Song Che had not been back to the city recently because he had to deal with those envoys. Therefore, he didn't know what happened in the city in the past few days. When he heard Song Xiangyu say that something big had happened to Cui Yuandao, he frowned: "What big thing? What big thing could happen to Cui Yuandao?" He really couldn't understand. Cui Yuandao was already a leader in the literary world, a person who could command the response of hundreds with just a wave of his arm. What big thing could happen to him
Song Xiangyu was a little surprised. He had sent someone to deliver the letter before, but he didn't expect that his father still didn't know about it. He hurriedly told Cui Yuandao about his son's suspected murder of his wife, and was anxious like an ant on a hot pot: "At this critical moment, how can he go with you after you said such a thing? If Cui Yuandao doesn't go, Ah Heng will lose a great helper. Besides, this is not a good sign..."
No matter how you look at it, people are always prone to superstition. Besides, the imperial court usually has to perform Fengshan ceremonies. In the past, every prince had to have a chief monk by his side, who was responsible for the various ceremonies in the palace.
Song Xiangyu felt that it was a bad omen, and even Song Che couldn't help but frown.
He thought: "Something happened to Cui Yuandao, have you checked it out?"
Song Xiangyu didn't quite understand what his father meant. Seeing Song Che looking at him, he was a little surprised: "You mean..."
"You also know that at this critical moment, don't you think this incident is too coincidental?" Song Che collected the documents beside him and sat in his seat, pondering for a while: "Go to Shuntian Prefecture and ask clearly what is going on. I think things may not be that simple."
Song Xiangyu opened his eyes wide, his scalp tingling at what Song Che said. He subconsciously agreed and ran back to the capital.
At this time, Empress Dowager Tian in the palace also knew that Xiao Heng was about to go to Yunnan, and couldn't help but be stunned: "So anxious?"
Empress Dowager Tian had just recovered from a serious illness and had been in a bad mental state recently. Emperor Yuanfeng had been coming more frequently. When he heard her question, he hummed and said, "It's time for him to gain some experience."
After hearing what Emperor Yuanfeng said, Empress Dowager Tian wanted to persuade him, but now she couldn't do that anymore. She just nodded thoughtfully, "Your Majesty is right. It's time for him to gain experience. But I always felt that he was not old enough... and he had been through so much outside before returning. He should rest in the palace for a while. But since the situation is like this, Your Majesty, you have your own considerations, so I won't say anything."
The reason why Emperor Yuanfeng and Empress Dowager Tian have been able to live in peace and be respectful to each other over the years is largely because Empress Dowager Tian is a clear-headed person. She will intervene when she should, but will never say anything about things that she shouldn't.
Just like now, she used to hope to help Tian Xun become the Crown Prince's Consort, but if something really happened, she also knew what to choose.
Emperor Yuanfeng's voice became gentler: "Mother, don't worry about him. At his age, it's time for him to be beaten. This is also for his own good."
Queen Mother Tian nodded and asked about Xiao Heng: "Where is he? After all, he is an orphan. You should pay more attention to his affairs and make arrangements for him."
"He has left the palace." Emperor Yuanfeng smiled and assured Empress Dowager Tian: "He is going to the war, there is nothing to prepare..." Seeing Empress Dowager Tian glaring at him, Emperor Yuanfeng coughed hurriedly: "Concubine Pang has already prepared for him to be hungry, you can rest assured."
Empress Dowager Tian was still unhappy: "You are going to the frontline soon, why are you leaving the palace at this time? I think we should find him a wife first..."
Xiao Heng, who was being talked about, left the palace and went to the Yongding Marquis' Mansion first.
Old Madam Su was talking to Su Yao about tonight's dinner: "The situation is special now, and it doesn't matter what the rules are. In my opinion, we should just invite the in-laws over. They must be very anxious and worried. Let them come over for a meal, and put their minds at ease."
Su Yao originally had this idea. Ever since Su Rong entered the palace, several groups of people from the Wang family have come to ask for news. They must be very anxious. Su Rong is leaving tomorrow. If they come together, it will also make the Wang family feel more at ease.
She immediately asked someone to notify Ruan Xiaojiu to go to the Wang family to invite someone.
Seeing her arranging things in an orderly manner, Old Lady Su was deeply moved and couldn't help feeling happy: "Now that you can do this, I have nothing to worry about even if I close my eyes tomorrow."
Su Yao's heart immediately skipped a beat, and he frowned and pretended to be angry: "What are you talking about, grandma? Why do you say that? Think about it, my eldest brother just got married, don't you want to cherish your grandson?"
As they were talking, Yan Cao poked her head out from outside. Su Yao said a few more words to Old Lady Su, then came out and asked, "What's going on?"
She thought something had happened again, but Yan Cao lowered her voice and said, "Miss, the Crown Prince is here. He said he wants to see you. He asked Ruan Xiaojiu to report it."
Chen Dong's relationship with Ruan Xiaojiu is getting better and better, and they are very close. If Xiao Heng wants to send a message in, he only needs to go through Ruan Xiaojiu. She nodded, went in and told Old Lady Su that she had sent someone to the Wang family, and then said to Old Lady Su: "And my godfather and godmother, I thought they just sent my brother to study, why not invite them to come as well? I'll go there myself."
Mrs. Su did not dislike the Shen family, and the two families had become closer over the past two years, and they were indeed treating each other as in-laws. Upon hearing this, she smiled and said, "That's fine, then you can go. The sooner you go, the sooner you can come back."
Su Yao agreed to come out, went back to his room to change into clothes for going out, and then went out with He Jian and Yan Cao.
Xiao Heng had already been waiting at the side door with his six rings. When he saw Su Yao, he smiled and said, "You know we're leaving tomorrow, right?"
Su Yao saw that he was wearing a brown robe, with a handsome face, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, as if the sky full of stars fell into his eyes. He was subconsciously stunned for a moment, then nodded.
Liu Jie sighed: "Your Highness didn't even ask me to go with you..."
"What's the point of you following me?" Xiao Heng glanced at him and raised his eyebrows at Su Yao: "I'm going to Yunnan, and Liujie will stay with you. If you have anything to send a message to me and your brother, he will have a better way. In addition, I will give you two more people, you should take them with you, I'm afraid it won't be too peaceful around you."
Su Yaocai raised his head and heard him say, "Something happened to Cui Yuandao."
Yesterday and today, Su Yao was busy with Su Rong's affairs, comforting Old Madam Su and the family, and didn't know that Cui Yuandao was in trouble. When he heard Xiao Heng say this, he suddenly looked up and asked, "What's the matter?"