In the palace, Sheng Nuan and Yan Jiangxuan entered the Shangwu Gate and walked forward accompanied by the eunuchs.
Yan Jiangxuan was going to report back to the Emperor of Chu, and she was going to see the Queen Mother... Something happened on the river before, and the Emperor of Chu kept it secret because he was afraid that the Queen Mother would be sad. It was only later that the news that she and Yan Jiangxuan were fine came back to the capital, and the Queen Mother found out.
They were attacked.
The old man couldn't bear the shock. The first thing Sheng Nuan did when he came back was to visit the Queen Mother in Ci'en Palace.
At this moment, two figures appeared in front of them, the third prince and the ninth princess.
"Brother Second Emperor, Brother Second Emperor...it's great that you're okay, it's really great." The ninth princess's eyes were red.
Yan Jiangxuan chuckled lightly and touched the ninth princess's head: "I'm fine."
Yan Jiangrong also looked concerned: "Brother two emperors, we have God's blessing for us."
Yan Jiangxuan nodded: "Thank you, third brother, for your concern."
Sheng Nuan said nothing and watched the two brothers going back and forth, feeling in her heart that the prince was really not made by a human being!
After a while, Yan Jiangxuan went to see Emperor Chu, while Sheng Nuan went to Ci'en Palace with the two men.
While walking forward, Yan Jiangrong whispered: "Lin'an..."
He looked at Sheng Nuan and said seriously: "When I knew something happened to you, I sent people to salvage and search along the river. Now I see that you are fine. It's really great."
Sheng Nuan raised her eyebrows without any trace and twitched the corner of her mouth: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."
The Ninth Princess immediately stepped in between the two of them and rolled her eyes at Sheng Nuan in dissatisfaction: "Second sister-in-law, you are already a married woman, so it's better to stay away from Third Brother."
Yan Jiangrong paused slightly, while Sheng Nuan smiled: "That's what the princess said."
Here, after entering the Ci'en Palace, Sheng Nuan was first scolded by the Queen Mother with red eyes, and then she lay on her lap to comfort her for a long time.
The Queen Mother was so angry that she went to Yunzhou with Prince An, but she knew that their attack was probably related to the man from Mingguang Palace.
On the other side, Yan Jiangxuan reported his Yunzhou and his party with a respectful expression. On the opposite side of the throne, Emperor Chu looked gloomy and inexplicable.
"As an imperial envoy, you are too useless to allow yourself to be killed."
Yan Jiangxuan lowered his head: "What my father taught me is that it is useless to serve as a minister."
Emperor Chu twitched his lips: "But at least I saved my life... Okay, I have given marriage to Xiaojiu and Sheng Jingshuang. In a few days, Sheng Tingyuan will have a birthday banquet. As a son-in-law, you should
Even if you are worried about something, you should be there to help.”
He was like an ordinary father telling his son to behave well in his father-in-law's family, speaking with sincerity and sincerity.
No one knows that he is planning to kill this son and his in-laws in one fell swoop!
Yan Jiangxuan lowered his eyes and bowed: "Yes."
Half an hour later, Yan Jiangxuan went to Ci'en Palace to pick up Sheng Nuan and leave the palace together...
It was night, and a group of people went out of Beijing in disguise. After making a circle to make sure they were not being followed, they headed straight for Yumen Pass.
It was Sheng Jingshuang who carried the Sheng family's military talisman.
Two days ago, Sheng Jingshuang was given the marriage to the Ninth Princess. Thinking of that charming but innocent and kind-hearted princess, Sheng Jingshuang felt sweet in her heart. But in two days, he would flee from Beijing to find a way for his family to survive.
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We can only blame Emperor Chu for not being a good person!
At the same time, Sun Lanyi disguised herself and left the Duke's mansion without even taking her personal maid with her.
But there was still a Duke's wife in the backyard of the Duke's Mansion. As usual, she was preparing for the wedding of her son and the princess with her personal maid and her grandmother, embroidering and tailoring.
Sheng Tingyuan had been depressed for several days after being framed last time. After being granted a marriage these days, Sheng Tingyuan seemed to be in a better mood again. He was socializing and drinking with his colleagues as usual.
When someone teased that his son was so lucky to marry the most favored Ninth Princess, he happily clasped his fists and said, "Thanks to Huang Enhao!"
Finally, he did not forget to inform his colleagues that he would remember to come to the Duke's Mansion for a drink on his fiftieth birthday in a few days. He was very proud of himself.
During the dinner, several people exchanged glances, their eyes filled with mockery and coldness...
Let’s see how many days Sheng Tingyuan can still dance around.
Time flew by and it was Sheng Tingyuan's fiftieth birthday. On the day of the birthday banquet, the Duke's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and guests came and went. In the backyard, "Sun Lanyi" was feeling unwell, and Sheng Nuan entertained a group of female guests there.
The Ninth Princess also came, looking shy yet generous. Not long after she sat down, her eyes wandered around looking for Sheng Jingshuang.
Sheng Nuan deliberately teased her: "Who are you looking for, Your Highness?"
The Ninth Princess blushed, then she frowned and whispered: "When I become your sister-in-law one day, I'll see if you dare to be so arrogant."
Sheng Nuan clicked her tongue: "I hate getting married so much, I don't feel ashamed."
The Ninth Princess snorted, her face flushed...
But at this moment, there was a sudden noise from the front yard, followed by exclamations and scoldings.
Immediately afterwards, the soldiers came to the backyard and surrounded the courtyard... The female guests were all very dignified and raised in the homes behind dignitaries. They had never seen such a battle before, so they shrank back in surprise.
Not long after, officials who came to celebrate the birthday went to the backyard to take away their women and children...
Soon, there was only dead silence in the originally bustling Guogong Mansion.
It was almost as expected by Yan Jiangxuan and Sheng Nuan. This time, Emperor Chu had murderous intentions and even skipped the search and directly forged the evidence.
"The protector of the country, Sheng Tingyuan, colluded with Daliao to plot rebellion!"
The third prince, Yan Jiangrong, had a cold look on his face: "No one is here, please leave quickly... No one in the Duke's mansion is allowed to come in or out!"
The Ninth Princess suddenly became anxious: "Impossible! Third brother, there must be a misunderstanding. Sheng Jingshuang only engaged me. It is impossible for the Duke's government to rebel. Third brother..."
Yan Jiangrong turned to his sister, his expression softened a little: "Xiaojiu, third brother is also acting under orders. What's the inside story, why don't you go back to the palace and ask your father?"
Naturally, this was just an excuse to push the Ninth Princess away, but the Ninth Princess didn't understand and seemed to have grasped the last straw: "I will go find the father right now."
After saying that, without even looking back, he picked up the hem of his skirt and ran out, unable to catch up with the eunuchs and maids behind him.
Sheng Nuan stood beside Yan Jiangxuan with an expressionless face. Yan Jiangrong glanced at her and said in a warm voice: "Second Emperor Brother, Princess, this matter has nothing to do with Prince An's Mansion, please leave first."
But no one paid attention to him, and Yan Jiangrong did not speak again, but took out the imperial edict: "The Protector of the Country Sheng Tingyuan accepted the edict..."
Sheng Tingyuan's face was cold, and he looked at him coldly, silent for a moment, and then knelt down.
Yan Jiangrong frowned slightly: "Please also invite the Duke's wife and Mr. Ling to come out to receive the order."
Sheng Tingyuan said quietly: "Unfortunately, I had a dispute with my wife yesterday. She left home in a rage and has not returned yet. I don't know where she went with her anger."
Yan Jiangrong's complexion began to look ugly, and he had a bad feeling in his heart: "Where is your young master?"
"The dog is naughty and has not returned home from playing outside."
Yan Jiangrong glanced at Sheng Tingyuan quietly, then waved his hand: "Go in and search."
Sheng Nuan took a step forward: "Be bold!"
Yan Jiangrong suddenly turned to look at her: "Princess An, it is related to conspiracy. Could it be that Prince An also wants to get involved?"
Sheng Nuan was originally acting, and knowing that Sun Lanyi was no longer in the house, he sneered coldly: "Your Highness, the Third Highness, is so majestic."
Yan Jiangrong said nothing and signaled the imperial guards to search.
After a long while, the entire Duke's Mansion was turned into a mess, but the two people were still not found. Yan Jiangrong's face finally turned gloomy.
He knew something was wrong.
Since the last failed search, the Protector's Mansion has been under the surveillance of the Qianlong Guard, but now, no one even knows when the mistress and the Duke's son disappeared.
Obviously, the Duke Protector's Office had already made preparations, and everything Sheng Tingyuan did during this period was all acting!
Yan Jiangrong glanced at Sheng Tingyuan faintly, and finally raised his hand: "Take him to the palace, Your Majesty will personally interrogate you."
Sheng Tingyuan sneered. There was no fear in his eyes, but only the coldness and determination that he had to throw everything over after being deeply disappointed.
Meeting Sheng Nuan's gaze, Sheng Tingyuan said warmly: "Go back with His Highness Prince An. Dad will be fine."
Sheng Nuan hummed and turned to look at Yan Jiangrong: "My father was taken away by His Majesty the Third Highness. His Majesty may want to try him or ask him for punishment... But other than that, if he is lynched by other shady villains,
, I will keep this account fully on His Highness the Third Prince."
Yan Jiangrong glanced at her, said nothing, turned around and strode away.
The Duke's wife and the Duke's son are nowhere to be seen. Things may have changed. He must return to the palace as soon as possible to serve as a subordinate.
Not long after, Sheng Tingyuan was imprisoned in the heavenly prison of the palace and in the imperial study room. The Emperor of Chu smashed the table full of memorials again.
"Rebellious ministers and traitors! Rebellious ministers and traitors! Soldiers and sons, all sent away... How dare you say that he has no evil intentions!"
Yan Jiangrong bowed his eyes and stood below without saying a word.
At the same time, in the Showa Palace, Concubine Ru's eyes lit up: "That's great, that's great... That old man Sheng Tingyuan has fallen. Now I have to see who can protect the couple anymore."
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The fifth prince smiled ferociously: "Concubine, I'll go."
Rufei was stunned: "You?"
The fifth prince curled his lips coldly: "Sheng Tingyuan intends to rebel, his wife and children have escaped, Sheng Nuan is the daughter of the Sheng family, I suspect that she is harboring suspects, and I will lead troops to search... why not!"
Rufei paused slightly, then her eyes lit up: "Yes, that's exactly it!"
Last time, I suffered such a big loss in front of those two people and lost so much face. Now, it's time to get it back.
"Your Majesty, go ahead and take the imperial guards with you!"
After a moment of pause, Ru Fei said coldly: "Bring that Sheng Nuan back, Concubine Mu will train her herself..."
Without the support of the Duke's Mansion, she has plenty of ways to punish that cheap maid!
