Qi Wangshan looked at Yan Zhilan fixedly, and after a long time, he sat back slowly with a tired expression, and answered him with a word: "Yun."

Yan Zhilan saluted Qi Wangshan and stood up.

A few simple sentences between the two of them settled the trip to northern Xinjiang, as if eating and drinking were as common as eating and drinking.

A wave of anger welled up in Qi Jing's heart for no reason, this Yan Zhilan didn't think much of him as a king!It was clearly agreed to go to the northern Xinjiang together after the palace banquet, but now it's fine, just ignore him and ask Qi Wangshan for help, obviously they don't take him seriously at all, it's really deceiving!

He got hot-headed and blurted out, "I'm going too!"

As soon as these words came out, both Yan Zhilan and Qi Wangshan's eyes fell on him.

Qi Wangshan frowned disapprovingly: "Why are you going to join in the fun?"

Qi Jing said straightforwardly: "Yan Zhilan said just now that he is undoubtedly a puppet array, I have to keep an eye on him, what if he goes to the northern border by himself, suddenly loses control, and there is no one around him to suppress it, causing a catastrophe? manage?"

Qi Wangshan got a headache from his brazen words, and laughed angrily: "Can't he live without you? You stay in the palace for me, and Guzi will find a few guards with high cultivation bases." Follow him."

Qi Jing didn't even think about it, and refused straight away: "No! I don't feel at ease when others follow me. I have to watch him personally. I will be where he is!"

Just kidding, Yan Zhilan was the one he rescued with great difficulty. If he burps accidentally, wouldn't the pill core he dug for the other party be wasted?Besides, Fuyou also made it clear that if the puppet formation on Yan Zhilan's body exploded, it would be much better if he suppressed it, and he did control the outbreak before.As the saying goes, "Once you are born and you are familiar with it", since he can suppress it for the first time, no matter how many times he can control it the second time, the third time, and after that, he has a hunch that he will be able to control it more and more proficiently.

Therefore, he is very confident about the puppet formation.Once a person is confident, he will be full of confidence. Once he is confident, he will be fearless. He will not be timid about Qi Wangshan's questioning, and he will go back to the past.

Qi Wangshan was so angry that he didn't move, he sneered, and shifted the blame on Yan Zhilan, "You are very wishful thinking, but ask Yan Fanzhi if he would like to go with him."

He had already seen that, only his silly son was sticking his head against Yan Zhilan, and Yan Zhilan didn't see him at all!The reason why he agreed to Yan Zhilan to go to northern Xinjiang was not only because of Yan Zhilan's request, but also because he had a little selfishness in his heart, hoping to take this opportunity to separate the two.

The enthusiasm of young people comes and goes quickly, especially Qi Jing, his own son, knows it all too well.Before, under his strict control, he did many things that were abandoned halfway. Don't say that without his control now, wouldn't he be more arbitrary and reckless?

Don't look at the fierce and affectionate fight between him and Yan Zhilan now, maybe after a while, Yan Zhilan has been delayed in northern Xinjiang for a long time, and the two separated for a long time, Qi Jing's attitude Once the heart has receded, he will no longer be so obsessed with Yan Zhilan.

When the time comes, he will choose a few more dignified and beautiful women, and Fuyou will comfort him from the side, and make Qi Jing the queen, even if he dies, he will have no regrets.As for hidden physical illnesses, Qi Wangshan didn't really take them seriously. Qi Jing is still young, so he should take care of his body and invite more medical practitioners, and he will be cured after a long time.

Qi Wangshan's calculations were loud, so he naturally disagreed with Qi Jing's going to northern Xinjiang with Yan Zhilan.What's more, since there used to be people like Jiang Xu in Northern Xinjiang, there would be other remnants of the demon clan if they didn't keep them safe. He couldn't and didn't dare to put Qi Jing in danger.

What's more, recently he feels more and more that his physical condition is not as good as before, and he knows in his heart that it has something to do with Biqing's agreement. Leave something difficult for Qi Jing.Otherwise, once he passed away, Qi Jing would be easily exploited by others, and might fall into danger because of his pure mind and unstable foundation.

Out of this consideration, Qi Wangshan turned a blind eye to the relationship between Qi Jing and Yan Zhilan before.

On the one hand, he is sure that Qi Jing's temperament is unstable, and the relationship between the two cannot last long. Instead of beating the mandarin ducks to provoke them to resist, it is better to let nature take its course. He also had some intentions to use Yan Zhilan.

In any case, Yan Zhilan is a recognized role model and benchmark in the family, and the reputation of the Yan family cannot be ignored in the family.Due to these, if the aristocratic family wants to openly confront Qi Jing in the future, they will inevitably throw a mouse and restrain themselves a little.

Of course, Qi Jing didn't know that Qi Wangshan's heart was full of twists and turns like the eighteen bends of the mountain road. He raised his chin slightly and looked at Yan Zhilan arrogantly: "We agreed before that we will go to northern Xinjiang together. You can't you lied."

Lively, like a fighting rooster.

He knew what kind of person Yan Zhilan was, a gentleman who kept his word and acted in an upright manner, would never go back on his word and break his promise.Therefore, he confidently waited for Yan Zhilan to finish saying "yes", and couldn't wait to see Qi Wangshan's expression.

Unexpectedly, after waiting for a while, he heard Yan Zhilan say indifferently: "When did Yan Fanzhi promise to go to northern Xinjiang with the king?"

He glanced sideways at Qi Jing, with a calm face: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid your memory is wrong."

Qi Jing opened his eyes wide in astonishment, his complexion turned blue and white, it was really pretty.After all the calculations, he never thought that Yan Zhilan could tell such nonsense without blinking his eyes and heartbeat!

He searched quickly in his mind, and his face became even more ugly.Because he suddenly discovered that when he said to go to northern Xinjiang together, Yan Zhilan really didn't agree.It's just that he consciously took the other party's silence as a default, and immediately regretted it.

Seeing that his complexion was not good, Yan Zhilan Xu added: "It was just a joke made by the emperor on a whim that day, how dare Yan Fanzhi take it seriously? Besides," he paused, said in a low voice, "General Shen Shuo's facts It is Yan Fan's family matter, and the situation in northern Xinjiang is complicated, Your Majesty should not go to take risks in person."

Qi Jing's face turned green with anger, and secretly scolded Yan Zhilan for being an unreasonable big rock, why don't you give him some face!He just confidently boasted in front of Qi Wangshan that the two had an agreement, and then he was slapped in the face the next second, can it be okay?

Qi Wangshan didn't expect Yan Zhilan to say that, he thought that no matter how bad it was, Yan Zhilan would save Qi Jing some face.On the contrary, he inadvertently ignored Yan Zhilan's temperament. If he bent his knees to please others, it would not be Yan Zhilan.

Qi Wangshan was in a good mood after watching enough drama, waved his big hand, and said with a pleasant face: "Since that's the case, then it's settled. Now that New Year's Eve is approaching, let's leave Beijing after the palace banquet."

Yan Zhilan had no objection, so he nodded.

Qi Jing wanted to say something more, but Qi Wangshan yawned wearily, and dismissed people lazily: "I'm old, I'm tired after sitting for a while. You all step back, rest alone."

Unwillingly, Qi Jing took a step forward, but was stopped by Jin Zhu with a smile, and invited him out: "Your Majesty, you should also go back and rest."

Qi Jing was so angry that he couldn't express it, and didn't care about Yan Zhilan, he snorted angrily, flicked his sleeves, turned around and strode away.

Jin Zhu looked back at Qi Wangshan, who was sitting up, Qi Wangshan shook his head helplessly: "I'm spoiled."

Having said that, his eyes are full of doting smiles, Qi Jing is now more and more like a real person, who can talk back and make petty temper tantrums, full of flesh and blood, agile and lively.Instead of the young monarch who hid everything in his heart, suppressed himself, kept silent, and was like a puppet.

Smiling and laughing, Qi Wangshan's eyes filled with tears, like a bucket of cold water poured down his head, which made him enlightened.He finally fully realized what his harsh methods to Qi Jing in the past few decades meant.It was life and death that extinguished the childish admiration and love for him, it was the creation of a rift between the father and son who could share the family relationship with his own hands, it was the lively and nimble father and son who were forced into vicious and violent people...

Qi Wangshan's heart was mixed with five tastes, sour, bitter, astringent and sweet.Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Yan Zhilan who was still standing underneath, and thought that Qi Jing's change began when he met Yan Zhilan, and suddenly felt that Yan Zhilan became much more pleasing to the eye.

He almost asked Yan Zhilan with a gentle voice he had never seen before: "What's the matter?"

Yan Zhilan raised his eyes, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "Yan Fanzhi has something to ask Laojun, and I hope Laojun will do it."

Qi Wangshan looked at the tall and handsome Yan Zhilan in front of him, suddenly for a moment, he understood why Qi Jing would treat this person with admiration, he nodded and said, "Say it."

Yan Zhilan's eyes were heavy, and he said: "If Fanzhi is unlucky, he will be controlled by the puppet formation in the northern border. In order to prevent a catastrophe, please kill me, Your Majesty."

What he said was not sloppy, calm and powerful, and it was obvious that he had already made up his mind to die.

With a single sentence, he handed over his life and death to others.Not afraid of life and death, not afraid of power, a gentleman is like the wind.

The puppet array is indeed a hidden danger that cannot be ignored. Even if Yan Zhilan didn't say anything, Qi Wangshan had already told the secret guards to be on guard at all times, just in case.

It's just that he didn't expect that Yan Zhilan had already made up his mind, and he was a tough man.After hearing what he said, Qi Wangshan had to look at him differently, thinking to himself that Qi Jing's vision is really good, and that Yan Zhilan is indeed a rare fortune, while lamenting that it's a pity that such a talent will not last long.

Therefore, Qi Wangshan didn't respond immediately. After he pondered for a while, Fang said to Yan Zhilan: "If it really comes to a time of necessity, Gu will not be merciful." The implication is that if there is still rescue, he will try his best to save him.

Yan Zhilan is a smart person, how could he not know what he meant?He still had the faint feelings, neither happy because Qi Wangshan saved him, nor resentful because Qi Wangshan killed him, but just relieved that his wish was fulfilled.

He bowed to Qi Wangshan, then retreated silently.

Qi Wangshan was left sitting on the high seat, feeling extremely complicated.

Yan Zhilan returned to Qi Jing's bedroom, when Qi Jing saw him coming, he was furious, wanted to say something but found that he really had no position, so he had to turn his back and sulk.

Yan Zhilan didn't speak, just sat down at the desk and continued to read the previous books.The collection of books in the palace is basically a single copy, which can hardly be seen outside, and there are many explanations about the formation. He wants to see if he can find a clue about the puppet formation.Even if you search for a little bit, you will have a little more hope of surviving.

He had an intuition that this trip to northern Xinjiang might not go so smoothly.Knowing more about the demons would give him more bargaining chips, which was beneficial and harmless.

Therefore, almost as soon as Yan Zhilan came back, he forgot to sleep and eat and threw himself into the book without even noticing that Qi Jing was sulking.

Seeing that Yan Zhilan only had books in his eyes, Qi Jing didn't notice his emotional changes at all, and suddenly became angry, and his face was not good for several days.

Until the arrival of New Year's Eve, the palace is decorated with lights and festoons, and there is a joyous atmosphere everywhere.

Qi Jing Palace was no exception, even the palace lanterns were wrapped in red paper-cut, and the dancing candles inside had a faint blush.

Looking at the red, even though he knew it was because of the festival, Qi Jing couldn't help complaining: "It's so popular, how can it be like Chinese New Year? I think it's almost like getting married."

The reason why he was so resentful was because of the palace banquet at night, the dress he was going to wear, from the inside to the outside, was red, and it was still red, and even the crown jade that tied his hair was red. Jade.

After everything was dressed, Qi Jing took a look in the mirror and almost thought that the figure in the mirror was a fine pepper. Except for the face and hands, everything was red, and even the neck was covered by a high collar. The bundle is tight and tight, isn't it just a red pepper walking in the sky?

Qi Jing was speechless, cursing in his heart that the person who first decided on the style and color of the dress was sick!Which big man wears red for the New Year like getting married?Isn't this a change of state?Oh no, Dayue's men's wedding dress is not red, but a black dress with gold trim, which is much calmer and more atmospheric than this Chaotianjiao.

While cursing in his heart, Qi Jing awkwardly walked towards the place where the banquet was held in the palace.It's not that he doesn't want to take it off, but that Qi Wangshan has warned him very carefully before that the palace banquet is very important, so don't act recklessly, if something goes wrong, you can blame him for everything.

Qi Jing has experienced Qi Wangshan's methods, and knows that Qi Wangshan is like a dozing lion, no matter how harmless he looks, he cannot be underestimated.He didn't dare to take it lightly, so he had to follow Qi Wangshan's order cowardly.

When he appeared in front of the gate of the palace where the banquet was held, the noisy voice fell silent instantly, followed by a fluctuating greeting: "Your Majesty."

Qi Jing walked into the palace gate unhurriedly, nodded towards them one by one, with an approachable smile on his face: "You don't need to be restrained, just enjoy yourself."

His eyes skipped over the people present, seeing that not only the patriarchs and elders of the major families, but also many young faces were present today, he felt much smoother. Jun come over.

Qi Jing withdrew his gaze in satisfaction, and walked towards the upper seat. After sitting down, he raised the glazed wine cup in front of him, and nodded at the people below: "Today is New Year's Eve, so I would like to offer three cups to all of you to celebrate my great moon, Yongchang and Taiping. .”

All the people below raised their wine glasses and said in unison: "Congratulate me on the great moon, Yongchang and Taiping."

The wine in the palace banquet was light, Qi Jing drank three cups in a row, but he didn't feel like drinking at all, so he felt relieved.He can't drink enough, and he was worried about what to do if he drank too much and made a fool of himself in public, but now it seems that it is pure worry.

After drinking for three rounds, the crowd gradually became lively.Many young people came to this palace banquet, and the atmosphere was much more relaxed and clear than before.

The dress was heavy, and Qi Jing was wrapped under the heavy dress. She looked good at first, but not long after, she felt pain in her back.It's a pity that the palace banquet has just begun, no matter how uncomfortable he is, he has to sit upright and try his best to endure.

Pretending to be nonchalant, he took the wine offered by a child of a family, and under the expectant eyes of the other party, he drank it all in one gulp, and boasted against his will with a smile: "Not bad."

After setting this precedent, the descendants of the aristocratic families became more courageous, eager to toast to Qi Jing one by one.

Although the wine is light, it can't stand so many people drinking it.

Qi Jing gradually became drunk, his vision was a little blurred, and everyone was doubled.

He closed his eyes and shook his head, then opened them again, but still couldn't see clearly, so he took a nap with his hands resting on his back.

But for a moment, a shadow was cast in front of him, and a man stood in front of Qi Jing holding a wine glass.

Qi Jing seemed to be aware of it, he was very sleepy at the moment, but he still firmly remembered Qi Wangshan's advice in his heart, not to be rude, and before he opened his eyes, the corners of his lips rose slightly, and he waved his hands and said: "I can't be alone, you can do what you want .”

The other party's smiling voice came into his ears: "Your Majesty's drinking capacity is still far away."

His words were frivolous and his tone was intimate, as if he was very familiar with him.

Qi Jing didn't like this kind of familiar person, feeling displeased, opened his eyes with effort, wanting to see who was so presumptuous.

Unexpectedly, when he saw the person in front of him clearly, Qi Jing immediately sobered up, and was very surprised: "Nangong Ziyi? Why are you?"

Nangong Ziyi smiled heartily: "I didn't expect that your superior is Brother Jing." He was originally impatient with things like palace banquets and was forced to come here by his father, but he didn't expect to see him here. an unexpected person.

The little brother who drinks with him and shares his interests.Since the farewell that day, the two haven't seen each other again, Nangong Ziyi still feels deeply regretful, why didn't she leave her contact information that day, otherwise if there is a chance, they can have a chat together.

At the beginning, he laughed at himself because he was blind to see wrongly. After he secretly observed that the behavior of the emperor was the same as that day, he confirmed his thoughts.

He has always been straightforward, he does whatever comes to his mind, and he goes up to toast after holding a wine glass.

Qi Jing didn't hold back, and frankly admitted that the conversation with Nangong Ziyi was very pleasant, and even the sullenness that had been pent up in his heart for many days dissipated unknowingly.

Nangong Ziyi smiled and said: "Now you are the king and I am the subject. If Ziyi accidentally offends the king's face in the future, I hope the king will forgive you for the sake of us drinking together."

Qi Jing knew that he was making fun of himself for deceiving him, and was so embarrassed that he wished he could find a crack in the ground and said embarrassingly, "Brother Ziyi, I..."

Before he finished speaking, there was a commotion from below, and Nangong Ziyi also turned to look over there.

Qi Jing didn't know what was going on, so he followed suit and saw two acquaintances.

It was Mrs. Di and Zheng Zheng from the Zheng Mansion.

The mental outlook of the two is completely different from what Qi Jing saw in the Zheng Mansion some time ago.

Before Qi Jing left Zheng's mansion, although Zheng Biao had only one breath left, but because of Zheng Jue's son, Mrs. Di still looked glamorous and proud, and at that time, Zheng Zheng was captured by Mrs. Di. He was slapped a few times with his spiritual power, and then put in a water prison. One can imagine his desperation.

Now they are turned upside down, Mrs. Di no longer has the same air as before, the whole person seems to have collapsed, even the white hair on the sideburns can be seen with naked eyes.Her eyes were lifeless and her face was dull. Although she walked in front of Zheng Zheng, she didn't have the aura of being a housewife. She was like a marionette, giving off a sluggish feeling. .

On the other hand, Zheng Zheng, who was timid and afraid to speak a few months ago, had a smile on his face and a well-mannered demeanor. At first glance, he was no different from the children of other aristocratic families.

Qi Jing looked at the two people who walked in one after the other, and always felt that something was weird, but he couldn't put it into words.

Just as she was thinking about it hard, Nangong Ziyi on the opposite side sighed quietly, and said in a non-stop way: "This Mrs. Di is also a poor person!"

Qi Jing was puzzled: "What do you mean by that?"

Nangong Ziyi looked thoughtfully at Zheng Zheng, who was respectful to the Di family, and said slowly: "The head of the Zheng family has just died for a few days, and the only son has disappeared in northern Xinjiang. The Zheng family is powerful, how many people are under it? Looking at it? I just lost my husband and lost my son, and now I can’t even keep the family property, so I’m about to hand it over to others, why not feel pitiful?”

When Qi Jing heard him say that Di's only son was missing, his heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "The only son you're talking about?" Could it be Yan Zhilan's close friend Zheng Jue?

Nangong Ziyi asked in surprise, "Your Majesty doesn't know?"

After he finished speaking, he laughed himself first, "That's right, your lord takes care of everything every day, how can you remember the names of us unknown pawns. Di's only son is Zheng Biao's legitimate son——Zheng Jue. Zheng Jue was sent to the army by his parents since he was a child. After years of experience, he can be regarded as a small general now, and he can also be regarded as an honor for the Di family. Originally, Zheng Jue was the next head of the family, and he never disappeared suddenly, and his life and death were unknown... hey..."

Qi Jing glanced at Yan Zhilan who was sitting in the distance. Yan Zhilan was in the palace, so he should be the same as him and didn't know about it.Otherwise, with his temperament, he would have gone to northern Xinjiang to look for Zheng Jue's whereabouts.But even if he doesn't know, he will leave for northern Xinjiang soon.

Thinking of this, Qi Jing was inexplicably a little disappointed, no matter how good he was to Yan Zhilan, it was useless.I am afraid that in Yan Zhilan's eyes, no one is more important than him.

Over there, Nangong Ziyi was still chattering: "Seeing that the day when the head of the family will take office is approaching, if there is no news of Zheng Jue by then, I am afraid that the head of the Zheng family will change his seat."

Qi Jing has been with Di Shi before, and knows that she is definitely not the kind of person who is willing to give in. It may not be that simple for the Patriarch of the Zheng family to change.

Sure enough, Nangong Ziyi went on to say: "This Di Shi is also a ruthless master, he is cruel to others, and even more cruel to himself. Who would have thought that Di Shi, who has always been jealous of his reputation, would openly announce the recognition of Zheng Biao's illegitimate son. Zheng Zheng became the son-in-law, and put down his words, if Zheng Jue hadn't returned on the day the Patriarch took office, Zheng Zheng would be the new Patriarch of the Zheng Family..."

Qi Jing finally realized that this Nangong Ziyi was not only cheerful, but also a good inquisitor. In his previous life, he was a gossip master!He can even explain the ins and outs of other people's Patriarch's change of position, and explain it clearly. What else does he not know?

Thinking of this, Qi Jing looked at Nangong Ziyi with admiration.

After Nangong Ziyi finished speaking, she drank a sip of tea contentedly. It had been a long time since she shared what she knew with others so heartily. Today, she said it in one breath, and she was really refreshed and at ease physically and mentally!

After drinking the tea, he finally noticed Qi Jing's slightly strange gaze, and asked, "Why does Your Majesty look at me like this?"

Qi Jing praised sincerely: "Brother Ziyi, you are so eloquent!"

Nangong Ziyi said modestly: "Your Majesty, it's absurd, it's absurd!"

Unexpectedly, Qi Jing said again: "Brother Ziyi is so knowledgeable and talented, how much does he know about the affairs of the palace?"

Nangong Ziyi replied without thinking: "Not much, not much. For example, I also accidentally learned about the fact that your lord is of the blood of the gods."

As soon as these words came out, the surrounding air suddenly froze.

Nangong Ziyi spoke quickly, regretted it, turned her head around, pretended to be overwhelmed with alcohol, plopped her head on the table in front of her, closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Qi Jing: ...

Big brother, can you pretend to be a little bit like that?Don't think I didn't see it, you just raised your eyelids and secretly looked at me!

Qi Jing was speechless for a while, then turned his gaze to Zheng Zheng who was not far away, and frowned slightly.

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