Chapter 360
When Xiao Mingzhu heard this, her ears suddenly pricked up, and she investigated the case independently, but she had not begged for many years. Although this case doesn't seem to be new, I can't stand it and investigate it myself.
Thinking of this, her eyes moved and she came to Xiao Qinglang's side, and while diligently pouring tea for him, she said, "Since it is a case that has already been concluded, it is a bit overkill to send Lord Tang or Master Sikong to investigate." It's better to leave this matter to me, anyway, I was also taught by the third uncle, and there will definitely be no mistakes......"
Xiao Qinglang glanced at her, and said after a long time, "It's okay for you to go, but you should go with Jing Zhaoyin." ”
If you get the right words, Xiao Mingzhu will come in an instant, as for the dissatisfaction with the third uncle in her heart just now, it is not a matter.
"By the way, Hua Xiang's health has improved, I heard that he entered the palace in person yesterday and discussed with the emperor and Brother Wang to advance your marriage to Hua Wuxi?"
This matter is no secret, and the Hua family has already begun to open up, so it seems that it should be a sure thing. But this is also reasonable, Huaxiang's illness this time has made all the imperial doctors helpless, and who can guarantee that his health will not return to the light this time?
If he really runs out of time, then Hua Wuxi, as the heir, must keep filial piety for three years, and then Hua Wu's marriage will inevitably be delayed.
Therefore, Hua Xiang wants to let his sister-in-law get married quickly, but I am afraid that it is also in this consideration.
Thinking of the flowers, Xiao Qinglang felt a little dignified in his heart. Hua Xiang is very old, so the emperor can't force him to confide in the last years of the first emperor, but in several temptations, Hua Xiang also confided in one or two as if there were indeed unbelievable things in the palace back then. And that matter is even more serious than the concubine's fornication with others......
The specific reason is not clear, but it is vaguely perceived.
According to what he said, it was enough to shake the country's foundation. This probably also proves that the first emperor really left some hidden dangers, perhaps the people behind the scenes that Xiao Qinglang and Xu Chu have been tracking.
It is related to the Jiangshan Sheji of the Great Zhou, so the emperor can't ignore it, so he can only secretly reveal this news to Xiao Qinglang and order him to investigate it to the end. No matter what the hidden danger is, the emperor will not allow it to appear, after all, how can others be allowed to sleep soundly on the side of the couch?
Fortunately, he is not a faint gentleman today, even if he is jealous, he will not beat the mandarin duck and break up the flower without disease and Xiao Mingzhu.
Although such a marriage is extremely risky, in other words, it seems to be a good opportunity for him to gather the power and financial resources of the Hua family.
Xiao Mingzhu is considered to have grown up with him, and his temperament is not a person who harbors evil intentions. She is simple and upright by nature, if the Hua family or the Qi Wangfu have objections, she will definitely be different. And if the Qi Palace's mansion has no objection, but the Hua family is secretly secret, then she may not be a sharp blade planted by the royal family in the Hua family.
Therefore, even if the royal family really has friendship, it is also in the absence of interests. But when it comes to power and the overall situation, everything needs to be discussed separately.
Thinking of this, Xiao Qinglang's eyes softened a little when he looked at Xiao Mingzhu, and there was a hint of a sigh that was not clear.
Xiao Mingzhu couldn't help but be a little shy when asked about the marriage, but she didn't want to hide it from the third uncle, so she said, "My father said that the emperor's uncle was in the Qin Tianjian to look at the days again, and said that the sixth day of October was an excellent day. ”
"On the sixth day of October, that's only a few days." Xu Chu looked at Xiao Mingzhu in astonishment, it was almost time for the wedding, how could he still run around with such a big heart, and actually begged Xiao Qinglang to give him an errand!
Xiao Mingzhu blinked her eyes, and said fearlessly, "The wedding dress and dowry are prepared, I have nothing to do at home every day, I eat and drink every day, it is better to take advantage of the fact that I have not married for a few days." She paused, smiled and said, "Especially this time I took someone to investigate the case of the whole family hanging themselves, as long as I can find it out, will it become my pride in the future?" ”
Xu Chu saw her delicate chin raised, a little dumbfounded, and finally sneered and nodded her forehead and said, "Yes, yes, then I will wait to hear the legendary story of the Lord of Mingzhu County leading people to kill the Quartet......"
Xiao Mingzhu pestered Xu Chu and asked a lot about the difference between self-hanging and being strangled to death and pretending to hang himself, and then he reluctantly left. Since the wedding date was confirmed, her father ordered her to say hello every morning, noon and evening, and now that it was almost time, she could no longer delay outside.
Before leaving, she suddenly remembered something, patted her forehead and said, "The Heavenly King's Mansion will hold a long moon banquet, and Sister Chu will have to arrive early at that time." ”
Xu Chu raised his eyebrows, and after a little thought, he guessed that King Qi and Huafu were going to announce the advance of their wedding at the Changyue Banquet. When you think about it, it was a festive event......
She glanced at Xiao Qinglang with some hesitation, and saw that he didn't mean to stop him, so she could only hesitate to ask Xiao Mingzhu, "Mingzhu invited me to the party, have you discussed it with King Qi and Princess Qi?" ”
Although she didn't think there was anything dishonorable about the appearance of the man, she couldn't stop the world from being very shy about the work and the corpse. According to Mingzhu's status in the Great Zhou, the banquet must be invited to the famous families and boudoir daughters in the capital, she really doesn't want to make extraneous branches, because her identity makes Mingzhu embarrassed.
Xiao Mingzhu waved his hand, and said fearlessly, "I have already informed them, and when the third uncle will go back, you will be with the third uncle." ”
Having said that, Xu Chu is not easy to refuse. She can see that Mingzhu is really sincere to her, so she is naturally happy to see Mingzhu happy.
After sending Xiao Mingzhu away, Xiao Qinglang got up and said, "Now that the time is more than halfway through, it's not too late for Ji Qiu Zhiyue, why don't you go to the West Market together?" ”
The prosperous place of the western market of the capital is different from the humble places of the western market in other places, but it is a place that is licensed by the imperial court to open day and night. It is said that during festivals, the place is lit up and bustling all night long, even on weekdays, and it can be bustling until around midnight.
However, since arriving in the capital, Xu Chu first worked with Xiao Qinglang to investigate the case of the killing of the envoy, and then there was the matter of becoming an official, and then the white bone case of the Lushan Courtyard of the Dong family that shocked the government and the opposition.
It's just that now Xiao Qinglang proposed to hang out, but it made her a little stunned, "The prince still has the heart to play?" ”
She thought that Dong Ruiyang's death would inevitably make Xiao Qinglang anxious. If nothing else, he should immediately enter the palace to discuss countermeasures with the emperor, or go through the file overnight, waiting to be sent out to find out the news of the guy who last contacted Dong Ruiyang.
"All I have to do is investigate the cases and make sure that there is no wrongdoing in any of the cases that pass through me. As for the rest, naturally the emperor and a group of courtiers are worried. Xiao Qinglang casually straightened the folds on the court robe and said, "I asked people to prepare clothes, and you can change them later, which will also save my Xiao Chu from wearing a heroic official uniform." ”
In the first half of the sentence, Xu Chu couldn't help but sigh that he really deserved to be from a royal background, so measured, no wonder the emperor trusted him so much. But after hearing that eye-catching ridicule, her expression couldn't help but be shocked.
However, she was not surprised by Xiao Qinglang's arrangement, after all, she was the female temple of Dali Temple, which was enough for many people to talk about secretly. If she was still walking around in official uniforms, it was probably not going to go to the night market by herself, but I was afraid that she would have to be watched by others by then.
Because this is his own territory, and Xiao Qinglang is in charge, Xu Chu didn't have any entanglement, and directly followed the servants who came to lead the way to change clothes. When she came out again, she looked at King Jing'an, who was still majestic and majestic, but at some point, she changed into a scarlet shirt, revealing a faint elegance and the nobility of a rich son from the inside out.
She looked Xiao Qinglang up and down, raised her eyebrows and said, "Childe's dress really lives up to the name of the suave jade face." ”
"Xiao Chu likes it so much, it seems that I should do this costume often in the future." Xiao Qinglang joked with Xu Chu, raised his hand to take the cloak from the hanger on the side, and then carefully draped it on Xu Chu, "Although I am going to a lively place, but now that it is autumn, the night breeze is cool, so I have to put on a piece of clothing to cover it." ”
At the moment of approaching, the two breathed intertwined, and Xiao Qinglang even smelled a trace of sweet incense. His fingers stroked Xu Chu's neck, and finally reluctantly withdrew it, but groped in his sleeve a few times, as if he was reminiscing about that intimacy.
Xu Chu's face was slightly red, and he held his breath until Xiao Qinglang took a step back and quietly breathed a sigh of relief. If he looked at himself so tenderly, he was afraid that he would really not be able to resist the temptation. After all, she is not an ascetic, how can she not cause ripples in her heart when she is with such an eye-catching and affectionate man every day?
But every time she looked at him and restrained, she felt that most men and women in ancient times needed to be reserved in their feelings. And, as far as she is concerned, she is not ready to take a step closer to that kind of intimacy. What's more, it's really unjustifiable that they are too intimate now......
Now Xu Chu doesn't know that his idea is too mediocre and self-disturbing, not to mention the emperor's acquiescence and recognition, it is the usual way she and Xiao Qinglang get along, which is enough for many people to see the clues. At least, after today's autopsy, everyone who has some ears and eyes in the three law divisions is afraid that they will know about the prince's devotion to Lord Xu.
As for the wealthy families and daughters outside if they get the news and know that King Jing'an, who is close to women and has little desire, will they deal with it like this, or whether they will use some means, that is a later story.
Just like after some of the heirs of the family who served in the Three Law Divisions brought out the news, how many families began to wait for the Changyue banquet in the Qi Palace, it is unknown.