Pei Dilan, who received the news, soon came to the gate of the courtyard and welcomed Qianyu's family in.

What Qianyu's family should say to Pei Dilan was almost the same yesterday in the Prince's Mansion, and the topic quickly turned to the fact that they were going to visit Li You, the prince of the Tang Dynasty.

Pei Dilan said regretfully: "His Royal Highness the Northwest King has not recovered yet, and it is really inconvenient to meet guests. ”

Qian Yu carried the entrustment of the eldest brother and the prince, and she herself wanted to know if Li You was really here, which was a major event related to her life, so she said: "If His Royal Highness the King of the Northwest is not in good health, we will not talk to him more, but just go to visit."

His Royal Highness the King of the Northwest has the grace of his life to me, and has contributed to my marriage with Your Highness, and this kindness must be thanked to him in person no matter what. ”

"yes, yes!"

Qianyu's parents are also on the side to help, and they are also very concerned about this matter, which is a terrible thing.

"This?" Pei Dilan looked a little embarrassed. He pondered for a while, and said to Qianyu: "Otherwise, you come with me first, let's go see Princess Jiumiko, and go say hello to her first." ”

"Okay, I'll go with you." Qian Yu said.

Then she said to her parents, "Please wait a moment. ”

Qian Yu followed Pei Dilan to the door, Pei Dilan did not take Qian Yu to see Jiu Meizi, but came to his room first.

He said bluntly: "Qianyu, Lao Li didn't come at all, the person who came was just his stand-in." ”

"What? What are you doing here? Such a big thing, it's such a child's play. Qian Yu said in surprise. She felt deep worry and disappointment at the same time.

Pei Dilan had been mentally prepared for Qian Yu's reaction, and he said very calmly: "Don't worry about it first, listen to me slowly." First of all, it is true that the Great Food Country and your Japanese slave country are in harmony, and I really like you, so I must marry you.

The reason why Lao Li wanted to do this was because he had no choice but to do it. When he was in Baekje, he had already heard, including me, that Her Majesty the Empress of your Japanese slave kingdom was planning a conspiracy, and the core of this conspiracy was against Lao Li. I can say with certainty that as long as he, Lao Li, came to Fujiwara Kyo in person, and he and everyone in the Tang Dynasty mission, including me, I am afraid that no one will be able to leave here alive.

I want to make peace with you sincerely, but this matter has been used by your Empress Majesty as a bait to lure Lao Li to Fujiwara Kyo.

Your Majesty the Empress is not a simple person, she is good at playing with power, Su I have entered the power of the government and the opposition, and she is not played by him in applause? Your Majesty the Empress is a very powerful figure, and Lao Li has to be extra careful. “

Qian Yu thought about what happened to him, and basically agreed with the truth of what Pei Dilan said.

Pei Dilan continued: "If the agreement signed between Your Majesty and the Tang Dynasty is sincere, then what is the point of Lao Li coming or not? The reason why Lao Li didn't come was for the safety of me and Tang Chao is group. Because the only person who can really pose a threat to your Japanese slave country is Lao Li himself.

If he doesn't come, your majesty will be a rat trap and will not dare to poison us people. ”

Qianyu was born in the royal family and has been trained in practice, and she has considerable political wisdom, and she basically believes what Pei Dilan said, but in the absence of reliable evidence, she can't listen to Pei Dilan's words.

She asked, "What would have happened if Her Majesty had known that His Royal Highness the Northwest King of the Tang Dynasty had not come in person?" Can the marriage between you and me continue? Pei Dilan said: "Lao Li and I have discussed this matter many times, and our thoughts are like this......"

Soon after, Chiba, Pei Dilan, and Kumiko Monobe came to the guest room together.

Kumiko said apologetically: "Your Royal Highness, Madam, I'm really sorry, my lord's body still hasn't recovered, it's about because he is not adapted, and he has been a little sick in the past two days." At this time, he has just fallen asleep, and it is really inconvenient to come out to meet guests, so please don't be surprised. In a few days, he will be well, and I will accompany him to visit you in person. ”

Qianyu's parents were a little disappointed, but they were helpless.

Next, Monobe Kumiko accompanied the Qianyu family to gossip for a while, and the Qianyu family then left the residence of the Tang Dynasty mission.

As soon as the carriage of the Qianyu family turned a street corner, they saw the eldest brother and the prince and the middle minister Kamazu and others waiting on the side of the road.

After all, the eldest brother is the crown prince, and the Qianyu family all got out of the carriage to talk to him. The eldest brother prince couldn't wait to ask: "What is the situation of His Royal Highness the Northwest King of the Tang Dynasty, is it him?" ”

Qian Yu said with some regret: "I'm really sorry, he had just taken the medicine and had fallen asleep when we went, and we didn't see him in person." “

After staring at Qianyu's face, the eldest brother prince looked at the expressions on her parents' faces, and it didn't look like he was lying. He was depressed, and his face was full of disappointment.

Qian Yu said: "Your Highness doesn't need to worry, in the past two days, Prince Pei Dilan will accompany His Royal Highness the Northwest King to the Prince's Palace, and after I see him in person, I will immediately report the true situation to you." ”

After seeing Qianyu's family leave, the eldest brother said to Zhongchen Kamazu: "I now suspect more and more that this Li You is fake. It was normal for Qianyu's family to go to the Tang Dynasty's mission to visit Li You. So coincidentally he fell asleep?

I always felt that they were deliberately avoiding it, after all, Qian Yu had seen his true face. ”

Nakatomi Kamazu said: "Since this is the case, it is all the more important to find out the truth of the matter. Now I'm afraid there is no other way but to wait for Li You to meet His Royal Highness the Inner Prince. ”

The eldest brother suddenly remembered something, and he asked, "I heard that when Qianyu went to Chang'an to assassinate Li You, he was accompanied by a maid, and she should have also seen this prince of the Tang Dynasty. ”

Nakatomi Kamazu said: "The minister has already inquired about this matter, her maid is from Shikoku Island, and this time on the way to Fujiwara-kyo , she has gone home to visit relatives because she has been in the field for a long time with His Royal Highness Prince Chihanai. It's too late to get her.

Nakatomi Kazuzu is very serious and meticulous, and he has already thought of all the things he can think of.

The eldest brother said helplessly: "I'm afraid that's the only way, I'll go into the palace to report to Your Majesty and hear what she thinks." ”

Fujiwara Palace.

The empress listened to the report of the eldest brother and the prince, and said after a while: "What you said is very reasonable, and I also think that this Li You may be fake." I have an idea, he has been calling sick, even if we want to arrange for him to come to Fujiwara Palace to sign an agreement, I'm afraid they won't be able to shirk it. In this case, it is better to choose the place where the agreement will be signed in the Tang Dynasty mission, in this case, it is impossible for him not to come out to meet us.

When we signed the agreement, let's take Qianyu with us, are you afraid that you won't be able to recognize his face? ”

The eldest brother and prince said happily: "Mother, you have a way, and the son-in-law will let the Zhongchen Kamazu inform the Tang Dynasty delegation and urge them to sign the agreement as soon as possible." ”

Guest house.

After Qianyu's family left, Wang Xuance and Pei Dilan first informed Monobe Kumiko of the content of Li You's telegram, and Monobe Kumiko suddenly became nervous. The three of them discussed for a long time and decided to go to the monobe for a showdown together.

Kazuki hated Li You and the others for their distrust of him the most, and Li You did not come to Fujiwara Kyo in person this time, which made him very unhappy. At this moment, when he saw the three of them coming in together, he first felt that these people were going to say something about their distrust of Her Majesty.

He frowned and said, "What do you want to say?" If you still want to stir up trouble between Her Majesty and me, please don't say any more. ”

When Wang Xuance and the others saw his attitude, they immediately felt that the conversation was not good. Fortunately, Kumiko of Monobe was there, and she said, "Father, please don't be anxious, don't be angry, and listen to what we say." ”

Wang Xuance first told Monobe Ichiki about Li You and others' control of the Goguryeo New Army, the Silla Kingdom, and the Uno Kingdom, but he only concealed the actions of the Tang Dynasty army.

Kazuki Monobe basically didn't believe in the ambiguities they knew. He said, "Do you have any other evidence?" Without me, please don't be suspicious here. ”

A few people talked for a long time, but basically there was no effect.

Wang Xuance and the others left Monobe Kazuki's residence, discussed for a while, and sent a telegram to Li You again, reporting the results of their conversation with Monobe Kazuki.

Li You called back and said that if this is the case, let them wait patiently, watch carefully, and wait for things to turn around. At the same time, let Wang Xuance tell Gao Henian and let him try to find evidence that can convince Monobe Kazuki.

At this moment, the Zhongchen Kazuzu came over to inform Wang Xuance that he would sign a formal agreement with the Tang Dynasty mission in the next few days. If Her Royal Highness the Northwest King is still not in good health, Her Majesty the Empress will personally come to the residence of the Tang Dynasty mission and sign an agreement between the two countries with His Royal Highness the Northwest King.

Time is getting tighter, but where is the turning point?

Unexpectedly, the turnaround came immediately.