Noble First Daughter-in-law

"What!?"

Shang Ruyi opened his eyes in surprise.

Jiang Chongen?

If her memory hadn't been really good, she would have almost forgotten the name, but after all, she had heard of it and even met it, so she really wouldn't forget it that easily, not to mention that she was about to go in after a while. I met Empress Dowager Jiang.

And this Jiang Chongen is the cousin of Empress Dowager Jiang.

Thinking about it again, long-gone memories slowly emerged in his mind. Shang Ruyi clearly remembered that the last time he heard this name and saw this person, it was Chu Yang who was going south to Jiangdu and leaving the eastern capital Luoyang behind. when. Because Empress Dowager Jiang was ill and left behind a few people around her, Jiang Chongen was also left behind in Dongdu. But he was afraid of Liang Shide, who was eyeing Luoyang, and even went to Empress Dowager Jiang, who was seriously ill at the time, and complained loudly, saying only that her illness had affected him.

And then... the Eastern Capital fell.

Shang Ruyi never heard his name again, and even forgot about this person, and even talked about his life and death.

But they didn't expect to hear news about him again at this time, let alone that it was related to the Tongguan secret report that surprised them all but couldn't find out the origin.

That secret report and that map were actually given by him! ?

Could it be that--

Yu Wenye said solemnly: "I have heard before that when Liang Shide attacked Dongdu, there was almost no strong resistance from Luoyang. Although Lei Yi is well versed in Dongdu's city defense layout, Luoyang's city defense is strong and should not be so short. He fell in time, and now that I heard that he is still alive, it is not surprising."

Shang Ruyi was almost certain: "He has taken refuge with Liang Shide."

"This should be."

"Then he is now——"

Having said that, there is no need to go on. As soon as the name Jiang Chongen appeared, some things became very clear. Even Shang Ruyi understood in an instant why Yu Wenyuan, who was very happy with Long Yan, allowed him to come to Dayan Temple to worship the Buddha after receiving the secret report, and relaxed Chu Ruoy Yan's grounding was, of course, because of Jiang Chong'en, who was the cousin of Empress Dowager Jiang and Chu Ruoyan's elder.

The emperor did not tell this matter, and the reason was very simple.

Yu Wenyuan can be regarded as a cautious and prudent person. After Jiang Chongen had taken refuge with Liang Shide for so long, Jiang Chongen suddenly surrendered for no reason, which inevitably made people feel strange. Yu Wenyuan did not say it in a big way. Firstly, he wanted to ensure the safety of those who surrendered. Secondly, they should be trying to find a way to check the authenticity of this matter, and announce it after checking clearly to avoid making any jokes. But no matter what, the incomplete map was too tempting for him. If Jiang Chongen really sent the remaining map, Yu Wenyuan would definitely not begrudge the reward from a high-ranking official.

And this time when he goes out to patrol Tongguan, it is very likely that Jiang Chongen will appear there.

This matter has been figured out, but there are still many things that cannot be figured out. Yu Wenye frowned and said: "But why did Jiang Chongen suddenly come to join me, Dasheng, at this time?"

Shang Ruyi said: "He is not reused by Liang Shide?"

Yu Wenye was silent for a while, noncommittal.

There was no news from Liang Shide. Regarding this matter, it was impossible to guess. It was difficult to distinguish the authenticity of some people and things except when facing them in person. Thinking of this, Yu Wenye took a deep breath and said: "Okay, you go over there quickly, I'll stay here and think about it. You come back earlier, and I'll leave earlier."

"it is good,"

This time, Shang Ruyi no longer ignored him, let alone persuaded him, turned around and left the Buddhist hall. Seeing her coming out, Master Xinzheng immediately greeted her with a smile. Shang Ruyi said: "His Royal Highness King Qin wants to stay here to rest for a while. Could you please Master to take me in to worship the Buddha." "Yes."

Xin Zheng didn't ask too many questions. He raised his hand and led Shang Ruyi to continue walking forward.

Walking along this long corridor to the end, ascending a set of stone steps, you arrived at the Lecture Pavilion where the Inner Altar Dharma Assembly was previously located. Shang Ruyi was completely familiar with this place. She took a look at the closed door of the Lecture Pavilion. After entering the main gate, he followed Master Xinzheng around the attic, passed through another door, and walked into a quiet courtyard.

It was probably arranged in advance. There was no one in this courtyard, and there was only an attic standing quietly inside.

There was a sense of tranquility in the air.

Master Xinzheng stopped when he reached the entrance of the courtyard, turned around and smiled at Shang Ruyi: "Your Excellency, please wait in the Sutra-Tiding Pavilion. The princess can go and meet you. No one else will disturb you here. You two can do whatever you want." Do it yourself."

After saying that, he clasped his hands together, lowered his head and recited the Buddha's name to Shang Ruyi.

Shang Ruyi also nodded, turned around and walked into the courtyard.

She was carrying a food box with one hand. Because there were not many things, it was not heavy. However, because of her heavy body and probably even more so because of her heavy heart, she took every step very slowly, even though at this time she knew she should Be faster.

Until she approached the closed door of the attic.

A deep and hoarse voice came from inside, but still conveyed a profound gentleness: "Is it Ruyi?"

Shang Ruyi immediately said: "It's me."

After saying that, he reached out and pushed open the door.

A gust of wind suddenly poured into the quiet attic from behind her, but immediately, there was a scent of ink and books that was so rich that it could almost turn into reality. Shang Ruyi seemed to have fallen into a scripture. In the deep pool of water, I was almost unable to breathe due to the overwhelming aroma of ink.

Here is the Buddhist Scripture Pavilion of Dayan Temple!

There are countless rows of bookshelves neatly lined up in this attic, as high as the roof. The bookshelves are neatly stacked with densely packed scriptures. Even the walls around the attic are almost covered by the tall bookshelves, with only one wall exposed. There is a window on the wall, which barely allows ventilation here, otherwise I am afraid that the smell of ink and books inside will directly drown people.

Shang Ruyi's vision was also confused by the neat bookshelves and scriptures. After looking around for a long time, he saw a thin figure standing by one of the bookshelves, looking at him with a smile.

It’s Queen Mother Jiang!

She was wearing an extremely simple gown, almost as simple as a sea blue gown worn by monks. The shiny green hair that used to be enviable has long since turned gray, but she was still meticulously combed and tied up behind her head in a very decent way. , no different from a bhikshuni.

Shang Ruyi took a deep breath almost instinctively.

Suppressing the sadness and heartache that she knew would well up in her heart at this moment of meeting, she took a few steps forward and stopped again when she was about to approach Empress Dowager Jiang.

She said: "Queen Mother..."