Chapter 364 I'm Sorry

In the eighth prince's mansion, Zong Zhenghan had been shutting the door behind closed doors in his study room without candlesticks for two hours.

It was so easy to get rid of Zong Zhenghui's mad dog's bite, but now he has to face up to the battle for the reserve position. What chance does he have of winning? In terms of achievements, Zong Zhengming and Zong Zhenglin had made great achievements in the battle in Mobei, obviously, they could not be compared with him in destroying the secret agents in the capital. In terms of the courtiers' support, he and Zong Zhengming are clearly superior. When it comes to power in his hands, Zong Zhengming is at the bottom.

In this way, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. He punched the desk so hard that the whole pen holder was overturned. If Xicheng hadn't been caught by Zong Zhenglin's trick at that time and was attracted by him to focus on Jingzhou, how could he have watched that man lead his troops to attack Nahan city!

I hate Mobei Dazi for being so stupid. Hu Heye actually took this opportunity to collude with foreign enemies in order to change the world, and it was even more convenient for Zong Zhenglin.

If there were no cooperation between the two inside and outside, the West Route Army would not have suffered "heavy losses" on the surface, but would actually retain its combat power, and it would really delay the hundreds of thousands of troops in Mobei for more than half a month. Among them, Hu Heye's general Chunyu Jiahe contributed a lot.

This person seemed to be brave when he led the army, but he made some inexplicable mistakes repeatedly, and was unable to take Xicheng several times. Until Mobei transferred troops later, he took the initiative to plead guilty and cede the power of command. It prompted the two generals who were dispatched to be extra cautious when they led the troops to attack Xicheng. Later, they realized that the situation was wrong, but it was too late to regret.

Donglu Neng "just happened" to encounter Huheye's political enemy, the Hussar General Tuo Bahong's personal soldiers, and fought bloody battles with him, almost dying. Such a coincidence, I am afraid that it is also an internal conspiracy in Mobei to leak military information.

Now that Zong Zhenghan thinks about it, even if Zong Zhengming and Zong Zhenglin formed an alliance secretly, that man still concealed this important information tightly. Otherwise, the casualties of the East Army would not be so shocking.

In the East Route Army, there were tens of thousands of Zongzheng Ming's private troops. After this battle, less than half of them survived. On the other hand, Zong Zhenglin... the dark guards have found out that the private troops under his command who were quarantined early due to "infection" were actually the first batch to evacuate from Moganling, breaking up and lurking in Xicheng. In the battle of defending the city, there were no more than 8,000 casualties. The real loss is the fact that Shengjing dispatched the Military Construction Department and the Northland Garrison.

With such ruthless intentions, everyone in Beijing was overwhelmed by his appearance. What's more, he greatly praised Zong Zhenglin for his far-reaching wisdom, wisdom and decisiveness, and he was indeed a unparalleled general.

As for the Battle of Nahan, with Da Sima Hu and Ye leading wolves into the house, Zong Zhenglin was naturally able to sneak into the enemy's rear and capture the capital within half a day.

Zongzhenghan was caught off guard the most, but it was Zongzhengming and Zongzhenglin who diverted to Huizhou and went down the Weishui River without any delay when the news came. Within 18 days, he hurried back to Shengjing. However, none of the dead men he arranged to chase and kill succeeded all the way, and there was no news of them, and their life and death were unknown.

Zong Zhenghan lowered his head slightly, his long and narrow eyes were scarlet and gloomy. He was already suspicious of the forces under his command, but he couldn't find out where the internal response was placed.

If he were to know who leaked the secret behind his back... the jade ring in his hand broke in two with a slap.

In Danruo Garden, Mu Xiyao leaned against the fence, leisurely throwing bait into the koi pond. The waist was suddenly surrounded by big hands, and with a turn of the eyeballs, all the baits held in the palms fell into the pond.

She stretched out her small hand and turned her head to show him, that meant, she was acting like a spoiled child to His Highness the Sixth Highness.

Seeing her master acting like this, Hui Lan immediately stepped forward and handed over the brocade handkerchief. Whenever the master acted like this, His Highness didn't pamper her according to her will. But this time it was wrong. Seeing His Highness the Sixth Highness waving her hand to signal her to back down, Hui Lan was confused and took the little maid down the steps, guarding far away at the entrance of the path. When the two masters are alone, it is too easy to bump into things they shouldn't see. The several handsome maids and maids in Danruoyuan gradually realized the meaning of it, and led them away spontaneously. As long as the master can answer the call, it will be fine.

Push the big maid back, and at least leave the handkerchief behind. Mu Xiyao turned her head and stared in puzzlement, holding her small hand high, with the bait crumbs sticking to her hand.

Holding her crooked wrist, Zong Zhenglin put his other hand on her chest and lapel, and after caressing her twice intentionally, he raised his eyebrows and picked up her handkerchief.

"The handkerchief in the servant girl's hand is nowhere more fragrant than the one on Jiaojiao's body." His chin rested on her neck, which was already numb and itchy, but this man wanted to play tricks, so he pinched the silk handkerchief to the tip of his nose, closed his eyes and sniffed. smell. It was obviously flirting, which only made Mu Xiyao's face a little hot.

And seeing his gaze flick to his chest from time to time, one can tell that this man's mind is impure. It's just that the small day is here, why can't I wait like this... The day is not in full shape.

After feasting his eyes, Zong Zhenglin took advantage of the situation and took the brocade handkerchief embroidered with a pair of mandarin ducks, and he had no intention of returning half of it. He carried her to the soft couch and sat down, looked down and saw the dazzling red coral lotus flower hairpin on her hair bun, the man showed satisfaction on his face.

"It looks great." After combing her sideburns for her, and lingering her palms on the little woman's cheeks and ears, His Highness the Sixth Highness especially preferred Mu Xiyao's tender skin.

Of course it is good. I don't know how much money was spent, and when I accompanied her to the garden that day, the box given by Zong Zhenglin contained a full set of hair masks. At this moment, she just took out her hairpin and wore it just to meet the occasion.

"I'll be back later tonight and rest earlier. Huh?" He took a piece of jujube cake and fed it to her lips, and saw the little woman's lips open, and she took a bite delicately, and the corner of the cake fell off A tooth mark.

His Royal Highness the Sixth Highness stared at the mark for a long while, but what appeared in his mind was her strength like a cat's scratch, pounced on him and bit his neck. Xiaoya's mouth was dishonest, and he sucked the bulge of his chest as he went down.

His body was slightly hot, looking at the rarely tried sweets in his hands, he swallowed them whole with such a soft complexion.

Mu Xiyao's beautiful eyes widened, and seeing him looking at her with deep meaning, a pair of phoenix eyes lingered on her repeatedly. Seeing that he is very disciplined, he chews slowly, and his throat rolls up and down as he swallows.

This look is clearly a bad idea.

Mu Yaonu didn't know, but in His Highness Sixth Highness's mind, he wished he could swallow her like this. And the little girl is noisy, and struggles coquettishly and coquettishly when she enjoys it. No matter how you look at it, she is eager to refuse and welcome, which is quite charming.

Seeing his eyes darken, Mu Xiyao's heart skipped a beat. It's still outside, how can this look be plausible. It's not enough to flirt with the mouth, but the hints in the eyes are all used. This man is really not abiding by etiquette.

Jiaochen glanced at him, stretched out her hand to pour a cup of fresh tea that had just been picked, and just raised her wrist like that when Zong Zhenglin was feeding her pastries.

Responding in this way, His Royal Highness Sixth Prince's brows and eyes were pleasant, and his gaze intertwined with her for a moment, before he drank it down with a chuckle.

This man... the bull chewed peonies, and the good tea was ruined.

"I left a lamp for you." Knowing that he must be busy because he came back late, Mu Xiyao obediently agreed.

Previously, Ji Huai'an detained the Fifth Dynasty and others to guard them separately, but now thinking about it, he arranged it all by himself. I don't know what Zong Zhenglin said to Emperor Yuan Cheng in the secret report, the two generations of emperors should not be underestimated.

The one who knew that he was safe and sound, but kept it from Concubine Shu, and even stopped court for two days. Crossing the sea like this... Who are you trying to investigate? I am afraid that Emperor Yuan Cheng had lost his patience with the faction of the aristocratic family.

After going back to her room at midnight for two consecutive days, every time Zong Zhenglin collapsed in bed, she would be aware of it. That man was very thoughtful, and never held her in his arms until he warmed his hands and feet after grooming. So he pretended to hum a few times, and slept soundly next to him.

"En." Even if she didn't say anything, the candlestick was still lit when she returned home. A little bit of light, quietly in the room. It shines on half of her face wrapped in a brocade quilt, which is bright red and attractive.

Kissing her forehead, Zong Zhenglin stroked the loose hair behind her, played with his hands for a moment, and when he raised his eyes again, his expression changed.

"Please enter the palace tomorrow." After a slight pause, the phoenix eyes also half opened and closed, and the color of the eyes was a little dark. "The old man called for a discussion, so it's inconvenient to take Jiaojiao with him. Since he entered the palace with Helian, he brought the two young ones with him." There were rumors in the palace, and she would have heard of it tomorrow.

Is this something worthy of his deliberate confession? Mu Xiyao raised her neck and looked at him suspiciously for a moment.

"Is there something new in the palace?" It's only been a long time since I returned to Shengjing, but I don't feel comfortable for a moment. Rubbing against his cheek, muttering full of resentment. "Are you here for my concubine again?"

After stroking the top of her hair, Zong Zhenglin lowered his eyelids and looked sideways. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that the smile on the corner of his mouth was mocking.

"It's okay with Jiaojiao. If you encounter embarrassing things, just agree. The hall will take care of the rest."

Heart skipping a beat, Mu Xiyao looked at the bush of cannas outside the pavilion, her eyes flashed. Tomorrow will not be clean...

Consistent with her guess, Mu Xiyao went to Concubine Shu's Palace early the next morning to pay her respects, and just as she was seated, the Fourth Prince and Concubine took the initiative to talk to her. Seeing that she was slightly embarrassed when she was getting close, she seemed to be a little embarrassed, and she avoided her eyes without showing any signs when she spoke. In the end, he held the tea bowl and buried himself in the tea.

After listening to the conversation, Mu Xiyao followed her to serve tea, and by covering her eyes, looked over at the Concubine Shu who was holding Chengqing and Yu Ruyi, who was teasing Chengyou with a kind face. Leave.

The complexion is not as well-proportioned as before. The cheekbones became clearer, and the moon-like face became thinner. There were rumors in the palace that by virtue of this dangerous illness, Concubine Shu aroused the emperor's pity, showing faint signs of returning to favor. Although it can't be compared with the most happiest moment, compared with the concubine De Xian who is also the fourth concubine, it is firmly in the front.

Holding a piece of three-color cake with jade chopsticks, Mu Xiyao looked at the fourth prince and concubine with a gentle smile. Taking a sip of the pastry, he looked the same as usual, and it was very rare to eat in the palace.

Smiling and nodding, his face was kind and courteous. Even ordinary women should be uncomfortable about this matter, but they can't see it at all.

"Sister-in-law Si, I think it's very good for you to talk about this."

The fourth concubine was really worried, these words got into her ears, she suddenly raised her head, and stared at her very much.

This posture is because she is afraid that she will be reluctant to go back and complain to Zong Zhenglin?

But can she deserve it? Since Concubine Shu sent this person to come over to talk about the situation, and to be a lobbyist by the way, of course she needs to be acquainted. However, she was able to keep her face unchanged, and she was so graceful, it was more because His Highness Six coaxed people in advance and gave her a lot of reassurance.

She has a pet in her body, so she has nothing to worry about. There are other people who should be worried...