On the imperial street in the dim morning light, Duke Cheng turned his horse and walked away, followed by hundreds of followers.
Although they didn't hear what he said, everyone was paying attention to Cheng Guogong's every move.
"Where is this going?"
Everyone was talking and pointing.
Could it be that he could not escape and go to court?
The matter of King Huai's evil plan to move to the imperial mausoleum was not kept secret, but was deliberately arranged to spread throughout the capital day and night. The conspiracy and calculation were not concealed, and it was laid out in such a naked way. It depends on everyone's reaction.
The late prince has been dead for seven or eight years, and the old things have almost disappeared. King Huai, who has not been mentioned for a long time, is suddenly pushed to the public. The emperor just wants to see how much ripples these old things and people can cause, and to see if there are still more ripples.
Who can forget old love?
Everyone can imagine what will happen to these unforgettable old relationships.
This is also the last wave of screening, and there will be no old friends again.
It's easy for everyone else to say that everyone has been screened for so many years in the capital and the court, and now they are regarded as the Duke of the country.
He has not been in the capital for so many years, and when he first hears about an old friend, will he think of old things? Is the old relationship unforgettable, or is he giving up and moving on to the future?
Everyone is waiting to see his choice, which is also a dilemma.
When faced with difficult choices, people always like to choose to escape. Sometimes this is not a good idea.
Many courtiers have done this, but they were all pretending to be ill in advance. Duke Cheng Guo had already arrived at Yujie, so how could he still say that he suddenly fell ill and had to go back? This is also fake and insincere.
Duke Cheng's men and horses slowly moved away, and everyone's eyes followed them. Suddenly, someone's expression changed.
"That direction..." he blurted out.
That direction!
The other expressions also became shocked.
"No way." Someone murmured.
Everyone is familiar with that direction. It is close to Royal Street and the location is excellent. However, there are only two families living there, one is Lu Qianhu and the other is Prince Huai's Mansion.
It was impossible for Duke Cheng Guo to go to Lu Qianhu's mansion, so he wanted to go...
Prince Huai's Mansion!
Duke Cheng Guo is going to Prince Huai's Mansion!
On the Royal Street, it exploded like fried rabbit Zhang throwing large pieces of rabbit meat into the oil pan when he was surrounded by many people.
Everyone speculated that Duke Cheng Guo would stand up and express his opposition at the court meeting, and they also speculated that he would not speak out. The results were either of these two, but they did not expect that Duke Cheng Guo would actually take action before the court meeting.
What is he going to do?
Going to visit King Huai?
Do you really want to go?
Duke Cheng Guo stopped and looked at the mansion in front of him.
The words "Prince Huai's Mansion" are handsome and calm, which is very beautiful.
But the people standing in front of Prince Huai's Mansion were not pretty.
Their faces were cold and pale, and their eyes were cold and cold, which made people palpitate.
It's just that the people facing them don't have the slightest fear at this time.
"Please tell me that Duke Cheng Guo is paying homage to King Huai." A follower held a name card and said with a respectful and solemn expression.
No Jin Yiwei answered the post, so they looked slightly confused.
The order they received was that the Crown Prince Cheng Guo was not allowed to enter Prince Huai's Mansion under any circumstances, but what about the father of the Crown Prince Cheng Guo?
"I heard that King Huai was ill, so I came here to visit him." Duke Cheng got off his horse and came over and said warmly.
As he moved, the followers behind him followed, forming an unintentional but orderly formation.
These followers of Duke Cheng Guo are all brave in the army.
They did not take out their weapons, and the Duke looked gentle, but as they approached step by step, the guards in imperial robes tensed up and held the knives in their hands.
If they are not allowed in, they will have to force their way in.
This is what they convey silently but clearly.
The atmosphere in front of Prince Huai's Mansion suddenly became suffocating.
"grown ups."
Jiang Qianhu, who was standing under the far wall, said anxiously.
Lu Yunqi waved his hand.
"Are you really going to let him in?" Jiang Qianhu couldn't help but ask again.
Lu Yunqi turned around and walked towards the palace.
"Isn't their purpose in this matter just to get a result?" he said, "Now there is a result."
The door to Prince Huai's Mansion was pushed open, and the guards in imperial robes lined up on both sides to retreat.
Duke Cheng Guo looked up at the plaque again, stopped his followers, straightened his clothes and walked up the steps alone, crossed the threshold, and entered Prince Huai's Mansion.
Countless prying eyes were withdrawn, and the news spread like the wind.
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"Really going in?"
Huang Cheng said while sitting in the check-in room.
Although he held a high position, every time there was a court meeting, while others were still eating breakfast and joking on the imperial street, he would already be sitting in the duty room, which he had been doing for decades.
No matter how well the political affairs are done, the attitude must be shown first. This is his personal experience.
Upon hearing the inquiry, the officials in front of them nodded eagerly.
"It's absolutely true. Everyone saw it. Lu Qianhu asked people to let him go, and Duke Cheng Guo went in alone." They said.
Huang Cheng said oh.
"What should I do now, sir?" everyone asked again.
Huang Cheng smiled.
"What should I do? This is not very good." He said, stood up, straightened his official robe and put on his official hat, "Mr. Cheng is worthy of being a warrior. He does things neatly and clearly, and he is clear about love and hate. Not bad, not bad."
If Huang Cheng praised it for being good, then it must be good. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief and started laughing.
At this time, everyone in Jiulingtang, which had not yet opened its doors, also received the news.
After a moment of surprise, everyone looked at Zhu Zan.
"What are you looking at me for? I don't know." Zhu Zan frowned and said with a somewhat complicated expression.
Was this a decision that the father had already made, or was it a spur-of-the-moment decision?
Also, for whom did the father do this?
In order not to affect his father's decision, he did not tell his father about Miss Jun's stubbornness towards Prince Huai's Mansion.
Why didn't he understand that when Miss Jun stood up in that situation and insisted on treating King Huai, how could it be just to make a name for herself?
Personnel matters, personnel matters, if not for people, some things will not be done.
But if my father is so transparent, wouldn’t he know if he didn’t tell him?
Zhu Zan looked at Miss Jun.
So is he doing this for Miss Jun or for someone else? For example, King Huai?
Miss Jun was also looking at him with a complicated expression.
"I didn't expect..." she murmured, "the Duke of the country can be like this."
Is Cheng Guogong repaying her kindness, or is it for something else? For example, old friendship?
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Duke Cheng Guo stopped and looked forward.
Although the palace in front is smaller in size than the palaces in the palace, it is still majestic and gorgeous. Standing in front of the palace are the chambermaids. Their aura is much smaller than that of the chambermaids in the palace. They always have a somewhat trembling attitude, which makes this book
The atmosphere of what should have been a very solemn audience turned a little strange.
A child's figure appeared in front of the palace door, crossed the threshold, and stood on the steps. He was dressed in a rich robe and stood with his hands behind his back.
This is that child.
Cheng Guogong recognized him at a glance. Of course, his pomp and clothing were obvious, but what Duke Cheng referred to as recognition was his face and demeanor.
Just like the prince.
Thin but full of vitality.
The prince could be like this if he was sick, and this child could be like this if he was imprisoned for so many years.
"Are you Duke Cheng Guo?" A childish voice sounded, interrupting Duke Cheng Guo's reverie.
Duke Cheng Guo stepped forward, bent down on one knee and saluted.
As a military commander and a prince, it was obvious that the prince was not polite, but Duke Cheng still knelt down on one knee.
"My name is Zhu Shan." He said warmly.
"What brings you to see me?" King Huai asked.
Cheng Guogong raised his head and looked at the person in front of him.
He had no joy, no vigilance, and no fear. He only had a bit of arrogance and more of a child's curiosity.
Duke Cheng suddenly thought of a child.
The child also looked at him like this.
That child is no longer here.
Cheng Guogong reached out to untie a purse and raised his hands.
"Your Majesty, come and see your Highness." He said gently, "Your Highness, do you want to eat some candied fruits?" (To be continued)