After rebirth, I became a treacherous minister Black Moonlight

There was a heavy rain in the capital city. The courtyard was filled with water and crystal raindrops remained on the fallen leaves.

Meng Qianqian sat quietly in front of the window, looking through the maps of the ten countries in the Western Regions.

Several days had passed since the Loulan envoys left the capital, and Emperor Liang's injuries had also healed.

Logically, he should return to Liang to handle state affairs, but he was reluctant to leave the old lady and his children, so he wrote another letter to Crown Prince Lu Zhaoyan, asking him to continue to supervise the country.

However, just this morning, he received a carrier pigeon message from Miaojiang, saying that Liu Qingyun was about to marry the prince of Liang as the princess of Miaojiang.

As a king and father, he must rush back to Liang State no matter what.

The old lady is very old and it is not suitable for her to travel by boat or by train.

"Mom, I'll be back soon."

This time when he returned to Liang State, in addition to welcoming his daughter-in-law, he also had an important matter to deal with.

"Know it."

The old lady said sympathetically, "You go ahead and do your thing first, and come and accompany me when you are free."

"I will."

Emperor Liang agreed, "Please take care of yourself and don't read the novels too late."

"I know."

The old lady waved her hand, "That's long-winded."

Emperor Liang sighed deeply and bid farewell to the old lady reluctantly.

Just as he stepped out of the room, the old lady said casually, "Go burn some incense for Yuner."

Emperor Liang paused.

The old lady said, "Next time you come back, don't pretend to be your brother."

Emperor Liang looked at the old lady in disbelief: "Mother..."

The old lady waved her hand again and said indifferently: "Okay, okay, let's go."

Emperor Liang was extremely shocked.

It turned out that his mother had already recognized that he was not his younger brother, but she had never said it out loud.

His mother was a little stupid, but she never mistook her own flesh and blood.

And I am not a substitute for my brother.

After leaving the old lady's courtyard, Emperor Liang called Lu Yuan to his own courtyard.

"Are you and Qianqian sure you want to go to the Western Regions?"

Emperor Liang asked.

Lu Yuan nodded: "Yes."

Emperor Liang took a deep breath and said, "The King of Loulan is seriously ill. The Ten Kingdoms in the Western Regions are not at peace now. You have also made enemies with the Princess of Loulan. I'm afraid she has set a trap for you."

Lu Yuan said nonchalantly: "She sets up her plan, and I keep mine."

"What appointment?"

Emperor Liang asked.

Lu Yuan evaded the question and said, "Anyway, we have an appointment."

How could Emperor Liang not know his little tricks?

My dear grandson, I can guess what he is going to fart just by looking at his butt.

"I don't know whether the merchant's hostages are real or fake. It's possible that this is a trap set by Princess Loulan and that guy called Yuchenglou. Anyway, you should be careful."

"You've become more cautious."

Lu Yuan said with some surprise, "If it was a few months ago, you would have wanted to send me to Loulan immediately."

Emperor Liang glared at him and said, "I have old people above me and young children below me. If something happens to me outside, who will take care of my children? Who will take care of my great-grandmother?"

Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows and said, "Aren't you still here?"

Emperor Liang wanted to beat someone up.

The eldest grandson who was once well-behaved and sensible in front of him was ultimately a mistake by him.

"It's not all about finding someone."

Lu Yuan said.

Meng Qianqian agreed to send Arna back to her hometown.

She does what she says.

And he was willing to accompany her.

Of course Emperor Liang had heard about the little witch. Although he sighed and thought that he could find someone to take care of the funeral, he did not interfere with the children's decision.

Lu Yuan is right.

he's changed.

He is no longer as arbitrary as he used to be.

In life, it is impossible for every road to be smooth, and it is impossible for every decision to be correct and risk-free.

Emperor Liang said nothing more.

On a drizzling morning, he got on the carriage for the return journey.

Bao Zhuzhu sat in Meng Qianqian's arms and waved her chubby little hand: "Grandpa, see you later!"

……

Meng Qianqian had just returned to Beijing not long ago and was about to set off again.

Nanny Li was worried and wiped her tears while packing her things.

Banxia advised, "Madame Li, the young lady is only going to the Western Regions with her husband to inspect. It's not like they won't be coming back. Your husband is an imperial envoy. When you get to the Western Regions, there will be people to receive you!"

In order to ensure the smooth progress of the trip to the Western Regions, Lu Yuan entered the palace, obtained the consent of the retired emperor, and obtained the identity of an imperial envoy.

The son-in-law Ji Li was also among the entourage.

On the day of departure, Duan Mingyue came to the Governor's Mansion.

"I have something to tell you."

He said to Lu Yuan.

"We mean..."

Lu Yuan asked even though he knew the answer.

Duan Mingyue said: "You two."

Lu Yuan was successfully pleased by his address, gave him a somewhat favorable look, and took him to the study.

Meng Qianqian was looking at the map again.

Seeing Duan Mingyue coming in, she raised her eyes and greeted him lightly: "Mr. Duan."

Duan Mingyue smiled and said, "If you don't mind, just follow Third Brother and call me Big Brother."

Lu Yuan snorted: "I didn't admit that you are my elder brother."

Duan Mingyue smiled and said, "Okay, let's get down to business. I heard that you guys are going to the Western Regions."

Lu Yuan said: "You are really not well-informed."

Duan Mingyue spread her hands and said, "I heard about it a long time ago. I was just investigating something and only found some clues this morning."

Meng Qianqian looked towards him and asked, "Have you found the remaining twelve guards?"

Duan Mingyue smiled helplessly: "As expected of the Tiger Guards, I know their whereabouts. When you go to the Western Regions, my people will contact you and take you to find the remaining twelve guards."

Meng Qianqian murmured, "So, the Twelve Guards also went to the Western Regions? Weren't Zishu and Wuma in Liang State a while ago?"

Duan Mingyue said: "Of course, something that attracted them appeared in the Western Regions."

Meng Qianqian asked suspiciously, "What is it?"

Duan Mingyue spoke word by word: "The secret of Saint Xiye."

Meng Qianqian asked: "What secret?"

Duan Mingyue said: "There is a legend on Liuli Island that every night when seven stars align, the Saint will descend again. The last time Saint Xiye appeared on Liuli Island was when seven stars align."

Meng Qianqian asked curiously, "Why have I never heard of it?"

Duan Mingyue sighed, "The Xiye royal family kept this secret secret, and it took me a lot of effort to find out."

"Did you put in the effort or did Xun Wu?"

Lu Yuan ruthlessly sabotaged.

Duan Mingyue held her forehead with her hand and said, "Alright, alright, let's not argue about this. In front of my younger sister-in-law, at least give me some face."

"Since you are going to the Western Regions, you might as well go to Liuli Island. It's not far away anyway."

Meng Qianqian had looked at the map, and what surprised her was that Liuli Island was actually near Loulan.

Si Snake has returned to Liuli Island, maybe I can meet Si Snake again.

I don't know how his investigation into the Saint of Xiye is going.

Meng Qianqian pondered for a moment, then asked in confusion: "But what does this have to do with Ziwu and the others? Why do they care about the legend of the Seven Stars in a Row?"

Duan Mingyue smiled and said, "I'm afraid you'll have to ask in person, but I think the truth will definitely exceed your imagination."