Fortunately, after the incident with Lu Wan'er, there were no more delays along the way.
At noon on the fifth day of the third month, the group arrived at the nearest town to Imperial Capital Feng City — Moon Sunflower Town.
"Let's rest here and set off after lunch."
The carriage stopped in front of a wine shop that looked clean. After everyone got off, Lin Siyao ordered the driver to stop here.
"Waiter, a pot of hot tea." Situ Yun called out.
"Sure." The waiter was grinning from ear to ear when he saw the guests sitting at two tables.
He quickly served two pots of hot tea and a plate of Moon Sunflower Town's specialty snack — Sunflower Seeds.
"Are you all from out of town?
Did you come to Imperial Capital to celebrate the emperor's birthday? "The waiter threw the tablecloth over his shoulder and warmly looked for a topic.
At this time, it was not the peak time for lunch.
Therefore, in addition to two or three people drinking tea and chatting in the shop, there was only Lin Siyao and his group.
"Yes, I heard that the Imperial Capital's birthday is very lively, so I came to visit from afar." Situ Yun replied with a smile.
He was the youngest here, so he naturally had to be diligent.
Oh, except for the pair of twins who had not yet spoken.
"Oh, the guests are really in a good mood.
But this year is the emperor's birthday, so it will be livelier than previous years. "
The waiter said until here, then he paused and pretended to mysteriously cover his mouth. He lowered his voice and said to Situ Yun: "I heard that the Emperor also wants to find a husband for his favorite Third Princess.
Hey, little brother, I see that you are also a dragon among men. Go and try tomorrow. If you win, don't forget our wine shop. "
"…" When Situ Yun heard this, he was speechless and turned to Su Shuiche who was covering her mouth and laughing, and Lin Siyao who was still expressionless. "Do I look like I will marry into the family?" Situ Yun's face was full of annoyance. He was only thirteen, thirteen.
It was not his turn to talk about marriage.
"My condolences," Lin Siyao said.
"Martial Uncle!" Situ Yun glanced plaintively at Lin Siyao. "I'll go order." Sob, sob, sob. If only he knew that Dabao was here. The waiter's target was definitely not him.
Situ Yun weakly wiped his face, got up and walked towards the counter. "Shopkeeper, what delicious food do you have? Bring it all out for me."
After all, it wasn't a big city. It was already good enough for a wine shop in a small port town to have beef.
Each table was served with a plate of braised beef, accompanied by a few new vegetables, and a bowl of white rice. Even when one's stomach was rumbling with hunger, it was still a very good dish.
When everyone was almost done eating, a few more people came into the wine shop one after another.
The one in the lead was a bearded man dressed in a black martial arts suit.
As soon as they entered the shop, they yelled for the waiter to serve them wine and dishes.
Following closely behind was a handsome couple in their forties, who were dressed luxuriously and behaved elegantly.
Behind them were a man and a woman dressed as bodyguards.
"What are you waiting for? Serve the dishes!" The bearded man shouted at the somewhat dazed waiter.
"Lu Ching!" The luxurious man frowned and called out softly.
When the bearded man heard this, he immediately relaxed his expression and continued to order the waiter in a low voice. "Waiter, serve the dishes quickly."
"Okay.
Sir, please take a seat first.
This little one will go and tell the cook to serve the dishes. "
Seeing that the five people who had just entered had occupied the last big round table in the shop, the waiter, who had never served so many customers at the same time, also came back to his senses at this time. He happily took over the conversation and ran to the back hall.
"Martial Uncle, I recognize that bearded man. He is the famous general of Blood Hades, Lu Ching." Situ Yun quickly whispered while he was pouring tea for Lin Siyao.
"Yes." Lin Siyao nodded.
He did not expect that Blood Hades had also sent people to infiltrate the Dahui. However, he did not know why they were here.
To avenge the Twelve Blood Horsemen?
Or to disturb the people in the Imperial Capital?
But they were definitely not here to celebrate the birthday of the Emperor, who would be celebrating his birthday tomorrow.
"It has nothing to do with us. Let's go after eating." Lin Siyao ordered lightly.
Situ Yun nodded.
Although he was curious, he still knew what was important and what was urgent.
The most important thing now was to escort Master's wife and the twins back to Prince Jing Palace.
…
The Prince Jing Palace was located at the most bustling Tianyou Street in the Imperial Capital.
It was only separated from the outer walls of the Imperial Palace by a relatively quiet Tianyou Street.
The Prince Jing Palace used to be the Ming Residence. It was the residence of Liang Xuanjing's father, Liang Zuoming.
In the early days of the Dahui Kingdom, there was a rule: In order to reduce extravagance and waste, the son would inherit the father's title and change the name of the residence.
If the residence was used for more than two generations and there were military merits to be rewarded, then the residence could be expanded and built.
The Prince Jing Palace was already a residence after the name was changed.
Therefore, Liang Xuanjing's descendants, as long as they made contributions to the kingdom, could expand the residence and build a new one when they reached adulthood.
There was no need to change the name of the residence that the Liang family had used for two generations.
As for the other children of Liang Xuanjing, they could stay in the old residence.
Unless they bought a new residence under their own name.
Although Liang Enzai was only seventeen years old, in terms of contributions, he could not take up the responsibility.
However, he was the only new Lord that was appointed by the Emperor to expand the residence and build a new one.
Even Prince Xiang, who was one year older than him and equally talented, did not have such an honor.
Therefore, there were many speculations after Liang Enzai was appointed by the Dahui to be rewarded.
Gossip was indeed everywhere.
However, most of the nobles and officials guessed that the Emperor intended to marry his most beloved Third Princess to Liang Enzai.
Of course, only the people involved knew the real reason.
The carriage drove into the Prince Jing Palace until it stopped in front of a stone area where horses could be tied. "Son-in-law, the Palace has a rule that all carriages must stop here.
Either on foot or in a sedan chair.
The sedan chair has been prepared. Son-in-law, what do you think … "The carriage driver looked at the gloomy Lin Siyao with difficulty. He was also following the rules of the Palace and did not dare to violate them.
"Then let's change to a sedan chair." Su Shuiche pulled Lin Siyao's sleeve and nodded at the carriage driver.
"Thank you, Fourth Miss, for your understanding."
After the carriage driver received Su Shuiche's instructions, he bowed to Su Shuiche and led the carriage to the backyard to feed and clean up.
The sedan bearers were indeed carrying four soft sedan chairs and waiting at the side.
"Tsk tsk, this Palace has a lot of rules.
It's just entering the door and it's so complicated. "Situ Yun shook his head when he saw the situation.
Previously, when he was ordered by his Martial Uncle to invite the Imperial Physician, he did not go through the main door at all. Instead, he directly jumped into the Prince Jing Palace from the high wall and followed the servant girls who delivered tea and snacks to find Prince Jing's study room.
Therefore, he really had never seen such a complicated and complicated formation of a noble clan.
"Younger sister, brother-in-law, excuse me for not going out to meet you." Liang Enzai greeted with a smile from the front.
Liang Enzai, who was walking, naturally heard Situ Yun's complaints. He smiled and explained, "This is a rule set by grandfather and it's not easy to remove it.
Younger sister, you should sit in the sedan chair.
Brother-in-law, why don't you walk with me? "
Lin Siyao stared at Liang Enzai meaningfully. The last time they had met, Liang Enzai had never addressed him as "brother-in-law" in front of everyone.
What was it this time?
Was he provoking him?
Or did he have other intentions?
Although he thought about it, he did not ask further. After Su Shuiche and the rest got on the sedan chair, he and Situ Yun followed Liang Enzai to the main courtyard of the Prince Jing Palace.
"There have been some abnormalities in the residence recently.
We suspect that there are spies. "Liang Enzai's lips moved slightly as they passed by the waterfall pavilion in the central garden.
Although the sound of the waterfall was loud, Lin Siyao's hearing was not bad and he heard Liang Enzai's warning.
"Are they targeting me?" Lin Siyao asked without raising his head.
"I don't know.
They found two and committed suicide by biting their tongues before interrogating them.
I don't know if there are any accomplices. "Liang Enzai briefly mentioned the recent situation in the Palace while the waterfall was still.
"Because of the Twelve Blood Horsemen?" Lin Siyao pondered for a moment and asked with a frown, "Could the Twelve Blood Horsemen be just a bait?" In order to draw out the real military strength of the Dahui Kingdom and catch them all in one fell swoop.
"Maybe.
I can't think too much.
You have to be more careful.
I will send more people to sister's place. "
The reason why Liang Enzai reminded Lin Siyao was because he was worried about En Xu and the twins who had no ability to protect themselves.
"No need.
Situ Yun is here.
If I send more people, it will be more conspicuous. "Lin Siyao shook his head.
He had seen the bodyguards in the residence.
It was said that the most powerful bodyguard captain in the Palace could not survive one move in his hands.
It was better to not have such people.
They would be a burden if they came.
Although Situ Yun's martial arts were not as good as his and Louis Stu's, he was the best among the younger generation of Fengyao Pavilion.
This was also the reason why he changed to Dabao after discussing with Si Chong.
Shuiche and the twins were his weak spot. He could not afford any mistakes.
Other personnel were secondary.
"That's up to you.
Oh right, on the day of the Eight Faces of the Emperor, be careful in the Heart Palace. "
Liang Enzai thought of the current Emperor.
Although he had a good relationship with his father on the surface, he was a treacherous person.
It was because his father had always been straightforward and did not lower himself to his level. Presumably, this was the reason why the Emperor had always been on good terms with his father.
But he was different.
Although the Emperor thought highly of him on the surface, not only did he take over his father's position of military commander in front of the civil and military officials, but he also promised in writing that once he turned 18, he could expand his residence and live elsewhere.
Such a high praise made him really proud. Even the operation of "Chivalrous Guest" made him have to restrain himself a little.
He was afraid that the Emperor would notice something.
For this reason, after the "Twelve Blood Horsemen" incident, in order to hide the existence of "Chivalrous Guest", he selfishly pushed Lin Siyao in front of the world.
Originally, he only thought that with his title of Killing God, the Emperor would avoid meeting him. But he still overlooked the Emperor's treacherous thoughts.
However, no matter what the Emperor's intentions were, Lin Siyao was not a reckless person.
He should not fall into the Emperor's trap.
"Tomorrow is the Emperor's birthday. Did you invite people from the Blood Hades to come?" Lin Siyao thought of the people he saw in the Moonflower Wine Shop.
"Of course not.
The Emperor avoids the Country of Blood Hades like the plague. Why would he invite them?
What's wrong? "Liang Enzai asked in confusion.
Lin Siyao usually did not talk nonsense. Since he asked this, there must be something.
"On the way here, I saw a few people who looked like they were from the Country of Blood Hades." Lin Siyao answered calmly.
Liang Enzai frowned in deep thought.
But the sound of the waterfall gradually disappeared, so they stopped talking.
They picked some unimportant topics to talk about.
Soon, the group arrived at the main courtyard where Liang Xuanjing and his wife lived.
… (To be continued.
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