Outside Yingtian Mansion.
A carriage moved forward slowly, with Mu Ying still driving. Su Jing and Zhu Biao stayed in the carriage.
Although it has a glass screen, you can drive inside the car.
But for safety reasons, Mu Ying still sat on the frame.
Sight is important!
In the carriage, Su Jing said with a smile: "Niu Yi, we are almost at Yingtian. Your parents should be waiting."
"Um."
Zhu Biao nodded: "Master Su's health is very important. When we get to Yingtian, we will first have a doctor take a good look at him."
In order to rush to the next day as soon as possible, except for stopping to cook medicine and rest when Su Jing needed to cook medicine, the rest of the time he was basically moving forward.
Although Zhu Biao didn't know what happened, he was keenly aware that something was wrong.
But he didn't ask either.
The tacit understanding between master and apprentice is still very good.
"I'm fine, it's just a minor injury. But you, Niu Yi, may have a lot of trouble going home this time."
Su Jing said with a smile.
Zhu Biao was stunned, and then asked: "Master Su, what does this mean?"
Su Jing said calmly: "Although such a big thing in Qingzhou Prefecture was finally completed, you can't ask the prefect to directly hand over the power without even asking."
Qingzhou Mansion, that is a place of one government.
When Zhu Yuanzhang granted a vassal status, the fiefdom he gave to his own son was just a mansion.
"It's just a matter of urgency. The students just trust Teacher Su."
Zhu Biao replied: "I believe my father will also understand."
Su Jing smiled and said nothing. Although what Zhu Biao said was reasonable, it was only for himself.
The same cannot be said for Jia Shaozu, the prefect of Qingzhou Prefecture.
It was just the first time for him to meet him, and with Zhu Biao's words, he almost gave up his position as prefect.
There must be something wrong.
But as for what the problem is, Su Jing is not very sure yet.
"Mr. Su, we will arrive at Yingtian Mansion in half an hour."
Mu Ying's hearty voice came, and his tense heart relaxed at this moment.
Starting from Jiaxiang County, Mu Ying was on high alert, fearing another attack.
It wasn't until just now that he saw Gong Weilang's guards arriving that he breathed a sigh of relief.
Gongwei Lang is directly subordinate to Zhu Yuanzhang, which shows that their safety has now been taken over by Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Okay, brother Wenying, thank you for your hard work."
Su Jing replied loudly.
The wound on his back had almost recovered, but the situation at that time was still clearly etched in Su Jing's mind.
Who is the other party?
This is a question that Su Jing has thought about all the way.
Su Jing asked herself that she had made enemies with many people in Lishui County, but during this trip to Laizhou Prefecture, too few people knew about them.
Moreover, because of the plague in Qingzhou Prefecture, the itinerary has changed.
No one knows the time of departure from Laizhou Prefecture.
No one should know about it in Jiaxiang County, but such an attack happened.
Can't figure it out.
Su Jing still couldn't figure it out.
The carriage slowly arrived at the gate of the capital. Almost at the same time that Su Jing and the others appeared, several groups of spies went back to report.
Many pairs of eyes in the capital are waiting for Su Jing's arrival.
Mu Ying drove directly to "Niu Mansion".
As the carriage stopped, Mu Ying looked into the carriage and said, "We're here."
Su Jing and Zhu Biao immediately got off the carriage, and at the gate of Niu Mansion, Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma stood waiting early.
"Father, the child is back."
Zhu Biao bowed towards Zhu Yuanzhang, with a resolute face and firm eyes.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Biao, nodded and said: "Yes, it seems that you have grown a lot during this trip."
"Come in quickly, it's very cold outside."
Queen Ma immediately urged.
Although the New Year has passed, the weather is still cold.
Su Jing immediately followed into Niu Mansion. Zhu Biao and Mu Ying followed Zhu Yuanzhang first. Queen Ma was greeting Su Jing in the hall.
"Mr. Su, everything is going well."
Queen Ma asked.
Su Jing replied: "Madam, there is no big problem, there are some minor difficulties, but they have been solved."
Queen Ma poured a cup of tea for Su Jing and said, "Mr. Su, please drink some hot tea to warm yourself up. Mr. Su has worked hard to take care of the child along the way."
Su Jing took the cup and immediately said: "I didn't do anything, but Brother Wenying's trip is very crucial, thanks to him."
Muying's importance in this journey is self-evident.
"That's what he should do. I don't know whether Mr. Su achieved his goal during this trip."
Queen Ma then asked.
Zhu Yuanzhang told Su Jing the purpose of going to Laizhou Mansion.
Su Jing nodded and said: "Good luck, everything goes well."
The casting and improvement of steel went smoothly, and the flintlock gun Su Jing had in mind should be able to be made.
"That's good."
Empress Ma said happily: "If Mr. Su has accomplished what he wanted to do, then this trip will be worthwhile."
the other side.
Zhu Yuanzhang was asking Zhu Biao and Mu Ying about the plague in Qingzhou Prefecture.
This matter is related to Su Jing's reward, which is very important.
Even though I have read the detailed descriptions by Jia Shaozu and Zhu Biao, no matter how much they write, they are not as clear as Zhu Biao's direct description.
Zhu Yuanzhang needs to make a very accurate judgment on how strong Su Jing's practical ability is.
Zhu Biao and Mu Ying complemented each other, concisely and appropriately. In half an hour, they gave a rough description of what Su Jing had done in Qingzhou Prefecture's plague prevention and control.
"Father, this is all Master Su has done."
Zhu Biao said to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang stood up, nodded and said: "Su Jing's handling of this matter is really impeccable. I am afraid that no one in this court would be able to do it to his level."
Zhu Biao and Mu Ying looked as usual, although there were very few courtiers who could receive such praise from Zhu Yuanzhang.
But after witnessing Su Jing's handling of the plague in Qingzhou Prefecture, they completely agreed with Zhu Yuanzhang's evaluation.
"Are there any dangers during this trip?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked again.
"Not..."
"Reporting to my father, there was an accident in Jiaxiang County."
As soon as Zhu Biao spoke, Mu Ying interrupted directly.
Zhu Biao frowned, a little surprised, very unexpected, but it was reasonable after thinking about it.
"Oh, what accident?"
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately asked.
Mu Ying replied: "When we were passing through Jiaxiang County on our way back, Mr. Su was attacked by two killers. Fortunately, Mr. Su was careful and survived."
Killer attacks!
Survived!
"Brother Mu, why didn't you talk to me about this?"
Zhu Biao asked extremely worriedly.
Mu Ying said: "Mr. Su didn't let me say it, so as not to worry you. After all, we were still in Jiaxiang County at the time, and the danger was not far away."
Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered everything that happened after arriving in Jiaxiang County.
The more I think about it, the more guilty I feel.
As a student of Su Jing, I didn't even notice this.
Zhu Yuanzhang's face was solemn, and a murderous intention surged out: "Ying'er, do you know who did it?"
In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, Su Jing has always been with Zhu Biao.
To attack Su Jing is to attack Zhu Biao.
This person simply has the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard!
"Reporting to my father, I don't know clearly, and Mr. Su didn't tell me in detail. The prince and I were not with Mr. Su at that time, so I judged that the other party should know the identities of Mr. Su and us, and deliberately chose that one. period."
Mu Ying immediately expressed her analysis and speculation.
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, and his murderous intent decreased slightly.
Although he values Su Jing, no one can compare with Zhu Biao.
"It looks like Su Jing is the only one being targeted. Is this what you mean, Ying'er?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Mu Ying and said.
Mu Ying nodded and said: "Yes, I really think so, and we have not revealed the itinerary of this trip. It is also the return trip. I really don't understand who can attack Mr. Su in Jiaxiang County so accurately." .”
"Okay, I understand. You go down first and have a good rest."
Zhu Yuanzhang just nodded lightly and did not express any opinion.
"Yes, Father!" X2
Zhu Biao and Mu Ying nodded, turned and left.
Zhu Yuanzhang was the only one left in the room.
When Mu Ying finished talking about the attack, Zhu Yuanzhang realized that this was a premeditated assassination.
Above the court, someone was already taking action against Su Jing.
His actions of supporting Su Jing made those ministers feel threatened.
Of course Zhu Yuanzhang could help Su Jing find the murderer, but he did not do so, and did not even express his position in front of Zhu Biao and Mu Ying.
This is a game of balance.
I can only be a referee, not a player.
Someone dealt with Su Jing, and Su Jing escaped the assassination. This was a confrontation.
If this requires Zhu Yuanzhang's personal intervention, then Su Jing is definitely not the opponent of the Huaixi Group.
After thinking briefly, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and left the room.
In the hall, Su Jing was still chatting casually with Queen Ma. She had learned a lot along the way. Su Jing picked up some interesting content and made Queen Ma laugh many times.
"Su Jing, how are you? How are you recovering from your injuries?"
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately expressed concern as soon as he arrived.
Injury?
Queen Ma's expression changed and she said, "Mr. Su, are you injured?"
Su Jing immediately said: "I just fell down accidentally. I'm fine now. It's okay."
"Mr. Su, you still need to see a doctor. It would be bad if there is any hidden disease."
Queen Ma was still extremely worried.
Su Jing could only say: "It's really okay. I called the doctor at that time. Thank you madam for your concern."
"Okay, sister, no need to say more, I think Su Jing should know the importance."
When Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, Queen Ma immediately understood.
She stood up and said, "Then you guys talk slowly, I'll go see my son first."
After saying that, Queen Ma left the hall.
"Uncle, have you finished talking to your son?"
Su Jing looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said relaxedly.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "Yes, I have good news and bad news here. Su Jing, which one do you want to hear first?"
Um?
Su Jing frowned and said, "Uncle, are you playing this trick with me too? It's a bit boring."
Su Jing is already immune to the routine of one good news and one bad news.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know. He just looked at Su Jing and wondered: "Su Jing, what do you mean by this?"
Su Jing was stunned for a moment before she realized that the person in front of her was a person from the Ming Dynasty.
"Okay, I'll choose good news, and you tell me what the good news is."
Su Jing went against common sense and chose good news first.
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little confused by this.
Because at first his idea was that Su Jing would ask for bad news, and then he would tell Su Jing that because of the incident in Qingzhou Mansion, he had committed a serious crime of transgression, and the consequences would be extremely serious.
When Su Jing was a little scared and asked about the good news.
I told Su Jing again that because of my efforts, the matter was over.
With a twist, Su Jing was directly involved and wanted to die.
But who would have thought that Su Jing asked about the good news first.
this……
Zhu Yuanzhang was stuck for a while.
"Ha ha."
Su Jing smiled and said: "Uncle, even though you are older than me, you are still too young to play these games. Okay, if you have anything to do, just tell me."
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a long time and said: "Okay, let's talk directly. Su Jing, you know what you did about the plague in Qingzhou Prefecture."
"That's indeed what happened."
Su Jing was not surprised and said: "I know, the situation was serious at that time. As for me, as an ordinary white body, I exercised the power of the prefect. This is considered trespassing, right?"
"I know that my uncle's identity is extraordinary. This matter about the plague in Qingzhou Prefecture must have been spread to the imperial court. I should know how to deal with it."
"How about it, can you reveal some information?"
Su Jing's plainness surprised Zhu Yuanzhang.
He looked at Su Jing and said strangely: "Su Jing, since you know everything, why are you not afraid at all? I think you should have thought of the consequences at that time."
Su Jing smiled and said: "Why are you afraid? My students are not afraid, so why should I, a teacher, be afraid?"
Su Jing's answer surprised Zhu Yuanzhang even more.
He continued to ask: "But your student, he has me as his father, who can protect him from wind and rain. What about you? What do you have?"
Zhu Yuanzhang did not believe that Su Jing had no support at all.
Because we plan to reuse Su Jing, we have to know how much ability, or trump card, Su Jing has.
"Uncle, are you talking like you're telling me something? Why do you seem to be asking about me?"
Su Jing looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with a smile on her lips.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not look embarrassed when Su Jing saw through his intentions. Instead, he said: "Su Jing, you are very keen. Let me tell you now that because of the incident in Qingzhou Mansion, many officials have signed a letter to arrest you. What do you think you should do?”
Strictly speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang was telling the truth.
Indeed, many officials have said such things, and Zhu Yuanzhang still has a lot of such information on his desk.
"Uncle, I think I shouldn't worry about what to do."
Su Jing didn't panic at all and answered calmly.
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly and said, "Su Jing, are you really not afraid? None of those officials can be offended by you."
Zhu Yuanzhang really wanted to know why Su Jing was so calm and composed.
There is no person in this world who is not afraid.
Su Jing smiled and said: "So, can they afford to offend you, uncle?"
(End of chapter)
