Ji Rongheng was also puzzled by the fact that Li Ce and his men escaped overnight.
This guy got the sergeants on duty drunk and they should have fled with Chu Nanzhi and her son. Why did he leave her alone?
He couldn't figure it out.
Fortunately, Chu Nan Zhi's mother and son were still at the inn, so he had to believe the rumors spread in the inn that the eldest princess wanted to detain the princess.
For a while, I became uneasy.
However, Princess Pingning's words really comforted him.
If the mother and son could not be sent out of Langzhou safely this time, I would feel very sorry.
And now that she had let go, she didn't dare to ask anyone to chase her anymore, so she could only let Li Ce and others go.
When Chu Nanzhi, mother and son, and others arrived in Langzhou, someone should go back to Luyan Port to pass the news to Lin Jinxiao, so that he would not have to be wary of himself and Princess Yan Jing.
"Your Majesty has asked someone to prepare breakfast. Please also ask the princess and the elders to have breakfast early and set off early."
After Ji Rongheng clasped his fists in salute to several people, he led the sergeants out of the yard.
Seeing Ji Rongheng leaving, Chu Nanzhi, Chang Lao and Nie smiled at each other and led the two elders into the inner hall.
Chang Lao seemed to understand something, and said with a smile on his face: "You are such a weird girl, you didn't even inform us in advance."
"The student just suddenly felt that now is a good time to escort Prince Xie away, and if Sanlang follows us into the state capital, being escorted by his group of dead men, Princess Yan Jing will be even more wary of him.
"
Thinking of the scene where the second elder had just cursed, Chu Nanzhi couldn't help but laugh: "The students don't want to trouble the second elder, but the second elder's scolding just now will make Governor Rong Heng and Princess Yan Jing really think that Sanlang is unwilling to continue escorting.
We are going to the state capital."
Nie Huai'an immediately understood her intentions, sighed and nodded: "You used your body as bait to send Prince Xie away. I hope he will not live up to your hard work."
"I believe he will be able to stabilize the situation of the ten tribes in Baiyu."
Recalling the agreement she made with Xie Jingchen in Anhe County, Chu Nanzhi had no doubts about it.
After dinner, he led everyone to set off again, trekking all the way through mountains and rivers. After another day's journey, they finally arrived at Langzhou City at nightfall.
But as soon as everyone entered the post house, a large number of sergeants surrounded the post house.
Ji Rongheng was furious on the spot and cursed at the visitor: "General Pei, what are you doing? Princess Pingning, Chang Lao, and Mr. Nie are the distinguished guests invited by the eldest princess. Don't be so presumptuous."
The leading general was none other than Pei Jian, the deputy captain of the Langzhou Governor's Mansion, the clan brother of the governor Pei Yuanzhi, and a close confidant of Lin Yanjing.
He smiled slyly at Chu Nanzhi, ignoring Ji Rongheng's anger, and said bluntly: "Please don't blame Princess Pingning and the two elders. At present, the matter of Prince Pingning's murder of Princess Yuanxi has not yet been investigated. The eldest princess and the governor have orders
, please stay in the hotel temporarily. If the murder of Princess Yuanxi has nothing to do with Prince Pingning, the eldest princess will personally come to apologize to the princess."
After hearing this, Chu Nanzhi did not answer, but just smiled calmly at Ji Rongheng.
Ji Rongheng knew that he had broken his promise. He glared at Pei Jian in anger and cursed: "Even if this matter has yet to be investigated, we in Langzhou should not detain the family members of King Pingning. What's more, King Pingning is responsible for going north under the imperial edict.
How dare you make a mistake?"
"Don't be angry, Grand Governor."
Pei Jian smiled and persuaded calmly: "It is said that the relatives in the harem in the middle of the capital are interfering in politics, so your majesty cannot be arbitrary. At present, King Qinghe and the ancestors have different opinions, but the purpose is nothing more than to control your majesty.
As a minister, you should see the situation clearly at this time, reconcile it, and help your Majesty to sort out the government affairs as soon as possible."
As he said that, he looked around at everyone with a serious look, and then said: "The meaning of the eldest princess is very clear. The dispute between the two kings should not affect the state. She is willing to mediate the contradiction between the two highnesses and return the power to the government."
His Majesty."
Listening to this high-sounding reason, Chu Nanzhi continued to remain silent.
At this time, she didn't need to say anything more, it was worth a thousand words, and she silently led the two elders and the whole family into the post house to stay.
Ji Rongheng's face was livid with anger. The last thing he wanted to do in his life was to fail someone. Now that he had failed Princess Pingning, he was afraid that he would have trouble sleeping and eating.
Angrily, he rushed to the Governor's Mansion. When he saw Lin Yanjing, he asked sternly: "What do you mean, eldest princess? Do you want to antagonize King Pingning over this?"
Although Lin Yanjing is nearly fifty years old, she still retains her charm. Wearing a long floral gown, she sits above the government office. She applies rouge unhurriedly. After cleaning up, she slowly raises her head and smiles calmly.
He said: "So what if we are at odds with King Pingning? With my Langzhou 100,000 cavalry, can his navy forcefully break through?"
After finishing his words, he stood up slowly and walked to Ji Rongheng's side, his smile became deep and unpredictable:
"Grand Governor, you were also squeezed out of the capital. The culprits are Prince Pingning and his wife. This is a great opportunity for you to win back the city. How could you let that woman leave and offend King Qinghe?
How can King Qin's edict be worth Qinghe's 300,000 cavalry, not to mention that the Tang family still has 100,000 troops scattered throughout the country? If King Qinhe sends his troops south, can you withstand his offensive?"
Ji Rongheng pondered for a moment before replying: "Princess, let's talk about the matter. Although I was reprimanded, I did misunderstand King Pingning. I will accept my punishment. Since he took office, a series of decrees have been deeply supported by the people. I went there the day before yesterday."
Anhe County welcomes her, and the whole people join forces and swear to protect Princess Pingning to the death, which shows the prestige of the couple among the people, not to mention that he is the son of the former crown prince, and if he ascends the throne, it will be the popular wish of the people."
"Whatever the people want, it's just deceiving the world and stealing the name."
Lin Yanjing snorted disdainfully: "The Nu family has only understood one truth along the way, from Beijing to Langzhou, and that is to hold the power in your hands tightly so as not to be controlled by others. Isn't that why our ancestors were able to rule as regents for decades?
, I have received her advice, now we only need to stick to Langzhou, and a steady stream of benefits will follow."
"Could it be that the eldest princess wants to support her troops and respect herself?"
Ji Rongheng was vaguely aware of her ambition.
I underestimated the eldest princess. I thought that she would be favored by her ancestors and marry her to the famous Pei family in Langzhou. At least she would be grateful for the kindness of her ancestors. I never thought that she would have such an idea and take advantage of the court's crisis.
For sale on the occasion.
This is simply a white-eyed wolf.
But Lin Yanjing had no intention of talking to him anymore, and turned around and walked towards the inner courtyard.
When he arrived at the porch, he turned around and reminded him in a cold voice: "The Governor has worked hard all the way and go back and rest early. Since he has taken the people to the state capital, you should not interfere with the next thing. Leave it to Pei."
Stay strong."
After a pause, her eyes gradually turned sharp, and she glared at him fiercely: "Although the prince-in-law is sick and weak, I am still here. I advise the governor to understand the truth earlier. Today's imperial court is no longer what it used to be.
Shengjing, if you continue to stick to your foolish loyalty, you will harm yourself sooner or later."
Seeing the eldest princess leaving, Ji Rongheng clenched his fists helplessly:
I thought she was of noble status and respected her everywhere, but she was so despicable and shameless, pressing forward every step of the way. It was really hateful.