Prime Minister Mao Jing was sitting at his desk reading official documents, and when he saw Rong Xuan coming in, he glanced up, and then motioned for the attendants to retreat. He took the envelope handed by Rong Xuan, opened it and looked at it, and immediately frowned. Tai Hao's handwriting in the letter is clearly visible, and his words are earnest and worried.

Prime Minister Mao Jing sneered, put down the letter, and said to Rong Xuan: "You go back and tell Lord Taihao that the affairs of the imperial court are handled by ministers such as me, and he doesn't need to worry about it." Let him recuperate with peace of mind and take care of his health. ”

When Rong Xuan heard this, although he was a little dissatisfied in his heart, he also knew that the prime minister's words could not be changed easily. He had to bow his head and agree: "Yes, Prime Minister." ”

Prime Minister Mao Jing waved his hand and motioned for Rong Xuan to retreat. Rong Xuan turned around and left the study, but he couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart. He knew that the task was not too good, but at least he had done his best. He then rode to Taihao's mansion.

At this time, it was dusk, and the door of Taihao's mansion was closed, silent and solemn. Rong Xuan stood in front of the door, took a deep breath, and then raised his hand to knock on the door gently.

With a "squeak", the door slowly opened, revealing a familiar face - Jing Ye. This butler has been loyal to the Taihao Mansion for many years, and has an excellent memory, and he recognized Rong Xuan standing in front of the door at a glance, because many years ago, Rong Xuan had followed his master Jiuqiu to this place.

"Ah, you're Sister Yingyu's junior brother, right?" Jing Ye's face showed a look of surprise, and his voice was full of nostalgia for the past.

Rong Xuan smiled slightly, and arched his hand: "Exactly, I didn't expect that I haven't seen you for many years, and you still remember me." ”

Jing Ye warmly invited: "Come in, come in." I don't know what your Excellency is doing this time? ”

Rong Xuan stepped into the mansion, felt the familiar and unfamiliar atmosphere, and replied, "I came here on the orders of my senior brother Taihao. ”

When Jing Ye heard this, a trace of excitement flashed in his eyes: "Lord Taihao? Is he okay? Why didn't you come along? ”

Rong Xuan sighed lightly and said, "Senior brother, everything is fine with him, but this time he has something important to do, so he can't come in person." So he sent me in the hope that I could complete an important task on his behalf. ”

At this time, Qian Zhi walked lightly when she heard the voice, her voice was like a whisper in the night wind, with a bit of expectation and concern: "Is Brother Taihao back?" ”

Jing Ye turned around, looked at Coriander Zhi's expectant eyes, and replied gently, "Miss Coriander Zhi, it's Lord Taihao's junior brother who is here." ”

When Qian Zhi heard this, she immediately turned to Rong Xuan, her bright eyes flashing with expectation and nervousness: "You are Taihao's junior brother?" Did he ask you to bring me a letter? ”

Rong Xuan looked at this beautiful woman and couldn't help but feel a little respect in his heart. He shook his head lightly and replied, "No." ”

A hint of disappointment flashed in Qian Zhi's eyes, but she quickly adjusted her mood and continued to ask, "He asked you to come and see me?" ”

Rong Xuan nodded, he knew that this woman had an extraordinary status in Senior Brother Taihao's heart.

A hint of anticipation flashed in Zhizhi's eyes, and she asked, "Where is he now?" ”

Rong Xuan replied, "Senior Brother is now in Mountain Frost City. ”

When Qian Zhi heard this, a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes: "I haven't been there, so what did he say besides letting you look at me?" ”

Rong Xuan turned to Jing Ye and said in a low voice, "Senior Brother asked Brother Jing Ye to help find out a piece of news. ”

Jing Ye frowned slightly, and asked curiously, "What news?" ”

Rong Xuan felt that it might not be convenient for Qian Zhi to stand beside him, so he didn't answer directly. And Qian Zhi also saw his hesitation, so she smiled lightly and said understandingly: "Let's talk, I'll prepare some tea for you." With that, she turned and gracefully left.

After Qian Zhi left, Rong Xuan whispered to Jing Ye: "Senior brother asked you to help investigate the affairs of the court, I heard that the seven regents are going to depose the emperor, let you go and find out what the seven regents think, especially who they want to recommend as the emperor." ”

When Jing Ye heard this, a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes. He knew the importance of this matter, so he nodded solemnly: "This matter, I just heard some rumors from the guards in the palace a few days ago, and we went to the front hall to talk about it." ”

They then walked into the front hall, and Jing Ye began to preach to Rong about the affairs of the court.

In the front hall, Jing Ye lowered his voice and revealed the secret news of the court to Rong Xuan: "I heard that several regents in the court are extremely incompatible now, and they all have ghosts, but their common goal is to abolish the current emperor. It is said that Concubine Xiao relied on her son to be the emperor in an attempt to disrupt the government, which annoyed the seven regents. ”

Rong Xuan's brows tightened, he knew the complexities involved. He asked, "I see, what do the seven regents mean?" ”

Jing Ye took a deep breath and said slowly: "I'm also hearsay, but it is said that Mao Jing wants to depose Emperor Xuanxin and make Princess Sangya the empress." General Nanzhu and Lord Yonghua also held the same view. However, Lord Ran Zhang and Scholar Pei Fei hoped to support a relative of the emperor as the new emperor, but I don't know who it is. As for Uncle Xiaobiao, he was so ambitious that he wanted to establish himself as the emperor. But this may just be the gossip of the people in the city, and if he really had the intention of rebelling, I am afraid that he would have been arrested long ago. And Lord Dutong tends to look for Princess Changxiang and make her emperor. They believe that although Princess Sangya has a royal status, she lacks the ability to become an empress. In their opinion, Princess Changxiang seemed to be the most suitable choice. ”

After hearing this, Rong Xuan already made a decision in his heart. He stood up and said firmly, "Since that's the case, then I'll return to Mountain Frost City now and tell Senior Brother about this news." ”

Jing Ye looked at Rong Xuan's resolute back and persuaded: "It's getting late, why don't you leave again tomorrow?" ”

Rong Xuan shook his head, his eyes flashed with determination: "Senior brother is still waiting for my news, I can't let him down." Moreover, the situation in the DPRK and China is changing rapidly, and I must tell him this news as soon as possible so that he can respond. ”

Jing Ye gently persuaded: "Mountain Frost City is far away from Thousand Winds City, and it is inconvenient to walk at night. Tomorrow morning, the sky will be bright, the road will be smooth, and you will be safer to walk. ”

Rong Xuan smiled slightly, and replied confidently: "Brother Jing Ye, do you know that I am not riding an ordinary horse, but a BMW that is one in a thousand. Its four hooves are like the wind, and it can travel 3,000 miles a day. Therefore, even if I leave now, I will be able to return to Mountain Frost City in a short time. ”

When Jing Ye heard this, he couldn't help but admire: "It's amazing that there are horses with such speed in the world. In that case, I will not keep you any longer. ”

Rong Xuan said goodbye: "Thank you Brother Jing Ye for your hospitality, I'm going to leave now." Farewell! ”

Jing Ye nodded, watching Rong Xuan's figure disappear into the night. He couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart, not only proud of Taihao for having such an outstanding junior brother, but also moved by the deep friendship between them.

Not long after Rong Xuan left, Qian Zhi hurriedly ran over. She asked with concern on her face, "I heard that Taihao's junior brother just left, why didn't you tell me?" ”

Jing Ye hurriedly explained, "Miss Coriander Zhi, that brother didn't have time to tell you because he was in a hurry to return to Mountain Frost City. Please rest assured, Taihao-sama has been thinking about you outside all the time, and he is all right now. ”

After hearing this, Coriander Zhi's eyes revealed a deep longing for Taihao. She silently returned to her room, silently praying in her heart that Taihao would return safely.

At night, the gates of Thousand Winds City were closed, like an impregnable barrier, blocking all the people who wanted to go out. Rong Xuan rode a BMW at a gallop, and the sound of horses' hooves was particularly loud in the silent night. He looked at the guards in front of the city gate from afar, and his heart couldn't help but tighten.

When the guard saw Rong Xuan, he stepped forward, and his voice was serious and firm: "There is a ban in Thousand Winds City tonight, and no people are allowed to leave the city. Hurry back, and don't disobey orders. ”

Rong Xuan knew that the situation was urgent, and he didn't want to clash with the guards, but at the same time, he had to leave Thousand Winds City as soon as possible. He bowed his hand and said in a sincere tone: "I have something important to do and need to rush back to Mountain Frost City overnight, and I would like to ask you to make it convenient." ”

The guard was expressionless and resolute: "Please return quickly!" Less nonsense! This is an order of the lord of the city, and no one is allowed to disobey it. ”

Rong Xuan saw that the guards were not accommodating, and he was anxious. He tightened his horse's ropes and prepared to force his way through the city gates. However, at this moment, more than a dozen guards suddenly appeared in front of his horse and put on a posture of battle, apparently intending to fight him to the end.

Rong Xuan had no choice but to jump off the horse's back and take out a long sword from the side of the horse. The cold light of the sword body shimmered, revealing a fierce aura. He took a deep breath and engaged in a fierce battle with the guards.

At this moment, an old man with white hair walked slowly. There was a wise light in his eyes, and he could see Rong Xuan's moves at a glance. He shouted, "Stop, everybody! "The voice is loud and majestic.

When the guards heard this, they immediately put away their weapons and retreated to their positions. Rong Xuan also put away his long sword and looked at the old man with a solemn expression.

The old man walked up to Rong Xuan and smiled slightly: "Little brother, you are Jiuqiu's apprentice, right?" ”

Rong Xuan was surprised in his heart, he didn't know how the old man saw that he had inherited it. He bowed his hand and replied respectfully, "Exactly below." Who are you? ”

A sharp light flashed in the old man's eyes, and he said lightly: "Just look at your moves, you know that you are Jiuqiu's apprentice, don't ask who the old man is, there is a ban in Thousand Winds City today, where are you going?" ”

Rong Xuan was anxious, but he also knew that it was not appropriate to say more at this moment. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "I'm going back to Mountain Frost City, there is something important. ”

The old man frowned slightly, as if he was not familiar with the name Mountain Frost City. He asked, "Mountain Frost City?" Why didn't the old man know that Jiuqiu had an apprentice in Mountain Frost City, where do you live in Mountain Frost City? ”

Rong Xuan's heart moved, could it be that this old man has a deep relationship with his master? He hurriedly replied, "I have been in Mountain Frost City for more than half a year, and Master and I are now living in the garden of Zhenzheng Daxia. I'm going to hurry back now, so ......."

When the old man heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He interrupted Rong Xuan's words and asked in surprise: "The old man is Zhenzheng, you said that you and your master are in the old man's house?" ”

Rong Xuan was overjoyed, but he didn't expect this old man to be a righteous hero who shocked the rivers and lakes. He hurriedly saluted respectfully: "It turns out that you are the senior of Zhenzheng, and for more than half a year, the junior has been living there with the master. ”

Zhenzheng's eyes revealed a bit of relief, and he sighed: "This Jiuqiu, I won't come to the old man in advance to say that the old man has not returned to Mountain Frost City in the past half a year, except for the two of you, who else is in the old man's house?" ”

Rong Xuan's heart moved, and he replied, "And your son-in-law Zhenqi." ”

Zhenzheng nodded, indicating that he understood. He continued to ask, "Did the old man mean that Jiuqiu's other apprentices weren't there?" ”

Rong Xuan shook his head and said, "No." He hesitated for a moment, and then added, "Taihao, the junior brother, and one of his apprentices, also went to your house a month ago. ”

When Zhenzheng heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He whispered: "No wonder I can't find him, I have been staying at the old man's house." ”

Rong Xuan didn't hear his words, he was anxious in his heart, and he just wanted to leave Thousand Winds City as soon as possible. He asked, "Senior Zhenzheng, when will you return to Mountain Frost City?" ”

Zhenzheng came back to his senses, and he smiled and said, "When this is over, the old man will go back." Let your master stay at the old man's house for a few more days. ”

He then turned to the guards and ordered, "Open the gates and let this little brother out." ”

When the guards heard this, they immediately took action. They quickly opened the gates of the city and let Rong Xuan out.

Rong Xuan bowed to Zhenzheng's seniors and said, "Thank you, seniors!" ”

He got on his horse and galloped away. His heart was full of gratitude and respect, and he was full of admiration for this famous and righteous hero.

However, he didn't see the evil smile that raised at the corner of Jeongjeong's mouth. This smile seems to hide some kind of conspiracy and calculation, which makes people shudder.

Rong Xuan rode a fast horse, galloping through the night, and the stars twinkled above him, as if to light the way forward for him. His mood was eager and determined, and he just wanted to return to Mountain Frost City as soon as possible and convey important news to his senior brother Taihao.

After a night of traveling, when the morning dawn first dewed and the sky was flooded with a faint gold, Rong Xuan finally arrived in Mountain Frost City. He saw the familiar garden from afar, and his heart swelled with kindness and excitement. He couldn't wait to gallop his horse, through the gate of the garden, and went straight to the residence of his senior brother Taihao.

Taihao was already waiting in the house, and when he saw Rong Xuan returning, a smile of relief appeared on his face. Rong Xuan recounted his experience in Thousand Winds City in detail, including sending a letter to Prime Minister Mao Jing and the news he had found.

When Tai Hao listened to Rong Xuan's narration, his face gradually became solemn. He is well aware of Prime Minister Maojing's ambition and desire for power, and he also knows Concubine Xiao's influence in the court. He sighed and said to himself, "It seems that my previous thoughts were indeed a little naïve. The affairs of the court are complex and changeable, and I cannot easily control them. ”