Cining Palace was full of joy, but in the East Palace, Yan Rongling was very depressed.

Although he made two preparations, he wanted Xiao Yao to not be able to return to the capital.

But now, if you want to assassinate Xiao Yao on his way back to Beijing, it is much more difficult because of Gu Dian here.

Because it will inevitably make people throw a mouse bogey, so that Xiao Yao escaped.

On the other hand, it is not easy to talk about the Empress Dowager Liao. And it is possible to realize the possibility of leaving Xiao Yao in Yumen Pass.

Yan Rongling didn't want to see Mingzhu marry Xiao Yao no matter what. Therefore, he is going to do some tricks in the capital.

Xiao Chengzi has been trembling recently, and every time he reports any news to His Royal Highness the Prince, he is walking on thin ice.

"Back to the crown prince, the crown princess asked Miss Kou'er to pass the word, saying that today is Yu Liangdi's birthday. There will be a small banquet in the backyard of the East Palace, and the prince will be invited to go back when he is free. ”

Yan Rongling's expression sank, and he said unhappily: "Isn't it just an ordinary birthday in the side room, and you still need to be extravagant?" Tell her that Lone has been busy lately and doesn't have time to go back. ”

Xiao Chengzi hurriedly said: "Yes, the slave will go out and tell her immediately." ”

Yan Rongling waved his hand and motioned for Xiao Chengzi to hurry down, he was really out of sight and out of mind.

Chloe returned to the East Palace and presented it truthfully to the crown princess.

The crown princess sighed and said lightly: "It's okay, political affairs are important." You go and tell Yu Liangdi that the prince is busy with government affairs and can't get out, and we sisters are happy together. ”

"Yes, Crown Princess."

After Chloe received the order, she was still unwilling. turned to kneel down and said to the crown princess: "Crown princess, the prince has not returned to the East Palace for half a month. If it's still the crown princess, you go and invite the prince in person, and the prince will definitely give the princess face. ”

"Really? What if he doesn't give me face? ”

Zhang Dandan was a little tired, and said with a wry smile: "It's okay, you go down first." I'm the crown princess, if I go to invite pets, what kind of system will I become? A minimum of dignity is also required. ”

Kou Er retreated with tears, thinking of the master's earnest instructions, and feeling sorry for the young lady's difficult life.

Yu Wu knew that he was born, and the prince did not return to the East Palace, although he was a little disappointed, he was still very generous on his face.

smiled: "Crown Princess, it's okay if the prince doesn't come back, so that a few of us sisters can also drink and have fun freely, and act recklessly." ”

The crown princess also smiled: "Well, I asked people to prepare, the good wine and good food of Zuiyue Building, and I also invited the Chunxi class to sing, and I won't get drunk tonight." ”

Li Xuan and Ye Shuang thought that on Yu Wu's birthday, the prince would return to the East Palace. Now that I know that the prince will not come back, I am still a little happy in my heart.

When the crown princess saw it in her eyes, she felt even more boring. What's there to gloat about, it's just the sorrow of the rabbit and the fox.

Of course, Gu Fanghua didn't know anything about these things that happened in the East Palace. Her mind is now focused on preparing for the wedding, and she didn't take Yan Rongling's mind into account at all.

And Empress Dowager Zhong knew about it, and she would not let people tell Mingzhu, but strengthened her vigilance to ensure that the wedding was completed smoothly as scheduled.

Gu Dian and Xiao Yao have been walking for several days, and they are already halfway back to Beijing, and they are about to arrive in the state.

The road has been calm, and even Gu Dian feels that he is afraid that he is a soldier. Because the road from Yumen Pass to Dazhou is relatively remote, with many mountains and forests, and few cars and horses, it is the most suitable for ambushes.

After Dazhou, it is a flat river, and there are pedestrians and cars on the road. If there is an ambush at this time, the danger is too great.

The group stayed at the Dazhou Post Station, and no one noticed that a post station official quietly left the post station and went out of the city after they came.

About thirty miles out, there is a tea house. Because it is at a fork in the road, even if the weather is a little cold, business is still good.

The little official came to the tea house, and the boss of the tea house led him to the back, and the two whispered.

Soon, the tea house hung out a sign of "thank you".

After eating and drinking at the Dazhou Post Station, early the next morning, Gu Dian and Xiao Yao continued on their way.

However, today coincides with the day of the market in Dazhou City, and people from all over the country and neighbors are coming to Dazhou. The city gate was crowded, and they had a lot of people and horses, and they had to wait in line for a long time before they could get out of the city.

Gu Dian looked at the sky, he had just gone out at the beginning of the day, and now it was almost the end of the hour, and he had only been out of the city for a short time. It seems that at noon, it will not be able to stop at the original Shanggu Town, so you can only have a meal at the tea house on the way.

"Xiao Yao, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up with the next town at noon. I remember there was a tea house in front of us, and we would rest there at noon and have dinner before leaving. ”

Xiao Yao naturally did everything, and said with a smile: "Gu Shibo is thoughtful, just listen to Gu Shibo." ”

After more than half an hour, the group finally saw from a distance that the big "tea" signboard in the tea house was fluttering in the wind, which was very eye-catching.

When everyone got off the horse and approached the tea house, they found that the tea house was very tidy. Not only are there five or six tables outside, but there are also two tables in the tea house.

It may be because the people who rushed to the market have already gone to Dazhou City, and the people who go out of the city are not yet time.

At this hour, there is no one else in the tea house.

Xiao Yao and Gu Dian were not too particular people, so they simply let fifty guards sit down at the tables and chairs outside.

They and their entourage, as well as a few captains of the personal guard, sat down in the tea house.

There is a boss and two guys in the tea house. The guys were busy pouring tea for everyone, and the boss came over with a smile and said respectfully: "I don't know the guest officer, what do you want to use?" ”

Xiao Yao asked casually, "What do you have?" ”

"The small shop is a small business, only braised beef and steamed buns, and the tea pipe is enough. We also have this year's new big red robe, do you want a pot from the guest officer? ”

Xiao Yao also knew that such a small country shop would indeed not have any good food.

simply said: "Then let's have a few baskets of steamed buns first, and two catties of beef on one table." Da Hong Pao doesn't need it, just a pot of local green tea. ”

"Great! The two of you quickly put all the steamed buns on it, and cut two catties of braised beef on one table! On the pot of alpine cloud tea! ”

Because of the lack of manpower, the owner of the tea house also stepped back to prepare for food, and the steamed buns and braised beef were ready-made.

Soon, the two guys, carrying a cage of steamed buns, and the boss carrying two plates of braised beef, came to Xiao Yao's table first.

Xiao Yao and Gu Dian sat at a table, and Lu Fei and the rest of his relatives sat at a table.

For the food of the owners of the tea house, everyone knows that the tea house will be observed, so there is no doubt.

Just when the guy was carrying the steamed buns in the steamer, he was about to walk to Xiao Yao's table.

Suddenly, the two guys exerted their strength at the same time and threw a steamer of hot steamed buns at Gu Dian. At the same time, the two took out long knives from under the steamer and slashed at Xiao Yao.

It's too late, it's too soon!

Gu Dian was blocked by the steamed buns in the sky, and there was no time to rescue, and the knives of the two guys had already arrived in front of Xiao Yao's eyes.