The prince was present, but he was absent and the queen was present, so he was not at ease, for fear of being stabbed in the back by the prince and the queen.
But his mother and concubine Sun Guifei said to him: "Your father is a man of benevolence and filial piety. I am sick now. If you go to some palace banquet instead, the queen will definitely hold him in front of him and go forward to slander you for being unfilial. According to my opinion , You showed your face in the past, toasted your grandmother, father, queen, and prince, and said hello to other princes and princesses, so come and accompany me!"
As soon as the fourth prince heard that it was reasonable, he smiled and said: "Mother and concubine are more thoughtful! That's fine, it's rare for us mother and son to have the opportunity to say a few words of kindness together throughout the year!"
Therefore, the fourth prince did as Concubine Sun Guifei said. Sure enough, Emperor Xiangqing, the Empress Dowager, and the Empress were very satisfied, and praised him for his filial piety and thoughtfulness.
Who knows, such a coincidence, he just escaped a catastrophe. After getting the news, he hurried over, just in time for this matter to end.
This made him feel slightly regretful.
When Emperor Xiangqing saw the fourth prince coming, he felt even happier, and hurriedly said: "Get up quickly! How is the situation elsewhere in the palace?"
The fourth prince hurriedly replied: "Father, don't worry, the chaotic party's attempt to control the palace gates has been taken down by the Imperial Forest Army! Another group of people with gunpowder originally planned to sneak into the Qianqing Palace from the tunnel outside the palace to explode, but they have also been taken down by my son." The ministers sent people and King Rong to seize it! I am afraid that there is still some chaos in the city, so please hurry up and drive the Qianqing Palace to preside over the overall situation!"
The fourth prince originally wanted to arrange everything in and out of the palace with one hand, so as to show off his abilities in front of his father.
Being reminded by Concubine Sun, she almost broke out in a cold sweat, so she ignored the affairs outside the palace and only passively dealt with the imminent affairs in the palace.
If he patronizes taking power and doing things, and then comes to rescue him later, it would be good if the father doesn't hold grudges, how could he still praise him
"What! Explosives!" Emperor Xiangqing was really taken aback, and his expression changed.
Qianqing Palace is his bedroom, and it is also the place where he handles government affairs and summons ministers on weekdays. It is the symbol of the emperor. If someone blows it up, it will lose face!
Moreover, there is actually a tunnel leading to the Qianqing Palace outside... It's terrible! It's too hateful!
Emperor Xiangqing immediately ordered to drive to the Qianqing Palace, ordering the fourth prince to take the Queen Mother back to the palace and deal with the scene here.
"Father, my son, let's accompany you to Qianqing Palace, so I can take care of you!" The prince also stood up at the right time and hurriedly asked.
Emperor Xiangqing subconsciously recalled the cowardly behavior shown by the prince just now, and couldn't help feeling disgusted in his heart, but when he met the expectant and slightly guilty eyes of the empress, he sighed softly and nodded at him. He also ordered the fourth prince to take Zhou Shizhi down to rest: "He was injured for rescue, let the imperial doctor take a look, don't neglect!"
The fourth prince quickly agreed with an apologetic smile, but secretly hated the prince in his heart: he is used to getting ahead, and he has taken up all the good things!
After finally surviving until dawn, the housekeeper of the county prince's mansion said that the outside was basically under the control of the imperial court, and a riot was safe and sound.
Everyone secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
"The two young ladies are really brave! Our old concubine said that we originally wanted to keep the two young ladies to talk, but I am afraid that the two young ladies are also thinking about their respective families, so they will not stay! So we will send someone to see you off." The two ladies go back to the mansion! This is a little care from the old princess, please accept it! If you have time later, come and talk to the old princess!"
The old butler said with a smile, and motioned the maid to present a tray. On the vermilion tray with beige soft silk backing, there are two jadeite jade pendants, both of which are hollowed out and carved.
Lu Xiaoshu and Liao Yuanyuan hurriedly thanked them and said goodbye together.
After they left Rongjun Palace, the two said goodbye. Liao Yuanyuan shook Lu Xiaoshu's hand and sighed: "Last night was really scary. Fortunately, there was no danger! My sister should go back quickly, I'm afraid Uncle Lu and Aunt Lu are worried. Let's go, tomorrow is free, let's get together again!"
Lu Xiaoshu was filled with excitement, she knew that Zhou Shizhi must have succeeded! I can't wait to see him right away, listening to him talk about what happened last night must be intense and exciting.
Also, I don't know how Master and Mistress are doing, are they injured? What about Zhou Shizhi? Will he get hurt? And those of his brothers, I don't know if the casualties are serious or not...
Thinking of this, Lu Xiaoshu felt happy and worried for a while, wishing he could put on his wings and go to Zhou Shizhi's side immediately.
Seeing her fluctuating expression, Liao Yuanyuan thought she was only thinking about her family, so she didn't say much, and only told her to "be careful on the road", and the two separated.
The rebellion has been put down, and the overall situation is settled, but no one can guarantee whether there are any fish that slipped through the net in such a large area of the capital.
At this time, these people are all desperadoes, and once they encounter them, the consequences will be unimaginable. Therefore, Rongjun Wangfu sent many guards to escort the two of them back to the mansion.
As soon as the carriage left the county palace, Lu Xiaoshu insisted on thanking him for his kindness and let the guards go back. Seeing her firm tone, the guards couldn't persuade her no matter what, so they had to let it go.
Watching those guards leave, Lu Xiaoshu said to Du Juan and Hong Liao, "Go back first, I'll come back later!"
Du Juan and Polygonum rubrum looked at each other, and Du Juan snorted and said, "Miss, you are really joking! The servants leave you and go back by themselves. The Marquis and Madam are not allowed to give the skins of the servants to you." It’s revealed! Besides, it’s a turmoil, and I’m afraid most of the shops won’t be open for business today, miss, where are you going to play?”
Lu Xiaoshu was stunned, and he was amused too, so he could only laugh and said, "It's just that I said something stupid! Then... Forget it, you go with me! It's not for fun, you'll know when we get there!"
Du Juan and Hong Liao didn't know that Zhou Shizhi had something to do with the incident last night, and although they were secretly puzzled when they heard Lu Xiaoshu say this, they didn't ask any further questions, and agreed to go with her with a smile.
When they arrived at Zhou Zhai in Huaihua Hutong, they saw Mr. Bai and Biqing, and after listening to their conversation, Du Juan and Polygonum Hongli realized what was going on, and they couldn't help being secretly surprised.
"Master, it's good that you are all right. I was worried all night last night! I wanted to come here a long time ago, but I was stopped again. Alas, I can't explain it all! By the way, where is my little uncle? Are you okay? "Lu Xiaoshu pulled Biqing and said.
"You've made up your mind! We're fine, and your family is okay? Last night was safe and sound, so why don't you stay for lunch at noon today, and spend good time with my wife! Are you little uncle?" Bi Qing smiled He said, looking at Mr. Bai.
Mr. Bai smiled and said: "Yesterday, as soon as Wu Gonghou and his son left the Hou's mansion, someone went in to look for your little uncle. I didn't expect him to be imprisoned in the dungeon by Wu Gonghou. Fortunately, he was not injured! Now he is helping to deal with the chaos. After all, he knows a lot about the Marquis of Martial Arts, it's more convenient to have him around!"
Lu Xiaoshu was startled at first, and he was relieved when he heard that Miao Chuhe was fine. Thinking about it again, anyway, someone from the Rongjun Prince's Mansion went to the house to report his safety last night. Parents must think that they are still in the Duke's Mansion at the moment, so they won't worry, so they nodded with a smile.
Biqing was overjoyed, so she hurriedly ordered people to prepare ingredients, and talked to her with a smile.
While talking, Lu Xiaoshu seemed a little absent-minded, several times he didn't even hear what Biqing said clearly.
Biqing is an honest person, seeing this, she couldn't help but feel pity in her heart, and said with a soft smile: "I must have slept all night last night, okay? Come, I'll take you to rest!"
Mr. Bai smiled and said: "You better not tell her to rest, anyway, she can't rest! She's been talking openly and secretly for a long time, why can't you always answer without getting the point, of course she is absent-minded Already!"
Bi Qing was puzzled, and looked at Mr. Bai and then at Lu Xiaoshu in puzzlement.
Discovering that there was a suspicious blush on Lu Xiaoshu's face, Bi Qing was even more puzzled.
Lu Xiaoshu smirked, and peeked at his mistress, only to find that her mistress still hadn't reacted, she couldn't care less about restraint, so she stepped forward and hugged Mr. Bai's arm and said with a smile: "Master, you can tell me!"
"Don't talk, don't talk! Let go!" Mr. Bai hurriedly pushed her hand away in fear of avoiding it, and said with a frown, "How old are you, why are you still such a problem!"
Lu Xiaoshu stuck out his tongue, gave a flattering smile to the smiling Biqing, and begged, "Master, tell me quickly!"
Mr. Bai smiled and said: "The young master just suffered a little skin trauma, this will-"
"He's injured!" Lu Xiaoshu's heart skipped a beat, he opened his eyes wide and looked at Master, and murmured: "I knew it, I knew it must not be peaceful!"
This is no small matter, this is a rebellion! You don't need to think about the scene to know that it must be bloody and cruel, with blood flowing like rivers! How can it be smooth sailing without even losing a piece of skin
"Master—" Lu Xiaoshu muttered for a while, and rushed to Mr. Bai's side again, wanting to tug on his sleeve pitifully.
Mr. Bai frowned and dodged it: This girl is really used to being wild in the countryside. She never knows what avoiding suspicion is. Even a master and apprentice can't be so careless!
"Don't worry, he's fine." Mr. Bai sighed softly.
"But when will he come back? Where is he now? Master, you must know, right?" Lu Xiaoshu hurriedly asked.
Mr. Bai glared at her angrily, and said: "What are you talking about! If I guess right, he has already shown his face in front of the emperor and others at this moment, how could he come back here?"
Lu Xiaoshu was startled, and it took a moment to understand.
This is Zhou Shizhi's base, of course it is impossible for others to know. He disclosed his identity, and now the situation in Beijing is like this, of course he will not come back here!
Seeing that she was fidgeting a little worried, Mr. Bai stopped teasing her, told her an address, and ordered someone to send her off.
How could Lu Xiaoshu wait? After thanking him, he said goodbye to his wife with a smile, and went with the cuckoo and Polygonum rhododendron.