Cang Xuelan held Hongyan and stroked her sideburns, "I raised her when she was a foal, and after so many years of birth and death, I can't remember how many times she saved me." ”

The Nine Emperors nodded and said, "Sure enough, it is a good horse, compared to it, Dahao's war horses are much inferior." ”

"Of course, our Da Zhou's Wanhong BMW is actually much taller than Dahao's horse, but it's a pity that it is difficult to reproduce and cannot be put into the battlefield on a large scale." Cang Xuelan turned to the Nine Emperor Princes and said, "Your Highness, please." ”

"Then I'll be respectful and obey."

The Nine Emperors stepped on a horse stool and straddled the horse. Hongyan snorted in displeasure, it moved, wanting to throw the people above off, Cang Xuelan hurriedly appeased, which allowed the Nine Emperors to sit firmly.

"Your horse is really a fierce man."

Cang Xuelan let go of the hand holding the reins, "Your Highness be careful when riding, be sure to hold on to the reins." ”

"Don't worry, my riding and archery kung fu was taught by my father." The Nine Emperor Princes were jogging on the horse farm with Hongyan, and he knew that Hongyan had a bad temper, so he didn't dare to drive too fast.

Cang Xuelan retreated to the side, and Wang Han and Wei Rong quietly dispersed to both sides.

The Nine Emperor Princes watched the movements of the three of them with his peripheral vision, and subconsciously grasped the reins, and he tensed his spirit while pretending to be unconscious.

Suddenly, the red face under the crotch became restless, and its front hooves lifted off the ground, and it kept neighing.

The Nine Emperor Princes suddenly remembered Cang Xuelan's advice just now: Be sure to hold on to the reins, it seems that this person intends to use the most direct method to test whether he can do martial arts.

The Nine Emperor Princes suddenly had a plan, all the energy in his hands was removed, the reins were taken off, and he was thrown off by the manic red face in an instant.

At the last moment, Wei Rong stepped forward, used himself as a meat pad, and caught the Nine Emperor Princes alive, Wang Han then stepped up, turned over on the horse, pulled the reins, and soothed the manic red face.

Cang Xuelan walked up slowly and helped the Nine Emperor Princes up, "Hongyan is really unreasonable, I didn't surprise Your Highness." ”

The Nine Emperor Princes shook Cang Xuelan's hand away and sneered, "General, your horse is too expensive!" ”

Cang Xuelan hurriedly knelt down and pleaded guilty.

The Nine Emperors' body trembled slightly, obviously he was frightened, if it wasn't for Wei Rong's quick movements just now, this highness was afraid that he would break his neck directly. A few chamberlains hurriedly ran over and helped the Nine Emperor Princes.

The Nine Emperor Princes wanted to say something, but several chamberlains dragged the Nine Emperor Princes away.

After everyone was done, Cang Xuelan stood up and patted the dust on her body.

Wang Han dismounted and said: "General, are you thinking too much, the princes have been practicing martial arts since childhood, and it is not impossible for this Nine Emperor Princes, in the case of worrying about their lives, to play extraordinarily and jump from the three-story building." ”

Wei Rong objected: "This Nine Emperor Princes must be a master. ”

"Why?"

"Because he didn't resist."

Although Hongyan is going crazy, if he is a person with a little light skill, not to mention that he can retreat with his whole body, at the very least, he can also jump back a few feet.

Cang Xuelan patted Hongyan's head, "I knew that their royal infighting was serious, but I didn't expect to really attract a hidden one, I hope he has no contact with Zeng Wuhou." ”

Wang Han was puzzled: "He is a royal orthodox prince, why should he risk his life and be a thief?" ”

Cang Xuelan took the reins of Hongyan, "I've worked hard for you today, go, take you to eat well!" ”

"Do you want me to send more people to keep an eye on His Royal Highness the Nine Emperor Princes?" Wei Rong asked, following behind him.

"Just Wang Han," Cang Xuelan didn't look back, "Your Highness's life safety is the second major matter besides solving the case." ”

Wang Han reluctantly took it, he pulled Wei Rong, two steps behind Cang Xuelan, and whispered: "You have been here for a long time, give a hint, what is the general paying attention to." ”

Wei Rong squinted at him and showed a rare smile.

"What are you laughing at?"

"I laughed at Wang Han, who claims to be the second smartest person in the world, and even asked me questions."

"Be serious, get down to business."

Wei Rong restrained his smile, "You just said that His Royal Highness the Nine Emperor Princes should risk his life, in fact, he really has a reason. ”

Wei Rong's family is also a family of military generals, and his grandfather has made military exploits and is a famous minister, so strictly speaking, Wei Rong is also one of the children of the nobles in the capital.

Compared with Wang Han, who was born as a commoner, he did know more about the secrets of the palace.

Wei Rong looked around, and then said softly: "The mother of the Nine Emperor Princes, when she was alive, was a famous favorite concubine, and her title was Chen. When the Nine Emperor Princes were five or six years old, this Concubine Chen died suddenly and inexplicably. ”

Wang Han was shocked: "Why is it not clear?" ”

At that time, the emperor took the queen, and the favorite concubines and princesses of the harem to go spring hunting together, and this concubine was also among them. Halfway through the spring hunt, there was news of the death of Concubine Chen, saying that she was seriously ill, and said that the disease would be contagious, the emperor immediately ordered that a fire burned the body of Concubine Chen, and the Nine Emperors were seriously ill because of this, before getting sick, I heard that he was also a smart and clever child, after he got well, he was not interested in studying and practicing martial arts, and the emperor scolded several times, and he didn't listen to him, and since then, he has been messed up. ”

"You mean, Concubine Chen's mother is ......?"

"There have always been rumors in the market, but the rumors are true or false, who knows if it is exaggerated, maybe Concubine Chen is infected with some strange disease," Wei Rong paused for a moment, and said: "But if the rumors are true, this Royal Highness the Nine Emperor Princes is obviously strong in martial arts, but he pretends to be a gentleman, saying that he has no objection, I don't believe it." ”

Cang Xuelan was in front and heard the conversation between the two of them clearly.

As Wei Rong said, if Concubine Chen's death is really problematic, then Marquis Zeng Wu will find the reason.

Concubine Chen's father, was the prime minister of the world, named Gu He, in order to make the emperor ascend the throne, he can be said to have contributed money and efforts, and the silver flowed outward, and Concubine Chen's mother was able to skip the draft and enter the palace directly to seal the concubine, after she gave birth to her son, Gu He was even more busy running to set up the Nine Emperors as the crown prince.

Concubine Chen is an only daughter, as soon as she died, Gu He was heartbroken, she couldn't afford to be sick, and she died not long after.

The emperor also took the opportunity to clean up a few out-of-character concubines and collect their property, at that time, everyone said that the emperor valued love and righteousness, and wanted to help the Gu family, now looking back, it is estimated that the help is fake, and he wants to take the opportunity to fill the treasury and suppress the ministers is true.

If this matter is really turned up, the emperor will not be able to hide from the reputation of being ungrateful and avenging.

At that time, it will not be Marquis Zeng Wuhou who rebelled, but the Nine Emperor Sons to avenge their mother.

Cang Xuelan brought Hongyan back to the stable, and said: "In the past two days, in Qizhou City, can you live in peace?" ”

"It's calm, it's just that many poor families in Qizhou City have already eaten up their grain reserves, and their livelihood is difficult, and many people are begging on the street," Wang Han frowned and said: "In previous years, it was Lord Qi who gave porridge and grain, but now Lord Qi is locked up in the room, general, do you think we should build a porridge shed?" ”

"The porridge shed is going to be built, but it's not the time yet." Cang Xuelan frowned, and asked Wei Rong again: "During this time, is there any movement on the side of the city wall?" ”

Wei Rong shook his head.

Cang Xuelan sighed.

After Lu Boyan knew that a bill could not be retrieved from the account book, he should have found a way to hijack Wen Ying. Could it be that group of people want to wait until after the beginning of spring when the gate of Changzhou is opened before they do it?

"Don't move yet, just wait and see."

After the Nine Emperor Princes returned to the room, they were still unsettled, and the chamberlain poured him a cup of hot tea and said flatteringly: "That Cang Xuelan is too presumptuous, the beast raised is not sensible, and almost injured His Highness, when we go back, we must report this matter to the Holy Lord, and let Your Majesty make the decision for His Highness!" ”

The Nine Emperor Princes glared at him, "Why didn't you say this just now?" ”

The chamberlain smiled flatteringly: "Your Highness, you also know who this Cang Xuelan is, if you really say that he is in a hurry, the hand will rise and fall, and the head of the slave will not be guaranteed." ”

"You're not afraid that I'll also get up and down!"

You hurriedly knelt down, "Your Highness is a bodhisattva, how can you be the same as that demon who kills people without blinking?" ”

"Okay, I'm annoyed when I see you, go and boil me a bath water, this body is unlucky, hurry up and wash it!"

"Yes, yes, yes." The chamberlain hurriedly retreated.

Only then did the Nine Emperors slow down their breathing and calm down, and he sat down at the table, rubbing the peace buckle he was wearing around his neck.

"Mother, I miss you so much."

The wind was surging outside, but in Wen Ying's courtyard, it was as calm as a windless lake, and her complexion was much better than some time ago, which made Shui Banxia amazed.

"Is there a happy event recently?" She leaned in and asked.

Wen Ying lowered her head and smiled, "Where is there any happy event?" I just want to open it. ”

"That's right, General Wen is a loyal minister, the emperor will definitely not treat you badly, and when the time comes, General Cang will support you, and you will definitely be able to find a husband who is a hundred times more handsome and gentle than him."

Wen Ying smiled but said nothing.

Shui Banxia said: "The New Year is coming soon, and it's the first time I'm celebrating the New Year in Qizhou, I don't know what's interesting here?" ”

"Qizhou is much warmer than Fenzhou, and it is estimated that there will be no fewer non-governmental activities."

"That's exactly what I thought." Shui Banxia clapped his hands, "If you are willing, wait for the New Year, I will go and ask Cang Xuelan, and we will go to the street together." ”

"My identity is special, so I still don't want to trouble General Cang, let's make some dumplings in this small courtyard and have a New Year's flavor."

"What's the trouble, you cheer up, it's too late for him to be happy."

Wen Ying lowered her head and smiled, she touched the bracelet in her sleeve, gentle and careful

Cang Xuelan has been running here very diligently in the past few days, coming here two or three times a day, and she didn't speak when she came over, so she sat quietly on the side, listening to the two young ladies talking, and when she saw Wen Ying looking at him, she smiled at her.

It's like going back to your youth.

"Is General Cang still coming for dinner today?"

"He comes here every time he steps on the meal, let's prepare the dishes and chopsticks for him early."

Wen Ying stood up and said with a smile: "Today, I'll cook." ”

"Miss Wen knows how to cook?"

"I'm not proficient, but I can still cook some hometown dishes."

Shui Banxia smiled: "That's fine." ”

When Cang Xuelan came, he saw that in the small courtyard, the maids and servants were all gathered together, looking at the kitchen from time to time, he was curious, and he also followed, in the kitchen, Wen Ying was chopping vegetables, and there was a pot of soup stewed on the stove.

Shui Banxia saw him coming, pulled him and said, "Today, Miss Wen said that she wants to cook." ”

"It doesn't matter about her body."

"Her illness is a heart disease, and if she figures it out in her heart, she can get better by half of the disease."

"That's good." Cang Xuelan breathed a long sigh of relief.

At dinner, he looked at the table full of delicacies and was nostalgic, "I haven't eaten these things since I became a general." ”

The land in Fenzhou is said to be barren, which can be regarded as a compliment.

"Try it, I haven't made it in a long time, if it doesn't taste good, don't be surprised."

"No wonder, no wonder," Cang Xuelan picked up the chopsticks and pinched a chicken leg, "Shui Banxia just told me, do you want to go to the street to see it during the New Year?" ”

Wen Ying picked some vegetarian dishes, and hurriedly smiled: "No need, I know that I am a live target now, and it is too dangerous to go to a place with many people." ”

"But it's not a way to be bored in this small courtyard every day," Shui Banxia held his face and looked at him sideways, "If you don't want to find a way, let Miss Wen see the excitement." ”

"What's so hard about that?" Cang Xuelan sandwiched a bowl full of food for herself, and after eating it in a big gulp, she wiped her mouth and grabbed Wen Ying's wrist, "You come with me." ”

The two of them walked into the courtyard, Cang Xuelan hugged Wen Ying's waist, and with a move of the cloud ladder, she flew up to the roof of the tavern where Cang Xuelan was staying.

The guard on the roof saw that it was Cang Xuelan, so he saluted, Cang Xuelan sent him down, helped Wen Ying to sit down, took off his cloak, and draped it on her.

"In order to protect you, I deliberately chose such a place, although this restaurant is a little broken, but it is high enough, you look over there," Cang Xuelan pointed to a street below, "This street is the most prosperous street in Qizhou City, the Chinese New Year is about to begin, and the people of Qizhou City have come out one after another to buy some lanterns, couplets or something, it is the time to be lively." If you like, Chinese New Year's Eve, I'll bring you up again. ”

"Okay." Wen Ying tightened the cloak on her body, and she lifted the broken hair from the corners of her forehead and pulled it behind her ears.

Shui Banxia went out, looked at the two people on the opposite roof, and shook his head, "Cang Xue Yao, Cang Xue Yao, smart and confused for a while." ”