The fate between people is sometimes wonderful. Mei Changsu's appearance has been completely changed by the fire and cold poison. Even if the people who were closest to him face to face, they would never recognize him as Lin Shu.
But when Princess Nihuang and Mei Changsu looked at each other, a sense of familiarity that outsiders couldn't explain grew between them.
Mei Changsu knew that he was not going to die soon, and he didn't want to delay Nihuang, let alone get to know her, so he naturally avoided her eyes deliberately.
Little did he know that it was this avoidance that aroused Princess Nihuang's curiosity.
"Jingrui, who is this gentleman?" Princess Nihuang asked Xiao Jingrui proactively.
Xiao Jingrui is the "eldest son" of Ning Guohou Xie Yu. He has been close to Princess Nihuang since childhood and treats her as a big sister. Naturally, he will not hide it.
"This is Sect Master Mei Changsu Mei, who is famous in the world, number one on the list of Langya Masters, and leader of the Jiangzuo Alliance." Xiao Jingrui said proudly: "He is also a good friend of mine."
Nihuang had heard the name of Mei Changsu and originally thought that he was a martial artist with strong martial arts skills. Unexpectedly, he turned out to be a scholar with no ability to restrain a chicken.
"It turns out that it's Sect Master Mei. I'm Mu Nihuang, and I've heard of the talented Qilin scholar in the southern border."
Mei Changsu turned sideways and said to Nihuang: "The common people have met Princess Nihuang. Please forgive me. The common people are weak and the journey here is bumpy. I really can't get up to salute."
Xiao Jingrui explained: "Zongmei Mei is suffering from a cold illness. This time he came to Jinling with Yujin and me to recuperate. It would be troublesome to change his name to Su Zhe."
Nihuang raised his eyebrows, obviously not believing what Xiao Jingrui said.
Jiangzuo, where the Jiangzuo League is located, has a much better climate than Jinling, and is more suitable for recuperation. Obviously recuperation is just Mei Changsu's excuse.
"I see, then Mr. Su, please come into the city quickly!" Princess Nihuang thought about finding opportunities to contact Mei Changsu in the future and was not in a hurry.
"Sister Nihuang leaves the city, where are you going?" Yan Yujin asked curiously.
Nihuang said: "I'm bored staying in the capital, so I'm going to go to Qixia Mountain to enjoy the maples."
"Appreciate the maples!" Yan Yujin said with some emotion: "At this time, the maple leaves of Qixia Mountain are in red, which is a picturesque scene. Let me go with Sister Nihuang!"
Nihuang smiled and said, "You have just returned to Jinling. Why don't you go back to Yan Mansion to pay homage to Lord Yan?"
"My father spends all day refining elixirs and cultivating Taoism, so he doesn't care about me." Yan Yujin smiled and said to Xiao Jingrui, "Jingrui, do you want to go with us?"
Xiao Jingrui glanced at Mei Changsu in embarrassment.
"I'm not like you. My father and mother are still at the mansion waiting for me to come back. Moreover, Brother Mei also has to stay in Ningguohou Mansion temporarily. I have to go back and make arrangements."
"Jing Rui, don't worry about me." Mei Changsu said, "I also want to take a walk around Jinling City and stretch my muscles."
Xiao Jingrui shook his head and said: "Since we have returned to Jinling, we can go to appreciate the maples at any time, but let's wait for another day!"
Princess Nihuang nodded and said: "Jing Rui is right, Qixia Mountain won't run away, so we'd better make an appointment to enjoy the maples together some other time. I won't go today and will accompany you to the city."
Mei Changsu frowned, hearing something strange in Princess Nihuang's tone.
Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin didn't notice anything, and the four of them talked and laughed all the way into the city.
The news that Mei Changsu had entered Jinling City under the pseudonym Su Zhe soon reached the ears of Prince Yu and the Crown Prince. When Mei Changsu moved into the Ningguo Marquis Mansion, the Crown Prince almost jumped up with joy and went directly to Xie Yu to ask him
Go and recruit Mei Changsu.
At the same time, King Yu also sent cartloads of gifts to the Ningguo Marquis Mansion. Even Emperor Liang in the palace heard about Mei Changsu's name.
Mei Changsu was torn between the Crown Prince and Prince Yu, but he didn't say who he was seeking refuge with.
On the other side, in order to force Nihuang to stay in Jinling, Emperor Liang built a martial arts arena for her under Yingfeng Tower and publicly selected her son-in-law.
The contest to recruit a son-in-law was Nihuang's own idea. The original intention was to politely refuse Emperor Liang's proposed marriage, but she underestimated her own influence.
As soon as the platform for recruiting a son-in-law was set up, various forces signed up to participate. Even Dachu, Dayu, and Dayan sent people to Jinling, and it suddenly became a hot topic in the city.
Emperor Liang's imperial edict has been issued, and it is difficult to change it overnight. We can only encourage young talents in Jinling City to sign up to participate, and do not let other countries compare with Liang.
?Princess Nihuang is the anchor of the southern border, and Emperor Liang will never allow her to marry out of another country.
?In the end, even Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin rushed to sign up.
At this time, Wang Gang had just finished handling the northwest war and returned to the capital with two guards.
It was naturally not a trivial matter for the hero who opened up the country to return to the capital. Emperor Liang temporarily stopped the martial arts contest to recruit his bride, and specifically asked the prince to go out of the city to welcome him on his behalf. Princess Nihuang also went along the way.
The prince originally wanted to refuse due to illness, but after Xie Yu persuaded him, he reluctantly came.
Although he wished Wang Gang died on the battlefield, the prince had no choice but to put on a fake smile and, together with all the princes and ministers, greet Wang Gang at Wuding Gate with the highest standards.
"Seventh brother." The prince had a fake smile on his face, and when he saw Wang Gang from a distance, he trotted over.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince." Wang just dismounted his horse and knelt down to salute, but was supported by the Crown Prince.
"Seventh brother, you have worked hard all the way. My father has hosted a banquet in the palace to welcome you." The prince said with a fake smile.
Wang Gang nodded and said nothing. His attitude was quite arrogant, but it was also in line with Prince Jing's previous personality.
The prince's face stiffened, and he wanted to draw a circle and curse Wang Gang, but on his face he still wanted to ask about the situation in the northwest.
"The situation in the northwest is still unclear for the time being. Although Ye Qin has been destroyed, there are still sporadic resistance forces in the country, and small neighboring countries are also ready to move, and they need a large army to suppress them." Wang Gang replied.
The prince narrowed his eyes and said: "Just let your subordinates handle some minor troubles. Don't leave when you return to Aurous Hill this time. Father has other important responsibilities for you."
Wang Gang knew that the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and even Emperor Liang did not want him to take charge of the military anymore, so he transferred him back to the capital. He was said to be entrusted with important tasks, but in fact he was left idle.
Fortunately, he has already laid a secret plan in the northwest. Even if Lie Zhanying is transferred back, the northwest army will still be in his hands.
Wang Gang could not bear to be patient with the prince, but he saw Princess Nihuang in the crowd, and a thin man next to her.
This time there was a banquet held in the palace, and the prince called Mei Changsu over and brought him into the palace together.
The reason why the prince did this was because yesterday an old couple arrived in Beijing under the escort of Jiangzuo League and sued Duke Qing for occupying their fields.
Duke Qingguo was King Yu's money bag outside. He occupied the fields just to make money for King Yu.
Emperor Liang has sent people from the Xuanjing Division to investigate Duke Qing.
When Duke Qing was unlucky, King Yu was unlucky. King Yu was unlucky, and the prince was very happy. When he was happy, he brought his greatest hero, Mei Changsu, into the palace, intending to recommend him to an official position in front of Emperor Liang and win people's hearts.
As for Princess Nihuang, who came to pick up Wang Gang, she was also involved in a martial arts competition. She came to hide and get in touch with Mei Changsu.
Wang Gang and Mei Changsu made eye contact. They were far apart from each other and neither of them spoke, but Princess Nihuang still picked up the clues.
"Mr. Su knows Prince Jing." Nihuang asked Mei Changsu.
"Su Zhe has lived in Jiangzuo for a long time and has heard of Prince Jing. Today is the first time I see him." Mei Changsu said calmly.
Princess Nihuang said thoughtfully: "But I think Prince Jing seems to have recognized Mr.
"The princess must have made a mistake!" Mei Changsu lowered his head so that no one could see the flaw.
"Mr. Su has been in the capital for a few days. Have you decided which prince you want to join?" Princess Nihuang said bluntly with the corner of her mouth raised.
"Su came to the capital this time just to recuperate, and he didn't want to get involved in the struggle for the right to inherit the throne." Mei Changsu said in a deep voice.
Princess Nihuang has an expression that only makes you believe in her.
Mei Changsu glanced at the eyes around him that were attracted by Princess Nihuang, and smiled bitterly in his heart.