Chapter 296 Sneaking into Beiling
During the years when Xie Lingxiao guarded the border, he left a deep impression on other countries. Not only was he decisive in killing, he also never lost a battle.
Because of his existence, the other three countries did not dare to make any plans against Beiling Kingdom.
"The Crown Prince of Xiling Kingdom." Xie Lingxiao nodded at him.
Looking at his appearance, I suddenly felt that Li Luo did a good job. At least Song Shao's appearance was unbearable to look at.
He turned his head to glance at Shen Jingxuan, and when he saw that she was not looking at Song Shao, the corners of his mouth gradually curled up.
Xie Lingxiao didn't want to mess around with Song Shao, so he got straight to the point and asked, "Why did the Crown Prince of Xiling sneak into Beiling Kingdom so early?"
Infiltrate? Song Shao was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt that Xie Lingxiao was right.
There are agreements between countries. If a member of the royal family wants to go to another country, he must first submit a letter of credence, and only after the other country agrees and sets a specific time can he enter.
As he did, although he submitted the letter of credence, the date set was the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet.
Even if it was possible to advance it, it could only be three to five days, but he advanced it more than a month.
Song Shao said truthfully: "I wanted to travel along the way and learn about the sufferings of the people, but I didn't expect to be hunted down along the way, so I came to Beiling Country."
He knew how shrewd Xie Lingxiao was. If he lied, Xie Lingxiao might put the evidence in front of him when he came back after leaving the door.
Xie Lingxiao narrowed his eyes slightly: "People from the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Crown Prince's Mansion are looking for you, what do you think?"
"The people who wanted to kill me must have learned that I was in Beiling Country and sent them the news."
"Do you know who wants to kill you?" Xie Lingxiao asked.
He didn't care about Song Shao, nor did he care about the current situation of Xiling Kingdom. He just wanted to know who was connected to the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Prince's Mansion.
Although he now allows the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Prince's Mansion to jump around, the more he knows about their affairs, the better.
Song Shao hesitated for a moment and said, "The third prince of Xiling State, Song Yi."
He and Song Yi have always been at odds, and when he was in Xiling Kingdom, he tried every means to cause trouble for him.
Fights between princes can be found in every country, but he has never known of any country where the fights between princes could be so blatant.
Song Yi didn't care whether the emperor knew it or not, and didn't care whether the court officials opposed or supported him. He openly provoked himself.
Song Shao knew why he did so, it was because he believed that the position of crown prince should belong to him.
He was the Queen's legitimate son and considered himself to be of the noblest bloodline, while he himself was only the son of the most beloved concubine of the Emperor of Xiling.
Xie Lingxiao asked: "Song Yi will attend the Queen Mother's birthday banquet with you?"
He also knew about the affairs of Song Yi and Song Shao, and Song Shao's past was somewhat similar to his own.
After his mother died, the late emperor ignored him and allowed him to be bullied. It was the empress dowager who raised him.
After Song Shao's mother died, the emperor loved him very much, kept him by his side, taught him personally in everything, and gave him the title of crown prince.
"Yes, but I don't know why. All the civil and military officials in the court knew that we were not on good terms, but this time they let him go with me."
Xie Lingxiao and Shen Jingxuan looked at each other, and Xie Lingxiao asked, "Who suggested that you two come here? Does Emperor Xiling know about this?"
Given the love that Emperor Xiling has for Song Shao, although he would let him come, he would not send Song Yi to go with him.
Song Shao looked worried: "Father is not feeling well right now. This is the order conveyed by the Queen. I asked to see Father but was rejected."
As the crown prince, taught personally by his father, how could he not realize the reason?
It was only because of his father's instructions that he had been able to endure it until now, but he couldn't tell Xie Lingxiao about these things.
Xie Lingxiao frowned slightly: "If it is true as you said, the Queen's family is in charge of the court, they should disdain to join forces with the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Prince's Mansion. Do you know why?"
"The Queen's family has fallen into decline, and the Queen's position is vain. Although they can temporarily control some things now, there is no one to use."
The only people available to the queen now are a few opportunists, but their hands cannot reach Beiling Kingdom.
Even in Xiling Kingdom, they could openly challenge him, and that was with the connivance of his father.
He didn't know his father's intention, but his father told him to wait and see.
Xie Lingxiao was silent for a while, looking at Song Shao in front of him, always feeling that he was intentionally hiding something and didn't say it directly.
"What are your plans?" Xie Lingxiao asked.
Whether he concealed it or not was Xiling Kingdom's business. As long as he didn't cause trouble in Beiling Kingdom, he wouldn't ask about it.
But if that day really comes, Song Shao will not be able to hide what he wants to know no matter what.
Song Shao said: "Wait, wait for the envoys to arrive. Those envoys are all loyal to my father."
Shen Jingxuan looked at Song Shao in front of her, not understanding why he kept talking about his father, as if he couldn't accomplish anything as long as his father was not around.
What's even more confusing is that the candidate for the crown prince personally taught by Emperor Xiling seems to be even worse than Xie Zihan.
But Shen Jingxuan saw the sharpness that flashed across his eyes and knew that he was hiding his abilities in front of Xie Lingxiao and herself.
Xie Lingxiao glanced at him and pulled Shen Jingxuan away.
In the carriage, Shen Jingxuan asked: "Ah Xiao, do you know Song Shao?"
"We've only met a few times, and he's no different than he is today."
"Xuan'er, the one who can sit firmly on the throne and be taught by the emperor should not be underestimated even if he looks incompetent."
Emperor Xiling has been on the throne for many years and has managed the State of Xiling very well. Everyone in the State of Xiling, from high-ranking officials to ordinary people, praises him.
How could Song Shao, who was taught by such a person, be like that just now?
Shen Jingxuan nodded in agreement: "How true is what he just said to you?"
Xie Lingxiao said: "What he said should be true, but it is only what he can say."
"Let him stay in the infirmary first. I will send someone to keep an eye on him. Everything will be done once the envoy enters the city."
Some things cannot be concluded too early, such as Song Shao, who should not be easily believed.
Even if he showed no ill intentions at this time, who would know whether he really couldn't contact his confidants.
No one would know what he would do after meeting with the envoy.
Shen Jingxuan lifted the curtain and looked outside. As the carriage swayed, she saw a group of people searching house by house on the street.
"With such a big move by the Prime Minister's Mansion, aren't you afraid of exposing Song Shao's identity?"
"Let Lingfeng check later and find out what reason they have for the search." Xie Lingxiao said.
He looked at Shen Jingxuan staring out the car window and felt a little uncomfortable.
His princess would rather look at the strangers outside than turn around to look at him.
Xie Lingxiao reached out and held Shen Jingxuan on his lap: "Xuan'er, look back at me."
Shen Jingxuan glanced at him: "What's so good about you?"
Hearing Shen Jingxuan's words, Xie Lingxiao felt blocked in his heart.
"We've only been married for a few days, and you're already starting to dislike me?" Xie Lingxiao glared at Shen Jingxuan.
He knew that Shen Jingxuan was still angry about what happened that day, but she didn't tell him, and he really couldn't figure out why.