The princess is so powerful that the fish pond is full of people

The next morning, in the Yangxin Palace, Liang Zhan had just finished the morning court session and was about to take off his black cloak when he seemed to notice Xiang Jinsong who had been kneeling beside him.

"You've been kneeling for so long, do you have anything to say to me?"

There was no rise or fall in Liang Zhan's voice, but the look he cast at Xiang Jinsong was far from friendly.

"I am loyal to my master and will always be loyal to the Xiang family."

Upon hearing this, Liang Zhan sneered, walked up to Xiang Jinsong, and looked down at his gray hair.

When Liang Zhan saw the scar on Xiang Jinsong's neck, he suddenly seemed to become interested and began to recall the past.

"I remember the wound on the back of Xiang Hou's neck was caused when he lost to me in a sparring match. How come it hasn't faded after all these years?

Xiang Jinsong still maintained his original posture, kneeling there, without even raising his head. As for the scar that His Highness mentioned, he almost died at the hands of the emperor who was only 19 years old at the time.

If he had not been fortunate enough to be treated by the old master of Medicine King Valley, he would have died long ago.

"Your Majesty's grace and reward, keep it forever, so that I can always be grateful for your reward."

Listening to Xiang Hou's words, Liang Zhan's interest in reminiscing about the past became even more intense:

"Chongyue wasn't taught by you personally, so what do you think of Chongyue's martial arts?"

Hearing His Majesty mention Chongyue, Xiang Jinsong's heart suddenly tightened for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure:

"I have spent most of the past ten years at the border. I have heard that Chongyue's martial arts were taught by His Majesty himself. I am sure that his skills are far superior to mine."

Xiang Jinsong spoke humbly, Liang Zhan glanced at Qi Deyuan who was standing beside him, and the latter immediately moved a chair and placed it behind His Majesty.

Thinking of the imperial edict he wrote to Chongyue, Liang Zhan was no longer willing to review the memorials. He would rather waste some time chatting with the old man Xiang Jinsong.

I don’t know what ability this old man has to make Chongyue trust him so much.

"Lu Anshan, do you still remember this person?"

After Liang Zhan sat down, Qi Deyuan brought the teacup and placed it next to His Majesty. Liang Zhan took a sip of tea and waited to see Jinsong's reaction.

"I remember Lu Anshan, General Lu, the two Xiaolian Heaven-Slaying Swords, and the longbow that could shoot flying swallows. I remember General Lu was old and had retired to his hometown."

Both the Xiang family and the Lu family were families of military generals, but the Lu family had shallow roots. Before Lu Anshan appeared, the whole family made a living by digging in the mud.

After Lu Anshan, the Lu family no longer had any descendants who could support the family.

Liang Zhan pretended to think for a moment and said calmly:

"He retired and returned home. He taught Chongyue everything he could, but he wasn't as lucky as you, my dear, to meet the old master of Yaowang Valley. I felt sorry for him that day, so I had General Lu's body sent back to his hometown."

"I guess the grass on the grave is three feet high now."

Xiang Jinsong looked up at His Majesty with disbelief on his face. He had escaped death countless times in his life and had saved his life, so he did not take to heart the fact that His Majesty had hurt him in the past.

It was not until today that we learned that all the generals who taught martial arts to the royal heir could not escape this disaster.

No wonder the Lu family completely disappeared from the capital in just one month after General Lu returned to his hometown.

Xiang Jinsong forced a smile on his face, suppressed the shocked expression on his face, slowly leaned over and lowered his head towards His Majesty, pressing his forehead against the floor paved with gold bricks.

"General Lu spent his entire life in the military, so his death was a worthy one."

When Liang Zhan heard this, he laughed out loud. Qi Deyuanhou stood by and could only lower his head, not even having the courage to move.

"What a worthy death! I see that Marquis Xiang is still strong and healthy, and I believe he can still serve Daxia loyally for a few more years."

Liang Zhan said this with a smile, but it made people tremble and feel scared.

"I thank Your Majesty for your teachings. I will serve Daxia till my death, no matter what."

"With Marquis Xiang's words, I feel relieved. Chongyue has been in poor health recently, and General Baoqi is still at the border. When General Baoqi returns to the capital with his troops, I will definitely give him a good welcome.

If Xiang Hou has nothing else to do, please go back first. If you have nothing else to do, please don't bother Chong Yue to recuperate."

Hearing His Majesty's order to expel the guests, Xiang Jinsong propped up his legs, which were numb from kneeling, and stood up, bowing to His Majesty:

"Yes, I will retire."

Liang Zhan hummed lightly and looked at Xiang Jinsong's back as he walked out of the Yangxin Palace, enduring the discomfort in his legs. His eyes were cold, as if he was looking at a corpse.

Qi Deyuan didn't move a step from where he stood until Lord Xiang walked away and his back disappeared at the entrance of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity.

Liang Zhan glanced sideways at Qi Deyuan, whose expression looked even uglier than Xiang Jinsong's. He didn't know what he had learned from following him around all these years, but he was still so timid.

"You should leave too. I want to be alone."

Qi Deyuan had been waiting for His Majesty to say this since he mentioned General Lu to Lord Xiang. When he heard this, he quickly bowed to His Majesty and retreated silently.

Ambergris was burning in the Yangxin Palace, and Liang Zhan had grown tired of the smell after so many years. At this moment, he actually missed the time when flowers were blooming in the Queen's Palace.

It’s a pity that it’s freezing outside now, and even in the Queen’s Palace there are only wintersweets growing on the branches.

"His Majesty."

A black shadow fell from behind Liang Zhan, making only a very slight sound when it landed on the ground.

Liang Zhan closed his eyes and didn't even want to look back:

"Just tell me what you want to say. I'm too lazy to read it."

An Yi opened the letter he had just received and read the contents to His Majesty.

After hearing that Xiang Jinsong had cleared out the servants near the study and only let Chongyue in, Liang Zhan thought carefully about what Chongyue had gained from this trip to the Xiang family.

"It seems Chongyue has gained a lot this time. I wonder if Xiang Jinsong regrets entrusting him too early after leaving the Yangxin Palace today."

The corners of Liang Zhan's mouth raised in a dangerous arc. Even with his eyes closed, An Yi was still afraid.

An Yi has been protecting His Majesty's safety in secret, so he knows everything that happened in the Yangxin Palace just now.

"Lu Anshan deserved his death. If he hadn't colluded with the Northern Territory and his men hadn't delayed the delivery of food and fodder, there wouldn't have been so many Great Xia soldiers killed in the battle five years ago."

"I do not understand why Your Majesty is deliberately trying to mislead Marquis Xiang."

After An Yi finished speaking, he realized that he had talked too much and that he shouldn't have asked these questions.

After Her Royal Highness the Princess returned to the capital, His Majesty's mood was obviously much better, and he became more unrestrained without realizing it.

An Yi knelt down with a thud and kowtowed to His Majesty:

"I have overstepped my bounds. Your Majesty, I beg for your punishment."

Listening to An Yidong's kowtow, Liang Zhan picked up the teacup and took a sip to moisten his throat:

"Go and receive your punishment yourself."

The tea was a little cold. It seemed that Qi Deyuan had been spoiled by him and didn't even know to change the hot tea before leaving. Liang Zhan was silent for a moment and added:

"Take Qi Deyuan with you."