Chapter seven hundred and sixty-six the truth (two)
There was silence in Jiaofang Hall for a moment.
Everyone was thinking, each frowning and sullen. Thousands of speculations were running through their hearts.
After a long time, Sheng Hong opened his mouth to break the silence: "Does the Queen Mother have a plan in mind?"
Over the past month, Empress Dowager Yu had been busy with her thoughts and could not sleep well even a day. After hearing this, she twitched her lips in a self-deprecating voice: "If the Ai family has countermeasures, why should we call you back to the capital?"
"The Ai family is old and has not enjoyed the blessings of their sons. Now they are being roasted on the fire. The emperor must rescue them, and the vassal, clan and officials must all be rescued. If one person in the Ai family can exchange for so much
The Ai family has nothing to say about human life. I am afraid that the traitor will not keep his word. If the Ai family goes away, it will only add another powerful hostage to the traitor."
Queen Mother Yu paused and sighed again: "Sheng Hong, I can only leave this matter to you. No matter what you think of, you must save the emperor and the ministers."
No matter what you think of...
This sentence is remarkable and meaningful.
A thought quickly passed through Sheng Hong's mind, and he was suddenly shuddered, but his face did not show it: "Yes."
Zhao Changqing, Xiao Yuhan and Yin Xiaoxiao did not say a word. Li Xiangru stood up and bowed deeply.
Sheng Hong was startled and immediately stood up to avoid him: "Sister-in-law Fourth, what are you doing?"
Li Xiangru maintained his saluting posture, his pale and thin face covered with tears, his eyes full of pleading, and his voice choked with sobs: "Seventh brother, your fourth brother did some things that I couldn't forgive you in the past. I am here to represent you."
He apologized to you."
"Now that your fourth brother is in trouble, he will have to rely on you to save him from now on. For the sake of your brother, you must save him."
"Let me beg you!"
Before he finished speaking, he burst into tears.
No wonder Li Xiangru was so frightened and panicked.
That's it for others. The King of Ningxia and Sheng Hong had a close relationship, and there was a deep gap between them. Sheng Hong returned to Beijing now and took over the important task of rescuing people. If he deliberately "missed" the King of Ningxia, the King of Ningxia would not even have the last chance to survive.
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Li Xiangru cried and begged like this, and Sheng Hong had to respond: "Sister-in-law, don't worry. I will do my best to save everyone."
Such a guarantee really cannot reassure Li Xiangru.
Li Xiangru raised his head and said with tears in his eyes: "Seventh brother, I..."
"Since Your Highness has agreed, you will do your best." Xie Mingxi interrupted Li Xiangru lightly: "The fourth sister-in-law can't trust Your Highness, so please ask someone else."
Li Xiangru: "..."
People have to bow their heads under the eaves.
Li Xiangru endured the suffocation and squeezed out a hint of stiff gratitude: "I judge a gentleman's belly with a villain's heart. The seventh brother is upright and aboveboard, and he is definitely not a villain who waits for two-faced tactics."
In the past, Sheng Hong would have choked back with "Haha, what a coincidence, actually I am this kind of person."
Now in this situation, each sister-in-law is more pitiful than the other, how could he say such words.
Queen Mother Yu glanced at Li Xiangru displeasedly. Li Xiangru shrank back and finally sat back honestly.
At this moment, Eunuch Lu came to report: "To report to the Queen Mother, the two pavilion elders heard that His Highness the King of Shu entered the palace and asked to see His Highness."
Eunuch Lu fell seriously ill and took several months to recover. After that, he was completely ignored.
Now it seems that this was a lucky thing. Emperor Jian'an went to the imperial mausoleum and took all his confidants with him. Eunuch Lu was left behind as a matter of course. Otherwise, he would have been in danger at this time.
Sheng Hong looked at Queen Mother Yu.
Empress Dowager Yu immediately said: "Go to Yiqing Palace immediately and discuss countermeasures with the two pavilion elders."
Sheng Hong nodded in agreement, and before leaving, he glanced at Xie Mingxi.
Xie Mingxi nodded slightly invisibly, and exchanged looks with Sheng Hong that only each other could understand.
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Zhao Changqing and Yin Xiaoxiao both saw this in front of their eyes, and they couldn't help but think of their husbands who were trapped in the hands of the traitors and did not know whether they were alive or dead, and each felt sour in their hearts.
Xiao Yuhan managed to cheer up: "I have already ordered people to pack up Fulin Palace. The seven brothers and sisters must be tired after traveling all the way. Let's go back to Fulin Palace to rest for a while. In the evening, I will host a banquet to invite you."
"Thank you third sister-in-law for your kindness." Xie Mingxi declined directly: "However, at this time, no one is in the mood to eat or drink, so there is no need to hold another banquet."
Whatever!
Xiao Yuhan was exhausted mentally and physically and had no intention of having a banquet. Hearing this, he smiled bitterly and nodded.
Several feudal princesses had no intention of leaving, and each rested in the palace without mentioning it.
Xie Mingxi ran around for several days and kept holding on. Once she relaxed, she felt tired. After entering Fulin Palace, she slept for more than two hours.
When I opened my eyes again, it was already dark.
Xie Mingxi changed her clothes and freshened up under Cong Yu's service, and asked casually: "Has Your Highness ever come back?"
Congyu replied in a low voice: "No. Instead, I sent someone to deliver a message and asked the princess to have her own dinner."
I don’t know how long it will take before the two cabinet elders are willing to let him go.
Xie Mingxi was not unhappy either. Sheng Hong was shouldering heavy responsibilities when he returned to Beijing this time, so it was impossible for him to be leisurely and complacent.
For many years since the founding of the Qi Dynasty, there has never been a ridiculous incident where the emperor and his ministers were captured together. It is understandable that Mr. Lu Ge and Mr. Li Ge were anxious. Not only did Sheng Hong have to shoulder the important task of rescuing the emperor, he was afraid that he would not be able to escape.
It is the important responsibility to handle important affairs of the state on behalf of the emperor.
"This slave will go to the imperial kitchen to deliver the meal."
"No need." Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed slightly: "I'm going to Jiaofang Palace to have dinner with my mother."
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Half an hour later.
The lights in the Jiaofang Hall were brightly lit, as bright as day. The round table was filled with exquisite and delicious dishes.
Queen Mother Yu had no appetite, so she only took two bites and put down her chopsticks. Xie Mingxi had a good appetite, so she stopped after eating two bowls. Then she moved to the inner room to talk.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were well aware of each other's difficulties, so they were not in a hurry to confront each other, but instead started gossiping as usual.
Queen Mother Yu opened her mouth and asked: "How is Xianzhi?"
Xie Mingxi responded with a smile: "I'm thinking about you after you have troubled my mother. Master is very comfortable and happy in Shu. He is busy going to the academy every day and taking care of the nursing home. After returning home, he will accompany A Luo. It is quite busy and fulfilling."
After a while, he added: "Other people get older as they live. Master is just the opposite. The busier he is, the more energetic he becomes. He has a full head of black hair, not a single gray hair. At first glance, he looks like he is only in his thirties."
Empress Dowager Yu thought about her friend's free and easy demeanor, and a smile flashed in her eyes. Soon, it turned into sadness and helplessness.
Xie Mingxi looked at Queen Mother Yu calmly: "Before coming, Master solemnly told Your Highness that no matter what happens, you must protect your mother."
A glint of water flashed in Queen Mother Yu's eyes.
In this world, there are still people who really care about her.
Empress Dowager Yu became a little wary when she mentioned her friends. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Xie Mingxi say calmly: "When we returned to Beijing, we sincerely helped our mother. However, our mother concealed something very important, which is quite chilling.
