Half an hour ago.
Nangong Jin, the Crown Prince of Thailand, came to the emperor's palace after going to greet the Queen Mother.
Since the emperor was busy with the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony at this time, he could only wait outside.
Li Gui came out of the palace and accompanied him diligently.
When Nangong Jin was a child, he often came to the palace to play with the emperor, so he and Li Gui had known each other since childhood.
The two chatted for a while.
Li Gui suddenly changed the topic and whispered about Luo Qingzhou.
"His Royal Highness, you don't know something. Mr. Luo, whom His Majesty favored recently, was actually born in a humble way. He was just a concubine. In the end, he married into the Qin family. In the autumn examination, he got the first place in Mocheng..."
"When the eldest princess was in Mocheng, she doted on him very much. It is said that she often called him into the palace to chat. As for what they talked about, no one knew. And when the eldest princess proposed to reduce his rank, the Qin family was the first to agree and took the initiative to resign... …”
"After coming to Kyoto, the eldest princess also cared about the Qin family very much. There was a scandal that involved the Qin family. The eldest princess came personally and took the people of the Qin family away from the hands of the Jin Yiwei. His Majesty was also present at the time... The Qin family Everyone is very arrogant..."
"After the eldest princess went to the border, Mr. Luo immediately came to curry favor with His Majesty and the Queen Mother. Your Majesty seemed to trust him very much..."
At this point, he glanced around, then lowered his voice and said, "But I feel that Mr. Luo may have some problems. They were loyal to the eldest princess at the beginning. And the eldest princess has a maid, and your majesty likes it. He wanted to take her as his concubine, but the little bitch would rather die than commit suicide. It is said that the maid was originally the woman of Mr. Luo. Do you think he wouldn't think too much about it?"
"So, I am afraid that Your Majesty will be deceived. That Mr. Luo is very cunning..."
"By the way, His Highness the Crown Prince, when my servant sent him back, I heard him discussing in private that His Majesty should not hand over all military power to His Royal Highness the King of Thailand. He also said that His Highness the Crown Prince, you... you..."
Nangong Jin's eyes turned cold and he said, "What did you say about me?"
Li Gui lowered his head and looked around again, with a confused look on his face: "I dare not say anything."
Nangong Jin's face darkened and he said, "Li Gui, what are you afraid of? Just tell me! There is no one else here."
Li Gui said with a grimace: "I'm afraid that Your Majesty will blame me if he knows that I'm speaking ill of Mr. Luo behind his back."
Nangong Jin's face was as cold as frost and he said: "Don't worry, I won't tell others, just say it."
Li Gui glanced at him, immediately approached him, and whispered: "That boy was very proud and arrogant after being praised by His Majesty and the Queen Mother. When the servant sent him back that night, he directly said that next year's number one scholar must be him, and he also He said that when he becomes an official, he will impeach you, His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, saying that you raped civilian girls in Kyoto and acted wildly, and you are not worthy... you are not worthy to be the Crown Prince, let alone to command the army with the King of Thailand..."
"boom!"
Nangong Jin slapped his palm on the railing in front of him, with a stern expression on his face: "That kid really said that?"
Li Gui immediately panicked and said, "How dare I deceive His Highness the Crown Prince? At that time, that boy was so high-spirited that he seemed to ignore everyone. He commented and ridiculed all the four great princes in Kyoto. Alas..."
At this point, he sighed again and said: "When that boy said bad things about you, Your Highness, the servant immediately retorted, but he...he came up and slapped the servant in the face. From that day on , every time he sees the slave, he will slap the slave. If Your Highness doesn’t believe it, you can ask the guards... The slave feels aggrieved... Wuwu..."
After saying that, he immediately covered his face and cried softly.
Nangong Jin clenched his fists, with a stern look in his eyes, and said: "Li Gui, don't cry. It depends on the owner to beat a dog. You are the person next to His Majesty after all, and the person I have played with since childhood. Since he dares to humiliate You, my eldest son, will naturally not spare him."
Li Gui quickly added: "Your Highness, it doesn't matter if I feel a little wronged. The main reason is that I am afraid that Your Majesty is young and will be deceived by that cunning boy. After all, that boy used to be the eldest princess's son and is loyal to the eldest princess..."
Nangong Jinyin's face was sullen, his eyes flashed with sternness, he pondered for a moment, and suddenly sneered: "In that case, I just want to test him today. To see if he is really loyal to His Majesty, or to others. dedicated!"
Li Gui's expression changed, and he quickly asked in a low voice: "What are you going to try, Your Highness?"
Nangong Jin's eyes flashed, he took out a letter from his arms, and sneered: "This is a secret message from the border army. Li Gui, you go to him later and say that I want to see him. Take him to the pavilion in the back garden. When the time comes, I will deliberately leave this secret letter behind to see his reaction. Whether he picks it up or not, I will make the decision and ask you to return the slaps he gave you. !”
At this point, he snorted coldly: "If he dares to hide secretly, he and his Qin family will be executed by everyone, and no one will be left behind!"
When Li Gui heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, he immediately thanked him profusely, and his heart blossomed with joy.
Nangong Jin waved his hand and said, "Go ahead, I'll wait in the pavilion behind."
Li Gui immediately agreed and left in a hurry, his heart filled with the pleasure of revenge.
When he took two eunuchs to the square outside the Jinluan Palace, he quickly saw the elegant young man wearing a large Confucian robe.
"You little bastard! Your death has come!"
Li Gui gritted his teeth and thought to himself, but his face was calm. He lowered his head and walked over quickly, saying respectfully: "Master Luo, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Thai Palace wants you to come."
Luo Qingzhou stared into his eyes when he came from a distance. At this time, he still looked into his eyes and said, "Does His Highness the Crown Prince have anything to do with me?"
At this time, Qin Wenzheng, Qin Chuan and others also looked over.
Li Gui lowered his head and said respectfully: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince loves poetry very much. I just learned from the Queen Mother that Mr. Luo is talented and good at poetry, so I want to meet Mr. Luo and make friends with him."
Luo Qingzhou stared into his eyes and said, "Oh? Really?"
Li Guidao: "Yes, Mr. Luo, please hurry up and don't keep His Royal Highness waiting."
Luo Qingzhou's eyes moved, and he turned to Qin Wenzheng and others and said: "Father-in-law, you wait here, I will come back as soon as I can."
Bai Ling on the side immediately said crisply: "Uncle, I will come with you."
Li Gui raised his head and glanced at her, with a look of surprise in his eyes, and said respectfully: "This girl, His Royal Highness sees no outsiders, only Mr. Luo."
Bai Ling wanted to speak, but Luo Qingzhou said: "You stay here with Madam, I can go by myself."
Li Gui felt happy and immediately said: "Master Luo, please."
Luo Qingzhou was calm and walked ahead.
Qin Wenzheng looked at their backs and frowned slightly.
Qin Chuan said worriedly: "Dad, I heard in the college that the Crown Prince of Thailand has been domineering in Kyoto since he was a child, bullying the weak, and has a very bad reputation. If Qingzhou goes alone, nothing will happen, right?"
Qin Wenzheng glanced at him and said calmly: "What can happen? Do you think Qingzhou is just like you, brainless?"
Qin Chuan: "..."
As Luo Qingzhou walked forward, he turned around and asked, "Eunuch Li, where are we going now?"
Li Gui quickly walked beside him to lead the way, lowered his head and said: "Go to the Royal Garden, His Royal Highness is waiting there."
Luo Qingzhou said: "Imperial Garden? Is Your Majesty here?"
Li Guidao: "Your Majesty is still burning incense, bathing, and preparing various worship gifts. His Royal Highness is the only one there."
Several people walked forward while talking.
A group of patrolling soldiers came up the road, glanced at a few of them, and left quickly.
After the pair of patrolling soldiers walked to the corner not far away, the leading captain said: "You go and patrol in front first, while I go to the latrine."
After that, he left in a hurry.
"Master Luo, this way."
Li Gui led the way, his face full of respect, but his heart was getting more and more excited.
Thinking of the scene where the little bastard would regret it later and be slapped by him himself, he couldn't help but grin, but luckily he held it back.
Several people walked through the nine-curved corridor and came to the garden at the back.
Luo Qingzhou followed him, passed through a round door, and immediately saw the young man standing in the pavilion in front of him.
The young man was wearing a luxurious brocade robe, with a slender figure and a rather handsome appearance. He was pacing in the pavilion with his hands behind his back, as if he was thinking about something.
The stone table in the pavilion is filled with colorful fruits and pastries.
Li Gui hurriedly walked over and said respectfully: "Your Highness, Mr. Luo is here."
Nangong Jin turned around and looked at the young man behind him.
Luo Qingzhou lowered his head and cupped his hands and said, "I, Luo Qingzhou, would like to pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince."
A smile appeared on Nangong Jin's face and he said: "Li Gui, please step aside first and I'll talk to Mr. Luo."
Li Gui immediately bowed his head and retreated.
Nangong Jin extended his hand to invite: "Mr. Luo, please come in and sit down to talk."
Luo Qingzhou lowered his head and said, "Just stand down here."
Nangong Jin said with a smile: "How can that be done? I just came from the Queen Mother and heard that the Queen Mother was full of praise for Sir's talent. Your Majesty also loves Sir very much. I also heard that the company commander's princess has special respect for Sir. I, Nangong Jin Ke doesn’t dare to neglect.”
After saying that, he invited again: "Sir, please."
Luo Qingzhou didn't refuse, lowered his head and walked in.
Nangong Jin sat down first and said with a smile: "Sir, please have a seat."
At this time, two palace maids came over, poured tea for them, and immediately left.
Luo Qingzhou slowly sat down.
Nangong Jin looked at him and said, "Sir, are you confident about next year's spring?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "Still preparing. As for whether I have confidence, I dare not say."
Nangong Jin smiled and said: "Since even the Queen Mother and Her Majesty have praised your talent, there will definitely be no suspense about Chunwei High School next year. By the way, I wonder what your views are on the monsters on the border?"
Luo Qingzhou said respectfully: "I have been studying at home and have not heard what is going on outside the window. I only know that the demon clan has occupied my Great Yan City and committed a heinous crime. Sooner or later, I will be killed by my Great Yan Army."
Nangong Jin's eyes flashed, and he sighed and said: "Originally, the eldest princess went to the border. With the eldest princess's military talent, she would definitely be able to kill those monsters. It's a pity that the eldest princess didn't take action for some unknown reason. .Now that the eldest princess has suddenly returned to Kyoto, the troops on the border have been put under the control of my father. Hey, I heard that many reinforcements have come from the demon tribe, and my father does not dare to act rashly."
While he was talking, Li Gui suddenly came over in a hurry and said, "Your Highness, someone is looking for you in front of you, please come over."
Hearing this, Nangong Jin stood up slowly and said, "Mr. Luo, sit down for a while and I'll be back as soon as I can. It's still early for the Taikang feast, so don't worry, sir. I'll ask you about poetry later."
Luo Qingzhou stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, just go ahead."
Nangong Jin nodded, immediately followed Li Gui, and left quickly.
After the two of them walked out of the round door, Luo Qingzhou glanced under the seat where he had just been. There was a letter falling on the ground.
He turned around, put his hands behind his back, and looked at the pond outside the railing.
In the pond, the red goldfish have their heads exposed and are breathing the fresh air outside.
Luo Qingzhou stood at the railing for another moment, then suddenly walked outside.
Li Gui, who was hiding not far away and secretly watching him, immediately walked out, came in through the round door, and said loudly: "Master Luo, where are you going?"
Luo Qingzhou walked out of the pavilion and said, "I want to walk around."
Li Gui walked over quickly and said quickly: "Master Luo, wait a moment, His Highness the Crown Prince will be here soon. If you leave now, I will not be able to see you when His Highness the Crown Prince comes back, or His Majesty suddenly wants to announce you, and there is really nothing I can do about it." explain."
Luo Qingzhou said: "I will just walk in the garden and not go far."
Li Gui glanced at the letter under the stone table, and quickly said with a smile: "Master Luo, please wait in the pavilion. This is the imperial garden, and you can't wander around."
With that said, he quickly walked into the pavilion, walked to the stone table, and said with a smile: "Master Luo, there are so many pastries and fruits here. If you are hungry, you can eat whatever you want."
Luo Qingzhou walked over, stood with him, glanced at the pastries on the table, and said, "Okay, then I'll wait here."
Li Gui lowered his head and secretly glanced at the ground, stepped on the letter with his foot, moved it outside to a more conspicuous place, and then smiled and said: "Master Luo, wait a moment, I will go see if His Royal Highness is out. "
After saying that, he turned around and left quickly with a sneer on his lips, muttering secretly in his heart: "Little bastard, pick it up quickly! As long as you touch it, you will be dead!"
He did not go far, hiding behind the rockery not far away, peeking at the situation in the pavilion through the gaps in the stones.
Luo Qingzhou stood in front of the stone table, ate a pastry, walked around, suddenly lowered his head and looked at the ground, then raised his head and looked around.
When Li Gui saw this scene, he felt happy and immediately hid. After a few seconds, he raised his head and peeked into the pavilion.
At this time, Luo Qingzhou had already sat back on the stone bench.
Li Gui couldn't see inside, so he waited for a while and immediately walked outside.
At this time, Nangong Jin was standing in the corridor outside waiting.
Li Gui walked over quickly and whispered excitedly: "Your Highness, it should be done! The boy found the letter on the ground. I don't know if he has picked it up yet."
There was a stern look in Nangong Jin's eyes, and he sneered: "If he picks it up, no one can save him. If he turns a blind eye, then I will find trouble with him later and make you slap him." He slapped me in the face. Li Gui, just slap it harder later. If anything happens, I will be responsible for it!"
Li Gui was overjoyed when he heard this and said excitedly: "Thank you so much, Your Highness!"
Nangong Jin said again: "Go and call a few more eunuchs and maids to come over and testify. If he doesn't take it out later, go and inform His Majesty immediately."
Li Gui immediately agreed and turned to leave.
Nangong Jin walked to the round gate of the back garden first and looked at the figure in the pavilion with cold eyes.
at the same time.
The eldest princess and the queen mother came to the emperor's palace together, preparing to go to the Jinluan Hall with him to offer thanksgiving and pray for blessings.
Not long after, Li Gui had arrived behind Nangong Jin with four or five eunuchs and maids.
Nangong Jin turned to look at them and said with a serious face: "My prince has left a letter in this garden. Come and help find it."
After hearing this, the eunuchs and maids immediately agreed respectfully.
Nangong Jin and Li Gui looked at each other, walked into the round door, and walked towards the pavilion while searching in the grass on the left and right side of the road.
When the two came to the pavilion and looked under the stone table in the pavilion, the letter that had fallen there before had disappeared.
Li Gui was overjoyed!
Nangong Jin narrowed his eyes and walked into the pavilion. With a faint smile on his face, he looked at the young man in front of him, waiting for his decision.
If he takes it out and returns it, the death penalty will be eliminated, but he will still be beaten.
And if he hides it secretly and doesn't take it out, no one can save him and his entire Qin family!
There was silence in the pavilion for a few seconds.
He didn't take it out.
A sneer suddenly appeared on the corner of Nangong Jin's mouth.
At this time, Li Gui immediately left quickly, walking as fast as flying.
He ran through the corridor, stumbled into the house, and said with fear on his face: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! It's not good!"
In the room, Emperor Nangong Yang was wearing a luxurious new dragon robe. He was talking to the Queen Mother and the eldest princess. Hearing this, he immediately angrily shouted: "Why are you panicking? Didn't you see the Queen Mother and Princess Huang here?"
Li Gui immediately made a "pop" sound, knelt on the ground, kowtowed and said: "The Queen Mother, Your Royal Highness, the eldest princess, it is the slave who is reckless, the slave deserves to die, the slave deserves to die!"
The Queen Mother frowned and said, "Xiao Guizi, why are you so flustered?"
Li Gui said quickly: "Queen Mother, Your Majesty, just now the Crown Prince of Thailand was bored waiting outside, so he asked Mr. Luo to go to the Royal Garden to talk about poetry. Unexpectedly, the secret letter of the Crown Prince of Thailand disappeared suddenly, and His Royal Highness was looking for it in the Royal Garden. I haven't found it for a long time..."
The Queen Mother asked: "What secret message?"
Li Gui raised his head, glanced at the eldest princess, hesitated, and said: "It came from the border army..."
As soon as these words came out, the Queen Mother's face suddenly changed, and she immediately said: "Let's go and have a look together. You immediately call up all the servants outside and let's go look for it together."
Nangong Yang said quickly: "Mother, don't worry. Since it fell in the garden behind, you can naturally find it. It's not good if there are too many people. If someone takes it away deliberately, it will be troublesome."
The Queen Mother nodded after hearing this and said: "Your Majesty is right, let's go and take a look first."
Seeing that the eldest princess was still sitting there drinking tea, Nangong Yang quickly said: "Sister Huang, let's go together, Luo Qing is also there."
Nangong Huoyue glanced at him, but before she could speak, the Queen Mother had already pulled her and said, "Let's go, Huoyue, let's go take a look together."
At this time, in the pavilion of the Royal Garden.
After a moment of silence, Nangong Jin suddenly asked: "Mr. Luo, did you pick up anything just now?"
Luo Qingzhou was slightly startled when he heard this, and said respectfully: "Did something fall, Your Highness? I was in this pavilion just now and didn't see it."
Nangong Jin smiled and said, "Forget it if you don't see it. Just let them look for it later."
At this time, the palace maids and eunuchs had already begun to search elsewhere.
Not long after.
A group of people suddenly walked in at the round door.
Li Gui asked in a high voice: "His Royal Highness, have you found the secret message?"
Nangong Jin looked at them, shook his head and said, "I haven't found it yet. I just asked Mr. Luo and he said he didn't see it."
Li Gui said doubtfully: "It's really strange. His Highness the Crown Prince probably didn't lose it in the corridor before, right? Why did the secret letter disappear when he came to the Royal Garden? Did it fall into the water?"
Nangong Jin looked at the pond below and said, "If it falls into the water, it will naturally float on it. That letter is made of special materials."
After saying that, he immediately walked out of the pavilion, greeted her and said respectfully: "Meet the Queen Mother, Your Majesty, the eldest princess."
The Queen Mother frowned and looked around, then at the young man in the pavilion.
Luo Qingzhou also walked out and bowed his head to pay homage.
Nangong Huoyue glanced at him and suddenly said: "Mr. Luo, did you really not see that letter?"
Everyone looked at the young man behind Nangong Jin.
Luo Qingzhou lowered his head and said respectfully: "I have been staying in the pavilion, and indeed I didn't see it."
Nangong Huoyue was silent for a moment and said: "You touch your body first, maybe you have forgotten it. If you really pick it up, take it out quickly. Anyone who doesn't know is not guilty."
Nangong Yang glanced at her and moved the corners of his mouth slightly.
Luo Qingzhou still lowered his head and replied respectfully: "I didn't pick it up. If Your Highness doesn't believe it, I can swear on it."
Nangong Huoyue frowned slightly, and when he was about to speak, Nangong Jin on the side suddenly said: "There is no need to swear, I will search it. Don't blame Mr. Luo, the letter I dropped was a secret message sent from the border." Faith is a matter of great importance and cannot be lost.”
Luo Qingzhou was silent for a moment and did not speak.
Nangong Jin's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "Mr. Luo, what's wrong? Are you afraid to let me search you, or is there another reason?"
The jade hands in Nangong Huoyue's sleeves were slowly clenched.
Luo Qingzhou cupped his hands and said: "His Royal Highness, you are not the only one who just came to the Royal Garden, right?"
A sneer appeared on Nangong Jin's face, and he said: "Don't worry, in addition to Mr. Luo, the people who just came here include me, Eunuch Li, and two maids. They will be searched later, and everyone will be searched." I won’t let it go.”
When Luo Qingzhou heard this, there was still a look of hesitation on his face.
The more he behaves like this, the more suspicious everyone looks at him.
Nangong Huoyue was about to speak when he suddenly said: "Your Highness, if you want to search your body, can you find a woman to do the search? I have been afraid of being touched by men since I was a child. Forget about ordinary collisions. If you want to be touched all over your body, I really can’t stand it.”
As soon as these words came out, everyone said: "..."
Nangong Huoyue suddenly said: "Yueying, go and search."
Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, Nangong Yang on the side suddenly laughed and said: "Sister Huang, there is no need to trouble your people. There are so many maids here, just let them go. After all, men and women are not close to each other, so we can't embarrass Miss Yueying."
Nangong Huoyue narrowed her eyes and said no more.
At this time, the Queen Mother suddenly said: "Wan'er, go and search."
Changsun Wan'er, standing behind her, lowered her head and agreed.
Nangong Yang glanced at her and said no more.
