The news that the Empress Dowager was going to return to Luan a day earlier came over in the early dynasty, and the little emperor sat on the throne as usual, and then ordered Prime Minister Gao to arrange for the Empress Dowager to return to Luan, after all, this matter had already been arranged, but the date was only one day earlier.

The courtiers, who originally felt a little suspicious, saw that the atmosphere was no different from usual, so they were a little relieved and did not think about it. Since His Majesty the Emperor has made a decree to arrange for the Empress Dowager to return to Luan, then it is up to you to do your part.

Prime Minister Gao has always been able and decisive in handling affairs, and soon conveyed the relevant instructions to all departments, urging all departments to arrange their affairs well, and not to make any business trips.

The wind inside and outside the court also turned fast, and the most talked about by the courtiers in private a few days ago was the battle of words between Prime Minister Gao and the old general Dugu, and now they all turned their attention to welcoming the Empress Dowager back to Luan.

After the dispersal, I went directly back to the Hanlin Academy.

And several other horses also followed, as a few days ago, they were going to go back to the Hanlin Academy with me to copy the scriptures, originally thought that they would not be able to persevere, but I didn't expect that for the second horse Mu Yan, betting this method is really a good strategy, at least this kid is really desperate to keep the agreement in order to win.

As long as Mu Yan is stabilized, the other horses will not take the initiative to make a fuss.

"I said, big horse, don't you stay in the Hanlin Courtyard and don't you feel too depressed and panicked?"

After a few days of personal experience, the second horse Mu Yan behind him finally couldn't help but pour bitter water.

The days in the Hanlin Academy were either facing a bunch of ancient tree classics, or copying a book catalog or helping to annotate the books, which was really very depressing and boring.

He felt very sad after staying in it for a day, these scholars of the Hanlin Academy did the same thing every day, just for this, he Mu Yan admired the patience of these scholars, it is really not something that ordinary people can grind.

I laughed a few times, and then said:

"What, can't the second colt hold on?"

When the second horse heard this, he was anxious and said:

"Do you still think you can save the money for that drink? Hehe, don't even think about it, when Ming'er welcomes the Empress Dowager Feng back to Luan, then the bet will be considered my victory. I'm waiting for you to invite a few of our brothers to the best restaurant in the capital to drink, haha!"

The second concubine Ma Muyan laughed as he spoke, and anyone could see that proud appearance.

"If this is the case, Gao Chen will definitely keep his promise at that time, please go and drink, have a good time, and don't get drunk and don't return!"

I smiled and said very sincerely, but there was still a bit of unknown helplessness in it, others may not be able to hear it, but the third horse Ji Sui knew.

"Then I'll just wait!"

Mu Yanle, the second horse, agreed happily, and then deliberately went to the end, pulled over the four horses Liu Ji, and discussed something in a low voice. Ji Sui walked up to me and walked side by side, and suddenly handed me a water bag.

I smiled bitterly and looked at Ji Sui, this water bag seems to be a substitute for the wine gourd that Ji Sui does not leave on weekdays, just because it is inconvenient to carry it when he goes to court, he was originally handed over to the servants for safekeeping, as soon as he left the Donghua Gate, he couldn't bear the alcohol addiction and pulled the wine gourd and looked up and drank a big gulp.

At this time, because he had to go to the Hanlin Academy to copy the scriptures after the dispersal of the dynasty, let him stay in the Hanlin Academy for a few hours without drinking, so it would not cost him his life?

No, after thinking of such a compromise, as long as he can drink a few sips of good wine, he is willing to do whatever he wants!

I looked at this water bag, and it was rare that Ji Sui was willing to take out his wine for others to share, but unfortunately I can't drink now, shook my head, and said:

"Thanks, but not right now. You and I can't control it, but I still have to abide by the rules of the Hanlin Academy, and when I work, I don't drink a drop of alcohol. ”

Hearing this, the corners of Ji Sui's mouth rose slightly, he withdrew the water bag, unabashedly unplugged, and raised his head to drink.

I shook my head slightly, and then said:

"It seems that in this life, it is difficult for you to give up the contents of this cup......"

"Why should I give up wine? For me I can give up everything else, but I can't do without it!"

After Ji Sui drank the wine, he couldn't help but let out a sigh of satisfaction.

I looked at him and was slightly stunned, especially when I heard him say that he could give up anything, and I felt that such a life was like living in hell, with no hope in sight.

Just thinking about it made me shudder......

"There shouldn't be any alcohol to get you drunk right now, right?"

I asked lightly, although I understood the unwillingness and loneliness in his heart, I still didn't agree with him being so drunk and drunk, and his troubles were never reduced by half, but it was his own body that was the first to collapse.

Hearing me say this, Ji Sui patted his head and said with a smile:

"You're not mistaken, it's been a long time since I've tried what it's like to be drunk. ”

He had been looking for the first drunken feeling, hazy, as if he was awake but not awake, as if he was drunk but not drunk, and that feeling was wonderful. But no matter how much he drank and how much he wanted to get drunk, he could no longer find the wonderful feeling he had at the beginning.

I sighed helplessly, not knowing what to say to comfort him.

The two continued to walk forward, and after a moment of silence, Ji Sui opened his mouth to ask, saying:

"It's about to start, right?"

Yes, the duel is about to begin, and the Empress Dowager's early return to Luan is an obvious signal, although this will still affect the plan a little earlier than expected, but you will feel that it is not only on our side.

"It's already started. ”

I smiled faintly, and this calmness and composure couldn't help but surprise me a little.

"What you have just done has been done, it is up to people to do things, and it is up to heaven to make things happen, and then let's see, which of you is more favored by God. ”

Hearing this, I couldn't help but bow my head slightly, but as Ji Sui said, the next qiē will see what the will of heaven is.

It's just that I still feel worried about the princess's side, and the Empress Dowager Fengjia returned to Luan ahead of schedule, which also shows that something must have happened to the princess's side, and this decision will be made as a last resort.

I really want to go to Yong'an Temple to investigate the situation, but tomorrow is the day to welcome Feng Jia back to Luan, and I am afraid that I will have to be on duty in Hanlin Temple tonight, and I will not be able to get out.

Tomorrow will be the most crucial and thrilling battle, and it will be up to you to win or lose.

Princess, you must return to me safely......

The news of Feng's return to Luan spread almost throughout Yong'an Temple.

Both the monks inside the temple and the Yulin Guard, who was in charge of guarding the periphery, were very busy, preparing for the return of Feng to Luan.

And Xiao Wan has already prepared in secret, and she plans to catch the poisoner whose identity is hidden deeply.

The vegetarian dishes in the temple are all from the house. The emperor's grandmother was kind and made everyone eat and stay the same as those who practice, and there were no exceptions. Therefore, from the royal members to the monks and guards of Yong'an Temple, they all use the same food and consumption, even if they are several princesses, they do not have special treatment as before.

Therefore, those with ulterior motives were given an opportunity to secretly put this difficult "seven-day drunk" in the meal, and the whole Yong'an Temple, whether it was a member of the royal family, a guard or a temple monk, were poisoned by this "seven-day drunk", as long as the thing was not sacrificed, the poison would not attack for the time being.

Since it was poisoned in the food, the first to be suspected should be the monks in charge of the room.

But not to mention that there are more than a dozen monks in charge of the room, just because of the simple structure of the room and the convenience of communication, it is impossible to conclude that the person who poisoned must be the monk of the room.

If you want to catch the person who poisoned him, this clue alone is not enough.

Since the other party took great pains to get drunk for seven days, it was obvious that it was to sacrifice the things that would be restrained on the day when the Empress Dowager returned to Luan seven days later, so that everyone would lose their ability to move and be arrested obediently.

In this case, instead of going to great lengths to investigate whether the monks in the house were poisoners, why not make a move to startle the snake and lure the snake out of the hole?

Therefore, Xiao Wan decided to release the news of the Empress Dowager's return to Luan a day earlier, breaking their original plan.

In order to ensure that the plan is implemented smoothly, these people will definitely advance the plan, and once they make a move, they will definitely not escape the tracking of Xiao Wan's spy eyeline.

Now the most important thing is to find out what is the object?

Xiao Wan asked Aunt Luo Xia about this matter, but unfortunately, even Aunt Luo Xia didn't know why this thing was not clear, Xiao Wan had to think twice to find a good solution.

What can stimulate the toxins of all people who have the precipitation of "seven days of drunkenness" in their bodies in a moment, make everyone incapacitated, and they have to start in a way that is not easy to be detected, and in this Yong'an Temple, is there really such a thing?

If it's food, it's still not guaranteed that everyone will eat it to trigger toxins. As for the food, Xiao Wan has made people pay more attention, and it is only difficult to start from here.

Food is a way that is unlikely to come by.

So, what is there in this temple that does not attract the attention of others?

When she heard the sound of those twilight drums, Xiao Wan couldn't help but suddenly realize, she suddenly understood what was going on with the other party's method of poisoning!

The hand holding the window edge tightened a little, just like Xiao Wan's mood at this moment, tonight is destined to be a sleepless night, because after tonight, I don't know how many people's blood will be sprinkled in this quiet place of Buddhism......

The next day, just arrived at the time of Mao, there are monks in front of the hall of the Daxiong Treasure Hall to get up early to sweep and sprinkle, sweeping is also a very test of the human body and endurance work, spring, summer, autumn and winter can not stop in the four seasons, when the wind and rain are blowing, it can not be cut off.

What's more, in another hour, the Empress Dowager will lead the members of the royal family and Yu Linwei to visit the Daxiong Treasure Hall again, and then the phoenix will drive back to Luan and drive back to the palace.

The abbot also specially instructed that the front of the Daxiong Treasure Hall must be swept clean and not neglected.

Therefore, the monk who was responsible for sweeping came to the treasure hall early, carefully swept and sprinkled, and did not dare to be lazy.

The person in charge of sweeping in front of the hall has always been this middle-aged monk with the Dharma name 'Mo Nian', his face is long and fluttering, his body is erect, and the gray monk's robe on his body shows that his figure is a little thin.

The hand holding the bamboo branch is slender, the finger joints are clear but the fingers are powerful, and the sweeping action is skillful and natural.

Mo Nian never spoke, listening to other monks because he was a mute man.

Xiao Wan also has the habit of getting up early, so every time he walks around the Daxiong Treasure Hall alone, he can see the figure of this gray-robed monk.

Mo Nian has always been very polite to Xiao Wan, every time he sees her, he will fold his hands and bow his head, of course, this time is no exception.

Not far away, Xiao Wan walked over slowly, and Mo Nian saluted her according to the number of courtesies, but Xiao Wan no longer responded with a polite smile to him as before.

Even when it comes, the sky is already gray, the Daxiong Treasure Hall has been incense continuously, the candle flame is not extinguished, as long as the door of the treasure hall is opened, the candlelight released from the treasure hall is enough to illuminate a large area in front of the hall as bright as day.

In addition to the daily sweeping work, Mo Nian also had to be responsible for adding lamp oil to the lights of the treasure hall and lighting incense.

Xiao Wan stopped three steps in front of Mo Nian, today's Xiao Wan is no longer dressed in plain white as usual, but is still dressed as a man, and what he is wearing is actually Yu Linwei's military armor and protective suit.

After Xiao Wan stood still, Mo Nian raised his head but glanced slightly, and after seeing the person in front of him dressed as a heroic man, his body was slightly stunned, such a heroic and majestic general, and his extraordinary demeanor suddenly reminded him of a person, and after a period of breath disorder, he didn't feel a layer of fog in his eyes.

Letting go of the bamboo branch in his hand, Mo Nian knelt down in front of Xiao Wan like this, thinking about her three times in succession, and then fell prostrate on the ground, not daring to look up, and his trembling body showed that this person was excited and uncontrollable at this moment.

"The sinner meets His Royal Highness the Prince!"

Mo Nian's voice was low and hoarse, perhaps because he was excited or because he hadn't spoken for a long time, and the words were still a little blurred.

But Xiao Wan heard it clearly, and when he heard someone mention the prince's brother again, Xiao Wan's heart felt as if he had been stabbed.

Is he really the prince's brother's old department?

pursed his lips, Xiao Wan tightly grasped the sword at his waist, his eyes were cold and terrifying, and his body exuded a murderous aura, and he said coldly:

"Your name!"

"Sinner...... Cui Hao. ”

Cui Hao, he is really Cui Hao?!

Xiao Wan knew that she was seven or eight points similar to the prince's brother, and after wearing men's clothes, whether it was temperament or appearance, she was even more like the prince's brother, no wonder he mistakenly thought that he was the prince's brother.

Now that he sees that Cui Hao still respects the prince's brother, he knows that he is loyal to the prince's brother, but since he is so loyal, why would he do such a rebellious thing.

Xiao Wan bit his lower lip angrily, if he used a few more efforts, he would probably have to bite and bleed.

"Why poison?"

Xiao Wan's questioning made Cui Hao, who was kneeling on the ground, wake up from a dream, he raised his head in surprise and looked at the young general in front of him again, only to find that this person is very similar to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in his impression, but not all of them, this kingly spirit seems to be better than His Royal Highness the Crown Prince back then......

"Are you...... Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess?!"

Cui Hao knelt in front of Xiao Wan in a daze, looking at Her Royal Highness the eldest princess in front of him with some incredulity, when he saw the true face of Her Royal Highness the eldest princess for the first time, he was extremely surprised that Her Royal Highness's appearance was more and more similar to Her Royal Highness the Crown Prince back then.

This made Cui Hao in a trance for a while, thinking that he had seen the heroic spirit of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince reappear!

"That's right, I'm the eldest princess - Xiao Wan!"