Xu Jing's eyes flashed with anger and he whispered angrily.
Ma Eunuch Murong Shen and his entourage were led by the steward of the mansion to freshen up and settle down.
Both Commander Xie and General Zheng stayed.
Seeing Xu Jing being so angry, Sheriff Xie couldn't help but sigh: "Murong Shen has achieved great success at a young age, and the Crown Prince has great trust. This time he is delivering an edict and leading troops to suppress bandits. I think he will be promoted soon if he has accomplished military exploits."
"It is inevitable for a person like this to be arrogant and domineering. Your Majesty, please be patient for a while!"
The third sister, Xu Ying, is the daughter-in-law of the Xie family. Sheriff Xie is the elder by marriage, and Xu Jing is usually polite to Sheriff Xie.
At this time, Xu Jing was so angry that he couldn't listen at all, and sneered: "I can't bear him, what can he do?"
Sheriff Xie: "..."
Yes, the prince in front of me has a domineering temper. He only tolerates others and has never tolerated anyone.
General Zheng's words became more pleasant: "Murong Shen will soon lead his troops to suppress the bandits and will not be able to stay in Beihai County for a few days. It's okay for the prince to ignore him."
Xu Jing exhaled a sigh of relief and said calmly: "Tonight I will host a small banquet in the mansion for Eunuch Ma and Colonel Murong. When the time comes, please thank the county governor, General Zheng, for coming too."
During the period of national mourning, it is not appropriate to have a large banquet, but there is no harm in having a small banquet.
General Xie, the governor of the county, and General Zheng agreed, and each of them said goodbye and left.
Xu Jing sat for a while, calmed down, and then went to King Beihai's bedroom.
I could smell the strong smell of medicine from a distance.
King Beihai was lying on the bed, his fat body covered with a thick silk cotton quilt. His complexion was sallow, his eyes were dim, and he looked like a dying tree.
Princess Beihai sat beside the bed, wiping her tears. Xu Wan comforted her in a low voice.
As soon as Xu Jing came in, Princess Beihai stopped crying and quickly wiped the corners of her eyes: "Chunsheng, don't provoke that Murong Shen."
Xu Wan frowned and whispered: "What the mother-in-law is saying is that Murong Shen seems to be a very powerful and difficult person. Let's deal with it for a few days and deal with him away."
Xu Jing felt inexplicably depressed, and it was inconvenient to argue with my mother and sister, so she nodded randomly.
Bei Haiwang, who was lying on the hospital bed, opened his eyes: "Okay, stop talking. Chun Sheng knows what he knows."
Xu Jing muttered: "I'm not a child anymore, don't use this tone to coax me."
Bei Haiwang smiled laboriously.
At this moment, Xu San walked in.
Xu Jing specially sent Xu San, who acted calmly, to "serve the distinguished guests." When Xu San suddenly came over, Xu Jing knew something was wrong: "What happened?"
Xu Sangong reported: "To inform the crown prince, Captain Murong asked where Zhaojiafang is, saying that he plans to visit Master Zhao tomorrow, a learned scholar who is famous all over the world."
Xu Jing: "..."
Xu Jing stood up suddenly, his eyes suddenly fierce: "What did you say? Say it again!"
…
"The King of the North Sea is a superior vassal king. Even His Highness the Crown Prince has to call him his cousin when he meets the King of the North Sea."
"Besides, this is Beihai County, which belongs to others. We only have over a hundred people at our best. The prince is young and energetic. If he is really annoyed and makes a scene, it will be a big trouble."
At this time, Ma Sansi, Eunuch Ma earnestly persuaded: "Please Colonel Murong, please exercise some restraint."
Murong Shen twitched his lips and said in a calm voice: "Don't worry, Eunuch Ma, I won't delay the business."
Yes, this is a domineering person who never listens to advice.
Ma Sansi was very sensible and immediately changed the topic: "By the way, how did Captain Murong know Zhao Hanlin?"
When Zhao Yuanming resigned, he was a Hanlin bachelor. According to official customs, it is appropriate to call him Zhao Hanlin now.
Murong Shen obviously had no intention of satisfying Eunuch Ma's curiosity, so he said casually: "I don't know him, I just admire his reputation."
How could a disciple of a general who grew up in the capital be related to a great scholar from Qingzhou?
Eunuch Ma's eyes flashed, he chuckled, and reminded meaningfully: "Our talkative family would like to advise Colonel Murong to have less involvement with Zhao Hanlin. Don't let His Highness know about meeting Zhao Hanlin."
Murong Shen's eyes narrowed: "What do Eunuch Ma mean by these words?"
Ma Sansi laughed again, but refused to say any more.
Murong Shen frowned secretly.
Ma Sansi's sudden remark was definitely not without purpose. Zhao Yuanming's sudden resignation had something to do with the prince.
There are very few people who know the secret behind it.
At least, he didn't know.
Twenty years have passed, and His Highness the Crown Prince is still brooding over it. What exactly happened back then?
A soldier came in and whispered: "Captain, the Crown Prince sent someone to tell you that there will be a banquet in the mansion tonight and Zhao Hanlin will be invited to come."
Does this mean you don't want him to go to Zhaojiafang?
Murong Shen raised the corner of his mouth, half-smiling but not smiling: "Go back to the Crown Prince and say thank you for your kindness. I will definitely attend the banquet on time."
…
An hour later.
Zhao Yuanming's face was full of surprise: "Why did the Crown Prince suddenly invite me to the banquet?"
The one who came to deliver the message was Xu Shiyi. He smiled naively and said: "The prince said that the king of heaven and earth is his master. In the heart of the prince, the master's position is the same as that of the prince. Tonight there is a banquet in the palace, so I want to invite you.
Master, go ahead."
You can wear it a thousand times, but you can never wear it as a flattery.
Zhao Yuanming laughed dumbly and nodded in agreement.
Since you are going to the palace for a banquet, you must change into a brand new plain clothes and tidy up so as not to be rude.
Zhao Xiyan came over quickly: "Dad, where are you going?"
Zhao Yuanming replied casually: "The prince held a banquet to greet the imperial envoy and invited me to the banquet."
Zhao Xiyan frowned slightly.
For some reason, she suddenly felt uneasy.
In fact, this inexplicable uneasiness began as early as half a month ago when I was awakened by a nightmare.
"Yueya'er, are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? Why don't you look good?" Zhao Yuanming looked over with concern.
Zhao Xiyan calmed down and smiled covertly: "It's nothing."
Zhao Yuanming sighed deliberately: "My daughter has grown up and has many things on her mind. It is inevitable that she doesn't want to tell her father some things. I just don't ask her."
Zhao Xiyan was amused, her eyes turned into crescent moons, and pear dimples appeared on her cheeks: "Don't you think dad has no secrets to hide from me?"
Zhao Yuanming responded seriously: "At this age, dad is already a rotten old man who is half buried in the earth. What other secrets can there be?"
Zhao Xiyan smiled sweetly: "My father is handsome and elegant, with a scholarly air. He can be called a middle-aged handsome man. He has nothing to do with the bad old man."
Zhao Yuanming was coaxed into laughing.
In the evening, Zhao Yuanming took a carriage to the Beihai Palace.
Zhao Xiyan stood outside the door, watching the carriage go away. She stood there for a moment before turning around and taking a step forward.
"Xiyan."
A man's voice suddenly reached his ears.
Zhao Xiyan's pupils suddenly shrank, and a chill quickly rushed from the bottom of her heart to her limbs.
