Chapter 37: Asking for a Meeting

Zhou Shengchen could have predicted the arrival of Liu Zixing and his entourage in advance, not to mention the fast horse scouts who came to report in advance.

But why would Zhou Shengchen be sitting in the mansion waiting for him?

For the reason of inspecting the military camp, he had already led his troops out of Chang'an City. As for Yang Shiyi, should he still stay in the palace and passively wait for Liu Zixing?

Zhou Shengchen would never give this despicable bastard a chance.

Because Zhou Shengchen didn't want to let Nao Shiyi go out with him in such a cold time. He also rejected her plea: "The weather is too cold, I can't let you follow."

She was still pleading, and Zhou Shengchen continued: "I promise that when the weather gets warmer, I will personally take you to the military camp."

Seeing that he was considerate, Nao Shiyi had no choice but to bow and agree.

"In addition, Prince Liu Zixing will come to the palace." Zhou Shengchen said silently.

Suddenly feeling extremely nervous, Jian Shiyi couldn't help but grab the corner of his clothes.

"I will arrange for trusted generals to protect you and not allow anyone to approach you." Zhou Shengchen's tone was cold and firm, "You are not allowed to come out to see him either. If he bothers you, I will order someone to tell you that this is to safeguard your innocence. Honor, please don’t meet with outsiders at this time.”

The hot tears in Jian Shiyi's eyes were originally full of grievance, but now they turned into gratitude to him.

"My king," she said softly.

Holding her shoulder and patting her, Zhou Shengchen comforted and said, "Don't worry."

Later, he ordered Shi Yize and He Yuanqing, who were known for their strictness, to stay at the palace in person. One was to protect Shi Yi, and the other was to take Liu Zixing and others to the military camp outside the city.

The arrangements were completed, and he took military advisor Xie Chong, general Feng Qiao and others, as well as Xiao Yan, to ride out of the city and head to the camp outside the city.

There are several military camps of the Wang Army outside Chang'an City, located in different places in the east, west, north and south. Zhou Shengchen led everyone to inspect everywhere, and the warm cheers of the soldiers never stopped.

The weather is cold and the New Year is approaching. King Xiao Nanchen braved the severe cold to come to express condolences to his subordinates, and the soldiers were extremely grateful for this.

Zhou Shengchen ordered General Ganhua, Sima of the army, to kill animals and prepare wine for the soldiers to celebrate the New Year's Day together.

There are bonfires everywhere in the military camp, and the soldiers are everywhere talking, laughing and singing happily. Zhou Shengchen drank fine wine with the soldiers, and then personally sang and danced with swords to add to the fun.

Seeing his free and easy deeds, Xie Chong sighed with emotion: "If King Xiao Nanchen is not a hero, who dares to say so?"

Feng Qiao, who was standing next to her, nodded repeatedly. Xiao Yan clapped her hands and praised: "King Xiao Nanchen seems to be free and uninhibited, but he also knows how to care for the soldiers and the people. How can his actions be summed up by the word hero?"

When Xie Chong heard what he said, he felt that he was overstepping his bounds. Frowning slightly, he said with a smile: "King Xiao Nanchen indeed knows that the burden on his shoulders is extremely heavy, and he respects the king and loves the people."

Xiao Yan closed his eyes and stopped talking. Feng Qiao frowned and looked at the military advisor, then at Xiao Yan, but she stopped talking.

The military camp was bustling with activity, but Liu Zixing and his party, who had entered Chang'an City, felt very lost and lonely.

When he arrived at the palace, he only saw the two generals Shi Yize and He Yuanqing who had stayed behind. These two people are not good at talking, and they are also tight-lipped.

"Your Highness is out on patrol, can you come back to celebrate New Year's Day?" Liu Zixing could no longer ask about Zhou Shengchen's whereabouts, so he had to ask.

"I don't know anything about it," Shi Yize replied.

Liu Zixing sighed secretly and asked again: "The people in the city also need to settle down, won't he come back and enjoy themselves with the people?"

"Where the king's army is, the people are always happy." He Yuanqing replied immediately.

Liu Zixing thought he was very rude, but he couldn't find anything wrong with him. What's more, the two generals in front of him had stern looks on their faces, and they didn't seem to be afraid of his so-called prince.

"By the way," Liu Zixing turned to ask, "Is King Xiao Nanchen's apprentice, Miss Shi Yiyi, going to the military camp with him?"

"His Royal Highness was concerned about Miss Nao. He said it was too cold outside, so he asked her to stay and study in the palace. When she comes back, she will review her homework." Shi Yize replied indifferently.

After hearing this, Liu Zixing immediately secretly rejoiced: It happened that Zhou Shengchen was not around, so he could meet with Miao Shiyi.

Got it!

"Oh, that's very good. Please tell the two generals that I want to see Miss Yu and ask her to come out." Liu Zixing said loudly.

"Your Highness does not allow it." He Yuanqing simply refused.

"Uh," Liu Zixing blinked a few times, unable to believe that he was rejected so easily.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, please understand." Shi Yize further explained, "My King has said that Miss Niao is still in the pavilion and it is inconvenient for her to meet any man. This is for the sake of my King's consideration and consideration for her reputation, and His Highness the Crown Prince must be able to understand it. My king’s painstaking efforts.”

He seemed to be polite, but Liu Zixing was extremely angry in his heart: I can't even see Yan Shiyi's face, but you, Prince Xiao Nanchen, can get along with her day and night?

Although he was ashamed of this, Liu Zixing also knew that King Xiao Nanchen had a reputation as a master of Shiyi. Of course, from morning to night every day, the two of them were either joking or playing the piano and composing poems...

Feeling as if he had eaten a lot of lemons and drank a lot of sour vinegar, Liu Zixing cursed secretly: Is this my fiancée or your little Nanchen Wang’s princess?

My fiancée is not allowed to meet, but you keep joking with her every day?

While he was hesitant and angry, He Yuanqing next to him had already said: "The date of my king's return is unpredictable. Will His Highness the Prince wait at the palace or go to the military camp to look for it?"

With Liu Zixing's mentality, he was naturally willing to live in the palace in order to find opportunities to meet with Miao Shiyi. But he was more worried about his future, and he was even more anxious to eradicate the two evil thieves Liu Yuan and Zhao Teng as soon as possible.

After coming back to his senses, he glanced at the four personal "guards" who never left his side with his peripheral vision, and then said to He Yuanqing: "Just ask General He to lead the way. I do have urgent matters and want to meet with King Xiao Nanchen." .”

He Yuanqing immediately handed over his hands and accepted the order, and then said to Shi Yize: "General Shi will stay in the palace. No outsiders can enter without permission, let alone disturb Miss Nao, and he cannot let her move around. If there is any violation,"

Before he could finish speaking, Shi Yize immediately handed over his hand: "Shi Mou put a head on his neck to apologize!"

"There is no need to sacrifice the general's head, because it cannot exchange for the majesty of His Highness's order." After He Yuanqing said this, he extended his hand to Liu Zixing to make a petition.

Liu Zixing was extremely angry: This is clearly an attempt to intimidate the king, not a handover of missions!

Without saying any more, Liu Zixing shook his robe and walked out. The four personal guards followed closely.

The group of people mounted their horses and left the palace, walking along the avenue towards the outside of the city.

Seeing that the people were walking, talking and laughing in peace, Liu Zixing sighed and said: "King Xiao Nanchen is indeed a heroic ruler. Under his rule, all the people are really happy and orderly."

"This is natural." He Yuanqing agreed respectfully.