Xiang Nan then took Pei Zhao to Yanzhi City in Xizhou.
He wanted to make sure that Gu Jian had brought Qu Xiaofeng back to Xizhou, and to prevent the tragedy of Gao Xian forcing the concubine of Xizhou to death and driving the king of Xizhou crazy from happening again.
The two traveled under the stars and night, and after five days, they arrived at Yanzhi City from Casa Fort.
After entering the city, Xiang Nan found Chai Mu and learned from him that the concubine of Xizhou had been demoted to a commoner by the King of Xizhou because she sent people to assassinate Princess Mingyuan, while the original concubine Princess Mingyuan was rehabilitated. .
Xiang Nan was not surprised after receiving the news.
Dan Chi was destroyed by the Toyo Chao army, and King Tiedal was captured alive. As his daughter, Princess Xizhou could not remain indifferent. She would definitely anger Princess Mingyuan and send someone to assassinate her.
After all, before this, she had done evil things to Mingyuan many times because she was favored. Nowadays, people with new and old grudges will naturally show no mercy.
But when Danchi was destroyed, not only did the concubine of Xizhou lose her biggest support, but the king of Xizhou also lost Danchi as an ally. If he still wanted to rule Xizhou, he would have to rely on the support of Toyo Chao.
Therefore, the importance of Princess Mingyuan increased greatly.
Therefore, even if the King of Xizhou and Concubine Xizhou have been married for more than ten years, they still have to make a decision at this time. The eldest concubine was demoted to a commoner and imprisoned, and Princess Mingyuan was raised up.
It can be seen from this that Concubine Xizhou is also a person who cannot understand things clearly.
Since you are marrying into Xizhou, you should consider the interests of Xizhou first. Now that Dan Chi has been destroyed, Feng Chao's prestige frightens the Western Territory.
She is angry at Princess Mingyuan now, which will not help the matter, but will also bring disaster to Xizhou. She is purely motivated and has no brains. It was already cheap to end up under house arrest.
The fact that he was not ordered to be executed was the result of the couple's relationship with King Gu Nian of Xizhou for more than ten years.
…
"Cousin, is there any whereabouts of the ninth princess?" Xiang Nan asked again with concern.
"Not yet. I have sent people to look around. Even if he ends up in poverty and ends in hell, I will definitely find him." Chai Mu promised.
Xiang Nan nodded, "Send someone to spread the news about the confinement of the Xizhou Concubine. I think the Ninth Princess will definitely try her best to get back to Xizhou after receiving the news."
Upon hearing this, Chai Mu agreed.
Although he didn't have much contact with Princess Ninth, he also knew that she was kind-hearted. When he learned that something happened to his mother-in-law, he would definitely rush back to Xizhou City.
Later, Xiang Nan told Chai Mu about Shuo Bo.
"I didn't expect King Lidun to act so fast, nor did I expect old King Shuobo to be so incompetent." Upon hearing this, Chai Mu frowned, "King Lidun is cruel, cruel, and ambitious. It seems that if he serves as King Shuobo, The Western Region is not peaceful again.”
Xiang Nan also sighed and did not tell him about poisoning King Lidun.
Chai Mu and him just use each other. Chai Mu helped him ascend to the position of prince, and he helped the Gu and Chen families rehabilitate Zhaoxue. Both sides have their own calculations and uses.
Therefore, Xiang Nan would not tell Chai Mu all his trump cards.
…
After Xiang Nan met Chai Mu, he was relieved to learn that Gao Xian had not driven the concubine of Xizhou to death or the king of Xizhou crazy.
After taking a short rest in Yanzhi City, he and Pei Zhao returned to Anhu Mansion in the Western Territory.
"Congratulations to the fifth prince for your extraordinary achievement. I have already written a letter to ask for credit for you." After seeing Xiang Nan, Gao Xian cupped his hands and said with a smile.
As the Protector of the Western Territory Anhu Mansion, he naturally has the power to write to the imperial court. He was worried that Li Chengye would not be able to summarize Xiang Nan's achievements after returning to Beijing, so he also wrote a memorial to write down the achievements of himself and Xiang Nan.
"Thank you, cousin." Xiang Nan smiled.
"I also captured a large number of rare treasures in King Danchi's tent." Gao Xian smiled again, "I selected a batch of the best ones for you."
"My cousin is so kind to me." Xiang Nan laughed when he heard this.
As the saying goes, a big man should not be without power for a day, and a young man should not be without money for a day.
After he returns to Beijing, he will soon be crowned king, open an office, and build a mansion. At that time, money will be needed everywhere. Having a collection of rare treasures on hand will undoubtedly greatly alleviate the financial crisis.
However, it can also be seen from this incident that Gao Xian is indeed greedy.
In fact, Xiang Nan was the first to break into King Danchi's tent. If he was greedy, the entire treasure in King Danchi's tent would belong to him. However, he did not touch any of the money. Instead, he sealed it and registered it as a trophy from the enemy, and planned to dedicate it all to the country in the future.
Unexpectedly, Gao Xian dared to get his hands on the tributes, and he told him so openly. It seems that he is not only greedy, but also regards him as one of his own in his heart.
…
Xiang Nan stayed in Anhu Mansion in the West for a few days and finally received the news from Chai Mu.
The ninth princess of Xizhou has returned to Yanzhi City.
After Xiang Nan received the news, he immediately rushed over with Pei Zhao.
After arriving at Yanzhi City, Xiang Nan went to see Chai Mu first.
They saw him making Gu Jian kneel down while whipping his back with thorn sticks.
"Jian'er, do you still remember what your mission is?" Chai Mu asked.
"Gu Jian doesn't dare to forget." Gu Jian said with a sad expression as he looked at the Gu family's spiritual tablets placed on the shelf.
"Then tell me again." Chai Mu asked.
"I want the Gu family's tablet to be enshrined in the Martyrs' Shrine in a dignified way." Gu Jian gritted his teeth and said.
"There's more!" Chai Mu shouted.
"..." Gu Jian shut up and said nothing.
"More!" Chai Mu whipped him hard.
"..." Gu Jian still didn't speak.
"More!" Seeing this, Chai Mu slapped him even more fiercely.
"Don't get too close to the Ninth Princess. You are definitely not the same kind of person as the Ninth Princess. Don't have wishful thinking." Gu Jian could only reply loudly.
"Since you remember it so clearly, why do you still know your mistakes and make them again and again?" Chai Mu continued to whip.
Gu Jian was speechless.
When Chai Mu saw this, he was almost angry to death.
They have been dormant in the Western Region for twenty years, just to one day be able to vindicate Zhaoxue for the Gu and Chen families.
But Gu Jian ruined his good deeds because of his children's affair. How could he not be angry? What makes him even more sad is that Gu Jian still doesn't know his mistake and is unwilling to repent.
…
At this moment, Xiang Nan hurried forward and protected Gu Jian, "Mr. Chai, for my sake, just let my cousin go. He took the Ninth Princess away because of his love and affection. righteous."
When Chai Mu saw Xiang Nan coming forward, he finally stopped getting angry and dropped the cane in his hand.
Gu Jian glanced at Xiang Nan but did not say thank you.
"Jian'er, you are not allowed to see the Ninth Princess again in the future." Chai Mu ordered again, "She will be the Crown Princess of the Toyo Dynasty from now on. If you continue to have contact with her, it will be neither good for her nor for you."
Gu Jian did not respond and remained silent.
Seeing this, Xiang Nan had already sentenced him to death in his heart.
No one in a superior position would allow his subordinates to disobey orders.
It ranges from suppressing to suppressing, to eradicating the severe ones.
Especially the king will unleash thunderous wrath on his disobedient ministers.
Although Gu Jian is Li Chengyin's cousin, he likes to act on his own initiative and makes his own decisions, and he also has unreasonable thoughts about Qu Xiaofeng.
Such people are really desperate.
(End of chapter)
