Chapter 145
Chapter 145
Zhong Shao went out of the city to meet his own caravan. This trip lasted two days and one night, and he did not lead the caravan into Anyang City until the evening of the second day.
Anyang is the capital of Liang State, a prosperous place, there are always countless merchants and travelers, and the common people and soldiers have long been used to such caravans.It's just that this caravan has more people, more cargo, and more faces from the Western Regions with high noses and deep eyes in the team, and it's coming in time for the snowy winter, which is a little more eye-catching.
Zhong Shao rode his horse at the head of the team, with a calm expression and a straight back.When she entered the city, she saw the guards guarding the city looking at her a few more times. Presumably the arrest warrants posted in those years had some effect. The person staring at her must have recognized her, right?
It's a pity that the arrest warrant has been posted at the gate of the city for more than three years, and no one found her. Now that she has come back in a grand manner, these people have no reason to arrest her.
Zhong Shao thought that he would be high-spirited when he came back this time, just like the Eldest Princess guessed, she intended to swear an oath of sovereignty.Before going out yesterday, she thought that after the eldest princess chooses the things she likes, she will pull a cart of things to the Duke's Mansion, and let her father-in-law who wants to choose a son-in-law for her daughter-in-law know that she, Zhong Shao is back!
However, when she entered the city at the moment, Zhong Shao didn't have so many careful thoughts, she frowned with a cold face, and her heart was heavy.
A steward of the caravan came up immediately and asked Zhong Shao, "Master, we have entered the city, where are we going?"
This caravan was founded by Zhong Shao outside Yangguan. There were people from Central Plains and Western Regions. However, they traveled between Yangguan and Persia all the year round, but this was their first visit to Anyang.Many people looked around after entering the city, with curiosity on their faces.
Zhong Shao originally wanted to tell them to go to Qiyun Pavilion to find the He family, but then he remembered something, and said: "Go to Liuyunzhai, just say Miss Su said it, and let the steward over there arrange it. The goods are also handed over to them.”
Liuyunzhai is the property of the Princess Mansion, and it was managed by Su Mo many years ago.
The steward frowned when he heard the words, apparently thinking that it would be difficult for the He family to explain, but Zhong Shao had already spoken, and he didn't dare to disobey, so he agreed.Then Zhong Shao ordered again: "Leave me two carts of the best goods, and you all go and settle down first."
The long caravan soon went away, leaving only the two carts of goods, the three of Xiao Wenxuan and a team of Fu Wangfu's guards.Xu Wenjin and Wu Changjun didn't plan to follow the caravan any more. Now that Anyang City has lost the county mansion, they are obviously not suitable to follow Zhong Shao to live in the Princess Mansion, but they will go to Fuwang Mansion with Xiao Wenxuan to live temporarily.
Before parting, Xu Wenjin lifted the curtain of the car, raised his head and said to Zhong Shao who was riding a horse beside him, "You should think about what I told you before. Although it is risky, it can be regarded as a countermeasure if it works properly."
Zhong Shao didn't say a word, but his brows were furrowed even tighter.
After watching the carriages of Xu Wenjin and Xiao Wenxuan go away, Zhong Shao took the two carriages to the Princess Mansion.She was full of preoccupations, and she was still in a daze when she arrived at the Princess Mansion. It was not until she saw Su Mo standing in front of the door waiting for her that her flustered heart was settled.
Jumping off the horse, Zhong Shao walked up to Su Mo in a few steps, raised her hand and shook Su Mo's hand first, and it was really cool, so she frowned and said, "Why are you waiting here? You I'm already afraid of the cold, so how can I feel better when the cold wind blows?!"
Su Mo shook his head and smiled slightly: "It's okay, I saw that it was late, and I figured you should be back, so I just came out."
When someone treats you when you return, you have a home.
Zhong Shao was heartbroken, so she didn't say anything else, she turned her head and pointed to the carriage behind her, and said, "I have someone prepare two carts of things, take a look, first choose the ones you like for the two ladies, and the rest Send it to Dad."
Su Mo obviously heard something, so he teased and laughed: "Ah Shao's mind is quite small."
Su Han had intended to choose a son-in-law for Su Mo before, so Zhong Shao even sent things to the Eldest Princess and the others to pick out the rest, wasn't he just thinking about it?And even though she had to send things there, it was just to tell Su Han that she, Zhong Shao, was back and lived in the Princess Mansion!
Zhong Shao didn't deny this at all, but said unhappily: "This is not a big deal, otherwise the daughter-in-law will be gone."
Su Mo laughed when he heard the words, and then asked people to move all the things into the princess mansion. He was not in a hurry to choose, so he took Zhong Shao to the dining room: "It's getting late, let's talk about other things tomorrow. Let's have dinner first."
After the embarrassment of lunch that day, the Eldest Princess changed the time of eating together to dinner.There were originally two masters and sons in the Princess Mansion, the mother and daughter naturally get along very close, it is customary to have a meal together at least once a day, and they will wait if something happens.But now there is an extra Zhong Shao in this family, and when she goes out and returns late, the Eldest Princess and Su Mo are also waiting for her.
Zhong Shao felt a little apologetic after being tired for a long time, but this kind of atmosphere obviously made people blend into it more.This is always the case between people, if there is only cold calculations, the exchange can only be calculations and resistance, if a little warmth is added, then the sincerity can be exchanged.
Zhong Shao saw the eldest princess who was waiting for her return in the dining room, and remembered what Xu Wenjin said
Naturally, Xu Wenjin was thinking about her, but his plan seemed to be contrary to Zhong Shao's original intention, because he also included the eldest princess!In this way, Zhong Shao shouldn't say some things to the Eldest Princess, because if he did say it, there might be a rift.She hesitated for a long time, and finally made a decision at this moment. When she opened her mouth, she didn't say hello, and said first: "A Niang, I went out of Beijing yesterday and met Your Majesty."
The Eldest Princess was ordering people to serve food, but she didn't rush to ask when she heard the news, she just said calmly, "I'll talk about it after dinner."
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This is the first time Zhong Shao stepped into the study room of the Eldest Princess. The interior is grand and elegant, but there are not many books and the like, and the paintings and calligraphy are just decorations.Instead, there was a large space in the room, with a dozen or so chairs neatly placed—the eldest princess's study room was not used for reading and writing, but for discussing matters with her staff.
Of course, there are no staff members in the study at the moment, only the eldest princess, Su Mo and Zhong Shao.
The Eldest Princess sat down on the main seat, and Zhong Shao and Su Mo also found chairs beside them to sit down.She casually picked up the tea on the case table, and then straightened her expression and asked, "Ah Shao, you said you saw His Majesty outside the city?"
Probably because of the decision, Zhong Shao's flustered mood has calmed down at this time, she opened her mouth lightly, and first told about being stopped by Xiao Qian in the suburbs.After hearing this, the Eldest Princess became condensed: "You mean, there is a hidden stake in the mansion?"
Su Mo said first after hearing the words: "Not necessarily, since His Majesty ascended the throne, there has never been a lot of surveillance outside our residence."
Zhong Shao also nodded, her original intention was only to remind the Eldest Princess, the focus was on the following words: "It is not difficult for Your Majesty to monitor the Princess Mansion, and you don't have to worry too much about it, Auntie. What I am more worried about is that Your Majesty's manner."
The eldest princess raised her eyebrows when she heard the words: "Your Majesty's attitude?"
Zhong Shao nodded, and said bluntly: "Your Majesty's attitude is a bit unkind. I think the current peace in court may soon be broken." She spoke for a while, and then suddenly said: "There were two famous teachers in my mansion back then. A Niang must have heard of their names, right?"
The topic changed a little quickly, but the eldest princess still reacted quickly: "Xu Luo, a celebrity in Anyang, is he still following you? What does he say about this matter?"
Mr. Xu's name is Luo, and his style name is Wenjin. He was already well-known in Anyang when he was invited by Concubine Yu to be the teacher of Zhongshao.Now that many years have passed, he seems to have been quiet for a long time, especially after the county mansion was confiscated, this person also disappeared.Many people may have forgotten him, but the eldest princess still remembers his name, and also remembers his amazing talent and beauty when he was famous in Anyang, so I asked this question.
The topic went smoothly, and Zhong Shao took advantage of the opportunity to express Mr. Xu's opinion without any concealment: "Sir, His Majesty is decisive and ruthless in his actions. If he has made up his mind, it will be at least a year before he takes action!"
In fact, Zhong Shao doesn't know where Xu Wenjin came from for this year's conclusion, but she would rather believe it, because these system hosts will always know more information than she knows.If it is not intentional deception, the credibility of their words is actually great.
However... a year? !
The Eldest Princess laughed when she heard the words: "Ah Shao, do you know how many years I and your mother have been working together for the current situation? It's only been one year, and he, Xiao Qian, has all-hands and eyes, so he can't do anything to me! Didn’t you really think of me as those wine bags and rice bags?!”
Back then, Zhong Shao's official career ended too quickly, and he didn't really get in touch with the core of the faction, but even so, one can know from watching the eldest princess's actions that she acted meticulously and decisively, and she would not leave too many handles for her. Xiao Qian grabbed it.If Xiao Qian wants to take back the power from the eldest princess, he can only use the method of cannibalism, but one year is definitely not enough!
Hearing the eldest princess's words, Zhong Shao's mood was not at all relaxed, she said quietly: "It is precisely because one year's situation is not enough that the master said that His Majesty may use some extraordinary measures."
The so-called extraordinary means, the most direct is to kill!Death is like a lamp going out, if the eldest princess dies, the forces under her will have no leader, no matter how you think about it, it will be a piece of cake.However, this kind of thing is usually not done, because this problem cannot be easily opened, otherwise the original order will be broken, people in the court will be panicked, and the emperor will bear the name of a tyrant.
But does Xiao Qian care about this kind of thing?Of course he doesn't care, from any point of view, he doesn't care!
After listening to Zhong Shao's words, the eldest princess pondered for a moment, then she suddenly raised her head to look at Zhong Shao: "If you have anything to say, you can finish it at once."
Zhong Shao didn't talk too much anymore, and said, "Sir, what you mean is that if His Highness wants to abolish the establishment, he needs a famous teacher. Your Majesty is bewitched by others, so killing your parents without reason is an excellent one."
The Eldest Princess didn't raise her eyes, she just fiddled with the teacup in her hand, and quietly said: "Leave away, and then Qingjun side?!"
Zhong Shao nodded, but before she could say anything else, Su Mo on the side frowned tightly: "No, this is too dangerous!"
The eldest princess didn't mention this, but stared at Zhong Shao for a while, and then said coldly: "Your husband, you are not planning for me. The so-called righteousness is for you, right?"
As the parent who was killed, if the Eldest Princess chooses to use her tactics, the risk she will take is extremely high.And if she can't escape this catastrophe and dies in it, then Zhong Shao, as her son-in-law, can raise the banner of rebellion in her name.Whether it will be successful or not will be discussed later, just this step is to give Zhong Shao a qualification to conquer the world!
When Zhong Shao decided to speak, she knew that there would be this question. She was not in a hurry or panic, and she didn't deny it: "Yes. Mr. Xu watched me grow up, so he naturally planned for me. I don't dare to speak to him. Too many, I just told him that His Highness intends to abolish the establishment."
The Eldest Princess almost laughed angrily when she heard this, it cost her life, but it was more irritating than making a wedding dress for others.But out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of Su Mo with a worried expression on her side, she still held back her temper and asked, "Then what do you think?"
Zhong Shao just smiled, and that smile was rare and relaxed today: "Since I have told Aunt about this matter clearly, I know my mind clearly."
Not to mention, just wait and see what happens, and if she leaves this mother-in-law, she may win the world.Don't look at her as if she doesn't have any capital now, just because of her status as the eldest princess' son-in-law and the adopted son of the noble concubine, she can try to inherit their power in the court.Then there is the King Fu behind Xiao Wenxuan who can be contacted, and the large amount of money of the He family as a support... Everything is promising!
The Eldest Princess naturally knew it well, so she raised her eyebrows and asked, "Imperial power can be expected, so you won't be tempted?"
Zhong Shao raised his eyes and looked at Su Mo, very softly: "No need, I don't have that big ambition, and it's not here."
The author has something to say:
Zhong Shao: Now that I have a daughter-in-law, who cares about being an emperor? Besides, if the mother-in-law is killed, will the daughter-in-law still want me? !
Xu Wenjin: Did I make a mistake?
System: I feel your favorability is trembling...
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