"My subordinates sent people to Qiandori Temple to investigate the origins of Qian Xie. The abbot of Qiandori Temple, Master Qianye, kept saying that he was ill and refused to see visitors. They could not get the information they wanted from him, so they had no choice but to turn their targets to other people in the temple. Among them.
A cook who helped in the temple kitchen said that Master Chiba had never seen any old women or women. However, the monk Miaoben who stayed in the temple once received two young women. The subordinate showed him the portrait and confirmed it.
One of the women is the one who slipped through the net last time in Zuixianglou!"
"Miaoben..." King Yu said thoughtfully, "This name sounds familiar."
"He is the fat monk who came to the palace to treat the princess last time."
"Zuixiang Tower, Miaoben, Qiandiao Temple, Qian Xieshi..." King Yu connected them in a string in his mind, but he couldn't think of any connection between them. He asked again, "Do you want to check it out?"
What did you get?"
"The woman who was following Mrs. Qian Xie lost her trace this morning. My subordinates have sent people to search everywhere, but they have not been able to find any trace of her." The housekeeper paused and lowered his voice slightly, "Today Mrs. Qian Xie had a meeting with her.
The princess chatted alone for half an hour. After Qian Xie left, the princess asked her maid to look for a young man named Gu Chenchuan, and told her not to make the matter public. Her subordinates speculated that the princess must have been paid.
It was only because of Mr. Xie’s request that I suddenly thought of looking for such a person.”
King Yu asked: "Is there such a person in the palace?"
Butler: "My subordinates have checked the rosters in the mansion and did not find this person's name."
"Could it be that you used a false name?"
The housekeeper quickly said: "Probably not, the palace's procedures for vetting servants are very strict.
, almost no one can fish in troubled waters.”
King Yu said: "No matter how strict the inspection is, as long as I personally order someone to be let in, you will still be unable to do anything to him."
"My lord means..."
"In the past few days, I have let two people into the palace," Prince Yu raised his lips and smiled cruelly, "I remember that one of them happens to be named Gu."
The housekeeper still didn't know why and said hesitantly: "There are tens of thousands of people named Gu in the world. Even if they are all named Gu, it doesn't prove that this person is the person Qian Xie is looking for..."
"This matter is too coincidental. I am a little suspicious, especially the Qian Xie family. She makes me feel very familiar. I always feel like I have seen her before." Prince Yu gently stroked the horse's mane.
, "If you want to know the true relationship between them, it's actually very simple."
He gave a few instructions, and the housekeeper wrote them down one by one, patting his chest and promising: "Don't worry, my lord, my subordinates will definitely handle this matter properly!"
After saying that, the butler bowed to say goodbye and turned around to leave in the wind and snow.
King Yu led the horse into the stable alone. He seemed to be in a good mood. He not only fed the horse himself, but also washed its fur. He and the horse got along very harmoniously.
The matter that Qu Le entrusted Princess Yu to investigate soon became apparent. After learning the news, Qu Le immediately rushed to the courtyard where the Princess lived.
As soon as she entered the room, Princess Yu waved her hand and sent all the maids and servants around her out. Only she and Mrs. Qian Xie were left in the room. She did not beat around the bush and said straight to the point: "That caretaker of yours.
The junior named is indeed in the palace. I heard that he offended the prince in Zuixiang Tower a few days ago and is now locked up in the dungeon.
among.”
Qule immediately asked: "Where is the dungeon?"
Princess Yu looked troubled: "That place is very dark. It is usually used to detain servants who have made mistakes. But anyone who enters that place will lose their skin even if they don't die. You are already old.
It’s really inappropriate to go to that dirty place.”
After hearing what she said, Qu Le became even more anxious and said hurriedly: "But my descendants are still being imprisoned there. I can't just die without saving them."
"But even if you go now, you can't save him. No one can let him go without the prince's order. The palace is so big and heavily guarded. It's impossible for you to escape," Princess Yu paused and seemed to say
He made up his mind and said cautiously, "How about this? I'll take you there myself. I believe that for my sake, they won't dare to embarrass you."
Qu Le said quickly: "Your illness is not cured yet, so you should not move around. Besides, it is so windy and snowy outside. If you catch a cold, your illness will become more troublesome."
Princess Yu smiled slightly and said: "I know my own body. Don't worry, my illness has improved a lot. It shouldn't be a problem to walk two steps to the ground. As for outside, I can be a sedan chair without being blown by the wind."
You saved my life. I have nothing to repay you. This is the only way I can help you. I hope you can give me this opportunity to repay you, okay?"
She spoke so sincerely that Qu Le couldn't help but be moved by her kindness and thoughtfulness.
Qule finally accepted her suggestion.
The two of them made preparations and walked out of the room fully armed. The cold wind and snow blew in their faces. The maid who was following them quickly stepped forward to help.
Blocking the cold wind, he carefully helped Princess Yu go out.
Under the escort of a crowd of people, Princess Yu was put on a soft sedan without any leakage. They stepped on the spotless ground and walked slowly towards the backyard.
When they came to the entrance of the cellar, they were immediately stopped by four servants responsible for guarding the cellar. They said that no one could get even half a step closer to this place unless the prince gave an order.
Princess Yu, who was sitting in a soft sedan, said aloud: "Can't even I do it?"
As soon as her voice came out, the expressions of the four servants immediately changed. No one in the entire palace knew that the princess had been sick in bed all year round and lived in seclusion. As a result, very few people had actually seen the princess, and her existence was almost a complete mystery.
They found a mythical existence in the palace. They didn't expect that the legendary sick beauty princess would appear without even saying hello! Were they scared to death?
The four servants quickly knelt down on one knee and said, "Slave to pay my respects to the princess!"
Princess Yu's voice was very soft and gentle, but also revealed an unquestionable determination: "Since you know it's me, why don't you give way?"
The servants looked at each other, still very hesitant: "This is an important place in the palace. The prince said that no one can enter without his order. Please don't embarrass the servants..."
"Now that the prince is not in the house, I have to go in and find someone. When the prince comes back, I will explain the matter to him personally. Even if the prince wants to blame you in the future, I will shoulder the responsibility and I will never let you suffer."
Now that the words have come to this, if you don't give in, it will really be like deliberately going against the princess. The servants hesitated again and again, and finally chose to give in.
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With the support of the maids, Princess Yu slowly walked out of the sedan chair and entered the cellar under the escort of everyone.
Qu Le followed closely next to Princess Yu. They stepped on the stairs and entered the dark and humid cellar one after another. There was no sunshine all year round. There was some kind of stench from rotting raw meat floating in the air. The dark walls were covered with
Mottled black rust.
Under the guidance of the servant, they came to the door of a cell. Through the iron window, Qu Le saw Gu Fuzhou and A Lang sitting inside.
She involuntarily took two steps forward, wanting to call them out, but due to the presence of outsiders, she had to close her open mouth again, trying her best to suppress the concern and excitement in her heart to make herself look calmer.
, more natural.
Qu Lang, who had heard the noise a long time ago, had already sat up straight. He opened his dark eyes and stared at the cell door expressionlessly. His handsome face was like a blade that had been sharpened, exuding an intimidating force.
The fierce aura and the scars and blood stains on his body added a bit of evil charm to this aura.
The person who was originally standing at the door looking inside curiously, as soon as he caught his gaze, felt a burst of fear and fear, and quickly lowered his eyes, not daring to take another look.
Princess Yu's attention was always on Qu Le. She noticed something strange about Qu Le and felt relieved. She immediately glanced at the maids and servants around her: "You go out first. You are not allowed to come in without my instructions."
No one dared to disobey, they all bowed their heads and agreed: "Yes."
They all left silently. When the footsteps became farther and farther away and could not be heard at all, Qule could finally speak, and she called out in a lingering voice.
She said: "Alang, Gu..." She originally wanted to call her Gu Fuzhou, but Princess Yu was still watching. If she called out this name in full, then all the lies she had told before would be self-defeating.
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Because of the hesitation in her heart, her words suddenly paused. However, Qu Lang and Gu Fuzhou, who heard her voice, had already looked towards her. Especially Qu Lang, no one noticed when he stood up.
When he came to his senses, he had already walked to the door of the cell, his dark eyes like a beast staring closely at the rickety old woman standing outside the door.
Qu Le was a little nervous when he saw her. She wanted to reveal her identity, but Princess Yu next to her was still looking at her. She couldn't tell the truth, so she could only look back at Qu Lang helplessly, hoping that this guy would be there.
A super skill that instantly lights up the eyes.
It's a pity that Qu Lang is not Sun Wukong. His eyes look very intimidating, but they are still just a pair of human eyes, but his nose is particularly sensitive. I saw him lying on the cell door, his handsome face stuck in the gap of the iron window, looking at
Take a deep breath in the direction of the music.
After a moment, he opened his eyes suddenly, and his dark eyes suddenly exploded like fireworks, frighteningly bright.
...It’s the taste of Qule!
The evil spirit on his body disappeared immediately, he grinned stupidly, tried hard to put on a more natural-looking smile, and let out a low and pleasant purr from his throat.
Qu Lang still didn't speak, but Qu Le could already feel his heartfelt happiness from his smile and voice. He seemed to be saying... You are finally here, I miss you so much.
Seeing his hands covered with blood and dirt
, clutching the iron railing dirtyly, Qu Le couldn't help but feel a little sad, her eyes were hot, she took a breath, pushed back the moisture in the corners of her eyes, and stretched out her right hand towards him. He could immediately hear the strings and know the elegant meaning.
, squatting down obediently, lowering his head, letting her ravage his almost messy hair.
Gu Fuzhou, who was still standing in the corner watching, seemed to understand something when he saw the familiar interaction between the two of them. He immediately opened his eyes wide, stared at the old woman's face and murmured: "You are..." (To be completed)