Glory all the way

Chapter 312 Placement
In the side hall of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Emperor Jiayuan was looking intently at the stacks of papers piled up in front of him, when he heard the door of the hall open with a "squeak", he frowned slightly.

Looking up and seeing Zhou Fu, Emperor Jiayuan reprimanded softly: "The older you get, the more unruly you become. If it's not an important matter, go to the Punishment Department to get ten boards yourself."

Zhou Fu kept walking, walked to the imperial table and replied in a low voice: "Your Majesty, according to the news sent by the Bing Ma Si, Prince Jing'an and Lord Du were assassinated on the way back from the prince's other courtyard. what is the relationship."

"Assassinated? How is Du Xuan?"

With a back and forth in his mind, Emperor Jiayuan guessed that the target of these assassins was Du Xuan, not Bai Jinyuan.

Zhou Fu said "Bodhisattva blesses you", before carefully replying: "Lord Du and Prince Bai are sitting in the carriage of the Marquis of Jing'an, so there is no serious problem, but the carriage of the Du residence behind is said to be tied up like a hedgehog. If Mr. Du didn't want to take care of the drunk Prince Bai, he might have gone to the Western Paradise at this moment."

Squinting his eyes slightly, Emperor Jiayuan tapped his finger on the table lightly, "Loulan, Du Xuan..."

Emperor Jiayuan and Du Xuan had the same idea. They both believed that the envoy of Loulan lost his composure in public on the day he first entered the Song Dynasty, and he was casting doubts. Therefore, although he didn't know what their plans were, Emperor Jiayuan didn't pay much attention to it. Just wait until they can't sit still and show their feet.

But now this assassination has pushed things in another direction.

If this assassination was planned by someone within the Loulan envoys, then the secrets they secretly hid would be even more intriguing. After all, Du Xuan had nothing to do with Loulan.

If not, that only shows one problem.

Du Xuan's identity has already been known by some caring people in Loulan, and those people do not want Du Xuan to exist in this world anymore.

Regardless of whether Du Xuan and the Loulan royal family are really related by blood.

If the latter is true, then the Loulan messenger's gaffe that day is justifiable, indicating that they did not lie, and Du Xuan's identity has become another mystery.

"Where's the prince?"

Emperor Jiayuan came back to his senses and asked.

"His Royal Highness is resting in the other courtyard, and he will come back early tomorrow morning. I guess he just found out about Lord Du's assassination at this moment."

Zhou Fu gave Emperor Jiayuan a cup of hot tea instead.

Nodding his head, Emperor Jiayuan didn't ask any more questions, but his gaze on Zhezi was a little distracted, and he didn't know where his thoughts went.

In Jing'an Hou's mansion, Bai Jinyuan immediately told his father Jing'an Hou about the matter. In the study, the father and son sat silently. For a while, they didn't know what to say.

After a while, Jing'anhou asked belatedly, "Is Du Xuan okay?"

Bai Jinyuan shook his head, and couldn't help but boasted again, "It is said that the sixth brother-in-law is a literati, but at that time, he didn't panic at all, and he even knew how to burn the assassin with a charcoal stove, and drove back to the city by himself to ask for help. His grandfather really didn't." Knowing the wrong person..."

Knowing that Du Xuan was fine, the Marquis of Jing'an nodded in reassurance, and the thoughts in his heart were the same as Emperor Jiayuan's.

Just as he was about to tell his son a few words, Mrs. Xue and Mrs. Jia who got the news had already rushed over. Marquis Jing An waved his hand, signaling him to go back to the house to rest.

In the post house, when Sadoer heard about this, the corners of his lips could not help showing a mocking smile, "It seems that they can toss themselves in without the help of others."

This sentence was said without thinking, and the four people sitting in the first place were all puzzled.

Sadoer shook his head and said, "They were able to get the news so quickly, it can be seen that they have some tricks. But look at the people they sent..."

It seemed to be mocking those who came to assassinate Du Xuan for being rich and poor, Sadoer didn't say anything further, but the four people in the seat had already understood what Sadore meant.

"My lord, the King of Song and the officials of the Great Song Dynasty will definitely put this account on us. We will set off to return to China in three days. Will there be any trouble at that time?"

Someone asked worriedly.

Sadore stroked his beard and shook his head, "They're just suspicious. They don't have any real evidence. Even if they knew that those killers came from Loulan, they wouldn't embarrass us in the open. They're not as incompetent as those old men."

After finishing speaking, Sadoer looked back at the flickering candle flames on the candlestick beside him, and said to himself, "Going back this time, Loulan, I'm afraid it will be very peaceful..."

This night is destined to be a sleepless night.

Early the next morning, Old Master Bai and Mrs. Bai, who got the news, sent someone to pick Bai Yingluo back.

She comforted Bai Yingluo with soft words for a long time, and seeing that she was really fine, the old lady was relieved.

After returning from Honglu Temple at noon, Du Xuan went straight to Old Master Bai's study, the two of them didn't know what they had said, and when they went out again, the worry on Old Master Bai's face was not as serious as when he woke up early.

When returning to Zhuangyuan Mansion, behind Bai Yingluo, there were more than a dozen guards with big arms and round waists. They were all picked out from the guards of the Marquis of Jing'an under the order of Mrs. Bai. A miraculous practitioner.

Even so, Bai Yingluo still felt that it was not enough.

There is no problem with these people looking after the nursing home, but since the target of those killers is Du Xuan, no matter how tightly guarded the Zhuangyuan Mansion is, it will not help. After all, Du Xuan still has an errand and is outside most of the day. It is still impossible to guard against Du Xuan if he wants to attack Du Xuan outside the Zhuangyuan Mansion.

After thinking for a while, Bai Yingluo got up and went to the desk to write a letter, and ordered Liu Ying to send it to Tao Jianming.

In the afternoon, Tao Jianming entered the mansion.

Bai Yingluo met him in the meeting hall of the outer courtyard.

"I understand what madam means, but the letter is not detailed enough, so I will come here in person, and let me know what madam wants, and I will deal with it as soon as possible."

Tao Jianming said straight to the point.

After more than two years of hard work, Tao Jianming not only became Bai Yingluo's big treasurer, but also faintly became her right-hand man. When there was something difficult to handle, Bai Yingluo would turn to Tao Jianming for help. Because of this, the relationship between the two was not like a master-servant , more like making friends.

After telling the story of Du Xuan's assassination from beginning to end, Bai Yingluo looked at Tao Jianming earnestly and asked, "Do you have a suitable candidate on hand?"

When Bai Yingluo wrote to Tao Jianming, she wanted to ask him if he had someone who was good at writing and fluent in writing, who could serve as Du Xuan's servant, so that in case of any unexpected situation outside, that person could also protect him. Du Xuan.

Tao Jianming lowered his head and pondered.

Combined with the rumors circulating in the capital these days, coupled with this sudden assassination, Tao Jianming understood Bai Yingluo's meaning in an instant.

"Madam said so, I really have such a good candidate in my hand. I won't say much at the moment, I will bring someone here tomorrow, Madam will have a look in person."

Tao Jianming sells Guan Zidao.

Bai Yingluo nodded in agreement: Tao Jianming is a capable person, and she has always trusted her. He said so, so it can be seen that he is [-]% sure.

On the second day, Bai Yingluo met the person Tao Jianming had mentioned.

The man in front of him was not so much a man as a boy, with a trace of whiteness in his immature face, dressed in coarse cloth, he looked like a servant of a young master from a wealthy family.

But what didn't match it were the boy's eyes.

He was obviously only a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy, but his bright and energetic eyes seemed to have gone through vicissitudes, and the waves were calm, making people look into an ancient well at first glance.

The trace of doubt when she first saw him, suddenly became a little unsure after seeing these eyes. Bai Yingluo looked at the boy back and forth, but secretly guessed his life experience in her heart.

"He is a lay disciple of the abbot master of Kuhan Temple. His name is Lu Yao. We are old acquaintances. His kung fu can be tested by Madam later. However, what I can guarantee is that he is of good character and hardworking. So, Madam said that she wanted to find someone who is good at kung fu and proficient in writing, so I thought of him."

Tao Jianming introduced from the side.

"Ma'am, Lu Yao knows horsepower, and he knows people's hearts over time."

Before Bai Yingluo could speak, Lu Yao spoke, and the crisp voice made people feel a little fond of her.

"I have a few good nurses here, would you like to compete with them?"

Bai Yingluo asked jokingly.

Lu Yao nodded confidently.

Bai Yingluo glanced back at Liusu, told her to go to the housekeeper, and summoned two guards brought from Jing'an Hou Mansion that day. After more than a dozen rounds, both of them were defeated by Lu Yao.

Looking at Lu Yao who didn't show any arrogance at all, Bai Yingluo nodded, and turned her head to thank Tao Jianming, "This time, I really want to thank you sir."

After sending Tao Jianming away, Bai Yingluo asked the housekeeper to take Lu Yao to settle down, and bring Lu Yao over to see Du Xuan when Du Xuan comes back.

After returning to Yixinyuan and sitting down for a while, I heard lively laughter in the yard, and then, the curtain was lifted, Liusu came in with a happy face and replied: "Madam, Chen Xiang is back to see you."

Today is the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the day when the Loulan envoys set off to go back, and it is also the day when Chen Xiang returns home in three dynasties.

Woke up early and went back to her mother's house, and in the afternoon, Chen Xiang and Wang Zhi specially came to Zhuangyuan Mansion.

Seeing Chen Xiang, who was already dressed as a woman, knelt down beside Wang Zhi and kowtowed, Bai Yingluo cried out hurriedly, Wang Zhi scratched his head, and went out embarrassedly, Chen Xiang took it out from the bundle he brought. Two pairs of beautifully made thick soft boots were handed over, "Madam, these are shoes made for you and the young master by the maidservant, please try it to see if it fits."

The newlyweds had to make shoes for their parents-in-law to show respect and filial piety, but Chen Xiang also made shoes for Bai Yingluo and Du Xuan, the intention of which is self-evident.

Bai Yingluo didn't say anything, asked Liusu to try it out, and accepted it with a smile.

After a while, Du Xuan came back, saw Chen Xiang and joked a few words, and at the same time called Wang Zhi, and told him to work hard, and immediately returned to work after the first month of the wedding.

After getting married, Wang Zhi will be the second butler in Zhuangyuan Mansion, and in a few days, he may be the first butler.

Knowing that Du Xuan was promoting Wang Zhi, Chen Xiang and his wife kowtowed in gratitude.

In the evening, Lu Yao, who was dressed as a servant, followed Sui Yuan into the study. From the next day, when Du Xuan went out again, there was a handsome servant behind him.

(End of this chapter)