Dujie Patriarch is cannon fodder

The sudden assassination at the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet left Zhou Wendi with lingering fears. He firmly believed that someone wanted Rong Qi's life. In order to prevent the life of his beloved daughter from being threatened, he specially called out two of the royal guards and gave them to Rong Qi. Wei, ask Rong Qi to take it with him wherever he goes.

The secret guards of the royal family used to have no names. After Rong Qi gave them names, they no longer belonged to the secret guards of the royal family. They only recognized Rong Qi as their master and worked for him.

The new guards are all the best of the royal family's hidden guards. The male guards are excellent in martial arts, can fly over walls and pick leaves to hurt people, and the female guards are proficient in medicine and poison, and can cure all kinds of poisons and heal injuries.Rong Qi was not very good at naming them, so he followed Rong Yi's suggestion and named them Yangmei and Exhale.

Ever since he raised his eyebrows and worked as a guard beside Rong Qi, it was much more difficult for Rong Yi to get close to Rong Qi. First, the food he brought had to be inspected repeatedly by exhaling, and only after it was confirmed that it was non-toxic would it be sent to Rong Qi.If he had a lethal weapon on him, raising his eyebrows would never let him get close to Rong Qi.

Rong Yi was very aggrieved, but seeing that the two guards were unmoved at all, he had no choice but to knock out his teeth and swallow his blood, and endured it.Rong Yi came to the Princess Mansion this time with news about Liu Shilang who was assassinated at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

After repeated investigations by officials at all levels, it was determined that Liu Shilang was an official of the dynasty, with simple connections, upright and upright as an official, and there was no doubt about it.

After Rong Yi explained the basic situation to Rong Qi, he said again: "Didn't you say to investigate Liu Shilang's life experience before? Sure enough, after the investigation, a problem was discovered."

Rong Qi looked at Rong Yi with gentle eyes, and asked, "What's the problem?"

Rong Yi wanted to show off on purpose, but when he saw Rong Qi's expression was deep and indifferent, as if he knew everything, he said weakly: "Liu Shilang was born in Bianzhou. In the past few years, Bianzhou has suffered from severe drought year after year. , the people harvested very little, so that the people in Bianzhou couldn't eat enough to survive."

Rong Qi stared at Rong Yi, and said in a low voice: "There is a severe drought in Bianzhou and floods in Luzhou. Books are delivered to the capital every year. I have heard my father say it a few times. It's just that the imperial court distributes a large amount of gold and silver to relieve disasters every year." Yes, how could the people be displaced?”

Rong Yi sneered and said: "Officials from all over the world only care about their own interests, how can they care about the lives of the people? Although the imperial court will send out a lot of money for disaster relief, how many of them can be used for disaster relief for the people if they are greedy for this? And..." Rong Yi hesitated for a moment, and seeing Rong Qi looking at him quietly, he said again: "The governor of Bianzhou belongs to the Yu family, and the real disaster in Bianzhou cannot be spread to the capital at all."

Rong Qi lowered his eyes, so Liu Shilang came up with a way to assassinate him?In the eyes of the world, he was the person Emperor Wen of Zhou cared about the most. If he was assassinated to death, Emperor Wen of Zhou would definitely send someone to search Liu Shilang thoroughly, and then naturally the real situation in Bianzhou would not be concealed.

So, Liu Shilang's pleading eyes at the end were pleading for the people of Bianzhou?And his apology and guilt were directed at him, because he dragged the innocent him into it, and almost killed him?

Rong Qi rubbed the thumb and index finger of his right hand habitually. He pondered for a while and said, "Should the disaster in Bianzhou be reported to Kyoto this year?"

Rong Yi said: "It was sent back to Kyoto a month ago. The money and food for disaster relief have been prepared and will be sent to Bianzhou in the near future."

Rong Qi asked: "Already selected candidates for disaster relief?"

Rong Yi didn't doubt that he was there, when he heard Rong Qi's question, he thought that Rong Qi was concerned about the disaster situation in Bianzhou, so he answered honestly: "I have chosen, it is Mr. Zhang Qian, the Secretary of the Household Department, and Sun Yuesun, the doctor of the Household Department. My lord, and... Yu Shaobin."

Rong Qi pondered in his mind for a while, and said, "Third brother, I plan to go to Bianzhou with the disaster relief army."

Rong Yi turned pale when he heard the words: "No, Bianzhou is full of refugees, bandits are rampant on the way, and the weather is unpredictable, where can you, a rich and precious princess, go? Besides, even if I promised you to go to Bianzhou, father And the concubine mother will not allow it either."

Rong Qi said: "I will persuade my father and mother's concubine. Brother, you have a lot of connections. Please help me prepare some self-defense things."

Rong Yi didn't know how Rong Qi would persuade his father and concubine who were in pain, but he would try his best to fulfill Rong Qi's request.

After Rong Yi left, Dong Shuang poured a cup of warm tea for Rong Qi again, and said with a worried face: "Princess, are you really going to Bianzhou? The disaster in Bianzhou is very messy, go now Bianzhou is very dangerous."

Rong Qi just smiled and said nothing, he would choose to go to Bianzhou at this time, of course he has his own plan.The effect of the pills taken by the original owner is gradually disappearing. He must first find a way to leave the capital for a while, otherwise his identity will be exposed.

The disaster area is a good place.Being able to hide one's identity can also allow a caring person to make a thorough plan, and it is also convenient for him to take the next step.

Dongshuang saw that Rong Qi was gentle and casual, with a calm demeanor, and the anxiety and impetuosity in her heart calmed down a little.How could she have forgotten that the princess has always been prudent and thoughtful, how could she make a rash decision?

Rong Qi entered the palace that afternoon to negotiate with Emperor Wen of Zhou about going to Bianzhou with him, but without any surprise, Emperor Wen of Zhou refused on the spot.After a lot of persuasion and assurance by Rong Qi, Emperor Wen of Zhou reluctantly agreed to Rong Qi's request, and sent a row of Habayashi guards to guard him.

After Rong Qi left the palace, Emperor Wen of Zhou thought about it, but still felt uneasy, and called Xiao Changqing and Rong Yi again, and asked them if they wanted to go to Bianzhou for disaster relief.Xiao Changqing and Rong Yi directly agreed without thinking too much.

The day before departure, the eldest brother of the original owner, the crown prince of this dynasty, came to the eldest princess's mansion. The crown prince is different from Zhou Wendi's moderation. He has outstanding ability, decisive means, and tough heart. He is an excellent heir to the emperor.The prince that day was wearing a black python robe, tall and straight, with a tall and straight posture.The prince was born handsome, with a gentle and resolute look in his eyes, and he looked easy to get along with.

Rong Qi received the prince in the study of the princess mansion. When he arrived, the prince was sitting quietly on a chair in the study and reading a book. On the table next to him were two essays that Rong Qi had just found recently and a glass of half-drunk wine. tea.

Perhaps Rong Qi's heavy footsteps woke the prince up, and he suddenly looked up at him.

Rong Qi didn't miss the complex expression and the deep coldness in the prince's eyes when he looked at him.Rong Qi thought about it carefully, the original owner was quiet and well-behaved, he respected and admired the crown prince, and did not offend him at all.He himself hadn't met the prince a few times, and he didn't say much when they met, let alone offended him.

Rong Qi approached the prince slowly, stopped a few feet away from him, and greeted him respectfully: "Changxi has met the emperor."

The crown prince gave Rong Qi a hand, and said with a smile: "When did Changxi become so out of touch, come and sit quickly."

Rong Qi sat down on the seat opposite to the crown prince, and Dong Shuang spontaneously stood behind Rong Qi, and the maid serving beside him quickly poured a cup of hot tea for Rong Qi, and then returned to the original position, standing silently.

Rong Qi remained silent, the prince had no choice but to find a topic for himself, he picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea, and from the corner of his eye, he glanced at the books on the side table, and immediately had an idea.

The prince joked and said: "Changxi, when did you start to like these anecdotes? Didn't you tell the emperor last time that you liked Mr. Lu Shan's copybook, and asked the emperor to find a way to borrow it for you to copy? Why, I haven't seen you for a few days, and you have forgotten Mr. Lu Shan's post? If Mr. Lu Shan knew about it, he would be so angry that his nose twisted."

Rong Qi said unhurriedly: "Brother Huang is Mr. Lu Shan's favorite disciple. Presumably, as long as Brother Huang is willing to intercede for Chang Xi, Mr. Lu Shan will not blame Chang Xi."

The prince was stunned by Rong Qi's meek words, and he didn't know how to continue. He subconsciously looked at Rong Qi's expression, but saw that he was elegant and calm, his eyelids drooped slightly, covering all the emotions in his eyes. The lack of appearance made him feel uncontrollable for no reason.

The atmosphere between Rong Qi and the prince was slightly tense for a moment, and after a while, the prince smiled and said: "Longxi, there is only one teacher-apprentice difference between you and Mr. Lu Shan. Is it because of your anger that your nose turned crooked or you still like you, how can I bear to blame you. On the contrary, Brother Huang, if you tell Mr. Lu Shan small things about you, I am afraid that you will not be able to live in peace for the next few years."

Rong Qi raised his head suddenly, staring at the prince with deep eyes, but the words in his mouth were directed at Dongshuang and all the maids: "You all go down first, I have some private things to say to the emperor."

Dongshuang is wary of the queen, but she is at ease with the prince.After hearing Rong Qi's order, she took the maid to bow to Rong Qi and the prince without any hesitation.

Soon there were only Rong Qi and the crown prince left in the huge study room. The crown prince was Confucian and gentle, and Rong Qi was easy-going and gentle. Although they had similar temperaments, they exuded opposite auras.

"What would Changxi want to say to Brother Huang?" the Prince asked.

Rong Qi said slowly: "Brother Huang, the birthday gift you entrusted to the Empress to pass to Changxi was broken, it was broken by the nurse in charge beside the Empress."

The prince's hand holding the teacup tightened slightly, and the smile on his face faded a lot. His eyes were gloomy, his brows were fixed in silence, as if he was thinking.

The prince did not say anything, but Rong Qi continued: "Since I was sensible, the greatest joy of Changxi's birthday every year is to guess the birthday gifts given to Changxi by the emperor brothers. You always make the most meticulous preparations every time. Changxi had seen and touched it but was reluctant to use it, so he took it and hid it in the warehouse. The second brother is not in good health. I hope Changxi will be safe and healthy. He always collects many medical books and medicinal materials to give to Changxi. The third brother is careless and yearns for Freedom, most of the things that are given to Changxi are strange and strange. Although they are interesting, they will not last long. In the eyes of Changxi and the second brother and the third brother, Brother Huang will always protect us. Even if we do nothing, Big Brother can protect us from food and clothing.”

The prince understood the meaning of Rong Qi's words, but the other party didn't point it out, and he didn't need to tell the truth, so as not to make everyone ugly, he sighed: "It's the emperor's karma, and the birthday gift is prepared for you again by the emperor." One copy will be delivered to you personally when you come back from Bianzhou."

Rong Qi said softly: "Then Changxi will thank Brother Huang first."

The prince is wise and stable, and will be a wise monarch.

Under unnecessary circumstances, Rong Qi didn't want to have a bad relationship with him.