Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1505: Legend of the Hidden Sea 25

On the surface, Queen Dongxia died at the hands of Cao Jingxian and Zhuang Luyin who coveted the Gui Xi. In fact, many people knew that Queen Dongxia was killed unintentionally by Zhao Bingwen.

However, when the "Gui Xi" appeared in the home of Prime Minister Shi Yiping, only Zang Hai was working hard to clear the name of this Prime Minister, the leader of the Qingliu. Zhao Bingwen, the second Prime Minister, followed the excuse of avoiding suspicion and only said a series of good words to Shi Yiping verbally, but did not take any actual action.

Emperor Zhenshun then took advantage of the situation and had Shi Yiping thrown into prison on the charge of plotting treason.

Zang Hai stumbled all the way to Xiao Jinyue and asked why. Xiao Jinyue sighed and said, "Shi Yiping has secretly joined the Linzi Palace. The Prince of Linzi came to Beijing secretly to contact Shi Yiping, but they were not careful enough. As soon as the Prince of Linzi entered the capital, I accidentally targeted him."

"So when Father said Shi Yiping intended to rebel, he didn't frame him with any crime."

Zang Hai felt that a layer of fog was quickly covering his eyes, and he was shrouded in this fog. He could hardly even see his prince who was so close to him.

Xiao Jinyue was very close, and even though he couldn't see her face clearly, Zang Hai didn't want to give up. He took two steps forward with all his strength, grasped Xiao Jinyue's wrist, and under Xiao Jinyue's slightly surprised gaze, he threw himself into Xiao Jinyue's arms and buried his face in Xiao Jinyue's hair.

Xiao Jinyue thought that Zang Hai needed comforting, so she raised her hands to touch his shoulders from behind. But Zang Hai felt that this was not enough, far from enough. He needed to be strangled tightly by Xiao Jinyue. He wanted to feel the feeling of being hugged so tightly that he could hardly breathe in Xiao Jinyue's arms!

But Xiao Jinyue felt that it was very awkward to let the tall Canghai curl up in her arms, so she patted his back, and seeing that he didn't want to let go, she simply used some clever strength to pinch the arm that was across her shoulders and around her back, and gently lifted Canghai away.

Knowing that Zang Hai needed further comfort, Xiao Jinyue took off the filigree red gold grape sachet she was wearing on her waist and put it on Zang Hai. "This is the recipe of the maid in the mansion. It adds benzoin, frankincense and borneol to storax. It smells fresh and invigorating. It's suitable for you to use."

Even though Zang Hai had never learned how to mix incense, he followed his master in the use of spices. But today, when Xiao Jinyue tied this small golden grape sachet on him, he suddenly felt as if he could feel Xiao Jinyue's love for him.

Even though he knew that this little bit of love was very shallow, it was too precious to him.

Seeing that he was very shy, Xiao Jinyue's eyes became more straightforward and unbridled. She finally asked him to stay for one night. "You know you came secretly, so you can stay at the palace tonight. There is no need to send someone back to get any daily necessities. The palace has already prepared them."

Zang Hai felt so groggy that he didn't even remember what the fog was. He knew that it was unreasonable to ask him to stay overnight, but he didn't want to refuse. He agreed without any hesitation, "Then please ask the prince to send someone back to tell my Master Gao Ming. If I don't come home suddenly, he will definitely be worried."

Xiao Jinyue nodded and said, "You and I are getting married by imperial decree, so some red tape can be omitted, but some details cannot be ignored. I know that you have relatives at home, so I have prepared some small gifts to send to you."

Not to mention how happy and surprised Gao Ming was to receive the generous gift from the Qinghe Palace, it was embarrassing enough that Guan Feng complained about Cang Hai not being able to hold off on the three-month wedding date.

But Zang Hai felt that he had taken the right step unintentionally. He easily became closer to Xiao Jinyue and even developed feelings for her.

However, from Xiao Jinyue's attitude, he also realized that the way those in power, especially the emperor, viewed court officials was completely different from the way the common people viewed officials.

So Zang Hai watched very calmly as Zhao Bingwen changed his identity and appeared in front of him day and night to tempt him to hate Emperor Zhenshun. He just thought it was ridiculous.

In the Hanzhang Hall, he had already seen a wood carving in the style of his father Kuai Duo. It was a deer and a wild goose. The deer was naturally Emperor Zhenshun, and the wild goose could only be his father Kuai Duo.

Although Emperor Zhenshun betrayed his father's loyalty, Zanghai felt that if his prince ascended to the throne, he would definitely not be let down.

For some unknown reason, Zang Hai has this kind of confidence.

Mingxiang and Antu have not yet left the womb, and Mingyan Yinshu has not yet caused any trouble to himself, especially since Mingxiang and Antu have made great contributions to the country. If things go wrong, the royal court will be in turmoil again.

Therefore, Mingyan Yinshu accepted Dayong's explanation for the death of her mother, Queen Dongxia. On the surface, some officials had turned their backs on Dayong for power and the Gui Seal, and wanted to take advantage of the death of Queen Dongxia to fish in troubled waters.

In fact, Ming Yan Yinshu knew that it was unwise to go to war with Dayong at the moment. She was still busy winning over the four parties to secure her throne. Perhaps in the future, when she had a strong army, she could use the excuse of revenge for the late queen to take the initiative to start a war.

But that day must be far away, because Dongxia seems to have lost the Guixi forever.

Seeing that Mingxiang Antu had lost too much in a short period of time, Xiao Jinyue reminded her that she still had Zhenlou to worry about. Only then did Mingxiang Antu reluctantly cheer up. However, Mingxiang Antu also made it clear: "I will attend your wedding with Zanghai, but I will not bless you, because you were not sincere to Zanghai, but that stupid boy chose you, thinking that he could move you with time."

Xiao Jinyue sighed, "Of course love is beautiful, but it doesn't matter if you don't have it. In the past, you always saw me being ruthless and powerful, but you should have seen the Queen Mother's mind and tactics, so you should understand my difficulties."

Mingxiang Antu had nothing to say. Although she was far away from the political center of Dayong, she had lived in the palace for several years after all, and the Pillow Tower she opened at the back was indeed a well-informed place, so even though she and the Queen Mother had never targeted each other in those years, she had also felt the threat from the Queen Mother.

Xiao Jinyue didn't want to talk more about Dayong, but she couldn't help but mention Dongxia's affairs: "I received news from Dongxia that your sister Mingyan Silver Technique is doing well. In time, she will not be inferior to your mother. Your mother decisively used the manuscript given by Kuai Duo to seek the welfare of the people of Dongxia. This is very good. As long as your sister can continue some of your mother's policies, I believe that Dongxia and Dayong will not be peaceful for more than ten years."

Now it was Mingxiang Antu's turn to be speechless.

She had been away from her hometown for too long, and even though she was well-informed, after a quick meeting with her sister who had become the queen at the border, she knew that she might have lost all her loved ones emotionally.

But since it concerns Dongxia's safety, she is not sure what Xiao Jinyue means to Dongxia, so she can only say: "Dongxia is located in the northeast, and is covered with ice and snow half of the year. Even if most people are willing to farm, they can only produce half of the time. The national strength is far inferior to Dayong. Even if it can be preserved until now, it is thanks to its remote location and harsh climate."