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Anyang is neither too far nor too close to Suzhou. Starting from the capital, it is easy to travel by light vehicle. It takes ten days at the fastest and half a month at the slowest.In addition to the investigation time, Zhong Shao's trip to Suzhou will take at least a month.If there is any accident on the road, or if the investigation is not going well, it may take longer.

Not long after Zhong Shao left the Princess Mansion, he was summoned back into the palace by Concubine Yu Guifei, and it was naturally because of her own initiative.After all, this case is not easy to handle, and Zhong Shao's position is very embarrassing. If she is inappropriate or underestimated, she may have sent the case to the prince's family, which is quite detrimental to her future career.

Naturally, Concubine Yu didn't want Zhong Shao to get caught up in such a trivial matter, but since the crown prince seemed to be aware of Zhong Shao's identity, it seemed like a good choice to let her go out to avoid the limelight.Furthermore, the time of one or two months is not long, but it is not short. If Zhong Shao really handles this matter properly, Concubine Yu Gui can also find an opportunity to persuade Emperor Taiping to transfer her from the East Palace to Dali, the Ministry of Punishment places like temples.

After sorting out all the pros and cons, although Concubine Yu called Zhong Shao into the palace, she did not object to Zhong Shao's trip to Suzhou in the end.She just told Zhong Shao carefully again, and the meaning revealed in the words was similar to that of Su Mo—although the governor of Suzhou is the eldest princess' disciple, but this time he can only be an outcast. , Zhong Shao must be decisive in his actions, and more importantly, he must be meticulous and appropriate.

Zhong Shao naturally responded carefully one by one, but in the end Concubine Yu Gui gave her another list.It was the roster of local officials of all sizes in Suzhou, but many of them had their names circled by Zhubi.

After carefully putting away the list, Zhong Shao couldn't help asking: "Aniang, the circled names are..."

Concubine Yu Guifei leaned on the soft bed, fiddling with her newly painted nails with bright red Kodan casually, raised her eyebrows and said indifferently: "They are all from my palace. But only those who have painted horizontally can be truly trusted. You go to Suzhou and look for them directly. It’s just that the prince’s people are probably watching over there now, so be careful when you contact them, it’s not good to be watched.”

After hearing this, Zhong Shao couldn't help but took out the list to look at it again, and counted the circled names on it, she couldn't help but gasped secretly: It turned out that nearly one-third of the Suzhou officials had voted for it. Eldest princess, the surrender of the governor of Suzhou seems to be not difficult to understand, but this time it is cheaper for her. I am afraid that even the investigation process can be saved. The evidence should have been collected long ago, right? !

When she came out of Linhua Hall with the list in her arms, Zhong Shao was in a complicated mood, but as soon as she thought of Su Mo accompanying her on this trip, she couldn't help but lighten her steps—it was rare to be able to avoid the eldest princess and Su Mo. Mo Tong, the easier the case investigation, the better, so as not to hinder them from playing together!

Thinking like this, when Zhong Shao walked towards the gate of the palace, she walked like flying... She couldn't wait to go back to pack her luggage and set off, but just as she walked to the gate of the palace, she unexpectedly ran into another acquaintance.

That person was Yan Xu, Zhong Shao couldn't help but stop when he saw him, then he walked forward as if nothing had happened, raised his hand and saluted: "The East Palace is busy with business, why does Lord Yan have time to appear here today?"

Yan Xu is still acting like a handsome young man, even shaking a folding fan in his hand today.Hearing this, he looked at Zhong Shao, but he smiled and said, "Brother Zhong just came out of Linhua Palace, right? Seeing me makes me feel different again."

These two sentences seem to be unrelated, but everyone can understand what he meant.

Zhong Shao felt a little irritable suddenly, she really didn't like the current embarrassing situation, but at this moment she had to force out a smile to deal with it: "Ziyu was joking, but because I'm going on a long journey, so my mother called me to tell me That's all."

Yan Xu didn't delve into anything, he didn't even say much, he just stepped forward and patted Zhong Shao on the shoulder twice, and then said: "Your Highness has always cherished talent, he values ​​you, I hope you don't let me down his trust."

After saying this, Yan Xu shook his fan and left, but Zhong Shao stood there for a long time.It wasn't that she had any feelings, it was just that Yan Xu's two words made her very angry, she stood there to suppress her anger, and then walked away again.

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On the second day after Emperor Taiping officially issued the decree, Zhong Shao couldn't wait to set off.There are two other officials from Dali Temple accompanying him. Their official ranks are not high, but they are all veterans in investigating and solving cases. In the eyes of others, having them accompany Zhong Shao can be regarded as a help.

Zhong Shao walked quickly, and the two Dali Temple officials were caught off guard, and they could only pack a few things hastily.On the contrary, Su Mo had already prepared for this trip, and the luggage car and the like had already been packed properly, so naturally he didn't feel the urgency.

It's just that Zhong Shao's trip to Suzhou this time is considered a business trip, and it's not convenient for Su Mo to travel with a big fanfare.So the two agreed that Su Mo would leave the city first on this day, and then the two parties would meet at Shili Pavilion on the outskirts of Beijing.

It was nearly May, and the weather was getting hotter and hotter day by day, but it was probably because of the good weather that many people chose to travel in this season.The Ten Mile Pavilion was originally a place for welcomes and send-offs, and these days it is even more lively with people coming and going, but today is a little different, the outside of the pavilion is still bustling, but there is a place in the pavilion that is extremely quiet.

When Zhong Shao and his party arrived at Shiliting, she was riding on a horse and saw Su Mo at a glance.It's not that Su Mo is so eye-catching, nor is it that Zhong Shao has a good heart, it's just that her position is too eye-catching - a group of guards in blue costumes guarding the corner of Shili Pavilion, their expressions are serious and their bodies are full of fear. , to scare others away from approaching.

And behind these people, there are Su Mo who is sitting quietly waiting for each other, and Qing Luo who is standing beside her!

Speaking of Zhong Shao, there were actually not many people accompanying Zhong Shao, apart from her and two Dali Temple officials, there were only three or five guards and two carriages, which can be regarded as light and easy.But Su Mo's side... When Zhong Shao jumped off his horse and entered the Ten Mile Pavilion, he heard people talking about it, they were all guessing which family the lady in the pavilion was, the scene was so grand!

Everyone in the princess mansion recognized Zhong Shao, and they didn't stop her when they saw her coming, and took the initiative to let her in by taking the initiative to let her in.

Zhong Shao walked towards Su Mo all the way, seeing the situation, he couldn't help asking: "Ah Mo, what are you..."

Su Mo was looking sideways at the scenery outside, but when he saw Zhong Shao coming, he also stood up and walked towards her.

At this moment, Su Mo's brows stretched and his eyes sparkled, obviously looking forward to this trip.However, after hearing Zhong Shao's words, the originally bright expression on her face became helpless again: "It's my mother, she said that I left Beijing for the first time, and I didn't know the dangers outside. She was afraid that I might encounter some danger on the way, so she sent some The guards will protect you all the way."

Zhong Shao silently turned his head and looked around, counting, there were as many as 30 to [-] guards of the Princess Mansion around him... Just walking out like this, this group of people can't be regarded as easy going, on the contrary, they are a bit majestic.

"Do you have to bring so many people?" Zhong Shao glanced at Su Mo again, and asked as if dying.

With the list given by Concubine Yu Gui, Zhong Shao basically didn't need to worry about investigating the case.Therefore, in Zhong Shao's imagination, this trip to Suzhou should be a two-person tour of the mountains and rivers, without restraint!

However, the reality proved that she seemed to think too much.Dali Temple stuffed two officials here. Although it was well intentioned, Zhong Shao originally planned to find an excuse halfway to leave them behind and go ahead. After all, she had to find someone to get evidence in private.But where is the eldest princess?She sent so many guards to protect Su Mo, she couldn't ignore Su Mo's safety and take her to leave all these people behind, right? !

Su Mo obviously understood Zhong Shao's thoughts, she looked at Zhong Shao apologetically, then shook her head and said, "This is A Niang's request, otherwise she will not allow me to leave Beijing."

What is it like to have a mother-in-law who dislikes you no matter what?Zhong Shao can tell you with certainty that the experience was really terrible - even if she herself has no time to interfere, she can find a group of people to destroy the two of them's chance to be alone!

Zhong Shao was immediately discouraged, but she didn't dare to say more in front of others, so she could only mutter: "But it's too ostentatious to bring so many people together, and it's troublesome to stay at night."

Su Momei glanced at it, and saw that no one around her was looking at her, so she took the initiative to hold Zhong Shao's hand, and persuaded with a smile: "Actually, what A Niang said is not bad, the journey is dangerous and difficult. Guess, it’s good for some guards to follow.” After she finished speaking, she leaned close to Zhong Shao’s ear, then lowered her voice and said, “When we get to Suzhou, I won’t let them follow.”

Zhong Shao blinked, still feeling that a lot of fun would be lost on the journey because of such a group of people who spoiled the scenery.However, after Su Mo said this, she naturally couldn't entangle her anymore, so she nodded reluctantly, and finally whispered: "I really want to marry you now, in that case, there will be no one when we go out together." I can handle it."

Su Mo burst into laughter when she heard the words, she raised her hand and pinched Zhong Shao's fleshy earlobe, but said nothing.

When the group of people set out on the road again, Zhong Shao's previous team suddenly doubled or tripled in size.The two Dali Temple officials who had been waiting in the carriage couldn't help talking about it, and one of them wondered: "Didn't you say that the carriage is easy to follow? Why are there so many guards?"

The other person lifted the curtain of the car and took a look outside, then said: "It's not that there are more guards, it's that there are more nobles." Seeing that his colleagues were still puzzled, he lowered his voice and said, "I see those guards are like The one from Princess Yingyang’s residence, probably the young lady from the Su family followed.”

The two of them were about to work with Zhong Shao, so they naturally inquired about her.Hearing this, the previous man's expression suddenly became weird: "We are going to investigate the case, this little county prince is still bringing his fiancee, do you think he is going to visit the mountains and rivers?!"

I'm sorry, in Zhong Shao's opinion, this trip is really a trip to the mountains and rivers, but it's a pity that there are a lot of unexpected guests!

The author has something to say:

The eldest princess (sneering): I can't follow you and stare at you, but I can find a bunch of light bulbs to follow you!

Zhong Shao (gritting teeth): Get rid of them all sooner or later!

Su Mo (quietly questioning): So Aunt, what is the point of your doing this?

The eldest princess whose daughter has been abducted: ...

╮(╯_╰)╭ Originally, I wanted a world for two, but thinking about it, it seems unlikely...