The wind in Beijing is shaking and the situation is changing.
Sheng Hong had made some arrangements before leaving Beijing.
There were people collecting information about the movements in the palace and the movements in the court and sending them to Sheng Hong. From the day he left Beijing, the spies around Sheng Hong never stopped sending messages.
However, as we were farther away from the capital every day, the time it took to send letters became longer and longer, so the news was not so timely.
Qian Yicheng and others were sent to the capital, which took more than ten days. After that, Prince Ning was imprisoned in the Zongren Mansion. After going back and forth, it took more than twenty days for the news to be delivered to Sheng Hong.
At this time, Sheng Hong and his party had entered Shu.
The land of Shu is mountainous and steep, and the official roads are getting narrower and narrower. There is an official road built at the foot of the mountain, which can only accommodate one carriage. The long convoy winds forward, and it is impossible to move fast even if you want to.
There are many trees in the mountains with green branches and leaves, which provide shade from the scorching heat.
Xie Mingxi had already raised the bamboo curtains, and the cool breeze from the mountains was blowing in her face, which was quite pleasant.
Trees can be seen nearby, and mountains can be seen in the distance.
Gu Shanchang wiped the sweat from his forehead and praised with a smile: "The scenery in Shu is really great!"
"We walk on the official road every day, and what we see is nothing but the official road." Lin Wei smiled and continued: "Even so, the scenery is meandering. When we get to Shu and settle down, we can see the real thing.
The scenery of Shu."
Xie Mingxi said with a smile: "When the time comes, we will travel together."
Lin Weiwei nodded repeatedly.
Suddenly leaving the capital city where I had lived for more than ten years, I felt a bit sad and lost, and I often missed my family. However, I never showed it on my face.
More than half of the journey has passed, and we have entered Shu. In a few days, we will reach Shu County. Lin Weiwei gradually adapted to it, and her mood gradually became happy.
Xie Mingxi saw it in her eyes and didn't say anything. She chatted and joked with Lin Weiwei every day.
The familiar sound of horse hooves sounded outside the carriage.
Xie Mingxi turned around and saw a familiar figure coming into view, and the corners of her mouth could not help but curl up slightly.
Sheng Hong would ride over five or six times a day, and Lu Chi would ride over from time to time to see his wife and children. At this time, both of them were riding beside the carriage.
"Mingxi, is Ah Luo crying?" Sheng Hong was a master of riding skills. He rode his horse slowly and looked around.
Sitting in Xie Mingxi's arms, Ah Luo was very excited when she heard her father's voice, waving her fists and shouting loudly. She was naughty and cute, making people laugh.
Sheng Hong loved his daughter dearly, and when he heard Ah Luo's tender and delicate voice, his heart almost melted: "Ah Luo, good boy, call me daddy again." Then he blamed himself: "I rode horses all day long, and only when I arrived.
At night, I can hug A Luo."
Lu Chi smiled teasingly: "Your Majesty, I only held you for an hour or two, and I thought it was too little."
Sheng Hong responded rudely: "Even at night, you still hold Brother You and refuse to let go."
In the carriage, both Xie Mingxi and Lin Weiwei laughed.
Zhao Qi was filled with envy when he heard this and couldn't help but say: "When I get settled, I will write a letter to Zhen Zhen and ask her to come to Shu as soon as possible."
He also misses his wife and daughter.
At this moment, Commander Zhou rode forward and lowered his voice to report: "Your Highness, there is urgent news from the capital."
Xie Mingxi frowned slightly and quickly exchanged a look with Sheng Hong.
Counting the time, there should be some "movement" in the capital.
…
After entering Shu, every time we passed through a county, officials of all sizes from Shu came to pay homage to the King of Shu. There was no need to stay in a post house, as every day's food, clothing and accommodation were taken care of.
That night, the King of Shu and his party stayed in a courtyard dedicated by a wealthy local businessman.
The couple took a bath and changed clothes respectively, and after dinner, they retreated. A Luo was carried to the house by Chief Gu Shan, and Sheng Hong and Xie Mingxi finally had time to be alone and whisper.
Sheng Hong sent the secret report from the capital to Xie Mingxi: "As expected, the emperor used this matter to take action against Prince Ning."
Xie Mingxi raised her eyebrows slightly, received the secret report, and glanced at it, taking in everything.
This secret report was written in quite detail. In summary, it only contains one sentence.
The Emperor and Empress Dowager Yu joined forces to suppress Prince Ning.
"Prince Ning has been imprisoned in the Clan's Mansion. Prince Ning's Mansion has been sealed. The Ministry of Punishment will transfer the matter to the Clan's Mansion. The Clan's Mansion will conduct a thorough investigation of Prince Ning's Mansion." Under the bright candlelight, Sheng Hong's eyes were sharp and compelling: "
The Queen Mother’s actions this time are quite vigorous and resolute.”
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed slightly and she said calmly: "Half a year after the emperor ascended the throne, he attacked the vassal king, which shows that he is anxious."
Too eager indeed!
His face is too ugly!
No matter how high-sounding the reasons are on the surface, they cannot hide the fact that a narrow-minded man will always use his money to suppress the feudal king!
A coldness flashed in Sheng Hong's eyes: "The Emperor has long wanted to suppress Prince Ning. The assassin I sent to the capital this time just gave him the reason and excuse to take action."
Xie Mingxi twitched the corner of her mouth with a hint of sarcasm: "I just don't know if Prince Ning will be willing to just surrender."
Based on her understanding of Prince Ning, I'm afraid it's unlikely.
The capital is about to descend into chaos and fighting.
Sheng Hong took a deep breath: "I'm afraid the capital will be in chaos for a while. Fortunately, we have already left the capital. No matter how turbulent the situation is, it won't involve you and me."
Xie Mingxi said: "This is not necessarily the case. We must pay close attention to matters in the capital and cannot be negligent."
After a pause, he added: "These days, I have thought carefully about it, and I always feel that there is something fishy about the previous assassination. Maybe it was not Prince Ning who did it at all."
A flash of deep thought flashed in Sheng Hong's eyes: "You mean, someone has set up a series of plans to catch both me and Prince Ning in one go?"
Xie Mingxi said lightly: "There is no evidence, it is just speculation. In short, we must always be cautious. When we arrive in Shu County, we cannot relax our vigilance."
Sheng Hong nodded slightly.
Conspiracies and calculations are never pleasant.
Sheng Hong whispered: "We have to get up early tomorrow to go on the road, let's take a rest early!"
Xie Mingxi hummed.
…
Five days later, the second secret report from Beijing was delivered to Sheng Hong.
The Zongren Mansion conducted a thorough investigation into Prince Ning's Mansion, and Prince Ning's closest attendant, An Gonggong, had already confessed.
The assassination was ordered by King Ning, and Gonggong An acted under his orders. He secretly arranged for the assassin to ambush the King of Shu on his way to the vassal state. He also ordered people to kidnap Qian Yicheng's wife and children, force Qian Yicheng to submit, and set up a series of poisonous plots.
Eunuch An has served King Ning for several years. He is an old man next to King Ning and can be considered a close confidant of King Ning.
Duke An's confession put Prince Ning in a passive and disadvantageous position.
Prince Ning’s mother’s family, Yue’s family, his wife’s family, and the Li family all worked hard for Prince Ning. The members of Prince Ning’s subordinates could not hold themselves back any longer. Some angrily submitted memorials to defend Prince Ning, or they secretly made small moves to disturb the clan and the Ministry of Punishment.
Sight. Then there is the King of Lu Party and the King of Fujian Party who are taking advantage of the troubled waters...
There was a turmoil inside and outside the court and palace.
