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When Bai Jin came back, he felt that Pei Xiang was pulling his tail and pinching his claws from time to time. He felt that if he didn't wake up again, this girl would definitely pick him up and shake him, so he quickly opened a pair of blue eyes. fox eyes.

"Ah Bai, you're awake."

Pei Xiang lay on the pillow and looked at the little white fox. After finding that the other party's eyes were very clear, he immediately said confidently:

"I thought you weren't sleeping at all, but just slacking off with your eyes closed. Look, I guessed right, so yo, I'm not an annoying ghost who disturbs the fox's dream. I just had a nightmare suddenly, I just want to chat with Abai, anyway, it's the middle of the night, and we're just going to be free."

The little white fox flicked its tail helplessly, turned its head, and continued to squint its eyes lazily, looking as if it was not sleeping.But Pei Xiang knew that this little action meant that Ah Bai had woken up, and he was patiently listening to her.

"I just dreamed of a beautiful woman who claimed to be the Fairy Jing Huan. She is beautiful, but her temper is not very friendly. I have to say that I have experienced some mortal fate and ruined her plan. I want to arrest her." My soul went to work for nothing in Lihen Tiantai's illusory realm. After I rejected her, that Fairy Jing Huan still wanted to forcefully detain me, which is simply unreasonable."

The little white fox gave a low cry, as if responding to Pei Xiang's words.

"Hey, Abai, have you heard of the name of the Fairy Jing Huan in the fox world?"

The little white fox shook his ears and looked contemptuously.

Pei Xiang immediately understood: "Oh, you guys know her, and you don't like her. So, the fox clan is not afraid of that Fairy Jing Huan anymore?"

The little white fox barked a little louder, and Pei Xiang immediately rubbed his head:

"Okay, okay, I get it, your fox clan is so powerful, you don't take that Fairy Jing Huan seriously at all."

While comforting the little white fox, Pei Xiang sighed with him:

"When I was in the dream just now, the fox fur you gave me also entered the dream.

I was still thinking, if that woman had to take me away, Senior Big White Fox would definitely show up.When the two sides confront each other, will the Fox Clan offend Jing Huan?

After all, she also has the title of a fairy girl, and it is said that she is also in charge of the monthly debt of the world, and is responsible for spreading lovesickness and misery.This statement sounds quite formal, not like an outsider. "

The little white fox shook his ears, and slowly turned around under Pei Xiang's gaze, leaving the back of his head and tail to her, as if to express that he was too lazy to communicate with the little girl who looked down on my fox clan.

Pei Xiang pursed his lips for joy, and took the opportunity to rua the fur on the back of the little white fox's neck, feeling that the touch seemed much better.

"Well, since Senior Great White Fox doesn't think that Jing Huan and others are threats, then I feel more at ease.

In my dream, I tried that fairy girl, and found that she seemed to be able to influence people's hearts only through indirect means such as illusions, and could not forcibly rob human souls.Moreover, ever since I proposed to go to Priest Ziyang to inquire about Daiyu's change of fate, she never stopped her. Instead, she didn't appear in my dream until the matter was almost settled.

She came late, but she didn't mention how to save and make up for her previous arrangement, but directly asked me to make compensation.From this point of view, Jinghuan cannot easily set foot in the mortal world or directly intervene in human choices, right? "

The little white fox seemed unable to bear Pei Xiang's constant rubbing of his back and neck, moved a few more times, and turned to face Pei Xiang.

Pei Xiang didn't need the little white fox to answer, and continued to analyze as if talking to himself:

"She didn't stop it in time, and I can think of two reasons.

One is that her power is limited to some extent, and she cannot detect all kinds of changes in the world in time, um, or even if she finds out, she cannot intervene immediately, and can only achieve her goal through some subtle means.

The second thing is that my previous guess was correct.That Duan Wang is indeed a true dragon, after the Lin family got in touch with him, Jing Huan didn't dare to interfere anymore, so he arrested me in a fit of frustration to 'pay off the debt'. "

The little white fox wagged its tail when Pei Xiang said that King Duan is the real dragon's fate. This little action made Pei Xiang feel certain.

"Abai, are you sure of my guess? Hey, let me just say, that Jing Huan didn't go to negotiate with Taoist Ziyang, and instead of persuading the Lin family couple through dreams, he came to trouble me. This is definitely bullying. She thinks I'm a little dancer who is easy to bully, hum!"

The little white fox glanced at Pei Xiang lightly, thinking that this girl is not easy to bully.The stench on Jing Huan's body was really impressive.He chose to burn Jinghuan with fox fire before, just to get rid of the smell.Otherwise, how could he be willing to talk so much with the smelly Jing Huan? Isn't that embarrassing his nose?

At this time, Pei Xiang began to think about other things.

"Ah Bai, why did you suddenly rush out to save King Duan? Is it because you knew his fate in advance? It would be beneficial to save him? No, no, if that's the case, then there must be a lot of excitement around King Duan. The brothers will have discovered the clues of this a long time ago."

The little white fox squinted his eyes without any special reaction, so Pei Xiang stopped asking, but continued to change the topic:

"There is one more thing, I always find it very strange. Abai, why have I thought you are very good-looking since I saw you, and you are very in line with my aesthetics?

This is really strange, you see, the Fairy Jing Huan I met in my dream today, let alone her character, just her appearance, she is indeed the top among human beings.

However, when I saw her, I just thought that was the case, but I thought you, the hairy dumpling, were the most beautiful. Is this abnormal?

Oh, of course, I'm not saying you're not pretty.Rather, um, think about it, I am a human being, of course I should appreciate the human appearance the most, but now, I feel that foxes are in line with my aesthetics..."

As Pei Xiang talked, she fell into deep thought. She carefully recalled Fairy Jing Huan's attitude today, it seemed... that she had known her for a long time?

——What else is said to have been penetrated.

It stands to reason that there is no special ambiguous development between her and Duan Wang, so what is there to understand?It was as if she had been hurt by someone with a bad heart.

"Have you ever been hurt? Think fluffy is better than humans? The little dancer's memory loss and inexplicable death..."

Pei Xiang muttered to herself, her eyes ecstatic, she felt that a thread was about to be connected, and she seemed to have found a way to clear the fog.

When Pei Xiang was thinking hard, the little white fox suddenly called out, which "coincidentally" interrupted Pei Xiang's thoughts.

Pei Xiang was stunned for a moment, then looked down at Ah Bai who was standing up, and could see disapproval from the little fox's face.

"Abai...you don't want me to continue exploring this question?"

The little white fox tilted his head and took the initiative to send his tail to Pei Xiang's hands.

Feeling the fluffy touch in the palm, Pei Xiang couldn't laugh or cry: "You would rather let me rua your tail than let me explore too much?"

After getting the little white fox's acquiescence, Pei Xiang picked up A Bai and rolled over on the bed, and stopped thinking deeply at the same time.

However, once some thoughts leave traces in the mind, they cannot be erased.Especially people like Pei Xiang, who are thinking all the time, even if she doesn't think about it deliberately, some thoughts will slowly emerge by themselves.

"Okay, then let's continue to study that warning illusion. Assuming that she really can't directly deal with a mortal woman like me, then, will she send other people to deal with me in the world? For example, something like a monk with a scarlet head An outsider with magical methods?"

Pei Xiang thought of the monk who was almost everywhere in the Dream of Red Mansions, and his face gradually became serious.

In the dream, she had completely offended Jing Huan, and with the character shown by the other party, it was impossible not to retaliate. Even if she couldn't come to the world in person, she should send someone to deal with her.

——I have to make some preparations in advance before she does it.

——You can't always rely on the fox fur of the big white fox.

——Perhaps, before I become stronger myself, I have to continue to take advantage of the situation...

Seven days later, King Duan secretly appeared in the Lin residence.

In the study, Duan Wang and Lin Ruhai talked deeply for about an hour.Both parties were quite satisfied with the outcome of the conversation.

Lin Ruhai thinks that Wang Duan is wise and cautious, has the potential to become a generation of wise king, and Wang Duan thinks that this Lord Lin is clear and upright without losing harmony, who knows how to survive in the officialdom without completely following the crowd. He is a rare person. capable minister.

The future monarch and his ministers chatted happily. When talking about the reason why King Duan went to the south of the Yangtze River this time, King Duan's expression became solemn:

"Lord Lin, to tell you the truth, although I have found out the cause and effect of Jiangnan Salt's mistakes, I have written the memorial truthfully. But after returning to the imperial capital, the emperor may not punish the culprit. No way, his old man will release A few scapegoats, using this to cover up the mistakes of my two imperial brothers."

Lin Ruhai frowned: "If the manipulators behind the scenes are not severely punished, wouldn't it be a waste of hard work for the prince to go south this time? The saint's methods over the years have been much kinder, but he is still far-sighted and far-sighted. His old man will not fail to see There is a vague chaos in the south of the Yangtze River."

Duan Wang sighed: "Lord Lin has been rarely in the imperial capital these years. I don't know how pampering my two imperial brothers and some old ministers are. But the taxes here are getting less and less year after year, don’t the emperor know the tricks? He just turned a blind eye.”

When it comes to the relationship between His Majesty and the prince, it is inconvenient for Lin Ruhai to say more, and Ming Zhao does not make things difficult for him, but just tells Lin Ruhai:

"As soon as my memorial is published, although my father will not go to war, he will not really let the Jiangnan Salt Affairs continue to be in chaos and be enriched by various forces. He will definitely send troops to manage it.

However, this candidate is not easy to choose. He must be able to do practical things, gain the trust of his elders, and have a relatively harmonious relationship with honorable and old ministers. Pass unfeeling. "

Lin Ruhai heard the song immediately and understood the elegant meaning. He looked at Prince Duan in surprise: "What does the lord mean, His Majesty will send ministers to take over this mess in eight or nine out of ten?"

King Duan nodded, and nodded slightly: "Next year, the inspector of salt in Huaiyang will retire and return to his hometown, and the princes of the court will definitely stare at this position, and everyone has their own ideas and plans.

At that time, after all parties have dealt with and compromised, Mr. Lin has a very high chance of being hand-picked in the end.Of course, the most important thing is the Sacred Heart. If the Sacred Heart is with Mr. Lin, Mr. Lin can be regarded as the master of salt administration in Huaiyang. "

Hearing what King Duan said, Lin Ruhai didn't show any joy and excitement, instead he was silent, thinking about the complicated situation he was about to face.

Seeing this, King Duan had a better impression of Lin Ruhai.He thought to himself that this trip to Jiangnan was not in vain. Not only did he find out some of the forces arranged by the boss and the second here, but he also discovered Lin Ruhai, a capable minister.

——I didn't have a good impression of this person before. Master Lin's background and in-laws are inseparable from those mediocre and arrogant veterans. But it was my preconceived idea.

The discussion on government affairs was coming to an end, and the name Pei Xiang was finally mentioned by King Duan.

"Lord Lin, Miss Pei is doing well these days. The king really couldn't get away a few days ago. In desperation, he had to entrust her to your house. I think it's to bother Lord Lin and Mrs. Lin."

Lin Ruhai shook his head quickly: "Your Highness is too polite, it is a blessing for the Lin family to entertain Miss Pei, and it is also thanks to the Highness's trust in Lin and Zhuo Jing, allowing Miss Pei to stay in the Lin Mansion temporarily.

The Chen couple were reminded by Miss Pei to get rid of their troubles. Speaking of which, Miss Pei is the nobleman and lucky star of the Lin family. "

Ming Zhao raised his eyebrows, he could hear that Lin Ruhai was sincerely thanking Pei Xiang, not deliberately flattering him, he couldn't help showing doubts:

"Miss Pei actually helped the Lin family solve their troubles? Can Ruhai explain in detail?"

Regarding the matter of her daughter's change of fate, Lin Ruhai will not publicize it everywhere, but she will not hide it from Prince Duan either.

So, he started talking about the difficulties of the Lin family's heirs, the crazy talk of the scarlet monk when he came to visit, and the hesitation of his husband and wife.

"After being reminded by Miss Pei, I went to visit Taoist Priest Ziyang, and finally found a way to change the life of my daughter Daiyu. After being reminded by Taoist Ziyang, I realized that the Lin family had such a chance because of Miss Pei's accidental appearance. She unintentionally changed some things to prolong the lifespan of the Lin family's heirs."

As for what changed with Pei Xiang's appearance, Daoist Ziyang didn't mention it, and Lin Ruhai was also thinking about it secretly, and didn't have any clear answer.

Therefore, when facing King Duan, Lin Ruhai only hinted a few words in a vague way, and praised King Duan without any trace.He laughed and said that it was because of his association with the prince Longsun that people from outside the area looked at him differently and were willing to help the Lin family.

Lin Ruhai's words put Wang Duan in a good mood. He took a sip of tea, and when he looked up, he saw the green bamboo outside the study. For some reason, he really wanted to see Pei Xiang, listen to her talk, and see her beautiful smile.

"Where is Miss Pei at this time?"

Lin Ruhai said that he was not too clear about it, his wife Jia arranged everything about Pei Xiang.He found the long follower who was waiting outside the door, and asked him to send a message in the backyard, saying that he would invite Miss Pei to come to the study in the front yard.

Chang Sui took the order to leave, and Lin Ruhai talked with Duan Wang for a while.When he estimated that the time was almost up, Pei Xiang should have walked from the backyard to the study, so he apologized to King Duan.He said that he needs to go to the back to change his clothes and wash up, please ask the prince to sit alone in the study for a while.

This is naturally to leave space for Duan Wang and Pei Xiang to get along alone, Ming Zhao nodded with a smile, feeling more and more that Master Lin is a good at observing words and expressions.

Not long after, Pei Xiang's graceful figure appeared on the path in front of the study.As she walked in, King Duan couldn't take his eyes off, he just felt that this girl Pei turned out to be even more stunning after not seeing her for a long time.

The plum blossoms in spring are blooming with snow, and the rosy clouds are shining in the Chengtang. She is such a beauty. She should have been a fairy in Yaochi, Su'e in the Moon Palace, not a common beauty in the world.

"Miss Pei, are you safe?"

"I'm troubled by the third master's concern, the little girl is all well. Is the third master's trip going smoothly?"

"It's okay."

Ming Zhao stretched out his hand to ask Pei Xiang to take a seat, and invited someone to serve her tea, all the while keeping a solemn and steady expression, without distinguishing between emotions and anger.

But only the servants who are familiar with His Royal Highness will know that His Royal Highness Duan is really gentle and relaxed at this time, and his attitude towards Pei Xiang is also very rare and close to nature.

"The third master is planning to leave Jiangnan and return to the imperial capital?"

Mingzhao nodded lightly: "Everything is almost done, and we will leave in two days. If Miss Pei has any utensils that you don't want to part with, you can ask people to buy them quickly. Of course, if you are running out of time, you can also order them first , and then let the merchants send it to Duzhong Wangfu."

These words have already been made clear, Pei Xiang picked up the hot tea and blew gently, then put down the teacup, looked up at King Duan:

"My lord, you have never asked the little girl if you are willing to entrust your life to you."

Mingzhao was taken aback by these words. He looked at Pei Xiang's black and white eyes in surprise, and suddenly felt that something had gone wrong.

"Miss Pei, that day in the study room of the inn, I have asked you if you would like to return to Duzhong Palace with me."

Pei Xiang was also surprised: "Third Master, didn't the conversation that day be for the Painted Skin Ghost? You and I have already agreed in advance that we will act for the Painted Skin Ghost."

Mingzhao's face darkened: "But, I think there should be such a tacit understanding between you and me. Miss Pei, that day...even if it was acting, all the subsequent arrangements can all show my king's attitude. Are you Linglong thought, she shouldn't fail to see this king's plan."

"Third Master, I am very grateful for your love." Pei Xiang smiled helplessly at Ming Zhao.

"But to be honest, before killing Painted Skin Ghost, I never had the extra thought to think about lifelong issues. At that time, I was in danger, and I only thought about how to survive.

For you, the third master, I have pure respect and gratitude, because the appearance of the third master gave me hope to completely get rid of Painted Skin Ghost.I keep this kindness in my heart and vow to repay you. "

Mingzhao looked at Pei Xiang silently, his eyes darkened.

With such pressure-filled eyes, Pei Xiang continued to talk about his mental journey:

"Third Master, on the second day after I killed Painted Skin Ghost, I went to find you and Mrs. Lin, and I hope you two can help me write a letter of proof to clear Qianniang and me of murder charges.

However, Master Lin's attitude and the words of the guards you left behind made me realize that you actually favored me, a dancer from a humble background.This is something I didn't even dare to think about before, and to be honest, I was shocked at the time. "

Hearing Pei Xiang say that he "didn't even dare to think about it", Mingzhao's expression softened slightly.

He was a little annoyed at Pei Xiang's slowness in his heart, and he didn't realize his liking and love for her in time.He couldn't help feeling that such a "slow" Pei Xiang was more in line with his requirements for the women around him.

——If everyone can abide by their duties like Pei Xiang, without delusions, if they do their duty and have no impetuous thoughts, then wouldn't it be a lot less trouble and disputes.

Mingzhao told himself that this kind of Pei Xiang really deserves more attention and love from him. Her softness and purity are very rare, and it is best to keep it forever.

However, these thoughts of Mingzhao had just been formed, and Pei Xiang's next words poured cold water on him.

"Third Master, from the time you left, to the time when you arranged for me to live in the Lin family, to when I am sitting in front of you now, I have been hesitating.

It stands to reason that it is a great honor for me to be favored by you, and I should happily wait for you to become my husband.

However, after experiencing the initial excitement, I feel more and more apprehensive, and I gradually realize that I am not willing to accept your arrangement. "

Mingzhao's voice was condensed and his face was tense.

"Do you have someone you like? Have you been engaged before?"

"No, I'm a person who can't help myself, so I wouldn't think too much about marriage." Pei Xiang shook his head in denial.

"Then why are you unwilling to accept my arrangement? Or, can you find a better shelter? Or, do you think I can give you too little to satisfy you?"

Pei Xiang looked directly at Mingzhao and asked him seriously: "Master Lin, Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Lin both said that you arrange me so carefully because you value me. When you return to the imperial capital in the future, you plan to give me a title, not Treat me like a discarded plaything, right?"

Mingzhao nodded with a sneer: "This king is interested in the girl, but today, I see that this king is self-indulgent.

Miss Pei is beautiful and intelligent, so she naturally wants to cling to more powerful men.Let me think about it, you have lived in the Lin family for many days and heard so many things in the imperial capital, did your mind waver?

You think Yu Wang and Cheng Wang are more worthy of relying on, and you may be able to be a concubine in the future.Or, Miss Pei doesn't like us princes at all, and has greater ambitions? "

Pei Xiang sighed softly: "Why should Prince Duan underestimate himself? How can King Yu and King Cheng be compared with you? In the eyes of a little girl, the prince is of precious character and has an unlimited future. How can other people have the future of the prince? As for the more ambitious His ambition, the prince was joking, how can a woman choose her husband based on power and status?"

Mingzhao could hear the sincerity of Pei Xiang's words, and was even more puzzled.

Now he was made emotional ups and downs by the woman across from him, angry for a while, calm and relieved for a while, and at this moment he was secretly delighted by the straightforward appreciation in her eyes, even though he kept warning himself not to listen to sweet words, but subconsciously warmed his eyes.

"Since you think that this king is a good match, why do you still reject this king? Could it be that you have also learned those cunning and probing methods of refusing to greet, or you want to retreat to advance and get more attention from this king?"

"My lord, you should be able to feel whether I am advancing by retreating."

"Miss Pei is full of clever tricks and extraordinary intelligence. This king can no longer see clearly what your sincerity is."

Pei Xiang ignored such angry words, but looked at King Duan sincerely, and said what was in his heart:

"My reason for rejecting the lord, the lord may find it very ridiculous if I tell it. However, I promise that what I say is the truth, because whether it is because of the kindness of the lord to me or because of the lord's character, I can't deceive you. "

Ming Zhao snorted coldly, leaned back, and squinted at Pei Xiang: "Miss Pei, please tell me, let me listen, is your truth ridiculous?"

"My lord, what you said before is right. You really can't give Pei Xiang what he wants. Pei Xiang is actually very greedy, more greedy than most women in this world. Pei Xiang wants to be a couple for a lifetime, and wants to be single-minded. Husband, I want the medium to marry you."

"Ming Media is marrying? Wholeheartedly?" Ming Zhao's voice was filled with disbelief, his phoenix eyes widened slightly, and he stared at Pei Xiang in amazement.

"Miss Pei, do you know what you're talking about?"

Pei Xiang nodded, with a calm and calm expression: "This is the little girl's long-cherished wish."

"This... is really absurd." Mingzhao sighed and shook his head: "Miss Pei is a smart person, how could she have such an idea?"

Pei Xiang doesn't want to discuss with a prince the issue of emotional equality and loyalty, and whether her views on marriage and love are suitable for this world.She just wanted to show her attitude and tell Wang Duan that she had no intention of him.

However, Pei Xiang's statement did not attract enough attention from Mingzhao, he only regarded it as the innocent words of the young girl.

Girl Huaichun, who doesn't want her lover to be the only one in her eyes?However, after getting married, you will gradually understand that some things cannot be forced and should not be forced. Can a woman still ask her husband to guard her body like a jade?

"There are indeed lovers in this world, but those who are infatuated are rare. Miss Pei, even if you don't marry this king, but find a man who is willing to marry you, then you can guarantee that that person will never accept a concubine for the rest of his life. Is it? Master Lin in this mansion loves and trusts his wife so much, doesn't he also have several concubines?"

Pei Xiang smiled slightly: "That's after the marriage, Third Master, no matter what, I don't want to be a concubine or the like."

Mingzhao's eyes were heavy: "Miss Pei, don't forget your identity. Maybe the common people in the market are willing to marry you as a wife, but they can't protect you. And men with a little bit of status will not be willing to marry a A woman who was born as a dancer was the housekeeper."

"Third Master's words are really hurtful."

Pei Xiang's smile remained unchanged, and he did not show any expression of self-pity because of the other party's sharp words. Instead, he said calmly:

"If there is no husband who is suitable for marriage, the little girl will never marry for life. It is not bad to be a quiet and comfortable monk."

As soon as the words fell, Mingzhao dropped the teacup on the table with a "click", and his eyes showed obvious anger.

Pei Xiang took a deep breath, knowing that it was time for her to make up things seriously.

——The storytelling ability honed from Painted Skin Ghost should not be wasted.