In the plum garden of Liu's Mansion on the third day of July in the 21st year of Zhaoming, Ji Linglan told the whole story truthfully. Although the old lady understood the truth after all, she didn't blame Ji Linglan for Mrs. Liu's death.Liu Lian was young, so he didn't understand what he heard, but he saw Madam Liu's death with his own eyes, and Gao Wei was the murderer in his heart, so he didn't hold any resentment towards Ji Linglan.
Ji Linglan squatted down and looked at Liu Lian, and said seriously: "Young master, my name is Ji Linglan. I am responsible for Mrs. Liu's death. If you need something in the future, as long as it does not violate the principles, I will definitely help you." . Remember?"
Liu Lian looked at Ji Linglan ignorantly, nodded and said, "Lian'er remembered."
The old mother walked up to Fu Nanling, knelt down on the ground, and said beggingly: "My lord, please take Lian'er back to Beijing for the sake of my lord's loyalty to the imperial court. Lian'er's maternal grandfather's family is an inspector. Li Zhi, the censor of Zuodu, Mr. Li, just need to send him to Zuodu censor's mansion. The old lady is old and can't do what she wants. The hearts of everyone in Liu's mansion are broken. The old slave doesn't believe anyone. I can only ask my lord to help me, and I hope my lord will be merciful."
Fu Nanling nodded and said, "Okay, after Mrs. Liu's burial, we will leave for Beijing."
"Thank you sir, thank you sir!"
The old mama kowtowed non-stop, seeing Ji Linglan feeling sore, she quickly helped her up.
Under the arrangement of Fu Nanling, the mourning hall was quickly set up. Ji Linglan knelt in front of the mourning hall and worshiped respectfully, saying: "Madam Liu, don't worry, I will do what you entrust. If you ask me, I will do it." I will do my best, and I hope you will be safe and happy in the next life."
In the evening, Zhang Hanchen, who hadn't seen him for a few days, finally showed up. His face was a little pale, but he was full of energy. He came to the hall and bowed to salute, "I have seen His Royal Highness the Third Prince."
Fu Nanling raised his eyes to look at him, took a sip from his teacup, and said, "Master Zhang looks radiant, and looks much younger. It seems that his heart disease has been healed."
Ji Linglan stood aside and listened with her head down. Fu Nanling's words contained guns and sticks. At first glance, he really sounded like an arrogant and domineering master. Compared with the soft and cute appearance in front of him, he was completely different. Although Ji Linglan has seen it more than once, she still can't help feeling a little dazed.
Zhang Hanchen's heart tightened, and he said hastily: "Your Highness is just joking, I'm just happy for the people in Liaoyuan who died in vain, and for Lord Liu and Lord Li who died for righteousness."
"So that's the case, Mr. Zhang has a heart." Fu Nanling smiled noncommittally, and asked: "Mr. Zhang took time out of his busy schedule to come here, why? But Sun Yi has disappeared, or Gao Weiluo Internet?"
Hearing this, Ji Linglan also became interested, and slightly raised her head to look at Zhang Hanchen.
Zhang Hanchen's expression froze, and he said awkwardly: "Your Highness, Sun Yi and Gao Wei have not been found yet, but the officials will definitely send more people to arrest them as soon as possible."
"The Master Zhang came today, what is the reason?"
"Your Highness, before you moved, because of the situation, you couldn't make a big show of it, and the people in the house couldn't see you. Now that the overall situation in Ningcheng has been settled, I want to hold a family banquet, so that everyone in the house can come and pay a visit. I don't know what your Highness thinks. ?”
Fu Nanling smiled contemptuously, and said: "Family banquet? Master Zhang, why should my prince attend the family banquet of your Zhang family? Who are you, or who do you want to be? Does the emperor agree?"
Zhang Hanchen was shocked when he heard the words, and quickly fell to his knees, saying: "The official made a slip of the tongue for a while, I have no other intentions, please forgive me, Your Highness!"
"Master Zhang, you said that Ningcheng was initially settled, did Sun Yi ever find it, where is the evidence left by Master Liu, why did Li Heng die, and how many officials from Liaoyuan were involved?" Fu Nanling paused, calmly He asked eagerly, "Does Mr. Zhang know these things?"
Every time Fu Nanling asked a question, Zhang Hanchen bent his waist a little, and finally he could only prostrate on the ground, and said in panic: "Your Highness calm down, I am guilty of the crime."
"My lord Zhang, you must have heard about my prince's reputation. What I hate the most is that someone hits me. Regardless of what happened before, if it really annoys me, even if I accidentally Whoever he killed, I think the emperor would not blame him." Fu Nanling could see Zhang Hanchen's thoughts thoroughly, so as to avoid trouble, he also said it directly.
"Yes, I understand." Zhang Hanchen prostrated himself on the ground so that no one could see his expression.
"Of course, my prince will report the matter of Liaoyuan truthfully, and my father will definitely reward me according to my merits. If Mr. Zhang has nothing to do, please step back, my prince is tired." The impatience in Fu Nanling's tone did not hide the slightest bit .
"Yes, I will resign." Zhang Hanchen bowed and retreated.
As soon as Zhang Hanchen left, Fu Nanling's upright body relaxed, turned his head to look at Ji Linglan, and said aggrievedly: "Alan, dealing with them is so tiring."
For Fu Nanling's ability to change his face in seconds, Ji Linglan was amazed. He was just an arrogant and domineering prince who opened his mouth and shut his mouth in a bloody storm. In the blink of an eye, he turned into a pitiful, soft, cute and coquettish little milk dog.However, Ji Linglan sympathizes with Fu Nanling, it is really tiring to live in intrigue every day.
Ji Linglan walked to Fu Nanling's lower head and sat down, said with a smile: "A Ling, you said that Zhang Hanchen was trying to trick you. Could it be that he still wants to marry his daughter to you?"
Even if Ji Linglan seldom watches the scenes that often appear in costume dramas, she has heard of them.
Fu Nanling looked at Ji Linglan, and said tentatively: "Alan, if... if the father proposes marriage for me, what will happen to you?"
Ji Linglan was taken aback, then remembered that men in ancient times were sixteen years old and most likely would get married later, and said with a smile: "I will definitely offer a congratulatory gift to congratulate you on your wedding."
Fu Nanling smiled wryly in his heart, and said sadly: "But I don't want to get married."
"Why don't you want to? The emperor dotes on you so much, he will definitely be able to pick a woman who suits you."
Ji Linglan knew in her heart that the marriages of royal children were mostly political marriages, especially in this era.But judging from Fu Nanling's current situation, Fu Lianchao dotes on him so much, he should try his best to satisfy his request under the balance of interests.Relatively speaking, Fu Nanling's marriage is considered free.
"My dilapidated body looks like this now. I can't do anything. I might die at some point, so why bother to drag others down."
Knowing that Fu Nanling was telling the truth, but Ji Linglan couldn't see his self-defeating appearance, and said: "A Ling, don't be discouraged, the world is so big, maybe there is a genius doctor who can cure your illness. But you You are right, your body is indeed not suitable for premature marriage. Wait a little longer, and I will see if I can find a way..."
"What?" Ji Linglan said the last sentence very lightly, Fu Nanling didn't hear clearly.
Ji Linglan regained her senses and said, "It's nothing, I mean, don't give up hope, maybe one day a genius doctor will come and cure your illness."
Fu Nanling smiled and said: "Alan, you don't need to comfort me, my father has been helping me find medicine since I was a child, if there is a miracle doctor, I would have found it long ago."
"In short, don't give up hope as long as you are alive, so that you can live a wonderful life."
"I used to feel that life was boring, and I didn't care much about life and death, but ever since I met Ah Lan, I have always felt terrified, and suddenly I found that I was afraid of death." Fu Nanling stepped forward and grabbed Ji Linglan's sleeve, saying : "Alan, if one day I die, will you be sad?"
Ji Linglan's heart twitched, and she said displeasedly: "Stop saying such stupid things in the future, I don't like to listen to them, it's better to be afraid of death, you can live well if you are afraid of death. Take good care of your body, and you will always find a way to heal it , believe me?"
"Believe it! I believe everything Ah Lan says!"
Hearing Fu Nanling's words, Ji Linglan was suddenly a little dazed, as if standing beside him was that idiot Tang Tang, who had said the same thing before.
Ji Linglan said with a smile: "In my life, I'm still welcome."
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it will be seven days. The Eagle Guards are scattered all over the country, and cooperate with Zhang Hanchen to clean up Gao Jin's remnants.It is said to be cooperation, but it is just surveillance. The Liaoyuan army has returned to Zhang Hanchen's control. To deal with those private guards, they will be crushed in terms of numbers, and there is no need for Eagle Guards to participate. Everyone knows this well.
Fu Nanling's identity is known to only a few people such as Zhang Hanchen. This is also to avoid complications. After all, Fu Nanling's identity is special and he is not in the capital. a trouble.
After seven days of mourning, Mrs. Liu's funeral went smoothly under the auspices of Zhang Hanchen.After the Liu family's ban was lifted, Liu Ji's concubines and many servants dispersed, and the Liu family's property was also divided up by them.Fu Nanling didn't let anyone stop him, he could leave if he wanted to, and he could take whatever he wanted, except that no one could move the house of Liu's residence.
After everyone left, only the old mother, Liu Lian and Wang Shun were left behind by Fu Nanling.The busy servants at Mrs. Liu's funeral were all seconded from Zhang's mansion, and the guests came here for Zhang Hanchen's face.
After the funeral, Fu Nanling planned to return to Beijing, but he didn't expect that Fu Lianchao came to Liaoyuan for a private visit.
In Qinghe residence, Fu Nanling and Ji Linglan moved out of Zhang's mansion after knowing that Zhang Hanchen had set his mind on him.
Seeing Fu Lianchao walking in, Fu Nanling was startled, then went up to greet him, saluted and said: "I have seen my father, long live my father, long live my father!"
When Ji Linglan saw it, she also knelt down on the ground with everyone, and shouted: "See the emperor, long live, long live, long live!"
Fu Lianchao bent down and helped Fu Nanling up, and said with a smile, "Let's all get flat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone stood up and bowed to the side.
Fu Lian looked Fu Nanling up and down, saw that his face was pale, and said distressedly: "Ling'er's complexion is so bad, but is he sick again?"
Fu Nanling smiled and said: "Thank you for your concern, my son, I'm fine, but I'm a little tired these days. Father, why did you come here, why didn't my son receive any news?"
"I am traveling in a low-clothes, and no one knows about it except Mr. Tang and Mr. Wang."
Fu Nanling nodded, and said: "Father, you look a little bad. You must be tired from the journey. You go to the bedroom to rest for a while. After you have rested, I will talk to you again."
"That's good. Ling'er has worked hard for many days, and you should also pay attention to rest. I brought a lot of tonics that you often use, and let them make a medicinal diet for you."
"Thank you, father, my son will take you to the bedroom to rest."
Fu Lianchao went out of the main hall first, Fu Nanling looked at Ji Linglan, and then gave Xiao Lizi a wink, Xiao Lizi understood and nodded slightly.
After Fu Nanling and Fu Lianchao left, Xiao Lizi brought Ji Linglan to Xikuayuan, the most remote courtyard in Qingheju.
Unavoidable that Ji Linglan misunderstood, Xiao Lizi explained to Fu Nanling: "My lord, please don't misunderstand me, my master let you live here because I am afraid that my lord..."
Ji Linglan interrupted Xiao Lizi, and said indifferently: "You don't need to explain, I understand what A Ling means. I came from a poor background and know nothing about royal etiquette. A Ling is afraid that I will offend the emperor. Let me move here. It’s to make me live a more comfortable life. It’s very good here, and I can hide in peace, and I like the bamboo forest in this yard. Please tell A Ling, just say that I thank him for his understanding.”
Xiao Lizi breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "Young Master, don't worry, the slave will definitely convey it. Everything in this yard is readily available. If there is anything you need, you just need to find a servant to pass the message to the slave."
"Okay, go get busy."
"The servant will leave first." Xiao Lizi went out two steps and then turned back, saying: "Master, the slave will let Xiao Linzi come over later, and will be responsible for the basic necessities of the son for the time being. I hope you don't refuse."
Ji Linglan was startled, and then said, "Okay, let him come over."
"The slave will not disturb the young master's rest, and leave first."
Seeing Xiao Linzi walk out of the courtyard door, Ji Linglan stepped forward and closed the door casually.It can be said that Fu Nanling's actions were guessed in his mind.When he came to this world, what he resisted the most was all kinds of etiquette under the clear class hierarchy, saluting at every turn, and even kneeling down. Although he was good at doing good things, he didn't like it from the bottom of his heart.
Fu Lianchao is the emperor of the Fu Kingdom, the most honorable person in the entire Fu Kingdom. He pays the most attention to etiquette, not for anything else, but to show the dignity and aloofness of the royal family.What's more, as he and Xiao Lizi said, he comes from modern society, and he really doesn't know much about feudal etiquette.Although Fu Nanling is the prince, Ji Linglan is always unrestrained when she is with him, and even when she salutes, she just looks at Xiao Lizi's imitation.It is really a bit reluctant for him to face the king of a country.As for Xiao Linzi, before he resisted because he thought it was completely unnecessary, but now that Fu Lianchao also lives in this house, even if they are far apart, there will inevitably be opportunities to meet each other, and he really needs someone to remind him.
Ji Linglan walked around the yard and nodded in satisfaction.There are three main rooms here: a main hall, a bedroom, and a study.In addition, there are two side rooms, which should be lived by servants.Compared with the previous yard, it is a bit smaller, but it has all internal organs, and all kinds of furniture are not bad.Especially the study room, there is a big bookshelf inside, there are many books inside, and there are pens, ink, papers and inkstones on the table, presumably Fu Nanling specially prepared it for him because he was afraid that he would be bored.These days are always full of fear, and I really haven't calmed down to read the book. Now that the overall situation has been decided, and I can't leave for a while, it's just a good time to read the book and understand the world.
Ji Linglan flipped through it casually, and found that there were all kinds of books, as well as various miscellaneous studies. The first thing he wanted to read was history books. After all, to understand a country, history books are the most basic and intuitive.Ji Linglan was fascinated by watching it, and she couldn't feel the passage of time at all. She wandered in the long river of history, followed the protagonist in the book, and experienced his long or short life.
"Dong dong dong", there was a knock on the door, and Ji Linglan was pulled out of the book. He took out the pocket watch on his chest and checked the time. It was already nine o'clock in the evening.
"Come in." No need to guess, Ji Linglan also knows who is outside the door.
The door was pushed open, and Fu Nanling came in from the door, holding a tray in his hand, and said with a smile: "Alan, you are still working hard at such a late hour."
Looking at Fu Nanling, Ji Linglan was a little dazed. He thought it was Xiao Linzi, but he never expected that it was Fu Nanling who came in.He hastily greeted him, took the tray, and asked: "Isn't Ah Ling accompanying the emperor, why are you here at this time?"
"Father has already rested, so I came to see Alan." Fu Nanling looked at Ji Linglan and asked earnestly, "Alan, do you blame me?"
Ji Linglan smiled and said: "Strange? Why are you blamed? Didn't I ask Xiao Li to bring you a message? I can't wish for such an arrangement."
"Alan, wait a little longer, one day I will let you stand by my side openly."
Seeing the seriousness in Fu Nanling's eyes, Ji Linglan felt a little strange, and said, "A Ling, why did you say this suddenly? We are friends, as long as we keep each other in our hearts, it doesn't matter if other people know about it or not." ?”
Facing Ji Linglan's slowness, Fu Nanling could only smile wryly in his heart, but thinking about the last life, the two had been together for years before he was moved, and he was relieved.
"Yes, what Ah Lan said is true. The temperature of this white fungus and lotus seed soup is just right, you should drink it soon."
Ji Linglan picked up the bowl and finished the soup. It tasted good, but he didn't like sweets, especially he never drank sweet soup.Putting down the soup bowl, he said bluntly: "A Ling, I don't like sweets, so you can keep this soup for yourself in the future. Especially the lotus seeds, which have the effect of nourishing the heart and are good for your illness."
Hearing that Ji Linglan always cared about him, Fu Nanling felt happy and said with a smile: "Okay, let them make salty soup from now on."
Looking at Fu Nanling's face, Ji Linglan reminded: "A Ling, it's getting late, you should go back and rest."
"Okay, then I'll come and see you tomorrow." Fu Nanling didn't bother like before, but agreed happily.With Fu Lianchao around, he had to be careful in doing things, not because he was afraid of making trouble for himself, but because he was afraid that Fu Lianchao would notice Ji Linglan. Before he had absolute rights, he didn't want anyone to threaten Ji Linglan.
Ji Linglan was also a little surprised by Fu Nanling's straightforwardness, but she was relieved when she thought about the people living in the house.Ji Linglan sent Fu Nanling out, and saw Xiao Lizi and Xiao Linzi waiting outside.
"The servant has seen the young master." Xiao Linzi bowed and saluted.
"You don't need to be too polite." In front of Fu Nanling, Ji Linglan didn't say much.
After sending Fu Nanling out of the courtyard gate, watching them go away, Ji Linglan returned to the courtyard, followed by Xiao Linzi, closed the courtyard gate and fastened the bar.
Ji Linglan hesitated, and said: "Xiao Linzi, I'm sorry for the facts of the past few days, they didn't make things difficult for you, did they?"
Xiao Linzi shook his head and said: "Thank you for your concern, my master, I am fine."
Xiao Linzi kept his head down all the time, Ji Linglan couldn't see his expression clearly, so she was relieved when she heard that he was fine.
"In the future, if there are only two of us in the yard, there is no need to be polite. It's getting late, you can go back and rest."
"The slave will fetch water now, son will be later."
Looking at Xiao Linzi's back, Ji Linglan opened his mouth, but he didn't say anything.They have received different educations and have different concepts. I am just a passer-by in his life, and there is really no need to change his concepts. After all, he still has to live in this era and under such a system.
After a simple wash, Ji Linglan lay on the bed. There was an ice basin in the room. Although it was not as effective as the air conditioner, it was not too hot. After a while, she fell asleep in a daze.
"Squeak", with a slight sound, the closed door was pushed open, a black figure flashed in, came to the bed in three or two steps, and without waiting for Ji Linglan's reaction, he raised his hand and slashed at his back neck, and then lifted the person up.He walked out of the door with the person on his shoulders, and jumped out of the yard.
When Ji Linglan woke up again, it was already broad daylight, and he found himself lying on a carriage, and the person sitting next to him was none other than Gao Wei, who was wanted everywhere.Startled, he sat up quickly and found that his hands were tied with hemp rope, and the other end of the rope was held in Gao Wei's hand.
"Wake up." Gao Wei looked at Ji Linglan expressionlessly.
Ji Linglan calmed down, continued to play the previous role, and said: "My lord, if you want the 200 taels of silver from last time, then I will return it in full and give you another 200 taels. Let me go for the sake of hurting you?"
It's good that Ji Linglan didn't mention it, but after mentioning it, Gao Wei once again recalled his embarrassment at that time. He raised his hand and grabbed Ji Linglan's neck, and said in a cold voice: "Scholar can be killed but not humiliated! That day you made me lose face Lost, still want me to let you go?"
Gao Wei's fingers were getting tighter and tighter, and Ji Linglan only felt that his breathing was stagnant. His hands were tied, and he couldn't even struggle. He could only let the oxygen in his body decrease, and the feeling of suffocation surged away. Come, but he can only open his mouth in vain.
At the critical moment, Gao Wei let go, and Ji Linglan collapsed on the carriage, panting heavily, her mind went blank, and there was no room for thinking at all.After a while, Ji Linglan regained her composure, looked at Gao Wei and said, "If that's the case, why don't you kill me?"
Gao Wei didn't answer but asked instead: "What is your identity? Who is the boy with you?"
"Why do you think I will tell you?" Don't look at his usual gentle appearance to everyone, but Ji Linglan is actually proud in his bones, and Gao Wei's behavior just now offended him.
Gao Wei narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Ji Linglan sharply, and said, "You think I won't kill you?"
"You think I'm afraid of death?" Ji Linglan looked at him without fear.
Gao Wei sneered, and said: "Even if you don't tell me, I can guess a little bit. To be able to live in Zhang's mansion, with such a strong sergeant, he must not be a mortal. Combined with the characteristics of those in Kyoto, that boy is very likely to be a mortal." Eighty-nine is the third prince Fu Nanling, am I right?"
Ji Linglan's heart tightened, but she didn't show it on her face, and said: "Since you have already made up your mind, why do you need to ask more questions? It's like taking off your pants and farting."
"You!" Gao Wei looked at Ji Linglan with cold eyes, wishing he could kill him right away, but he didn't do it for a long time.
"You what you? Since it fell into your hands, I didn't intend to go back alive. Why do I have to be so aggrieved?" Ji Linglan knew in her heart that since Gao Wei had already guessed Fu Nanling's identity, he must have followed them for a while. Time, then Gao Wei must be well aware of the relationship between him and Fu Nanling, arresting him was nothing more than threatening Fu Nanling to save his own life, so he was sure that Gao Wei would not kill him.
"Sharp teeth! Stay somewhere and see how I deal with you." Gao Wei was very angry.
"Where do you want to take me?"
Gao Wei smiled contemptuously and said, "Why are you afraid?"
"I'm afraid, I'm human, and I'm born with awe of life, unlike some things that are neither human nor ghost, and don't even have the most basic humanity." Thinking of Mrs. Liu's death, Ji Linglan became even more disgusted with Gao Wei, Naturally, it's not nice to speak.
"Human nature? What is human nature?" Gao Wei smiled disdainfully and said, "If you want to live, human nature is the least valuable thing."
Ji Linglan squatted down and looked at Liu Lian, and said seriously: "Young master, my name is Ji Linglan. I am responsible for Mrs. Liu's death. If you need something in the future, as long as it does not violate the principles, I will definitely help you." . Remember?"
Liu Lian looked at Ji Linglan ignorantly, nodded and said, "Lian'er remembered."
The old mother walked up to Fu Nanling, knelt down on the ground, and said beggingly: "My lord, please take Lian'er back to Beijing for the sake of my lord's loyalty to the imperial court. Lian'er's maternal grandfather's family is an inspector. Li Zhi, the censor of Zuodu, Mr. Li, just need to send him to Zuodu censor's mansion. The old lady is old and can't do what she wants. The hearts of everyone in Liu's mansion are broken. The old slave doesn't believe anyone. I can only ask my lord to help me, and I hope my lord will be merciful."
Fu Nanling nodded and said, "Okay, after Mrs. Liu's burial, we will leave for Beijing."
"Thank you sir, thank you sir!"
The old mama kowtowed non-stop, seeing Ji Linglan feeling sore, she quickly helped her up.
Under the arrangement of Fu Nanling, the mourning hall was quickly set up. Ji Linglan knelt in front of the mourning hall and worshiped respectfully, saying: "Madam Liu, don't worry, I will do what you entrust. If you ask me, I will do it." I will do my best, and I hope you will be safe and happy in the next life."
In the evening, Zhang Hanchen, who hadn't seen him for a few days, finally showed up. His face was a little pale, but he was full of energy. He came to the hall and bowed to salute, "I have seen His Royal Highness the Third Prince."
Fu Nanling raised his eyes to look at him, took a sip from his teacup, and said, "Master Zhang looks radiant, and looks much younger. It seems that his heart disease has been healed."
Ji Linglan stood aside and listened with her head down. Fu Nanling's words contained guns and sticks. At first glance, he really sounded like an arrogant and domineering master. Compared with the soft and cute appearance in front of him, he was completely different. Although Ji Linglan has seen it more than once, she still can't help feeling a little dazed.
Zhang Hanchen's heart tightened, and he said hastily: "Your Highness is just joking, I'm just happy for the people in Liaoyuan who died in vain, and for Lord Liu and Lord Li who died for righteousness."
"So that's the case, Mr. Zhang has a heart." Fu Nanling smiled noncommittally, and asked: "Mr. Zhang took time out of his busy schedule to come here, why? But Sun Yi has disappeared, or Gao Weiluo Internet?"
Hearing this, Ji Linglan also became interested, and slightly raised her head to look at Zhang Hanchen.
Zhang Hanchen's expression froze, and he said awkwardly: "Your Highness, Sun Yi and Gao Wei have not been found yet, but the officials will definitely send more people to arrest them as soon as possible."
"The Master Zhang came today, what is the reason?"
"Your Highness, before you moved, because of the situation, you couldn't make a big show of it, and the people in the house couldn't see you. Now that the overall situation in Ningcheng has been settled, I want to hold a family banquet, so that everyone in the house can come and pay a visit. I don't know what your Highness thinks. ?”
Fu Nanling smiled contemptuously, and said: "Family banquet? Master Zhang, why should my prince attend the family banquet of your Zhang family? Who are you, or who do you want to be? Does the emperor agree?"
Zhang Hanchen was shocked when he heard the words, and quickly fell to his knees, saying: "The official made a slip of the tongue for a while, I have no other intentions, please forgive me, Your Highness!"
"Master Zhang, you said that Ningcheng was initially settled, did Sun Yi ever find it, where is the evidence left by Master Liu, why did Li Heng die, and how many officials from Liaoyuan were involved?" Fu Nanling paused, calmly He asked eagerly, "Does Mr. Zhang know these things?"
Every time Fu Nanling asked a question, Zhang Hanchen bent his waist a little, and finally he could only prostrate on the ground, and said in panic: "Your Highness calm down, I am guilty of the crime."
"My lord Zhang, you must have heard about my prince's reputation. What I hate the most is that someone hits me. Regardless of what happened before, if it really annoys me, even if I accidentally Whoever he killed, I think the emperor would not blame him." Fu Nanling could see Zhang Hanchen's thoughts thoroughly, so as to avoid trouble, he also said it directly.
"Yes, I understand." Zhang Hanchen prostrated himself on the ground so that no one could see his expression.
"Of course, my prince will report the matter of Liaoyuan truthfully, and my father will definitely reward me according to my merits. If Mr. Zhang has nothing to do, please step back, my prince is tired." The impatience in Fu Nanling's tone did not hide the slightest bit .
"Yes, I will resign." Zhang Hanchen bowed and retreated.
As soon as Zhang Hanchen left, Fu Nanling's upright body relaxed, turned his head to look at Ji Linglan, and said aggrievedly: "Alan, dealing with them is so tiring."
For Fu Nanling's ability to change his face in seconds, Ji Linglan was amazed. He was just an arrogant and domineering prince who opened his mouth and shut his mouth in a bloody storm. In the blink of an eye, he turned into a pitiful, soft, cute and coquettish little milk dog.However, Ji Linglan sympathizes with Fu Nanling, it is really tiring to live in intrigue every day.
Ji Linglan walked to Fu Nanling's lower head and sat down, said with a smile: "A Ling, you said that Zhang Hanchen was trying to trick you. Could it be that he still wants to marry his daughter to you?"
Even if Ji Linglan seldom watches the scenes that often appear in costume dramas, she has heard of them.
Fu Nanling looked at Ji Linglan, and said tentatively: "Alan, if... if the father proposes marriage for me, what will happen to you?"
Ji Linglan was taken aback, then remembered that men in ancient times were sixteen years old and most likely would get married later, and said with a smile: "I will definitely offer a congratulatory gift to congratulate you on your wedding."
Fu Nanling smiled wryly in his heart, and said sadly: "But I don't want to get married."
"Why don't you want to? The emperor dotes on you so much, he will definitely be able to pick a woman who suits you."
Ji Linglan knew in her heart that the marriages of royal children were mostly political marriages, especially in this era.But judging from Fu Nanling's current situation, Fu Lianchao dotes on him so much, he should try his best to satisfy his request under the balance of interests.Relatively speaking, Fu Nanling's marriage is considered free.
"My dilapidated body looks like this now. I can't do anything. I might die at some point, so why bother to drag others down."
Knowing that Fu Nanling was telling the truth, but Ji Linglan couldn't see his self-defeating appearance, and said: "A Ling, don't be discouraged, the world is so big, maybe there is a genius doctor who can cure your illness. But you You are right, your body is indeed not suitable for premature marriage. Wait a little longer, and I will see if I can find a way..."
"What?" Ji Linglan said the last sentence very lightly, Fu Nanling didn't hear clearly.
Ji Linglan regained her senses and said, "It's nothing, I mean, don't give up hope, maybe one day a genius doctor will come and cure your illness."
Fu Nanling smiled and said: "Alan, you don't need to comfort me, my father has been helping me find medicine since I was a child, if there is a miracle doctor, I would have found it long ago."
"In short, don't give up hope as long as you are alive, so that you can live a wonderful life."
"I used to feel that life was boring, and I didn't care much about life and death, but ever since I met Ah Lan, I have always felt terrified, and suddenly I found that I was afraid of death." Fu Nanling stepped forward and grabbed Ji Linglan's sleeve, saying : "Alan, if one day I die, will you be sad?"
Ji Linglan's heart twitched, and she said displeasedly: "Stop saying such stupid things in the future, I don't like to listen to them, it's better to be afraid of death, you can live well if you are afraid of death. Take good care of your body, and you will always find a way to heal it , believe me?"
"Believe it! I believe everything Ah Lan says!"
Hearing Fu Nanling's words, Ji Linglan was suddenly a little dazed, as if standing beside him was that idiot Tang Tang, who had said the same thing before.
Ji Linglan said with a smile: "In my life, I'm still welcome."
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it will be seven days. The Eagle Guards are scattered all over the country, and cooperate with Zhang Hanchen to clean up Gao Jin's remnants.It is said to be cooperation, but it is just surveillance. The Liaoyuan army has returned to Zhang Hanchen's control. To deal with those private guards, they will be crushed in terms of numbers, and there is no need for Eagle Guards to participate. Everyone knows this well.
Fu Nanling's identity is known to only a few people such as Zhang Hanchen. This is also to avoid complications. After all, Fu Nanling's identity is special and he is not in the capital. a trouble.
After seven days of mourning, Mrs. Liu's funeral went smoothly under the auspices of Zhang Hanchen.After the Liu family's ban was lifted, Liu Ji's concubines and many servants dispersed, and the Liu family's property was also divided up by them.Fu Nanling didn't let anyone stop him, he could leave if he wanted to, and he could take whatever he wanted, except that no one could move the house of Liu's residence.
After everyone left, only the old mother, Liu Lian and Wang Shun were left behind by Fu Nanling.The busy servants at Mrs. Liu's funeral were all seconded from Zhang's mansion, and the guests came here for Zhang Hanchen's face.
After the funeral, Fu Nanling planned to return to Beijing, but he didn't expect that Fu Lianchao came to Liaoyuan for a private visit.
In Qinghe residence, Fu Nanling and Ji Linglan moved out of Zhang's mansion after knowing that Zhang Hanchen had set his mind on him.
Seeing Fu Lianchao walking in, Fu Nanling was startled, then went up to greet him, saluted and said: "I have seen my father, long live my father, long live my father!"
When Ji Linglan saw it, she also knelt down on the ground with everyone, and shouted: "See the emperor, long live, long live, long live!"
Fu Lianchao bent down and helped Fu Nanling up, and said with a smile, "Let's all get flat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone stood up and bowed to the side.
Fu Lian looked Fu Nanling up and down, saw that his face was pale, and said distressedly: "Ling'er's complexion is so bad, but is he sick again?"
Fu Nanling smiled and said: "Thank you for your concern, my son, I'm fine, but I'm a little tired these days. Father, why did you come here, why didn't my son receive any news?"
"I am traveling in a low-clothes, and no one knows about it except Mr. Tang and Mr. Wang."
Fu Nanling nodded, and said: "Father, you look a little bad. You must be tired from the journey. You go to the bedroom to rest for a while. After you have rested, I will talk to you again."
"That's good. Ling'er has worked hard for many days, and you should also pay attention to rest. I brought a lot of tonics that you often use, and let them make a medicinal diet for you."
"Thank you, father, my son will take you to the bedroom to rest."
Fu Lianchao went out of the main hall first, Fu Nanling looked at Ji Linglan, and then gave Xiao Lizi a wink, Xiao Lizi understood and nodded slightly.
After Fu Nanling and Fu Lianchao left, Xiao Lizi brought Ji Linglan to Xikuayuan, the most remote courtyard in Qingheju.
Unavoidable that Ji Linglan misunderstood, Xiao Lizi explained to Fu Nanling: "My lord, please don't misunderstand me, my master let you live here because I am afraid that my lord..."
Ji Linglan interrupted Xiao Lizi, and said indifferently: "You don't need to explain, I understand what A Ling means. I came from a poor background and know nothing about royal etiquette. A Ling is afraid that I will offend the emperor. Let me move here. It’s to make me live a more comfortable life. It’s very good here, and I can hide in peace, and I like the bamboo forest in this yard. Please tell A Ling, just say that I thank him for his understanding.”
Xiao Lizi breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "Young Master, don't worry, the slave will definitely convey it. Everything in this yard is readily available. If there is anything you need, you just need to find a servant to pass the message to the slave."
"Okay, go get busy."
"The servant will leave first." Xiao Lizi went out two steps and then turned back, saying: "Master, the slave will let Xiao Linzi come over later, and will be responsible for the basic necessities of the son for the time being. I hope you don't refuse."
Ji Linglan was startled, and then said, "Okay, let him come over."
"The slave will not disturb the young master's rest, and leave first."
Seeing Xiao Linzi walk out of the courtyard door, Ji Linglan stepped forward and closed the door casually.It can be said that Fu Nanling's actions were guessed in his mind.When he came to this world, what he resisted the most was all kinds of etiquette under the clear class hierarchy, saluting at every turn, and even kneeling down. Although he was good at doing good things, he didn't like it from the bottom of his heart.
Fu Lianchao is the emperor of the Fu Kingdom, the most honorable person in the entire Fu Kingdom. He pays the most attention to etiquette, not for anything else, but to show the dignity and aloofness of the royal family.What's more, as he and Xiao Lizi said, he comes from modern society, and he really doesn't know much about feudal etiquette.Although Fu Nanling is the prince, Ji Linglan is always unrestrained when she is with him, and even when she salutes, she just looks at Xiao Lizi's imitation.It is really a bit reluctant for him to face the king of a country.As for Xiao Linzi, before he resisted because he thought it was completely unnecessary, but now that Fu Lianchao also lives in this house, even if they are far apart, there will inevitably be opportunities to meet each other, and he really needs someone to remind him.
Ji Linglan walked around the yard and nodded in satisfaction.There are three main rooms here: a main hall, a bedroom, and a study.In addition, there are two side rooms, which should be lived by servants.Compared with the previous yard, it is a bit smaller, but it has all internal organs, and all kinds of furniture are not bad.Especially the study room, there is a big bookshelf inside, there are many books inside, and there are pens, ink, papers and inkstones on the table, presumably Fu Nanling specially prepared it for him because he was afraid that he would be bored.These days are always full of fear, and I really haven't calmed down to read the book. Now that the overall situation has been decided, and I can't leave for a while, it's just a good time to read the book and understand the world.
Ji Linglan flipped through it casually, and found that there were all kinds of books, as well as various miscellaneous studies. The first thing he wanted to read was history books. After all, to understand a country, history books are the most basic and intuitive.Ji Linglan was fascinated by watching it, and she couldn't feel the passage of time at all. She wandered in the long river of history, followed the protagonist in the book, and experienced his long or short life.
"Dong dong dong", there was a knock on the door, and Ji Linglan was pulled out of the book. He took out the pocket watch on his chest and checked the time. It was already nine o'clock in the evening.
"Come in." No need to guess, Ji Linglan also knows who is outside the door.
The door was pushed open, and Fu Nanling came in from the door, holding a tray in his hand, and said with a smile: "Alan, you are still working hard at such a late hour."
Looking at Fu Nanling, Ji Linglan was a little dazed. He thought it was Xiao Linzi, but he never expected that it was Fu Nanling who came in.He hastily greeted him, took the tray, and asked: "Isn't Ah Ling accompanying the emperor, why are you here at this time?"
"Father has already rested, so I came to see Alan." Fu Nanling looked at Ji Linglan and asked earnestly, "Alan, do you blame me?"
Ji Linglan smiled and said: "Strange? Why are you blamed? Didn't I ask Xiao Li to bring you a message? I can't wish for such an arrangement."
"Alan, wait a little longer, one day I will let you stand by my side openly."
Seeing the seriousness in Fu Nanling's eyes, Ji Linglan felt a little strange, and said, "A Ling, why did you say this suddenly? We are friends, as long as we keep each other in our hearts, it doesn't matter if other people know about it or not." ?”
Facing Ji Linglan's slowness, Fu Nanling could only smile wryly in his heart, but thinking about the last life, the two had been together for years before he was moved, and he was relieved.
"Yes, what Ah Lan said is true. The temperature of this white fungus and lotus seed soup is just right, you should drink it soon."
Ji Linglan picked up the bowl and finished the soup. It tasted good, but he didn't like sweets, especially he never drank sweet soup.Putting down the soup bowl, he said bluntly: "A Ling, I don't like sweets, so you can keep this soup for yourself in the future. Especially the lotus seeds, which have the effect of nourishing the heart and are good for your illness."
Hearing that Ji Linglan always cared about him, Fu Nanling felt happy and said with a smile: "Okay, let them make salty soup from now on."
Looking at Fu Nanling's face, Ji Linglan reminded: "A Ling, it's getting late, you should go back and rest."
"Okay, then I'll come and see you tomorrow." Fu Nanling didn't bother like before, but agreed happily.With Fu Lianchao around, he had to be careful in doing things, not because he was afraid of making trouble for himself, but because he was afraid that Fu Lianchao would notice Ji Linglan. Before he had absolute rights, he didn't want anyone to threaten Ji Linglan.
Ji Linglan was also a little surprised by Fu Nanling's straightforwardness, but she was relieved when she thought about the people living in the house.Ji Linglan sent Fu Nanling out, and saw Xiao Lizi and Xiao Linzi waiting outside.
"The servant has seen the young master." Xiao Linzi bowed and saluted.
"You don't need to be too polite." In front of Fu Nanling, Ji Linglan didn't say much.
After sending Fu Nanling out of the courtyard gate, watching them go away, Ji Linglan returned to the courtyard, followed by Xiao Linzi, closed the courtyard gate and fastened the bar.
Ji Linglan hesitated, and said: "Xiao Linzi, I'm sorry for the facts of the past few days, they didn't make things difficult for you, did they?"
Xiao Linzi shook his head and said: "Thank you for your concern, my master, I am fine."
Xiao Linzi kept his head down all the time, Ji Linglan couldn't see his expression clearly, so she was relieved when she heard that he was fine.
"In the future, if there are only two of us in the yard, there is no need to be polite. It's getting late, you can go back and rest."
"The slave will fetch water now, son will be later."
Looking at Xiao Linzi's back, Ji Linglan opened his mouth, but he didn't say anything.They have received different educations and have different concepts. I am just a passer-by in his life, and there is really no need to change his concepts. After all, he still has to live in this era and under such a system.
After a simple wash, Ji Linglan lay on the bed. There was an ice basin in the room. Although it was not as effective as the air conditioner, it was not too hot. After a while, she fell asleep in a daze.
"Squeak", with a slight sound, the closed door was pushed open, a black figure flashed in, came to the bed in three or two steps, and without waiting for Ji Linglan's reaction, he raised his hand and slashed at his back neck, and then lifted the person up.He walked out of the door with the person on his shoulders, and jumped out of the yard.
When Ji Linglan woke up again, it was already broad daylight, and he found himself lying on a carriage, and the person sitting next to him was none other than Gao Wei, who was wanted everywhere.Startled, he sat up quickly and found that his hands were tied with hemp rope, and the other end of the rope was held in Gao Wei's hand.
"Wake up." Gao Wei looked at Ji Linglan expressionlessly.
Ji Linglan calmed down, continued to play the previous role, and said: "My lord, if you want the 200 taels of silver from last time, then I will return it in full and give you another 200 taels. Let me go for the sake of hurting you?"
It's good that Ji Linglan didn't mention it, but after mentioning it, Gao Wei once again recalled his embarrassment at that time. He raised his hand and grabbed Ji Linglan's neck, and said in a cold voice: "Scholar can be killed but not humiliated! That day you made me lose face Lost, still want me to let you go?"
Gao Wei's fingers were getting tighter and tighter, and Ji Linglan only felt that his breathing was stagnant. His hands were tied, and he couldn't even struggle. He could only let the oxygen in his body decrease, and the feeling of suffocation surged away. Come, but he can only open his mouth in vain.
At the critical moment, Gao Wei let go, and Ji Linglan collapsed on the carriage, panting heavily, her mind went blank, and there was no room for thinking at all.After a while, Ji Linglan regained her composure, looked at Gao Wei and said, "If that's the case, why don't you kill me?"
Gao Wei didn't answer but asked instead: "What is your identity? Who is the boy with you?"
"Why do you think I will tell you?" Don't look at his usual gentle appearance to everyone, but Ji Linglan is actually proud in his bones, and Gao Wei's behavior just now offended him.
Gao Wei narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Ji Linglan sharply, and said, "You think I won't kill you?"
"You think I'm afraid of death?" Ji Linglan looked at him without fear.
Gao Wei sneered, and said: "Even if you don't tell me, I can guess a little bit. To be able to live in Zhang's mansion, with such a strong sergeant, he must not be a mortal. Combined with the characteristics of those in Kyoto, that boy is very likely to be a mortal." Eighty-nine is the third prince Fu Nanling, am I right?"
Ji Linglan's heart tightened, but she didn't show it on her face, and said: "Since you have already made up your mind, why do you need to ask more questions? It's like taking off your pants and farting."
"You!" Gao Wei looked at Ji Linglan with cold eyes, wishing he could kill him right away, but he didn't do it for a long time.
"You what you? Since it fell into your hands, I didn't intend to go back alive. Why do I have to be so aggrieved?" Ji Linglan knew in her heart that since Gao Wei had already guessed Fu Nanling's identity, he must have followed them for a while. Time, then Gao Wei must be well aware of the relationship between him and Fu Nanling, arresting him was nothing more than threatening Fu Nanling to save his own life, so he was sure that Gao Wei would not kill him.
"Sharp teeth! Stay somewhere and see how I deal with you." Gao Wei was very angry.
"Where do you want to take me?"
Gao Wei smiled contemptuously and said, "Why are you afraid?"
"I'm afraid, I'm human, and I'm born with awe of life, unlike some things that are neither human nor ghost, and don't even have the most basic humanity." Thinking of Mrs. Liu's death, Ji Linglan became even more disgusted with Gao Wei, Naturally, it's not nice to speak.
"Human nature? What is human nature?" Gao Wei smiled disdainfully and said, "If you want to live, human nature is the least valuable thing."
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