiqiao shook his head: "Don't worry, my lord."

Ning Wanxiao finished drinking a cup of tea and laughed: "You don't have to be polite, and you don't need to give it away. I'll just go out by myself."