Xiao Yifeng understood what Ling Xuewei wanted to say, but he still had worries in his heart, "But if we cooperate with him, the risk will not be small. We don't know who he is, aren't you afraid that he will take advantage of us and defect in the face of battle? Xuewei,
You have just arrived in Qinglong Kingdom, so you may not know the relationship between the four major families and the royal family. In fact, the four major families secretly have princes they support."
Ling Xuewei raised her eyebrows, "Oh? Tell me about it."
"Concubine Yue is originally from the Xiao family, so the Xiao family naturally supports the eldest prince Huangfu Teng. The Ding family has always been neutral, and the Zhao family had earlier expressed sympathy to the sixth prince Huangfu Ling, but Huangfu Lingming has never expressed his stance.
So it’s hard to say whether the two of them have reached a consensus. As for the Li family, it’s more interesting. Several elders of the Li family are divided into two factions. One faction supports the eldest prince Huangfu Teng, and the other supports the prince. I don’t know what they are thinking.”
Ling Xuewei thought about Xiao Yifeng's words carefully, then smiled and said, "I didn't expect that the division of power among these princes is quite complicated."
"Who says it's not the case! The sixth prince, Huangfuling, is just that. He is a man of honor and unconventional. Although he is favored by the king, he has no intention of fighting for power. In fact, to put it bluntly, he is just a laid-back prince, at least
At present, it seems that he has no interest in the throne."
Ling Xuewei narrowed her eyes slightly, "Really? What about Huangfu Teng?"
"The eldest prince Huangfu Teng's desire to compete for the throne is obvious. After all, he is the eldest son by birth, and he has the qualification to compete for the crown prince's position. However, Huangfu Chen is shining brightly and is supported by many ministers in the court, so he wants to
To compete for that position, he can only turn to the four major families. Fortunately, he has a good mother's family, and the status of the Xiao family in the Qinglong Kingdom goes without saying, so this also gives him the power to compete for the throne.
"
Ling Xuewei's eyes were far-reaching, "Perhaps it's better to be lucky if you can fight sometimes than if you can't fight."
Xiao Yifeng sighed, "Power is so tempting, how many people can give up so easily?"
Ling Xuewei smiled lightly, "That's right."
While the two were talking, they arrived at the inn unknowingly.
Returning to the room, she found that Xueqiu and Lightning hadn't come back yet. Ling Xuewei frowned, "Where did these two little guys go and they haven't come back yet?"
"You didn't use your mental power to talk to them?" Xiao Yifeng asked.
"I used it, but there was no response." Ling Xuewei shook her head.
Xiao Yifeng walked to the table and sat down, poured a glass of water and handed it to Ling Xuewei, "Don't worry, they will be fine. They have been bored in the inn for this period of time, and of course they have to have fun when they finally get out. They will do it when they are crazy enough.
Come back, don’t worry."
Ling Xuewei took the cup and sighed, "I hope so."
Xiao Yifeng and Ling Xuewei didn't know that the two little guys they talked about drank so drunk in the wine cellar of Sijiu House that it might not be that easy to go back.
"Let's move on to the topic just now. I think that since Huangfu Chen wants to cooperate with us, his goal is obvious, which is to use our hands to weaken the Xiao family's power."
Ling Xuewei probably felt that there was no need to worry too much about the two little guys, so she continued.
"After all, the Xiao family is the greatest support to the eldest prince Huangfu Teng. If the Xiao family falls, then Huangfu Teng will lose the power to compete with him."
Xiao Yifeng nodded, "You are right. Huangfu Teng relies on the Xiao family. His power in the court cannot be compared with Huangfu Chen. If we can weaken the Xiao family through us, it will be beneficial to him."
Suddenly he seemed to think of something, Xiao Yifeng's expression brightened, "Is it possible that the person who assassinated him tonight was sent by the eldest prince?"
"It's possible, but we can't draw conclusions too early." Ling Xuewei said, touching her chin.
Xiao Yifeng frowned slightly. Thinking of the fierce power struggle in the dynasty, he couldn't help but sigh, "This royal struggle is really worse than the intrigues in the family. I hope that after this incident, I can stay away from the family."
As long as Lingxi can go well with these battles, I have nothing else to ask for."
Ling Xuewei glanced at him and poured cold water on her, "Don't think so well. Wherever there are people, there will be struggle. Even if you can escape the Xiao family's entanglement in the future, don't forget that Lingxi plans to join the sect.
Yes, the sectarian disputes are more bloody and cruel than the intrigues within the family."
"I know..." Xiao Yifeng's expression became more solemn.
Ling Xuewei glanced at Xiao Yifeng and took a slow sip, "So even if you know, you still plan to accompany her to the sect?"
Xiao Yifeng suddenly raised his head and looked at Ling Xuewei in surprise, "How could you...?"
"How would I know?" Ling Xuewei sighed, "You and I have been together for so long, how can I not know what you are thinking? If you could just watch Lingxi enter the sect alone, you would not bring me all the way here.
The Qinglong Kingdom."
Xiao Yifeng was silent.
It turns out that his thoughts have been seen through by the woman in front of him!
"I know I'm selfish, but in this world, Lingxi is the most important person to me. No matter what happens, I can't let her go to such a dangerous place alone."
Xiao Yifeng lowered his head and said.
"In Middle-earth, there are many powerful people, and countless forces are constantly fighting. She has never left the Xiao family before, how can I feel relieved? To be honest, even I don't know what kind of world Middle-earth is, Ling
I'm really uneasy going to Xixi alone."
"So you decided to go with her?"
Ling Xuewei can understand Xiao Yifeng's mood.
A struggle flashed across Xiao Yifeng's face, "I..."
He looked at the woman in front of him and was speechless for a long time.
How could Ling Xuewei not see his hesitation and struggle, and what he was worried about.
Ling Xuewei knows these very well.
"You are worried about me and feel sorry for me. You once said you would be loyal to me, but you couldn't let go of Lingxi. In the end, you decided to go with her. So you feel that you have broken your promise to me, and you feel guilty, right?"
Ling Xuewei's tone was very calm.
Xiao Yifeng's eyes flickered, and after a moment, he smiled bitterly, "Sure enough, I can't hide anything from you."
"Why hide it? Do you think I will stop you if you make this decision?"
"Of course not! I just feel..." Xiao Yifeng gritted his teeth, "I just feel ashamed of you."
really.
Ling Xuewei sighed, "Yifeng, you don't owe me anything, so why should you be ashamed? I've said it a long time ago that we are not masters and servants, but partners. If you are in trouble, I will spare no effort to help you.
This kind of help is by no means a community of interests. If I help you but ask you to repay me, what's the difference between that and using you?"
"Xuewei, that's not what I meant..."
Ling Xuewei frowned, "Xiao Yifeng! If you're a man, don't be a mother-in-law. How many times do you have to tell me to understand? I am Ling Xuewei's friend, no matter what he does, I will support him! Because he deserves what I do! If you do it again in the future,
Talking about guilt or saying sorry to me means treating me, Ling Xuewei, as an outsider! Then we might as well go our separate ways now to save me the trouble!"
When Xiao Yifeng saw that Ling Xuewei was really angry, he immediately panicked, "You, don't, I said the wrong thing. It's not like you don't know that I've always been a stupid person and can't say anything nice, so don't follow me."
I’ve generally seen it!”
"Huh!" Ling Xuewei turned her head and ignored him, but she was actually laughing in her heart.
"I...hey, don't be angry, you know, I will never say such things again! If I say it again, you...you will beat me hard! I'll beat you until you calm down! Is this good?"
Xiao Yifeng had almost said all the good things about him in his life, with an expression of embarrassment and panic on his face.
Seeing how he was so helpless when he was usually calm and composed, Ling Xuewei burst out laughing.
Seeing her smile, Xiao Yifeng finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked at her cautiously, "Are you... not angry anymore?"
Ling Xuewei rolled her eyes at him, "Didn't you realize that I deliberately lied to you? Where has your usual cleverness gone?"
Xiao Yifeng chuckled and said, "Just don't be angry, just don't be angry..."
The atmosphere returned to normal.
At this moment, Xiao Yifeng felt extremely relaxed.
It turned out that the problem that had troubled him for many days was basically the barrier he had set up for himself. After hearing Xuewei's words, he suddenly understood.
Yes, since they are friends, how can anyone owe anything to the other?
He used to be too serious and never really saw the girl in front of him clearly.
"Okay, it's almost time, you should go back." Ling Xuewei said, "You can take Lingxi out for these three days, and leave Huangfuchen's matter to me. As for whether to cooperate, further investigation is needed to decide.
.At least, we have to find out who the person we are working with is, right?"
Xiao Yifeng stood up and said, "What are you going to do? You won't go find him, will you?"
"You don't need me to look for him, he will come to visit you."
Xiao Yifeng understood, but still did not forget to warn, "You have to be careful while I am out. Especially the Xiao family, I am worried that they will attack you while I am away."
"I have Lightning and Snowball here, who do you think can hurt me in this Qinglong Kingdom?"
Xiao Yifeng thought so and felt relieved. He said goodbye to Ling Xuewei and left the inn.
…
The next day, when Ling Xuewei woke up, she felt her hands were furry. She turned around and found that Snowball and Lightning had returned at some point and were lying next to her, fast asleep.
Ling Xuewei started cooking, and the next second a strong aroma of wine hit her nostrils! She pinched her nose, with a confused look on her face.
Where does the smell of alcohol come from?
After searching for a long time, I found that it was coming from these two little guys.
Great! You are really capable! After staying out all night, you actually went out to drink!
"You two! Get up!!"
Ling Xuewei pulled one with each hand and lifted them up! But these two little guys slept like pigs and had no reaction at all!
Ling Xuewei was angry and funny, so she asked the waiter at the inn to make sobering soup and then gave them a hard slap on the head!