Liu Rumei felt disappointed after hearing this, "Oh, how could this happen?"
Xiao Qing next to him had a look of resentment on his face, "Miss, this Chen Xiaobei is really getting more and more arrogant. He doesn't even give you face. I think, miss, you are just too good to him."
Liu Rumei glanced at her and said, "Don't say that, think about how much Brother Xiaobei has helped us."
"It can even be said that if he hadn't brought us down from the mountain, how could we have had these subsequent victories."
After hearing these words from Liu Rumei, Xiaoqing stuck out her tongue.
"That's what I said, but..."
"Okay, if you don't come, don't come. However, Brother Liu Tie is right. After things here are over, it's time for us to go back to the capital for a visit. I'm still very worried about my father."
As she spoke, Liu Rumei's eye circles were a little red, "Something happened to my second brother, and my eldest brother doesn't know martial arts. Dad lacks helpers, so I'm really worried."
After listening to Liu Rumei's words, Xiaoqing also sighed, "Miss, if you ask me, let's not live in Qingniu County and go directly back to the capital."
There was also a trace of hesitation on Liu Rumei's face, "I will wait until I go back and discuss this with my father before making a decision."
"Okay, you clean up, and I'll go say goodbye to the prince."
Liu Rumei finished the arrangements and hurriedly came to see the prince Xiao Jingyun. At this time, the prince Xiao Jingyun was still immersed in the joy of regaining Jizhou.
"Rumei, you came just in time. I was planning to ask you. Who do you think is suitable for Jizhou to stay behind?"
Liu Rumei bowed slightly and said, "Your Highness, there are two princes Liu and Zhao. You can just discuss it. Rumei is here to say goodbye to you."
"Oh, where are you going?" Xiao Jingyun's face was full of surprise.
"Your Highness, I want to return to Wannian City to see my father. Since my second brother's accident, he..."
Before Liu Rumei finished speaking, Xiao Jingyun nodded, "Maybe it's time to go back and have a look. I don't think it's better to do this. After Jizhou has been settled, how about we go back together?"
Liu Rumei originally wanted to leave, but when the prince Xiao Jingyun said this, she naturally couldn't force it, so she had no choice but to nod and agree.
"Then according to what His Highness said, Rumei will go back and wait for news from you."
After saying that, he bowed again and was about to leave, but Xiao Jingyun called out again, "Rumei, I intend to let Prince Liu stay to guard Jizhou and wait for the arrival of new candidates for the court."
Hearing this, Liu Rumei also responded calmly, "Since His Highness has made the decision, Rumei has no objection."
Seeing Liu Rumei's perfunctory attitude, Xiao Jingyun stopped asking any more questions and waved him off.
Liu Rumei's intuition was still very good, and Wannian City was still immersed in celebrations at this time.
The Great Earth Kingdom and the Dalin Kingdom retreated together, and directly withdrew from the country's borders.
This allowed the dignitaries and common people in the city to return to their former tranquility. However, almost overnight, all kinds of rumors suddenly spread.
"The Liu family respects itself by supporting troops, while Liu Xiangnan secretly hoards troops and horses."
"Liu Rumei coerced the prince and actually controlled the army."
"Liu Xiangnan and Zhu Meng reached a tacit agreement. Zhu Meng retreated his troops in exchange for Liu Rumei's military exploits."
"Liu Xiangnan secretly supports Zhu Meng."
Faced with the overwhelming rumors, Liu Xiangnan seemed very calm.
It's just that his eldest son Liu Yuanwen is a little out of control.
After lunch that day, he hurriedly came to see his father and said, "Dad, it has been spread on the streets now that you are the manipulator behind Zhu Meng's mutiny."
After hearing this, Liu Xiangnan smiled slightly and said, "Do you believe this? I have been retired for many years and have no actual control over the troops."
"Dad, just because I don't believe it doesn't mean that everyone else doesn't believe it. I went out and walked on the street today, and people were pointing at me."
After listening to his words, Liu Xiangnan waved his hand again, "Okay, don't pay attention to these rumors. When the prince and others come back, the rumors will be disproven."
"But just because I don't believe it doesn't mean that the emperor doesn't believe it. If the emperor listens to these rumors, then we..."
After listening to his son's words, Liu Xiangnan twirled his beard with his hand and said very confidently, "I have followed the emperor on military campaigns in the north and south since I was young. He naturally understands my nature. You don't need to worry."
Before he finished speaking, he heard rapid footsteps outside, and a servant hurriedly ran in.
"Master, a group of officers and soldiers have come outside. The leader is Bai Han, the emperor's personal bodyguard."
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiangnan raised his eyebrows and asked, "What is he here for?"
Suspicion was suspicion. But after all, Bai Han was the emperor's personal bodyguard, so Liu Xiangnan still led people to welcome him out.
Seeing Liu Xiangnan coming out, Bai Han clasped his fists and said, "By order of the Emperor, the Marquis invites you to come to the palace for tea."
When Liu Xiangnan saw the hundreds of golden-armored warriors behind him, he couldn't help but feel shocked.
This is not a gesture of asking for tea at all.
But Liu Xiangnan was still very calm and nodded to Bai Han, "Let me get ready and I'll follow you right away."
Liu Xiangnan returned and said to his son Liu Yuanwen, "Keep your home safe during my absence these days and don't make trouble. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Dad, I think the person who came here is evil. Otherwise..."
Liu Xiangnan waved his hand, "Okay, do as I say."
After finishing speaking, he got dressed, came out, and followed Bai Han away.
But Liu Xiangnan didn't expect that things were not over after he and Bai Han left.
When he was far away, the golden-armored warriors swarmed up, rushed into the Liu Mansion, and captured everyone.
What made Liu Xiangnan even more unexpected was that Bai Han took him not to the palace, but directly to the prison.
Liu Xiangnan had an ominous premonition when he saw him being brought to the door of the prison. He still asked very calmly, "Bai Han, what is your purpose of bringing me here?"
Bai Han cupped his fists and said, "Please forgive me, Mr. Hou, we are also following orders."
"The emperor asked you to rest here for a few days. When he finishes his official duties, he will come to see you in person."
After hearing these words, Liu Xiangnan sighed, "I can't believe that I, Liu Xiangnan, have been loyal and loyal for so many years, but I still haven't escaped the rumors."
Bai Han showed respect on his face, but he still looked helpless, "Master Marquis, if you want to send a message to anyone, I will convey it to you."
"Okay, go tell Yuan Wen and tell him not to think of rescuing me. I'll be fine."
Bai Han looked embarrassed. He was silent for a while and then said, "Master Marquis, I don't want to hide it from you. The prince should be in the prison of the Department of Law by now."
After hearing this, Liu Xiangnan was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Okay, okay, you did a great job."
After saying that, he turned around and walked into the prison.
Seeing him entering the prison, Bai Han shook his head and regretted, "What evil have I done?"
When it got dark, a team of fast horses rushed into Wannian City. The leader was the old housekeeper Liu Kai. When they arrived at the gate of the palace, Liu Kai was stunned when he saw that there was a seal on the closed door of his house.