After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

Thinking of this, Princess Zhaoyang trembled slightly. Could it be that her Xiao Lang was really killed?

If not, why hasn't he shown up until now?

"Do you know any news about the Marquis of Yongyi's mansion?" Princess Zhaoyang suppressed her worries and asked tiredly.

Lu Youqian stood up slightly, raised his eyes, thought for a moment, and then said cautiously: "The capital is some distance away from here, and the specific situation is still unknown!"

Although he had heard that Princess Zhaoyang and the prince of Yongyi Marquis's Mansion, Xiao Yu, were childhood sweethearts, Princess Zhaoyang suddenly mentioned the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion, probably because she wanted to know the whereabouts of Prince Xiao.

The news that Princess Zhaoyang was in Fengcheng was suppressed by Lu Youqian.

It was only sent to the capital in the form of a secret memorial.

It's not just because there are Northern Di spies in Fengcheng, the more important reason is that the current situation is unclear and the marriage between the Western Rong prince and princess is about to be discussed. If Princess Zhaoyang's reputation is damaged, it will be detrimental to the stability of the country.

The people only knew that a murder had occurred on this street, and they knew nothing else.

On the other side of the capital, Emperor Yong breathed a sigh of relief when he received the news that Princess Zhaoyang was in Fengcheng and the prince of Yongyi, Xiao Yu, was missing.

His hands rested on the imperial desk, tapping out rhythm unconsciously, his eyes moving back and forth between the two secret letters on the desk.

One letter was a secret report from Fengcheng County Magistrate Lu Youqian on Princess Zhaoyang.

The other letter was from Zhao Wuming, the Minister of the Dali Temple, who secretly reported that the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion was secretly communicating with the Northern Di.

Zhao Wuming said in his memorial that he had received a secret letter a few days ago, which directly stated that Marquis Yongyi had secretly communicated with the Northern Di general Yuwen Hao.

Over the past ten years, the two have had a close personal relationship, and the so-called commitment to the front line is nothing more than a promise agreed upon by the two.

If the Northern Di people are fully prepared one day and want to march south to attack Dayong, Marquis Yongyi will lead the troops, open the city gates, and march straight to the capital!

Even the prince of Marquis Yongyi seduced Princess Zhaoyang to elope with him with the instruction of Marquis Yongyi, in order to use Princess Zhaoyang as a token of his allegiance and express his loyalty to the Northern Di Emperor Yelu Qi!

He also said that Emperor Yong had only one daughter, and regarded her as a jewel. If he could use her as a bargaining chip on the battlefield in the future, it would not be a problem to ask for three or five cities.

The secret letter also said that the private correspondence between Marquis Yongyi and Yuwen Hao was hidden in the study of Marquis Yongyi Xiao Bufan.

The informant seemed to be very familiar with everything about the Yongyi Marquis Mansion.

He thought about it for several days before deciding to report it secretly to His Majesty, please be informed!

Emperor Yong was originally unwilling to believe that Marquis Yongyi would actually have secret dealings with the Northern Di people, but just after this secret memorial, the Fengcheng County Magistrate also submitted a secret memorial.

In addition to explaining Princess Zhaoyang's situation, the secret report also mentioned the unexplained disappearance of Xiao Yu, the son of Marquis Yongyi, and the sudden appearance of a man in black carrying the Beidi token.

The combination of the two secret letters is truly thought-provoking.

If Zhong Ning were here, he would definitely know that this matter is actually very obvious. The secret letter sent to Zhao Wuming, the Minister of the Dali Temple, should be Xiao Yu's backup plan!

After he learned his true identity, he became opposed to Marquis Yongyi, who raised him.

He is ambitious and has aspirations. He has been brainwashed by Beidi spies since he was a child. He wants to grow up and return to his country to regain his throne.

Regarding the Yongyihou family who are deeply stationed on the front line and pose a great threat to the Beidi.

It was his token of allegiance to his good father, whom he had never met and had only communicated with through letters.

Only when Marquis Yongyi dies and the northern border collapses can the mission entrusted to him by his father be successfully completed!

He can be called a qualified crown prince!

But he didn't expect that something unexpected would happen.

He would be trapped in Fengcheng, unable to escape for the time being, and could only wait for the opportunity.

The reason was simple: mudslides suddenly occurred on the northern front, and freezing rain fell.

The route from Dayong to Beidi was made impassable by this sudden natural disaster. It would take at least half a month just to clear the route.

The people sent by the Northern Di Emperor to pick them up were unable to come.

Xiao Yu couldn't get over it either.

And then things got stuck here.

Emperor Yong's dragon eyes slightly closed, and he twisted the seven-treasure Buddhist beads bracelet in his hand faster and faster. After a long time, he opened his eyes.

The cold light in his eyes shot towards the memorial like a sharp arrow, and his voice was as cold as snow: "Investigate!"

Not long after, Zhao Wuming, the Minister of the Dali Temple, received the imperial edict, and then he mobilized a thousand soldiers to directly surround the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion.

There were not many people in the mansion, only guards, maids and a group of female relatives.

Everyone was forced to kneel on the ground amidst exclamations, and watched Zhao Wuming and his soldiers rush into the study of Marquis Yongyi to search!

A quarter of an hour later, Zhao Wuming entered the palace with the secret letter he had found!

Afterwards, the entire Yongyi Marquis's household was imprisoned!

The loyal and brave general Cheng Li entered the palace and went to the northern border with the imperial edict to take over all the troops and summoned Marquis Yongyi back to the capital to await punishment!

There are currently 100,000 troops deployed in the northern border, but Cheng Li only brought 3,000 troops to the front line, and he was very panicked.

But His Majesty said that Marquis Yongyi would not and dared not act rashly.

Firstly, the northern border is currently experiencing multiple natural disasters and urgently needs rescue. Cheng Li brought 3,000 troops with him, and rescue supplies followed closely behind. If Marquis Yongyi had rebellious intentions and refused to return to the capital, then there would be no need for rescue.

Even for the sake of the soldiers on the front line, he dared not disobey the order!

Secondly, there were three other imperial edicts sent to Tianshui, Hancheng and Yucheng, which were not far from the northern front line.

There are 50,000 soldiers and horses deployed in each of these three cities.

The northern front is surrounded.

If there is danger in the north, these three city lords will provide full support!

Third, the wife and daughter of Marquis Yongyi are both in the capital.

It is also true that the prince of Yongyi kidnapped and sold the princess.

If he really feels that he is wronged, then he should return to Beijing to defend himself!

Emperor Yong's eyes darkened as he warned Cheng Li:

"Tell Xiao Bufan that I'll give him a chance to prove his innocence. If he doesn't obey my order, he will be acquiescing to his crime and will bear the consequences!"

The sound was like ice chips, causing Cheng Li, a big and strong man, to shiver.

He observed a moment of silence for Marquis Yongyi!

Giving birth to a barbecued son brought disaster to the safety of the entire family.

At the same time, Marquis Yongyi, who was organizing rescue operations on the northern frontier, couldn't help but sneeze!

"Dad, what's wrong with you?" Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask when he saw his father's sudden abnormal behavior.

Xiao Bufan, the Marquis of Yongyi, waved his hand and said, "I don't know either. I just feel like something's happened to your eldest brother, and I'm really worried."

"My eldest brother is a rare talent, both civil and military. If he were not needed in the mansion, he would have come to the front line to fight for merit." Xiao Yan mentioned his eldest brother with admiration on his face.

"Brother is a steady man, how could he put himself in danger? Dad, you worry too much!"

"Dad is worried. That brat has liked Zhaoyang since he was a child. Now that the Prince of Xirong is about to propose marriage, we don't know what your elder brother will do." Marquis Yongyi said this, his dark and tough face full of worry.