The monarch and his minister rode together on a horse and rode away in the light snow.

"Where's Daji?"

"Back to the palace."

"Yin Pobai, where is Huang Feihu? Are you going to come to me alone?"

"Even if we are alone, who in the world can kill Gu? If you want to go wild, Gu will have no choice but to accompany you to the end."

Haoran burst out laughing and said: "It's too cold where Ji Chang lives."

King Zhou replied: "It's up to you."

Feeling slightly relieved, Haoran lay on King Zhou's back and returned to the outside of Chaoge City. The emperor shook the reins of his horse and entered the city directly under the watchful eyes of all the officials.

Emperor Yin took Haoran away, and Ji Changfang opened the quilt, looked at the pieces of tortoise shells carefully, and said in shock: "The body is broken into pieces, the soul is scattered, it is like heaven and man are separated forever. What mistake did this young man make to deserve this punishment?"

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At this time, the government and the public were working together to point the finger at the male favorite Si Mo, and Daji became the new empress of the cold palace who was sympathized with. Haoran gained enlightenment from Ji Chang and no longer minded this embattled scene. Every day

He performed his duties and urged King Zhou to review the memorials, and went to court every day without mentioning them.

A few days later, Xiqi received a secret message from Huang Feihu that Ji Chang was imprisoned. He immediately sent his eldest son Ji Boyikao to travel day and night, bring gold and pearls to pay tribute, and make a speech in front of the emperor's throne, hoping to exchange for the imprisoned Xibohou.

On this day, Boyi arrived outside the Meridian Gate after taking the exam. He had been waiting for a long time. King Zhou just summoned him to enter the palace. Boyi saw that all the officials in the palace were cowering. No one dared to speak, and he felt uneasy. At that time, he respectfully paid tribute, and Fei Zhong accepted the tribute.

The gift list was presented in front of the Emperor's throne. King Zhou didn't even look at it, but asked: "How many households are there in Xiqi this year? How many acres of farmland? How many iron mills? How many soldiers are there?"

Boyi did not dare to make a mistake in the examination, knowing that King Zhou suspected Ji's father and son of being disobedient, so he replied: "Going back to your Majesty, there are 120,000 households in Xiqi, with 270,000 acres of farmland, and 80,000 troops have been disarmed and returned to the fields.

, and the remaining 14,000 were responsible for the city defense. The iron workshop incident was all the work of Boyi's second brother who failed to discipline him well. My Ji family has been managing the Western Frontier under the orders of the Emperor Shang for generations. The king is powerful all over the world, and all directions surrender.

, the Ji family will never dare to be arrogant in the slightest."

He also said: "Ji Chang, the father of the guilty minister, has always been outspoken, ignored political affairs while in office, and took pleasure in the Eight Diagrams all day long. He was bewitched by an adulterer before he was a year old, and his actions to offend the king in the palace were unintentional. I beg the king to remember Ji Chang in his old age.

His body is weak and he is allowed to return to Xiqi. Boyikao is willing to atone for his father's sins and serve the sentence of hard labor."

King Zhou only said: "You have traveled a long way and come to court to sing, which shows your filial piety, so please leave now." However, he did not comment on the release of Ji Chang and sent an order to withdraw from the court.

The ministers retreated, and Fei Zhong, who had accepted the bribe, checked his sleeves and said, "Empress Su has something to discuss with you."

Boyikao was overjoyed when he heard this. The eldest son of the Ji family made friends with Su Daji as a young boy. They planned to make a marriage contract, but unexpectedly Daji was brought into the palace by King Zhou. At this time, the Ji family was in a state of decline and his father was imprisoned. Daji's announcement was like a decree from heaven.

Gan Lin, who wanted to save Ji Chang's life, had no choice but to fall in love with the beloved concubine of King Zhou. In the midst of his lamentation, Fei Zhong sent a palace attendant and led Boyi to the imperial palace.

The charcoal fire in the copper basin was burning brightly, and the room was filled with the warmth of spring. It was pouring out from under Daji's gauze. The Qingshiyuan bag was draped in front of her knees. There was a strong fragrance in the hall. Boyikao saw half of Su Daji's skirt exposed.

Her jade-like legs, a green hairpin holding up her hair, made me forget to salute.

Daji was not surprised. She leaned on the couch, leaning sideways, and pounding a small bowl. The bowl contained an unknown flower. A little bit of the flower juice splashed out, staining her fingertips bright red, and said, "You're here."

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Boyikao shook his front, blushed, knelt down and said, "See the queen." As he spoke, a faint fragrance came from the air, and he felt that his steps were empty and he was in a trance.

Daji smiled, waved to him and said, "Old friend, let's get rid of the complicated etiquette in the palace, and you and I will still treat each other as brothers and sisters."

Boyikao just said: "The guilty minister dare not." At that moment, a maid brought a chair, and Boyikao sat down.

Just when she didn't know how to speak, Daji said: "The Marquis of Xi was originally imprisoned in h. A few days ago, your Majesty took Yin ruins and escorted him back to Chaoge. He is now under house arrest in a room on the west side of the Meridian Gate. Is there any way for the eldest brother?

Going to visit?”

Boyi Kao said: "The guilty minister did not go to visit Chaoge when he first arrived. He also asked the empress to say a few kind words in front of the king to save my father from the pain of prison."

Daji sighed quietly and said sadly: "It's not easy. My eldest brother only thinks that Daji is blessed by the Holy Spirit and the emperor obeys my words. However, in the final analysis, my little sister is just an abandoned woman in the palace."

Boyi Kao was surprised and said: "Why did the empress say this?"

Daji did not hide anything, so she explained in detail the story of King Zhou's special favor on a man, exaggerating the details a hundred times. Finally, she said: "The king is determined not to release Lord Xihou, so he moved him outside the Meridian Gate.

, the original purpose was to let Si Mo Haoran interrogate the Ji family’s Xuanyuan Sword, and wait until the whereabouts were revealed, I’m afraid..."

Boyikao pondered for a while and replied: "I have decided to exchange my father's life. This time I came to Chaoge to pay homage to the emperor. I have no luck at all. If the king wants to kill me, I will smash my body into pieces and give my life to me. Hope."

The king thinks of me as a filial piety, so he just lets my father go back to Xiqi."

Daji said sadly: "Brother, please don't imitate that hard-nosed Uncle Mei. The emperor's actions should not be based on common sense. Since last year, two ministers have died in the court. I'm afraid you can't save the Marquis even if you give up your life. Then

So what should we do?”

The two looked at each other for a long time, both of them speechless. Daji's beautiful eyes were full of tears, and she cried: "I regret that my little sister is a woman, otherwise I will kill that villain..."

Boyikao sighed and said, "It's easier said than done."

Daji said again: "My little sister has a plan. She should save the life of the Marquis and remove the villain in front of the Emperor's throne. However, this palace is full of other people's eyes and ears... When I show up, I will go and beg the king... and fight to the death with that harlot."

." After saying that, he was about to stand up. Boyikao hurriedly grabbed Daji and said, "No! I entered the palace alone, and you are the only person I know well in the palace. If there is anything wrong with me, I will blame myself. You said

So what's the plan?"

Daji choked with sobs and whispered the plan. Boyikao's face changed when he heard this and said: "Sister Su, I just want you to marry into Chaoge. As a married woman, your temperament has changed. Now I see that you are like this."

My temper is still as strong as before, really..."

Boyikao immediately made up his mind and said: "Since the cauldron is ruined and the boat is sinking, let me leave it alone."

With tears streaming down her face, Daji lamented: "I have killed my elder brother in this way, and I have accused you of being unfaithful..." Before she could finish her words, she heard Boyi testify: "No, if that's what you said, Si Mo, I am like this

That's Dazhong." Daji turned around and took out a small wooden box, handed it to Boyikao, and then said calmly: "My little sister will take the person here and take the elder brother to see the Marquis. Haoran is wearing the true spirit of the immortal family.

Angry, remember not to act recklessly."

In the imperial garden, the Emperor's figure was like a vigorous swimming dragon. He shouted loudly and swept across with a spear. Haoran raised his dagger sideways, and the metal and iron clanked, and he was able to stop him. King Zhou felt a strong force coming from the tip of the spear.

The shock in his wrist made the tiger's mouth numb. He put away the gun and stood still. He smiled and said: "You are really excellent in martial arts. If you continue to teach me, I'm afraid I won't be able to beat you one day."

Haoran smiled knowingly, put away his weapons, and said: "It is a common thing for a young person to outperform an old person. How could he be so narrow-minded when he heard that the Grand Master taught the king to practice martial arts?"

King Zhou smiled and said: "I heard that Grand Master was born with great talents. No one in the world can compare with him except Sanqing. I am afraid that even if I practice for hundreds of years, I will not be as good as him."

Haoran just knew that this Yin Shang Grand Master had such a high level of cultivation. When he was secretly surprised, King Zhou said again: "I see that you have been in a trance all day, but who has seduced your soul in front of the palace?"

Haoran was stunned at first, and then realized that King Zhou was referring to Boyi's admission to the palace. The historical records are true. Boyi's examination appearance was like a crown jade, he was dignified and handsome, and he was the most beautiful man in the Western Zhou Dynasty. Compared with King Zhou, Bo Yi

Yi Kao looked more like a Confucian minister and less like an emperor. Although King Zhou was ridiculing him, he was jealous in his heart.

Haoran was so amused that he paused for a moment before replying: "I was thinking about the Xuanyuan Sword. Last time, I was snatched away like a chicken before I could ask carefully."

King Zhou said seriously: "Bo Yi Kao wants to atone for his father's sins, but Ji Chang is determined not to let go. Do you understand?"

Haoran didn't know the meaning of the emperor's words, so he heard King Zhou say: "I can make my own decision on this matter. I will explain the inside story to you in detail in the future. If you want to ask Xuanyuan Sword, go now. Remember not to talk about the release of Ji Chang."

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Haoran could only say: "I know." King Zhou said again: "I know you are soft-hearted, don't ask for a few words later..." As he spoke, he came up and kissed Haoran's lips. After a while, his lips parted and he stared.

Haoran's clear black eyes continued: "Because I can't live without you, I came to beg for mercy again."

Haoran suddenly felt warm in his heart and said with a smile: "I don't dare to take another look at Boyi Kao."

The monarch and his ministers parted ways, and King Zhou returned to Shouxian Palace with a smile. He walked grandly through the imperial garden and walked toward the side hall in front of the Meridian Gate where Ji Chang was imprisoned.

At this time, Boyikao arrived at Ji Chang's residence first. The father and son hugged each other and cried. When they were crying, the guard outside the door reported Haoran's visit.

Haoran met Boyikao who was coming out. They were both stunned. When he saw Ji Chang dragging his feet and sitting in front of the case, he saluted respectfully and said, "Haoran is here to visit Mr. Hou."

Ji Chang's eyes were red, and he nodded and said: "During this period, please take care of me. Boyi Kao, come here to pay homage to Sir Simo."

What Da Ji said was preconceived, and Boyi Kao didn't like this male favorite at all. But his father had a fate, so he had to swallow his anger and kneel down to Haoran, saying: "Bo Yi Kao is incompetent, but please help me, I, Xiqi, will definitely do it."

Your kindness will be remembered forever."

Haoran originally only wanted to come here to inquire about the whereabouts of the Xuanyuan Sword, but Boyikao got straight to the point and paid him a courtesy. He hurriedly helped him up and sat beside the case. Haoran thought for a while and replied: "Haoran doesn't want to deceive you two.

Brother Ci Boyi Kao may be able to go back, but it will be extremely difficult to persuade the king to let him be released to the marquis."

When Boyikao heard this, his expression changed. What Daji said was true. He only thought that King Zhou really wanted to kill his old father. He hesitated and heard Haoran say: "Brother Boyikao, please don't be too attached to this matter. I think, the emperor doesn't want to

I want to let the Marquis go, but I don’t want to kill him, so I can only drag him away first and then argue with him."

King Zhou only stated that he was not allowed to plead for mercy and let him go. Haoran thought that it was okay to save Ji Chang's life first, so he made this promise sincerely. Anyway, the future is long, but he didn't know that the fox demon had already fed Boyikao a delusion. What Haoran said,

The taste has changed in Boyikao's ears.

Ji Chang, however, took his own life very lightly and said: "Life and death are up to God, we just have to comply with the destiny of God." He also said: "Bo Yi Kao, serve tea."

Haoran exchanged a few words with Ji Chang, and Boyikao went away. After a while, he came back with a porcelain pot. Haoran didn't look at it much, so Boyikao poured tea for him, and said to Ji Chang: "I heard that in ancient times, Xuanyuan

The emperor and the Xiqi Ji family are originally from the same family?"

Ji Chang smiled bitterly and said: "Master Si Mo, please don't be too decrepit. Ji Chang has fallen to this level only because of this incident. He is a rebellious and ignorant son in the family..."

Boyikao was secretly shocked when he heard this. He lowered his head and ignored Haoran. He smiled and said: "Master Hou, please don't be suspicious. Haoran is definitely not here to make excuses. You can rest assured."

Ji Chang nodded and said: "Master Si Mo, if you want to harm my father and son, there is no need to use any tricks. I know this."

Haoran felt a little embarrassed, and simply took out the golden sword from his arms. It was the fake Xuanyuan Sword made by Ji Chang's second son, Ji Fa. He asked: "Haoran has something to ask for today, and that is the origin of this sword. Could you please

The Marquis is generous with his teachings."

Boyi was horrified by the exam and was about to speak out to stop him, but Ji Chang said: "It's okay, as a father, I trust Lord Si Mo."
To be continued...