The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

When Shu Fei died, the emperor ordered Chan Yan to be buried with her.

Yao Buwei pretended to obey but actually disobeyed, leaving a glimmer of hope.

Shangguan Haitong stared at Chanyan. The story made sense, but only the parties involved knew whether it was embellished or not.

Ling Ze remembered something: "I remember that the Queen is a daughter of the Wang family."

The Wang family is one of the aristocratic families.

Marrying a daughter into the palace means that the intention is not pure.

Shangguan Haitong pursed her lips and smiled as she looked at the prince: "It's just a few more targets, it's not a big problem."

The last words of Concubine Shu showed that she had something else in reserve. Even if the Emperor fell out with the nobles, there were still ways to protect the Prince.

It can be seen that the speculation that the prince was alive in the previous life is very likely.

Not to mention Ji Shengxian, the housekeeper is also very powerful.

Xie Qiuguang's aching heart was soothed by this seemingly light-hearted remark.

He nodded slightly: "Haitong is right. But having a few more targets is not a big problem for us."

Chan Yan couldn't believe it: "The power of the nobles is intertwined, and Concubine Shu died to save your life. Prince, you can't be reckless. Go to your fiefdom and live your life as an idle prince. Concubine Shu would definitely not want to see you take risks."

Shangguan Haitong disagreed: "I think you are wrong. You don't understand the meaning of Concubine Shu's last words. She taught the prince to follow his heart since he was a child. If he wants it, he should fight for it. If he doesn't want it, he shouldn't fight for it. But if the prince is willing to overthrow them, Concubine Shu will definitely support it."

"Miss Shangguan is right. Ranran would never tell the prince not to take risks." Ji Shengxian put his hands on his hips.

The butler nodded.

Ling Ze smiled: "Empress Shu Fei will definitely laugh heartily and point to the distance and shout: Go!"

Chan Yan looked at everyone in shock, as if a ray of light was cast in the oppressive darkness.

If you have faith and ideals, then go for it without hesitation!

She smiled with relief through her tears. Madam Shufei, the prince has really grown up...

Knowing the truth, it becomes clear what to do next.

Xie Qiuguang saw them off, and the two walked to the corridor: "Thank you, Haitong. If it weren't for you, Aunt Chanyan might not have been willing to speak."

Shangguan Haitong suddenly turned around and stared at him.

Xie Qiuguang felt embarrassed when being stared at: "You look at me like this... I..."

With curved eyebrows, Shangguan Haitong smiled softly, "I just remembered that you said that Concubine Shu gave you two names."

"This one." Xie Qiuguang said proudly, "One is Shi Xia, the other is Hua Yao. Only my mother has called the second one."

Shangguan Haitong pondered it carefully, but could not figure out the meaning behind it.

She pursed her lips and said jokingly, "Then I want to be more special and call you Xia Hua from now on. How about it?"

Xie Qiuguang didn't care that it sounded like a girl's name: "As long as Haitong likes it."

When their eyes met, something was brewing.

Shangguan Haitong lowered his head: "I should go back now."

"I'll take you there." Xie Qiuguang followed slowly. Looking at the back of his beloved, he smiled with satisfaction.

main entrance.

Shangguan Haitong got in the car: "Okay, let's go back quickly. Do you still want to take me back home?"

Xie Qiuguang stood beside the carriage, his eyes reflecting the appearance of his beloved: "Since we met, you have smiled more often. In the past, I always felt that I was worried and had experienced many vicissitudes. But this year, as I am older, I am more lively and cheerful."

These words touched Shangguan Haitong's heart. She lowered her eyes and turned back to enter the carriage.

The carriage moved slowly.

Shangguan Haitong in the car reached out and touched her cheek. Has she become more cheerful?

When she was reborn, she was cautious and careful in every step. She was under great pressure from the emperor and full of hatred.

Three years later, she now feels safe and confident, and can handle anything.

Shangguan Haitong lifted the curtain of the car window and looked back, with the corners of her lips inadvertently rising.

She used to think the worst when things happened, but now she is used to thinking the best. Is this the saying that people get redder when they are around red people?

After the carriage drove away, Xie Qiuguang turned around and went back home.

The butler stood at the door: "Your Majesty, are you sure you want to choose the Third Prince?"

Xie Qiuguang was startled, patted his chest and walked in: "If Haitong chooses him, then it must be him. Third brother's concubine is Haitong's cousin, if one person succeeds, the whole family will benefit. By then, the status of the Shangguan Mansion will rise, and it will be more convenient for Haitong to do many things."

Ji Shengxian was in despair: "The date is set for the Emperor's birthday banquet? It will be next month."

"Can you guys not suddenly show up with your extraordinary martial arts skills? You know how scary it is to scare people to death?" Xie Qiuguang rolled his eyes. "That day, for example. The Crown Prince encouraged us a lot, and Fourth Brother's power has been weakened a lot in the past two years. The situation is very good."

The butler put his hands in his pockets and said, "My Lord, have you ever thought about a question?"

"What? If you have something to say, don't make me guess." Xie Qiuguang walked into the room impatiently.

Following him into the room, the butler said in a serious tone, "The Third Prince has ascended the throne, and you can no longer stay in the capital. You will either be sent to a fiefdom or to the frontier. No matter which one, you must leave Miss Shangguan. She is of marriageable age, aren't you afraid..."

Xie Qiuguang was completely stunned, then he came to his senses and slapped his chair: "Oh, I forgot about this."

Ji Shengxian jumped in with a smile: "This is easy. Make a deal with the Third Prince. Ask him not to force Miss Shangguan to marry after he becomes the emperor. Of course, if Miss Shangguan is willing, you are not allowed to stop her. Your Majesty, don't agree?"

"You are really quick-witted. Let's do it this way." Xie Qiuguang was complacent.

Now it's really settled.

The housekeeper poured cold water on him again: "My Lord, are you really not afraid that Miss Shangguan will marry someone else?"

Xie Qiuguang said aggrievedly, "I am afraid. What's the use of being afraid? As long as she is happy, that's all."

"..."

The three butlers were speechless.

The prince is smart, but sometimes he is stupid. The prince is stupid, but sometimes he can suddenly become smart.

Shangguanfu.

Shangguan Haitong just came back.

Huan Shuang delivered the message: "The Fourth Prince requested a meeting."

"I know. I can't hold back any longer because of the Emperor's birthday banquet." Shangguan Haitong changed clothes and went to the study to write a letter.

Someone was secretly interfering, and this coup came faster than the previous life.

She wrote the letter and put it in an envelope: "It's not convenient to meet at this critical moment, just pass the letter over."

Huanshuang nodded and did it immediately.

Wei Lingbo came in holding a pigeon: "Miss, there is news from the Sixth Master."

Shangguan Haitong took the note and frowned slightly when he saw the content.

The children who helped in the shop three years ago were trained by Shanfang and then sneaked into various mansions.

In the past two years, he has passed on information a lot. With the secret support of Xie Qiuguang, Liu Ye's gang has grown bigger and bigger.

Yan Da'er officially became the second-in-command and began to contact the gangs on the waterways in the Jiangnan area.

The development is good, but it is not yet fully mastered.

As the most powerful gang in the local area, its position remains unshakable.

There are only two ways to transport money and food: water and land.

For the waterways leading to the whole country, having our own people guarding them is more important than anything else.

Wei Lingbo was a little worried: "The Crown Prince was persuaded by the Crown Princess again. Things are not going smoothly."

"I can persuade him once or twice, but I can't do it all the time. There is still time, so we should seize it." Shangguan Haitong thought for a moment.

The fights between local gangs are not suitable for government intervention at the moment.

Jianghu...The birthday banquet is coming soon, so it is better for Ji Shengxian and his companions not to leave.

She immediately picked up her pen and wrote a letter: "The situation in Beijing is urgent, please support Jiangnan. Once the overall situation is settled, there will be a turning point."

Wei Lingbo collected the note and tied it to the pigeon's leg: "Do we need to keep an eye on the second girl that night?"

"She won't go." Shangguan Haitong lowered her eyes. At such an important moment, she would not allow anyone to ruin things.

royal palace. Royal study room.

Kang Mi felt the pulse and saw something but remained calm: "The emperor is in good health and there is nothing wrong."