Chapter 25.
Chapter 25.
Seeing Yu Yu in a daze, a hand suddenly shook in front of her eyes, "Princess, what are you thinking?" Turning her head, she smiled and joined the team feeding the fish. She seemed to be infected by our atmosphere, and her mood Yes, a little more easy-going than the usual non-human fireworks.
The haze in my heart was diluted a lot by this smile, no matter what is waiting for me, at least these few days are stable, so cherish it.
Walking on the winding water corridor, the maids were far away from us before we knew it.Originally, they always thought that I didn't want to get married, and I didn't have this kind of self-consciousness after my wedding, but since I called Mu Han to the bedroom the night before, and poked behind her daughter, those maids began to intentionally create opportunities for us to get along alone .
I was a little amused, so I started chatting with her. "Your parents, how are you looking for?"
She smiled: "I have already sent someone to look for it. If there is any news, I will report it."
So I haven't found it yet, but looking at her, she doesn't seem to care much.But she also said a few words of comfort that she would definitely find it, and she agreed one by one.
He continued to ask: "It was your master who brought you up, why didn't you just become his daughter and call him master?"
When mentioning her master, she had a smile in her eyes, not just a superficial smile just now, and then said: "This is what the master asked me to call. I don't know why, but the master has a lot of weird ideas. It's nothing."
I groaned, and said thoughtfully: "It seems that your master is old and disrespectful, he is a very interesting person, I like it. But you are his apprentice, why are you so boring, haha..."
She smiled a little embarrassedly, and then said: "That's right, I hope the princess can influence me."
I shook my head secretly, even if your master can't influence you, how can I influence you.But it's really sad, she's younger than me, but I'm jumping up and down all day, it seems that I'm too immature-no, although I'm 23 years old according to my age in previous lives, but I'm only 17 years old in this life , she is three years older than me...
Wait, she is 20 years old, women can marry when they are 15 years old, and it is already too late at 20 years old, but she still has to take the imperial examination, obviously she doesn't want to marry at all, if she doesn't want to marry, what does she want to do?The answer is self-evident!
I laughed secretly because of my sudden discovery, and in order to avoid the false age she used when she was a man, I asked: "Are you twenty?"
She was a little surprised, "Yeah, what's the matter?"
I stared at her suddenly, she was a little terrified by me, she looked down at herself, then looked up, her expression was a little tangled, I couldn't help laughing.
However, for her sake, I immediately adjusted my expression and said sternly: "20 years old, this is really too old for a girl, the average girl gets married at the age of 15, but you still went to Beijing to take the exam at the age of 20 , even if you become a magistrate as you wish and come to look for your parents, you don’t know how long you will have to pretend to be a man.” Speaking of which, he still couldn’t hold back, and said with a smile: “Or you think, Mu Should the girl marry a wife and go back?"
Her expression instantly seemed to be choking, she opened her mouth but didn't know what to say, her face gradually turned red, and finally said: "The princess is joking, I... just not in a hurry to get married..."
I couldn't stop laughing in my heart. In ancient times, men were respected and husbands were the guide for wives. She was not in a hurry to get married. She was not convincing at all!But looking at her, I'm really anxious, she looks aggrieved by being misunderstood, as for what, I won't say anything if I admit it...
Forget it, if you don’t want to admit it, then don’t want to admit it. It’s mostly my imagination... I had to change the topic and discuss the scenery in the mansion with her. As if she had been pardoned, she turned around and returned.
Sitting at the table with Mu Han eating, looking at the thick gauze on her right hand, I couldn't help wondering how she was going to eat, and then remembered that she used her left hand to wield a sword when she saved me, so it should be fine to eat.
Sure enough, she is very skillful in holding vegetables with her left hand. It turns out that she is left-handed... No, she usually uses her right hand when teaching me how to practice swords and eat. It seems that her two hands are omnipotent.
I was thinking wildly, but saw her glance at me with displeasure, I was stunned, and quickly started to pick up vegetables for dinner.Look at her and there will be no loss of meat, why is there such an expression...
After lunch, I went for a walk to get rid of the food, and then I started to take a nap.When he woke up, he learned the latest developments in the city from the maid. In the morning, the imperial guards led by the Khitan man broke into an inn, but the inside was already empty.Immediately Du Ruo and the Khitan were sent down to Dali Temple, and the case was handed over to Li Shaoqing, the Minister of Criminal Affairs, for trial within ten days.
Since the dynasty, there has never been such a major case, the military generals defected, and Khitan spies were mixed into the capital.I'm afraid that the people in Bianjing City are all looking forward to the outcome of this case.
However, I have to find a way to do one thing.After thinking about it, I am not sure if the people around me are loyal to me.Until now, I didn’t think of my nanny and the steward of the Princess Mansion, Madam Zhang. I have often bumped into her since time travel, but every time I avoid her, just because she is too nagging just like Aunt Lin...but Seeing her doing things, she has been conscientious and has been working hard to keep the house in order. Although she has a sense of hatred for me, she also has a lot of maternal love. The most reliable person in the house should be her.
Walking in the mansion again, I visited Madam Zhang by the way, told her to find a few reliable guards, told them to keep an eye on Li Shaoqing and Qin Huaiyu, and also follow her when Mu Han left the mansion, to see if there were any of these three people. Contact each other, and if contacted, find a way to find out the content.Nanny Zhang was a little surprised, but still agreed.
Go out, look at the blue sky and white clouds, and take a deep breath.The first person I want to calculate is actually the person I love.I hope I am thinking too much this time. If there is no problem with her identity and there is no purpose in mixing with the court, then we will get along well in the future. Even if she can't make her fall in love with me, at least she can be by my side.I am also very lucky, she is the consort and I am the princess, if she conceals her identity well, we will be bound together for the rest of our lives!
But she told me the day before yesterday that she would try her best to pick up an errand outside, and then feign death to get out of the current situation and stay away from the capital.It seems that if the matter of her identity is resolved, my top priority is to get rid of her idea, even if I can't get rid of it, I can delay it for a day!
After that, I will try again to find out what she thinks about women falling in love. If it is acceptable, it will be much easier to handle, but I can't tell her directly, I have unreasonable thoughts about her.Maybe, as long as you treat her better than anyone else, she will be moved little by little?I thought with some uncertainty.
Forget it, let's wait until everything is revealed, and then think about these things.
The days that followed were fairly peaceful.She would sigh with me that for so long, she had to get up early every day, and now she can finally sleep until the food is ready for several days.
Moreover, she doesn't like to stay in the mansion, but also likes to go out for a stroll, basically going out of the mansion every day.I thought that when she accused me of going to the brothel, how peaceful she was, she turned out to be the same as me...
Days passed leisurely, and on the seventh day, the imperial court issued a decree that Du Ruo colluded with the Khitan, conspired to rebel, and led troops into the Forbidden Palace with the intention of murdering the king.The rest were young men, all their family properties were confiscated, men over 16 years old were assassinated in Lingnan, and women over 14 years old were used as official prostitutes.
Liu Yifei made great contributions in escorting him, and was promoted to be the envoy of the east road system. He took over the [-] troops from Du Ruo's hands and rushed to Hejian on a certain day.And Ning Guangshi, who returned to guard Ma Jundu Yuhou, continued to guard Bianjing City.
The imperial decree for Mu Han's promotion to be a doctor in the Ministry of Officials had already been issued, and he was commended again this time.There are also other people who have contributed to this matter, and they have all given rewards of different sizes.
When I heard the news in the mansion, I was practicing calligraphy, and I couldn't help laughing until my strokes crooked. Why is Ning Guangshi's decree so miraculous? It's not a reward, it's a punishment.
Mu Han at the side shook her finger at me with a look of disdain, and I smiled lightly and drew a cross on the paper she was writing.She looked stunned, then Aunt Lin came over and accused me of being immodest, I sighed, she was the one who laughed at me undignifiedly first, why did she just talk about me.
How long can such a loose and pleasant time last?The case has been closed, I don't know how the guards who followed me are doing.
Finding a time, I went to ask Nanny Zhang, but as expected, I found nothing.
Qin Huaiyu was peaceful, and spent most of his duty in the Imperial Medical Office. When he was summoned, he would enter the palace. Occasionally, he would take a break and go to teahouses and wine shops, but he did not meet Li Shaoqing or Mu Han.The same is true for Li Shaoqing, who spent most of his time adjudicating cases in Dali Temple after he came to court, and returned home after the trial.When Mu Han went out, he also wandered around, and he was as unreasonable as women in later generations. He liked to go shopping, but he didn't buy anything.
If no results are found, this is the best result.But is this the end?No, there is one last way.
On the second day, I entered the palace early, and my father had not yet come to court, so I waited for my father in the side hall next to the Chongzheng Hall.Sipping tea leisurely, when he saw his father from a distance, he put down his teacup and went out to greet him.When my father saw me, he couldn't laugh or cry and said what I was doing in such a hurry.Entering, screened off the court ladies and eunuchs, my father told me that the Khitan people knew very little, they could only interrogate Mu Han with one very important thing, and the Khitan needed this.
Then, let me rest assured that Mu Han has not changed anything, and is loyal to protect the Lord, and has always been for the country, he is a good minister to help the world.If she is wrong in the future, she must take it down.
I was silent for a moment and said, if something really happens in the future, please spare her life for my daughter's sake.
Royal father smiled, weren't you very reluctant to marry back then?Now tempted.I laughed and said that my father was too good at choosing people.
When I came out, I stayed in the main hall far away from the Chongzheng Hall, and watched the officials I met.Li Shaoqing has been in Dali Temple for many days and returned to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for the first time, so there must be many things to be right.Sure enough, not long after, I saw Li Shaoqing in a purple official uniform coming from the direction of the palace gate from a distance.
Going out of the palace, let the maids and eunuchs not follow so closely, it's annoying.On the way, I bumped into Li Shaoqing without any accident, he bowed and saluted as usual, I smiled and asked him to stand up.
A very normal sentence of condolences: "Li Xianggong has been busy with Du Ruo's case for the past few days, how hard it is!"
Li Shaoqing replied decently: "It is the duty of a minister to eat the king's salary and take care of the king's worries!"
I suddenly smiled, just now I have asked my father the result, I thank you on behalf of the son-in-law!Don't worry, we will strictly guard that matter for you.
He froze for a moment, then showed a relieved expression, and bowed to me: "Thank you, princess."
She smiled and asked him to get up, watched his back go away, clenched his fists tightly, trembling uncontrollably.
If Mu Han finds Li Shaoqing, what will Li Shaoqing think?Originally, she shouldn't know about that, knowing that the Khitan people would reveal her secret, but she did.Among the insiders that day, only I, who was most likely to be on the same side as Mu Han, told her.In fact, that's exactly what I told her.Li Shaoqing would easily think that she and I were on the same front and participated in this matter.
And just now, he didn't express any objection to my last sentence, it seems that Mu Han is really guilty, he really took advantage of him, and he really threatened him!Mu Han did have an ulterior purpose in sneaking into the court!
This time it's alright, what should I do, should I tell my father and throw Mu Han to Dali Temple to torture and extract a confession?
The pain of nails digging into the flesh did not relieve the pain in my heart at all.I couldn't do it and pushed her to a dead end.So let her go?
Maybe letting her go is the best choice.
Some felt relieved and walked steadily forward, but their hands still trembled uncontrollably.Go to the place where the carriage is parked, get on the carriage, and leave the palace to return home.
Everyone was surprised, why didn't it take me until noon to come back after I entered the palace this time.I smiled at them and said that I found a fun thing on the road, and I am going to play outside today!
Seeing Mu Han, I can still laugh and joke with her, but I feel pain and hatred in my heart, of course I will let you go, but before I let you go, I must silence your question and give you an unforgettable Farewell, let you always remember me!
Putting on the necessary outfits for going out, unfolding the ivory-handled folding fan in his hand, laughing at everyone and saying that I have been bored for so many days, I want to have a good time today, and then go to the front yard, and order the guards who have been doing things for the past few days , go out.
Playing around in the bustling Bianjing city, the Bianhe River is full of traffic and voices, just like the scene of the Qingming Riverside Scene.I munched on a bunch of pear paste candies I bought, and took a beautiful stone from the roadside stall, and the guards who followed hurriedly gave me the money. I laughed a few times, and threw the stone into the river with my backhand.
All the way from the bustling urban area to a relatively quiet big lake, the water is shining, and a familiar ditty comes from a woman singing on a boat: In the past, I went, Yangliu Yiyi, now I come to think, rain and snow Feifei...
Disregarding my image, I sat on the cold stone slab by the lake, staring blankly at the beautiful scenery in front of me.After a long time, a guard stepped forward and said cautiously: "My lord...it's cold on the ground, be careful of the wind and cold..."
I didn't answer, just picked up the small stones on the ground and threw them into the lake one by one, watching the splashing water.
I don't know how long it took, until my whole body was sore, I stood up, the sunlight was not as weak as when I first came here, but it was warm and comfortable on my body.Shaking his numb arm, he asked the guard next to him, "What time is it, but is it time for lunch?"
The guard glanced at me and said, "It's not a moment now, it's past lunch time, but it's not too late..."
I oh, so fast.Let him block a carriage and go to Zuixianju.
Zuixianju, the name sounds very familiar, it is probably a must-see restaurant for travelers who travel through.I chose this place not only for lunch, but also because the street market where it is located is the only way for Li Shaoqing to return home.Went up to the private room on the second floor, told the guards to stop Li Shilang when they saw him, and ordered wine and food.The table was full of aromas, but he had no appetite. He moved his chopsticks and wanted to drink. After taking a sip, he put it down. Let's drink with that person when he returns home.
Let people take away the food, hold the teacup by yourself, and watch the bustling market outside.I don't know how long later, the door of the private room was pushed open, Li Shaoqing walked in, saw me stunned, and then said: "Grand... Mr. Lin, what's the matter in inviting me here?"
I was too lazy to talk nonsense with him, watched him close the door, and said to him: "What do you mean by what you said in the morning, please explain."
He listened with a suspicious look on his face, and I smiled: "Why do I never know that my son-in-law and I have something to thank you for, and I never know that there is something that needs to be strictly guarded by you."
He was shocked: "Princess means..."
He sneered and said: "What a good Mr. Li, he and his son-in-law secretly formed a clique and wanted to hide important matters. If I tell my father, I don't know what will happen to my father."
Li Shaoqing knelt down with a thud, trembling all over: "Princess... I deserve death for my crimes, but... I have no choice but to... Please princess forgive me!"
Feeling a bit boring, she smiled and said: "Don't worry, you and the son-in-law will be fine. Now give me a token, let the son-in-law see it, and then you will know that her matter has been exposed, and it will be powerless to argue."
He hesitated a little, I continued, if you give it to me, there is still a glimmer of life, if you don't, I will go directly to the father.Don't worry, I will do what I say, I am a princess, what good is it to ask you to die?
He squeezed out a smile and said: "It's not hesitation, I'm just wondering what the princess wants to do with this." Then he wanted to ring the bell on the wall, but he couldn't reach it because he was kneeling, so he glanced at me.Asking him to get up, he rang the bell, and Xiao Er pushed the door in after a while, he asked for a pen and paper, and urged Xiao Er to go out.
He quickly finished writing and handed it to me. I looked at the paper, and there were only two words, "Yuezhou", which is a place name.Suspiciously asked: "That's all right?" He nodded vigorously, saying that it must be possible.
Oh, and told him that he could go, he knelt down again and saluted, as if he wanted to plead for himself again, but seeing my impatience, he had no choice but to go out.
Leaning back on the chair tiredly, the next thing to do is the most painful.
Greet Xiaoer, pay the bill, and light up the token, telling him to send some dishes and good wine directly to the princess mansion.Xiao Er couldn't help but knelt down again, and I didn't bother to care.
The palace dinner is really not enjoyable, and there is no good wine in the princess's house.Mu Han, I'm so mean, before I let you go, I'll treat you well.
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