"That's not entirely true. Honorable son-in-law, don't be discouraged. Now that we've discussed countermeasures, it's better to nip the problem in the bud. "Qin Huaiyuan comfortingly patted Pang Xiao's shoulder again. There was only trust and respect in his eyes.
Pang Xiao's heart was moved. His admiration for his father now belonged to Qin Huaiyuan. He nodded solemnly and promised, "Father-in-law, don't worry. I'll definitely act cautiously. I'll be fully prepared in advance. "
"That's good. Since the matter is set, do your part well and treat it as normal. You're talented. Although you can't go all out now because of Sister Yi and the child in her belly, a tiger lying down is still a tiger. It's not a bad thing to take this opportunity to conserve energy. "
Pang Xiao was encouraged, and the worry and uneasiness that had been deeply hidden in his heart had completely dispersed. His eyes were bright and confident as usual.
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi silently watched the interaction between Qin Huaiyuan and Pang Xiao. Their original admiration had now turned into joy and gratification. They were older and had followed Pang Xiao for many years. Although they were master and servant, they actually felt sorry for Pang Xiao, who had experienced many hardships at a young age.
Pang Xiao didn't have a father to protect him since he was young. He was also forced to train on the battlefield. In his life, there were very few people who could wholeheartedly teach and advise him. Those who approached him either had something to ask of him or wanted to rely on him.
Qin Huaiyuan not only cared about the people, but also could disregard former enmity. Looking at how he treated Pang Xiao, he gave him pointers and encouraged him when he needed to. It was obvious that he was teaching him like his own child.
Such a father-in-law could be said to be a guiding light. To Pang Xiao, he had a special meaning and was very important.
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi now respected Qin Huaiyuan from the bottom of their hearts, just like how they respected Qin Yining. When they discussed the possible reactions of the palace, the atmosphere was warmer than usual.
However, as expected, Li Qitian not only ordered the Warden's Office of the Five Cities to put the capital under martial law, he also sent more people to the Imperial Mausoleum in Chongshan to carry out a detailed investigation of the previous dynasty's Imperial Mausoleum. In just a few days, the commoners were already on tenterhooks. They all thought that some bandits had sneaked into the capital to kill people, so the streets were empty even before the curfew. The shops also closed their doors and refused to do business before nightfall.
Li Qitian couldn't find the treasure and lost the Yuchi Yan. He was more and more certain that the treasure must be in the Imperial Mausoleum. Perhaps there was a part of it in the capital. In the past few days, he had almost been possessed. Even the Empress Dowager and the Empress rarely went to their quarters. All day long, he was just trying to figure out the location of the hidden treasure.
However, in the blink of an eye, it was already the fifth day of the ninth month. The underground palace in the Imperial Mausoleum had been pried open. Even the coffin of the Northern Ji Kingdom's Emperor was almost exposed, but the treasure was still nowhere to be seen.
Li Qitian also suspected that Tian Jizi was deliberately mystifying and playing with him.
However, in the past few days, he had caught many monks and Taoists, but he didn't see Tian Jizi. It was this person who disappeared completely under the strict interrogation at the city gate, as if he had never appeared. This made Li Qitian even more suspicious.
Qin Yining didn't sleep well these days. The two little guys in her belly were very lively. In addition, she often woke up late at night. The hot autumn was still raging. Qin Yining had faint dark circles under her eyes.
One day, she was standing in the corridor with her hands on her waist, watching Bing Tang and Lian Xiaozhou play chicken and shuttlecock. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from outside the courtyard wall.
Lian Xiaozhou and Bing Tang stopped playing.
Ji Yun went out to inquire.
Not long after, she came back and reported, "Wangfei, there's nothing big outside. Someone from the palace came to pass on Your Majesty's verbal order to invite Wang Ye into the palace to talk. "
As soon as she finished speaking, Pang Xiao had already entered the courtyard.
"Girl, you're quite talkative." Pang Xiao smiled at Ji Yun without any anger.
Ji Yun bowed and retreated to the side with her head lowered.
Qin Yining stretched out her arm. Pang Xiao immediately came forward to hold her hand and said, "Why are you standing here? Are you tired? "
"I'm fine. Why did Your Majesty suddenly summon you? Did he only pass it to you, or did he also pass it to others? "
Pang Xiao helped Qin Yining back to the room. She sat on the kang bed by the window and said, "It's not just me. It's said that the old officials of Northern Ji, the officials who surrendered on the Dayan, and the nobles, were all invited into the palace."
Qin Yining frowned and muttered, "Today is already the fifth day of the lunar month. The letter that day said that the golden light appeared on the ninth day of the ninth month? "
"That's right."
"It's precisely because the date is approaching that Your Majesty is anxious. During this period of time, we've already dug up the graves. It's only the children who made some funerary objects. Whether or not he found any traps, he should be impatient. This time, he called all of you in because he's suspicious. "
Pang Xiao smiled and nodded. She hugged Qin Yining and said, "Great minds think alike. With his temperament, we can naturally figure out his actions after interacting with him for a long time. This time, there must be no progress in the capital and the imperial mausoleum. He also completely believes in the matter of the treasure. If he can't find it, he'll be suspicious everywhere.
"It's not that I'm arrogant, but if he's suspicious, I'll be the first to bear the brunt. The other important officials are also on the list of suspects. It's because we can't be sure who's behind the matter of the treasure. He'll definitely cast a wide net and catch everyone in one fell swoop. Only by keeping all the suspicious people in front of him can he be sure. "
Qin Yining said worriedly, "So if you go this time, you'll have to stay for a few more days. The situation in the palace is treacherous and unpredictable. Can we think of a way not to go? "
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "That's an imperial edict. This isn't the time to openly defy the edict and have a falling out. Especially now, that person's eyes are red."
Qin Yining rubbed his round belly and sighed, "Our child came too early. Actually, the current situation isn't suitable for me to peacefully conceive. The imperial court has changed so much. If you want to protect the safety of us, you'll have to make a lot of sacrifices. "
Qin Yining knew that with Pang Xiao's personality, if it was in the past, he would be unhappy and wouldn't make things difficult for others. However, he would be able to find an irrefutable reason to resist the imperial edict.
Li Qitian allowed so many people to enter the palace this time. It was clear that he was putting them under house arrest. If things went wrong, he would break them one by one and ask about the whereabouts of the treasure. If Pang Xiao went, Qin Yining was really afraid that he would be in danger.
However, Pang Xiao couldn't back down now. He also couldn't complicate matters.
The current Pang Xiao had to be strong even if he was a dragon. He had to do his best to support Qin Yining and his child. No matter what he did, he had to wait until after Qin Yining gave birth. Now, everything had to be stable.
Pang Xiao squeezed Qin Yining's hand and said with a smile, "Look at you. You're sighing again. Be careful that the child you give birth to in the future will be like a little old man."
Qin Yining couldn't help but chuckle when he heard this. Knowing that he was deliberately comforting her, he sighed and said, "Even if you want to enter the palace, you can't leave without a way out. If Your Majesty's orders have any weaknesses that can be used against you, you should come home and try not to go to the palace."
"Don't worry. Perhaps you've guessed wrongly. Your Majesty isn't crazy. Why would he put all the ministers under house arrest? "
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