Chapter 71：

In the side hall of Zichen Palace, the lights illuminate the hall, making it more resplendent and magnificent.

In front of the long pear wood table, the seat of the upper seat was empty. On the right hand side was Queen Zhou, and down there were Pei Changzhou and Pei Lingbi, as well as the five princes, mother and son of Xu Guifei, and the four princes and sons of Shu concubine. .

Pei Yan and Tao Ti stepped forward slowly, and after saying hello in turn, they also took their seats.

Tao Ti sat with Pei Yan on his left hand and the fifth prince on his right.

The fifth prince was extremely excited when he saw her, and if it weren't for the occasion, this little bully would have jumped up a long time ago.

Tao Ti saw his look like he wanted to talk but was holding back, and couldn't help but say, "Xiao Wu, I haven't seen you for a month, you seem to be taller again."

When the fifth prince heard this, his face flushed suddenly, and he said in a low voice, "I listen to you every day, a cup of milk a day."

Tao Ti smiled and said "that's good", then turned to chat with Concubine Xu.

Not long after, Emperor Zhaokang walked in, and the hall instantly became quiet.

He changed into a rattan yellow uniform with a dragon pattern, not as heavy as the day, but the majesty of his whole body still made people afraid to look directly at him.

Everyone got up and saluted Emperor Zhaokang respectfully.

Emperor Zhaokang strode to the seat and said loudly, "Today is a family dinner, don't have to be polite, sit down."

After he took a seat, everyone sat down.

With a wave of Li Gui's whisk, the palace people immediately filed in, one by one exquisite dishes served on the table, as well as fruits, pastries and drinks. In just a few moments, the tables were full, with delicacies, delicious, delicious, and coveted.

Emperor Zhaokang picked up the wine glass and was about to raise his glass to say a few words. He suddenly thought of something and turned to look at Pei Yan, "Yan'er, can your wound be stained with wine?"

Pei Yanwen said, "Going back to the emperor, the son-chen's injury has been recovered for more than half a month, and he has almost recovered. The doctor said that he can't drink more, but it's okay to drink two cups."

Emperor Zhaokang nodded, "Okay, then you will only drink three glasses today."

With that, he motioned to the palace man to fill everyone's cups with wine, and toasted, "This time the prince went to Luoyang to inspect, and he worked hard all the way, and fell into danger. Fortunately, my great ancestors protected me and protected my son. Come back safely... come, all raise their glasses to congratulate the prince on his safe return to the court."

"Congratulations to the prince's safe return to the court." After all the people on the table finished speaking together, they took up their wine glasses and drank them.

Tao Ti drank it too, and pursed her lips with some unsatisfactory meaning. This is indeed a royal wine from the emperor's collection. It tastes very good, mellow and refreshing, not spicy at all, and has an exceptionally delicate fragrance, which is very palatable. The cup was too small, and she ran out of it after one sip.

Once the first glass of wine has been drunk, it is considered that the banquet has been opened.

Although it was a family dinner, because of the emperor's existence, everyone did not dare to say anything.

When it was almost done, Emperor Zhaokang put down his chopsticks and poured a glass of wine on his own. After drinking, those deep eyes looked straight at Pei Yan, and said in a deep voice, "Yan'er, tell your father, what was going on on the boat that day?"

Pei Yan picked up the veil and pressed the corners of his lips, calmly greeted Emperor Zhaokang's gaze, and said it again in the future—

"...Just when the assassin drew his sword and asked for the second sword of the Assassin, it was the crown prince who smashed a vase over and made the assassin lose his hand and failed. The assassin wanted to move, and the crown prince ignored him. Everything rushed over and smashed the assassin away. The son was already exhausted, and he fell into the river by accident. The crown prince also jumped down to save the son..."

Having said that, Pei Yan glanced at Tao Ti gently.

Tao Ti took the chopsticks and looked back at him in surprise.

Why are you still making up a story? However, listening to him every word and every word is asking her for credit and saying good things for her, there was a warmth in her heart, and it was sweet.

"Later we drifted to a village, and we were fortunate enough to meet a kind medicine farmer who took us both in. After resting for a few days at that medicine farmer's house, they were found after Zhanping."

Pei Yan didn't add any oil and vinegar, he only described two sentences in such a simple way, but the danger in it, as long as you carefully consider it, you will know that it is extraordinary.

Emperor Zhaokang's complexion was not so good, his lips were straight and he drank another glass of wine.

"The doctor told me that you have three serious injuries on your body and twenty-five minor injuries. The sword in your chest is only so short..." Emperor Zhaokang stretched out his hand to compare, his eyes darkened, "only difference. At one point, it pierced your heart. Yan'er, I almost couldn't see you."

Pei Yan pursed his lips, lowered his eyes, and chose to remain silent.

Tao Ti felt wronged for him, she felt that Little Angel Pei Yan was too sensible and too gentle.

The crying child has milk to eat. If he doesn't express his grievances, how could Emperor Zhaokang pay more attention to this matter?

Biting her lip, Tao Ti picked up the wine glass in front of her and drank it. Putting it down again, she mustered up the courage to look at Emperor Zhaokang, "Emperor father, daughter-in-law has something to say."

All of you, including Emperor Zhaokang, were a little surprised.

Emperor Zhaokang glanced at her with deep eyes, and said in a low voice.

"His Royal Highness made it clear about the assassination. But the process of being rescued by falling into the water is not as simple as His Highness said."

Tao Ti said in a gloomy tone, "His Royal Highness was injured in many places. After falling into the water, he lost too much blood and the Luo River was so turbulent. I couldn't take him back to the shore. I had to tie our hands together with a rope, at least not to let him. We drifted away. In this way, the two of us drifted in Luohe for a full night, and drifted to Luoyang city forty miles away."

Hearing this more specific journey, Xu Guifei covered her lips in amazement, "God, I have drifted so far."

Concubine Shu on the side also echoed with emotion, "The prince and the prince are really blessed by God, Amitabha."

After they finished speaking, Tao Ti continued, "After going ashore, Your Royal Highness has a high fever, his body is very hot, and his consciousness is unclear. The first time I went out to find someone to help, I also encountered a man who wanted to make money and kill him. Gangster, fortunately, His Royal Highness woke up in time to escape the danger."

Emperor Zhaokang was startled, his thick eyebrows furrowed, and he looked at Pei Yan, "Why didn't Zheng Xuan mention this in the letter submitted."

Pei Yan said, "It's just a trivial matter. What I said only increased my father's worries..."

"It's not a trivial matter, it's just a little bit close. If the Orion really succeeds, we will both explain it to you." Tao Ti said anxiously, looking scared.

Pei Yan was silent.

Tao Ti said again, "Fortunately, I got the help of a medicine farmer later, but the wounds of my Royal Highness were soaked in water for a long time. In order to avoid infection, Shengsheng took out a lot of carrion with scissors. He was sweating from the pain. With a cry. After the wound was treated, he repeated the fever several times... If it wasn't for the old medicine farmer's good medical skills, His Royal Highness is afraid..."

She didn't continue, and everyone at the table was silent.

Concubine Xu Gui and Concubine Shu, mother and son, frowned, with a heavy face.

Pei Lingbi kept his head down, playing with his fingers boringly, and said to his heart that, in the face of so many dangers, this sick Yangzi and this little **** could come back alive. God is really blind! Why not let them die outside.

Pei Changzhou thought about the same, but felt that Pei Yan's fate was really hard. But to hear that he had suffered so much and suffered so much sin, my heart was very refreshing.

Emperor Zhaokang clenched his fists, thinking about something uncertainly.

When he raised his head again, his gaze suddenly became suspicious, and gloomily swept over the people present, except for Pei Yan and Tao Ti——

After a long while, he faintly retracted his sight, and smirked, "Mu Wang, what a Mu Wang; taught a good son and married a poisonous woman! How dare to hurt my prince, it seems that they are tired of life!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone on the table bowed their heads, and the atmosphere became extremely depressing.

Emperor Zhaokang raised his hand and patted Pei Yan's shoulder, with a serious expression, "Don't worry, the emperor will ask you for justice."

Pei Yan was stunned and raised his eyes, "Father?"

Emperor Zhaokang said, "Since your Uncle Seventh Emperor and his family are tired of living, then I will send them a ride."

He was clearly talking about the ransacking of the family, but he seemed to be discussing what the weather was like today, and his tone was creepy.

Pei Yan frowned and wanted to persuade him again. Emperor Zhaokang raised his hand and motioned to him not to say more.

Turning his face, Emperor Zhaokang looked at Tao Ti again, his always indifferent gaze was a bit more rare and gentle, "Prince Concubine, you are good."

Although it was just six words, the affirmation contained in it made Tao Ti's nervous heart relaxed all at once.

She humbly said, "Thank you Father for the compliment."

A meal here is almost the same.

Emperor Zhaokang instructed Li Gui to prepare a lot of precious gifts, most of which were rewarded to Pei Yan and a small part to Tao Ti. Of course, after Pei Yan got the reward, he didn't leave any of them, so he sent them all to the Yaoguang Hall and entered Tao Ti's private library.

The face spread, the fifth prince ran up to Tao Ti and Pei Yan, caring about them sincerely, and then said to Tao Ti, "Prince concubine and sister-in-law, you have a good rest for two days. When you rest, I will Take Xiaoliu to see you to play. I, I...well, it's Xiaoliu, Xiaoliu can miss you."

Tao Ti curled her lips and smiled softly, "Okay, you are welcome to come."

On the other side, the three of Queen Zhou, mother and son, were also separated at the gate of the palace. Pei Changzhou built a mansion several years ago and moved out of the palace.

Gorgeous palace lanterns lead the way, and Pei Lingbi affectionately took Queen Zhou's hand and walked side by side in the long and dark palace alleys.

The surrounding area was very quiet. Pei Lingbi held back all night, but finally did not hold it back. He asked Empress Zhou in a low voice, "Mother, empress father, did he mean to kill the Seventh Emperor's Uncle's family?"

The emperor Zhou's face was stunned, and he said solemnly, "Shut up."

She did not deny it, but acquiesced.

Pei Lingbi couldn't help but shiver, and his hands were shaking a little, "How can I say that Uncle Seventh Emperor is also the real brother of Emperor Father, and Emperor Father... how does he bear his heart?"

Empress Zhou glanced at her coldly, "What brothers are not brothers, it is not a mother. It is a mother. Since ancient times, royal brothers have smashed walls and fathers and sons have been mutilated. Your Seventh Emperor Uncle did evil by himself, and he couldn't control his son, and he couldn't control his princess...Who can blame for his own evil?"

What this said, Pei Lingbi felt chills, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Mother, then, if the father and the emperor know that I and the emperor are writing to the king, will he also kill us? Just eaten. At that time, the father seemed to have a look at our side, his eyes were so cold, my scalp was numb."

Empress Zhou felt Pei Lingbi's trembling hand and coldly snorted, "I didn't know how to use my brain when doing stupid things, but now I know I'm afraid?"

Seeing that Pei Lingbi was about to cry, Queen Zhou said slowly, "Don't worry, your uncle and I will take care of it."

Even if Emperor Zhaokang suspected them in his heart, he wouldn't have an attack without evidence.