When Mo Lingshuang walked into the King of Qi's room, she saw that the house was in a mess. The wine and food on the table were already cold. The two wine pots were pouring around, while the King of Qi was lying on the table, as if he was asleep.

Ling Shuang frowned slightly, but still went forward and saw that King Qi's sleeves were stained with oil, and the oil stains in the bowls and plates had turned into frozen oil.

The stove inside the house had been extinguished, and gusts of cold air floated in from the half-closed window.

Ling Shuang first closed the window tightly, then went to regenerate the charcoal fire in the furnace. When the charcoal fire started, Ling Shuang went out and called the servants to clean up the dishes on the table.

There are not many servants in the palace, and almost ten people are all old and weak. Fortunately, although the two chefs are old, they can still make good dishes. In the past, they were only responsible for cooking and the work of tidying up dishes was not as good as them. However, the palace is now short of staff, so this work is naturally handed over to them.

Although Ling Shuang was just a weak woman, she was in her youthful age compared to the only other servants in the mansion. Everyone knew that King Qi looked at Ling Shuang differently, so naturally he took Ling Shuang as the center and followed Ling Shuang's arrangement.

Ling Shuang used to serve the daily life beside the King of Qi, and there were other people who were responsible for everything in the mansion. However, now all the people in charge left, and the King of Qi was even more confused every day, so she could only shoulder the burden of the daily life of the royal palace.

When the people packed the dishes, King Qi was still lying on the table, not moving, and Ling Shuang didn't know whether he was drunk or asleep.

Seeing King Qi's clothes were not tidy and his hair was messy, Ling Shuang felt very embarrassed and said softly: "Prince, go to bed to rest, don't be frozen here."

The King of Qi replied in a murmur, as if awake but not awake, and was vague. Ling Shuang didn't know what he was saying. She smiled bitterly, and finally stepped forward, held the King of Qi's arm, and said softly: "Prince, I will help you on the bed."

She had just helped King Qi's arm up, but King Qi suddenly shook his arm and said, "Get out..." Ling Shuang was caught off guard. King Qi used too much force, and Ling Shuang fell to the ground all of a sudden.

Hearing the sound, King Qi finally raised his head, his eyes were blurred, his face was haggard, he caught a glimpse of Ling Shuang, and he woke up immediately, "Ling Shuang, what's wrong with you?"

Ling Shuang only felt a little pain in her waist, but she knew that King Qi was unintentional. She was afraid that King Qi would be worried, so she shook her head and said, "It's okay, it's... it's me who accidentally fell down...!"

King Qi hurriedly helped Ling Shuang up and sat down at the table. Seeing Ling Shuang's eyebrows slightly frowned, he said worriedly: "Did it hurt when it falls? I...I'll go to the doctor to come and take a look."

"No...no." Ling Shuang forced a smile and said, "Prince, don't worry, I'm really fine..."

The King of Qi sighed, looked out the window, and it was dim and asked, "When is it now?"

"It's time for Shin!"

King Qi held his face with both hands and rubbed it hard. A smile finally appeared on his face and asked, "Ling Shuang, look, am I particularly embarrassed now?"

Ling Shuang forced a smile and said, "Prince, don't say that."

"I know you don't want to make me sad." King Qi said: "But I know what it is now, even the beggars on the roadside are not as good as those on the beggars. Ling Shuang, in fact, I have always wanted you to be peaceful and let you live a good life, but... it seems that not only did I not let you live a good life, but also implicated you."

"Prince, don't say that." Ling Shuang said anxiously: "Life is bound to rise and fall, and no one can go smoothly. No matter what, life must continue, Prince... Prince should not think too much."

The King of Qi laughed and said, "You have said a lot. When you encounter difficulties, you will always solve them." He paused and asked, "How many people are left in the mansion?"

Ling Shuang hesitated for a moment and finally said, "There are still seventeen people left, including the prince, and there are eighteen."

"Oh?" King Qi leaned on the chair, his expression seemed extremely calm. "I remember when I first entered the palace, there were more than 300 people... I know the warmth and coldness of human feelings now. They were all worried about being implicated by me, so they left early."

"Prince, this is what happens in the world. You... don't blame them."

King Qi shook his head and said, "I didn't blame them. You are right. Everyone must have their own life. You can't be involved because of me. It's better if you leave. At least you won't be involved by me anymore." After a while, he finally said, "Ling Shuang, help me find all the people in the mansion and tell them that I have something to do... Don't miss one of the dozen people in the mansion."

Ling Shuang didn't know what he was going to do, but when he saw the King of Qi's expression calm, he hesitated for a moment, and finally retreated. When it got completely dark, the only dozen people left in the royal palace were waiting in the main hall of the royal palace, and the guard commander Ma Zhongheng and the royal palace chief Lu Haosheng were also among them.

After waiting for a while, he saw King Qi wearing formal clothes, dressed in neatly and neatly coming in through the side door. He was holding a box in his hand. Everyone hurriedly knelt down. King Qi walked over and sat down, put the box aside, and smiled and said, "Get up!"

Everyone hesitated for a moment and got up.

"You all know what happened." King Qi said straight to the point: "I am now under house arrest, and all the people who should leave have left. You can still stay. I am very grateful."

The King of Qi never spoke to his servants like this on weekdays. When everyone heard what the King of Qi said, they felt a little lonely.

"In the past few days, I have been thinking that it would be too selfish to let you stay at this time." King Qi said calmly: "The future of this is uncertain, life and death are unpredictable, and I don't want to continue to implicate you, so I come here today, and I don't have to do anything else..." He said to Ma Zhongheng: "Master Ma, come here."

Ma Zhongheng went forward, and the King of Qi pointed to the box beside him and said, "There are some jewelry and silver notes left by me, and there are not many. If you give everyone a penny, it will be a severance fee."

Everyone was shocked, and Ma Zhongheng said in a silence: "Prince, you are...!"

The King of Qi raised his hand to stop, "No need to say more, my intentions have been decided and will not change. It has not been too long for you to follow me, but you have served me carefully and no mistakes have occurred. Now, I will not implicate you. I will always give you an explanation. Although there are not many things in the box, everyone can share some of them and live a life is still not a problem."

The people's eyes were already red and tears were flowing out.

Ma Zhongheng hesitated for a moment, finally gritted his teeth, went forward, carried the box over, and divided the jewelry and silver notes inside one by one, and distributed them to Lu Haosheng. Lu Haosheng put his hands in his sleeves, his expression calm and he shook his head. Seeing this, Ma Zhongheng had to give up.

There were indeed not many things. Although Lu Haosheng did not receive jewelry and silver notes, Ma Zhongheng did not leave them for him. When he was distributed to Ling Shuang, Ling Shuang shook his head.

"It's already dark, it's cold and freezing. You'll leave tomorrow morning. Commander Ma, tomorrow morning, you'll wait in front of the palace and send them out one by one. Although I'm under house arrest, they're innocent. The prince shouldn't make things difficult for them." King Qi said softly.

Ma Zhongheng bowed and said, "As for the order of humble duty!"

Everyone choked and said, "Prince, we are willing to stay and live and die together with the prince..."

King Qi smiled and said, "What are you living and dying together? Will I definitely die? You leave first, and if I really make a comeback in the future, you can come back to find me. At that time, I will definitely let you stay." He raised his hand and said, "No need to say more, let's retreat first!"

In a sad atmosphere, everyone retreated. In the end, only Ling Shuang, Ma Zhongheng and Lu Haosheng remained.

"Changshi Lu, the master recommends you to serve as Chief Secretary in my palace, but I have been slow to take it too young and energetic. I don't care about your many persuasions, so I will be defeated today." The King of Qi smiled bitterly: "Changshi Lu is talented, but it's a pity that I am not a good prince...Changshi Lu, now, I can only say sorry to you. After you leave tomorrow, go find the master first and discuss your future. You have been Chief Secretary in the palace. Although I have not listened to your persuasion, the princelings will definitely regard you as my king's person. This is a bit troublesome, but... I have no choice...!"

Lu Haosheng smiled slightly and didn't speak.

"Master Ma, after I send them away tomorrow, I will have one last thing to you." King Qi stared at Ma Zhongheng, "I have nothing to say when I fall into such a field, but I can't rest assured that there is one last thing. After thinking about it, only you can do this.

Ma Zhongheng knelt down on one knee and said solemnly: "What are the instructions for the prince? I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

"After sending them away tomorrow, I will ask you to go to the northwest." The King of Qi said seriously: "You take Miss Lingshuang to Xiguan to find Governor Chu Huan, and hand over Miss Lingshuang to Governor Chu, and tell him that you must take good care of Miss Lingshuang. As for you, you are the commander of the guards of the King of Qi's Mansion. If you stay in the capital, you are afraid that there will be no future. If you want, you will stay in Xiguan and follow Governor Chu. I believe that Governor Chu will not treat you badly."

Ling Shuang heard it while kneeling down, her pretty face pale, "Prince, what are you doing?"

"Lingshuang, don't blame me." King Qi smiled bitterly, "I am already a useless person. Don't say I'm protecting you, I'm afraid I can't even protect myself. If you stay by my side, you will be hindered by me sooner or later. When you go to the northwest, although the northwest is bitter and cold, if Chu Huan protects you, you will be safe and sound. Chu Huan and I are brothers and sisters, and he is also a person who values ​​love and friendship, and will definitely take good care of you."

"Prince, how can I leave you at this time?" Ling Shuang shook her head and said, "You can ask Commander Ma to join Chu... Lord Chu, Ling Shuang will definitely stay by your side and never go anywhere."

"Ling Shuang, why are you doing this?" King Qi was a little anxious, "Look at what I am like now, why are you doing with me? I am the King of Qi in name, but now I am not as good as an ordinary citizen. You are by my side and have nothing. I have decided. Needless to say, you are ready to clean up and leave with Commander Ma tomorrow."

Ling Shuang shook her head stubbornly, "Prince, don't say much, Ling Shuang's intentions have been decided, and at this time, she will not leave the prince. If the prince must leave Ling Shuang, she will only die!"

"You...!" King Qi looked at Ling Shuang, his eyes were complicated, and he smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"Prince, I'll go and burn water for you." Ling Shuang stopped talking, bowed and retreated.

Ma Zhongheng looked at Ling Shuang leaving and could only say, "Prince, starting from the first day of the eminent officialdom, this life is the prince's. Even if he dies, the eminent officialdom will guard the gate of the royal palace for the prince!" He bowed deeply and retreated.

King Qi looked at Ma Zhongheng's back as he left, and was stunned.

Suddenly, he heard a sigh beside him. King Qi turned his head and saw that Lu Haosheng was still calm and leisurely, saying, "Prince, do you think that today's defeat was the wrong person, and did you not believe in Beizhi's persuasion?"

King Qi nodded and said, "Lang Wuxu's tongue is more powerful than his ability, and he has many omissions in doing things. Chief Lu repeatedly reminded me to be as stable as Mount Tai and not to act rashly. However... I not only believed in Lang Wuxu, but also put the words of Chief Xuanshi behind his mind, which led to this failure."
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