Hu Xiaotian walked into the Qinzheng Palace with his head held high. Unlike other courtiers, he was not wearing court clothes, but just casually dressed in a Confucian shirt. Although he was looking cool and unrestrained when he raised his hands and feet, he looked contemptuous of the court when he entered the palace.
Hu Xiaotian entered the palace without much trouble. He first revealed his identity, and then took out the colorful dragon gold medal that Qiqi had given him back then. The palace official who was considered unattainable by others came to him.
It's as simple as visiting a neighbor's house.
He chose to appear in public only after careful consideration. After the desperate battle between Longling Shengjing and Ren Tianqing, there was no point in continuing to hide his identity. He wanted to appear in the public eye openly and openly, and he wanted to re-establish his position in Dakang.
With his own power and status, this may be the best time for him.
Qiqi looked at Hu Xiaotian standing in the wind in the beautiful tree with mixed feelings in her heart. She couldn't deny that in these days and nights, she had been worried about his safety all the time, and even worried about him more than Quan De'an. Seeing that Hu Xiaotian was safe,
She finally let go, but Quan De'an has not returned yet, and something unexpected has happened to him. Qiqi could not determine whether Quan De'an's disappearance was related to Hu Xiaotian. She even began to doubt Hu Xiaotian's motives and what he had told her before.
Everything I said was a lie.
Hu Xiaotian bowed and said: "The humble minister Hu Xiaotian sees that the princess is a thousand years old!"
"No need to bow down!" Qi Qi said softly. Hu Xiaotian was the king with a different surname that she decided to canonize. According to the rules, there was no need to kneel down to her. Qi Qi looked at Hu Xiaotian and quickly said: "Give me a seat!"
Although it was not an official court meeting, there were three important ministers including Hong Beimo, Zhou Ruiyuan and Wen Chenghuan present. The status of any of these three people was not inferior to that of Hu Xiaotian, and Qiqi had not given him a seat, so it can be seen that
Show her preference for one thing over another.
Zhou Ruiyuan and Moon Chenghuan looked at each other, each seeing the helplessness in the other's eyes.
After Hu Xiaotian thanked him, he sat down on the right side. At the same time, the palace attendants moved out a few more chairs and invited Hong Beimo and the other three to sit down as well. Qiqi did not ignore this detail.
After everyone sat down, Qiqi said: "My dear friends are all important ministers of the country. If you have anything to say, just speak freely and don't be restrained."
Hong Beimo smiled and said: "When did the prince arrive? Why haven't you heard any news before?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "I just arrived not long ago, and before I had time to settle down, I rushed to the palace to see Her Royal Highness, so that Her Highness would not blame me for not knowing etiquette and contempt for the court!" He bowed to Qiqi again, still showing great respect on the surface.
, but Qi Qi didn’t think so, secretly scolding this guy for being hypocritical, and said calmly: "I never said anything about you. You are known as Zhenhai King all over the world. Who doesn’t know your strength? I thought you had forgotten that you are from Dakang.
Where are the ministers?"
Everyone can tell that her words are full of accusations. It is a well-known fact that Hu Xiaotian has great achievements, and as he has become more mature, he no longer pays attention to the imperial court. He has always paid attention to the imperial court's orders.
They were all indifferent. He had done something disrespectful like breaking off his engagement with Princess Yongyang before. However, since Princess Yongyang made him king, Waituo pardoned his past sins in disguise, and later went to Yunze.
After attending his wedding ceremony, their relationship also improved.
In Zhou Ruiyuan's view, Hu Xiaotian's visit to Kangdu at this time must be due to the situation. The previous reception of refugees has already created huge pressure. If food sources cannot be found in time, Hu Xiaotian's territory will soon face a huge crisis.
Hong Beimo felt that Hu Xiaotian's appearance was too sudden, and he vaguely felt that this guy's appearance might be related to many recent events, but he didn't have any evidence.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I have always been a minister of Dakang, and this has never changed! If Her Royal Highness the Princess doubts my loyalty, how can I leave such an important matter as my envoy to Xichuan to me?"
Wen Chenghuan sneered and said: "The prince has returned to Kangdu on a mission. It seems that the situation in Xichuan has become worse instead of being alleviated by Her Highness the Princess."
Hu Xiaotian looked at Wen Chenghuan with a smile and said, "Master, do you mean that the reason why Xichuan is in today's situation is entirely because of me?"
Wen Chenghuan asked: "Did the prince complete the mission entrusted to you by the princess?"
Hu Xiaotian laughed heartily, staring at Wen Chenghuan, but his smile suddenly faded, and he said coldly: "On the mission to Xichuan, I, Hu Xiaotian, have my own merits and demerits. If the princess says I am guilty, I am willing to accept the punishment. The princess has not said anything yet.
What am I, what is your intention of jumping out and making such accusations? What hatred do I have against you? Are you targeting me at every turn?"
Wen Chenghuan was so angry that his white beard stood up, and said angrily: "You have failed His Highness's trust and failed to complete the mission in Xichuan, and yet you are still so confident. Do you know what shame is?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Speaking of shame, I would like to ask, where were you when Xichuan was in crisis? The Dakang Dynasty was full of civil and military officials. Could it be that there was no one who dared to go to Xichuan as an envoy? You, Taishi Wen, are highly virtuous and respected, so you naturally know how to be ashamed.
In that case, why didn't you take the initiative to go to Xichuan to resolve the crisis?"
"you……"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "I used to hear people say that the older you get, the more you fear death. I still didn't believe it, but now I completely believe it!"
Wen Chenghuan said angrily: "You are so slanderous!" He stood up angrily and wanted to argue with Hu Xiaotian.
Zhou Ruiyuan coughed and said, "Grand Master, please calm down and listen to what His Highness has to say."
Wen Chenghuan clasped his fists at Qiqi and said: "Your Highness, I am by no means a greedy person who is afraid of death. As long as the court calls me, I will go up the mountain of swords and into the sea of fire, and I will never frown."
Hu Xiaotian sighed and said: "Her Royal Highness Princess is a person who understands who can be used and who cannot be used. Your Highness knows clearly in her heart that Master Wen is ambitious, but unfortunately he has more than enough ambition but not enough power..."
"You..." Wen Chenghuan was so angry at this guy that he almost spit out a mouthful of blood.
Qiqi was very interested when she heard that Hu Xiaotian contradicted Wen Chenghuan. Her beautiful eyes were shining brightly. This guy really had a bright tongue. She said softly: "I naturally know that Master Wen is loyal and patriotic, but Hu Xiaotian was ordered to be in danger."
Among them, daring to enter Xichuan under the circumstances at that time was indeed a big risk. Some things cannot be undone by humans. Things in Xichuan are complicated and not all the responsibility can be attributed to him." Seven
Qi's words set the tone, and Hu Xiaotian does not have to bear responsibility for Xichuan's matter.
Hong Beimo sighed secretly in his heart, it seemed that this girl was still in love with Hu Xiaotian and was protecting him at every turn.
Qiqi turned to Hu Xiaotian and said, "I'm afraid you're here not just to explain what happened in Xichuan, right?"
Hu Xiaotian said respectfully: "Your Highness is wise, the person who knows me best in the world is indeed Your Highness!" This sentence was tantamount to openly teasing Qi Qi.
Several old ministers turned a deaf ear and consciously filtered out these words.
Qiqi said: "I don't dare to say that I know two words. Painting a tiger's skin is difficult to paint its bones. Knowing a person's face but not their heart, how can I know what you are thinking?"
Hu Xiaotian stood up and bowed deeply to Qiqi and said: "Wei Chen only has His Highness in his heart at this time!"
Qiqi's pretty face couldn't help but heat up when she heard this guy's straightforward confession.
Hong Beimo and the three of them couldn't stand listening anymore. Can Hu Xiaotian order some Bilian? There are people around. You actually said such words to deceive a young girl who has just started to fall in love. Are you not a human being? You only have Qiqi in your heart. Why?
Married to Long Xiyue? You only have Qiqi in your heart, so why did you cancel your engagement with her in the first place? Do you really think that a woman is so easy to deceive?
Wen Chenghuan lost no time in asking: "King Zhenhai is coming to Beijing this time, is the princess coming with you?" He is reminding Hu Xiaotian, you are already married, don't deceive ignorant girls here.
Hu Xiaotian ignored this old guy at all. Wen Chenghuan's hatred for him was quite deep. He had long blamed himself for Wen Boyuan's death. He wished he could tear himself apart, but he didn't.
Find the right opportunity. Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "I just expressed my loyalty to His Highness, your lords, there is no need to interpret it otherwise!"
Qiqi said: "Loyalty is not your decision, and I am not easily deceived by others. Hu Xiaotian, please don't talk so much in a roundabout way. I know the purpose of your coming here."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Her Royal Highness the Princess is planning the strategy. Naturally, I can't hide my little thoughts from you, but I still have something to say to Her Royal Highness alone."
Qiqi said deliberately: "There are no secrets between me and you. If you have anything to say, just say it."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "If it's business, then let's do it. But what I want to say is a private matter. If Your Highness the Princess finds it convenient to say it, then it doesn't matter to me." This guy acted like a dead pig who is not afraid of being scalded by boiling water.
.
Hong Beimo and the three of them all secretly scolded this guy for being shameless and wanted to get rid of them. Why bother talking about personal matters in a roundabout way?
Zhou Ruiyuan was the first to stand up and say goodbye: "In that case, I will take my leave first!"
Hong Beimo then stood up. Although Wen Chenghuan couldn't stand Hu Xiaotian, he was also a sensible person. He had long seen that Princess Yongyang was still in love with Hu Xiaotian. It should be impossible to use Xichuan's affairs to bring down Hu Xiaotian.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Mr. Hong, stay!"
Hong Beimo was slightly startled. He didn't know why Hu Xiaotian stopped him. He turned around and looked at Hu Xiaotian with a smile and said, "What advice do you have, Your Majesty?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Is Mr. Hong free tonight? If so, I would like to go to Mr. Hong's house to ask for some advice."
Hong Beimo smiled and said: "Your Majesty has come a long way, and since Hong is here to take care of His Majesty, I will go back first, prepare food and wine, and wait for Your Majesty's arrival."
The first update is here, and there will be a second update tonight. Please pay more attention to the octopus public signal stonesquid.
