Chapter 366: Commit Yourself to Me?

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In front of the main hall.

"Your Majesty has been ignoring government affairs for many days, staying in the palace all day long talking about immortality and Taoism with those Taoist priests, and neglecting state affairs. It is really ridiculous..."

"Shh... Mr. Xu, keep your voice down. If your Majesty hears it, I'm afraid it will make you angry."

"What's wrong with hearing it? How can a dignified king of a country not even care about state affairs? How can he behave like this? Even if your majesty wants to chop off my head, I still have to say... Now I am in danger, Beizhou is wildly ambitious, and all the major sects in the rivers and lakes are ready to move. , our Dazhao still looks prosperous on the surface, but it has already suffered from internal and external troubles... Your Majesty has neglected the government and only pursues the elusive immortality. Is this what a king should do? "

The official named Mr. Xu was filled with indignation and spit.

Several officials on the side were frightened and quickly tried to persuade him.

"Master Xu, stop saying a few words... It's not like you and I don't know about His Majesty's temper. If you annoy Your Majesty, we won't get any good results..."

"Yes, now I still have Prime Minister Su sitting in the Jokhang Palace, and the court is safe and sound. As for the Beizhou area, I, the governor of Beizhou, and the No. 1 General of Jokhang, He Wansheng, are guarding it. Those rebellious officials and traitors cannot cause any trouble. …”

"As for the Jianghu, there is still Qintiansi to suppress it, so there is no need to worry..."

Master Xu sneered: "Safe and worry-free? Are you really safe and worry-free? What are colleagues? You and I are indeed safe and sound, but have you ever paid attention to people's livelihood?"

"How are the people of Dazhao living now? Is the world really peaceful and peaceful? As for Qin Tiansi... How arrogant is Qin Tiansi now? He has already ridden on your heads, right? Qin Tiansi is a small person The little protector actually dares to act wild in front of you, don't you all know it well? "

The other officials talked a lot, but no one refuted.

They couldn't refute this.

In recent years, Qin Tiansi's power has indeed grown stronger and stronger, so much so that even they have to be somewhat afraid of it.

If you really provoke Qin Tiansi, your house may be ransacked by Qin Tiansi in the middle of the night!

"Also, since ancient times, the order of elders and younger ones has been orderly. Our order in Dazhao also follows the ancient precepts. Your Majesty does not care about the affairs of the court. Logically speaking, His Highness the Crown Prince should supervise the country. When will it be the turn of the eldest princess to intervene in the affairs of the court? "

"Master Xu, be careful..."

"Oh my God, Master Xu, are you crazy?"

"..."

The remaining officials rushed forward to stop this guy's mouth!

He criticized the court and His Majesty. After all, His Majesty is so kind that he may not necessarily punish a wise minister like him. However, who dares to say that the eldest princess is wrong... Do you really think that Qin Tiansi is reasonable?

There are many spies of Qin Tiansi in this court. Once Qin Tiansi finds out, he may not have a good life in the future... Who can guarantee that his background is clean?

"Hmph, you are afraid, but I am not! You dare not say it, but I dare to say it!"

Mr. Xu was obviously ready to give up and sneered: "Although the eldest princess was born to the queen and is the sister of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, she is still a daughter. We, Dazhao, have never had a precedent for a woman to hold power. She As a woman, you should abide by your duties... His Majesty asked her to take charge of Qin Tiansi because His Highness was young. Now that His Highness has grown up, she should give up the power... Well..."

Mr. Xu wanted to continue talking, but was blocked by several colleagues and friends next to him and dragged aside.

Many officials present vaguely heard something, but in the end no one said anything.

Not far away, Su Xiang was walking towards the outside of the palace.

"Su Xiang, stay!"

A middle-aged official came to Su Xiang's side and said respectfully: "Su Xiang!"

"Master Chen, what's the matter?"

Su Xiang glanced at the middle-aged official.

The Minister of Punishment, Chen Jing.

He is not the same person.

"Xiang Su, did you hear what Mr. Xu said just now?"

Chen Jing asked.

Su Jianan's face was expressionless: "Master Xu is dedicated to serving the country, and it is normal to have objections, but he should not speak out in public, nor should he criticize Her Royal Highness the eldest princess!"

"What Prime Minister Su said coincides with the official!"

Chen Jing nodded with a smile, and seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly mentioned: "However, Mr. Su, the capital is indeed not very stable recently. I heard that... more than 20 people have died in the Jiaofang Division in the capital recently? "

Su Jianan said expressionlessly: "It is true!"

"Not long ago, people in several villages were massacred outside the capital. People outside the capital were panicked... I wonder if the incident in Jiaofangsi this time could be related to those people?"

Su Jian'an glanced at him: "Master Chen, this kind of thing should be under the control of Jingzhao Mansion and Qintiansi, right?"

"But the problem is that Jingzhao Mansion and Qintiansi don't seem to have done anything... It has been several months, and they still haven't been able to find any clues... Doesn't Prime Minister Su feel that there is something wrong with this?"

Su Jian'an looked stunned and turned to stare at him: "What do you mean, Mr. Chen?"

"The lower official thought that there might be something fishy about this matter... Master Xu is actually right. Jingzhao Mansion and Qintiansi have too much power. Although the eldest princess is smart and capable, she cannot control everything after all. It’s not a good thing for Qin Tiansi to have too much power..."

Su Jianan's face was expressionless, as if he was deep in thought.

Seeing this, Chen Jing bowed his hands and said, "Your Majesty is not taking care of the government affairs now. If it weren't for Prime Minister Su's efforts to stabilize the court, I'm afraid that my Dazhao would have been in chaos... But although the court is relatively stable now, we have to be on guard outside the court! Prime Minister Su is now the pillar of my Dazhao and should save my Dazhao from the water and fire..."

"The Qintian Division has too much power, and the eldest princess has everything under control. Where does this put His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the crown prince and the future monarch of my Dazhao... If it continues like this, who can be sure that my Dazhao will not be in chaos?"

"The Qintian Division is said to have gathered all the masters in the world, but why can't it even find any clues about the small massacre of the village... Prime Minister Su, it's terrifying to think about it..."

Su Jianan's face gradually darkened.

He knew that Chen Jing's origin was unknown, and most of the people behind Chen Jing were the Crown Prince.

But... what he said was not without reason.

The eldest princess has too much power!

It is so big that even the Imperial Astronomy Department is now extremely large, so large that it cannot be ignored...

Just two days ago, Lin Xian found him again and reported something to him.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, he also hinted at something...The twenty or so lives of the Jiaofang Department caused such a big commotion, and suddenly the matter was suppressed.

How could there be no problem behind this?

No one is a fool, and everyone knows that there must be interference from certain forces behind this.

And in the end, all the problems point to the Imperial Astronomy Department!

This Imperial Astronomy Department has now become a...cancer in the court!

It must be eliminated!

Su Xiang's eyes gradually became solemn.

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"Mother, it's not good..."

Su Mansion, in the yard.

Su Xing hurriedly stepped into the room, looking anxious and wanted to say something.

But he realized something, stopped in a hurry, restrained the emotions on his face, and continued to walk in.

"Mother...something is wrong..."

In the room.

Su's mother was kneeling in front of the futon, quietly closing her eyes.

In front of her, there was a statue of Bodhisattva.

The room was filled with sandalwood.

Mother Su slowly opened her eyes and said calmly: "What's the matter?"

"I just came from Jingzhao Prefecture. The murder case of Jiaofangsi... has been closed!"

Hearing this, Mother Su's expression remained calm: "Has Qiuyue been caught?"

"No!"

Su Xing gritted his teeth and spoke.

Mother Su seemed a little surprised and slowly turned back: "What's the matter?"

"I don't know, but the case has indeed been closed..."

Su Xing's face looked a little bad, and he gritted his teeth and said: "I'm afraid someone helped her..."

This time, things were a bit ups and downs.

Qiuxin is dead!

At first, this news was not a good thing for Su Xing!

Qiuxin is an important chess piece in his hand. As long as Qiuxin is controlled in his hand, Qiuyue will not dare to act rashly.

But Qiuyue committed suicide!

Su Xing also learned the news not long ago!

However, before he could react, news came that Qiuyue had caused a big disturbance in the Jiaofangsi and started a killing spree...

This was undoubtedly great news for Su Xing and his mother.

She came to the door herself...isn't this courting death?

And the following plot was almost the same as Su Xing and his mother had expected!

Jingzhao Prefecture quickly tracked down Qiuyue and soon brought people to the door...

Su Xing and his mother had expected that they would not be able to catch Qiuyue.

But even so, Qiuyue's death sentence had basically been announced.

She had killed so many people that there was no place for her in the capital. What's more, if this matter could be handled well, Su Shan might be dragged into the water...

But what Su Xing never expected was that the matter suddenly ended like this!

Just when he was about to continue to secretly add fuel to the fire, news suddenly came from Jingzhao Prefecture. The person who died in the Jiaofangsi was actually a traitor sent by the Jianghu to plant in the palace. That day, they happened to meet the Qintiansi who came to investigate the case, so there was a conflict and their identities were exposed...

They died at the hands of the Qintiansi's constables!

Who believes this reason?

The Jianghu traitors planted people in the Jiaofangsi... Do you really think that everyone in the world is a fool?

Su Xing didn't believe it anyway!

But even if he didn't believe it, this was the news from Jingzhao Prefecture.

It was the case that the prefect personally closed!

Therefore, Su Xing, who noticed something was wrong at the first time, immediately came to discuss with his mother.

When Su's mother heard it, her face changed slightly.

After a moment, her face was slightly gloomy and she said: "It seems that I still underestimated her..."

"Mom, what do you mean?"

"She is protected by the Qintiansi!"

Su's mother said in a cold tone.

At this time, Su Xing looked stunned.

Then, a young face appeared in his mind.

"You mean... that Li Beifeng?!"

"Besides him, who else?"

Su's mother said coldly: "I really underestimated her. I didn't expect that she would be involved with the Qintian Division... She is really a bitch just like her mother!"

Su Xing's face looked a little ugly: "Then mother, what should we do next?"

"What's the hurry?"

Su's mother snorted coldly: "It's not over yet. Even if she survives this time, she won't be so lucky next time!"

"I don't believe that the Qintian Division can protect her for a while, but can protect her for a lifetime?"

"..."

In the yard, the cold wind howled wantonly.

The weather seemed to be getting colder and colder.

The sky was gray and extremely depressing.

In the room, the fire was burning brightly.

"Don't worry, she's fine now! When the time is right, I'll arrange for her to see you..."

Li Beifeng spoke softly.

He looked at the figure by the stove.

The red light of the fire reflected on Su Shan's face, showing a look of peace and tranquility.

She is always so quiet

However, now her brows are still slightly wrinkled, with a bit of worry.

After listening to Li Beifeng's explanation, the worry between her brows was slightly relaxed.

She slowly raised her head and looked at Li Beifeng, with a grateful look on her face: "This time...you've worked hard!"

She knew very well how big a crime Qiuyue had committed this time!

For Su Shan, it was already a pleasant surprise that she could survive now.

She knew even more clearly how much Li Beifeng had paid to save her...

It must have been very difficult!

She didn't know how to thank Li Beifeng for such a great favor.

"If it weren't for you, this time... I really don't know what to do!"

Su Shan's tone was a little depressed.

The more she felt at this time, the more she realized that she couldn't do anything.

It turned out that she... really couldn't do anything!

Li Beifeng shook his head: "You don't need to thank me, she was lucky to survive this time!"

She was indeed lucky!

What Li Beifeng didn't expect was that Cheng, the guardian of the Imperial Astronomical Department, would stand on his side.

He didn't expect that Lord Lin of Jingzhao Prefecture would be so easy to let go! The degree of success was beyond Li Beifeng's expectations.

Without the cooperation of the two of them, Qiuyue would hardly survive.

At the same time, it also made Li Beifeng vaguely realize something... This Dazhao Dynasty, I'm afraid there is a problem inside.

I've heard that the emperor of Dazhao has been ignoring the government for a long time, I'm afraid the situation is more serious than he imagined.

This Dazhao Dynasty will end sooner or later!

"Of course, if you want to thank me, I don't mind..."

Feeling the atmosphere in the room was a bit dull, Li Beifeng's tone became relaxed: "However, just a verbal thank you is a bit too insincere, right?"

"Then, how do you want to thank..."

Su Shan was stunned for a moment, and said: "As long as I can do it, I will do my best..."

"That's hard to say!"

Li Beifeng shook his head and said meaningfully: "I don't lack gold and silver treasures, and you can't give me power. As for precious treasures... you probably don't have them either. How do you want to thank me? This is indeed a problem..."

If you don't think about it carefully, you won't know. Once you think about it carefully, Li Beifeng will find out.

It seems that Su Shan can give him now...really nothing!

Now Li Beifeng has no shortage of money or power. He seems to have nothing to lack...

And counting it, Li Beifeng not only saved her life again and again, but also saved her maid's life.

Now the lives of the master and servant are all saved by him, right?

Such a favor is not so easy to repay.

If you think about it, even if she pledged her love to him... it might not be enough, right?

...

Su Shan was also thinking about this question.

She also found that, except for a thank you, she seemed to have nothing else to thank Mr. Li for!

He now had no shortage of money, power, or anything...

And what about her?

She couldn't give him anything.

She had nothing now!

The only thing left was probably herself...

At this moment, Su Shan's heart moved. As if she remembered something, a blush appeared on her fair neck.

But soon, her eyes dimmed again, and a trace of bitterness appeared on her face again...

She was now weak and half-crippled, and even if she pledged her love to him, Mr. Li might not be interested.

Besides, Mr. Li already had Qing Ning by his side, so did she have to compete with Qing Ning for a man?

Thinking of this, Su Shan lowered her head, and the gloom in her eyes could not be concealed.

"Hmm? What's wrong with you?"

Li Beifeng suddenly saw Su Shan's expression suddenly became depressed.

Su Shan lowered her head, "Mr. Li is now successful and has everything he needs. I don't know how to thank you..."

"What you said makes sense!"

Li Beifeng nodded.

Hearing the sound of Li Beifeng nodding, Su Shan's hands hidden under her sleeves tightened, tightly grasping her sleeves, and the loneliness in her eyes became more and more obvious.

She was delusional...How could she be worthy of Mr. Li in her half-dead body?

"But..."

At this time, Li Beifeng suddenly waved his hand: "I was just joking with you!"

Seeing Su Shan's increasingly lost look, Li Beifeng thought she was serious, and smiled and patted her shoulder: "You and I are friends, why should friends be so formal?"

"Friends, friends?"

Su Shan was stunned, raised her head slightly, and met Li Beifeng's eyes, a little puzzled.

"Of course, what else are you thinking about?"

Li Beifeng suddenly came to Su Shan and said meaningfully: "Could it be...you are going to pledge yourself to me?"

At this moment, Su Shan's eyes were flustered, his whole body was tense, and his heart was beating violently.

His face was instantly hot.

His breathing was rapid!

Before she could come to her senses, Li Beifeng backed away again and shook his head: "If you think about it till now, I have saved you twice and your maid once. Just save it once and promise me your life once." If so, you two masters and servants together will still owe me once... Do you want to think about it, do you have any beautiful sisters? "

"...I can also consider it!"

"..."

Su Shan's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief!

The shyness in my heart disappeared at this moment.

Her eyes were a little unbelievable...

This, this guy actually...

Not only did she take aim at their master and servant, but she actually asked her if she had any sisters?

Even more beautiful?

Still owe him one more time? !

Still considering it? !

He, he is a little too greedy, right? ! !

At this moment, Su Shan was confused and her heart was beating wildly.

He, what kind of tiger-wolf talk is he talking about?

Su Shan felt shy, angry, and aggrieved...all kinds of emotions came to her heart at once.

My mind went blank for a moment and I didn't know how to react.

At this moment, there was a sudden rush of footsteps outside the door.

Soon, a maid's voice came from outside the door.

"Miss, Mr. Li, there are people from His Highness the Prince's residence outside the door... He said that His Highness the Prince would invite Mr. Li to come over and talk..."

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