"My father, Su Weimin."

"what?!"

Su Chengnan is going to take Sun Liangyuan to Ningguta, so naturally his identity cannot be hidden.

Of course, she didn't want to hide it.

After all, Sun Liangyuan and Su Weimin are old friends. In the words of her adoptive father, Sun Liangyuan is all about eating, drinking and studying. The complicated place of the court will only shorten his life, and he will never get involved in it.

"You...you are faking your death?" Sun Liangyuan was completely shocked.

"Your father's death was unjust! A few days ago, a classmate returned to Luocheng and told me about this. He knew there was an imperially granted manor outside the capital, so he went there specifically to look for you, but all he saw was a blazing fire..."

Sun Liangyuan wiped his tears with his sleeve and said, "I never expected that you would fake your own death and escape."

Su Chengnan was moved by his genuine feelings. "Sir, you know my father was wronged and you are willing to believe him. I believe his spirit in heaven will be very happy."

"The imperial court is really going too far! Your father is so loyal! If he had second thoughts, how could Dayong have the stability it has today? He and Prince Ningyuan are both good generals who are loyal to Dayong. Sigh."

Sun Liangyuan became more and more excited as he spoke. Su Chengnan could see that he was dissatisfied with the court, especially with Empress Dowager Xiao. The main reason was that the people were having a hard time these days, and these people who cared about the country could not stand it.

"Nan girl, you are now the head of the Su family, so where are your mother and brother?"

"It's in the other courtyard, but my mother was frightened, and she's been feeling bad lately because of my father's death. It's been difficult for her to take care of my brother."

"I hope to visit my sister-in-law. I hope Miss will understand."

"No problem, sir. Chengnan is very grateful for your kindness. When mother feels a little better in a couple of days, I will invite you to have tea together."

"Ah."

When old friends meet, they are always sad.

The fastest way to relieve sorrow is to eat and drink.

It's meal time.

Nianqiu and the servants set the table.

Although men and women usually sit at different tables, there were no outsiders around at the moment, and she and Sun Liangyuan were not the kind of people who cared about formalities, so they sat together and ate.

"I've known the Marquis for many years, but I didn't know he was so proficient in mathematics. What a pity..."

"Don't be sorry, sir. My father has taught me everything he knows, and I'm willing to discuss and learn with you."

"Good good!"

Sun Liangyuan was so happy that he even ate an extra bowl of rice.

But Goudan sat next to them without saying a word, just concentrating on eating, and even the chicken didn't smell good to him.

He thought to himself, it’s all over, he is no longer the teacher’s favorite student, he may never get out of this mountain in his lifetime, and he doesn’t know if he will have the chance to make a name for himself and earn money to pay for his parents’ medical treatment.

……

Beijing.

Zhan Xiao returned to the palace to report.

Empress Dowager Xiao sat back on the luxurious phoenix chair, closing her eyes to rest while crossing the rosary in her hands.

"Your Majesty, I have searched Luocheng inside and out, but I have found no trace of Sun Liangyuan. I am incompetent, and I beg your punishment."

"Humph, with just the four or five people you brought with you, you still have the nerve to say you've searched everywhere?"

"I met the Prince of Ningyuan in Luocheng, and he helped me look for it."

"Oh? Lu Chaofeng?" Empress Dowager Xiao opened her eyes, thought for a moment, and then sneered, "He's so anxious and afraid of death that he's walking so fast."

Zhan Xiao knew what she wanted to hear and quickly added, "Yes, the prince is not in good health. When I saw him, he was almost too sick to get up."

"Fortunately, the Ningyuan Palace has a villa on the outskirts of Luocheng. He has slowly recovered after being nourished by the hot springs. I'm afraid it will take some time before he can continue his journey."

"He knows how to enjoy life. The people in the suburbs of Los Angeles..."

Empress Dowager Xiao stopped talking mid-sentence, opened her eyes, and asked hurriedly, "Where is the villa?"

Zhan Xiao was stunned for a moment, then quickly lowered his eyes and replied, "It's about twenty miles north of Luocheng. It's built on the mountainside, and the environment is pretty good."

Empress Dowager Xiao spun her rosary faster and faster, her mood growing increasingly grumpy. Zhan Xiao, kneeling more than ten meters away, could sense her anger.

As expected, after a moment, she frowned and said angrily, "If you can't even handle such a small matter, what use is there for me to have you?!"

"Everyone, get your thirty military sticks and get out!"

Zhan Xiao clenched his fists, a bitter taste rising in his mouth: "Yes, we are willing to accept the punishment!"

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for not killing me."

He left the Cining Palace and went directly to the palace gate to be punished.

The five people in the group were hit hard by military sticks.

Zhan Xiao listened to his subordinates' muffled groans, feeling very uncomfortable. If he really wanted to invite Sun Liangyuan into the palace, why would he do it secretly? Wouldn't it be faster to just issue an imperial decree? This was simply an unprovoked disaster. Alas...

Nowadays, the Queen Mother's temper is becoming more and more difficult to understand...

……

Just as they were being tortured, a carrier pigeon flew out of Empress Dowager Xiao's bedroom.

The pigeon flew to the south of the city and entered the residence of the king's uncle.

After reading the letter, Uncle Xiao threw the note into the fire and said, "Someone come here."

"My subordinate is here."

"You guys go to Los Angeles tonight and take care of everything that needs to be taken care of. Don't leave any evidence behind."

"Yes, I understand."

They quickly changed into their night clothes and set off, taking the token with them, leaving the city and riding their horses northward...

……

the next day.

Goudan missed his parents at home and asked to go home to see them. Although the government had sent someone to visit them with Mifeng before, it was normal for a young child to miss them.

Seeing this, Su Chengnan decided to go and take a look together.

"Lin Hua, do you want to go out for a walk?"

"Okay! When are you leaving?" Su Linhua stuffed the last piece of chocolate into her mouth.

"About half an hour. We'll set off after Mi Feng comes back from collecting herbs."

"Okay, then I'll go take some soup to my mother first. She said yesterday that the pig's trotter soup I stewed was delicious." She wiped her hands, stood up and walked out.

"Okay, go ahead." Su Chengnan sat there without moving.

Su Linhua paused, "You're not going?"

Su Chengnan felt that she and Han were getting increasingly incompatible. She didn't want to escalate the conflict, so she simply let it go and talk about it later.

"I'm not going."

"The shop is almost ready, and I need to discuss the opening with Qingshan."

"OK then."

Su Linhua curled her lips. She had begun to get used to her busy life.

But that's good!

As long as Chen Nan was by her side, she could live a peaceful life without worrying about the twists and turns she couldn't understand, or the possibility of losing her life at any moment. She just cooked some food and drinks every day, and was extremely happy.

After a while, Qingshan came with A Shun.

Ah Shun looked dusty and dirty.

He hesitated for a long time before speaking: "A Shun is incompetent and has not received any food. I would like to ask Miss Su to help give some advice for the sake of the prince..."

"If this drags on, I'm worried the border won't hold!"

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