Chapter 431: The Eve of the Palace Banquet
Lin Yaoyao opened her eyes wide and opened her mouth, with disbelief written all over her face, but Lin Huiru pretended she didn't see it at all, and was sipping tea there wholeheartedly. There is no free lunch in the world.
Originally, Lin Yaoyao wanted to say something, but she knew that Lin Huiru was worth five or two taels, so this meeting was simply trying to make things difficult for her! But people had to bow their heads under the eaves, and
Lin Yaoyao could only bear it, " I see, thank you sister."
When she went out, she happened to meet the embroiderer who came to deliver the clothes.
The box looks golden, just a box must be very valuable, she can't see the clothes inside, but just looking at this battle, it must be extraordinary.
"Be careful, if you break it, you won't be able to pay for your life." The woman on the side urged the embroiderer, and the two walked quickly into the house under the guidance of the servant.
Lin Yaoyao rolled her eyes, and most likely she could guess that this dress should be what Lin Huiru would wear on New Year's Eve.
Obviously they are sisters, but there is a huge difference. Lin Huiru will eat the best delicacies in the palace, watch singing and dancing, talk and laugh with high-ranking officials and nobles, but she will clean the toilet in the princess mansion!? Why all this
? It wasn't hers!?
She was angrily carrying stones on the street to vent her grievances, but suddenly there were many more feet in her sight.
"Bold! How dare you block His Royal Highness King Xiang's way!?" The servant next to him yelled, and Lin Yaoyao was startled. .
"Your Majesty didn't do it on purpose, Your Highness, please forgive me!" She didn't learn anything else, but begging for mercy is very flexible.
In the carriage, Tang Junyi had just passed by the snack street. Curious about what else Lin Huiru could do, he sent Yufeng to buy one by one. Kung Fu talked to her, "Who?"
"I haven't seen it. I just came out of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Do you want to deal with it?" Yufeng hesitated. After all, Tang Junyi had special treatment for the people in the Prime Minister's Mansion, and he would have been dragged away earlier.
Tang Junyi frowned when he heard the words, lifted the curtain of the carriage to take a look, and saw that Lin Yaoyao was kneeling with a sneer on his lips, "No, when did the Prime Minister come out with such soft bones?" Kneeling at every turn,
but It's not the character of Xiangfu.
Yufeng shook his head, "It's not from the Xiangfu, but it seems to have something to do with the Xiangfu." "
Oh? Tell me?" Tang Junyi couldn't help being curious.
The carriage set off again, leaving Lin Yaoyao to get up in fear. She had heard that King Xiang was tyrannical, but she didn't expect to bump into her today.
"It's Mrs. Lin's younger sister, but Mrs. Lin's family is adopted, so it doesn't matter, but the relationship between the two seems to be bad, and she was taken by Princess Anning to be the current person." Now that they have Bai Qianyi, they are together It is even more difficult for the palace to inquire about news.
Tang Junyi put another chestnut fried in sugar into his mouth, "Interesting, I didn't expect her to have such a vicious side, find out what this woman has done." "Yes."
Yufeng responded, but sighed helplessly in his heart Take a breath.
Regarding Lin Huiru, Tang Junyi is still curious about everything. When he saw Lin Huiru's dog before, Tang Junyi wanted to find out where it came from and raise one. Unfortunately, it was different from what he thought. It was only found in Xiaofan Kingdom. If it was troublesome, it would be even more troublesome to keep him, so he gave up.
In the prime minister's mansion, Lin Huiru was in trouble looking at the new clothes.
Good-looking is good-looking, but it is too gorgeous, with pearls and gemstones pierced on it, and the matching head and face are gifted by the emperor. This outfit is priceless, and it hurts my heart to wear it.
If there are any pros and cons, she feels that this dress is more valuable than her life.
Until the night was getting dark, when Xu Ziqiao came back, Lin Huiru sat on the chair and fell asleep. He had no choice but to go up and pat her on the cheek, "If you sleep like this, you will catch a cold."
Lin Huiru opened her eyes and stretched her waist, still thinking about the clothes, "Can I not wear this one? It's too gorgeous, I can't stand it."
Xu Ziqiao weighed the clothes, but it wasn't heavy either. It is mainly warm in the palace, and it is embarrassing if the clothes are too heavy, and the gorgeousness is indeed gorgeous. The powder bottom skirt is matched with radiant gold and silver threads, and pearls and gemstones are embellished on it. It looks really cumbersome, but he I also want to see how Lin Huiru wears it.
"It will be an annual event, and there will be envoys from all over the world. Both men and women will be dressed up to attend. If you don't wear this, what do you want to wear?" Xu Ziqiao sat down and played with another box of noodles.
Lin Huiru rested her chin and thought about it. This is indeed a problem. What else can she wear if she is not wearing a fancy dress? If it is ordinary, it will not give people a sense of simplicity, but it will only lose Xu Ziqiao's face.
But this...
"Don't worry, go try it on first. Maybe it's not as inappropriate as you think." After speaking, Xu Ziqiao put on the clothes in one hand, and walked behind the screen with Lin Huiru in the other.
Unexpectedly, the clothes fit Lin Huiru's body unexpectedly, but after all, it will only be a lining, and makeup and hair bun will be needed at that time.
"I feel...cool." Lin Huiru rubbed her shoulders, frowned and looked at herself in the mirror.
"Go and change it. After you put it on, you will make the country and the city beautiful. There will be many occasions like this in the future, and there will be many scenes where you need to wear fancy clothes. You always need to get used to it." Xu Ziqiao touched Lin Huiru's head and smiled. road.
Time passed quickly, and the big banquet was held at dawn, and the people who could enter the palace to participate were officials of the third rank or above. Although there were restrictions, the number of people who entered the palace was not ordinary because they brought their family members.
Since it is the New Year's Eve, when it is a good time, there will be caring people who will show their hospitality to ask His Majesty for rewards at this time, and maybe they can ask for a good fortune bestowed by the emperor.
Lin Huiru and Xu Ziqiao walked slowly in front together, and from time to time they could receive some uncomfortable eyes for Lin Huiru.
Originally, there were quite a few well-known young masters in the capital, but Xu Ziqiao's talent, fame, wealth and appearance abruptly compared several highnesses and princes, and many young ladies from aristocratic families were moved.
Xu Ziqiao had rejected all his righteous words before, and His Majesty looked at him with admiration because of this. Now there are very few people who dare to provoke him openly, and many officials' money is still in Lin Huiru's hands. If they don't want to, they will have to earn half of the money in the capital.
Nowadays, the grain, oil, rice, noodles, rouge, gouache, and food business in the capital are almost all monopolized by Lin Huiru. Cloth is fine, but Lin Huiru is a little powerless when it comes to gold, silver and jade.
Not to mention Miss Shijia, even officials rarely dare to mention this matter.
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The eyes of those young girls who were just in love seemed to be pricked by needles, and Lin Huiru couldn't avoid it. She sighed, and pinched the flesh on Xu Ziqiao's arm, "Everyone says that beauty is a disaster, but do you think you are a blue face? "
Xu Ziqiao felt a little helpless, so he could only rub Lin Huiru's hand lightly, "I don't want to, but the son who admires you but dare not say it, do you think there are few people?" This is true,
yes There are many people who are full of fantasies about Lin Huiru, but this matter is far away. Most men know that they are not as good as Xu Ziqiao, so they don't want to be bored.
However, due to the disparity in the status of men and women in ancient times, women still have the illusion that such things will not be dispelled just because Lin Huiru is better.
"No one dared to look at it so directly." Lin Huiru snorted lightly, with a sour tone.
Xu Ziqiao smiled, and helped her straighten her messy hair blown by the wind, "They are short-sighted, don't care about them."
Speaking of the long-term vision, Lin Huiru admires Qi Hehua and Lin Huiru the most. Qing, the two of them don't know how to marry her to a promising scholar so accurately, she has to ask tomorrow.
After entering the banquet hall, Lin Huiru realized why there are so many halls in the palace.
This room here is specially prepared for state banquets or big festivals. It can accommodate more than five or six hundred people and covers an area the size of an auditorium.
The seats are seated in order of rank, the closest to Qianyuan, the closest to the stage are the first-rank officials and relatives of the emperor, and then the envoys and other officials are next in order, and the concubines are the same.
Lin Huiru and Xu Ziqiao were almost next to several highnesses, and next to Xu Ziqiao was Tang Junyi's position. The two looked at each other and smiled, which was regarded as a greeting.
When the seats were full, Qian Yuan took the high position under the support of the guards, and with a word of excuse, everyone was able to get up.
"Today is the New Year's Eve banquet. Whether it is an official from our court or an envoy from another country, it can be treated as a family banquet without any restraint." Qian Yuan waved his hand, said a few words, and began to serve food and play music.
Lin Huiru was still not quite used to this kind of occasion, but fortunately she was not far from the dancer, and she could pass the time admiring the enchanting and graceful dance.
Most of the things in the palace are looking for good looks rather than good taste. Either this dish is not cooked enough, or that dish is overcooked. In short, it is hard to describe.
Fortunately, the taste of most of the dishes is good. Even if there is a plate of cold cabbage in front of you, eating it in the palace is still a royal thing, and it is completely incomparable in other places.
Tang Junyi tasted the wine, his eyes were not on the dancer, but on Lin Huiru.
Today's Lin Huiru had a rare show, wearing a splendid costume and a full set of accessories on her head. She looked gorgeous and otherworldly, which surprised Tang Junyi.
Coupled with Lin Huiru's subtle expressions, Tang Junyi felt that she was weird.
Xu Ziqiao looked over at this time. Although he had no expression, he moved his body to block King Xiang's sight, "Your Highness, I would like to toast you." Tang Junyi squinted his eyes, picked up the cup and touched
it In the past, his name was not right and his speech was not right, so of course he had to endure it.
Just when Lin Huiru was yawning so sleepy, she suddenly patted her shoulder with one hand, and Princess Anning sat on the vacant seat next to her, smiling at her with her red nose.
"Where did you go? Why did you come so late?" Lin Huiru lowered her voice, a little confused.
Princess An Ning took off the cloak to the servants, her voice sounded a bit gritted, "I don't know which servant didn't clean it well, a mouse entered the room and bit my dress, so I had to find last year's clothes for incense I came to wear it, so I was delayed for a while."
After hearing this, Lin Huiru couldn't help but frowned, "You didn't send someone to investigate, as a servant of the Princess Mansion, how could such a mistake be made? Mouse is not If it's too clean, the clothes in the same room should also be disinfected."
After all, the environment in ancient times was special, and mice did carry germs. Lin Huiru sincerely regarded Princess Anning as her sister, so she kindly said firmly.
Princess An Ning nodded, "The mothers are already doing this, if anyone knows who it is, they must be dealt with severely." "That's
good, you should drink some hot water first, or your stomach will hurt soon." Huiru put down the melon seeds in her hand and sighed helplessly.
At this time, Zhou Youde also came to ask about the situation on behalf of Qian Yuan, his face changed drastically after hearing about it, he practiced asking Princess Anning for a long time, and then he returned the news with a serious expression.
"Eunuch Zhou also watched me grow up in the past. When I was a child, he was neither hunchbacked nor gray-haired. Looking at him now, he looks haggard and kind. He was serious before." Singing and dancing, at this time I started to talk nonsense with Lin Huiru.
Lin Huiru looked over. He and she didn't have much chance to look at Zhou Youde carefully. Looking at it today, I really think Zhou Youde still has a kind face, especially when he is worried about Princess Anning, it can't match the word serious.
"I really can't see it." Lin Huiru sighed, and took a sip of hot tea.
Lin Huiru couldn't help being a little puzzled after not hearing Princess Anning speak again for a long time. She looked back and found that Princess Anning was biting her lower lip and looking at something tangled up.
She also looked at the past, but didn't see anything unusual, "What are you looking at, your face is so ugly."
Princess An Ning put her index finger in front of her lips, "Shh, look at the other side, are there several envoys?" , there are still several young people who feel about the same age as you and me... Tell me, will my father sell me at this time?"
This guess made Lin Huiru choke up, but thinking about it this way is indeed true. It's possible, after all, Princess Anning is about to get married, if she doesn't refer to marriage...
However, if she nodded at this time, I'm afraid it would make Princess Anning feel bad again, so Lin Huiru said ambiguously, "Your Majesty loves you so much, how could he marry you off? Those countries are far away. , the climate is also very bad. Besides, if there is such a thing, the empress will definitely ask you to see which one is suitable, right? Don't scare yourself." What she said is not unreasonable, after
all Before Qian Yuan spoke, all speculations were just empty talk.
Princess An Ning's face was still tangled and ugly, "But I always feel that he seems to be interested in me, always looking at me, what should I do if he dares to propose marriage to the emperor and threatens him? What if he marries far away? , I will never be able to eat the delicious food you cook, Miss Xiaoru. You let me eat so many delicious food. If I go to other places, how will I live? No, no, you will want me Damn it, I don't want to marry... let alone marry out of the capital."
Seeing Princess Anning's pitiful look, Lin Huiru somehow wanted to tease her, "Then you should find a young man from the capital to marry as soon as possible. Isn't it perfect?"
Chapter 433: Killing first and playing later
"I think so, too, but those princes of aristocratic families are more frivolous than the other. They either have no literary talents or no good looks. Even if I can fall in love with you, can the royal father fall in love with you?" Princess An Ning frowned and sighed, quite right. Worry about the future.
Lin Huiru twitched the corner of her mouth helplessly. What Princess Anning said was not unreasonable. The young talents of this generation, excluding her relatives, are indeed a little... crooked.
"I think Jiang Yu and Jiang are all good." Lin Huiru thought, and suddenly his eyes lit up.
Princess An Ning lowered her eyes and shook her head, "He is too playful and his official title is not high, so my father will not agree." "
Wrong, the important thing is not whether your father agrees or not, but whether you like it or not. If you like it, if it's just a commoner, your father may not be able to persuade you." Lin Huiru joked with a smile.
"You don't understand him like I do." Princess Anning sighed, "No, it's so boring, Miss Ru, do you have anything interesting, I can't even laugh." Lin Huiru thought for a while
, "Yes, there are some fun crossword puzzles, would you like to listen to them?"
"Tell me, these dances have remained the same for eight hundred years, and I'll have to watch them just by watching them." Princess Anning nodded hurriedly. , looking forward to the past.
"Do you write with your left hand or your right hand?" Lin Huiru remembered the routine Xu Ziqiao used before, and turned her head to ask.
Hearing the voice here, Xu Ziqiao smiled helplessly.
Princess Anning was a little puzzled, what kind of riddle was this, "Of course it's the right hand." "
Wrong, don't you use a pen for writing?" Lin Huiru blinked playfully.
Princess An Ning was a little dazed, and then a little unconvinced, "You're being stupid!"
"I don't. You have to use your brain to guess riddles." Lin Huiru shrugged, with an innocent look on her face.
"Not counting, come again." Princess Anning ignited her fighting spirit.
"Why does the egret always sleep with one foot down?" Lin Huiru asked again.
Princess Anning frowned, "How do I know why, your riddle is different from the ones I've heard before?" "
Of course it's different, if you've heard it before, wouldn't it be boring?" Lin Huiru Smiling, she immediately said the answer, "If it lifts up its two feet, wouldn't it be about to fall?"
Although this answer was a bit unexpected, Princess Anning couldn't help covering her mouth and laughing. "Is there any more?"
"Well... the cubs of cows are called calves, but what are the cubs of tortoises and rabbits called?" Lin Huiru asked.
Princess An Ning wanted to break her head, "Little turtle? Little rabbit?"
"No, it's the bastard and the son of a turtle." Lin Huiru had an unconcealable smile on her face.
"This...hahaha" Princess Anning laughed louder, and then attracted Qian Yuan's attention.
Qian Yuan looked over curiously, and saw Lin Huiru and Princess Anning whispering and laughing, and he couldn't help being a little curious about what the two were talking about.
"Tangtang, why are you laughing there? Why don't you just say it, so that I can be happy too?" Qian Yuan's opening gave Princess Anning the feeling that she was called by her husband in the school.
The dancing and music stopped, and when everyone turned their gazes over, Princess Anning was a little embarrassed, she stood up and saluted, then stuck out her tongue playfully and said, "Just now I was playing a riddle with Sister Xiaoru, and the answer was a bit more funny. "
Oh? There are even funny riddles. Let me listen to them." Qian Yuan asked curiously. Once Lin Huiru was involved in some things, things became a little more interesting.
Lin Huiru had a sudden myocardial infarction.
The first two are fine, but if the latter Princess An Ning speaks out, I'm afraid...she won't be able to walk out completely today.
She pulled Princess Anning's sleeve carefully, but the movement was slight, and she didn't know if Princess Anning felt it.
"Does father write with his left hand or his right hand?" Princess Anning smiled and asked step by step.
Qian Yuan was also a little dumbfounded, "I have always used my right hand, Tangtang, did I love you for nothing?"
Princess An Ning smiled, "My father loves me the most, but the answer to this question is relatable. That doesn't matter, it should be said that everyone can use the answer to this riddle, of course people can't write with their hands alone, they have to use a pen, right?" After hearing this,
Qian Yuan suddenly realized, "So that's the case, but I think it's terrible. It's nothing funny, what riddle did Mrs. Lin tell you?" "
This...why does the egret always sleep with one foot tucked away?" Princess Anning rolled her eyes and sensed Lin Huiru's movement next to her, He lowered his head in doubt.
Qian Yuan couldn't figure it out, "It's better to be alone than to be happy alone. If Ai Qing knows what the answer is, I will reward you if you guess it right!
" As a reward, if the royal family sends a pen, it is also the best pen in the world. For a while, there are different opinions and discussions, but the answer is not on the point.
"Because egrets have to guard against hunters or natural enemies so that they can escape?" Tang Junyi also became interested, and after speaking, he looked at Lin Huiru, intending to ask for an answer.
Lin Huiru shook his head, Tang Junyi was a little disappointed, but according to the previous answering ideas, the answer could not be so simple, only Xu Ziqiao smiled helplessly, Lin Huiru was just such a little trick .
"Since there is no one who can guess it, then you can announce the answer." Qian Yuan squinted his eyes and stroked his beard. In fact, the answer he thought was all said by others. Can't figure out what the answer is.
Seeing that everyone couldn't guess, Princess Anning was also satisfied. It seems that she is not the only one who can't turn the corner, "Then I will say it, because if he lifts his legs to sleep, he will fall down." ah."
Qian Yuan was taken aback for a moment, and then he smiled helplessly, "So that's the case, the angle of this question is really tricky, but there is something else interesting, and if there is anything else, tell me." Lin Huiru thought in his
heart With a thud, she covered her forehead with a headache, and kept winking and mouthing at Princess Anning, but Princess Anning didn't understand. For some reason, Xu Ziqiao also noticed the strangeness here. Look at Lin Hui If you are so nervous, there is a bad premonition in your heart.
In fact, Princess Anning hesitated a bit, after all, the answer to this mystery was a bit vulgar.
"Maybe let me ask you. My wife's questions are all the same. The princess is very young and playful. If I come to ask questions, the princess and my wife can also have a sense of participation." Xu Ziqiao's timely rescue made Lin Huiru feel like A shot in the arm.
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"Okay, okay, it's too boring to just ask others." Princess Anning nodded again and again, and looked over with pitiful eyes.
Qian Yuan nodded, "Okay, then Xu Aiqing will come up with the questions, and those who answer well will be rewarded by me, especially you young talents who are unmarried, you must seize this opportunity I got it."
As soon as these words came out, those who had a sweetheart set their eyes on the sweetheart, and those who didn't, lowered their eyebrows and thought hard about what reward they should ask for.
Xu Ziqiao cleared his throat, "Then please listen carefully. The first question is difficult at the beginning. Don't be impatient, just type a word.
" Of course, many smart people knew the answer at that time, such as Tang Junyi or Lin Huiru, they have no interest in showing off, and they don't care what rewards they can get.
What's more, at this time, it is better to demolish a temple than ruin a marriage.
"I see! It's Chick!" I don't know who the young master is. Lin Huiru hasn't recognized their faces until now. If there is something like a banquet, she will definitely not be able to recognize any of them.
"That's right." Xu Ziqiao nodded.
Qian Yuan gestured the word on the palm of his hand, nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, seeing that you have reached the age of marriage, do you want to seek a marriage with me, or do you want other kindness from me?" "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness.
" , as a subject, I still want to start a career first and then start a family. It would be great if His Majesty gave you some kindness." These princes from aristocratic families have been very sweet-talking since they were young. With a wave of his hand, he was rewarded with a set of royal books.
Although Lin Huiru didn't think there was anything to be happy about, everyone had their own interests and couldn't interfere with others.
Although this kind of riddle guessing is a bit unappealing, it is more lively than drinking, especially some juniors, they love this kind of excitement, but this peaceful situation is quickly broken.
"The eyes of a rabbit are like a mouse with short claws. Guess a word." Xu Ziqiao sipped his tea and said thoughtfully, thinking that he couldn't let the emperor spend money all the time, so he increased the difficulty.
Lin Huiru was stunned for a moment, but couldn't think of an answer for a while. Princess Anning shook her arm, "What is it this time? It won't be fun if you change Master Xu. Everyone is very boring. Come on." , we are here to play with us, Miss Ru, your topic is interesting."
Xu Ziqiao's ears were sharp, and she felt a little helpless when she heard Princess Anning say this, who told him to come to the rescue.
"I don't know this time either. No one should be able to answer." After all, it's been quiet here for a long time, but just after Lin Huiru finished speaking, she felt a little slapped in the face.
"It's the word hatching." Looking for the reputation, the man was actually the prince of a small country.
Lin Huiru still has a little impression of this person. His country is second only to this country, so his position is considered good.
"Congratulations, you got the answer right." Xu Ziqiao nodded, and Qian Yuan also looked over.
"It's the prince of Anguo. The prince is smart. I don't know what kind of favor the prince wants from me?" Although Qian Yuan was asking, but in this situation, there is an unspoken rule that everyone should know. Ask too much.
Either ask for marriage, or let Qianyuan give it by himself.
"I have admired Princess Anning of your country for a long time, and I saw her really smart today. I am the only crown prince of Anguo, and I am willing to give the princess the only official wife. I want to marry your highness Princess, and please Your Majesty." Anguo When the prince said it, Princess Anning was completely dumbfounded.
She looked over in a daze, and although the Prince Anguo was good-looking, he couldn't tell his knowledge and character just by guessing riddles. Good acquaintances come.
What's more, Anguo is at least a thousand miles away from here, and it will probably take several months to go back and forth.
Qian Yuan squinted his eyes, and his face quickly turned serious. Although Anguo was second only to his country, Anguo's military and material resources and business were far behind. Letting Princess Anning marry her was almost equal to To suffer.
And...he didn't want to either.
"I never intended to be the master of Tangtang's marriage. As my only precious daughter, she has the right to choose the person she likes. Even the grace I promised just now, I will only grant the marriage with the consent of both parties. Whether you agree to this marriage or not depends on Tangtang himself." Qian Yuan couldn't tell whether it was joy or anger, but with the Queen's face, the two must be very reluctant.
"May the princess give me a chance to show my sincerity?" Prince An Guo turned his head and asked.
Princess An Ning shook her head, "I'm sorry, Your Highness, I just want to be with my father and queen in my life, and I don't intend to marry far away. Please give up this wish, Your Highness." She politely refused, but Prince An still
insisted After chasing after him, "His Royal Highness, please think again, we are willing to offer the richest betrothal gift and the grandest wedding to give you the best. At the same time, we will also submit more tributes to show Sincerely."
In fact, the only advantage of Anguo is its geographical location, and his place occupies a commercial shortcut. In addition, the geographical location is not bad, some agricultural and sideline products can be regarded as abundant, and there are many trade exchanges. But using these things to increase the price is to materialize Princess Anning, which will not impress Qianyuan, but will only make Qianyuan feel that this is something exchanged for her daughter.
Princess An Ning gritted her teeth, "Your Highness, please give it up. The person I like has nothing to do with rich or poor. As a princess, I am naturally not inferior to the slightest ostentation. The important thing is that person's feelings for me. Everything else is important." It's secondary. The prince can't give me what I want."
"Prince Anguo, you heard it too, since Tangtang didn't mean it, you can exchange it for another kind of grace." Qian Yuan let out a sigh of relief, and he worked hard to expand What is the purpose of strengthening the country and territory, and strengthening the people and soldiers? It is to make the affiliated countries respect him, and to not have to trade his daughter's happiness for peace.
Lin Huiru agrees with this approach very much. Although the emperor did not do it well, the role of this father will definitely have a huge impact on Princess Anning. Some small favors and tricks were captured by some people who were not sincere, and thus hurt her all over.
Prince An Guo still didn't want to give up, but when he left, he said harshly that he wanted to take the princess back to improve his status. Now Princess An Ning said nothing about marrying, which made him very embarrassed.
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"This important marriage event has always been ordered by the parents and the matchmaker's words. If everyone follows the example of Princess An Ning, how many parents will be sad." At this time, the envoy who followed Prince An was not salty. There is a word that is not light.
Lin Huiru almost didn't spit out the tea in her mouth, which green onion is this? Didn't you say this to provoke trouble?
She could see that Qian Yuan was being patient, An Guo was blatantly provocative, and she took a fancy to Qian Yuan's wanting to stabilize the people was not like provoking war easily, which made them go too far.
"This is only half true. Since it is the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker, the order I gave Tangtang is to let her choose a husband and son-in-law who will make her happy for the rest of her life. This is not something you can decide " Qian Yuan sneered, obviously the bottom line has been touched, what choice his daughter wants to make, two cowards can get their hands on it?
The two of them dare not offend Qian Yuan blatantly. If they fail to marry the princess, they will make the relationship stiff instead, which is not worthwhile.
After drinking and drinking, this matter quickly turned upside down, it was still early, and they still had to spend some time in the palace watching the new year together, and they could go home to sleep after the time passed. Lin Huiru didn't sleep much today, and soon became sleepy, and began to yawn continuously, even the head of Princess Anning next to her was bit by bit.
"Sleepy? Why don't you lean on me for a while and say you're not feeling well." Seeing that Lin Huiru's face was flushed, everyone in the hall felt hot after drinking, so she opened the door to ventilate. In order to prevent Lin Huiru from catching a cold, Xu Ziqiao sent someone to help her get a slightly thinner cloak to wrap around her body.
Lin Huiru nodded and yawned, with two tears streaming out of the corners of her eyes, "I'm sleepy because I'm not used to putting on makeup. I always feel my face is sticky. If you can sleep, it will be troublesome if people see it." Just bear with it, it's less than an hour."
That's what he said, but after a while, when Princess Anning fell on Lin Huiru, Lin Huiru also lay down on the table, His eyelashes fluttered, although he was asleep, but he didn't seem to be at peace.
Xu Ziqiao helped her cover the cloak helplessly, letting her squint for a while before calling her up.
"It's almost time. There will be fireworks in a while. After watching the fireworks, we can go home." Xu Ziqiao patted Lin Huiru's face to wake her up.
Lin Huiru nodded in a daze, and with the support of Xu Ziqiao, she went out of the hall with the others. As soon as she went out, a cool breeze blew, she was awake, and then there was a loud noise, and the sky exploded with colorful lights. The fireworks, the sound is continuous, and the fiery trees and silver flowers in the sky are also blooming one after another.
Although the noise was a bit louder, the fireworks were still very beautiful. When Lin Huiru was in a daze, Xu Ziqiao covered her ears with warm palms. Firstly, it could prevent her ears from getting cold, and secondly, the sound Also a lot smaller.
On the way out of the palace, Lin Huiru started yawning again, "This is the first time I slept so late, I can't do it, I must go to bed first when I get home, and don't care about anything else, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to wake up tomorrow "
You can sleep now. I'll put you to bed when I go back. Don't worry. Someone else will come to visit us tomorrow morning to pay New Year's greetings. You can find a reason to sleep longer." Xu Ziqiao gently stroked Lin Hui in her arms. Ru's head, said in a light voice.
Lin Huiru was confused, "What's the reason?"
"Let's say you caught a cold watching the fireworks on New Year's Eve, and now you are bedridden with a fever. I believe no one will doubt it." After all, one is cold and one is warm , The temperature difference was so great that even his head felt a slight tingling.
"Now your ability to tell lies is becoming more and more familiar..." Lin Huiru finished the first half of the sentence, but the second half was silent.
She still got up the next day. After all, even if Xu Ziqiao didn't wake her up, the sound of firecrackers on the first day of the new year made her startled. Even if she covered her ears, she couldn't stop it. She could only get out of bed Get up, go out and greet Xu Ziqiao and those who came to visit.
Although the first day of the Lunar New Year is a day to visit relatives and friends, for bureaucrats, it is the best day to get closer. Lin Huiru can feel that it is a little bit better to be in a high place.
There are a lot of things collected.
There are all kinds of things, and they are all expensive things, and it saves them from going through the streets and alleys, which makes them much better than those with low official positions.
When it was finally cleared up at noon, Lin Huiru also found all the servants in the mansion, and gave them a big red envelope one by one, which made everyone look happy and their interest increased a lot.
Even Xiao Hei has a job as a housekeeper.
is a bone.
Xiao Hei's figure is now taller than Xu Ziqiao standing up, and coupled with his majestic appearance, he has to walk with his tail between his tails when he goes out to let the wild dogs see him. Pulling the wind, Lin Huiru didn't have much chance to get out, otherwise if he hurt someone on the street, the crime would be serious.
After the meal, Xu Ziqiao called Lin Huiru into the room mysteriously, and he took out a very gorgeous box from behind. The box was square and square, and it should be enough to fit balls.
Lin Huiru was a little surprised when she saw the box, and even more surprised when she opened it. Inside were small boxes of various sizes, which should contain various gifts, "I'm still thinking about such a big thing, how should you?" You won't give me a jade wish..." Opening the first square box, inside is a chalcedony bracelet with a whole body of cherry powder and extremely shining eyes. It looks very fine and valuable .
Inside the second box is a hairpin. Presumably, this box should be jewelry that was packed separately. When unpacking these, Lin Huiru couldn't help but think of Xu Ziqiao frowning and picking them one by one. It must be very cute. .
"You have thought about so many gifts. I used to think that you were just a piece of wood that could only read books. I didn't expect that the deeper you get in touch with, the more familiar you are with this kind of relationship. To be honest, don't you Did you make up lessons secretly?" Lin Huiru was sweet in her heart, and she didn't forget to tease Xu Ziqiao.
Xu Ziqiao held her outstretched fingers with sharp knuckles, pulled her close to her lips and kissed, "What kind of familiarity is this? There are some things I want to give you when I see them, and the things I give you must be the best. This is Are you familiar with the road?"
Lin Huiru's deep eyes and deep voice made Lin Huiru unable to resist being teased, and her cheeks were mostly red, "Okay, okay, that's not counting, thank you for preparing these for me, I'm very happy..."
Chapter 436 Fishing
The beginning of the year is the beginning of the year, and everything pays attention to a good omen, even if a cup is broken, it is necessary to say that the year is safe, for the sake of auspiciousness, and before the fifteenth day, Xu Ziqiao received a letter to let him bear it. Can't stop applauding the good news.
Lin Huiru came to bring warm tea, and seeing Xu Ziqiao's unabashed smile, he was immediately curious, "Why are you so happy?" "If you
know this news, you should be happy too. This time, he can be overthrown in one fell swoop, and with a little bit of trickery, you can also know who is behind him. Many people are eyeing this piece of fat in Wanqi Mansion, and even if we don't It won't make things easier for them if they do it." Xu Ziqiao put down the letter in his hand, and curled his lips with determination.
"What's the reason? At this time, he dared to make a move. He really didn't want to die until the Yellow River." Lin Huiru smacked his mouth, feeling quite emotional.
If it were someone else, he would definitely be avoiding it at this time, and he would not show his feet if he didn't show his head, but Wan Chengxuan dared to make a move at this time, and was even caught by Xu Ziqiao. Arrogant, he wouldn't have the courage if no one behind him nodded in agreement, but at this time, there is such a generous person who doesn't worry about the consequences, who else can there be except Tang Junyi?
But in the previous matter, Tang Junyi also contributed a lot, could it be another plan?
"Maybe I wanted to take advantage of the New Year's Eve to secretly transfer supplies and troops, but the personnel showed their feet when they left the customs and were secretly detained. Similarly, many of the new year's goods that came out of the Three Gorges Customs for next year were actually It's grain, grass, gold and silver, and the captors are all related to Wanqi's family in a big or small way, and they are now being interrogated by torture. This alone is enough to arrest him for interrogation." After all, private training of soldiers and horses is expressly prohibited , Even if it is a government soldier, even a dozen people have to report it, not to mention that there are not a few people made by Wan Qixuan.
When Wan Tuxuan is captured, she will not worry about how she will avenge the revenge that has made her work so hard for several months. As long as this crime is convicted, it will definitely be a serious crime of beheading.
However, that afternoon, Tang Junyi actually paid a private visit for this matter.
"I don't know what your Highness is coming today, so what's the matter?" Xu Ziqiao prepared tea for him. Although this question was a question, Tang Junyi only came here once in a hundred years, and the reason for coming here was all important matters. And there is only one major event recently, and that is about Wan Tuxuan.
Tang Junyi went out in a private server today, and he kept a low profile, but his temperament was still hard to hide. He smiled while holding the teacup, "Master Xu shouldn't be very clear why this king came here? About Wan Qixuan I don't suggest that you hold on to this matter now."
"What does Your Highness mean? If you let go at this time, wouldn't it be like letting the tiger go back to the mountain, not to mention that you don't know who is behind him. If you come to the door, is it possible that His Highness is the person behind the scenes?" Xu Ziqiao pressed every sentence, Wan Chengxuan was the only one who offended him, even if the king of heaven came, it would be useless, Wan Chengxuan, this person, He definitely won't keep it.
"If he was really under the king's command, would he be so stupid? This king has no shortage of smart people, so he would not be with fools. He dared to do this at this time, and it may not be instigated by someone behind the scenes. That person It must be in the capital city. The network of relationships in the capital city is intricate. I don't know that you are still watching the Three Gorges Pass. But if he dares to do this, he must have offended that one. Don't you want to see a dog eat a dog? Maybe You can use this opportunity to find out the people behind him." Tang Junyi took a sip of tea, but he was not angry at Xu Ziqiao's guess.
Xu Ziqiao held his breath to hold back his dissatisfaction. It was not worthwhile to have a conflict with Tang Junyi for a single person. Of course, he would not rule out the suspicion just because of Tang Junyi's insipid words, "These evidences can be delayed a little, but how will His Highness get them?" Surely they will show their feet? Could it be that His Highness has already got some news?" "
That's not true, but Mr. Xu, you might as well calm down first, and don't let your impulse affect the most basic judgment. Mr. Xu, you yourself are a very A good counselor, but if you are eager for quick success and quick gains for personal grievances, you will often suffer a lot of losses. Mr. Xu, you might as well speculate like this now." Tang Junyi paused, waved his hands and dismissed the subordinates around him.
"Now his master must have been furious because of this, but if there is no room for redemption, that person will only try his best to clean up the relationship, want to clear all his suspicions, or there is a more desperate way, which is to directly Get rid of Wan Chengxuan before he says a lot of things, and then you can only take revenge on one side at most. If you broke the wings of that person, how could he not deal with it? People hide so deep, there is a good saying, it is easy to block the hidden arrows, even Mr. Xu, you may not be able to parry it, and since he has made a move, he will not make small moves. However, this It's different when we take a long-term view. We can create an accident by ourselves and let them relax their vigilance. How could the people behind such a good dog be willing to give up like this? As long as they keep in touch, they can catch us all. Opportunity." Tang Junyi said this with absolute certainty, as if he was sure about it.
Xu Ziqiao narrowed his eyes, raised his brows slightly, "Your Highness's words are true, but it does not prove that they will definitely take action, and..." "No, and now there is a
loophole in the Three Gorges Pass. Since you My people have successfully mixed in, and there is no need to worry about other time slots. We already know that this person has a problem, so we can be vigilant. If you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, you might get a clue if you fish with the current. There are not many big men in the capital, and it is only a matter of time before we find out who they are." Tang Junyi raised his legs, this time his words were not so absolute, and the co-author was to continue to raise wolves, and then slowly Sitting on the sidelines and waiting for the rabbit.
"Since that man hid so deeply, this time it sounded a warning bell for him. It will be even more difficult to get caught next time. He has been cut off, and it is at a time when there is a shortage of manpower. If he wants to take action, he must I will train a new right-hand man, just pay attention at that time, isn't it better than the current method of risking the long-term?" Xu Ziqiao is unwilling to let go of this opportunity, let Lin Huiru fall into dire straits, live a long life All of a sudden it's a mistake.
Chapter 437 Whereabouts Unknown
Now Xu Ziqiao is getting more and more difficult to grasp. Although Xu Ziqiao may not be a soft persimmon before, but he is superior to his identity and suppressed. It's not something the prince can shake. If it weren't for the peacefulness on the surface, if Tang Junyi and Xu Ziqiao fought, it would definitely be a scene of defeat and injury.
Even though Tang Junyi was displeased in every way, he couldn't tear himself apart with Xu Ziqiao now, nor could he damage his morale. He sneered, stood up and walked out, "Since Master Xu has already made the decision, then the king will not continue to interfere, but if there is a chance for Bifen's domineering, why bother to cut off this short beard?" ."
Before he opened the door, Xu Ziqiao was still in deep thought, when someone knocked on the door.
It was Yufeng, "It's not good, according to the news from the Princess Mansion, the princess has not been seen for a day and a night. His Majesty Longyan was furious and sent all the soldiers and horses of the patrol battalion to look for it." Tang Junyi frowned,
" Also send someone to look for it, take the portrait of the princess to the city gate to investigate, if the princess is not in the capital, things will be troublesome." After speaking,
Tang Junyi and Yufeng left quickly, while Xu Ziqiao frowned and stayed where he was for a long time , At this time, Princess Anning has disappeared?
He hurriedly found Lin Huiru and told the matter, " Princess Anning is gone, do you know her whereabouts?" Ru immediately frowned and stood up, "How come, did she sneak out to play again? But she didn't tell me." "I haven't
gone back for a day and a night. Come to report, do you know where the princess often goes?" Xu Ziqiao asked.
"It's useless even if you know it. If she hadn't been angry or wronged, she wouldn't have hidden it secretly. What we said is not accurate. Let's go to the Princess Mansion quickly." Lin Huiru held the Throwing the toy to Xiao Hei, he patted the dog fur on his clothes and hurried out the door.
After entering the princess mansion, as expected, she saw Lin Yaoyao who was carrying water, but now she didn't care about her. Lin Huiru found the old nanny in the Princess Mansion, and after a false salute, she asked, "Mammy, I want to know, did anything happen before the princess disappeared? Was she unhappy or angry, or did she say anything when she went out? Where are you going?"
Nanny Zhou shook her head and sighed, "No, the princess has been in a good mood these days, and she has been playing with Miss Ji's family a few days ago, but I also asked today, Miss Ji's family I didn't see her either. When the princess went out, she said she was going out for a walk as usual, and the old slave didn't think much about it. After all, someone was following her now. But this time, not only the princess didn't come back, but even the guards didn't come back. Yes."
This way things will be troublesome, if the guards disappear together, then there is a possibility of accidents in this incident.
Princess An Ning is her best friend. Of course, she can't ignore this kind of thing, "I see. If you have any clues, I hope you will send someone to the prime minister's mansion to tell me. Also, even if the princess has a little Also, we must check her cronies, or search for any suspicious letterheads or people entering and leaving the princess' mansion." "The
princess's servant girl also went out with her and did not come back, but the princess seemed a little tired at that time." Madam Zhou As you get older, your memory will inevitably be a bit bad.
Lin Huiru nodded, "Then check it out as I said. If you still have no clues, please tell the servants in the mansion that anyone who provides useful clues will be rewarded with one hundred taels of silver. Get out of slavery early and go home."
There must be a brave man under a lot of money. When it is for profit, people are often the smartest. Although it may arouse distrust among servants, but at this time, find a little bit about peace. The princess's clues are more important than these things.
"Thank you Madam, Madam's kindness, this old slave will never forget it." Nanny Zhou grew up watching Princess Anning, and her identity is like a grandma. After learning the news that the princess is missing, she is no less worried than the emperor. And Lin Huiru, now Lin Huiru is the only one who didn't let her wait for news, which made her feel better.
"It's about time, so you don't have to say that, I'll go to Linglong's place first, so I won't bother you." Lin Huiru left in a hurry, and met Ji Linglong before he reached Ji's house.
This girl also went out to look for it after hearing the news of Princess Anning's disappearance. Although she and Princess Anning often quarreled and fought, she was worried at this time. The moment she saw Lin Huiru, her eyes turned red, Almost crying, "Miss Xiaoru, what should I do if Tangtang is gone?
" What's wrong?" Lin Huiru thought, since many people have already traced the clues and traces, she might as well start from the details.
Ji Linglong sniffed, lowered her eyes and began to think carefully, "We went to the acrobatic troupe performance together the day before yesterday, she was no different than usual, but at that time there were people from Anguo watching the fun, she was not happy He took me away, and if we go further, there will be nothing unusual." "
Then did she meet anyone, or receive any letters or words?" Lin Huiru frowned and asked, the current clues It seems that Princess Anning is only because of the previous marriage proposal, and some people hate An Guo, and it should have nothing to do with this matter.
"No, but I don't know when I'm not with me. Sister Xiaoru, do you think she will be okay..." Ji Linglong was teary, and seemed to blame herself, "If I Just be with her."
"Okay, you go back first, don't walk around by yourself, if you lose another one, I can't come to look for her, she is a princess, whoever wants to catch her I won't plan anything." After comforting Ji Linglong, Lin Huiru fell into confusion.
Although her words sound nice, in fact, she doesn't know where to find Princess Anning. She rubbed her temples with a headache and leaned against the side of the carriage. The next moment, Xu Ziqiao stretched out her hand to replace hers and gently massaged, "I have sent Qianyi to the post house to check on the movements of the people from Anguo. His attitude is also a little suspicious, after all, he used to chase after the princess, and they couldn't leave until he found her."
Chapter 438 Offer a Reward
"I thought about it too, but I don't know how to investigate this matter. Now that you have done it, I am relieved. Next, let's post a notice in the capital. The princess brought so many people out, it must be a conspicuous battle , the people coming and going can at least be able to see, no matter what, they must know where the princess went last, since none of the guards and servants came back, it proves that it is likely to be an emergency and has not been dismissed." Lin Huiru wrenched her fingers and sorted out her thoughts bit by bit, "Go and send someone to post a notice. If there is one with a clue, the reward is fifty taels." Xu Ziqiao nodded, "I think it's also possible
that People will come out on their own, of course not to die. Kidnapping the princess has no other purpose other than threatening His Majesty. If he doesn't show up, it is impossible to kidnap a princess who will be discovered at any time and keep it by his side. , the princess should not have such a fanatical suitor."
"That's what I said, but the matter is important, and the manpower is still sufficient, so we can't let go of the slightest possibility." Lin Huiru frowned, "Posting up notices can also let others Knowing the appearance of the princess, the person who kidnapped the princess will be noticed as long as he shows up with the princess, or hides with a carriage or a cart, these things that may hide people will definitely be inspected extensively." Princess Anning lost
this , the battle seems to have lost a country's treasure, and now there is no civil and military man in the Manchu Dynasty who is not worried. Although they are not really worried, they are also in order to be able to perform in front of His Majesty. Don't worry about what other people think.
Tang Junyi was more vigilant when doing things. He sent people to track down all the carriages or trucks that left the city that day. Here, the inspection is called a serious one, for fear of letting Princess Anning leave the city due to her own negligence.
Going out of the city now, even if it is a vegetable basket, you have to check it. First, to prevent someone from passing on the news, and second, it will be a little bloody. If the princess is attacked...
However, there were quite a few people who saw the princess, but very few could provide clues. It was more likely that they were left in the city. This incident is as mysterious as when Lin Huiru was taken away.
Therefore, Lin Huiru came up with a bold conjecture, "Could it be that Wan Yixuan still wanted to get a handle on his own affairs and used the same method to take people away?" "It's not impossible,
but Now he doesn't have a lot of people, unless it's the people behind him..." Now that Xu Ziqiao had a start, he also made some bold conspiracy theories.
"If you think about it this way, they should definitely speak first." Lin Huiru frowned, and said that since she had a conspiracy, she should stand up and ask for conditions, but thinking about it, it was a bit stupid to do so.
Kidnapping the princess was such a stupid move.
Unless the princess can be kept in control all the time, as long as the hostage is handed over, he will be arrested and quartered every minute, and there is not even a little room for negotiation.
The more time passed, the more restless Lin Huiru became. In addition, she knew that there were still some unfathomable rivers and lakes in this world. Her speculation became bolder. People, if you came to seek revenge, what if you attacked the princess?"
Xu Ziqiao was a little helpless, "Stop thinking about it, and don't tell others about these things. Although the matter is a bit strange, it should not reach that At this point, at least no one would dare to take the princess's life easily, but you, what if you make yourself sick first?" That's what he said,
but it's been going on for several days, and Lin Huiru also I can't put my mind on other places, and I have no appetite for eating.
Just when Xiao Hei leaned over worriedly and whimpered in a low voice, Lin Huiru touched its huge head, and her eyes lit up immediately, she called Xu Ziqiao, "I have a solution, the dog's nose is very sensitive, how about we Try asking Xiao Hei to smell it."
Xu Ziqiao was a little hesitant, but seeing the little black man wagging his tail and looking willing to help, he nodded and agreed, "Okay, but it may be at night. If we take him out during the day, it may scare others." "I
am Thinking about it this way, there are too many people during the day and it may interfere with it, so it's not too late, I'll find something for the princess, and we'll set off tonight when you're ready." Lin Huiru suddenly regained her spirits and ate while eating Quite a few, well-known as, to keep out the cold.
Now Xu Ziqiao can't let Lin Huiru go out. After all, Xiao Hei only listens to her. After getting familiar with the smell of Princess Anning and those servants, Xiao Hei takes Lin Huiru around in the dark streets. .
"Xiao Hei, if you find that this smell is separated from other smells or smells like blood, stop and bark." Lin Huiru has always believed that Xiao Hei is a dog with aura and human nature, so Xiao Hei barked softly With a sound, Lin Huiru fed him a piece of beef as a reward, then wrapped his cloak tightly and led people to follow behind it.
Fortunately, in the past two days, God blesses there is no rain or snow, which will not wash away the smell on the ground. But after all, sometimes, the smell is a little weak.
Xiao Hei searched hard, and finally stopped at the door of a restaurant and yelled, sat on the ground and began to wag his tail at Lin Huiru.
Lin Huiru believed in Xiao Hei very much, and fed him a large piece of meat again, and raised her head to look at this ordinary tavern.
"Are you sure it's here? There are often people delivering raw meat in restaurants. The smell of blood may be from animals, or Princess Anning is just passing by." Xu Ziqiao repeatedly confirmed.
"It can distinguish the smell of human blood from animal blood. Don't underestimate the dog's nose. Xiao Hei, let me ask you, do you still have the smell of a princess in other places? Just bark if you have it, and don't bark if you don't." Lin Huiru communicated with it seriously, and couldn't help but hope that it would be great if Xiao Hei could speak.
Xiao Hei looked at Lin Huiru with his eyes open, but didn't make a sound.
"Look, don't forget what it did before. It's about the princess. It's just a search. If you're worried, we can look elsewhere." Lin Huiru looked at Xu Ziqiao firmly.
Xu Ziqiao nodded, "Okay, let's go to the back door or other places to check, and send someone to check tomorrow. You have been blowing the wind for an hour today. If you don't go back, you will catch a cold.
" After the clue, Lin Huiru's hanging heart also let go, and then fell asleep, quietly waiting for tomorrow's answer. The next day, she waited eagerly in the yard for the good news, but unexpectedly...
Chapter 439 Ants on a Hot Pot
Princess Anning was not found in that restaurant, but people did go there, even if the guards turned the place upside down, they couldn't find any other traces. According to the waiter at the restaurant, Princess Anning once went to have lunch.
This made Lin Huiru quite suspicious. After all, Princess Anning was spoiled and raised since she was a child, and the food she liked to eat later on was also made by her. Naturally, the taste is nothing to say, but she has been to that restaurant, no matter what is in it. They can only be regarded as mediocre, and it is completely unworthy for someone like Princess Anning to go all the way to eat.
As for the smell of blood, Xiaohei can distinguish between human blood and animal blood, but they can't tell the smell of human blood unless they have the blood of Princess Anning. Some wondered why the guards would know. From this point of view, there was indeed no suspicion.
But the clues about Princess Anning were cut off from here, which made Lin Huiru a little reconciled.
And now, even if the whole country has issued a strict search order, there is still a little bit of news, as if Princess Anning just evaporated from the world.
Wait... evaporated?
Lin Huiru's heart skipped a beat, and she sat up from the bed suddenly. She came to this world, so is she dead or gone in the original world at this time?
She had to start to wonder if Princess Anning had traveled through time, but this was all unfounded, not to mention that so many people disappeared together. With a low growl, he brought a letter to her.
Lin Huiru was a little strange, she had never trained Xiao Hei before.
"Who gave this to you?" While opening the letter, she patted Xiao Hei's head. She thought it was Xu Ziqiao's trick to make her happy, but the contents of the letter almost made her fall off the bed.
'If you want to save the princess, you can come and exchange with her. '
What's going on, is it still her?
Xiao Hei wagged his tail and grabbed the veil of Princess Anning that Lin Huiru put on the table. Lin Huiru was a little puzzled, "Do you want to say that this letter smells like this veil?" "Wow
! "Xiao Hei yelled, and his front feet alternated a little excitedly.
This is considered affirmative, there is still a line at the bottom of the letter, don't tell other people, or the ticket will be torn.
There are too many doubts about this matter, even Xiao Hei can smell it, but taking people away for so many days, just to replace her? Although there were a lot more people around her because of the previous incident, but compared with the guards around Princess Anning, that was nothing. What was all this trouble for?
Lin Huiru put away the letter, the first person she suspected was Wan Qixuan, but according to the news from Yu Fengqing and Liu Jie, now Wan Qixuan is like an ant on a hot pot, busy wiping her own ass .
Moreover, based on the calculation of this time, when she went to the Three Gorges Pass before, it took her more than half a month for her horseshoes to fly away, but now it is only three or five days, and the farthest is not more than three hundred miles away. yes.
If you want to see people, if you want to see dead bodies, Princess Anning must be hidden somewhere, but it cannot be concluded that she is not in danger. After all, the first person contacted by the other party was actually her, not someone from the royal family.
The queen also fell ill because of the news that her beloved daughter was missing, and Qian Yuan was even more uncertain. If Xu Ziqiao hadn't been watching the court affairs, I'm afraid it would have been a mess long ago. At this time, if Lin Huiru told Xu Ziqiao the news, it would cause Xu Ziqiao a dilemma.
But if only she is alone, this matter may develop into an uncontrollable place. After all, Xu Ziqiao is very important in the court, and with her, she can threaten Xu Ziqiao. Moreover, the other party might not follow what he said, and let Princess Anning go straight away. If the other party repents, one will be the princess and the other will be her, which is equivalent to holding the country's throat.
Really made a good calculation, this person can be considered to know her well, he must be a person who is familiar with her or Princess Anning, could the traitor come from the Princess Mansion?
Lin Huiru has been thinking hard all afternoon, she will not be stupid about this matter and go to die by herself, she has to be fully prepared to go.
After some consideration, Lin Huiru didn't tell Xu Ziqiao the matter, but chose another person.
Tang Junyi.
"I didn't expect Mrs. Lin to still be useful to the king? Mrs. Lin, you don't have to be polite, why don't you sit down and have a sip of tea first, and talk about it slowly." Tang Junyi is not as arrogant as Lin Huiru thought, but this kind of look His friendly attitude is even more creepy.
Lin Huiru couldn't hold back her face, but at this time, Tang Junyi was the only one who could help her. Although Tang Junyi was indeed not a good person, Lin Huiru felt that Tang Junyi didn't need this in this matter, and he helped her. It's not bad for Tang Junyi to do her this favor.
One is the favor of the Prime Minister's Mansion, the other is the favor of the Princess Mansion, and the favor of His Majesty. To get these at the same time, Tang Junyi only needs to do a little thing, and it is not a loss at all.
"If this matter hadn't only been pinned on your Highness, I wouldn't have come to bother you, and I wouldn't go around the bush. Regarding Princess An Ning, the person who kidnapped her sent me a letter. "Lin Huiru sat down and said lightly with lowered eyes.
Tang Junyi raised his eyebrows, "Where's the letter?"
"Here, but the handwriting must have been tampered with." Lin Huiru handed the letter over, and added, "Xiao Hei has judged, and there is still something on this letter." The smell of a princess should be true."
"Whoever said that this letter smells like a princess, the other party must be the one who kidnapped her?" Tang Junyi's words made Lin Huiru a little frustrated.
It was only when she said this matter again that she realized that the person might not be able to use this to judge, but he must be a person with a heart.
"However, this king believes that this letter should be true. After kidnapping Tangtang, he was not in a hurry to raise conditions. Instead, he wanted to trick you into this game, madam. It was really a big game of chess." Tang Junyi Smiling, he burned the letter casually, "Ma'am, you probably came here just to let me recognize the handwriting."
The corners of Lin Huiru's eyes twitched, "Your Highness, listen to me. I have a plan to ensure that both the princess and I come back safely, but your help is needed, Your Highness, and it must be yours." "Why
? Is it because Xu Ziqiao is too busy to get away? So that's what this king does." After seeing each other for a few days, Tang Junyi became even more venomous.
Chapter 440
Lin Huiru cleared her throat uncomfortably. Tang Junyi guessed this matter clearly, but how could she admit such words? She could only avoid the topic, "Did your Highness forget that we are Are you on the same boat? If Xu Ziqiao and I win fame in this matter, it will not be conducive to your success."
This answer made Tang Junyi unable to think of anything for a while. He smiled and said, "Then I still have to thank Madam I will remember this kind of good deed."
"Your Highness, it's just a win-win situation." Lin Huiru felt a little guilty.
"Then I don't know who Madam suspects who did it? Now that things have come to an end, there should be a general direction of suspicion. Is it King Jin or the third child? Or will there be unknown forces?" Tang Junyi rubbed his fingertips, He narrowed his eyes slightly.
Lin Huiru frowned. In fact, she was not sure about this matter, but she subconsciously gave the blame to Wan Yixuan and his unidentified person, "I think this matter is probably inseparable from Wan Yixuan." Relationship."
"This king thinks the same way, but it shouldn't be Wan Chengxuan, but it just needs to be related to him. I have made them suffer from you before, madam, and this time, madam, you let them not taste the sweetness of me again." Is it?" Tang Junyi raised his eyebrows, for him, Lin Huiru would always surprise him, this woman was extraordinary.
Now that a consensus has been reached on the basic idea, and Tang Junyi's approach is much wider, his judgment should be more or less accurate or based.
Lin Huiru nodded, "About this, I have confidence in you, Your Highness. Your Highness, your people, should be able to follow me without being noticed by them, right?" Tang Junyi smiled
. This kind of thing is of course no problem for him, otherwise if others have this ability, will they still dare not confront him head-on?
But at this time, he wanted to tease Lin Huiru, "What if this king is not sure? After all, we have always been in the light, and they have been in the dark. There are people outside the world, and their power We have no idea how the development is going, if their strength far surpasses ours, this will probably cause unnecessary sacrifices, and what should we do if we hurt the princess?" That's what they said,
but At this time, Lin Huiru had no choice. She gritted her teeth, "I believe they are not as good as your Highness, if they are really stronger than your Highness, how could they not dare to show their heads? Also last time, they knew that if I came back, The matter will develop to a very serious level, and even the people behind the scenes will take action, but they can't stop Bai Qianyi and me, the strength should be very obvious." "
Madam is very confident." Although Tang Junyi He made a joke, but since Lin Huiru said it, he had an urge to make this a reality and let Lin Huiru see her strength.
Seeing Tang Junyi's expression, Lin Huiru knew that she had made the right bet, and she let out a sigh of relief, "Your Highness has this ability, and allies must trust each other, right?" "Yes, then please
Madam Go on, after all, it shouldn't be all that matters as long as the king will protect you, right?" Tang Junyi propped his chin, his eyes became a little interested.
Lin Huiru shook her head, "I don't need anything else, just need your Highness to support us. After all, I am the only one who can make progress. Before we come out, you may not be able to catch everyone. If it is, it will have a greater impact, so as long as His Highness can ensure that we can escape, I am sure that I can rescue the princess." In this way, not only did not dispel
Tang Junyi's interest, but it also made Lin Huiru more interested. Great interest, "If my king remembers correctly, Madam, you don't know martial arts, right? If so, what will Madam use to guarantee that she will come out with the princess safely and silently? If not , even if the king trusts you, madam, His Majesty may not."
"As long as His Highness believes it, even if you tell His Majesty about this, you can only do so. After all, you don't know who the other party is. Without knowing anything, you can only lure them to show more heads. I'm worried, but the fact is like this, no one can guarantee that if they lose patience and feel that seeing their Princess An Ning is useless, they will not do anything against the princess, even if it seems possible to others It's very small, but I'm serious, and I can definitely bring her out safely." As she spoke, Lin Huiru clenched her fists involuntarily. Tang Tang is worthy of her friendship.
What's more, regardless of personal feelings, Qianyuan is too fond of this daughter. No one can guarantee that the king of a country is a steel heart and will not feel sad for his children. If he doesn't know who the other party is, if His Majesty is still depressed , things are probably even more difficult.
Tang Junyi stared at Lin Huiru's eyes for a long time, the things inside were very pure, except for firmness, that pair of black and white pupils attracted him only because of this, giving him an urge to give everything for the person in front of him .
But...
He laughed at himself, "This king knows that you have a lot of inconceivable things. You are lucky. This king is willing to believe you. In fact, since you have come to ask this king for help, Madam, I can also say that as long as you If we know where they are, we can let the iron cavalry step down there." "
However, no one knows if she is really there. If there is any mistake, we will fall short. Is it not good to save your own interests as soon as you die?" Lin Huiru frowned, "If Your Highness is worried about the princess, send me a signal flare. If the situation is critical, I will definitely notify you." Tang Junyi took a deep
breath In his tone, he wasn't worried about Tang Tang, he was clearly worried about the woman in front of him.
"Well, since Madam is so sure, I will risk my life to accompany the beauty." Although these words were a little frivolous, at least I agreed.
Lin Huiru didn't pursue it, but breathed a sigh of relief. In this way, as long as she has enough backup, she will be able to rescue Princess Anning with her space.
Of course, she needs a supply before that.
Lin Huiru took out a silver ticket and put it on the table, "Your Highness, please send someone to help me prepare the jade according to the usual order."