Author: Liuyun Hairpin

Seeing the old Taoist kneeling down and worshiping, Emperor Liang hurriedly stepped forward to help him: "Master Wu, didn't I say that you don't need to salute when you see me!"

Wu Zhenren stood up and Emperor Liang started walking again. He followed him in small steps: "Your Majesty, do you have anything to ask Pindao?"

"Master Youlao will do the math, can the third princess marry Xiye?"

Wu Zhenren stepped aside and pretended to count with his fingers. As Emperor Liang walked, he kept turning his head to look at Wu Zhenren.

But when he saw him shaking his head and sighing, Emperor Liang's heart suddenly lifted and he hurriedly walked up to him: "But what's wrong?"

Wu Zhenren squinted his eyes, smoothed his white beard, and said slowly: "If the three princesses are allowed to get married, it will relieve the temporary difficulties, but the consequences will be endless."

"What?"

"The third princess is destined to be a Quaker. If she marries Xiye far away, it will make Xiye stronger and will definitely backfire on our dynasty."

At this time, Wu Zhenren changed his timid and timid appearance, his face was solemn, and his words suppressed half of the heat in Emperor Liang's body.

Due to the influence of Hanshi Powder, Emperor Liang's mind was like mush. He ran out of ideas and turned to look at Pei Qing: "Pei Qing, tell me... what do you think we should do?"

Pei Qing stood in the dim light of the candle, with half of his body in shadow. Hearing this, he smiled and said sadly: "Your Majesty, I thought that I would just change it to a princess."

"Master Zhangyin, this method is feasible."

Wu Zhenren answered quickly, allowing Emperor Liang to calm down.

"The Xiye delegation is about to enter Beijing, where should I find the new princess to marry?"

"Your Majesty, since there were some omissions in the previous decision made by the Imperial Concubine, I believe that the choice of the Liu family's daughter is the result of the Imperial Concubine's failure."

What Pei Qing said could definitely be punished as disrespectful, but Emperor Liang obviously didn't care, and even agreed: "What you said is true, so let's do what you want."

Pei Qing cupped his hands and said, "Since Zhenren Wu is here, I will leave first."

Emperor Liang responded casually a few times, and then talked about other things with Zhenren Wu.

Pei Qing exited the inner hall and walked slowly outside Chongming Palace.

Although he knew that what Wu Zhenren said was all nonsense, when he thought of Song Qing'an, Pei Qing's eyes flashed to those pair of red butterfly wings.

Perhaps it was as the old Taoist said. In his opinion, if Song Qingan really married Xiye, he would probably turn Xiye's harem upside down.

It was unknown that the King of the Western Night, who was possessed... would lead his troops to attack.

Pei Qing was heartbroken when she thought of those poisonous clothes that were still in the East Factory.

The princess caused a lot of trouble, and what he did went beyond what was agreed at the time.

It's time to get some rewards...

Pei Qing turned the jade finger, suddenly missing the soft touch.

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In the afternoon of the next day, Emperor Liang summoned Liu Sijin to the palace.

Liu Sijin was the youngest concubine in Prime Minister Liu's family, but Prime Minister Liu carefully cultivated Liu Sijin in order to win over the courtiers. She was only twenty-eight years old and already had a small reputation in Beijing.

When Song Qing'an found out about this, it was already dinner time. Zhu Yan was serving dishes and chattering: "I heard that the imperial concubine went to Chongming Palace to ask for an audience with His Majesty, but was stopped outside and knelt down for an hour. When she went back, she almost fell off the steps.

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"Can she not be impatient?"

Song Qing'an could already imagine Liu Qiyun's mood at that time. She had been carefully cultivated, and the young concubine seemed to be entering the palace. If she was favored for a while, she, the eldest sister, would probably be left out by Prime Minister Liu.

But... Emperor Liang has been obsessed with seeking immortality these years, and he is not an impatient person. It is still a bit strange to summon Liu Sijin so suddenly.

Some ideas will take root and sprout in the mind as soon as they take hold.

Song Qing'an's eyes lit up slightly. Could it be that... Liu Sijin didn't want to enter the palace as a concubine, but...

Suddenly, a soft meow came from outside the window. Zhu Yan put down his chopsticks as usual and walked to the window.

"How can there be cats in such cold weather?"

Zhu Yan complained while opening the window to drive away. After a while, she gently closed the window, and when she reached Song Qing'an's side, she handed over the note in her sleeve robe.

Song Qing'an glanced at it and put the note on the candle lamp to burn.

The paper scraps with sparks scattered, reflected in her eyes, and disappeared. Zhu Yan carefully looked at Song Qing'an's face, and finally couldn't help asking: "Your Highness, he..."

Thinking of the message on the note, Song Qingan couldn't help but press his temples.

"Brother, he has indeed been blocked." Song Qing'an felt a wave of irritation in his heart. Originally, he was just waiting for his brother to return to the capital, but Liu Qiyun and Liu Xiang disturbed him so much that he didn't know how long he should wait.

Zhu Yan understood what she was thinking, so she advised: "Princess, don't be too anxious. Your Highness will definitely come back."

"I know, I'm just worried...that someone will come back earlier than my brother."

Song Qingan's eyes darkened, and the calm water surface gradually became dark and strange.

King Xuan.

After Emperor Liang ascended the throne, King Xuan was driven to the Bashu fiefdom and never returned to Beijing.

But right now...I'm afraid some people can't sit still.

I just don’t know what reason they found for King Xuan?

"Your Majesty, I have something to report."

During the court meeting, Liu Xiang came out of the procession holding a scepter and said respectfully to the dragon chair.

Emperor Liang's eyes were half closed and he looked very sad: "Say."

"The good time of the Yuan Dynasty is approaching, and it is also a joy to confer the canonization of Princess Zhaoding. I have the courage to ask your Majesty to issue an order to allow His Royal Highness Prince Xuan to return to the capital."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the hall. Emperor Liang slowly straightened up and whispered: "What did you say?"

"I sincerely request your Majesty to order His Royal Highness King Xuan to return to the capital."

Liu Xiang looked at it sternly and repeated it again.

Pei Qing, who was standing beside the dragon chair, couldn't help but glance at Liu Xiang.

Is this old man who is accustomed to changing his direction according to the circumstances, possessed by a demon today?

As expected, Emperor Liang was extremely angry and laughed. For a moment, all the officials in the hall knelt down, and no one dared to raise their heads.

Liu Xiang stood out from the crowd like a chicken, standing straight on the spot, looking like a loyal man.

"Liu Ziming, what benefits did he promise you?"

In anger, Emperor Liang called out Prime Minister Liu's name. Prime Minister Liu's face turned pale, but his attitude was firm.

"Everything is my personal opinion and has nothing to do with His Highness King Xuan."

"I believe that the Shangyuan Festival should be a day for reunions. His Royal Highness Prince Xuan has not returned to Beijing for several years, so it is time to gather together to add witness to the canonization ceremony of Princess Zhaoding."

Pei Qing raised his eyebrows, finally understanding Liu Xiang's thoughts.

Emperor Liang was suspicious by nature, and he killed many heroes in the early days. Many of them were loyal ministers who were mistakenly killed. Over the years, Emperor Liang became obsessed with seeking immortality, and the events in his early years became karma in his heart.

Although he was still suspicious, he became more interested in "loyal ministers giving direct advice".

Prime Minister Liu did this deliberately. Even though his words were a bit lame, he already had an attitude after all.

It depends on whether Emperor Liang is willing to accept it.

Pei Qing glanced at Emperor Liang and felt that he was pitiful.

Officials plot against each other, children hold grudges, brothers fight against each other...

The ministers in the audience were all bowing their heads, but all of them were scheming in their hearts.

The palace was so quiet that it was scary. I don't know how much time had passed. Emperor Liang sneered and said, "Then I'll listen to what you have to say."

"Pei Qing, convey my decree and summon King Xuan back to the capital immediately."

"yes."

Pei Qing responded in a low voice, and when he glanced sideways, he met Liu Xiang's eyes.

Pei Qing sighed and looked away.

What do they want to do, and what does it have to do with him?

Whoever sits in this position is the same to Pei Qing.

As long as Emperor Liang is gone, no matter who is the new successor, his life will not be spared.

Pei Qing had foreseen such an ending when he entered the palace.

He is someone who is not expected, and has always been that way.

Emperor Liang was scolding Prime Minister Liu, but Prime Minister Liu's goal had been achieved. He was given a few words of reprimand and a fine of salary, which was not painful at all.

Pei Qing lowered his eyes and looked at His Highness expressionlessly, but Song Qingan's figure appeared in front of him.

That day in the plum garden, she looked up at him with her eyes filled with affection.

"Then...I will love you."

Will anyone love him? Love him as a broken body and a humble person.

Pei Qing rarely felt a little confused.

Who can tell the difference between true love and falsehood?
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