Looking at Ji Cen'an's questioning eyes, Chu Nanzhi immediately realized that something was wrong with what he said.
There was no way that he would meet Xie Jingchen on the road by chance.
One is going north, and the other is coming from the south. There is no intersection at all. This coincidence is too outrageous.
I have such a pig brain.
Chu Nanzhi couldn't help but scolded herself secretly.
Originally, there was nothing wrong with Xie Jingchen, but this would make people suspicious.
Xie Jingchen saw the embarrassment on her face and quickly explained: "It's not a coincidence. In fact, my subordinates have already discovered that this group of people is sneaky and their behavior is very suspicious. I heard about your country in the city.
About the assassination of the imperial envoy, I knew that King Pingning was not able to use his legs and feet, so I thought of taking down this group of people for him, but unexpectedly I met Princess Pingning on the way."
He didn't want people to notice that he still had manpower in the empire, so Xie Jingchen had no choice but to reveal some information in order to rescue her.
Anyway, it is not a secret that the various factions of the two countries are secretly gathering information from each other. Being able to find out the secrets is considered a skill.
But after saying this, he couldn't help but give Chu Nanzhi a look.
He has seen how smart this woman is, and he probably won't help her husband drain her from the cauldron.
Chu Nanzhi smiled understandingly, and couldn't help but think of the last time he was injured.
Although she was grateful to Deng Tuzi for rescuing her from the siege, she still couldn't tell whether this guy was an enemy or a friend.
He dared to come to the Dahe Empire and it must have been arranged. As long as he was not his enemy, he did not want to become his enemy.
After all, it is quite a pity to think of such a good-looking husband becoming an enemy.
I have no chance to sleep with him in my life, so it would be nice to watch him once in a while to entertain my eyes.
Looking at everyone with a smile, Chu Nanzhi's eyebrows twinkled and he happily agreed: "Thanks to Prince Xie's help, otherwise the main culprit of the assassination would really have escaped today."
After listening to what the two of them said, Ji Cen'an glanced at Chen Chuan meaningfully.
Chen Chuan originally felt guilty for letting Qi Jiang run away, but he never expected that Prince Xie would be captured. Although he was alert, he felt somewhat grateful in his heart and nodded calmly towards Ji Cen'an.
Ji Cen'an felt relieved and asked people to escort the prisoner over. He urged Chu Nanzhi: "Brother Jinxiao and everyone are still waiting at the house. Let's go back quickly."
"good."
Chu Nanzhi handed the recovered imperial edict to Ji Cen'an, jumped onto his horse, and led everyone towards the city in a hurry.
When we arrived at the North City Gate, it was already past the curfew time.
Because the day of the canonization ceremony is coming soon, the curfew has been stricter than usual recently, and many more sergeants have been posted on the city walls to guard it.
Seeing that it was Ji Cen'an who was leading the army back, the young general guarding the city immediately ordered people to open the city gate.
Thinking that there were still so many guests being detained in the house, Chu Nanzhi sighed helplessly.
Although she guessed that the person who instigated people like Lin Jinhong and Qi Jiang to go against her might be a guest in the house, the other relatives were innocent, and she felt really sorry for everyone being affected.
Turning her head, she glanced at Ji Cen'an solemnly, and she ordered: "Commander Ji, I have to trouble you and your brothers tonight to help escort the guests back home.
Later outside the city, you and the shopkeeper Sang Kun will put them in the inn of the restaurant. Now the garden in Qinghefang has been laid out. It won’t be too late for everyone to eat, drink and have fun in the restaurant tomorrow before going home."
After saying that, he took out 500 taels of silver notes from his arms and handed them to Ji Cen'an. He told him: "Distribute these taels of silver to the brothers who are running around tonight. Wait until they finish their work tonight and let them have a rest tomorrow."
Today, take it easy and relax.”
Looking around at the expectant eyes cast around him, Ji Cen'an had no choice but to take the banknote and replied with a smile: "Then I would like to thank my brothers and sisters-in-law for their kindness on behalf of the soldiers."
"You're welcome."
Chu Nanzhi took another two hundred taels of silver notes and handed them to Chen Chuan: "Colonel Chen has worked hard tonight. It's getting late. You take everyone to the restaurant to fill their stomachs first. I will give these silver coins to the fallen soldiers on my behalf."
Their families.”
Although Chen Chuan's soldiers have now been incorporated into the royal guard, and rewards and punishments are determined by military merit, today he led fifty people to capture the Li family compound in an instant, and he was still eager to capture Qi Jiang and bring him to justice.
Even without help, this loyalty and courage are truly touching.
After putting the banknote into Chen Chuan's hand and watching the group leave, Chu Nanzhi followed Ji Cen'an back to his old house in Chongrenfang.
The courtyard was still buzzing with people. Seeing Chu Nanzhi return, Liu Yun led the little ones and hurriedly came over to greet her.
"Auntie, are you injured anywhere?"
The little treasures surrounded her and looked at her carefully, their eyes full of joy but also a little worried.
"Mom, it's okay."
Chu Nanzhi knelt down, stared at the very tired little ones, and said with heartache: "I have worried you for so long, and my mother is back safe and sound. You should follow grandma to have a rest as soon as possible. Children cannot
stay up."
"Yes, it's good to come back, it's good to come back. If you have anything to say, we'll talk about it tomorrow."
Liu Yun replied excitedly, but her bright eyes couldn't help but look at the new face beside him. It was so handsome, and she was afraid that her son-in-law would think more about it after seeing it.
I don't know where I got it from.
Chu Nanzhi accidentally saw Lin Jinxiao coming forward supported by Wei Ziqing in the crowd, and first told Liu Yun: "Mother, please take the little treasures to rest first. Yunqing will let him follow Dabao and Sanbao tonight."
sleep."
"Okay, if you have anything to do, just ask A Zhu, A Xiang and Shu Yang to take care of it."
Liu Yun gave instructions and took the babies to the backyard.
Lin Jinxiao and Wei Ziqing came forward and looked at Xie Jingchen beside him in unison.
Wei Ziqing stayed with Lin Jinxiao in the house for a long time, always looking at the cold face. It was only at this moment that he saw that the cloud on his face had dissipated a lot, and he hurriedly said with concern: "Sister Zhi is finally back, but...
Your Highness is very worried."
Lin Jinxiao had been staring at Xie Jingchen coldly, and found that he had been secretly looking at his wife from time to time, and there was an indescribable kindness in his eyes, and he vaguely guessed something in his heart.
Just now, people from the posthouse came to report that His Royal Highness the Prince of the Baiyu Royal Family had personally led the delegation to Luyan Port, but the person suddenly disappeared.
Thinking of the mysterious man who was rescued by Chu Nanzhi in Broken Dragon Mountain, he immediately linked the whole story together, and said with a vigilant smile: "You must be Prince Xie of the Baiyu Royal Family, right?"
"Exactly."
Xie Jingchen bowed his hands to him unhurriedly: "I have met King Pingning."
"I heard that Prince Xie came here for the sake of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and he did not hesitate to go to our court in person. He is very sincere. He is a guest, so he will stay in the post house for a longer time. After I inform His Majesty, I will send someone to escort Xie.
When the prince enters the capital, he can stay in the capital for a few more days. There is no need to rush back and he can fully enjoy the customs and customs of our Dahe Empire."
Lin Jinxiao smiled lightly at him.
Chu Nanzhi immediately realized that the pretty boy wanted to detain Xie Jingchen in the country.
What should I do? I really thought it was a poisonous prophecy, and it actually came true.