After the banquet in the palace, Emperor Kaiping left Pei Yue alone, and the emperor and his ministers discussed it secretly for a long time.

No one knew the content of their conversation. There was no one in the Imperial Study Room at that time, and Li Zi, the commander of the imperial army, was personally guarding the door.

By the time Pei Yue left the palace, night had fallen.

After a group of more than ten riders entered Yongrenfang in the east city, Pei Yue chose to continue westward at a fork in the road, and his soldiers followed closely.

After a while, they came to the door of a magnificent and magnificent mansion.

It was already dark, and the concierge was surprised that a visitor would come to visit him at this time. He was even more shocked when he saw Pei Yue's face. While he ordered his servants to come in and announce, he hurriedly walked down the stone steps to greet Pei Yue.

: "The villain pays homage to Marquis Pei."

"There's no need to be more advantageous. Can Master Shen be in the mansion?" Pei Yue jumped off his horse and one of his own soldiers took over the reins.

The concierge bowed his head and responded: "Go back to the Marquis, I am in the mansion."

Pei Yue said casually: "Excuse me, please lead the way. I have something important to discuss with Mr. Shen."

The concierge was puzzled. Although this rare guest in front of him had only been here twice, he had a very deep impression on Pei Yue. He still remembered the first meeting a few years ago. At that time, Pei Yue was just a white-bodied bastard, and he was obviously silent.

Yun had already given his permission in advance, but he still stubbornly asked the concierge to inform him before entering the house.

Tonight was completely different, but the concierge did not see the slightest arrogance on Pei Yue's face, but instead looked a little dignified. He was considered a confidant of Silent Cloud. Of course he understood the priorities of the matter, so he did not ask too many questions and said respectfully sideways.

: "Marquis Pei please."

As soon as they arrived at the atrium, a servant came forward and said, "Marquis Pei, my master is waiting for you in the study."

Pei Yue nodded slightly and went straight to Shen's study.

After sending his servants away, Silent Cloud looked at Pei Yue's solemn face and asked, "When does Your Majesty order you to leave the capital?"

Pei Yue replied: "After five days, we have to wait for the Southern Zhou envoy to leave first, otherwise it will appear that we are too impatient. In addition, I still have a lot of things to arrange at hand, and your Majesty also knows this."

Silent Cloud was naturally surprised by Pei Yue's arrival. Although this young man had previously sent Qinyuan's stock, this did not represent how close the relationship between the two parties was. On the contrary, this kind of open exchanges could dispel Emperor Kaiping's doubts. After all,

Although many things in the past were not conspicuous, they can actually prove that Silent Cloud helped Pei Yue.

Whether intentional or unintentional, if Pei Yue deliberately pretends that nothing happened, it will attract the attention of those who are interested.

But tonight's sudden visit, especially since Pei Yue had just come out of the palace, naturally made Silent Cloud quite puzzled.

Pei Yue was well aware of his doubts and continued: "Master Shen, it is already the beginning of July."

Silent Cloud looked at the worry in his eyes, suddenly understood, and said slowly: "This doesn't mean anything."

Pei Yue sighed softly: "Of course I don't want my husband... After all, he saved me back then. If not, I would not have repeatedly given in to Pei Rong and Pei Yun. But when we were separated last year, my husband made it clear to me that my husband

It’s hard for my body to support me for too long. After I finish my last journey with my husband, my husband will return to Kyoto. Now, more than seven months have passed, and my husband has not only not come back, but I haven’t even received a letter. I really can’t

Peace of mind.”

On the island in the middle of the lake in the southern border of Lingzhou, Pei Yue saw the resurrected Dingguo Duke Pei Zhen, and found that he was not going to die soon. When he was leaving, Mr. Xi personally verified his guess. Originally, he only had to wait a few days. Months, I didn’t expect that there would be no news from Mr. Xi for such a long time.

Silent Cloud said in a deep voice: "The Duke of Guo was famous for his superb martial arts training back then, and his physical strength is far better than ordinary people. It is not surprising that this situation occurs. However, I can understand your concerns. What do you want me to do?"

Pei Yue secretly sighed that it was easy to talk to smart people, so he said bluntly: "I would like to ask Mr. Shen to send someone to the island in the middle of the lake in Lingzhou to see the situation there. It would be best to meet Mr."

Silent Cloud responded: "Okay."

Pei Yue cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, sir."

Silent Cloud shook his head and said: "This matter is also related to me, so why do you have to say thank you? But I don't quite understand why you mentioned this matter tonight. Could it be what His Majesty said in the palace just now?"

Pei Yue said: "No, but when I was leaving the palace, I suddenly bumped into someone."

"who?"

"Xiao Jin, the Marquis of Xiangcheng."

Xiao Jin had already relieved himself of the heavy responsibility of camp control in Hucheng a month ago and returned to the capital to take over the Kyoto garrison. This was a transfer that had been made public for a long time, and there seemed to be no problem. However, Pei Yue mentioned it so solemnly at this moment, which obviously shows that he found Seeing something strange, Silent Cloud thought for a moment and couldn't help but change his expression slightly.

Considering that Emperor Kaiping and Xiao Jin had known each other for more than 20 years, and before the emperor ascended the throne, Xiao Jin was secretly the most loyal supporter. Could it be that he was really just guarding against the Western Wu cavalry after sitting in Hucheng for ten years?

It's not that Pei Yue doesn't believe in Silent Cloud's position on this matter, but there are some things that don't need to be said. He changed the topic and said: "Master Shen, don't worry, even if I don't see Xiao Jin, I will come to your house tonight for advice. .Previously in the Imperial Study Room, His Majesty ordered me to assist Han Shengzheng in resolving the drought in Qinzhou on the way south. This matter also requires help from Taige."

When it came to business, Silent Cloud calmed down and asked seriously: "What are you going to do?"

Time passed quietly, and after about half an hour, Pei Yue stood up and said goodbye.

Silent Cloud sent him to the atrium, turned around and saw a slim figure standing tall.

"Dad, when will Pei Yue go south?" Shen Danmo asked sharply.

Silent Cloud suppressed the chaotic thoughts in his heart and said with a smile: "A few days later, but this time you can't follow me to the south."

A blush appeared on Chen Danmo's fair cheeks, and he said softly: "Dad, my daughter doesn't want to leave Kyoto."

Silent Cloud did not reveal her thoughts. In fact, he also knew that as Pei Yue became more and more powerful, there was no possibility of further progress between Shen Danmo and him. After all, his identity was here, no matter how much Emperor Kaiping valued Pei Yue , it is impossible for him to accept that he is too close to the only daughter of Zuo Lingchen of Taishitai Pavilion.

However, Silent Cloud did not feel guilty. Regarding the matter of letting Shen Danmo and Pei Yue communicate privately, he had never thought about the love between children, but had more profound considerations.

When he thought of this, he suddenly said softly: "Mo'er, as a father, I have something I want to entrust you to do."

Shen Danmo was still immersed in that strange emotion, and said slightly unnaturally when he heard the words: "Please give me your instructions."

"Talking as we walk."

Silent Cloud took the lead, walking slowly towards the inner house with Shen Danmo, and then spoke of an extremely important matter.

Shen Danmo became more and more surprised as he listened, and finally blinked his bright eyes and asked: "Dad, what about this..."

Silent Cloud looked at her with pity and sighed: "Mo'er, maybe dad shouldn't let you get involved in these things, but we can't do it for others, so we can only let you do it."

Shen Danmo's eyes were full of smiles and he said softly: "Dad, you know how your daughter thinks, so it's best if she can do something."

Silent Cloud nodded happily, and then said: "Don't be impatient, you still have a lot of time to make arrangements."

"My daughter understands, and dad can rest assured that her daughter will do her best."

Shen Danmo smiled sincerely, like a peony in bud.
Chapter completed!