After Gao married the prince, the sick and weak concubine lost her horse

Chapter 205 Chapter 205
Usually there is a curfew in the city, and when night falls, the gates of the city will be closed.

But because it is the twelfth lunar month, the New Year is approaching, from high-ranking officials and dignitaries to ordinary people, going in and out of the city to buy goods, visiting relatives and friends, etc. is the most of the year.

So this month, the city gate will not be closed until the end of Haishi.

At this time, there were not a few people who followed Shen Qingci and his party out of the city.

There were no lights on the carriage.

The light and shadow of the market came in through the curtain, so vague and indistinct.

From the hustle and bustle at the gate of the city, the surrounding area became quieter the further you walked, until finally Shen Qingci could only hear the sound of horseshoes outside and the whistling wind.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the galloping carriage suddenly stopped.

"Master, we are here."

Qingyun moved away.

Shen Qingci followed Sheng Tingye out of the carriage, and changed into another carriage.

This time the driver was replaced by a middle-aged man with a blunt face, Shen Qingci listened to Qingyun calling him Qingsong.

Even if they were going out secretly, they had to beware of eyeliners secretly staring at them, so Shen Qingci was not surprised by the transfer.

It was too late to set off again.

Coupled with the bumping of the carriage, Shen Qingci was soon too sleepy to keep his eyes open.

She dozed while leaning against the carriage like this, and from time to time, her head would hit the frame of the carriage like a chicken pecking at rice.

Although it was a little painful, I still couldn't hold back the drowsiness.

Her chaotic mind was even ready to wake up with a full head.

However, knocking and knocking, the expected pain did not come.

The originally rigid car frame also softened a bit.

Not to mention it doesn't hurt anymore, but there is also a familiar warmth.

Shen Qingci, who was already so sleepy that he couldn't open his eyes at all, fell asleep completely without even having time to think about it.

Waking up again was because the rickety carriage stopped suddenly.

When Shen Qingci opened her eyes, it was pitch black all around, and the cold wind came in from the curtain of the carriage, and the tip of her nose was cold, but she didn't feel the cold on her body.

On the contrary, she felt that it was too warm.

warm……

A strong arm embraced her shoulders, and she was nestled in this man's arms, covered with a thick fox fur cloak...

Isn't it warm!

No wonder she couldn't feel the pain of hitting her head on the side wall while she was half asleep and half awake, it turned out that she was carefully protected by his hands.

Realizing this, Shen Qingci shuddered, turned over and was about to sit up straight, but when she moved, she heard a gasp.

"hiss……"

That voice made Shen Qingci's body stiff.

She said nervously, "My lord?"

It was pitch black, she couldn't see anything, she thought something happened.

It felt that Sheng Tingye's breathing became a little heavier, but his voice was still as cold as usual: "Hands are numb."

Shen Qingci: "..."

For a moment, her old face was flushed with shame, she didn't dare to move in his arms anymore, she just silently waited for him to calm down.

"My lord, actually...you don't have to take care of me like this."

Shen Qingci, who was always straightforward, was a little at a loss at this time.

She would rather he treated her politely and alienated, even if he respected her like "ice", it was better than this...

Do things that are easy for her to misunderstand, and say things that are easy to make her think too much.

She was not afraid of his indifference and temptation before, but felt uneasy about the thoughtfulness in front of her.

Sheng Tingye didn't say a word, and only let her go after taking a few breaths to calm down.

"Green pine."

As soon as Sheng Tingye opened his mouth, the driver waiting outside quickly responded, "Master, it's ready."

Only then did Sheng Tingye turn his head to look at Shen Qingci: "There are still two hours left, let's rest here first."

Shen Qingci nodded and followed him out of the carriage.

Only then did she realize that their carriage was parked in a small farm yard.

Although it was pitch black and difficult to see clearly, it gave Shen Qingci a strong sense of familiarity.

The east house is already lit.

Only when he approached, Shen Qingci couldn't help being surprised: "Qiushui Town?"

If she remembers correctly, this is the yard that Gu Qiuli brought her here before, not far from Qiushui Town.

It was originally a stronghold of Gu Qiuli.

Later, Sheng Tingye took her to live here for one night.

At that time, Shen Qingci was smacking around, and ran away from the east room under the noses of Sheng Tingye and his subordinates.

Sheng Tingye didn't stop walking, and responded lightly.

Shen Qingci also walked in.

Nothing in the house has changed.

I still remember that the last time I was in this room with him, the two of them were still in a tit-for-tat attitude of chasing me and fleeing.

At that time, facing his aggressiveness, Shen Qingci was full of lies.

Now revisiting the old place, Shen Qingci couldn't help but think of his own rhetoric at that time——

"I live in Yushu Lane, one street away from Zhujian Tea House, the third house."

"My real name is Zhou Xi. In the early years, my father and mother were in business and provoked some enemies, and lost their lives because of it."

"I'm afraid that the enemy will come to me, so I have to be more cautious and live in Beijing incognito."

These words at that time now made Shen Qingci feel very hot when he thought about it.

Seeing that Sheng Tingye had already sat down on the table beside him, he looked as usual, as if he had no intention of remembering or pursuing these past events.

Shen Qingci breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly found a topic: "My lord, you just said that there are still two hours left, and this is Qiushui Town again, could it be that you plan to go to Qingzhou by water?"

Sheng Tingye nodded slightly.

He took out a letter and handed it to Shen Qingci.

"Since it's a secret investigation, you can't go there blatantly."

Shen Qingci unfolded the information, which contained a person's information in detail.

Zhang Jincheng, eighteen years old, the second son of Zhang Zongyao, the third wife of the Zhang family.

This piece of Zong Yao is the elder brother of Concubine Zhang Guifei's mother and compatriots. Both of them were born by the old master of the Zhang family.

Ordinarily, Zhang Guifei should have a closer relationship with Zhang Zongyao than the eldest son of the original spouse.

However, this man was born with deficiencies, and was sent to Yunzhou, the hinterland of the south of the Yangtze River, where the climate is pleasant. Even though the Zhang family became more prominent later, he married a wife and had children in Yunzhou before returning to the capital.

Now that there is an undercurrent in the court, it is time for the Zhang family to employ people.

A month ago, Zhang Zhongqi, the current patriarch of the Zhang family, wrote a letter to Zhang Zongyao, inviting his father and son to Beijing, and entrusting him with a heavy responsibility.

But Zhang Zongyao had no intention of court disputes, coupled with his poor health, he had only two sons under his knees, and the eldest son wanted to take care of his general affairs in Yunzhou, and the only one who could be sent out to help him was the second son Zhang Jincheng.

According to the information, this Jincheng not only has excellent appearance and temperament, but also has literary and military skills, and is full of ambitions.

Shen Qingci read it carefully before turning to Sheng Tingye: "So, the prince wants to use this identity to get close to the Wang family?"

Sheng Tingye's dark eyes were a little more appreciative, "Not bad."

Although he already had a guess, after hearing Sheng Tingye's affirmative answer, Shen Qingci still couldn't help feeling emotional.

After all, this piece of Jincheng was Sheng Tingjing's cousin.

And with his status and ability, since he was invited by the Patriarch of the Zhang family to enter the capital, not to mention being Sheng Tingjing's right-hand man in the future, he will definitely be used by him.

After Sheng Tingjing married Jiang Yuzhi, the royal family of Qingzhou was tied to the same boat as the second prince.

But just relying on this in-law may not be able to tie the boat firmly. When meeting Zhang Jincheng who is passing by Qingzhou for the night, will the members of the Wang family treat him well?
With this opportunity, not only can they live in the Wang family smoothly, but it is also easier to obtain the news they want.

Don't be too convenient!

According to the information, Zhang Jincheng had never been out of Yunzhou, so it was impossible for him to meet the members of the Wang family.

As for Shengtingjing in Kyoto, it will take four days at the fastest to travel from Kyoto to Qingzhou.

Even if someone from the Wang family becomes suspicious and sends the news, it will take eight or nine days, which is enough for them to make some preparations.

What's more, Shen Qingci believes that Sheng Tingye will definitely arrange it well and will not let this "news" be sent out.

The only thing to worry about now is to stabilize the real Zhang Jincheng.

Sheng Tingye could see what Shen Qingci was thinking at a glance.

He stretched out his slender fingers and tapped on the desk, and said calmly: "He has other tasks."

Shen Qingci blinked his eyes, a little surprised and said: "He belongs to the prince?"

Although it is a question sentence, what Sheng Tingye said just now is equivalent to affirming this statement.

What's more, he responded lightly.

"Ah."

Shen Qingci was too surprised.

The Zhang family, that is Sheng Tingjing's maternal ancestral home.

To instigate such a person, not to mention a fatal blow to Sheng Tingjing, but it must be enough for him to drink a pot.

Before Shen Qingci came back to his senses, Sheng Tingye took out a pen and paper.

Shen Qingci leaned over.

His handwriting is full of strength but not lost, his posture is showy but not exaggerated, and his handwriting is smooth and smooth, which makes people admire.

Shen Qingci looked at him and wrote: Zhang Jincheng.

The next line: Qingsong, Liuyun.

Shen Qingci understood at a glance that this is the list of Zhang Jincheng's entourage this time.

Thinking of this, Shen Qingci subconsciously looked out along the window.

Under the eaves of the corridor, Ting Lan, who had followed them all the way, was standing with Qingsong bowed, both of them in a posture of being on call at any time.

Shen Qingci was looking at Tinglan, and Sheng Tingye, who had stopped writing, looked at Shen Qingci.

Sensing the burning gaze of the other party, Shen Qingci turned around, "Your Highness?"

Sheng Tingye looked Shen Qingci up and down.

Shen Qing resigned his blessings to the heart and reacted.

She hastily proposed: "I would like to pretend to be the servant girl by the prince's side."

According to the information, Zhang Jincheng has not yet married a wife or taken concubines, not even a concubine.

She wanted to accompany Sheng Tingye to investigate the case, but it would be easier to reveal her secrets if she disguised herself as a man, so it would be much more convenient for her to be a personal maid.

Moreover, you don't have to follow the rules to stay in the back house, you can go in and out with him.

If any clues are found at that time, Shen Qingci will know immediately.

Shen Qingci originally thought that she would have to spend a lot of time talking, but unexpectedly, Sheng Tingye only took a look at her, and then continued to write.

Ting Lan, Zhou Xi.

Zhou Xi! ! !

Shen Qingci: "..."

For the last two words, Shen Qingci could clearly feel the strength of the pen on his wrist increase.

He didn't even ask, didn't even think about it, and just dropped the alias she made up before.

Therefore, she was not the only one who revisited the old place and remembered the past!
　Thank you Lan Lan.Feed the monthly ticket ~
　　Thank you for your company and support~
　　yah~
　　
　
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