Wei Changying saw Su Yufei off harmoniously, turned around and went straight to the study - by this time Deng Zongqi had already left.
She couldn't wait to go in and ask about her husband, but she was stopped by the guard at the door of the study, who said softly: "The lord has just sent someone to invite Mr. Shangguan and others to discuss matters, and he has told not to disturb him. Please stay here, queen!"
"Why is Xiangzhi talking about official business?" Wei Changying felt a little strange. He hadn't heard any news of major changes in the situation recently.
But since Shen Zangfeng had serious business, she stopped pestering him and went back to the back angrily.
It was almost evening at this time, and Shen Shuxie and others came to pay their respects. When Wei Changying saw that his eldest son was not there, he knew that he was probably left in the study. She was thinking about Deng Zongqi's purpose of coming and telling Shen Zangfeng about what happened at Su Yufei's place. She didn't want to talk to the juniors anymore, so she sent them off after greeting them for a while as usual.
But Shen Zangfeng and Shen Shuguang didn't come back until night. Wei Changying couldn't help but fall asleep and didn't wait for her husband to come back.
Early the next morning, when she woke up, she found that she was still the only one in the tent. She couldn't help but be surprised. She called Lianju and others to wash her and asked, "Has your husband stayed in the study all night?"
"The Valve Master came back very late last night." Lianju whispered softly, "But he didn't sleep for long and left again early this morning."
Wei Changying frowned slightly: "Where has he gone?"
"It seems that we are going to the Grand Master's Mansion."
The Grand Master's Mansion that Lianju was talking about was of course the current Grand Master's Mansion, which was Huo Zhaoyu's residence.
Wei Changying thought to himself: "Could it be that the matter between the Deng and Zhou families has become a big deal now, and Xiangzhi came to see my husband to calm the matter down, or to help him overwhelm the Zhou family?"
She asked Lianju, "Go outside and ask how the turmoil between the Deng family and the Zhou family is going now?"
Lianju agreed, temporarily handed over the task of serving her to Lianmei, and went out to ask people.
After a long while, when Wei Changying was about to finish breakfast, she brought a woman in and replied: "Mother Gu is a buyer in the kitchen. When I went out today, I heard about the affairs of the Deng family and the Zhou family."
Wei Changying asked the Gu family to explain in detail.
Na Gu said: "When the old slave was on the street, he heard that the Zhou family and the Deng family fought several times last night, with each winning or losing. Later, Master Huo ordered people to surround the two mansions. Xu No entry or exit allowed, then it stopped.”
"Is there any other movement? Are these two families just surrounding Huo Jiayao like this?"
Gu Shi lowered her eyebrows and said: "It seems that there is no more. The Deng family just buried Mrs. Deng, and Qiqi hasn't come out yet; here at the Zhou family, there are two funerals that can't be delayed... After all, it's still hot today, and the Zhou family is not here yet We don’t have many people, so it’s not a problem to continue without burial, so after being stopped by Master Huo, we stopped for the time being and started to handle things in our own house... It’s hard to say what will happen in the future.”
Wei Changying breathed out and thought that it was not a big deal. Why did Deng Zongqi come over and follow Shen Zangfeng to find Huo Zhaoyu
Now in the imperial capital, Huo Zhaoyu is still in charge of the political situation. Of course, this is only for the sake of appearance. In fact, Huo Zhaoyu has to ask Shen Zangfeng privately about most matters.
So it's not unusual for Huo Zhaoyu to come to Shen Zangfeng, but it's strange for Shen Zangfeng to take the initiative to go to Huo Zhaoyu.
Her doubts did not last long. At noon that day, Shen Zangfeng came back from the Grand Master's Mansion. Instead of going to the study, he went directly to the back room to find her. He asked solemnly: "Do you remember the natal family of your former sister-in-law?" Cousin? Her name is Liu Ruoye."
Wei Changying said in surprise: "Why did you suddenly ask about her? Isn't this person gone long ago?"
"In the early years, I seemed to have heard that mother and daughter died suddenly together." Shen Zangfeng frowned and said, "But Xiangzhi suspects that his sister's death is related to Liu Ruoye. He suspects that Liu Ruoye is not dead!"
"But even if he's not dead, how could he be related to Wanwan?" Guard Chief Ying Ru fell into the fifth layer of clouds!
Shen Zangfeng said: "I'll tell you about this later. First, describe this woman's appearance. Xiangzhi also got some clues from his sister's dowry maid, but has never seen it with his own eyes. So I don't know whether it is true or not. "
Wei Changying frowned and said, "How can I explain it clearly? Let me draw it for you!" After rolling up his sleeves, he felt a little guilty, "I haven't painted in several years, and I don't know if the drawing looks like a painting."
She drew Liu Ruoye's appearance according to her memory. Shen Zangfeng paused at the portrait, nodded and said: "It's similar to the outline that Xiangzhi described yesterday, but the details are different. But after so many years, you This painting is from when she was a girl... It is necessary to make some changes. Send this painting to Xiangzhi and let him confirm it!"
Wei Changying still wondered: "Back then, Liu Ruoye designed Shen Xun to bully my cousin Wei Changjuan, causing Changjuan to commit suicide in anger... Later, my natal sixth uncle forced Huanzong to depose the crown prince, and the Gu family was extremely angry after the dethronement. , asking the Liu family to hand over Zhang Shaoguang and Liu Ruoye's mother and daughter... And because of Liu Ruoyu's grudge against them, the three of them were not allowed to strangle each other in a courtyard outside the city... Later, when the royal family got tired of watching that scene, they let the three of them All died violently?"
"I just went to Huo Jiayao and asked him to interrogate the old man in the palace who had served the deposed Queen Gu and Shen Xun." Shen Zangfeng said thoughtfully, "I was lucky enough to ask someone who knew some clues. He said it was back then. The deposed Gu family allowed the Liu family and their daughter to torture each other for a while, and planned to send them on the road together. However, Shen Xun coveted the beauty of Zhang Shaoguang and his daughter, and forced the deposed Gu family to hand them over to him... In the end, Zhang Shaoguang could not bear it. He was humiliated and unwilling to be sent to Hengguo privately with his daughter to become Shen Xun's plaything that could not be seen. However, Liu Ruoyu and Liu Ruoye were still sent there... "
"Then what happened when Shen Xunfu was executed later? No one mentioned them?" Guard Chief Ying asked in surprise, "I remember that we and the rest of us jointly committed Shenxun and Fuzu at that time. Even his children were not spared. The concubine in the backyard... "She suddenly frowned, as if she thought of something.
Sure enough, Shen Zangfeng coughed dryly and said: "There are many concubines in his backyard, and there are many outstanding ones among them. So those who are not important are all given to the soldiers. At that time, we didn't know that this happened, and there were many major events at that time. There was no detailed investigation.”
"Normally, since this person chose to live and come back, even if the Wei Dynasty is dead in name only. But my natal family is still here, so she shouldn't dare to show her face at will." Wei Changying couldn't understand, "Now that she shows her face, she will indirectly cause death. Wanwan, what does this mean? I remember there was no hatred between Wanwan and her. "
Shen Zangfeng nodded and said: "It's very strange. I have asked Huo Jiayao to search the city. However, according to Xiangzhi's sister's maid, Xiangzhi's sister has not met her several times. The most recent meeting was , it was also several days ago. If I look for it now, I may not be able to find it.”
Wei Changying felt that this matter was getting more and more complicated: "Liu Ruoye has always been uneasy! Could it be that she did this to provoke conflicts between Deng Zhou? But why Deng Zhou? And since Wanwan knows her He’s not dead, but why should he be controlled by her?”
"I'm afraid we won't know until we are caught." Shen Zangfeng mused, "But I don't think it has anything to do with the Liu family's backhand in Donghu, but it has something to do with those people in the south? King Heng... The boundaries of Heng country now fall In Qu Wen’s hands!”
"It seems like this matter won't be clear for a while unless someone is arrested." Wei Changying reached out and touched his face and asked, "Do you have anything else to say?"
Shen Zangfeng turned his head and kissed her palm, and said, "One more thing is that the army will be dispatched soon."
"Isn't it just our Xiliang army?" Although Wei Changying didn't understand military strategy, he couldn't help but ask.
Shen Zangfeng exclaimed: "How is that possible? Even Huo Jiayao has to provide people and food."
"In that case, who is the commander-in-chief?" Guard Chief Ying leaned into his arms and asked, "Is it you?"
"... It should be so." Shen Zangfeng noticed his wife's reluctance to separate, but after thinking about it, he sighed and said.
Guard Chief Ying said resentfully: "Oh, I knew it... If it weren't for you, why would you have told me that the army will be dispatched soon?"
"It won't be long before I come back." Shen Zangfeng coaxed, "By then, won't we be together again?"
"The Rong people are so fierce, and they have occupied Yanzhou, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Now they are like a nail driven into the Central Plains." Guard Chief Ying said sadly, "I hope it won't take long... When will we leave? ?”
Shen Zangfeng touched his nose and felt a little embarrassed: "Two or three days!"
"So fast?!" Guard Chief Ying was shocked!
"... A few days ago, the envoy from Panzhou came over to discuss the matter." Shen Zangfeng hurriedly explained, "I originally thought about telling you in two days to avoid you being upset. But now something has happened, I'm afraid you won't be able to do it by then. I’ll be in a hurry, so I might as well say it first.”
Wei Changying pinched him bitterly and then said: "Then I have something to tell you - when Xiangzhi was talking to you in the study yesterday, Yu Fei came over!"
"I heard about it when I came in just now. Did she come here for something?" Shen Zangfeng lowered his head and kissed her on the temples and asked with a smile.
Wei Changying frowned and said: "Ming'er was poisoned by someone from a branch of the Duanmu family. Fortunately, his cousin Duanmu Huitong sacrificed his life to save him! As a result, Duanmu Huitong himself was almost tricked to death... Yu Fei now had murderous thoughts in his heart. She I hope we can eradicate Duanmu Pingzhong for her!”
Shen Zangfeng pondered: "Is Duanmu Pingzhong? He is the one who gave his adopted daughter to Wen Yaozi. Even if there is no such thing, I plan to kill him in these two days."
"That's best." Wei Changying nodded, "I thought it would be inconvenient for you, so I will arrange this matter."
"Your manpower losses are too great. It would be troublesome to leave clues about this kind of thing. It's better not to do it rashly." Shen Zangfeng did not agree. "Besides, I will do this kind of killing. You can do it alone." There is no need for women to get involved."
Chief Wei Ying said: "My cousin entrusted me with this, so it's a matter in the backyard!"
"By the way, you pack it up now." Shen Zangfeng suddenly thought of something and told her, "Before I leave, I will send you and the children to stay temporarily at the rear army garrison! I don't worry about you Living in the imperial capital alone with my children!” (To be continued)