Now that they have crossed the Bahe River and entered the imperial capital, Mu Qiuhuang and his party only need three more days to travel to Fengling, the imperial capital of the Great You Empire. They have plenty of time and sufficient resources. At that time, Mu Qiuhuang became playful again. Because he had heard for a long time that "Bahe Wind and Snow" was a grand scene in Fengling City, so Mu Qiuhuang ordered everyone to set up camp on the Bahe embankment and set up camp on the Bahe River embankment. The phoenix flag of Beiyuhou Mansion was erected in the camp, and I wanted to wait until it snowed to see the magnificent scenery of Fengling.

The reason why he raised a big flag to identify himself was because Mu Qiuhuang had really offended the Haihun Hou Mansion along the way, and he was also afraid that the Haihun Hou Mansion would pretend to be confused and seek trouble for him. …That’s why I took the lead in identifying myself just in case.

Although Mu Qiuhuang set up camp specifically to watch the wind and snow on the Bahe River, he knew that this "Snowstorm on the Bahe River" would be very different from what he imagined. Although "Snowstorm on the Bahe River" has the same name as the wind and snow, however, this The wind and snow are not that kind of wind and snow... Fifty miles of embankments have been built along the Bahe River, and tens of thousands of willows have been planted. In early spring, the catkins flutter, just like snowflakes and tourists rubbing shoulders with each other. This is the real "Bahe River Snowstorm" "Landscape. It is already the twelfth lunar month of winter, and the willow trees on both sides of the Bahe River have already shed their green clothes, leaving only dry trunks and dead branches. The willow branches blown by the cold wind are no longer as spring-like. Soft and light, it makes a rustling sound that disturbs your dreams.

The cold wind in the early morning blew across both sides of the Bahe River, and the morning sun was still sleeping under the horizon. There was only a faint hint of fish belly white on the horizon. The first ray of sunshine had not yet arrived. At this time, the camp was still silent. In the howling cold wind, except for the flagpole, Apart from the loud sound of the phoenix flag above, only the sentries who kept watch yesterday were lingering. Although each of these sentries had their heads hidden in their leather robes, and their eyes were bloodshot and red after staying up all night. However, he abided by his duties and did not commit any malfeasance.

At this time, Linghu Jie was also dressed neatly. After walking out of the camp and taking a look at the camp where Mu Qiuhuang was, Linghu Jie did not go to say hello as usual, but smiled knowingly and prepared to go to the kitchen army. Give orders to send two pieces of food to Mu Qiuhuang this morning... because last night, there was another person in Mu Qiuhuang's camp, and she was also a woman.

…

Su Xiaoxiao came here in the middle of the night last night, and never came out after entering Mu Qiuhuang's tent, but the situation in the tent was completely different from what everyone thought.

...Su Xiaoxiao yawned, and his eyes were a little bloodshot.

After seeing Su Xiaoxiao's tired look, Mu Qiuhuang stopped what he was saying and said instead: "I've worked hard on you these days. You should have a good sleep here first, and wait until you have enough sleep." Let’s talk about spirit later!”

"It's okay. Let's go and rest after Xiaoxiao reports all these things to the young master."

Su Xiaoxiao rejected Mu Qiuhuang's proposal, but a smile appeared on the corners of his lips.

"According to Huang Ling's inquiry, the candidates arranged by the major princes to participate in the Shangri Festival this time are Ji Yan, the eldest son of Xiliehoufu, Wu Bi'an, the seventh son of Nanzhaohou, and the seventh son of Haihunhoufu. The fourth son Liu Yiyong, the third son Yun Xiao of the Yunjiu House, the third son Gong Yangtian of the Xuanping House, and the second son Ximen Dingding of the Pingjin House. Among these people, except Ji Yan of the Xilie House, they have been Apart from being confirmed as the crown prince, only Liu Yiyong, the fourth son of Haihunhou Mansion, has the chance to inherit the position of Haihunhou. The candidates sent by other princely princes' mansions are all the heirs who are not valued in the mansion, and all have no hope of inheriting. The position of the Marquis." After Su Xiaoxiao finished reporting, he took out a scroll from his sleeve and handed it to Mu Qiuhuang and continued: "This is a detailed introduction to each of them."

After taking the scroll, Mu Qiuhuang did not open it immediately, but asked: "What did Liu Yiyong say?"

Su Xiaoxiao replied: "He has agreed to meet the young master."

"What do you think?" Mu Qiuhuang asked.

Su Xiao thought for a while and said: "Although the maternal line of Liu Yiyong, the fourth son of Haihun Marquis Mansion, has the same surname of Situ, since the death of Situ Changqing, the Situ lineage has no longer lived up to its former glory. More importantly, the four

Young Master Liu Yiyong is not actually loved by Marquis Haihun, and his actions in the Marquis Haihun Mansion have been relatively low-key in recent years. Although he is also one of the heirs, his popularity is far less than that of the second Young Master Liu Yihuan and the Eighth Young Master.

Liu Yifeng."

"Do you think I made the wrong choice? If it were your choice, who would you choose?" Mu Qiuhuang asked with interest.

"Young master, I don't dare to speculate on my thoughts," Su Xiaoxiao said.

Mu Qiuhuang looked at Su Xiaoxiao and said, "But it doesn't matter. I want to hear your opinion. You also know that I lack someone who is really capable of planning for me and coordinating the overall situation."

"Sister Dongxue..."

Mu Qiuhuang interrupted Su Xiaoxiao's words and said: "Although Dongxue is steady in her work and has done everything I have told her well over the years without making any mistakes, her talent is more inclined to cultivation.

Why, I am still not as good as you in terms of resourcefulness."

Seeing that what Mu Qiuhuang said was very straightforward, Su Xiaoxiao no longer refused, and after thinking about it carefully, he said bluntly: "Among the three heirs to the Haihun House, judging from the current situation, the second young master, Liu Yihuan Wuyi, is the most important.

The one with strength, first of all, he is older than the other two, and secondly, his uncle holds military power. To put it bluntly, if the battle between the heirs and sons really comes to the point of military confrontation in the future, he will be the most powerful. Then.

Next is the eighth son Liu Yifeng. Although his mother was of low origin and did not bring him strong foreign aid, he is very good at getting things done. In addition to being the favorite of Marquis Haihun, he has also won over a large group of civil servants.

To a certain extent, this group of civil servants are the ones who have the most say in the succession of the prince... If Xiaoxiao’s previous opinions were followed, he would definitely choose the Eighth Young Master."

Mu Qiuhuang asked: "Why not choose the second child?"

When Su Xiaoxiao heard this, he smiled charmingly and said, "Young master, are you taking the junior high school test?"

When Mu Qiuhuang heard this, she also remembered what Su Xiaoxiao said when she first met her that day, and said with a smile: "Indeed, I forgot that you always like to provide help in times of need..."

Su Xiaoxiao also smiled and added: "The more important point is that this eighth young master is easier to control than the second young master. What he has done over the years has left too many tails. If the young master chooses him,

Even if he inherits the position of Marquis of Haihun in the future, he will definitely not dare to disobey the young master, otherwise as long as his sins over the years are made public, his reputation will be ruined."

"You are right. He is easier to control. From the perspective of a mature politician, he is definitely the best investment target... However, I am not yet able to sell my conscience for the sake of profit.

Things are coming." Mu Qiuhuang murmured, it was precisely because he decided to give up supporting Lao Ba after reading the information collected by Huang Ling.

Because Liu Yifeng is a man who can do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. Judging from the ruthless methods he has used to do things in private over the years, his sins are simply too numerous to list. Even compared to the kind of person who is so bad that he has sores on his head and pus on his feet.

He is also worse than others... People who behave like this, if they are not afraid of the face of Marquis Yu Haihun, Mu Qiuhuang is afraid that he would like to kill him with one knife. Therefore, Mu Qiuhuang will immediately kill such people when he sees them.

I would not choose to work with him no matter what, and would not even bother to use him, for fear of contaminating his secrets and ugliness.

Mu Qiuhuang smiled and said: "This is based on your previous opinion, but what about now?"

Su Xiaoxiao carefully considered his words and then said: "Because the young master chose the fourth young master Liu Yiyong, Xiaoxiao then investigated him carefully, and the results of Xiaoxiao's investigation were,

There is no difference at all from the results of Huang Ling's previous investigation... This can only mean one thing, that is, these results are what he wants people to see. If this is true, it means that he is hiding his capabilities and biding his time, and through a small and small relationship

Judging from his contacts, this view is confirmed, because he is too cautious and does not trust anyone... Xiaoxiao feels that his plot should be bigger, far from being as simple as the prince's position."

Hearing this, Mu Qiuhuang was also a little surprised. The reason why he chose the fourth child was because there was no better choice. As mentioned before, the second child was already strong enough, but he did not want to choose the eighth child.

, then only the fourth child was left, and after hearing Su Xiaoxiao's words, he felt that the fourth child might have deeper thoughts than the second child and the eighth child.

Mu Qiuhuang said to Su Xiaoxiao: "After entering the imperial capital, make an appointment with him for me. I won't be able to relax until I meet such a person in person."

"Yes." Su Xiaoxiao agreed, and then Xiaoyi asked: "Since the young master thinks he is difficult to control, why don't you avoid the important and take the easy?"

"If the tiger is not just a jackal, how can it be worthy of being raised by you and me?" Mu Qiuhuang smiled slightly, and although his tone was calm, he unconsciously revealed a hint of scornful aura.

…

Mu Qiuhuang looked at Su Xiaoxiao carefully and said, "I finally got to see the legendary "Yu" who is the master of strategizing and unpredictable."

After Su Xiaoxiao heard Mu Qiuhuang's praise, instead of showing any joy, she actually said with some fear: "Xiao Xiaoxiao's thoughts are far less than one ten thousandth of the Young Master's..."

Mu Qiuhuang laughed loudly when he saw this and said: "Don't worry, I am not the kind of person who is jealous of talents. Since you have this ability, you should let it be used to its fullest... I still remember that day, I was with you in the flower boat of Liujing River.

Is that what you said?"

Mu Qiuhuang didn't wait for Su Xiao's answer and continued: "I said, 'Flying in the nine heavens, I will never let you down.' I will transfer back to Dongxue. From this moment on, Huang Ling will be controlled by you alone. If there is an emergency,

, I allow you to have the right to do whatever you want."

"Xiaoxiao will live up to the trust of the young master." Su Xiaoxiao was filled with joy and fell to the ground after hearing this. She knew that from this moment on, she would truly become Mu Qiuhuang's confidant. Previously, Mu Qiuhuang sent Dongxue to fight with her.

When they were in charge of Huang Ling together, they started to be wary of her.

"By the way, you said the person coming from Xiliehou Mansion is the Crown Prince Ji Yan?"

"Yes, Prince Xi Lie Ji Yan Yunwen Yunwu, from the information collected by Huang Ling on the princes of the princes, he should be the leader..." Su Xiaoxiao paused and added: "I am afraid there is no one except the prince.

Can compete with it."

What Mu Qiuhuang was thinking about at this time was not Ji Yan's ability, but his identity, because he and his fiancée Ji Ruoxue were brothers and sisters of the same mother, which meant that he was his nominal uncle.

Brother, Mu Qiuhuang had a headache when he thought of his engagement. When Mu Qingen mentioned this, he had just lost his Qi Hai. He was worried that he would not be able to protect the other party in the future and decided to break off the engagement. But now that his Qi Hai has recovered,

I can't help but think about this marriage again. If the Beiyu Xilie family gets married, the benefits are self-evident... But deciding to marry her before they have even met is a bit abrupt. But if you haven't discussed it with the other party yet,

So she decided to break off the engagement, which was a bit immoral... Mu Qiuhuang couldn't help but sigh and said, "This matter... is really confusing and confusing."

Seeing the puzzled look on Su Xiaoxiao's face, Mu Qiuhuang sighed and said, "This is a private matter of mine and has nothing to do with you. You should have a good sleep here first."

After Mu Qiuhuang finished speaking, he left the tent, leaving Su Xiaoxiao alone in the tent. Su Xiaoxiao sat on the bed where Mu Qiuhuang usually slept, picked up the quilt and sniffed it, and then he didn't know what he thought of? Suddenly his expression changed.
Chapter completed!