"What about Xiao Shu?" Li Qi interrupted them: "Why did they take Xiao Shu away?"

"Probably because I'm afraid that Sir will continue to pursue the Erqihui." Lan Qiao thought for a while and said, "Sir has a very wide network of contacts in the court, and he has read the secret letter in Master Xie's hand. He knows about Liu Jing and Xiao Li. If he wants to know about it,

The best way to prevent Mr. Li from continuing to investigate and seize them is to let him devote his time to more important and urgent matters. As long as Ms. Li is still in their hands, Mr. Li will not dare to let go and investigate Erqihui.

matter."

Li Qi showed a look of agreement, but still said unhappily: "Even if what you say is reasonable, don't think that I will forgive you. If I could bring her back last night, I would like to see who dares to come to my Hongyi House to act wild.

"

"Of course." Feng Zhenyue said with a smile, "I made a lot of mistakes. It was because I failed to take good care of your daughter that I gave the thieves an opportunity."

Feng Yeling also said: "In the final analysis, this matter started because of me. Whether it's my father or Sister Jingshu, they all wanted to save me. If Uncle Li is angry, just come to me."

"What do you, a junior, know?" When Li Qi heard Feng Yeling call him "Uncle Li", he immediately remembered the way she came to visit her home when she was a child and played well with Li Jingshu. He sighed and said, "That's all, if I had known you beforehand,

When we kidnapped prisoners in Jiangpu, we might have rushed to Beijing last night, and if we didn't give you a chance to take action, it would be as if I had sent you to the execution ground myself."

"Thank you for your understanding, sir." Lan Qiao cupped his hands and said, "When we successfully break through, I will rescue Miss Li as soon as possible."

"Wei Guogong has superior troops and well-equipped equipment." Li Qi said with a sigh, "How do you plan to break out of the encirclement?"

"Actually, this is another purpose of our visit to your mansion." Feng Zhenyue coughed lightly. "Jiangpu faces the Yangtze River on its back, and relies on the Tian Tea Mountain to the west. To the east are the muddy fields after the rain, and to the north are the main roads blocked by Xu Hui's ancestors.

Hold on tight to us"

"Speak directly if you have anything to say, don't leave me alone." Li Qi said impatiently, "I can see your situation, and I'm asking you about your next plan."

Seeing Feng Zhenyue's embarrassed expression, Lan Qiao said for him: "Xu Huizu only has one concern left now, which is Princess Lin'an."

"What are you talking about?" Li Qi was so angry that he almost jumped up from his chair, "So you surrounded my house and actually took me and the princess as hostages. After I am a loyal minister, how can I do such a thing with you?"

"Sir, don't get excited, we have something to discuss." Lan Qiao also found it difficult to speak, and mumbled a few words before continuing: "We have no choice but to make this move. Sir, imagine if we were forced into a corner.

In the battle, they fought hand to hand with Yingtian's new army. The victory or defeat was second to none, and it was not the people of Jiangpu who suffered."

Li Qi snorted and said: "I'm not a local parent official, can I take care of it?"

Lan Qiao smiled slightly and did not argue with him, and continued: "If Xu Huizu really has contact with Erqi in private, as long as Her Royal Highness the Princess can stand up and say a word, he will have to compromise and give way. The consequences of his actions this time

The original intention is to gain military glory, but if there is a misunderstanding with the emperor because of the princess, it will not be worth the loss."

Li Qi's eyes flashed, and he was obviously thinking carefully about Lan Qiao's words. After a while, he said: "That depends on whether she is willing or not."

"I do." Before Li Qi finished speaking, Princess Lin'an had already walked out from behind the screen in the main room, "I'll go talk to Xu Huizu."

She was dressed elegantly, her face was calm, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, looking like she was smiling but not smiling.

Feng Zhenyue, Lan Qiao and Feng Yeling saluted her one after another. Princess Lin'an accepted it calmly and sat down on another imperial chair next to Li Qi in a dignified manner.

Lan Qiao thought to herself, no wonder Li Jingshu is so well-mannered. With such a mother who teaches her through words and deeds, every move she makes must be royal.

"You are Lan Qiao." Princess Lin'an's burning eyes swept over Feng Zhenyue and Feng Yeling, and finally landed on Lan Qiao.

"Yes." Lan Qiao said respectfully, "Junior Lan Qiao, whose courtesy name is Huaiyuan."

"How old are you?" Princess Lin'an asked nonchalantly.

Feng Zhenyue, Feng Yeling and even Li Qi all looked surprised and didn't understand why she asked this question.

Lan Qiao replied: "Junior Hongwu was born in the ninth year of his life, so he is twenty-five this year."

"The ninth year of Hongwu." Princess Lin'an glanced at Li Qi with a smile and said calmly: "Isn't it the year we got married? In another year, we will have Xiao Shu."

Li Qi said incomprehensibly: "What do you do with these old calendars?"

Princess Lin'an ignored him and turned to Lan Qiao: "After you escape, how do you plan to find Xiao Shu?"

"I have thought carefully about this matter just now. The Erqi Society has minions all over the place, and there are still many members of the party in the government." Lan Qiao Surong said, "If the case is investigated according to the government's methods, it is very likely that no results will be found."

"Oh" Princess Lin'an asked Feng Zhenyue and the other three people to sit down on the round stools while asking: "How does Mr. Lan want to check?"

Lan Qiao said calmly: "The best way now is to sneak into the capital as a Jianghu person and closely monitor every move in the Goddess Tower and the Wei Guogong Mansion."

"Goddess Tower" Princess Lin'an frowned and said, "Why are you going to such a dirty place?"

"It's because of Hua Yuxi." Li Qi leaned forward slightly and briefly explained the relationship between Hua Yuxi and Erqihui, as well as their encounter with Hua Yuxi on the way to protect Xie Jin.

Princess Lin'an was obviously the first time she heard Li Qi talk about this experience, and she said dissatisfiedly: "You told me everything went well when you came back from Hezhou, but it turns out there are still so many things hidden from me."

"It's strange to say that according to Hua Yuxi's nature, I should have appeared nearby today, but for some reason I didn't see her." Lan Qiao sighed softly, "I guess it was her who took Miss Li away when we were not prepared. ."

Princess Lin'an nodded slowly and said, "What do you want to do next?"

"Then it depends on the specific situation at that time." Lan Qiao already had several plans in his mind, and said unhurriedly: "Hua Yuxi plays an important role in the Erqihui. It is impossible to stay in the Goddess Building all day long and go out. It is impossible to shout and support each other. As long as we find the right opportunity and capture her while she is alone, we may be able to force out Miss Li's whereabouts. Or we can find clues from the Duke of Wei's mansion, observe the people who interact with the Duke of Wei, or make transactions. Maybe I can follow the clues and find Miss Li."

Li Qi thought for a while and said: "If Xu Huizu is also a member of the Erqihui, then his status in the meeting must be higher than Liu Jing." After saying this, his expression suddenly changed, and he said with emotion: "Could it be that he is a member of the Erqihui? President of

Princess Lin'an didn't care about the relationship between Xu Huizu and Erqihui, and chased Lan Qiao and asked: "Your identity is not safe. If you act openly in the capital, I'm afraid someone will take advantage of you before you can find Xiao Shu." "

"This is indeed a difficult problem." Lan Qiao said with a bitter smile, "But firstly, not many people know my face, and secondly, I can live in seclusion and be careful to hide my whereabouts."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly heard Uncle Shen calling outside the door: "Master, Your Highness, there is a man named Xu Yang who wants to see you."

Princess Lin'an looked at Feng Zhenyue, who nodded and said, "He is mine."

"Please come in." Li Qi raised his voice.

Uncle Shen opened the door, and Xu Yang went into the hall and said, "Xu Huizu seems to have asked for the holy will. He just shouted outside to ask for a meeting with the princess."

As soon as he said this, the four pairs of eyes of Feng Zhenyue, Feng Yeling, Lan Qiao and Li Qi all focused on Princess Lin'an.
Chapter completed!