Immediately, Yu Zhi spoke again: "It's not my turn to worry about the night ghosts. And I don't want to know the reasons why the night ghosts assassinated the prince and attacked the northern sect at night. The more I know about these troublesome things, The more trouble there is.”
Yan Yi smiled, she began to understand Yu Zhi's temperament.
If there was someone in front of him, he would just hide behind and watch the fun.
"Indeed, it's not your turn to worry about the night ghosts. This matter is in deep water, so don't worry too much."
"Things in the world have always been deep." Yu Zhi had a rough understanding of some so-called night ghosts, and he had already begun to plan his next actions in Cangshan Mountain.
Li Haomiao came to Beiliang Mansion, which was great news. As long as Li Haomiao cooperates with his actions, the probability of capturing the Biluo Qingyan will be greatly increased.
He couldn't rush to inform Li Haomiao, so he could only leave the matter to Ye Qinghuan who was still in Qinggu.
Yu Zhi looked at Yan Yi and asked, "Where is Qing Huan in Qinggu?"
Yan Yi nodded on the table again, signaling Yu Zhi to pour wine. She deliberately made a riddle and said: "Master Yu is planning to kill the donkey? Anyway, I have brought you so much information. My throat is dry from talking about it."
Yu Zhi smiled, filled Yan Yi's drink, and said kindly, "Thank you, Mr. Yan."
Yan Yi held up the cup and squinted his eyes, looking like he was enjoying it. "Easy to say, all you need to remember is that you still owe me one thing you haven't done yet."
.....
Wang Xiao is dead.
Unable to bear the severe pain of the bone-eating insects eating away at his internal organs, he died in the room.
This should have been a sad thing. Especially Wang Wufeng and Shaoxin. Wang Xiao was their only son and is now dead.
But except for Shao Xin, no one else seemed to feel half sad.
Whether it is Wang Wufeng, Wang Yu, or Shao Jianan, they are all worried about other things.
Yesterday, a guard came from the plum garden and delivered the prince's oral instructions, just to summon a few people tonight. This oral instruction couldn't help but make several people contact the Northern Border Army at the entrance of the small courtyard.
Even after two days, Wang Wufeng still couldn't figure out why the Northern Army was stationed in that deep alley.
Shao Jian'an felt as if his group had fallen into a trap. This trap was not set for them, but they jumped into it.
In addition to these three people, there was also a middle-aged man slumped in a chair smelling of alcohol. Looking at his face, the man looked somewhat similar to Shao Jian'an.
This person is none other than Shao Jian'an's son, Shao Yan, who is also Ye Qinghuan's cheap father.
Previously, Shao Yan was waiting for Prince Xiao Jingyao's invitation in Beiliang City. As time went by, Xiao Jingyao did not summon Shao Yan, so this man who loved looking for flowers and willows just indulged in the gentle countryside of the brothel.
Last night, when Shao Jian'an found him, Shao Yan was already drunk. Until now, Shao Yan has not woken up.
Shao Jian'an looked at Shao Yan angrily. He originally wanted to know something from Shao Yan, but it seemed hopeless now.
In other words, even if Shao Yan wakes up, what can he know about his state of wandering among flowers every day?
It is said that he is the son of a tiger father and a dog. Shao Jian'an is also a feudal lord, how could he give birth to such a son. What annoys Shao Jian'an the most is that his incompetent son gave birth to a gifted Ye Qinghuan. But this Ye Qinghuan regards Shaowu Hou Mansion as his enemy.
Compared to Ye Qinghuan, the more Shao Jian'an looked at Shao Yan, the angrier he became. He even suspected that Ye Qinghuan was not a bloodline of his Shaowuhou Mansion at all.
"Father-in-law, can there be any news from the Northern Army?" Wang Wufeng asked.
After the prince summoned him, Shao Jian'an's greeting card was sent to the military camp of the Northern Army, and he also asked someone to check the wind direction in the Northern Army.
However, the greeting invitations fell into the sea like mud and there was no news.
Shao Jian'an shook his head, not knowing the truth, he was unsure. Northern Border Army Xu Qing, he might be able to apologize a few times based on his unfamiliar friendship. But Your Highness, this could be a catastrophe.
The soldiers of the Northern Army were beaten, but the Northern Army was calm. This is what makes people feel strange.
All the calmness gave rise to extreme uneasiness.
Wang Yu sat on the chair, his eyes closed tightly, and his brows furrowed slightly.
"I remembered." Wang Yu said suddenly. He had always wondered why the woman in the courtyard knew him and even knew his name.
When he was in Kyoto, he had seen this woman. It's just that the woman was just a yellow-haired girl at that time, but now her appearance has changed a little.
Wang Yu sighed and said: "I have seen this woman in Kyoto. She is the maid of His Highness the Crown Prince..."
There are very few rumors about the prince in Kyoto. He is kind and tolerant. Although his political achievements are not as good as those of the third prince, he is impeccable in everything. No matter what happened, there was never any flaw in Xiao Jingyao's hands.
Therefore, when the third prince was chasing after him, Xiao Jingyao was still able to secure his position in the East Palace.
In terms of virtue and ability, Xiao Jingyao was impeccable. The only person who had some rumors was the prince's maid, Wan'er.
This is a secret known to everyone.
Li Xiuyuan knew it, the Queen knew it, and many courtiers had heard some clues. However, this secret is not a bad thing that will ruin your reputation.
After hearing what Wang Yu said, Wang Wufeng and Shao Jian'an also understood.
The Northern Army soldiers are determined to protect this maid.
Wang Wufeng said: "If it were just this matter, we would not have harmed the woman at all. There should be no harm if His Highness summons her."
In fact, several people were thinking about more than just this matter.
Everyone has a lot of regrets. If there are too many things, they will feel guilty. If there is any slight disturbance, their heart will feel cold.
Shao Jian'an had no choice but to comfort himself.
Beiliang Mansion is located in the northernmost part of the Dachu territory, where the sky is high and the emperor is far away. Some officials in Beiliang Mansion are a little bolder, and there are always some dirty things secretly that cannot withstand scrutiny.
Now that the prince is here in person, it is a wake-up call for these people.
Shao Jian'an, Wang Wufeng, and even Wang Yu, who returned to his hometown after serving as an official, all had their own thoughts in their hearts.
Wang Wufeng paced, his steps a little heavy. At this time, he no longer cared about Wang Xiao's death, but more about how to get himself out of danger.
The same goes for everyone else.
...
Beiliang Mansion Plum Garden.
Xiao Jingyao looked at the scenery in the garden, his brows feeling a little more comfortable.
Wan Hu's army has arrived at Beiliang Mansion, and Xu Qing took over the military power. From then on, Wan Hujun changed his banner and changed his surname to Xu.
In fact, it doesn't matter who your last name is. The important thing is that the 30,000 elite troops of the Ten Thousand Tiger Army were separated from the command of King Xiang Ji of Chu and were no longer subordinate to the King of Chu.
Jamel Xiao was very happy about this. He knew that his father was taking advantage of his assassination and Xiang Yu's entry into Gutian Tower to weaken Xiang Yu's military power.
The transfer order of Wan Hujun was just an excuse by the Emperor of Chu.
On the one hand, he was concerned about Xiao Jingyao, but on the other hand, he asked Wan Hujun to change his surname.
A sword without bloodshed, or in other words, Xiao Jingyao is the sword.
Xiao Jingyao didn't care what his father's thoughts were, he would be happy if he reduced the military power of Chu King Xiang Ji.
Yan Zimu hadn't seen such a peaceful look on Xiao Jingyao's face for a long time. Since that night, Xiao Jingyao has always frowned, and a hint of sadness can be seen in his ordinary face.
"Your Highness is in a good mood today." Yan Zimu said.
Jamel Xiao has always been gentle, especially towards the people around him. Such a gentle temperament makes him a tolerant and wise king.
"Wan'er's illness has recovered. Naturally, I am in a good mood."
Whenever he talks about Wan'er, the sadness in Xiao Jingyao's brows will dissipate a little. Along the way north, Yan Zimu could also see that His Highness the Crown Prince was truly affectionate towards his maid Wan'er, and there was absolutely no falsehood whatsoever.
But is this a good thing?
For an ordinary maid, obviously not.
Yan Zimu said: "In that case, why doesn't Your Highness go see Miss Wan'er? In my opinion, Miss Wan'er should also miss Your Highness."
Xiao Jingyao suddenly turned to look at Yan Zimu, which frightened Yan Zimu and quickly lowered his head, not daring to look directly into Xiao Jingyao's eyes.
"Your Highness, please forgive me! I have spoken too much."
As the commander of the guards of the East Palace, Yan Zimu also knew that there were some things he should not say because the water in the palace was deep. Saying it wrong can mean the difference between life and death. Today, Yan Zimu didn't know why, but he said too much.
Xiao Jingyao laughed, patted Yan Zimu's shoulder, and smiled gently: "Zimu, there is no need to be alarmed. How can I be such a stingy person?"
Immediately, Xiao Jamyao moved his eyes away and looked at the clouds in the sky.
"I also want to meet Wan'er. But because of some things, Wan'er can stay away from me. Born in an emperor's family, many things are beyond my control. Even life and death."
Yan Zimu seemed to understand but didn't dare to say anything. The emperor's heart is as deep as the abyss. As the prince, who says Xiao Jingyao is not?
After Wan'er was poisoned, Xiao Jingyao understood many things.
He once thought that by going north to Kyoto and escaping the marriage, he could enjoy temporary happiness with Wan'er. Now it seems that this is really whimsical.
Who cares about the life of a maid? If she dies, she dies, even if she is someone close to the prince.
Who poisoned Wan'er?
It can only be him - Li Xiuyuan.
After much deliberation, Xiao Jingyao could only place suspicion on Li Xiuyuan. Little did he know that the initiator of all this was his mother, the current empress.
Killing Wan'er allowed Xiao Jingyao to marry Li Chuchen with peace of mind. With Li Xiuyuan's full support, he ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor.
After a while, Xiao Jingyao suddenly said: "I have been traveling north for more than a month. I wonder if my mother is in good health."
...
In the Imperial Palace of Kyoto, the empress, the empress of the world, looked at the fish playing in the water, but she was a little upset.
The young eunuch behind him promptly handed him a cup of tea.
"That girl Wan'er survived. This is not a good thing." The Queen said calmly.
The young eunuch knew that this was either a good thing or the worst bad thing. Ever since the Empress was still a princess, she had always been a strong person. He and his prince Xiao Jingyao have even different tempers.
Xiao Jingyao was kind and gentle, but the empress was a bit harsh, and she was a bit harsh in dealing with people and things.
Over the years, the young eunuch has adapted.
The young eunuch did not explain. He knew that the queen did not like to hear explanations.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince seems to be aware of the context and has been able to distance himself from Wan'er in the past few days. Perhaps His Highness has understood the intention and will not be entangled with Wan'er endlessly."
Without changing her expression, the Queen threw the remaining bait into the water. The fish jumped up and made ripples.
"My prince is not such a weak person. What he is doing now is just to protect that little girl."
