Under the guidance of the guard of honor, Queen Qingping and her entourage went to the Imperial Clan Mansion, which is located in Xicheng District, within the area of the princely family. It's just a few streets away from the Xiangguo Mansion.

Although Queen Qingping is the third princess of the empire, after all, she is already the queen of Daye at this time, and she is actually a person of Daye. At this time, it still needs to be arranged by the Imperial Sect Department, and it needs to be reported layer by layer, and then it will be arranged by the emperor to meet at a time, and everything is in accordance with the rules of the Tang Dynasty. It can be seen that the emperor still did not mean to meet the queen directly.

The banquet of the day was held at the Xiangguo Mansion. After the queen was settled, Li Yan personally came to pick up the queen and move her. Through the entourage, they knew about Liu Shulou's banquet for a long time, and in addition to Zhao Su, Lu Zixuan, etc., there were also Zhang Yi, a powerful doctor in Shengjing City, Qi Jianming, one of the four major gates, and other high-level figures in the Tang Dynasty.

Except for the close maid in the future, it is obvious that Yang Ze is not among the invitations. This is to be expected, of course. Although Xiangguo had said so much to him seemingly cordially before, at most, this was his royal family's skills, and at the banquet of Xiangguo's mansion, none of them except for the queen or Master Hanzang had the qualifications to occupy another seat.

Yang Ze is no exception. But of course, there will be problems with the queen's safety, just looking at the elite guards brought by Li Yan and the guest with the generals of the Xiangguo Mansion, it is enough to ensure the safety of the queen's banquet.

The courtyard arranged by the Ministry of Clan for Princess Qingping was treated at the level of a monarch. With a main courtyard and three side courtyards, Yang Ze, Zong Shou, Wen Quan and his party came to Daye and settled in the princess's side courtyard. said that it is a side courtyard, but in fact it is wider than the courtyard of the ordinary high gate, which is enough to accommodate many people and horses on Daye's side.

After entering the empire, I felt that the Tang Dynasty was superior and powerful, and the people accompanying him this time were all the elites of Daye. Although he is not ashamed of himself in the face of the empire, he is still a little cramped to enter Shengjing City. Yang Ze became their center of gravity and pillar at this time. Having said that, this trip to escort King Qingping to the Tang Dynasty is a political task, but all political tasks are inevitably risky, once the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty in this storm takes a wrong step, Queen Qingping still has royal blood. can be spared, but a group of them will inevitably become ghosts under the knife in the blink of an eye. So at this time, Yang Ze, who has the highest status among the people, has become the person everyone can rely on the most at this time.

They have a lot of confidence in Yang Ze, not just because of his identity. And he was in Shanglin City at the time. The strength that shook Daye when he fought against the Seven Awakening Dharma Kings.

In the face of everyone's support and trust, Yang Ze felt a little pressure, after they entered the empire, they were the smallest force, and he himself offended the seventh prince of the Song Dynasty. Now self-protection requires a lot of effort, not to mention rescuing the eldest brother and second brother who are in trouble, as well as the unreachable Xituo. But I don't want to worry about these things for the time being.

After entering the Shengjing Queen, she was safely placed by the clan department, and the four Han Xue of the Cangyuan Courtyard accompanied them to protect them. The work is complete, and he is about to return to the Yancang Cultivation Institute in the south of Shengjing City to hand over the task.

The four of them got along for more than ten days, and they became friends, and they left contact information for each other when they were separated, Chu Wei, Tao Ziyi, Bai Sen and others had a good relationship with Zong Shou, and they had some sympathy for this cheerful and kind simple fishing village boy when they were separated.

And Han Xue hesitated for a long time before she was tall and crisp. Handsome eyes looked at Yang Ze. The puff on his face was a little good-looking, and he said. "You settle here first, and when you have free time in a few days, we will come and take you to visit Shengjing City. There's a lot more to see here. ”

Bai Sen, Guo Ziyi, and Chu Wei glared at Han Xue in surprise, she said this, it was the first time she had ever taken the initiative to invite a man. Although a group of people were brought along. is not just about Yang Ze alone. But the change in her attitude has been a big change. ...,

She used to look at Yang Ze as a small local local, seeing his simple dress, seeing that he did not have the indescribable spirit of the Tang Dynasty, and seeing that his whole person was in a dusty mess, like a gray stone that could be seen everywhere, in short, with these critical arrogance and prejudice.

But from the moment she saw Yang Ze attack on the Song valve ship, her impression of the young man in front of her had changed greatly. It can be said that he was more impressed with her than the seventh prince of Song who came all the way. Seeing this invitation from her. Chu Wei, Bai Sen, and Tao Ziyi all inevitably showed some different colors. But after thinking about it, this is better than her belonging to Song Jing, the seventh son of Song, then they will regret it even more.

Watching the four cultivators leave, Zong Shou didn't forget to grin at Yang Ze and squeeze his eyebrows and quip, "Big brother, the hand you showed on the Song Valve Boat is extremely beautiful, which has caused Sister Han Xue's impression of you to change greatly, it seems that you are very interesting to Big Brother!"

Immediately, he stuck out his tongue under Yang Ze's fierce glare, and hurriedly avoided it, seeing his monkey-like appearance, Yang Ze couldn't help but laugh dumbly.

At this moment, when you enter the Tang Dynasty, you will be in the whirlpool, don't have more such headaches.

The lights of Xiangguofu faded in the night sky, like a large lantern. The feast is still ongoing.

And the inner courtyard of the princess annex of the clan mansion has one more guest.

The visitor was a middle-aged man, dressed in a black shirt suitable for night travel. There are some traces of wind and frost on the face. At this time, he was holding a cup of hot tea, raising his hands and sipping it, maintaining a high degree of self-discipline throughout his body. A calm gaze staring ahead, unfocused. But it seems to be in a very long period of deep thought.

Yang Ze got the news of the visitor, drove out of the room early, walked through the corridor, entered the inner hall, and when he saw the visitor, the man had already stood up. He arched his hand and said, "In Xia Shenchang, the Yuan Que of the Heavenly Supervision Department has been compiled for four years, and he is currently the director of the Third Division of the Imperial Supervision Department, and he has met the third prince. ”

Yang Ze hurriedly saluted and said in surprise, "Now outside our mansion, we don't know how many pairs of eyes are watching, and if Lord Shen arrives, if he is seen, then he can't explain clearly." ”

Shen Chang bowed slightly, "The third prince can rest assured." I had already found out where the queen was staying, and through detailed investigation and preparation, I could avoid all the eyes and ears outside, and I could come and go freely. ”

Shen Chang is the Daye Heavenly Supervision Department, and the dark line with the highest status and status in the empire. At that time, through the efforts of all parties, the Daye Heavenly Supervision Department finally sent Shen Chang to the current position of the empire after more than ten years. This is already what Daye has done with all his might. The Imperial Supervision Department is a behemoth that supervises the investigation and arrest of soldiers and horses, money, grain, taxes, and officials in the Tang Dynasty. As Shen Chang, he led the deployment of the dark line of the Daye Heavenly Supervision Department in the empire. is indeed the most competent person, and such a thing has been done for more than ten years. From the prime of life back then, to the current cautious words and deeds, decent.

Looking at this middle-aged man, it made Yang Ze stunned, he had read Shen Chang's information. More than ten years ago, Shen Chang came from the Daye Autumn Dao Academy. It was also Da Ye who secretly cultivated outstanding talents, and a county lord fell in love with each other, according to his original life, he could have lived a comfortable life with a wife and nobleman, but he resolutely separated from the county lord, and was willing to bury himself in the dark line and enter the Tang Dynasty. Step by step, it has come to this point. Yang Ze didn't know what kind of force could make him willing to give up all his previous life for decades.

The members of the Heavenly Prison Department, it seems, everyone gave Yang Ze a reason to look at him differently. Thinking that he had taken such a critical position and the responsibility on his shoulders, he felt more and more that the virtuous son of Da Ye did have a profiteer-like heart under his honest appearance. ..., "This time is coming." It's because of what the third son has explained, and I already have eyebrows on my side. Yang Que and Yang Wenyuan, who are in the Shizi Mansion, can currently confirm that they are in the Yancang Cultivation Academy at this time. ”

"Imperial Supreme Cang Academy?" Yang Ze's brows furrowed slightly, "What happened. ”

Being in the Langcang Cultivation Academy, of course, does not refer to the fact that the two of them are practicing in the cultivation institute, because it is not only practice, but also very free, and they can come and go freely. And obviously. The two of them are because of something. Forbidden in a monastery. House arrest or captivity.

"I still don't know it. I only know that three months ago, a very shocking thing happened in the ashram. However, the temple belongs to the realm of imperial cultivation. The Metropolitan Procuratorate has no right to interfere, and this matter was quickly suppressed by the Rancang Yuan, so it was not exposed, so this matter is very likely to be related to the two eldest brothers of the third son. ”

Although he thought that his two eldest brothers were now likely to be under house arrest and suffering in an unknown corner of the Sheng Tang Academy, Yang Ze's heart was like a fire, and he had to act calmly, and immediately nodded, "I have determined their location, and I have a bottom in my heart, this is already a great progress." Regarding their affairs, I also hope that Lord Shen will continue to investigate, and I hope that as soon as there is news, he will report back to me immediately. ”

Shen Chang, who had been inquiring and observing Yang Ze, nodded at this point, "I think the lives of the two of them will not be in danger for the time being, the third prince does not need to worry about this matter, his subordinates will find out the truth as soon as possible!"

Shen Chang remembered something, and said, "This trip to escort the queen back to Beijing, the third prince fought against the Song valve ships, and showed his skills, which has caused a lot of sensation, no one dares to despise my Daye, and the news of the queen's return to Beijing has become the focus of the current capital but the other party is the Song valve." Although he is only the captain of Song Qigongzi, this Song Qigongzi, like other Song valve disciples, also does not show up often, and he is also a person with less influence among Song valves. But Shizi's move is only afraid that it will cause Song Valve and some people in the capital to be dissatisfied. If it is not necessary, it is best not to leave West Street, even if you go out, you should also bring more people. ”

After speaking, Shen Chang said goodbye and left, jumped out of the courtyard from a secret place in the southeast corner, and quickly disappeared into the darkness. Through this first contact, he already had a general impression of Yang Ze. He came to the Tang Dynasty more than ten years ago as the most important dark line leader of Da Ye in the Tang Dynasty, and he had already put his personal life and death, honor and disgrace on the line, and even cut off his relationship with the county lord he was in love with back then. Only six years ago, she received news from Da Ye that she had married a marquis who had been very good to her.

For Shen Chang, even if he burst into tears one night, he still had to return to the most thorough rationality and calmness the next day. He still bears the heavy responsibility of Daye's dark line, and has brought a lot of powerful information to Daye. Such a person naturally has higher requirements for the new Heavenly Prison Deacon. Even if it is not a person, whether this is Da Ye's instruction or not, it is impossible for him to let the many veins of the dark line he has established for more than ten years be completely unreservedly spread out to the other party.

Seeing it today, in addition to bringing the information delivered by Yang Ze, what is more important is to carefully observe what is so strange about this young and jealous Heavenly Prison Deacon.

So far, though, it's been decent. He knows the news of his eldest brother and second brother, although he has mood swings, he is also extremely quick and calm, and he still knows how to start from the overall situation, which is very good. At least let Shen Chang rest assured a little, because he would not be unable to hold his breath at a critical moment because of a young and shallow Heavenly Eunuch, and destroy all the foundations he had spent all his efforts to consolidate in the empire.

At least the impression is not bad. This is Shen Chang's evaluation of Yang Ze.

Of course, Yang Ze didn't know the other party's evaluation, but he just knew that this heavenly eunuch was leading in the dark line of the Tang Dynasty. The practice is not bad, although he is cautious in his words and deeds, but there is an arrogance in his bones, but all talented people have this arrogance, not to mention, limited by his age and experience, the other party may not be able to completely obey him with peace of mind. ..., this from the other party to the end only called himself "the third son", not "the ruler". You can see it.

The days to come. Queen Qingping had a banquet almost every day. Each time, the clan department and the Xiangguo family will come to escort them. The queen attends the family banquet of the top big people in the empire, and not many people participate in the banquet, but everyone who attends the banquet is a big man in the upper echelons of the empire. This is obviously as a high-ranking member of the empire, and contact with Queen Qingping. In order to grasp and find out the true meaning of her trip. It is also a necessary political social connection for the queen to use her influence in the hope of winning some help.

Of course, the emperor, from beginning to end, still did not intend to issue an edict to receive the queen.

What kind of attitude the Tang Empire has towards their advice will depend on the opinions of the recent high-level of the empire, as well as the emperor's decision, to finally know.

Compared to the huge escort force of the empire that protects the queen when she travels to the banquet. It seems that Yang Ze and his party have almost nothing to do. They escorted the queen all the way into the empire, and after entering the empire. It seems to have fulfilled its mission. In addition, the queen's attendance was a small but fine banquet that was enough to stir up the upper echelons of the empire. Daye is not qualified to accompany him at all. They seem to be very idle.

However, this is also enough to make Yang Ze think carefully about their next actions in the Tang Dynasty.

At this time, the Tang Dynasty has entered winter, and occasionally it will snow, and the snow trees and silver flowers have become a different scenery of the imperial capital.

There is a street outside the princess of the Imperial Palace, because it is located in the bustling West City, so it is also very prosperous, and the people of the other courtyard can often see the street outside the gate of the courtyard. Even on snowy days, there is still a stream of pedestrians, but it seems that their courtyard is clean.

Snowmelt. Snow. Seven days passed in a blink of an eye.

It was a bright morning, and Yang Ze was walking in the courtyard. I had just woken up from a night of meditation, stretched my waist, and thought of Qishan Luoxiong and the others, who had arrived in the Tang Dynasty one step earlier than them. But now is not the time to contact them. Everything will have to wait for the recent visit of Queen Qingping to reach a conclusion on the impact of the Empire's high-level visits, and they will be ready for the next action.

At this time, he happened to see the noodle shop on the opposite street through the courtyard gate, and the young man entered the noodle shop on time and sat down in the position with the best view of their courtyard.

Yang Ze frowned, he was originally going to have the door closed, but at this time, he made a move. Ling Zongshou and the others stayed in the courtyard, and he walked out alone and walked towards the noodle shop.

The owner of the noodle shop didn't know who this young man who would come here every day on time to eat his bowl of noodles. But he had already been told by the person wearing the official uniform of the Tang Dynasty that every time this young man came, the noodle restaurant did not need to be emptied and no one was left, but no one was allowed to talk to this young man.

But fortunately, this young man doesn't seem to know many people. Therefore, the people who come to eat noodles will hardly communicate with him.

So when he saw Yang Ze walking into the noodle shop and coming to this young man, although the owner of the noodle restaurant didn't think it was a heinous thing to talk to the young man, he naturally didn't want to offend the official master who had confessed to him, so he wanted to lead Yang Ze to another empty table.

But Yang Ze was unmoved, blocked the boss, and still came to stand in front of the young man eating noodles.

The young man finally seemed to notice the movement, raised his head, and looked at him.

Faces are opposite.

Yang Ze's eyebrows were slightly raised, showing a clear and confident appearance.

Although the young man was dressed very ordinary, he wore a green shirt and burqa, deerskin boots and cotton trousers. The hair was tied in a bun and dragged down the back of the shoulders with great cultivation. The young man is obviously much older than Yang Ze, although he is dressed ordinarily, there is an inexplicable and elegant color between his eyebrows. And when he raised his head to look at Yang Ze, there was still a wisp of oily and spicy shiny noodles hanging from the corner of his mouth.

The young man who looked a little funny because of the other party's reckless behavior had never been so out of shape before, and a trace of annoyance flashed in his eyes. Frowning, he quickly sucked the wisp of noodles into his mouth and swallowed it.

I saw a smile on the corner of Yang Ze's mouth, and his voice sounded, "Every day at this time, you will eat noodles here on time, this is already the first mistake." It's just a disguise to eat noodles, but you always choose this location, but you don't know that the place where you think the best surveillance view is also the place where you expose yourself the most thoroughly, which is the second mistake. The third mistake is that although you are dressed very ordinary, you don't look crooked, so you can't be forgotten at a glance. So people like you are not suitable to be a spy at all. These three mistakes show how you failed. ”

Yang Ze pointed his finger on the table, and said loudly, "So no matter who is behind it, no matter which force you are, I have to remind you to put away this kind of unruly surveillance methods! Otherwise, please bear the consequences." ”

After saying that, he didn't wait for the young man to react. Yang Ze felt that he had said enough and turned to leave.

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It's a little cold today, and writing a book on a rainy day has a different taste.