Chapter 225 Encounter by Chance

Xiao Yeting was actually here. I don't know how elegant "Bei Xiao" is compared with Tao Weng's rough appearance.

Mu Xiyao signaled Hui Lan not to make a sound, and listened to the two talking with her ears up, not forgetting to enjoy the food with relish. Occasionally, when the two people next door had something interesting to say, they covered their mouths and laughed secretly. Huilan couldn't help sighing when she saw such a disgraceful appearance.

The master's appearance is clearly out of shape by His Highness.

"Your Highness, Master Wu has crossed the Qinghe Ferry now? It will take more than half a month to get to Zhangtai. I'm afraid this trip is not optimistic."

"Sir, what you said is very true. It's a pity that Wu Anhua left too hastily, and there are many things that cannot be explained in time."

"Forgive me for speaking bluntly. I'm afraid Mr. Wu is going too far and won't listen to your advice."

The cubicle was silent for a long time, and Zong Zhengming sighed, "If this case fails, we can only protect him."

Mu Xiyao slowly put down the bamboo chopsticks, with doubts on her brows.

Zhangtai, the case? Did she miss something? It must be no small matter for Zong Zhengming to make such a plan.

She closed her eyes and tried to think back, as if a vague memory flashed by, so fast that she couldn't grasp the clue. It can leave an impression on Mu Xiyao who was muddle-headed in her previous life, so it can be seen that this matter is well known to everyone.

While being disturbed, her gaze inadvertently swept across the water mill in the corner, Mu Xiyao's body shook, and her eyes suddenly widened.

is it! It turned out to be the three-state taxation case that was supposed to happen at the beginning of Zhang He's fifteenth year and shocked Wei! And the beginning of the case was kicked off from Zhangtai. The whole case was full of twists and turns, during which countless people were killed. It was not until a year later that Chen Tingyu, the inspector appointed by Emperor Yuancheng, rushed to Liuzhou. After more than half a year of unannounced visits, he finally took all the officials involved in the case into custody and sent them to Shengjing for investigation.

The corruption of nine million taels of tax and silver was finally settled, but nearly 30% of the officials of the Shengjing court were involved, and they were suspended and fined. Those directly involved in the case were all executed at the Meridian Gate and exiled from the nine clans. On the surface, the case was settled, and only half a month later, Guan Nei Hou died suddenly, and the crown prince and Tai Fu Wang Chonghuan disarmed and returned to the field. People with a discerning eye can see through the tricks at a glance, and they all respond in silence, keeping their mouths shut.

It's just because the Marquis of Guannei is now the late Yuan Empress, the elder brother of the Empress Zhou's natal family, and the uncle of the Crown Prince of Wei. Afterwards, Emperor Yuancheng ordered the prince to go to Hanlin to compile the "Wei Dian" and take back his military power in Shengjing, which also caused a lot of talk about the abolition of the reserve.

Zong Zhengming was actually involved in such a major event? Mu Xiyao looked solemn, stroked her forehead in thought.

Except for her, no one would have expected that Zhangtai's involvement would be so deep. Zong Zhengming is planning now, but obviously this matter has not attracted enough attention from him. Not to mention that Bao Wu Anhua is fine, even he himself is in danger.

The people behind Zong Zhenghui in the previous generation set up a trap to forcefully block Zong Zhenglin's official career. It's a pity that he was seen through by that man, and Zong Zhenghui almost lost his position as the crown prince with a counterattack. And the Fifth Dynasty took advantage of the situation and rose up, making suggestions and assisting Zong Zhengming to make a profit.

In this life, Zong Zhenghui turned his finger on Zong Zhengming. It was because of the unpredictable Zong Zhenglin's background, he did not dare to act rashly. Or do you want to get rid of Zong Zhengming, who has joined forces with Zong Zhenglin many times and is also highly valued by Emperor Yuan Cheng as soon as possible?

Mu Xiyao picked up the teacup, narrowing her eyes slightly. Through the rising mist, look at the water mill quietly placed in the corner.

Liuzhou, the hometown of water mill, the Pearl of Han River.

Such a place is about to set off monstrous waves...

Zong Zhengming should not be dragged down by this matter at this time. Although the prince is dull, the power behind him should not be underestimated. Besides, Zong Zhenghan was ambitious and never stopped watching from the sidelines.

Zong Zhenglin has not yet been crowned king, and there is no trace of territorial possession. If Zong Zhengming was abandoned by Emperor Yuan Cheng, the crown prince and Zong Zhenghan would definitely do their best to attack Zong Zhenglin. At that time, His Royal Highness the Sixth Highness will be attacked, not to mention the man's ability, but to say that life will not be too comfortable.

Mu Xiyao's face became gloomy at the thought of not having a comfortable life and having to worry about it.

To deal with Zong Zhenglin is to make things difficult for her in disguise. Her son will fight for his father in the future, and he still counts on that man to be majestic and majestic, and everyone will bow their heads.

From this point of view, this matter has to be planned early...

"Hui Lan, get the qin." The woman in the back house didn't want to come to the door rashly, so she tried to lure someone over.

Taking the initiative to seek out Zong Zhengming for a little bit today is also worthy of the previous sisterhood with Mu Xiting.

If she was not mistaken, Zong Zhenglin must have seen that this matter was wrong at this time, so she should also be relieved and pay special attention. It's a pity that no matter how scheming Zong Zhenglin is, it's really hard to see clearly if the matter has not reached that point.

Instead of talking to him face to face and arousing his suspicion, it is better to let Zong Zhengming take the lead to make the situation clear and tear off that layer of camouflage. Taking advantage of the situation later, I believe that His Highness the Sixth Highness will never fall behind.

Zong Zhengming and Xiao Yeting were secretly worrying about Zhangtai, when they heard the jingle of the Yaoqin on the left, which seemed to ring in their ears suddenly. It is not an ancient song inherited from the Wei Dynasty, nor is it a famous work of literati. The rhythm of this song is tight, and the clang is endless, like a thousand troops and horses galloping. The scene is grand, fighting with each other, just a short paragraph, it already makes people's blood surging and they are very excited.

Afterwards, the song changed suddenly. Compared with the previous high-pitched, it undoubtedly appeared low and tragic. When the last sound came down, there was silence in the Vegetarian Room, and everyone seemed to be immersed in the picture scroll of gold and iron horses, unable to return to their senses for a long time.

"Your Highness, what a good song, what a good song!" Xiao Yuting paced back and forth, only to drag Zong Zhengming to pay a visit to the cubicle. "It's a pity that Yaoqin is not enough to show the subtlety of this song, it's a pity."

The brilliance in Zongzheng Ming's eyes was shining, he got up immediately, opened the door and went out.

The previous three vibratos should have been heard correctly. As far as he knows, there is only one person who has such a preference for playing these notes with an ordinary Yaoqin, and he is very capable.

"An old friend is visiting." Zong Zhengming knocked on the door lightly and waited with his hands behind his back.

After the goal was achieved, Mu Xiyao showed off her face and smiled.

Fifth Highness, it took me a lot of effort to lead you here. The pipa music has been changed so that it is pleasant to the ear, it really ruined a good thing.

"I'm not very happy when my old friend came to the door. Huilan, open the door."

Xiao Yeting was very curious about the old man His Highness said. Now I suddenly heard that the master in the room replied, I couldn't help being very surprised.

The decisive and magnificent qin music just now was played by a woman? When he lifted his feet and entered the back room, he saw a woman covered with a light veil, sitting upright behind the Yaoqin, her fingers were lightly clenched and twisted slowly, as if she was having fun, and the same vibrato flowed through her fingertips. Only in this way can we know that the person playing the music is none other than the woman in front of me.

"Long time no see, how is Your Highness?" Mu Xiyao said with a smile, bowing her knees.

"Of course it's good. The side concubine doesn't need to be polite." Zong Zhengming smiled gently.

"Mr. Xiao's name is as loud as thunder. If you don't greet well, please feel free." Mu Xiyao raised her arm lightly, and Hui Lan immediately served tea for the two of them.

Xiao Yuting thanked him politely, and he could get a general idea of ​​Mu Xiyao's identity, so it was inconvenient to say more, and he only sat for a while, then said that he had important matters to attend, and he couldn't stay for a long time.

After Xiao Yeting bid farewell and left, Zong Zhengming unknowingly put on an easy-going tone in his words.

"Why is the side concubine here alone?"

"Your Highness, can you let this go? I'm still thinking about how to escape His Highness Six's punishment."

"From this point of view, the sixth brother should have a headache again."

Zong Zhengming's mind was slightly in a trance as his eyes stopped on the goose-yellow face scarf of the woman seated opposite him. That's right, she was injured after going back to the racecourse last time.

Fortunately, those clear and clear eyes exposed outside have not changed. There was no trace of resentment or grievance in the words. Thinking about it, Zong Zhenglin treated her well.

"What's the reason for that song just now?"

Before that, she was invited to play the piano many times, but Mu Xiyao refused to go back with excuses. Now that there are many outsiders talking, she is uncharacteristically generous. If there is no reason, Zong Zhengming does not believe it.

Sure enough, he is a smart man.

"It's for His Highness, but also for Concubine Shu." Mu Xiyao said without any concealment.

"Hui Lan, wait outside the door." This was the first time that Mu Xiyao didn't care about the defense of men and women, and screened out irrelevant people.

Zong Zhengming narrowed his eyes, with a serious look on his face. As shrewd as she is, if it wasn't for something important, she would never be alone in the room with him and make a statement.

"That song just now, its name is "House of Flying Daggers."

A seemingly inexplicable sentence made Zong Zhengming leave the backrest and sit up slowly. The usual gentleness and elegance no longer exist. Just staring at Mu Xiyao for a long time, until she really read the seriousness from her eyes, and finally confirmed that Mu Xiyao was definitely not joking.

Hui Lan stood outside the door feeling restless. It has been less than half an hour since he was kicked out by the master. He put his ear to the door boldly, but couldn't detect any movement.

In this way, leaving the master alone with His Highness the Fifth Highness, Hui Lan felt that things were getting worse. His Highness said yesterday that he would go to the courtyard today. If you return late, the consequences will be disastrous.

Just when I was worried and thinking about it, I listened to the master's voice calling for people. Turning around happened to meet His Highness the Fifth Highness pushing the door out first, Hui Lan hurriedly bowed to avoid it.

"The main hall arranges the frame first, and the side concubine packs it up, and it won't be too late to come down."

"Don't bother Your Highness, the concubine will go back on her own."

"It's not safe." After Zong Zhengming finished speaking, he walked towards the stairs, ignoring Mu Xiyao who was on the spot in a daze.

What's wrong? If you sent my concubine back like this, the concubine is even more unsafe! As expected, the royal men all have bad tempers, and the problem of not listening to others comes down in one continuous line.

Mu Xiyao led Hui Lan down the stairs slowly, seeing that the last step was the hall, and when she looked up, she saw a person coming towards her.

unlucky! I don't know what kind of luck I took today, but I met the person who disgusted her the most here. Fortunately, with a mask on, it's good to just be ignorant.

Looking back, Ji Express gave Hui Lan a wink, and walked straight past the prince without looking sideways.

Just as he was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Hui Lan's exclamation suddenly came from behind him. Mu Xiyao turned around abruptly, only to see the prince blocking Hui Lan's way with one hand, grabbed the cloak from her hand, and took a deep sniff at her nose.

Careless! Mu Xiyao narrowed her eyes, and quickly thought of ways to escape.

"Who are you? When you see Gu Jing, you don't look respectful, and you don't even ask for greetings?" The prince's eyes were tightly locked on Mu Xiyao, and he shook the cloak in his hand suddenly. "The fur is bestowed by the palace, let Gu think about it, but which family has such an unruly woman."

The question was harsh, but a pair of eyes swept back and forth on Mu Xiyao. Among them, the obscenity and evil thoughts are clearly revealed, and she feels sick when she sees it.

"It turns out that the second brother is here." Zong Zhengming's voice was mellow, and he nodded politely with the prince.

Mu Xiyao's eyes suddenly lit up, she might use Zong Zhengming to get rid of this person.

"Your Highness." Turning around, the voice was clear and gentle, which was completely different from the usual delicate and sweet. "Let my concubine wait."

Zong Zhengming had a gentle face and a coquettish posture, and walked a few steps to come to her.

This girl, in order to get rid of the crown prince, even included him in the plan. Forget it, I came here to find her, so it's good to take someone away with the opportunity.