Return of the Swallow

When Qin Yining heard this, his expression became a little solemn.

"The prince is still in the palace now?"

"Yes." Xu Weizhi said, "Huzi followed the prince into the palace. He must have secretly sent the message immediately after hearing the news, so that we could know in advance and be prepared."

Qin Yining nodded in understanding, because Qin Huaiyuan was like this on weekdays.

What she was worried about now was whether the Holy Spirit had some conspiracy in arranging Pang Xiao's disaster relief. Nowadays, the national treasury is empty, and the Holy Spirit's internal funds are not rich. This disaster has spread widely. To provide disaster relief, naturally a large amount of money is needed. Where can the Holy Spirit get this money?

Make bricks without straw. Pang Xiao has the ability to lead people to provide disaster relief, but he can't turn money out of thin air, can he? If the money for disaster relief is not available by then, won’t the victims still have to blame Pang Xiao in the end?

Qin Yining felt that things were heading in the direction of the Holy Emperor's arrears of military pay for the Huben Army. If there really is a situation where disaster relief funds are insufficient and the victims have no guarantee of food and clothing, won’t the blame fall on the scapegoat?

"It's not appropriate to continue like this." Qin Yining stood up, walked around, and said softly: "We can't let the prince take the blame. It's not that we don't want to do things for the people in the disaster area, but we can't let people hurt the prince easily. Mr. Xie, Mr. Xu, Do you have any other news?"

Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi looked at each other, and Xie Yue said: "There is news. The second master of the Lu family, Lu Heng, went to the south. When the earth dragon turned over, he was not far from Dayanjiu. It seemed that he was It has been affected. Our spies have gotten the news and can be one step ahead of others, but by now the Lu family should also have gotten the news. I don’t know how Mr. Lu Ge will react today."

Qin Yining remembered that the map he had drawn randomly was a barren mountain in the north of Dayan's old capital, and he felt a little strange.

She was just drawing randomly, and it was a helpless move at the time. She also expected that someone would be lured over, but who would have thought that he would be unlucky enough to encounter an earth dragon and turn over!

If Lu Heng lost his life because of this, wouldn't it be her fault?

Qin Yining had mixed feelings in his heart for a while.

Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi both keenly noticed that something was wrong with Qin Yining's expression. Thinking about the rumors from the outside world and what happened in the past, I knew that Lu Heng had always had feelings for Qin Yining. At this time, seeing Qin Yining's expression changed when he heard that Lu Heng was in trouble, he couldn't help but make some guesses.

As soon as Qin Yining raised his eyes and saw the look in their eyes, he understood what they were thinking about and couldn't help but laugh about the fake treasure map that day.

"...That's why I thought, if something happens, it will really be my fault."

"I see," Xu Weizhi said with a smile, "Don't worry too much, princess. In fact, even if there is no treasure map, the Lu family will definitely arrange for people to go to the old capital of the Yan Dynasty to look for clues. Although the Lu family is not short of money, they They also don’t want such a large amount of money to be taken away by the Holy One, because then there will be one less place to contain the Holy One. So they will go there even if they don’t have this treasure map. What’s more, the earth dragon’s turning over is unpredictable. It’s not something you can control.”

"Having said that, I feel uneasy after all."

Qin Yining thought for a moment and then said: "In that case, let people pay more attention to the Lu family's reaction."

"Yes. We have already sent people to investigate." Both aides laughed.

At this moment, someone from outside called back, saying that someone outside was looking for Xie Yue.

Xie Yue got up and went out, and came back soon with a piece of news.

"Just talking about Mr. Lu Ge, there is a letter from him. Just now, the spies came back, and Mr. Lu got the news that Mr. Lu was affected by the disaster and seemed to be buried. Mr. Lu Ge, who originally said he was ill at home, immediately Go to the palace to pray for saints."

Qin Yining bit her lower lip, thought for a while and said: "Mr. Lu Ge loves Mr. Lu so much. If he can go to the south in person to find the whereabouts of his grandson, he can be in charge of disaster relief, and the prince can be exempted from the main responsibility. It’s okay to go there.”

"Yes." Xie Yue sighed, "But if it is really the prince who takes the lead, the Holy One will not give the prince the Tiger and Guard Army first. Maybe Ji Prince Consort's original Longxiang Army will be allocated to the prince's several hundred people. In order to prevent the prince from regaining control of the Tiger Guard The army will cause trouble."

"The Holy One will naturally be worried. After all, the prince's military exploits and prestige in the army are there."

Qin Yining, Xie Yue, and Xu Weizhi were waiting for news and talking about the current situation in the court.

At the same time, the scene was completely silent.

Li Qitian, who was sitting on the dragon chair, could only be heard saying in a deep voice: "It is urgent to provide disaster relief in the south. Since Great Yan has submitted to Great Zhou, that land is the land of Great Zhou, and the people there are also the people of Great Zhou. We How can you ignore death without saving someone?"

Several officials who had previously stood up to oppose disaster relief were silenced by the Holy Sage's words.

Yu Chiyan, who had been standing in the corner acting like a wooden figure since his return, finally stood up this time, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

"Oh? It turns out to be Prince Yan." Li Qitian seemed to be particularly patient when facing Yuchi Yan: "If you have anything to say, Aiqing, please tell me."

The pronunciation of the word "Ai Qing" is extremely clear.

If in normal times, under such show off and humiliation, Yu Chiyan would have been hiding in the corner with a pale face and trying his best to reduce the volume --\u003e\u003e

own sense of existence.

But today, he said righteously and sternly: "Your Majesty, I request that I entrust this matter of going to the old capital to provide disaster relief to my supervision."

"Oh?" Li Qitian said with interest: "The Prince of Yan County really loves his people like his own son, but I can't agree to it. The disaster in the old capital of Yan Dynasty is serious. After the earth dragon turned over, I don't know if there will be another disaster." Epidemic. If I let you go like this, I'm afraid it will hurt you."

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye knows in their heart, how could Li Qitian let Yu Chiyan out with peace of mind?

The disaster area was originally the former capital of Yuchiyan, and the people there were once subjects of Yuchiyan.

No one can guarantee whether Yuchiyan has other forces in the local area. Just like the treasure left by the Hunjun, everyone has been hiding it for so long.

If you agree to Yuchi Yan's departure, wouldn't that be like letting the tiger go back to the mountain?

Yu Chiyan thought for a while and understood Li Qitian's concerns, and said: "The Holy One has just arranged for Prince Zhongshun to provide disaster relief. This is very good. Prince Zhongshun has outstanding abilities and must be a good candidate for disaster relief. Why not arrange for Prince Zhongshun to go with him?" ?”

When Li Qitian heard this, he looked at Manchao Civil and Military, and finally his eyes fell on Pang Xiao.

Seeing that Li Qitian seemed to be thinking, all the ministers did not dare to breathe.

Only Mr. Lu Ge, who had lost his grandson, was worried and could not control his emotions and said: "Your Majesty, please order someone to go as soon as possible."

No one can understand his best grandson. He talked to himself properly before setting off, but it was even more sad to hear the news that he was buried and disappeared not long after.

Li Qitian can also understand Mr. Lu Ge’s mood.

It was precisely because of his understanding that he felt particularly happy.

Let that guy Lu Heng get the treasure map and run away without knowing it, without giving the treasure to the court.

This time he had better die in the south to relieve his hatred!

Although Li Qitian thinks so in his heart, Mr. Lu Ge is an old minister after all. If Li Qitian behaves too ruthlessly, he may also hurt the hearts of the other ministers, which will not be conducive to his future control of the ministers.

Li Qitian began to ponder.

At this time, Qin Huaiyuan came out of the class and saluted: "Your Majesty."

Li Qitian still trusted Qin Huaiyuan very much, and said pleasantly: "What does Qin Aiqing have to say?"

Qin Huaiyuan saluted respectfully and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that disaster relief is urgent and we should immediately order people to leave the capital. On the one hand, we should prepare disaster relief materials to ensure the food and clothing of the people. On the other hand, we should also pay attention to bringing doctors with us to avoid There is an epidemic. This is the opportunity for the Holy One to show your mercy to your ministers."

Li Qitian nodded clearly.

Indeed, after all, the Great Yan Dynasty was not his territory before. If the old capital of Great Yan encountered such a big crisis this time, but he remained indifferent, it would inevitably chill the hearts of the people of the Great Yan Dynasty.

"Qin Aiqing thinks the same as me. She must go for this disaster relief. But I haven't made up my mind about this candidate yet. Prince Yan is only thinking about the people. I think it's better to let Prince Yan go."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuchi Yan saluted happily and said gratefully: "Thank you, Your Majesty! I will do my job seriously."

Li Qitian felt particularly comfortable after saying this.

Being surrendered like this by the old master of the enemy country who surrendered to him really showed his strength and ability, and it also touched the most joyful part in his son's heart.

Qin Huai saw that Li Qitian seemed to have made a decision, so he retreated to his original position and stopped trying to speak.

Li Qitian thought for a while and then said: "That's all, in that case, I will order Prince Yan to be the imperial envoy for disaster relief, and I will leave it to you to go to the south for disaster relief. When you go out, you can't live without a capable man by your side. In this way, I Arrange for Prince Zhongshun to go with you with three hundred Longxiang troops. He will protect your safety and obey your command. "

Yuchi Yan hated Pang Xiao to the core. If it weren't for Pang Xiao, could the Great Yan Dynasty be defeated? If he hadn't planned it for a long time, how could Qin Yining be given a marriage to Pang Xiao, so that he completely gave up the idea of ​​welcoming Qin Yining as his concubine?

This man seemed to be born to oppose him.

Now I have to go to disaster relief and return to my homeland, but I have to take Pang Xiao with me!

Yuchiyan understood that Li Qitian wanted Pang Xiao to monitor his every move, which was why he took the initiative to ask An Shengshangxin.

But as the most embarrassing one among the surrendered ministers, how could he find a suitable reason to refuse?

Recalling what Gu Chang's grandfather Gu Shixiong had said, Yuchiyan bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, you are thoughtful. I thank you, Your Majesty."

"No courtesy." Li Qitian looked at Pang Xiao again with a smile. When the arrangement was just made, Pang Xiao was still in the dominant position, but now he has become the bodyguard of Prince Yan?

Li Qitian felt relieved when he looked at Pang Xiao's disgusting expression.

He didn't mind adding some more friction between Pang Xiao and Yuchi Yan.

"Prince Zhongshun has to travel far away just after getting married. This is too inappropriate. In this case, I specially allow Prince Zhongshun to take the princess with him to provide disaster relief."