Xi Yu continued to pay attention to Princess Anxi's concerns.
For many days, he has been paying close attention to the progress of finding Princess Anxi, but there seems to be no trace of her in every corner of Youzhou.
"Is she really not here?" Xi Yu murmured to himself, a hint of anxiety revealed in his eyes.
He knew very well that Princess Anxi's safety was of great importance, not only related to the peace between the two countries, but also to the indescribable emotion in his heart.
After pondering for a while, Xi Yu finally made up his mind. He called the soldiers around him and said seriously: "Tell me the order to let the soldiers go to other places to continue posting portraits. Be sure to find Princess Anxi's whereabouts as soon as possible."
The soldiers took the order and left. Xi Yu looked at their departure backs and silently prayed in his heart that he could find Princess Anxi as soon as possible.
In the luxurious mansion of the Huang family, Linglong has become the absolute master.
Since she cleverly designed to kill Young Master Huang, the power in the family has fallen into her hands as she wishes.
She wore gorgeous brocade clothes and dazzling pearl jewelry on her head, and enjoyed everything that power brought about in this mansion.
However, as time goes by, material satisfaction gradually cannot fill the emptiness deep in her heart.
An inexplicable desire quietly grew in her heart and became stronger and stronger, which was the desire for men.
This desire does not originate from love, but is more like an urgent pursuit of physical pleasure and spiritual comfort.
So, on a sunny day, Linglong made an amazing decision.
She ordered people to post a conspicuous recruitment notice in front of the gate of the mansion, and the content of the notice was to recruit men.
The news spread quickly in the town as if it had grown wings, causing an uproar.
On the day of recruiting, the Huang family's mansion was crowded with people and very lively. All kinds of men came to apply for the job with different purposes. There were young and strong farmers who were eager to change their destiny; there were down-and-out scholars who tried to find a turning point in this wealthy place; and there were some idle people who were purely attracted by their exquisite beauty and wealth.
Linglong sat in the lobby, looking down at every man who came to apply for the job.
Among the bustling recruiting crowd, Lingqing's eyes were like torch, and quickly locked in a handsome man.
He was tall and had extraordinary temperament. His clear eyes seemed to hide the sea of ​​stars, which was unforgettable at a glance. Linglong's heart moved, and she knew that the person she was looking for might be him.
The man's name is Xu Dabao. He was originally a scholar. Because of his poor family, he had no choice but to come to apply for the job.
Although he was dressed in a simple manner, his innate elegance stood out among the crowd.
Linglong couldn't wait to bring Xu Dabao into the mansion, and since then, he became Linglong's new favorite.
Over the past few days, in order to find Princess Anxi, Xi Yu spent a lot of manpower and material resources, but he still found nothing.
Now, time has passed day by day, and there is still no news about Princess Silent.
Xi Yu sighed helplessly and thought, maybe he would ignore it for the time being.
After all, there are many other things that he needs to deal with. He cannot always focus on finding Princess Vacation.
In that quiet village, Liu Bei worked hard to weave straw sandals every day. After years of age, his craftsmanship became more and more skilled, and he gradually gained some savings.
On this day, the sun was shining, and Liu Bei was busy in the yard as usual. Suddenly, a familiar and tall figure appeared at the door of the yard without warning.
Liu Bei suddenly looked up, his eyes instantly focused on the man. In an instant, he couldn't believe his eyes.
I saw Guan Yu, the hero with red face and long beard, standing there majestic, like a god descending to earth.
An indescribable excitement and surprise surged in Liu Bei's heart, and he was stunned.
After a moment, Liu Bei came to his senses and his eyes were filled with tears.
He rushed towards Guan Yu without hesitation, his steps were rapid and firm.
Guan Yu also smiled and strided towards Liu Bei.
The two hugged each other tightly in the yard, as if time was still at this moment.
Liu Bei's tears flowed freely, wetting Guan Yu's clothes.
While crying, he said excitedly: "Chang Yun, it's really you! I thought it would be difficult to meet you again in this life, but I didn't expect you to appear in front of me today."
Guan Yu gently patted Liu Bei's back and comforted him: "Brother, don't be sad, am I here?"
Liu Bei raised his head and looked at Guan Yu's face carefully, his eyes full of concern and joy.
He found that Guan Yu had a little more vicissitudes and perseverance, and he must have experienced a lot of ups and downs these days.
Liu Bei held Guan Yu's hand tightly and said, "Chang Yun, have you been doing well these days?"
Guan Yu smiled slightly and said, "Brother, don't worry, everything is fine. I just kept thinking about my brother, I'm here to find you today."
Liu Bei took Guan Yu's hand, walked into the house, and asked him to sit down. The two began to talk about the various experiences after separation.
Liu Bei talked about his life selling straw sandals in the village. Although it was dull, it was fulfilling.
Guan Yu talked about his adventures in the world, going through countless difficulties and obstacles, but he also made many like-minded friends.
Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu with anticipation in his eyes and asked softly: "Chang Yun, what are your plans next?"
Guan Yu raised his head slightly, looked at Liu Bei with his firm eyes, and said without hesitation: "From now on, I will live with my elder brother and explore this troubled world together."
Upon hearing this, Liu Bei suddenly had a bright smile on his face, and the joy in his heart surged like a tide.
He held Guan Yu's hand excitedly, and said in a trembling voice: "Great! I feel at ease with clouds. We will definitely be able to make a fortune in this troubled world."
At this time, the sun shone on the two of them, as if they were covered with a layer of golden light.
Liu Bei and Guan Yu stood side by side, and their figures looked particularly tall in the sun.
Their hearts were filled with longing and confidence for the future, as if they had seen the upcoming glorious journey.
The night was like ink, slowly covering the village, and the candlelight swayed in Liu Bei and Guan Yu's rooms.
The two of them lay side by side on the simple bed, covered with a slightly thin bedding, but they didn't feel cold at all, because their hearts were so close at this moment.
Guan Yu turned sideways, faced Liu Bei, and said softly: "Brother, today I heard that you were bullied after coming here. Fortunately, Xi Yu sent someone to solve the problem. Prime Minister Xi Yu really has some aura and means."
After saying that, he sighed softly, with a trace of complex emotions appearing in his eyes.
Liu Bei nodded slightly, and his face also showed a look of emotion: "Yes, Yun Chang. Xi Yu's move was indeed beyond my expectations. I thought about the time when I was determined to restore the Han Dynasty and revitalize my ancestors' foundation. I ran around and went through hardships for this. But now..." Speaking of this, Liu Bei's voice gradually became low, and a trace of confusion and helplessness appeared in his eyes.
Guan Yu listened quietly, and his heart also felt a lot of emotion. He remembered that he had followed Liu Bei and fought for the lofty ideal, fighting across the country and across the country, and living through life and death.
They once killed the enemy side by side on the battlefield, and were not afraid of thousands of troops; they had supported and encouraged each other in difficulties, and firmly believed that one day they would realize their ambitions.
However, the years have passed, the world is impermanent, and the repeated setbacks and blows have made their ideals more and more distant.
On this day, the sun was shining and there was no cloud in the blue sky.
Xi Yu sat indoors as usual.
Suddenly, a burst of rapid footsteps broke the tranquility. The gatekeeper hurriedly ran in with a panic look. Before he could stand firm, he shouted: "Prime Minister, there is an ordinary person outside asking for a visit. He said he could provide Princess Vacia."
When Xi Yu heard this, his originally calm face instantly showed a look of surprise.
He stood up suddenly, his eyes flashed with excitement, and he said anxiously: "Hurry! Call that person in!"
After the soldiers received the order, they immediately turned around and ran out.
After a while, a haggard man was brought in.
Xi Yu walked forward and looked at the man carefully. He found that although the man looked ordinary, his eyes revealed a sense of firmness and confidence.
"Who are you? Why do you say you can provide Princess Rest?"
The other party's name is Li Guodong.
He nodded, took a deep breath and said, "Prime Minister, I have a cousin who works as a servant in a wealthy family. Some time ago, I happened to see my cousin playing outside with their mistress. When I saw the mistress, I was shocked. She looked particularly like the portrait of Princess Anxi that I had seen before."
Xi Yu's eyes immediately became focused. He took a step forward and asked, "Are you sure?"
Li Guodong nodded vigorously.
"Prime Minister, I'm very sure. Although I just took a look from a distance, I was careful and didn't make a statement. Instead, I came here directly, hoping to tell you this news."
Xi Yu looked at Li Guodong with a sharp look, and his expression on his face was both excited and serious. He knew very well that this clue might be the key to finding Princess Anxi, but he could not be easily confused by appearances.
"Li Guodong, do you know the importance of this matter? If what you said is true, you will definitely reward you after the investigation is clear." Xi Yu's voice was calm and powerful.
Li Guodong nodded quickly, his eyes full of firmness: "Prime Minister, the villain understands. Every sentence that the villain says is true, and there is no false."
Xi Yu nodded slightly and continued, "But if you deliberately make up lies and disrupt my sight, the consequences are not something you can afford."
Li Guodong felt a stern and hurriedly promised again.
"Don't worry, Prime Minister, the villain dares not deceive at all."
Xi Yu waved his hand and signaled the soldiers to take Li Guodong down to live for the time being and take good care of him.
Looking at Li Guodong's departure, Xi Yu fell into deep thought.
After a while, Xi Yu decided to go to the wealthy family to find out.
He was in charge of the imperial envoy, but the journey was long after all.
In that towering Huang Mansion, Ren Dabao's life has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Once upon a time, he was just an unknown little man, running around for his livelihood.
However, the roulette of fate turned inadvertently, allowing him to step into this wealthy and glorious imperial palace.
Today, Ren Dabao wears gorgeous brocade clothes every day, eats delicacies, and lives an enviable life of luxury and luxury.
He didn't need to work as hard as other servants, he just needed to be by Linglong's side every day to enjoy all this.
Linglong also favors Ren Dabao very much, and often takes him around the mansion to play and reward him with all kinds of precious items.
However, his special treatment attracted the jealousy and discussion of many servants in the mansion.
They naturally felt indignant when they saw Ren Dabao doing nothing all day but enjoying such generous treatment.
"Hmph, that Ren Dabao just has a pretty face? Why can he get the favor of his wife?" A servant murmured in the corner.
"That's right, we are exhausted every day, but we can't get anything. He's fine, it's really unfair to accompany his wife to eat, drink and have fun all day!" Another servant also echoed.
Although these comments were not loud, they still came to Ren Dabao's ears.
Ren Dabao hurried to Linglong, with a hint of grievance and anger on his face, telling her the comments from the people.
When Linglong heard this, her eyebrows suddenly stood up and her eyes were filled with anger.
"These servants are becoming more and more arrogant!" Linglong said angrily, "How dare you talk about the people in this palace behind your back."
She immediately ordered all the servants to be summoned to the yard. The servants soon gathered together. When they saw Linglong's face full of anger, they couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
Linglong stood on the steps, looked down at the servants, and said loudly: "You all listen to me! Ren Dabao is the person I value, and his status in this mansion is unquestionable. If I hear anyone gossiping behind his back and saying bad things about him in the future, don't blame me for being rude!"
The servants lowered their heads one after another and did not dare to speak out.
Ren Dabao stood beside Linglong and looked at the servants proudly. He felt that he finally let out a sigh of anger, so that these people who once looked down on him knew how powerful he was.
Linglong continued, "I hope you all understand that in this mansion, as long as you are someone I agree with, you must respect it. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences at your own risk!"
After saying that, Linglong turned around and left the yard with Ren Dabao. The people under her eyes looked at their backs, and their hearts were filled with helplessness and jealousy.
They knew that from now on, Ren Dabao's position in the mansion would be more stable, and they could only serve him more carefully.
That day, Xi Yu came nearby.
Xi Yu was wearing a simple robe. Although he had been traveling around, he still couldn't hide his heroic spirit.
He walked into a seemingly ordinary inn, found a seat by the window and sat down, and gently put down his luggage in his hand.
"Waiter, come and make a pot of tea." Xi Yu's voice was calm and powerful.
The waiter responded quickly, and soon he came over with a pot of steaming tea and diligently poured Xi Yu over.
Xi Yu took a sip of tea and asked casually, "Waiter, I'll ask you something. Do you know about the Huang Mansion nearby?"
When the waiter heard this, a strange look flashed in his eyes, and then lowered his voice and said, "Customer, you are asking the right person. This Huang Mansion has happened a few days ago. I heard that Mr. Huang died inexplicably. There is a rumor that Mr. Huang's woman killed him."
Xi Yu frowned slightly and asked, "Oh? Why did this woman harm Mr. Huang?"
The waiter curled his lips and said, "Who knows this? But I heard that the woman had another man after Master Huang died. The man looked fair and pretty, and he looked like a little white face. He kept circling around the woman all day and didn't do anything serious."
Xi Yu nodded, took out some broken money from his arms and handed it to the waiter, and said, "Thank you, waiter. You can buy some wine to drink this."
The waiter quickly took the silver and said with a smile on his face: "Thank you, thank you. Thank you. If you have anything else, please tell me if you want to do it."
Xi Yu waved his hand and signaled the waiter to step down. He sat there, falling into deep thought.
According to the waiter, this little face is probably Li Guodong's cousin.
If this is true, then that woman should be Princess Rest.
To put it this way, this is a very lewd woman.
But I am a little tired, so I'd better go and check it out tomorrow.
No wonder I have been searching for the princess for no clues, after all, this place is a bit far from Youzhou.
The morning sun shone on the streets, and Xi Yu got up early, packed his luggage, and prepared to leave the inn to continue his itinerary.
When he arrived at the inn lobby, the waiter was busy traveling through it to prepare breakfast for the guests.
Seeing Xi Yu, the waiter's eyes lit up. He quickly put down his work and walked over quickly.
He mysteriously approached Xi Yu and lowered his voice and said, "Customer, you asked about the Huang family yesterday. I remembered another news today. Maybe it will be useful to you."
Xi Yu's heart moved, stopped, looked at the waiter intently, and said, "Oh? Let's talk about it."
The waiter showed a smug smile on his face and said, "Customer, do you know? That woman from the Huang family has been going to temple fairs recently. I heard that she seems to be particularly obsessed with temple fairs and will never fall for every temple fair."
Xi Yu's eyes lit up, which was indeed an important clue. If he could see that woman at the temple fair, he might be able to solve the mystery of Huang's mansion.
"Do you know where the temple fair is?" Xi Yu asked anxiously.
The waiter nodded quickly and said, "I know, I know. It's on the mountain to the east of the town, there is a large temple there, and the temple fair is held in the square in front of the temple."
Xi Yu was very happy, thanked him and said goodbye.
If this is true, it will be smoother and smoother. This is what people say, no matter how hard you find it, you can find it without any effort.
Xi Yu led the horse and walked towards the temple fair.
His figure was particularly eye-catching among the bustling crowd, and the horse seemed to feel the owner's eagerness and sniffed from time to time.
Chapter completed!