Cannon fodder dressed as a disabled marshal

Changing the crown prince is a major event, and all forces are concerned about it.It is rumored that His Majesty's health is deteriorating day by day, and he can hardly survive this winter. Changing the crown prince at this time is undoubtedly a clear indication of who the future king of the empire will be.

Everyone knows that the military department supports the third prince Isaiah, and the change of the crown prince will undoubtedly make the military department's position more stable. Although Shen Qiran has no real power, just because he is the marshal's wife is enough to make him once again Become the most watched presence in the social arena.

People who were trying to cling to relationships flocked to them, and invitations to various banquets flew in like snowflakes. Shen Qiran returned all the gifts and gift money that had been sent, and all the banquets went without a deal.Today, he is not like he was when Shao Xing was named commander in the past, he would be at a loss in the endless stream of congratulations. Now Shen Qiran is very proficient in dealing with the compliments of everyone, and is able to handle all kinds of social occasions with ease, always with the most cordial A gentle smile shows people.

It's just that he stayed away from the crowd, and in the dead of night, he would frown and his expression would become more serious.

He is waiting.

This day came soon, one morning Shen Qiran opened the window and saw a dewy rose planted by the window, this was Esther's secret signal to meet him.

In order to deceive others, the places where they meet are different every time. This time, the place is the winery that Shen Qiran has been to.He later found out that this was also Esther's private resort winery, and the other party would come to live here for a day or two every month.

Although she was mentally prepared, Shen Qiran was stunned by Esther's first words after the meeting.

"I will make Isaiah my race."

Shen Qiran carefully studied the plot of changing the crown prince in the original book many times. He knew that Esther would make trouble at this juncture, but the other party's focus should be to provoke the relationship between Isaiah and the military.In the original book, Esther would pretend to be unfavorable to Isaiah and force Shao Xing to trespass in the palace, and then Esther would hold all the dirty water on Shao Xing, and at the same time incite public opinion, thereby suppressing the prestige and influence of the military department.

Now that Shao Xing is not around, Shen Qiran has been guessing how the plot will change, but he did not expect it to unfold like this——

Because of Shao Xing's absence, Esther's "false murder" of Isaiah has become a "real murder".

"I need your assistance in this matter." Esther said bluntly, this is an order.

Shen Qiran didn't speak.

He knew that although the relationship between Isaiah and Esther was not very close, it was not bad.Isaiah has a cold face and a warm heart, and he still takes care of Esther very often.If it was Esther in the past, he would not attack his younger brother unless it was absolutely necessary, but after becoming the second emperor, the former family relationship will naturally weaken.

Seeing that Shen Qiran was silent, Esther narrowed her eyes dangerously: "What? Are you reluctant to attack my imperial brother?"

Shen Qiran shook his head, and suddenly asked: "Does Viscount Kenze know about this?"

Esther was silent for a moment, frowning.

"There's no need to let him know," he said, "and don't talk too much."

Shen Qiran had an idea in mind, and nodded: "I understand. Then how can I help you, Your Highness?"

Esther motioned Shen Qiran to approach, and tapped his forehead with her fingertips.

After absorbing Xia Shuyun's power, Esther also inherited the other party's knowledge and memory. He taught Shen Qiran Xia Shuyun's method of using music resonance to open the sea of ​​spiritual consciousness, and then said.

"Two weeks later, the royal father will hold a ceremony to change the crown prince in the palace. After the ceremony, you find a chance to lead Isaiah to the recital room, and I will make arrangements in advance there. You just need to be like Xia Shuyun back then." As you have done, just find a way to open Isaiah's sea of ​​spiritual consciousness, and you don't have to worry about the rest."

He expounded the plan slowly, but Shen Qiran couldn't help but think: This is how he stepped into the trap of Xia Shuyun and Esther back then, and finally became an ethnic group.He had been reluctant to recall that dark memory, but now he was caught off guard and faced it again, as if someone had torn open the most bloody wound suddenly.

He suddenly understood why he and Ken Ze were not related at the beginning, and the other party still took the risk of delivering anonymous notes and letters to him, just to warn him to stay away from Xia Shuyun, the second emperor—but Fan still has a little bit of human kindness in his heart , They don't want to see their own kind fall into the same predicament as themselves.

What's more, the target of the attack this time is still a friend with whom he has a very good relationship.

"Your Highness, forgive me." Suppressing his ups and downs, Shen Qiran said calmly, "If you want to become the new crown prince, there are many other methods you can use besides controlling His Highness Isaiah."

Of course Esther could tell that Shen Qiran wanted to defend Isaiah, but compared to the beginning, he was much more patient with this person, so he didn't get angry, but just smiled contemptuously.

"I'm not interested in the throne, whoever is the crown prince is the same to me."

He suddenly gave Shen Qiran a playful look, there were bloody black spots floating in the blue eyes, looming.

"I want to cut off Shao Xing's retreat."

Shen Qiran stopped talking.

The power of Shao Xing and the military department can develop to the present level, which is inseparable from the imperial power behind him. Esther wants to take advantage of Shao Xing's absence to act first and control the future king of the empire, Isaiah. It is tantamount to abolishing Shao Xing's greatest support. When he returns in the future, unless he kills the king and plots rebellion, he will inevitably be restrained everywhere and be in a worrying situation.

"Okay, Your Highness." Shen Qiran leaned over to salute, her drooping eyebrows looked extraordinarily docile, "I will act according to your will."

Esther was very satisfied with Shen Qiran's attitude. He stared at the young man for a moment, then suddenly took the other's left hand, stroked the black tail ring, and said slowly.

"When this matter is over, you can move to live in the palace."

Shen Qiran was taken aback, then suddenly raised her head to look at him.

Esther rubbed the black tail ring with her fingertips, but turned her eyes to the wedding ring on the ring finger of the young man. The silver ring reflected a tiny light, which made him feel extremely dazzling.

"Isn't your divorce agreement coming soon?"

"..." Shen Qiran's eyebrows twitched, and he said calmly, "Yes, Your Highness."

He only showed Esther the divorce agreement once, but he didn't expect the other party to remember the details so clearly. In fact, the end of this month is the day when the agreement expires.

"When the agreement expires, you will no longer be a member of the Shao family, and you have to find a place for yourself." Esther raised his eyes, with a smile on his lips, but his eyes implied coercion, "Come to my side, isn't it good? "

Shen Qiran naturally understood the meaning hidden in the other party's words.In fact, Esther had hinted several times before, and Shen Qiran cleverly rejected them all. This time, it was obviously different from the previous joke-like temptations. .

"I..." he said with difficulty, "I want to wait for Shao Xing to come back and formally complete the divorce procedures with him before I can legally belong to you."

Esther sneered: "It's just an insignificant procedure. When Isaiah becomes my ethnic group, as long as he says a word, even if Shao Xing can't be present, you two can still dissolve the engagement." He patted the back of Shen Qiran's hand, He said meaningfully, "Follow me obediently, as long as I am satisfied, it is not impossible to give you a title in the future."

Shen Qiran was silent for a moment, then he raised his head and showed a sincere and bright smile.

"Yes, Your Highness."

***

Two weeks later, the royal family held a crown prince handover ceremony in the Red Rose Hall.

Generally speaking, the transfer of power is always accompanied by undercurrents, but the smile on the face of the eldest prince Aix when he handed over the golden crown symbolizing the status of prince to his younger brother was extremely sincere.

The relationship between the two brothers has always been very good. They have not been able to change the crown prince for a long time. On the one hand, Isaiah does not want to replace his brother, so he has always refused.But now His Majesty the King's time is running out, and Aix has repeatedly emphasized that he is not suitable to be a monarch because he has lost his spiritual power. Isaiah can only accept orders in the face of danger and shoulder the future of the empire.

After the ceremony, the royal family held a grand banquet in the banquet hall of the palace, and Shen Qiran was also invited.He is very familiar with this kind of occasion now, skillfully dealing with wave after wave of guests who came to make friends, Shen Qiran took the time to go to the drink area to order a glass of refreshing lemonade, just as he was about to find a place to sit down and rest for a while, suddenly Seeing Kenze sitting alone in the corner, drinking red wine absently while staring at the direction of the second floor.

Shen Qiran followed Kenze's gaze and looked up. The royal family was sitting on the main table on the second floor, and the three royal brothers were all there. Among them, Isaiah was naturally the absolute protagonist tonight.Many nobles went to meet and chat. If Isaiah used to be very impatient, but he is not bad at dealing with this kind of scene, but he has been avoiding it in the past, and now he has started to shoulder the responsibility and no longer show that kind of rejection. After the arrogant look thousands of miles away, he behaved no less than anyone else.

"If you care so much, why don't you go there?"

Hearing the sound, Kenze immediately looked away, and saw Shen Qiran sitting down opposite him with a wine glass.

The tense body relaxed slightly, which is the relaxation that can only be felt when facing a trustworthy friend. Kenze shook his head: "He doesn't want to see me."

Shen Qiran raised her eyebrows: "Why do I think it's because you don't want to see him?"

Kenzie was silent for a moment.

"I always annoy him." He sighed, "Maybe a little distance is more suitable for my relationship with him than getting closer."

Shen Qiran thought for a while, and asked: "If you weren't...with this identity, wouldn't you and Your Highness Isaiah be what they are today?"

Kenze took a sip of his wine, something seemed to surge in his wine-red eyes, and finally returned to silence.

"No if." He whispered, "I'm more focused on reality than unrealistic fantasy."

"In this case, you should go to him." Shen Qiran said, "Compared to thinking wildly here, direct action is called facing reality." He put down his glass, moved slightly closer to Kenze, and looked into the other's eyes.

"Go now, stay by his side, don't leave." He mouthed silently, "Otherwise you will regret it."

In addition to the ethnic group and the second emperor, there is also a certain feeling between the same ethnic group and ethnic group, Kenze vaguely sensed something, and suddenly looked at Shen Qiran.

"What are you going to do?" The "you" he said refers to Shen Qiran and Esther.

Shen Qiran shook her head and did not speak.

"I know you have been investigating the matter of His Royal Highness." Kenze said bluntly, "Do you want the same thing to happen again?"

Shen Qiran still shook her head, and repeated again: "Go."

Kenze knew that if there was an order from the second emperor, he would not be able to get the words out of Shen Qiran's mouth, and it was very rare for the other party to make such a hint.He could no longer sit still, and after nodding to Shen Qiran, he immediately got up and left.

Shen Qiran sat alone at the table, drank the last bit of lemonade in the glass, and put down the glass.

The wine glasses were clinking loudly on the table, and Shen Qiran realized that his hands were shaking a little. He took a few deep breaths, and finally calmed himself down again.

After sitting silently on the spot for a while, he slowly stood up and walked to the bandstand in the middle of the dance floor.

Just after the palace band finished playing a piece, Shen Qiran politely said to them: "Can I borrow your piano and play a few pieces?"

Everyone knew that Marshal's wife was Mr. R, and she was also one of the most popular musicians in the capital. No one would refuse his request, and they were even very happy. The band immediately gave way, and Shen Qiran smiled gratefully at them.

"I want to play alone here, can you all retreat under the bandstand?"

This request was not too much, everyone backed away immediately, leaving only Shen Qiran on the bandstand.

Many people also noticed Shen Qiran's appearance on the stage, and cast their gazes over. Shen Qiran didn't care. He sat down in front of the piano and put his hands on the keys.

He glanced down at the wedding ring on his left hand, as if he had regained infinite courage, and then, his fingers pressed the first note.

What he played today was not his best non-spiritual music, but a piece of spiritual music.

This is the first time that Mr. R played spiritual music in public in front of so many people.

The name of the piece he played was "Moon God".

***A certain galaxy under the jurisdiction of the Lyman Empire, on a remote desolate star.

Shao Xing slept in a huge closed device, resisting the erosion and backlash of his mental power.His will is the only weapon, and he is struggling to move forward in the cage constructed by spiritual power.In the world of spiritual power, everything is constantly changing, real and real, real and not real, they disturb the turbulent flow of time and distort the distance of space, making it almost impossible for those who are lost in it to distinguish whether they are still in the original place or not. time and space.

Shao Xing didn't know how long this state lasted, and he didn't know where it was going to end. The surrounding scenes were as bizarre as a colorful kaleidoscope. In a trance, he felt that he was probably having a dream.

A dream so real.

He returned to his home.

The sky is filled with gray fog that cannot be resolved, like the morning after the rain before it clears up.No longer needing a wheelchair for transportation, he can finally walk steadily as he did before he was injured, let his black military boots step on the stone road stained with water droplets, and stretch out his hands to push open the courtyard door.

The air was filled with the smell of damp water vapor. Walking through the grass in the courtyard, he saw that the main door of the villa was open, and the person he had been thinking about was standing at the door.The man didn't seem overly surprised or delighted at his return, just smiled quietly at him and spoke.

"Shao Xing, I'm leaving."

The author has something to say: the next chapter is almost done!This dungeon is finally coming to an end! !It’s painful for you to watch, and it’s painful for me to write QAQ

I shouldn't have set up such a bitter and bitter war background, woo woo woo, I definitely won't do that in the next book, woo woo [The subtext is to quickly collect my advance collection, ah, ah, no sweet, no money! 】

Thank you believer little angel for throwing mines!mwah!