On the thirteenth day of the lunar month, the capital of the Northern Dynasties.

The snow is still falling, but there are many people in the capital.

Two days later, it was the ceremony of the pilgrimage, and there were already many envoys from all over the world.

The carriage of Mu Chen and the others could not enter the capital at all, and was stopped outside the city. All carriages were arranged at the inn.

Mu Chen had already decided not to let Zhang Qianzhong enter the city for the past two days, and arranged for him to guard the carriage in the post house.

It's snowing in the capital, but there's no snow in the city at all.

The people coming and going on the street, the sound of selling, the smell of food coming from the restaurant, and the flow of people in each shop all together paint a picture of the crown covered with Jinghua.

Mu Chen really couldn't imagine that the Northern Dynasties were so prosperous, and the prosperity of commercial trade was far greater than that of other countries. Probably because the Northern Dynasty borders many countries, and the Northern Dynasty is keen to develop commerce, so there is always a steady stream of merchants who come here to trade.

Mu Chen followed Sima Yunxuan to the Prince's Mansion, and many people took the initiative to talk to Sima Yunxuan along the way, and everyone's attitude was very enthusiastic.

Bian Xiaofeng said, "The third brother is worthy of being the prince, these people are so respectful to you"

Sima Yunxuan smiled bitterly and said, "Second brother doesn't know, those are all envoys from various countries, and now that the ceremony has not arrived, they are looking for relationships everywhere, and let people say good things to my father, so as to facilitate the promotion of relations between the two countries." ”

Bian Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Since that's the case, I'm afraid you're too busy as a prince."

Sima Yunxuan still smiled bitterly.

While talking and laughing, he had already walked to the Prince's Mansion, and before he entered the door, he saw someone rushing out of the door.

It was Sima Yulan who rushed out.

As soon as Sima Yulan came up, she grabbed Sima Yunxuan's hand, as if she didn't see the other group of people.

Before Sima Yunxuan could react, he was pulled aside.

Sima Yunxuan said, "What are you pulling me for? Why are you in my mansion? And you just saw that the eldest brother didn't say hello, it's really rude."

Sima Yulan said, "Brother, don't worry about being polite or impolite, my father has been looking for you again recently, where have you been?"

Sima Yunxuan said, "I just went out to pick up my eldest brother here, not to mention that I have already explained it to my father."

Sima Yulan glanced at him and said, "You still have to explain to your father by yourself."

Sima Yunxuan said, "Not now, I have to arrange the eldest brother and second brother"

Sima Yulan was already so anxious that she was about to jump up, and she said a few words in Sima Yunxuan's ear, and then said, "Don't go see your father soon."

After hearing what she said, Sima Yunxuan's face turned pale, and he immediately ran to Mu Chen's side, whispered a few words to Mu Chen, and said, "Big brother, I'll rush over first."

Mu Chen said, "Go quickly"

Sima Yunxuan said, "Pick words, help me arrange everyone"

Jin Cai said, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

Sima Yunxuan didn't answer her, but rushed towards the palace.

Bian Xiaofeng walked up to Mu Chen's side and said, "Big brother, how is it?"

Mu Chen said, "Go in and talk about it"

The crowd entered the prince's mansion.

The Prince's Mansion covers a very wide area, at least 20 acres, a house, dozens of houses, but it seems very deserted.

Shen Yueying said, "Sister Jin, why is the Prince's Mansion so deserted?"

Jin Cai said with a smile, "I live here with Yun Xuan, there are no other people, and I don't look for a maid, so this prince's mansion is just the two of us" She suddenly smiled again, and said, "Now that you are here, it will be more lively here."

Then, Jin Caiyu arranged each person's room for them.

In the afternoon, Bian Xiaofeng hurried over to find Muchen after eating.

As soon as he saw Mu Chen, Bian Xiaofeng said, "Big brother, third brother left in a hurry, what's the matter?"

Mu Chen shook his head and said, "He didn't elaborate, he just said about Zhang Qianzhong"

Bian Xiaofeng pondered, "It seems that the palace has indeed set its sights on General Zhang, or the eldest brother had the foresight to place him in the post house."

He paused and continued, "Big brother, why don't I go and find out what's going on?"

Mu Chen said, "How can you sneak into the palace?"

Bian Xiaofeng waved his hand and said, "It is not unusual for the eldest brother to meet the emperor and visit in the name of the third brother. Once you enter the palace, wouldn't it be much more convenient to inquire about things?"

Mu Chen shook his head, denying his idea. "Now Zhang Qianzhi already knows that I have something to do with Zhang Qianzhong, if I go rashly, it will definitely arouse his suspicions"

Bian Xiaofeng said: "Could it be that so many of us really come here just to enjoy the snow?"

Mu Chen said, "Actually, it doesn't matter if I can see the emperor or not, the important thing is that I have one thing to do now."

With that, he had already walked out the door.

Bian Xiaofeng hurriedly caught up and said, "Where is the eldest brother going?"

Mu Chen said, "Looking for Murong Xia"

Murong Xia was in his room at the moment, he was sitting on a Taishi chair, sitting peacefully on it, his eyes were closed, and a smile appeared on his face.

Suddenly, he stood up, as if he could see, took two teacups from the table, poured them out, and placed them on the table.

He poured himself tea again, sat down at the table, and began to drink it slowly.

Why do you use three cups for one person to drink tea?

Of course, you don't need three cups to drink tea alone.

A moment later, footsteps could be heard outside the door.

Murong Xia smiled and said, "Brother Mu, the head of the side, why did you come?

As soon as Mu Chen entered the door, he laughed and said, "Excellent hearing, sure enough, it's Murong Xia"

Bian Xiaofeng walked up to Murong Xia's side, looked at him carefully, and said puzzledly, "Mr. Murong, I know that your ears are very powerful, it is not difficult to hear that someone is coming, and it is not difficult to hear that there are two people coming, but how can you hear that the person is me and my eldest brother?"

Murong Xia smiled, "It's actually very simple. The two of them walked with a very small voice, they must be people with outstanding light skills, just ask here, whose light skills are comparable to the two?"

Bian Xiaofeng laughed and said, "I admire"

Murong Xia said, "I don't know what the two of you are looking for me?"

Mu Chen said, "Brother Murong has been traveling with us all the way, I shouldn't have bothered you now, but this matter is really urgent, and our time is really running out."

Murong Xia said, "Why bother, when you invited me to come, you already explained that you had something to ask for, and since I came, it showed that I would help you, not to mention that we are friends."

Mu Chen leaned in his ear and said, "Here's how it ......"

The Royal Palace, the Imperial Study.

Sima Shao was sitting on the dragon chair and didn't say a word.

Holding a fold in his hand, his face was very bad, presumably related to the content of the fold.

Sima Yunxuan stood opposite him, and Zhang Qianzhi stood beside him.

Both of them were respectful and did not dare to say a word.

Sima Shao suddenly handed the fold to Sima Yunxuan and said, "Come, prince, take a look."

Sima Yunxuan took the fold, and after reading the content, he immediately lost his voice and said, "Father, this is absolutely impossible, General Zhang is loyal to the country and will never rebel"

Sima Shao seemed to be a little angry, and said, "Do you know that his books have been piled up in my study in the past two days?"

Sima Yunxuan didn't dare to speak.

Sima Shao said, "What a Zhang Qianzhong, I trust him so much that I handed over an army of 800,000 to him, but he wants to rebel against me"

Sima Yunxuan said, "Father, this matter cannot be conclusive, and Father must not listen to one-sided words."

He knew that his father would never listen to only one side of the story, but he also did not believe in groundless rumors. Sima Shao must find out about this matter, but how should he find out?

Sima Shao said to Zhang Qianzhi, "Zhang Xiang, what do you think about this matter?"

Zhang Qianzhi said, "General Zhang is the eldest brother of the minister, and he is also the old minister of our country, and the minister thinks that General Zhang will not rebel."

Sima Shao said, "But the 800,000 army is in his hands, do you only want me to believe in your mouth?"

Zhang Qianzhi didn't speak, he had nothing to say.

Sima Yunxuan said, "Father, this matter really shouldn't be so presumptuous, it still needs to be verified." If it is fake, the father's rash disposal of General Zhang will definitely make the ministers lose their hearts and no longer be loyal to our country. If General Zhang really wants to rebel, dealing with him now will only anger him, not to mention that the ceremony of congratulatory congratulations is coming soon, it is really not easy to live in vain."

Zhang Qianzhi said, "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that this matter should be sent to the front line to check clearly, and it is not too late to make a conclusion."

Sima Shao said, "Forget it, since you all persuade me like this, then leave this matter to Zhang Xiang, you go down"

Zhang Qianzhi said "yes"

Zhang Qianzhi retreated, and Sima Shao said to Sima Yunxuan, "Prince, do you think Zhang Qianzhong is reliable?"

Although Sima Yunxuan knew that this might be Zhang Qianzhi framing Zhang Qianzhong, Zhang Qianzhi was obviously speaking for Zhang Qianzhong, and his thoughts were only speculation, so he had to say, "Erchen doesn't dare to make a conclusion"

Sima Shao said: "Do you know that most of the affairs around me are managed by the Zhang family brothers?

Sima Yunxuan said: "Father, the emperor doesn't even believe Zhang Xiang anymore?"

Sima Shao said, "It's not that I don't believe him, it's just that this matter is a business matter, and I don't worry about the people who handed it over to his Zhang family."

Sima Yunxuan said, "What does Father mean?"

Sima Shao said, "You go to the front-line barracks, investigate for me, remember not to let Zhang Xiang notice"

Sima Yunxuan wanted to refuse, but now that Muchen and the others are in the capital, if there is no him, there may be a lot of inconvenience, but the king's order is difficult to disobey, and he can only obey his fate.

(End of chapter)