C167 Imperial Sister-in-law

"There's no news from Qi Country." Sima Ling replied calmly. "It seems like there shouldn't be any major problems with the Crown Prince's trip."

"Crown Prince Wen has always been frivolous. He doesn't have the self-awareness of being the heir to the throne. Now, it was only right and proper for the Prince Regent to seize the throne. We have been lying in ambush in Great Yan for many years. When will we be able to help you achieve your goal? "

" I don't have the leisure to care about who is the emperor of Qi Country. The reason why I am still hiding in Great Yan is to help the Second Prince take revenge. My long-cherished wish is to overthrow the empire of Great Yan. "

" However, we have been waiting for orders for the past few years. When can we display our abilities? " Ministry Wai could not help feeling anxious. Could it be that they wanted him to be an inconspicuous official in a foreign country forever?

"I will naturally ask the Prince Regent about this. Don't worry, it won't take long for us. Not only did the Prince Regent's power and authority in Qi Country increase, but even Great Yan has lost a general of Zhen'an King. Such a rare opportunity, I think the Prince will give the order very soon. The Crown Prince has already left the city. Do you think the Prince Regent will let him return to Qi Country alive? "

" Sir Sima saw through it. This official admires you. " Ministry Wai immediately bowed and bowed.

After Ministry Wai left, Sima Ling's close official came forward and asked, "Master, did Zhen'an King really withdraw from the court? Is there a fake one? "

"Regardless of whether this matter is true or false, as long as we can sow discord between Zhen'an King and the Emperor of Great Yan and make them suspect each other, it is enough. In that case, why should we bother about whether there is a trick or not? "

"Yes, this subordinate understands!"

"Send more people to find out more about Zhen'an King. If we want to frame him, we still need to make an article on the matters that he has taken over from now on." Sima Ling burned some of the letters that Ministry Wai had given him just now before leaving the courtyard.

That night, Qi Han deliberately appeared in Duan Shuang's study room carefully.

"Sima Ling that fellow did not plan to let you go. He even prepared to sow discord between you and the Emperor. This way, it seems like Qi Country is preparing to take action." Qi Han told Duan Shuang about the general contents of Sima Ling and Ministry Wai.

" Oh? Don't tell me you got all of this from the Poker Wine?"

" How is that possible! " Qi Han rolled his eyes.

"I followed that stupid Ministry Wai to the meeting place. I almost got exposed because of this news!"

Duan Shuang raised his eyes and signaled him to explain.

"With my skills, of course that Ministry Wai wouldn't notice. However, I almost died in Sima Ling's hands. This Sima Ling found me the moment I left the house. Luckily, his house is near the firework site. It's all thanks to my intelligence. He immediately hugged a girl and pretended to be drunk. Otherwise, why wouldn't she arrest Sima Ling?"

" That's why I said that you're the most suitable person to do such a thing. " Duan Shuang smiled evilly. "If it wasn't for your notorious reputation, with those insignificant tricks of yours, how could you deceive that old fox?"

"However, you must be careful from now on. Don't wander around Sima Ling anymore. What you need to do now is to stabilize Ministry Wai's path. It will be fine as long as you can get out through the wind." Duan Shuang changed the topic.

"Then how do you plan to deal with Sima Ling, Your Highness? You must warn the Emperor beforehand, don't let his scheme succeed."

Duan Shuang smiled disdainfully, "Next..."

After a long while, Qi Han quietly left the Imperial Residence.

At the Moon-moon Restaurant by the river in the city.

"Brother Yun, why are you so free today?" Jiegeng picked up the cup and took a sip before frowning, "Just wine?"

"Don't worry, it is just some fruit wine. It was not easy to get drunk, and the aftereffects were not strong either. The moonlight is intoxicating, but without wine, I still feel like I'm missing something. " Duan Shuang explained.

Jiegeng nodded and carefully savored it. It was still very sweet.

"Jiegeng, from now on, I will be at the mouth of the cyclone. You are the woman I love deeply, even though I want to shelter you from the wind and rain. But I cannot completely predict what will happen. However, you can rest assured that I will try my best to disperse the danger that will be added to your body. "

Duan Shuang looked at Jiegeng." Right now, I can't say much to you. Are you willing to believe me? "

Jiegeng looked at Duan Shuang and frowned. She looked unhappy.

"What's wrong? It's..."

Jiegeng laughed. "I'm just angry that you're stupid. Now that things have come to this, do you think that we still need to make things clear between us in order to gain trust?"

"Why don't we also make a bet and see if our hearts are united?" Jiegeng raised her wine glass and toasted to Duan Shuang. "Between you and me, don't say anything. Just use your heart to feel it. Do you want to bet?"

Duan Shuang also smiled. "You were in my pocket from the beginning. You even have the guts to make a bet. I have no reason not to accompany you!"

Under the moonlight, the two of them looked at each other and smiled.

The next day, the Imperial Family officially held a banquet to welcome the Qi Country's Crown Prince.

Although it was called a welcoming banquet, the young lady of the royal family was invited by the palace. It could be considered to be the most grand banquet in the entire year. In addition, the real purpose of the Qi Country Crown Prince's visit had been spread among the noble families for the past few days. Everyone knew very well that this was to give the Qi Country Crown Prince Zhang Luo a candidate for the marriage alliance.

To marry into a foreign country far away, even the princess consorts with noble statuses and the women of the noble families would be reluctant to do so. As a result, at today's banquet, he had put himself in the most delicate position. It was still the women from those families who still had room to expand.

When Jiegeng appeared at this banquet with the Empress, her heart was naturally filled with reluctance. Helplessly bearing the title of "Princess," she had no way of shirking it.

"The Crown Prince of Qi Country, the Fourth Prince of Qi Country has arrived." Following the high spirited report of the eunuch, Hsing Zheng and Hsing Ji slowly entered the line of sight of the crowd.

"Empress, are there two princes in Qi Country now? Isn't there only Prince Hsing?" Jiegeng curiously asked the Empress beside her.

"Bengong also do not know." The Empress shook her head.

"Hsing Zheng of Qi Country."

"Hsing Ji of Qi Country!"

"Greet the Emperor." The two of them first expressed their respect to the Emperor.

"Emperor, don't blame Ling for being reckless. This crown prince only found out yesterday that he actually came here privately."

"Haha, no matter! Since Great Yan and Qi Country are now allies, our Great Yan naturally welcomes them."

After that, Hsing Zheng and Hsing Ji took their seats.

"Today's Palace Banquet, everyone can enjoy it to your heart's content."

"Yes!"

After the Emperor spoke, the palace banquet began.

In the banquet, it was nothing more than a trick from the past. After the Emperor stayed for a while, he left and left it for the Empress to preside over the overall situation.

"Imperial Brother is so unfair. He came to play by himself and did not bring me along. If not for me being quick-witted and secretly following him out, how would I have this kind of fun?"

"You are so bold. After returning to Qi Country, Father will definitely lock you up for a few months." Hsing Zheng couldn't do anything about it.

"Father is too lazy to care about me." Hsing Ji grinned.

"By the way, Imperial Brother, who is the Imperial Sister-in-law? Bring me to see her!" This was Hsing Ji's biggest goal in this trip.

"Don't talk nonsense!" Hsing Zheng had no choice but to face his biological brother.

"Don't lie to me!" Hsing Ji made a face. "I have seen her portrait in your study. If you don't tell me, I will look for her myself!"

Hsing Ji immediately patrolled the field. After a while, his eyes locked onto a woman.

"Ha! I found her!" Hsing Ji was overjoyed and immediately walked to the girl's side.

"Hello, Imperial Sister-in-law!"