Bai Chun's stubbornness made Li Hong just shake his head and sigh. She was usually gentle and obedient, but once anything involved her, she would become like an old hen protecting her young, with her feathers rising.
He also knew in his heart that the reason why Bai Chun could not overcome the difficulties in her heart was because her father was forced and induced by several of his half-brothers to want to return to the country, which eventually led to her father committing suicide in front of her to save his life. She is loyal to herself.
The second is Bai Chun's own self-blame. After all, these people were sent back all the way from Qiuci by Li Hong because of her. Not only did they not repay the kindness, but they also wanted to fight back in the end. If Bai Chun Chun couldn't give the prince an explanation, and she herself felt uneasy.
"Is Wang Bo's story true or false?" Li Hong asked calmly as he continued to lead Bai Chun forward in the back garden.
"It's true." Bai Chun let out a long breath, his little face turned red from the cold morning, and said: "King Pei sent him to win over Lu Zhaolin, but he failed, but he fell in love with an official who Lu Zhaolin invited him to the banquet. Before leaving, Wang Bo wanted to take the official prostitute back to Chang'an. When he arrived in Zhuoxian County, Wang Bo was afraid that someone would find out and the news would be leaked, so he secretly killed the official prostitute, hoping to finish it off. "
"Then how did you find out in the end?" Li Hong frowned. Although he didn't have any hope for Wang Bo, he still loved talents. Even if he couldn't use them for himself, at least he could still maintain his literary attainments. Contribute more to Datang.
"It aroused suspicion when we stayed in the hotel. The identity of the official prostitute was always in the Jiaofang Division, so the next day Wang Bo was afraid that the scandal would happen, so he killed the official prostitute. Unfortunately, she was still found by the government. If the government arrived again late, Maybe Wang Bo will be able to escape in a while, but if Lu Zhaolin investigates thoroughly, Wang Bo will not be able to escape suspicion. "Bai Chun disdains Wang Bo's daring behavior. Since he brought others out, they are willing to do so. If I follow you, why do you kill people on the way
"The Minister of Punishment has gone to Luoyang with his mother. Is Feng Xuan here? Forget it, this matter has nothing to do with you." Li Hong thought for a while and said.
If Li Xian still wants to protect Wang Bo, then he must take over the case himself and must not let him fall into Di Renjie's hands. Otherwise, if his mother gets involved again, his plan will be blocked.
After all, dividing the relationship between Wang Bo and Li Xian was part of his plan. If Di Renjie got involved, it would probably cause many variables in the situation and the plan.
Bai Chun nodded silently and followed Li Hong to the front of Li Zheng Hall. As soon as he walked to the door, he saw Feng Xuan, the Minister of Punishment, already standing respectfully at the door of Li Zheng Hall.
"Come take a bath with me later. I'll say a few words to Feng Xuan first." Li Hong looked at Feng Xuan who was walking over in a hurry and said to Bai Chun next to him.
"Yes, Your Highness." Bai Chun lowered his head in response, and then walked straight into the Li Zheng Palace. He followed the prince in the back garden for a long time, and his body was almost stiff. He should take a hot bath.
"The Minister of the Ministry of Punishment has met His Highness the Crown Prince." Feng Xuan saluted.
"Have you received the case of Wang Bo's murder in Zhuo County?" Li Hong motioned for Feng Xuan to follow him in, sat down in another study, and asked calmly.
"Your Highness, I forgive you. This case should not bother you, but... the person involved in the case is Wang Bo of Prince Pei's Mansion. The matter is of great importance. Zhuoxian County does not dare to make its own decisions. The Lord Shangshu ordered the ministers to obey your orders. "Feng Xuan just sat down and stood up again when he saw Li Hong asking questions.
On the way to the East Palace, Feng Xuan was in a state of confusion. He was discussing matters with His Highness the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty as a young minister. He was so excited that he couldn't sleep just thinking about it last night. He really hoped that he could perform well today. It is worthy of being appreciated by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
And this was just a scene he imagined while lying in bed last night. When he went out to the East Palace early this morning, he found that all the ideas he had lying in bed last night were gone. Or he thought it was feasible last night, but when he woke up, But I found that I couldn't act like this at all, so I was uneasy all the way. After standing at the entrance of Li Zheng Palace, I didn't know how to face His Highness the Crown Prince, so I had to follow the words of Lord Shangshu and tell the truth.
"I'm sorry to bother you, but what's the point of not forgiving me? Let's do this. You set off immediately to take Wang Bo back to Chang'an for interrogation. Remember not to let people from Dali Temple interfere. Also, try not to disturb the Yushitai. ." Li Hong thought for a while and said.
But I was thinking in my mind. Last night I asked Xiaoxue to send someone to tell Li Xian the news about Wang Bo's murder. What would Li Xian do? Did he come to protect Wang Bo by himself, or did he arrogantly rely on his connections with the Cui family of Qiwangqinghe, the fifth surname, to kidnap Wang Bo halfway? Or to clear Wang Bo and blame others
After all, if Wang Bo wants to return to Chang'an, Qinghe and Qingyang are located in the east of Yongji Canal and are the only way to go.
"Yes, I will do it now." Feng Xuan stood opposite Li Hong and saluted.
After dismissing Feng Xuan, Li Hong thought about what Li Xian would do, and walked slowly into the bathroom. Bai Chun, who had been waiting for a long time, was wearing a thin bathrobe and walked up to help him. Start changing.
"Remember to send someone to keep an eye on Wang Bo later, for fear that the Criminal Department may be used by Li Xian." Li Hong stroked Bai Chun's almost transparent bathrobe, lowered his head and sniffed it and said.
"No way? Didn't you tell him last night that you could keep it for him..."
"He probably won't listen to me. This kid is crazy now. I'm afraid he will think of other ways, but I'm not sure, just in case. I hope he will come to me soon." Li Hong Revealing his majestic upper body, he picked up Bai Chun, and water splashed everywhere. With Bai Chun's scream, they both fell into the water.
Yan Lingbin never dared to look at Bai Chun. Ever since last night, she felt as if she had done something to feel sorry for Bai Chun. When having breakfast with His Highness the Crown Prince, she would steal glances at Bai Chun next to her from time to time.
Now in the East Palace, I know that according to rumors, the beautiful woman beside the prince, Bai Chun, has such a transcendent and noble status in the East Palace.
Although he is just a slave and does not even have a household registration, such a person without any identity can take charge of everything in the East Palace.
Therefore, after Yan Lingbin officially became a member of the East Palace, she felt Bai Chun's presence everywhere. Even though she often traveled to and from Taiyi City and Prince Pu's Mansion, and only came to the East Palace occasionally, this did not affect Bai Chun's transcendent status in the East Palace. .
Hua Meng and Jing Zhe were not around. Yang Wu and Lian Tie had followed him not long ago, and now they were still with their father. The only two people left in front of him were Mang Zhong and Cheetah, and they had to run out every now and then.
So after finishing breakfast, someone looked around in Li Zhengdian and found that there were fewer and fewer people who could accompany him for a walk.
Xiaoxue and the others are now fully arranged by Bai Chun. Even the affairs of Taiyi City are left to a few people to take care of. During the more than half a year since Li Hong went to Liaodong, Xiaoxue and the others have been especially busy with the emperor's relatives. The business affairs between the relatives of the country are now completely handled by them. Now that the first day is approaching, several of them are busy running around and have no time to go out with him.
It seemed that there was no other way. Only Yan Lingbin could accompany him. Pei Wanying was not here either, busy cleaning up the house and other messy things. The only two "idle people" were him and Yan Lingbin.
The carriage was ready at the door. Yan Lingbin looked at the other women with some surprise. He did not expect that His Highness the Crown Prince would let him accompany him. His expression was both nervous and a little excited.
"Go ahead and take care of everything." Bai Chun took Yan Lingbin's little hand, looked at the back of the prince who had walked out of the door, and handed a stack of silver notes to Yan Lingbin.
Yan Lingbin was once again stunned to see a familiar large-denomination bank note. Don't they know that in Chang'an City, the chance of using such a bank note is very small
But seeing that it had been handed to her, she was about to say something, but Bai Chun pushed her out quickly, leaving the ancestors outside anxiously waiting. Yan Lingbin would not have a good time in the carriage, and he would not be able to do anything. Fa'er got off the carriage and met someone.
After the two eunuchs drove the carriage out of the East Palace gate, they did not drive outside the imperial city, but instead drove towards the Daming Palace behind them.
In the carriage, Li Hong looked at the shy Yan Lingbin and smiled, then helped her out and said, "I'll go to the palace to pick up two people later, and then I'll go see the mansion that was burned down a few days ago. You'll have to work harder these days." , together with the maids in the palace, teach the two of them some etiquette, especially some things for the folk women of the Tang Dynasty. You are good at this, Bai Chun and the others don't know shit, and after thinking about it, only you can do it. "
The Ministry of Internal Affairs greeted them at the door early. Jin Rongqi and Zhang Lushui, who had already changed into women's clothes from the Tang Dynasty, seemed to have changed their style, which made Li Hong's eyes light up.
After watching the two people get on the carriage behind him, Li Hong began to tell Yan Lingbin in detail about the identities of the two people in the carriage behind him. After describing in detail, Yan Lingbin felt that the pressure on him was getting bigger and bigger, but he thought that what he had learned was of use. , a sense of accomplishment actually surged in my heart.
The two carriages came out of the imperial city without any obstruction. In a short time, the two carriages arrived at the place where Prince Wu's palace was originally located.
In front of the gate of Prince Wu's Mansion, which is now in ruins and covered with blackened earth, the General Supervisor and the Minister of Works have been waiting for a long time. They have already heard who the two people who stayed here that night are, so, Everyone has something on their mind at the moment.
Fang Xianzhong has not been to Prince Pei's Mansion in the past few days. All communication with Li Xian is through his daughter Fang Muqing. Today, he was summoned here by the prince, and he felt even more uneasy. He didn't know why the prince called him here. intention.
The two generals, Jian Cheng and Fang Xianzhong, looked at the speeding carriage and immediately led their men to run down from the ruins. They waited quietly for the prince to get off at the gate of Prince Wu's Mansion, the only one that was not burned down.
(End of chapter)