Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment, then said in surprise.
He met Princess Changle once, she was a girl who looked like porcelain.
Although they have not had any conversation, they understand that Princess Changle, as the legitimate princess, is deeply loved by Li Shimin.
Now he is missing?
"Yes, what the palace means is: the princess left the palace for fun some time ago and has not returned until now, and there has been no news during this period."
Zheng Jiu continued.
After receiving the news from the palace, he immediately came to inform Fang Yuan.
This kind of important matter cannot be delayed. If anything goes wrong, the palace will investigate it.
"Have you sent someone to look for it?"
Fang Yuan frowned slightly.
I looked at the sky and saw that it was almost the time of You now.
Si Shi to You Shi, that is, from about 9 a.m. to about 5 p.m., with an interval of eight hours.
There has been no news for eight hours. It is really possible that she has disappeared. Considering the possibility of Bishamon rebelling, Princess Changle is in danger.
"Everyone has been mobilized to investigate!"
Zheng Jiu replied.
For such a big thing, someone would definitely be sent to investigate immediately.
Luo Zheng, You Chengzhou and others all dispatched to investigate the news of Princess Changle.
But because this little news came out of the palace, it was very difficult to investigate.
"Let's go back to the county office first."
"You... you first pick out a few eye-catching places and keep an eye on Song Guogong's mansion. If anyone suspicious comes in or out, notify me immediately."
Fang Yuan walked out.
But after taking a few steps, I thought of the note in my hand.
What Zheng Guanyin just said was not about the disappearance of Princess Changle, right?
"Um...Okay, I will make arrangements now."
Zheng Jiu was stunned.
But he left immediately without asking the reason.
Fang Yuan looked at the note in his hand, his brows furrowed into a frown.
If Xiao Yu is really related to Bishamon, then what Zheng Guanyin said about Bishamon's change of rebellion plan may be related to the disappearance of Princess Changle.
But there was no evidence for this kind of thing, and Fang Yuan couldn't go into the palace to find Li Shimin, so he had to keep an eye on Xiao Yu's mansion to see if anything suspicious happened.
......
Night falls.
An hour has passed since we learned about Princess Changle’s attendant.
The whole city is being searched, but there is no news yet. Li Shimin and Queen Changsun in the palace are anxiously running around.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, there is news, there is news about Princess Changle."
Eunuch Wang De ran in excitedly.
Xiao Yu was also followed behind him, but he lagged behind because of his age.
"Where?"
"Where?"
Li Shimin suddenly asked excitedly.
Queen Changsun also looked nervously at eunuch Wang De.
At this time, neither the emperor nor the queen noticed that Xiao Yu had also followed in.
Both of them were too worried about Princess Changle and did not notice Xiao Yu following Wang De.
"Your Majesty...Your Majesty...Princess, the princess fell asleep at the old minister's house."
Xiao Yu said breathlessly.
His forehead was covered with sweat and he was breathing heavily.
When he walked in front of Li Shimin and Queen Changsun, he was too tired to stand up straight.
"Song Guogong, what's going on?"
Li Shimin and Empress Changsun breathed a sigh of relief.
But he looked at Xiao Yu more curiously, wondering why Princess Changle fell asleep in his house?
"It's like this. At noon, Princess Changle went to the minister's mansion to find Princess Xiangcheng."
"But Princess Xiangcheng didn't know where she went, so Princess Changle kept waiting in the minister's mansion, and she fell asleep while waiting."
"I also just learned that your Majesty was searching for Princess Changle throughout the city, but seeing that Princess Changle was still sleeping soundly, I didn't wake her up. I came to inform your Majesty and the empress first."
Xiao Yu gasped and said.
"It's okay."
"This girl almost scared me to death."
Li Shimin was completely relieved.
I thought something had happened to my precious daughter.
Fortunately, fortunately I just fell asleep. It was really scary.
"Won't Changle go to Princess Xiangcheng's Mansion to find her?"
Queen Changsun also breathed a sigh of relief.
But she was curious, why did Changle go to the Song Dynasty Duke's Mansion to find Xiangcheng?
After a princess gets married, she will have a princess mansion. The distance between Princess Xiangcheng’s mansion and the Duke of Song’s mansion is still a bit far.
"Maybe I couldn't find it after going to the Princess's Mansion, so I came to the Old Minister's Mansion to look for it."
Xiao Yu said sarcastically.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead again.
"Same."
"Second brother, please ask someone to bring Changle back."
Queen Changsun felt relieved and nodded.
In short, as long as everything is fine, it doesn’t matter why you are in the Song Dynasty Duke’s Mansion.
"It's better that we pick him up in person."
"I want to see Changle earlier."
Li Shimin shook his head and said.
He wanted to see Princess Changle earlier.
"Okay, we'll pick him up in person."
Queen Changsun has no objection.
She also wants to see Princess Changle earlier.
"Your Majesty, my empress, you really love Princess Changle."
Xiao Yu stepped aside and sighed.
"Let's go, let's go."
Li Shimin smiled and said.
Let people prepare the dragon chariot and leave the palace with Queen Changsun.
Xiao Yu was also arranged in a sedan chair and soon returned to the Duke of Song Dynasty.
It was late at night, there was no one on the streets under curfew, and the Duke of Song's mansion was also silent.
"Song Guogong, where is Changle?"
Li Shimin asked directly after entering the Song Dynasty Duke's mansion.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please come this way."
Xiao Yu walked in front, leading the way for Li Shimin and Queen Changsun.
There were several servants on both sides holding lamps to light the way for Li Shimin and others.
"Li Junxian, just follow me. You guys wait at the door."
Li Shimin ordered.
Just bring Li Junxian into the house.
This is the palace of the Duke, and there is no danger.
And it doesn’t take too many people to pick up Princess Changle as a little girl.
But Li Shimin didn't know that Xiao Yu, who was walking in front, had a cold look in his eyes.
Soon, Xiao Yu brought the three of Li Shimin to a courtyard.
The layout of the yard is very elegant and feminine.
"Your Majesty, the princess is sleeping inside."
Xiao Yu pushed the door open and made a gesture of invitation.
He did not go in again, but let Li Shimin and Queen Changsun in.
Li Shimin and Empress Changsun walked into the dark room without any precautions.
"Slow!"
Li Junxian suddenly said in a deep voice.
Standing in front of Li Shimin and Empress Changsun, they stared at the room warily.
Xiao Yu was shocked, and his face changed drastically, but the light was dim and it was difficult to see clearly the changes in his face.
"Confused!"
"The room is just a little darker, so what danger can there be?"
Li Shimin frowned and immediately scolded Li Junxian.
This is the residence of Xiao Yu, Duke of Song Dynasty. Is there any danger?
"Your Majesty, there is danger!"
"Song Guogong, what have you done?"
Li Junxian looked solemn and said.
His right hand has been placed on his waist to hold the sword, ready to draw the sword.
Li Shimin originally thought that Li Junxian was too cautious, but seeing Li Junxian like this, he gradually became wary.
In the palace, Li Junxian's strength is among the best, and his intuition is naturally very sensitive, far superior to his own. Maybe he is really in danger.
Thinking of this, Li Shimin subconsciously pulled Queen Changsun closer to him, looked at Xiao Yu calmly, and waited for Xiao Yu's explanation.
"Hahaha..."
"General Li is indeed a master of the Forbidden Army."
Xiao Yu suddenly changed his face and laughed.
As laughter rang out, more than a dozen men in black rushed out from the secret area of the yard.
Even in the room where Xiao Yu said Princess Changle was sleeping, three men in black rushed out.
"Song Guogong, what do you mean?!"
Li Shimin's face suddenly darkened.
The same goes for Queen Changsun, who looked at Xiao Yu coldly.
"Your Majesty, I don't want to either."
"If you want to blame, blame Fang Yuan!"
Xiao Yu's face turned ferocious and he shouted lowly.
"Is it related to Fang Yuan?"
Li Shimin frowned and said in confusion.
He really doesn’t know what the big grudge is between Xiao Yu and Fang Yuan?
One is a first-ranked Duke and veteran minister, and the other is a rookie official who is only a fifth-ranked official.
Although there was friction between the two last time, it didn't lead to a life-and-death dispute, or even a rebellion, right?
"If he hadn't found out about me, why would I be like this?"
Xiao Yu said with hatred.
Around the yard, more men in black surrounded them.
Even if the emperor brings people into the Duke's Mansion tonight, they will not be able to escape.
But Li Shimin didn't have too many doubts. This time he went out of the palace just like an ordinary one, and he didn't bring many etiquette teams.
"Are you... from Bishamon?!"
Li Shimin's face darkened again and he said coldly.
For a moment, Li Shimin thought of Fang Yuan's words in the court hall.
Because it was found that a water carrier in Xiao Yu's house was from Bishamon, a conflict broke out between the two.
However, Xiao Yu tried to stop him many times, and the two finally got into trouble in the court. In the end, the water carrier was taken away by Dali Temple for review.
Li Shimin did not doubt Xiao Yu at first. After all, Xiao Yu was the Duke of the country and an old minister, so there was no need to collude with those traitors.
But I never thought that it was actually related to them?!
"You didn't expect that?"
"I didn't expect it either!"
Xiao Yu's face was ferocious and he said in a hateful voice.
For some reasons, things developed into what they are now.
But there is no possibility of turning back the arrow fired from the bow, so we must take action today.
Otherwise, as time goes by, Dali Temple will find out about it.
Either the emperor dies or he dies. Someone has to die. It would be better if the emperor dies.
"Shi Wen, you and I have been kings and ministers for many years, and there is no need to reach this point."
"Let go of my obsession. I can pretend that nothing happened. No one knows what happened tonight."
Li Shimin said sincerely.
Shi Wen is Xiao Yu’s character.
The word of address is a sign of respect for people.
This is the first time that Li Shimin calls Xiao Yu like this.
Xiao Yu was obviously stunned and seemed to be struggling.
But it returned to normal after a while, and his eyes became cold.
"Your Majesty, there is no turning back for me. You can go on your way."
Xiao Yu waved his hand and stepped back.
The men in black stepped forward and surrounded the three of Li Shimin.
"Xiao Yu, if you kill me, who will benefit?"
"Don't forget, I still have a prince, and Datang also has a prince!"
Li Shimin's eyes instantly turned cold and he shouted lowly.
He really couldn't imagine what benefits Bishamon would gain after his death?
It’s not that the Tang Dynasty didn’t have a prince, the Tang Dynasty also had an emperor. Even if Bishamon killed him, they wouldn’t be able to take the throne.
But even so, why do you want to set a trap for yourself? Why do you want to put him to death?
"These are not things your Majesty should discuss...kill!"
Xiao Yu has retreated to the outside.
The men in black were ordered to kill Li Shimin and the other three.
For a time, Li Shimin and the three of them were caught in a life-and-death situation.
......
Chang'an County Government.
Fang Yuan sits under the rule of fairness and integrity.
There are only Fang Yuan, Xue Bowu and a few government officials on duty in the county government office.
The rest, including Zheng Jiu and others, all went to find Princess Changle.
Fang Yuan has been waiting for the news, and he really waited for the news from the palace.
Just after learning that the emperor was invited by Xiao Yu, Fang Yuan stood up from his stool in an instant.
The eunuch who delivered the message was just an ordinary eunuch. After delivering the message, he left, ignoring Fang Yuan's shock.
"I am ordering all government officials to gather in front of Prime Minister Du's Mansion!"
Fang Yuan immediately ordered.
Order people to do things and fetch horses.
By the moonlight, Fang Yuan and Xue Bowu galloped towards Du Ruhui's mansion.
"Fang Yuan, haven't you found Princess Changle? Why are you so anxious?"
Du Miaoyan personally went out to greet Fang Yuan.
Seeing Fang Yuan's furious look, he was very surprised.
She also knows the news about Princess Changle’s disappearance and the news about her finding.
It was because of knowing that I was curious as to why Fang Yuan was so eager and came to me late at night.
"The situation is urgent, where is your father?"
Fang Yuan looked solemn and said.
"This way please."
Du Miaoyan saw Fang Yuan like this.
Without asking too much, he immediately welcomed Fang Yuan in.
In fact, Du Ruhui has already gone to bed to rest and recuperate.
Because it was Fang Yuan, Du Miaoyan introduced him, and others probably wouldn’t be able to see Du Miaoyan at this time.
"Fang Yuan, why is it so urgent?"
Du Ruhui walked out of the room and asked curiously.
Mrs. Du on the side followed, seemingly wanting to support Du Ruhui.
"Prime Minister Du, the situation is urgent, please forgive me for disturbing you late at night."
"I suspect that Song Guogong colluded with Bishamon to assassinate the emperor and rebel!"
Fang Yuan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
It was only when facing Du Ruhui that Fang Yuan boldly said this.
If it was Fang Xuanling, Wang Gui or Changsun Wuji, Fang Yuan would have to consider it.
"You, what did you say?"
Du Ruhui was shocked, his body trembled and he almost fell to the ground.
Fortunately, Mrs. Du had quick eyesight and quick hands to support him, otherwise it would really be possible for him to die.
"Fang Yuan, are you kidding?"
Du Miaoyan was also shocked and couldn't help but swallow her saliva.
The rebellion is a matter of great importance, and it also involves a public servant.
If you guess wrong, it’s not a joke and it will never end casually.
"I can't guarantee it, but I think it's very likely."
"Princess Changle disappeared in the Duke of Song's house, and then her Majesty went to the Duke's house in Song."
"In addition, the water bearer in the Song Dynasty Duke's palace is a believer in Bishamon, and the emperor has said that Bishamon may rebel in the near future, so the possibility is very high."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
Mainly Zheng Guanyin's note.
But it is not appropriate to say this, and it is also just speculation.
"Let's go, follow me to the Song Dynasty Duke's Mansion!"
Du Ruhui made a decisive decision immediately.
He didn't believe Fang Yuan's guess.
But you can confirm whether it is true or false.
It is a matter of safety for the emperor and there is no room for carelessness.
With his status, even if he broke into the Duke of Song Dynasty, he would only be scolded at most.
But if it is true as Fang Yuan said, then the emperor will be in trouble, and the entire Tang Dynasty may fall into turmoil.
"Prime Minister Du is wise!"
Fang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Just don’t explain too much.
"Dad, I'm going too."
Du Miaoyan wants to follow.
Du Ruhui did not object and nodded heavily.
He didn't bother to change other clothes and walked directly towards the door.
Du Miaoyan took a few steps faster and ordered someone to bring the horse from the house so that she could go faster.
Not long after, several people came out to the door.
Everyone was shocked when they saw the dark crowd of government officials at the door.
"Fang Yuan, you are well prepared."
Du Ruhui took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
It's such a big battle, even hundreds of government officials are ready.
If Xiao Yu didn't have evil intentions towards His Majesty, Fang Yuan would probably be impeached even more horribly.
But if Xiao Yu really has the intention to rebel, then Fang Yuan's preparation is undoubtedly very necessary.
So Du Ruhui didn't blame him, but felt that Fang Yuan was more considerate than him.
Because he still doesn’t believe that Xiao Yu has the possibility of rebellion.
"Let's go!"
Fang Yuan jumped onto the horse.
Rush towards the direction of the Duke of Song Dynasty.
More than two hundred government officials quickly followed up, and their neat voices rang out at night, attracting the attention of many people.
Not long after, Fang Yuan and others on horseback arrived at the door of Duke Xiao Yu of Song Dynasty.
"Please immediately send a message to Song Guogong that Du Ruhui is coming to visit."
"If there is no reply within half a quarter of an hour, we will forcefully rush people in."
Fang Yuan ordered someone to knock on the door and report.
The level of rudeness is not at all the attitude one should have toward a duke.
Du Ruhui watched and frowned, but in the end he did not stop Fang Yuan's behavior.
Du Miaoyan, who was on the side, noticed her own father's dissatisfaction, gently took Du Ruhui's hand and shook it, begging for Fang Yuan's mercy.
I didn’t look at the door of Song Guogong’s mansion, but someone should be there.
A moment later, less than half an hour later, the door opened.
"Du Xiang, are you not giving me face?"
Xiao Yu appeared with a dark face.
When I saw the door and more than two hundred government officials gathered together, my pupils shrank.
"Forgive me, Duke Guo of Song, I am..."
Du Ruhui explained sarcastically.
Seeing Xiao Yu appear, he was even more sure that Xiao Yu did not assassinate the emperor.
Let me ask, would someone who wants to assassinate the emperor still dare to show his face at this time?
Have you run away a long time ago?
"I don't want to hear your explanation. I'll see you in court tomorrow."
Xiao Yu snorted coldly, and his face became even more ugly.
After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked back, ordering someone to close the door.
Du Ruhui smiled, embarrassed to say anything else.
But,
"Wait!"
Fang Yuan took a step forward.
Block the door to your attention with one hand.
"Fang Yuan, don't push yourself too far, I've tolerated you for a long time!"
Xiao Yu immediately turned around and glared at Fang Yuan.
"Fang Yuan, don't be rude."
Du Ruhui was also shocked and immediately scolded Fang Yuan.
"Song Guogong, is your Majesty still inside?"
Fang Yuan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
When things got to this point, more than two hundred government officials were transferred here.
Even if Xiao Yu wants to rebel and assassinate the emperor, he can only feel relieved when he sees the emperor.
"Still!"
Xiao Yu's face was ugly and he stared at Fang Yuan.
"I have something urgent to see the emperor. Please lead me."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
"What do so many people want to do when they see Your Majesty?"
Xiao Yu glanced at Fang Yuan's back and said coldly.
"If they don't enter, I will enter myself."
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice.
"There is still me, please be kind to Song Guogong."
Du Miaoyan immediately walked to Fang Yuan's side and said.
She believed in Fang Yuan and was worried that Fang Yuan would be in danger if he went in.
"Song Guogong, let the three of us go in and salute His Majesty."
Du Ruhui sighed and smiled.
Fang Yuan's insistence made him speechless, but that's it, let's go in and salute.
Du Ruhui felt a headache just thinking about the morning meeting tomorrow, and he didn't know how many more impeachments Fang Yuan would face tomorrow.
Sigh... I used to think that Fang Yuan was a talent. Although I think Fang Yuan is a talent now, he is still a restless master.
"You...come in."
Xiao Yu looked at Fang Yuan and the others and pondered for a moment before speaking.
He said, snorted heavily, turned around and walked towards the house.
When he turned around, Xiao Yu breathed a sigh of relief and wiped a cold sweat off himself.
Fang Yuan naturally didn't know about Xiao's situation, so he followed Xiao Yu closely behind and walked towards the backyard.
Not long after, Du Miaoyan's expression changed drastically, followed by Fang Yuan's, and finally Du Ruhui's.
All three of them smelled the foul smell of blood.