Nangong Yue felt that something was a little strange, but apparently someone didn't think so.
Tang Qinghong, who was rushing back to Luoyue City from Maofeng Town with a carriage, had obvious lightness on his face.
Miss Qiao Biao is back.
The Nanliang spy committed suicide by taking poison.
What a great job I did on this errand!
Speaking of which, Tang Qinghong still had some lingering fears. At first, when Guan Yubai guessed that he was still in Maofeng Town, he actually didn't take it seriously, but Zhennan King had orders, so he naturally had to obey, so he asked everyone to continue to investigate , He even let him find out that someone was trying to escape secretly, and after the first arrest and trial, the mansion was interrogated.
Tang Qinghong immediately rushed over with his troops, and all four members of the family in the house committed suicide by taking poison.
Tang Qinghong had checked this house before, and it can be said that except for the coffin parked in the mourning hall, he had checked almost everything.
This time, he even ordered people to search inside and out, and even opened the coffin. Unexpectedly, the people lying in the coffin were Miss Qiao Biao and her maid!
Fortunately, Miss Qiaobiao was still alive, although her complexion was as pale as paper and her breath was weak, while her maid was already dead.
Tang Qinghong breathed a sigh of relief now. While sending someone to report to the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, he also called a doctor to treat Qiao Ruolan. He didn't personally escort her back until Qiao Ruolan woke up.
After returning to Luoyue City, Tang Qinghong quietly sent Qiao Ruolan back to Qiao's residence.
Mrs. Qiao had been waiting at the second gate early in the morning.
In the past two days, there has been a lot of trouble in Zhennan Palace looking for a girl. It was okay when they were in a hurry to find someone. Now that everyone has been found, Mrs. Qiao is also afraid that it is her sister Lan who is lost. Son, if it wasn't for that, she would have been anxiously waiting outside the gate.
As soon as the carriage stopped at the second gate, Mrs. Qiao rushed over and opened the curtain of the carriage.
"Sister Lan!" In just one day and one night, Mrs. Qiao seemed to be old and haggard for several years. When she saw her daughter, tears filled her eyes.
"Mother..." After Qiao Ruolan woke up, she had already cried several times, her eyes were red and swollen like peaches, which made Mrs. Qiao very distressed.
Her daughter was raised like a pearl like a treasure, how could she have been wronged like this!
Qiao Ruolan hugged Mrs. Qiao, and the mother and daughter cried together.
The past two days and two nights were really hard, for Qiao Ruolan, it was more like a nightmare from which she couldn't wake up. After the nasty kidnapper captured her, he kept feeding her a kind of soup, which made her weak and weak, half asleep, half awake, vaguely aware of where she was, but unable to move, let alone make any sound.
She... She thought she would never come back in this life!
Fortunately, God has eyes!
"Mother! Mother..." Qiao Ruolan cried more and more sadly, as if she wanted to vent all the grievances in her heart.
Seeing the mother and daughter crying non-stop, Madam Hu at the side hurriedly advised: "Madam, the eldest girl finally came back safely, go back to the room to freshen up and have a rest."
Only then did Mrs. Qiao let go of her daughter, wiped away her tears, and said, "Yes, Sister Lan, let's go back to the house."
Qiao Ruolan raised her tear-stained little face, nodded, and sobbed into the soft sedan that Mrs. Qiao had prepared earlier.
Tang Qinghong was completely left out in the cold, and his face was a little unsightly, but thinking that Mrs. Qiao was the direct sister of King Zhennan, he could only swallow this breath and leave with a dark face.
Mrs. Qiao accompanied Qiao Ruolan back to her own yard.
All kinds of meals have been prepared on the table, all of which Qiao Ruolan likes to eat.
Qiao Ruolan was really hungry, and she ate voraciously. Mrs. Qiao watched from the side and wept secretly.
After the meal, the maids helped Qiao Ruolan to wash up. Hearing the sound of water in the clean room, Mrs. Qiao walked back and forth a little uneasy until Mammy Hu walked out of the clean room and whispered in Mrs. Qiao's ear After saying a word, Mrs. Qiao was completely relieved, and said straight in her heart: Amitabha, my daughter is innocent, and she has finally survived the catastrophe!
After a while, Qiao Ruolan, who had changed into a green beige with four-happiness pattern, came out with dampness all over her body. Although she was still a little sluggish, she was much better than when she just came back.
Mrs. Qiao hurriedly waved to Qiao Ruolan, took her hand and sat down side by side, and said with relief: "Sister Lan, fortunately you are fine, otherwise, what should my mistress do!"
fine? ! These two words stabbed Qiao Ruolan in an instant, and her slightly calm mood fluctuated violently following Mrs. Qiao's words, and she said sharply: "Even if I am innocent, who would believe it! Mom, My life is ruined!" She disappeared for two days and two nights, which high-ranking family would want such a daughter-in-law! At most, she would be married off from afar... But how could she be willing!
"Sister Lan, don't worry." Mrs. Qiao hurriedly comforted, "Not many people know that the missing person is you. As long as your uncle seals the password, it will not be leaked!"
"Really?" Qiao Ruolan hurriedly held Mrs. Qiao's hand, seeking her assurance.
"Really." Mrs. Qiao nodded vigorously, and then said, "Sister Lan, what is going on? How did you get kidnapped?"
In an instant, Qiao Ruolan's face turned red, and her facial features were even a little distorted. She gritted her teeth and said, "Nangong Yue, it's Nangong Yue who harmed me!"
Mrs. Qiao was startled, "Sister Lan...you, what did you say?"
"The person they want to arrest is actually Nangong Yue!" Qiao Ruolan firmly grabbed Mrs. Qiao's hand, "Before I passed out, I clearly heard them call the concubine Shizi! It was Nangong Yue who got me involved!"
Qiao Ruolan still clearly remembered the events of that day, she went out with high spirits, and planned to open a tea shop opposite Xiao Fei's tea shop after getting the anti-heat medicine, so that she would not be so stingy that she only served some herbal tea. Shi Ji Shi mung bean soup, Shi sour plum soup, and the anti-heat medicine she bought is better than Xiao Fei's, so it will definitely attract all the people here.
However, when she was taking the anti-heat medicine, she made people dizzy.
Before she fell into a coma, she vaguely heard someone saying: The princess of Zhennan Prince has been caught...
At this moment, she realized that she had suffered on behalf of others!
It's all Nangong Yue's fault!
"Mother!" Qiao Ruolan said bitterly with red eyes, "Mother, you must seek justice for your daughter!"
After listening to Qiao Ruolan's ins and outs, Mrs. Qiao only felt new and old hatred welling up in her heart for a while, her eyebrows were raised up in anger, and she said darkly: "Sister Lan, don't worry, mother will definitely seek justice for you!" There was a glint of prey in her eyes. If it wasn't for this Nangong Yue who likes to show off, how could there be so many things! He even hurt his own daughter!
Qiao Ruolan nodded hurriedly, "Mother, let's go now."
"Sister Lan, take a rest first, tomorrow..."
Mrs. Qiao was worried that Qiao Ruolan would be too sick, but Qiao Ruolan couldn't wait for tomorrow, and said hysterically: "No, I'm going now, I'm going now!" She must see Nangong Yue's fate!
"Okay, okay!" Mrs. Qiao agreed, "We'll go now."
The servant girl neatly combed a crescent moon bun for Qiao Ruolan, followed Mrs. Qiao and immediately took her to the Zhennan Palace, and went straight to the outer study room...
The eldest maid Ji Jiao from the outer study hurried up to greet her, first saluted Mrs. Qiao's mother and daughter, and then said with some embarrassment: "Auntie, grandma, wait a moment, the prince has a guest now..."
"I have something urgent to find the lord!" Mrs. Qiao interrupted Ji Jiao impatiently, not paying attention to what the other party said, while speaking, she pushed Ji Jiao away and rushed into the study.
"Brother," Mrs. Qiao fixed her eyes on Zhennan Wang behind the red sandalwood book case, and shouted, "Sister Lan has suffered a serious crime this time, you must be the master for our mother and daughter! You can't let …”
"Big sister..." Zhennan Wang showed embarrassment, and quickly interrupted her, "I still have guests here!"
Mrs. Qiao's expression was a little unnatural, and she complained in her heart that the servant didn't remind her earlier, and she almost said something she shouldn't have said in front of others.
Mrs. Qiao followed Zhennan Wang's gaze, and saw a young man sitting in an armchair by the window drinking tea. You know you are not an ordinary person with your bearing!
What a handsome young man in troubled times!
Mrs. Qiao couldn't help but praise in her heart, and then she smiled dignifiedly at King Zhennan, "My lord, who is this?"
"This is Marquis An Yi." Zhennan Wang had no choice but to introduce, "Master Hou, this is my elder sister, Mrs. Qiao, and my niece."
An Yihou
There is no marquis in southern Xinjiang, could it be that he came from the capital? Mrs. Qiao thought about it, and blessed her body in vain to Guan Yu, and said, "I have seen Lord Hou."
Guan Yubai smiled slightly, "Ma'am, you are very polite."
Qiao Ruolan also saluted with Mrs. Qiao, but she couldn't help but focus on Guan Yubai. She had never seen such a handsome, gentle and elegant young man, as if all the beautiful words in this world could not be used too much for him. After all, Qiao Ruolan was a girl who hadn't left the cabinet, so she didn't dare to look at Guan Yubai too much. After a quick glance, she bowed her head gracefully and stood on the right side of Mrs. Qiao.
"Since the prince has a guest, the Marquis will take his leave first."
Guan Yubai got up to leave, Zhennan Wang was a little annoyed that the eldest sister came at a bad time, and he wanted to find out about Guan Yubai's tone, but now he could only smile and say: "This king has asked someone to give it to you. Master has prepared the yard. Brother Luan, take Lord Hou to Qingyunwu."
Only then did Mrs. Qiao notice that Xiao Luan was there!
Xiao Luan was called by Zhennan King to accompany him. He was wearing a purple brocade robe, and was sitting there listlessly dozing off, as if he didn't sleep well last night. Hearing this, he lazily got up and said: " Lord Hou, please."
"There is the second son of Lao."
After the two left, Mrs. Qiao couldn't help asking: "Brother, is this Marquis An Yi from the capital?"
King Zhennan nodded, and felt a headache when he thought of the imperial decree brought by Guan Yubai, but it was inconvenient to tell such a matter to a female family member like Mrs. Qiao, so he could only vaguely say: "Marquis An Yi came to southern Xinjiang under the emperor's order. I will stay here for a while." At this point, he paused, and said, "Sister, thanks to Marquis An Yi this time, otherwise I'm afraid it would not be so easy to find Sister Lan."
Zhennan Wang told what happened in a few words.
Qiao Ruolan's heartbeat seemed to have missed a beat, and she thought to herself: So this person saved her. I didn't expect that this young master not only looks like a banished fairy, but also has an extraordinary bearing, and he is so careful...Is it Marquis An Yi? She couldn't help but look at the closed door, but unfortunately she couldn't even see her back.
Qiao Ruolan suddenly felt that her cheeks were hot.
"Oh!" Mrs. Qiao said complainingly, "brother, why didn't you say it earlier! I didn't even thank Lord Hou."
King Zhennan had a headache, "It's not that big sister you broke in so recklessly!"
Mrs. Qiao finally remembered her original intention at this time, and hurriedly said: "By the way, brother, you must make the decision for Sister Lan this time. Those thieves wanted to arrest the Shizi Concubine, and they killed my Sister Lan..."
The king of Zhennan frowned. As soon as he returned to the mansion yesterday, the concubine Shi Zi came to tell him that Nanliang might be responsible for Sister Lan's abduction this time, and she also mentioned that Nanliang's purpose should be to use her To threaten Zhennan Wangfu. But-
"Elder Sister." Zhennan Wang said dissatisfiedly, "You should take good care of Sister Lan. If she didn't like to show off, how could she get into such a disaster!"
In King Zhennan's view, Nanliang's goal is the concubine Shizi, but the concubine Shizi didn't take the bait, but it was Sister Lan who was kidnapped, which caused so many troubles, how can the concubine Shizi be blamed!
Mrs. Qiao was stunned, and said in disbelief: "Brother, how can you say that, Sister Lan is your niece! What kind of ecstasy soup did the Imperial Concubine give you?! Brother..."
In order to find Qiao Ruolan and search for the Nanliang spies, Zhennan Wang has not slept well for two full nights, and his head hurts even more...
He couldn't help being a little envious of Guan Yubai who had already left.
Speaking of Guan Yubai, he is leading by Xiao Luan to Qingyunwu.
Qingyunwu is actually a water pavilion, surrounded by water on three sides, and behind it is a large green bamboo forest. The weather in August is hot, but as soon as you enter Qingyunwu, you will feel that the surrounding area is much cooler.
A gust of breeze blows by, and the bamboo leaves sway in the wind, making the sound of "rustling" waves, which is pleasant to the ear, as if you are in a paradise from the bustling world.
"Master Hou, please follow me."
Xiao Luan walked up a small arched stone bridge with Guan Yubai, and said casually: "Master Hou, although this Qingyunwu is cooler, but it is too remote, in my opinion, you might as well live in Qingyuanxuan Well, it's easy to get in and out there, if you want to go out for a walk, drink a little wine, listen to a play or something, you don't have to go around in such a big circle... "
Guan Yubai looked at the sparkling lake under the stone bridge and the lush green bamboos by the lake, and he relaxed naturally, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Second Young Master, I think this place is very good."
"Master Hou, you must be afraid of heat?" Xiao Luan said with an expression that I understood, "Yes, you are a northerner from the capital, so you are naturally afraid of heat. In fact, if you are afraid of heat, you can stay indoors if you are afraid of heat." Just put a few more pots of icebergs. If you're embarrassed, I'll go and talk to your father or sister-in-law for you?"
"Thank you, Second Young Master." Guan Yubai said with a smile, "However, I usually live in seclusion, so this place is perfect for me."
Xiao Luan felt that he had guessed right, hey, the son of the capital is just too thin-skinned, so he worked hard and went to ask his sister-in-law for some ice cubes for him.
Thinking of this, Xiao Luan took Guan Yubai across the bridge quickly.
After passing the stone bridge, there is a waterside pavilion facing the lake, and the roof is specially made with a sunshade roll-up shed.
Xiao Luan smiled and said again: "Master Hou, the fish in this lake is very fat. When I was young, I would often come here to grill fish with my elder brother. Once, I almost burned the house down. Later, my elder brother was killed by my father. I was beaten..." Speaking of which, Xiao Luan also felt a little bit nostalgic, but he couldn't remember why only his elder brother was beaten... He just didn't think about it anymore, and continued, "No one has come fishing for so many years. It's getting fatter... But, Lord Hou, this fish is not tasty at all, the meat is too much! If you want to eat fish, I will tell my sister-in-law later to ask the kitchen to prepare more... "
As if hearing his voice, a red carp jumped out of the lake, splashing a lot of water...
Immediately afterwards, a crisp eagle cry came from behind, and a gray shadow flitted across the lake, swift as lightning, and accurately caught the red carp with one claw. Then he continued to glide forward, casually threw the carp on the stone bridge, and stopped on the handrail of the stone bridge to comb his feathers.
"Xiao Hui!" Xiao Luan's spirit was shaken immediately, and he looked at Hui Ying parked on the bridge with piercing eyes. After he thought of something else, he excitedly explained to Guan Yubai, "Master Hou, don't be afraid, this is my elder brother's eagle, so good..."
As he said that, he strode towards Xiao Hui, wanting to touch its feathers that shone brightly in the sun.
But before he got close, Xiao Hui flapped its wings and flew up again. Its powerful wings swept across the lake, and finally stopped on a big tree by the lake, looking down at Xiao Luan with cold eyes, as if saying Well, you mortals still want to touch me!
Xiao Luan was suddenly a little embarrassed, he thought that Xiao Hui flew over and was willing to play with him.
He touched his nose, and added: "Xiao Hui just doesn't like to get close to people, but she is very smart."
While speaking, Xiao Hui spread his wings and flew back, grabbed the carp on the stone bridge, it uttered a loud and clear eagle cry, and flew away with its prey.
Xiao Luan watched helplessly until Xiao Hui turned into a gray dot, then remembered Guan Yubai, and hurriedly led him into the house.
The floor of the house is paved with bluestone, the gauze cupboard is divided by brocade, and the rosewood furniture looks very simple and elegant. The west room has been turned into a study room, and rows of bookshelves are filled with all kinds of books, neatly arranged.
Xiao Luan looked at the bookshelf, raised his brows slightly, and said suspiciously: "Hey, the books are still there. I thought that no one lived in it for so long, and the study room was already empty."
As he said that, he also walked to the bookshelf, picked one at random, flipped through it, raised his brows strangely, picked up another one, and muttered: "Why are they all books of war!" He put the book away again Going back, "Master Hou, the book of war is very boring. I know there is a bookstore in Luoyue City, and their books are pretty good. When I go back, I can bring a few copies to Master Hou to relieve boredom."
Guan Yubai smiled slightly, and said, "Thank you, Second Young Master. I am also a general's son, and I often study military books on weekdays."
"So you are also a general's child!" Xiao Luan blinked, and blurted out, with a look of surprise on his face, he thought: Guan Hou looks weak, but he is also a general's child? It is estimated that his title of marquis was passed down from his ancestors.
But when he heard that the other party was not a scholar, but a disciple of a general, Xiao Luan suddenly felt a lot closer, and said with great interest: "Then do you know how to ride a horse? Why don't we go horse racing another day? I'll teach you... It's not me bragging, mine Riding is first class..."
Xiao Luan was talking about his riding skills with great enthusiasm. Suddenly, he remembered something, glanced at the carved window by the window, said "Yeah", and said, "It's already this hour! I promised Pianpian to buy it for her. If you don't go to Fuji's Linglong Honey Cake, it will be too late! Brother Guan..." At this point, he looked at Guan Yubai flatteringly.
The smile on Guan Yubai's face did not change, and he said: "If you have something to do, Second Young Master, please prepare yourself."
Xiao Luan breathed a sigh of relief, and he still didn't forget to tell him: "Brother Guan, don't tell my father, I will buy an extra Linglong Honey Cake and treat you to eat."
Xiao Luan said, and hurriedly walked away.
Xiaosi's face was dark, this second son was really inexplicable, how could he just leave the guest and run away... But it's fine to run away, it's really noisy!
"Little Four." At this time, Guan Yubai spoke up and asked, "Is there any news from Fengxing?"
Xiaosi hurriedly said: "Young Master, don't worry, Fengxing has been watching, and he can't run away."
Guan Yubai nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "The scenery of Qingyunwu is quite beautiful, let's go for a walk..."