Chapter 142: Disappearing, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
The more Shang Yuwan acted like this, the more Twelve blamed himself.
At this time, Xiao Qingxu and Xiao Qinggu were looking for Ji Suxian in the kitchen.
"Little sister, she..."
As soon as Xiao Qingxu opened his mouth, he saw a guest rushing in from outside, with an unconcealable look of panic on his face.
Xiao Qinggu had a bad premonition in his heart, and Xiao Qingxu and Ji Suxian's expressions also changed.
This guest was the one Xiao Qingxu specially sent to look after Shang Mingqi!
"Master! Sister Su Xian!" In order to protect Shang Mingqi from running around, this guest stayed in Baijia Building the whole time. Because he had never seen Xiao Qinggu, he subconsciously ignored her.
His face was filled with panic, a letter clutched in his hand. He had to lower his voice because of the secret guards outside: "The child is missing!"
Upstairs, Twelve had gradually calmed down, and Shang Yuwan's heart also slowly relaxed a little. He was about to take people to ask Yao Lao to see if there was any way to treat the disease, but suddenly a burst of hurried and chaotic footsteps was heard outside the room.
"Shang Yuwan! Something bad has happened!"
As soon as Ji Su finished her idle talk, Xiao Qinggu's voice immediately reached the ears of Shang Yuwan and Twelve.
"He's gone!"
Boom——
The heartbeat suddenly became louder beside Shang Yuwan's ears, and Twelve's pupils suddenly shrank into two small dots.
Who was this "he"? They immediately thought of Shang Mingqi.
In this place surrounded by secret guards, the name "Shang Mingqi" is far more serious than "Shang Yuwan", so those secret guards must not be allowed to hear any news about it, and can only be replaced by the word "he".
Shang Yuwan is Lu Xu's daughter. Even if her death was faked, Emperor Chengming had a way to exonerate her in front of the civil and military officials, but Shang Mingqi was different.
He was the son of the Shang family's second master, the man who should have died on the day the Shang family was exterminated. Xiao Qingxu and Shang Yuwan were both guilty of deceiving the emperor. If word of Shang Mingqi's survival leaked, coupled with Xiao Qingxu's status as Prince Qi and his shady influence over the Baijialou, Emperor Chengming would have suppressed countless impeachment petitions... Now that the truth had been exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable!
Qiao Ai was dealing with the forces entrenched in Yanmen when suddenly someone came to report.
"Sir, the Baijialou said that His Royal Highness Prince Qi and Miss Monk are ill and need to return to the capital as soon as possible for recuperation."
A gleam of light flashed in Qiao Ai's eyes, and he nodded without forcing anything.
As if to conceal his intention to release the person, he asked, "How is Commander Yue's health?"
"I just woke up today and I'm weak now."
Qiao Ai hummed, "Let Qiao Ping bring more people to protect them."
Qiao Ping is Qiao Ai's younger brother, and his strength is also extraordinary. There are countless eyes secretly watching Shang Yuwan and his group in Kyoto. If Qiao Ai doesn't bring more people, he is afraid that he will not be able to complete the task assigned to him by the emperor.
As for whether Shang Yuwan and Xiao Qingxu really need to return to Beijing to recuperate, or for some other reason, that depends on what the emperor and the people in Kyoto think.
The next day, Xiao Qinggu and others got up early, packed up their things and set off immediately.
"Wanwan, I'm sorry." Xiao Qingxu felt a little guilty.
In the carriage, Shang Yuwan and Xiao Qingxu sat opposite each other.
Shang Yuwan didn't immediately respond to Xiao Qingxu. Because Shang Mingqi had disappeared, she hadn't slept well all night, and her mind was in a mess.
What will become of Zhang Jiuquan in Yanmen City? Will Miaogu and Cuixing be sent to Langjiang as "gifts"? Will Zhao Qinglian be implicated? What will become of the children in Dark Moon Pavilion? How can Twelve's heartache be resolved? Emperor Chengming, the eldest princess, the crown prince, and all those scheming people in Kyoto... Where has Qi'er gone?
Shang Yuwan leaned back against the cushion, closed his eyes, and raised his hand to rub his eyebrows.
"I don't blame you. When we fell off the cliff that day, Ji Suxian and the others were so anxious that they sent everyone to look for us. No matter how Shen Lanlu tried to cover it up, the child would definitely have heard something. He watched his entire family die before his eyes at such a young age. Ji Suxian said he didn't suffer from heart disease, so his mental ability must have far surpassed that of ordinary children, perhaps even surpassing ours."
Although she was busy with many affairs in her previous life, she was still very concerned about the children at home. When she had nothing to do on weekdays, she would go to the Shang children to ask about their homework, and from time to time she would give them some fashionable gadgets and precious study supplies.
The Shang family is powerful and has many people, with several hundred people in total. There are more than ten people who can be called masters, and there are young children running around everywhere.
Of the eighteen children in the Shang family, Shang Yuwan's favorite was Shang Mingqi. Even at a young age, this child was more adept at assessing situations than his father. Although he could be mischievous, he was also much more sensible than his other brothers and sisters. He always reminded Shang Yuwan of herself as a child, and that's why she had a special fondness for him.
Yi Buyuan, who was sitting in the middle, raised his hand silently: "Achan, what child are you talking about?"
How come he can't understand a word?
Yuan Feng, who was sitting next to Yi Buyan: "......"
If this guy understood, Xiao Qingxu would be the first to kill him without Shang Yuwan taking any action.
Xiao Qingxu knew how important the twelfth monk Mingqi was to Shang Yuwan.
Shang Yuwan opened her eyes and looked at the person who had called her "Achan" since she got on the carriage.
"Are you the Second Prince Qu Qi?"
The guys mixing in with this gang are becoming more and more mixed.
There are two people from the Censorate, two from the Xiao royal family, the secret guards escorting outside are all from Emperor Chengming, as well as Liu Mengyao and his men, and now there is a prince from Qu Qiguo, and a close confidant of Qu Qizhi.
Shang Yuwan didn't know what to say. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon? Or was it just a big, chaotic stew with everything thrown into it?
Xiao Qingxu also felt a headache.
Yi Buyuan curled his lips, "Achan, you really don't remember me."
Shang Yuwan hummed indifferently, "Tell me everything you know and your purpose."
The original owner of this body must have known Yi Buyuan, otherwise Shang Yuwan would not have recognized Yi Buyuan's voice in such a critical moment, and even his name would not have popped up in his mind.
Shang Yuwan didn't ride with Xiao Qinggu and the others in the car, just to dig out some useful information from this person. Yi Buyuan talked a lot, and Shang Yuwan couldn't help but think deeply after listening to him.
Qu Qixianzhi seemed to understand her very well, but considering Yi Buyuan's personality, even if it was the prophet's instruction, it shouldn't have been so smooth...
Shang Yuwan glanced at Xiao Qingxu, and Xiao Qingxu nodded slightly, saying everything.
"......" Shang Yuwan snorted coldly.
As expected, ever since she used herself as a banner, not only Xiao Tong and Xiao Qingji noticed her, but Emperor Chengming had also been secretly paying close attention to her. If it weren't for his tacit approval, how could Yi Buyuan have gotten in so easily?
Since there were strangers in the carriage, Shang Yuwan didn't want to discuss anything with Xiao Qingxu. He simply said a few perfunctory words to Yi Buyuan and then closed his eyes to rest.
Yi Buyuan knew Shang Yuwan was injured, so he had not bothered her before. Although he still had a lot to say, he chose to keep his mouth shut when he saw the fatigue that Shang Yuwan inadvertently revealed between his eyebrows.
This is the prophet's apprentice, who can also help him seize the throne. What's more, Xiao Qingxu is still here. Yi Buyan knows that he cannot offend others no matter what.
Another day passed, and around noon, Shang Yuwan and his group found an inn on the official road to rest for a while, and then set off again after lunch.
King Qi's identity could no longer be concealed, so Xiao Qingxu no longer wore the white mask of tears and laughter, but only wore a small silver mask that could cover his left eye and scar.
Bailipu, who was suppressed by Yuan Ji and did not make a fuss, finally found an opportunity. He got off the carriage and rushed to Xiao Qingxu.
"you......!"
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