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Duke Huan was taken aback. "It's fine like this?"

Zhao Qingyan asked, "What else do you want?" One of them showed that the martial arts sects were threatening the prince, and the killing of the court officials was not to be forgiven. Secondly, it also showed the power and attitude of the imperial household. The third was to make an example to avoid the martial arts world looking down on the imperial power. With the interference of the royal family, the survivors of the Ming Palace would not dare to act rashly. The Dark Palace wanted to make use of their power to intimidate the Ming Palace branch. And if they were to help us, wouldn't it be good for us to get their names? "

Duke Huan blinked his eyes, as if he wanted to laugh, "Why are you suddenly so serious? These words... "Why doesn't it sound like you know how to speak?"

Being said with a smile on his face, Zhao Qingyan's vigor was gone. He said with dissatisfaction, "Didn't I also hold my breath? "Uncle Thirteen, can't you just let me say a few words to vent my anger?"

Seeing him act this way, Duke Huan was naturally overjoyed. He hurriedly said, "Fine fine fine, you can say whatever you want. I won't stop you."

Zhao Qingyan smiled and said, "Enough. I am not angry anymore."

Duke Huan could not help but laugh, "Then, how many days before we head back to the capital?"

Zhao Qingyan nodded and said, "You can go back."

Duke Huan did not understand, "We?"

Zhao Qingyan said, "I'm planning to take a stroll around to see my master. I'll only return after Uncle Huang has given me some rewards."

Duke Huan laughed and scolded, "Hiding again? How are you, a dignified duke, able to hide and hide?" He reached out to knock on his head.

Zhao Qingyan held her head and dodged. She felt wronged and said, "Sorry for the trouble. Please spare me, Thirteenth Uncle."

Even though he had already grown up to be a handsome youth, Zhao Qingyan's face still had the youthfulness of a youth that had not yet faded. Such an aggrieved expression would not be in the least bit annoying. Duke Huan was afraid that he would not be able to knock down his fist which was held in the air, so he said, "Alright then, be careful. It's about time to go back."

Zhao Qingyan quickly nodded. "Yes, thank you, Uncle Thirteen."

Duke Huan's hand that had been held high for half a day lightly fell down, and he rubbed Zhao Qing's head, "Alright, you're tired too. Since you have no appetite, then rest early — — go to bed. I'm leaving. "

Zhao Qingyan agreed and then said, "Thirteenth Uncle should rest early as well. It doesn't matter if he returns to the capital a few days later. After all, Vice General Shen's men are not as strong as Thirteenth Uncle's steel tendons and bones. They were able to recover after a few hours of rest. "

Duke Huan could not help but laugh, "Why don't you go down and take a look? Chen Huayi had already gone out for a stroll, and had even eaten a large bowl of noodles with two boiled eggs before returning. Do you think everyone is as weak as you are? "

Zhao Qingyan grunted, "Thirteenth Uncle, everyone is like Chen Huayi. As long as there's food, there's nothing that you can't do?"

Prince Huan had not been able to get a good night's rest, but seeing that Zhao Qingyan's pale face had yet to recover, he stood up and said, "Alright, let's stop talking. I'll call for you at breakfast tomorrow. Don't think about not eating anymore." He left without waiting for an objection.

Zhao Qingyan stretched her body a little. She stood up and walked to the basin at the corner of the room. She splashed some cold water on her face and poured it on the bed.

With a headache and the effects of the painkillers, Zhao Qingyan quickly fell into a deep sleep.

Once he fell asleep, he would only have another dream. At the very least, he wouldn't have to worry about his previous dream. He felt sad for those dreams that he should have forgotten about before being brought back to life again and again.

The helplessness that had been left to the present was now left to the later, until it could not be postponed.

— —

In late summer, Bianliang City was abnormally lively, with cloth tigers, paper lanterns, grass crickets... There were all sorts of small things lined up on the street. There were even some people selling calligraphy and paintings. Bai Zhen strolled along with great interest. From time to time, he would take out a copper coin to buy some decent looking food.

"Second?"

Bai Zhen turned his head and bowed slightly when he heard this. "Greetings, Crown Prince."

Zhao Baiyi was stunned. He looked around and asked, "You're alone?"

Bai Zhen laughed, "Your Highness, there's no need to look. I came alone when my father wasn't around."

Zhao Baiyi let out a sigh of relief and asked, "Why are you here?"

Bai Zhen smiled as he replied, "My father is much more at ease with me now. I'm just walking around and having some sightseeing."

Zhao Baiyi mumbled, "It's been a lot easier on you. Why can't I believe it? " He still couldn't help but look around.

Bai Ju said, "I really came here on my own. I don't even have a follower. Don't be afraid, Your Highness."

Zhao Baiyi's face stiffened, "What do you mean you don't have to be afraid? I'm not afraid. Believe you, but why did you come here? I don't believe that you can come here for sightseeing. "

Bai Zhen acted as if he did not hear it, and continued, "When I left, I was still young, so I have very little memories of Liangliang City. "After so many years, I have finally returned to this place today. It is truly a beautiful scenery again. It is wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!"

The corner of Zhao Baiyi's mouth twitched, "Shang Zhao, don't talk about him so casually. I know you can't possibly come all the way here for no reason at all. "Tell me, if I can help, maybe I can help you."

Bai Zhen, who was engrossed in the scenery, immediately became stern. "Is Your Highness serious?"

Zhao Baiyi was quite angered by his undisguised expression, but he still nodded his head, "Of course I mean it."

Bai Zhen said seriously, "I'm here to look for someone."

"Who is it?" Zhao Baiyi asked.

Bai Ju said, "The son's seventh brother."

"Oh, my seventh brother." Zhao Baiyi casually repeated the sentence and then stared blankly with his eyes wide open. "My seventh brother? What do you want with him? "

Bai Zhen waved the folding fan in his hand and leisurely said, "It's naturally because I have something to do."

Zhao Baiyi wanted to be angry when he saw Tang Wulin's relaxed expression, but he couldn't. He could only continue to ask, "What business do you have with him?"

Bai Zhen did not reply, but cupped his hands and bowed towards Zhao Baiyi before speaking in all seriousness, "This humble one has a matter that is difficult to resolve and cannot help but feel anxious. Thinking back and forth, only prince son can help me out of this crisis, do not know prince son can a little help? I am deeply grateful. "

Hearing him say that, Zhao Baiyi also became serious and asked, "What do you need me to do? "Go ahead."

Bai Zhen bowed deeply again, then said slowly, "Let Crown Prince Qi come out to play. Qing Han would like to know what her future husband looks like, so I allowed her a portrait."

Zhao Baiyi was stupefied for a long time. He raised his eyebrows, and said with a raised voice, "You talked for a long time here, and it was such a small matter? It's just a small matter, yet you think it's worth talking nonsense to me for so long? "

Bai Zhen shook his head and sighed, "Otherwise, this matter would have been a small matter to Crown Prince, but it would have been different for me. Since this matter is so simple to the Crown Prince, it would be rude of me to decline his offer of help. "Then I'll thank the crown prince for his good intentions."

Zhao Baiyi took a deep breath and growled, "Bai Zhen!"

Bai Ju didn't mind him calling her by her name at all. With a slight smile on his face, he cupped his hands and said, "Here I am, listening respectfully to the teachings of the Crown Prince."

Zhao Baiyi was angered to the point of laughing, "Can't you speak properly? Do you have to be mad at me to be happy? Is that how you usually talk? "

Bai Zhen lowered his eyes and replied, his demeanor respectful to the point of being impeccable. This commoner would never dare to be disobedient at all. As for provoking the Crown Prince's anger, that was even more so. This commoner's daily conduct and words are indeed very disrespectful, please reprimand me. Even though this commoner was lacking in manners, most of the children of the martial arts world did not bother with small details and rarely paid attention to cumbersome etiquette. However, the Crown Prince had instructed the common people to always bear in mind the identity of the Crown Prince, respectful and respectful, not to be more offensive. This is why this commoner, to this day, will never dare to have the slightest bit of disrespect towards the Crown Prince. "

When Zhao Baiyi heard this, he finally understood the reason behind his tone and could only bitterly smile. "At that time, I was young, and it was just a moment of anger. It's been almost ten years, do you really have to go through with it? "

Bai Zhen continued speaking, "Your highness is the emperor's relative, and this subject is despicable. How could I dare to forget your orders …"

"Stop!" Zhao Baiyi growled, but seeing that he stopped speaking, he finally managed to catch his breath. "Alright, let's say I was wrong, okay? "I was wrong. Please forgive me for my mistake, okay?"

Bai Zhen lowered his hand and stood up. "Your Highness, you have spoken very seriously." Just when Zhao Baiyi thought that he was about to continue speaking, Bai Zhen finally said, "Since Yunyi no longer cares about the past, then I won't be polite. I am indeed here to meet with Crown Prince Qi so that I can help Qing Han draw a portrait... So is it convenient to help me? "

Zhao Baiyi saw that he wasn't going to continue addressing him as "Crown Prince", so he was finally relieved. "You've come all this way just to meet Yun Mo?" Zhao Baiyi asked curiously.

Bai Zhen threw up his hands. "Not entirely. My father wasn't home recently, so when my aunt saw me, she became extremely annoyed. My brothers also didn't want to get along with me. I stayed at home and asked for a snub, and since I was also a burden to others, I decided to just come out. "

"You are the eldest son," Zhao Baiyi said in a daze.

Bai Zhen smiled helplessly, "The eldest son?" What can the eldest son do? It's not like it's a big deal, I can just avoid them, why are you making things difficult for me? Father doesn't really care about me, and I don't want to argue with them. "

Seeing that he didn't want to say anything more, Zhao Boyi could only continue: "Seventh Brother has a good temper, you can go to the Prince's Mansion to find him. Moreover, he went to your house before, wouldn't it be more convenient for you to see him?"

Bai Ju said, "I think it would be better to come and see him and pass the time. Otherwise, I can only sleep in the brothel every day. It's so boring. "

"A brothel?" Zhao Baiyi blinked his eyes, "Do you have such a hobby?"

Bai Zhen smiled faintly, "I have a friend who goes there often, and the ladies I know have a tight tongue and are very sensible. Stay there and don't worry about my family finding me. "The scenery is good. We have wine to drink, and there are songs and dances to watch. Wouldn't that be great?" His smile didn't sound forced, probably because he was a bit bored.

Zhao Baiyi said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go. There's a teahouse nearby that makes pretty good snacks. Why don't we go and try it?"

Bai Zhen thought for a moment before nodding. "Then I won't be polite."

Zhao Baiyi smiled, "You're welcome. "It's been almost three years since we last met, and I was just in a hurry last time. I missed you quite a bit."

Bai Zhen couldn't help but smile as he looked at Zhao Baiyi, whose temperament and memories were greatly different. For some unknown reason, he felt a sense of relief in his heart.