Return of the Swallow

Since Qin Huaiyuan came to Dazhou, he has been keeping a low profile and doing things cautiously.

Although he was highly valued by Li Qitian, he was never ostentatious. It was the first time since he came that he went out to kneel before going to court and shouted to the Holy One to make the decision.

Not only Li Qitian, but also all civil and military officials in the court looked at Qin Huaiyuan with doubts.

Pang Xiao and Ji Zeyu looked at each other. They both frowned slightly and looked at Qin Huaiyuan calmly.

Li Qitian had some guesses in his mind, but due to the situation, he could only say in a deep voice: "Qin Aiqing, please rise. Please tell me what grievances you have suffered."

Qin Huaiyuan's eyes turned red instantly, his beard trembled, he closed his eyes tightly to cover the tears in his eyes, and said in a dry and hoarse voice:

"Your Majesty, I have no children in my life. I only have a daughter. She was young and wandered away due to misfortune. I found her with great difficulty. I regard her as a treasure. My love is more important than life. I hold her in my arms for fear of falling or melting." .

"Everything happened in the past was helpless. I was between the loyal king and my daughter. After all, I couldn't forgive my daughter. I just thought that after coming to the Great Zhou Dynasty, everything will be a new opportunity. Then I can make good amends. Love daughter.

"But who would have thought that not to mention the misfortune that happened on the way, as soon as my daughter came to Kyoto, she was forcibly taken over by Prince Zhongshun. Although her daughter has been taken home now, her reputation has been completely ruined, and there are not many people outside. Talking!"

Qin Huaiyuan pressed his forehead to the ground, and finally burst into tears. He choked with tears and cried loudly: "I beg the Holy One to make the decision for my beloved daughter! My daughter is well-educated, intelligent and steady. She is not a frivolous person at all, but the outside world Talking about her so badly!

"What did my daughter do wrong? To make her suffer such injustice! All these mistakes were caused by loyalty to the prince! I beg the Holy One to punish the culprit severely and give justice to my daughter!"

Qin Huaiyuan sobbed loudly and cried blood every word. Finally, he pressed his forehead tightly to the ground, choked with sobs. He even took off his official hat and put it aside, kowtowed repeatedly, and shouted in a sad voice:

"Please give me the final say! Punish Pang Zhixi severely!"

All civil and military officials in the dynasty were shocked by this scene.

No one could have imagined that Qin Huaiyuan actually participated in the performance of Prince Zhongshun. The rumor has been around for a day or two. Previously, Qin Huaiyuan kept it secret, and some people secretly mocked Qin Huaiyuan for being as timid as a mouse and not even daring to protect his own daughter.

Today he suddenly played,

It can be seen that Pang Xiao's behavior of flipping the table and humiliating Qin Yining on the spot really angered him, and the father finally couldn't bear it anymore.

When Cheng Shangshu of the Ministry of War saw this, a smile broke out on his lips. Since they were all impeaching Prince Zhongshun, he would not compete with Qin Huaiyuan. Cheng Meng stood aside and watched the show.

Li Qitian's hands holding the dragon chair gradually tightened, and his brows wrinkled.

He didn't expect that things would develop to such an extent.

It was under his instruction that the Empress Dowager Ci'an Palace entertained three noble ladies, Lu Heng and Pang Xiao. The purpose is very simple, which is to use Qin Yining to cause discord between Lu Heng and Pang Xiao.

Li Qitian had long discovered that Lu Heng was interested in Qin Yining, and he also knew that Pang Xiao had feelings for Qin Yining, but they were always awkward because of their father's hatred.

Any man would not feel good if he saw the woman he liked and had a good time marrying someone else.

Therefore, no matter whether Qin Yining can marry Lu Heng or not, there will always be hatred between Pang Xiao and Lu Heng.

However, Li Qitian never expected that Pang Xiao, who had always respected the Queen Mother, would turn over the table on the spot and walk away with Lu Heng angrily saying harsh words.

Now that things are getting serious, it is really not Li Qitian's original intention to let Qin Huaiyuan take part in the concert, and it is beyond the scope of his imagination.

While Li Qitian was deep in thought, Qin Huaiyuan kowtowed again and said loudly: "Please ask the Holy One to make the decision! If the Holy One is not willing to severely punish Prince Zhongshun, I will not be able to serve as an official anymore! I am an official, but my daughter has suffered so much." I feel wronged, but I can’t even protect her, nor can I seek justice for her. What’s the point of doing this as an official!”

Qin Huaiyuan burst into tears and kowtowed humbly again.

Li Qitian came to his senses in his sorrowful voice, coughed, and then said: "Qin Aiqing, get up first."

Punish the tyrants severely? How is that possible!

Although Li Qitian is afraid of Pang Xiao, the only available person in the cabinet who can barely be considered as his faction is Pang Xiao.

If Pang Xiao was severely punished according to Qin Huaiyuan's statement, wouldn't Li Qitian have no one left in the cabinet? Will all decisions at that time be at the mercy of Northern Hebei veterans and aristocratic families?

Li Qitian shook his head in his heart, he could never punish Pang Xiao severely.

But in this matter, it was indeed Pang Xiao who was at fault first.

Thinking of this, Li Qitian could only persuade him softly, hoping that Qin Huaiyuan would be more sensible.

"I can understand Qin Aiqing's mood, but after all, you are officials in the same dynasty and you are both my ministers. If there is internal strife, how can you do your best? Qin Aiqing must put the overall situation first!"

"Your Majesty, if I cannot give an explanation to my daughter today, I will no longer be the minister, and I will not be able to serve as an official in the same court as Prince Zhongshun! Prince Zhongshun is so violent and plundering, and he is so presumptuous in front of the Holy Majesty. When the minister arrives, he will record his numerous evil deeds on paper and paste them all over the capital--\u003e\u003e

, let everyone see his sinful face clearly! "

Li Qitian's forehead was throbbing with veins.

This method was used by him when he dealt with Lord Yan Hun in the past. Unexpectedly, Qin Huaiyuan wanted to use this method to arouse public opinion among the people!

If this word really spreads, how can Pang Xiao gain a foothold in the cabinet? Now Li Qitian will never allow Pang Xiao to leave the cabinet.

Li Qitian felt that he had encountered an unprecedented problem.

After pondering for a moment, he suddenly became enlightened.

"Qin Aiqing." Li Qitian stood up, walked down from the throne slowly, went to Qin Huaiyuan, helped him up with both hands, and ordered Li Guanwen to come and wipe Qin Huaiyuan's face with a handkerchief.

Qin Huaiyuan wiped away his tears, lowered his head and waited for Li Qitian's instructions.

Li Qitian said: "Qin Aiqing, Prince Zhongshun is my right-hand man, and he also made great contributions when he conquered the Great Zhou Dynasty. It can be said that Prince Zhongshun's age and talent are a perfect match for your daughter. Since they two have a heart, why not make it happen. Where are these beautiful couples?"

"Your Majesty! My little girl is being forced!"

"Hey, the best destination for a woman in this life is to find a reliable husband. Although Prince Zhongshun was confused in the past, I believe that he lost control only when he was in trouble. Why not let me do this? , is it okay to propose your wife to Prince Zhongshun as his royal concubine?"

Qin Huaiyuan lowered his head, looking extremely aggrieved.

Li Qitian patiently persuaded: "As the saying goes, it's better to resolve enemies than to make enemies. I can't blame you for the grudge between Qin Aiqing and General Pang. They have different positions and each has his own master. Today, why don't you just reduce the big issue to a trivial matter and forget about the hatred? Well. With my gift of marriage, I believe that no one in the world will dare to have any plans for your love in the future. Qin Aiqing, what do you think?"

Qin Huaiyuan pursed his lips in embarrassment, seemingly unwilling to give in.

Li Qitian glared at Pang Xiao again, "I promise you the Qin family to be my concubine, are you willing?"

Li Qitian's expression was too serious, as if Pang Xiao dared to say no, so he could directly order someone to pull Pang Xiao out and chop him down.

In Pang Xiao's heart, flash floods, earthquakes and tsunamis, violent storms, and fireworks all over the sky were exploding in front of his eyes!

If it weren't for his amazing willpower, he almost laughed three times and knelt down to thank his father-in-law for his help!

This trick is so practical and beautiful, it deserves to be called Zhipanan! They actually settled their marriage matter so easily, and even let the Holy One personally grant the marriage.

But no matter how happy he was, Pang Xiao still didn't forget the emotions he should have.

Pang Xiao reluctantly nodded and said, "Follow the Lord's orders."

Li Qitian felt a little more comfortable now, and then asked Qin Huaiyuan: "Qin Aiqing, what do you think?"

Qin Huaiyuan was silent for a while, then picked up his official hat, dusted it off and put it back on, and solemnly saluted Li Qitian: "I'm so reckless, I've caused your Majesty to worry too much. I'll follow your Majesty's arrangements."

Li Qitian took a long breath and nodded: "Okay! Li Guanwen has drafted a decree. The Yining family of the Qin family has granted the marriage to Prince Zhongshun Pang Xiao as the royal concubine. The wedding date will be set on the eleventh day of next month. The two governments are ordered to handle it themselves."

"Yes." Li Guanwen obeyed the order and hurriedly wrote it down. He prepared the edict quickly and asked the Holy One to seal it, and then ordered others to deliver the edict.

Qin Huaiyuan lowered his head and said nothing, still looking downcast.

At this time, Cheng Meng, the Minister of War, stood up. He thought that Qin Huaiyuan would be able to take part in the fight, but he didn't expect that in the end, his daughter would be involved.

Cheng Meng secretly cursed Qin Huaiyuan as a idiot, and went out to play Pang Xiao who killed innocent people indiscriminately in the past.

Li Qitian's forehead twitched, Pang Xiao caused him trouble again, he just calmed down one thing, and now another one comes!

Li Qitian knew Cheng Meng's purpose, and Pang Xiao must stand firm in the cabinet, so the words lingered in his heart, and Li Qitian planned to reject it.

Unexpectedly, before he could speak, Qin Huaiyuan stood up and said angrily: "What Cheng Shangshu said is wrong! Prince Zhongshun is a young and talented man with great military exploits. He conquered Northern Hebei because of his different positions and laid the foundation for the establishment of the Great Zhou Dynasty. After all his hard work, why did Prince Zhongshun become a murderous demon according to Cheng Shangshu!"

"You!" Cheng Shangshu was simply stunned by Qin Huaiyuan, "You, weren't you participating in Pang Zhixi just now? Why are you betraying me again now!"

Qin Huaiyuan glanced at the Minister of the Ministry of War and said confidently: "When I played with him, he was still my enemy. Now that the Holy Father has granted marriage, he is my son-in-law. As my father-in-law, if I don't say a fair word for my son-in-law, Are you still waiting for outsiders?"

Cheng Shangshu was speechless for a while.

The ministers also started discussing.

Seeing that Cheng Shangshu was unable to do anything, other officials from the mainland faction also stepped forward to participate.

At this time, we can see the origin of Qin Huaiyuan's "Zhi Pan'an". He speaks in an orderly manner, but he can overturn everything Pang Xiao said.

Pang Xiao stood aside, shocked by Qin Huaiyuan's ability to fight with the Confucian scholars.

My father-in-law is so powerful that Pang Xiao feels very stressed!