Return of the Swallow

Pang Xiao took the black riding whip and looked at the tassel on the tip of the whip and the pendant on the handle, and couldn't help but feel moved.

"Then you can use mine first." He walked to Huzi and took out the riding crop that he had used for many years, and handed it to Ji Zeyu.

Ji Zeyu took it, held the riding crop in his hand, shook it, and said with a smile: "Okay, let's take it as your gift to me. Let's go, it's getting late."

Pang Xiao nodded and suddenly spread his arms to hug Ji Zeyu.

The two of them were similar in height and both were very tall. Pang Xiao was touched by Ji Zeyu's brotherly love for him, and the hand holding Ji Zeyu's whip lightly hit Ji Zeyu's back twice.

Ji Zeyu was stunned for a moment, then slowly raised his hand and hugged Pang Xiao back, and then a warm smile that could not be hidden appeared in his peach blossom eyes.

"Good brother, when I come back, let's have a drink."

"Okay, I won't come back until I'm drunk." Ji Zeyu slapped Pang Xiao on the shoulder.

Pang Xiao laughed loudly and hugged Ji Zeyu heavily before turning back to his horse and raising his hand to Ji Zeyu with high spirits, "Let's go."

Ji Zeyu took Pang Xiao's riding crop, led the silver-white sweat horse back a few steps, and made way for him.

Everyone in the Jinghu Guard followed Pang Xiao, rode past Ji Zeyu, and soon disappeared into the distance.

Ji Zeyu then tightened his grip on the whip that Pang Xiao gave him, returned to his expressionless look, got on his horse, and urged the horse back to the capital.

He did not return to his Prince Consort's residence immediately, but instead went to the Qin's house first. But because he was worried that there were spies guarding the Qin family, he did not dare to show his face and just took a look from a distance.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he turned a corner from the alley, he saw a group of people slowly stopping at the end of the alley facing the Qin family gate.

The leader was riding a tall maroon horse, wearing a mink velvet cloak and a warm hat trimmed with mink velvet. His face was as heavy as water as he dismounted under the service of a groveling man wearing an iron-gray cotton robe.

Although the distance was far away, Ji Zeyu could easily see that the person coming was none other than the emperor Li Qitian who should be at the top of the palace!

Ji Zeyu hurriedly dismounted and hid sideways on the wall, only cautiously observing with his head.

But he frowned tightly because of worry.

At this time, Li Qitian was standing in front of Qin's house with a gloomy face and his hands behind his back. Li Guanwen and all the imperial guards were in a panic, guarding him carefully in front, back, left and right.

I just went to Prince Zhongshun's Mansion, but I came up empty-handed. Only the servants were left in the mansion. Pang Xiao's grandfather, his wife, and his mother said they left early in the morning to visit relatives with their luggage, and they didn't know when they would be back.

How could it be such a coincidence that you just went out after saying that you were visiting relatives? He has not known Pang Xiao for a day. Are there any relatives in their Yao family and Pang family that he can hang out with? It was clear that he wanted to tease him!

Okay, okay, since we are talking about relatives, isn't their biggest in-law the Qin family? He wanted to see how the Qin family would react! If Qin Huaiyuan really dared to cover up the secret as he suspected, then everything would be out of his hands!

Li Qitian, who was so angry that he had lost his mind, said in a deep voice: "Go and call the door."

The accompanying guards did not dare to be negligent, so they responded immediately and hurried to knock on the door.

The doorman answered the door very quickly, but he saw a group of people standing in front of the door who came with bad intentions. He was nervous and didn't know what to do for a moment: "Everyone, this is the Qin Mansion. Who are you?"

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br /\u003e Li Qitian stood with his hands behind his back, silent.

Li Guanwen looked back at Li Qitian. In this situation, should he reveal his identity? The Holy One doesn't express his position, but it's really hard for someone to die!

Cursing in his heart, Li Guanwen had no choice but to figure out the Holy Master's thoughts and said: "A distinguished guest is here, go and invite your master to come out."

Menzi looked at the man in front of him with a pale face and beardless but luxurious clothes, and then looked at the rich middle-aged man with a sinking face as if suppressing his anger. He couldn't help but nodded and said: "I'll go now, little man."

He didn't dare to hesitate as he spoke, and hurriedly turned around and ran into the house.

Compared to the servants of Prince Zhongshun's palace, the servants of the Qin family are obviously more polite and enthusiastic.

Li Qitian had a cold face. Seeing how nervous the other party was towards him, he felt a little better.

But even so, the frustration in his heart still had no way to vent. He has already ordered people to recover Pang Xiao. Once he can't be chased back, he can't guarantee whether he will express his anger or not.

In short, now we need to take a look at Qin Huaiyuan's attitude.

But for a moment, there was a sound of footsteps in the house, and then the door opened. Qin Huaiyuan, wearing a dark blue cocoon silk gown that was not old enough, was standing inside the door. When he saw the person outside the door, he immediately pushed the golden mountain and fell the jade pillar. Kowtow immediately.

When Li Qitian saw this, he did not stop him and accepted his gift with his hands behind his back.

Qin Huaiyuan Xu saw that Li Qitian was in casual clothes, so he didn't dare to address him and only said: "Please come in quickly."

Although the servants accompanying him did not know Li Qitian's identity, looking at Qin Huaiyuan's attitude, they knew that the visitor must be distinguished. No one dared to show any slightness and hurriedly went to clean up the front hall and prepare refreshments.

After entering the house, Li Qitian hesitated for a moment, then ordered the guards to guard the door, and only brought Li Guanwen into the house.

Qin Huaiyuan also knew the rules and did not let the servants come in to disturb him.

After Li Qitian sat down, Qin Huaiyuan knelt down again and saluted, and then he dared to say: "Your Majesty is coming to my humble residence, and I am a little embarrassed to welcome you from afar. I hope you will forgive me for my sins."

Li Qitian pursed his lips and stared at Qin Huaiyuan, and said in a deep voice: "Qin Aiqing, do you know why I am here?"

Qin Huaiyuan knelt upright and looked confused when he heard the words. He then pondered for a moment and said: "I think the Holy One came here because of his sympathy for me. The Holy One values ​​me so much, I mean..."

"Shut up!" Li Qitian punched the table angrily, leaned over and gritted his teeth and said: "You want to play tricks on me? You know why I came here, but you pretend to be stupid with me, right? Qin Aiqing, I I have always valued your talents and have never made it difficult for you because of your status as a surrendered minister. This is how you repay me now, huh?"

Qin Huaiyuan's face turned pale when he was told, and he kowtowed eagerly: "Your Majesty, please be angry! I don't understand what Your Majesty means. If Your Majesty has anything to tell me, just ask, and I will do my best to do it. I also know very well that Your Majesty has something to tell me." I have always been diligent and conscientious in handling my errands, and I have no daring to go against the will of my Majesty!"

"You can argue however you want, but I ask you, do you know about Pang Zhixi leaving the capital?"

Li Qitian stared at Qin Huaiyuan's face, not wanting to let go of any of his expressions.

Qin Huaiyuan's eyes widened in astonishment, and he said in disbelief: "The Holy One means that Prince Zhongshun has left the capital? The Holy One didn't tell him to do anything, so he is..."

Li Qitian did not answer, but still stared at Qin Huaiyuan, as if he wanted to force Qin Huaiyuan to tell the truth on his own out of fear.