This is an adult Saker Falcon, its wings spread out, cutting through the darkness.
However, just as it was about to soar higher into the sky, it was suddenly covered by an outer robe.
On the spire of the palace, Su Man held the struggling Saker Falcon, dodged its sharp beak, and took a long time to remove the small wooden tube with the note from its leg.
Today Su Man conferred the title of Duke of Ziyi on him, and even deliberately gave him a name similar to Di Zixiao's. She guessed that once Di Zixiao knew about it, he would definitely not be able to resist contacting his accomplice in Dayong.
So Su Man said she was going to bed, but secretly she climbed onto the roof and stared at Yangui Hall from afar.
Fortunately, Di Man had allowed Di Zixiao to live nearby because she doted on him, so she clearly saw how the Saker Falcon flew into the Yangui Palace and how it flew out.
Although Di Man neglected state affairs, the late emperor always urged her to practice martial arts when he was alive, which gave Su Man a ready-made advantage and she seized it without much effort.
Su Man couldn't wait to unfold the note, thinking she might find some clues, but was discouraged by a bunch of strange characters the next second.
Is this just some ghost painting?
Soon, Suman realized that the characters on it were not Chinese characters, but their Bantu characters.
Su Man thought about it, then climbed into the bedroom through the window holding the Saker Falcon. She used paper and pen to copy down the words one by one. After confirming that they were exactly the same, she rolled up the note according to the original mark, stuffed it back in, and tied it to its feet.
By this time, the Saker Falcon had pecked her coat into pieces. Su Man didn't delay any longer and threw it out directly.
...
The next day, when Nong Shuang was helping Su Man change her clothes, she found some scraps of cloth on the floor. She was surprised and asked, "Isn't this your favorite outer robe? How did it become like this?"
Su Man said without blinking, "Oh, Mimi is naughty, it's okay, just let it be."
Mimi: ???
Don’t I have any face?
At one o'clock in the morning, all civil and military officials had arrived in the hall.
After a lengthy routine report, Su Man turned her gaze to the Minister of Revenue, "My dear, is there any progress in Ren Hailan's case?"
"In reply to your Majesty, Tongzhou is different from the capital. It is inconvenient to obtain evidence and it will take some time."
The Minister of Revenue bowed his body and spoke respectfully.
Although she looked calm, Su Man could still sense the hidden fatigue.
The prefect of Tongzhou must have given her many benefits over the years. Now that his daughter is suffering, he must ask the Minister of Revenue to help whitewash her.
However, Su Man had already instructed Miao Ruicai to spread Ren Hailan's deeds in Tongzhou in the capital. If the Minister of Revenue protected her, it would be obvious that he was colluding with her. With her cunning personality, she would definitely not agree to it.
After all this, a rift was bound to arise between the two of them. In addition, Miao Ruicai and his colleagues in the Ministry of Revenue were creating chaos in the Ministry. With the attack from both sides, I'm afraid her life would not be easy.
Seeing her exhausted look, Su Man was very generous, "In that case, thank you for your hard work, my dear."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration."
After the court session, the Minister of Revenue did not stay to chat with other officials, but left in a hurry.
As soon as she walked out of the palace, a servant came to greet her.
"My lord, something bad has happened. Someone from Tongzhou is coming."
"What?"
The Minister of Revenue pounded his fists and said, "Quick, prepare the troops."
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In the Qinzheng Hall, Suman sent Nongshuang away on the pretext of taking a nap, and secretly read a book by Bantu alone.
This book, in modern terms, is a dictionary. However, there is no index, so Su Man can only refer to the characters on the notes one by one.
Just as she was about to finish translating a sentence, someone came to report that Bai Cejun was outside, waiting to pay her respects.
Su Man stamped the memorial on the book without leaving a trace and said, "Tell him that I am dealing with state affairs and have no time to accompany him."
"yes."
After the people walked away, Su Man was about to continue, but the man came back again. She said with difficulty, "Your Majesty, Lord Bai said, that, ahem..."
"Just say what you want to say."
"Yes, Bai Shijun said that working together as a man and a woman is less tiring, and he also brought you some local specialties from his hometown. I hope you can try them."
Hometown specialty?
Su Man frowned. Isn't Bai Cejun from Beijing? Why would he bring any local specialties with him?
No, Lord Bai's mother, Lady Bai, also works in the Ministry of Revenue. Could it be...
Thinking of this, Su Man put down the memorial and said, "Let him in."
"yes."
As soon as the palace maid left, Bai Cejun rushed in impatiently, a food box hanging from his elbow. "Your Majesty."
"Well, get up."
Su Man looked at the chubby Bai Cejun and asked tentatively, "Just now, the palace servants came to report that you brought me some local specialties. What are they?"
Lord Bai Ce looked around with his round eyes and said shyly, "Your Majesty, could you please dismiss the attendants?"
Seeing his eager look, Su Man immediately thought of the last time they were alone together, when he had directly asked her if he could sleep with her tonight.
Perhaps he noticed Su Man's hesitation, and Bai Shijun clasped his hands together and rubbed them continuously, "Your Majesty, please, just a little while, I'll be quick~"
Su Man: “…”
In the end, Su Man dismissed her attendants, not for any other reason, but mainly because she hadn't had the chance to meet Miao Ruicai alone since she delivered the letter to her last time, and she didn't know how things were going on her side.
If Miao Ruicai used Bai Cejun as a bridge of communication, it would be a good idea.
When they were the only two people left in the room, Su Man relaxed and leaned back in the chair, saying, "Now you can show me what you brought."
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