At dusk on the first day of July in the 21st year of Zhaoming, Lu Jiu and Pang Li arrived in Ningcheng smoothly, and brought Fu Lianchao's secret decree.

Seeing that Fu Nanling had finished reading the secret order, Pang Li glanced at Ji Linglan who was standing beside him, and whispered in Fu Nanling's ear: "Your Highness, please hold back."

Fu Nanling frowned slightly, and said, "Eunuch Pang, they are all people I trust, so just speak up if you have anything to say."

Pang Li said in embarrassment: "Your Highness, this matter is of great importance, it is better to be cautious."

Ji Linglan has always been keen, and said wittily: "Master, go to the kitchen and see if your medicine is ready."

Fu Nanling's eyes darkened, and he replied lightly: "Okay, you all go down."

Ji Linglan imitated Xiao Lizi's appearance and bowed out of the hall, along with Lu Jiu.

Xiao Lizi closed the door of the hall, and dutifully stood aside.

Lu Jiu looked at Ji Linglan, smiled slightly, and said softly, "Ah Lan, let's talk to the side."

Ji Linglan nodded and said with a smile, "Your Excellency, follow me."

Ji Linglan took Lu Jiu back to his bedroom, went to the table and poured a cup of tea, and said, "Your Excellency has been exhausted all the way, sit down and drink a cup of herbal tea to quench your thirst."

Lu Jiu sat down near the door and said, "Alan, call me Big Brother Lu, it sounds good to me."

"If there are no outsiders around, Ah Lan will definitely do it, but..." Ji Linglan looked at the direction of the hall, and said meaningfully: "It's not unavoidable, so let's follow the rules."

Lu Jiu is a smart person, so he naturally understood Ji Linglan's implication, and said, "Ah Lan is still thoughtful."

"My lord, is this journey going smoothly?"

"Successful." Lu Jiu answered concisely, and asked back: "Listen to Ling Qi, you went to Hong County with your master, and even touched Gao Jin's people. Have you ever been injured?"

Ji Linglan couldn't help but think of the wailing that night, her eyes flickered for a moment, she smiled and said: "I just blew a cool breeze on the roof for a while, and it wasn't me who did it, so why bother? Thank you, my lord. worry."

Lu Jiu pondered for a while, and said: "Alan, I know you are kind-hearted, and it is difficult to accept this kind of killing. If you don't want to be stained with blood again, you'd better withdraw as soon as possible."

Ji Linglan was taken aback. He didn't expect Lu Jiu to say that. Lu Jiu and Liu Xi also comforted him on this issue. Liu Xi was from the perspective of Fu Nanling's subordinates, while Lu Jiu was completely from his perspective. Who is really good for him, it is obvious.

"Don't worry, my lord, I will withdraw when this matter is settled." Ji Linglan looked at Lu Jiu, and the smile on the corner of his mouth became more genuine.

Lu Jiu smiled slightly, and took a sip of herbal tea from the teacup.

At this moment, Xiao Lizi appeared at the door, bowed and said, "My lord, the master is here to invite you."

"Understood." Lu Jiu smiled at Ji Linglan, turned around and walked out of the door, followed Xiao Lizi, and walked to the main hall.

Ji Linglan picked up the teapot and poured herself a cup of herbal tea, took it up and drank it all in one gulp, and couldn't help but slander: "Obviously, with that Eunuch Pang around, I'm an outsider. I shouldn't know too much, just for the sake of my own life." , it is better to participate less.

After sitting in the room for a while, he got up and went to the kitchen, thinking that he would definitely eat alone tonight, so he might as well cook something he likes by himself.

Everyone in this house knows Ji Linglan, and understands that he has a special status and is deeply loved by Fu Nanling. Their attitude towards him is like treating another master, serving him wholeheartedly, but this is also different from how Ji Linglan usually treats others. Especially compared with Fu Nanling's strictness, Ji Linglan's master is obviously much more easy-going.

Seeing him coming in, the steward of the kitchen hurriedly greeted him, and said with a smile: "I have seen you, sir, what is your order here?"

Looking at the lively scene in the kitchen, Ji Linglan suddenly remembered that he only saw Lu Jiu and Pang Li, and none of the others, so why hasn't Yingwei entered the city yet?

Seeing that Ji Linglan was in a daze, the steward called out strangely: "Master?"

Ji Linglan came back to her senses and said, "It's nothing, I just came over to see how the food is doing."

"Young master, don't worry, the servants are preparing with all their strength, and they will never miss the hour."

"Then, you hurry up and get ready, I'll go back first."

"Young master, walk slowly."

If Laoshizi Yingwei also wanted to eat, then the kitchen must be busy today, so he better stop making trouble.Eat something if you have something to eat, if you really don’t have anything to eat, it’s okay to be hungry.

As soon as Ji Linglan came out of the kitchen, she bumped into Xiao Li who was walking hurriedly.Seeing him coming straight towards her, Ji Linglan hastily greeted him.

Xiao Lizi said out of breath, "Young master, the master has summoned you."

Ji Linglan raised her eyebrows and said, "Looking for me? Are you done talking about business?"

"The slave doesn't know. The master is still waiting, son, come with me."

"Then let's go." Ji Linglan knew that the most important thing for servants like them was not to be smart, but to keep their mouths shut, so he didn't expect Xiao Lizi to answer.

Ji Linglan followed Xiao Lizi, walking all the way forward, not the hall, but his room.From a distance, the door of the room was wide open, and Fu Nanling was standing at the door. When he saw him coming, there was a smile on the corner of his mouth. He greeted him in three or two steps, and asked, "Alan, where have you been? Why aren't you here?" In the room?"

Ji Linglan and Fu Nanling distanced themselves, saluted politely and said, "Alan has seen the master, what orders does the master have?"

Fu Nanling was startled, as if he had seen the previous life, that Ji Linglan who severed ties with him after knowing the truth.Feeling pain in Fu Nanling's heart, he approached Ji Linglan and grabbed his wrist, looking at Ji Linglan's eyes with complicated emotions, he said: "Alan, I will never let you leave me again!"

The pain from the wrist made Ji Linglan frowned, he struggled hard, and whispered: "A Ling, you let go, it's not right for people to see."

Fu Nanling's pupils shrank, and then he came back to his senses. Looking at Ji Linglan's frown, he loosened his grip, but didn't let go, and pulled him straight into the bedroom.

Ji Linglan was staggered and almost fell over, his brows furrowed even tighter, but because of their identities, he didn't struggle anymore and let Fu Nanling drag him into the room.

The door was closed, Ji Linglan looked at Fu Nanling, and found that his eyes were red and tears were rolling in his eyes, he looked aggrieved like an abandoned dog.Ji Linglan's heart softened all of a sudden, and she said helplessly: "A Ling, if that appearance of yours is seen by that Eunuch Pang and spread to the emperor's ears, do you want my head?"

"Alan, you alienate me." Fu Nanling blinked, and big tears fell down. With the tone of accusation, people who didn't understand thought what happened to Ji Linglan.

Ji Linglan couldn't laugh or cry at once, took out the handkerchief and handed it to him, saying: "In the past, there were only your people in this house, you and I were free, no one knew. But now the emperor's people are here too, we can't do that Feel free, you are so smart, don't you understand?"

"I've sent the person away." Fu Nanling didn't answer, but approached Ji Linglan, raised his head slightly, and said, "Ah Lan messed with it, Ah Lan rubbed it."

Earlier in the main hall, when Pang Li questioned Ji Linglan in front of Fu Nanling, he felt displeased in his heart, and had already made up his mind to send this blind slave away.After Pang Li handed over the soldier talisman to him, he asked Xiao Lizi to take him to the most remote yard of the house, where he took care of him secretly.If it weren't for the difficulty of going out of the city at night, Pang Li might not even have the chance to stay.

Looking at the angry Fu Nanling, Ji Linglan thought it was funny, raised her hand to wipe him off, and said: "A Ling, you have passed the years of weak crown anyway, why do you still look like a child who hasn't grown up? "

"In front of Ah Lan, I just want to do whatever I want." Fu Nanling pushed his nose up, held Ji Linglan's hand, and said, "Father spoils me, but he is very busy every day and has no time to take care of me. In fact, I have never been really doted on. Ah Lan, can you...can you love me?"

Just like in the previous life, if you love me again, I swear that I will never let you down!

Seeing the anticipation in Fu Nanling's eyes, Ji Linglan couldn't laugh or cry, and said: "A Ling, you are two years older than me anyway, why do you still let me pamper you?"

Disappointment flashed across Fu Nanling's eyes, he knew that Ji Linglan would be wrong, and the reason why he said ambiguously was to leave room for him, he didn't want Ji Linglan to have any reason to leave him.

"Then I can dote on you. Ah Lan, as long as you don't alienate me, I can do anything."

"I didn't alienate you, it's just that there are outsiders around, so it's troublesome. You should abide by the rules." Ji Linglan changed the subject and said, "A Ling, hasn't Brother Liu sent a message yet?"

"Not yet, the hour hasn't come yet, don't worry."

"Then Master Xu handed over to us the account book, when do you plan to send it back to the capital?"

"I have ordered Zero Four to leave with the account book, and he should have been out of the city for a long time now."

Ji Linglan was startled, and then asked, "Brother Gao? When did A Ling give the order?"

"When Lu Jiu and the others arrived, Zero Four had already got up and left the city."

"Then what about the Eagle Guard that Big Brother Lu brought, why haven't I seen any of them?"

Fu Nanling explained: "Although Ningcheng seems to be calm, in fact, the dark tide is raging. A large number of people entering the city will definitely attract Gao Jin's attention. They will enter the city in batches tomorrow, and they are now stationed outside the city."

Ji Linglan nodded suddenly, and said, "Brother Lu is more considerate."

Fu Nanling frowned slightly, and asked pretending to be curious: "Alan, I heard that you chatted with Ling Jiu before, what did you talk about?"

"It's just chatting, and I didn't say anything." Ji Linglan subconsciously didn't want Fu Nanling to know the content of their conversation.

"Dong dong dong", there was a timely knock on the door, and Xiao Lizi's voice came from outside the door, saying: "Master, the meal is ready, do you want to pass it on?"

Fu Nanling looked at Ji Linglan and said, "Let's pass on the meal."

As Fu Nanling's words fell, the door was pushed open, and Xiao Lizi walked in with a bow, followed by several attendants, holding toiletries in their hands.

The two stood up, washed their hands, rinsed their mouths, and then sat down again. After a while, the food was on the table.

Just halfway through the meal, a servant hurried to the door, and then Xiao Lizi walked out, the servant whispered a few words in Xiao Lizi's ear.

Xiao Lizi nodded, waved away the attendant, turned and walked in, bowed and said: "Master, there is a letter from Master Liu."

"Let's talk." Fu Nanling added a piece of braised pork into Ji Linglan's bowl, and said, "Alan, you are too thin, eat more meat."

Ji Linglan didn't have the heart to eat, she put the meat into her mouth perfunctorily, and turned to look at Xiao Lizi.

Xiao Lizi looked at his nose, nose, and heart, and said: "Master Liu said that he just received a letter from Master Zhang, and that he will be at Zhulin Lane in the south of the city tonight."

"Dangdangdang", the sound of the watch drum sounded at Zishi, every day from the beginning of Haishi to the end of Yinshi is the curfew time in Ningcheng.The law stipulates that if someone wanders on the street during the curfew, anyone who is bumped by patrolling soldiers will be taken back to the government office, and anyone who resists will be treated as an enemy spy and executed in the street.

Escaping the patrolling soldiers, Fu Nanling and Ji Linglan, with the help of Lu Jiu and others, had successfully arrived at Zhulin Lane in the south of the city an hour ago.True to its name, this alley is surrounded by a bamboo forest. When you go deep into the alley, there is a house with the name Liufu on the plaque.The house does not occupy a large area, and the structure inside cannot be seen clearly at night, but one can guess from the painting of the exterior walls and the layout of the gate that this is definitely not an ordinary house.And the only entrance leading to the house is this bamboo alley.

Ji Linglan stared at the entrance of the alley, and said worriedly: "A Ling, the terrain here is not good for us, do you really want to go in?"

If Zhang Hanchen had bad intentions and blocked this alley, then they would really be the turtles in the urn, and they would catch each one.

Fu Nanling didn't answer, but instead asked: "Alan, why did you follow when you knew it was dangerous?"

Although they were hiding in the shadows where the moonlight could not reach, Ji Linglan could clearly see Fu Nanling's bright eyes and the expectation in his eyes.Ji Linglan felt dumbfounded for a while, and whispered: "It's done for you."

What Ji Linglan said was completely from the bottom of his heart. First, because he really had a good impression of Fu Nanling, people's hearts are always tense. Although he didn't say Fu Nanling's kindness to him, he remembered it in his heart.But his favor is obviously not what Fu Nanling wants, he just treats Fu Nanling as his younger brother.The second is because of Fu Nanling's status, the third prince most beloved by Emperor Fu, if he has a good or bad thing, then those who follow him, as well as many people in Ningcheng, will not end well, and the blood will flow like a river. Not exaggerating at all.

The corners of Fu Nanling's mouth turned up, his eyes became brighter, and he said, "Don't worry, Ah Lan, no one can hurt you, not anyone else!"

Ji Linglan smiled and looked towards the dark alley, where he always felt like a giant beast with its mouth wide open, waiting for its prey to come.He shook his head, and asked repeatedly: "A Ling, isn't the Eagle Guard entering the city tomorrow, why don't we change the appointment time, so it's safer."

"Tomorrow is the third day. Gao Jin will definitely find out what happened in Zuicao Village, and then Ningcheng will be under martial law. Before that time, we must confirm Zhang Hanchen's position, and all the people in Qinghe Juli will withdraw. , and we will go to Zhang Mansion." Fu Nanling said his plan.

"What about the Eagle Guards outside the city?"

"They scattered into the city and hid in the city, waiting for the future, and they should cooperate with each other."

Looking at Fu Nanling, Ji Linglan couldn't help admiring in her heart, this sick and weak boy who was just 16 years old, can actually have such resourcefulness, and he can control everything while talking and laughing, which is really admirable.

"How can you be sure of Lord Zhang's position? If he is Gao Jin's accomplice and set up a net in this bamboo forest alley today, once we step in, it will be forever."

Although he did not participate in this case in his last life, he clearly remembered that Zhang Hanchen was one of the few surviving officials of the Liaoyuan Third Division, and he did not shake his official position. It can be seen that the reason why Fu Lianchao was able to successfully take down Gao Jin was because of Zhang Hanchen. A share of credit, but credit and demerit offset, Fu Lianchao did not promote his official position.

"Ah Lan, life is like a game, the winners and losers are mixed, let's take a gamble today."

Fu Nanling didn't say anything, and directly pulled Ji Linglan into Zhulin Lane.

"You...you're really capricious." Ji Linglan smiled helplessly, but didn't say anything more after all, and let him drag her into the alley.

Lu Jiusan and the others hurriedly followed, carefully guarding the two of them.

When they came to the gate of the house, suddenly a figure flew down, knelt on one knee and said: "Zero Er sees the master."

Fu Nanling waved his hand and said, "Get up, what's the situation inside?"

Chen Yan got up and replied: "Master, one hour ago, Mr. Zhang entered the house alone. There are 23 people in the house, including servants and female relatives. No abnormalities were found."

"Where is Master Zhang now?"

"In the study. Only two servants were left guarding the door, and the others were driven to the backyard."

"Okay, let's go in there."

As soon as Fu Nanling finished speaking, Lu Jiu, Liu Xi, and Chen Yan each took one person, jumped into the courtyard.Under the leadership of Chen Yan, he went straight to Zhang Hanchen's study.

Seeing the passing of time and the delay in the future, Zhang Hanchen had no idea, thinking that his guess was wrong, and was thinking about how to explain it if it was Gao Jin who came in later, when he heard two "plop, plop" outside the door , Immediately after the door of the study was pushed open, a young man with a long sword walked in, and then three people walked in one after another.

When Zhang Hanchen saw Fu Nanling's face clearly, he couldn't help being startled, rubbed his eyes subconsciously, and then came to the front of the hall, bowed and said: "The commander of the Liaoyuan Commander, Zhang Hanchen, has met His Royal Highness the Third Prince, a thousand years old, a thousand years old .”

The corners of Fu Nanling's lips curled up, and he said with a half-smile: "Master Zhang is really in a good mood. The layout of this outer courtyard is good. Compared with the richness and honor of Zhang's residence, this place is much more elegant. This prince likes it."

Zhang Hanchen's heart tightened, and he quickly explained: "The third prince forgives the crime, and the next official is forced to do so..."

"Be wise and protect yourself. This prince understands. Who doesn't want to live a life of stability and wealth, surrounded by groups of children, beautiful wives and beautiful concubines, isn't that what being an official is all about. You think so, Mr. Zhang?" Fu Nanling still had a smile on his lips, his eyes But it cooled down.

Zhang Hanchen frowned slightly. Everyone said that the third prince was favored by the emperor because of his violent temper, moody, and he was a master who could not be offended. Today, it was just like the rumors.

For Fu Nanling, Zhang Hanchen looked down on him from the bottom of his heart. He was able to achieve his current status because he was born in the royal family, otherwise he would only be trampled like mud.What's more, this is in Ningcheng, his territory, he has been in the top position all the year round, and he has also developed an arrogant temperament. If it was Fu Lianchao who came today, he would definitely bow his head willingly, but facing Fu Nanling, he really has nothing to fear.

"Forgive me, Your Highness. I was forced by others, not voluntarily. If not, I would not have appeared today. Your Highness, please learn from me."

"Yo, Mr. Zhang's tone is really confident. What's the matter, you feel that in your territory now, the prince still depends on you, so you have a heart of disobedience, and you are so blatantly perfunctory with me?" Fu Nanling's tone seemed to be joking, but those who followed him all the year round could hear the danger in it.

"Your Highness, I don't dare, I just tell the truth, and I don't mean to offend His Highness, not to mention disobedience, it's pure fiction."

"Presumptuous!" Fu Nanling kicked Zhang Hanchen's heart.

Zhang Hanchen didn't expect that Fu Nanling would make a move suddenly, and he was staggered by the kick, but he was a military commander, Fu Nanling's strength could not do anything to him, but he was kicked and beaten in public, Zhang Hanchen's face was hot, and he subconsciously thought He wanted to go forward, but was kicked on the ankle by Liu Xi who was behind him.Zhang Hanchen staggered and fell forward involuntarily, but soon stabilized his figure, turned around and drew out the soft sword on his body, just about to make a move, when he suddenly heard a "呵" sound behind him, followed by a burst of dizziness. His limbs went limp and he fell to the ground.

Fu Nanling looked at Ji Linglan who was standing aside, and asked curiously, "Ah Lan, this is it?"

Ji Linglan, who held her breath, hurried to the door, opened the door, and said with a smile, "Drug/drug, that, I'm sorry, I also reacted subconsciously."

From the moment they entered Zhulin Lane, Ji Linglan's spirit was highly tense. Zhang Hanchen's attitude was not bad as soon as they entered the door, but Ji Linglan was so perceptive, and quickly saw his contempt hidden under the surface. It's not very good, and now it's even more annoying.Seeing him draw out the soft sword, Ji Linglan's brain became hot, and he took out an anesthetic and sprayed it.

The mentality at that time was completely: no matter how disobedient my child is, he will be beaten and scolded, and no one else can move him.

Zhang Hanchen did not inhale much anesthetic, but his limbs were weak, not to the point of unconsciousness.He glared at Fu Nanling, and said weakly: "Third Prince, don't bully others too much. After all, the next official is also a third-rank official appointed by the emperor himself. How can you let you bully me?"

"You still know that you are an official of the imperial court?" Fu Nanling looked down at Zhang Hanchen and smiled contemptuously, "When tens of thousands of people in Liaoyuan died tragically, did you ever think that you were an official of the imperial court? Have you ever thought that you are an official of the imperial court? When you see corpses lying all over the place, how do you feel? Have you ever thought that you are an official of the imperial court? Tens of thousands of people! Mr. Zhang, if you pile up their corpses, will you be able to do it like that? Like a city wall?"

"I..." Zhang Hanchen blushed, wanting to refute but didn't know how to speak.

"Master Zhang wants to say that Gao Jin is powerful, and you are also forced to do nothing?"

"Xiaguan..." Fu Nanling said the excuse he had thought up, and Zhang Hanchen felt a little embarrassed.

"Why did the father set up the third division in the local area? It was because he was afraid that one person would dominate and wanted the three divisions to monitor each other. You are the commander of the Liaoyuan capital and control the military and political power in Liaoyuan. If it weren't for your connivance, how could Gao Jin be here? So powerful?" Fu Nanling paused, and then said: "My lord, my prince said you were dereliction of duty, can you admit it?"

Zhang Hanchen's arrogance was completely suppressed, and he said in shame: "This official is guilty."

"My lord Zhang, if you are an official and not for the people, why should you be an official for your parents? For wealth, sex, and power?"

Zhang Hanchen became more and more ashamed, and said: "The next official is guilty!"

Fu Nanling put away the violent aura on his body, and said earnestly: "Master Zhang, as a military commander, you should understand the truth that 'water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it'. The people are boats for the country of water. What will happen if riots are triggered? What's more, Linguo and Languo are eyeing tigers, and when the time comes, there will be internal and external troubles, where is the family and the country? If the family and the country are not there, what is the use of your officials?"

Zhang Hanchen prostrated himself on the ground in shame, and said: "The lower official is guilty, ten thousand deaths are unforgivable, hope the palace will come down!"

Fu Nanling walked towards Zhang Hanchen and reached out to help him.Seeing this, Lu Jiu hurried over to help, and placed him on a chair beside him.

Zhang Hanchen was so ashamed that he didn't dare to look up at Fu Nanling, "Your Highness, I'm ashamed to face Your Highness."

"Master Zhang, it's not me that you are ashamed of, but the tens of thousands of people who died in vain in Liaoyuan, and the father who trusted and relied on the great man."

"Your Majesty, I'm sorry for you!" Zhang Hanchen wailed in shame.

Ji Linglan, who stood aside and watched from beginning to end, was a little dumbfounded. The person who was arrogant and arrogant just now was called crying by the person he despised or even hated...

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