In the dormitory, Zhao Qingzhi took off her shoes and sat on the couch with her knees bent, hugging her knees and closing her eyes, obviously she hadn't come out of her anger yet.

Just when he was thinking about how to act and broke Zhao Yong's calculations, he smelled the fragrance of chestnuts in his breath, and opened his eyes to look at the door of the bedroom.

With a creak, the bedroom door rang, and Jiang Jingqiao walked in with a plate of chestnuts and a smile.

Seeing the other party smiling so happily, Zhao Qingzhi forgot her troubles for a while, and said with a smile, "But you were just fired?"

"That's inevitable. Chestnuts are the most fragrant just out of the pot, taste it quickly." Jiang Jingqiao put the plate on the small table on the couch, then took off his shoes and sat next to Zhao Qingzhi.

"It's really fragrant." Zhao Qingzhi ate one, "Let Mengqing put some on the stove, and when I'm young, I'll bring some to the queen mother when I go to the palace."

"Look, our concubine is virtuous and filial, this king is so blessed." Jiang Jingqiao said with a smile.

Zhao Qingzhi shot Jiang Jingqiao a look, squeezed a peeled chestnut and handed it to Jiang Jingqiao's mouth: "Hey."

Jiang Jingqiao looked at Zhao Qingzhi affectionately with her eyes, opened her mouth slightly, and lightly touched Zhao Qingzhi's jade finger with her tongue/tip while biting the chestnut.

Zhao Qingzhi withdrew her hand reflexively, then pouted and rubbed her fingertips on Jiang Jingqiao's body repeatedly.

Jiang Jingqiao let Zhao Qingzhi 'rude' on her clothes, smiled and approached her and said, "I heard that someone made you unhappy, do you want me to bring all the guards in the house to seek justice for you?"

"Pull it down quickly." Zhao Qingzhi was terrified when he heard that, "I really took someone with me, if I didn't have a stick of incense, I, Zhao Qingzhi, would stink all over the imperial capital."

Jiang Jingqiao burst out laughing upon hearing this.

"You're still laughing. You know I've been bullied, but you didn't come to comfort me. You should know that I'm worrying now." Zhao Qingzhi gave Jiang Jingqiao a white look, held the chestnut with two fingers, and brought it to his mouth, biting it lightly.

Jiang Jingqiao saw that Zhao Qingzhi was talking about worry but the little mouth was still eating non-stop. How could this look like worry?

"People don't eat or drink when they are worried, you... have a good appetite."

Zhao Qingzhi was displeased when he heard it, and said: "How could I not eat or drink for that kind of person, relatives and enemies are quick, I don't."

"Hahahaha." Jiang Jingqiao couldn't help laughing again seeing Zhao Qingzhi's angry face, "That's right."

"I'm still laughing. If Your Highness is in a hurry, why not go for a stroll in the garden. I still have to find a way to break my good grandfather's plan."

Hearing this, Jiang Jingqiao leaned forward and said, "If you kiss me, maybe I can give you a trick."

"You have a solution?" Zhao Qingzhi was overjoyed, she turned her head to look at the door, and seeing that Meng Qing and all the maids were not there, she quickly kissed Jiang Jingqiao on the corner of her mouth, "Hurry up."

Jiang Jingqiao pursed his lips, savored it carefully, and said in a low voice: "Hey, the battle in the northern border is now intense. At this time, the success or failure depends on the preparation of food and grass for the two armies. But buying food and grass will always require money, and most of the money in the treasury is still We need to be prepared for the war in the Western Regions, so at this time, if the father-in-law expresses his loyalty and pays 20 taels of alimony to the state treasury every month, think about it, if the emperor wants to reward you, your grandfather will definitely not dare to do it again. Ask for alimony."

Zhao Qingzhi squinted at Jiang Jingqiao and said nothing.

Jiang Jingqiao was stared at with hairs all over his body: "Are you not satisfied with this plan?"

"What am I satisfied with? The combined salaries of my father and brother are only 40 taels, and another 20 taels will be handed over to the imperial court. Together, one and a half people will do things for the imperial court for nothing. Your Highness, you are always planning for your family, really. Good plan."

Jiang Jingqiao was dumbfounded by Zhao Qingzhi's words of a prostitute. Looking at the whole Zhou Dynasty, who would dare to call the royal family a prostitute!

"Ahem." Jiang Jingqiao cleared his throat, "Isn't this a problem for the court? A family pays 20 taels, and there are more than a hundred court officials. It's more than 20 taels a month. If it's less than half a year, it's the same as the Western Regions." Wouldn’t it be more emboldened to go to war? Now, think about it, if the [-] taels went into your grandfather’s pocket, it would be better to give it to the court as an emergency, and besides, it will only be a year or two, and when the war stops and the national treasury is filled, it will be replenished.”

Zhao Qingzhi thought for a while and said: "The country is in trouble, and we should work together to tide over the difficulties. I have no objection to raising donations for the front line, but my father can't be the first, otherwise more than a hundred court officials should tear my father alive and offend others. Don't take it on your own head."

Jiang Jingqiao laughed when he heard the words: "Come on, let's ask your father-in-law to pay 20 taels of alimony to Zhao Yong first, and I will lure Zhao Yong to take the initiative to 'show loyalty' in court."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingzhi imagined in her mind the scene of Zhao Yong being deflated in court, and couldn't help laughing: "You are really bad."

"Hey, for the country and the family, this king can only be a villain in vain." Jiang Jingqiao sighed pretendingly.

Zhao Qingzhi smiled from ear to ear, stretched out her hand to pinch Jiang Jingqiao's cheek, and said, "You're acting good when you get the cheap, Your Highness is as thick as a city wall."

"Let's be thick and thick, I don't care if you can win a beautiful woman's smile." Jiang Jingqiao said and hugged Zhao Qingzhi in his arms, "By the way, on the way back to Beijing, you and I made a bet, do you remember? Do you want to play today?" Come tonight to compete."

"Tonight? Not tonight, it's not yet time." Zhao Qingzhi snuggled into Jiang Jingqiao's arms and said.

When Jiang Jingqiao heard this, he asked in confusion, "Huh? Not in time? Is there still a time?"

Zhao Qingzhi bit her tongue lightly, annoyed that she didn't pay attention to what was in her heart, and hurriedly tried to make up for it:

"The queen mother is going to see her grandmother tonight, and I want to accompany her."

"Oh, then tomorrow night?"

"No." Zhao Qingzhi refused without thinking, "Oh, what I mean is, I have to help my parents Zhang Luo move tomorrow night, it will be very tiring, but don't worry, Your Highness, I will keep the bet in mind, wait I'll notify His Royal Highness for the competition when I'm done, okay?"

Jiang Jingqiao looked into Zhao Qingzhi's eyes searchingly, and instinctively told her that something was wrong with Zhao Qingzhi, that being busy or tired was an excuse, could it be that Zhao Qingzhi held back some big moves?

Zhao Qingzhi turned her head away, squeezed a chestnut and passed it to her mouth, not daring to look into Jiang Jingqiao's eyes, she held back a big move, but the big move in front of her was not good, of course she couldn't compete with Jiang Jingqiao at this time, otherwise she would lose , so it can only delay time.

"Okay, when do you want to compare, tell me at any time, the king is waiting for you at any time." Jiang Jingqiao is very confident, she is very familiar with her bedroom, and she knows where to attack, "So, for the sake of fairness, let you pick someone first ,alright."

"Really?" Zhao Qingzhi's eyes lit up, "Then I will pick Miss Yun Liu, Xiao Jiu and Da Hua, and Lan Ke will be mine, plus eighteen guards."

Jiang Jingqiao blinked and said, "You want to pick all my people away?"

Zhao Qingzhi laughed and said, "Didn't the concubine leave you a high-ranking bodyguard? Besides, Xiao Chizi is also very clever, so he also left it for His Highness. The most important thing is that His Highness is very skilled in martial arts, and one can beat several masters. If the concubines don't choose a few capable ones, wouldn't they lose before the competition? So, Your Highness, let the concubine choose the candidates, okay~~~"

These last few words made Jiang Jingqiao's heart bursting with joy, the praise of her martial arts skills was second to none, the most important thing was the soft words, which made people feel very beautiful.

"Okay, it's all up to you, hurry up and set the time for the competition, and just ask for any weapons you want."

Zhao Qingzhi laughed and said, "Your Highness is so generous, so you're not afraid of losing?"

"Joke, I know you better than you here, how could I lose?" Jiang Jingqiao was quite confident.

Zhao Qingzhi smiled, she was confident that once she came out with her big move, Jiang Jingqiao would have to lose if she didn't lose.

"It's almost time, the concubine won't chat with you anymore, I have to pick up my grandmother into the palace." Zhao Qingzhi said and got off the couch.

Hearing the words, Jiang Jingqiao said reluctantly, "Go early and return early."

"En." Zhao Qingzhi responded and left the bedroom, and took Xingwu and Mengqing out of the gate of the palace.

After Zhao Qingzhi left, Jiang Jingqiao was lying on the couch bored, and when he was about to fall asleep, he heard knocks on the bedroom door.

"Come in." Jiang Jingqiao yawned and opened his eyes with difficulty.

Lan Ke pushed open the door of the bedroom and walked in.

"Your Highness, Guard Gao has already entered the gate of the city."

"Oh?" Jiang Jingqiao regained his energy when he heard the words, and the drowsiness disappeared in an instant, "Did you bring him back to the capital?"

"Well, Prince Ning's son Jiang Jingcheng is in the carriage." Lan Ke replied.

"Hahaha, hurry up, change clothes for this king. Later, this king will treat our eldest son well. Oh, no, to be precise, it's the proton." Jiang Jingqiao is very happy, as long as Jiang Jingcheng is in Beijing, At least King Ning will be honest for a while.

Lan Ke heard that he took a new uniform from the cabinet and put it on for Jiang Jingqiao. After the maid in front came to report that the prince had come to the mansion, Jiang Jingqiao took Lan Ke to the front hall.

"Oh, it's really my cousin who came. I didn't believe that the maid came to report to me just now, but now it's good. You and my brother and sister can catch up on the old days. Farewell to Huaiyin, I really miss my cousin." Jiang Jingqiao As soon as he entered the front hall, he raised a bright smile.

Jiang Jingcheng stood up holding his injured arm: "See Your Highness Prince Jing."

"Excuse me, sit down, how did my cousin get this injury?" Jiang Jingqiao looked concerned.

Jiang Jingcheng heard the words, "I was stabbed by a group of assassins. Fortunately, Guard Gao passed by and saved my life."

"What kind of assassin is so bold that he dares to assassinate our prince?" Jiang Jingqiao changed the topic, "Hiss, my king sent Qingyan to Liangzhou to handle errands a few days ago. Why, brother Datang is not in Huaiyin, but in Liangzhou?"

As soon as these words came out, Jiang Jingcheng was shocked. This matter is very sensitive. It is very taboo for him, a son of Huaiyin, to appear in Liangzhou in a good manner.

"Father, he prepared an annual gift and asked me to send me to Beijing in advance. Who knew that I was robbed by a group of people on the way, and I managed to save my life. I planned to return from Liangzhou, but I met an assassin again unexpectedly. Hey, not only did my father Lost the annual ceremony for His Majesty and Empress Dowager, and almost lost my life, I am really useless."

Jiang Jingqiao raised her eyebrows when she heard that, good guy, she was quite good at making up and acting, but I didn't expect that there was someone better at acting and making up than she could. The excuses for New Year's ceremony were very reasonable.

"If you lose the annual ceremony, you will lose it. The most important thing is that your cousin is safe. After being assassinated twice, he must be tired. In this way, there are many guest rooms in the house. My cousin will stay at my house for one night. Tomorrow I beg your Majesty to send you a house, and stay in the capital to recuperate."

Jiang Jingsheng panicked when he heard this, and said, "This injury is not a problem, you can go back to Huaiyin tomorrow after a night's rest."

"My cousin will be angry when he talks like this. Cousin finally came to the capital, how could he leave in a hurry, besides, he has not yet entered the palace to see His Majesty and the Queen Mother. Cousin, you don't pay attention to etiquette." Jiang Jingqiao pretending to be angry.

Jiang Jingcheng couldn't get off the tiger, so he had to say: "Then listen to His Highness Prince Jing and stay here for a few days."

"That's right, Lan Ke, take the prince to the guest room to rest, and prepare a dinner to cleanse the prince."

When Lan Ke heard this, the corners of his mouth rose slightly: "Here!"

At this time, the moon was just rising, lamps were hung up and down in Prince Jing's Mansion, and candles were lit on the stone lampposts on both sides of the road.The East Courtyard of the Zhao Mansion, which is three streets away from Prince Jing's Mansion, was pitch black and could not see the light. Under the moonlight, Zhao Ziying and her maid walked into the firewood room where the eldest lady Sun was imprisoned.

作者有话要说:感谢在2021-02-0523:28:18~2021-02-0723:58:07期间为我投出霸王票或灌溉营养液的小天使哦~

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