Invincible son

Chapter 620 619 [Four Sides Quiet]

The imperial palace occupies nearly one-third of the northern city of Kyoto, and the imperial guards are responsible for guarding the ten palace gates and controlling the entire northern city at the same time. Neither the servants of the Kyoto Prefecture nor the city patrol battalion of the garrison are allowed to enter the northern city.

To the west of the imperial palace are the government offices of the Governors of the Five Armies, the Imperial Academy, Six Departments and Ten Temples, and the Taishitai Pavilion is located at the end of Jinshui Street in the southwest.The east side is mainly the mansions of the royal family and clan children.

At night, Prince Lu's Mansion.

The First Prince Liu Xian finished his dinner and sipped the tea in a leisurely manner.

The new head of the palace, Shi Quzhen, said respectfully: "My lord, the people below have made it clear that it was the daughter of the Dingguo Mansion who was ambushed on the way back, and a group of daring assassins wanted her life."

Liu Xian's expression was a little unnatural.

Thinking of him as a prince, and Emperor Kaiping's favorite prince, no matter which woman he falls in love with, it is the blessing of the other party's cultivation for several generations, but he humiliated severely in front of that daughter of the Pei family.However, after being beaten and pointed out by Concubine Wu Guifei many times, he temporarily put aside his dissatisfaction with Pei Yue, and asked, "And then?"

Qu Zhen lowered her head and said: "The Marquis of Zhongshan arranged for guards in advance, so that Miss Pei is fine."

Liu Xian said "Oh", and asked with a little expectation: "Can you send the gift that the king asked you to prepare?"

Qu Zhen quickly nodded and said: "How dare the villain not do his best to do what the prince has told you? According to the prince's instructions, the villain prepared a generous gift according to the specifications given to other palaces in previous years, and delivered it personally early this morning. Go to the Marquis of Zhongshan."

Today Pei Yue accepts a concubine, and Prince Lu's Mansion is also among the distinguished guests who gave gifts.

Liu Xian may have various deficiencies, but he respects Concubine Wu Gui very much, and he can be said to be obedient, and he loves Princess Pingyang, who is a compatriot with one mother, in every possible way.Since Concubine Wu Gui asked him to get close to Pei Yue, and there was Emperor Kaiping's intention in it, then of course he would ignore the past.If he hadn't considered that his status was too noble, and that Pei Yue was just a concubine, Liu Xian would definitely go to Zhongshan Marquis Mansion in person, after all, some things can only be discussed face to face.

Qu Zhen glanced at him, and said cautiously: "The Marquis of Zhongshan asked the villain to convey his thanks to the prince."

Liu Xian frowned slightly and said, "That's all?"

Qu Zhen thought about it: "My lord, that Lord Hou is young and doesn't know the etiquette and rules on the scene, but as long as he accepts this gift, someone will remind him what to do in the future."

"Forget it, this king won't be as knowledgeable as him. By the way, why hasn't Ning Fengzhi been seen all day?"

"Mr. Ning left the mansion yesterday evening, saying that he has some things to do at home."

"Are you back?"

"It's over there at the Indus Courtyard."

Liu Xian nodded, and was about to get up and walk around Wutong Courtyard, when he suddenly saw a steward walking in quickly, saluted and said: "My lord, Zhongshan Hou Peiyue is here."

Liu Xian was startled for a moment, then burst out laughing, looked at Qu Zhen and said, "It seems that Pei Yue is not as ignorant of etiquette as you said."

The two of them subconsciously thought that Pei Yue came to the palace to return the gift at night, Qu Zhen apologized and said with a smile: "The villain's shallow knowledge makes the prince laugh."

Liu Xian smiled contentedly: "You go to greet Pei Yue on behalf of the king."

Qu Zhen was about to respond, but she heard the steward said nervously: "My lord, the Marquis of Zhongshan still has one or two hundred cavalry."

Not only Qu Zhen was stunned when she heard the words, but even Liu Xian didn't realize it for a long time, and asked in disbelief, "What did you say?"

The steward returned: "My lord, the Marquis of Zhongshan led his cavalry straight to Fuqian Street, but now they have been stopped by the commander of the forbidden army, Wang Jiuxuan."

Liu Xian frowned and said, "Are you sure he's here to find me?"

The manager nodded and said, "Yes."

Liu Xiansheng laughed angrily, with a bit of hostility between his brows, and said darkly: "Pei Yue, does he want to blame this king for the assassination of Pei's daughter? Come on, give me a replacement." Going to court, today I want to see the murderous spirit of this Marquis of Zhongshan!"

Qu Zhen anxiously persuaded: "My lord, calm down, my lord, calm down!"

It is said that Li Jinyan, the former Chief History Officer of King Lu’s Mansion, ended in a very miserable end. Because he instigated King Lu to invade Peiyue’s property, and because of the dirty things in Qibao Pavilion, this long history was first imprisoned in Taishitai Pavilion and tortured to the point of death. Accompanying Xu Song was beheaded at Caishikou.Qu Zhen is a confidant specially sent by Concubine Wu Gui to Liu Xian's side, she knows the prince's temperament and the concubine's expectations for him very well, how dare he let him do whatever he wants like before.

Liu Xian shouted angrily: "Calm your anger? You let this king calm his anger? He, a courtier, dares to lead soldiers and horses to this king's palace. Could it be that this world belongs to the Pei family?"

Qu Zhen begged bitterly: "My lord, if Pei Hou came here because of the assassination in the evening, then there must be something wrong, maybe someone set up a frame, and I hope my lord will be aware of it, and don't fall into the tricks of the villains."

Liu Xian stared at him for a moment, then calmed down miraculously, nodded slightly and said: "Go and call Ning Fengzhi, and come with me to see Pei Yue."

Qu Zhen wiped the sweat from her forehead, knowing in her heart that Liu Xian has been relying on the eloquent Mr. Ning recently, so she said respectfully, "Yes, the villain will go now."

……

Outside the Prince Lu's mansion, the torches were brightly lit.

Pei Yue sat on the horse, behind him were two hundred Tibetan front guard cavalry.These veteran soldiers looked indifferent, and the horses under their crotches pulled their front hooves a little restlessly, as if returning to the bloody Western battlefield.

In front of the gate of the palace, Wang Jiuxuan, the commander of the forbidden army, led more than [-] cavalry to block the way.

"Pei Hou, leave quickly, don't mistake yourself!" Wang Jiuxuan looked solemn and his tone was stern.

Pei Yue raised his eyes to look at the door plaque of King Lu's Mansion, and laughed at himself: "My mistake? Is Commander Wang planning to accuse Ben Houan of treason?"

Wang Jiuxuan said coldly: "Pei Hou, I respect your character and military achievements, so I persuade you so kindly. If I hide the kind of thoughts that Pei Hou slandered, why not order you to be taken down directly? Do you know this? It's the imperial city of Imperial Street, and the residents are all nobles from the Tian family. How is it different from rebellion when you raise your troops here after nightfall? Marquis Pei, I'll say it one last time. Please take your men and leave immediately, and then enter the palace to face the saint. Acknowledge your guilt! If not, you can try to see if the swords of the imperial guards are sharp."

Pei Yue looked at him indifferently, and said slowly: "Perhaps Commander Wang doesn't know that this Marquis was assassinated on the way to meet his relatives today, and this matter was conspired by Lu Min's son Lu Jiang. Already being watched by Ben Hou's people, he can disappear without anyone noticing, and he can even assign his subordinates to assassinate Ben Hou on Yulong Street."

Wang Jiuxuan gradually frowned.

Pei Yue let out a soft sigh and continued: "Ben Hou thought that today is a happy event, and he didn't want to kill people, so he temporarily pressed the matter. However, when Ben Hou's eldest sister returned home in the evening, she was in Nanyunfang. Encountering a group of brutal assassins, he was almost killed. Commander Wang, do you want to know who is the mastermind behind saving Lu Jiang and planning two assassinations?"

Wang Jiuxuan was startled.

There is a dead silence on the long street, only the night wind is hunting.

(End of this chapter)