On the night of the broken engagement, the paranoid prince came to me crying and asking for my statu

Inexplicably, Zhao Qingwan recalled that not long ago, she met this capable man in black clothes in the room.

The moment he saw the jade pendant on her hand, he knelt down in front of her with shining eyes and bowed down to her...

Not only did he help her avoid Su Jincheng's threats several times, but he also helped her plot against Su Sui'an at the palace banquet tonight.

The more I think about it, the more possible it becomes.

Although Zhao Qingwan didn't understand why those people were so powerful and could reach into the palace but couldn't rescue her bandit father...

"Little Lord?"

A doubtful voice came from the man in black in front of him.

Zhao Qingwan came back to her senses, "How many people do you have now?"

The man in black reported truthfully, "Twenty-six people were slightly injured. Except for my subordinates, they are all outside Luojing City. There are three seriously injured people and a doctor who knows a little about medicine."

There are more than twenty people, including these few, all of them are capable people.

Maybe it will be the foundation of her future career in the Changping Marquis Mansion.

Zhao Qingwan gritted her teeth, as if she had made a great determination. "There are many imperial guards outside the palace now, it must be inconvenient for you to go out. I will have someone send a few sets of clothes and arrange for you to stay somewhere else to recuperate. You can pretend to be farmhands in my house."

The black-clad man's eyes lit up slightly.

Before he could speak, he heard Zhao Qingwan say, "But, after you settle down, you can't cause me any trouble. If you cause me any trouble, I will definitely not help you."

This is what she is most worried about.

Who knows if these bandits will put on “human skin” and appear in front of people and still behave like bandits again?

So, she must make it clear first.

"Also, change the way you address me back to normal so that no one can see any flaws."

The masked man's eyes sparkled.

"Young lady is someone that we will protect at all costs. We will never bring any trouble or distress to her."

The young master is their last hope. Moreover, although his words seem heartless and selfish, they are actually full of the wisdom of a king. He is affectionate, righteous, and clear about rewards and punishments.

It is their blessing to have such a wise master.

The respectful attitude of the person in front of her made Zhao Qingwan feel a little inflated.

Thinking that the crisis had been resolved, even her tone was much more relaxed than before. "If you want to protect me, you have to take good care of your health. You know, I not only need protection now, I also need more fame and fortune." Zhao Qingwan said clearly.

With the help of this group of capable and foolish people, she might be able to successfully marry into the Duke Gu's Mansion.

"Don't worry, young lady," the secret guard swallowed the words "young grandson" and said, "as long as you want, your subordinates will fully support you."

After all, the Yuan Dynasty originally belonged to the young emperor's grandson.

Today's failure was just an accident.

One day, he will personally lead the remaining subordinates to take back the country for his little grandson! !

...

Compared with other high gates that were surrounded by the Royal Guards as soon as they left the palace.

Duke Gu's Mansion seemed particularly "deserted" at this moment.

Gu Xiuyan returned to his courtyard with injuries all over his body.

As soon as the lights were turned on, Old Madam Gu smashed the teacup on her head.

Gu Xiuyan was unable to dodge one of the teacups and it hit him hard on the head. Blood oozed out from his hair, forming a winding path that dripped along his jaw.

"You evil creature, do you know what stupid thing you did today?"

Seeing how miserable he was, was there anything that Madam Gu couldn't see?

"Did you cause the commotion in the palace?"

If he wasn't really furious, how could he, who had been cautious most of his life, say such stupid things?

Gu Xiuyan lowered his eyes and said nothing.

"You really have made great progress."

The dragon-headed cane hit the ground heavily, and Old Madam Gu was so angry that she almost couldn't breathe.

"Didn't grandma tell me to spend more time trying to bring Su Sui'an back?"

While speaking, Gu Xiuyan still did not look up. His hoarse and choked voice had already betrayed his true thoughts.

"That was before," Madam Gu coughed a few times because of her excitement, "Now the emperor intends to grant a marriage between the prince of Dingbei and Su Sui'an, which means that he wants to flatter Su Kang and let down the vigilance of the prince of Dingbei..."

She coughed a few more times until Gu Xiuyan brought a glass of water to her. After she drank it all, her coughing stopped.

Madam Gu's breathing, which had finally slowed down, became rapid again when she saw Gu Xiuyan still standing in front of her in a half-dead state.

Gu Xiuyan turned around and stopped looking at Madam Gu. "Grandma, if you have nothing else to do, please go back first. Your grandson has grown up and knows what he wants."

After he finished speaking, he shouted into the darkness, "Send the old lady back to rest."

Two secret guards landed silently on Madam Gu's left and right.

A murderous aura emanated from his entire body.

Old Madam Gu's hands were tightly gripping the dragon-headed cane, veins bulging out, and her cloudy eyes were staring at Gu Xiuyan.

"You...you evil creature."

Gu Xiuyan turned a deaf ear.

"Grandma, I have always done things according to your wishes. Now, I just want someone to stay with me. I hope you can fulfill my wish."

"Okay, okay, you've grown up and become independent. Grandma can't control you anymore," Madam Gu gritted her teeth and forced a smile. "If your deeds are exposed now, do you know what the consequences will be?"

Gu Xiuyan's body was stretched straight.

"If something is not yours, no matter how hard you try, it will never be yours. However, I have no regrets. Even if there are serious consequences, I am willing to bear them all."

"you..."

"Old lady, please."

The secret guard behind him spoke softly.

Madam Gu pursed her lips and tried to calm her breathing.

He staggered away, served by a maid who came running over after hearing the noise.

Cong Hui was guarding outside. He already knew that Old Madam Gu had come to glare at Gu Xiuyan. Naturally, he also knew that the situation between the grandfather and grandson was tense at the moment.

After everyone quietly left, he walked silently behind Gu Xiuyan and asked cautiously, "Master, the abuse of lynching has dealt us a heavy blow. We have a lot to do now. You entered the palace tonight, and these major events happened in the palace. We are short of manpower. Otherwise, let Congming come back?"

Gu Xiuyan still had his back to Cong Hui.

But Conghui knew that in this situation, if the master did not object, it would probably mean that he agreed to his proposal.

Just about to turn around and leave to do the work.

"No need, let him continue to reflect on himself."

Gu Xiuyan's voice was hoarse, and his tone was still calm, but Cong Hui seemed to see the destination of Cong Ming's second half of his life from this calm tone.

I couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

"Yes."

"You should investigate secretly first. In the next two days, pay attention to what those who beat the drum for reporting have contact with."

"Yes."

...

A palace banquet caused panic among the people.

Emperor Mingqing needed to recuperate due to his injuries, so the task of catching the assassin fell on the shoulders of King Dingbei Fu Huai.

When Queen Fu asked Mu Xiaoxiao to stay because she was also frightened, Mu Xiaoxiao had already guessed that it was related to Fu Jingrong.

Kunning Palace.

Empress Fu specifically dismissed her attendants.

She looked at Mu Xiaoxiao with worry in her eyes, "Sister-in-law, Xiaojiu just sent a maid to tell me that Su Kang's eldest daughter seemed to have encountered some kind of situation and was taken away by Jingrong. Could that child be..."

Mu Xiaoxiao naturally understood Queen Fu's concerns.

But money can't buy my son's love...

"We are too old to interfere in the child's affairs. Now we just hope that the Queen can resist the Emperor when he tries to test us."

Mu Xiaoxiao spoke sincerely, and even when she was looking into Queen Fu's eyes, she did not avoid the slightest bit.

His elegant and graceful appearance was completely different from the petty look he had in the hall.

Empress Fu moved her mouth slightly and whispered, "But if the emperor finds out..."

"Your Majesty's concerns are human nature, Xiaoxiao understands," Mu Xiaoxiao held Empress Fu's hand tightly, "But Your Majesty also knows that as parents, I and the prince don't want our child to be a tool in the hands of others for the rest of his life. He is a living person, and he also has seven emotions and six desires..."

At this point, Mu Xiaoxiao realized her own gaffe, and quickly relaxed her grip, gently patting Empress Fu's hand to comfort her, and even her tone was much more relaxed than before, "The marriage is now a foregone conclusion, as long as we can stabilize the couple and get married."