March 11th, Guyu.

The sky has been gloomy since the morning, but the rain has never fallen, causing the streets and alleys of Yanjing City to become dull and look like calm stagnant water.

In Dongcheng Imperial College, Ye Jingtang is still dressed as a guard, holding a knife and waiting outside the building for Qingzhi to finish school.

What was different from the previous few days was that Xiao Yunli also dressed up like a courteous maid, stood obediently in front of her, and looked towards the school building:

"Cousin Jing, have you ever attended a private school?"

"No, How about you?"

"Me neither, but when I was in Nanxiao Mountain, I was taught by Protector Zhang and the others. Because I was naughty and couldn't sit still, they complained to my master and my wife every day, and then my wife beat me... How long do we have to wait?"

"almost……"

When Ye Jingtang waited for the sky to get dark, he had to wait for the signal outside the imperial city, while Qinghe and Yunli were responsible for responding outside. Yunli was obviously a little anxious because it was a bit boring in the Imperial College.

After Ye Jingtang comforted him and waited for a while, the students in the school began to say goodbye to the master one after another. Hua Qingzhi, who was wearing school uniform, was also pushed out by Luzhu in a wheelchair.

Seeing this, Ye Jingtang stepped forward to help push him out. When he reached a quiet place, he said:

"I have to go out later. I don't know when I will come back. If I don't come back, you will say that I have something urgent at home and I went back to visit my relatives."

Hua Qingzhi discovered Qinghe and Yunli all went out today, and she had a vague premonition. When she heard Ye Jingtang say this, her eyes were full of mixed feelings, maybe because she was afraid that if Ye Jingtang left, they would become each other.

Farewell, she thought for a while and said:

"If I go back to visit my relatives, will I come back to work as an errand? I haven't been paid this month's wages..."

Ye Jingtang estimated the situation ahead and said with a smile:

"Whether the two dynasties get back together or whatever, I will definitely come here again. You have to take good medicine and take care of yourself. Don't wait until then when I come. You are still sitting in a wheelchair and you want to go out for a walk together. You are afraid.

It’s too eye-catching to be discovered.”

Hua Qingzhi pursed her lips and smiled, feeling a little relieved, but then she remembered the dagger 'Qinghe' given by the Queen.

Although the talented girl from Dayan did finally meet someone, it was already decades later.

If she were like this, the endless hope and loss for decades would probably be more difficult than the heartbreak on the spot.

Hua Qingzhi was so confused that she didn't know what she was thinking. After the wheelchair was pushed out of the grand archway of the Imperial College and onto the carriage, she opened the curtain and looked at the Night Terror Hall:

"Okay, let's go to the city for a walk. Pay attention to safety and come back early."

Ye Jingtang couldn't tell when the two parties would see each other again after finishing this matter. Seeing Hua Qingzhi's uneasy look, she comforted her again:

"Don't worry, Miss. I'll be back when I finish my work. It won't take long."

Hua Qingzhi made a natural smile, nodded slightly, and lowered the car curtain.

But when the sound of horse hooves moved towards the distance, she opened the curtain further and looked at the back of the horse leading the horse, and she didn't come back to her senses for a long time...

——

At the same time, Bishui Lin.

There was a sudden undercurrent in the capital, and it was impossible for the imperial court not to notice something strange. Today, the security in the dark areas of the Bishui Forest was obviously much tighter than in the past.

In the afternoon, countless craftsmen with thousands of machine doors were knocking between the manors; guards wearing supervisor robes patrolled the gardens, which can be called three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry.

Eunuch Xu, who was stationed here, stood on the white stone avenue outside the manor with a fly whisk on his arm and several small yellow doors standing behind him.

After waiting quietly for a moment, the sound of wheels came from the river, and a carriage with a "Hua" sign came speeding from the direction of the capital.

Sitting in the carriage, Hua Junchen saw the eunuch waiting outside the manor in the distance. Before the carriage stopped, he jumped down, quickly came to him and bowed his hands:

"Eunuch Xu urgently invites Mr. Hua to come, but he has something important to say?"

Eunuch Xu looked neither happy nor angry, and responded calmly:

"Mr. Zhongsun wants to see Mr. Hua, please."

"Mr. Zhongsun..."

When Hua Junchen heard that Zhongsun Jin wanted to see him, he was really shocked and said blankly:

"Mr. Zhongsun, what do you want to see me for?"

Eunuch Xu sighed softly:

"Last time, thieves from the Blue Dragon Society sneaked into this place, causing the news to leak. In recent days, there have been undercurrents in the city, and many people have made crooked ideas..."

Hua Junchen was stunned and quickly spread his hands: "This matter has nothing to do with me. Eunuch Xu checked last time and I am innocent..."

Eunuch Xu raised his hand slightly: "Our family knows that Mr. Hua is innocent, but we have to take precautions in everything. Moreover, asking Mr. Hua to come here is not to ask for guilt, but because Mr. Zhongsun is considering whether to give Mr. Hua a big gift."

Opportunity.

"Mr. Hua's swordsmanship has been seen by our family and Mr. Zhongsun. According to Mr. Zhongsun's evaluation, although he lacks experience, his swordsmanship talent is at its peak. As long as he takes the elixir refined by the imperial court, it is possible to enter the holy realm in the future.

."

"?"

When Hua Junchen saw Zhongsun Jin praising his swordsmanship, he blushed a little. But when he heard that the court was considering whether to give him a pill, he became confused again, thought for a while and said:

"This... I am afraid that Mr. Hua deserves it. There are so many masters in Daliang waiting in line..."

Eunuch Xu shook his head and said: "There are not many people who are more powerful than Mr. Hua at the moment. Yin Shicheng is far away in the Heavenly Mother's Way. He has not made any achievements and has no background. There are extra pills that can be given to him, but if there are more people on the list,

A hero who has been loyal to Daliang for generations, he will definitely have to be postponed."

Hua Junchen blinked and said: "I don't have an official status, and I haven't made any great achievements in the past..."

Eunuch Xu shook his head and said: "As long as Mr. Hua has this intention, he can make contributions at any time. Today, the Holy Spirit went to Yugeng Mountain and took away six imperial eunuchs. If a traitor commits an offense, Mr. Zhongsun may not be able to do anything at all. If Mr. Hua is like this

The performance was outstanding..."

"..."

When Hua Junchen heard this, he understood the meaning - the imperial court was short of manpower, so it was a big deal for him to come over and work for free.

And they may have some suspicions about him, but because of his status, it was difficult to impose restrictions on him, so he was allowed to come directly as a guard.

In this way, even if he was really unclean secretly, and his every move was under the eyes of Zhongsun Jin, he would not dare to guard and steal from him, and he would even have to help the court wholeheartedly to avoid being accused of dereliction of duty and laziness.

After understanding the court's intention, Hua Junchen couldn't refuse, so he handed over his hand in an upright manner:

"The imperial court thinks highly of Mr. Hua, so Mr. Hua is naturally obligated. Mr. Hua will stay here today?"

Eunuch Xu brought Hua Junchen in, which was equivalent to house arrest. He couldn't leave until the matter was over. He didn't hide anything at this time:

"The imperial medicine refining workshop is located in the clear water forest. The news was leaked by the Qinglong Society a few days ago, which attracted many thieves to secretly spy on you. Today, your Majesty leaves the capital, which is the best time to take action. So from now to tomorrow, Your Majesty

Before returning to the palace, Mr. Hua had better not leave the Bishui Forest, and do not send any messages to the outside world, so as not to cause misunderstandings from above..."

When Hua Junchen heard this, he frowned, thinking that this matter might not be easy to handle.

But it was definitely his son-in-law who sneaked into the Bishui Forest last time.

And it seems that the only one who has the ability to come here to steal the elixir today is his son-in-law.

Since he can't stop this matter, the only thing he can do at the moment is to protect himself. When the time comes, he should be arrogant and reveal his identity in advance to let his son-in-law know that he is there, so as not to accidentally kill the future father-in-law, and then let something slip.

Play a show with him and fool him through this level.

After roughly figuring out the context of the matter, Hua Junchen didn't say much. He followed Eunuch Xu to the outside of the manor and began to serve as the master in charge, waiting for nightfall...

——

Changyang Gate in the east of the city is the palace gate where the eunuchs often come in and out. In the afternoon, there are many vehicles transporting all kinds of household garbage out.

The neighborhoods outside the palace gate were mostly the residences of eunuchs or royal chefs. They were not considered poor places, but they were not considered wealthy either.

The sky is getting dark. In an alley outside Changyang Gate, the Night Terror Hall is hidden on the wall, carefully observing the entrance and exit of the palace gate.

Fan Qinghe and Zhe Yunli, on the other hand, had both changed into night clothes and were keeping an eye on the alley with Niao Niao to avoid any accidents.

After the Night Terror Hall observed for a long time, as the dusk drum sounded, the Imperial Guards who were originally guarding the palace gate left their posts and disappeared outside the palace gate because it was time to change shifts, but the Imperial Guards who were changing shifts did not come to take over in time.

Soon after, several young eunuchs returned with the water cart. When they went out in the afternoon, there were only two of them, but now when they entered, there were three.

Ye Jingtang looked carefully and saw that the two in front were real eunuchs, and the person following behind him was taller and not very well-dressed although he was wearing a eunuch robe. As he walked, he could see through the hem of the robe that he was wearing a suit underneath.

Wearing a young master's robe and long boots, his temperament and manners are much better than those of the previous two eunuchs.

Zhe Yunli, who was originally watching the surroundings, saw this scene and quietly came forward and whispered:

"This is the face of the Queen Mother? Does she look handsome?"

Ye Jingtang tapped Yunli on the head:

"What's so good about a freeloader? Stay away from such people in the future."

Zhe Yunli didn't see his appearance either, but he was just curious about what he looked like so that he could be favored by the Queen Mother and become the emperor's stepfather.

After being knocked by Ye Jingtang, Zhe Yunli put away his distracting thoughts and asked:

"When will you go in?"

Ye Jingtang heard from Qinglonghui Old Liu that he saw the fireworks and the masters in the palace left before sneaking in.

But who knows when the thieves in Bishui Forest will take action. The opportunity to infiltrate is perfect now. If you wait and miss it, it will be difficult to get in.
To be continued...