"What's the matter? Say it. The emperor asked, stretching his neck.

"I heard that Lord Governor Liu Wanqing had a meal with Shen Zhantian a few days ago, but after eating, he never went home and suddenly disappeared." Murong Sheng said it at a glance, making people feel that it sounded like it was true.

"Lord Yanagi disappeared? It's unlikely. If the governor really disappears, and the entire Jinling is not in chaos, how can there be no news in the palace at all? "Hubu Shangshu really thinks that this matter is too dramatic, the governor is also an official of the imperial court, and he is a powerful magistrate, if he disappears out of thin air for no reason, not to mention whether Shen Zhantian has the courage or not, how can he be so calm.

The emperor also felt that what Murong Sheng said was a bit mysterious, he didn't believe that such a ridiculous thing as kidnapping the imperial court officials would happen under his nose, "Nonsense, how could Lord Liu disappear for no reason, even if he Shen Zhantian is famous in the rivers and lakes, he doesn't dare to touch the head of my people." ”

"Father, the sons and daughters have just heard some rumors, and the father and the adults have a point, this thing does sound a little too ridiculous. In fact, Erchen didn't believe it in the first place, but there was one thing that made Erchen feel a little strange. Murong Sheng naturally couldn't insist that Liu Wanqing was missing, if he said so, wouldn't everyone suspect him, so what he said seemed to be a bystander, but it aroused everyone's great interest.

The emperor frowned, since he was suspicious by nature, of course he would not let go of any suspicion easily. "What's the matter? Don't spit out, finish it in one go. ”

The emperor's patience is not so sufficient.

Murong Sheng continued, "I don't know if my father has heard about it, the three girls of the Liu family left the palace almost at the same time a few days ago, and it is said that there is news from the Liu family that Mrs. Liu is sick and misses these three children, and wants them to go home to see." ”

"So what? It's human nature to be sick in bed and miss your children. Where did you get your suspicions out of nowhere? "The emperor heard Murong Sheng talk about this matter. I didn't care so much, it wasn't a big deal, and he also heard about the Liu sisters' departure from the palace, and the Bai family was sick. He also specially asked the queen to send someone to greet him.

Murong Sheng didn't answer again. The more you talk. The easier it is to be suspected, the more the evidence of the statement is already in front of you, and there will be people who will speculate.

"Your Majesty. There is really nothing suspicious about this daughter coming home. But the strange thing is that if Mrs. Liu is seriously ill, she should find Langzhong, the son of the Bai family is also in Jinling, and often goes in and out of the palace, if his aunt is sick, he should probably say a favor to the queen mother and ask the imperial doctor to go over and take a look. If Mrs. Liu is not seriously ill, it is naturally no big deal, and it is not strange that the other two young ladies of the Liu family are serving at home, but Liu Shihua should not not return to the palace for a few days at this time, and ignore Concubine Ping. I heard that Niangniang is in a bad mood today, and she has always been accompanied by the second lady of the Liu family. "A minister who pretends to be clever is the head of the Tao analysis.

This analysis, the emperor thinks that it is more or less reasonable, if it is a minor illness, this is indeed a bit of a big move, after all, the three daughters of the Liu family were summoned to the palace by the queen, and it is also a glorious thing to accompany the mother in the palace, the Bai family was born in a large family, so naturally he understands these truths, how could he call his daughter home for no reason. If it is really a serious illness, and there is no need for Liu Wanqing to come out to find any name, I am afraid that the entire Langzhong of Jinling will have to line up at the gate of the governor's mansion, you know, it is the governor's wife.

"Your Majesty, why do you have to guess about this? If you want to know if Liu Wanqing is really safe, you can just summon him into the palace and ask a few words? If he is really safe and sound, he can't resist the decree, right? "Someone below is impatient to listen, this guess is really a headache, it's better to ask in person.

An Dingshan frowned, and said in his heart, he really doesn't have a long brain to do things, the emperor summoned him, if Liu Wanqing really didn't come, wouldn't it be equivalent to making the matter of the governor's disappearance public? When the time comes, Jinling will be in chaos, how to clean up the situation. "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that this matter is not suitable for the time being, and it is better to investigate and investigate privately."

The emperor nodded with satisfaction, and agreed, "Lord An, on behalf of me and the queen, you go to the mansion to visit Mrs. Liu, and meet with Lord Liu." ”

"Commandment." An Dingshan took this task, in fact, he himself wanted to take a look. Although this matter seems a little incredible, An Dingshan also believes that it is impossible for Murong Sheng to talk nonsense, even if he listens to some rumors, the rumors must not be groundless.

Leaving the palace, Anding Mountain went straight to the governor's mansion.

The news of the emperor's decree did not leak in advance, so Anding Mountain came very suddenly, which made the Bai family a little overwhelmed for a while.

"Mother, what should I do? Will Prince An find out that his father is not in the house when he comes? Liu Yingxue is impatient and said in a panic.

Liu Daimeng glared at her, "What's the hurry?" If he really came to see his father, then he would naturally know, we just need to make up a reasonable reason, he came to visit suddenly, and his father didn't have to wait for him at the house. ”

Liu Yingxue pursed her lips and nodded, what Liu Daimeng said was indeed reasonable.

"However, if Prince An is really tempted, if the master is not here today, he can come back tomorrow, how can he find a reason to delay for a few days?" Bai sighed, a little worried, if he was really suspicious, he was naturally not so easy to deceive.

Liu Shihua smiled confidently, "Madame, do you know how many big things happened last night?" ”

"What's the big deal?" Bai Shi looked at Liu Shihua in surprise, as if Liu Shihua's words would be a lifesaver.

Liu Shihua said unhurriedly, "Last night, there were rich merchants in Suzhou and Hangzhou who were stolen, and some people were injured, this matter made people panic, as the governor of Jiangnan, should my father come to the scene to thoroughly investigate the case and appease the people?" ”

"Is this true? How do you know? "If it's really true, this is a good reason, after all, Suzhou and Hangzhou are not close to each other, if you go, you won't be able to come back in three or five days, even if you send someone to ask, it will take a few days.

Liu Shihua nodded, "Naturally, it's true." ”

As for how she knew, Liu Shihua naturally wouldn't say it, she had long expected that someone would be suspicious of Liu Wanqing's disappearance, so she specially asked Mei Fuqian to send someone to provoke these cases. (To be continued......)