Raiders of the Duke and Duchess

Chapter 402 The Missing Cavalry (Part [-])
In the end, Ning Xiuyuan told Ji Wuyan that in the historical records that have not been handed down, there was an iron cavalry in the previous dynasty, but after the collapse of the previous dynasty, this iron cavalry disappeared.Some people say that it was disbanded since then, but more people say that it was officially incorporated by the Li family and became the most unexpected sharp arrow that every emperor personally took charge of.

If it is true what Li Yuqi said, the Shangguan family left Yanjing City because they were ordered by the emperor to protect the treasures of the Li family, then... this iron cavalry is most likely.

Ji Wuyan thought about it, and finally decided to write a letter to Shangguan Chu to ask. The entire Shangguan family may know about this matter, and there is a high probability that they will tell him, that is, his brother.As for grandfather and father... It's useless to ask, but to startle the snake.And mother... If mother knew what was going on, she probably wouldn't have watched Shangguan Yuan jump into this big dyeing vat in dire straits no matter what.

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During Li Yuqi's confinement, he told the emperor that he was unconscious in the Eastern Palace. His Majesty was furious, and directly ordered the entire Eastern Palace to be confinement with this unreflective master. Can't go out of the house, and the daily food and clothing expenses are sent by someone.

The East Palace became a huge prison cell, guarded by the Imperial Forest Army in person.

So far, people inside can't get out, and people outside can't get in. Xiaoyuan's three-day period is coming soon, that face that resembles Shangguan's is about to fail, and Ji Wuyan's promised mask can't be delivered. Going in, Riri hid in the room anxiously and pretended to be sick, and only asked the maid to leave the food at the door.

Fortunately, Li Yuqi hadn't woken up yet, and everyone in the East Palace was in a state of panic, and no one cared about her for a while. Naturally, they didn't realize that the prince's new favorite had quietly changed his skin.

Although the Zuoxiang family was removed from Guo Wen'an's affairs, the current situation of the East Palace is indeed a serious injury. Fortunately, the Zuoxiang's power is still there. This injured vitality can be nurtured for a while until His Majesty's anger disappears. Some more, go to ask someone to say something nice, and this matter will always pass.

After all, in the eyes of our Majesty, the balance of power in the court is far more important than a few hundred thousand taels of silver.

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That day, Bai Xing looked for Ji Wuyan for dinner but couldn't find it, and even had an oolong, thinking that this person was in a bad mood, so he hid by himself, so Young Master Bai almost searched the entire Yanjing City.Later, the matter was resolved, but the meal still had to be eaten.

So, early in the morning, people from the Bai family came, saying that it was Mr. Bai's treat, so they didn't choose a place, and went directly to Fengchenju.And early in the morning, he notified Fengchenju and invited Miss Ruoshui to play a song.

When Ji Wuyan arrived, Bai Xing was already there, but he didn't see anyone else. When he asked about it, he said that Shen Luoxin and Ning Xiuyuan were also invited. I didn't see any clues yet, and thought... Could it be that the two have reconciled?This third master Ning was drunk late at night and drank his sorrows. Obviously, he didn't quarrel because of a little problem. How did he reconcile in a blink of an eye?

Bai Xing didn't believe it, he propped his chin and ordered the boy to get the wine, only thinking about getting drunk one or two today, and asking some inside stories.

However, Chaoyun's servant girl came over in person, saying that Aunt Chaoyun invited the girl over, and that aunt was waiting in the girl's previous room.

Ji Wuyan greeted Bai Xing and went down.He went to the house but saw no one, called "Chaoyun", but no one answered, went inside and there was still no one, when he was suspicious, he just heard the sound of the door bolt falling, went out and saw that it was Ning Xiu Yuan, a little surprised at the moment, "Why are you...you asked the maid to come and invite me?" His expression was ordinary, with a bit of politeness in his gentleness.

"Yes." Ning Xiuyuan stood inside the door with his hands behind his back, holding the latch with one hand, a little nervous.

After lunch that day, he left Ji's house, and the two didn't see each other after that.That night's tenderness was like a dream that was drunk with alcohol. When I woke up from the wine, those realistic contradictions still lay between the two of them.Even though Ning Xiuyuan could pretend that nothing had happened, he knew that Ji Wuyan couldn't.

As he himself said, no matter from which point of view, the fire in Chongren Hall was set by Shangguan Yuan herself. She locked Chongren Hall and herself in the palace and burned it up, but... Dong Gong couldn't be truly innocent in the whole matter.Therefore, for Ji Wuyan, the fact that he helped Prime Minister Zuo get rid of his crime was a thorn in his heart.

If you don’t say anything, don’t mention it, just pretend that nothing happened, it will only make the thorn go deeper, and one day, it will fester and ooze pus.

He couldn't and couldn't bear to let it go.

"Ning Ning." He called her, and handed her a small book on his back, "I asked the servant girl to invite you. Before dinner, I thought I should explain something to you... this book The booklet is the real account book about the Yingzhou incident in the hands of Bai Shangshu. Every single one is the evidence of the left side's crime."

Ji Wuyan frowned and watched, but didn't answer.

When she didn't pick it up, Ning Xiuyuan maintained the posture of handing it out, and stopped there steadily, only lowered his head and smiled with a bitter smile, "Ning Ning, you said you have been to Yingzhou, and I have also been there." .I have seen what you said...I also remember what you said. You said that those things that are related to life should be put on hold forever before any pros and cons. You said that I am not qualified to forgive for them..."

"I remember all of this. But Ningning... You didn't allow me to justify myself, so you kicked me out. It's really unreasonable."

"I never thought of forgiving Guo Wen'an and Bian Dongchuan for the people of Yingzhou... Everyone has to pay the price for his own mistakes, but not necessarily right now, right now, right now. 38 taels of silver, or There is a charge of 'attempted murder' that can obviously be evaded to Guo Wen'an. For Bian Dongchuan, these are just some fines, which will not hurt the muscles or bones... If it is not the case, why did Bai Shangshu not submit this account book for so long? To His Majesty?"

He looked at Ji Wuyan with gentle eyes and a clear voice, reminiscent of the evening breeze that night.

Ji Wuyan pursed her lips. She also understood what Ning Xiuyuan meant. After all, these evidences still could not uproot the Zuoxiang Mansion... This tree is huge enough. It's just that the leaves are damaged by freezing, as for the roots buried deep in the ground, they won't be damaged in the slightest.

As for the people in Yingzhou, and even all the people in the world who are in dire straits, so what if they are innocent?The world is the chessboard, and the people are the chess pieces. Chess players always seek only the final victory or defeat. When will they focus on a certain chess piece?
In this way, it is called the overall situation.

(End of this chapter)