The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

The events that happened one after another in the past few days made Gu Zhanghua feel unable to calm down for a long time.

After settling Tian Yuan and Hu Junfeng and having dinner with everyone, Gu Zhanghua went to the study alone.

He sat at the desk, took out the extremely precious brocade bag and looked at it carefully.

His father had entrusted him with such an important task. The fate of both him and his sister Xuan was now in his hands. He was very excited and thrilled.

He planned not to tell Zhao Xuan the good news yet, and then he would take action to turn the tide at the critical moment.

Just thinking about that scene, the corners of Gu Zhanghua's mouth curled up slightly.

He must look so handsome!

"Xiao Wu, I have something to talk to you about."

As Zhao Xuan's voice rang out, the door was gently pushed open.

Gu Zhanghua hurriedly put the brocade bag in the drawer and stood up to greet Zhao Xuan.

"Sister Xuan, what's the matter?"

Zhao Xuan handed the handkerchief wrapped with the poisonous arrowhead to Gu Zhanghua.

"The matter has come to an end. Please keep this poisonous arrowhead for me. I want to go to Qingshan Valley to visit my father. Can you go to the palace and tell my father on my behalf?"

Gu Zhanghua took the handkerchief and spoke without thinking.

"I go with you."

"You can't go with me."

Gu Zhanghua's eyes darkened. Could it be that accompanying Sister Xuan to Qingshan Valley would become a burden to her?

"why?"

Zhao Xuan looked at Gu Zhanghua helplessly. She didn't want to tell him her true thoughts, but seeing Gu Zhanghua feeling disappointed and upset, she couldn't bear to let him misunderstand her.

"Because I'm embarrassed to lie around you."

Gu Zhanghua didn't understand at all.

"Why lie?"

Oh, the curious baby is online again, and Zhao Xuan pinched Gu Zhanghua's face.

Wow, it feels so good, it makes her happy.

"Because I don't want my dad to worry."

Gu Zhanghua grabbed Zhao Xuan's little hand that was messing with his face.

"So you're not going to tell him you're going to Yue?"

It is impossible to hide it.

This matter was known to everyone. Although her father lived in seclusion in Qingshan Valley, he still had Uncle Guo who was well-informed.

What if he goes to visit Huang Shuo one day and says something wrong without knowing the consequences, which will make Huang Shuo even more worried.

"Of course you have to say it, but there are three ways to say it: say it cleverly, nine parts true and one part false. In short, you can't tell the truth."

Gu Zhanghua thought of his mother, who was sentimental and had a rich imagination, and he immediately had an epiphany.

The fate of this trip to Yue State is uncertain. Although all preparations have been made, there are still many variables. It is natural for Zhao Xuan to want to visit Huang Shuo before leaving.

Having learned his lesson, he went back to the palace to say goodbye to his mother, and he must not tell the truth.

"How many days will it take you to go to Qingshan Valley and back?"

"If we ride fast, we can make the round trip in about seven days."

Gu Zhanghua thought about it in his mind. It would take time to prepare gifts, and there was still almost a month until the first day of the Lunar New Year.

It's not impossible to set off in seven days. At worst, he can help Sister Xuan ask for leave from the emperor, and the emperor will definitely agree.

As long as they can get to Chuyang City before the New Year, it will be fine.

Gu Zhanghua thought of another very important thing.

"My father and my second brother have both warned me that at this critical juncture, the fewer people who know your true identity, the better.

You can't reveal it to anyone unless it's absolutely necessary, so for now I won't tell our mother that you are Zhao Xuan."

Zhao Xuan swallowed her saliva. Even if Gu Zhanghua hadn't said it, she was just about to ask him not to let Concubine Shu know that Zhao Xuan was back and had been her daughter-in-law for a long time.

Zhao Xuan patted her restless little chest.

"It's best not to let her know in this lifetime. If she does find out, she'll definitely come after me and harass me endlessly about all sorts of trivial matters. Just thinking about it scares me to death!"

The Concubine Shu roared at her with her fangs bared and her face ferocious.

You are Zhao Xuan? !

Zhao Xuan, the one who bullied my son since he was little?!

Zhao Xuan, the one who caused my son to contract a strange disease?!

Zhao Xuan, who changed her appearance and forced my son to commit suicide and get married?!

Zhao Xuan, who didn't hurry to consummate the marriage after getting married and abused my son in various ways?!

……

Zhao Xuan looked terrified and nodded subconsciously.

"I was wrong, I was wrong! It's all my fault!"

Gu Zhanghua shook Zhao Xuan's shoulders.

"Sister Xuan? Are you crazy? Who are you apologizing to?"

Zhao Xuan patted her face to wake herself up.

How terrifying! Sooner or later, she would have to confront Concubine Shu. She would rather go to Yue State and play tricks on Tian Shang than face Concubine Shu's wrath.

How about going to the Kingdom of Yue to sort out the issue of the real and fake princesses and not coming back?

Zhao Xuan boldly imagined that when the time comes, she would travel the world with a sword in hand, with the vast sea and sky to fly freely. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?

She raised her head slightly and suddenly saw Gu Zhanghua's dark eyes full of concern. She guiltily put away the evil thoughts that had just emerged in her mind.

How could she abandon Xiaowu?

Sin, sin, sin!

Taking a step back, she could take Xiaowu with her and travel the world with her sword.

Isn’t it exciting when the wife follows the husband’s lead?

Gu Zhanghua had no idea of ​​Zhao Xuan's extremely rich inner drama at this moment. She just wanted to escape the clutches of her mother-in-law and was thinking of kidnapping him and running away.

Gu Zhanghua reached out and held Zhao Xuan in his arms, stroking her hair like he was petting a cat.

"Sister Xuan, when are you planning to leave?"

Zhao Xuan cooperated very well and yawned like a kitten. She straightened up in Gu Zhanghua's arms and pinched Gu Zhanghua's cheeks with her hands, one on the left and one on the right.

The delicate texture cheered her up again.

"There's no time to lose. I'll be leaving soon. You just wait for me in the mansion!"

Gu Zhanghua pecked Zhao Xuan's lips reluctantly. He knew Zhao Xuan's straightforward personality, so he didn't say much.

"Be careful on your journey!"

Green Valley.

On this day, Huang Shuo was wiping the tombstone in front of Zhao Xiaoman's grave. The tombstone was very clean, but Huang Shuo still came to wipe it every day.

"Xiao Man, another year is about to pass. Xuan'er will be nineteen next year. She and Xiao Wu are living a good life. Don't worry."

Zhao Xuan came quietly behind Huang Shuo, suddenly stretched out her hands to cover Huang Shuo's eyes, and her voice was full of joy.

"Dad, guess who I am?"

Childish, brainless, but weirdly cute.

Huang Shuo took away Zhao Xuan's hand that was covering his eyes, stood up and looked at Zhao Xuan with eyes full of doting.

He looked behind Zhao Xuan but didn't see Gu Zhanghua.

"Why did you come back alone? Where's Xiaowu?"

Zhao Xuan had every reason to dislike Gu Zhanghua.

"The horse can't run fast with him, and it's a burden!"

Zhao Xuan knelt in front of Zhao Xiaoman's tombstone and reported every detail of her life as she had done many times before.

"Master, your case and my true identity have all been known to Father, Second Brother, and Xiaowu. Everyone who should know knows. I believe Father will redress your grievances soon, and I will no longer be wanted."

Huang Shuo's face suddenly fell.

"Didn't I tell you to keep it a secret for a while longer? Will it be dangerous?"

Zhao Xuan stood up and took Huang Shuo's arm.

"Dad, it's too cold. Let's go back to the house and talk. I brought you some delicious food. Let's eat and talk!"

The father and daughter went back to the house and set up the wine and food. Zhao Xuan poured a bowl of wine for Huang Shuo and one for herself.

After drinking a bowl of wine, Zhao Xuan felt warm all over. She immediately narrowed her eyes and sighed with enjoyment.

"happy!"

Huang Shuo raised his hand and touched Zhao Xuan's little face which was red from the cold wind, then he pulled Zhao Xuan's hand and touched it. They were both very warm, so he felt relieved.

"Why are you rushing back so quickly? What do you want to tell Dad?"

Zhao Xuan pinched a few fried peanuts and put them into her mouth, chewing them. She planned to tell the truth 90% of the time.

"Dad, the matter is very complicated. To put it simply, I have found out that the current Yue Emperor Tian Shang was the mastermind behind the assassination of the Xia Kingdom delegation."

Huang Shuo's hand holding the wine bowl stopped in mid-air, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

Although he considered himself a hermit who was indifferent to current affairs, he understood Zhao Xuan's words very well.

Your Majesty the Emperor of Yue, this revenge is difficult to avenge!