After all, Huainan is a prosperous place, and there is continuous trade. After the rebellion, although many people would rather take a detour than go to Shouchun, there are also some merchants who are greedy and often pass by here.
The soldiers guarding the city held long halberds and did not dare to relax at all. The people who stopped them carefully searched their entire bodies, and cautiously glanced at the leader.
The leader of the guards leaned against the wall, copied his hands and looked up and down the person, before nodding his head and letting go.
Midsummer has passed, and the heat has not subsided, and it is inevitable that people will be distracted by the heat. The leader was squinting boredly looking into the distance, and suddenly straightened up.
Under the bright sun, the official road outside the city was sparsely populated, and the green shade was like a cloud, but there was a faint shadow in the extreme eye. As he moved from far to near, he could see more and more clearly. The attendants rode their horses with knives and guarded the two carriages in front and back.
The leader was refreshed and pulled over a guard. The guard was instructed to run into the city in a hurry, but he adjusted his armor and hurriedly greeted the convoy, "Congratulations to the captain and the censor who have come from a long way, I am Shouchun and the whole city. It's been a long time up and down!"
"Yeah." Su Bai put his horse in front and said to the leader, "Let's enter the city."
"Sir, wait." The leader looked at the young man in front of him and smiled: "Our county governor has set the rules, and you must pass the inspection before entering the city, and the young ones must act according to the rules."
Su Bai froze, turned his head to look at the carriage, and suddenly felt more guilty.
After all, the two carriages were empty.
A few days ago, he received news from the young master and knew that they were already in the city, but that was all he knew, and he couldn't get in touch with him. Just looking forward to when the son will fall from the sky, it is best to fall directly into the car, so that he will not be frightened again.
But now all the car inspections are here, son, why did you end up so late
Seeing that Su Bai didn't respond for a long time, the leader gave the guards a wink, and the guards immediately stepped forward.
Su Bai turned his head sharply and shouted, "Presumptuous!"
The guards paused and hesitated to move.
"This lord..."
"You don't know exactly whose car this is, how dare you dare to offend?!" Su Bai raised his voice.
"Xiao naturally knows." The leader smiled. "Please don't blame the adults. Xiao just follows the rules. You also know the situation here. It's always good to be cautious. This is also for the good of the two adults in the car."
"What's wrong with us coming here by the emperor's order?" Su Bai put on his aura, "Besides, what are the identities of these two adults in the car, are you qualified to investigate?"
"This… "
"Then do I have the qualifications?"
A voice suddenly sounded, and the surroundings fell silent. The guards made a way. The man rushed forward and smiled, "I thought there was another lord, but it turned out to be the attendant next to Lord Censor."
Su Bai lowered his head and said, "… Lord Governor."
"Master Han." The leader respectfully stepped aside.
The land of Huainan is divided into four counties, the main one belongs to Jiujiang County, and Shouchun is also the capital of Jiujiang County. The man in front of him is Han Zhongwen, the governor of Jiujiang County. After the death of King Huainan, the imperial court immediately sent officials to take over the vassal duties. Although Huainan is now assigned to King Xiling, in terms of power, most of Huainan is actually in his hands.
Han Zhongwen looked away from Su Bai and ordered, "Search according to the case."
"Yes."
"Lord think twice!" Su Bai said anxiously.
"It's just a simple inspection, it won't offend the two adults." Han Zhongwen said, "Anyway, you and I both know that nothing can be found in the convoy. In that case, what about taking a look?"
"Please think about it, sir!" Su Bai's mind turned abruptly, "How noble are the identities of the captain and my son, not to mention that we are here with the emperor's life in our hands, if we can't even enter the city, we have to stay in the city. Don't you want Tianwei to sweep the floor after getting off the car at the city gate under the cool sun and being searched?"
Han Zhongwen frowned slightly, looking at him without saying a word.
Su Bai continued, "Furthermore, let's not mention how the temperament of Captain Yi will react. If His Majesty finds out, it will be you who are to blame. Since you all know what is in the convoy. There's nothing left, so why take the risk?"
After a moment of silence, Han Zhongwen nodded slowly, "It makes some sense." He looked at the carriage parked in the back, and said, "In that case, let the two adults enter the city and be entertained by the lower officials. "
The carriage was silent and unresponsive.
Han Zhongwen glanced meaningfully at Su Bai, and then at the carriage. He turned the horse to go first, and the motorcade followed closely into the city.
Su Bai breathed a sigh of relief, only to realize that he was sweating profusely. He just felt that he had never been able to turn his head so fast in his life, and it was a pity not to let the young master see it. Thinking of this, he became worried again and hid. After this time, but the son doesn't appear again, what should I do
Su Bai couldn't help but turn his head, watching the carriage slowly turn out of the alley and follow it smoothly.
"You seem very restless?" Han Zhongwen didn't know when to slow down and spoke in front of him.
Su Bai hurriedly smiled and said, "How, how could it be."
Han Zhongwen didn't ask any questions, and arrived at his mansion in a blink of an eye. He rolled over and got off his horse, staring straight at the two carriages, "Arrived, please get off the carriage and enter the palace."
Before there was any movement in the car, Su Bai followed and dismounted, and as he walked up, he said, "Master Han, my son..."
Han Zhongwen glanced at it, and the soldiers immediately stopped Su Bai. He walked to the car step by step, and looked at Su Bai who was full of anxiety but couldn't say anything, turned his head and said solemnly to the car curtain: "Master Taiwei and Master Yushi have come from the middle of Beijing and come down. The official is very grateful, and I came here to meet you." After a pause, he reached out his hand when there was no answer.
Before Han Zhongwen could touch the curtain, a paper fan slowly opened the curtain of embroidered brocade from the inside, revealing splendid eyebrows, and the corner of his lips twitched into a smile, "Mr. Han has such poor patience."
Han Zhongwen was stunned for a moment, then quickly withdrew his hand and saluted, "Master Chu."
"Heh," Su Bai put his fingers against the ebony car frame, Chu Mingyun turned his head to look at him, and laughed loudly: "Master Han, is that how you came to greet him?"
"What the lord means is..." Han Zhongwen raised his head for unknown reasons.
Chu Mingyun smiled, "Kneel down."
Han Zhongwen's face changed suddenly. He looked around at the servants who were staring at him, and then turned his gaze back to Chu Mingyun's face with difficulty. Go down, bow your head, "Xiaguan... Welcome sir."
Chu Mingyun didn't speak, and looked down at him indifferently. There was a dead silence, and even Su Bai carefully held his breath, daring not to make the slightest sound.
Finally Chu Mingyun looked away boredly and got off the carriage.
Han Zhongwen was still kneeling with his head bowed, until he saw a corner of the white robe passing by in front of him, and then he heard a gentle voice: "Master Han, please get up, you don't need to be so polite."
Han Zhongwen took a deep breath, the fist hidden in his sleeve was clenched and loose, he straightened his expression, then stood up, and said to Chu Mingyun and Su Shiyu: "There are several government offices in Shouchun City that are the most closely guarded, and the residences nearby are more tightly guarded than others. No, so I dared to arrange for two adults to live in my mansion, I wonder if the adults are satisfied?"
Su Shiyu smiled lightly, "Then I'll disturb Mr. Han."
"It's okay, I'll take the two adults in."
The mansion is huge, Han Zhongwen leads the way in front, Chu Mingyun and Su Shiyu walk side by side, and the attendants are attached to the back, walking through the green bamboo paths on both sides, the wind passing by, the rustling sound, you can see the blue shadows swirling.
Suddenly, there was a sound of trotting, followed by a surprised shout: "Hey! Big brother!" Nuo Nuo Tong's voice was quite familiar.
They stopped to look, and a small man emerged from the path, stretched out Bai Nennen's arms and waved, "Big brother!" He saw Han Zhongwen frowning again, "Ah, and Daddy!" Zi Ming said to him. Behind him, "Mother, come and see, the powerful big brothers are coming to our house!"
"What nonsense are you talking about, where did the big brother come from..." Liu Yunzi raised her eyes, and her voice stopped abruptly.
Chu Mingyun laughed inexplicably, and looked at Su Shiyu sideways, "This is really interesting."
Su Shiyu narrowed his eyes and said nothing, watching Liu Yunzi's eyes flickering, he immediately calmed down, and took the child to come forward to salute, "My concubine is incapable of discipline, please don't take offense to the two adults."
"It doesn't matter..."
"Big brother, you guys..." Before Su Shiyu finished speaking, Han Ziming happily tried to come up, but Liu Yunzi pulled him back.
"Have you met?" Han Zhongwen asked Liu Yunzi.
Liu Yunzi pressed the children tightly, raised her eyes to look at them, then lowered her eyes and shook her head: "I think these two are the captains and the imperial censors that my husband mentioned. How can I be lucky to meet my concubine in the house? ."
"Mother!" Han Ziming was unhappy and wanted to break free of her hand, "Obviously I've seen it! Big brother saved us a few days ago, how can you be so foolish!"
Han Zhongwen looked at his younger son suspiciously, and saw that Chu Mingyun and Su Shiyu had indifferent expressions.
Liu Yunzi leaned down and took Han Ziming into her arms, and said softly, "Yes, two big brothers rescued us a few days ago, but they just passed by and left long ago. You said they were big brothers, is it because These two adults are also wearing blue and white clothes, so they are mistaken?"
Han Ziming's face wrinkled, looked at Chu Mingyun, looked at Su Shiyu, and looked at Liu Yunzi, and finally had to bow his head and muttered: "Really...? Then... Maybe Ziming is wrong."
Liu Yunzi smiled, stood up and said to Han Zhongwen, "Don't worry, it is inevitable that children can't remember who they are. Husband, please bring the two adults into the hall, what are you doing here."
Han Zhongwen did not doubt that he was there. Hearing that, he simply apologized to Chu Mingyun and Su Shiyu, and continued to lead them into the main hall. After taking a seat, he said that he would go down and arrange something, and left the reception to Liu Yunzi for the time being.
The child had been taken out by the maid, Liu Yunzi personally stepped forward to pour tea, the green tea water rippled gently, reflecting her lowered eyes.
Chu Mingyun looked at her sideways and smiled suddenly, "I didn't expect to see Mrs. Liu again," he paused and raised his eyebrows slightly, "Ah, that's wrong, Mrs. Han should be called."
Liu Yunzi concentratedly filled the cup and said with a low laugh, "I didn't even think about my concubine." The meaning is unclear.
"Excuse Mrs. Han." Su Shiyu took the cup. "But we should be more surprised. I didn't expect you to lie for us, Mrs. I am grateful."
"Lord Su, what are you talking about?" Liu Yunzi said calmly, "I am only a woman, I don't understand why the two adults concealed their identities and appeared that day, and I have no intention to explore. The only thing I did just now is to repay the grace of saving my life, and I have no other intentions." Yan Without waiting for an answer, she bowed and left, "Sir, take it easy."
Su Shiyu drank the tea lightly, withdrew his gaze, and smiled lightly, "This Mrs. Han can be described as smart and transparent."
"It's better than her husband." Chu Mingyun put on Su Shiyu's shoulder and smiled.
"..." Su Bai, who had been bewildered for a long time, saw that there was no one else around, and finally couldn't help but cautiously said, "...Master, Master, what are you talking about?"
Su Shiyu glanced at him with a smile, "It's nothing."
"Oh." Su Bai said, after a pause, he couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Young master, when did you guys get in the carriage? I'm almost scared to death!"
"After entering the city, Shiyu and I will arrive at the corner of the alley." Chu Mingyun said.
Su Bai was taken aback, "Why didn't I notice?!"
Su Shiyu smiled lightly, "If you can find it, how can you hide it from people's eyes and ears?"
"That's right." Su Bai nodded, and suddenly realized something in the middle of nodding. He stared at Chu Mingyun with wide eyes and said, "Chu, Master Chu... You, you, what did you call our son just now..." The voice suddenly came out. A card, he looked at the hand on Su Shiyu's shoulder in shock, "Young master, don't you never let people touch..."
"Oh—?" Chu Mingyun smiled, and the hair that had hooked over him was slowly wrapped around his fingertips, "But I can not only touch it, but also touch it."
"..." Su Shiyu gave him a deep look and pulled his hand down.
Su Bai suddenly felt that his whole person was not well.
Chu Mingyun simply hugged Su Shiyu, glanced sideways from the end of his eyes, and smiled, "Don't look at it, your son is already mine."
"What?!" Su Bai stared at Su Shiyu in disbelief, but saw that the young master only smiled lightly when he heard the words, only to feel as if he had been struck by lightning, and after a long while, Su Bai asked in a trembling voice: "...Then, then, the son, belongs to Do you want to change your name to his wife?"
Chu Mingyun: "..."
"Tsk." Chu Mingyun pinched Su Shiyu's chin and made him face him, squinting slightly, "What are you laughing at?"
Su Shiyu held back his smile and looked into his eyes solemnly, "Is there any?"
Chu Mingyun laughed softly, leaned to touch his forehead, fixed his eyes, and said in a low voice, "Don't admit it yet?" The fingertips slid across the line of his lips, and he was about to kiss him.
Before Su Bai covered his eyes and turned his head to run, Su Shiyu blocked him first, "Someone is coming."
"… World Honor."
"It's Li Che." Su Shiyu got up and looked out of the hall.
Chu Mingyun sighed and turned his head impatiently. Han Zhongwen came across the court behind a handsome young man.
Li Che, the son of the King of Xiling, stepped into the hall, saw the two people standing up to greet him at a glance, and bowed politely, "Master Chu." Then he turned to Su Shiyu, looked at each other for a moment, and smiled suddenly, "Brother, long time no see. ."