As soon as they entered the palace, the people behind them came to inform them that King Song, Yuan and King Qi'an were coming to visit.
Xiao Muting asked Su Han to leave first and waited with King Yi in the front hall for the arrival of the two men.
King Song, Yuan and King Qi'an both prepared gifts and came with gift boxes.
As soon as he entered the door, he smiled to excuse himself: "Haha... the little imperial uncle is still faster. My nephews were riding all the way, but they didn't catch up. Fortunately, the door of the mansion is not closed."
Xiao Muting just said lightly: "It was supposed to be locked up, but you guys came quickly enough and didn't have time."
The two of them looked at each other, pretending not to hear anything, and still sat in their chairs minding their own business.
"Brother King Yi is really lucky. He has been recovering from his illness and can still spend the New Year at the little emperor's uncle's house." King Song and Yuan had previously targeted King Yi.
King Qi'an slid along and said, "No, I am very enviable by my brothers."
King Yi nodded expressionlessly: "Yes, I am indeed blessed, because I am a person with a pure mind and not much greed. I have received the love of the little emperor's uncle and the care of the little emperor's aunt.
, I have been recuperating in Prince Chen’s Mansion, and it is right for the two royal brothers to envy me.”
The expressions of King Song Yuan and King Qi An suddenly darkened. King Song Yuan also rolled his eyes at King Yi and muttered: "I don't know what is good and what is evil."
"You two did not go back to the house to celebrate the New Year after the sacrifices, but came to this king just to envy King Yi? Okay, now that you are done with envy, go back. I am also preparing to celebrate the New Year. It is rare to celebrate the New Year in the capital.
You'd better calm down." Xiao Muting said coldly.
These words are so direct that they are a bit unpleasant to hear. No matter how well-educated a person is, it is impossible for him not to hear them.
But King Song Yuan and King Qi'an planned to pretend to be stupid to the end, looking like they couldn't hear it at all, and looked at Xiao Muting with a smile.
The King of Song and Yuan Dynasty smiled and asked, "Little Emperor Uncle, my nephew naturally has something to ask about. Otherwise, he would not bother Little Emperor Uncle at this time."
"If you have anything to say, just ask." Xiao Muting said impatiently.
"Uncle Emperor, I also saw the scene in Longyuan Temple just now. I think I should be able to understand the reason why. Why don't I give my nephew some pointers?" King Song Yuan smiled proudly.
I think he is kind, but his smiling face is really annoying.
King Qi'an also nodded along, completely agreeing, but his sly eyes revealed his thoughts.
Xiao Muting raised an eyebrow, then raised his eyes from the rim of the hot tea cup to look over. His majestic hawk-like gaze made the two people who looked at each other tremble.
The two of them couldn't help but secretly thought: "Are you angry?"
Xiao Muting said to King Yi: "What did King Yi see?"
"There is something wrong with the lamp, which has put my father in a difficult situation. I think we should check this Longyuan Temple carefully. It is a royal temple, so it must be strange to be so careless about such a solemn sacrificial activity." Yi
Wang answered his questions obediently.
Xiao Muting kept his eyes fixed on King Song Yuan and King Qi'an, and he saw the disdainful and confused expressions on their faces.
At this time, he said softly: "I think so too. The emperor will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly, so we don't need to worry about it."
King Song and Yuan chuckled: "The little emperor is really good at joking. How can this matter be so simple? If it's just a problem with the lamp, naturally change it to another one, that's it. But all the other lamps are on, except for the emperor's grandfather."
The lamp I have cannot light up no matter what, and even if I replace it, it still won’t light up. But others can light it up. Doesn’t this mean something?”
"What does it mean?" Xiao Muting asked him.
The laughter of King Song and Yuan became even louder: "Uncle Emperor, why are you questioning your nephew like this? How could you not know the reason?"
Xiao Muting stood up suddenly and threw the tea bowl in his hand on the table. When it broke into two halves, the hot tea was also spilled on the table.
He looked at him with a gloomy face: "King Song and Yuan, you came to my palace today just to make me bear this crime? Why do you suspect that this matter is related to me? If you have evidence, you can go to the emperor
Why should you come here to ask the king to acknowledge you when you are complaining in front of me?"
King Song and Yuan immediately stood up and held his fists in his hands: "Little Emperor Uncle, you have misunderstood my nephew. Even if my nephew is emboldened by his ambition, he would not dare to suspect that this matter is related to Little Emperor Uncle. It's just that the situation at that time was so...
It's strange, my nephew just wants to ask the little emperor's opinion, he has no other intention."
"Yes, little uncle, you have misunderstood the emperor. How could he mean that?" King Qi'an also immediately tried to smooth things over.
Xiao Muting looked at King Qi'an with a gloomy look: "If you didn't do it, just keep your mouth shut and don't make noises here. It seems that you think about your royal brother and try to excuse him, but in fact you are just killing him."
Your charges and excuses have been proven, don’t pretend that I don’t see your bad intentions and just stand aside.”
King Qi'an was stunned immediately. He didn't expect that Xiao Muting would speak out his little trick so directly. He couldn't help but squint at King Song Yuan who was also glaring at him.
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It seems that the alliance between the two of them has broken down.
Xiao Muting then looked at King Song Yuan again, and his tone softened: "You don't need to use your brain. Who dares to do this in such a serious occasion? And even if some situations arise, it is understandable. As long as you have a clear conscience.
, there must be nothing to be afraid of, unless..."
"The little uncle is right, it's just a minor situation. My nephew thought too much. Mainly because at that time, my nephew kindly wanted to help his father, but he didn't want to. It seemed that he had done something wrong. He was afraid that his father would be responsible for it later.
I will be angry with my nephew, so I just want my uncle to give me some advice on how to calm my father's anger." King Song and Yuan immediately continued, smiling coquettishly.
"There is no overnight feud between father and son. You have good intentions, and the emperor must understand it. When you enter the palace on the first day of the new year, you can explain to the emperor, and everything will be fine. There is no need to worry." Xiao Muting said in a cold voice with his hands behind his back.
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King Song and Yuan wanted to ask more questions, but then the door curtain opened and Yun Lan walked in and met them respectfully.
Then he said: "Your Highness, the princess asked the servant to ask when the meal can be served. The princess is hungry."
"Let's eat now, but don't let her get hungry. Is Princess Lanyang already in the back hall?" Xiao Muting's tone suddenly became gentle.
The difference between before and after is really embarrassing.
King Yi also asked: "Where is Miss Mo?"
"The young princess and Miss Mo have already arrived, waiting for your highnesses." Yunlan replied respectfully.
Xiao Muting waved his hand to King Song Yuan and King Qi'an: "You should go back to your home. I won't send you away. If you want to come to pay New Year's greetings, wait until after the third day of the Lunar New Year. Don't come empty-handed again, or only carry such a shabby thing."