After listening to Xie Liuyun's report, Chen Qiongnian's expression became more and more serious.

Xie Liuyun said: "It's really strange, why did the Prime Minister go to the Eight Academies?"

Chen Qiongnian said: "The Prime Minister knows everything and everything. His visit to Babu Academy to burn incense is just a cover. The place he really wants to go to is Junma Mansion."

Xie Liuyun said: "June Ma Mansion? What's good about it? Did you make a special trip to see Qin Lang?" In Xie Liuyun's heart, Qin Lang seemed not that important, and should not be worthy of the prime minister of the dynasty visiting him in person.

Chen Qiongnian shook his head: "The encounter between Qin Lang and the Prime Minister should be just a coincidence. How could the Prime Minister not know that his current moves are all under the attention of others. Since we can know his movements, others will definitely know them."

"But he has already handed over his resignation?"

Chen Qiongnian sighed and said, "If the Empress Dowager is going to let him go back to his hometown, why should he wait until now? According to the information I have, the Prime Minister has not received any wedding invitations for the princess's wedding."

Both the Sang family and the Prince of Qing have begun to issue wedding invitations. The two families also ignored the Prime Minister Lu Buyao of the dynasty. This is not a coincidence, especially the students of Prince of Qing Long Shixing or Lu Buyao. Sang Jingtian's failure to send him off can be said to be negligent, and Long Shixing has no reason.

Chen Qiongnian felt that the storm was coming, and he even judged that the empress dowager was brewing and shaking his knife towards Lu Bu, hoping that the knife the empress dowager chose was not him.

Xiao Zirong has been staying in Yongshou Garden these two days. It was not that she was greedy for the snow scenery here, but that she wanted to find a quiet place to sort out her thoughts. Sitting alone on the platform of Yongshou Palace to enjoy the snow, the people in the palace felt that the empress dowager was very resistant to the freezing.

An Gaoqiu walked over with his head down and said respectfully: "Empress Dowager, I just received a secret report."

Xiao Zirong nodded and said, "Remember!"

An Gaoqiu opened a secret report and asked to clear his throat: "Today, Lu Xiangguo took a carriage and left the prime minister's mansion. He passed Wenyuan Lane and entered Zhuque Street. He turned to Dongmen Street at the intersection of Dongmen Street and passed..."

An Gaoqiu recited it slowly word by word, but it was about the whereabouts of Prime Minister Lu Buyao, and he went to detail where he passed, where he stayed, how long he stayed, how many accompanying personnel, how many carriages he took, and even what clothes he wore.

Xiao Zirong closed his eyes: "I kept the door open and didn't leave, but I just wanted to drill into the wall hole in the Ma Mansion of Jun. What was his idea?"

An Gaoqiu did not dare to express his opinion, and stood beside Xiao Zirong's side with his hands down.

Xiao Zixuan said: "What time is he and Qin Lang meeting?"

"It should be the first time as I know."

"It should be for the Ai family to show it. Long Xixi's wedding was the prime minister. As the prime minister, he didn't even receive a wedding invitation. He felt resentful towards the Ai family."

An Gaoqiu smiled charmingly and said, "Even if this wedding invitation is posted, it should be Prince Qing and Lord Sang. The Empress Dowager is just a matchmaker. He seems to have complained about the wrong person." However, he understood in his heart that Prime Minister Lu Buyao has not received any news of the wedding invitation so far. The Empress Dowager deliberately let someone release it. On the surface, it was a negligence in etiquette, but in fact, he slapped Lu Buyao's old face through this matter. An Gaoqiu began to look at the heroine with admiration. He did not find that she had such deep scheming and such brilliant means in the past.

Xiao Zirong also laughed: "Speaking of this, Prince Qing is still his student. It's not reasonable to have a wedding invitation even if he doesn't send wedding invitations."

An Gaoqiu thought to himself that Prince Qing was not afraid of you, and he dared not send this post. As for Sang Jingtian, he was already in a disagreement with Lu Buyao, and just took advantage of this to humiliate Lu Buyao. He narrowed his eyes and looked at the still floating snowflakes and said, "Empress, it's the first day of the New Year today."

Xiao Zirong nodded and said, "Is Sang Jingtian here?"

An Gaoqiu said: "It has been reported that it is very snowy today, and the road is slippery, so it is probably a little late."

The two were talking, and the censor Sang Jingtian had arrived, and Xiao Zirong asked An Gaoqiu to bring Sang Jingtian to the observation deck.

After a while, Sang Jingtian followed An Gaoqiu to the observation deck and knelt directly on the snow to salute: "I am here to see the Queen Mother Qian Sui Qian Sheng!"

Xiao Zirong said: "Your family is peaceful."

Sang Jingtian stood up.

Xiao Zirong gave him a seat, An Gaoqiu brought over the wooden bench that had been prepared, brushed away the snow on it, and Sang Jingtian sat down. Although he was tall, the wooden bench was obviously specially prepared. After sitting down, he was a head shorter than Xiao Zirong.

Sang Jingtian wanted to laugh secretly. After all, he was a woman. In order to highlight her status, he actually cared about this form and details. Do you really think that the Empress Dowager must always be arrogant?

Xiao Zirong said: "Today, Chuanqing's family came here because there was something important to discuss with you."

Sang Jingtian said respectfully: "Please give orders to the Queen Mother."

Xiao Zirong said: "What do you think about the Prime Minister's retirement and returning home?"

"I have heard of this matter. The Prime Minister is getting stronger. Why did he suddenly resign?" Sang Jingtian did not directly respond to Xiao Zixuan's question, but cleverly blocked the question back. All the civil and military officials in the court knew that he and Lu Buyao had different political views. Now, when Lu Buyao resigned, it is better to express his opinions less.

Xiao Zirong secretly scolded Sang Jingtian for being cunning, and glanced at Sang Jingtian at the corner of his eyes. Sang Jingtian lowered his head and looked at the snow-covered ground. This was the most basic politeness of a minister.

Xiao Zirong said bluntly: "Your family dare not say it, right?"

Sang Jingtiandao: "The prime minister is the most important minister, the leader of all the ministers. As a subordinate official, the minister is not suitable for commenting on this."

"You are still the leader of the ministers of life. The old emperor valued you so much, but he thought you dared to speak up for justice. Let's talk, don't have to worry about it."

Sang Jingtiandao: "The Prime Minister's patriotism is a testament to the sun..."

Xiao Zirong's eyes flashed with disdain, and he snorted coldly and interrupted Sang Jingtian's words that had not finished yet.

Sang Jingtian coughed and continued, "The Emperor's death was not long after, and Your Majesty was still young. When the Emperor was employed, I personally think that the Prime Minister's retirement and return home was not the time, which could easily cause turmoil in people's hearts and guess."

Xiao Zirong frowned: "You object?"

"But the Prime Minister is over 70 years old and he is inevitably unable to take on such an important task. He has a small person and a big family and national affairs."

"The Qing family does not need to bend around the bush. Do you think the Ai family should be accurate or not?"

"I dare not guess what the Queen Mother meant, nor did I dare to make decisions for the Queen Mother."

"Then say what you mean."

"Not accurate!"

Xiao Zirong smiled. Sang Jingtian was really an old man: "What does it mean to be accurate or not?"

Sang Jingtian whispered: "It's a pity to retire, but it's a pity to return home. I'll leave Lu Xiang in Yongdu for the time being, after all, the emperor has not yet taken charge of the rule."

"You asked the Ai family to take the opportunity to avoid his position. So, according to your opinion, where should the Ai family place him to take advantage of the remaining energy?"

Sang Jingtian said respectfully: "The Empress Dowager forgot that Lu Xiang is also the chief grandson of Babu Academy."

Xiao Zirong nodded. What Sang Jingtian said was accurate or not coincided with what she thought. In fact, after just sending Lu Buyao to his whereabouts today, Xiao Zirong realized that even Lu Buyao had a premonition of his future destination.

Although Lu Buyao is old, he still cannot let him leave Yongdu easily. Once he lets the tiger go back to the mountain, it will inevitably lead to serious consequences. Lu Buyao has served as prime minister for many years and has countless disciples. Xiao Zixuan had the idea of ​​completely eliminating him, but when he recalled the possible consequences, she decided to postpone the matter. The plan proposed by Sang Jingtian was undoubtedly the most feasible.

Lu Buyao's every move today is by no means accidental, but gives a clear signal in this way.

Xiao Zixuan said: "How are your godson's marriage ready?"

“Everything is ready.”

"I heard that something happened in the Junma Mansion."

Sang Jingtian said: "A small matter." He was so depressed that he was indescribable when he mentioned this matter. He was actually distorted by Qin Lang, but he was also indescribable.

"That's good!"

At this time, a little eunuch hurried to An Gaoqiu and whispered something to him. After hearing this, An Gaoqiu's face changed and his slender eyes looked at Xiao Zirong.

Xiao Zirong knew at a glance that he had something to do: "The Sang Qing family is not an outsider, but it doesn't matter."

"Qi reported to the Empress Dowager, Li Fengchang asked for a visit outside, saying that there was something urgent to do."

Xiao Zixuan snorted, "What a great thing, let him come over. Sang Qing's family is also here, so let's discuss it together."

An Gaoqiu waved his hand, and the little eunuch ran to pick up Li Yifeng. Soon after, Li Yifeng had already arrived at the observation deck. His face was flushed and his forehead was full of sweat. When he appeared in such a state in such a state, he knew that he had encountered an urgent matter at a glance.

When Li Yifeng saw Sang Jingtian, he couldn't help but be stunned. He saluted Xiao Zirong first, and then looked at Sang Jingtian again.

Sang Jingtian saw that Li Yifeng seemed to be afraid, so he smiled and said, "It seems that I should avoid it."

Xiao Zirong raised his eyebrows: "What's there to avoid? Say!"

Li Yifeng sighed and said, "Actually, this matter has something to do with Lord Sang."

Sang Jingtian was stunned. It was related to him? Although he and Li Yifeng had not had a deep friendship, there was no conflict between them. Did Li Yifeng bring news that was unfavorable to him? No wonder Xiao Zixuan didn't let him avoid it. Could it be that he had set up a trap with Li Yifeng to let him get into it?

Sang Jingtian was not surprised on the surface and smiled and said, "In this way, Weichen should stay."

Li Yifeng said: "The Daye Kingdom mission has arrived."

Xiao Zirong said: "Do you need such a fuss about a mere Daye Kingdom mission?"

Sang Jingtian also felt that Li Yifeng made a big fuss, but he didn't know what the Daye Kingdom mission had to do with him?

Li Yifeng said: "They came, not only Zhao Shituo, the national teacher of Daye Kingdom, but also Zhang Yanzong, the sixth prince of Daye Kingdom.

Sang Jingtian frowned. The Daye Kingdom recently took advantage of the death of Emperor Da Yong to take over the new monarch and was in power. When the internal affairs were transferred, he repeatedly created frictions on the border. Now he suddenly sent a mission to Da Yong. I don’t know what purpose? Sang Jingtian said: “This mission came so suddenly? Why did they get the news just after they arrived in Yongdu? This matter is a bit unreasonable.” He has always been meticulous and realized the abnormality at the moment he heard it.

Li Yifeng explained to the two that the Daye Kingdom's mission entered the territory of Dayong under the banner of a caravan, and it was not until they came to Yongdu that the mission was released. Li Yifeng felt that the Daye Kingdom's mission came to the fore.

"Download the recruitment? Which of their recruitment?" Xiao Zirong looked a little confused.

Li Yifeng said: "Eighteen years ago, the current king of Daye Kingdom, Zhang Chengji, then King Xian, once took Zhang Yanzong to the envoy of Yongdu. The late emperor held a banquet at Yujin Palace. The banquet was also attended by Prince Qing. Prince Qing left the banquet halfway. At that time, because the princess of the county was born prematurely. Prince Xian laughed at the time that he said that if the princess of the county gave birth to a princess, he would be his daughter-in-law, and the late emperor agreed."

When Sang Jingtian heard this, his scalp suddenly became tight. No wonder he had something to do with him. In the next six days, Qin Lang and Long Xixi were about to get married. How could such twists and turns arise? This cooked duck can fly?

Xiao Zixuan said angrily: "Nonsai, why hasn't the Ai family ever heard of this?"

Li Yifeng said laughing and crying: "This matter is absolutely true. Zhang Yanzong brought the handwriting of the late emperor that year, and there was also the golden seal of the late emperor. The empress had asked Zongzheng to check the records of the year. The late emperor was drunk at that time, and no one mentioned it afterwards, and even Prince Qing did not know about it."

Sang Jingtiandao: "Where is that handwritten letter?"

Li Yifeng said: "It's in Zhang Yanzong's hands, the Wei minister didn't know how to deal with it, so he could only disturb the Empress Dowager's tranquility."

Sang Jingtian said: "How can a daughter marry two families? Why did they never mention the incident 18 years ago? Now they suddenly come to get a job, which is just intentionally and unreasonable!" Sang Jingtian was so angry. Originally, Qin Lang's marriage had little to do with him, but now everyone knows that Qin Lang is his godson and the wedding invitations are sent out. The Sang family wants to marry a daughter-in-law, and after all, they are the royal princess. They are about to get married. Suddenly, someone came out to steal the marriage for the sake of marriage. If someone stole the daughter-in-law, where would he have Sang Jingtian's face be put?

If Sang Jingtian had known that he had recognized such a big trouble for his adopted son, he would never recognize Qin Lang as his adopted son. He felt like he was carrying a stone to hit his feet, and it was accompanied by the depression of stealing chickens and losing rice.

Xiao Zixuan said: "The Sang Qing family does not need to be excited. This matter must be cautious. If the late emperor really said this back then, and if you don't joke, we would be unable to lose the face of Da Yong."

Sang Jingtian looked at Xiao Zirong who was surprisingly calm, and suddenly had a terrible idea in his heart. The woman might have clearly understood from beginning to end. This farce was not planned by her? If this is true, Xiao Zirong was too scheming. This matter needs to be treated with caution. We must not fall into her trap because of momentary indignation.

Xiao Zirong smiled at Sang Jingtian and said, "It's not a big deal, let's talk about it clearly."
To be continued...