Chang'an Fanxue Building, after so many years of operation, is famous for its tea fragrance in Chang'an. It can be said to be a gathering place for literati and rioters, talking about the past and the present. It's just that today it is closed, and the courtyard is deserted.

Empress Wei disguised herself as a woman and left the palace, and under the secret protection of the guards, she had entered the Fanxue Tower for a long time. On this cool autumn morning, she personally came to tell Su Hongyun the unfortunate news.

For many years, apart from the two princesses, Empress Wei has no one in the palace who can speak her heart. Outside Weiyang Palace, Mrs. Su is the only person she can confide in. If there is anything heartwarming on weekdays, she will be asked to enter the palace to seek comfort. It's just that today, the two of them don't know who to comfort whom.

Everything that needs to be said has been said. Empress Wei and Su Hongyun cried opposite each other, and the little princess Yunxi who followed the queen mother out of the palace was also sad. Although she has not experienced many sinister worlds, she also remembers Yuan Zhao's care for her at the beginning. What's more, thinking of the scene after her sister Suxi knew the truth, she didn't dare to imagine how sad it would be.

"I really didn't expect that Brother Yuan'er, this kid...... Why is this happening? ”

Su Hongyun had tears in his eyes, and it took him a long time to calm down. More than ten years have passed in a hurry, and even if there is no relationship with Lingzhi, she has already treated Yuan Zhao as her own child. Looking at the ever-expanding teahouse in front of her, she really didn't know what to say.

After a day and a night of calming down, Empress Wei has now reluctantly accepted this reality. She held Su Hongyun's hand and said.

"Now let's stop just grieving. The reason why I came here today is to discuss with you how to face the two children of Lingzhi and Suxi! After all, they are not only Yuan Zhao's wives, but also our daughters. What's more, they are all pregnant ....... ”

When Su Hongyun heard the queen say this, she hurriedly held back her sadness and asked anxiously.

"Mother, do you have any good ideas? When I first went to see them the day before yesterday, the two of them were leading a group of maids in the Hou Mansion to cut the baby's clothes. Who would have expected such a sudden change! How's that good? ”

Empress Wei was silent for a moment. Looking at Su Hongyun's hesitation, why wasn't this the case in her heart? However, after all, she had been in the turbulent court life for a long time, and she thought more comprehensively and thoughtfully.

"Before I left the palace, I had already thought about it. In any case, this matter must be kept secret in front of the two of them, and the slightest rumor must not be leaked. At least they can't let them know until they all give birth to Lin'er safely. ”

"Yes, yes, yes! Or the mother is thoughtful. The most important thing is to keep the children safe. ”

Su Hongyun nodded again and again. Although it is difficult to hide such a thing for too long after all, as long as you get through this saddest period and wait until Yuan Zhao's flesh and blood are born safely, maybe it will be a more appropriate time to let them know the news at that time.

Empress Wei stayed awake all night last night, and early this morning she stopped the prince's trip, but personally drove out of the palace to Fanxue Tower, just to tell Su Hongyun about this matter. And in order to be absolutely foolproof, she begged Mrs. Su to move from Fanxue Building to the Hou Mansion for the time being, and take care of Lingzhi and Suxi by her side at any time, in case the insiders and outsiders in the mansion accidentally leaked their mouths and caused unforeseen consequences.

Even if Empress Wei didn't come to entrust her, Su Hongyun was planning to do so, which was originally her duty. At that moment, the two of them made up their minds, and discussed many details carefully. Then they got into the carriage together and took Princess Yunxi straight to the Hou Mansion.

Although many dignitaries and officials of the imperial court in Chang'an have learned about a series of events that occurred in Zhongzhou through different channels. But so far, Changle Houfu obviously doesn't know.

Seeing that Empress Wei came to the mansion without prior notice, the people in the Hou Mansion were a little surprised. hurriedly welcomed her and Mrs. Su in.

Since Yuan Zhao left, Princess Suxi moved here from the Marquis of Anguo's Mansion. She and Lingzhi have a deep sisterhood, and they have grown up together since they were girls, and their feelings are naturally different from other people's competition for favor. I heard that it was the queen and Mrs. Su who came, and I was happy, but after I came out to meet, Su Lingzhi could already see that her abdomen was slightly bulging, and Su Xi's face was just a little unsightly, and her figure under the long skirt had not changed.

Taking care of the daily life of the two young ladies is the top priority of everyone up and down the Hou Mansion. For this reason, the housekeeper Yuanyi formulated detailed rules and regulations that should be paid attention to, and in detail, even the night patrol guards were strictly not allowed to make any too big noise, for fear of affecting the young lady's rest. It is said that poor sleep will affect the healthy growth of the little marquis who is still in the belly, and this matter is very important, how can it be child's play!

Although I don't know who Yuan Yi listened to these theories, since it is related to the young lady and the little marquis, of course it is a big deal. It must be strictly followed. There is no need for Yuan Yi to follow behind and supervise, everyone is cautious and light-footed, and they are very conscious. Seeing that everyone was so careful, Lingzhi and Suxi were a little embarrassed. However, after several attempts to persuade them to no avail, they had to give up and let them go.

Empress Wei and Mrs. Su suppressed all their emotions in their hearts, made a happy appearance, and watched their daughter happily display the little clothes and shoes made by themselves in front of them, and their hearts were sour. And Princess Yunxi was just about to turn red, but the queen glared at her fiercely, and hurriedly swallowed back the choked throat desperately. Lingzhi and Su Xi were naturally very happy when they heard that Su Hongyun was going to move here to live with them.

It was difficult for the queen to leave the palace once, and the Hou Mansion prepared many exquisite meals to entertain. Although it tastes like chewing wax in her mouth, Empress Wei smiles and still pretends to eat with relish.

The butler Yuan Yi and the guards and servants of the Hou Mansion were waiting outside the hall, and occasionally they heard the heartfelt laughter of the two young ladies during the lively conversation inside, and everyone felt a common joy. The people in the two Hou mansions have similar ideas, living under the protection of their own Hou Ye, respecting each other, quiet and peaceful, such a good place, I am afraid that there will be no second place in the world. I'd want to be here for the rest of my life!

Of course, the loyal Yuan Yi knows what everyone thinks in their hearts. Although the Hou Ye is kind to treat everyone equally, of course he must fulfill the duty of a housekeeper, and must not let any person with a bad mind mix into the mansion, especially when the Hou Ye is outside, so that everyone living here has a big family atmosphere, and no accident occurs, in order to be worthy of the trust of the Hou Ye.

When the Hou Ye comes home, the two young ladies are about to give birth, right? When that time comes, it's time to celebrate. Yuan Yi had already begun to plan this matter with a few people in charge, although it would take several months, this matter was bigger than the sky in their hearts, and they had to prepare in advance, and they couldn't be sloppy at all.

Yuan Yi was squinting his eyes to think of the smugness, when someone walked through the front hall and stood on the side of the steps across the courtyard and beckoned to him. Yuan Yi hurriedly greeted him and said happily.

"Brother Cui, how did you have time to go home today? Just in time, we'll have a good drink in a while! Hehe! ”

In the Hou Mansion, there is no dignity and humility, this is a rule set by Yuan Zhao a long time ago. Although Cui Hong is Yuan Zhao's personal disciple, Yuan Yi, who is a housekeeper, is only called a brother to him, and he never minds each other.

However, Motoichi's smile quickly disappeared from his face. Because he saw that Cui Hong, who had always been gentle and polite, looked very serious. A not-so-good premonition rose in my mind. Cui Hong nodded at him, gestured with his eyes, and then the two of them went to the side hall.

Soon after, the guards nearby suddenly heard several suppressed cries coming from the side hall. When they looked up in disbelief, they only heard the two people inside talking in a low voice, and they couldn't hear clearly.

There was still a joyful atmosphere in the main hall of the Hou Mansion over there, and the entire Hou Mansion was also immersed in hope for the future. Yuan Yi, who had already added autumn frost to his temples, bit his mouth tightly with his teeth, and only then did he suppress the howl he wanted to let out. At his age, even if he is used to seeing life and death, he can't help but feel grief in his chest when he suddenly hears the shocking news brought by Cui Hong.

"Uncle Yuanyi, Mr. Master Father asked me to hurry back to the house because I wanted to tell you that this matter must be kept strictly secret in front of the two ladies. Please tell everyone in the house, no matter what you hear outside, you must not let them know the slightest ....... ”

Yuan Yi endured his grief and nodded. Of course, he understood the good intentions involved. However, will the marquis of his own family really ......?!

Facing his expectant look, Cui Hong lowered his head in pain. Although they don't want to believe it from the bottom of their hearts, there is still a glimmer of hope. But even he couldn't give anyone a reassuring answer.

Immediately, however, someone brought them the most conclusive information. Lu Jun and the three teenagers finally rushed back all the way without sleep.

The truth is cruel, and it is basically the same as the facts speculated by the master father. Although I have known this for a long time, it is still shocking to listen to their grief and indignation from the beginning.

"What is Master's whereabouts?"

Cui Hong pressed the Wuque heavy sword fiercely, he wanted to draw his sword and kill and slash, but he didn't know who to cut and who to kill!

"After we left Luoyang, we searched in the Taiyue Mountains for three days and three nights, but we found nothing. Master, his whereabouts are unknown, and his life and death are unknown. ”

Lu Jun's eyes were bloody, his body was tired, and his originally handsome face was full of blood. The other two weren't much better. One can imagine the mental and physical torture along the way. Cui Hong did not repounce them. He just regretted why he didn't follow Yuan Zhao at that time!