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After nightfall, the long street is empty, and the cold wind accompanied by light rain reveals a hint of mid-autumn coolness.

The carriage ran unhurriedly, coming out of the night and disappearing into the night.

Tang Ling came to pick Qi Xiao back to the same hall.

In the carriage, Qi Xiao was leaning on Tang Ling's shoulder, not hiding his tiredness and sadness. He didn't want Tang Ling to see himself like this, but he didn't have the strength to pretend for now.

Tang Ling has been accompanying Qi Xiao for the past few days, going back and forth between Xixing Palace and Tong Guild Hall.

Huang Zexian had already noticed the abnormality, after a few minutes of questioning, Tang Ling didn't explain, and only let Huang Zexian figure it out.

The matter between him and Qi Xiao couldn't be hidden anymore, and he couldn't hide it anymore.

His Majesty wanted to use one hundred thousand black iron ore as the dowry of the fifteen princesses to force Da Zhou, Marquis Xun An, and Tang Ling to accept this marriage.

Although Tang Ling asked Huang Zexian to drag the Ministry of Rites, she had to let Marquis Xun An know the truth, including the matter between him and Qi Xiao.

It is impossible for him to marry anyone, let alone the fifteenth princess.

"You have something on your mind."

Qi Xiao leaned on Tang Ling's shoulder and gently stroked his face, "Can't you tell me?"

Tang Ling held Qi Xiao's hand and shook her head slightly: "There is nothing more important than you."

Qi Xiao sighed, "It's a lie."

Tang Ling was stunned for a moment before saying, "How can I lie?" What did Qi Xiao know?He has been guarding the spirit in the West Palace for the past few days. He has no eyes and ears in the Yuan capital. Pei Hao, Cao Weishan, and Lu Fangjin have never been here. Could it be that Chi Yue said something?

Qi Xiao smiled, the smile was a little forced, a little bitter, and a little sad, he put his arms around Tang Ling's waist, pulled him to kiss him lightly, and said, "You don't have to worry about me in everything, don't hide it. I... I'm afraid that I'm not sharp enough, not smart enough, I'm afraid that if I make omissions, be too late, ignore, and make mistakes again... Tang Ling, I need you to believe in me, so that I can believe in myself, and I can keep you. "

Tang Ling watched Qi Xiao's heart ache sweeping over him, he didn't know what he could do for Qi Xiao, he didn't know how to comfort him, any words seemed to miss the point, even the meaning.

Tang Ling put her arms around Qi Xiao's neck, raised her head and kissed his lips, no matter what, he was beside Qi Xiao at this moment.

He didn't say a word. He didn't know when it started. He put Qi Xiao on the top of his heart, before everything and everyone. He was the unique and most important person.

The two had been obsessed with each other for a long time before they separated, Qi Xiao lifted Tang Ling's chin, smiled slightly, and asked: "Could it be that they used this method to gag my mouth in order to fool me and prevent me from asking more questions? "

Qi Xiao suddenly teased Tang Ling, which made him stunned for a moment, as if the old Qi Xiao had returned and everything was back to normal.

Taking advantage of Tang Ling's daze, Qi Xiao pecked him again: "Then we'll talk about it when we go back."

Having not returned for a few days, Yangxi Zhai looked extremely desolate, with no popularity at all, and the whole courtyard immediately bustled as soon as Qi Xiao came back.

"The kitchen has stewed ginseng and antler chicken soup, and also prepared your favorite side dishes. Are you bringing them into the house or in the side hall?"

Qi Xiao had no appetite to eat, so he shook his head and said to Bai Xiqiao, "Thank you, brother, I don't have much appetite, just give me a bowl of soup."

Bai Xiqiao glared at Qi Xiao: "You have no appetite, and you don't want to eat. Do you want Mr. Tang to starve with you?"

In the past few days, in order to force Qi Xiao to eat, Baixi Bridge has always carried Tang Ling out to speak out.

Qi Xiao glanced at Tang Ling quietly, and was caught straight by Tang Ling. He felt a little guilty for some reason, and before he could change his words, Tang Ling said, "Please trouble Brother Bai to bring it into the room."

Tang Ling is not much younger than Bai Xiqiao, he is the son of Marquis Xun'an of the great Zhou Dynasty, and Bai Xiqiao is just a commoner and a quack, so Tang Ling couldn't bear to call him Big Brother Bai, but Qi Xiao called Bai Xiqiao Senior Brother, This makes sense, Tang Ling thinks it should be.

Baixiqiao had never thought of getting close to Tang Ling before. Before, he tried to persuade Qi Xiao that he could jump a foot high when Tang Ling was mentioned. Unexpectedly, in just a few days, he got used to it very quickly. , I really take Tang Ling as one of my own.

"Row.

I have ordered the hot water for washing to be prepared first. "

"Thank you, Brother Bai."

Baixiqiao sighed and left Qi Xiao to Tang Ling.

Tang Ling poured Qi Xiao a cup of hot tea and asked, "What did you eat today?"

"Ok?"

"It looks like you didn't eat it?"

"...I have no appetite."

Tang Ling reached out and touched Qi Xiao's cheek: "You have lost a lot of weight.

It can't go on like this. "

Qi Xiao grabbed Tang Ling, snuggled into his arms, and nodded slightly: "I know.

Today is the last day, I promise you, starting tomorrow, I will pack up and cheer up. "

Tang Ling caressed Qi Xiao's shoulders and pursed her lips. In fact, he hoped that Qi Xiao would not be so sensible, and could make trouble, worry, cry, go crazy, and vent all the grievances and hatred in his heart. Instead of forcing yourself to mature like now.

More than a year ago, when Gu Shanmo had an accident, Qi Xiao was still able to avenge his enemies, but now he can't do anything, this is the most painful, painful and tormenting.

Qi Xiao closed his eyes and sank his mind. He knew very well that he would not and could not leave Yuanjing. He was unwilling and unwilling to tolerate all of this. After making his mother suffer so many years of grievances, she died in such an unexplained way.

Before doing anything, he first needs to survive in Yuanjing City and accumulate strength in order to find opportunities to fight back.

He can do it, just like when he first arrived in Fuzhou when he was ten years old.

The difference is that when he was ten years old, he was alone, with only Zong Sheng by his side. Now he has Tang Ling and Baixi Bridge, and he is no longer a child who can be bullied at will.

Qi Xiao hugged Tang Ling for a while, then suddenly let go of his hand, slightly pushing Tang Ling away.

"Dong dong."

The next moment there was a knock on the door.

Tang Ling turned to look at the door, blushed suddenly, and raised her hand to cover her face.

Qi Xiao was amused by Tang Ling's shy look, got up and went to open the door for Baixiqiao, took the food box in his hand, didn't let Baixiqiao in at all, turned around and shut the person outside.

Bai Xiqiao rolled his eyes and shook his head, thinking that this kid was the water thrown by his married daughter.

Qi Xiao handed Tang Ling the dish, and asked, "Can you tell me what you didn't say in the carriage now? What are you upset about? If it's not convenient to talk about peace negotiations, then just pretend I didn't ask. "

At this moment, apart from negotiating a peace agreement, Qi Xiao couldn't think of anything else that would upset Tang Ling.

Qi Xiao never asked about Tang Ling's affairs, but what Ning Wanxiao said to Bai Xiqiao during the day made him involuntarily mind.

Why did Ning Wanxiao specifically ask Bai Xiqiao if he had told him about His Majesty's ordering Taichang Temple to form a horoscope?Given the status and situation of the Tang family, this kind of relationship is impossible, but Ning Wanxiao asked this, does it mean that there are twists and turns?

Tang Ling took the ginseng soup from Qi Xiao and said, "Your Majesty will use one hundred thousand black iron ore as a dowry for Princess Fifteen to facilitate my marriage with Princess Fifteen."

"One hundred thousand black iron mine?!" Qi Xiao was shocked, this is crazy!This is not marrying a princess, I can't wait to give half of the Yuan capital to the Tang family!Could it be that the Lord Zhou could not bear the temptation and agreed? !

Tang Ling sighed: "This matter is delayed for now, I don't know how my father and the emperor will react."

"I can't agree! Dachen's annual production of black iron ore is only [-]. Where can I give [-]?! It's clearly a fraud! Tang Ling, you are mine!"

What Qi Xiao said was straightforward, Tang Ling was taken aback for a moment, and then covered her mouth and laughed, how could a prince dare to say that his father was "deceitful"?

"This is so ridiculous!" Qi Xiao was in a hurry. The [-] Xuan Iron Mine is a testament to His Majesty's intentions. Even if Tang Ling tried to evade it, His Majesty would not let it go. There is always something Zhou Guo can't refuse.

But Tang Ling was his!his!How to marry fifteen princesses? !

Tang Ling put down the soup bowl, stood up and hugged Qi Xiao, leaning against his shoulder and laughing non-stop: "I'm very happy to see you nervous about me."

"It's no joke."

"I know.

I've been upset for several days, and I can't think of any good countermeasures, but when I told you just now, I seem to be relieved suddenly. "

"But what did you think of?"

Tang Ling smiled slightly: "It's a flash of inspiration.

But I can't be sure for now, I have to meet His Majesty first. "

Qi Xiao didn't understand, so: "Huh? Can't you tell me now?"

Tang Ling handed the chopsticks to Qi Xiao with both hands: "Eat first."