It's the end of the year and it's winter.
Even though the weather is sunny, there is still a cold wind after nightfall.
Little stars twinkle.
On the sky screen, a magnificent and wonderful painting is painted.
Tonight in Yangshan is destined to be unfair.
When lies are intertwined into a dense web and fall from the sky.
Even if there is no storm or rain in the sky, there will still be thunder on the plains.
The more shocking the information, the more difficult it is to tell whether it is true or false.
Because it's too appalling.
And I have to believe in the authenticity of its possible existence.
Beyond Yangshan, the capital.
Xu Miaojin knocked on the door of Duke Liang's mansion.
Ming Dynasty has a curfew system.
From the first watch to the fifth watch, people are prohibited from going out at night.
Even for officials, if there is no order, it is also prohibited.
The reason is actually very simple.
There were no electric lights or surveillance in this era.
If there is insufficient light at night, it is easy for crimes to occur.
If a thief escapes in the dark, it will be difficult to hunt him down.
Let alone ordinary people.
Even if the army takes advantage of the darkness of night to raid the military camp, it will cause great chaos.
At this time, people's lives were difficult.
In the words of later generations, it was general malnutrition and lack of vitamin A, so night blindness was very common.
If you can't see clearly at night, it's even less suitable to go out.
However, no matter how strict the curfew system is, it cannot control people of Xu Miaojin's status.
As the official in charge of the Bureau of Technology Research and Manufacturing, she can issue the pass for walking at night herself.
"Dong dong dong!"
A knock on the door sounded in the quiet night.
soon.
With a "squeak" sound, the door opened.
"Take me to see Duke Liang immediately."
Xu Miaojin went straight to the point.
The person knocking on the door turned out to be a girl about twelve years old.
He behaves so strangely.
She doesn't look like an ordinary daughter at all.
The door opened for a moment.
He came to his senses immediately.
A girl of such age, such clothes, and such a resolute and resolute person, there is only that girl from the Xu family in the entire Jinling City, Xu Miaojin, the celebrity in front of His Highness the Grand Sun.
Menzi didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately let her into the house.
Although Lan Yu had been friends with her for a long time, she didn't see any guests.
But Xu Miaojin's visit was most likely on the order of the grandson, so he was not an ordinary guest.
"Is there something important that comes late at night?"
Lan Yu was surprised when she saw Xu Miaojin.
Xu Miaojin smiled bitterly.
She doesn't want to either.
But in winter, the days are short and the nights are long, and it gets dark soon.
The distance from the city gate to Liang Guogong's mansion is really not short.
There are many people on the road and the pace is not fast.
When we got here, it was dark.
"The New Year is approaching, His Highness Taisun left the capital and went to Yangshan to meet His Majesty."
"I just received news that Chang Mao disguised himself and entered the military camp in the capital."
As soon as these words came out, Lan Yu's pupils suddenly emitted light.
This was the news that Xu Miaojin received on the way here.
Before that, she only knew that Chang Mao was leaving the house.
He originally thought he would go to meet the people behind the scenes, but unexpectedly he went to the military camp.
The people she sent to monitor Chang Mao were ordinary people hired with money, or beggars.
In order not to attract attention.
But they couldn't enter the military camp either.
This made Xu Miaojin's vigilance rise again.
"In addition, King Heng and King Wu also left the capital before dark."
"The direction they are going is to Yangshan Mountain where the Holy Master is."
"Counting the time, it's almost time to arrive."
After hearing these words, Lan Yu looked very serious and solemn, as if she was still digesting the news.
Although Chang Mao was the Marquis of Zheng, he was also a leading general.
But he was not the general of the garrison in the capital.
Previously, he was beaten hard by His Highness Taisun, who believed that he had committed several major crimes, one of which was entering the New Army camp at will.
After that time, no matter whether they were relatives of the emperor or the children of noble military officers, they no longer dared to enter the military camp at will.
If it hits His Highness Taisun's hand, it will definitely not fall well.
At this time, Chang Mao also went to the garrison in the capital, disguised and sneaked in secretly.
What does he want to do?
As for Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunxi, as the emperor's grandsons, it was natural for them to go out of the capital to see His Majesty.
But as a rule, the grandson of the supervisory state should be informed and then leave the city.
But these two are obviously not.
Otherwise, Taisun would not have left Beijing on the front foot, and the two of them would have followed suit.
If His Highness Taisun wanted to take the two of them with him, he would have done so right then and there.
Since I didn't bring them with me, I just didn't want them to go to see the saint.
Without His Highness Taisun's permission, after Taisun left the city, he quietly headed to Yangshan.
Lan Yu took a deep breath.
No matter how careless he is, he can still detect the unusual smell in it.
Speaking of which, Zhu Yunxi and he were the real nephews.
Before that, Zhu Yunxi had mentioned to him many times that he hoped to help him.
In this regard, Lan Yu warned Zhu Yunxi not to have any wrong thoughts.
His Highness Taisun's ability is far beyond his reach.
If we really want to fight, a hundred Zhu Yunxi will not be the opponent of His Highness Taisun.
After that, Zhu Yunxi stopped talking to Lan Yu.
Lan Yu always thought that as his nephew, he should be honest.
I no longer had any wishful thinking. Unexpectedly, I secretly planned "big things" without telling myself.
"Miss Xu, please rest assured, Lan Yu knows right from wrong and must put official matters first."
"If my useless nephew really does something treacherous, I, Lan Yu, will be the first to kill him."
"His Royal Highness Taisun is the crown prince of the country, and Lan Yu is absolutely loyal to His Highness Taisun. This heart is clear and can be seen by the sun and the moon. The original oath is true, and everyone in the world knows it!"
"Miss Xu, if you have anything to say, please give me your instructions."
Lan Yu's words were sincere and solemn.
Xu Miaojin was a little surprised.
Warriors like Lan Yu have always been unruly and would not say such words easily.
Especially now that the situation is still unclear.
He could use understatement and lead him away gently.
It was hard for her to say anything.
But when Lan Yu said this, it was almost equivalent to making a clear choice.
Xu Miaojin didn't know that the impact Zhu Yunzhen had brought to Lan Yu was too great.
In Lan Yu's heart, Zhu Yunxuan was no longer a human being, but a god.
Upon hearing the news that Zhu Yunxi might fight with Zhu Yunxi, Lan Yu's first reaction was that this kid was looking for death.
How could he possibly defeat His Highness the Grand Sun?
If Zhu Yunxi were in front of him, Lan Yu would probably rush up to him and teach him how to behave with a big ear scraper.
Don’t you know how much you weigh?
Are you still trying to fight His Highness Taisun?
Therefore, after hearing the news, Lan Yu did not hesitate at all.
He immediately chose to side with His Highness the Grand Sun.
Because, in his opinion, Zhu Yunxi had no chance of winning.
With this judgment, not to mention that Zhu Yunxi was just his nephew, even if his own son dared to do something detrimental to his grandson, he would have to kill him with his own hands to avoid dragging down the whole family.
"Okay, then you should immediately go on duty at the Military Affairs Office of Wenhua Palace to monitor the movements of all the armies in the capital. You are not allowed to leave the Military Affairs Office even half a step before His Highness Taisun's order is sent back."
Xu Miaojin said immediately.
She was not very reassured about Lan Yu.
After all, Lan Yu is Zhu Yunxi's great-uncle.
Blood and family ties are comparable to extraordinary relationships.
Who knows whether Sapphire will definitely be reliable at the critical moment?
"Yes!" Lan Yu held his hand.
Although in terms of official status, Xu Miaojin was still far below him.
But everyone knows that Xu Miaojin has an unusual relationship with Taisun, and she even saved his life twice.
At this time, Taisun was not in the city, so Xu Miaojin came to invite him personally, firstly to test his loyalty, and secondly, he could also take the opportunity to clear away the suspicion.
She followed Xu Miaojin's arrangement and stood on Taisun's side!
Therefore, Lan Yu had special respect for Xu Miaojin, so she said the word "obey".
He immediately asked someone to light the lamp, and together with Xu Miaojin, they left the house at night and went straight to the palace.
At this time, the palace gate has long been closed, and even though he is the Duke of Liang and an important minister in the court, he cannot enter the palace.
There is a difference between inside and outside.
Half of the guards in the palace were on guard against thieves, and the other half were actually on guard against important officials in the court.
Although this was not stated explicitly, every guard knew it.
On the contrary, Xu Miaojin, because she was a person close to His Highness Taisun and had an unusual status as a courtier, and she also held a token, she quickly opened the palace door.
"Is there anyone still on duty in the Counselor's Office?" Xu Miaojin asked the guard at the palace gate while sending Lan Yu into the palace.
"Several adults from the Counselor's Office are still here." The guard replied in a low voice.
"His Royal Highness Taisun is not in the city, and the palace should be more alert."
Xu Miaojin ordered: "No matter what happens tonight, the palace gate is not allowed to be opened again. If anyone needs to enter or exit, or if there is urgent information to be transmitted, they must climb a rope from the city wall."
(End of chapter)
