Glory all the way

Chapter 308 Loulan
"My lord, the post house sent a greeting card, saying that Lord Sadoer from the Loulan Messenger Group wants to come to see you."

After returning from the palace, Du Xuan, who was full of thoughts, sat in front of the window, not knowing what he was thinking. Before Bai Yingluo had time to ask what happened, outside the door, the housekeeper got permission and entered the room to report, saying that he had just received it. post.

The astonishment on Bai Yingluo's face became stronger.

When the envoys came to Beijing, they wanted to make friends with foreign ministers. The first people they met were the prime ministers who were less than one person and more than ten thousand people, or the most valued academicians around the emperor.

Now, the envoy from Loulan unexpectedly came to see Du Xuan first, out of the norm, which is a bit intriguing.

After receiving the post and opening it, Du Xuan frowned and thought about it for a while, then Fang Chen said in a deep voice: "Just say that I'm not feeling well, and I haven't seen any outsiders for a few days."

The butler nodded in response, turned around and went out.

"What the hell happened?"

Screening off Chen Xiang and the others, Bai Yingluo looked at Du Xuan anxiously and asked.

Du Xuan seemed to be a little embarrassed, he didn't know what to say, so he simply told Bai Yingluo in detail what happened when he went to meet the envoy outside the city in the evening.

A month ago, as soon as the Loulan envoys entered the border of the Song Dynasty, there were letters from post offices informing them of the Loulan envoys' itinerary.

Three days ago, the Beijing post office received conclusive news that the Loulan envoys would enter the capital at noon on the fifth day of November.Therefore, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Honglu Temple were busy preparing to welcome the Loulan envoys.

As usual, Du Xuan got up and went to Honglu Temple at Maoshi, and welcomed the Loulan envoys into the post house at noon.

What shocked everyone was that when they saw Du Xuan, several people in the envoy group called "Your Majesty". Although they only heard a few officials from Honglu Temple, this incident was really unbelievable.

Afterwards, the members of the Loulan envoy group said that Du Xuan's appearance was similar to that of the Lord of Loulan, so those members of the envoy group mistook him.

After going through such a thing, how could Du Xuan remain calm?

Although Bai Yingluo knew what happened, but after hearing Du Xuan finished speaking, even though she was already mentally prepared, she was still a little surprised and didn't come to her senses.

The Lord of Loulan actually looks similar to Du Xuan?
Seeing Du Yuan who has the same appearance as Du Xuan, with the same glazed pendant in his hand, the two identified each other as their twin brothers. This is already amazing. Now, there is another Lord of Loulan ,this……

Bai Yingluo just felt that her brain was not enough.

"It's not a problem to hide all the time. You are the young minister of Honglu Temple now, and there are still many places to deal with them. Is it possible that you can never see each other?"

Thinking of those looking and suspicious eyes at the banquet, Bai Yingluo couldn't help but feel a headache.

Du Xuan stroked the teacup in his hand, and sighed helplessly: "Now, I don't know what to do. However, keeping a distance from them is beneficial and harmless. Besides, the scene that happened at noon , Many people have seen it, and maybe His Majesty knows it now, since I am already on the cusp of the crisis, wouldn’t it be even more suspicious if I answered their request to meet them? Let’s avoid it for now..."

Bai Yingluo nodded in agreement.

With a long sigh, Du Xuan suddenly remembered something, raised his head and asked Bai Yingluo, "Have you not received a letter from Du Yuan for a long time?"

"It's been four months..."

Bai Yingluo nodded.

Leaving the capital in February, Du Yuan first went back to Mobei, and learned from his master Songshan Sankou that he met him at the herders at the foot of Tianshan Mountain, so he wrote to Du Xuan, saying that he was going to Tianshan Mountain.

Later, when I sent another letter, Du Yuan said that he had gone to Bengcheng, and after that, he never received any more letters from him.

"Go to sleep..."

The face was full of melancholy, Du Xuan also knew that no amount of sighing would solve the problem, so he took Bai Yingluo to the East Wing to see Brother Yan who had already fallen asleep, and the two of them took a bath to rest.

On the second day, Du Xuan really asked for leave, only saying that he was not feeling well. Du Xuan's immediate superior was Honglu Siqing, who also knew the whole story of yesterday, so he readily agreed and gave Du Xuan a three-day vacation.

In the study room of the side hall of the Taihe Hall, listening to Zhou Fu talking about what happened at the post house yesterday, Emperor Jiayuan frowned slightly, looked up at Zhou Fu in disbelief and asked, "You mean, someone from the Loulan envoys met Du Xuan, nicknamed 'Your Majesty'?"

"If you go back to the Long Live Lord, that's exactly the case."

Zhou Fu didn't see what happened yesterday, so he could only report the truth according to the news he got.

Emperor Jiayuan paused for a long time with his hand holding the imperial pen, but he didn't know how to evaluate the matter. While hesitating, a young eunuch came in to report, saying that Master Sadoer, the leader of the Loulan envoy group, asked to see him.

With deep eyes, Emperor Jiayuan put down the imperial brush in his hand and waved his hand.

After a while, Sadoer, who was dressed in Loulan costume, followed the little servant into the side hall of the Hall of Harmony.

"Sadoer has seen His Majesty King Song..."

After saluting according to Loulan etiquette, Sadore stood up and sat in the armchair on one side.

Sador is about 40 years old, with a beard, brown hair, fair skin, and a pair of piercing eyes. When he looks at the people around him with a smile, people can't help but feel fond of him. A few traces of goodwill.

"I thought you could come earlier and meet the Dawan envoy then."

Emperor Jiayuan said casually.

There was a hint of regret on his face, and Sadoer shrugged regretfully, "It snowed heavily, many herdsmen's cattle and sheep were frozen to death, and the fields were also damaged on a large scale, so the original itinerary had to be It's a shame it's been delayed for a few months."

Loulan is on the other side of the Tianshan Mountains. Every winter there is heavy snowfall. What the people of Loulan fear most is the continuous heavy snowfall, because it means the death and injury of countless cattle and sheep, as well as the reduction of production in the fields.

Emperor Jiayuan knew that it was Sadoer who was complaining, and wanted to get more assistance from Song Dynasty, but he smiled and said nothing.

But Sadore didn't come here for this matter today. Seeing that Emperor Jiayuan didn't answer, he changed the subject.

After a while, the scene that happened at the posthouse yesterday was brought up.

"Your country's Master Shaoqing of Honglu Temple is indeed seven points similar to our country's lord, so someone lost his temper yesterday. However, even if it is only seven points similar, it is enough to shock the royal family. I came here because I want to inquire about the origin of Lord Du with His Majesty the King of Song."

Sador said bluntly.

Emperor Jiayuan laughed, "Wouldn't it be faster for you to ask Du Xuan directly?"

Sador shrugged regretfully again, "We sent a greeting card, but that Lord Du didn't seem to welcome us, and didn't agree to our request for a meeting."

Although there was some regret in the words, there was a little disdain in Sadore's eyes, as if he disapproved of Du Xuan's evasion, thinking it was a cowardly act.

Emperor Jiayuan knew why Du Xuan acted like this, and instead of judging, he told Sadoer very appreciatively: "Du Xuan is an orphan, he was displaced from childhood until he settled in the capital. He was the number one scholar last year, and later married The young lady of the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion is now serving as the Shaoqing of Honghe Temple. She is humble and has real talents and learning. Given time, she may not be a pillar of the country."

Emperor Jiayuan was the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, and he was able to make such a comment on Du Xuan, which was already the greatest affirmation of him. Sadore did not dare to underestimate Du Xuan in his heart, and became more curious about him.

Seeing a bit of embarrassment on Sadoer's face, Emperor Jiayuan asked a little puzzled: "The world is so big, there are no surprises, and Du Xuan is similar to the lord of your country. It shouldn't be a big deal. I don't know if you Why are you interested in him?"

Sadoer hesitated for a long time, before Fang truthfully replied: "This is also a well-known fact in the Loulan royal family. Back then, the empress dowager gave birth to twins, but they were captured by a villain. They exchanged the civet cat for the prince. , another prince was replaced, and it was not until many years later that the empress dowager found out about it."

"But after all, it is a secret of the palace, so although our queen mother and His Majesty have searched vigorously these years, there is still no news at all. This time, although the officials are not sure, they dare not hide it. After contacting Master Du, I have a preliminary judgment, and after that, I will send a letter to Feige to return to China, hoping that His Majesty King Song can accommodate me."

Sadore looked at Emperor Jiayuan pleadingly.

This is to borrow the official way of the Song Dynasty for convenience, otherwise, with the strength of the Loulan envoy himself, it may take several months for the letter to arrive in Loulan after layers of investigation.

Emperor Jiayuan nodded, "You can discuss this matter with the Minister of Honglu Temple. It will be the greatest convenience for your country. As for Du Xuan..."

Smiling in his heart, Emperor Jiayuan still couldn't believe that Du Xuan would be the twin brother of Lord Loulan.

Du Xuan knew what happened in the study room of the Hall of Supreme Harmony that evening.

But this time, it was the prince's favor.

Therefore, upon learning that Sadore and Emperor Jiayuan had such a conversation, Du Xuan's restless heart became even more turbulent.

However, Sadore's statement is also questionable.

According to Sudol, the present Empress Dowager of Loulan gave birth to twins, but Du Xuan and Du Yuan have already established their identities with the identical glass pendant, so it is worth investigating.

"Nowadays, things are confusing and confusing, but they are getting more and more complicated."

Shocked, Bai Yingluo sighed with emotion.

Du Xuan nodded, and said with some bitterness in his mouth: "I am very satisfied with my current life. If I can live my whole life like this, it will be my greatest happiness. But this accident that happened out of thin air caught me by surprise. , I'm afraid it won't be peaceful."

Bai Yingluo held his hand comfortingly, "Soldiers come to cover up the water and soil, and the truth will always come out. Now, they are eager to know the truth of the matter, so let's use the same to respond to all changes, what do you think?"

Du Xuan smiled, turned his head away.

Seeing his appearance, Bai Yingluo felt very distressed.

Du Xuan didn't say anything, but he must be concerned about his life experience in his heart, just look at how seriously he investigated what happened in Bangcheng.

Now, although what the Loulan envoy said is not true, it is an indisputable fact that the Lord of Loulan looks similar to Du Xuan. How can Du Xuan calm down?
Bai Yingluo let out a long sigh.

Turning around again, I saw Chen Xiang coming in from the outside, holding another post in his hand, "My lord, it was sent by the posthouse."

(End of this chapter)