Return of the Swallow

When Qin Yining was lost in thought, Tao Hanshan also returned to the main hall, sitting in the first place with a gloomy expression.

"Brother Tao, what's wrong?" A middle-aged counselor with a long beard carefully observed Tao Hanshan's expression and asked carefully.

This person was named Chen Jing, who was also a counselor under Pang Xiao, but his status was far less than that of Tao Hanshan. Over the years, he has acted with Tao Hanshan's head as his confidant.

Tao Hanshan shook his head.

Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, Chen Jing turned around and signaled that several counsellors and guards all retreated.

When there was no one else in the house, he lowered his voice and asked, "Why does the princess annoy Brother Tao?"

Tao Hanshan frowned when he heard the words: "The princess is the body of a daughter, even if there is any discord, it is the improper handling of our subordinates that angers the princess. Where else can the princess anger us?"

Chen Jing smiled and said, "Brother Tao doesn't need to be so nervous. There are no outsiders here, only you and my brother. What can't you say between you and me?

In the past, Tao Hanshan would never allow Chen Jing to say such things after others.But just now, he was really angry by Qin Yining, and he couldn't get angry with the princess, so he was angry about this.

Seeing Chen Jing's words, he snorted, "Women's views are not contrived. The Wolong, whom the prince praised her as alive, now seems to be a man with long hair and short knowledge. What a wise man, but after all Sad beauty is off."

Chen Jing smiled and said: "Since ancient times, heroes have been sad about Beauty Pass. What's so strange about it? If the princess is just an ordinary deep-seated woman, it's okay. If only she is beautiful, she will serve the prince. The problem lies in how smart she is It’s the most difficult thing for a woman like this. If she goes to talk to the prince, it will affect the prince’s decision more or less. If she goes to the prince and tells who is not, the prince must believe it 100%."

"Exactly, the bad is here." Tao Hanshan said, "As far as what happened today, in such a crisis situation, of course we must ensure that the prince is acting correctly! The prince is dedicated to the country, but the sage is deeply afraid of the prince. , How much did the prince suffer when we were in the capital? This is not only seen by our subordinates, but the people in the capital have seen it!

"The prince's merits are so powerful that he is jealous of the Lord. This is an indisputable fact. Under such circumstances, we should be more careful and careful not to be grasped by the Lord. But the prince is still talking to me about the'initial intention' today. , I don’t agree that I ordered people to send troops to quell the rebellion of the people in Danfu County. You say this is ridiculous?"

Chen Jing raised her eyebrows pretendingly: "Why does the princess think so after saying that?"

Tao Hanshan sneered, "I'm not saying that the people are innocent. At this time, she only thinks about the untouchables, but she doesn't want to blame the prince after the incident, let alone what the prince will do. If I say, the woman is fine. It’s all about staying in the house and doing something. The princess is not just a living example. She was spoiled by the prince!"

Chen Jing also sneered when he heard the words, and joked: "So since ancient times, women who are too beautiful are all materials that harm the country and the people. This is not to blame the prince. Then how does Brother Tao plan to deal with this matter?"

When asked about the key issue, Tao Hanshan immediately chilled his face, tapped his fingers on the table quickly, and the tapping sound stopped abruptly after a cup of tea.

"This matter cannot be left to a female generation."

Tao Hanshan held the small table between the two armchairs with his elbows, and leaned in front of Chen Jing and whispered: "Like you and me, it's not like Brother Xie and Brother Xu can count in front of the prince and the princess. For the future, what should be the most important thing to care about? If the prince becomes a major event, at least you and I can be court officials, but if the prince can't do it, we are afraid that we will never escape."

Chen Jing nodded again and again, "Brother Tao said that you and I follow the prince, one is to value the character of the prince, and the other is not for this. If there is no selfishness, we will become a bodhisattva."

"Exactly, I believe it's not just you and me, everyone also thinks like this. The prince is a person of benevolence and righteousness, and he is resigned to the suspicion of the sage, and he is undecided to resist, for the word loyalty. The character really admires you and me, and makes followers like you and me more desperate."

Chen Jing nodded in agreement.

Tao Hanshan again said: "There are things that the prince can't do. If our subordinates don't do it, things will develop in an uncontrollable direction in the end, so we must do everything possible to help the prince succeed. The prince is now dedicated to the saint. But once something drives the prince on that path, the prince can't resist."

Chen Jing nodded again.

He agreed with Tao Hanshan's thoughts, but after listening to Tao Hanshan's words, he had some bad premonitions in his heart, and his back felt a little cold.

Tao Hanshan cautiously lowered his voice: "The princess is in the midst of this matter, and it really doesn't do any good. If you want the prince to agree to suppress the rebellion of the people in Danfu County, you must give the prince one thing to let him approve. Reason, for example, hatred."

"Brother Tao, you mean..."

Tao Hanshan made a gesture with his palm on his neck.

"You are talking about... the princess?" Chen Jing followed with a gesture. Seeing Tao Hanshan nodded, there was an agitated spirit, and the hairs on his back stood up. "This, is this wrong? The princess is the prince's sharp heart. If the prince knows, even if you are thinking of the prince, I am afraid that the prince will only be angry and will not appreciate it."

Tao Hanshan smiled, "How many beauties in the world? When the prince is on the throne in the future, there will naturally be beauties under the world to serve. Isn't it worrying that you can't choose a better one than the Qin family? What's more? After that, many thoughts will naturally change, and naturally he will no longer care about the current governor. He will miss the princess, but he will not anger me."

At this point, Tao Hanshan whispered a few words in Chen Jing's ear, and when he saw Chen Jing nodded, he said, "Besides, what is there to worry about? Isn't the princess carrying a ready-made top tank by his side? The prince determined that it was the people of Danfu County who killed the princess. He was righteous with his temper and his affection for the princess, not to mention that he was calming down and conspiring. Even the prince who killed the city did it. By then, he will have the best of both worlds.

Chen Jing hesitated for a moment, and then slowly nodded and said, "Brother Tao also makes sense. So you have already decided on this method?"

Tao Hanshan smiled and did not immediately answer.

Qin Yining's expression at this time has changed from the initial anxiety and worry to calm.

She stood up, walked slowly to the window, and quietly pushed the window open a gap to observe the situation in the courtyard carefully.

Today is July and a half, and a bright moon hangs high, giving an unobstructed view of the silent courtyard.Because of the difference between men and women, Xu did not arrange guards outside the courtyard where she was located, only people walking around in front of the courtyard.

Qin Yining was a little funny.She has already come to where Pang Xiao's subordinates are. Although Tao Hanshan does not approve of her felling, she will respect her as a princess anyway. Why is she so careful.

She simply pushed the door directly to the courtyard and carefully observed the surroundings.

Seeing that Qin Yining had gone out, the young man quickly followed.

The yard was spacious, and the night breeze was blowing on Qin Yining's shredded hair, and she could smell the strong smell of her blood after her body dried up.

This is exactly why Qin Yining is on guard.

If it was Xu Weizhi or Xie Yue, even if there were no maidservants around, they would find a way to find a village woman to serve her in dressing and washing.But Tao Hanshan only sent a piece of clothes that I didn't know where to find, and brought a pot of hot water.

Tao Hanshan didn't pay enough attention to her, and Qin Yining couldn't tear his face with the people left behind by Pang Xiao.

She wanted to find Meng Qin.If it was Xie Yue, she would directly order people to go outside to find someone, but Tao Hanshan's actions and words made Qin Yining untrustworthy.

But the signal arrow she used to communicate with the Qingtian League was too eye-catching in the night sky. The red light rose, and Zhuangzi's guards might have been attracted before Meng Qin came.

Qin Yining looked down, hesitating how to act.

Is it feasible to look for Meng Qinlai in an open manner?If you want to come to Tao Hanshan, you know that she is the leader of the Qingtian League, and she shouldn't stop her from contacting the outside world.After all, a person like Tao Hanshan who is good at drilling camps cares more about his position in front of the prince. Even if they disagree, they are still members of Pang Xiao's camp.

Thinking of this, Qin Yining walked out, trying to find someone to find Meng Qin.

Seeing Qin Yining walking towards the door, the young man followed with his bamboo stick.

Unexpectedly, the two of them had just walked two or three steps before and after they heard a slight knock when a small stone fell on the back.

The young man reacted quickly and suddenly turned around, the sharp blade in his hand was already out of the sheath.

But when he saw the person coming, the young man's movements stopped temporarily.

Qin Yining also looked back and saw a person lying on the backyard wall. Isn't it Meng Qin?

Qin Yining didn't dare to speak, for fear of attracting people's attention, so he hurriedly walked in that direction.

Meng Qin climbed over the mud wall and landed easily.

Qin Yining hurriedly waved at both Meng Qin and the youth.

The courtyard was not where the business was discussed, and Qin Yining quickly followed knowingly, and the three hurried into the house.

Meng Qin lowered his voice and said, "Leader, you are too remote to live in this location."

Qin Yining smiled, "I disagree with Mr. Tao. Do you want to come to Mr. Tao to calm me down in a remote place?"

"He is the prince's counselor, dare to do this to you?" Meng Qin almost couldn't help jumping up.

Qin Yining smiled bitterly, "I am just a useless woman after all. Many people despise women. You don't know."

Meng Qin shook his head: "Aren't those who look down on women raised by mom?"

Qin Yining didn't want to entangle this topic, and asked in a low voice, "How is the situation with the prince?"

Meng Qin said: "It was the one who inquired about the news to tell the leader that the prince is still surrounded, but there is no conflict now, and the prince will restrain his men well."