The afternoon sun shone over Taihao's mansion, and everything seemed so peaceful and peaceful. However, this quiet afternoon was broken by a sudden distinguished guest.

Under the guidance of Coriander Zhi, a woman dressed in a gorgeous costume slowly walked into Taihao's mansion. She is Princess Sanya, and her arrival is like a spring breeze, which fills the entire mansion with life.

Tai Hao was practicing martial arts in the backyard at this time, and the family's quick steps came to report, making him immediately stop what he was doing. He hurried to the antechamber to meet Princess Sangya and Coriander Zhi.

"Just now I was about to go out when I saw Princess Sanya's palanquin parked outside the door." Coriander smiled and said, "Speaking of which, I met Princess Sangya when I was in Pinghe City, and I haven't seen each other for many years. ”

Princess Sangya stood up, looked at Taihao with affection in her eyes, and shouted in a slightly trembling voice: "Twelve......"

This call seemed to travel through time and space, bringing them back to the youth they once spent together. Taihao's heart trembled, as if he was gently wrapped in a warm current. He stepped forward and saluted Sanya, "Wechen see Her Royal Highness the Princess." ”

Sang Ya hurriedly said: "Twelve, don't be polite, I came today to find you something." ”

Seeing this, Qian Zhi understood, she smiled and said, "You guys talk, I'll avoid it first." Then he turned and left, leaving Taihao alone with Princess Sangya.

Sonya said softly, "Twelve, I'm really happy to see you at this time. ”

Taihao was also full of emotion: "Princess Sanya, I'm also very happy to meet you." What is the matter with which you have come to me today? ”

Sonya sighed, "It was my sister who asked me to invite you, and she said she wanted to see you." ”

Tai Hao sneered when he heard this: "Early this morning, your sister asked her subordinates to invite me, I didn't go, they had to tie me up, and I beat me away, I didn't expect her to let you invite me to go, what is the purpose of Princess Changxiang?" ”

Sonya lowered her head and said helplessly: "I didn't want to get involved in this matter, but she is my sister after all, and I only have one relative in this world." ”

Tai Hao's heart moved, and he asked, "Princess Sangya, what happened to you and the young spirit horse?" ”

Sonya was silent for a moment and said, "I wanted to make peace with him, but the emperor refused. He said that whether the princess and the concubine divorced their wives, reconciled or renounced, they would damage the face of the royal family of the Eastern Empire. Now I only live in the palace and will not return to the Horse Mansion. Shaoling was placed under house arrest in the Horse Mansion, and he only studied and practiced martial arts every day. ”

Tai Hao frowned slightly: "I heard that Shaoling began to learn martial arts before, what kind of martial arts did he practice?" ”

Sonya shook her head and said, "I don't understand, it's scary to look at, so I want to stay away from him." There was a hint of fear and unease in her words.

Taihao looked at Sangya, and couldn't help but feel a heartache in his heart. This once carefree princess is now under such heavy pressure and trouble. He knew that the comfort at the moment seemed so pale because he couldn't remove the pain in Sanya's heart.

Sonya continued, "Twelve, can you go and see my sister? There was a hint of pleading in her voice.

Tai Hao sighed helplessly and said, "Princess Changxiang is guarding the tomb of the former emperor outside the city, this is already what she should do. Now that the court is in a state of flux, the affairs of the court and politics affect the whole body, Sanya, this is not child's play. He paused and continued, "Shu Weichen can't go with you, please tell Princess Changxiang what I said: I can't interfere with the affairs of the court, the city lord of Thousand Winds City. Please also ask Princess Changxiang not to blame, and put her mind on other officials. ”

After hearing this, Sanya's expression darkened slightly, she knew that Taihao was telling the truth. She nodded lightly in agreement, but said hesitantly: "But my sister still asked me to bring you a word......

"What?" Taihao asked, feeling a vague sense of ominousness in his heart.

Sang Ya took a deep breath and said, "She asked me to tell you, do you want to know the real cause of death of the noble concubine Niangniang Maoru?" ”

Tai Hao was stunned for a moment and said, "What do you mean?" I have heard that Mao Ru died of a cold infection in the palace, is there any other cause of death? ”

Sonya shook her head and said: "When the concubine died, I didn't know, I didn't know until half a month later, I didn't know what the specific cause of death was, maybe my sister knew." ”

Taihao's heart tightened, and he began to doubt Princess Changxiang's motives. Could it be that she really knows the inside story of Mao Ru's death? This question lingered in his mind. He pondered for a moment, and he had a plan in his mind.

"It seems that Princess Changxiang is fully prepared and wants me to meet her." Tai Hao thought to himself. In that case, he had no choice but to go. This is not only to fulfill Sanya's request, but also to solve the mystery of Maoru's death.

Taihao asked Sanya, "Where is Princess Changxiang now?" ”

Sanya replied, "She's in the Cat Capital Inn outside the city." ”

Tai Hao pondered for a moment and said, "Cat Capital Inn? I got it, I'll go right away. ”

Sanya smiled and said, "Twelve, the horse has been prepared for you outside the door." ”

Taihao knew in his heart: "It seems that Princess Changxiang is determined that as long as Princess Sangya comes to me, I will definitely go." ”

Sonya seemed to see through his thoughts, and said, "Maybe my sister knows, and when you hear about the concubine, you will go." ”

Tai Hao asked again: "There are also two subordinates who used to be Wanyan Concubine, who came to me this morning, there are lives and deaths, how can the two of them be in the capital, could it be that Wanyan Concubines and Princess Changxiang are together?" ”

Sonya nodded and said, "Wan Yan has been back for many years, and they have been together. ”

Tai Hao was puzzled: "Wanyan is a wanted criminal by the imperial court, is the imperial court ignoring his past suspicions?" When the two of us were in distress, we were almost killed by him. ”

Sonya sighed lightly: "Twelve, more than twenty years have passed since those things, and I have let go, after all, I only have this one sister." ”

Tai Hao smiled helplessly: "The imperial court is really generous, and even a thief like Wanyan Horse can forgive." Although he had doubts in his heart, he also knew that there must be a greater conspiracy behind this matter. He has to deal with it carefully so that he doesn't get caught up in it.

Subsequently, Taihao and Princess Sangya left Thousand Winds City together and headed towards the Cat Capital Inn outside the city. Tai Hao's thoughts couldn't help but drift back to more than twenty years ago, when he first came to the place where Thousand Winds City had stayed. Time flies, and the inn has undergone many repairs and renovations, but that familiar feeling still lingers in Taihao's heart, as if the years have not left a trace.

When they arrived at the Cat Capital Inn, Princess Sangya said goodbye to Taihao and returned to the palace. Tai Hao stepped into the inn alone, and under the guidance of a maid, he went straight to the first-class room arranged by Princess Changxiang.

The rooms are elegantly furnished with a sense of tranquility and serenity. Princess Changxiang sat at the table, quietly waiting for Taihao's arrival. She waved for the attendants to stand down, and the two of them were the only ones left in the room.

Princess Changxiang smiled and said, "This palace wants to see the Lord of Taihao City, but it is really difficult to reach the sky." ”

Tai Hao bowed slightly: "Princess Changxiang should be in front of the mausoleum of the former emperor and guard the mausoleum for the first emperor, how can she leave the imperial mausoleum at will?" There was a hint of reproach in his tone.

Princess Changxiang sneered: "Is the Taihao City Lord going to hold the palace accountable?" There was a sharp glint in her eyes.

Taihao asked bluntly: "Listen to Princess Sangya, do you know the real cause of the death of the noble concubine?" There was a sense of firmness and persistence in his words.

Princess Changxiang was silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "This palace does know some things, do you want to know the truth?" Her tone was full of temptation.

Taihao nodded solemnly: "Of course I want to know." ”

Princess Changxiang smiled mysteriously: "If you can come to see this palace today, this palace will naturally tell you the truth, but before that, you must promise this palace one thing." ”

Tai Hao replied cautiously: "Your Royal Highness Princess, Weichen is just a city lord, and he has no other official positions in the court, so you don't have to place too high expectations on Weichen." ”

Princess Changxiang smiled lightly, as if she had seen through Taihao's thoughts: "Taihao City Lord seems to have guessed the thoughts of this palace. That's right, the emperor is seriously ill, his life is short, and the world is about to change hands. And at this critical juncture, this palace needs your support. ”

Tai Hao was silent for a moment and asked, "Her Royal Highness the princess is surrounded by talents, why do you need the support of Wei Chen?" Moreover, I have heard that the Ten Thousand Words Horse has returned to the capital and is with Her Royal Highness the Princess. ”

A hint of cunning flashed in Princess Changxiang's eyes, and she chuckled, "The source of the Taihao City Lord is really well-informed. Indeed, the imperial court had forgiven Wan Yan's guilt before he was able to return to the capital. However, he is not a colt now, but an ordinary commoner. Taihao City Lord, this palace knows that you have been wronged in the imperial court. When did your loyal emperor show true tolerance to you? You have been wrongfully imprisoned many times, and this palace has seen all these sufferings. ”

Tai Hao nodded gloomily: "What Her Royal Highness the Princess said is very true, Wei Chen has indeed experienced several prison sentences. ”

Princess Changxiang's tone changed, and she said solemnly: "When my father was alive, did you ever let you suffer like this? If it weren't for the support of my father, I'm afraid you would still be an unknown twelve in the Western Regions, how could you have the name of the Taihao City Lord who is powerful in the political arena today? After the death of the current emperor, the throne will definitely be passed to the three-month-old crown prince Xuanxin. How could such a young child take on the heavy responsibility of being the Emperor of the Eastern Empire? ”

Tai Hao said in a deep voice: "Weichen has received the emperor's dictation, and he will go to the morning court tomorrow morning, it seems that the emperor's condition has indeed improved." ”

Princess Changxiang sneered: "The emperor's condition, this palace knows much better than you. Even if he could get out of bed and walk now, it would only be a return to the light. According to what the palace learned from the imperial doctor, the emperor's deadline is just a few days away. Taihao City Lord, have you figured out which new emperor you want to support? ”

Tai Hao said calmly: "Although I have been framed many times, I am still alive and loyal to the court. If the emperor really dies of illness, he will definitely leave an edict. When the time comes, the edict says to whom the throne will be passed on, and the ministers will obey whomever they will. ”

Princess Changxiang tempted: "Taihao City Lord, as long as you help this palace to become the emperor, this palace guarantees that you will enjoy all the glory and wealth in your life, and even named you the king with a different surname, give you a fief, and let you govern as you like." ”

Tai Hao said lightly: "Your Royal Highness Princess, did you say that to all the officials who serve you?" ”

Princess Changxiang smiled lightly, with a hint of charm in that smile: "Taihao City Lord, you are really worried. The reason this is so committed to you is because you are now both civil and military. You can sit firmly on one side and hold the important position of local governor; can walk the rivers and lakes again, so that those bandits in the rivers and lakes are frightened. With a talent like you, how can this palace be easily neglected. ”

Tai Hao said humbly: "Her Royal Highness the princess has an overreputation, and Weichen is just dedicated to serving the court." As for the succession to the throne, I will firmly follow the emperor's will. There was an unmistakable firmness in his words.

Then, Tai Hao stood up and said resolutely: "Your Royal Highness Princess, if you haven't told me the true cause of the death of the noble concubine, then Weichen will retire." With that, he turned and prepared to leave.