Master, stay safe

Chapter 4
Once the man in black died, the clues were also broken.

The only thing I can confirm is that the man in black must know something, and this secret is of great importance, so he will be silenced.And the person who silenced me must not want me to know these things, and one thing can be inferred from this——

What the man in black said was true.

The cause of death of my fifth son-in-law is not so simple, if it is not suicide, then there is only one possibility, that is homicide.But who killed my fifth son-in-law?
Because the fourth son-in-law was blocked by the enemy's sword on the day of marriage, so when the emperor found me the fifth son-in-law, I specially asked someone to find out the details of the fifth son-in-law. Enmity, and just admitted to the number one scholar, naturally there is no chance of enmity in the court.

But in the end he died.

I'm baffled.

Gao Qiushou, the emperor's brother's close attendant, came to Mingyu Villa and brought a Dendrobium orb.Gao Qiushou smiled and said: "Princess Mingyu, Wanfu, this servant has sent Dongzhu to His Majesty by order of His Majesty."

Dongzhu as thick as a thumb is round and shiny, and the grains are all top grade.

Gao Qiushou said again: "A few days ago, Your Majesty got a new dongzhu, and all the empresses in the palace were very greedy, but your majesty knew that the princess liked Dongzhu, so he specially asked the servant to bring it to the princess. The princess is fair-skinned. Red lips, this Dendrobium pearl will definitely make Princess Ziyi more beautiful."

I was happy in my heart and said: "Please trouble Eunuch Gao."

Gao Qiushou hastily said: "This is the slave's job. Being able to serve the princess is due to the blessings accumulated in the previous life."

I am very happy.

Brother Huang really loves me, knowing that I like Dongzhu, he sent someone here specially.I said: "When I return to the palace, I will thank the emperor face to face for the reward."

Gao Qiushou asked: "My servant has the guts to ask, when will the princess return to the palace? Your Majesty told the servant a few days ago that we are waiting for the princess to come back to have a meal together. There is a new cook in the palace, and the meat he cooks is absolutely outstanding."

I swallowed my saliva and said: "Enjoying chrysanthemums at Mingyu Villa is enough, I will go back today."

The clues are broken, and it's useless for me to stay here.After I return to the palace, I can go to Qiubo Lake for a while, maybe I can find some clues.

After returning to the palace, I changed into my clothes, got into the sedan chair, and went to the imperial study.

The palace people who carried the sedan chair were all veterans in the palace, and the sedan chair was carried smoothly and smoothly, Qiu Tao and Dong Tao walked on the right side, Gao Qiushou walked on the left side.I looked behind the curtain, and I haven't returned to the palace for a few days, everything in the palace remains the same, but now that it's autumn, the huge imperial city has become a bit colder.

"Gao Gonggong, has anything happened in the palace these few days?"

"If you go back to the princess, everything in the palace will be fine."

When approaching the imperial study room, he saw a familiar figure walking out, it was the Zhengdao Master of Fuhua Temple.Brother Huang has always liked to talk about Buddhism and Dharma, and all the famous masters in the capital are regular visitors to the palace.

Therefore, I am not surprised to see Master Zhengdao in the palace.

"Stop the car."

Qiutao helped me out of the sedan chair, I clasped my hands together, and greeted Master Zhengdao with a smile.

"Amitabha." Master Zhengdao stopped.

I asked, "What did the master discuss with the emperor today?"

Master Zhengdao said: "The law of longevity."

I was stunned, and said: "Oh? The law of longevity? But isn't there a saying in Buddhism that all appearances are illusory? How can there be longevity? How can there be no old age?"

"Princess has the root of wisdom." Master Zhengdao folded his palms together: "Amitabha, please ask the princess to persuade Your Majesty a lot, and don't be obsessed with ignorance."

Brother Huang is obsessed with obsession?I was stunned, and just about to say something, the servant came out of the imperial study and said, "Your Highness, Your Majesty is here to welcome you." Hearing this, I couldn't say anything to Master Zhengdao, so I could only turn around and go in.

There is only the emperor's brother in the imperial study room, and the rest of the palace people have retreated.

Brother Huang was copying a copybook in front of the royal case. I went up to take a closer look, and it was the "Tao Te Ching".I smiled and said, "Brother Huang, why is his complexion so bad? Could it be that he just said that he couldn't beat Master Zhengdao when discussing the Dharma?"

Brother Huang looked careless: "I am the Son of Heaven, how can I say I can't win?"

I said: "Just now I heard Master Zhengdao say that Brother Huang and Master Zhengdao are talking about the law of longevity? Could it be that Brother Huang really believes that there is a saying of immortality in this world?"

Brother Huang put down his pen, raised his eyes, and looked at me with a smile.

"Ah Wu believe it or not?"

I said: "I don't believe it, there are many emperors who pursued immortality throughout the dynasties, just like Qin Shihuang who tried alchemy to seek medicine, but he could not escape death in the end." I chuckled lightly and jokingly said: "Could it be that the emperor wants to imitate Qin Huang? "

Brother Huang said: "Qin Huang made great achievements, but it's a pity that he made a wrong move."

Hearing this, I was immediately relieved.I bent my eyebrows and smiled, and said: "Brother Huang, Taoist priests concocting alchemy and seeking longevity are all deceitful. Ah Wu's brother Huang is wise and powerful, how can he believe this?"

Brother Huang said with a smile: "It is indeed a lie."

He smiled and said: "If I believe it, wouldn't I be unwise and powerful in Ah Wu's eyes?"

As the saying goes, only flattery does not wear it. I shook my head heavily and echoed: "No, Brother Huang will always be wise and powerful in Ah Wu's heart! He is an emperor through the ages!"

Brother Huang was amused by me and patted my head.

"After staying outside the palace for a few days, my mouth has become sweeter." As if thinking of something, the emperor's brother suddenly said seriously: "But as a princess of a country, Ah Wu should have the majesty of a princess. Drunkenness is not an exception. .”

I nod in chicken pecking mode.

"Ah Wu knew it was wrong."

Brother Huang smiled, and said again: "Huh? What else did Ah Wu do in Mingyu Villa in the past few days besides admiring chrysanthemums?"

I said: "It's nothing. I just walked around Mingyu Villa. Now that it's autumn, the scenery outside is not bad. Although it's not as good as the one in the palace, it still has a special flavor."

Brother Huang asked: "Oh? Just walked around?"

I nodded: "Yes."

Suddenly I remembered the matter of the man in black, and I swallowed the words again.

That's all, if the matter of the fifth son-in-law is revealed, Dali Temple will definitely be alarmed. It's rare to appease the family of Zhuangyuan Lang, and the emperor's brother is busy with court affairs, so I'm not absolutely sure that this matter is true , so it is better to investigate secretly by yourself first, and it will not be too late to talk to Brother Huang when there is evidence and evidence.

I smiled and said: "Ah Wu hasn't thanked the emperor for the reward yet, the Dongzhu is extremely beautiful, and Ah Wu likes it very much."

Brother Huang said: "You are my imperial sister, so I will naturally leave the best for you." He looked at me and said again: "Recently your hairpin has become a bit plain, so I put the hairpin in the middle of it. Make the pearls into hairpins, Awu's black hair is like a cloud, it must look good wearing Dongzhu hairpins."

"Ah Wu listens to the emperor's brother."

Every time there is something new in the palace, the emperor will leave a copy for me. The clothes on my body, the moon pendant on my earlobe, and the auspicious wishful bracelet on my wrist are all gifts from the emperor.

After leaving the imperial study, I went back to the bedroom.

When I heard the chirping of autumn insects, I remembered something again.I called Qiutao and said, "Go and find a white cat for Bengong, it's all white, and it's more cute."

Almost forgot to promise the master.

Qiutao said, "Does the princess want to keep a cat?"

I said: "No, it's a gift. The sooner this matter happens, the better."

The next day Qiutao brought back a white cat, and it was exactly as I said, with a snow-white body and black eyes, it looked very spiritual.I looked and looked, smiled broadly, and immediately picked up the white cat and carried it to Zhuxiu Pavilion.

As soon as he arrived at Zhuxiu Pavilion, he heard Jun Qingyan playing the flute again.

But I'm not surprised, Jun Qingyan would play the flute every now and then, and he still played the same song.After the song was over, I smiled and said: "Master, look what I brought here."

I touched the head of the white cat in my arms, and the white cat meowed obediently, with a soft voice, which made my heart soften.

I asked, "Master, is this white cat satisfactory?"

Jun Qingyan hugged the white cat in his arms, but the white cat didn't recognize its birth, and still obediently rubbed against Jun Qingyan's palm.Although his expression didn't change much, it can be seen that he is very satisfied.

Seeing that Jun Qingyan likes it, I am also happy in my heart.

"Master, this disciple has gone through a lot of hardships to find such a high-quality white cat."

Jun Qingyan glanced at me: "Tell me, what do you want to help me with?"

I was amazed by Jun Qingyan's dew last time. I want to find out more clues. With Jun Qingyan around, I will be able to get twice the result with half the effort.Although I didn't want to tell anyone before, after spending several months with Jun Qingyan, I changed my mind.

I turned away the palace people around me, even Qiutao and Dongtao also turned away.

When Jun Qingyan and I were the only ones left in Zhuxiu Pavilion, I told him everything in detail, from the little girl I met in the restaurant that day to the black-clothed girl in Mingyu Villa. people.

After finishing speaking, I asked expectantly: "Master, is there any Gu that can help me find the mistress I met in the restaurant that day?"

Now that the clues to the man in black have been broken, we can start with that Xiao Er.

Jun Qingyan pondered for a moment, and said: "The people behind the scenes must have something important to tell you, that's why Xiaoer from Xinghua Building and Xingshan from Mingyu Villa will tell you the news, so as to lead you to Meet the man in black in the woods. This secret must be of great importance and cannot be known to others, and the person behind the scenes must not be the man in black. The person behind the scenes is so careful in order to only tell you the secret, so Definitely left a hand."

Jun Qingyan patted the white cat's head, and said again: "The man in black has been killed, and the wind is tight these days, you wait for a while, after the storm subsides, you can go to the Xinghua Tower again, Xiao Er will definitely show up again."

After half a month or so, I thought it was time for the wind to calm down.

I went to the royal study.

Entering and leaving the palace is extremely strict, and as the emperor's brother's most beloved emperor's sister, it is no exception. Without the imperial brother's special order to leave the palace, I can't leave the palace.However, I used to be playful and often used various wordings to ask the imperial brother for a palace order.Brother Huang knows what I'm thinking, and never forbids me.

After entering the imperial study, I realized that Concubine Qin was also there.

Concubine Qin was married before the emperor's brother ascended the throne. Concubine Qin is a first-class beauty, her skin is as smooth as fat, she is dignified and elegant, and her behavior is very decent. Although there are only three concubines in the palace, the emperor's brother is also exposed to rain and dew. But the most favored concubine is actually Qin Concubine.

Although the emperor did not become a queen, I reckon that this queen must belong to Concubine Qin.

I bowed to the emperor, and said with a smile: "It turns out that the concubine Qin is also here, it seems that I came at a bad time."

There was a cup of ginseng soup on the royal case, and I said again: "Brother Emperor, Concubine Qin really has a heart, and made ginseng soup for Brother Huang herself."

Concubine Qin smiled, and she said: "I have also made some snacks for Princess Mingyu, and the palace servants have sent them to your palace." The imperial brother also smiled and said: "Concubine Qin has a lot of thoughtfulness, I know You love meat, and all the snacks you make contain meat."

Concubine Qin said again: "Princess Mingyu is the treasure of His Majesty, and naturally the treasure of my concubines."

I smiled and said, "Thank you, Concubine Qin."

Concubine Qin smiled, and said to the emperor: "There are still Buddhist scriptures in the concubine's palace that have not been copied. Concubine Qin will leave first." After finishing speaking, Concubine Qin bowed her knees, nodded with me, and took her maid of honor and left the palace. study.

The Imperial Study Room was suddenly quiet.

I looked at Concubine Qin's slim figure, and said, "Concubine Qin is really nice, she is not at all like the concubines of the late Emperor." Concubine Qin has been in charge of the Six Palaces for many years, and all these years have been peaceful, and there has never been any trouble. .But from another aspect, Concubine Qin is also considered to be a master of means.I jokingly said: "Brother Emperor, if Concubine Qin is a queen, she will definitely be able to empress the world."

Brother Huang glanced at me, and said indifferently: "Don't worry, it's too early to make a successor, just wait another four or five years."

I chuckled lightly and said, "It's true that the emperor is not in a hurry and the eunuchs are in a hurry."

"Ah Wu is quite courageous, she dared to tease me."

I laughed and said, "Not all of them are spoiled by the emperor's brother!" I remembered the purpose of today's visit, so I didn't hesitate, and went straight to the topic: "Imperial brother, Ah Wu misses the meat from Xinghua Building, and today I am here to ask for leave from the palace. ordered."

Brother Huang gave me the order to leave the palace without saying a word, and said: "Don't be playful, go back to the palace early."

Qiutao's skills are better than Dongtao's. In order not to startle the snake, I only took Qiutao out.After Qiutao prepared the carriage, Master and I got into the carriage and drove out of the palace slowly.

Jun Qingyan has lived in the palace for several months, he is looking for his Wan'er every day, but unfortunately he can't find it.

Every time I heard the news from Dongtao, and learned that Jun Qingyan had returned disappointed again today, I felt very emotional in my heart, and at the same time, I also had some inexplicable emotions.

I look behind the curtain.

At this time, the carriage had already left the imperial city, the autumn wind was howling, the sky was covered by dark clouds, and there were few pedestrians on the street. It seemed that there would be a rain.I said: "Master, it should rain today, will that person...won't come?"

Jun Qingyan said: "You released the news yesterday, if the other party is interested, they will definitely be able to find out where you are going."

"That's right." I put down the car curtain, and when my arm brushed against the car wall, I accidentally touched the auspicious wishful bracelet on my wrist, and the sound was a bit loud.I was startled, and quickly checked carefully for cracks.

Fortunately, the bracelet is tenacious, and it is safe to knock so loudly.

I breathed a sigh of relief, and when I looked up, I found Jun Qingyan was looking at my wrist, he said: "The bracelet is very unique, how did you get it?"

I rubbed my nose and said: "I don't remember either. I have worn it on my wrist since I can remember. It was given to me by the emperor." I stretched out my hand, and the bracelet shook in front of Jun Qingyan, and I said again: "If Master wants bracelets, I will go to my makeup box and pick a few pairs for Master after I return to the palace."

I tentatively said, "Master wants to give it to... Wan'er?"

Jun Qingyan nodded.

I smiled and didn't speak again.

After arriving at Xinghua Building, I asked for the private room last time as usual.

When the shopkeeper saw me, he smiled and said, "Miss Rong hasn't been here for a long time, are the dishes still the same?"

I have been with Master for several months, and I also know that he doesn't eat much, so I didn't ask Jun Qingyan for his opinion.I thought about it, and said, "Let's do it as usual, by the way, let's add another plate of grapes."

Last time, Xiao Er stuffed a note from the third son-in-law into the grapes, maybe this time he will do the same.

The shopkeeper responded.

After Xiao Er and the shopkeeper left, I took a sip of tea and asked, "Master, what kind of Gu can make people tell the truth?"

Jun Qingyan said: "...No."

He added: "Southern Border Gu Art is not as omnipotent as you think, and the more powerful Gu insects will have a backlash against the Gu Master once they use it."

I was taken aback when I heard that, and asked, "For example?"

Jun Qingyan said lightly: "If someone really cultivates the truth Gu, if this Gu is used by the Gu master, the Gu master may suffer from flesh and blood."

I suddenly realized, "That is to say, if there is gain, there must be loss."

Jun Qingyan nodded.

I thought of the Lost Tracking Gu that Jun Qingyan used that day, my heart tightened, and I asked: "The Lost Tracking Gu that Master used that day..."

Jun Qingyan said: "It's all small Gu, harmless."

I was relieved.

Hearing what Jun Qingyan said, even though Gu masters are powerful, they have to pay a lot.At this time, someone knocked on the door. "Guest officer, the villain is here to serve."

I came back to my senses and said, "Come in."

The waiter who served the food was also very naughty, and I have learned from the past. As soon as he came in, I kept watching him closely, paying attention to the way he served the food and how he put away the tray after serving the dishes.

Perhaps it was because my eyes were too scorching, this little girl was sweating coldly from my stare.

After the food was served, I said again: "Stand still."

I said, "My fair lady, gentleman, is that good?"

Xiao Er looked at me in bewilderment.

I didn't match the password, it seems that he is not the person I am looking for.I asked again: "Has anyone touched this plate of crystal grapes?"

Xiaoer said: "If you go back to the guest officer, our Xinghua Building has a very good reputation, and the dishes for the guest officer will never be touched by others."

I didn't give up, I gnawed a whole plate of grapes with lightning speed, and spit them out after biting off half of them. I was a little disappointed that I didn't find the note I wanted.

Jun Qingyan's mouth trembled slightly, coughed lightly, and said, "No."

I understood what Master meant, and coughed lightly, and said, "You step back."

Xiao Er looked relieved.

Jun Qingyan said: "Wait for the next one."

I waited for a full afternoon, and I didn’t know how many plates of crystal grapes I ordered, biting my mouth sorely, and even the shopkeeper came into the private room and kindly reminded me not to eat too many grapes, but unfortunately I couldn’t see what I was looking for. The note, the little Er who appeared last time didn't even see half a shadow.

When I left Xinghua Building, the shopkeeper specially wrapped a whole bag of crystal grapes for me.

I ate all the grapes in my last hope, but I still couldn't find the note.I wondered if it was because Princess Mingyu's outing from the palace was too small this time, so that person didn't know I was out.

I sighed and said, "It's really strange that it didn't show up. Come back tomorrow."

After sitting in the Xinghua Building for almost three hours, it was getting late after I came out.

Jun Qingyan looked at Xinghua Building thoughtfully, and I followed his gaze, and there was no difference between the sight and the usual place.Suddenly, I only felt the corner of my clothes tighten, and when I realized it, the sleeve pockets on my body had been touched by a black figure.

I was startled and shouted: "My sleeve bag! Qiutao! Come after me!"

How bold!

Even dare to steal things from this palace!It's almost impossible!The emperor's feet dared to steal the emperor's sister!

Qiutao immediately caught up without saying a word.

I was anxious, there were notes from the two concubines in my sleeve pocket, and my green worm Gu.If the thief opened the sleeve bag, the green worm Gu could hold him for a while, but if he didn't open it, the green worm Gu wouldn't work at all.

I gritted my teeth and followed.

The thief ran fast, and soon disappeared, and Qiu Tao also gradually disappeared.

I immediately regretted it very much, I knew that I should have brought a few guards with me when I came out today, but now I only brought Qiutao.If Qiutao hadn't caught up, all the hard work I've put in for so long would have been in vain.

I was pampered and raised in the deep palace since I was a child, so naturally I couldn't run much.

I was out of breath.

Jun Qingyan suddenly appeared next to me, and he said, "The thief is over there, Qiutao chased the wrong person."

I felt a chill in my heart.

Today was really unlucky, not only waited all afternoon in Xinghua Loubai, but also had her sleeve bag stolen when she came out, and even Qiutao, who was never confused, chased the wrong person.

Just when I was disheartened, Jun Qingyan said again: "Come with me."

He took a step forward and hurried forward.

When I saw this, I quickly followed.As twilight fell, there were not many pedestrians on the street. I followed Jun Qingyan for an unknown amount of time, and the surrounding population gradually became thinner. Jun Qingyan turned left and walked a few steps forward, and the city gate was already approaching.

Jun Qingyan frowned, only to hear him say: "No."

I was taken aback and asked, "What's wrong?"

Jun Qingyan said: "The thief deliberately slowed down, obviously waiting for us."

I reacted immediately.

"Master, you mean that the thief deliberately stole my sleeve bag?"

Jun Qingyan nodded, and he said: "Maybe he has something to tell you, and deliberately led you to a remote place."

I suddenly realized that it was no wonder that Qiutao chased the wrong person. It turned out that the thief did it on purpose.In this way, the thief may be related to the man in black who was killed.I was overjoyed that today was not in vain.

I took a breath and continued to follow Jun Qingyan's footsteps.

After leaving the city gate, as expected by Jun Qingyan, the road he walked became more and more remote.At this moment, a group of people in twos and threes suddenly appeared on the hillside not far away, all of them were dressed strangely, and it was obvious at a glance that they were not from the capital.

I muttered.

"Could it be the accomplice of the thief?"

Unexpectedly, Jun Qingyan's expression changed, and he stopped.I could feel his whole body tense.

The crowd on the hillside looked at us condescendingly, and the leader stared at Jun Qingyan fiercely, as if there was some unshakable hatred.I asked, "Master, your enemy?"

Jun Qingyan was also unambiguous, and said directly: "Yes."

He lowered his voice and said to me again: "There are many of them, and they all know Gu skills. They will watch my gestures later. As soon as I move, you run back with all your strength, don't look back."

I swallowed.

I still have self-knowledge, and with Jun Qingyan's ability, I will be able to retreat completely.I will only be a burden to him if I stay here, so I quickly replied: "Okay."

The leader said fiercely: "Finally let us catch you. If you are willing to offer Zilin with both hands, we will leave your whole body."

What is Canthus Lin?I was confused.

Jun Qingyan was also calm, he looked calm and breezy.

"It's your obsession. Now even if I am willing to give it to you, Zilin may not be willing." When Jun Qingyan moved his hand, I immediately understood, turned around and ran away.

At that moment, I felt a chill behind my back.

I couldn't help but glance back, and there were countless silver lights all over the sky, like a flash of lightning lighting up the dark night.I know it's a Gu worm, Jun Qingyan demonstrated it to me.But at this moment, with so many Gu worms falling down everywhere, I couldn't help shivering.

Jun Qingyan's back remained motionless.

Suddenly, he shouted: "Run."

I regained my senses and continued to run wildly.After running for an unknown amount of time, there was a muffled thunder in the sky, and then, with just a snap of his fingers, the wind picked up leaves, and it rained like a torrential rain.

My clothes were instantly soaked.

I shivered, my feet slipped suddenly, I rolled a few times, only to feel empty.My heart was tight and tight, and when I realized it, my buttocks were burning hot.

I looked around, it was pitch black, and I couldn't see my fingers.

I reckoned that I just missed something by mistake, but fortunately, although it is dark here, the wind and rain can't blow in.When I touched the ground, it was also dry.

I sneezed and sniffed.

It rained all the way, and now I am shivering with cold.I don't know what Jun Qingyan is doing now, I don't know if he can cope with so many Gu masters.

However, I don't come home at night, the palace should be in chaos now.

I sigh.

Ever since the man in black died, my life has been weird.If he hadn't been chasing the thief today, he wouldn't have met Jun Qingyan's enemy by such a coincidence.

My heart was pounding when I thought of the scene where all the insects came together just now.

too terrifying.

I sneezed again, and this time I was a little dizzy.My body was not very good when I was young. Master Zhengdao said that I was too Yin Qi, but Jun Qingyan has been here for so long, and I also get sick from time to time.Besides, I have lived for nearly 21 years, how can I suffer today's suffering.

I touched my forehead, it seemed a little hot.

If I die here...

Just thinking about this, I suddenly heard the rustling of clothes, although it seemed very faint under the sound of wind and rain outside, I still heard it sensitively.

"Mingyu?"

Before the words finished, Jun Qingyan appeared in front of me.As soon as he wiped the fire pocket, the flame suddenly appeared.At this time, I can see Jun Qingyan's appearance clearly, without any loss, he is still so magnificent.

Master was not injured.

I was relieved.

"How did Master find me?"

Jun Qingyan said: "Missing Gu." He looked at me and said, "Your face is not right." I smiled and said, "I... seem to have a little fever."

Jun Qingyan stretched out his hand to my forehead, and pressed his broad palm against my slightly warm forehead.Suddenly, I felt that my cheeks were burning hot.

He said, "It's a fever."

I said, "Master, your hands are so cold."

Jun Qingyan said: "It was raining just now." My eyes moved down slowly, and I said: "But Master, you are not wet..." It is just my illusion that the wind and rain outside are dry.

Jun Qingyan said: "I used Gu for my teacher."

I suddenly realized.

"So that's the case." I asked, "Does Master have any other Gu? I feel so wet all over..." I sneezed again.

Jun Qingyan said: "It's used up." After a pause, he added: "They are still outside, it is not appropriate to go out now. You bear with it, and the teacher will take you away after they leave."

I thought Jun Qingyan had eliminated all the Gu Masters with one against a hundred.

As if seeing my doubts, Jun Qingyan said: "I used a trick to delay them." Jun Qingyan took off his outer robe and put it on me.

I still feel chilly.

Jun Qingyan seemed to think of something, and said again: "Sit here and don't move." He took out a silver-white Gu worm with the thickness of a thumb, and said: "I don't know if there are beasts in this cave, if so, Then you throw this Gu."

After all, Jun Qingyan's figure quickly disappeared before my eyes.

"Where is Master going?" The words "Where is Master going" could only be held in his throat.Jun Qingyan's clothes have a faint bamboo fragrance, and I can recognize it as the half-worn light green robe he often wears.

I touched the cuff, and took a closer look by the firelight. I found that the green bamboo embroidery on it was actually ordinary, not delicate at all, and even a bit unsuitable for the table.But Jun Qingyan treats it like a treasure, and wears it almost every day.

There seemed to be a soreness in my heart.

Jun Qingyan left for a long time, so long that I fell asleep in a daze, and my body was also aching.I moaned subconsciously, and the dreams in my mind were fleeting.

"Mingyu?"

I seem to hear someone calling my name, like Jun Qingyan's voice.I said: "I am not Mingyu, I am Awu, I am Rongwu, Mingyu is my title."

The words came out without thinking.

After a long while, I heard someone sigh softly, saying, "Sure enough, I'm burnt."

"Mingyu."

I stubbornly corrected: "Ah Wu!"

"Mingyu, open your mouth."

"Mingyu, open your mouth."

"Ah Wu, open your mouth."

I opened my mouth obediently, secretly delighted.I have been stubborn since I was a child, and I have to continue to break through the south wall.There was a bitter taste in my mouth, and I wanted to spit it out, but my jaw was lifted suddenly, and I could only swallow it forcefully.

I was choked and coughed violently.

"It's so rude, I want to punish you to eat grapes!"

I heard a voice with a smile, I opened my eyes vigorously, and what caught my eyes was Jun Qingyan's figure.He was wearing a plain white tunic, holding a... purple-black medicinal herb in his hand.

Under the firelight, the luster of her black hair was warm and soft.

I stretched out my hand and subconsciously held a strand of blue silk.

He looked at me, a little dazed.

I suddenly smiled and said: "A gentleman is like jade, Master's black hair is so beautiful." I tore off a few of them with a little force, and then tightly clutched my chest like protecting a rare treasure.

"No one is allowed to compete with Ben Gong."

Master's hair is mine, mine, mine!Whoever dares to rob me, I will let him eat grapes for the rest of his life!

When I woke up, my wet clothes were dry.

I looked around, and it took me a while to realize that Jun Qingyan and I were attacked yesterday, and I accidentally fell into the cave.Then Jun Qingyan came to look for me, and then...

I thought about it hard, but couldn't think of anything.

Fortunately, I have long been used to my not-so-good memory, so I simply gave up.But the only thing I can be sure of is that Jun Qingyan really came looking for me.It's just that there is no sign of Jun Qingyan in the cave now.

I got up from the ground, and when I was about to pat the ashes under my body, I suddenly found a strand of black hair in my hand.

I froze for a while.

At this time, Jun Qingyan's voice sounded.

"They're gone, we can leave."

As soon as he saw Jun Qingyan and Qingsi in his hand, he was shocked, and the scene from last night appeared in his mind.I seemed to have torn off Master's hair in a shameless way?
I feel embarrassed.

Before Jun Qingyan left, he looked at me and asked, "Is it still hot? Why is my face still red?"

I quickly shook my head and said, "No, I'm fine." I threw away the blue silk in my hand without a trace, then pretended to be indifferent, and said with a smile: "Let's go, Master. I haven't returned all night, and it is estimated that there will be a lot of people in the imperial city." It's a mess."

Out of the cave, I suddenly remembered something.

I asked curiously: "Master, what is Zilin?" The group of strangely dressed Gu masters from yesterday looked as if they had a mortal enmity with Jun Qingyan, as if Jun Qingyan had done something unreasonable to them like.

Jun Qingyan said: "It's a Gu worm."

Suddenly, I said: "So it's the name of the Gu worm." I asked again: "Why do those people say they want Master to return the bare lin? Could it be that the master robbed the bare lin?"

I'm an extremely defensive person.

Seeing that Jun Qingyan didn't speak, I said again: "In this world, the strong prey on the weak, and it's the same among Gu masters. Master... Good fight!"

He glanced at me and said, "I didn't grab it as a teacher."

He frowned: "It's them who backtracked, it has nothing to do with being a teacher."

"Oh——" I dragged the end of the voice, and said sincerely: "Master is of high moral character, good! Wonderful!" Jun Qingyan glanced at me again, and I laughed dryly.

At this moment, a black figure suddenly appeared dozens of steps away.

I stand still.

Originally, he wanted to find the thief, but now he really has nowhere to find it without any effort.Holding my sleeve bag in his hand, he was standing under a dead tree. Although he was not the mistress who gave me the note from the third son-in-law that day, I can be quite sure at this moment that he is going to tell me to kill me. The murderer who killed the fifth son-in-law.

Jun Qingyan said, "I'll avoid it for a while."

I nod.

Jun Qingyan turned and left, standing under a tree not far away.I also took a step forward and walked up to the black figure.I cut to the chase and said, "What do you want to tell me?"

He returned the sleeve to me and asked, "What does the princess want to know?"

I asked, "Who killed my fifth son-in-law?"

He asked again: "What else does the princess want to know?"

I said, "What's the meaning of the third son-in-law's note? Who is behind the scenes? Why are you so sneaky?"

He said: "On the day Su Zhuangyuan married the princess, he had fantasies because he took too much Wushisan, and because of this, he committed suicide by throwing himself into the lake. Does the princess know who Su Zhuangyuan met before he married you?"

"who?"

He said, "Wei Qing."

I froze for a moment: "Who is Wei Qing?" I had never heard of this person's name.

He handed me another piece of paper and said, "Caomin has already drawn Wei Qing's portrait. Caomin only knows so much, but Caomin can be sure that Su Zhuangyuan will not commit suicide. Caomin just As a commoner, the power is weak, but with the power of the princess, I will be able to find out the murderer behind the scenes."

I asked, "Who are you the son-in-law?"

He said: "A few years ago, Su Zhuangyuan was kind to the grass-roots people, and the grass-people happened to see this scene, so they risked their lives to tell the princess. Su Zhuangyuan's death was not accidental, someone must have done it deliberately. Please don't ask the princess. Let Su Zhuangyuan die unjustly." As he spoke, his expression tightened, and he said: "Someone is here, princess, there are young and old in Caomin's family, please don't mention what Caomin said today to anyone, princess."

After all, before I could say anything, the man slipped away quickly.

It really has the potential to be a thief.

Jun Qingyan came over and said: "Someone is here, it should be someone from the palace." I nodded, since I have been gone for so long, the people from the palace should be looking for it.

He glanced at my hand.

I said: "It's a portrait. The man said that before Prince Su threw himself into the lake, he met a man named Wei Qing."

I didn't expect that the person who came to look for me would be Zhou Yunyi.

Zhou Yunyi is the Minister of Dali Temple, and a major case has recently occurred in the capital, so Zhou Yunyi should be very busy.A few days ago, when I was chatting with Li Shi, the wife of the Minister of Justice, I learned that the Minister of Justice had not returned home for six days, and it was said that he even had very little time for meals.

So when I saw Zhou Yunyi get off the horse, I froze for a while.

He asked nervously, "Is the princess injured?"

I shook my head.

"Why is Master Zhou here?"

Zhou Yunyi said: "Yunyi happened to meet Mr. Yu Lin when he was investigating the case last night. After careful questioning, he found out that the princess was missing. Yunyi was worried about the princess, so he also searched for her together. After searching all night, I finally saw the princess this morning."

After a pause, he said again: "The princess is fine, and Yun Yi is relieved. Your Majesty is also very worried about the princess in the palace."

At this time, Zhou Yunyi's eyes fell on Jun Qingyan.

He said: "Last time at the autumn banquet, I had a glimpse from a distance and realized that Mr. Jun is not a thing in the pool. When I saw it today, he really lived up to his name. I heard that Mr. Jun is good at Gu skills?"

Zhou Yunyi smiled, and said again: "A few years ago, I also met a Gu master from Southern Border, and with his assistance, I successfully solved a tricky case. Our Da'an Dynasty is thirsty for talents. If you are willing, you might as well come Dali Temple. With the recommendation of Yun Yi and the princess, it is no problem to be able to rise to the top with the ability of a gentleman."

Jun Qingyan said indifferently: "Thank you, Mr. Zhou, for your kindness."

I said: "No need." Master came into the palace to help me suppress Yin Qi, what does Zhou Yunyi mean by robbing people in front of me so openly!I said again: "Master entered the palace to find someone, besides, it is enough for Dali Temple to have Mr. Zhou."

"It's a coincidence." Zhou Yunyi said with a smile: "The Southern Border gu master I met a few years ago was also looking for someone, maybe he was looking for the same person as Mr. Jun."

Jun Qingyan's eyes flickered slightly.

"Who are you looking for?"

Zhou Yunyi said: "I just say it's a girl. But it's strange to say that when you want to find someone, you don't know the appearance of the person you are looking for. You only say that you will recognize it once you see it."

When I heard it, I couldn't help but startled.

Isn't this exactly the same as what Master said?Could it be that you are also looking for Wan'er?
Jun Qingyan asked: "What's Gu Master's last name?"

Zhou Yunyi said: "I don't know about this. The Gu Master who assisted me in solving the case did not reveal his name, but what I can confirm is that the Gu Master is a girl, quite lonely, likes to play the piano, and is a bit weird."

I asked, "Weird? How do you say it?"

Zhou Yunyi nodded: "I have been with her for several days, and she has never eaten."

Huh?At first glance, it looks like another Jun Qingyan.Except for the difference that I like to play the piano.

I looked at Jun Qingyan.

He frowned slightly.

When I returned to the palace, I quietly asked: "Master, do you have a younger sister?"

Jun Qingyan said: "Yes."

I said, "Could the Southern Border gu master that Zhou Yunyi mentioned be Master's younger sister? Or is it from the same sect as Master?"

Jun Qingyan shook his head.

"My sister has passed away long ago."

I asked again: "Is she also looking for Wan'er?"

He said thoughtfully: "It's possible."

I was very curious, "Master, is Wan'er also a Gu master?" Just now hearing Zhou Yunyi's tone, that Gu master must be a capable person.Jun Qingyan seeks Wan'er for his sweetheart, so why do other people seek Wan'er?
I became more and more curious about Wan'er's identity.

Jun Qingyan said that Wan'er is in the imperial city, so where is she in the imperial city?Jun Qingyan has been looking for it for several months, and Gong'e has seen so many, why hasn't he found it yet?
I thought about it, and guessed: "Master, could it be that Wan'er also used Gu to hide her whereabouts? That's why Master has been searching for so long and hasn't found anyone?"

Jun Qingyan said: "No, she is not a Gu Master."

I said, "Master, how does he know that Wan'er must be in the imperial city?"

Jun Qingyan said firmly: "She must be in the palace, I can feel her breath."

I pursed my lips and lowered my eyes.

After returning to the palace, as soon as I got off the sedan chair, I saw Qiutao looking at me with teary eyes.

"Princess, it's all bad for slaves. It's because of my negligence... If the princess has something wrong because of this, slaves... slaves..." Dou Da tears rolled down from her eyes.

I waved my hand and said, "It's okay, I returned to the palace safe and sound."

Qiutao said: "It's all slaves with poor eyesight. After chasing and chasing, they not only lost people, but also lost the princess when they turned their heads."

Things have come to this, looking at her red and swollen eyes from crying, I thought I should not tell her that she chased the wrong person.Otherwise, with her temperament, she would definitely blame herself for several months.Besides, since the man in Xuanyi intended to meet me alone, he must have made preparations, so it's no wonder that Qiutao chased the wrong person.

I said: "Forget it, I don't blame you either."

After a slight pause, I took out the paper given by the man in Xuanyi from the skirt of my shirt, and said, "I will give you a chance to make up for your mistakes."

I flicked it lightly, pointed to the portrait on the paper, and said, "This person's name is Wei Qing, you should find him as soon as possible."

Qiutao nodded hurriedly.

I handed the portrait to Qiu Tao, and when I was about to change clothes to meet the emperor, Gao Qiushou hurried over.He first gave me a salute, and then with a thankful look, he panted and said: "The princess is finally back safe and sound. Your Majesty has been worried about the princess since last night, and even only used a small part of the dinner. Princess hurry up." Go to the imperial study, if not for the morning court this morning, I am afraid that His Majesty would have left the palace to look for you in person last night."

When I heard it, I felt a little guilty.

At this time, I didn't even have time to change clothes, and the sedan chair just didn't leave, so I got on the sedan chair and hurried to the imperial study.

As soon as he entered the imperial study room, Brother Huang immediately asked, "Where did you go last night?"

Brother Huang's face was gloomy, covered with dark clouds.I was most afraid that Brother Huang would be angry, so I quickly blinked my eyes, showing a sincere look, and my voice softened, and said softly: "Brother Huang, it is Ah Wu who is not good, Ah Wu made Brother Huang worry. When I left Xinghua Building yesterday, It happened that a thief touched Ah Wu's sleeve bag. The sleeve bag was given to me by the emperor. Ah Wu asked Qiu Tao to chase after her in a hurry. Unexpectedly, Qiu Tao chased the wrong person. Ah Wu had to chase the thief with her master. ..." Thinking of what the man in Xuanyi said, I swallowed my saliva and said: "Unexpectedly, the thief was very cunning and ran out of the city. It happened to be raining again, and Ah Wu accidentally fell into the cave. It was getting dark, and Ah Wu was afraid that something might happen, so she thought about leaving after the rain stopped... Unexpectedly, it rained all night."

I wanted to say that I met Jun Qingyan's enemy, but the emperor's face is so ugly, and he was quite critical of me recognizing Jun Qingyan as my master before. If I know that Jun Qingyan has troubled me this time, maybe I will take it Jun Qingyan rushed out.

So I changed the term.

I still want Jun Qingyan to teach me Gu skills.

Brother Huang looked deeply and asked, "Oh? Is that so?"

I hurriedly nodded like a chicken pecking at rice: "Yes, and because of the rain last night, I still had a little fever, so I just stayed in the cave." Speaking of this, I still sniffed, coughing several times.

"Fever?" Brother Huang stretched out his hand.

I said: "I've retired, thanks to Master." I was in a daze last night, and I remembered that Master gave me something to eat, but I don't remember what it was. Anyway, after eating, my body felt a lot better.

Brother Huang frowned.

"Oh? Mingyu and Jun Qingyan stayed in the cave all night?"

My heart trembled suddenly.

Brother Huang has been close to me since we were young, and he has always called me Ah Wu.Every time he calls me a title, it's a sign of anger.I immediately explained: "I accidentally fell into the hole, and it was Master who saved me. The situation was urgent, and Ah Wu had no other choice."

Why is Brother Huang still looking so ugly?
"What did you do all night?"

I said: "It's nothing, I just hid from the rain. Later, Ah Wu got a fever, and my mind was a little dizzy, and I fell asleep accidentally. After waking up, it will be the next day."

Suddenly, I finally realized the meaning of Brother Huang's words.

I quickly shook my head and said: "Brother Emperor, although Ah Wu and Master are alone in the same room, Master is just a master. Ah Wu has killed five husbands and sons-in-law, and I will definitely not try to defeat the sixth one. Ah Wu She is the princess of Da'an, she will definitely not do anything that insults the state."

Brother Huang patted my hand and said with a smile: "I didn't mean that, Ah Wu thought about it a lot, I can go out in the future, but I must bring a few more people with me. If today's incident happens again, Ah Wu will not be allowed to leave the palace in the future .”

I breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Ah Wu understands."

Brother Huang said again: "It's also thanks to Zhou Qing this time. If it wasn't for Zhou Qing, Habayashiro would still be looking for you." I am Dongliang, and I am also quite concerned about Ah Wu..."

I coughed heavily and said: "Everyone in the capital knows that Zhou Yunyi is kind and gentle. Besides, I'm Princess Mingyu, so it's only natural for him to be interested in me. It's just that Ah Wu really doesn't want to remarry. If something happens, Awu has killed me to several pillars, so he will be my eternal sinner in Daan in the future?"

Brother Huang glared at me.

"Bullshit."

I flattened my lips and said, "The five son-in-laws are all dead, that's also a fact." Although it's hard to say whether the fifth son-in-law committed suicide or not, but if there is no clear evidence for a day, it's hard for me to get rid of this. said.

Brother Huang said: "Ah Wu is the lucky star of my dynasty, how can she be a sinner through the ages? Don't talk nonsense anymore."

After a few days, I suddenly received an invitation from Zhou Yunyi.

It is said that the autumn scenery of Pinglan Lake outside the imperial city is aesthetic, and I am invited to enjoy it together.I'm puzzled, this week Yunyi has been seeing him every now and then since the autumn banquet, and now he invites me to enjoy the autumn scenery, as if he is pleasing to me.

But I also know myself, not to mention Kefu's reputation, if Zhou Yunyi marries me, he won't get any benefit.According to the Daan law of our dynasty, being my son-in-law means that the highest official position in his life is the Minister of Dali Temple.He is still young, and with his ability to spend another ten years or so, it is not a problem to be an official or prime minister.

I touched my face.

Could it be that after I admired the autumn chrysanthemums once, the peach blossoms on the top of my head bloomed?
Dongtao asked: "Is the princess going?"

I thought about it for a while, and said: "Go." No matter what, go and meet him for a while to see what Zhou Yunyi is up to.If he truly pleases me and wants to be my son-in-law, I will refuse him again.Well, I have a kind heart, so how can I bear to watch me go astray towards a promising gentleman.Dali Temple needs talented people like Zhou Yunyi.

Brother Huang learned that I was going to Zhou Yunyi's appointment, so he readily gave me the order to leave the palace.

After leaving the palace, Dongtao said: "Princess, this servant looks at Your Majesty and seems to want to point the princess to the sixth marriage."

Dongtao didn't tell me, but I also noticed it.

Brother Huang really dotes on me very much, he is afraid that I will not have a good home, and wants to send me to the best man in front of me.It's just that this time I really don't want to have a sixth marriage.

As soon as I arrived at Pinglan Lake, I saw Zhou Yunyi standing by the lake.

Autumn leaves were flying, and Zhou Yunyi's back looked like a person in a painting.It's no wonder that there are such noble girls in Beijing who are looking forward to marrying as Zhou's wife. This week, Yunyi can really be described as beautiful and delicious.

I cough lightly.

Zhou Yunyi turned around slowly, and when he saw me, his expression became gentle.

He was about to speak when I interrupted him.

I got straight to the point and said: "Zhou Yunyi, I will tell you directly. I know that you are forced by the imperial brother's order."

He froze, looking at me strangely.

"What does the princess mean?"

I said: "Brother Huang wants you to be my son-in-law, that's why you appear in front of me frequently." In this way, everything can be explained.If it wasn't for the emperor's brother's order, Zhou Yunyi was obviously busy with business that day, so how could he appear in the suburbs?

Zhou Yunyi suddenly laughed out loud.

"The princess misunderstood, Your Majesty has never said this to Yun Yi."

His expression was open and frank, and it didn't look like he was lying at all.My heart skipped a beat, did I really misunderstand?

I said, "Then why do you appear in front of me frequently?"

Zhou Yunyi looked at me fixedly.

"Your Majesty once suggested marriage to Yun Yi in private, but Yun Yi declined. Your Majesty is open-minded and tolerant and did not blame Yun Yi."

I was startled, the emperor actually pointed out Zhou Yunyi's marriage in private!

Zhou Yunyi said again: "The reason why I told the princess about this is because Yun Yi only wants to marry the person he loves in this life. Even if His Majesty has an order, Yun Yi would rather have his head fall than violate his own will. Therefore, His Majesty has never I told Yun Yi that I want to be the princess' son-in-law, everything is Yun Yi... willingly."

I... Zhou Yunyi confessed his love to me?

(End of this chapter)