The convoy returning to Xuandu set off again.
Langfeng sat opposite Gongsun, looking at the widowed writer and miracle doctor of Jiulong Mansion who kept his hands on the book even on the road, and a different look flashed through his beautiful eyes.
Opposite him, Gongsun was obviously a little uncomfortable looking at her, so he also raised his head to look at her. The moment their eyes met, Langfeng's face turned red subconsciously.
Gongsun was helpless, and he didn't understand why he had made her ride with him by some strange means just now? Even if Chen Yutian agreed to let her follow them temporarily, there was no need to let her stay in his car.
It can only be attributed to the fact that I was really obsessed just now.
Gongsun shook his head secretly and continued reading.
At this time, Langfeng also felt that it was not a big deal that he had been looking at Gongsun Ting, so he took out a book called "Book of Rites", one of the widely circulated classics and history collections in the Central Plains, from the book box on the side and started to read it.
At the same time, she was secretly thankful in her heart.
If the imperial edict had not come in time, I am afraid that I would not be able to continue sitting here.
"Xuan Dizhi said: A serious case has occurred in Xuandu today, and a court official has been harmed. We are urgently summoning everyone from Jiulong Mansion to return to Beijing to investigate the case. I appreciate this."
In another carriage, Chen Yutian looked at the contents of the imperial edict in his hand and frowned slightly.
At present, he only has this imperial edict in his hand. Other than that, he doesn't even know what the case is like.
However, since it was an urgent call from the imperial edict and the word "serious case" was used, it is estimated that the case should be more difficult.
Moreover, if the imperial edict had not summoned them urgently, he would never have allowed the third princess of the Barbarian Kingdom, Lang Feng, to follow them back to the capital.
After all, this is a golden statue. If a hair is missing from their hands, it will be difficult for the barbarian Jieli Khan to explain.
And the terrible thing is that she still ran out secretly. If Jie Li knew this, there was no guarantee that he would not suspect that they had kidnapped his daughter on purpose.
Therefore, Chen Yutian does not want this golden branch and jade leaf to stay with him if there is even a slight chance.
But there is no way at the moment.
Emperor Xuan, the emperor, urgently summoned the Jiulong Mansion to return to the capital quickly, leaving them no time to send the third princess back to the barbarian kingdom.
As for letting her go back alone, it was even more impossible. Not to mention whether she would go back obediently, even if something happened on the way, it would definitely be their responsibility.
So after careful consideration, Chen Yutian decided to let this hot potato stay in his hands. At least this will ensure that she doesn't run around and accidents don't happen.
Of course, it is also necessary to communicate with the barbarian country in advance.
Therefore, just after getting on the bus, Chen Yutian wrote a letter of notification in his own handwriting, including the news that Langfeng was temporarily in Jiulong Mansion in the Central Plains, and then summoned an eagle and asked it to be sent to the Man Kingdom.
This eagle was naturally sent by the bright moon. It was originally intended to be a messenger for her and Jiulong Mansion to exchange letters in the future, and it could come in handy at this moment.
After releasing the eagle, Chen Yutian breathed a sigh of relief. Even if Langfeng's matter is almost settled here, he should return to Beijing as soon as possible to see what kind of major case has happened in Xuandu recently.
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Time flies, and two days pass in the blink of an eye.
The Jiulong Mansion's motorcade finally arrived at the south gate of Xuanjing City in the early morning of the third day.
As the capital of the Xuan Dynasty, Xuanjing City has a total of twelve gates, of which four are the main gates, which are usually sealed. Common people usually enter and leave the city through eight side gates. The main gate has always been used only by the emperor when he goes hunting, when soldiers go out on expeditions, and It will only be opened on important occasions such as a triumph or when welcoming foreign envoys.
Today, the four main gates of Xuanjing City were opened at the same time. On both sides of each gate were fully armed left and right Jinwu guards on either side of the handle, as if they were welcoming someone important.
It was a rare sight for the common people and vendors who usually came in and out. They couldn't help but stop and watch from a distance, guessing which country's envoys were coming. They actually opened the main door wide and sent Jinwu guards on the left and right to guard it.
It was at this time that Liu Kong's motorcade arrived in front of the gate of Xuanjing City.
Seeing the wide open south gate, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who had just resigned from the local governor's post and was about to take up the fourth rank in the capital, frowned slightly.
He didn't hear that any foreign envoys would come to Beijing in the near future, nor did he hear that any border officers would make a triumphal return or go on an expedition. As for the emperor's hunting trip, it was not in season. What was the reason that caused the four main gates of Xuanjing City to be opened at the same time, and why? Are there left and right Jinwu guards guarding both sides?
Just as he was thinking about it, the sound of horse hooves hitting the ground came from behind. Liu Kong looked out of the carriage window and saw several large carriages slowly approaching, surrounded by two teams of elite dragon guards.
"The dragon guards are guarding the left and right, which prince has arrived?"
Looking at the magnificent dragon guard elite wearing dragon scale armor and with a dragon scale sword on his waist, Liu Kong couldn't help but look sideways. I'm afraid only people in the royal family are qualified to equip such an elite dragon guard.
"Coachman, let's take the side door."
Looking at the carriage team guarded by the elite dragon guards, Liu Kong quickly ordered the carriage driver to go towards the side door. Be sure not to block the other party's way, otherwise he would collide with a member of the royal family, which is no joke.
The driver hurriedly drove towards the side door.
Compared with the empty main gate, there were long queues in front of the two side gates. There were two heavily armed gatekeepers at the city gate, checking people coming in and out one by one.
Liu Kong waited patiently and sent the coachman to ask about the city gate guards, while his eyes fell on the royal family's motorcade.
At this moment, a Zuo Jinwu guard ran from the city gate to the front of the first carriage.
"I dare to ask, but the master of Jiulong Mansion, Chen Yutian, is in person?"
The voice of Zuo Jinwu Guard came from outside the carriage. Chen Yutian inside the carriage lifted a corner of the carriage curtain, looked at the respectful Zuo Jinwu Guard outside, and said, "Exactly. General, what's the important matter?"
Chen Yutian knew this person. He was the general Zuo Jinwu Guard in the capital. He was in charge of all Zuo Jinwu Guards in the capital and had great authority.
"I am here to welcome the Lord of Jiulong Mansion as ordered by His Majesty. I hope you will follow me into the palace as soon as possible. The Holy Lord will hold a banquet in the palace to welcome you."
After hearing this, Chen Yutian realized that the four main doors were wide open to welcome them back to the capital. This really flattered him a little.
Fortunately, he was still speculating with Xuan Xi just now about who the important person was, so he actually asked Xuanjing City to open the four main gates to welcome him.
Unexpectedly, after a lot of guessing, it turned out to be me.
"In that case, General Lao will lead the way."
After saying that, he ordered the driver to follow General Zuo Jinwuwei in front of him. Surrounded by two pairs of Longwei elites, the motorcade drove into the main south gate of Xuanjing City in a mighty manner.
In an instant, countless eyes in front of the two side doors focused on the motorcade of Jiulong Mansion.
The common people and vendors showed excitement, and they were all thankful that they could witness a big man entering the capital through the main gate.
Liu Kong on the carriage showed a look of extreme shock.
As an official of the imperial court, he knew only too well the meaning of the four main gates. Not to mention members of the royal family, even ordinary princesses and princes leaving the capital would never open the main gates without special significance, let alone open the main gates to welcome people entering the city. , generally speaking, only those who have the honor are qualified to enjoy it.
So who are the people in the carriage? To be able to receive such an honor.
At this moment, the coachman returned.
"Master, I have inquired clearly. It turns out that a murder occurred in the capital recently. The person who died seems to be the magistrate of Lianping County in Bozhou who just resigned and returned to Beijing to report on his duties. His name is Min Lin..."
Hearing this, Liu Kong's body suddenly shook!
The coachman outside the carriage seemed to realize the strangeness and stopped talking.
"Master, what's wrong?"
"It's okay, let's go to the city first." Liu Kong waved his hand gently.
The carriage driver nodded, and then drove the carriage into Xuanjing City along with the long queue.
