Pang Xiao's expression was grave. This matter was related to Qin Yining, and it touched his heart. Not to mention that Li Qitian hadn't done it yet, Pang Xiao couldn't bear it even if someone mentioned it.
Seeing that Pang Xiao's expression was so ugly, Tao Jun couldn't help but sigh.
To be honest, ordinary people might not pay attention to what Pang Xiao had done for Da Zhou in the past, but as people in the military, they knew very well. They definitely didn't believe the rumors that Pang Xiao had committed treason. Just like Pang Xiao, who had a very high voice in the country and had outstanding military achievements, even if he went to Tatan, how could the Khan of Tatan really put him in an important position? What if he was thinking of his homeland? What if he won more people's hearts in Tatan, and his voice was higher than the Khan's?
Therefore, anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Emperor's actions this time were because he was afraid of Pang Xiao's moves.
"Okay, I know." Pang Xiao smiled and said, "I will pay more attention to these things. But I think Your Majesty should also consider the prestige of the country. If a woman went to ask for peace with the Tatan, Da Zhou's face would be ruined if the news spread. "
Tao Jun nodded and said, "I hope so."
Pang Xiao then asked about Tatan's recent situation.
If it was someone else, Tao Jun wouldn't easily tell this kind of important military matter. But it was the God of War Wang Ye who asked, and he had Ji Zeyu's token in his hand, so he didn't hide anything and told him about Tatan's current situation in detail.
Pang Xiao listened very carefully, and often commented, reminding Tao Jun of some things to pay attention to at the border.
Seeing that Pang Xiao was still so concerned about the situation at the border even when Your Majesty was suspicious of him, Tao Jun couldn't help but feel a little moved.
Since ancient times, it was common for one's achievements to shock the ruler.
Needless to say, Pang Xiao's biological father, Pang Zhongzheng, was also suspected by the Emperor of the Northern Ji Country because of his outstanding achievements. He deliberately fell into a trap and got rid of Pang Xiao by borrowing a knife to kill him.
Pang Xiao had inherited Pang Zhongzheng's legacy and was still a talented general, but now he was also suspected by the Emperor. Such a scene truly made one sigh endlessly.
By the time Pang Xiao returned to his room, Qin Yining had already taken a bath and changed her clothes. She was sitting on the warm kang bed next to the window with her half-dried hair hanging loosely over her shoulders. She was sewing a pair of trousers for Pang Xiao by the light of a silk lamp.
Hearing the sound of the door opening and closing, he looked up and smiled. "You're back."
"Yes." As soon as he met her starry eyes, Pang Xiao's heart completely softened. He walked quickly to her, leaned over, and kissed her forehead. Seeing that she was sewing his pants, he couldn't help but smile. "Ask the servants to do these things."
"I have nothing to do. Besides, you were followed by a group of rough men all the way here. How can they sew well?" Qin Yining didn't even raise her head. Her white hands were very dexterous. The orange light covered her with a soft veil, which made people feel warm just by looking at her.
Pang Xiao's heart was filled with happiness in an instant. He kissed her on the cheek again and said, "I'm going to take a bath."
"Go. The maids have already prepared the hot water. I'll put your clothes on the screen. "
"Got it."
Pang Xiao smiled and touched her face. Then he quickly went to the bathroom. After washing up, he changed into a new set of clothes and walked out while drying his hair.
Qin Yining finished sewing his pants. At this moment, she was helping him deal with the wear and tear on his outer sleeve. Seeing that he was walking with water dripping from his hair, she smiled and said, "Sit here. I'll help you wipe it."
Pang Xiao smiled and sat in front of Qin Yining. Qin Yining knelt behind him and carefully wiped his hair with a cotton handkerchief.
Pang Xiao closed his eyes and enjoyed the beauty and peace of this moment. When she gently massaged his scalp with her fingers, he smiled and said, "Okay, it's too tiring to raise my arm all the time. You don't have to massage it."
"How tiring can it be?" Qin Yining didn't want to stop and asked, "General Tao just asked you to go over. What's the matter?"
Pang Xiao didn't show any emotion and avoided the important point and said, "I asked him about the Tatan's current situation. Si Qin is recruiting soldiers and collecting food again. It seems like he still hasn't given up on the idea of invading the south. I always feel that it's a bit strange that he's so determined to expand his territory like he's possessed. "
Qin Yining thought for a moment and couldn't help but say, "Actually, I feel the same way. In the past, I always felt that Si Qin wanted to take control of the Tatan's government. Although his ambition is great, he's now the Tatan Khan. Moreover, after his actions, his support in the Tatan is very high. Being the overlord of a region should be in line with his wishes. It's just that his ambition to conquer the world is so great that it surprised me. Actually, I have an unconfirmed guess. "
"Oh? Tell me about it. "
Pang Xiao stretched out his long arm and pulled Qin Yining over to sit on his lap.
Qin Yining put down her handkerchief and held his arm as she said seriously, "This idea of mine came to me suddenly. I don't have any evidence, so it can't be taken seriously."
Pang Xiao held her delicate hand and played with it as he smiled, "Just say it, there are no outsiders here. Moreover, I always felt that a woman's sixth sense is very accurate. You're like this, my mother and grandmother are also like this. Sometimes, they'll have inexplicable ideas. For example, they'll say that something will be dangerous if it doesn't succeed. Reality proves that they're right. So, tell me about it. Maybe you can give me some ideas. "
Qin Yining nodded and said, "I think that during the Dayan War, Tian Jizi changed her name to Fairy Liu and hid in the Dayan in the name of evading pursuit. On the surface, it seemed that she had always been in the Fairy Temple, but in reality, she had some dealings with the Demon Empress and the Fatuous Emperor. She also had many dealings with the nobles in the court. Although she didn't have many dealings with them, sometimes she just needed to subtly influence something.
"Later, seeing that the Dayan Imperial Court was about to collapse, Tian Jizi went to the Tatan. I also saw her in the Tatan Palace. At that time, her intention to stir up trouble was even more obvious. She actually urged A Nari Khan to kill me. After that, all the chaos in the Tatan, although I didn't see Tian Jizi make a move, I still feel that all of this has something to do with her. "
Qin Yining looked at Pang Xiao's expression and said carefully, "At that time, Tian Jizi's reputation spread far and wide. She read the fate of the three of you. At that time, I don't know what she said, but the result was that Li Qitian became more and more afraid of you. Putting all of these together, I feel that Tian Jizi played a role in all of this. I just don't know what her goal is. "
Pang Xiao heard this and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Before Qin Yining said this, Pang Xiao hadn't thought about this. But after she said it, he thought back to Tian Jizi's actions over the years. He really felt that what she said was true. Tian Jizi had always been involved in the affairs of the world.
"Yes." Pang Xiao said faintly, "Why did she do this?"
Qin Yining pursed his lips and said, "At that time, when she read the fate, she said something about the Ziwei Emperor Star and the Three Inauspicious Stars. Did you believe it?"
Pang Xiao was stunned at first, then smiled and said, "I don't believe in these things."
"Young Master Mu told me that at that time, Tian Jizi read the fate of the Dayan. 'During the chaotic times, the demon fox came to the mortal world and destroyed the destiny of the previous dynasty. The Three Inauspicious Stars, Greedy Wolf, Seven Kills, and Army Destroyer, assisted the Ziwei Emperor Star to reach the top and create a world of peace.' The Greedy Wolf Star fell in the north. Now it seems that it should correspond to Wutejin Khan. And the Army Destroyer, Seven Kills, and the Ziwei Emperor Star should correspond to Ji Lan, Li Qitian, and you.
"After the Seven Kills Star reached the top, she was afraid of you because you were the one who read the fate of the Ziwei Emperor Star. So she was especially afraid of you and guarded against you. And Li Qitian's hostility towards Prince Consort Ji was relatively weaker.
"I'm thinking, are these calculations real or not? If it's true, what's the situation in the world? If it's not true and Tian Jizi deliberately said this, what is she trying to do? "
Qin Yining's brows were knitted together as he pondered. Now that the situation was so tense, Li Qitian's side had already set up a battle array.
They were just waiting for them to return to the capital. If they were more cowardly or irresponsible, they would have fled far away to ensure their safety.
However, whether it was her or Pang Xiao, they could not completely let go of their responsibilities and let their families bear the consequences for them. So no matter how difficult the future was, they still had to return to the capital. All kinds of factors that she could not understand at the moment seemed to be even more troublesome.
"Sister Yi? Okay, don't think about it. " Pang Xiao called Qin Yining a few times, but she did not answer. He knew that she was troubled by these things, so he hugged her and shook her. "You just need to stay by my side at ease. I can solve these things. I also have a way to deal with Your Majesty's matter. You're weak and have experienced so many hardships outside. Now you're thinking so much for no reason. Aren't you looking for trouble? "
He kissed her forehead, eyelashes, and the bridge of her nose. Finally, he gently pecked the corner of her lips and whispered, "Be good, don't think about it. Leave it to me."
Qin Yining's lips and tongue were covered by tenderness. That kiss was like a hot spring, gentle and slow, making her body and mind feel comfortable. Gradually, she softened in his arms. Her body was warm and her emotions were stirred. It was just a matter of breathing.
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The days in Tian Lang Pass were even more comfortable than in Tian Yu Pass.
Tao Jun gathered his brothers and the soldiers under his command. Almost every day, he held banquets to entertain Pang Xiao.
Pang Xiao said goodbye to Tao Jun several times and planned to return to the capital. But Tao Jun always said, "My brothers and Wang Ye haven't had enough time together." Or he would say, "There's another brother who will arrive the day after tomorrow. He has always admired Wang Ye's great name and must meet him. Wang Ye must wait for two more days to give this brother face."
How could Pang Xiao not see that Tao Jun was stalling for time?
In these few days, as long as there was a chance, Tao Jun would directly or indirectly persuade Pang Xiao not to return to the capital. As long as he went back, he would definitely fall into a trap. It would be better to take Wang Fei and live freely outside. In the future, he would find a chance to secretly go back and pick up his family.
In this way, they inadvertently stayed in Tian Lang Pass for more than twenty days.
Yi Binghu was so anxious that grass was about to grow on his head. In these twenty days, he sent five secret letters to the capital. Each letter described how arrogant and carefree Pang Xiao was outside. He described Pang Xiao's crimes clearly and logically.
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