"There may be others who want to win over Senior Brother, but I think these two are probably the ones that bother Senior Brother the most."

Xie Yu sighed deeply and was speechless for a long time.

He was really guessed by Xiao Jiu.

"What you said is true. Both the eldest son and the third son intend to win over my Xie family, but I..."

"Senior brother is right to want to stay out of the matter." Xiao Jiu struck a chord in Xie Yu's mind, and Shi Shiran smiled and said, "After all, the closer it gets to the end, the mad dogs that bite into a ball will only fight harder. At this time, leave

Those who are close are at risk of being accidentally injured, so it is better to stay away."

That's the truth, but Xiao Jiu's description is a bit harsh.

Perhaps it was because the metaphor was too straightforward, exposing all the ugliness in the open, which made people feel resentful, or maybe it was the faint sarcasm in Xiao Jiu's words that made Xie Yu feel uncomfortable.

"The last birthday of King Qi should be very lively."

Xiao Jiu smiled, and Xie Yu's pupils shrank suddenly.

"Who told you that?"

His voice was serious and his expression was even more solemn.

How did Xiao Jiu know that King Qi was about to die soon?

At that time, he should have been on his way to Beijing. Who conveyed the news to him?

Who is Xiao Jiu's person in this capital?

Jiang Zhener?

No, it shouldn't be her. The palace has become more and more tight recently, and even if Jiang Zhen'er is the queen, it will be difficult for her to pass the news out of the palace.

Except for a few people in the court, no one knew the news. How did Xiao Jiu know about it?

Xie Yu leaned forward slightly with a serious expression, "What do you want to do when you come to the capital?"

Meeting his gaze head on, Xiao Jiu didn't feel any nervousness at all, only calmness remained in her eyes.

In the quiet room, the two looked at each other silently.

"I said I came here to join in the fun, senior brother, do you believe me?"

"Knowing that there are tigers in the mountains, you prefer to go to the tiger mountains. Xiaojiu, you just advised your senior brother to stay out of the matter, why are you rushing to get involved now?" Xie Yu sat up straight, with worry and solemnity on his face.

He knew that Xiao Jiu was ambitious and not a person who was content with the status quo, but getting involved now only proved that he had a big plan.

Xiao Jiu did not hide anything from him, shook his head casually, and said casually, "I am different from you, senior brother. As the eldest son of the Xie family, you are responsible for the rise and fall of the family. And I, what I want, what I want, what I want, what I want

The more you gain, the more risks you take, and the greater the results you will get.”

"He's arsenic, I'm honey." Xiao Jiu held up the tea, drank it all in one gulp, and said with a smile, "I'm willing to do it."

After hearing this, Xie Yu stopped persuading and asked Xiao Jiu nothing.

There are too many secrets in Xiao Jiu, like a mist with a very low sense of existence. He is silent and does not attract people's attention. But when people take a closer look, they will find that he hides many secrets.

It makes people think deeply and fearfully.

Finally, when Xiao Jiu was about to retreat, Xie Yu suddenly spoke up and said something.

"If I can't escape, or if something unexpected happens, you brought Yan'er and your sister-in-law. Remember to bring them back safely."

His voice was firm, but he was not forcing Xiao Jiu to do this, it was just a request and a request.

He may have friends in this huge royal capital, but for some unknown reason, he told Xiao Jiu these words that seemed like his last words, and even entrusted his wife and children to him.

Xiao Jiu was stunned for a moment, turned around with a strange look on his face, and then regained his composure.

"It's better for senior brother to take them back to their hometown in person. Things haven't reached that stage yet. Who can predict what will happen next."

He had already put his hand on the door. The moment he opened the door, he said in a deep voice, "This is not what the next head of the Xie family would say. When my sister-in-law hears it, she should be disappointed."

After that, he stepped out and walked out.

Inside the door, Xie Yu stared blankly at the direction where his back disappeared. He was absent-minded for a moment. Shouldn't it be what the master of the family said...

After leaving the house, Xiao Jiu went straight to look for the two of them. By the time they left Xie's house, it was already noon.

A few people found a restaurant and went back after eating and drinking.

Looking at the scenery along the way, several people were somewhat surprised.

The reason why the capital of the King of Qi is called Shangchun is probably because it is like spring all year round. It is full of flowers all year round, has a pleasant climate, and is crowded with people. Even the winter here is shorter than other places, making it a very comfortable place.

place.

"Brother, brother, look quickly, are there chicken feathers stuck in that person's head?"

The royal city is very large, about as big as the four main cities of Xun County combined. Countless pavilions and tall buildings stand neatly. The crowds passing through are very lively. The largest number of them are scribes wearing wide-sleeved Chinese clothes, and

Exotic people in different costumes.

Xiao Ying then discovered a person dressed in a very interesting way. Her eyes couldn't stop looking in one direction, excited and curious.

Xiao Jiu turned his head to look after hearing this.

I saw a slender man walking down the street wearing a long, narrow-sleeved coat. His hands and feet were tied tightly, and his waist was tied with leather. His outer clothes were trailing to the floor, and his hips were tightened. He walked forward in small steps, which made people suspicious.

It was because the clothes were too tight that the other party couldn't move.

It looked a bit like a vase, with a bunch of brightly colored feathers stuck on the crown of her hair, which attracted people's attention. However, Xiao Jiu looked away after taking a look at it twice, with a dull expression.

"Ying'er, don't be speechless."

Xiao Jiu explained, "That's a dancer from Yan State."

Dancer?

"Is he good at dancing?" Xiao Ying couldn't help but be curious. After retracting her gaze, she couldn't help but peek at the person passing by, "How do you dance dressed like this?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jiu knew that Xiao Ying usually knew little about the humanities and customs of the other four countries, so he explained to her in detail, "Yan State dances, and both men and women are good at it. But only male dancers who specialize in dancing often wear tight corsets.

When it's time to perform, take off the restraints, wear a feather crown on your head, and wear colorful ornaments on your body to achieve a more relaxed and relaxed dance."

Xiao Ying understood after listening, but she didn't understand it even more. Dancing is just dancing. What does it have to do with what you usually wear?

When Oxfam came to the capital for the first time, he was attracted by the prosperity that was completely different from that of Xun County. He felt like a bird out of its cage, feeling very light and free.

"The customs of Yan land have always been like this, and you don't know this?"

Oxfam put his hands in his sleeves. Looking at Xiao Ying's confused look, he straightened his back and smiled proudly, "You, you'd better go back and read two more books. I don't know about your brother."

Why did I bring you here? Look at this shame."

This was not a malicious mockery of Xiao Ying, but the two of them had known each other for a long time, so it was just a joke or ridicule at best.

Therefore, Xiao Ying was not really angry, but could not help but feel embarrassed. She blushed like a rabbit that had been stepped on and had a sore leg. She snorted loudly, "Humph! My shame will be remembered for a longer time than your piece of candy."

Stingy is strong!”

Oxfam's eyes widened suddenly, "How could I be stingy?! You stinky girl, don't talk nonsense."

"What nonsense am I talking about? When you entered the city, didn't you yell about how you were robbed of candy when you were a child? It's hard for you to remember it after so many years, you're stingy!"

Xiao Ying rolled her eyes and spoke unforgivingly. She puffed out her chest and quarreled with Oxfam. Her hands on her hips were bold and cowardly. Looking at Oxfam's expression, her face was full of contempt.

This is not because I am stingy, it is clearly because outsiders don’t know the reason.

Oxfam was so angry that his nose was crooked, and he pointed at Xiao Ying with trembling fingers, "You stinky girl, I have always loved you since you were a child. I gave you food and drink, and even took you out to play. Now it's become...

Are you calling me a stingy person?!"

As he spoke, he made a move to fight.

Xiao Ying shrank her head and quickly hid behind Xiao Jiu, and then poked her face out from under his arm. Her big black and white eyes looked at Oxfam warily and somewhat warily, wrinkled her nose, and groaned in dissatisfaction.

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"Really? I don't remember this."

"Hey! What a good little white-eyed wolf."

Le Shi laughed angrily. In the past, when Xiao Ying still lived in Qingshan Academy, he would always come into contact with Xiao Ying when he went to see Xiao Jiu, so he would often bring her some snacks. Sometimes when Xiao Jiu was busy, he would take Xiao Ying to play.

, you can consider her as half a sister.

If Xiao Ying dares to say this today, let’s see if he doesn’t teach her a lesson.

"Stop for a moment and have the guts to say it again!"

He rolled his sleeves up and down and rushed to catch Xiao Ying'er while talking.

Xiao Ying smiled and played hide and seek around Xiao Jiu and him. Not only was she not afraid, but she was very amused.

"Just say it, don't let others talk about you being a stingy person, hahahaha..."

The two of them circled around Xiao Jiu, and Xiao Jiu's head got big as he was being played around by the two childish ghosts.

"Senior Brother Xiaoliu, Ying'er, please stop making trouble."

Seeing that she was about to be caught, Xiao Ying swung her tail with great flexibility and quickly rushed forward from behind Xiao Jiu.

"Why are you running away? Are you afraid of being beaten by me?"
To be continued...