The Longevity Festival is approaching, and the capital city, which has been deserted for a long time, suddenly becomes very lively.

Various forces took advantage of the opportunity to celebrate birthdays and poured into the capital, making the already turbulent and chaotic situation in the court increasingly volatile.

At the gate of the capital, an orderly procession of carriages and horses slowly entered the city.

The leader is handsome in appearance, outstanding in appearance, dressed in brocade and noble clothes, and has a gentle and elegant temperament that makes people feel good.

Pedestrians on the roadside couldn't help but stop and marvel, and some young girls and wives even blushed with embarrassment.

There are so many dignitaries coming and going under the emperor's feet? But there are not many young masters with such jade-like appearance.

"Whose team is this? It should also be coming to Beijing to participate in the Longevity Festival, right?"

"That's for sure! Aren't all the dignitaries who have come to the city recently come to celebrate the birthday of the Holy One?"

"The emblem on this carriage looks a bit strange. Maybe it's a distinguished guest from the south who rarely comes to Beijing?"

"The leader is really handsome. I have never seen such a handsome man before!"

"Hey! Haven't you seen the second young master of Dingbeihou Mansion? That is the true beauty of heaven and man!"

"Stop talking! Where is the Dingbei Hou Mansion now? Beware of misfortune coming from your mouth and being treated as an accomplice of a fugitive!"

The whispers of the common people did not attract the attention of the team, but a group of dandies sitting in the Qinyuan Teahouse listening to the play were diverted by the noise and heated discussions outside.

Zheng Haoran, who looked gloomy, turned his head and looked at the team outside the window. He thought carefully before identifying the opponent's emblem.

"They are the troops of the Xiao family of Zhennan... I didn't expect that they would also enter the capital."

Qiao Er chewed fried peanuts and looked out curiously, but unfortunately he couldn't figure out the reason after looking for a long time.

"Who is coming to Zhennan Prince's Mansion this time? For such a young man, it is definitely not the prince who is here in person. Could it be Prince Xiao?"

The other dandies present had limited knowledge and shook their heads to express ignorance.

Zheng Haoran frowned and took a few more glances, and speculated with a little hesitation: "I heard that the one who came to the Huayang Marquis' Mansion to celebrate his birthday this time was the prince, and the Zhennan Prince's Mansion is probably about the same? It seems that these two families have not been very good in the past.

I am willing to go to Beijing, but this year I am uncharacteristically very positive."

Could it be that they are all here to investigate the situation in the capital?

There have been many changes in the court in the past two years, the royal family has had troubles one after another, and local forces are ready to take action. It is not surprising to take advantage of the Longevity Festival to come to find out the truth.

When the princes and dignitaries gathered in the capital, a lot of troubles would surely arise. At that time, it would be a good time to cover up all his affairs, so that his father and elder brother would not whisper to him every day, wishing they could lock him up at home and become a stupid caged bird.

Zheng Haoran's face became increasingly gloomy when he thought of his unfortunate experiences in the past few months.

Three months ago, he went crazy and wanted to break through the city gate to Baoding Mansion to visit the newly opened gambling house. Unexpectedly, he rushed there all night and found out that it was a scam.

After rushing back to the capital full of anger, he heard that Li Shijie had died in battle. Within a few days, he was captured by Beizhen Fusi and sent to prison.

He was later tortured and interrogated as to why he forced his way into the city gate, and was even almost sentenced to be an accomplice of the remaining members of the Song family. If his father and eldest brother had not saved him with all their strength, he would have become a dead soul among the Tiqi men.

During this period, his family had been restricting his freedom. Not only was he withheld Yueyin, but he was not allowed to leave the capital at will. The empress also specially summoned him to the palace to see him and asked him not to cause trouble and hinder the government of Weiguo.

Zheng Haoran had been depressed about this for a long time, and he was restrained and did not dare to act arbitrarily. Now that he saw the princes and dignitaries gathering in the capital, his aggrieved mood revealed a little bit of bad expectations.

I hope that there will be more unexpected situations for Prince Xiao, Prince Meng, etc., so that everyone no longer has to keep their eyes on him, and then he can secretly go to the brothel and gamble to have some fun and relax himself.

The nerves that had been there for several months were relaxed and relaxed.

The noble son of the Xiao family, who was hotly discussed by everyone in the capital, had already settled in the mansion in the east of the city, and was secretly discussing the developments in the capital with a group of confidants in the study.

"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Huayang also claimed to be ill this time as usual, but Meng Hexuan, the Marquis of Huayang, came to the capital with congratulatory gifts. He probably heard about the emperor's serious illness and the turmoil in the court, so he came here specifically.

Let’s find out the reality.”

The Xiao family's men went to Beijing in two groups. One group entered the city first to inquire about the latest situation of the major forces, while the main force marched slowly behind to divert the attention of all surveillance eyes.

King Zhennan's spy skills were extraordinary, and he found out a lot of information in no time.

Xiao Yueze was not surprised when he heard this. There was still a faint smile on his lips, his pair of peach blossom eyes were gentle and affectionate, and his gestures were full of romance and wantonness.

"How is the emperor's condition?"

Xiao An, his confidant, thought about it for a moment and replied respectfully: "It is said that it was a stroke caused by depression and anger. I have fainted several times because of this, but the condition is still controllable. It's just that the erysipelas is deep and the drug addiction is difficult to quit.

Exactly how long it can last...it's difficult to judge at the moment."

Xiao Yueze picked up the tea bowl and took a sip of fragrant tea, his magnetic voice was a bit lazy.

"Report to me everything you heard before."

Xiao An and several secret guards took turns to report on the news they had discovered in the past few days, especially the dramatic changes in the paddock three months ago and the death of Li Shijie.

These two major events completely changed the situation in the capital and even indirectly affected the future of the Zhou Dynasty.

The princes and vassals from all over the country are now eager to test whether the Wu Dynasty is really at the end of its rope. The signs of troubled times have begun to emerge, and they will not let go of the opportunity of the weak and the strong.

"Li Shijie categorically asserted that the real culprit was Song Xi, but the court has not caught a suspect or evidence so far. This matter has become the number one unsolved case in the capital. Neither the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple nor Beizhen Fusi can find out the truth.

Not even the ghosts of the remnants of the Song family have been seen."

Xiao An also felt very strange when he mentioned this matter, and his heart was both shocked and full of doubts.

Who is the real culprit of these two major cases? How can it be so watertight and foolproof?

If the other party is allowed to roam freely, will it become a stumbling block for the Zhennan Palace to take over the Central Plains in the future?

Xiao Yueze's peach blossom eyes showed a bit of interest, and he was very interested in the rumored elusive Song Xi.

If this person really has such a special ability, I wonder if he can use it in the future?

The Zhennan Palace does not mind taking in desperadoes, as long as they behave obediently, they will receive the rewards they deserve.

He and Xiao An had different ideas and did not think Song Xi was qualified to be his opponent at all.

But he will not be arrogant, and the investigation that needs to be done must be done meticulously.

Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you be victorious in every battle. Xiao Yueze will not ignore the role and influence of any little person.
Chapter completed!