Shen Ao was neatly dressed and stood quietly at the door with his hands behind his back.
After waiting for a moment, Shen An came over from behind.
"For your information, Lord Marquis, the people around the Marquis' Mansion have been evacuated."
Shen Ao snorted through his nostrils.
"Wait a little longer."
After tea time, another servant came to report.
"All the new faces that appeared in Yong'an Square yesterday are gone."
Shen Ao reached out to take the cup of tea handed over by the butler and took a sip.
"No rush."
After waiting for a while, Shen Ao left the Hou Mansion and went straight to the palace.
In the imperial study room, there were only two people, Yang Ke and Shen Ao, and even Chang Chu, who had been serving around them, was nowhere to be seen.
Yang Ke took the envelope handed to him by Shen Ao, took out the white silk inside, and looked at it carefully.
After a long time, I put down the white silk.
"Shen Aiqing, please explain the specific situation in detail."
Shen Ao agreed and told what happened yesterday. Finally, Shen Ao said:
"Your Majesty, I did not check the white silk that Chen Ruiyuan entrusted to me, and I did not know the content of it. But judging from Chen Ruiyuan's expression, it was a matter of great importance. For the sake of caution, I did not take any action. Sure enough, not long after Chen Ruiyuan left, Jibei Suspicious strangers appeared around the Hou Mansion. Today, the boy from the Hu family came to visit in person. After leaving, those suspicious strangers gradually left."
Yang Ke nodded.
"Shen Aiqing is indeed the pillar of our Wei Dynasty. Many tricks can be seen through at a glance. I already know the content of this book, but how can I pass the news back to Chen Ruiyuan? If I summon Chen Ruiyuan rashly, it will be a bit abrupt, and I will If you expose this matter, you can't wait for him to come to your door any longer."
"What your Majesty said is true. However, if Chen Ruiyuan comes to my house again, it would be a bit too deliberate. And there is no legitimate reason, which will also arouse suspicion. However, your Majesty does not know that the boy from the Hu family came to my door today because Meng Changxun is about to return. A banquet was held to thank the ministers and ministers of the court, and Yao'er was also invited. If Chen Ruiyuan is concerned about this matter, he will definitely try to attend the banquet, and then Yao'er can let Yao'er pass the news to him naturally. "
"That's good."
Yang Ke picked up the white silk between his two fingers.
"I already know the matter, so let him not act rashly. I will try to find out whether it is true or not. If it is true, I will not stand idle."
Shen Ao cupped his fists and raised his hands.
"Here!"
On the streets of Luojing, Hu Shichang and his party were walking on the street. Yiyi was wearing a white silk hat, covering her beautiful face.
"Sir, there is something unclear about the slave family. I would like to ask you to clear up the confusion."
"Tell me and listen."
"How come you are so sure that His Highness will follow the dress edict?"
The corner of Hu Shichang's mouth curled into a mocking arc.
"Because if it were me, I would do the same thing.
Our Emperor, His Majesty Chen Tianwu, was a brother to Emperor Wei more than ten years ago. Emperor Wei was also very relieved of Chen Tianwu. According to the practice at that time, officials were not allowed to bring their family members with them when they took office. But when our Majesty went to office, Emperor Wei actually didn't even let him keep a hostage, and asked him to take the whole family with him to the south to take office.
After Chen Tianwu's uprising, in order to protect him from being assassinated by people sent by Emperor Wei, we and the Xu and Wu families jointly sent people to protect Chen Tianwu's family. In the past ten years, no omissions and loopholes have been leaked. This time, Chen Ruiyuan was not there when he went north. What's the matter? But His Majesty forced it in with a rare tough attitude. Everyone guessed that Your Majesty took the opportunity to reconnect with Wei Ting and Emperor Wei and deliver some news."
Speaking of this, Hu Shichang snorted coldly.
"I hope Chen Ruiyuan really spreads something. I have long disliked him, and there is no handle on Kunai. If I get caught, I can just deal with him."
Yiyi, who was under the hat, had no change on her face, but her eyes shrank, and she was thinking secretly: What Hu Shichang said was inconsistent, and it seemed that things were not as he said.
"Young Master can deal with a person just by giving orders. Do you need a name?"
"Why!"
Hu Shichang gave a rare sigh.
"Chen Ruiyuan is still a prince after all. Moreover, Chen Tianwu is not taking things easy. The head of the family is also worried that our Majesty will risk everything once he loses hope. He told me not to do anything wrong. If there is no real evidence, we really can't touch him."
At this time, another guard came over, approached Hu Shichang, and reported: "Sir, that man has left the house."
"Okay, find a way to lure him to Mingqing Tower. Miss Yiyi, I will have to use your means when the time comes."
When he finished speaking, Hu Shichang glanced at Yiyi with a frivolous tone.
Yiyi's eyebrows were curved, her eyes were affectionate, her tone was pretending to be sad, and she cooperated: "Hey, this little girl has a pitiful background, so she can only follow the arrangements of the young master."
Hu Shichang looked up to the sky and laughed.
Today is the last day of the three-day holiday for the Wanshou Festival. Many officials in the Wei Dynasty took this opportunity to hang out or invite friends to have a gathering. Li Huan was no exception.
He walked out of the house in casual clothes, refused the carriage arranged by the housekeeper, and went out with only two servants.
He walked aimlessly and unknowingly arrived at the most prosperous place in the city. Li Huan stood on the roadside and thought about life on the busy street with people coming and going.
He didn't originally plan to come here.
The two servants looked at the stunned young master and did not dare to say anything. They just stood silently behind Li Huan.
On the third floor of a wooden building across the street, a window facing the street opened a crack, and several people were watching Li Huan through the window crack.
"What is this guy thinking about?"
Hu Shichang was a little puzzled and asked casually.
"By the way, how did you get him here?"
The guard on the side saluted and replied: "This is not difficult. After he left the mansion, we followed him for a while and found that he was walking randomly with no fixed purpose. After that, we made some small arrangements. We used carriages, horses or some excitement.
, induced him to come here."
Hu Shichang nodded with satisfaction.
"Things went well."
Then Hu Shichang opened the window and shouted down: "Brother Li Huan."
Li Huan, who was looking around blankly, heard someone calling him and looked around but found nothing.
"Brother Li Huan, look up, here."
Only then did Li Huan find Hu Shichang and others standing behind an open window. Li Huan bowed his hands, glanced at the sign, and led the boy across the road and into Mingqing Tower.
As soon as we walked into the lobby on the first floor, we were greeted by a waiter who enthusiastically asked: "What would you like, sir?"
"I have a good friend in the private room upstairs."
Li Huan was very polite.
The waiter bowed and made a sign of invitation.
"Please come upstairs, guest officer."
As soon as he reached the third floor, two guards saluted Li Huan.
"Master Li, my master invites you."
Li Huan looked at the clothes of the two people and recognized that it was Nan Chu's style. He had been exposed to similar style clothes for more than half a month, so he was naturally familiar with them.
Li Huan nodded.
"Please lead the way."
When he pushed open the door of the private room, Li Huan realized that not only Hu Shichang, but also Xu Liangqiu was also in the room. Several guards were surrounding him. In addition, there was also a woman wearing a white silk hat.
Li Huan was slightly stunned, and then he and Hu Shichang and others met separately.
After the guests and hosts were seated, Hu Shichang spoke first.
"Brother Li, why are you free today? Where are you going?"
"I had nothing to do and was walking around. I didn't expect to meet Brother Hu and the others."
"It just so happens that I and the others have nothing to do. I will be leaving Luojing City in a few days. I would like to take this opportunity to walk around and see more. It is a fate to meet Brother Li by chance today. Thanks to Brother Li at the Hong Hotel
It’s a lot of care. It’s better to meet by chance than to invite me. The food in Mingqinglou is quite delicious, and the dancers and performers are not bad. I would like to thank you for inviting me to this banquet again.”
Li Huanyi cupped his hands.
"Thank you Brother Hu, it's just..."
Li Huan was a little hesitant. Hu Shichang was from another country after all, and the two countries were still somewhat hostile. It was somewhat inappropriate for him to be invited privately and spread the news to others.
"Brother Li, there is no need to worry. During this time in the Wei Dynasty, I only felt Brother Li's temper towards me. Doesn't the law of the Wei Dynasty not allow friends to interact with each other?"
"Brother Hu was joking, and Brother Hu took notice of him. Li was frightened. In this way, Li thanked Brother Hu."
Hu Shichang laughed.
"Okay, Brother Li, just listen to my arrangements."
After speaking, Hu Shichang glanced at the guard standing behind the door.
The guard took the order, bowed and retreated.
Xu Liangqiu also said: "Brother Li, there is no need to be polite. Come and let me introduce you to Brother Li."
As he spoke, he pointed to Yiyi, who was kneeling beside him.
"This is the most beautiful woman in our Southern Chu. Although she is also a member of my mission, she has never been seen by Brother Li because of the difference between men and women."
Li Huan saluted Yiyi.
"Master Li, there is no need to be polite."
The orchid-like voice in the empty valley, with some Wu Nong soft words, gives people a crisp, soft, sweet and waxy feeling.
"Young Master, just say "Yiyi" when you address your family."
Yiyi took off her silk hat as she spoke, revealing her true face.
Li Huan maintained his saluting posture and stood there stunned, with nothing else in his eyes.
She is indeed the most beautiful woman in Southern Chu.
The fair skin is slightly transparent. There seems to be a trace of affection as the almond eyes turn. The nose is straight and beautiful, and the red lips are slightly open with a smile.
There is no coquettish and seductive look on her face, on the contrary, she has a pure and charming look.
But it's this kind of pure and touching feeling that on the one hand arouses the man's desire for protection, on the other hand it makes people want to bully her.
Li Huan is also a well-known figure in Luojing's romantic scene. He often goes to brothels, sleeps on flowers and willows, and misses all kinds of courtesans. He also sees a lot of beauties.
Not to mention these dead flowers and willows.
In Li Huan's opinion, Princess Zhu'an is the most beautiful person he has ever seen. Although Shen Xiyao is not as good as Princess Zhu'an in appearance, she is better than Princess Zhu'an in terms of figure. Both of them can be regarded as spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each with his own strengths.
The beauty of Da Wei was the most beautiful he had ever seen.
But in front of Yiyi, these two people seemed to have become vulgar and tasteless.