The emperor wanted to spread the word, and the incident that shocked the horse that day quickly spread throughout the capital. The storytellers talked about how wise and decisive the prince was, and how brave the princess was without caring about her own safety.
The Xu family plays the most important supporting role in this story. They saved people but were slandered. Fortunately, they met the prince and were able to clear their grievances and get the rewards they deserve.
In this way, Xu Yin had just entered the capital and had already become famous after a short sleep.
"So, someone wanted to harm the prince, and unfortunately I bumped into it and was almost dragged into the water?"
Yan Ling took the tea from Xiao Sang and corrected: "I think the other party wants to kill two birds with one stone."
Xu Yin exclaimed: "Have I offended someone before I even entered Beijing?"
Yan Ling smiled and said, "It's just my guess, because it's such a coincidence."
The prince has such a dandy temperament and there are too many opportunities to frame him. He could have chosen a grander occasion to beat the prince to death in one fell swoop. However, he used it all this time and risked the exposure of the East Palace's informant. How could he calculate it?
It's all a big deal.
Xu Yin nodded, thoughtfully: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince...is indeed worthy of his reputation!"
When she came to the capital in her previous life, the people on the throne had already been replaced. The emperor, the courtiers, and the current masters in the palace had all been cleared away.
The current prince's deeds were still occasionally circulated at that time. After hearing this, Xu Yin just wanted to sigh. If he was born in an ordinary wealthy family, he would definitely be a carefree idler. It is a pity that he was born in an emperor's family and still sat as the crown prince.
In that position, you are destined to die badly.
"Do you trust the prince now?" Xu Yin asked again.
Yan Ling said nothing and looked at her.
The hint in his eyes was so obvious that Xu Yin couldn't pretend he didn't see it.
"Eye cramps?"
Yan Ling coughed and had to say clearly: "We haven't seen each other for so long. Do you only care about the prince?"
Taking advantage of the fact that there were no elders around, the young man boldly flirted with each other.
Xu Yin smiled softly and said: "By the way, I didn't congratulate you, Lord Yan!"
When this matter was mentioned, Yan Ling grimaced.
"Stop being rude to me. I am just running errands for the prince as a companion!"
Xu Yin smiled and nodded: "Oh, I forgot, there is also a Qianniu Guard Lieutenant General! The Second Young Master Yan is a proud man now."
Yan Ling sighed: "It's not just to let my father kill the enemy with peace of mind."
Xu Yin understood his situation and nodded: "I came to Beijing this time because I don't want my father to bear the reputation of resisting the imperial decree."
When it came to this topic, the two of them felt the same and sighed together.
Yan Ling was reminded by her and whispered: "By the way, do you know why His Majesty summoned you to Beijing?"
Xu Yin said: "Your Majesty is just as suspicious as you. Seeing that Nanyuan is in power, he wants to keep me as a hostage."
"This is one, and there is another. You have to guard against it."
Xu Yin looked over in confusion.
Yan Ling looked solemn: "Your Majesty has two interests in his life, one is treasure, and the other is beauty. Now the states are doing their own thing, and the taxes paid are very little. Nanyuan is rich, and now it has conquered the states in Chu. If Mr. Xu
If you are willing to surrender, how much more offerings will you need in a year?"
Xu Yin was awakened by him and nodded gently: "So there is still this meaning?"
"As for second best..." Yan Ling's eyes stayed on her face.
Xu Yin understood what he meant, and showed an astonished expression: "No way? Didn't His Majesty hear that I killed Wu Zijing, so he issued an order to summon him? He is not afraid..."
Yan Ling spread his hands: "You see, he dares to put me next to the prince. If you didn't know better, you would have thought he wanted to change his heir."
"..."
Seeing Xu Yin's expression, Yan Ling couldn't help but laugh and said softly: "Our Majesty is a little different from ordinary people. Maybe he thinks you are very brave and can protect him!"
Xu Yin has never dealt with this person, so I really don’t know if he thinks so. However, he suppressed the Duke of Zhao a lot and dared to put Yan Ling next to the prince, which shows that his thoughts are indeed different from ordinary people——
If it were her, even if she was left as a hostage, she should be stared at to death.
Yan Ling glanced at her again: "Actually, it's not impossible."
Seeing his sneaky look, Xiaoman couldn't help but intervene: "Second Young Master Yan, isn't your solution just to say that the third lady is already engaged? And the person happens to be you?"
Yan Ling was struck by what she said, her face stiffened, and she laughed: "Although this method is old-fashioned, it is useful, isn't it?"
"Yes." Xu Yin nodded in approval. Before he could be happy, he added, "But this will make His Majesty even more wary of the Duke of Zhao."
The smile on Yan Ling's face stopped and she said softly: "Actually, it's nothing. We have been prepared for it a long time ago. My father went on this expedition because he was determined to burn the boat."
Xu Yin nodded and said softly: "Thank you very much. There is no need to rush now, let's take a look and talk about it later."
Under her gaze, Yan Ling couldn't help but said yes.
…
On the second day, Xu Yin went to the palace to see him.
The emperor valued him very much and arranged to receive him at the previous court.
Xu Yin entered the court hall under the watchful eyes of all the officials.
"Your Majesty, my dear Lady Xu, may you live long live, long live, long live."
After bowing meticulously, Xu Yin lay on the ground and heard a curious voice coming from above: "Are you the Sanniang of the Xu family? Please raise your head."
"Yes." Xu Yin straightened up calmly, raised his head and looked over, his eyes falling on the throne.
There was a gentle gasp in the hall, and countless eyes swept over her face. Even these important civil and military officials knew that it was rude to stare at people, so they couldn't help but cast their eyes over her at this moment.
What a stunning beauty! Although she is a little younger, she still has the charm of a young woman. Thinking back on it, none of the beauties in your majesty’s harem can match her.
The emperor also remained silent for a long time.
The prince, on the other hand, had seen Xu Yin the day before yesterday and recovered quickly now.
There was even an inexplicable pride in his heart. These people only looked at the skin. Although Miss Xu San was outstanding, her appearance was the most inconspicuous thing about her. When he saved Chang Ning that day...
The prince came out and reported: "Father, Miss Xu San has made great achievements this time and should be rewarded heavily."
The emperor came back to his senses, smiled covertly, and said, "Your Majesty is right. Miss Xu San, please get back on your feet."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xu Yin kowtowed again and stood up.
The emperor sighed: "It is true that heroes come from young! Not long ago, I made a young prince, and now there is an even younger one. Miss Xu San, it is said that Wu Zijing was killed by you. Is this true?"
"
"Your Majesty, yes." Xu Yin replied steadily, "At that time, my father was ill in bed, and the Wu thieves threatened him step by step. My daughter had no choice but to survive, so she approached the Wu thieves in the name of marriage and beheaded him.