There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 841 Lanling also needs a sense of security
"Is someone following you?!"

Su Xian stopped and looked surprised:

"In broad daylight, and in the city of God, who is so bold as to follow me?"

After saying this, Su Xian continued to move forward.

Pretend that you don't know anyone is following you, so as not to alert the enemy.

He thought in his mind that the people who had enmity with him at the moment were none other than the remnants of Nalan Xiong's party from the Liao Kingdom in the north, and the remnants of the previous dynasty from Nanchu in the south!

By the way, there are also the faction of King Li of Nanchen and the Shu Emperor of Shu, who are not very friendly to him.

Who would be the person who dared to follow him openly on the streets of Shendu City?

"Young master, don't worry. There is only one person following us, and his skills are average. He doesn't look like a master." Yang Zhilan reminded in her ear.

"Only one person? Not very skilled?" Su Xian felt relieved, then frowned secretly.

"Yes, and that person is a...woman!"

"Still female?"

Su Xian felt strange.

After pondering for a while, he ordered Yang Zhilan to try to capture the person who was following him alive so that he could interrogate his motives and purposes.

……

Soon, in a secluded part of the city, in an alley, a woman was running forward in a panic because the target she was following was about to disappear.

Unexpectedly, the woman suddenly stopped and stopped.

Because there is a wall in front of the alley, it is a dead end!

At this time, she heard subtle footsteps behind her. She turned around quickly and saw that it was Su Xian and Yang Zhilan!

She followed people, but ended up being cornered in a dead end.

Su Xian was very proud and said in a monkey-like tone:
"Who are you? How dare you follow me in the city of God in broad daylight? You...you you...you are Bi'er?!"

As soon as Su Xian finished speaking, the woman turned around. Su Xian was dumbfounded because he recognized that this woman was actually Chen Keyan's personal maid, Bi'er.

Bi'er took a few steps forward and performed the Wanfu salute: "I have met Mr. Su."

Su Xian looked around and frowned:
"This is not a place for conversation. Come with me."

"Yes."

"..."

In the restaurant not far from the Hou Mansion, Su Xian came back again.

It’s the same private room just now.

Su Xian is still sitting, and Yang Zhilan is standing beside her, but the third person is no longer Tang Shujing, but Chen Keyan's personal maid, Bi'er.

Su Xian asked:

"You are her right-hand man. Logically speaking, you should not appear on the streets of Shendu City. Moreover, you are secretly following me... Could it be that something happened to Nanchen?"

"Your son is wise!"

Bi'er was respectful and polite. She praised Su Xian and then said slowly:

"Last time, the young master invited Dr. Li to diagnose and treat your majesty. He said that your majesty still has three months to live."

"My servant remembers very clearly that Doctor Li once said that during the first two and a half months of his three-month lifespan, your Majesty was normal and no different from ordinary people."

Su Xian nodded and said, "Not bad."

Bill went on to say:
"However, just a few days ago, His Majesty suddenly fell ill. After being diagnosed and treated by the imperial doctor, he was told that... His Majesty's old illness has relapsed, and the illness has come like a mountain. The situation is very serious, and his life expectancy is only... less than ten days."

"What did you say?"

Su Xian couldn't sit still any longer, and stood up, his complexion gradually becoming ugly.

The life and death of Emperor Chen is related to Chen Keyan's imperial career, and also to the "retreat path" carefully cultivated by Su Xian.

He paid too much sunk cost for this retreat, if Emperor Chen could not survive ten days, wouldn't all his previous efforts be in vain?
"Master, please calm down. Your Highness the Princess does not mean to doubt Doctor Li's medical skills."

Seeing Su Xian's ugly face, Bi'er inevitably misunderstood what Su Xian meant and hurriedly explained:
"Her Royal Highness the Princess suspects that someone must have poisoned and secretly plotted to kill Your Majesty. However, the poisoner's method is too clever, and the imperial doctors have no way to investigate."

"So, His Highness sent a servant to pay homage to the young master. Anyway, we need to ask Doctor Li to go to Nanchen again!"

"Firstly, please ask Dr. Li to diagnose and treat His Majesty. Secondly, please ask Dr. Li to find out who secretly poisoned you."

"His Royal Highness once said that Nan Chen's imperial physicians are useless, and His Royal Highness does not trust them very much. Only Dr. Li is capable and convincing."

"..."

Su Xian pondered for a long time and finally made up his mind:
"I already understand what happened to Nan Chen. Don't worry for now. I'll go find Doctor Li to explain the situation. We'll set off early tomorrow morning!"

"Thank you, Mr. Li!" Bi'er said hurriedly.

"..."

At that moment, Su Xian made arrangements for Bi'er and turned around to leave the restaurant.
He quickly returned to the Hou Mansion and came to the secluded courtyard where Li Qingniu lived temporarily.

Li Qingniu has been in a good mood recently. He is either boxing for fitness every day or swallowing the decoction that can help him carry on the family lineage. His life is simple and fulfilling.

He also often looked forward to the southwest.

Because Butterfly Valley is in the southwest.

As for his wives, they have been living in seclusion in Butterfly Valley... He has nothing to ask for during this period, he only hopes that his wives can come to the divine capital as soon as possible.

"Master!"

When Su Xian arrived, Li Qingniu was humming a little tune and was in a very beautiful mood.

However, when Su Xian appeared with a playful and smiling face, Li Qingniu's face collapsed: "What are you doing here again?"

"Look what you said, Master. As a disciple, why don't you come and see Master if you have nothing to do?" Su Xian said with a smile.

"Stop."

Li Qingniu didn't accept his trick and sneered:
"I don't know you yet? I don't have to go to the Three Treasures Palace for anything. Tell me. It's best not to do trivial matters that take too long. I have to wait for you and my ladies."

Su Xian gave a thumbs up:

"Sure enough, ginger is still hotter than old, haha, but don't worry, Master, it's not a big deal. For you, Master, it's just a piece of cake!"

"Go ahead."

Li Qingniu couldn't help but hold his head high. He had heard many compliments from ordinary people, but Su Xian was different. Su Xian's praise could help him regain his sense of elation.

Su Xian smiled and said:

"It's a small matter. I would like to ask Master to go to Nanchen again!"

"No problem, Nan...wait, what did you say? Going to Nanchen again?!"

Li Qingniu's face suddenly darkened, and he stared at Su Xian with a pair of bull's eyes, looking like "Sure enough, you kid has no good intentions", and finally said:

"I won't go! I won't go if I don't go! Nanchen is too far away, and it will take countless days to go back and forth. I don't want to miss your sisters!"

"Master, listen to me..."

Su Xian's expression did not change, as if he had anticipated Li Qingniu's reaction. He told Chen Di's situation, that is, the old disease had relapsed and his life span was less than ten days.

After Li Qingniu heard this, his brows suddenly knitted together:

"Impossible! Although I can't completely cure Emperor Chen's old illness, I said he still has three months to live, so he only has three months. There is no way he only has less than ten days left!"

Su Xian advised:

"Yes, Princess Wu of Nanchen doesn't doubt your medical skills, Master. She just suspects that someone secretly poisoned you... It's a small matter that Emperor Chen was poisoned, but it's a big deal if Master's wisdom is destroyed!"

Li Qingniu's face became a little ugly again, and he glared at Su Xian.

Because Su Xian's words were obviously trying to suppress him. This was a threat!
Seeing that Li Qingniu didn't speak, Su Xian felt relieved, and then said:

"The moment the disciple became a disciple, the master taught the disciple earnestly, saying that we are doctors. If we say we want to help people cure their illnesses, then we must cure them!"

"Then Emperor Chen was voluntarily diagnosed and treated by Master, right? Now that Emperor Chen's condition is recurring, no matter what the reason is, Master should go and have a look."

"This is a rule set by you personally, Master. But now, Master, do you want to break it yourself? Master, why do you always... rebel?"

"..."

Li Qingniu looked ugly, thinking about the opportunity, and finally said reluctantly:
"That's all, that's all. I'm going to Nanchen again now! When will we set off? I hope the sooner the better, I hope to leave early and come back early."

Su Xian hurriedly assured:

"Master, don't worry, we will set off tomorrow!"

"As the saying goes, the road to Shu is as difficult as climbing to heaven. The master ladies will not rush to the divine capital so quickly. Maybe when we come back from Nanchen, the master ladies will arrive just in time."

"..."

After taking care of Li Qingniu, Su Xian rushed to the palace without stopping.

This trip to Nanchen would take anywhere from more than ten days to half a month, so naturally I had to explain the situation to the Queen.

The Queen's side was relatively simple. Su Xian only said that the situation in Nanchen had suddenly changed. Not only would remnants of the previous dynasty get involved again, but it would also affect the diplomatic relations between Daliang and Nanchen. He had to go there in person.

Although the Queen was reluctant to let Su Xian leave, for the sake of the overall situation, she had no choice but to nod...

An hour later, Su Xian walked out of the "Yingtian Gate" on the south side of the palace city.

He paused and then went to Princess Lanling's Mansion. It was necessary to explain this matter to Lanling. After all, they were grasshoppers on a rope.

Lan Ling still met Su Xian in the study.

After saluting, Lan Ling lay comfortably and lazily on the beauty's couch, glanced sideways at Su Xian, and said slightly resentfully:

"Why did the Lieutenant leave and come back? Could it be that he forgot that there was one more...thing that he didn't do?"

"what's up?"

Su Xian was at a loss. Because he was thinking about Nan Chen, he was slightly distracted and did not notice the subtle changes in Princess Lanling's expression.

"You... forget it!"

Lan Ling rolled his eyes, stood up from the beauty's couch, and sat on a chair nearby. His laziness and enchanting aura were gone, and he had a cold look on his face, as if he was angry.

At the same time, she secretly thought:

"In the past, when he saw me, he was like a cat smelling fishy smell. He would act arrogantly regardless of my mood."

"But what's going on now? I've hinted many times but he's indifferent? Is it because he's tired of me? Or...is he deliberately alienating me?"

"..."

The reason why Lan Ling is so wildly imaginative is actually inevitable.

Because Su Xian was so outstanding, Lan Ling inevitably felt like "I am not worthy" of joining an alliance with him. In other words, Lan Ling lacked a sense of security.

Therefore, Su Xian suddenly stopped touching her, which made her suspicious, wondering if Su Xian was deliberately alienating her...

"Your Highness, I am here to see you this time because I have something important to tell you." Su Xian paid his respects.

"Oh, what's the matter?"

"Due to the sudden change in the situation in Nanchen..." Su Xian briefly explained, and finally said: "Xiaguan will set off for Nanchen early tomorrow morning!"

"No wonder!"

Lan Ling stood up from the chair and stared at Su Xian with a pair of phoenix eyes:

"Let me just tell you, why...it turns out you are going to Nanchen to find that bitch Chen Keyan!"

"Princess?"

Su Xian looked confused. He had just made it clear that he was going to Nanchen to maintain diplomatic relations between the two countries and to attack the remnants of the previous dynasty.

Where did Lan Ling hear that he went to Nanchen to find Chen Keyan?
Although Su Xian's head was full of black lines, he still took the trouble to lie:

"Princess, you are too worried. I have never met Princess Wu. I am only in contact with King Tian when I go to Nanchen. How about I ask King Tian to write a personal letter to explain?"

"That's not necessary."

Lan Ling waved her hand and returned to the chair to sit down. She probably felt that she had overreacted just now, but she was still very uneasy.

"Princess, I have good news." Su Xian suddenly smiled.

"Say."

"The stockings that the princess just asked about... have been made new progress. Although they are not finished products, they are almost the same. They can still be used for wear!"

"Really?!" Lan Ling looked happy, then looked at Su Xian as if he remembered something and asked:
"But I remember, that's not what you said just now. Doesn't it still take a few months?"

Su Xian was slightly embarrassed and smiled:
"Luo Xiu Niang is a genius. I didn't expect her to be so powerful. I just went back to my house and looked for her. The result really surprised me."

"I see……"

Lan Ling nodded slowly, then his expression changed again. He stared at Su Xian with burning eyes and asked quickly: "Have you told His Majesty about this?"

"No, only His Highness knows about this matter at present." Su Xian replied.

After hearing this, Princess Lanling felt relieved, and her face relaxed as well, and a charming smile finally bloomed on her charming face.

She felt relieved now.

Su Xian did not alienate her.

If not, Su Xian should report the matter to the Queen first, not her!

Su Xian never thought that an unintentional sentence would untie Lan Ling's heart knot. He shook his head and said:
"Your Highness, I will send some samples after I return and ask the princess to take a look at them. It is already late and I have to leave early tomorrow morning. Time is tight, so I will leave first."

"..."

Lan Ling couldn't help but suddenly realized that the reason why Su Xian didn't touch her was because Su Xian was very busy. He was leaving early tomorrow morning and had a lot of things to arrange.

"Go ahead and pay attention to safety along the way." Lan Ling, whose heart had been resolved, smiled.

"Thank you... princess?"

Su Xian was very puzzled. The princess looked like a volcano erupting just now. How come she changed into a different person in the blink of an eye?And told him to pay attention to safety on the road?

After leaving the Princess Mansion and returning to the Marquis Mansion, Su Xian forgot about Lan Ling's strange behavior in Java.

Because his next task is to appease the two ladies.

When Tang Shuwan and Liu Huixiang heard that Su Xian was going to Nanchen again, they felt very sad and worried.

But they are both sensible women. Knowing that the trip to Nanchen was a foregone conclusion, they had no choice but to carefully pack Su Xian's luggage.

That night, Su Xian showed off his power and served the two ladies comfortably. This could be regarded as a carnival before leaving. After all, they would not be able to get together for the next ten days.

(End of this chapter)