It was already dawn outside when Shen Kuang woke up, and his injuries improved after a night.

Based on Shen Kuang's vigilance, after waking up, he subconsciously checked whether his things were missing, but he felt nothing for a while.

Shen Kuang was startled and suddenly stood up and sat up. Only then did Shen Kuang wake up and realize that he was sitting on the bed.

Shen Kuang recalled what happened last night. He fell into a coma due to injuries and exhaustion of his energy. He thought he was brought back by Xu Yanran's guards.

The little maid who was fetching water in the room suddenly saw Shen Kuang sitting up suddenly and was startled. She screamed.

When Shen Kuang heard this, he turned around to look, but because his movements were too large, the wound was suddenly involved, and he grimaced in pain.

The little maid didn't know what happened when she was away. After a moment, she recovered and hurriedly put the hot water on the table. She took two steps closer and looked at Shen Kuang sitting on the bed and said slowly : "Sir, my name is Xinghua, and I am the maid here to serve you."

Hearing this, Shen Kuang endured the pain and said, "Miss Xinghua."

Xinghua hurriedly waved her hand and asked Shen Kuang to just call her by name.

After a sudden burst of pain, Shen Kuang asked, "Miss Xinghua, what is this place?"

Hearing this, Xinghua explained: "Back to the young master, this is the palace of the prince."

"Prince Xiangdong's Mansion?" Shen Kuang asked again.

Xinghua nodded when she heard this. Seeing Shen Kuang's eyes filled with doubts, she explained to Shen Kuang: "Young Master, you were already unconscious when you returned home last night. Lord Yu ordered your slaves to come and take care of you. Young Master, you Don’t worry, it’s safe in the palace. Are you feeling uncomfortable now? If so, I’ll call Master Yu.”

Shen Kuang heard this and said hurriedly: "Don't bother Miss Xinghua, I feel fine now and nothing serious is wrong. Miss Xinghua, may I take the liberty to ask where are the items I brought with me?"

Hearing this, Xinghua said: "Sir, Xinghua has put them away on the stool. Your sword and wine gourd are also there."

"Thank you Miss Xinghua."

Hearing this, Xinghua laughed and said, "Young Master, you're welcome. This is what Xinghua should do. Young Master, would you like to wash your face first? I'll ask the kitchen to bring you some food later. You're probably hungry." Bar."

The little girl's name is Xinghua. She is young, about fifteen or sixteen years old.

Probably because she was used to serving people in the palace since she was a child, Xinghua took care of Shen Kuang in an all-round way and thought out everything for Shen Kuang.

However, Shen Kuang was used to being alone and felt a little weird, but he couldn't refuse the little girl's kindness, so he had to thank her one by one and do it himself.

While washing his face, Shen Kuang asked softly: "By the way, Miss Xinghua, how is your Royal Highness?"

Hearing this, Xinghua said: "Back to the young master, Xinghua has been taking care of you here since last night. She doesn't know much. When I went out to fetch hot water in the morning, I heard other people say that the princess is fine, but Sister Changqing was seriously injured. The princess has been taking care of her."

At this point, Xinghua's eyebrows showed a hint of sadness, as Xinghua and Changqing were both familiar with each other in the same house.

However, she quickly put away her sorrow and looked at Shen Kuang and said, "Sir, everyone in the house said that it was thanks to you that you saved the princess, otherwise she would have been in danger."

Shen Kuang heard this and said, "It's all what you should do, it's just a matter of a finger."

Hearing this, Xinghua shook her head and said with a smile: "Sir, when I was listening to my husband's lecture at home, I said a truth. The teacher said that the efforts of others are not important to others, but for others, It's so important to us that we can't take it for granted."

Xinghua actually just met Shen Kuang from last night. Although they are still strangers, after taking care of them last night and hearing many things this morning, Xinghua has a good impression of Shen Kuang, and of course because of Shen Kuang’s appearance. It’s so beautiful that Xinghua can’t help but take another look at it.

After Xinghua finished speaking, Shen Kuang also smiled. The little girl's reasoning was straightforward and correct.

After Xinghua finished her sentence, Shen Kuang also washed his face.

Xinghua took the handkerchief from Shen Kuang's hand. She tidied it up and said, "Sir, you

Last night when I was in a coma, I kept calling a girl's name in a daze."

After much thought, Xinghua decided to tell Shen Kuang about this.

Shen Kuang heard this and asked, "Miss Xinghua, did you hear that clearly?"

Xinghua shook her head and said, "I didn't dare to eavesdrop. From a distance, I could only hear the word "wan". I thought it sounded like a girl's name, so I wanted to say something to you, Master."

When Shen Kuang heard this, he also recalled the dream he had after comatose last night. He had had the same dream many times, but every time at the end, everything was shattered into nothingness, leaving nothing behind.

Shen Kuang has never experienced all the stories in the dream, but they are so familiar, and the faces of some people in the dream are always so blurry and unreal.

When the word "wan" was mentioned, Shen Kuang unconsciously thought of Lin Wanzhao in Lingshan City and wondered what she was doing at this time.

There was also a handkerchief sent by Lin Wanzhao in the baggage at the inn, which Shen Kuang had always carefully preserved.

Xinghua on the side saw Shen Kuang in a daze and knew that he must be missing that woman. Xinghua didn't bother him and just waited quietly.

After cleaning up, she put the handkerchief and basin aside and waited for them to be taken away later.

The little girl also longed for love, but she was not persistent. Now seeing Shen Kuang's appearance, she felt that the word love must be extremely beautiful.

After washing his face, Shen Kuang wanted to leave right away, because what happened last night was of great importance and he didn't want to be implicated in it.

Shen Kuang asked Xinghua to help inform Dongfang Mao and Yu Wanli that she was leaving, but Xinghua said that Master Yu had ordered Shen Kuang to see him after he woke up last night, and it would be okay if Shen Kuang didn't see him.

Xinghua naturally hoped that Shen Kuang could stay in the mansion for a longer time. After all, he was the princess's savior and was injured because of it. Xinghua naturally felt that she should take good care of Shen Kuang.

Shen Kuang did not refuse when he heard this, and it was natural for him to meet Yu Wanli.

His identity must have been exposed after he performed the Seven Star Sword Technique last night, and he also hoped to use the Xiangdong Prince's Palace to help suppress the news.

If not, he might leave before Xiao Xiang arrives in Jinling.

After hearing Shen Kuang's response, Xinghua laughed happily.

Shen Kuang asked her when would be the best time to go, and Xinghua said she would go there later after breakfast.

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Today's morning court meeting, the atmosphere in the court hall was obviously a bit delicate. It seemed that no one deliberately mentioned the assassination of the Princess of Eastern Hunan last night.

But His Majesty the Emperor seemed to have the same thoughts as them and did not take the initiative to mention it.

Until the court meeting was about to end, Prime Minister Xun Jiwu sized up the situation and finally took the initiative to bring up the matter.

This is what His Majesty the Emperor is thinking about. If no one mentions it today, everyone will definitely be restless these days.

When Xiao Yan heard Xun Jiwu mention this matter, he didn't talk much about it at first. He just asked if the person behind the matter had been found out.

After hearing this, Jing Zhao Yin Xu Youda and the commander of the city defense army Qu Tong all said that they were investigating the matter thoroughly, but there was no result yet.

Yuan Zhenhuan and Jin Yilang are killing people in the city right now. How could Xu Youda and Qu Tong not know about these things? The reason why His Majesty the Emperor bothered to ask more questions is more because he wanted to see the reaction of the people below him about this matter.

Whether or not this matter has been investigated is not the key at the moment. What is important is how to give an explanation to the Xiangdong Palace and find out whether any of the people below have any evil intentions.

Xiao Yan leaned on the dragon chair and looked at the people whispering below for a moment and then asked: "What kind of explanation do you think I should give to the King of Xiangdong?"

When Xun Jiwu heard this, he glanced at Taiwei Yuchifu beside him. Their eyes collided and they understood each other.

Xun Jiwu said: "Your Majesty, I think you can order someone to take the imperial doctor to check on the princess's injuries. You can also give some good medicines, supplements, and even elixirs. As for the explanation, everyone who lands in the next few days will have their heads."

That's the explanation. In addition, Your Majesty can also secretly send an additional team of guards to protect the safety of His Highness the Princess at all times."

After all, it was Lao Jianghu, and Xun Jiwu arranged everything clearly as soon as he showed up.

I have to admire it, especially secretly

The matter of sending additional guards just gave the court a reasonable reason to send people.

After Xun Jiwu finished speaking, Xiao Yan smiled slightly and glanced at the ministers. Some could not escape, while others were afraid of provoking anyone.

After a while, Xiao Yan said slowly: "Who does Xun Aiqing think is the most suitable person to send to visit the princess?"

Xun Jiwu said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I think it is most appropriate to send Princess Changle to go there. Firstly, Her Majesty the Princess will understand what happened last night. Secondly, Her Majesty and the princess will be familiar with each other and there will be less unnecessary suspicion."

When Xiao Yan heard this, he didn't directly say yes or no. He glanced among the ministers and finally found where Yu Jianwu was standing.

Xiao Yan then smiled and said: "Yu Ai Qing, your son has done a great job in protecting the princess and the princess by sacrificing his life. Then I will send the imperial doctor to the house with the best medicine in the palace to treat his injuries. If your son has such courage, he should also serve the imperial court.

That’s right, I have decided to confer Yu Xin with the title of Scholar from today on.”

After Xiao Yan finished speaking, although Yu Jianwu was also surprised, he quickly thanked him.

Although he is only an extremely small official, he is particularly subtle in today's court.

When such a big thing happened, the emperor not only did not punish the officials in the capital, but instead gave him the title of prose official, the youngest one.

With overt and covert instructions, some people may not be able to sit still after today.

Another unusual thing about today is that the Northern Expedition, which was originally discussed in every morning meeting, was no longer mentioned by anyone, neither the supporters nor the opposition.

After the dynasty dispersed, three or five officials gathered together to discuss His Majesty's reaction today.

There were several colleagues beside Yu Jianwu who were congratulating him on his beloved son's conferment. Yu Jianwu was also happy for his son, but the timing was a bit bad.

Next to Prime Minister Xun Jiwu, Taiwei Yuchifu, imperial censor Chen Hengdao are all here, and there are also several other high-ranking officials in the court.

"Master Xun, is your Majesty's reaction too bland?" an adult asked.

When Xun Jiwu heard this, he said angrily: "Mediocre? Master Zhao, do you think His Majesty should send a few people out to chop him today to be considered normal?"

When Mr. Zhao heard this, he didn't know what to say.

Xun Jiwu continued: "Yuan Zhenhuan, the man in brocade, led his men to kill in the city all night. Your Majesty does not know what the situation was. Anyone with a discerning eye can see the purpose of this incident. I believe that your Majesty and the King of Eastern Hunan also understand. But behind the scenes

The people also saw this clearly, and used the princess as a breakthrough, not only to sow the relationship between the imperial court and the Xiangdong Palace, but also to show other forces in the city, so this will definitely not be the last time."

After Xun Jiwu finished speaking, Chen Hengdao said slowly: "Master Xun, since your majesty knows that this is the case, is it too small? The relationship between the Prince of Xiangdong and the imperial court has been subject to suspicion by others. Will it collapse in this way?

Danger?"

Xun Jiwu shook his head and said: "Since we can all see that this is a trap, can't Prince Xu see it? It would be best if the person behind this incident succeeded in disrupting the relationship between King Xiangdong and His Majesty, but if not, in the capital,

Creating a little trouble is enough to delay time. In the final analysis, the other party is planning something bigger, and His Majesty's calm handling is also to calm it down faster. As for who is behind it, it can be many people, but there is only one purpose."

Xun Jiwu's last sentence was unclear. Although everyone understood it, there were always people who felt uneasy.


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