The news that Zhang Dongyang was sent to Jiangdong Road spread quickly, and within a few hours, Kunning Palace also knew about it.
Of course, the queen also knew about the impeachment of Xiao Chen in the imperial study with all the ministers.
However, these things did not have much impact in Kunning Palace. The Queen remained as calm as ever, but her pair of powerful phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, showing a hint of unnoticeable worry.
Immediately, he calmly thought to himself, "This Xiao Chen is so arrogant in Jiangdong Road and has received His Majesty's personal protection. If his wings harden and he flies far from now on, it will be extremely detrimental to me. "
But there is really no good solution at the moment. After all, Jiangdong Road is beyond reach. It seems that the only way is to wait. No matter how much the dog slave fools around, he will not be able to escape from the clutches of her Kunning Palace.
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At night, Zizhu, who had changed into light night clothes, quietly slipped out of the Beigong Gate, which was not easily discovered, and walked to Zhang Dongyang's house, while secretly complaining in his heart.
This princess really wants to come out all the time. With Ji Yunlan's trouble-making temperament, once she leaves the palace, the sky is high and the sea is boundless, so she should not act wantonly. And by then, as the only person responsible for protecting the princess, her courage You can imagine how heavy it is.
"Hey, this slave's job is really not easy." Zizhu muttered to himself. When he saw the soldiers patrolling the street in front of him approaching, he ducked and disappeared into a remote alley.
After a winding journey, we arrived at Thirteen Lanes where Zhang Dongyang's mansion is located.
Although it was late at night, Zhang's small house was still brightly lit with candles. The servants were packing Zhang Dongyang's things for tomorrow's departure, and Zhang Dongyang was also sorting out documents that might be used on the road.
Just when there was silence, I suddenly heard someone coming to report, "Sir, a palace maid from Diechi Palace came here in Changfu. She said that she had received an order from the Sixth Princess and had something to tell you."
"Sixth Princess?" Zhang Dongyang couldn't help but frown slightly, with a look of resistance in his eyes.
Everyone in the Chu Kingdom knows about the domineering reputation of the Sixth Princess Ji Yunlan? He has never been willing to get involved with such troublesome nobles. How did this unruly princess find his way to him today?
But after all, it was the princess's order and she had to see her. Zhang Dongyang waved his hand tiredly, "Please come in."
"yes."
The servant retreated in response, and not long after, Zizhu followed the old servant's lead to the outside of Zhang Dongyang's study.
Relying on the fact that she was the maid of Diechi Palace, Zizhu walked in to worship Zhang Dongyang and then spoke directly, "I heard that your Excellency will leave for Jiangdong Road tomorrow. Your Highness the Princess has some gifts and I would like to ask you to bring them to Governor Xiao. Lord, to express the princess’ gratitude for the governor’s contribution in teaching poetry.”
"Sir, I wonder if it's convenient for you? It should be fine, right?"
Zhang Dongyang frowned and said politely: "It's just that the carriage is already full now. If the princess doesn't bring many things, the official will naturally be willing to help, but if..."
"I wonder if the girl has brought something here? Let me take a look first so that I can arrange it in a proper place to avoid collision and loss."
Zizhu was a little unhappy, but still remained polite and respectful, and said with a slight smile: "Sir, it's so late at night, and the princess has just learned that you are going to Jiangdong Road. It's really inconvenient."
"And since your Excellency is an imperial envoy, you will have proper protection along the way. It doesn't matter if there are one more carriage or one less carriage carrying luggage."
"Is it possible, Sir, that you are still worried that Her Highness the Princess will take something to harm you?"
Zhang Dongyang smiled awkwardly, thinking that the legend was indeed true. He hadn't met the Sixth Princess yet, but just met this maid from Butterfly Pond Palace. She was so difficult to deal with. If he met the princess herself, it would be okay. ?
Forget it, going to Jiangdong Road to conquer the students is a big deal, don't worry about trivial matters.
"Young lady has misunderstood. I have absolutely no intention of doing so. Since Your Highness the Princess needs your services, I will naturally not refuse. However, I will leave the capital at 10:00 tomorrow. I hope that Your Highness the Princess can deliver the things as soon as possible." Just bring it over."
Zhang Dongyang cupped his hands, unable to hide his helplessness, meaning that we should each take a step back, I promise to help you, and you don't make my schedule difficult.
"Don't worry, sir. Your trip is a matter of the imperial court. The princess understands." Zizhu smiled and blessed himself, and said relaxedly, "Then I will deliver the things to you before midnight tomorrow. The princess is grateful to Governor Xiao and is worried about him. It’s inconvenient to eat and drink there, so the gifts are a bit large, but don’t worry, sir, we’ll prepare the carriage ourselves, so it won’t cost you anything.”
"Besides, the princess also wants to ask Governor Xiao for advice on some poetry matters, so the servant will accompany you all the way. You can also provide some tea and snacks for the adults on the way."
"Haha, the girl is interested. If the princess must let the girl deliver the message in person, then it doesn't matter if the girl follows. It's just that for other things, Xiaguan is only a third-grade body, but I really don't dare to trouble the girl's hands. I hope the girl will do it herself. It’s poop.”
Zhang Dongyang smiled, knowing that the Sixth Princess would definitely not be able to get rid of this trouble. In this case, there is no difference between one more person and one more box to carry, so he might as well accept it happily and sell the Sixth Princess a favor.
Anyway, this unruly princess is just a girl and has nothing to do with the court affairs.
Early the next morning, before dawn, Zizhu personally drove a carriage to Zhang Dongyang's house.
On the carriage was a large box that was as high as half a person and as long as half a person. It looked like moving a palace, but it was not very heavy. When several servants lifted it, the box and the box weighed less than a hundred kilograms.
"Here are some thin silk and tea things. The most important thing is that you are afraid of being pressed or touched. You must place them separately and tie them tightly. If you fall once or twice, be careful that the princess will turn around and kill you!"
Zizhu followed the instructions and couldn't help but glance at the small gold lock on the big box while speaking. A worried look flashed in his eyes, speechless and complicated.
As soon as Chen hour arrived, several carriages left the capital and headed toward the east of the Yangtze River.
Here, Xiao Chen and others have also just set off from Fengzhou and plan to continue to inspect the next government office.
The journey was full of rewards. After the spacious carriage that Concubine Shu rode, there were two more carts for hauling goods.
The sky was bright and clear today, and Xiao Chen was satisfied with playing simple things with Concubine Shu last night, so he rode a horse in high spirits.
Exiting the boundary of Fengzhou was a vast wilderness. Xiao Chen and Xiang Yichun looked at each other. They hit it off and raised their whips to have a hearty horse race.
Suddenly, I saw a figure dressed in white rushing out of the green woods on the side and heading straight towards them.
"Lord, be careful!"
Xiang Yichun let out a low cry and immediately held his sword to protect Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, but he calmly reined in his horse and stopped, without any trace of panic in his eyes.
I saw the man who was tall and thin, dressed in white clothes and wearing a bamboo hat, walking like the wind as he came to Xiao Chen.
However, the long sword has not been drawn out, and there is no trace of murderous aura around him. He just stands there coldly.
A slight smile appeared at the corner of Xiao Chen's mouth, and the look in his eyes was even more playful and calm, "Master Qin, you came here specifically to recruit this governor, what's wrong?"
Obviously Qin Changfeng did not come to kill him today, but just came to find him.
This is interesting.
Qin Changfeng raised his head, revealing a pair of deep eyes under his bamboo hat. His voice was cold but firm, "You save my life, and I will save yours."
"that is it."
