Li Tianheng couldn't help laughing when he heard this, but his mood was not as relaxed as he showed. Before that, he knew nothing about the arrival of Princess Xue Lingjun of Great Yong, nor did he know anything about the assassination of Hu Xiaotian and Xue Lingjun.
If everything Hu Xiaotian said is true, then this series of things will never be that simple. The real target of instigating these things in Xizhou should be himself. Li Tianheng thought of the rebellion instigated by Lin Zefeng and Zhao Yanjiang. According to the preliminary
The two interrogators have already confessed that the matter is related to Dakang's secret instigation of rebellion.
Li Tianheng's eyes fell on Hu Xiaotian's face again. The purpose of Emperor Kangxi's sending Hu Xiaotian made him speculate. Hu Xiaotian was proud of his identity as the future consort, but now it seems that he is so proud.
The boy is just a pawn of the imperial court. If something happens to him in Xizhou, then the Dakang court can use this opportunity to accuse him. Li Tianheng gradually understood the emperor's intention. Although the old guy is older
, but the depth of scheming is rare in the world, and this time he killed two birds with one stone. Li Tianheng said: "Have you offended anyone? Think about it carefully, if something like this happens in Xichuan, I will definitely get to the bottom of it."
Hu Xiaotian said: "I have offended countless people. Speaking of which, I still owe Uncle Li an explanation."
Li Tianheng picked up the teacup, sipped the tea slowly and said, "What's the explanation? What my nephew said made me a little confused."
Hu Tiandao: "As for the marriage between my wife and I, I canceled the engagement without informing Uncle Li. I hope Uncle Li will forgive me."
Li Tianheng was not angry. He put the tea cup down again, stood up, walked a few steps in the room, and sighed: "You are not to blame for this matter. When the court was in a state of flux and your Hu family was in trouble, I devoted myself to serving the king.
Of course Long Yelin wanted to kill me quickly, and the Hu family had no choice but to make such a choice to protect themselves."
Hu Xiaotian didn't think it was a big deal at first, but at the end he couldn't help but feel a little depressed. In order to protect ourselves, Li Tianheng still thinks that we are responsible for breaking off the engagement. Hu Xiaotian raised his hands and saluted, "This matter has nothing to do with it."
My father and mother have nothing to do with each other, but my nephew has made the decision without authorization. This is all because I chose to enter the palace to atone for my father's sins, so I was afraid of delaying my daughter's youth. It is true that in that situation, I was under pressure and had to express my attitude to the court.
The uncle's family has drawn a clear line. Due to the situation, many decisions have been made out of necessity."
Li Tianheng heard the meaning of this boy's words, turned around and looked at him and said: "My nephew is not wrong. The situation is always stronger than the person. In fact, I told Honghan repeatedly that he must keep you here.
Nishikawa.”
Hu Xiaotian said: "Little Tian accepted Uncle Li's kindness, but my parents were in the capital at the time. How could I just watch my parents suffer and just sit idly by? You can be disloyal in your life, but it is absolutely impossible.
Unfilial!"
Li Tianheng was startled by Hu Xiaotian's words. In today's era, everyone regards loyalty and filial piety as extremely important. Loyalty to the emperor and patriotism seems to be ranked before filial piety. It is precisely because of this that Li Tianheng does not want to be infamy for the ages. Xichuan's
Self-reliance has always been half-hidden with a pipa in hand, and it has not been publicly announced so far. Hu Xiaotian actually said it so straightforwardly. Isn't this guy insinuating me?
Li Tianheng said: "I shouldn't be happy to have a son like you."
At this time, Hu Xiaotian took out the edict entrusted to him by the emperor. Without acting like an envoy, he pretended to ask Li Tianheng to take over the edict. He presented it to Li Tianheng with both hands and said: "Uncle Li might as well take a look at the edict from the emperor."
Li Tianheng had been waiting for this moment. Although he had already guessed the content of the edict, he had not seen it with his own eyes. According to common sense, he should kneel down to receive the edict, but Li Tianheng did not do so. He just stretched out his hands to receive the edict.
He took it and slowly unfolded it.
Hu Xiaotian quietly watched Li Tianheng's every move, knowing in his heart that Li Tianheng's intention to separatism was unwavering. There was no way he would accept Dakang's canonization, and he might not do it even if it was superficial.
Li Tianheng read the imperial edict, closed it and placed it on the coffee table. He put his hands behind his back and slowly walked to the window. He looked out the window and was silent for a long time before saying: "The emperor wants to make me the king with a different surname!"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Congratulations to Uncle Li, congratulations to Uncle Li!"
Li Tianheng suddenly turned around, stared at Hu Xiaotian with his deep eyes and said, "What's so exciting about this?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Dakang has never had a history of granting kings with different surnames in the past 230 years. The emperor is so kind to Uncle Li. I am really gratified!"
Li Tianheng said: "In your opinion, this is a good thing?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "In any case, getting promoted to a higher position is not a bad thing."
Li Tianheng smiled and said: "Very good!" He glanced at the imperial edict and said: "I accept this imperial edict for the time being."
Hu Xiaotian said: "How do you want me to reply to the emperor, Uncle Li?" Li Tianheng has not given him a clear answer until now.
Li Tianheng said: "I haven't thought about it yet. Anyway, you are not in a hurry to leave. We will discuss this matter later." He paused and then said: "About this imperial edict, please do not make any announcement to the outside world for the time being."
Hu Xiaotian understood that Li Tianheng did not intend to accept this canonization, but he still did not openly draw a clear line with Dakang. Such an ambiguous attitude was not what Hu Xiaotian wanted to see. He would rather Li Tianheng gave him a happy life and surrendered.
It would be better for Dakang to have a clear statement on how to completely draw the line, and he might as well have an explanation when he goes back. Of course, the premise is that Li Tianheng lets him go back smoothly.
At this time, an old voice came from outside: "Commander, most of the guests are here." But it was Qiu Yuanchang, the manager of the Marshal's Mansion, who came over and urged Li Tianheng to go over and meet the guests.
Li Tianheng said: "Uncle Chang, I will go there right away."
Hu Xiaotian stood up to say goodbye, and Li Tianheng said: "Xiaotian, don't leave in a hurry, Wuyou wants to see you."
Hu Xiaotian was shocked when he heard this: "What?"
Li Tianheng nodded and said, "She wants to ask you something in person."
Hu Xiaotian forced an awkward smile on his face and said, "This seems a little inconvenient, right?"
Li Tianheng said: "Even if the marriage fails, the relationship between our two families cannot turn against each other, Chang Bo!"
The white-haired Qiu Yuanchang walked in from the door and said respectfully: "What are your orders, Commander-in-Chief?"
Li Tianheng said: "You take Hu Shi's nephew to see Wuyou, she has been waiting for him these days." Calling Hu Xiaotian his nephew obviously does not treat him as an outsider.
Qiu Yuanchang nodded and said: "Yes!"
Hu Xiaotian would never have thought that Li Tianheng would have such an arrangement. It was not that he was afraid, but that it was a bit embarrassing to meet Li Wuyou.
Li Tianheng obviously didn't care about Hu Xiaotian's thoughts, straightened his clothes and left.
Qiu Yuanchang made an invitation gesture to Hu Xiaotian: "Master Hu, please!"
Hu Xiaotian now felt like he was riding a tiger. It seemed that the meeting with Li Wuyou was inevitable. In this case, there was no harm in meeting this former fiancée. It was said that Li Wuyou had been paralyzed for many years and his appearance was ugly.
But I don't know what the truth is, but considering that I was also a stupid fool at the beginning, it is more than enough for someone to match me, and the two families are a good match.
Following Qiu Yuanchang to the back garden of the Marshal's Mansion, Hu Xiaotian could tell from Qiu Yuanchang's steady steps and long breathing that the general manager should be a martial arts master. Li Tianheng had dominated Xichuan for many years and the talents of the group of strangers around him.
Help is inseparable. Although my martial arts skills are strong now, I am still alone and need to be careful in Xichuan.
Hu Xiaotian took the initiative to break the silence and said, "Miss, they usually live here?"
Qiu Yuanchang shook his head and said: "Normally, only the marshal and the eldest master live here, while the young lady and madam live in Shadow Moon Villa. Because today is the marshal's birthday, the madam and the others came here."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Madam is here too?"
Qiu Yuanchang said: "Madam has gone to greet the guests. Now only Miss Fifth is in the garden."
Hu Xiaotian nodded. Li Wuyou's fifth eldest daughter is Li Tianheng's youngest daughter. All of Li Tianheng's other daughters are already married, and this is the only one waiting to be married.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Is it inconvenient for Miss Fifth's legs?"
Qiu Yuanchang raised his head and glanced at him, his eyes full of vigilance: "Have you heard about Mr. Hu?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Although Fifth Miss and I were once engaged, we have never met, so everything about Fifth Miss is just hearsay."
Qiu Yuanchang sighed and said: "Miss Fifth was always healthy and lively when she was a child, until she suddenly got a strange disease when she was seven years old. The commander searched for famous doctors to diagnose and treat her. Although she was lucky enough to save her life, her legs have never been the same.
How cruel it must be for a girl to be paralyzed and unable to walk freely." He pursed his lips and said, "But our fifth lady is the smartest, most gentle and kind-hearted woman in the world, who can marry her?
My fifth young lady is the blessing he gained from his previous life."
"Uh..." Hu Xiaotian was speechless when he heard what Qiu Yuanchang said. Doesn't Qiu Yuanchang know his identity? How could it be possible? The old butler must have been angry that he had broken off the engagement, so he said this deliberately. It was basically for his master.
I feel unjust.
Qiu Yuanchang's words seemed not enough to relieve his anger: "Although my fifth lady's legs are paralyzed, her heart is more transparent and pure than anyone else. There is really no man in the world that she can like."
Hu Xiaotian secretly sighed in his heart. After all, Qiu Yuanchang was eager to protect his master. In his eyes, his master was of course perfect. In fact, Hu Xiaotian also felt a little guilty about Li Wuyou, his ex-fiancée he had never met before. Whether he admitted it or not, after all,
Her unilateral destruction of the engagement may have caused her some harm. (To be continued...)
