"Are you going to the grand gathering of the Western Regions?" Shen Qingzhou asked in a soft voice when Chaoyang drew his sword to check.
Chaoyang was in a daze for a moment. It was a ghost. He actually thought Shen Qingzhou was...charitable?
Ha, this guy really knows how to disguise.
"We must go to Fengtian for the grand gathering in the Western Regions, and Chaoyang will accompany us." Chaoyang said calmly.
"Okay." Shen Qingzhou didn't say much. Some words were stuck in his throat and he couldn't say them out.
"Although I don't know why the Prime Minister was so generous, I took Jian Chaoyang away." Chaoyang shook the sword in his hand and turned to leave.
Shen Qingzhou's raised hand froze in place. His daughter was right in front of him, but he could only watch.
Smiling bitterly, Shen Qingzhou stood among the flowers and watched Chaoyang leave.
"Prime Minister, the princess is obviously warning you when she comes to get the sword this time..." The subordinates were a little worried. Chaoyang wanted to tell Shen Qingzhou that she would return everything that should be returned to the Mu family.
"It's okay." Shen Qingzhou remained calm and calm, with no emotion on his face.
"With Chao'er's ability, she has to go back,"
The subordinates lowered their heads and did not dare to say more.
"Let the secret guards accompany you when you go to the Western Region this time." When going to the Western Region this time, Yun Rou will definitely not let Xiao Junze come back alive. She is afraid of affecting Chaoyang.
"yes!"
The backyard became quiet, and Shen Qingzhou was the only one left.
Shen Qingzhou reached out and picked a poppy poppy, and Shen Qingzhou smiled bitterly.
This was the punishment Baili gave him, to have his daughter standing in front of him, but she only had murderous intentions towards him.
His heart hurt so much that Shen Qingzhou raised his hand to cover his heart.
Ahri...
How cruel.
…
The Royal Palace, the residence of the Sixth Prince.
"Brother Emperor, can I get up and take a walk?" Xiao Minyan was lying on the bed, feeling a little resentful.
"No, the imperial doctor said you can't move around because of your injury, and you need to stay in bed to rest." Xiao Junze frowned, not allowing Xiao Minyan to move around.
Xiao Minyan puffed up his mouth, and tears gathered in his eyes. "Brother Emperor..."
"Brother Emperor is going to the Western Regions in the next few days. You stay in the palace and protect yourself." Xiao Junze was also worried, worried that Shen Yunrou would attack Xiao Minyan in the palace.
"Aren't you going to take me with you?" Xiao Minyan nervously grabbed Xiao Junze's clothes.
"No." Xiao Junze shook his head.
Xiao Minyan's tears burst out instantly.
"Don't worry, I will have someone come to the palace to accompany you." Xiao Junze patted Xiao Minyan's head.
"Brother, can I live in the Mu family? Brother Mu Huaichen will take care of me." Xiao Minyan's eyes flickered.
Xiao Junze thought for a moment and nodded. "Okay, I will make arrangements. Go to bed soon."
Xiao Minyan held Xiao Junze's arm tightly, fearing that Xiao Junze would leave.
Xiao Junze sighed helplessly and patted Xiao Minyan to coax him to sleep.
When he was a child, Xiao Minyan liked to stick to him and had to be coaxed to sleep.
After Xiao Minyan fell asleep, Xiao Junze got up and left.
As soon as Xiao Junze left, Xiao Minyan slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes darkened, and Xiao Minyan sat up.
The emperor's brother has left the palace, and he must not stay here.
Shen Yunrou's people will not let him go, and he has to protect himself.
If Mu Huaichen can protect him, Xiao Junze will definitely arrange everything before leaving.
Xiao Minyan is not worried about himself, but he is worried about Xiao Junze.
After leaving Fengtian this time, Shen Yunrou and Shen Qingzhou would not let Xiao Junze come back alive.
A trace of worry flashed in his eyes, and Xiao Minyan got out of bed while supporting his injured wrist.
"Your Majesty." Outside the palace, the young eunuch spoke softly.
Xiao Minyan put a secret letter in the hands of the young eunuch. "Send it out for me."
"yes!"
…
Mujia, mansion.
"Good swordsmanship." Mu Huaicheng stood under the tree, holding the sword behind his back.
Xie Yulan also smiled at Mu Huaicheng. It was rare to see Mu Huaicheng's smile.
"The general has given you a reward."
"The grand gathering of the Western Regions is about to start. The Mu family and the palace rely on the general." Mu Huaicheng bowed to Xie Yulan.
"Don't worry, General Mu." Xie Yulan reassured Mu Huaicheng.
"The imperial edict has arrived!"
As soon as Xie Yulan and Mu Huaicheng finished practicing their swords, the imperial edict from the palace came.
"General Mu will accompany the grand gathering in the Western Regions. The King of Qin will temporarily stay at the Mu family's residence. General Xie will take care of the whole process so that no mistakes can be made."
Xiao Junze did not summon Xie Yulan into the palace, fearing that someone in the palace would be eyeing Xie Yulan and take the opportunity to attack Xie Yulan.
With this imperial edict, Xie Yulan's first task is to protect the sixth prince Xiao Minyan.
Xie Yulan took the order and waited for the eunuch to leave before asking in a low voice, "Is the King of Qin the sixth prince Xiao Minyan?"
Mu Huaicheng nodded.
"Why are you so protective?" Xie Yulan was a little confused.
If it were in Dayu, not to mention the princes who had discussed the heir apparent, even the young princes would not be let off.
Yin Cheng returned to Dayu from Fengtian. In the first year after he ascended the throne...all the underage princes died mysteriously.
Death is dead, distribution is remote, distribution is remote.
"Your Majesty has the best relationship with the Sixth Prince." Mu Huaixiang is already used to it. Xiao Junze has been protecting Xiao Minyan a long time ago.
They once fought over Xiao Minyan and Xiao Chengen.
"But the Sixth Prince is...the one who negotiates the throne." Xie Yulan looked shocked.
Even if we don't get rid of it, we can't stay in the imperial city.
Mu Huaicheng was silent for a long time, then looked at Xie Yulan and smiled. "This is the reason why my Mu family is loyal to His Majesty, because he is different from other emperors. He is flesh and blood, and his joy and anger never hide too much."
Xie Yulan fell silent, not knowing what to say.
At first she chose Xiao Junze because she really had hatred in her heart and wanted to be an enemy of Dayu.
But after getting along for a long time, Xie Yulan did find that...as an emperor, Xiao Junze is much more flesh and blood than Yin Cheng.
"If it weren't for Your Majesty, our Mu family... I'm afraid we would have ceased to exist long ago."
Mu Huaicheng sat aside and polished his long sword. He always had all the equipment ready before setting off.
When the late emperor summoned Mu Huaichen to the palace as his companion, he wanted to take the opportunity to completely eliminate the Mu family.
After all, Mu Jingyan is dead, leaving the Mu family with him is a hidden danger.
It was Xiao Junze, who was kneeling in front of the Qiankun Hall like crazy, begging the late emperor to let Mu Huaichen go.
"General Mu, do you have a good sword for this grand gathering in the Western Regions?" Xie Yulan changed the subject and placed his sword in front of Mu Huaicheng. "General, if you don't mind it, then take my sword with you."
Xie Yulan's sword was made by the best swordsmith of Dayu in the early years of the founding king.
Mu Huaicheng also knew that the Western Region Festival was to showcase the strength of various countries. Whether it was a general or a sword, they could represent a country.
"It is the general's duty to carry the sword, how can you do it arbitrarily?" Mu Huaicheng shook his head.
"Although the sword in my hand is not a good sword, it has been with me for many years..." Mu Huaicheng said softly.
"General! The princess is here!"
The attendant ran in and smiled at Mu Huaicheng.
Mu Huaicheng was looking forward to the princess' arrival every day, and the attendants had noticed it.
As soon as the princess arrived, the servant came to report happily.
Mu Huaicheng stood up suddenly, with unconcealable joy in his eyes.
Xie Yulan glanced at Mu Huaicheng and sighed.
"Chao'er."
Mu Huaicheng ran out of the courtyard, and Chaoyang happened to run in.
"Brother!" Chaoyang put the sword in Mu Huaicheng's hand. "It's yours!"
Mu Huaicheng was stunned for a moment, then looked down at the long sword in his hand, his heart tightening. "Hanshui Sword..."