Chapter 20 The Ugly Appearance of the Shen Mansion
Slowly, the red halo in the sky receded, leaving only a bright moon in the sky, surrounded by countless stars, a look of stars holding the moon.
By the time the carriage arrived in the capital, it was already time to arrive. At this moment, the city gate has long been closed, and the Yandu court stipulates that in order to prevent thieves from making trouble at night, the city gates must be closed when the cities in the court and the central government arrive in Hai, and the city gates must not be opened without a decree.
Shen Qingfeng lifted the curtain, and a cold wind blew. Tightened the cloak on his body, looked at King Qin, who closed his eyes and recuperated, and said: "The city gate has been closed, why don't you go back to Putian Temple to stay overnight, and return to the capital tomorrow." What does the prince think? β
King Qin glanced at the city gate not far away, pondered for a moment, and said, "It's not good for you to go back to the temple in the middle of the night, let's go into the city." I'll have to prepare well tomorrow. β
"But... The gates are closed, and we can't get in. β
King Qin smiled and said to the outside of the carriage without a beak: "Open the city gate." Return to Beijing. β
There was only a calm voice outside: "Yes". Then he heard a man riding a horse to clear the way.
"Don't worry, the reason why the Qin Wangfu is now like cooking oil with a blazing fire. There must be privileges to enjoy, because this king lives in a simple place, and many privileges have not been used, but there is a way to enter after all. King Qin explained.
The Qin Wangfu is a hereditary title that has existed since the opening of the Yandu Dynasty, in addition to the most elite black cavalry army in Yandu. Therefore, in Yandu, the status of the Qin Wangfu can be said to be below one person and above ten thousand. Whether it is the emperor's relatives or anyone, they all have a certain sense of awe for the Qin Palace.
The people of Yandu respect the Qin Wangfu as the protector of Yandu. So there are many privileges to enjoy. On the other hand, the Qin Wangfu acted very low-key, and basically did not like to use privileges, because they were confident that they could get the results they wanted without privileges.
But there are pros and cons, on the side of the couch, how can others be allowed to snore?
Shen Qingfeng sighed lightly: "I see. "But the mood is very heavy, and I can't be happy at all. The red glow in the sky faded, but the smell of blood lingered for a long time, and when you closed your eyes, you could see corpses all over the ground.
When they reached the gate of the city, a small gate was opened, and when the carriage had passed, the door was closed.
All the way was covered by the portal, and I only heard two people on duty at night in the distance, and their eyes were full of the murderous aura of autumn cold.
There were several lanterns hanging on each side of the entrance of the Shen Mansion, the red tassels were swaying constantly, and the light and shadow shining on the ground were also constantly shaking. No surprises. Even if she didn't go back, the Shen Mansion still slept peacefully. I didn't send anyone to see it, and it seems that everyone has a tacit understanding to forget about Shen Qingfeng's existence.
As soon as Shen Qingfeng opened the curtain, a gust of wind blew in, and King Qin pulled her back and said, "Wait a while." β
As soon as the words fell, he saw two people coming up from the corner of the alley, and Xu Lai saw someone approaching and scolded loudly: "Who is here?" β
Who knew that the two people ignored him, but hurriedly asked, "Miss, is it you?" β
Shen Qingfeng's heart warmed again when he heard Yang An's voice, look at Shen Fu's thin heart, and then look at this brave and loyal person. Shen Qingfeng felt that he had not been abandoned by this world, and when he opened the curtain and saw that they were the ones who shed tears first, he said, "Why are you here?" β
Xu Lai saw that Miss Shen Si knew him, so he put down the sword in his hand.
Seeing that Shen Qingfeng didn't have anything to do, but his face was pale, Yang An was relieved.
Yang Qin said: "I heard that the Shen Mansion sent someone to pick it up, we waited for a day and didn't see anyone, and someone came back to report that the official road was full of bloodstains, and the young lady was nowhere to be found, and I was anxious." So I'm waiting here and waiting. Is Miss alright? β
Shen Qingfeng shook his head and said, "Fortunately, King Qin is here, I have nothing to do, don't worry." I'll talk about it later. β
Yang An put down his heart when he saw that Miss was fine, and said, "It's better for Qin'er to be by Miss's side." β
Shen Qingfeng thought for a while and said, "Okay, Qin'er stays." Yang An, you go back first. β
After watching Yang An leave alone, Shen Qingfeng turned around to look at King Qin, only to see that King Qin closed his eyes and recuperated, and did not intend to investigate deeply. Just rest assured, it is also a happy thing to have a fiancΓ© who respects him. At least you can do what you want to do.
Shen Qingfeng was thinking nonsense, only to hear a few words come out of his mouth and say, "Knock on the door, please Shen Shangshu." β
There are two tiger head copper buckles on the vermilion gate, which are mighty, Xu Lai holds the sword in one hand and knocks on the tiger head copper buckle in the other.
After a while, I heard someone talking inside, full of sleepiness, and cursed, "Who is making trouble in the middle of the night?" Shangshufu is not a place where you kid can come whenever you want. disturbed your uncle's sleep, if it's okay, be careful of your dog's life. β
There were also a few unclear grunts and whining.
Xu Lai said angrily: "King Qin is here, why don't you invite Shen Shangshu to come over to greet him, and you still want our lives, Shangshu Mansion is really a great place." β
When the man inside heard the words King Qin, he was clever. Hurriedly opened the door, and saw a sword-wielding guard covered in Ayaluo, with a posture as tall as a pine and a strong temperament like the sun, which should not be underestimated.
However, the carriage on the street at the door was made of ordinary green cloth and pear blossom wood. I can't tell if it's the King of Qin. If the King of Qin comes, then Manfu will also wake up, if he is mistaken...........
The man nodded and said, "Did the prince say that His Royal Highness the King of Qin came down?" I don't know where, but the little ones should go and report it. β
Xu Lai snorted coldly, even if the prince went to the palace, no one would dare to stop him. Said: "Shen Shangshu Mansion is really a good place, it is really not easy to get in, you said that the prince would go to the palace faster if he went to the palace now." At least no one dares to stop you, you're so bold. β
The man's face tightened, and he said, "Son, please wait for a while, and the little one will go and invite the master." He hurriedly turned around and went in.
kicked a few more people who were asleep next to him, and scolded: "Dog, you are still sleeping this time, and you are sleeping in the palace of Hades when you turn around?" β
After a while, I saw that the candles were lit up, and in such a quiet night, I could hear someone chattering in the distance.
About half an hour later, I saw Shen Nanshan coming over with sleepy eyes. Because I was woken up in my sleep, I was a little angry in my heart, after all, I just got out of the gentle township.
When I arrived at the door, when I saw Xu Lai, the anger in my heart had already disappeared. This is a guard who has followed King Qin since he was a child, but no one dares to treat him as a simple guard, because just because of his extraordinary martial arts, even if he doesn't have King Qin's Mansion, he can earn a place in Yandu.
Shen Nanshan arched his hand and smiled: "It's late at night, I don't know if there is something wrong with the Xu guards?" It's better to be inside, please sit down and say. β
Xu Lai just sneered, ignored it, turned around and arched his hand to the carriage and said, "Lord Wang." β
His daughter didn't return overnight, but he, the father, slept soundly. I can't help but sympathize with the princess again.
Shen Nanshan was obviously asleep in a daze, and he didn't even see a simple carriage parked at the door. Hearing Xu Lai's words, he was shocked, and King Qin came to visit in the middle of the night at this time, and for some reason, he thought about it in his heart. After walking a few steps quickly, he said, "Xiaguan Shen Nanshan has seen His Royal Highness the King of Qin. β
Qin Huai got out of the carriage first and ignored him. Yang Qin stepped forward again and helped Shen Qingfeng down.
Shen Qingfeng bowed and said, "I've seen my father." β
Yang Qin just snorted coldly, looked Shen Nanshan up and down, compared with the first time they met, Shen Shangshu no longer had the original scholarly breath on his body, his eyes were full of scheming, and his eyes were also cloudy and dusty. It's not worth it for the eldest lady (Shen Qingfeng's mother) and the young lady. I secretly swore in my heart that with her in the future, I would not let Miss suffer from their grievances again.
Seeing Shen Qingfeng, Shen Nanshan already understood King Qin's intention in his heart. With a loving face, he said with a smile: "My father also said that Feng'er hasn't gone home yet, but I've been waiting for you for a long time, and it's cold at night, so go back and rest." β
King Qin watched him play coldly, and only glanced at Xu Lai.
Xu Lai understood, turned around and kicked the guard guarding the door beside Shen Nanshan, and said, "Why don't you dare to say that it is my uncle in front of your Lord Shangshu at this time, hum, my uncle has long been turned to ashes, and you deserve to follow?" β
The gatekeeper might as well fall to the ground with a bang. A trace of blood left at the corner of his mouth, knelt on the ground and begged for mercy: "The adult is my grandfather, Fang is the little nonsense, begging grandpa to spare the little life, I will never dare to do it again in the future." β
Xu Lai sneered: "No, you have to live well, you still have to guard the door of Shangshufu." β
He said to Shen Nanshan again: "The house is really a good rule!" He took a few steps back and stood behind King Qin.
Shen Nanshan still didn't understand anything, his face was hot, he had been an official for many years, and no one dared to mock him so presumptuously in front of him for a long time. He is now a newcomer trusted by the emperor's side, and it is too late for others to flatter. But at this time, he was not easy to have a seizure.
hid his anger in his heart, so he had to smile and say: "Xu Gongzi is angry, and his subordinates don't know the rules and collide." Please also ask Xu Gongzi to look at the old man's right face, don't take it to heart. β
glanced at Shen Qingfeng a few more times, hoping that she would say a few good words in front of King Qin, but Shen Qingfeng didn't pay attention to it.
King Qin only put the cloak on Shen Qingfeng's body and said softly: "It's late at night, you go back to rest first." After the king of Japan came to pick you up. β
Shen Qingfeng nodded and said, "The prince also returned to the house earlier, and he was more exposed, so be careful of catching a cold." Then he took Lianxin and Yang Qin back to his yard to rest.
Shen Nanshan stood and watched Shen Qingfeng go in, but King Qin didn't leave or speak, and the atmosphere was a little solemn for a while.
After stiffening for a moment, Shen Nanshan opened his mouth first, and said, "Since it's late at night, it's better for King Qin to go back to the house to rest first." I don't know what else is going on? Please ask the King of Qin to command. β
King Qin pondered for a moment, hooked the corners of his mouth, and said with a smile: "Shen Shangshu, a person from Yuncheng, Tiancheng was promoted to the official in five years, married the daughter of the Qingguo Mansion, and the Queen Mother was afraid that the daughter of the Qingguo Duke would be slackened so that the emperor would be promoted to the head of the six-grade department of the Ministry of Rites, and after the wedding, he would be promoted to the five-grade inspector of the household department, and since then he has been on the rise." The second product of the household department Shangshu who was promoted a year ago, Shen Shangshu, what this king said is right, right? β