Chapter Ninety-Six: Return to the Capital
By the time Su Tang'an and Gu Tingjun returned to the capital, it was already September 22, and the day in which Li Changlong and Zheng Peilan would be married.
And Master Wu and others, who were escorted to the capital, were also sent to the eldest grandson Qi along with the evidence of correspondence, and the eldest grandson Qi personally sued the royal court.
In such a tragic case, Emperor Zhou didn't know that there was even a death of an official of the imperial court, where was the law of the court, Long Yan was furious, and ordered someone to arrest the suspect Zheng Peiqin, and Liu Sihan, the secretary of Dali Temple who was involved, was imprisoned, and ordered a few trustworthy and upright people to go to Dushan County to find out the truth of the case.
The queen wanted to intercede for her nephew because of the prince's wedding, and she didn't want to make an unpleasant fuss at this juncture, so she was reprimanded by Emperor Zhou, and she didn't dare to say more.
After Su Tang'an broke up with Gu Tingjun, he sneaked directly into the Ziwei Palace.
Qing'er dozed off in the room, only to feel that her face was pinched, and she subconsciously slapped her and scolded: "Don't tease me anymore, I really don't know where our young lady went." ”
"Open your eyes and see who I am!" Su Tang'an smiled.
Qing'er opened her eyes suddenly, paused for a moment, and then smiled: "Miss! I'm not dreaming, Miss, you're back!"
"I'm back!" Su Ju'an smiled slightly, "I just listened to you, it seems that someone is playing tricks on you!"
Qing'er said angrily: "It's not that Zhang Dagongzi, who comes to pester the slave and maid every day, asking the whereabouts of the young lady, and the slave and maid know!
"Aren't I coming back?" Su Ju'an smiled slightly, "Don't worry, he won't dare to tease you again!"
"Miss has lost a few points, where have you been these days?" Qing'er asked, "But Miss must have been tired for a long time, and now she is tired, let's rest first, and the slave will go and get you some food." ”
"I did go on a long trip and did some things!" Su Ju'an said, "You don't have to bother, you pack your things first, and after I go to greet the master, we will go back to the Hou Mansion!"
"Okay!" Qing'er said, "By the way, the eldest prince came to look for you once during this time, and it seems that the prince wants to see you, but he asked the real person to block back, only saying that you are now cultivating and not seeing guests." ”
"Prince?" Su Tang'an frowned slightly, "I know, you can clean up first." ”
Su Tang'an hurriedly ran to ask Gong You for peace, and when she entered, she saw that he was playing chess with the next person, she walked over lightly, hugged her fists and said, "Tangerine An has seen Master!"
"It's back. Gong You said lightly, "But it's still going well?"
"It went well. Su Ju'an sat down and said, "I'll accompany Master to take a few chess moves!" she said as she picked up a white piece and dropped it.
The two of you walked back and forth a few steps, and Gong You smiled lightly: "You have made a lot of progress." ”
"It's been like Ziwei Palace for so long, and there should always be some growth so that you won't be embarrassed by the master. Su Juan smiled faintly, "Tomorrow's prince's wedding, is the master going to officiate at the wedding?"
"The prince is just marrying a good woman, and he doesn't need to go to this seat. Gong You raised his eyes and glanced at Su Cheng'an and said, "You went to Qingzhou?"
"I can't hide it from Master. ”
"You were already caught up in the storm in the paddock last time, do you want to openly confront the Marquis of Xuanyuan and the prince this time?"
"I am a disciple of the master, even if I work against the Marquis of Xuanyuan and the crown prince, and I am protected by the master, I am not afraid. Su Juan smiled and said, "Although I went to Qingzhou with Gu Tingjun this time, my identity should not be exposed, so don't worry." ”
"Although Ziwei Palace is deeply favored by the emperor and has a transcendent status, it does not interfere in military and political affairs. Gong You sighed, "If you act, the teacher will naturally not stop you, but you must be cautious, there are many things that the teacher can't reach." Tomorrow the prince's wedding, you will inevitably enter the palace to watch the ceremony, go back and rest early today. ”
"Yes, Tachibana retired. ”
Su Tang'an took Qing'er back to Qihou Mansion, first went to ask Su Hongguang for peace, and then went to Su Zixuan to learn about the situation in Beijing.
"I didn't expect you to really get something. Su Zixuan said, "Zheng Peiqin is in prison, and Liu Sihan can't get out of it, but judging from the current evidence, this matter is over to the Liu family, and Liu Sihan will carry everything down by himself, and will not involve people at the top." In all respects, the Liu family has been abandoned, and Liu Sihan, as the dog of Xuanyuan Hou, I am afraid that he would not have imagined that he would end miserably in such a way!"
Su Zixuan's mood was quite good, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said: "After the Liu family fell, what kind of backing does the Su Liu family have? My mother's revenge can naturally be avenged, although I didn't personally pull Liu Sihan off the horse, I feel very sorry, but I am also quite happy to see that the Liu family can have such an end! Tang An, you have done a good job!"
"Everything is the credit of Gu Tingjun, I just ran with him. Su Tang'an said, "How is the situation in the house?"
"Everything is as usual, it's just that Orange Le is depressed, but she has also heard about the Liu family, so she doesn't have to worry about handing over the waste to Liu Siyuan, but for her, she doesn't know whether it's joy or worry. Fate is fate, her mother is like this, although some things have nothing to do with her, but since she is the daughter of Su Liu, she should bear it. Su Zixuan said lightly, "During your absence, the prince came to you once, and this big wedding is imminent, and I don't know what to do with you at this time." ”
"The prince is romantic, this time he first wants to marry the eldest daughter of Marquis Xuanyuan, and then he wants to marry the daughter of Prime Minister Bai, but he doesn't seem to want to let go of me, the little disciple of Ziwei Palace. Su Ju'an sneered, "When he came this time, I guess he didn't want to tell me about his heartfelt feelings and stabilize my heart." ”
Su Zixuan was silent for a moment and said: "Our goal is the Liu family, now that the Liu family has arrived, do you still want to continue? Do you know what you will face if you continue?"
"Yes. Su Tang'an said with a firm gaze.
"What is the reason?" Su Zixuan frowned deeply, "Are you crazy? Why are you? Just because you are Gong You's apprentice?"
"You've entered this whirlpool, is it possible to stop?" Su Ju'an said lightly, "Big brother, you have a lot to do with Eldest Sun Qi, and the prince is afraid that he will already look at you unpleasantly, right?"
"That's different, we were for the revenge of the mother before, but the revenge of the Liu family has been avenged, you don't have to charge into battle anymore and get involved in right and wrong, and then it will be a man's war. Su Zixuan said, "Besides, my father often says that he will protect his life, and he will definitely not want you to get involved in the court." ”
"One wins, one loses, no one can stay out of it. Su Ju'an smiled faintly, "I haven't found it at the moment when I was in distress in the paddock, but I believe that this matter has nothing to do with the queen, I have already been in the game, and I can't be allowed to retreat! I'm not crazy, I'm very sober, big brother doesn't need to say it anymore, I know very well what I'm doing!"
"That's fine. Su Zixuan sighed, "You are very stubborn, this time I went to Qingzhou with Gu Sangongzi, I am afraid that I also want to learn from that man's achievements." But you have to understand your identity, in addition to being the heavenly maiden of Ziwei Palace, you are also the fifth lady of Qihou Mansion, you must take Qihou Mansion to heart, and don't cause trouble for Qihou Mansion. ”
"Don't worry, I know it. Su Tang'an smiled faintly.
After Su Tang'an came back, he thought about it for a while, and then handed a post to Li Changlong in the name of Ziwei Palace.
On the branches of the moon, Su Tang'an sat alone in the pavilion, the moon was as cold as water, revealing a little cold.
After a while, there was a sound of footsteps behind her, she hurriedly got up, lowered her eyes and saluted: "Tang An has seen His Highness!"
"No need to be polite, just sit down. Li Changlong disliked the robe and sat down, and said with a smile, "To be honest, you can take the initiative to see this palace, which makes this palace very surprised, after all, this palace has been closed to you for a while." ”
"I know that Your Highness has been very busy recently, and I feel very guilty for disturbing Your Highness like this. Su Tangan said softly, "Tangerine is for the sake of his uncle, his uncle is in prison, and Tangerine Anxin is also very worried, after all, my uncle works for His Highness, I don't know if His Highness is very capable of saving him?"
"You want to see the palace for the sake of the Liu family?" Li Changlong asked with a raised brow.
"His Royal Highness will get married tomorrow, Tang An is really ignorant, he shouldn't see His Royal Highness at this time, let His Highness be distracted, if His Royal Highness is inconvenient, just treat it as if Tang An didn't say anything. Su Juan lowered his eyes and said.
"Look at your eyes are red, but have you cried?" Li Changlong said in a soft voice.
Su Tang'an hung her head and didn't make a sound.
"Why are you crying?" asked Li Changlong.
"Why do your Highness ask more?"
"You're here for the big wedding of the main palace?"
"Your Highness has married a beautiful woman, it's too late to congratulate Orange An, how can you shed tears!" Su Orange Ann smiled sadly, "I shouldn't have asked His Highness to meet, I was dizzy, I should go back." ”
"Tangerine!" Li Changlong grabbed Su Tangerine's arm, "You...... As for the affairs of the Liu family, the state has national laws, and the family has family rules, although he made a mistake for the Zheng family, but after all, he violated the law, and his father attaches great importance to this matter, even the palace cannot show favoritism, I hope you will understand. ”
"Your Highness doesn't need to say much, it was Tachibana who made excessive demands. Su Cheng'an sighed, "Your Highness will get married tomorrow, Miss Zheng is the first beauty in Beijing, and with Your Highness's childhood sweetheart, you will definitely be able to play the piano and sing harmoniously, and grow old together." ”
"Bengong knows that she is beautiful and intelligent, but she is not the person on the tip of Bengong's heart. Li Changlong looked at Su Ju'an with burning eyes, "There is only one person on the tip of the heart of this palace, and when I see you dancing under the moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, there will be no place for other people......"
"Say no more. Su Tang'an sighed, "Your Highness should go back, and it is time for Tang'an to leave." ”
"Tachibana, do you know the heart of Hongu?"
"Your Highness, don't say it. Facing Li Changlong's tired gaze, Su Cheng sneered in Anxin, but there was a hurt expression on his face, "Please, let Tang An go." ”
Li Changlong reluctantly let go of his hand, Su Tang'an ran away, ran a few steps, glanced back at him, and then ran away as if he had made up his mind.
The corners of Li Changlong's mouth hooked, confident and proud, he must have been unable to escape from his palm!