Sheng Hong was busy with political affairs, so all the news about Shu was sent to Xie Mingxi, who also arranged everything.
Sheng Hong had great trust in Xie Mingxi and never expected that Xie Mingxi would lie to him.
Seeing that Xie Mingxi was worried about Chief Gu's condition, Sheng Hong felt quite distressed and said, "If you are worried, I will send two more doctors to the Prince of Shu's Mansion to take good care of Chief's body."
Xie Mingxi seemed to be a little moved, and quickly shook her head: "No need. Once the illness is better, Master will definitely not be able to stay, and he will have to run around and be busy all day long. I would rather she recover slowly."
This is true.
Sheng Hong comforted Xie Mingxi with a few words, and then talked about the affairs of the DPRK: "When the new emperor ascends the throne, it is necessary to open the Enke. The Ministry of Rites has already submitted a memorial to open the Enke in April this year, and select young and talented new scholars."
Sheng Hong was a young emperor, and it was hard to say whether the old ministers were convinced on the surface or in their hearts. The struggle between the king and his ministers in the court was better than the intrigue in the harem.
Sheng Hong works hard every day, which consumes his energy.
Sheng Hong did not reveal anything in front of others. When he returned to Fulin Palace, in front of Xie Mingxi, Sheng Hong did not need to cover up, but he could not help but show some tiredness.
Xie Mingxi put aside her worries for the time being and let Sheng Hong lie on the bed, resting his head on her lap. The couple sat and lay down, whispering in low voices.
"I approved the memorial, and this job happened to fall on Xie Shangshu." Sheng Hong laughed softly: "My father-in-law took the job and was so happy that he almost felt windy when he walked."
As the Minister of Rites, he is not only in charge of the ceremonial ceremonies of the country, but also the matters of scientific examination.
The Ministry of Rites is the noblest among the six departments, and this is why they all came to be. Among Manchu officials, whose family does not have children, nephews, and descendants who are going to take the scientific examination? They must go to Xie's house for a while.
There is no reason why Xie Jun should not be happy about taking on such an important task.
Xie Mingxi hummed casually, stretched out her long and strong fingers, and gently pressed Sheng Hong's temples. The force was moderate and very comfortable.
Sheng Hong closed his eyes and fell asleep just like that.
In the blur, an inaudible sigh reached his ears. The tired and sleepy Sheng Hong wanted to open his eyes, but was unable to do so and fell into a deep sleep.
…
When he got up the next morning, Sheng Hong felt something was slightly wrong. He looked at Xie Mingxi carefully and asked uncertainly: "Mingxi, did you not sleep well last night?"
Xie Mingxi is twenty this year, the age when a woman's appearance is at its peak. She is still beautiful and graceful, with an unparalleled appearance without any makeup. When she got up this morning, she applied a little makeup to add a layer of radiance.
There was only a little bloodshotness in his eyes that could not be concealed. The attentive Sheng Hong saw it out at a glance.
Xie Mingxi smiled helplessly: "Last night, I was always thinking about Master and had a nightmare. After I woke up, I couldn't fall asleep again."
"When I woke up early in the morning, my face looked gloomy. I was shocked when I looked in the mirror. I put on my makeup to cover it up, but I didn't expect that you still saw it."
Sheng Hong was heartbroken. He put his arms around Xie Mingxi's slender waist and whispered, "Don't wait for me today."
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed slightly and she said with a faint smile: "Just one night is nothing. You don't have to worry about me."
At this time, he is waiting for the disease every day and has accumulated a good reputation. Later, he can suddenly launch an attack and defeat the enemy with one move.
Furthermore, her master’s whereabouts and life and death were unknown, so how could she mess up her position?
The more times like this, the more she has to stay calm and collected.
Both husband and wife are strong-minded people. Sheng Hong is also aware of Xie Mingxi's seemingly gentle but stubborn temper. He knows that he can't persuade her, so he doesn't say anything more.
As usual, the two of them went to Cining Palace to pay their respects first, and then to Jiaofang Palace.
After one night, Queen Mother Yu's complexion became a little dull, and there were a few more white hairs in her hair.
Xie Mingxi glanced at Queen Mother Yu calmly, sneered in her heart, and said softly: "The Queen Mother looks bad, could it be that she didn't sleep well last night?"
Queen Mother Yu glanced at Xie Mingxi's bright, bloodshot eyes and said calmly: "Looking at the Ai family, you don't seem to have slept well either."
Xie Mingxi sighed softly: "I dare not hide it from my mother. I was thinking about Master's illness. I didn't sleep well last night and had a nightmare."
"I dreamed that Master's face was full of sadness and she was crying towards me. She wanted to say something to me, but I couldn't hear what she said clearly."
"My mother and my master are close friends, and I am very familiar with my master's temperament. I wonder if my mother has ever seen my master cry?"
Queen Mother Yu was stabbed in a painful spot, and her pupils suddenly shrank, flashing with pain.
Gu Xianzhi was so stubborn and arrogant that she never cried when she broke up with the Gu family and left home. The only time she shed tears in her life was because of the death of her brother Yu Lianchi.
Xie Mingxi saw this and sneered in her heart.
Empress Dowager Yu forced her to bow her head because of Chief Gu Shan. Empress Dowager Yu, who plotted against Chief Gu, was no better off.
This is a double-edged sword that hurts others as well as yourself.
…
Shu is far away and it is inconvenient to send messages.
In the past, when nothing happened, I wrote and received letters slowly. Once something happened, I couldn't help but be impatient. A few days after Xie Mingxi's letter was sent, Lin Weiwei's letter came again.
The letter was full of frustration.
After searching for several days, they still couldn't find the whereabouts of Gu Shanchang. Someone had seen Gu Shanchang's figure on the day when Gu Shanchang disappeared. It was in a street a few streets away from Gu's Academy.
At the entrance of the house.
The secret guards broke into the house, searched it all over, and found a secret passage. The exit of the secret passage was in another house. The names on the household registrations of both houses were merchants.
Further investigation revealed that both houses had been vacant for a long time and had never been inhabited. The two businessmen were both merchants from Shanxi. They bought residences when they were doing business in Shu a few years ago. In the past few years, both families have moved out.
, the house has not been sold and has been vacant.
The clues ended here.
Where was Mr. Gu Shanchang hidden?
Has he been disguised and quietly taken out of Shu? Or has he been secretly hidden in the mountains of Shu?
There are many mountains and forests in Shu, so it is not difficult to find a place where people are inaccessible. If these people deliberately hide Gu Shanchang and want to find him, it will be even more difficult.
The manpower currently being used by Lin Weiwei are all the secret guards left by Xie Mingxi. The private soldiers from Shu have not yet been used.
Once it is used, it can no longer be hidden from Sheng Hong.
Xie Mingxi has a keen intuition that is almost like a beast.
This is a fight between Queen Mother Yu and her. She cannot let Sheng Hong know about it. Once Queen Mother Yu is forced into a desperate situation, I am afraid that the master will never come back...
Thinking of Gu Shanchang's face, Xie Mingxi felt an unspeakable sourness in her heart, and the corners of her eyes were also dry.
Master, where are you now?
Master, you must know now that your most trusted friend is plotting against you! How painful must it be for you when Fengguang Jiyue trusts her so much?
Master, please, please hold on.
I will definitely find a way to rescue you.
A drop of hot tears slipped out of the corner of my eye at some point and fell on the letter paper in my hand. It smeared a small piece of ink.
