When Shi Yi thinks about Xianyu, someone always comes to disturb her.

The emperor looked up from a pile of memorials and asked, "Old Twelve, why are you in such a hurry to see me?"

King Dongshan said anxiously and angrily, "Brother, the wolf cubs over on the grassland are becoming restless again!"

The emperor paused before asking, "How did you know?"

King Dongshan said as a matter of course:

"Weidong's caravan found out about it on the grassland. He wrote to me and told me that conscription has already started there!" This photo of ours will be very useful!

The emperor looked at King Dongshan and held out his hand: "Where's the letter? Show it to me."

Prince Dongshan held his chest and said reluctantly: "You have to return it to me after you finish reading it." He took out the letter and handed it to the emperor reluctantly.

The emperor snatched it away and said, "I won't let you see it even if I take a look." Why is his stingy look so irritating!

King Dongshan slumped down on his seat, muttering:

"This is really worrying. It's so chaotic over there, and I didn't know how to run back quickly. What if I get caught over there?"

The emperor read all three pages. It wasn't that he wanted to snoop into other people's correspondence, but the letter was really written... in an extremely casual way.

The previous sentence says that he discovered some unusual situations on the grassland, and the next sentence talks about some things about King Dongshan, asking whether his palace has been built.

The next paragraph casually mentions the grassland nobles' practice of squeezing the land, criticizes them for not doing their job, and then turns to King Dongshan.

Warn him that as a noble prince in the Central Plains, he should not act like those reckless men in the grasslands, which is too despicable!

Then he asked about the situation in the shop and how much profit it had.

Don't waste money...

The emperor looked at the King of Dongshan in silence: "Are you sure you are in love with him? Why do I see that he doesn't have that intention?"

He looks like a worried parent facing a naughty child.

Not only do I have to arrange everything, but I also have to ask questions and give instructions with concern.

Although they are both concerned about the affairs of the Dongshan Wang family, there doesn't seem to be any ambiguity at all?

Are all lovers so plain nowadays?

There isn't even a single sad poem about lovesickness, and the tone is just that of people of the same generation, without any trace of the tenderness and reluctance between lovers.

King Dongshan wanted to return his letter, then put it back on his chest. He said proudly:

"Weidong is a serious person who never speaks frivolously. He is different from those people."

The emperor frowned and said, "Why do I feel like this is one-sided..."

King Dongshan shouted in dissatisfaction: "Brother, is your focus wrong? The wolves are coming, aren't you worried?"

The emperor stood up, stretched his waist a few times, and said to the servants around him:

"Call the cabinet ministers to discuss matters."

The emperor walked up to King Dongshan and looked at him strangely:

"Old Twelve, your lover... is very good!" He is very perceptive and knows what to say and what to do.

At present, it seems that when the two of them are getting along, the other party does not seem to covet anything from King Dongshan, but instead gives a lot to King Dongshan.

Well, now they are taking the risk of tipping them off...

No matter how you look at it, they are the ones who are taking advantage of others!

No wonder King Dongshan fell into the hands of Weidong. Who can resist someone who only thinks about you?

King Dongshan said cautiously: "Brother, don't set your sights on Weidong. I only have this one sweetheart."

The emperor snorted disdainfully: "Virtue!"

King Dongshan stood up and said goodbye: "I have finished my talk, and I will take my leave now."

The emperor tried to persuade him to stay, saying, "You should stay and discuss this matter with us."

King Dongshan waved his hand and said, "I don't understand the affairs of the country and family, so I'd better not get involved." This was not something he should be involved in, so he should just stay away from it.

So as to avoid offending anyone and bringing unnecessary disaster upon yourself.

The emperor sighed as he watched Prince Dongshan walk away. This younger brother had also learned to keep his distance from him.

The previously unscrupulous Twelfth Master has also learned to avoid state affairs.

He felt somewhat uncomfortable in his heart. The Twelfth Prince was estranged from him because he did not kill the King's uncle.

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Qiao Henian sat steadily in the wheelchair, waiting quietly.

His good friend Lu Shen was walking around excitedly because they had already left the Valley of the Dead.

With the help of Qi Siyuan, he successfully met the five loyal servants of the palace who kept the keys. They verified the young master's identity through the poisonous insect.

He handed over the key to the vault happily.

Everything went smoothly like a dream.

After Qi Siyuan saw that the key was taken away by the young master for personal safekeeping, he finally felt relieved.

Good thing in hand!

Whether the young master is present or not will not affect his plans.

At dinner, Qi Siyuan ordered a sumptuous meal, saying it was to celebrate the young master's success in obtaining the key to the vault.

Lu Shen said to Qiao Henian meaningfully, "Is he going to kill himself?"

Qiao Henian said coldly, "It's time for him to learn some new lessons."

In the evening, there was an extra girl at the dinner table. Lu Shen took the initiative to introduce her:

"Mr. Qi, this is my cousin Shi Yi. She is young, so you can just call her Xiao Yi!"

Qi Siyuan: "Oh, it's Miss Xiaoyi."

Shi Yi: Uh, it feels weird to be called "Auntie" by someone so old.

"Hello, Mr. Qi. I'm sorry to bother you." Shi Yi bowed politely.

Qi Siyuan was in a very good mood. He said generously:

"Miss Xiaoyi, you are too polite. Your brother Lu Shen and I get along very well. We are both working for the Young Master. We will see each other often in the future."

Shi Yi said obediently: "Brother also often mentions Mr. Qi in his letters, praising Mr. Qi's talent! I will learn more from you when I have the chance!"

Qi Siyuan laughed out loud and was very pleased with the little girl's flattery.

He personally poured wine for Qiao Henian and Lu Shen, and wanted to order a sweet drink for the little girl, but Lu Shen declined.

"My little sister has loved stealing alcohol since she was little. Don't be fooled by her young age, she's a serious alcoholic."

Shi Yi smiled sweetly and did not refute.

Qi Siyuan was surprised and said, "There is such a thing? It is true that there are all kinds of strange things in the world."

Since her brother had no objection, he just went along with it and filled the girl's glass as well.

I wanted to let you go, but God wouldn't let me. And you just happened to be a drinker. Don't you think this is God's will?

Qi Siyuan picked up the wine glass and respectfully toasted Qiao Henian:

"Young Master, please drink this cup to the full. Congratulations on getting all the keys to the vault. We have successfully taken the first step in the prince's great cause. Once we open the vault door and get the military pay, then you can wave your arms and the great cause will be accomplished."

Qiao Henian did not pick up the wine glass, he said lightly:

"I'm still taking medicine and avoiding alcohol." The refusal was reasonable, as he really was taking medicine every day.

The smile on Qi Siyuan's face froze for a moment, and Shi Yi almost couldn't help laughing. Qiao Henian really didn't give face to anyone as usual.

Lu Shen gave the two of them a reproachful look. Can't they be more professional?