Su Chongshan also said, "Just now, I realized that you know her very well. What is your relationship with her?"
Ahri remained silent and did not answer the question.
The original owner of this body was able to enter the palace as a maid, so everyone in the palace knew her family's background perfectly well. The original owner and Dou Xin didn't know each other at all and had no connection whatsoever.
Seeing that Ah Li remained silent, Su Chongshan didn't ask any further questions. He said, "Consort Mei left quite a few people for you. I suppose they've arrived in Rongcheng by now."
"Can I take him with me?"
Ah Li looked at Su Wenheng.
Su Chongshan looked at Ali very seriously this time and said, "Okay."
Otherwise, Su Wenheng would die anyway if he went back; some people had already begun to doubt the identities of these princes. To dream of ascending the throne without powerful external support, one who wasn't of royal blood, was simply delusional.
At this moment, Su Chongshan stood up and said, "Thank you very much for helping her avenge herself and killing those people."
Ahri remained calm. No one noticed when she killed someone, and she wouldn't admit it based on his words.
Su Chongshan also said that he could leave Rongcheng alone, but he couldn't guarantee that the next emperor wouldn't take action.
Su Chongshan did not say who the next emperor would be.
After Ah Li left, she grabbed Su Wenheng and left.
Su Wenheng had overheard quite a bit while standing outside. He knew that Ah Li wanted to take him to Rongcheng, and the emperor had even given his permission.
Su Wenqin had already set out the calligraphy and paintings. Liu Luoxue picked up a painting and looked at it, saying that she wanted to buy a few as well.
At this moment, Su Wenheng walked up to Liu Luoxue and said, "I'm not going back."
Liu Luoxue looked at him, puzzled, and asked, "Why?"
"His Majesty has ordered me to go to Rongcheng."
Liu Luoxue was unaware of Consort Mei's plans, and she knew nothing about Su Wenheng's true identity.
Going to Rongcheng would mean being far from the capital, and he wouldn't be able to influence the palace's affairs from there.
At this time, many people came to select calligraphy and paintings. Su Chongshan also came out from the inn and glanced at Ali.
Su Wenqin was eliminated long ago, as Consort Mei had said.
Su Wenheng is capable, but he can't hold on to his position.
It's simply not feasible to pass on the Su family's empire to the rest of the family, given their mismatched and flawed backgrounds.
Unless Dou Xin is still alive, and she still holds military power.
Rongcheng had few troops, only some old, weak, and disabled soldiers with their families, who lived there by themselves.
Su Chongshan left, but the old eunuch didn't; he also wanted to go to Rongcheng.
The old eunuch led a group of people toward the stall, coughing every few steps he took.
When they reached the stall, the old eunuch covered his mouth with a handkerchief and said, "Greetings, masters. I will be going to Rongcheng with you."
Because the old eunuch was followed by a large group of people, it was clear that he was not someone to be trifled with, so not many people dared to come and buy his calligraphy and paintings.
Ali told Su Wenqin to put away the calligraphy and paintings, and said, "We're not setting up a stall anymore, we're going to Rongcheng."
Su Wenqin silently rolled up the painting, without asking why he wanted to go to Rongcheng.
Ali and Su Wenqin's belongings consisted of calligraphy and paintings, and some miscellaneous luggage.
Without delay, the group set off immediately.
When they arrived in Rongcheng, everything was calm and peaceful.
Inside the city lord's mansion, the people left behind by Consort Mei were all performing their duties.
The old eunuch led the people to the Buddhist hall, where they saw a portrait of Consort Mei on the wall, as well as two memorial tablets.
One belongs to Dou Xin, and the other to Consort Mei.
The old eunuch lit incense and then knelt there silently.
Ali was led to the main courtyard, with Su Wenqin and Su Wenheng following behind her.
Just as someone was talking about various matters in Rongcheng, and stacks of bamboo slips were brought out, Ali pushed Su Wenqin and Su Wenheng forward and said, "You two come here."
Su Wenqin glanced at Su Wenheng, who then said, "Let's go together then."
Otherwise, coming to Rongcheng and having nothing to do would be quite boring.
Ah Li didn't intend to be a hands-off manager. She just couldn't understand why Consort Mei would leave the position of city lord of Rongcheng to her.
Just because Dou Xin gave her the sword?
Nobody knows the answer.
Anyway, Ah Li was forced into becoming the city lord of Rongcheng.
Su Wenqin adapted quite well and was even able to help Ah Li with some of the city's affairs.
Su Wenheng did get a job, one he had asked for, and within a few days he had made friends with people in the city.
There were also people in Rongcheng who were dissatisfied, some who caused trouble, and some who broke into the city lord's mansion at night. They were all taught a lesson by Ah Li and then tied up and thrown into the street.
Later, Liu Luoxue arrived. Instead of looking for Su Wenqin, she went to find Su Wenheng.
Within a few days, the two were together.
Su Wenheng also bought a large courtyard house in the city and a lot of maids and servants. He said that what he had before, he would still have now, and even better than before.
The old eunuch passed away peacefully one night, clutching a small portrait of Dou Xin in his hand.
Ali had a portrait of an old eunuch painted and hung next to Dou Xin.
Whatever their past stories were, they're all over now.
Later on, Rongcheng became very lively and expanded its city walls, taking in many people who had nowhere else to go.
Ali also felt that Rongcheng was very well developed, with doors left unlocked at night, good public security, and a peaceful place that people would never want to leave.
The young men guarding the city were all strong and healthy, and those patrolling the city were all in high spirits.
Ahri watched the men come and go with great satisfaction; to say the least, they were quite a sight to behold.
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