"In your opinion, what is the reason for General Chen's sudden return to the court?" Chen Shangshu stroked his beard and looked at Yang Hanlun thoughtfully.
"Based on what I know about General Chen, he will not come back easily unless summoned and secretly ordered by the emperor!" Yang Shaolun said with certainty.
"General Chen was ambushed as soon as he came back, and the person who ambushed him must be highly skilled in martial arts. With General Chen's martial arts, there are not many people in the world who can defeat him. But I heard from Shangguan's doctor that General Chen's injuries were It was just some ordinary stab wounds, except for the impact on the head, it was impossible to tell that he was injured by a master." Chen Shangshu analyzed it clearly.
"Yes, I have also seen his wounds. It looks like a move used by a person who does not understand martial arts. It easily knocks him down. If it is just a knife wound on his body, it is impossible for him to lose his ability to resist." Yang Hanlun He tilted his head and frowned. This is a big question!
"When I was investigating, I found something very interesting." Chen Shangshu looked at Yang Hanlun and suddenly said this.
"Oh? What's the matter!" Yang Hanlun immediately sat upright!
"In the woods outside the city, someone saw General Chen supporting an injured old woman, followed by a young girl. They came out of the woods and walked toward the city together!"
"This can be understood as General Chen acted bravely and saved the injured old woman. The girl behind may be a relative of the old woman!" Yang Hanlun said.
"The problem is, this old woman is from the Rong Kingdom! Her attire is that of the royal family of the Rong Kingdom!" Chen Shangshu said in shock! Yang Hanlun was shocked. Although the Rong Kingdom had reached a friendly agreement with our country, the exchanges between the royal family were unusual. The agreement stated that if anyone from the Rong royal family wanted to come to the Daxing Dynasty, they must notify the foreign envoy, who would then report to the court, and the court would then receive the foreign guests with etiquette. But recently, the imperial court has not received any news about the royal family of Rong Kingdom coming to court. So who is this old woman? Why did he go directly to Beijing without an envoy
"Who said this? How did Mr. Chen know about it?" Yang Hanlun looked at Chen Shangshu seriously. This matter is of great importance, and it is necessary to determine whether the source of the news is reliable.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the source of the information is absolutely reliable. It was witnessed by the housekeeper of the lower official residence. He even said hello to General Chen, but General Chen ignored him and supported the old woman and walked forward without saying a word. The housekeeper didn’t tell the official when he came back. He didn’t tell the official until the emperor ordered the official to investigate the matter! "
"Steward Chen saw it with his own eyes?" Yang Hanlun knew that Steward Chen was a martial arts man who was rescued by Chen Shangshu a few years ago. In order to repay his kindness, he was willing to become a servant of the Chen family. I have met Yang Hanlun many times, he is a tough guy! If he saw it with his own eyes, there would be no mistake.
"It's absolutely true!" Chen Shangshu nodded.
"Have you reported this to the Emperor?"
"The emperor is injured, so I haven't had time to report yet!" Chen Shangshu said with a thoughtful look.
"Well, I will go into the palace to meet the saint now!" Yang Hanlun said solemnly.
"Then there is Prince Lao!"
"Farewell!" Yang Hanlun turned to leave. Chen Shangshu asked from behind: "I heard that the emperor's suppression of bandits this time was for the Sixth Princess, right?"
Yang Hanlun was obviously startled. Who spread these things? He turned around calmly, "As far as I know, the reason for the emperor's personal expedition was because the bandits in Tianlang Mountain were too rampant. When the emperor saw that he had sent out troops many times without success, he was so angry that he ordered Xiao Yuan to send out troops to encircle and suppress them. Yes! Where did you hear this from Mr. Chen?”
"I just heard what I heard and asked casually. Don't take it to heart, Your Majesty!" Chen Shangshu smiled sarcastically, and Yang Hanlun caught the flash of panic in his eyes.
"It's okay to say these words in front of me, but if someone goes up to heaven to hear it, it will be a serious crime. Mr. Chen should be careful what he says!" Yang Hanlun tried hard to control the unhappiness in his heart, although he didn't know where this emotion came from.
"Please keep this in mind, sir. If the prince wants to see Birou, please invite him first!" Chen Shangshu said with a smile on his face.
"Forget it, I'll see her some other time. I have to enter the palace right now! Say goodbye!" For some reason, he suddenly didn't want to see Birou! Is it because Chen Shangshu mentioned her just now? Did the emperor really put aside his status as a noble to destroy the little bandits for her sake? Even if it is, so what? She is already his second cousin wife, he has no right to interfere!
"Farewell, Your Majesty!" Chen Shangshu's face flashed with a deep expression, and his eyes were full of calculation!