Long Bing'er sat in front of the window and looked at the pattering rain outside.
The sound of rain was so loud that it hit the ground, which made her feel confused.
I felt an inexplicable irritation in my heart.
It has been raining for two consecutive days.
It started to rain half a day after she set off. Because of the heavy rain, the official roads became muddy, and the mission's convoy had to stay inside the embassy and was not allowed to move forward.
We can only wait for the rain to clear up before we hit the road.
At this moment, a boy came in with a tray in his hand, and food was placed on the tray.
The servant entered Long Bing'er's room and said, "Sir, deputy envoy, it's time to eat."
Long Bing'er casually looked at the food on the waiter's tray and said, "Put it on the table and go out."
Ever since she left the capital and couldn't go to Uncle Anding's Mansion for meals, Long Bing'er's appetite became worse and worse, and she didn't eat well in the two days she was out.
…
In the capital, the diligent work of the Sanfa Division in solving the case continues.
It is rumored that the chief officer of the Third Judiciary Division often spends the whole morning and afternoon in the duty room discussing the case without eating or drinking.
Moreover, the sound of discussions can always be heard through the room windows into the courtyard.
It can be seen that the chief officer of the Three Laws Division attaches great importance to the case.
It's really admirable.
The deadline for solving the case is coming soon.
Qinzheng Hall
Above the main hall
The atmosphere today is a bit depressing.
Li Xun, who was the envoy of the Zhou Kingdom, did not appear in the court at all. Only Ning Xin, who was delivering the message on his behalf, stood up.
Ning Xin said: "Your country promised me to solve the case within 15 days of New Year's Day. Now that the 15th day has passed, can your country find out the real culprit?"
Emperor Chu looked at the Minister of Punishment on the side and said, "Zhang Aiqing, have you ever found out the real murderer?"
The Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment cupped his hands and said: "Reporting to your Majesty, since the day your Majesty asked you to solve the case, I have been up and down, working hard at night in the room with the two adults, striving to solve the case as soon as possible. The discussion has been intense, and even food and accommodation have been provided.
Don't dare to slack off at all during the check-in period."
The envoy Ning Xin couldn't listen anymore and looked at the Minister of Punishment and said: "My lord, anyone can say high-sounding words. As long as I, the Great Zhou Dynasty, get results, has the Lord Shangshu ever found out who the real murderer is?"
The Minister of Punishment sighed and said: "The murderer acted swiftly and fiercely, and was cunning and cunning. He left very little evidence. It is difficult for me, Master Yan, and Master Song to find out the real murderer even with the combined efforts of the three justice departments."
Ning Xin's face darkened and he said, "In other words, your country has never found the murderer?"
The Minister of Punishment sighed, looked at the Emperor of Chu who was in a high position with a sincere face and said with his hands: "Your Majesty, although I and the two adults tried their best to solve the case, they still let the real murderer go free, which is a failure to His Majesty's holy grace. Please
Your Majesty convicts you."
The minister of Dali Temple and the imperial censor also stood up, bowed and said: "I have betrayed the holy grace, please forgive me."
…
In the lobby of Anding's Mansion
Li Xun stood in front of Xu Qing and said: "Brother Xu, if Li Xun goes back this time, there will really be a war between the two countries."
Xu Qing looked at Li Xun and asked, "Have you decided on a date to return to China?"
Li Xun said: "It is tentatively scheduled for three days later. Thank you Brother Li for taking care of Ning'er these days."
Xu Qing waved his hand and said: "You can do it with a little effort, no need to be polite."
Li Xun cupped his hands to Xu Qing and said, "Brother Xu's great kindness will be remembered by Li Xun forever."
Li Xun left just as quickly as he came.
Due to identity issues, he could not stay in the Anding Count's Mansion for too long, so he only came to see Xu Qing this time and did not go to see Li Mingyue.
When he came this time, Li Xun mainly reminded Xu Qing to prepare Chu State and not to underestimate the enemy.
After Li Xun said goodbye and left, Xu Qing walked out of the lobby. Su Qian, who was wearing a light white dress, came over and asked, "Is Sister Mingyue leaving soon too?"
Xu Qing took Su Qian's hand and squeezed it gently, and said, "If nothing else happens, it should be three days later."
Su Qian let Xu Qing hold her hand, and murmured with a sense of disappointment: "There are fewer people at home again, it's finally been lively for a while."
Xu Qing sighed and said: "People have joys and sorrows, and it is beyond our control."
Su Qian thought for a moment and looked at Xu Qing and said, "Sister Mingyue is living in poverty in that cold palace. Why don't we let Sister Mingyue live in our house from now on and never go back? It's better here than in that cold palace."
Xu Qing shook his head and said: "The princess who is a concubine is also a princess. We can't keep her. If my sister leaves her brother and goes back, then the sixth prince will be charged with treason and treason for no reason."
Su Qian thought for a while and said: "How about we stage a fake assassination and make outsiders think that Princess Mingyue was assassinated? In fact, let Mingyue hide in our house."
Xu Qing continued to shake his head and vetoed: "When a person dies, an autopsy is required. If a deputy envoy dies, he must be seen alive and his body must be seen, let alone the princess of a country? And Mingyue may not agree."
Su Qian asked in confusion: "Why? The cold palace is nothing compared to this place, so sister Mingyue is willing to stay there?"
Xu Qing said: "Her only relative is there, and no matter how nice we are to her, we are just outsiders. How can a month of care and companionship compare to more than ten years of flesh-and-blood family ties?"
Su Qian was silent for a moment, lowered her head, and said softly: "Ming Yue has suffered so much these years, is there anything my husband can do to help her? At least let her live a better life, so that she doesn't have to be bullied anymore, and... let her
Some self-preservation."
Xu Qing held Su Qian in his arms, lowered his head and looked at Su Qian and said, "Madam, are you reluctant to bear the bright moon?"
Su Qian closed her eyes and leaned on Xu Qing's chest. She actually couldn't bear to let go of any of them...
She was once a lonely person for ten years, and it was precisely because of her ten years of loneliness that she cherished every friend she had and was not willing to let any of them go.
But life is full of separation.
Just as my husband wrote in that Que poem: People have joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, and the moon waxes and wanes. This is difficult to do in ancient times.
Fortunately for Bing'er, given her family background, she has no worries about food and clothing, and she is also very skilled in martial arts so she doesn't have to worry about being bullied.
But Mingyue couldn't rest assured. Although she had the most prominent family background, she also had the most cold-blooded relatives.
Xu Qing kissed Su Qian lightly on the forehead and said, "I know, husband."
Although the two are already an old couple, Su Qian has never asked Xu Qing to do anything. This is the first time.
Ah? You said you still want to have children?
sorry.
Su Qian has never asked about this matter.
From the very beginning, the idea was to force Xu Qing to submit through violent means.
…
The second day
The lobby of Anding Bo's Mansion
Li Xun walked in, looked at Xu Qing and asked: "Brother Xu, do you have something important to come to me at this time?"
At this time, Li Xun was leading an envoy to exert pressure and threats on the Chu court to protest. Now he, the envoy, should represent the attitude of the Zhou state.
Coming to see Xu Qing, a minister of the Chu State, at this time would be a big risk.
Xu Qing looked at Li Xun and asked directly without saying anything else: "Brother Li, how sure are you of winning the throne when he returns this time? I want to listen to the truth."
When Li Xun heard this, he smiled bitterly and shook his head: "To be honest, this is my first time doing this kind of thing. How can I be sure?"