Mountains and rivers pray for peace

Chapter 39
"Wouldn't it be nice to kill people and silence them?"

The corner of Huo Qinglan's mouth curled up, her red lips were tender and charming, and there was a bit of flirtatiousness that was not usually seen on her delicate face.

Huo Chi looked up to the sky and laughed loudly, and said meaningfully: "It seems that I really underestimated my sister in the past. My sister usually looks weak, but she has such courage."

"Second brother, you don't have to tease me. I'm all planning for your bright future. As the saying goes, no one can be a husband without poison. Dad's career in this life is about to come to an end, and I can't give you any support. If second brother It is not a woman's kindness to want to make things happen and grow the whole second house." Huo Qinglan twirled a piece of pastry at hand, and took a small bite to taste.

"Although my younger sister is bold, I am not some ignorant brat. Huo Xian deserves to die, but he is uncle's son after all."

Huo Chi sneered: "Kill him. If this matter comes out, will uncle let our second wife go? Or is uncle usually doing too many good things, and you have forgotten his methods back then?"

Huo Ruhai is usually considered kind in front of juniors, but apart from his status as an elder, Huo Ruhai is still a powerful minister who disturbs the situation. If he doesn't have some long-sleeved skills and thunderous tricks, it is impossible to sit in his current position.

Although he hated Huo Qi to the core, he had to take Huo Ruhai's power into account.If not, no matter how cunning Huo Qi's temperament is, he would just find an opportunity to knock her unconscious and sell her into a brothel when dealing with a weak woman who has no strength to restrain a chicken. How could he choose Xu Xu to do it?

Huo Qinglan seemed to have seen through Huo Chi's mind, and said with a light smile, "I know, Uncle is an extremely human minister, if we use the power of you and my brother and sister to fight against the entire Huo family's big house, it's like hitting a rock with an egg, or a tree with a gnat. But ...If I say that the entire Zhenyuanhou Mansion is behind this matter, second brother is behind it, will second brother dare or not?"

"How do you say that?" Huo Chi was puzzled.

"Letting Huo Xian die is not only the wish of our brother and sister, but also the wish of the eldest son, and even the entire Zhenyuan Hou Mansion." Huo Qinglan smiled slowly, and took a leisurely sip of tea.

Huo Chi sneered: "Sister is joking with me, the three-year-old children in the capital know that uncle and Marquis Zhenyuan are close friends."

Everyone in the Beijing Normal University knows that Huo Ruhai and Yuan Xianzhi, with their proficiency and martial arts, are the right-hand men of Emperor Xiaowen.

Huo Ruhai was Emperor Xiaowen's teacher when he was the crown prince. After the emperor ascended the throne, he tried his best to push out new decrees for Emperor Xiaowen, so that all the poor and noble sons could read books and be officials.Yuan Xianzhi played a role in rescuing Emperor Xiaowen when he set off on an expedition. He has made outstanding military achievements over the years and was deeply favored by Long En.

It just so happened that these two people had the same goals and became close friends, which became a good story in Daqi.But Huo Qinglan's words broke his long-held understanding.

Huo Qinglan raised her eyebrows slightly: "Sometimes, the deeper the friendship, the deeper the discord. Second brother doesn't understand such a simple truth?"

"It seems that my sister knows a lot." The original sarcasm on Huo Chi's face suddenly disappeared, and was replaced by darkness.

"Now the court is full of turmoil. Although I am a woman and don't understand court affairs, I also understand that Marquis Zhenyuan is the fifth prince's direct uncle, so he must belong to the fifth prince's faction, but our uncle can't say for sure." Huo Qinglan nodded. So far.

Huo Chi could naturally hear the meaning in Huo Qinglan's words. He had heard Huo Rushan say to him that Huo Ruhai had always liked to act like he was staying out of the mud when it came to the party struggle between the DPRK and China. He refused to take sides, thinking that he could stand alone.

But this kind of person can't please both sides.

After all, in the eyes of the princes, being neutral sometimes is also a kind of bias.

Seeing that Huo Chi's attitude was a little relaxed, Huo Qinglan continued: "I will also make it clear to my second brother that the killing of Huo Xian was done behind the scenes by the Crown Prince. If you can handle this matter well, you will be able to make it clear in front of him." I have a certificate of submission. My second brother is very resourceful and he is my biological brother, so I will definitely not treat you badly."

After hearing Huo Qinglan's words, Huo Chi gradually let go of his eyes, tapped his fingers on the table lightly, as if he was thinking.

For him, thinking about whether something is worthwhile is nothing more than weighing benefits and risks.

Although he was not in the court, he had heard about the current court structure.Zhenyuanhou's mansion is now very beautiful, with a lot of holy family members, and the fifth prince is a strong candidate to sit on the throne.

If this happens, he will not only be able to speak in front of Yuan Shao, but he may also be able to get an official position in front of the fifth prince.But if this matter fails, what awaits him is the crime of murdering his brother and the abyss of betrayal and alienation. The price is too high, and he cannot easily bear it.

"Second Brother, Mother just said something to me."

Huo Chi's eyes moved slightly.

Huo Qinglan sighed slightly: "Father found a concubine outside, it seems that he wants to have another younger brother to take your place."

"Really?" Huo Chi's chest rose and fell slightly.

Huo Chi always felt that if he kept the green hills, he would not be afraid of running out of firewood.

No matter how ridiculous he is, Huo Rushan simply has only one son. No matter what, everything in the second room of the Huo family belongs to him.But he didn't expect that Huo Rushan wanted to kick him away.

"Naturally. Daddy has a cold heart. How has he ever cared about us? Seeing that you have not been able to become an official for five years, he may have already regarded you as an abandoned son. The second brother is full of talents. Is it true that he is willing to be subordinated to others for the rest of his life and doesn't want to see him?" Do you want to see what the Master sees? Right now, the opportunity is right in front of Second Brother, you have to think about it carefully."

After hearing these slightly seductive words, Huo Chi felt a raging fire ignite in his chest, almost burning his reason to ashes.

Wealth and wealth are sought in danger. If he can accomplish this important thing, he will be able to find a solution for the rest of his life. His heart skipped a beat and he nodded: "I, Huo Chi, agree to this matter."

"Second brother is really smart." A gleam of pleasure flashed in Huo Qinglan's eyes, "Since I have such a heart, it should not be too late. I have already inquired clearly that if elder brother wants to return to Beijing, he must pass through Huailin on the outskirts of Beijing. Bandits are rampant here, and the terrain is steep , is the best place to do it. You don’t need your younger sister to teach your second brother about the next thing, right?”

A trace of gloom flashed across Huo Chi's eyes: "I know what's going on, don't worry."

"In this case, I will wait for the good news from my second brother." Huo Qinglan drank the last sip of tea from the teacup, feeling very happy.

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Two days later, Ningguo Gongfu prayed for his residence.

It's almost late autumn, and the temperature is suddenly cold.The bamboo grove in the Qiju courtyard was covered with a layer of frost, and the purple-gold unicorn copper furnace in the house kept spewing out cloud-like smoke, and the warm fragrance dispelled the chill.

At this moment, Ting Yu was combing Huo Qi's hair. The girl was wearing a middle coat, and her black hair was pouring down. When she got close to sniffing, it seemed that she could still smell the fragrance of flowers.

"The girl didn't sleep well last night, and her eyes are turning blue. I will hold a grate and massage your head, which can also slightly relieve the girl's headache." Tingyu said to himself.

Huo Qi pressed Ting Yu's hand and asked, "I'm fine. By the way, did someone put some letter paper in the small hole at the back door?"

"The servants went to see it last night, but they haven't seen it yet." Ting Yu replied truthfully.

Hearing this, Huo Qi had a sad expression on his face.

It has been a few days since she returned home from Dongyan Ridge, but Cui Xin has not sent any news that it is related to Huo Xian's life and death, she can no longer be as calm as before.

Ting Yu saw that Huo Qi was not in high spirits, so he specially picked up some nice words to make her happy: "Girl, the eldest young master is coming back soon. If he sees your gloomy face all day long, I'm afraid he will be unhappy too. See you, master." If you look like a girl, you have to say that you are a 'little old man'."

She was a little puzzled.

Yesterday, the young master sent back a letter from home, which was the first and only letter from home in three years.

The letter stated that Xian would return home in early November.

Seeing that it was almost time to return, my master read the letter and said, "Why is this unfilial son coming back?", but there was an unusual smile on his face.The madam was already overjoyed and ordered the young master's previous yard to be cleaned inside and outside.

The eldest young master has always been kind to others and considerate of his servants. In the past, many servants in the mansion were favored by him. When the news came back that the eldest young master was about to return, everyone in the mansion was very happy.

But she watched, when her daughter heard the news that the young master had returned to the mansion, she didn't show any joy on her face, instead she was gloomy.I tossed and turned last night and couldn't fall asleep all night.

Logically speaking, the girl should be the happiest person.

Huo Qi forced a smile after hearing Ting Yu's words that sounded like coaxing a child, but the smile didn't come from the bottom of his heart: "Ting Yu, I always feel that something will happen to my elder brother, and I always feel bad in my heart."

What she said was feeling, but she knew that Huo Xian's life would be doomed.

Two days ago, according to the report from her mother-in-law who was placed in Zilanxuan, Huo Qinglan talked with Huo Chi for a long time after returning home. The mother-in-law did not hear the details clearly through the window, but she knew that the secret matter they talked about was related to Huo Xian.If she hadn't been sure before, then these words were true to the prophecy of her previous life, and Huo Chi would definitely find a chance to do it.

Huo Xian didn't return for a day, so she couldn't sleep for a day.

Listening to Huo Qi's words, Ting Yu knew in her heart that the girl from her family was actually worried about the young master.

She said softly: "Young master, a lucky man has his own destiny, and he will return safely. Even if it is for the master and his wife, and for the girl who has always missed him, the young master will definitely protect himself. If the girl is worried The young master ruined his body, not only can't protect the young master, but also makes the young master blame himself."

After hearing these ironing words, Huo Qi's gloomy look on his face faded slightly: "I'm not as clear-minded about this matter as you are. It's because I'm too worried and confused."

"Girls are always smart, but caring makes chaos." Ting Yu said with a smile.

After a while, listening to the wind to pull the curtain and enter.

She walked slowly to Huo Qi and handed the note in her hand to Huo Qi with a calm expression: "Girl, there is news. The slave just found this at the back door, and the messenger should have just left."

This note can be said to be timely rain, Huo Qi was overjoyed, and hastily unfolded the note, only to see two lines of large characters on it:

"Everything is ready. I hope Miss Huo will come to Huailin in person. By then, everyone will be at the mercy of Miss Huo."

After Huo Qi read it, he threw the note into the incense burner beside him.When the note met the flames, it made a sizzling burning sound, and after a while it turned into ashes, emitting a wisp of blue smoke.

Huo Qi smiled, Cui Xin is really an old fox.

Although he is loyal, he does not trust others unconditionally, especially someone like her who meets by chance.

She is not only Huo Qi, but also Huo Ruhai's daughter. Behind her is the huge Duke Ning's palace.Duke Ning's mansion was in a very important position in the Qi Dynasty, so it was inevitable that people would be afraid of him.Cui Xin's purpose of letting her come to Huailin in person was probably to give him a backup plan.

If she deliberately schemed against him for the benefit of the Ningguo government and tricked him into dispatching troops, everyone in Huailin would naturally be able to take her as a hostage right away.If what she said is true, Cui Xin will keep her word and help her save Huo Xian, and everything will be safe.

Although Cui Xin is a military commander, he is not reckless. It is no wonder that he can gain Shen Yuning's trust and work for him.

It really is a good way.

"The girl seems to be in a better mood."

After Huo Qi read the note, his frown that had been frowned finally relaxed, and even Ting Yu, who was carefree, noticed something strange.

"There's good news, so I'm naturally in a better mood." Huo Qi smiled slightly, "Come on, let's go to West Street. There is something to do. The cooking is just right at this time."

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