Yongcheng Houfu
It was still dark, so Jingyuan lit candles early.
There was a rustling sound in his ears, which disturbed the person and made him feel no longer sleepy.
Song Huixin groaned, slowly opened her eyes, and looked at the man at the table.
Xie Li paused while putting on clothes, and his eyes met her sleepy and confused eyes. He couldn't help but laugh, and his voice became softer, "But did I wake you up?"
Seeing that he was wearing an official robe, Song Huixin rubbed his eyes and sat up, "Why are you going to court so early today?"
Xie Li adjusted his official robe, put the big cloak on his body, and said in a low voice, "The investigation is strict now. When I meet with the fourth prince, I always have to take a detour. I have to go early during this period so that I can say a few words to them." .”
Song Huixin nodded, his eyes fell on the handsome face opposite him, and the corners of his mouth raised unconsciously, "Then go quickly and remember to avoid those spies."
Xie Li nodded, with a doting tone in his voice, "Please sleep a little longer, it's still early."
"I informed Bi Luo and asked her to cook shrimp porridge for you. Remember to blow on it before drinking, so as not to burn your mouth again."
"Chang Fan went to buy roasted chestnuts from the store you like to eat early in the morning. I asked him to shell them outside. I will bring them in for you before I leave."
"besides……"
Xie Li was tying the girdle while chattering to the girl on the bed.
"I know, it's so long-winded!"
Although Song Huixin's tone was impatient, there was a smile on his face.
Xie Li smiled, opened the heavy curtain, and got out as quickly as possible, not giving the cold wind a chance to come in.
Seeing him leaving, Song Huixin raised her little hand, covered her red cheeks, rolled twice on the bed, and screamed silently.
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Dongcheng Villa
The weather was cold and cool, so Xie Li wrapped himself tightly in his cloak and buried his face in his fur collar.
Not long after, the bronze door opened from the inside, revealing the beautiful face of the woman, who was clearly Qingli.
"Second Young Master." Qingli raised her lips and smiled when she saw him, "Mr. Lang and Master Shen are waiting for you in the house."
Xie Li nodded politely and whispered, "Thank you."
Crossing the path, Xie Li came to the side house alone and pushed the door open. The three people in the house followed the sound and faced him.
After closing the door, Xie Li took off his cloak and robe and consciously walked to the stove to warm himself.
Yuan Chen looked at him funny and asked in a deep voice, "How did you get out?"
Xie Li raised his hand to pour himself a cup of hot tea, took a sip, and after his body warmed up a little, he said quietly, "Young man pretended to be me, got on the marquis's carriage, and now he's running around the streets of Dongcheng."
At this time, the spies were chasing the carriage of Marquis Yongcheng, running around in the East City, not knowing that they were following the wrong person.
Xie Li Jinchan escaped from her shell and arrived at the Dongcheng Courtyard early, leaving only a trembling and tearless Moufan in the car.
Lu Qingfeng couldn't help laughing and said in a low voice, "Thank you sir for having a way."
Xie Li raised the corners of his lips and accepted Lu Qingfeng's compliment.
"Let's get back to the business." Yuan Chen put down the bamboo slips in his hands and sighed softly, "Father will not restrain himself once he becomes suspicious. Now that there are many spies, there is no chance that the relationship between the four of us will be exposed."
Shen Ji turned his head and thought for a moment, then comforted him with a gentle voice, "Don't worry, sir. The people sent by me have just returned to the capital. The eldest prince has harvested fertile land in his fiefdom and supported his private soldiers. There is a lot of fighting. We have all noticed it. Others will naturally notice it."
"Provide private soldiers..." Yuan Chen sneered, his eyes darkened slightly, "He is really just silent, and he is a blockbuster."
"If the number of soldiers is not large, there is no need to harvest fertile land." Lu Qingfeng straightened his expression and calmed down, "The need for so much food and grass supply means that he has a lot of private soldiers. Once there are more people, I can’t hide it even if I want to.”
"Idiot." Xie Li shook his head with a look of disapproval, "His wife is pregnant now, so this move of his is... dangerous."
If you make one wrong move, your whole family's life will be at risk.
"Now that the real dragon's fate has fallen on him, there have been many voices in the court asking the emperor to appoint the eldest prince as his heir." Lu Qingfeng tightened his thin lips and looked serious, "The emperor has not made a decision yet, I'm afraid it will Waiting, the remnants of the party who are waiting for the eldest prince can’t sit still and come forward one after another. When the time comes..."
Yuan Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, and the aura on his body was a bit dangerous, "In this case, I will arrange for a few people to sneak into his private camp and check him out!"
Hearing this, Shen Ji raised his brows, and a trace of relief flashed in his eyes, "Lang Jun can understand that the overall situation is the most important thing, which is a reassurance for us."
"Master Shen's teachings are correct." Yuan Chen raised his eyes and raised his lips with a smile, "A small love and a small favor are difficult to defeat."
After finishing speaking, Yuan Chen turned his head to look at Lu Qingfeng, lowered his voice, took out a letter from his arms, and slowly placed it in front of him.
Lu Qingfeng lowered his eyes in confusion, and his eyes fell on the envelope. The strong handwriting on it said Su Mu recommended.
Lu Qingfeng's heart felt hot, and he looked up stupidly, meeting Yuan Chen's eyes across from him.
Yuan Chen curled his lips and said in a low voice, "This is the recommendation letter I wrote in the name of Jing Zhaoyin. Brother Lu is the number one scholar, so there is no doubt about his ability."
"The official of the Hanlin Academy is old, and he is thinking of retiring and returning to his hometown. When his position became vacant, I thought of you." Yuan Chen chuckled and said in a relaxed tone, "Although I am an eighth grader, it is better than now."
Lu Qingfeng's eyes were hot, he raised his hand to hold the envelope, his heart felt so sour, and he said with a trembling voice, "Thank you, sir, for your appreciation."
Seeing that he was greatly moved, Shen Ji patted his shoulder and comforted him in a gentle voice, "You and I just need to try our best to help Mr. Lang. When he inherits the throne, we will rise with the tide."
"At that time, no one can look down on you anymore."
Lu Qingfeng nodded, a trace of tenacity flashed in his eyes, and he said solemnly, "I will do my best to be loyal to you."
With a smile on his face, Yuan Chen picked up the tea cup in front of him and raised his glass to the three people opposite him.
The cups collided with each other, making a crisp sound.
Half a quarter of an hour later, the people finally dispersed. The wheels turned, and the three carriages were heading in different directions but with the same destination.
After entering the palace gate, Xie Li found Changfan, and the two of them walked towards the main hall one after the other.
There were many officials who came to court before and after him, but they all lowered their heads and did not talk to the people next to them.
There were only the sounds of chaotic footsteps in the wide corridor. Everyone seemed to be afraid of being investigated by the superiors. They immediately turned on the social fear mode and ignored everyone.
Suddenly, Xie Li heard the sound of horse hoofbeats.
After entering the palace gate, why are there still horses?
Xie Li paused and looked back suspiciously.
A cavalryman looked panicked, holding a long whip, and rushed towards this side, shouting something.
Even though he knew it was the time for the officials to go to court, he still didn't pull the reins and ran very fast.
Seeing this, all the officials gave way to him one after another, fearing that they would be killed by the horse's hoof.
When the horse was still a hundred meters away from Xie Li, he heard clearly what the man said.
"Invasion from the northwest, Luanxian County is lost!" (End of this chapter)
