Farming and reading family

His working style changed after he left Prince Qing.

But he was not in the capital at that time, and others did not get to know him again.

So it’s good enough that some people don’t kick someone when they’re down, but of course there are still some who do.

Prince Qing went to the prison to see Xu Boyan, and saw that he still had the leisure to read a book.

Xu Boyan turned around when he heard the noise and saw that it was Prince Qing. He stood up and saluted: "Your humble servant greets Prince Qing."

"Why are you doing this?" Prince Qing looked at Xu Boyan.

He admitted that Xu Boyan was a talent, otherwise he would not have treated him the best among his many retainers. Without Xu Boyan's planning, he would not be in his current position.

But he is just one person, no matter how powerful he is, he is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

When Xu Boyan agreed to this task, his fate was already determined.

Reforms will definitely result in casualties, it’s just a matter of how many.

Even Xu Boyan could not change this result.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for visiting me." Xu Boyan smiled slightly and didn't want to say much.

Prince Qing had no intention of letting him go: "You have been dismissed from office and are now just a commoner."

Xu Boyan smiled and nodded.

"If you had listened to me and married the daughter of a noble family, you wouldn't have no one to speak up for you now. You're like this... quite pitiful." Prince Qing looked at Xu Boyan. "But it's too late to say anything now."

"I don't want to say anything." Xu Boyan spread his hands.

All he wanted was to avenge the Xu and Luo families and overthrow the Tao family.

Now that the Tao family is in disgrace and has been exiled by the imperial court, he has accomplished what he wanted to do, and he has also changed the slave system, so he has already made a profit.

Even if I can't pay back the money I owe Gao E, she will definitely remember it for the rest of her life.

Prince Qing couldn't believe it. How could Xu Boyan, who did things by any means necessary, suddenly become so magnanimous? He took a step forward and said, "If you are willing to remain anonymous and serve me, I can rescue you."

He felt that Xu Boyan would definitely agree and he would choose to live.

Xu Boyan waved his hand and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness Prince Qing. I am just a humble man and I am not worthy of you."

"Don't be ungrateful." Prince Qing was a little angry and embarrassed because of his miscalculation.

"Otherwise, why do you say I'm a pariah? I'm just so ungrateful." Xu Boyan smiled slightly.

I felt so happy.

Prince Qing raised his finger and pointed at Xu Boyan: "Okay... okay, okay, okay." He nodded a few times and then slowly lowered his hand. "Then you just wait to die."

He said and left.

Xu Boyan watched Prince Qing leave. He really had a bad reputation. Only Prince Qing came to see him, and he hadn't said anything good.

Gao E and Prince Bin traveled day and night and arrived in the capital earlier than Chen Ke and his companions.

The two of them went straight to the eldest princess when they arrived in the capital. The eldest princess was surprised that Gao E would come to save Xu Boyan.

"Why are you joining in the fun?" The eldest princess looked at Prince Bin unhappily.

"Xu Boyan is a good man." Prince Bin saw that the eldest princess was a little timid. "Besides, he is doing something for my royal family this time."

"He's not working for the royal family, he's working for the emperor." The princess looked at Prince Bin. "Don't forget, he's also affecting your interests."

Prince Bin looked embarrassed.

"The princess is wrong," Gao E said calmly, "Lord Xu is seeking long-term benefits for the royal family."

The eldest princess looked at Gao E. She thought Gao E was very good at dealing with people and knew when to advance and retreat. Why was she so direct this time? "Oh? What do you mean by long-term benefit?"

"The princess herself has seen this slave rebellion. If we don't give those slaves and tenants a way out, they will turn into a flood, overturning the imperial court. Then the throne will be lost..."

"How dare you!" the princess scolded. "How dare you, a country woman, say such outrageous things?"

"Princess, have you forgotten that I am a second-rank official?" Gao E showed no fear.

The eldest princess sneered: "Even if you are the highest official in the country, you are still a minister."

"Yes." Gao E nodded. "So there is no need to be afraid. Only the royal family are the eggs in the nest."

The eldest princess stared at Gao E.

"Lord Xu was seeking a long-term future for the royal family, but even you didn't come forward to save him. Among those who forced Lord Xu to death, there must be someone who will overthrow the Song Dynasty one day." Gao E looked into the eldest princess's eyes.

"You are saying this just to get me to speak up for Xu Boyan." The eldest princess looked at Gao E.

Gao E took out the brocade box and placed it on the table: "Of course I'm not asking the Princess for help in vain."

The eldest princess wondered what Gao E could have to offer, so she casually picked it up and opened it, and her hands trembled.

Bin Wang also saw that there were pearls inside that were the same size as the ones given to him, but there were four of them.

He felt that Gao E treated him differently. Why did his sister have four but he only had two?

But think about it, his words don't carry as much weight as the royal sister's, so it's normal to treat him differently.

The eldest princess looked at Gao E in surprise and said, "You do have quite a bit of wealth. The colorful pearls that Xu Boyan collected before were also yours, right?"

"Yes." Gao E nodded. "If the princess likes it, I will give her some."

The eldest princess closed the box and placed it on the table. "I can speak for Xu Boyan, but I can't guarantee that I can rescue him."

"Thank you." Gao E didn't ask for more.

The eldest princess looked at Gao E and said, "Why do you want to get involved in Xu Boyan's matter? Whether this matter succeeds or not, you will offend many people."

"People always have to do what they want to do." Gao E smiled slightly.

Why did the eldest princess feel that Gao E was even more willful than her? "Okay."

The two people came out of the princess's mansion, and Prince Bin sighed. Gao E actually persuaded even his royal sister.

"Why don't you stay at my house first?" Prince Bin suggested.

"No need." Gao E planned to stay at Luo Qing'er's place. "Does the prince have a horse ranch?"

"Yes." Prince Bin didn't know what Gao E was going to do.

"Can I borrow the prince's horse farm for a while?" Gao E looked at Prince Bin.

Prince Bin nodded: "Then I will take you there tomorrow."

Prince Bin's horse farm is very large, and he seldom comes here. However, Princess Bin holds two gatherings here every year.

"How is it?" Prince Bin took Gao E to his stable.

Gao E nodded and said, "Your Majesty, please clear all the people and horses out of the stables."

"What exactly are you going to do?" Prince Bin was puzzled.

"I would like to invite the emperor to see a powerful weapon that can pacify Shuoxi." Gao E said directly.

Prince Bin looked at Gao E and asked, "Do you want to... convince the Emperor directly?"

"If more people say so, maybe the emperor will think Xu Boyan is worth keeping." Gao E said with a smile.

She doesn't rely on the emperor's softness. As long as Xu Boyan is useful enough, she has a chance of survival.

Prince Bin was suspicious: "What kind of powerful weapon can allow the emperor to withstand the pressure from those powerful families?"

"Your Highness will know when the time comes." Gao E was very confident.

"Don't hurt me." Prince Bin said cautiously.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. This matter will definitely not affect you." Gao E promised.

Prince Bin hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Then do you still want me to invite the emperor here?"

"I'll have to trouble Prince Bin with this matter," Gao E said with a smile, "but there's one more thing."

"Just say it all at once." Prince Bin felt that he would have to ask for two more pearls when he returned.