"Don't marry when your parents are dead" is an ancient custom that has been followed for thousands of years.
Xia Chengxuan came of age but had no heirs. According to the etiquette of the dynasty, he married Rui Xiaoling one month after he ascended the throne and made them his queen.
At this time, Rui Xiaoling was pregnant.
Both the Jaw Prince's Palace and the General have gone through tragic events, and just as they finally emerged from the shadows, the news of Xia Chengyi's poisoning came, which really made things worse.
In order to be closer to his sister, Xia Chengxuan moved into the eldest princess' mansion the next day, where he lived and managed everything.
The one who lived together was Rui Xiaoling.
After Rui Rumin's accident, Xia Chengyi often accompanied her to visit her at the General's Mansion, and the two of them had already become close friends.
"Your Majesty, state affairs are of paramount importance. Yiyi is here and my concubine is watching. Go and do your work!" It had already passed and the eunuch eunuch had come to report four times, but Xia Chengxuan was still at his sister's bedside. Rui Xiaoling couldn't help but remind her. road.
He was the Emperor of Great China, and except for her, the queen, few people dared to persuade him.
"Alas..." Xia Chengxuan took a deep breath, stood up and walked quickly out without saying anything.
Of course he knew that state affairs were the most important thing, but seeing his normally lively sister lying pale and motionless on the bed, he lost interest in doing anything.
Even so, he still forced himself to cheer up. He still had one very important thing to do.
Xia Muzhou came to the eldest princess's mansion early in the morning. After asking the chief eunuch to inform him but getting no reply, he waited in the outer courtyard. Xia Chengxuan saw him as soon as he came out.
"Is there any news from the Jue people?"
... ...
The people below all felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy, but Duanmuyu was writing in his room.
"Duanmu Jing, have you found the two teams of Zhu Xiaochen and Tong Gaoge?" This is the third time Mu Juan has come to ask.
Xie Tianyao had already personally led people out to look for him. At this moment, he could only ask Duanmu Jing.
"Not yet. The Xu family has also sent people to check. I think there will be news soon." Although Duanmu Jing said this, his hands had already been clenched into fists, and he seemed to be sitting up a little. Can't stand it anymore.
People who can stay with the emperor will never be mediocre. Zhu Xiaochen and Tong Gaoge have not come back for so long. In his opinion, something must have happened.
And it’s never a trivial matter!
"What did the young master say?"
Mu Jiweng replied angrily: "Young Master just said, 'Calm down first and wait a moment!' When is this, how can we wait like this? I don't dare to ask more about Young Master, Duanmu Jing, you have always been resourceful." , tell me about the current situation."
The two were about to sit in the pavilion and talk in detail, but they heard a noise coming from outside and hurriedly ran out.
There was a man standing in the yard, covered in blood, and two men in green clothes were supporting him.
Duanmu Jing recognized this person as one of the people who went out to explore the road with Tong Gaoge this morning, and asked anxiously: "What happened to you? Where is Tong Gaoge?"
He seemed to suddenly realize something, and hurriedly called the guards who were following him: "Give me the order, keep an eye on the perimeter to see if no one is following."
The bloody man gasped and replied: "Sir, don't worry, I was escorted back by someone from the Xu family. They have wiped away the traces along the way, and there is no way to find this place."
He paused and answered Duanmu Jing's question: "After we explored the way to the city gate, we found that the generals and guards there had been changed, so we prepared to come back to report the news. But not long after we left, we found someone behind us. A team of men in black followed us. Mr. Tong deliberately led us to a remote place and lured them out. When the other party knew that our whereabouts were exposed, they started fighting with us. Although there were not many of them, they were all very powerful in martial arts. We were no match. Mr. Tong Worried that the opportunity to report the news would be delayed, he ordered his subordinates and another person to go back first to report the news, while he led the remaining eight people to intercept the group of men in black."
At this point, his face was a little palpitating, as if he felt that they were in danger.
"On the way back, my subordinate and another person took a detour separately. I was worried that someone was following me secretly, so I took a crowded road, but still encountered three waves of attacks. Fortunately, people from the Xu family arrived in time to kill me. Saved.”
After speaking, he pointed at the two people around him.
They followed Jue Guo's group from Leizhou to Ruozhou, and Duanmu Jing, Mu Ju and the accompanying guards all knew each other.
"Two adults, we have people along the way. They can't get in. Mr. Suyan has already returned home. I think the second master will come soon after getting the news." One of them said seriously to Duanmu Jing and Mu Jing, "Xu Yan People from the Nine Bands are hiding in nearby streets, so the thieves can't find them here."
Duanmu Jing nodded, looking worried. After Mu Ji got the message, he also returned to the house, apparently to report to Duan Muyu.
... ...
In the martial arts school circle of Sifangtai, Jiang Xiaobai started his fifth battle. His opponent was an unknown ranger.
He looked to be in his early thirties, wearing a patched robe, and his face was a little pale.
"This hero, please tell me your name and origin." The deacon of the martial arts school said to him with a smile.
The man shook his head and replied seriously: "It won't be too late for me to announce my name after I defeat the little brother in front of me."
He spoke very slowly, as if he wanted to enunciate every word clearly, and he had a strong bookish air.
The deacon smiled, nodded and said, "Okay."
Although Jiang Xiaobai has won four games in a row, there is no trace of satisfaction on his face, "This person is a master!"
He observed the poor man carefully and vaguely felt that this man might be the strongest in martial arts since today's preliminary competition, so he couldn't help but smile shyly. Opportunities to compete with masters do not come often, and each time is precious. Seeing that the opponent did not have a weapon in his hand, he also gave his sword to the deacon beside him: "I can't take advantage of you. Since you don't have a weapon, let's just compete with each other."
The man blinked his eyes rapidly a few times, nodded, and said softly to Jiang Xiaobai, "In that case, I will give you ten moves first."
... ...
While the two were talking to each other, Xu Xiaoshi had quietly walked up to Xu Xiaoyu and whispered a few words in his ear. Xu Xiaoyu's expression changed drastically, and he immediately followed him off the Sifang Platform.
No one from the thirteen sects showed up today, and Xu Xiaoyu was not the head of the Xu family, so there was no need to be present. His retreating halfway did not attract anyone's attention.
"When did it happen?" After returning to the small courtyard, he asked anxiously, "Didn't any of the people we placed in the county or state capital come to summon you?"
He had always believed that if Ruozhou was managed by the Xu family, it would be impossible for anything to escape the Xu family's eyes. Unexpectedly, he did not receive any information in advance about the replacement of the city defenders and patrol soldiers.
"What's going on with the Emperor?"
Xu Xiaoshi replied in a deep voice: "I just found out that the people were changed in the middle of last night. They were taken to the Ruozhou military camp overnight. They were replaced by the Shenshao camp and the Jinwei from the capital. The emperor's people went to visit early in the morning. On the way, he discovered something unusual and hurried back to report the news. He was followed by someone and was rescued by Xu Jiu and the others. Suyan sent people to cover him all the way, but they couldn't find Juheyuan."
"How many people have come to the capital?" Xu Xiaoyu asked again.
He was already preparing for the worst.
"The exact number is still unknown, but our people saw from a distance that the military camp in Ruozhou was surrounded by people. It is estimated that there are at least 20,000 people."
Xu Xiaoyu closed his eyes and meditated, and then said after a long while: "We must be prepared with both hands. No matter what, we must protect the emperor's safety!"
