Stranger and Chen in the Palace

Ling Yichen looked at himself in the water, and then at him.Xue Zimo couldn't help being even more embarrassed, and said: "Hurry up and get dressed, what should you do if you catch a cold?"

Seeing Xue Zimo's embarrassed look, Ling Yichen wanted to play tricks on him, but he said "yes" and stood up straight away.

Seeing Ling Yichen who was naked all of a sudden, Xue Zimo quickly turned his head away, a blush quickly stained his face.Ling Yichen's eyes were full of smiles, he got out of the tub and began to put on his clothes, asking softly while putting on, "Why are you here?"

Xue Zimo's face was still a little hot, and he said stiffly: "The ginger soup is ready, I'll bring you a bowl, as well as medicinal oil."

"Medical oil?" Ling Yichen was slightly surprised.

Xue Zimo reckoned that he was already dressed, and then turned to look at him: "Didn't you get hit by a sandbag?"

At this time, Ling Yichen was only wearing a layer of white obscene clothes. He walked towards Xue Zimo, looked at him and said seriously: "So, you came here to help me apply the medicated oil?"

Xue Zimo nodded, and Ling Yichen was extremely happy.After he finished drinking the ginger soup, Xue Zimo said softly: "Take off your clothes."

Ling Yichen teased with a smile: "You want me to take off my clothes? If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have worn them just now."

Xue Zimo was a little embarrassed, but he didn't refute him.

Seeing Xue Zimo like this, Ling Yichen couldn't bear to tease him again, so he obediently took off his shirt.

After taking off his clothes, Xue Zimo could see clearly that Ling Yichen's shoulders and back were covered with large groups of purple-black bruises.

Xue Zimo poured some medicated oil into his hands, and gently rubbed it on him, but as soon as he touched those bruises, Ling Yichen's body trembled involuntarily, Xue Zimo's hand suddenly stopped, and he said distressedly: "It's very painful. Does it hurt?"

Ling Yichen turned his head and took his hand, and said with a smile, "I'm very happy. If I had known that you would apply medicated oil to me, I would rather be hit by sandbags every day."

Xue Zimo withdrew his hand and looked at him: "If you talk nonsense again, I won't care about you." But having said that, Xue Zimo rubbed the medicinal oil more gently...

This time when the spring floods were in danger, Ling Yichen personally went into the water to rescue the emergency regardless of his own safety, and the people in Dianxi County praised him full of praise.The news quickly spread, and the entire empire felt lucky to have such a prince who cared about the people, and expressed their support for Ling Yichen, hoping that he would become the next master of the imperial capital.

Inside Yuwang Mansion.

Huang Zaizhong carefully looked at King Yu with a cloudy face. The good news from Dianxi County, and the recent support of Ling Yichen by the people made King Yu feel extremely bad.

A confidant asked: "My lord, do you think the Third Highness will find out about our corruption?"

King Yu didn't answer, but stared at Huang Zaizhong gloomily and said, "I heard that Xiao Ye has contributed a lot in disaster relief!"

Huang Zaizhong hurriedly knelt down: "He also obeys orders and never dares to betray the prince."

"My lord, I forgive him for not being so courageous—" King Yu snorted coldly.

The previous confidant hesitated for a moment before saying, "Even if Xiao Ye doesn't betray the lord, the Third Highness's contribution to Dianxi County is really not good for us!"

When King Yu heard this, he became even more furious: "Hmph, that old guy of the emperor is really partial, don't think I don't know, he asked the third child to go to the disaster relief, just to give him the opportunity to make contributions, so as to pave the way for the future emperor. Pave the way." He said with a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes, "However, he must be appointed to be the emperor."

Huang Zaizhong said cleverly: "My lord is saying that we—" He made a gesture of "killing".

"Then we must do it before His Highness the Third Highness returns to the palace, otherwise it will be very difficult for us to do it when he returns to the palace." The previous acquaintance said.

King Yu looked at Huang Zaizhong: "I will leave this matter to you."

"This subordinate will definitely live up to the prince's expectations." Huang Zaizhong said immediately.

King Yu said to him coldly: "Last time, if this king hadn't made a decisive decision and sent people to kill Xu He's family immediately, I am afraid that this king would not be able to stand here and speak now. So, if something goes wrong this time, you There is no need to come back."

As soon as Huang Zaizhong heard King Yu mention the eunuch who poisoned Ling Yize last time, he couldn't help but think of his fate, and immediately became terrified.He knew that King Yu has always been able to do what he says, and if he does not succeed this time, let alone him, I am afraid that even his family members will not be spared...

After the spring floods, the construction of dikes and canals went smoothly, and in early summer in May, both dikes and canals were completed.There was joy in Dianxi County, and the people finally no longer had to live in fear.Ling Yichen and Xue Zimo were also preparing to return to the imperial capital.

It was night, and the two of them set up a small table in the post station to drink together. The embankment and canal were completed, and they were very happy in their hearts.

Ling Yichen looked at Xue Zimo and said emotionally: "Mo, thank you for always being by my side to help me."

Xue Zimo smiled and said gently, "We are all for the people of Dianxi County."

Ling Yichen was a little drunk at this time, and said repeatedly after hearing the words: "Yes, of course."

Seeing that Ling Yichen was a little drunk, Xue Zimo was going to persuade him to go back to his room to rest.Suddenly, dozens of figures jumped down from the eaves of the inn, and they raised their knives and slashed at them.

Seeing this, Ling Yichen immediately drew out the Fixing Sword and stood in front of Xue Zimo tightly. Even Feng Lianhuang and other hidden guards also appeared immediately, hundreds of people mingled together.

During this period, there were constantly men in black who wanted to rush forward to chop Ling Yichen and Xue Zimo, but Ling Yichen and Lianfeng Lianhuang around them easily dealt with them.Xue Zimo was slightly surprised, Ling Yichen's martial arts had obviously improved a lot compared to the last time Xiao Zheng held him hostage.In fact, he didn't know that since he was kidnapped by Xiao Zheng last time, Ling Yichen practiced martial arts even more desperately.

In a short while, all the men in black were captured, and one of them shouted to Ling Yichen as if venting: "The Second Highness will not let you go!"

Xue Zimo frowned, and walked towards the group of assassins, Ling Yichen quickly stopped him: "Although they have been captured, you should not get too close."

Xue Zimo shook his head: "It's okay—" After saying that, he walked up to the assassin who spoke just now, and Ling Yichen hurriedly followed him to protect him.

Xue Zimo squatted down, picked up the assassin's weapon and looked at it, it was indeed only in the palace.

Ling Yichen also looked at the weapon, a cold look flashed in his eyes, and ordered Lian Feng Lianhuang and others to escort the assassin back to the imperial capital overnight.Seeing that Xue Zimo was still in deep thought, he said, "It's getting late, you should rest earlier, I will send someone to guard the door, don't worry."

Xue Zimo thought for a while, and decided to tell him what was in his heart: "The group of assassins were not sent by His Highness the Second Highness."

"You're just defending him like this?" A trace of disappointment flashed in Ling Yichen's eyes.

Xue Zimo said helplessly: "It's not a defense, it's a fact."

Ling Yichen looked at him for a while, and then said: "I know it's not him." He paused, his eyes dimmed, "He won't send anyone to hurt you."

Xue Zimo thought that he had misunderstood himself, and explained: "You think, if the person was really sent by the Second Highness, how could he be named on purpose, and he is also carrying a weapon that only the guards in the palace have."

Of course Ling Yichen also saw these doubts, and he already knew who sent him, but seeing Xue Zimo's defense of Ling Yihao, he still felt very uncomfortable: "Maybe this is just his way to excuse himself."

Xue Zimo sighed and stopped talking. He knew that the more he talked, it would only have the opposite effect.

Seeing that Xue Zimo was silent, Ling Yichen also felt that he was going too far. Xue Zimo was actually helping him analyze, but when he thought of the two of them getting along well, he couldn't help but eat it.Ling Yichen took a step forward and took Xue Zimo's hand, and said softly, "I'm sorry—"

Xue Zimo lowered his eyes and held his hand behind his back: "Go to sleep early, we have to leave for the imperial capital tomorrow morning."

Ling Yichen nodded, and sent Xue Zimo back to his room.

The next day, at the gate of Dianxi County, people came to see Ling Yichen off one after another. Those Dianxi County officials were crowded into a corner by enthusiastic people, but seeing that Ling Yichen was still here, the officials didn't dare to say anything.

Xiao Zheng also came to see him off, and brought the group of orphans with him.Seeing him looking at Xue Zimo with reluctance, Ling Yichen's face darkened, Xue Zimo felt a little helpless, so he had to bid farewell to Xiao Zheng and asked him to take care of the children.

Xia Yan rushed forward suddenly, hugged Xue Zimo's waist, choked up and said: "Brother Xue, I can't bear you!"

Xue Zimo patted his head pityingly, Xia Yan said: "Can I go to you in the future?"

"Of course, when you come, brother Xue will take you to the imperial capital." Xue Zimo smiled.

Xia Yan was very happy when he heard that: "Brother Xue, I will definitely go find you."

Xue Zimo wanted to say something else, but Ling Yichen came over and grabbed his shoulders, saying: "It's almost time, we should set off."

Xue Zimo had no choice but to say to Xia Yan: "Brother Xue is gone, you have to take good care of yourself, you know?"

Xia Yan let go of his hand sadly, nodded, and watched his elder brother Xue leave.

The group of people officially set off on the road. Unlike the rush when they came, this time Ling Yichen specially asked someone to get a comfortable and stable carriage, which drove very smoothly on the road.He still remembered the last time that Xue Zimo lost his appetite due to the bumps, and as soon as he arrived at the station, Ling Yichen ordered to stop and rest, for fear that Xue Zimo would be tired.

But in this way, the speed of the march was greatly slowed down. After walking for half a month, they only covered a small half of the distance.

Xue Zimo looked at Ling Yichen who was leaning against him with a satisfied face, and said, "Actually, we can walk faster."

Ling Yichen opened his eyes and smiled: "I think it's pretty good. I was in a hurry when I came here, and I missed a lot of beautiful scenery. Now I just make up for it."

Xue Zimo also knew that he was doing it for himself, so he felt warm in his heart. Anyway, there was nothing urgent, so just take it easy!

On this day, the carriage drove to a forest.

Suddenly, flaming bows and arrows shot at the carriage one after another. Ling Yichen quickly pulled over the astonished Xue Zimo, narrowly dodging the arrows, but the carriage was hit by the arrow and quickly ignited.