Xiao Jiaojiao suffered from morning sickness and had many babies, and was pampered by Qing Leng'

Jiang Minghong told his sister the news he learned from Ryan.

Knowing that the eldest princess also sent guards to protect Xie Yuan, Jiang Mingyue instantly felt at ease.

"Brother, thank you. I feel a lot more comfortable now."

A smile appeared on Jiang Minghong's face. As long as his sister stopped thinking wildly, he would be relieved.

The next day, early in the morning, Jiang Minghong took grapes, dumplings, his third uncle and his third aunt to Shangqing Temple.

Jiang Mingyue saw them off and returned to Wanping County with some gifts.

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In the Yuanjiang Prefecture magistrate's office, Xie Yuan acted very calmly regarding Song Ren's arrival, as if he had expected it.

He struggled to sit up. Song Ren walked to the bedside in a few steps, stretched out his hand to hold him down and stopped him: "Lie down quickly, don't move around, you and I don't need to pay so much attention to false etiquette."

"Thank you, brother-in-law!"

Xie Yuan took advantage of the situation and lay down again.

"I heard something about the Yuanjiang Mansion on the way here. Are General Li Zhi and Zhao Qin dead?"

Xie Yuan nodded and told Song Ren in a warm voice.

After a while, Song Ren learned about the situation on the navy side and stood up. After walking around the room, he turned around and looked at Xie Yuan.

"I'm going to Liuheng Island."

"Yes, I will ask my guard Mao Zijun to accompany you."

"No, he doesn't dare to take action against me yet."

"I know that only if my brother-in-law takes him with him can I feel at ease."

"Let's do it!"

After Song Ren made his decision, he immediately took action.

Xie Yuan called Mao Zijun into the house and gave him a few words before saying, "Protect my brother-in-law."

"Don't worry, I will never let Zhang Zhongyue hurt him."

Xie Yuan said 'hmm' and slowly closed his eyes after watching the two of them leave.

At this time, Song Ren was the most suitable person to meet Zhang Zhongyue. He also knew that Zhang Zhongyue was going to delegate power, but he didn't know whether the conditions he proposed were what he thought.

On Liuheng Island, after Zhang Zhongyue and the doctor who performed the acupuncture on him left, he looked at Zhang Yiyi, who had been in for a while: "Tell me! What happened again?"

"The fifth prince led 20,000 soldiers to Yuanjiang Mansion."

They came so quickly! Although 20,000 sergeants are not many, coupled with the 40,000 soldiers in Li Hu's hands, it is enough to force him to hand over military power.

The fifth prince also came. It seemed that he had guessed well before. Song Ren was indeed the secret chess sent by the Holy Emperor. Zhang Zhongyue thought for a moment and then looked at Zhang Yi.

"Call Sun Dian."

"Yes!"

As soon as Zhang Yi went out, Zhang San ran in.

"Master, the fifth prince is coming to Liuheng Island by boat."

Zhang Zhongyue sat up after hearing this. He really didn't expect that the fifth prince would dare to come to Liuheng Island at this time, but he was quite brave.

"How many people did he bring?"

"I only brought a few guards with me."

This time, Zhang Zhongyue was really surprised. He never thought that one day, he would look away and underestimate this unknown fifth prince.

"I understand, please step back!"

Zhang San glanced at his master in surprise when he heard this, and retreated when he saw that he really had no other arrangements.

After a while, Sun Dian walked in.

"The last general has met the general."

"Get up!"

Zhang Zhongyue said directly: "The fifth prince came with an army of 20,000 people. It must be for military power. I won't live long, and I have no intention of rebelliousness. After I reach an agreement with the fifth prince, I will take the initiative to plead guilty and hand over the weapons in my hand." military power."

Sun Dian was shocked when he heard this.

"General!"

"I have made up my mind, you don't need to say any more."

Sun Dian lowered his head silently. Although he was very reluctant, the fact was that their situation was over.

"Xiaodian, how many years have you been with me?"

"It's been seven years."

"Seven years! Time flies so fast. You must have missed your wife and children at home these seven years, right?"

After hearing this, Sun Dian understood what Zhang Zhongyue meant.

"The last general will submit a letter now, requesting the imperial court to allow the last general to return to his hometown after becoming an official."

"You're a smart guy, go ahead!"

After Sun Dian exited, Zhang Zhongyue slowly closed his eyes and waited for Song Ren's arrival.

At the end of Si Shi, Song Ren arrived at Liuheng Island. Under the leadership of Zhang Yi, he had an unimpeded journey and soon met Zhang Zhongyue.

At that time, Zhang Zhongyue's condition was really not good. He was as skinny as a stick, his eyes were sunken, and he looked like he was in his twilight years. Everyone who saw him would probably know that his end was approaching.

"I have met His Highness the Fifth Highness." Zhang Zhongyue struggled to bend down to salute.

Song Ren walked up to him and supported him.

"Mr. Zhang, there is no need to be polite, sit down!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

After the two sat down respectively, Song Ren looked at Zhang Zhongyue and said straight to the point: "I already know everything about the Yuanjiang Mansion. How does Mr. Zhang plan to end it?"

"Old minister is guilty!"

"What's Mr. Zhang's crime?" Song Ren asked calmly.

"I should not exclude dissidents and try to regain military power because of my own selfish desires. I should not live up to the divine grace. I feel guilty."

Zhang Zhongyue took a breath and continued: "I am willing to hand over my military power and accept any punishment. I only hope that the Holy Emperor will spare the lives of the entire Zhang family for the sake of my veteran military career and his many contributions to Chu."

Song Ren sighed, and his voice was much gentler when he spoke again.

"My father is not a murderer. Although Mr. Zhang made a big mistake, you have always been serving the imperial court from your youth to your gray hair. You have devoted all your efforts. My father has seen it all." , I’m sure I won’t embarrass the Zhang clan members, and then I will submit a memorial to intercede for the Zhang clan members.”

After hearing this, Zhang Zhongyue instantly relaxed a lot, and a slight smile appeared on his thin face.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Your Highness."

After the two reached a consensus in a few words, Song Ren said: "Mr. Zhang, please live a good life and cultivate yourself. I won't disturb you anymore."

"Farewell to Your Highness!" Zhang Zhongyue stood up and wanted to see Song Ren off.

"Mr. Zhang, please have a rest! There is no need to come out."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your sympathy."

The moment Song Ren was about to step out of the room, he suddenly heard Zhang Zhongyue calling.

"Your Highness!"

Song Ren stopped and turned to look at Zhang Zhongyue.

"If one day..., I hope His Highness can spare His Highness's life."

Although Zhang Zhongyue didn't say it clearly, Song Ren already understood what he meant. He strode out without saying anything.

Song Ren left Liuheng Island and did not return to Yuanjiang Mansion. Instead, he went to meet Li Hu and the other four. The five chatted for a long time that day. After separating from them, Song Ren was led by Zhao Mingli to inspect the border between the two countries. circle, and then met several water barbarians who were well protected by Zhao Mingli. With the help of Zhao Mingli, they chatted with the leaders, and after reaching a simple consensus, they left the water army station.

After Song Ren returned to Yuanjiang Mansion, it was completely dark.

In the evening, during the dinner he had with Xie Yuan, he completely repeated to him what Zhang Zhongyue said.

"When I left the navy station, Zhang Zhongyue had handed over all the more than 30,000 people in his hands to Li Hu. I couldn't stay in Yuanjiang Mansion for a long time, so I decided to return to Ruzhou with the army tomorrow, and Yuanjiang Mansion would hand over Here you go.”

Xie Yuan nodded lightly.

"Thank you so much, brother-in-law, this time."

"You're welcome, I'm not doing it all for you."

The two looked at each other and said nothing.