Zhao Huan was stunned: "Gone? Where could they go?"
At this time, Linghu Yunlong also came over. He clasped his fists and said, "Master, I just checked. The doors and windows of Qin Shufen's room are intact, and there are no signs of a struggle. I have initially ruled out the possibility of her being abducted."
Zhao Huan was very puzzled: "Did they leave on their own? Then why did they run? Could it be that everything Qin Shufen said was a lie?"
Linghu Yunlong nodded: "This possibility cannot be ruled out."
The door creaked open, and Nangong Lian'er walked out. "You bunch of stinky men, Brother Zhao, you don't understand women, do you? One possibility is that Qin Shufen's story is false. Another possibility is that Qin Shufen is worried that Qi Zhiyan will be executed, so she doesn't dare to come to the capital with us anymore."
Zhao Huan suddenly understood and said happily, "I see, Lian'er, it seems I was right to bring you out here."
Nangong Lian'er pouted: "Now you know how useful I am."
Zhao Huan smiled and nodded: "Yeah, but you just said we are stinky men, he is not."
Zhao Huan was pointing at Cao Dongsheng, who looked embarrassed.
The guest room where Zhao Huan and his friends rested was on the second floor. Nangong Lian'er made a "tsk" sound and went downstairs.
Zhao Huan immediately put away his smile and said, "Linghu Yunlong, you must quickly chase Qin Shufen and her son. Be sure to bring them back to the capital. We will wait for you in Kaifeng Prefecture."
Linghu Yunlong clasped his fists and said, "Yes, sir." Then he jumped down from the second floor, ran outside the inn, jumped on his horse, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"Youwei, let's eat quickly. Then we'll go back to Bian Jing." Zhao Huan called out.
The dog emperor was a complete mess when he was incompetent, but he was wise and intelligent when he was doing things. Cao Dongsheng was full of admiration: "As you wish."
After breakfast, Zhao Huan and his companions returned to Bianjing in a carriage. He did not return to the palace directly, but came to Kaifeng Prefecture.
Kaifeng Prefecture Governor Meng Gurao has been very busy recently. As soon as he came back from court, he saw Zhao Huan sitting in the hall, with Empress Nangong and Cao Dongsheng standing next to him.
Meng Gurao was frightened and saluted hurriedly.
"No thanks," Zhao Huan said coldly, "Meng Gurao, immediately send someone to bring Imperial Academy Scholar Qi Zhiyan to me!"
Meng Gurao did not dare to delay and ordered his guards to go.
Qi Zhiyan was massaging Princess Dexin's legs at the Prince Consort's residence. "Madam, the chrysanthemums in East City are blooming. If you're free one day, I'd like to go with you to see them."
Princess Dexin hummed while sitting on the chair, picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip: "Hmm." Then she gestured to her other leg.
Qi Zhiyan immediately ran to the other side like a dog and massaged her other leg: "Madam, what would you like to eat tonight? I'll have the servants make it for you."
Princess Dexin glanced at him and said, "We eat this stuff every day. If there's anything else delicious in the mansion, just make something."
Qi Zhiyan smiled and said, "Yes, yes, I'll go and tell them to make sixteen dishes and eight soups for Madam."
Princess Dexin was bossy and bossy, while Qi Zhiyan was servile and subservient. This was the status quo for most princesses and their husbands. Of course, there were also some who had their wives completely tamed, but they were a minority after all.
Princess Di, the emperor's daughter. Which one of them isn't spoiled, accustomed to being served and pampered? You married such a living Buddha and can only worship her every day. I'm afraid there are really few who dare to mess with the princess.
"Your Majesty, someone from Kaifeng Prefecture would like to invite you over." The servant came in and reported.
Qi Zhiyan was surprised: "Kaifeng Prefecture, what do you want me to do?"
The servant said, "The guards said His Majesty is there."
Upon hearing this, Princess De Xin hurriedly stood up and said, "His Majesty has personally summoned me. He must want to make an important appointment with you. You should behave respectfully. There are too many princes-in-law in the court. It is a great joy that His Majesty has chosen you."
Qi Zhiyan was a little suspicious: "Why did His Majesty summon me to Kaifeng Prefecture?"
Princess Dexin, however, did not want him: "Why else? You have always followed Lord Li Gang and advocated for war against Jin. Now that His Majesty has achieved success, it is natural that you should be rewarded. And you are the son-in-law. If he openly uses you in the court, I am afraid that other ministers will be jealous. Since His Majesty has sent you to Kaifeng Prefecture, it must be because he has important matters to entrust to you. You must not disappoint His Majesty's high expectations. I will go to the palace to speak to the emperor one day, and I will ensure that you will be promoted to a general, a prime minister, or a king or a marquis."
Qi Zhiyan was overjoyed when she heard this and immediately bowed to the ground: "Thank you, Madam."
"We are all family, there is nothing to thank me for. You have been made king and marquis, and I will benefit from it too. Go ahead." Princess De Xin waved her hand.
Qi Zhiyan happily walked out. Outside the Prince Consort's residence, the guards from Kaifeng Prefecture had already been waiting for a long time. After all, it was the Prince Consort's residence, a royal family, so the guards from Kaifeng Prefecture were respectful.
Qi Zhiyan was very proud and deliberately did not take the sedan chair. Instead, she rode a tall horse and was led by the guards to Kaifeng Prefecture.
Arriving at the Kaifeng Mansion's main hall, Zhao Huan was found sitting alone in the courtroom, with Nangong Lian'er and Cao Dongsheng standing on either side, and Meng Gurao at the bottom.
Qi Zhiyan hurriedly saluted: "I, the Imperial Academy Scholar Qi Zhiyan, pay my respects to His Majesty the Emperor."
There was no expected polite response. Zhao Huan looked at him coldly without saying a word.
Qi Zhiyan felt hairs all over his body, and cold sweat began to break out on his back. The power of heaven is unpredictable. Who knows why the emperor summoned you? Perhaps it's a blessing from heaven, or perhaps it's a sudden disaster.
"Qi Zhiyan, I'm here to ask you. Where are you from?"
Qi Zhiyan couldn't help but wipe the sweat off his face: "Your Majesty, I am from Yuezhou."
Zhao Huan and Nangong Lian'er exchanged a glance, their understanding reaffirming. Qin Shufen's claim that he was from Yuezhou seemed to be true.
Zhao Huan asked again, "Then I ask you again, who else is in your family in Yuezhou?"
Qi Zhiyan said more respectfully, "My parents died young, leaving me alone and without any relatives."
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