Liu Mingzhi was stunned for a moment, turned around and looked behind him curiously.
There are only two types of people who can tell their identity at once, one is a familiar person who knows him, and the other is a person who has an ulterior motive, and his purpose is to come after him.
Liu Mingzhi looked at the middle-aged man who was more than ten steps away from him and frowned slightly. He was sure that he had never seen this man before.
The middle-aged man's face was indifferent, with a slight smile on his lips, and his eyes looked at him with respect.
Liu Mingzhi nodded slightly and looked at the middle-aged man quietly: "Who are you, Your Excellency? I don't know why you called me here?"
"My dear, Wan Chuan, General Wan Jie, the eldest son of Duke Wan Mingliang of the Kingdom of Wu, doesn't know how busy the prince is?"
"You're not busy. If you have something to say, please speak up!"
"It's okay if you're not busy. I'm here this time on Princess Jingning's order to invite the prince to come into the house for a brief chat."
Princess Jingning?
Young Master Liu was slightly startled, and after some thought he realized that Princess Jingning was Li Ran, the second sister of the third princess Li Yan.
On the eve of Li Zheng's grand visit, I saw her once in the back hall of Qinzheng Hall, but the impression was not deep.
After all, Li Zheng was dead soon and needed time to settle his funeral arrangements. I only glanced at Li Zheng's many children while passing by in a hurry.
I have heard about Li Ran’s famous name, Young Master Liu.
At the age of sixteen, she married Sun Wanjie, the eldest son of former Duke Wan Buhai of the Kingdom of Wu. She stayed with Wanjie and settled in Jeju. She rarely stayed in the capital except during festivals.
As a princess, after marrying Wanjie, she behaved like a married woman and followed her husband. I don't know how many wealthy children in the capital envied her at first.
I dream of marrying a girl like Princess Li Ran of Jingning.
What man wouldn’t want a girl like this who can not only bring him glory and wealth, but also be caring and caring to him!
However, Li Zheng only had so many daughters who were old enough to leave the court, and the last one was spoiled by Young Master Liu.
However, these rich kids only want to marry a princess like Li Ran who is a sweetheart and has a gentle personality. If they want to marry anyone else, they would avoid her.
After all, not every princess is like Princess Jingning.
Wasn't that what Young Master Liu was like back then? He was very taboo about marrying the third princess. Fortunately, after getting married, the third princess had a good character, otherwise Young Master Liu would cry sometimes.
Young Master Liu came back to his senses, with a smile on his plain face, and gave Wan Chuan a fist.
"It turns out that he is a talented person in the second sister's house. I am so polite."
"May I ask, brother, why did the second sister come to see me? Can you tell me?"
Wan Chuan shook his head slightly: "Prince Bingjian is joking. I am just a messenger. How can the princess tell the truth about the conversation between the prime minister and the prince?"
"If the prince is free at the moment and has nothing to do, you may wish to accompany me. If you have any questions, I think your highness will be able to answer them for you."
Liu Mingzhi looked hesitant. It was no secret in the capital that the second prince Li Tao intended to seize the throne.
Li Tao was welcomed back by Princess Jingning and Wan Mingliang, Duke of Wu Kingdom. At this time, she suddenly invited her to have a talk at her house. She was afraid that if someone saw him, it would definitely cause unnecessary trouble.
Although Liu Mingzhi had not deliberately investigated, he knew in his heart that many pairs of eyes in the capital were paying full attention to him at this moment.
What did Li Ran mean? Liu Mingzhi was confused for a moment.
It would be fine if Li Tao's seizure of the throne was just a nonsense, but if it wasn't and he was implicated, would it be good or bad for him?
But what if Li Ran was not there for Li Tao's affairs, but for some other reason?
If I don't go, it will inevitably not sound good if word spreads about it.
After all, Li Ran has always been the second sister of the third princess, and naturally she is also her second sister.
The second sister invited me, but if I turned it down, it would inevitably lead to the suspicion of being arrogant and arrogant.
After all, he had just been crowned king and he dared to refuse the invitation of a princess, and she was Ruizhong's daughter. If rumors started to spread, I'm afraid it would be very detrimental to me.
For a moment, Liu Mingzhi was in a dilemma.
It doesn't matter if you agree, and it doesn't matter if you don't agree.
If he could excuse it by saying he was busy with something, but he had just told Wan Chuan that he was not busy. Anyone who was not a fool could see what he meant.
"Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty?"
Young Master Liu came back to his senses and looked at Wan Chuan with a faint smile: "Brother Wan, please tell me!"
Wan Chuan leaned forward slightly and spread his left hand: "I would like to ask the prince to move. After all, there are many people on the street and the situation between you and me will inevitably make some people suspicious."
"Your Majesty, you might as well talk about it when you get to your house. I wonder what your Majesty wants?"
Wan Chuan has already made this gesture, and it is obviously inappropriate for him to refuse again.
Liu Mingzhi nodded helplessly and walked towards Wanchuan.
"Brother Wan, please lead the way!"
Young Master Liu knew the location of Duke Wu's Mansion, but he didn't know whether Li Ran was waiting for him at the Duke's Mansion or the Princess' Mansion.
"Your Majesty, you're welcome, please!"
Young Master Liu did not ride a horse, and Wan Chuan only took off the reins and led the horse along. During the half-stick of incense, Liu Mingzhi looked at the Princess Jingning Mansion on the right side of Zhuque Street in front of him and was slightly startled.
He came to the princess's mansion instead of the Duke's mansion. It seems that the situation this time is not good.
Maybe, maybe I am overthinking it.
"Your Majesty, please."
Liu Mingzhi nodded slightly, his eyes moving slightly as he examined the scenery in the princess's mansion, memorizing every route, and followed Wan Chuan towards the living room of the princess's mansion.
"Your Highness the Princess, I have brought King Bingjian back!"
As soon as he walked into the corridor a dozen steps away from the living room, Wan Chuan started speaking loudly.
Young Master Liu was slightly startled, then smiled slightly. Knowing that Wan Chuan was reporting to Li Ran, he followed Wan Chuan quietly, and Young Master Liu did not say anything.
As soon as Wan Chuan finished speaking, a woman who was about thirty-two years old walked out of the living room. The woman had bright eyes, delicate eyebrows with willow leaves, soft light flashing in her eyes, and a frosty face with a light rouge on her lips.
Her appearance is 60% similar to that of the third princess Li Yan. If she didn't know the truth, it would not be an exaggeration to say that this girl is only 28 years old. She is undoubtedly Princess Li Ran of Jingning.
"My younger brother Liu Mingzhi meets my second sister and wishes her eternal youth."
Li Ran looked at Young Master Liu lightly with his shining eyes, raised his red lips slightly with a faint smile, and bowed to Young Master Liu.
"My brother-in-law is exempt from the courtesy. I have taken the liberty to invite my brother-in-law to stay with me without consultation. Please don't mind me."
"Second sister is joking. My younger brother and Yan'er are a married couple. Second sister invites me. How dare I not come?"
When Li Ran saw Young Master Liu's humble and polite appearance, he really couldn't imagine how the reputation of being so shameless in the capital fell on him.
"Brother-in-law, let's stop being polite and sit inside. The tea has been prepared. Please give it a try, brother-in-law!"
"Thank you, second sister. I'm sorry for the disrespect!"
The two of them sat down, and Liu Mingzhi did not show any politeness. He picked up the tea and tasted it gently, not intending to take the initiative to speak.
In short, disaster comes from the mouth. If you can drink a few cups of tea to cope with Li Ran's invitation, talk as little as possible.
Li Ran looked at Young Master Liu who was just drinking tea with his head down, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and pushed the cake in front of Young Master Liu towards Young Master Liu.
"Try the cooking skills of our chef."
"Thank you, Second Sister. Anyone who can cook for Second Sister must be someone with excellent cooking skills. I am in good hands today."
Young Master Liu picked up the pastry and tasted it gently. He followed his policy of eating more, drinking more and talking.
Li Ran on the side saw a strange color in his bright eyes when he saw how calm Mr. Liu was.
She gently covered her lips with her white and flawless palms and coughed lowly.
"Brother-in-law, don't you want to ask me why I invited you here?"
Liu Mingzhi froze and sighed silently. It seemed that he couldn't escape.
"My little brother is not a very curious person. Second sister, if you don't speak first, how can I dare to find out?"