Xiao Tianzuo frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said slowly: "Zhiqiong, have you ever seriously considered the dangers involved? Go south to contact the Qinglong Sect and assist them in their rebellion... You should know how difficult this matter is, not to mention you.
With your past identity, it is very likely that you will attract extreme dissatisfaction from the Wei court. If they know your role in it, your situation will be very, very dangerous! Tell me, what do you want your uncle to do with such a decision?
Go mention it to the Queen Mother and your mother? If you really go, if there is something wrong, how will uncle explain to them? Huh? "
Regarding her uncle's reaction, Xiao Zhiqiong had already expected it and said with a smile: "Uncle, Zhiqiong is also the leader of Wolf Castle. If uncle allows me to go south this time, he will not let me go alone. Besides, since their Qinglong Sect
They are local snakes, can't they even guarantee the safety of me, the strong reinforcement from the north? If so, I don't think they would dare to have the audacity to rebel against the Wei court?"
Xiao Tianzuo didn't speak, as if he was weighing the gains and losses. Seeing this, Xiao Zhiqiong said, "Moreover, uncle, if you want to go south to help the Qinglong Sect, can those worshipers be able to handle such a big thing? Even a first-class worshiper doesn't understand the government affairs of the two countries.
It is even more impossible to make some important decisions on behalf of Daliao, but as a candidate who is qualified to make certain decisions and has a certain amount of force to protect himself, unless you and your second uncle personally take action, Zhiqiong will do your job!"
Xiao Tianzuo suddenly raised his head, looked into Xiao Zhiqiong's eyes, and said with a hint of oppression in his tone: "Why do you have to go?"
Xiao Zhiqiong's heart tightened, but her expression did not change at all, but there was a hint of unwillingness in her eyes: "The last time we fought against Yun Zheng, there was no winner, but he won on the battlefield, and later in the camp, he won again
Take the antidote from my hand."
"So, you want to use the Qinglong Sect to cause him some trouble?"
"Yes" Xiao Zhiqiong "confessed" very frankly
Xiao Tianzuo's expression softened, and the pressure suddenly disappeared, and he said with all sincerity: "I disagree."
Xiao Zhiqiong's complexion changed
Xiao Tianzuo then said: "I don't object either."
Xiao Zhiqiong then relaxed and said with a smile: "Zhiqiong understands, I will go to the palace to see the Queen Mother now."
Xiao Tianzuo shook his head and said calmly: "If you go to see the Queen Mother now, the Queen Mother will definitely not allow it."
Xiao Zhiqiong frowned slightly
Xiao Tianzuo turned the lid of the tea cup, glanced at his niece, and said: "Everyone knows that the Queen Mother loves you very much, but you have to understand that just because she loves you, she will not agree to put you in any danger and go south to Wei.
Maybe you don't think it's dangerous to contact the Qinglong Sect with the country, but as the Queen Mother, your aunt, she does, and the reason you just mentioned is impossible to convince her."
Xiao Zhiqiong became a little anxious when she heard this. When it came to guessing the Queen Mother's thoughts, her uncle was quite good at it. Since he was so sure, there was a high probability that he could not be wrong. He changed his mind and picked up the tea set to help his uncle make another drink.
After getting a new cup of tea, he asked for advice: "Uncle, there must be a way, right?"
Xiao Tianzuo calmly took the teacup handed over by his niece and said with a slight smile: "It's hard to say it's hard, it's not hard to say it's not. It just depends on your own ability."
Xiao Zhiqiong's eyes lit up: "Please give me some advice, uncle."
Xiao Tianzuo's smile became softer, he pointed to the west and whispered: "Go and convince your mother, and then let her come forward and tell the Queen Mother that the Queen Mother and your mother have always been close sisters, as long as your mother is willing to open this
Mouth, the Queen Mother must not have the heart to refuse."
Xiao Zhiqiong looked happy, then a little worried: "But...but mother, I'm afraid..."
Xiao Tianzuo sighed softly: "Yeah, it's so difficult for my little sister to come forward... Zhiqiong, every time your mother sees you, does she really just talk about martial arts?... She doesn't ask anything else.
of?"
Xiao Zhiqiong's face darkened, she was silent for a moment, and sighed softly: "Well...my mother always only asks me about the progress of my cultivation of 'Autumn Water and Lusting Clouds' and 'This Most Acacia', and never talks about other things."
Xiao Tianzuo sighed again: "If she doesn't tell her, you can tell her about your affairs. You are her biological daughter. Will she kick you out as soon as you say other things?"
Xiao Zhiqiong smiled bitterly: "That's not the case, it's just... no matter what I said, she remained silent, as if she didn't hear it. I... I couldn't say anything by myself, and I didn't do much after that.
I’ve said it”
Xiao Tianzuo was silent for a while, and then said: "So, you have never asked your mother for anything, right? Then go and give it a try, little sister...she is your mother after all."
Xiao Zhiqiong sighed secretly and whispered: "I know, uncle, Zhiqiong has gone."
----------------------------------------The North Courtyard and the West Courtyard of the Prince's Mansion are rarely visited on weekdays.
Someone came in, and occasionally there were a few maids. They just finished the chores and then left immediately. They stayed inside for no more than an hour. Therefore, there was only one person living in such a big place, and that was the Queen Mother's biological sister of the King of the North Courtyard.
Xiao Jun
Not only did the maids stay here for a short time, but even the Queen Mother Xiao Su, the actual person in charge of the highest power in the Liao Kingdom, would be "kicked out" by her endless silence if she stayed where her sister lived for a little longer.
There is only one person who can stay inside for a whole day, and that is Xiao Yun's biological daughter, Xiao Zhiqiong, the princess of Qionghua County.
However, Xiao Zhiqiong stayed inside, not chatting with her mother, but practicing all day long. As long as she was in Beijing, she would go to practice martial arts for a day the next day, rain or shine.
When she doesn't have to practice, Xiao Zhiqiong will read, play the piano, paint and even embroider in her yard. She will also go to Wolf Castle from time to time to "check the whistle" and fulfill her duties as the commander of Wolf Castle - this pattern of action has been followed for more than ten years.
, never changed
But today is an exception
Today is not the day for martial arts training in the West Campus, but Xiao Zhiqiong came anyway
Xiao Jun glanced at her but said nothing and continued reading.
Xiao Zhiqiong did not speak. She moved a chair and sat down quietly. She looked at the fresh green on the trees outside the window, her face as calm as water.
The mother and daughter were like strangers who had no relationship at all, sitting on each side and saying nothing to each other.
The book in Xiao Yun's hand was not thick, but very thin, so it didn't take long before he finished reading it and closed the pages on the table. The four words "Nanhua Sutra" were revealed on the cover.
Xiao Jun glanced at her daughter, but found that Xiao Zhiqiong's eyes were a little blurred, and she was looking out the window in a trance.
He frowned imperceptibly, his worry flashed away, and Xiao Yun returned to his calm demeanor, asking as calmly as water: "Is something wrong?"
Xiao Zhiqiong's body trembled slightly, she woke up, turned around, and nodded slightly
"Say" Xiao Yun lowered his eyes
Xiao Zhiqiong glanced at her mother, hesitated to speak, thought about it for a long time, and finally sighed softly: "I want to go south, to the Kingdom of Wei."
Xiao Jun raised his head slightly and looked at his daughter, but did not ask any questions.
Xiao Zhiqiong moved her eyes away from her mother and explained: "The Qinglong Sect may be about to start an uprising. I hope that we in Daliao will cooperate with them so that the Yun and Zhou families will not be able to send troops to help the Lin family court - this matter, I
The most suitable place to go”
Xiao Jun lowered his eyes and asked calmly: "Who are you going to see?"
Xiao Zhiqiong's heart jolted, and her voice trembled unconsciously: "I don't see anyone... No, it's... of course I'm meeting the leader of the Qinglong Sect."
Xiao Jun seemed to sigh in a very light voice, but asked again: "Who are you going to see?" The words were the same, but the tone was a little bit more serious.
Xiao Zhiqiong felt that all her excuses had been blocked. A bunch of excuses were held in her mouth, but she could no longer say them out. She was so panicked that she didn't know where to put her hands. Her usual eloquence seemed to have disappeared out of thin air.
Usually, I can't think of any suitable words to answer, so I have to remain silent.
Mother and daughter fell into silence again
After a long while, Xiao Jun suddenly asked: "When did it happen?"
These words were a bit abrupt and confusing, but Xiao Zhiqiong seemed to understand them and replied: "Years ago"
Xiao Jun's expression changed slightly, he raised his head again and looked into Xiao Zhiqiong's eyes: "Who are you?"
Xiao Zhiqiong hadn't replied yet, but she shook her head: "The boss is too stable, the second one is too straight, so he must be the third one."
After hearing this, Xiao Zhiqiong not only stopped panicking, but also relaxed. This is the case with people. Sometimes, when something is not revealed, they always try to cover it up, as if they are shameful, but once it is revealed, they will no longer look forward and backward.
Seeing that her daughter did not refute, Xiao Yun closed her eyes and asked with some sadness: "Have you thought clearly?"
Xiao Zhiqiong felt a little blocked in her heart for some reason. Maybe it was because she couldn't bear to see her mother. She subconsciously wanted to deny it, but when the words came to her lips, she couldn't say them. The last word she said was "yes"
Xiao Jun sighed, didn't speak anymore, just waved his hand
Xiao Zhiqiong stood up sadly and wanted to explain something, but finally said nothing. She just glanced at the "Southern Chinese Sutra" on her mother's table and whispered: "You are not a fish. I know that the joy of fish is not mine. I know that I don't know the joy of fish."
Happy?" Then he turned around quietly and left quietly.
Xiao Jun looked up and saw only a lonely back, lonely and determined, just like himself more than ten years ago.
Close your eyes, two lines of clear tears fall silently
The child is not a fish, how do you know the joy of a fish? The child is not me, how do you know that I don’t know the joy of a fish?
The real controller of the highest power in Daliao, the Queen Mother Xiao Su was looking sad and puzzled at the moment. Looking at her sister who was as beautiful as before, her voice was slightly louder: "Jun'er! Sister, I don't know you and Zhi Qiong.
What exactly are you thinking? But you should know that I treat Zhiqiong even better than I treat the emperor, but now you let me rest assured and let her, a little girl, go all the way to the hinterland of the enemy country to contact the Qinglong Sect of Lao Shizi, and also let her
I don’t have to worry? Jun’er, my good sister, do you know what you are talking about?”
Xiao Jun was silent for a moment, and his voice was as calm as water: "She is unhappy if she stays."
Xiao Su choked, a little annoyed, but he couldn't say a harsh word to this sister who he had been reluctant to say since childhood. He snorted, took a sip of tea a little awkwardly, and then said: "Unhappy? Just because?
Do those useless things always bother her for no good reason?"
Xiao Jun didn't say anything, and Queen Mother Xiao took it as her acquiescence. After thinking about it, she suddenly sighed, feeling a little depressed, and said quietly: "There are so many men in Daliao, isn't there any one she likes?"
He was a little annoyed and said angrily: "If the emperor wasn't too young, I really wish she could be the queen! You don't have to worry about the rest of the harem. I think the emperor is worried about her."
However, Xiao Jun did not give face to his sister, and still said expressionlessly: "The emperor can only be a younger brother."
Empress Dowager Xiao was used to being hit by her sister's "cold words", so she snorted and didn't say anything more about it. After a while, seeing that her sister had no intention of changing her words, she couldn't help but said angrily: "Zhiqiong is your only daughter, she is still the same person...
…I’m afraid that if something happens to her, your more than ten years of suffering will be in vain!”
Xiao Jun's body trembled slightly, and her voice finally fluctuated: "He...at that time...he didn't know." She suddenly raised her head, and there was a hint of pleading on her usually calm face: "Don't talk about him anymore.
Okay?"
Empress Dowager Xiao's heart softened, and she sighed: "That's it, that's all, let you go." She stretched out her hand to rub the center of her brows, and then said: "In the Wolf Castle, those who are enshrined in the second rank and below, and those who have no mission at the moment, are all at the mercy of Zhi Qiong.
"First-grade worshipers, choose three people to listen to the tune; in addition, I will send a super-grade worshiper to secretly protect you."
Xiao Jun frowned and asked: "Our Lady of Tianchi?" Of course, she was asking about the superb offering that Empress Dowager Xiao said
Empress Dowager Xiao nodded: "Among the super-grade offerings, only Our Lady of Tianchi is the most suitable."
Xiao Yun asked again: "What will happen to your safety if she is not here?"
Empress Dowager Xiao felt a little relieved when she saw that although her sister's temperament had changed drastically since more than ten years ago, she still cared about her. She waved her hands, but her tone was a bit arrogant: "It's just one missing Tianchi Virgin, is there anyone who dares to be so audacious?"
Xiao Jun stopped talking. She knew that her sister was very powerful in power. Since she said it didn't matter, then it didn't matter.
Empress Dowager Xiao said again: "No, it's her first time to travel far away. She has to prepare something. I have a bellyband made of sky silk. You can bring it to Zhiqiong later." When Empress Dowager Xiao mentioned the bellyband, she even looked a little sad.
Of course, Xiao Yun looked indifferent and nodded lightly.
Empress Dowager Xiao was only a little unnatural, and quickly returned to her normal demeanor, and said: "There is also a piece of snow gentian, which is said to be able to ward off poisons. Those imperial doctors have tested many poisons, and they are indeed quite effective... I also asked Zhiqiong to bring them
go"
Xiao Jun continued to nod quietly, and Queen Mother Xiao gave some more instructions. In the end, she couldn't think of anything that might go wrong, so she couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "Look at what your mother did... I didn't even know it was you.
My daughter is still my daughter.”
Xiao Jun stood up and said, "I'll tell her." After saying that, he bowed slightly and turned to leave.
Empress Dowager Xiao smiled bitterly again, but she couldn't help but ponder a question in her heart: Is it worth Zhiqiong's efforts to deal with the Qinglong Sect, and must she take action personally? Is it really those ineffective things that made her angry? Or... there is another reason
