Xi Honglei left Ran Yunpo's palace with a calm expression and returned to Jialingyuan. In the courtyard, after seeing Jinyu, she wanted to say something, but when she opened her mouth, those words never came out.
The two looked at each other in silence, and finally passed each other. Xi Honglei glanced sideways at the direction he turned to leave, thought about it, and returned to the room. Unexpectedly, Chen'er said something that surprised her.
"Mother." Xi Zichen staggered to Xi Honglei's side, looked behind Xi Honglei cautiously, then raised his head to look at Xi Honglei, and whispered: "Chen'er saw the master.
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"When?" Xi Honglei squatted down, picked up Chen'er, and asked.
"Just when you were leaving." Xi Zichen thought carefully and replied, "But he left right after he came and didn't do much."
The fact that Qiu Shitian found this place already explained the problem. These days, Xi Honglei has never contacted Qiu Shitian. If Qiu Shitian knows where she and Jinyu live, it is impossible for him to enter the palace once or twice.
It can be found. It seems that Qiu Shitian has also started taking action... But I wonder if he will join forces with Ran Yunpo?
Xi Honglei rubbed Xi Zichen's hair, then carried him to the back of the table and sat down. Looking at the two books on the table, Xi Honglei thought of Shen Binfeng. This Shen Binfeng was the one who came to the palace before Mu Yunmeng.
She told Xi Honglei to find it when she was there. According to Mu Yunmeng, she could send all the people he placed in the palace to Ran Yunpo's hands to win Ran Yunpo's trust, but this Shen Binfeng alone couldn't do it.
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From Mu Yunmeng's words, Xi Honglei can also hear the importance of Shen Binfeng. Because of Mu Yunmeng's trust in Shen Binfeng, Xi Honglei went to find him. The letter passed to Shen Binfeng from Chen'er was to
It's for Mu Yunmeng. I just don't know how Shen Binfeng will spread the word? According to Xi Honglei's knowledge, Ran Yunpo has recently arranged for heavy guards to guard all the exits in the palace, and Ran Yunhao had also been arrested because of
Xi Honglei said that he was secretly monitoring these exits in order to find out Mu Yunmeng's people. How could Shen Binfeng escape from the eyes of these people and send the letter out of the palace?
When Xi Honglei thought of this, she couldn't help but become worried. Looking through the books in front of her with a solemn expression, Xi Honglei finally decided to go to Shen Binfeng again when she had time.
In this way, the day passed in a hazy way. The next day, Xi Honglei took Chen'er around the harem as usual. Listening to Chen'er smiling happily beside him, Xi Honglei was in a particularly good mood.
While walking, Xi Honglei suddenly noticed the figure of Ran Yunpo in front of him. When he took a closer look, Xi Honglei couldn't help but froze, and his heart suddenly sank. Because the person beside Ran Yunpo was Shen Binfeng.
Xi Honglei's expression changed, and then quickly returned to its original appearance. She calmly led Chen'er towards Ran Yunpo's direction. When she walked to Ran Yunpo's side, Xi Honglei spoke softly and said:
"Xi Honglei has met the emperor."
Ran Yunpo glanced at Xi Honglei and Xi Zichen, nodded, and did not say anything to her, but continued the conversation with Shen Binfeng.
"Since I miss my relatives at home, there is nothing wrong with writing a letter to communicate and express feelings. But... I remember that you have been working in the palace for many years. If you really feel tired, you can tell me."
The meaning of Ran Yunpo's words was a little too obvious. Xi Honglei raised his eyebrows and glanced at Shen Bin's calm face, wondering what he would say.
Ran Yunpo met Shen Binfeng today, was it accidental? Or was it intentional? Could it be that he did what he did today because he knew that he took Chen'er to Shen Binfeng's place yesterday? Send someone to keep an eye on Shen Binfeng Binfeng, intercept Shen Binfeng on his way to deliver the letter?
"For so many years, the academy has only been managed by the old slave. If the emperor finds a suitable person to manage the academy, the old slave is willing to leave."
Shen Binfeng spoke to Ran Yunpo in a neither humble nor overbearing manner, which made Xi Honglei secretly break into a cold sweat for him.
"When I find someone, I will tell you naturally." Ran Yunpo said in a cold voice, then looked around at other places and said, "Let's go, I have nothing to do now, so why not follow you to the place where the letter was sent? Look, just think of it as a walk."
After saying that, Ran Yunpo glanced at Xi Honglei again and said, "You should follow."
After Ran Yunpo said this, Xi Honglei finally understood what was going on. Xi Honglei nodded and walked quietly beside Ran Yunpo. When he walked to a side door of the palace, Xi Honglei looked at him worriedly. Following Shen Binfeng's actions.
Xi Honglei watched him calmly take out a letter and hand it into the guard's hand. Then, after the guard glanced at Ran Yunpo, he opened Shen Binfeng's letter without blinking and read the words on it. Content. Xi Honglei asked in confusion: "Your Majesty, is it possible that the letters sent from this palace must be reviewed by your people before they can be sent out?"
"That's true recently." Ran Yunpo looked at the man who was reading the letter intently, and replied with tears in his eyes. After seeing the man read the letter, nodded and resealed the letter, Ran Yunpo raised the corners of his mouth with satisfaction and said: "The people in the palace are getting more and more mixed, and I have to think of some ways to deal with it."
"The emperor is so smart, of course he will come up with a good idea." Xi Honglei's heart that had been hanging around finally fell to the ground. Although he didn't understand what Shen Binfeng did, at least he didn't let Ran Yunpo catch him face to face, which is a good thing. Xi Honglei said words of flattery to Ran Yunpo, and then left with Ran Yunpo.
The two walked slowly side by side. After walking for a while, Ran Yunpo turned to look at Xi Honglei and said, "I heard that you went to the academy yesterday?"
"The emperor's news is really well-informed."
Ran Yunpo heard the sarcasm in Xi Honglei's words, but didn't care. Turning his eyes to the child in Xi Honglei's arms, Ran Yunpo frowned and said, "Didn't I say that it's best to keep this child away from me? ?”
"Your Majesty, it's just a child, why do you care so much? Today is just an accident. If the Emperor really doesn't want to see our mother and son, I will just take Chen'er around from now on, so as not to scare him."
"Why do you remember going to that place?" Ran Yunpo asked.
"I just walked there accidentally. I thought it was quite quiet, so I asked casually. I didn't expect it to be an academy, so I thought about taking Chen'er in for a walk. Children, it is always good to develop the habit of reading. Your Majesty If you don't like it, I won't go there in the future." Xi Honglei explained in a low voice when Ran Yunpo finally mentioned that she went to find Shen Binfeng.
"Isn't it too early for such a young child to be anxious to let him read?" Ran Yunpo took a step forward, approached Xi Honglei, and looked at the child in Xi Honglei's arms carefully. He asked him: "Do you like reading? ?”
When Xi Zichen saw Ran Yunpo asking himself, he blinked and said, "Mother asked Chen'er to study, so Chen'er will study. Chen'er listens to mother!"
"He is an obedient child." Ran Yunpo smiled and patted Xi Zichen's head, praising him.
"Why didn't the emperor say that it was me who taught you well?"
"This matter... I'm afraid it has nothing to do with you." Ran Yunpo said meaningfully. The meaning of his words can only be guessed by Xi Honglei. "I still have something to do, so let's separate here."
"Then Honglei will go and take care of his own affairs. When he has a clue, he will go to the Emperor again."
Xi Honglei stood there, watching Ran Yunpo leave. She knew in her heart that Ran Yunpo came here specifically to find Shen Binfeng. He is the leader of a country, and Shen Binfeng is an old man who has been working in the palace for so many years. Ran Yunpo is naturally not good. It makes things too rigid. It is a good idea to devise a plan and find an opportunity to read the contents of Shen Bin Fengxin. He is not forceful and achieves his goal.
Xi Honglei walked forward with Chen'er, thinking about Ran Yunpo. Since the failed assassination of Mu Yunmeng that day, Xi Honglei rarely saw Lin Yi and Ji Keyu. Ran Yunpo asked them again. What are you doing? Still haven't given up and want to bring Sima Hong out?
"Mom, someone is following you." Xi Zichen lay in Xi Honglei's arms and whispered in Xi Honglei's ear.
"Yeah, I got it." A smile flashed across Xi Hong's tearful eyes, but he didn't make any big moves. He still took Chen'er around and waited until Chen'er was tired from playing before returning to Jialingyuan.
Xi Honglei always felt that even if Shen Binfeng could send the letter out of the palace, Mu Yunmeng would have to wait for two or three days before finding an opportunity to come back. But Mu Yunmeng's speed greatly exceeded Xi Honglei's expectation. That night, he appeared in front of Xi Honglei.
"Did you receive the letter?" Xi Honglei asked doubtfully. After seeing Mu Yunmeng nod, Xi Honglei was puzzled. "Tell me quickly, what's going on? That letter from Shen Binfeng , it’s in your hands so quickly?”
Xi Honglei's anxiety caused a proud smile to appear on Mu Yunmeng's face. He looked past Xi Honglei to Chen'er who was still sleeping on the bed, walked slowly over, and stood at the head of the bed, his eyes burning. Look at the person lying on the bed.
Xi Zichen was covered with a quilt, only exposing his eyes and looking at Mu Yunmeng. He saw Mu Yunmeng's eyes were soft and did not mean to scold him. After looking at Mu Yunmeng for a while, Xi Zichen chuckled and said: He got out of the quilt and let Mu Yunmeng hug him.
Mu Yunmeng smiled slightly and hugged Xi Zichen into his arms. He signaled Xi Honglei to extinguish the candle. After playing with Chen'er for a while, Mu Yunmeng looked at Xi Honglei and whispered: "During this period, I I won’t enter the palace again, so I have to tell you some things today.”
"Yes." Xi Honglei responded and took Chen'er over, trying to coax him to sleep. However, Chen'er refused to do so and insisted on listening to what she and Mu Yunmeng had to say.