In the early morning of the next day, as soon as the royal court rang the morning bell, Zuo Qiu Yu hurriedly walked into the royal court and walked towards the direction of the stage. At this moment www.biquge.info Xun Qi was standing on the top of the shed board opposite the stage, leaning down to check the broken part of the shed board, and heard Zuo Qiu Yu's footsteps, so he probe said:

"Got a catch?"

"Hmm. Zuo Qiu Yu raised his head and looked at Xun Qi and said, "How are you here?"

Xun Qi shook his head calmly and said slowly:

"There are no signs of man-made, it seems to be a crack caused by the cold weather and the squeezing of the slabs. ”

"That's the case...... Zuo Qiu Yu's pupils shrank suddenly, and he responded, "Since I am derelict in my duties, I will not shirk what I should bear." ”

"Tell me about your news. Xun Qi said, jumped off the shed board, and stood opposite Zuo Qiu Yu.

"I visited the restaurant where Nandong performed tricks, and it was there that Mushroom discovered Nandong's tricks and invited him to the royal court. According to my inquiry, Nandong had two places to stay in Weidu, one was this restaurant, and the other was the accommodation arranged for him after the mushroom. ”

"Hmm, then what?" Xun Qi knew that Zuo Qiuyu hadn't said the point yet, so he asked.

One night, however, Namdong did not stay in the restaurant or at the mushroom. Guess where he was that night?"

"It can't be sneaking into the royal court, right?" Xun Qi guessed symbolically.

Zuo Qiu Yu shook his head with a light smile, and then said:

"In Princess Ru's Mansion. ”

"The mansion of the Third Emperor Aunt?" Xun Qi was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect this answer.

"What do you think is the reason why he lingered all night in the empty and idle Princess Ru's Mansion?"

"Could it be that he ......," Xun Qi said halfway through his words, and then denied himself, "No, his age does not match." ”

"Yes, Nanying's cousin is between you and me, but Nandong seems to be older than you. However, it is not excluded that we are pampered, and he has been running around all the year round, with a little vicissitudes. Otherwise, how would you explain his actions?"

"Does the name 'Nandong' mean that he came from the Night Kingdom in the southeast? If so, I can understand why he did his best to protect his father, who was his uncle. ”

"But he didn't take the opportunity to recognize us, shouldn't last night be the best time?"

"After being hunted down by his brother for so many years, he is naturally accustomed to hiding his whereabouts, even in our royal court, if his identity is revealed, it is difficult to ensure that the news does not spread. ”

"After all, the time is tight for one night, and only this bit of news has been obtained, and Nandong's identity is doubtful for the time being. There is the emperor's will there, and it is more convenient to visit, so you might as well wait for his report before making a conclusion. ”

"Well, let's focus on the investigation of the tents. For the sake of caution, I still asked the people who were there yesterday one by one. ”

"That's what I mean. ”

Just when Mushroom, Xun Qi, and Zuo Qiu Yu were visiting inside and outside the royal court in two ways, the third prince Ge Sheng had just had morning tea and was closing his eyes in his tent. At this time, one of the guards looked around, walked quickly to the tent of the third prince, and said in a slightly lowered voice:

"The villain has something important to report and asks to see the three princes. ”

Ge Sheng suddenly heard the sound of talking outside the tent, only to feel that the voice was not familiar, and after opening his eyes, he was silent for a moment before responding:

"Come in. ”

"Yes. The guards responded, and quickly opened the curtain and rushed in.

At the moment when he met the guard's eyes, a sporadic picture suddenly appeared in Ge Sheng's mind, and he was sure that the guard had left an impression on him, and when he was about to recall it carefully, the man in front of him opened his mouth again and said:

"What the villain wants to say is not unrelated to the broken ceiling of the stage yesterday, so I am here to tell you. ”

"The person in charge of finding out this matter is the little prince of Zuoqiu, what are you looking for me?"

"Yesterday, the three princes rescued the car all over the royal court, and the villain heard about it, and he really admired it in his heart. After the villain has an idea, the first one wants to rush to meet the three princes, and everything is up to you. ”

With his evasive eyes and evil flattering smile, with this person and this expression, Ge Sheng suddenly knew in his heart - it was this guard who had treated Ge Sheng with respect and humility after he was reprimanded for the throne - and now it seemed that because of Emperor Xian's night visit to the big tent of the three princes, he re-recognized the weight of Ge Sheng in Emperor Xian's heart, and he saw the wind and steered the rudder and curry favor with him.

It was only because he cared about the clues related to the previous day that Ge Sheng did not attack for a while, suppressed the disgust in his heart, and said indifferently:

"Okay, let's hear it. ”

"The villain is responsible for guarding the perimeter of the stage on weekdays, and the villain was on duty on the night of Chinese New Year's Eve and last night, and the villain witnessed last night's incident from afar. After the shift change this morning, the villain passed by the big tent of the concubine Niangniang, and accidentally caught a glimpse of a white dove flying out, and then saw Niangniang's maidservant Tama girl quietly turned back and entered the tent. ”

"I also like to use pigeons to send messages, which is not a great thing. Besides, what does the concubine have to do with this matter. ”

"This has to start with the night of Chinese New Year's Eve. When the villain was on duty that night, he saw that Miss Tamar had appeared near the stage, saying that the concubine had dropped her accessories around, and the little prince of Zuoqiu was negligent in his duties for a moment because he personally helped to search. ”

Even so, what does it mean? Could it be that you are suspicious that you are the concubine?"

"No, the villain doesn't dare. The villain only evoked the memory of the night of Chinese New Year's Eve because he suddenly glimpsed the Tamar girl this morning. That night, there was another person who wandered around the stage, that is, Mr. Nandongnan, who was recommended by the eldest prince to perform tricks for the emperor. ”

Hearing the guard's words, Ge Sheng's expression instantly focused for a few moments, and his eyes motioned for the guard to go down.

"According to the villain's guess, during the time when the little prince of Zuoqiu left, it is entirely possible that Mr. Nan had done something around. ”

"Why did he do that?" said Ge Sheng in a calm tone.

"Because he is the man of the great prince. They arranged the accident on the stage in advance, so that they could rescue the driver in time when the incident occurred and deceive the emperor's trust. This is simply a wolf ambition exposed. ”

"Oh, what's his ambition?"

"The eldest prince clearly wants to set up a situation to induce the emperor to pass on the throne to him. ”

Ge Sheng chuckled and nodded, as if praising the guard for what he said was reasonable, but the curvature of his lips revealed a bit of banter.

"I'm assuming that your speculation is somewhat true, but for such important information, it's better for you to tell your father directly. Ge Sheng said with a playful smile.

The villain thought that the three princes personally revealed the truth of the matter, which was a great achievement, and the credit of saving the car had made the emperor very grateful for the benevolence and filial piety of the three princes. ”

"If that's the case, I'll have to read your message. ”

"The villain is really thinking about the three princes, and it doesn't matter what the reward is, he just wants to be fortunate enough to stay by the side of the three princes, be a cow and a horse, and bathe in the emperor's grace. ”

"I've never liked to drag on or owe anything, and since you're so kind, I'll reward you directly today. ”

"The third prince is gracious, the villain thanks the third prince!" When the guard heard this, his eyes suddenly sparkled, and he no longer pretended and excused.

"Someone. Ge Sheng then spoke loudly outside the tent, and when his henchmen entered the tent, he commanded, "Send him out of the tent to receive the reward, the highest reward." ”

"The subordinates understand. Ge Sheng's henchman lowered his eyes and bowed slightly.

"Thank you for the grace of the Three Princes! Thank you for the Three Princes!"

"Come with me. ”

"There is work, please. ”

Ge Sheng watched the two of them walk out of the big tent with their front and back feet, closed his eyes, and exhaled a slow breath. Then, I could only hear a muffled cry outside the tent and the sound of something heavy falling to the ground. When Ge Sheng opened his eyes again, there was calm outside the tent.

After a short time, Ge Sheng's henchmen returned to the tent and said to Ge Sheng:

"According to His Highness's words, send him away, and everything has been taken care of. ”

"It's hard for you, let this man dirty your hands. ”

He talked nonsense for a long time, and His Highness listened patiently, which was really difficult. ”

"There is one thing he said that I still care, that is, Nandong had the opportunity to approach the stage alone. ”

"Does Your Highness think Mr. Nan is really suspicious?"

"I just think that when he saved his father, he still had a calm demeanor later, not a person who wandered among the people to make a living, and his background should be unusual. ”

"Your Highness is planning to find out his background?"

"Not for now. Mushroom, Xun Qi, and Zuo Qiu Yu have all been visiting everywhere, and I believe it is not difficult to find out some news about Nandong. ”

"Yes. ”

~~~

At three o'clock in the morning, the eldest prince appeared in front of the emperor's tent, and walked into the tent after being notified by the guards.

"See your father's father. Mushroom bowed.

"You have a tacit understanding, and you came together. Emperor Xian waved his hand at the mushroom and said.

Only then did Rong Rong glance at Xun Qi and Zuo Qiu Yu on the side, the corners of his mouth rose, and he said in a relaxed tone:

"Have the fifth brother and cousin already reported to their father?"

"The Great Emperor Brother came at the right time. Xun Qi knew that Mushroom wanted to see the joke, so he didn't back down and replied bluntly.

"Looking at the fifth brother's expression, I have already guessed a few points in my heart. Furry suddenly realized and said with an exaggerated expression, "Yu was negligent for a while, and it made a big mistake, I'm afraid the guilt will not be light, I'm really unbearable as an elder brother." Father, it is better for you to listen to the good news of your son's ministers first, if this news can make you happy, Yu will not be severely punished. The father and the emperor fulfilled the heart of his son. ”

On the surface, Lotus looks like a brother, excusing Zuo Qiu Yu, but in fact it is just adding fuel and vinegar, which further magnifies Zuo Qiu Yu's dereliction of duty. The reason why he preempted the report and was eager to invite credit was of course on the one hand, on the other hand, he wanted to suppress the first and deliberately form a contrast in the heart of the emperor, and took the opportunity to seize Zuoqiu Yu's power in the royal court, so as to achieve the purpose of weakening Xun Qi's strength.

"Indeed, whether it is on the battlefield or in the royal court, there is too little good news. When Emperor Xian heard what Mushroom said, his heart moved, "Mushroom, you talk first, what did you find?"

"I don't know if my father wants to listen to the key points first, or if the son will take his time?" said with a smile on her face.

"You don't need to sell it, just say it. Emperor Xian said.

"Erchen began to investigate and secretly visit last night, and today he ran to several places in a row, and finally determined the true identity of 'Nandong', don't be too surprised, 'Nandong' is just a fake name, and his real name should be 'Nanying'. ”

"You mean...... The second son of Emperor Tao of the Night Kingdom, my nephew Nanying?" Emperor Xian was stunned for a moment, and his tone revealed a bit of surprise, for this nephew with the royal blood of the Night Kingdom, Emperor Xian still attached great importance to it.

At the same time, Xun Qi and Zuo Qiu Yu glanced at each other and were not overly surprised.

"It is the son of the Third Emperor Gu and the Emperor Tao of the Night Kingdom, the thorn in the heart of the current Emperor Luo, the nephew of the father, and the cousin of the son. "Originally, Erchen was not convinced, because Nanying's cousin should be nineteen years old this year, and Nandong always looks like he is twenty-two or three. ”

Chen is suspicious, and sets up a bureau to let people find out the identity of his "Southern Shadow", and the biggest problem is the age gap. It is also thanks to him that he grew up in the inner garden of the Yiguo Palace since he was a child, and his skin is quite elastic under the influence of Xiuxi, so that he can show the age of twenty-two or three at the age of twenty-six, and pretend to be nineteen years old to pass the test.

The reason given by the mushroom largely dispelled the doubts of Emperor Xian, Xun Qi, and Zuo Qiu Yu, and Emperor Xian was only concerned about how the identity of "Nanying" could be proved at the moment, so he suppressed his excitement and said:

"What kind of evidence, I have not yet presented it. ”

"Erchen must first ask for a 'human certificate'. Bao Rong said and high-fived twice, signaled a person outside the tent to walk in, and then introduced, "Lao Yu was originally a servant of Princess Ru's mansion, after the death of the Third Emperor Aunt, because of his deep feelings for the master, he asked himself to guard the Three Emperor Aunt's clothed mound, and it has been ten years in the blink of an eye. ”

"The old slave sees the emperor. Lao Yu respectfully saluted the emperor.

"I have an impression of you, you are faithful to the Lord, and I have praised you. Emperor Xian nodded and said.

"The emperor's praise has always been in my heart. ”

"Have you been in contact with Nanying in the past few years?"

"Since the princess died in the Night Kingdom, the little master was not allowed to be the eldest prince at that time, and wandered in the rivers and lakes, the old slave has never seen the little master for ten years, only heard that he worshipped the Yuan family as a teacher, and has grown into a civil and military all-rounder. ”

"Then why do you think that 'Nandong' is your little master?"

"About ten days ago, one afternoon, a young man came alone to pay his respects to the princess, and stood in front of the tombstone for a long time. Because it was not a special day, and it was not an acquaintance, the old slave secretly looked at it, and when he came forward to ask, he only said that he had admired the princess for a long time, and had nothing else to do. Later, the old slave didn't pay too much attention to it. However, this morning the prince sent someone to ask, and the old slave suddenly remembered that the man's facial features were somewhat similar to the princess. ”

"If that's all there is, it doesn't mean anything. ”

In addition to paying homage to the Three Emperor Aunts, Nandong also lingered in the Three Emperor Aunts' mansion all night, and quietly withdrew at dawn. Maybe this was not enough to confirm his identity, but it gave Erchen a direction to investigate, so Erchen flipped through a large number of classics, and finally gained something again. ”

"What kind of classics will be related to Nanying?"

"There have always been rumors in the market that although the people of the Yuan family are now living in seclusion in the Yi Kingdom, they are originally a family in the Night Kingdom, and there seems to be something hidden inside. After the third emperor aunt married to the night country, when she came back to save her relatives, she brought back a number of books that depicted the life style of the night country, and one of them recorded the beginning and end of the Yuan family. It turned out that the Yuan family was once a subordinate of the royal family of the previous dynasty of the Night Kingdom, and betrayed the old master when the life and death of the previous dynasty was at stake, in exchange for rare martial arts cheats, so that they have the strength to stand alone in the rivers and lakes today. In order to avoid the suspicion of the monarch of the current dynasty, he hid all the birds of the Yuan family, and in order to cure Yuan Jiutian's illness, the brothers of the Yuan family moved to Yi and established inextricable ties with the Yi royal family. ”

"I've heard of that, too. Nanying was taken into the Yuan family by the brothers and protected by them, so the newly enthroned Emperor of the Night Kingdom was still unable to get rid of his heart thorn after many years. And because Luo and Nanying are both the sons of Emperor Tao, although the people of the Yuan family have protected Nanying for many years, they will not be against Xiao, and the relationship between the two brothers will be deadlocked to this day. ”

"Father is right. Although the people of the Yuan family have a master-servant relationship with Emperor Tao, they only accepted Nanying as an apprentice out of accident, so the people are not clear about Nanying's life experience. Mushroom paused for a moment and added, "Another point is that for some reason, Nanying is the only heir of the Yuan family. In other words, in the world today, there are only Nanying who have the same light skills as the brothers of the Yuan family. ”

"You flipped through the books and found that Nandong's light skill pace revealed yesterday was the same as that of the Yuan family?"

"Father is wise, that's exactly what happened. The manuscript that records the light work of the Yuan family has never been circulated in the world, and it must be the only one, which has been hidden in the royal court for many years and has been almost forgotten by the world. Since it has never been passed on, and Nandong's light achievements are obviously not short-lived, unless it is passed on by the Yuan family, there is really no other reason. This is what Erchen calls 'physical evidence'. ”