There was not much change when Kang Du and Hu Xiaotian left. When Hu Xiaotian passed by Tianjie, he suddenly thought of Huo Xiaoru. He raised his eyes and looked in the direction of the East Fourth Archway. I wonder if the beauty is safe? He remembered that Huo Xiaoru said when he left, not long after.
If he would leave Kangdu, he must have left long ago. Originally, there was still a one-year agreement between them, and they had agreed that Huo Xiaoru would travel to Qingyun next year. However, things have changed unpredictably. Now that he has returned to Kangdu, Huo Xiaoru does not know where he is.
?It seems that this agreement cannot be realized.
Thinking of the past, Hu Xiaotian felt melancholy in his heart. Now he has no time to lament these things. Maybe he is destined to be a passer-by in this world. He wanted to live an ordinary life, but he had to chase the wind and waves. The Hu family
His fate can only be saved by relying on him.
Cheng'en Mansion is located northwest of Kangdu and south of Xiaoshang River. It was once the place where the eldest prince Long Yelin was under house arrest. Not long ago, the prince Long Yeqing was also imprisoned here and finally hanged himself here. This place is not difficult to find.
, there is a narrow street in front of Cheng'en Mansion, called Suoyun Lane. In fact, it was originally called Suochun Lane. During the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Mingzong thought this name was unlucky, so he personally approved the change of spring in the middle to cloud, so it became
The current name is actually more appropriate. There are no ordinary residents in this alley. There are high-level courtyards on both sides, and there are some palace internal affairs agencies. Most of these agencies are inconvenient to set up in the palace, so
That’s why we arranged it here. Nearby are Lijian Hutong, Zhonggusi Hutong, Porcelain Storehouse Hutong, Weaving and Dyeing Bureau Hutong, Wine and Vinegar Bureau Hutong, Xixin Hutong, Wax Library Hutong, Gongjian Hutong, and the Royal Ice Store. This area
It is opposite the Dakang Palace across the river. Although it is not as grand as the palace, it occupies a very large area.
Chengen Mansion is quite conspicuous in this group of buildings. When you walk into Suoyun Lane, you can see the blue-grey roof of Chengen Mansion at a glance. The narrow Suoyun Lane can only accommodate a carriage, and there are walls on both sides.
It is about three feet long, and people walking inside will feel a strong sense of oppression.
The sun is scorching in the sky, but the sunlight cannot shine into the alley. In the pedestrian alley, you are always walking in the shadows. Hu Xiaotian is the only one walking in the long Suoyun Alley.
Arriving in front of Chengen Mansion, he found that the gate was also pitch black. Hu Xiaotian just realized that the entire Suoyun Lane had no other colors except gray and black, and there was not even any vegetation in the lane. He had never known this place in Kangdu in the past.
There is such a depressing place.
The black door of Cheng'en Mansion has just been painted, and there is still a fresh smell of paint in the air. The door nails have also been replaced recently. Each one is yellow and golden, adding a little bright color to this depressing street. There is a person in front of the door.
The little eunuch stood there, lowering his head and dozing off.
Hu Xiaotian came to him and coughed. The little eunuch yawned and raised his head and looked at the stranger in front of him: "Who are you looking for?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "Is Mr. An here?"
The little eunuch grinned and said: "Eunuch An? There is no Eunuch An here! I have never heard of Eunuch An."
Hu Xiaotian was stunned for a moment. Could it be that Ander Quan was a fake name? This old eunuch was really cunning. He didn't even tell his savior his real name. Or maybe the little eunuch's status was too humble and he couldn't get in touch with someone like Ander Quan.
Hu Xiaotian, a high-ranking figure among the eunuchs, took out the ebony token with the attitude of giving it a try and waved it in front of the little eunuch.
But he didn't expect that the little eunuch was so frightened when he saw the ebony token that he knelt down and said in a trembling voice: "The elder...the uncle...the younger one is blind, and I should look to the elder for my negligence...don't blame the elder."
Hu Xiaotian couldn't help laughing and said, "Do you know me?"
The little eunuch shook his head vigorously and said, "I don't know you!"
"I don't know you. Kneel down for me?"
The little eunuch said: "Seeing Ebony Ling is like seeing Quan..." The little eunuch raised his hand and slapped himself with his backhand: "It's like seeing the governor in person."
Hu Xiaotian looked at the ebony token. It looked ordinary, but it frightened the little eunuch into being like this? It seemed that Ander had not lied to him at all.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Who is in charge here?"
The little eunuch said: "Eunuch Quan!"
Hu Xiaotian was startled, Eunuch Quan? His surname is not An, but the last character of Andequan is also Quan. Could it be that the old eunuch deliberately reversed his name when he gave his name? His real name is Quan De'an.
This old fox didn't even say a word of truth. Hu Xiaotian stretched out his hand and pulled the little eunuch up: "Little father-in-law, please get up."
The little eunuch was still trembling with fear. Of course, this had nothing to do with Hu Xiaotian. He was afraid of the token in Hu Xiaotian's hand.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Is Eunuch Quan's name Quan De'an?"
The little eunuch looked to both sides, and then nodded with some fear. He only said one word just now and then stopped. He was full of fear of this powerful manager.
Hu Xiaotian's guess was indeed correct. He said softly: "I came here this time to pay a visit to Eunuch Quan. I wonder if Eunuch Quan is there?"
The young eunuch said: "Sir, Eunuch Quan went to the palace early this morning to meet the emperor."
"When will you be back?"
"I can't say for sure. There are a lot of things going on in the palace these two days. Eunuch Quan is busy with everything. He may come back in the evening, or he may not come back today."
Hu Xiaotian couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when he heard what he said.
The young eunuch was very respectful to him because of the ebony token in his hand, and said diligently: "Sir, why don't you leave a message first, and I will pass it on to Eunuch Quan when he comes back."
Hu Xiaotian said: "You just need to tell him that someone is coming to look for him with an ebony token. I will come to visit him later."
The little eunuch responded and respectfully sent Hu Xiaotian away.
Hu Xiaotian left Suoyun Lane. He was very careful when he left. Although others would not recognize him in his current appearance, when he questioned Xu Zhengying, he still revealed some secrets. With Xu Zhengying's mind, it is possible to guess
When he comes to Chengen Mansion, it is possible to set up an ambush to surround him.
Hu Xiaotian found that the mask given to him by Qin Yutong still played a considerable role. Fortunately, with this mask as a cover, he could go in and out of the streets of Kangdu openly. He was not in a hurry to return to the previous inn.
, and had no intention of going back to meet up with Gao Yuan. Gao Yuan was a good boy. If the Hu family was in trouble and he couldn't control his own future, why would he bother an innocent child?
If you want to get information, teahouses and restaurants are also a good way. Hu Xiaotian came to Yanyun Tower at noon that day. He had come here to eat in the past. I remember that it was because of the blind girl Fang Fang and Shi Buchui, the son of the Minister of Rites, Shi Xue.
Dong had a fight.
Nowadays, the business of Yanyun Tower is still the same, but Hu Xiaotian has changed from the former minister's son who was admired by all the stars, to an anonymous fugitive. It's really a twist in the world.
Hu Xiaotian ordered two side dishes and a bottle of wine, and drank by himself while listening to the conversations of the people around him.
Although it is said that state affairs should not be discussed in public, most of the topics discussed by the people in the capital are still related to state affairs. Especially with the recent change of imperial power and the accession of the new monarch, there have been frequent changes within the imperial court in the past two days. With the replacement of former important ministers,
After being arrested, an unusually unprecedented political storm has officially swept the entire Kangdu.
A person at the next table said: "I heard that the former Crown Prince Zhou Ruiyuan, Lord Zhou, was named the Zuocheng of the current dynasty and was in charge of Zhongshu Province. That is a position where one person is less than ten thousand people." A blue-robed scholar at the same table.
He smiled and said: "Emperor and courtiers, this kind of thing will happen repeatedly whenever the imperial power changes since ancient times." Another short and fat man said: "When the new emperor comes to power, some people are happy and some are sad. Have you ever heard of it?
, In the past three days, seven third-rank officials have been arrested, including the Minister of Hubu and the Minister of Personnel. It seems that the court is going to make a big move this time."
The person who spoke first said: "Keep your voice down. Now there are eyes and ears of the imperial court all over the capital. Anyone who comments on state affairs will be arrested and thrown into the Yamen." Several people stopped talking and looked towards the stairs almost at the same time.
Hu Xiaotian also looked up and saw two acquaintances coming up from the stairs. One of these two people was Yuan Shiqing, the doctor at Yi Yuantang, and the other was Zhan Peng, the Orion who Hu Xiaotian had helped. Hu Xiaotian knew him.
They, but they obviously couldn't recognize Hu Xiaotian who had changed his appearance, so they sat down at the table next to Hu Xiaotian. Zhan Peng put the luggage and knives and arrows in his hands on the ground. Yuan Shiqing called the waiter to order some dishes.
, ordered a jug of good wine.
Yuan Shiqing raised his glass and said: "Brother Zhan, we are going to Xichuan with high mountains and long waters. I wish you a safe journey with this glass of wine."
Zhan Peng picked up the wine bowl and touched it with Yuan Shiqing, then raised his head and drained the wine in the bowl.
Hu Xiaotian heard clearly, Zhan Peng wants to go to Xichuan? He is obviously from the capital, why should he go to Xichuan? Now that Li Tianheng has supported his own troops, the entire Xichuan has fallen under the control of Li's rebels, and the east front of Xichuan is at stake.
, the war is about to break out, why would Zhan Peng go to Xichuan at this time? Could it be...
Yuan Shiqing drank another bowl of wine with Zhan Peng and said in a low voice: "Brother Zhan, the Li family in Xichuan is supporting the army to support itself. It is said that the Holy Emperor has mobilized an army to conquer the rebels in the near future. It is really too dangerous for you to go at this time.
"What's more, Mr. Hu's life or death is uncertain. Even if you get there, you may not be able to find him." Although he deliberately lowered his voice, he was still heard clearly by Hu Xiaotian, who was sitting next to him. Therefore, it is said that walls have ears, and some of his words still remain.
Don't say it outside.
Hu Xiaotian couldn't help but feel moved when he heard the two mentioning his name. He had just vaguely felt that Zhan Peng's trip to Xichuan might have something to do with him, and it turned out to be true. In such a time of war and chaos, there were still people who were concerned about his safety.
, decided to go to Xichuan to find himself, Hu Xiaotian was suddenly moved.
