Besides, in Prince Hui's palace, Nangong Fuyi and Liu Ruomei had already left. Qiao Niang heard about this and was chatting with Yuchi Pingting in the room.
"Sister-in-law, where is Mo Mo?" Qiao Niang asked.
"I pestered your second brother to play hide and seek with him." Yuchi Pingting said.
In the past few days, she had been unable to guess what Nangong Feiran was thinking. Didn't he hate himself at first? He thought he had ruined the reputation of Prince Hui's Mansion. And the last time there was a misunderstanding, he also laughed at himself mercilessly.
But what's happened to him recently? First he secretly helped him get into trouble in business, and then said strange things to him. At the eleventh prince's banquet, he even blocked a sword for himself, and today he even went so far as to offend his breast for Mo Mo.
Mom, if he wants to find an excuse to separate from her, then today's incident is definitely a good reason. But he doesn't seem to have the intention to do that. Besides, he has always been so good to Mo Mo. What is it for? Man,
Are they all so difficult to understand?
At this time, Mo Mo was hiding in a cave in a rockery, looking around, secretly laughing at Nangong Feiran looking for his back elsewhere.
His mother did not allow him to lead Xiaobai around and only allowed him and Xiaobai to play in her own courtyard, so he begged Nangong Feiran to play hide and seek with him.
Nangong Feiran thought that over the past ten years, he had studied military books day and night, practiced martial arts, and was proficient in eighteen kinds of weapons. Coupled with years of battlefield training, he had indeed turned him into a mature and steady man, but this joy
But the happy time seems to have gone forever since childhood, and now Mo Mo allows him to see himself as a child, almost the same appearance, the same cute and naughty, especially every time he plays with him,
It made him feel refreshed. He often looked at Mo Mo in a daze, really doubting that this was his son, but he had no impression of him at all.
Suddenly he heard a noise in the flowers behind him. Nangong Feiran took back his thoughts and ran over. It turned out that it was just a kitten, not Mo Mo. He smiled and continued to search, thinking to himself, when did he even play games like this?
Fascinated.
On the other hand, his guards were surprised one by one. When did the second son change his temper? The cold second master is now having a great time playing hide and seek with a child. This is completely different from what he did on the battlefield.
The second master is two different things.
When Mo Mo saw Nangong Feiran's footsteps approaching him, he chuckled and hurriedly turned around and got out through a small slit next to him.
While Mo Mo turned around to pay attention to Nangong Feiran's footsteps, he lowered his body and ran towards a courtyard.
Mo Mo didn't pay attention to which courtyard he ran into. He only saw an old man in green robe standing under a locust tree, thinking about something. He was about sixty years old, but his eyes were as bright as a torch. Mo Mo didn't pay attention to it.
Seeing who it was, he hurried in and said, "Grandpa, I'm hiding here. Don't tell him that my father is here." He winked at the old man, then lowered his body like a nimble bird.
The kitten got under the table.
This old man is none other than Prince Hui Nangong Xiong, the master of Prince Hui's Mansion.
Nangong Xiong was stunned for a moment, and then nodded kindly towards Mo Mo when he saw Mo Mo smiling at him. But he secretly thought to himself, what a handsome ### kid, but he looks like Fei Ran when he was a child.
How similar.
Nangong Xiong thought that this was probably Yuchi Pingting's child who didn't know who his father was.
Thinking of Yuchi Pingting, Prince Hui couldn't help but frown a little, but Nangong Xiong had fought on the battlefield all his life and was an upright and unyielding man. So when the emperor granted marriage to Yuchi Pingting to marry him to Prince Hui's palace, he knew it was the emperor.
Although he knew that Yuchi Pingting would bring shame to Prince Hui's palace for his punishment, he did not blame Yuchi Pingting at all. He had also heard about Yuchi Pingting's incident back then, and learned that Yuchi Pingting was abducted by strong men and
He just felt deeply sorry for the child when he broke her virginity.
Prince Hui has always lived in seclusion, and it is common for him to live in the campus for several months without going home. Therefore, he has never asked about the affairs between Nangong Feiran and Yuchi Pingting. Now he sees that Yuchi Mo is such a cute child.
At that time, I couldn't help but feel love for this child.
Sure enough, it didn't take long for Nangong Feiran to walk in. He was a little surprised to see his father at home today. While greeting his father, he kept his eyes observing everywhere.
"Are you looking for something?" Nangong Xiong asked.
"Uh... haha, it's nothing. Father, let's take a rest first. My son will come back later." He said and walked out.
Mo Mo squatted under the table and watched Nangong Feiran's steps gradually moving out. He couldn't help laughing, and then he quickly covered his mouth after realizing it.
Sure enough, Nangong Feiran stopped in his tracks, began to retreat slowly, and then stopped in front of the small table. He suddenly bent down, and his clear eyes met Mo Mo's expectant and smiling gaze.
"Come out, little one." Nangong Feiran's voice was full of love. Even Prince Hui found it a bit incredible and began to wonder if this child was really the one brought by Yuchi Pingting.
"Hehe, daddy, you are so awesome." Mo Mo clapped his hands and said, "It's so fun, Mo Mo wants to play more."
"Haha, your name is Mo Mo?" Nangong Xiong asked.
"Well, my name is Yuchi Mo." Mo Mo didn't recognize him at all.
"Yuchi Mo?" Prince Hui muttered softly, thinking that it looks like Yuchi Pingting's child is a good one.
"Mo Mo, call me grandpa." Nangong Feiran said to Mo Mo.
"Dad, who is he?" Mo Mo asked.
"He is daddy's daddy, Mo Mo wants to call him grandpa."
"Grandpa." Mo Mo's sweet voice called, making the old man happy.
"Mo Mo, you go play alone first. Grandpa has something to say to dad, okay?" Prince Hui said to Mo Mo kindly.
"Well, okay." Mo Mo ran out obediently.
"Father, what's the matter?" Nangong Feiran could tell from Nangong Xiong's eyes that he must have something on his mind.
"Hey..." Prince Hui sighed deeply, and then said: "The war at the border is rising again, but Lian Po is old..." He said with a look of sadness on his face.
"Is there another war at the border?" Nangong Feiran asked, with some annoyance between his brows.
"Exactly, today the Ministry of War received a report that Daliao invaded the territory and burned, killed and looted at Yong'an Pass. Your Majesty's intention is to prepare the army for the expedition today." Prince Hui said with a somewhat helpless look.
His father is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. He always became energetic immediately after hearing the news of the war. But this time, these words he said made Nangong Feiran feel bad. Is Lian Po old?
"Father, is the emperor planning to change the coach this time?" Nangong Feiran asked calmly.
"That's right, someone made a mistake today, saying that my Lian Po is getting old and it's time for the new generals to get a good training. The emperor actually agreed with this statement. Haha, it seems that the emperor is still angry about what happened to the two princes last time. Maybe
I'm really old, so I'd better stay at home and raise my grandson." Prince Hui said and turned his head, and Nangong Feiran clearly saw something twinkling in his father's eyes.
Nangong Feiran knew that Prince Hui’s Mansion had held military power since the arrival of Emperor Taizu. His ancestors were all capable warriors and had made outstanding military exploits on the battlefield. The strength of Prince Hui’s Mansion in the court
, all of which were sacrificed by our ancestors. My father was also born on the battlefield, and his lifelong wish was probably to die on the battlefield for the country. But now the emperor has just changed the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces, without even a transition. It is really disappointing.
Prince Hui couldn't accept it. Otherwise, a man who is not afraid of death and a true hero would shed tears because he couldn't go to the battlefield.
Nangong Feiran also felt a little sad, but he was not a person who was good at showing his feelings easily. He knew that the death of the two princes made the emperor very angry. If he wanted the Nangong family to regain a foothold in the court and gain the emperor's attention, the only way
Fighting achievements in progress.
"Father, don't be sad. Maybe the invaders are just a small and inconspicuous group, and the emperor doesn't want to alarm you with such a trivial matter." Nangong Feiran was not good at comforting others, but seeing his father's loneliness made him feel uncomfortable.
"Fei Ran, your eldest brother has never liked wielding swords and guns since he was a child. As for you two sons, I have always respected your own preferences. I know that Fei Qing only wants to be free and at ease, so I have never asked him to join the army. Now
If our Prince Hui Mansion wants to achieve great success, we can only rely on you." Prince Hui said as he patted Nangong Feiran on the shoulder, with a look of fear on his face.
"Don't worry, Father, Fei Ran will definitely live up to your expectations."
"Well, that's good. Although the emperor won't send me on an expedition, he won't ignore us both at the same time. In that case, there will be something to talk about in the court, so you will definitely go with the army. Don't forget the mission on your shoulders.
"
"Father, please don't worry." Nangong Feiran's tone was extremely firm.
"Haha, okay." Prince Hui paused and said, "That child is very cute."
Hearing these words, Nangong Feiran's usually expressionless face couldn't help but smile.
At the same time, in the Eleventh Prince's residence, Changsun Wuque looked at the proud look on the Eleventh Prince's face and asked in confusion: "What makes you so happy?"
"Hmph, among those who support the Eighth Prince, Prince Hui's Mansion is the most powerful and sincere. Since they are used by me, of course I will dismantle them."
"So, the decision to let Prince Hui go home to rest was at your instigation?" Changsun Wuque asked.
"Haha, of course, half of the military power in Prince Hui's hands has been taken back. Nangong Feiran's soldiers will be taken back to him sooner or later."
"Then what are your plans next?" Changsun Wuque still admired what Nangong Quanhe did.
"Next, haha, the fun has just begun. You don't even know that this Liao army's invasion is actually an opening ceremony planned by me." The eleventh prince smiled proudly.
"What?" Changsun Wuque suddenly became alert.
"Actually, those who went to Yong'an Pass on the border to burn, kill and loot were not the regular troops of the Liao State, but some idle people from the Liao people who were instigated by me to do what they did. Then I ordered the border post to exaggerate the details.
The capital became an invasion by the Liao army, haha, interesting."
"Why do you do this? If it is just to seize Nangong Xiong's military power, it would be too risky." Changsun Wuque said.
"Of course, I have a better plan to go to war with the Liao Kingdom. It will be a matter of time sooner or later. And when the war does happen, the generals I need to play are all selected by me, but these newcomers must take time to experience.
In other words, I need to become familiar with my father. This crime is easy to assess. After I come back, I will find a few censors to praise their achievements. When the real confrontation begins, they can be easily dispatched.
The battlefield. At that time, I was more sure than the Eighth Prince."
"But I always feel like there's something wrong with this..." Changsun Wuque couldn't say what was inappropriate at the moment.
"I can no longer be cautious and inactive. I have inquired from several chamberlains around the emperor. The emperor intends to make the eighth prince the crown prince. I can't just sit back and wait for death. I must take action to gain some opportunities for myself."
The eleventh prince looked a little excited.
Changsun Wuque also heard similar news from his father. The emperor seemed to intend to make the eighth prince the crown prince, but he was opposed by his uncle and several other ministers who supported the eleventh prince, so this matter was simple.
Come down. In this way, the Eleventh Prince's worry is not unreasonable, so Changsun Wuque said nothing more.