"Prince, you are here?"
Lan Yi had sharp eyes and when she saw the snow-white brocade clothes outside the Moon Gate, she immediately cried out with joy.
The eldest princess raised her eyes and smiled
"It's ok that Yanchuan is late, but why hasn't he come in yet?"
Chen Yanchuan raised his eyebrows, stepped in, and his eyes lingered on the pot of wine next to Princess Qinyang's hand for a moment.
Princess Qinyang looked at him and asked curiously, "Brother, why do you seem unhappy? Who offended you?"
Lian Zhou, who was following behind, glanced at her and then lowered his eyes silently.
It has to be this person. Those who have better vision than her are not of higher family background than her, and those who have higher family background than her are not as brave as her. When it comes to the ability to offend people, the princess is the best in the capital after all.
Chen Yanchuan said calmly: "No, it's just that I've been busy these days, and seeing you eating and drinking leisurely here, looking very carefree, I'm a little envious."
Princess Qinyang laughed loudly: "Brother, are you kidding me? You have been busy for more than a day or two. If you don't want to do it, just refuse and let others do it! As for eating and drinking, it's even more out of the question. I just tasted a cup of chrysanthemum drink first, how can you envy me?"
She said, leaning forward, her eyes shining.
"The wines sent to you must be good. Do you have any more to drink in the snow? Can you give me a pot?"
Shen Yanchuan glanced at her with a dull look.
Princess Qinyang didn't understand why, but she suddenly felt that the yard was a bit cold.
She folded her arms, thinking that Chen Yanchuan was reluctant to part with it, and tried to persuade him: "Oh, how about half a pot? The princess can't drink it, but we can always clink glasses, right?"
Lian Zhou took a deep breath and closed his eyes in despair.
The master was already in a bad mood today, and Princess Qinyang is adding fuel to the fire. Is she afraid that she won't die quickly enough?
Shen Yanchuan sat down beside him, raised his chin slightly, and spoke calmly: “No drinking today.”
Princess Qinyang was stunned.
No drinking on Double Ninth Festival? What does that mean?
The princess glanced at him.
She knew her grandson's temper best. Looking at his expression, it was obvious that he was angry.
But in this capital city, who else has the ability to make him endure it?
The answer is obvious, but... that person has been out of the city for some time, right? The two of them probably haven't even met each other, so what's the point of being angry about this?
The eldest princess felt like a cat was scratching her heart and coughed lightly.
"But is there anything else after that?"
Shen Yanchuan nodded his chin slightly.
"I'm going to Changzhou early tomorrow morning."
"Changzhou? Where are you going and what are you doing?" Princess Qinyang asked curiously.
The eldest princess frowned slightly, not knowing what she was thinking of.
"Changzhou...isn't that Huo Yucheng's hometown?"
Hearing the name, Princess Qinyang reacted for a moment and quickly understood.
"Brother, are you going there to investigate General Huo's case?"
Some time ago, Han Tong's death involved Huo Yucheng's old case. His Majesty suspected that there was another hidden story behind the incident and ordered a reinvestigation.
For this reason, he was very angry with the second prince Xiao Chengxuan who was in charge of the case that year.
Now that Shen Yanchuan is suddenly going to Changzhou, it can't help but make people think about it.
Sure enough, Shen Yanchuan nodded.
The eldest princess frowned even more tightly.
"But... the entire Huo family was executed three years ago. What can we find out if we go to Changzhou again?"
There is probably nothing else there except the Huo family's ancestral tomb.
Shen Yanchuan reminded: "You forgot that Xu Jie and General Huo are from the same hometown."
It was Xu Jie who reported Huo Yucheng for embezzling military funds, which led to a series of subsequent events.
Because they were from the same hometown, the two of them had a little more friendship than others, but no one could have imagined that so many things would happen later.
Shortly after Huo Yucheng's death, Xu Jie was transferred from the capital to serve as the governor of Sui'nan.
The person we really wanted to investigate this time in Changzhou was Xu Jie.
The princess suddenly realized: "So that's why. No wonder you've been so busy these days. I haven't been able to see you since Cheng Qi returned to the capital."
The third prince Xiao Chengqi was given the title of King Lie and just returned to Beijing a few days ago.
Chen Yanchuan smiled and said, "Prince Lie hasn't been home for a long time, and Concubine Rong has become ill from missing him. It is only right that he should come to the palace more often to accompany him."
Princess Qinyang also nodded: "Isn't it? I heard that the Third Prince returned triumphantly, and Concubine Rong was very happy, and her spirits are much better than before."
Thinking of Concubine Rong's deteriorating health, the eldest princess sighed.
"Cheng Qi has been sensible and obedient since he was young. When he got older, he took the initiative to volunteer and made many military achievements. He was very ambitious."
It is indeed a blessing to have such a son.
But if she did so, she would inevitably become a thorn in the eyes of the Imperial Concubine and the Second Prince.
Princess Qinyang suddenly laughed.
"The Third Prince should have heard about his return, right? I guess he would like to meet this outstanding brother, but unfortunately, he can't go out yet."
Since Xiao Chengxuan was reprimanded by His Majesty that day, he has been staying in his mansion to reflect on his mistakes and has never come out since.
King Lie returned home with honors and received many rewards. I wonder how angry he must be in his mansion right now.
However, Shen Yanchuan didn't really care about this.
The two princes have been fighting for a long time, but in fact the second prince has always had the upper hand.
After all, when two people have equal abilities, the one with a stronger family background has a better chance of winning.
However, it seems that His Majesty is tired of this situation. He took this opportunity to deal a heavy blow to the Second Prince's faction and promoted the Third Prince to compete with him.
The art of an emperor lies in checks and balances. Although Your Majesty has passed the mandate of heaven, he is not confused.
He was too lazy to get involved, so he simply asked for permission to leave Beijing and stay away from all the trouble for a while.
Seeing his lazy and careless look, the princess knew that he had no interest in these things, so she stopped talking and changed the subject.
"Changzhou and Qingzhou are in the west and south respectively, what a pity. If they were closer, you could still take care of Chutang."
Their journey back to Qingzhou was not far, but it was not easy.
If anything happens on the way, I'm afraid I'll be delayed.
Chen Yanchuan lowered his eyelids slightly, and after a moment, his thin lips slightly lifted.
"She has always been capable and can do anything well."
…
After finishing his meal with the princess, Shen Yanchuan did not stay any longer and got up to leave.
After leaving the Princess's Mansion, the carriage slowly drove towards the Dingbei Marquis' Mansion.
Shen Yanchuan raised his hand to lift the curtain and took a look outside.
Lian Zhou immediately stepped forward: "Master?"
Chen Yanchuan asked: "What time is it?"
Lian Zhou understood what his master was asking without being told, and quickly said, "My master, it's one quarter past three in the afternoon. Miss Ye and the others should be ready to leave by now."
Chen Yanchuan pondered for a moment and said, "Send another team to follow."
Lian Zhou choked and his expression almost froze.
Previously at the Princess's Mansion, someone said that Second Miss Ye was very capable and didn't need anyone else to worry about her? (End of this chapter)
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