Xiao Jingyun made up his mind, he immediately stood up, stepped forward to hold Chen Xiaobei's arm, and gave him a hug again.
"Brother Xiaobei, please send me my condolences. I know you are feeling very sad about Huang Ying's accident."
"But our country, Dacang, has never held a state funeral for a commoner's wife. I want to go to the palace to see my father to prove the authenticity."
After hearing this, Chen Xiaobei expressed his understanding. After all, he was telling people in vain and there were no witnesses.
So it's normal for Jamel Xiao not to believe it. But if it were him, he wouldn't believe it either.
"Then, Your Highness, if you please, I will listen to your reply."
Xiao Jingyun indeed waved his hand, "No, brother Xiaobei, there is no need to go to such trouble. You will come into the palace with me and Prime Minister Fang later, and we will make this matter clear."
Chen Xiaobei was stunned. He glanced at Fang Zheng stupidly, and Fang Zheng was also stunned. But Fang Zheng was well-informed after all, and he quickly understood what Xiao Jingyun meant.
Of course he was very happy. One more person would bring more strength. It would be better for three people to persuade the emperor to let Liu Xiangnan go than for one person to persuade him, which would be more powerful. Thinking of this, he said in a deep voice: "Yes, Prince
Your Highness is right, let's go into the palace together and ask this matter clearly in front of the emperor, so as to avoid any mistakes in spreading the word."
After Fang Zheng finished speaking, Chen Xiaobei found some meaning in these words.
The two of them were using themselves as spearmen. They must be discussing something, and he suddenly remembered it. Liu Kai also told him that Fang Zheng was also planning to rescue Liu Xiangnan, but suddenly
He was driven back to his hometown by the emperor, and he was not even able to rescue Feng Xiaoyue's father in time.
After thinking about this, Chen Xiaobei secretly sighed that he came at the right time.
But then I thought about it, this might not be a good opportunity to rescue Liu Rumei. My woman died for this matter. If you, the emperor, don't give me a favor and let Liu Rumei go, then we will go our separate ways from now on.
, a complete goodbye, a clean break.
"Okay, since His Highness the Crown Prince thinks highly of me, I will enter the palace with you."
Xiao An had finished his lunch and was taking a nap in the royal study. He had spent the whole morning in tension and anxiety, which made him a little tired.
Hearing the sound of footsteps, he opened his eyes slightly. Seeing Bai Han standing in front of the desk and not daring to speak, he immediately asked slowly, "What's the matter?"
"The Prince of Huangsha is here. He also brought with him the old prime minister Fang Zheng and a man named Chen Xiaobei."
After hearing these words, Xiao An suddenly opened his eyes and straightened up.
"Chen Xiaobei, what is he doing here?"
Bai Han shook his head, "I don't know, I just saw the sad look on his face."
Xiao An calmed down, stood up and moved his hands and feet, "Let him come in."
Bai Han bowed and went out, and soon Xiao Jingyun came in with Fang Zheng and Chen Xiaobei. The three of them knelt down respectfully and saluted Xiao An.
Xiao An waved his hand and looked at Fang Zheng with a smile on his face, "Old Aiqing, you are back. I heard that you were missing a few days ago. This man was so concerned that he quickly told me what happened.
."
It has to be said that as an old prime minister, Fang Zheng has a high emotional intelligence. He once again cupped his fists and saluted, and said vaguely, "Back to the emperor, I was careless and was kidnapped by the gangsters. Fortunately, His Highness the Crown Prince rescued me.
"
"If it weren't for the emperor's grace, I might have died."
These words of the old prime minister made Xiao An very happy. Yes, his son saved you because of my blessing. There is nothing wrong with these words.
He laughed and raised his hand, "Come on, let me sit down for you, my old lady."
Soon Bai Han moved a Jindun over and placed it next to Fang Zheng.
Fang Zheng was not polite and sat down. Xiao An then raised his eyes to look at Chen Xiaobei who was kneeling on the ground.
"Chen Xiaobei, last time you brought someone to rescue me, I was going to reward you well, but you have already returned to your hometown."
"I heard that your wife met with misfortune and was deeply saddened. Therefore, I issued an edict to hold a state funeral for your wife to show my sorrow."
After hearing the emperor's words, Chen Xiaobei understood that Xiao An was forcing himself to explain why I wanted to hold a state funeral for your wife Huang Ying. But having said that, even such an excuse sounded very forced.
Not only did he listen reluctantly, but Fang Zheng and Xiao Jingyun next to him also frowned.
Although rescuing the driver is a great achievement, after all, Chen Xiaobei did not come to the palace at the beginning. It was Liu Rumei and others who made great contributions, so Chen Xiaobei can only be regarded as a participation award, not the main force.
Chen Xiaobei clasped his fists and said loudly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I have a request, but I don't know whether to make it right or not."
After listening to his words, Xiao An raised his hand, "If you have anything to say, it doesn't matter. As long as I can do it, I will definitely agree."
It was your words that I was waiting for. Chen Xiaobei continued, "Your Majesty, when Huang Ying and I got married, I made an oath that we would never be separated. Please allow me to escort his coffin back to his hometown in Hetou Village."
"The young one is just a first-class commoner and dare not bear the weight of a state funeral."
When Chen Xiaobei said this, Xiao An's expression changed a little. After hearing this, Fang Zheng secretly felt worried for Chen Xiaobei. Although he knew that Chen Xiaobei had more to say, he was afraid that Xiao An would be angry.
Chen Xiaobei didn't have time to say the next thing.
He quickly looked at Xiao Jingyun beside him. Xiao Jingyun was also ready at this time. Once his father got angry, he would immediately comfort him, at least to let Chen Xiaobei finish what he said.
Fortunately, Xiao An only looked unhappy, but he still suppressed his displeasure and stared at Chen Xiaobei, "Chen Xiaobei, do you want to resist the order?"
Chen Xiaobei cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, if you insist on rewarding me, I dare to ask you for a favor. Please let Liu Rumei and Miss Liu go."
Bang. Xiao An slammed the table, "Chen Xiaobei, you are so brave. I want to hold a state funeral for your wife. This is your great honor. How dare you come to bargain with me."
Chen Xiaobei also got angry in his heart. A man must be a little bit bloody. I just decided to go all out today. Thinking of Chen Xiaobei's neck, he said loudly again.
"Your Majesty, I am not a prince or minister. According to the laws of the Dacang Kingdom, I cannot bear the heavy ceremony of a state funeral. Please take back my life. If you really want to reward me, let Miss Liu Rumei go. If you are not willing to let go,
, the common people have nothing to say, so we say goodbye."
After saying that, Chen Xiaobei knelt on the ground, kowtowed three times to Xiao An respectfully, stood up, turned around and left.
Chen Xiaobei's actions made both Xiao Jingyun and Fang Zheng dumbfounded.
Fang Zheng and Xiao Jingyun knew that Chen Xiaobei would definitely have something to say waiting for Xiao An, but they did not expect that Chen Xiaobei would be so impassioned.