The prince is very fierce

Xiaojiazhuang is not far from Huainan City. The setting sun shines on the official road among thousands of acres of farmland, and the buildings with the characteristics of a water town can be seen in the distance.

Xu Buling was walking alone on the road, thinking about the conversation in the brothel just now.

Xu Buling had just arrived and did not understand the situation of the Wang family in Hangzhou or Jiangnan. Such a situation where the enemy was overt and we were covert was obviously undesirable, and he had to understand these clearly as soon as possible.

Before they reached the Linhe Villa where Xiao Qi lived, there was the sound of wheels coming from behind, and a man's voice saying hello:

"Little prince."

Xu Buling looked back and saw a large carriage coming from behind. Hua Jingting, the chief steward of the Xiao family, was dismounting from his horse and saluting.

The person in the car should be Xiao Qi, who didn't open the door.

Seeing this, Xu Buling stopped looking for it. He turned around and walked up to him, raised his hand and saluted:

"Miss Xiao, what a coincidence."

There was silence on the carriage for a while, obviously feeling that the road between enemies was narrow, and it was only a big road back to Xiao's house. Now that they met, they couldn't ignore Xu Buling. After a while, a calm voice came from the carriage:

"Prince Xu, come up."

Xu Buring chuckled, jumped up and jumped onto the carriage.

The carriage was very spacious, with two bookshelves, desks and a bed inside. Xiao Qi traveled around Jiangnan all year round and spent more time on the carriage and ship than at home.

At this time, Xiao Qi was sitting on the couch reading a book. Her black hair was neatly tied up, and a few strands of black hair fell down, setting off her beautifully curved cheeks. Her moist apricot eyes exuded a clear and translucent luster. The jet black dress on her body wraps up her plump figure just right. The dress is simple and elegant. Her slightly charming appearance is neutralized by her cold temperament, and she only looks dignified.

Because he looked the same as the baby, Xu Buling naturally felt a sense of intimacy. Seeing that Xiao Qi was lost in reading, he sat down directly next to Xiao Qi.

Xiao Qi felt the small couch she was sitting on sink slightly, and turned her head to look at Xu Buling sitting next to her with cold eyes.

"..."

Xu Buling stood up helplessly, sat across from him, and said:

"Miss Xiao..."

Xiao Qi raised her hand: "We'll talk when we get back, or we'll go down."

Outside the carriage were all the guards, many of whom were well-informed and well-informed. It was really inappropriate to talk about the last time they had sex.

However, Xu Buling didn't want to talk about what happened last time here. His face was calm and he chuckled:

"I went for a stroll in the city today and met Wang Ruiyang. I have something to talk to the eldest lady about."

Seeing that Xu Bu Ling was talking about business, Xiao Qi's eyes relaxed a little and closed the book.

As the saying goes, "Etiquette begins with proper dress." As the head of a wealthy family, he must be meticulous in his speech, behavior, and even sitting posture to avoid losing his status.

However, Xiao Qi obviously had no interest in sitting upright at this time. She crossed her arms across her chest and leaned on the pillow, and crossed her legs irregularly, looking like a superior looking at her subordinates.

This posture is very rude to ordinary people, but Xu Buling has seen cheongsam and high heels, and he only thinks this posture is very eye-catching, so he doesn't mind at all.

"Wang Ruiyang came to Huainan half a month ago, and his name was to catch up with his classmates from Shungeng Academy. Since he came to see you when he first arrived, he may have come specifically for you. What did he say to you?"

Xiao Qi's voice is exactly the same as Xiang'er's, but her tone is completely different. Xiao Qi's tone of voice is almost emotionless and has a bit of pressure hidden in it. It probably means 'I said, you heard me clearly'.

This momentum has been cultivated over the years, and it is natural and not deliberate.

Xu Buling thought for a moment: "I have a few pieces of jade in my hand, which should have been passed down from the former Daqi Dynasty. People in the world are searching for these things..."

"Wang Ruiyang and you to find out about the jade?"

"Yes, Dayinglou is also searching for jade. It is very involved. I want to know who the Wang family is working for."

Xiao Qi's mind is sharp, and after a little connection between the three clues of Daying Tower, Wang Family, and Jade, she got the general idea. She thought for a moment:

"Jiangnan's affairs have nothing to do with you. You come to propose marriage and just live in the Xiao family. You don't have to worry about it."

"I'm not here to be a son-in-law."

"..."

Xiao Qi fell silent and stared into Xu Buling's eyes, her face expressionless, like a lioness about to become angry.

This look can make many people sweat on their foreheads. Unfortunately, Xu Buling is naturally immune to this and looks at each other calmly.

After all, he was the prince of the feudal lord, so Xiao Qi had no choice but to deal with Xu Buling, so she finally snorted lightly:

"The Wang family in Hangzhou will not be reused by the court, so they will definitely find another way out. In the south of the Yangtze River, they will naturally get close to King Wu. Today King Wu sent an invitation for a birthday banquet in a few days. Please come with me to celebrate your birthday. I’m afraid the purpose is just to see you.”

Xu Buling understood clearly and thought for a while: "There are rumors in the world that the four jade articles are gathered together to find the Book of Heaven. It is impossible for King Wu, a vassal king, to believe these things. What is he looking for?"

Xiao Qi shook her head: "I don't know, if what you said is true, and if so many forces are used to search, the thing you are looking for must be more valuable than the book left by Zuo Zhexian."

Xu Buling thought about it and asked again:

"How is the relationship between King Wu and the court?"

This question was a bit sensitive. Xiao Qi sat up a little straighter and stared at Xu Buling with a frown:

"Do you suspect that King Wu is secretly plotting rebellion?"

Xu Buling spread his hands: "What if you have doubts? It's just you and me who know about it. It's better to discuss the possibility than to realize it later."

Xiao Qi always talks about matters and makes a clear distinction between sexual intercourse and business affairs. It is impossible to tell everything about important matters related to the interests of the family. She said seriously:

"Then tell me first, whether your Xu family is secretly plotting to unify."

Xu Buling blinked: "You marry me so that I can talk to you about this. If you don't marry me, you won't take it as the truth if I tell you."

Xiao Qi naturally understood this truth, so she stopped asking and turned her head to look elsewhere.

Xu Buling looked a little helpless and thought for a while: "Xianger and I have become husband and wife, and we..."

Xiao Qi's eyes turned cold.

"...It's my in-laws again, so I won't hide it from you. There must be a backer behind Dayinglou. Everyone in Dayinglou has a blood feud with the imperial court. It's self-evident what they want to do. I suspect that King Wu is behind it, but I don't know King Wu's motives. and the possibility of success, I would like to ask Miss Xiao what she thinks about this.”

"Motives and possibilities..."

Xiao Qi's face became more serious, she frowned and thought for a moment, then said softly:

"...Wang Wang was the oldest among the vassal kings. During the late emperor's reign, he went to Beijing to study. He had a quarrel with the late emperor's fourth prince over a game of chess. During the fight, he accidentally pushed the fourth prince off a high platform and became disabled. Fortunately, the old King Wu was The elder brother of the late emperor, who had accumulated great power, forced the king of Wu to survive...

... After King Wu succeeded to the throne, he and his young son toured the south of the Yangtze River. They were in danger and their ship sank on the river. King Wu escaped, but his beloved son drowned in the river. I still haven’t found out whether it was an accident or someone secretly tampered with it...

...If we say the motive for King Wu's rebellion, it can only be that King Wu suspected that the late emperor had a grudge and took action against him, but he dared not speak out in anger and kept silent. But after the current Holy Emperor succeeded to the throne, he attacked you again and expressed his intention to reduce the vassal state. When a rabbit dies and a fox grieves for its own kind, the King of Wu had no choice but to start planning..."

Having said this, Xiao Qi frowned and looked at Xu Buling: "The news that Jianghu people were searching for four jade articles seems to have come shortly after you were ambushed in the Wei River. This theory is quite tenable."

Xu Buling nodded slowly and asked: "Then if King Wu really rebels for this, what are the chances of winning?"

Regarding this, Xiao Qi shook her head and smiled: "Your father, Xu You, commanded an army of 200,000 tigers and wolves. They rebelled and never came back. King Wu had only 120,000 Jiangnan Xiang troops under his command. The last time they fought was decades ago. If we really want to raise an army, one of the kings of Wei and Yu can destroy the king of Wu, not to mention the king of Chu and the Guanzhong cavalry behind. It is impossible to attack Chang'an, and it is impossible to defend Jiangnan by relying on the natural dangers of the Yangtze River. . Emperor Xiaozong placed the King of Wu in the south of the Yangtze River, where the world was rich, and there were no foreign enemies on all sides, so he never thought of giving him troops. "

To put it bluntly, the possibility is zero, not even the chance of dying like King Su.

Xu Buling rubbed his forehead. Since King Wu could not rebel, he could not figure out his intention.

Xiao Qi glanced at Xu Buling for a few times, then suddenly narrowed her eyes slightly and said softly:

"The only feasible way is to encourage you to rebel and break Chang'an, and then the six kings of the Song family will kill each other to seize the throne. King Wu is the richest in the world, rich in money and food, and he will definitely be won over by the two kings of Wei and Yu. Even if he can't If you usurp the throne, at least your current status will not be affected."

Xu Buring smiled softly: "I'm not stupid."

Xiao Qi thought about it, and Xu Bu Ling was willing to be a pawn, unless she and Xu Bu Ling were both crazy.

During the chat, the carriage stopped in the willow forest.

After Xu Buling finished talking about the business, it was time for the two of them to deal with their private matters. He stood up, opened the car door, and raised his hand to signal.

Xiao Qi sat in the car for a moment, obviously hesitant.

But it has come, and sooner or later we have to make it clear.

Xiao Qi finally got up and got off the carriage, asked the guard maid to wait outside the Bieyuan, entered the Bieyuan with Xu Buling, and walked to the study in the attic...