When Yuchi Yan put down his wine cup, he heard Pang Xiao's words and said casually, "Oh, maybe something happened in the barracks. These days …"
"Ahem!" Gu Shixiong coughed violently, interrupting Yuchi Yan's unfinished words.
Yuchi Yan suddenly came back to his senses and couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
He looked at Pang Xiao, who was still smiling in front of him, as if he had seen a ghost!
Too insidious! Pang Xiao, this guy, actually took advantage of his relaxed vigilance to get information from him!
Yuchi Yan was filled with resentment and self-reproach, almost doubting herself. Did he really not have the talent to be an emperor? How could he be so easily swayed by Pang Xiao's words? How could he answer whatever Pang Xiao asked?
Pang Xiao didn't intend to get anything out of Yuchi Yan. If Yuchi Yan really said something, Pang Xiao would be surprised. He just wanted to see Yuchi Yan's attitude. Now that he saw it, he could be sure that something had happened in the barracks. It was just a reference.
However, Yuchi Yan almost blurted out the truth, which surprised and amused Pang Xiao. He couldn't believe that there was such a real person among the people who played with power.
"It seems that General Deng is tied up with military affairs." Pang Xiao said with a smile, "This is normal. The reception is secondary. The most important thing is that the military affairs can't be delayed. We are all people who work for Your Majesty, so this situation is understandable. "
Gu Shixiong was already very worried, but he still smiled flawlessly, "Prince Zhongshun is right. We are all people who work for Your Majesty with all our hearts. We don't need to care about these ostentatious things."
Hearing this, everyone present looked at Pang Xiao in unison.
Pang Xiao pretended that he didn't hear Gu Shixiong's insinuation that he was too ostentatious and didn't do his best for Your Majesty. He then chatted with Yuchi Yan again.
However, Yuchi Yan was now on guard. Now, he was like a frightened rabbit. Whatever he chatted about, he seemed to be thinking about whether he should say something or not. His hands and feet were tied, and he was so timid that people who saw him felt that he was ungentlemanly.
Pang Xiao did not care. After all, these Dayan officials were not his people. The Yuchi Yan was behaving in such a manner. Was he not afraid that his subordinates would reconsider their options?
Thinking of this, Pang Xiao could not help but sigh. Fortunately, Gu Shixiong did not abandon the Yuchi Yan. Otherwise, with his intelligence, he would have been eaten alive!
Qin Yining was in the room with the two children, listening to the conversation outside. He could see everything clearly through the beaded curtains. Yuchi Yan did not have any women by his side, and Qin Yining refused to use the maidservants that Yuchi Yan had arranged. There were no outsiders by his side, so it was more convenient for Qin Yining to listen to the news outside.
Gradually, the sky darkened. The servants lit up a few more lamps in the room, and the charcoal in the braziers was replaced with new ones. New Year's Eve was approaching. How could a brazier of charcoal be used to cool the damp and cold temperature of the old capital?
Brother Zhao and Brother Han had been traveling with Qin Yining and Pang Xiao ever since they were one month old. Even if Qin Yining did his best to take care of them, they were still limited by their conditions. It was impossible for them to be as comfortable as they were at home.
At this time, the two children were hungry. In addition, the hall was cold. Brother Han cried first. When Brother Zhao heard his younger brother cry, he also cried.
The babies' loud cries echoed in the hall, causing Pang Xiao and the others who were talking to look in the direction of the room.
Pang Xiao became worried and wanted to get up to check on the situation. However, the situation was not right. He was a man, so it was not good for him to always be around the children.
Yuchi Yan, who had almost said the wrong thing just now, heard the wet nurse's voice coaxing the children behind the beaded curtains. His heart felt sour.
He had already forgotten that Qin Yining had just given birth to Pang Xiao's children. However, the two children's loud cries were like a fierce slap to his face, pulling him back to reality.
What did he have now? His throne had been taken away by the man in front of him twice. Now, he even had to be stationed in the south to oppose him.
The hatred between them was already irreconcilable. How could he let down his guard? He had just been chatting happily with this person.
Yuchi Yan sank into deep self-blame and guilt.
Pang Xiao said at this time: "It's getting late. We should also take our leave. "
Yuchi Yan was not in a good mood. He said gloomily: "Wang Ye's young master seems to be unwell. Why don't we stay here for a night, so that the children won't suffer from the pain of the bumpy journey."
"Yes." Gu Shixiong thought that Yuchi Yan was finally reliable for once. He also anxiously came forward to persuade: "It's freezing outside. It's not right to let the swaddling babies run back and forth. Besides, Wang Ye still has to go to the military camp, right? The princess consort is taking care of the two children. She can stay here to take care of them. "
If Pang Xiao really left Qin Yining and the children here, it would be sending them to the tiger's den! Wouldn't that be leaving them as hostages?!
"No need. This King understands Zhennan Wang's good intentions. In the future, we will both be officials in the old capital. If we want to meet again, there will be many opportunities in the future. One more time won't make a difference. Besides, my wife is a female. It's not good for her to stay here with the children. "
Pang Xiao stood up and cupped his hands to bid farewell. Then, he walked out forcefully.
Qin Yining heard Pang Xiao's movements. He had already instructed the wet nurse to carry the twins and put them on properly before walking out.
Yuchi Yan pursed her lips. Seeing the two of them together, jealousy was like a cluster of flames, burning in her heart. Thinking of Gu Shixiong's words, Yuchi Yan stepped forward and said: "Prince Zhongshun really insists on letting down This King's good intentions?"
With this question, the atmosphere immediately turned cold.
Huzi and Jinghu Wei immediately stood in formation and guarded Pang Xiao, Qin Yining, and the others. Ji Yun held the soft sword at her waist, ready to unsheathe it at any time. Bing Tang clenched the small bag in his hand.
Pang Xiao clasped his hands behind his back. His chin was slightly raised, his sword-like eyebrows slanted, and his phoenix eyes narrowed. He said arrogantly and unhappily: "What, does Zhennan Wang want to stop This King from taking the throne? Or does Zhennan Wang want to snatch This King's wife and children? "
As soon as these words came out, it was tantamount to exposing Yuchi Yan's inner thoughts in front of everyone, tearing apart that layer of cloth covering his shame. Yuchi Yan originally thought this way!
Yuchi Yan's face alternated between red and white. Pang Xiao suddenly laughed loudly and patted Yuchi Yan's shoulder with his big hand: "It's just a joke, how can Zhennan Wang be that kind of dirty person who covets his wife and children? What's more, Zhennan Wang wholeheartedly cares for the people and the common people. He won't have the heart to start another war and let the common people suffer. This King understands Zhennan Wang's thoughts the best. Don't you think This King is right? "
Yuchi Yan's shoulder was held by a pair of big hands that were like iron pincers. It was so painful that he almost tilted his body to avoid it. Now, he forced himself to hold on just to maintain his image.
Moreover, Pang Xiao's martial strength and the people he arranged along the way were not weak. If they really fought, it would be fine to annihilate them all. If they couldn't and let the tiger return to the mountain, wouldn't it be waiting for Pang Xiao to kill them all? That wouldn't be worth the loss.
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