Long live Emperor Wu!

On the afternoon of the next day, Wu Rou took the palace people and took a palace car from Taiji Palace to the Fang family's mansion.

Because he was traveling under an order, the accompanying palace maids, chamberlains, and second-grade ceremonial guards were all present, and they landed outside the Fang family's house in a majestic manner.

The entire courtyard of the Fang family was surrounded by the Imperial Guards. Xiaoqu took the imperial edict given by the emperor and went to the front door of the Fang family to read it out.

The Imperial Guards all knelt down to listen to the order, but their expressions became uglier as they listened.

After the ditty was finished, the leading guard captain knelt down and glanced at the palace chariot not far away, cupped his hands and said:

"Reporting to Wu Zhaoyi, the Fang family members, as well as a group of people previously imprisoned, have been taken to the Dali Temple Prison."

Xiaoqu was stunned for a moment, and then asked expressionlessly:

"When did it happen? All of it?"

The captain of the Praetorian Guard replied:

"Two hours ago, that was all. There was no one inside. The reason why we were still surrounding the house was to take care of the property inside."

After hearing Xiao Qu, he turned around, went to the car and told Wu Rou.

Upon hearing this, Wu Rou suddenly opened the curtain of the car and looked outside.

Today, she carries the title of Second Grade Zhaoyi and goes out to do business. She is not like casually in her own palace. She also puts on the pearls and jade that she has never worn on her head. She also wears full make-up, and there are red flowers on her forehead. It looks noble and bright:
  "You move so quickly? Don't you have to be convicted and issue an imperial edict before your house can be searched?"

Xiaoqu hesitated for a moment, then lowered his head and said:

"Perhaps...the property is still there, so it doesn't count as plagiarism, right?"

Wu Rou was a little anxious and said angrily:
  "It doesn't count after we've arrested everyone?"

It was not that she was careless. The imperial edict she had just drafted in the morning asked her to come to Fang's house to comfort the trapped family members. By the afternoon, the people were immediately moved away.

It was obvious that he didn't want her to see him. Was Changsun Wuji afraid that she would ask something?
  Wu Rou looked at the mansion in the distance where the soldiers were holding hands. The walls of the mansion were tall and the gates were grand, showing the power and wealth of the owner. However, it was now desolate.

"Let's go to Dali Temple." Wu Rou ordered and casually lowered the curtain of the car.

The ceremonial guard turned around, and with the sound of horns and gongs like a command, they opened their way to Dali Temple.

When they arrived at the gate of Dali Temple, I don't know if they had received the news in advance, but the Prime Minister of Dali Temple was waiting at the gate to greet them early.

Xiaoqu still held the imperial edict and stepped forward to read it out. After closing the scroll, he said businesslikely:

"Wu Zhaoyi has been ordered to see the Fang family members. Please send someone to greet them."

After hearing this, the Prime Minister of Dali Temple stood up with a smile. Although he was wearing a green official uniform of the sixth grade, he had the tact and sophistication of a junior official.

He cupped his hands and said to Xiaoqu:

"Please, this chamberlain, please tell the empress that you know that the Fang family and others are key criminals in the rebellion. The Lord Taiwei is currently in Dali Temple. He is being interrogated. It is really important.

Besides, Dali Temple is not the courtyard of the Fang family, it is a serious court yamen. There are many important criminals in the palace, and there are all kinds of evils. We really can't afford to scare the empress.

Otherwise, please ask your Majesty to return to the palace and issue another imperial edict? "

Xiaoqu looked at him and listened quietly. He lowered his eyes and thought for a while with his pale face. He couldn't think of anything to ask or anything to say, so he turned back to the car and turned the Dali Si Cheng's words were repeated again.

When Wu Rou heard this, she frowned slightly and glanced in front of Dali Temple. The Dali Temple Prime Minister quickly bowed a little lower, so that he couldn't even see his face.

Caiyi was following and was very dissatisfied when he heard this and said:

"It sounds nice, but doesn't it mean I won't show it to you? Your Majesty is a second-grade Zhaoyi, and she came here with an imperial edict. Do they not take the royal family seriously at all?!"

Wu Rou let out a depressed breath and said:

"Go back, why bother a person who takes orders to do something? He can't make the decision." He said and lowered the car curtains.

Seeing this, Xiaoqu said "yes" and then led the ceremonial car back to the palace.

When the car was driving halfway, Wu Rou suddenly made a sound, causing the car to stop.

Just sitting in the car, Wu Rou still felt unwilling to do so. If Changsun Wuji did it deliberately to cover up something, then if she complied with his wishes and went back now, wouldn't he be punished?
  Wu Rou thought about this, then opened the curtain and waved to Xiao Qu.

Xiao Qu followed the instructions and took two steps forward. He bowed his head slightly and pointed his ears towards Wu Rou, ready to obey the order.

Wu Rou said softly:

"Go to the British Duke's mansion and call Lord Dongping here."

Xiaoqu was stunned for a moment, raised his face and asked:
  "now?"

"Yes, now, find a secluded place, stop the car for a while, and ride your horse back quickly. I'll wait for her where she is."

Xiaoqu seemed to understand something, lowered his head and persuaded in a business-like manner:
  "It's against the rules."

Wu Rou said very nonchalantly:
  "I know it's against the rules, but with your mother-in-law's desire to be favored and the fact that she's doing things for His Majesty, His Majesty has designated something that cannot be blamed, don't you think so?"

I don’t know whether Xiaoqu was really convinced or was forced to have no choice. In short, he was silent for a while, then received the order and said:

"Not far ahead, we'll reach Ganye Temple. If you don't mind, you can stop at Ganye Temple and call it a rest."

Hearing the word Ganye Temple, Wu Rou's expression suddenly dawned.

Ganye Temple was the place where she felt most lost and helpless. It was another low point in her life after Aye's death.

At that time, she had no hope for the future and prepared for the worst.

She even didn't want to go. Just like she never wanted to go back to the former Duke Ying's mansion.

But Wu Rou finally came to her senses and responded firmly, "Okay."

……

……

Ganye Temple is still the same, nothing has changed from when she came out three years ago.

When the abbot of Ganye Temple learned that the concubine from the palace was coming, he quickly led people out to greet her and stood neatly outside the temple waiting.

When Wu Rou got out of the car, the host had not recognized her yet. When Wu Rou arrived, she called out with a smile:
  "Master, how is your health lately?"

Wu Rou's voice was extremely recognizable. The host was stunned for a moment before he saw who she was and immediately praised her:

"Amitabha, your Majesty is a person with profound blessings. I forgive my poor eyesight for not recognizing her for a moment. Please hurry up and please hurry up."

Wu Rou glanced behind her and immediately saw the very conspicuous foreigner in the crowd...the Persian beauty in the palace.

The Persian beauty was also extremely happy, her eyes turned into crescent moons when she smiled, and she extended her hand to say hello.

Wu Rou gave her a gentle smile, and then slowly entered the gate of Ganye Temple under the guidance of the host.

Incense was still lingering in the main hall. Wu Rou knelt on the futon, looked at the Buddha statue above, closed her eyes devoutly, worshiped, and lit the incense.

Then he worshiped the tablets of Emperor Taizong and his queen according to the rules.

After everything was settled, the host led her to the back room to rest. Wu Rou said:

"Master in charge, go and get busy. I'll look around for myself. There's nothing I don't know about in this temple. Don't worry about it."