Full of doubts, Yu Shinan continued: "Don't worry, Madam, Mr. Li does not have any ill intentions. It is only right for Madam to return to the Eastern Capital as soon as possible."
He said this without any confidence at all. We are all smart people. What is the situation in Luoyang and who can we hide it from?
Unexpectedly, Empress Xiao laughed: "Master Yu, you are mistaken. Chang'an is the capital of the Sui Dynasty, and Luoyang is just the eastern capital. The Ai family does not stay in Chang'an, but they want to go to Luoyang. That's still...
Is this right? If Li Yuan is really loyal to the court, let him come to Chang'an."
After Yang Guang ascended the throne, he spent most of his time in Luoyang, which made people forget that Chang'an was the capital of the Sui Dynasty. But thinking about it carefully, Yang Guang never issued an order to move the capital, but only announced Luoyang as the capital the year before last.
It was just the eastern capital. Since Chang'an was the capital of the Sui Dynasty, Liu Wenjing's idea of welcoming Empress Xiao back to Luoyang was simply not true.
Empress Xiao's words hit home the key point. Yu Shinan, who had always boasted of being erudite and talented, couldn't help but feel ashamed. He quickly bowed his head and said: "What the empress said is that Wei Chen will return to Luoyang to return to Master Li right away."
Yu Shinan was not in a hurry to leave Chang'an, but he knew that Li Jiancheng's identity had been discovered by Liu Ziqiu, and he would face unknown dangers at any time. The only safest way was to take him back to Luoyang as soon as possible.
Empress Xiao smiled and said: "Yu Aiqing has not completed Li Yuan's mission. I'm afraid it will be difficult for her to return to Luoyang. It's better to stay in Chang'an. The Ai family has long heard that Aiqing's poetry and calligraphy are famous all over the world, and there is still a lack of someone in the palace."
You are a secretary, so please don’t refuse me if you love me.”
Yu Shinan didn't get married and was alone, so it didn't matter where he stayed. But he was a man of his word. Since he took the initiative to ask for orders and came to Chang'an, although it was not completed, he still had to go back and make an explanation to Li Yuan. If he stayed in Chang'an, what would it matter?
What's going on? Thinking of this, Yu Shinan shook his head and said: "Thank you for your kindness, but I can't obey my orders!"
Queen Xiao was actually very smart, and many things could not escape her eyes. It was just that she was timid by nature and did not dare to face the powerful. However, Yu Shinan's little thoughts could not be hidden from Queen Xiao's eyes. Queen Xiao smiled and said:
"The Ai family heard that Li Jiancheng has also arrived in Chang'an. It's fine if he doesn't come to visit the Ai family's cousin. Can't he even handle the errand of delivering a message to his father?"
When they first arrived in Chang'an, Yu Shinan and Li Jiancheng were put under house arrest in a military camp. He never thought that Liu Ziqiu would let him see Empress Xiao, let alone that Empress Xiao already knew about Li Jiancheng's arrival in Chang'an. Yu Shinan's
I completely believed that Empress Xiao was indeed a free person and could know what was going on in the world at any time. Since she was living well in Chang'an, how could Empress Xiao take risks in Luoyang?
Yu Shinan stopped refusing and said, "Wei Chen is willing to stay in Chang'an. Wei Chen will go and ask Mr. Liu for permission to let Li Jiancheng go back to resume his duties."
Empress Xiao waved her hand and said, "Okay, please step aside first." But then she said, "Mrs. Mu Duoli sent you to the palace. Madam, please come in, and Aijia will talk to her."
Yu Shinan still doesn't know who the woman who brought him into the palace is. But from Queen Xiao's tone, she seems to be very familiar with her.
How did he know that Queen Xiao was indeed free in the palace, but no one else was allowed to enter the palace except three women in the huge city of Chang'an. These three women were Liu Ziqiu's two wives, Lin Qiaoer and Mu Duoli.
As well as Wen Hao's wife Fan Lihua. In order to avoid suspicion, Liu Ziqiu and the civil and military men under him never set foot in the palace. Empress Xiao lived a very boring life in the palace and was far from comfortable in Weiding City, so she looked forward to the three
A woman came into the palace to chat with her.
What Yu Shinan didn't even know was that during the few days they were imprisoned in the military camp, Liu Ziqiu sent two of his women to the palace in turn, and then persuaded Queen Xiao to meet Yu Shinan. Because Queen Xiao had long thought of quitting,
I have no intention of dealing with political affairs anymore.
…
Yu Shinan was not a foolish and loyal person to begin with. For him, no matter whether it was Nan Chen or Sui Dynasty, Liu Ziqiu or Li Yuan, as long as he could be given a chance to show his talent, he would be on the side of anyone. Back to Liu Ziqiu
In the mansion, Yu Shinan had completely figured it out. He raised his hands and said, "I will follow my lord from now on. I also ask my lord, for the sake of our old acquaintance, to let Li Jiancheng return to Luoyang."
Liu Ziqiu frowned and said, "What if Liu refuses to let him go back?"
Yu Shinan hurriedly said: "Yu was ordered to go to Chang'an as an envoy, but he did not return. He felt sorry for Li Yuan. If he could save his son, Yu would feel more at ease. As long as the lord agrees to let him go, Yu is willing to say
Tell me two secrets."
Liu Ziqiu shook his head and said: "Since it's your secret, it doesn't matter if Liu doesn't listen. As for Li Jiancheng, if you don't intercede for him, Liu will let him go. Although Liu knows that he is not an envoy to Chang'an, he will not
We know for what purpose he mingled among the envoys. But in order to avoid war in the world, Liu still hopes to peacefully resolve the disputes with Li Yuan and Xiao Xian. Therefore, Liu will not harm Li Jiancheng, and there is no need to detain him.
As hostages.”
Only then did Yu Shinan realize how open-minded Liu Ziqiu was. Thinking that he had blackmailed him with secrets and used his peace of mind as an excuse, he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. He hurriedly said: "Your lord, Li Jiancheng came to Chang'an to contact Li Jiancheng in Longxi.
I want to recognize my ancestors and return to my clan. There is another secret, that is, Li Yuan sent Li Shimin, Li Xuanba and Changsun Wuji to the south of the Yangtze River to harm Mr. Liu’s wife and children!"
"Li Jiancheng wants to meet the people of the Li family in Longxi to recognize their ancestors. He just wants to use the power of the family. The head of the Li family in Longxi is in Chang'an City now. Liu might as well arrange for them to meet. Liu doesn't believe it. They
How much help can we get from the aristocratic family!" At this point, Liu Ziqiu frowned, "Liu does have a beloved wife in Jiangnan. Very few people know about it, but they don't know where Li Yuan got the news? Liu seems to have
If you don’t have any heirs yet, where can you start talking about sons?”
At this time, Yu Shinan did not dare to hide anything anymore, and said quickly: "This information was told to Li Yuan by a man named Xiao Dapeng. Xiao Dapeng is Xiao Dapeng's cousin. He intended to help Xiao Ping regain the government, but was tricked by Li Yuan.
Capture. According to what he said, the lord’s beloved wife gave birth to a son for you.”
Liu Ziqiu's expression suddenly changed. Liu Ziqiu remembered clearly that he felt pity for Gao Xiu'er because she was too young and gave her the birth control prescription. Since she had already taken the birth control prescription, where did this son come from? Liu Ziqiu was immediately confused.
Damn, he and Gao Xiu'er have lived life and death together, and he doesn't believe that Gao Xiu'er will change his heart. But if Gao Xiu'er really changes his heart, how will he face it?
After anxiously walking around the house countless times, Liu Ziqiu gradually calmed down and asked in a deep voice: "How long have Li Shimin and the others been there?"
Yu Shinan counted with his fingers and said, "I'm afraid it's been ten days."
When he set off from Luoyang to Chang'an, Li Shimin had already left. And he was delayed in Tongguan for a few days and was under house arrest in the military camp for many days. If everything went well for Li Shimin's trip to Jiangnan, he might have arrived by now.
In just a short moment, Liu Ziqiu had made up his mind. Regardless of whether Gao Xiuer had done anything sorry to him, he would never let Gao Xiuer and the child fall into the hands of Li Yuan. He would personally go to Jiangnan to rescue Gao Xiuer!
However, Liu Ziqiu is a man who does big things. Before setting off, he still explained a few things. The first was to arrange a meeting between brothers Li Jiancheng and Li Changshan. The second was to order Wen Hao and Zhang Liang to each lead an army out of Hongnong.
Looking for an opportunity to have a decisive battle with Li Yuan's army and horses stationed in Hongnong, only victory is allowed but no defeat is allowed.
The purpose of arranging for Li Jiancheng to meet with Li Changshan and Li Changfeng was to make Li Yuan give up completely and understand which side the family would be on now. The purpose of ordering Wen Hao and Zhang Liang to find Li Yuan's army and horses for a decisive battle was also to undermine Li Yuan's confidence through war.
If everything succeeds, Li Yuan will have no choice but to surrender.
After arranging all this, Liu Ziqiu quietly led fifty elite guards disguised as a caravan and left Chang'an City.
…
But it was said that Li Jiancheng was under house arrest in the military camp for three days, and finally saw Yu Shinan again. At this time, Yu Shinan had changed into an official uniform, and with dozens of tough warriors behind him, he bowed his hands towards Li Jiancheng and said: "Li Da
Young Master, Mr. Yu has surrendered to Mr. Liu. Mr. Yu also asked the eldest son to bring a message to Mr. Li. Those who know the current affairs are heroes, and it is best to surrender as soon as possible."
Li Jiancheng said angrily: "You Yu Shinan, how dare you crawl inside and outside!"
Yu Shinan was not angry and said with a smile: "Why did the eldest son say this? If it weren't for Yu, the eldest son would never be able to return to Luoyang in this life."
Only then did Li Jiancheng understand his situation, so he lowered his head and said, "Okay, let me go."
Yu Shinan waved his hand and said: "I'm not busy. After all, Yu is following Mr. Li, and he has to do some things for Mr. Li. Yu remembers that the eldest son's goal is not Chang'an, but Longxi. Yu is in Chang'an
By chance, I met the two heads of the Li family in the city, and specially arranged for the eldest son to meet with them. As for the specific matters, I asked the eldest son to interview them. Whether the success or failure has nothing to do with Yu. If Yu can do this,
It’s worthy of Mr. Li’s kindness.”
Li Jiancheng knew that the matter was irreversible and wanted to fly back to Luoyang immediately, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! Where are the heads of the Li family in Longxi? I want to see them now!"
Yu Shinan laughed and said: "The eldest young master is really impatient. Don't worry, Yu will send the eldest young master to meet the two family heads right away."
Brothers Li Changshan and Li Changfeng have been in Chang'an for nearly a month, but they have not been able to get an audience with Liu Ziqiu. The reason is simple. The Li family still wants to continue to control Longxi, but Liu Ziqiu has to make overall arrangements, and the terms between the two parties cannot be negotiated for a while.