Since the arrival of Prince Li Hong, Li Ji has been keeping his head down and silent, with no expression on his face.
Wu Chengsi knew that this search would definitely involve digging three feet into the ground and would never end in a short time, so he left the mansion with his men.
When they came to the official road, they saw Xue Yujin and her white horse team waiting here. After seeing him, they quickly came over and said with a smile: "Hehe, Mr. Wu, thanks this time..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Wu Chengsi: "Don't talk here, where are they?"
Xue Yujin smiled and said, "Follow me." He rode in the opposite direction back to the city, and Wu Chengsi quickly followed.
About the time of riding a stick of incense, I saw Princess Taiping's car parked on the roadside in front of me. Princess Taiping and Wu Youji were standing on the roadside talking and laughing.
Wu Chengsi asked Xue Yujin to keep watch from a distance, then he rode his horse forward, cupped his hands and said, "Taiping, fifth brother, it's all thanks to you this time."
"Brother, what are you talking about?" Wu Youji waved his hand.
Princess Taiping smiled and said: "I think it's very funny. Are those fools still searching for you?"
Wu Chengsi nodded and asked, "Where is Su Dingjie?"
Wu Youji said: "I sent someone to arrange for him to go to the manor at the foot of Jiufeng Mountain. It's very secluded there, so there shouldn't be any problems."
Wu Chengsi felt relieved. The manor was given to Wu Youji by Wu Chengsi before for him to use when hunting and resting. It was very remote.
"You should go back home quickly. I will go to you in a big way to apologize later. Before that, no one can see us together." Wu Chengsi said.
"Why is this?" Princess Taiping asked puzzledly.
"Have you forgotten that you two had a falling out with me in front of everyone just now? If we suddenly become close again, wouldn't it arouse suspicion?"
"If you doubt it, just doubt it. After all, everyone has been rescued, so what is there to worry about?" Princess Taiping disagreed.
Wu Chengsi said seriously: "Yuan Gongyu, Xu Jingzong and Li Jingxuan are all capable people. As long as they have a little doubt, they may guess our method of rescuing people."
"So what if you guess it? They have no evidence?" Princess Taiping said with a smile.
"As long as they have doubts, they will tell my aunt. As a smart person, my aunt will definitely have doubts. As long as she has the slightest doubt, she will not let General Li lead the troops to Yingzhou!" Wu Chengsi said every word. road.
Princess Taiping said in a daze: "You are so thoughtful, no wonder you still have to find a reason to explain why my guards lowered their heads."
Wu Chengsi smiled and said: "Okay, go back home quickly, I will send the Go game to you right away!"
Princess Taiping smiled sweetly and said: "If the new gameplay you said is not fun, I will not accept it!" After saying that, she and Wu Youji got on the carriage and returned to Chang'an City.
After the two left, Wu Chengsi was not in a hurry to leave. Now looking at the scenery of the fields on the roadside, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, he had the same idea as Li Zhiying, and planned to use Jin Wuwei's identity as a cover to send Su Dingjie away.
The key to this plan is Wu Youji, which is why Wu Chengsi asked Princess Taiping to wait for Wu Youji.
After Wu Youji reunited with Princess Taiping, he asked one of his subordinates to take off the clothes of Jin Wuwei and put them in four small bags. Then the four guards of Princess Taiping carried them on their backs and covered them with cloaks.
When Princess Taiping led people into Li Zhiying's boudoir, she put on Su Dingjie's clothes and said: "My second cousin wants him to follow Jinwu Wei out. Is there any place in your house where he can sneak into Jinwu without leaving a trace?" In the guard team?"
Li Zhiying frowned and said: "It's not difficult. There is a rockery in the back garden of the mansion. Let Mr. Su hide in it first and then he can easily sneak in. But he is afraid that he will still be recognized after he goes out."
"Sister, don't worry, we have our own way to prevent them from finding out." Princess Taiping said with a sweet smile.
"What method?" Li Zhiying asked hurriedly.
Princess Taiping smiled and said nothing. A guard beside her couldn't help but said: "After we go out, Uncle Wu will bring a team of Jinwu guards to meet us."
Princess Taiping turned around and glared at him. The guard shuddered and closed his mouth tightly.
Su Dingjie cupped his hands and said, "For Su's sake, I worked on Her Royal Highness's jade toe. Su is extremely grateful."
"That's all, I have nothing to do anyway, and this kind of thing is quite fun." Princess Taiping said calmly.
After Li Zhiying told Princess Taiping the route, she led people out of the embroidery building, deliberately pretending to have fallen out with Li Zhiying, and gave up the search.
He also ordered the four guards to lower their heads to mislead Yang Fang.
According to the plan, Princess Taiping circled the rockery group, and Su Dingjie successfully sneaked into the Jinwu Guard and hung at the end. When the group left the mansion, Wu Youji took advantage of the time and deliberately pretended to enter the mansion for inspection.
Naturally, Yang Fang would not let his people in, and his Jinwu Guards would definitely block it. When the two groups were squeezing, Su Dingjie took the opportunity to sneak into Wu Youji's side.
Then Wu Youji was scolded by Wu Chengsi and Su Dingjie successfully escaped with him.
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Half an hour after Princess Taiping and Wu Youji left, Wu Chengsi slowly returned to the city. He first packed the Go chess set given by Li Siwen and sent it to the princess's mansion with great fanfare.
Princess Taiping was very interested in backgammon and played with him for more than an hour before letting him go.
After Wu Chengsi returned to his residence, he asked Wen Rong to pick a good horse from the racecourse, and took many guards with him to go to Wu Youji's residence with great fanfare to apologize.
After all the work was done, it was time for lunch. I went back home to have a meal, then placed a deck chair under a big locust tree in the courtyard and took a nap.
After sleeping for more than an hour, Wu Chengsi woke up slowly. When he looked up, the sun shone through the leaves, shining like stars.
In the leisurely and peaceful backyard of the Duke's Mansion, the cicadas chirp loudly and the summer breeze blows on your face, making you feel happy.
Wu Chengsi stood up and stretched greatly. He felt his whole body was numb. He stretched his arms and did some exercises, and his bones suddenly crackled.
Not far away, under the long corridor, Yumian was sitting on the corridor steps eating melon seeds. Next to her was a round tray with tea. There were two maids standing not far behind her.
After seeing Wu Chengsi get up, she hurriedly put the melon seeds back into her pocket, wiped her hands with a towel, and then came over with tea.
Wu Chengsi drank the tea in one gulp and asked: "Did anyone come to see me when I was taking a nap?"
"No." Yumian replied, and after a while, she said cautiously: "Master, I heard that something happened in the British government, don't you need to go and take a look?"
"Silly girl, your father-in-law has already settled the matter." Wu Chengsi smiled and said, "But it's time to go take a look and see if those guys have finished searching. Get my clothes quickly."
Yu Mian was already ready and waved to the two maids in the distance. The two women came over with clothes in their hands. Wu Chengsi put on his clothes and walked out of the mansion.
As he was passing through the outer hall, he suddenly saw Wen Rong coming in a hurry, cupping his hands and saying, "Sir, the Queen has sent someone to send a message to you to come into the palace."
Wu Chengsi was slightly startled and thought, "It must be about Li Ji." He quickened his steps and headed towards the Daming Palace.
After passing through the palace gate and walking around the Xuanzheng Hall, I saw a petite figure standing under the eaves of a corridor, with his hands behind his back and his toes, as if waiting for someone.
When I got closer, I saw it was Shangguan Wan'er.
After Shangguan Wan'er noticed Wu Chengsi, she hurried over to greet him. She glanced around first and then said mysteriously: "Master, the Queen is furious. Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the Princess and Marquis Le Shou are all under attack." Called to enter the palace, you will have to act according to the situation later!"
Wu Chengsi looked at Shangguan Wan'er helplessly. This little girl was extremely smart and had the potential to be a spy, but she ignored the dangers of doing so.
Wu Mei was suspicious by nature. As long as she learned that Shangguan Wan'er secretly reported palace news to her, she would at most be punished by Wu Mei and her favorability would be lowered.
However, for Shangguan Wan'er, it was a devastating disaster.
Thinking of this, he said sternly: "Wan'er, do you still remember what I told you last time?"
Shangguan Wan'er was stunned and whispered: "You asked me to think about Her Majesty the Queen, and everyone will remember it."
"Then why are you still telling me these things?" Wu Chengsi said with a sullen face.
"But... I want to help you." Shangguan Wan'er pinched the corners of her clothes tightly, looking aggrieved.
Seeing her like this, Wu Chengsi's heart softened and he said gently: "Wan'er, I'm very grateful for your kindness, but this is the inner courtyard of the palace, it's extremely dangerous, and even I may not be able to protect you all the time. So you need to do things Be extremely careful, your own safety comes first, and as long as that is not endangered, I'd love for you to help me."
Shangguan Wan'er stared at Wu Chengsi for a long time with her clear eyes, nodded vigorously, smiled and said, "I understand!" and ran towards the distance with brisk steps.
Wu Chengsi looked at her leaving figure and thought to himself: "She didn't ask me why reporting the news was dangerous. She obviously knew this. She knew there was danger, but she still reported the news to me. This shows that she prioritizes repaying kindness over her own safety. Even more important. She is really a good girl who knows how to repay her kindness."
After being silent for a long time, he turned around and walked towards Zichen Hall.