Your Majesty will suffer

At the end of the summer of the second year of Yanlong, the king of Shu appointed Han Jun, the son of the military academy envoy Han Tian who had made great contributions to suppressing the rebellion, as the county horse, and he will get married in early winter!

Han Jun is tall and majestic, with a dignified appearance, and has both civil and military skills, so this can be called a golden marriage.

After the summer, preparations for the big ceremony began.It's just that for some reason, the princess seems not very happy, even indifferent, shutting herself in the pavilion all day long, not knowing what to think.

Seeing more than a month passed and the wedding was approaching, the princess suddenly asked her mother to allow her to go to the other garden to relax on the ground of boredom.Mrs. Du didn't want to agree at first, but she couldn't stand her repeated pleading, besides, knowing her daughter is Mo Ruomu, Mrs. Du knew that according to her temperament, if she didn't achieve her goal, something might happen, and she might even miss the ceremony because of it. .After much deliberation, she finally agreed, but there were three rules in advance, which ordered her to come and go quietly, not to play around too much, and three to return to the palace as promised in two days!Biyue naturally agreed one by one.

In the early morning of that day, the princess's chariot and horses left the palace, but they did not go straight to the other garden, but went to Li's mansion by detour to pick up Lan Ge --- in the past, the princess would always find a companion to play with when traveling. It used to be Rou Su, but now it's the straightforward and quick-witted Lan Ge, everyone thinks it's normal.

When they came to Bieyuan, Bi Yueping retreated to the left and right, and led Lan Ge straight to the back garden.

After seeing the things hidden here, Lango was surprised, and said: "Princess...are you going hunting today?"

It turned out that there were actually two tall horses tied up in the garden!

Bi Yue smiled unpredictablely: "If I say yes, would you dare?"

Lan Ge seems to be hesitant: riding a horse to hunt is not difficult for her, she is just a princess. . .It was a bit difficult for a while.

Seeing this, Bi Yue leaned close to her and whispered a few words in her ear.

After hearing this, Lan Ge's complexion changed suddenly, and he waved his hands back: "This is impossible, even if the servant girl has ten guts, she won't dare..."

Biyue showed a look of disappointment, but she didn't force it, she just sighed: "Since this is the case, then I have never said anything about this matter today, you go back first!"

Lan Ge hesitated: "Then... Princess..."

Bi Yue said: "This matter is related to my life, I must not let it go! Since you don't want to, why bother to ask, but since I left, I have my own plan."

Hearing her words, Lan Ge had made up his mind, but he still took chances, and persuaded: "My servant heard that Han Wulang was outstanding in talent and appearance, and he was originally a candidate for husband from a famous family. He and the princess are a match made in heaven. , but why does the Princess want to..."

Biyue frowned and said nothing: How can she open her mouth because of this difficulty?Could it be that there is already someone else in my heart?And in the past few months, that person's voice and smile appeared in front of her eyes from time to time, making her fascinated and unable to control herself.In short, since he has made up his mind not to marry the king, it would be futile to allow Han Jun to be more outstanding than Qi Wei!

Lan Ge is a straightforward person, always daring to speak and act, with a clear distinction between likes and hates, Biyue knew this, so she found her to help, but, if she wants her to let go now, it seems that she needs to find another way.

After thinking about it, he pretended to be sad and said: "Although Han Jun is outstanding, he is not the husband candidate in my mind after all, just like my eldest brother, even though he has a thousand advantages, but if I teach you to serve in the palace, you will not Not necessarily willing..."

"This..." Lan Ge was speechless for a moment.After thinking about it for a moment, he said: "The princess is unwilling, so the king and Mrs. Du should not speak out in front of you. However, the princess and the prince have always been brothers and sisters. Why don't you ask him to intercede for you..."

Knowing that her mind had loosened a bit, Bi Yue flashed a pair of watery eyes again without losing the opportunity, and said pitifully: "Let's not talk about elder brother, these days, I see him feeling depressed for no reason. He doesn't ask any questions about the confession, and sits in the palace all day long, not knowing what troubles he has..." After a short pause, he continued: "Now I am alone and helpless, and if I really want to marry into the Han family against my will, then It is better to die now than to live in depression!"

Before he finished speaking, he taught Lan Ge to cover his mouth, and "spit" twice on the ground, saying: "It's far from being desperate, how can the princess say that word lightly?" He bowed his head as if hesitating for a while, and then He stomped his feet and said, "Come on, come on, it's nothing more than putting the water basin back on again, and the servant girl should go down to the princess!"

Or the princess caught cold in the back garden during the day, and the princess had a cold at night, but refused to send someone back to the palace to announce the imperial doctor. Fortunately, it seemed that the illness was not serious, and the fever subsided in the middle of the night, but she was still weak.It's just this disease, it's a big deal to play and relax naturally.The princess was in a bad mood for a while and didn't want to see anyone, so she only allowed Lan Ge to accompany her, and the daily meals were brought in by her personal maid, and no one else was allowed to disturb her!

Two days passed in a flash, and they didn't hear that the princess ordered her to return to the palace, nor did she know how her condition was recovering, so the palace people had to go inside to inquire.It wasn't until the door of the room, which had been closed tightly for two days, was pushed open that everyone knew something was wrong---the inside was empty!

When the news came back, Mrs. Du was panic-stricken. The date of her birth and marriage was just around the corner. She didn't dare to lie, so she had to report the truth.Although the king of Shu was furious for a while, the princess had not yet left the cabinet, and his reputation was unassailable, so he had to order people to search for it secretly.It's a pity that several days have passed, and the search has not been fruitful.The King of Shu had no choice but to order his son Nangong Ji to ask about this in person.At this time, Zhuyin, the princess's personal maid, suddenly returned to the palace to plead guilty!It turned out that he disappeared on the eve before everyone found out that the princess was missing.When I come back at this moment, it is a request to report back.

Nangong Ji hurriedly ordered to bring it for questioning.It's a pity that what she said didn't seem to matter, it was nothing more than the fact that the princess wanted to go out for fun that day, so she pretended to be sick and ordered her to cover it up for others.She originally thought that the Princess would be returning from morning to evening, but she didn't expect to hear from her until the evening of the second day, she panicked and was confused for a moment, fearing that she would be punished when she returned to the palace, so she fled in a hurry overnight.Although he had been hiding outside for the past two days, he was terrified and worried that something might happen to the princess. After thinking about it again and again, he finally decided to go back to the palace to report the inside story.

After the trial of Zhuyin, Nangongji couldn't hide his disappointment, and retreated from the crowd, wanting to figure out the clues for his own good.

Just now, Zhuyin presented Biyue's autographed letter, which was found under her pillow that day, and there were only a few crosses. He only said that he didn't agree with the marriage, so he ran away.It's just that he didn't say a word about where he was going, and he seemed to be determined, and he would never turn back easily!

Thinking back now, Bi Yue seemed to want to reveal her heart to herself several times before, but it was a pity that she was indulged in melancholy and mourning at that time, unable to extricate herself, depressed and chaotic, or made her discouraged, so she made such a plan.

It's just that at the moment, it's useless to feel sorry for her, the immediate urgent thing is to find her quickly, although she has always been bold and arrogant, but no matter what, she is just a daughter, living alone outside. . .

alone!This word suddenly made Nangongji's eyes light up: To be honest, she didn't run away alone, but brought Lan Ge with her.this. . .It's a bit strange.

Lan Ge has been by Li Qi's side since he was a child. He is smart, resourceful and decisive, but besides this, what else makes Bi Yue "fall in love"?skill?still. . .

Nan Gongji turned around and sat down in front of the couch, raised his hand and rubbed his forehead, thinking about these intricate personnel affairs randomly: Lan Ge, Li Qi. . .Bi Yue, escaped marriage, Han Jun. . .Han Jun!The dragon among men is also!Unrestrained and handsome, the young man is famous outside, he is really the best candidate for the county horse!But Biyue, why is she dissatisfied with this marriage?Could it be. . .However, this idea just came up, but I felt it was absurd: How could she have the opportunity to get close to outsiders after living in the confinement for a long time?What's more, she has a high vision, and she has such a lighthearted heart, which is really unreasonable.Besides Lan Ge, what's the use of Biyue taking her with her?

His brows were furrowed, and although his thoughts were chaotic, it seemed that he was only a few steps away from the truth.

at the same time. . .

At dusk, in a rural foot shop hundreds of miles away from Chengdu, two handsome teenagers were drinking tea and resting.The two of them looked elegant, they sipped tea quietly and did not speak, let others guess that they might be from a rich and noble family.After only resting for a moment, he checked out and left in a hurry.As soon as he went out of the store and saw no one around, the person in front complained softly, as if he thought the rest was too short, but when he listened carefully to the voice, it was soft and not tiring.

That's right, these two are exactly Bi Yue and Lan Ge who have changed into men's clothes.

Lan Ge was helpless: "The princess said that she would listen to me all the way, but now she regrets it?"

Biyue said dejectedly: "How do I know that riding a horse is so tiring? I finally passed by a foot shop for a rest, but you didn't ask me to sit more, so you know my waist can't straighten anymore?"

Lan Ge sighed: "Riding a horse was originally the idea of ​​the princess! The princess is afraid of pursuing soldiers, so she can only escape as soon as possible by riding a horse. What's more, the clothes you and I are still easily suspicious. Naturally, we can't stay in one place for a long time."

Biyue was annoyed again: "I have smeared red powder on my face as you ordered, and it is so dark that I don't even dare to recognize it, and I have painted my eyebrows so thick and long, who can recognize it?" ? See you are all unfounded worries!"

Lan Ge smiled wryly: "Don't complain, princess, we will leave Sichuan soon, and we will save a lot of effort by finding a bigger place to change the carriage."

Only then did Bi Yue show a smile.

But Lan Ge still has other worries: "It's just that after the princess enters the capital, what's the plan? I think if my husband knows this, it's all right to punish the servant girl. I'm afraid that the princess will be sent back!"

Bi Yue seemed to have planned for this long ago: "Then don't let him know, then you just need to find out Lin Yuan's residence for me."

Lan Ge was dumbfounded: "Lin Yuan?! It turned out to be... But didn't the princess just say that she just wanted to go to Beijing to relax? Why... The princess really deceived me so hard!"

Bi Yue smiled: "There are pursuers, let's go on the road quickly."

In a blink of an eye, more than half a month has passed.

At dusk, when the lights came on, everywhere in the capital was still full of hustle and bustle day after day.

After leaving the inner city gate, it was finally quiet.Walking all the way along the Cai River, about a quarter of an hour later, I came to a small courtyard, and was about to knock on the door of the courtyard, when I heard a voice behind me: "Brother Zhang, I haven't seen you in a year, are you okay?"

Startled for a moment, looking back suddenly, his face was full of surprise: "Mingchu? It really is you! What are you...?"

The man shook his head and smiled wryly: "It's a long story, brother Zhang, can I let you in?"

The courtyard is very small, it can only accommodate three small rooms that are not very spacious, and two servants, one old and one young, are in charge of cleaning. Compared with the small house in Luoyang, it is even more desolate.

The old servant brought the tea, Nangong Ji took a sip and frowned slightly.

Zhang Fang said in embarrassment: "Break tea and light food, dear brother, please forgive me!"

Nan Gongji pondered: "Brother Zhang, is he still lonely?"

Zhang Fang nodded: "Brother Yu has been wandering around in officialdom these years, why do you have time to marry a wife and have children?"

Nangong Ji felt dejected when he heard it, some old things came to his mind again, accompanied by the bitter taste on his tongue slowly spreading, a bit desolate, mixed with a bit of guilt, and finally turned into a soft sigh in his throat.

"Brother, are you here to pay tribute or... to be called?" Zhang Fang put down the teacup and asked casually.

Nan Gongji shook his head: "Neither of them! This time I came here privately, I was not summoned by the court, nor did my father allow it."

Zhang Fang's expression became contemplative, he bowed his head for a moment, and said, "You are... What difficulties did you encounter? Within the law, if brother Yu can help you, naturally he will not shirk. Just speak up!"

Nangongji was naturally grateful: "I am relieved to hear what brother Zhang said. After all, only brother Zhang can help me out of this difficulty." After saying that, he told about Biyue's escape.

After hearing this, Zhang Fang asked suspiciously: "The Princess escaped from marriage, but she didn't explain where she was going. How can you conclude that the two of them will definitely come to Bianliang?"

Nangong Ji said: "At first I was just guessing, and I didn't dare to conclude until I arrived in Zhengzhou. Now, Sister She has become a wanted murderer who is on the run, and the portraits are posted everywhere in the state capital for rewards! In desperation, I had to Hurry up and rush to Beijing, please brother Zhang help me find out the case, and save my sister this time!"

Zhang Fangxian was startled, and almost dropped the teacup in his hand: "Murder? What's going on?"

Nangongji frowned and sighed: Biyue and Lange on the notice, although they were dressed in men's clothes, he still recognized them at a glance!After inquiring, it was learned that the two of them assassinated two men in an inn in Baisha Town. As for the cause of the incident and where they went after the incident, they are all a mystery.Thinking that Baisha Town is only tens of miles away from Bianliang, the two of them may have already entered Beijing.Nangongji rushed over quickly.

When entering Beijing, the first person to visit is Li Qi.Unexpectedly, he went to Luoyang for a business, and Biyue and Lange were not at the residence.Just when he was frowning, the servant remembered that a person came to inquire about the Patriarch two days ago. Looking back now, that person really seemed to be Lan Ge in disguise, but he left again after hearing that the Patriarch was not there.From this, it can be speculated that the two of them should be hiding in the capital at the moment, and they can't go wrong!Fortunately, the arrest notice for the two has not yet entered the capital, the immediate urgent need is to find the two, ask the whole story, and then discuss the countermeasures.

Since Zhang Fang had asked him to investigate the case, it was natural that he would not be perfunctory.On the second day, they sent people to Zhengzhou to retrieve the case files, while secretly searching for the whereabouts of the two in various places in central Beijing, especially restaurants and inns.

As for Nangong Ji, he had other plans.

When knocking on the courtyard door of the quiet mansion by the South Lake, Nan Gongji felt a little apprehensive, not knowing what the scene would be like in the next moment.

After a while, there was a rush of footsteps in the room, as if a boy's voice asked, "Who is it?"

Nangongji answered truthfully, and the door creaked open, revealing a surprised and joyful young face: I haven't seen you in a year, Tong'er, who has grown a lot taller.

It's time to say goodbye, but fortunately, Youranju's vitality has not changed.The autumn wind brings coolness, and the yellow flowers in the garden are just blooming. The joyful appearance relieves the anxiety and irritability in the heart.

Sitting quietly in the middle hall, admiring the flowers and drinking tea, but before a cup of tea was exhausted, Tonger heard that the person he was waiting for had arrived---in fact, Nan Gongji's visit today was not as simple as revisiting his old place.In fact, why is he so leisurely right now?The real purpose is to invite Zhang Lingqi to meet here.

Murder for life is fair, and it is the law of the country. Even if there is a reason for the crime, as long as the crime is true, even if it is Zhang Fang, it is difficult to show mercy to him.What's more, Nan Gongji didn't want to embarrass his best friend: Since the case happened in Zhengzhou, it should be concluded in the local area. Dali Temple intervened halfway and intervened for no reason, which is really against the common sense.If it is learned from outsiders, it may be disadvantageous for Zhang Fang.Therefore, this matter must be pardoned by the imperial decree before it can be safe.

The master and servant of the past, reunited at this moment, is naturally full of surprises.

Zhang Lingqi choked before saying anything: Zhang Fang told me earlier that Mr. Lang had returned to the capital, but he still couldn't believe it. Even though he was living outside Youran just now, he still hesitated to knock on the door, fearing that the joy would be in vain.Unexpectedly, this news is indeed true!

After inquiring, Nan Gongji found out that now, he has moved to be a high-ranking internal servant, serving the Palace of Funing, and serving the emperor.Just mentioning today made him feel worried. After returning to the palace from "Nanyuan" in Daochun, the official's body still did not recover. The whole summer was a lingering sick bed. The head disease did not heal, but it added to the heartache. I have been suffering from chronic illness, lack of energy and do not think about eating, and I often cannot sleep at night because of the pain, but I still have to work hard to manage the government. It is really hard work!In the past two months, I have fainted several times, and the imperial physician is still helpless, causing both internal and external worries.The imperial court had already asked to announce the establishment of the crown prince, although the official family did not comment, but privately agreed to the queen's request to bring the five-year-old eldest son Ximao of the king of Nan'an into the palace to be raised.

It's only been a few months, but he has become so ill, how can Nan Gongji not feel anxious and heartbroken?But right now, he knew clearly that he definitely didn't want to see him, so he had to order him to tactfully report his entry into Beijing.

Yue Ling is not a heartless person, back then in Shuzhong, he could feel Biyue's intentions for him, but now that Biyue is in trouble, he will never ignore it!Anyway, if you save Biyue first, there is always room for maneuver in the future.

And things really did not go as Nangongji expected, although Yue Ling was very annoyed at Nangongji's private entry into the capital, but he never neglected the matter of Biyue, urgently ordered Zhang Fang to investigate thoroughly, and ordered to find the princess in time , in case of regeneration.This decree relieved Zhang Fang of his worries.

At present, the case files of the Zhengzhou Mansion have been delivered. After Zhang Fang has read them carefully, his doubts are still hard to dispel. The whole story of the matter, but no one can tell.Moreover, the identity of the deceased is still unknown. It seems that this is indeed an unsolved case.If you want to know the details, you can only find the two of them.

Let's say that just when Dali Temple sent people all over the city to search, a fire broke out in the inn in the southern suburbs, but the case was brought to light.

Nangong Ji got the letter and rushed to Dali Temple, but what he heard broke his heart--Biyue, I am afraid he is no longer alive!Speaking of the cause of the incident, it is simple: in the middle of the night before yesterday, an inn in the southern suburbs caught fire, and several people died. When the Kaifeng government went to check the identity of the deceased, they found something strange.

Nangongji was shocked, how could he believe it, he decided to go to defend the corpse, but Zhang Fang stopped him, because the corpse was beyond recognition and could not be recognized!At that time, when the identity was checked, the gold, silver and jade ornaments from the Shu Palace were also found in the room where the body was located. After identifying with the waiter with the portrait, they knew that the room was indeed Bi Yue and Lan Ge!

How can one be reconciled to such an ending after a whole month of hard work?And I can't believe it.Nan Gongji was in a state of confusion, no matter how much Zhang Fang tried to persuade him, it would be of no avail, he decided to go and identify the corpse himself.Zhang Fang had no choice but to let him.

In the dark mortuary room, there was still a strong smell of burning. Nan Gongji stopped in front of the door, but he couldn't move, because he didn't know what kind of miserable scene he would see in the next moment.After struggling for a long time, he finally made up his mind and moved closer step by step, but raised his hand a few times, but it was difficult to lift the bamboo mat. . .

Zhang Fang couldn't bear it, and advised him to give up, but the man refused.

He closed his eyes for a while but calmed down. After a long time, he suddenly raised his hand and opened the remnant mat that seemed to weigh a thousand catties. . .

I don't know if it was because of shock or grief, seeing him staggering back a few big steps, he finally covered his chest and closed his eyes, unable to speak.

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Today is double update!If you feel inexplicable after reading this chapter, it means that you missed the previous chapter!