The eighth day of April, Qishan Academy.

The night was still cool, but the sunshine at noon was very scorching. The students were not in the mood for class, so they all went home to rest after lunch. Su Yan picked a stone pavilion on the South Lake and began to feel drowsy.

The shore was surrounded by green shade, and the spring breeze made the lake water ripple. The water splashed on the stone pavilion, and waves of coolness hit Su Yan's legs. She grabbed the armrest on which the beauty was leaning, turned around, and stretched her legs out.

I don't know how long it took, but she suddenly felt something heavy on her body. She was sleeping comfortably and didn't want to get up, so she brushed it away. But the thing came back to her body again, and it was heavier. Su Yan frowned and muttered,

I really didn't have the energy to care anymore, so I fell asleep again.

I don't know how much time passed before Su Yan slowly woke up. The sun had already shone into the stone pavilion, covering half of her body. If it hadn't been covered by the cloak, she might have woken up from the heat.

Only then did Su Yan realize that there was another person in the stone pavilion, sitting in front of the stone table, drinking tea slowly. This person was none other than Zuo Qing.

When Zuo Qing saw her waking up, he poured a cup of tea and placed it on the opposite side. He pointed to the snacks on the table and indicated that she could eat them.

Su Yan was naturally not polite, took a sip of tea and swept away the snacks.

Zuo Qing carried the only remaining teapot and poured her another cup of tea: "It's really easy to get sleepy this day. Did you dream about anything?"

Su Yan frowned, but couldn't remember whether he had dreamed. Zuo Qing added, "I've been away from Xilou for more than a month, and it's time to come back."

Su Yan's eyes lit up: "Has he really become the heir apparent?"

"Of course it's him."

Su Yan pondered for a moment and then asked: "How will he help your plan after becoming the crown prince?" As soon as the question came out of her mouth, she also figured it out. The dignified crown prince of the Yan Kingdom and the future King of Yan is naturally a powerful person.

Backstage! Then he changed his mind and asked again: "Although the Yan State is weak, it is also a line of defense against the Lin State. Xilou was named the crown prince. After returning to Rong State, he naturally became a distinguished guest. Compared with the previous position of the Academy Director,

, I don’t know how many times the benefits are! With such a helper, you will definitely be able to achieve what you want!”

Zuo Qing shook his head helplessly and said with a smile: "I don't count this. The Yan Kingdom is too far away and there is no profit for me. But there is no harm in Xilou becoming the heir apparent."

Su Yan pursed his lips and thought: How can you still do unprofitable things? The sun is not allowed to rise in the west!

Zuo Qing drank the last sip of tea, stood up and said, "He will come back on the day of my promotion banquet, and then you can have a good time reminiscing about old times."

Su Yan fell silent for a moment. Watching him walk away, he felt mixed emotions in his heart.

Inside the Duanyun Pavilion, there were melodious silk and bamboo, and there were many guests. Although the promotion banquet was the Academy's own family banquet, it was not sloppy. With a wave of his hand, Mo Fei invited the chef from the palace, and all the dishes were of the highest quality. Everyone present except

Duanyun Pavilion was packed with teachers and students from the academy, as well as officials from various ministries.

Su Yanfo is sitting in a row, with Jinyuncheng on his left, and students from Leshengtang behind him. Teachers and students from Zuiyuntang are on his right. Opposite are the seats of the West Building and Zuo Qing who have not yet arrived. The upper seat is reserved for Shangshu Ling Mo Fei.

The remaining guests were all lined up at the bottom.

The banquet had not yet begun, and there was a faint sound of conversation during the banquet, and the conversation was naturally about the owners of the two empty seats. Su Yan listened for a while, and they probably talked about Xilou being named the crown prince.

Su Yan was not interested in listening to it again, so he leaned on the table and prepared to take a nap. Suddenly he heard someone say: "The head of Xilou has been named the crown prince. When I come back this time, I'm afraid I won't give up my marriage to Mr. Ge." Although the voice sounded.

It was very soft, but Su Yan, with his sensitive ears, heard it clearly.

Su Yan suddenly woke up and looked at Fo Zhen subconsciously, thinking she would have some reaction. However, Fo Zhen didn't hear her at all and happily gave her a taste of the wine he had made.

Seeing Fo Zhen's appearance, Su Yan felt very uncomfortable. She always wondered whether her and Xi Lou's behavior was right or wrong, and whether she truly felt for Xi Lou.

Perhaps, it will become clear after Xilou comes back.

While I was thinking wildly, it suddenly became dark outside Duanyun Pavilion, and everyone looked over.

Zuo Qing slowly walked in from the door, wearing a black fish scale beaded brocade robe. Outside the brocade robe was a silver gray blouse. On the blouse, there was a spread-winged holy bird soaring among thousands of miles of auspicious clouds. Silver powder was sprinkled between the fluttering wings.

The auspicious clouds are dyed with a luster, which makes them look noble and lonely.

His expression was peaceful, his thin lips pursed slightly, and he looked like an immortal in the eyes of everyone's surprise, with fluttering fairy mantle and elegant temperament.

In Su Yan's memory, he seemed to have never been so dressed up. It turned out that he was so good-looking!

Zuo Qing slowly took his seat, glanced at the guests in Duanyun Pavilion, stayed on Mo Fei for a while, and nodded politely.

Immediately afterwards, Xilou also came slowly, shaking fists to greet the guests as he walked. The students all stood up and saluted the new crown prince, and Su Yan also stood up and bowed.

When the guests arrived, Mo Fei ordered the dishes to be served. During the dinner, Zuo Qing first poured wine and thanked Mo Fei. As his adopted son, he thanked him for his kindness in meeting him, and as his subordinate, he thanked him for his support. Although Mo Fei felt unhappy.

, but still looked compassionate, exchanging cups with him, acting like a loving father and a filial son.

At this time, someone said: "Zuo Qing, you are really at a disadvantage."

The man who spoke was dressed in a green robe, with a leather belt around his waist, and had fair skin and beautiful appearance. This man was Liang Luan, the Minister of Zhongshu Province. When he was young enough, he sat down with Mo Fei. The most incredible thing is that although Liang Luan

He looks like a philandering type, but there have never been any rumors about his deeds, but Mo Fei has reported them a few times, which makes people laugh.

Su Yan looked at his appearance and couldn't help but sigh: He is so well maintained!

I just heard the other person continue to say: "Your surname is Zuo. You used to be in charge of Zuo, so it doesn't matter. But today you are the chief in charge. Wouldn't it be too unfair to call you Zuo in charge?"

As soon as he finished speaking, there were several bursts of laughter from among the officials.

Zuo Qing smiled sheepishly and said, "Thank you, Master Guoliang, for reminding me, but I don't care about this. I am the chief minister today because I am a gracious father."

"Oh, really? Then should you propose a toast to Lord Mo?" Liang Luan coaxed.

"Of course I want to make a toast." He poured himself a glass of wine and knelt in front of Mo Fei's case. "My adoptive father is so kind that I will never forget it!"

Mo Fei drank the wine with a smile, reached out and patted his shoulder: "Master Liang is drunk, just ignore what he said." After saying that, he helped him up and said to everyone: "Today, my son officially takes over as president.

You all bear witness to the position of being in charge!"

The guests all raised their glasses and toasted Zuo Qing to congratulate him.

After three drinks, it was already dark.

Xilou stood up and walked towards Zuo Qing. As he walked, he said: "The boss is very happy. As a colleague, how can you not give a gift? Two years ago, I went to the northwest and got a beautiful jade. According to the local master, this jade is extraordinary and one of the best in jade."

King. I think this is the best time to give it to you, please accept it."

Zuo Qing held the crescent-shaped jade in his fingertips and examined it carefully. The candlelight directly penetrated the jade body, clearly showing its texture.

When Mo Fei saw this jade, he couldn't help but praise it from the bottom of his heart. Yan Zhen said angrily, "I've seen this jade before, but it's a good piece of jade. I haven't seen one like this in thousands of years. I thought back then I ordered people from all over the world to look for it, but I couldn't find it."

To think that it is actually in the hands of the Crown Prince!"

Xilou said modestly: "It's a coincidence, it's really a coincidence. I went back to Yan State this time and got it by accident. If the general likes it, I will help you pay attention to it next time I return to Yan State."

Yan Zhen sighed: "I don't care about it!"

Yan Zhen left the scene, and then a large number of officials, big and small, rushed up to toast Mo Fei and Zuo Qing. Even Nangong Que was among them. The good banquet became a place for officials to please each other. Su Yan suddenly felt bored.

, sighed, and lay on the case listlessly.

Xilou's eyes fell on her, he couldn't help but smile, and told his servants: "You can let them come up."

In the lively Duanyun Pavilion, music suddenly sounded, and from time to time it rained flowers. The fallen flowers were colorful, like a fairyland.

Su Yan immediately came to life, pulled the Buddha and said excitedly: "Look, the petals are falling!"

Fo Zhen raised his eyebrows and thought: Is this a brothel?

Su Yan was lost in thought as he looked at the petals flying all over the sky. In his ecstasy, he saw Zuo Qing, a person she couldn't ignore. He was so beautiful and good that she was put off.

She picked up the wine glass and drank away her sorrow.

Fo Zhen poured a glass of wine and said to the person next to him: "Do you regret it?"

Su Yan came to his senses: "What regrets?"

A look of surprise appeared on Fo Zhen's face and he asked her: "Then what are you thinking about?"

Su Yan finally understood what she meant, "Do you... remember?"

"Remember what?"

Su Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

"It doesn't matter whether you remember it or not. What matters is what you think."

Fo Zhen's almost emotionless words frightened Su Yan for a long time.

What did she mean? Did she not forget? Did she remember it? Or did she pretend to forget on purpose so that she and Xilou could feel at ease?

The petals fell, the music stopped suddenly, and then the smoke slowly rose, and the stage rose from the banquet, and six dancers appeared in graceful postures. Duanyun Pavilion has a wide range of uses, and naturally a complete set of equipment has been prepared at the beginning of the design and construction.

Facilities, everyone was not surprised by the lotus-shaped stage rising out of thin air, but they just admired the beauty and figure of the dancer, which was really rare to see. A barrier seemed to be formed between people through the ethereal smoke, and they spoke

It also seemed like they were far apart.

And Xilou is lucky to have this natural barrier, so it doesn't hurt to say some things that shouldn't be heard.

"I'm going to Yan State to make a major discovery." Xilou said softly beside him.

His brows moved: "Liangshan?"

"Remember Wu Shang? Recently he appeared in Yan State and was bumped into by my people."

"In Yan State? What is he going to do?"

"I met with a person. I checked. The person I met is from Linguo, and the transaction was gold mine!"

"Gold mine?" Zuo Qing was surprised: "Isn't Wu Shang inaccessible to this thing?"

"This is what's strange. It seems like we have to arrest him for questioning."

Zuo Qing chuckled and said, "It seems you let him escape."
To be continued...