When Xu Chu heard this, he suddenly raised his head and frowned: "You mean that Daddy has left Jinzhou City?" And, went to Breeze Town? ”

As far as she knew, Qingfeng Town did not have her father's close friends, nor did she have relatives of the Xu family. Why did Daddy suddenly leave Jinzhou City and go there?

Obviously, Xiao Qinglang also saw her doubts, a trace of pity flashed in his eyes, and he said softly: "Maybe Xu Qizuo didn't want to visit relatives and friends, but passed by?" ”

"Passing by?" Xu Chu was stunned for a moment, and after a while, he suddenly said, "That is the only way from Jinzhou City to the capital!" ”

In other words, it is very likely that Daddy has already set off for the capital. And the note he left to himself through Zhang San before was to lure himself along. But why?

Daddy has always objected to her contacting dignitaries, even if she helps the rich families in Cangyan County to conduct autopsies, she needs not to involve the private interests of the back house and the interests of the government. But now, how could he suddenly change his mind and go to the capital, where the powerful gathered?

Could it be that Daddy is really ......

She was full of suspicions, but she didn't know what to speculate.

After a long time, she looked at Xiao Qinglang, pursed her lips and asked, "Those people who are secretly looking for their father have not left yet?" ”

Xiao Qinglang understood what she meant, Xu Qizuo suddenly went to the capital, and it was very likely that he was really forced to do so. If you can't go back to your home, and you're worried that Xiao Chu will fall into the hands of those people, the only way is to go to the capital where there may be a family that can protect you.

"No, and the guards I sent have intercepted the portraits and messages about you sent by those people three times."

In other words, what those people are looking for is really not just Daddy.

She lowered her eyes and pondered, the corners of her mouth tightened, and she hesitated for a while before asking, "Do you think that Daddy's trip has anything to do with the Jinzhou City case?" ”

In this way, it is better to ask if Daddy's refusal to show up may be because of the person behind the scenes. Perhaps, Daddy really knows something...... And he knew, or something in his hand, that could directly threaten that person.

Xiao Qinglang wrapped his arms around her and said slowly: "In the summer of the fifty-sixth year of Xuanwen, there was a turmoil in the imperial city, and at that time, the first emperor of the harem of the court had long since stopped using killing methods, and ordered to secretly dispose of more than 100 people in the palace of the concubine. At that time, some people had studied deeply, but they all suffered misfortunes and died in vain. ”

"If I'm not mistaken, the hairpin that Xu Cheng sent by Zhang San's hand that day is a new pattern from the 56th year of Xuanwen's harem manufacturing department."

When Xu Chu heard him say this, he subconsciously took out the hairpin from his arms.

The hairpin shines brightly in the sun, and even if it is an intermediate mechanism, it makes people unable to see the clues. On the contrary, I feel that the pattern on it is just right and extraordinarily exquisite.

She believed in Xiao Qinglang in her heart, in fact, she also knew that in addition to his temperament. What's more, the only thing she can trust now is him.

According to Xiao Qinglang's words, the first emperor ordered the execution of Concubine Shu's palace subordinates, and no one else knew the inside story. But what is it that deserves the wrath of an old emperor?

A thousand thoughts flashed through her mind, but finally her pupils suddenly constricted. After a moment of hesitation, she clenched her teeth and bit her lower lip and whispered, "Yes...... Which lady? ”

Xiao Qinglang looked out of the window with complicated eyes, and his dusty eyebrows also carried a little haze and pain.

"My Mother ......"

That voice couldn't say how painful it was, but when it fell into Xu Chu's ears, it felt extremely sad. According to his age, Xiao Qinglang at that time was probably just after returning from Yunnan......

It is conceivable that the return to the dynasty, which was originally full of expectations, thought that he could get the approval of the emperor and the love of the mother. That kind of joy and anticipation is like a young child who has been praised by his husband and returns home happily.

It's just that after he came back, he was greeted by the bloody face of the palace and the silent face of the emperor.

Even if Concubine Shuniang was not convicted at that time and was not dealt with by the emperor, according to Xiao Qinglang's mind, she must be able to see the predicament of Niangniang in the palace at that time.

"After that, the mother's health deteriorated, and finally she failed to survive the winter of that year."

He remembers that winter was exceptionally cold. At that time, he also begged the imperial grandmother and the queen mother to buy more silver charcoal for the concubine. The imperial grandmother and the queen took pity on the concubine and never skimped. Even, even the two royal brothers did their best to find all kinds of rare medicinal materials and recipes for their mother.

However, after a heavy snowfall, the mother still could not stay. Even the last one has never met him.

In fact, to say that his relationship with his mother is not very deep. is really not in one place since he was a child, and his mother can't always have much love for him, so he didn't dare to hope for a while.

It's just that no matter how cold the mother's attitude is, the admiration in his heart has never disappeared. Just like a fledgling, he will always be attached to his mother's arms, and he also hopes to be coquettish and obsessed with his mother.

Even, the efforts he made later did not want to make his mother's situation in the palace better.

There were some things that he didn't want to talk about, like a festering wound in his heart. Therefore, when he talked to Xu Chu about the past several times, Xiao Qinglang only talked about the love of his elders, the friendship of his brothers, and his mother treated him well although he was cold.

When the sourness in his heart was suppressed, he looked at Xu Chu again, and when he saw her showing pity, he immediately nodded her forehead and said, "What kind of eyes is this, if I am really like you, I am afraid that I have already ......."

Xu Chu saw that he suddenly changed his tone, and immediately stretched out his hand to block his lips, and deliberately said coldly: "Don't say frustrating words, no matter what the secret of that matter is, we can't lose our hearts." ”

After speaking, she didn't care about Xiao Qinglang's expression, and then said: "No matter what you do in the future, I will accompany you together." ”

"However, do you know that when the first emperor was dying, he said that there was an ugly incident in my mother's palace that brought shame to the royal family? And it was precisely because of that ugly incident that he left a will so that his mother and concubine were not allowed to erect a monument and only be buried according to the concubine, and she would live forever and never enjoy the worship of future generations. ”

In other words, if Xiao Qinglang really wanted to delve into that matter, he would inevitably go against the will of the first emperor. The slightest mistake can ruin your reputation and even die without a place to bury. Even if he has a deep brotherhood with him now, I am afraid that it will be difficult to save him before the crowd.

Seeing the hesitation in his eyes, Xu Chu couldn't help but chuckle, and pretended to be relaxed: "What does it matter, the reason why you found Cangyan County in the first place and tried me several times was not just for this matter?" Now, I'm done. ”

Even if one day, he really wants to track down the matter of Concubine Shuniang, she is willing to face it with him.

Having said that, after being tempted, Xiao Qinglang would be worried every time he thought of his original intentions. is not afraid that Xu Chu will doubt his feelings for her, but that he is worried about the predicament she will face if she loses power one day.

Originally, I wanted to find a person with excellent autopsy skills and an innocent family background, so that he could enter the office as a servant. In this way, it can not only change the dilemma of the current humble status of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but also make the person who examined the body the same as the ordinary investigator. Even if it is not admired by others, it should not be discriminated against after avenging the deceased.

After that person is famous and respected, he will investigate the affairs of the mother concubine back then.

However, he didn't expect that what he found was a female servant. And later, there will be such a deep entanglement with her.

The sun is getting higher and the weather is getting warmer.

"It seems that today, the cook has never made breakfast for you and me." Xiao Qinglang smiled at her, and tacitly agreed with each other not to mention the worries about the future. "Shall I take you to eat something on the side?"

There are some things that the two of them know well, but as prisoners, life cannot be smooth and comfortable.

It's as if being framed or betrayed has long been a norm.

Xu Chu let Xiao Qinglang lead her out of the door, she glanced at him, and when she saw that he looked as usual, the worry in her heart was slightly relaxed. After thinking about it, she pretended to be relaxed and laughed: "Are you sure you didn't specifically explain to the cook last night that you don't need to fire today?" ”

"I've been with Mingzhu for a long time, and your temperament is getting more and more lively." Xiao Qinglang pretended to knock Xu Chu's head, and said abruptly, "In the past few days, Hua Wuzhi and Mingzhu should also be in the capital soon." I think that in a few days, it will be time to spread the emperor's will to give marriage. ”

After all, the marriage between the Hua family and the royal family was originally mentioned by the emperor. What's more, Hua Wuzhi did not avoid the emperor's suspicion, and he had never walked in the court for so many years, and he was only dedicated to studying how to carry forward the gluttonous building. Such a person who is greedy for money but does not love power, has the support of flowers behind him, has status to ensure glory and wealth, and has no ambition, which is the best choice for marriage.

Therefore, even if the King of Qi once had a heavy army, the emperor would not worry about the King of Qi and the Prime Minister of Hua joining forces to hold the imperial power hostage.

"Isn't that a happy event? If I have time these days, I have to pick some gifts to give to Mingzhu as a congratulatory gift. ”

Xiao Qinglang saw the joy on Xu Chu's face, and suddenly sighed in his heart, and he didn't know if his hint was too subtle, or if this girl pretended not to know. Simply, he looked directly at her and said, "I thought that according to the disease-free nature, he would only ask for the holy decree after I married you first." Unexpectedly, in the end, he was one step ahead. ”

When he said this, Xu Chu was stunned for a moment, and glanced at Xiao Qinglang without speaking again.

Now, even if she communicates with Xiao Qinglang, she doesn't dare to really promise her life. The father who depends on him for his life still doesn't know the situation, and he is also burdened with the heavy responsibility of overturning the case for his mother, compared to the promise of the rest of his life, it is naturally impossible to export easily.