Gongzhongji

Bring it on.Seeing Xia Hao's actions, the princess knew that her husband had something important to say, so she listened intently.

"Zheng'er, it's my brother who lives in Xicui Xiaozhu."

As soon as Xia Hao opened his mouth, it was just such a sentence, and the princess was puzzled when he heard it: "Which brother is it?"

"Brother Five Emperors."

"Brother Five Emperors?"

The concubine thought for a long time before she said in astonishment: "Didn't your highness go to Su country and then..."

Xia Hao nodded: "Yes, brother Yan went to Su country back then, and died in less than a year. Everyone said that he was dead, but in fact he just escaped by feigning death. I accidentally met him on this expedition and killed him Bring it back. But this matter must not be known to outsiders, so I hid him in Xi Cui Xiaozhu."

The princess moved her lips, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Is... all right?"

Shaking his head, Xia Hao seemed to answer irrelevantly and said: "I owed him a lot back then."

The princess nodded slightly, understanding Xia Hao's meaning.

Xia Hao said again: "I heard that Qianmeng couldn't bear to go once in the past two days, but Xu Chen stopped him halfway. That woman is restless, I hope you can help me keep her in check and tell her not to go Explore the matter of Xi Cui Xiaozhu."

Qian Meng is Xia Hao's concubine.The princess listened and nodded, then pursed her lips and said, "Husband, you trust my concubine too much."

The concubine's words were thorny, but Xia Hao knew that he had neglected his wife for so many years, and it was really unkind to ask her to do something.But this can't be helped, the princess is the leader in the affairs of the backyard of the palace, if he hits Qian Meng too much as a prince, it will cause Qian Meng to hate Xi Cui Xiaozhu's master instead.

Qian Meng is not just a concubine, he is a woman who came from Concubine Rong.

Xia Haodao: "My mother and concubine have always been very jealous of Brother Yan. When Empress You was deposed and Brother Yan entered the cold palace, my mother and concubine have been secretly suppressing him. Later, Brother Yan was sent to Su to be a proton, and there was also my mother and concubine. Hands and feet are inside. When the news of Brother Yan’s death came, I laughed out loud in front of my mother and concubine, and I couldn’t express my happiness. I don’t know what made him hate Brother Yan so much. Now that Brother Yan is not dead, I I'm worried that my concubine will do something unfavorable to him if she finds out. So it's better not to let people know about Brother Yan's existence."

"The concubine knows." The concubine replied, "I just don't know what the lord's identity is for the people in Xicui courtyard?"

Xia Haodao: "The real identity of 'he' is unknown to anyone except me, you, the housekeeper, and Xu Chen. To the outside world, I only say that 'he' is a well-known doctor I invited. Contact, so specially arranged a clean yard. ──In fact, now 'he' is also very accomplished in medical skills."

Xia Hao stayed with the princess to sleep that night, and did not forget to ask about the child carefully. After learning that the child has been more than a month old, the pregnancy reaction of the princess is not very serious, but a little dizzy and loss of appetite. Before, the princess thought she was missing him. Because of the prince, I didn't expect that aspect, and felt that Xia Hao was so uncomfortable but heartless and didn't return all day, so he was choked up and refused to seek medical treatment, but he didn't expect to be out of breath tonight, and then he was diagnosed happy pulse.

The matter of the child made the concubine very happy. You must know that she has been married to Xia Hao for more than four years, but she has never had a child. Sending a concubine made the princess even more depressed.

Fortunately, the child is still there.

In the past, Qian Meng always offended the concubine because of her concubine Rong and her children, but after all the concubine came from a famous family, Qian Meng did not dare to mess around.When she had no children, the concubine felt that she was in the wrong and had a good temper, so she endured it all, but now she does not allow Qianmeng to be so arrogant again.

In the morning, he specially called Qian Meng over to say hello, after typing a few words, he mentioned the matter of Xi Cui Xiaozhu, and asked, "I heard that Meng'er went to Xi Cui Xiaozhu yesterday?"

Qian Meng said unwillingly: "Sister, you don't know, the prince brought a newcomer back, but it hurts, the prince..."

"Shut up!" The concubine suddenly became stern, and shouted, "When will it be your turn to intervene in the matter of the prince?! A concubine must act like a concubine! If the prince really brings new sisters in, it will be our blessing." Points, it is not our turn to criticize!"

"But……"

"Four out of seven is 'jealous', sister don't forget!"

Qian Meng was so blocked that she couldn't speak, she bit her lip and said, "Sister, don't you want to be reconciled?"

The concubine said leisurely: "How can you be reconciled? However, my husband, God, how can we refute what God said?"

Qianmeng was dumb, and remained silent.

Seeing that the beatings were enough, the princess said: "Besides, your jealousy is extremely unreasonable. The one brought back by the prince is just a quack pharmacist, and he is withdrawn, so the courtyard is specially reserved for him to live in. You and such people What are you fighting for?"

Qian Meng was a little bit reconciled in her heart, but the princess had said so much, and Qian Meng didn't dare to disobey her, so she didn't bother Xi Cui Xiaozhu anymore.

(0.56 fresh coins) Gongzhongji 86 mother and child

When Xia Hao was busy, Lu Xinyang took the disguised Xia Yan for a walk around Jianxing, and when he was tired from walking, he took a rest in the teahouse.

After drinking a cup of tea to moisten his throat, he heard the people at the table next to him talk about the truce of the Soviet Union. He first praised General Tianbao, then mentioned Han Shixi, and said, "I heard that the truce was the result of the Soviet truce. I don't know why the ghost-faced general didn't object to the proposal of the little emperor?"

Another person said: "I heard that the ghost-faced general said that he would hand over the government when the little emperor came of age. Maybe this is a sign that the ghost-faced general is about to quit the court."

The previous man pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's good! From now on, no one in Su will be able to stop us, General Tianbao!"

Several people laughed, and they all toasted each other with tea instead of wine.

The conversation of several people fell into the ears of Xia Yan and Lu Xinyang. They didn't say anything, but after leaving the teahouse, Xia Yan said: "Brother Xinyang, I heard that Su's truce was also one of Xia Hao's exchange conditions, right?"

"Huh?" Lu Xinyang thought for a while, and said, "It seems to be." He was not very clear about this matter, and he didn't inquire specifically about it, and Xia Hao would never tell him. He only knew that Xia Yan was replaced by Su Qing. Just came back.

Xia Yan walked a few steps silently, and said to himself: "Su Guo ceases fighting, let me come back...but Xia Hao just promised to let Su Qing go back?"

Lu Xinyang understood Xia Yan's meaning: this transaction seems unfair.

But Lu Xinyang didn't take it seriously: "Su Qing means too much to Su Guo and Han Shixi himself. Even if Xia Hao asks Han Shixi to send the entire Su Kingdom at this time, Han Shixi dare not say no. Han Shixi will hesitate for you. Unexpectedly, it seems that he is really good to you."

Xia Yan blushed slightly, and couldn't help but feel secretly happy.

Lu Xinyang was relieved to explain Xia Yan in this way, but when Han Shixi was mentioned, Xia Yan couldn't help asking: "I don't know if Han Shixi will come this time..."

Lu Xinyang smiled and joked, "What? Miss him?"

Xia Yan's neck was flushed, and his shy appearance completely betrayed his mood.

Lu Xinyang felt a little sore in his heart, but thinking that he had withdrawn from this competition, he could only sigh secretly, patted Xia Yan on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Just think about it, why be shy? Does a man like a person and say Won't you export it?"

Xia Yan fiddled with the corner of his clothes, hesitantly said: "But...but he is also a man..."

"What about men? Just love each other sincerely."

What Lu Xinyang said made Xia Yan feel much relieved.

The eyes of outsiders are never as heavy as the broken words of relatives and friends.

Xia Yan pursed his lips and smiled lightly, "Thank you, Brother Xinyang."

Lu Xinyang followed suit with a smile, brushed the broken hair on Xia Yan's forehead, and said softly, "You just need to be happy."

After walking two steps, Lu Xinyang asked again: "Xiao Yan, have you thought about what kind of life you will live with him in the future? I heard that he will leave the country of Su in two years... that's good, stay away from those disputes, right and wrong There is also less helplessness. It’s just that I’m afraid life won’t be as comfortable as it is now after leaving that seat...Xiao Yan, what do you think?”

Xia Yan nodded, and said happily: "Yes, he said that he will go outside the customs with me in the future, and the two of us will live together, herding sheep and horses every day. Hehe, I yearn for that kind of life!"

Lu Xinyang was a little surprised: "He really said that?"

"Yes." Xia Yan nodded vigorously, and then said, "I don't know if he will come this time..."

"I heard that he is not in the envoy this time."

"Ah? Oh..."

Xia Yan was a little disappointed, Lu Xinyang patted him on the back reassuringly, and thought of what Xia Yan said just now, he couldn't help feeling a little worried.

Xia Hao really kept his promise, and after a few days, when the matter in hand was settled, he took Xia Yan to the royal cemetery to worship. Naturally, Xia Yan went there pretending to be his personal servant.

Entering the cemetery, Xia Yan's eyes turned red just looking at the top of Queen You's tomb, and when he got closer, the tears fell down in strings, wet the floor in front of Xia Yan's toes took a slice.Fortunately, this is the royal cemetery, and no one is around.Xia Hao stepped forward and pressed Xia Yan into his arms, feeling that his clothes were soaked, his heart tightened, both distressed and envious.

The relationship between Xia Hao and Concubine Rong is not very deep, and Concubine Rong can't say bad things about Xia Hao, but Xia Hao always feels that the concubine mother raises herself for the sake of prosperity and wealth.The women in the harem are all expensive by mother and child, and only when Xia Hao finally ascends to the throne can the noble concubine Rong enjoy a lifetime of happiness.

But after all, she was the mother who gave birth to him, and Xia Hao was not willing to speculate on Concubine Rong's thoughts with extreme malice, but this feeling became clearer after Qian Meng appeared.

That night at the palace banquet, Xia Hao was drunk, the emperor loved him and let him rest in the palace, and Concubine Rong sent someone to serve him, and that person was Qianmeng.Xia Hao only remembered that he was a little numb after drinking too much alcohol and his body was extremely hot, but he couldn't remember what happened afterwards.When he woke up the next day, he saw Qian Meng lying naked in his arms, with spots of red on the mattress, which was the sign of a broken virgin.

At this time, although Xia Hao vaguely felt something was wrong, it was not unreasonable to have sex after drinking, so he didn't take this matter to himself.

It is very common for the prince to be lucky to be a court lady. For a long time like this, there will be a special court lady to "clean up the aftermath". If the prince has no intention, then the court lady will never be able to conceive.But a few months later, someone informed Xia Hao that Qian Meng was already three months pregnant!

Xia Hao thought that Qian Meng bought off the eunuch who dealt with the aftermath, and felt that this woman was annoying, so he wanted to get rid of the child, but at this time, Concubine Rong's light words blocked Xia Hao's idea:

"Zheng'er has no heirs so far, it's always good to have one now. Otherwise, this matter will always be in your father's heart, and it will not be good for you in the future."

Xia Hao knows what "the future is not good" refers to. Although the prince's own ability is mainly determined by the prince's own ability, the prince's children are also under investigation. If the prince has no children or the child is too dull, he will Can not help but make people hesitate.The other princes all have children, only Xia Hao hasn't yet.Concubine Rong is also reminding Xia Hao to pay attention.

So Qian Meng moved into Tianbao Palace and became Xia Hao's concubine.

But Qian Meng is the person next to Concubine Rong.

Xia Hao felt very happy, he knew that he was being tricked by his mother and concubine.

That woman's ambition has never been small.

In Xia Hao's more than 20 years of life, he would be reprimanded by his concubine Rong for the slightest disobedience or dissatisfaction. As Xia Hao grew up, his feelings for his mother and concubine became weaker and weaker. He often thinks of Xia Yan, occasionally thinks of his docile wife at home, thinks of pampering and protecting his father, but never thinks of Concubine Rong.

Xia Hao was a bit envious of Xia Yan who would cry at the mausoleum of his mother. Although Xia Yan was separated from Queen You before he was sensible, he seemed to have more maternal love than Xia Hao whose mother was by his side.

Later Xia Yan said to Xia Hao: "Hao'er, I have always envied you since I was a child. You have the favor of the emperor and the concubine mother, but I have nothing. Every time I see you lose your temper and act like a spoiled child, I feel so jealous." I think you are happy even when you are angry..."

If you want to die, Xia Hao remembers that Xia Yan said it a long time ago, but Xia Hao was not sensible at that time, and he just didn't take it seriously after hearing this, but now Xia Hao has a new expulsion.

When entering the palace again, Xia Hao couldn't help taking another look at Concubine Rong, this woman was always high and cold in his heart, he didn't know if he missed the tenderness after turning around, he wanted to see more.

However, Concubine Rong noticed Xia Hao's gaze, and when she looked over, her gaze was cold, with a little questioning, waiting for Xia Hao to speak.

Feeling disappointed, Xia Hao made a salute and said, "How is the concubine mother recently?"

"Shang Ke." Concubine Rong said lightly, and then asked, "How is Zheng Er recently? Did the imperial doctor say whether the child is a boy or a girl?"

Although Xia Hao also hoped that the child would be a boy, but the words changed from Concubine Rong's mouth.

Xia Hao said: "The imperial doctor said that the month is not enough, and the diagnosis cannot be made."

"Well, let someone take good care of it, and nothing will happen."

"Yes."

"You go to your father's side to have a look. Your father's health has not been very good recently. I don't know when... It's not a bad thing for you to walk around more."

"Yes."

Xia Hao felt cold for Concubine Rong's words.

Concubine Rong took a sip of scented tea and said, "I heard that you brought a pharmacist back recently?"

Xia Hao's heart tightened, he knew it must be the news from Qianmeng, and he didn't know if Concubine Rong knew anything, so he said calmly, "Yes, this pharmacist is quite powerful."

Concubine Rong put down the teacup and said: "I have no objection to you associating with people in the rivers and lakes, then Lu Xinyang is good, but now His Majesty's body suddenly feels unwell, at this moment you will inevitably lose your tongue when you communicate with the pharmacist. Be careful yourself .”

"Yes." Speaking of this, Xia Hao remembered, "Why don't I ask the pharmacist to show my father, there are many strange medicines in Jianghu, maybe they won't be useful."

Concubine Rong frowned slightly, and said displeasedly: "Don't be troublesome."

Xia Hao was stunned, looking at Concubine Rong again, he always felt that the light in this woman's eyes was uncomfortable.

When Xia Hao left, she took another look at Concubine Rong. The woman was leaning on the imperial concubine's couch and pursing her lips, her eyes were half-drooped, and it was hard to tell whether she was covering up her tenderness.

(0.38 fresh coins) 87 father and son in the palace

It's a coincidence that the old emperor's health has not been good since Xia Hao returned to the capital. He seemed to have contracted a cold and coughed continuously. In severe cases, he even couldn't breathe. The old emperor could only lie on the bed to rest for the past two days. At first glance, with gray temples, cloudy eyes, and drooping bags under the eyes, it seems that he has aged ten years in just two days and is dying.

Xia Hao's affection for Concubine Rong was average, but he was very good with the old emperor. Seeing his father like this, his eyes were red, he stepped forward to hold the old emperor's hand, and called out emotionally: "Father!"

When the old emperor saw his most beloved son coming, his face glowed, and he said with a smile, "Hao'er, I'm here to see you again. I've got my heart, I've got my heart."

With tears in his eyes, Xia Hao said: "Father, the child is not filial. I heard the imperial doctor said that you just caught a cold by accident, and thought you were fine, so I didn't come to see you yesterday... But, Father, why are you so sick? Don't even tell the child? Father!"

The old emperor's condition didn't seem to be as serious as it appeared on the surface. After listening to Xia Hao's words, he could still laugh, cough twice, and said, "It's better to be your child..." A trace of memory floated on the old emperor's face , sighed, "Those others, they said it nicely, saying that I can live a hundred years, but in the bottom of my heart, I wish I would die soon...You child, you say it badly, but it is true in your heart ...Hao'er, Hao'er, I didn't love you in vain! This emperor is old enough to still have a child who can truly miss himself, enough, enough..."

Normally, Xia Hao would be very proud of hearing what the old emperor said. He wished that the old emperor hated the other princes to death, but at this time he had no such mood at all. The old emperor's sigh was too desolate, which made Xia Hao feel sore It hurt again, tears couldn't help falling down, thinking of the teachings of Concubine Rong, Xia Hao hurriedly lowered his head to wipe away the tears, and forced a smile: "Father, don't say such things, in fact, the brothers also miss you of……"

The old emperor patted Xia Hao's hand, signaling him not to speak.

The old emperor said: "After all, I watched you grow up. I know how each of you is... However, when I am old, I don't want to think about it so much... Among so many children, I still like you the most. You are a child with a bright heart, but your feelings are true... oh..."

The old emperor's sigh sounded very sad.

Xia Hao walked out of the palace in a daze. Just now, he had heard the emperor say that he would make him the heir apparent, and he had also watched the emperor write down the will... However, Xia Hao didn't feel much joy.

Looking at the blue sky, Xia Hao's heart seemed to be heavy, very heavy.

Back at the palace, it happened that Lu Xinyang came back from the outside. The two met in the front yard. Xia Hao pulled the corners of his mouth and forced a smile as a greeting. My lord, can I have a little chat?"

Xia Hao was slightly surprised, but still nodded and agreed.

Walking slowly along the half-corridor, Lu Xinyang spoke to the distant view outside the window of the half-corridor: "My lord, what was the condition you gave Su Qing at the beginning?"

Xia Hao was stunned and didn't understand: "What condition?"

"The conditions for him to cease fighting."

Xia Hao was silent.

Lu Xinyang knew that there must be something outsiders didn't know.

The truce was proposed by Su Qing, not Han Shixi, so this must have been an exchange between Xia Hao and Su Qing in private.Besides, Xia Hao is the prince of the Kang Kingdom, the commander of the army, and the future emperor. It is impossible for him to go to war just to get someone back. There must be other reasons. The truce is a reasonable reason. Xia Hao needs time to win For the throne, he needs a peaceful frontier, but Su Qing will not agree so easily, because Xia Hao has already traded him for Xia Yan, and Xia Hao must give Su Qing other things.

Others didn't know about Xia Yan's existence, so naturally they couldn't think of it, but Lu Xinyang knew it, but he didn't think about it before, but what Xia Yan said that day made him a little more vigilant.

Xia Hao's silence made Lu Xinyang ask again: "What did you give him?"

"What are you so concerned about!" Xia Hao avoided the question.

Lu Xinyang curled his lips and said, "I guess, what you gave has something to do with Han Shixi."

Xia Hao's breath suddenly subsided, and Lu Xinyang knew that he had guessed right.

Lu Xinyang didn't know what Xia Hao exchanged with, but felt that Han Shixi had no reaction to the truce, and returned to He'an strangely, and there has been no movement so far, which is really suspicious.Xia Hao has feelings for Xia Yan, and this time he specially exchanged Xia Yan back.If you look at the two things together, it makes people feel related.

Lu Xinyang said: "You like Xiaoyan, and you want Xiaoyan to leave that man, but Xiaoyan is stubborn and will never leave by himself. The only way is to let that man leave, so..."

"I gave Su Qing a medicine."

Xia Hao suddenly cut off Lu Xinyang's words.

Lu Xinyang was a little surprised at first, but after thinking about it, he found that it was normal, but he didn't know what kind of medicine it was.

Xia Hao took two steps before whispering: "It's the secret medicine of the Kang Kingdom. I also heard my father mention it by chance. It is said that the person who takes it will be in a coma for a few days. When he wakes up again, he will forget himself. The person I loved before, but I have feelings for the first person I saw after opening my eyes. I have never believed it, but now that Su Qing has ceased fighting, it means that the medicine is indeed effective. The effect of the medicine is only one year. To maintain this state, we must continue to give him medicine."

"You..." Lu Xinyang stared at Xia Hao in astonishment, "You're going too far!"

Xia Hao frowned: "I love brother Yan, I want to get him, where am I going too far?!"

"But you can't give Xiaoyan the life he wants at all!" Lu Xinyang drank softly, "Xia Yan likes a peaceful life, but what about you? Can you give it to him? You are the future emperor of Kang Kingdom, and your life is destined to be full of disputes. Like him now and protect him, what about in the future? When a new beauty appears, you can guarantee that you will protect him? Look at Xia Yan's mother, and then look at your mother, you know how cheap the emperor's love is!"

Xia Hao thought of Concubine Xu Hui who had come into his sight a long time ago.

Concubine Xu Hui was later designed to get rid of by Concubine Rong, but everyone knew that Xia Yan could not be as cruel as Concubine Rong.

"I...I won't!"

Xia Hao bit his lip and said.Lu Xinyang snorted lightly, noncommittal.

Lu Xinyang guessed that Xia Hao would not do anything to Xia Yan for the time being, so he decided to leave Jianxing to find Han Shixi to see if Han Shixi was really poisoned by the so-called poison.

Erus: I think my writing is a bit watery...

(0.64 fresh coins) 88 night fire (1)

The old emperor's condition became more and more serious, and several princes were also worried about the succession.The old emperor did not establish a crown prince. If there is no will, according to the rules, the eldest son or the eldest son should succeed to the throne, but in this matter of the battle for the position, it depends on strength and luck. With the current situation, the eldest prince Xia Jin, the seventh prince Xia Ye and the ninth prince Prince Xia Hao is the most promising heir.

Xia Jin is the eldest son, and also the son of the first empress. It can be said that his name is right and proper. Although he is not good at bowing horses, he has no merits in handling government affairs. He is a successful king and many veterans in the court support him.

Xia Ye is the son of a noble concubine. He is quick-witted and has an extraordinary bearing. He won the support of many young and strong civil servants.

Xia Hao is the son of Concubine Rong, who is slightly inferior to the former two in terms of status, but he holds military power and is deeply favored by the old emperor. All the military generals in the court support him, and he is also a very powerful figure.

As for the other princes, the younger brothers below Xia Hao are still young and not well-known. The sixth prince eats vegetarian food and worships Buddha regardless of power, and the seventh prince Xia Ling is willing to be his deputy.

At this last moment, it only depends on who can take the lead when the old emperor dies. Neither Xia Jin nor Xia Ye dare to relax, and they will enter the palace to accompany the old emperor whenever they have time.On the other hand, Xia Hao was not as active as these two. He only came in at noon or evening to meet him. If the old emperor fell asleep, he would tuck the quilt for the old emperor, sit quietly for a while, and then leave.

It's not that Xia Hao is confident, it's just that he can't help but feel dull when he thinks that the old emperor will face a bloody battle when he dies.

The intrigue in the palace, the gold and iron horses on the battlefield, Xia Hao's heart has long been hardened. He thought he would not care about it, but every time he faced his father's old face, he would realize: My father is the father who loves me for more than 20 years!

Xia Hao felt desolate in his heart. He knew very well that the old emperor had really reached the end of his life, and he might not be able to get up anytime soon and would fall asleep forever.

Lu Xinyang, who came to Su, found Han Shixi easily.

Lu Xinyang went to the General's Mansion first, without looking at anyone, and heard that Han Shixi had gone to the palace in the conversation of the servants, so Lu Xinyang went to the palace again.

It was not difficult to avoid the guards in the palace and enter the palace with Lu Xinyang's ghostly body, and he quickly found Han Shixi, but he didn't question him face-to-face──

He saw Han Shixi kissing Su Qing.

Lu Xinyang knew that she didn't need to ask any more.

If Han Shixi's feelings for Xia Yan and Su Qing have not changed, it is impossible for him to kiss Su Qing. Su Qing is his younger brother, this is the principle.

Lu Xinyang didn't know what to say to Xia Yan.

Lu Xinyang was a little hesitant and at a loss. He left the Su Palace, but he didn't see Han Shixi's glance when he turned to leave.

Han Shixi looked at the direction where Lu Xinyang disappeared, and seemed to be thinking a little bit. Su Qing noticed his distraction, hugged the man and said, "Third brother, you are not serious!"

Han Shixi looked away, kissed the boy's face, and said with a smile: "Qing'er is becoming more and more fond of acting like a baby."

Su Qing smiled with satisfaction, took Han Shixi's hand, and said happily: "Third brother, let's go back, there are still a lot of folds, I can see through it and it hurts, help me read it!"

On the way back, Lu Xinyang was worried about how to tell Xia Yan about this.

If Lu Xinyang had seen Han Shixi's change of heart back then, he would have been extremely happy, and Xia Yan had nothing to rely on, so Lu Xinyang would have been able to take advantage of it. Although this incident would make Xia Yan painful, it was the truth, and it wasn't him who Lu made up out of thin air to tear people apart. He, Lu Xinyang, also has a clear conscience──You Han Shixi don't want my Xiaoyan, can't you even care about me?

After Lu Xinyang saw through that Han Shixi was Han Fu, he wanted to use this incident to make Xia Yan completely give up on Han Fu, but now Lu Xinyang doesn't think so.

When Lu Xinyang got married, the news of Xia Yan's death came. He thought that Xia Yan was really dead. After the pain, he planned revenge with Xia Hao.At this time, the one who was with him was not the little rabbit he had been thinking about, but the gentle and intelligent Ni Ruozhi, who gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby within a few years.Time has passed, he has become a father, and he said that it is impossible to have no feelings for his wife and children. Now that he can no longer abandon his wife and children, how can he give Xia Yan happiness?

Or maybe the feelings back then were not deep enough, so that ordinary life would be diluted by that love, so that Lu Xinyang could take care of Xia Yan as an ordinary big brother without any other thoughts.

After thinking about it, Lu Xinyang decided to hide the matter, but he was going to take Xia Yan out of Kangguo—at least leave Tianbao Palace and the capital.He just thinks that Xia Hao is too dangerous for Xia Yan!

Lu Xinyang rushed back to Kangguo non-stop, came to the outside of the city late at night, but didn't want to see the noisy battle with open flames in the city from a long distance away.

Jianxing has always had a curfew. In the past, the city has basically fallen into silence after the Xu Dynasty. At most, there can be some lively voices from the brothel, and the officials returning late are just using the wind lamp to clear the way. Is there a fire lighting up the whole city?

Thinking of the recent rumors that the old emperor's time was short, Lu Xinyang was startled, and rode his horse to the bottom of the city. Seeing that the gatekeeper on the tower was still a general who had good friends with General Tianbao, he asked loudly, "General, what is in this city..."

The general knew Lu Xinyang. Before Lu Xinyang cooperated with Xia Hao, everyone knew that he was treated with courtesy by the prince, so he also had a high status in the eyes of the generals below.At this moment, the general looked at Lu Xinyang, and immediately said: "This night is dangerous, did your lord come to help the prince?"

Lu Xinyang replied: "I only saw that there seemed to be chaos in the city from a distance, so I rushed here. I don't know if the general can tell you why? I can also help the prince."

The general said: "It's inconvenient to open the door at my place of duty, how about I put down the basket and let the adults come up?"

But Lu Xinyang waved his hand and said: "No need, just watch me go up!"

After all, Lu Xinyang saw that when he stepped on the stirrup hard, his body jumped up. Seeing that the castration was getting weaker and about to fall, he used his hands and feet to step on the wall, and he used his strength to go up again, but in the blink of an eye. , has come to the top of the city.

The soldiers guarding the city on the tower applauded for this wonderful lightness kung fu. You must know that the top of the city is five feet high, not to mention ordinary people, even those who are not good at lightness kung fu can't easily come up.

Lu Xinyang accepted everyone's compliments, and asked the soldier, "I don't know what's going on in the city?"

The general smiled and said, "Lord Lu, don't worry, just listen to me."

It turned out that the old emperor passed away a few hours ago, but Xia Jin and Xia Ye were in the palace at that time, and Xia Hao happened to set off from the palace and was about to enter the palace to see his father. Met the old emperor's personal eunuch.The eunuch was an old man beside the old emperor, and he was extremely loyal to the old emperor, so he took out a will, a military talisman and a jade seal and handed them to Xia Hao.It is said that the old emperor had already handed these two things over to the eunuch and ordered him to keep them close to him. If there is an "inappropriate" time like now, he must send the things to Xia Hao.

The soldier talisman is an important thing to mobilize the forbidden army, and it is also the key to this battle for the throne.

The two most powerful military forces in the capital are the Forbidden Army and the City Defense Army.

Although the old emperor didn't make many achievements in governing the country, he did put a lot of effort into the imperial army. You must know that this power is his last barrier, and it is closely related to his life, so it is natural not to be careless.Therefore, the Forbidden Army is composed of the best and toughest soldiers selected from all over the country, and the generals only recognize tiger charms but not people. Therefore, the Forbidden Army is not only powerful, but also the emperor's most trusted right-hand man.

The old emperor of the city defense army had already been handed over to Xia Hao, which was the reason why the old emperor allowed him to fight outside all year round but still be able to settle down in the capital. This alone is enough to show that the old emperor treats Xia Hao very differently.

However, the combat effectiveness of the city defense army is relatively weak. Although they are larger in number than the Forbidden Army, they are far inferior to the Forbidden Army in actual fighting. It can be said that in this one-acre field in the capital, if you close the door and fight, who can control the Forbidden Army and the City Defense Army? Whoever wins.

So those princes always accompanied the old emperor every day, and they also wanted to grab the tiger talisman as soon as the old emperor died. Who would have thought that the old emperor would give the soldier talisman to the most trusted eunuch before his death, and asked him to take care of himself After his death, he gave the military talisman to Xia Hao. This action made all the insiders know that the former big man had long since disappeared.

These things were disclosed by Xia Hao when he incorporated the forbidden army, and someone passed the news to the city defense army, in order to recruit the army's morale and justify the name, so the generals guarding the gate knew quite a lot of details.

Now Xia Jin and Xia Ye are still fighting with the slaves and retainers raised in their mansion, so the fire in the city is bright.

Lu Xinyang doesn't care what kind of old emperor or little emperor you are, he was anxious about Xia Yan's situation, he listened patiently, thanked the general, then floated down the city wall and ran towards Tianbao Palace.

From time to time, soldiers with torches ran past on the road, and heard the clash of weapons and the sound of people screaming and screaming. Ordinary people closed their doors tightly at this time, for fear of getting into trouble that they shouldn't.When a wave of rebellious soldiers passed by, Lu Xinyang heard someone shouting that Xia Jin was dead. Although he didn't know whether it was true or not, but thinking that the final result would be the same, Lu Xinyang couldn't help feeling cold and even more anxious.

When I came to the inner city, it was still in chaos. When I arrived at the Tianbao Prince's Mansion, I saw some soldiers stationed outside the mansion as a gesture of defense, while the mansion was peaceful, as if it was completely unaffected by the outside world.

Only then did Lu Xinyang heave a sigh of relief.

He bowed his hands to the gatekeeper and went in.

When Lu Xinyang rushed into Xicui Xiaozhu, Xia Yan was already asleep, and the room was pitch-dark. That Xu Chen was standing outside the door. Seeing Lu Xinyang suddenly rushing in, he was a little surprised, and then stepped forward calmly, seemingly politely. Blocking Lu Xinyang's way, he saluted and said, "Mr. Lu."

Lu Xinyang had a good impression of Xu Chen, his expression softened slightly, and he said, "Guard Xu, I want to see Xiao Yan."

Xu Chen said calmly: "Young Master Yan has already fallen asleep, Mr. Lu will come back tomorrow."

Lu Xinyang frowned slightly. This Xu Chen was Xia Hao's confidant. He was afraid that he would never agree to take Xia Yan away when he said that he would take Xia Yan away. Then he thought that the three princes were fighting tonight. The whole city must be under martial law. , but it may be difficult to take Xia Yan across the city wall without anyone noticing, it is better to wait for two days, and then Xia Hao will be busy with the succession, so he will have no time to take care of Xia Yan. It's much easier to get out and relax.

Thinking of this, Lu Xinyang smiled and said: "Then I won't bother you, I'll come back tomorrow."

Xu Chen glanced at him and said nothing.

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"Report! General! His Royal Highness has been captured!"

The soldier's report attracted Xia Hao's attention, and he brought several soldiers to a man in a mess and walked up to him. After taking a little more look, he saw that the man with disheveled hair and dirty face in front of him was The glamorous eldest prince on weekdays.

Xia Hao's succession to the throne is justified, with a will, a tiger talisman, and a seal. He has power in his hands. Is this big position owned by him or who?instead