Chapter 403

Li Deqian was uneasy because of the assassination of Mu Chaoyang and Gu Xiaoxiao. At this time, Mu Chaoyang handed over the man to him, and he thought of making up for his mistakes. He immediately issued a military order to Mu Chaoyang.

After Mu Chaoyang and Gu Xiaoxiao were sent back to the palace, Li Deqian immediately went to see the only living person.

Listening to Gu Xiaoxiao's words, Mu Chaoyang's heart is also a Lin. he finally knows what's wrong.

"I'll send someone to see Xia Xiaoxiao." Gu Xiaoxiao's face is smiling, but his eyes are not smiling.

"What's the matter?" Mu Chaoyang noticed Gu Xiaoxiao's action and asked in a low voice.

Suddenly Gu Xiaoxiao's heart moved. She called the palace people beside her and whispered a few words.

Although Gu Xiaoxiao is also relieved, he has been observing the look of Xiahou. He seems to have no resentment on his face. Gu Xiaoxiao feels that something is wrong, which is not like Xiahou's reaction.

As for the assassination that day, as long as Xiahou was in Jingzhong, he could clean up Xiahou slowly.

At this time, Li Deqian was just outside the hall. If Xia Hou and the generals did anything, Mu Chaoyang would mercilessly kill them. But since everything went well, Mu Chaoyang didn't want to kill them.

He was surprised at the obedience of Xiahou, but he was also relieved.

Things went more smoothly than expected. Although Mu Chaoyang and Gu Xiaoxiao

as long as these generals stay in Beijing, Mu Chaoyang will have a way to completely control the northern border army, and Gu Xiaoxiao's mission to Dayan will be guaranteed more, which is also the reason why Mu Chaoyang is anxious to start.

And the other generals also took some vacant positions. They were all senior generals in the northern frontier army, but they were also the party members of the Xia marquis. Naturally, Mu Chaoyang could not let them leave the capital.

Since Xiahou didn't oppose it, his generals couldn't stand up, and Mu Chaoyang immediately asked Li Gonggong to declare that Xiahou was appointed as Taifu.

Xiahou himself had been prepared, and he didn't shirk responsibility. He followed Mu Chaoyang's idea and knelt down to thank him.

As soon as Mu Chaoyang said this, there was a sudden silence at the banquet. No matter how unresponsive they were, they could see that the purpose of the banquet was not simple.

"The empress is right. The Marquis of Xia is old. It's better to stay in Beijing and take the post of Taifu, or teach the prince something about the battlefield."

Gu Xiaoxiao smiles gently, but Xiahou feels the chill of Gu Xiaoxiao's eyes. His heart is awe inspiring and he is coming.

"The Marquis of Xia has really made great contributions over the years. Does the emperor not consider rewarding him?"

With Mu Chaoyang's words, the middle generals relaxed, and there was constant laughter at the dinner. The summer Marquis also had a smile on his face, but his heart became more bitter.

"You don't have to be modest, and you don't have to be polite. It's a family dinner this time. It's more casual."

"I'm afraid. Thank you for your kindness." Xia Hou forced out a smile and saluted Mu Chaoyang.

Mu Chaoyang laughed mildly, as if the assassination a few days ago had not happened.

"It's very cold in the north. Xiahou has been stationed in the north for more than ten years. It's really a great achievement to keep the North safe. This is the birthday of Xiahou. I specially invite Xiahou to a banquet. I don't know if Xiahou is satisfied?"

And see his old subordinates, his heart is a bit cooler, more guilt, he implicated them.

Xiahou's heart sank to the bottom. A few days ago, the group of dead men did not come back, so he was uneasy. Today, he was determined to die.

Five days later, on Xiahou's birthday, Li Gonggong went to the palace to announce that Xiahou was invited to the palace for a banquet. Xiahou thought he was the only one. Unexpectedly, he saw many of his old subordinates when he arrived.

Mu Chaoyang nodded slightly and discussed the details with Gu Xiaoxiao.

Gu Xiaoxiao patted Mu Chaoyang's shoulder gently, and his eyes flashed a little coldness. Since Xiahou had already made a move, don't blame them for not giving him a lenient face.

"In a few days, it will be Xia Hou's birthday. You might as well take advantage of that opportunity to unload his military power."

But he asked himself that he was not ashamed of the common people in the world, and he did not ignore the affairs of the court. However, he wanted to fight against him and even wanted his life, which was intolerable to Mu Chaoyang.

I think Mu Chaoyang has never experienced any big storms. At this time, he is in a high position and in the center of the vortex of power, but he has never relaxed his vigilance.

"I also know that he has a heavy hand and has great influence in the DPRK and China. He is not a man who can move easily, but I really can't swallow this tone."

Mu Chaoyang repressed his anger and took a sip of the tea from Gu Xiaoxiao.

"Chaoyang, I know you are angry in your heart. Xiahou must deal with it, but not now."

After Li Deqian left, Gu Xiaoxiao began to comfort Mu Chaoyang. Just now she saw Mu Chaoyang in the eyes of the murderer, but this time is not a suitable time.

"Don't make it public. Li Tongling, go down first."

Especially Gu Xiaoxiao. They chose to shoot arrows at Gu Xiaoxiao first because they thought she was not good at martial arts. They thought she could kill him with a single blow. Who ever thought that Gu Xiaoxiao would dodge easily.Just then the dog jumped out of the wall and sent the dead men to assassinate Mu Chaoyang and Gu Xiaoxiao, but they did not expect that their Kung Fu was so good.

Xiahou also has some feelings about Mu Chaoyang's surveillance. He is dissatisfied with Mu Chaoyang because of Xia Xiaoxiao, and he doesn't know where to get the news. He knows that Mu Chaoyang has suspected that he is colluding with Da Yan.

It turns out that the five people last night were all dead men raised by the Marquis Xia. Their Kung Fu was first-class. In recent days, Mu Chaoyang sent people to monitor the communication between Xiahou and the outside world, but ignored the action of Xiahou in the mansion.

Seeing his face, Gu Xiaoxiao guessed something in her heart. She took over the confession and read it carefully.

Mu Chaoyang's face became ugly after reading it. Although he was ready, when he saw the name of Xia Hou, he was still filled with great anger.

"Emperor, this is the confession of the thief." After hesitating for a long time, Li Deqian gave the confession to Mu Chaoyang.

As the leader of the imperial guards, Li Deqian is a close Minister of Mu Chaoyang's side. It can be said that even the Prime Minister of the current Dynasty should respect him. The person behind Li Deqian's face is certainly not an ordinary person.

Seeing Li Deqian's appearance, Mu Chaoyang and Gu Xiaoxiao looked at each other, and they already understood something in their hearts.

The next day, Li Deqian came to see Mu Chaoyang and Gu Xiaoxiao with dark eyes. His face hesitated, and his eyes were still a little unbelievable.

After a while, the palace man returned to Gu Xiaoxiao and shook his head to him. Gu Xiaoxiao closed her eyes slightly and sighed in her heart. She didn't expect that Xia Hou had the courage to save people in the palace.

Mu Chaoyang also noticed the sign of the palace people. At the moment, he ignored the crowd and called Li Deqian in directly.

"Close the gate of the city, and be sure to take Xia Xiaoxiao back to me. As for the Marquis of Xia, please go to Tianlong."