Hualuo Chang'an

After hearing Gong Yining's guess, Luo Changxi didn't react.

"Is she a woman?"

"Eighty percent."

"You can't let Jing Qing know about this." Luo Changxi thought for a while, and then said, "She probably doesn't know yet, right?"

"I definitely don't know." Gong Yining became more excited after hearing Luo Changxi's words, "Yes, I also don't think Jing Qing should know, it wouldn't be boring if I knew!"

Luo Changxi couldn't laugh or cry.

"I don't have as many teasing thoughts as you. I said I can't let Jing Qing know because this matter is of great importance. When I disguised myself as a man and went to southern Xinjiang, the emperor nodded. And this Master Ji It is different, she is the crime of deceiving the emperor. If people find out, they will be caught and beheaded."

"Ah... so serious?"

"Naturally." Luo Changxi nodded and said, "So this matter must not be known to others, and Jing Qing is the same. She is pure in nature and thinks simple in everything. It’s a catastrophe.”

"I can't tell..." Gongyi Ning said with a smile, "You feel pity for Mr. Ji."

"Why do you feel sorry for Mr. Ji? I am..." Luo Changxi glared at her, "...it is pity for women in the world. This Mr. Ji is disguised as a man and admitted to Luku as an official. I think there must be something unspeakable behind it." Difficulties. She is righteous, and she is not an evil person with plans. The only fault is that she should not be a woman, which is naturally excusable."

"Tsk tsk, how do you know that she is 'a righteous person, and not some kind of evil person with plans'?" It was rare for Gong Yining to see Luo Changxi praise a woman so much. "What if she is also from the Eagle Castle? Even if it's not the expert assassin that day, it may be other secret agents placed in the palace. You see, she is still working in Luku, so it is very convenient to check the case file. "

Luo Changxi was at a loss for words for a while, and he really couldn't answer.

Speaking of which, this was the first time Luo Changxi saw Ji Mianyang.It stands to reason that she shouldn't make this decision based on this impression alone, but Luo Changxi has such a feeling——

Ji Mianyang can't be a bad person.

Thinking about it this way, Luo Changxi felt that he was ridiculously rash again.As Luo Changyue told her before, things in this world are not black and white, so it is impossible for people to really distinguish between the so-called good and bad.If you really care about it, you can only tell whether it is a friend or an opponent.

but……

This Ji Mianyang is not like a friend, let alone an opponent.

"You're right." Luo Changxi pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then let's put this aside for now, and wait until we find out who Master Ji is."

"There's no need to be so troublesome." Gong Yining said again, "In my opinion, if you directly expose the secret that she is a woman but is an official in the court, and then threaten her, I don't believe that she won't do things for us."

"..."

"What's wrong? Isn't that a good idea?"

Luo Changxi said helplessly: "A gentleman will do something and not do something."

"Bah! You are not a gentleman, you are obviously a 'difficult' little girl!"

"..."

After staying in the mansion for almost half a month, all minor ailments and pains should be cured.What's more, Luo Changxi's injury is really healed.Now that he is healed, he can no longer stay in the mansion all day and eat leisurely with Gong Yining.

Luo Changxi first went to Jingzhao Mansion.

Since what happened to Su Wuniang, Lord Yin Cen of Jingzhao Mansion has been assisting her in secret investigations in Beijing.Although the two hidden stakes under the direct control of Eagle Fort are only Huayue Fourth Courtyard and Yinwanliang Gambling House, there are still many industries under it in Beijing, including the major teahouses and restaurants in Beijing, and even gold and silver wares, silk and satin wares. Tea and other industries are involved.Naturally, Luo Changxi handed over all these chores to Mr. Cen of Jingzhao Mansion. After all, this is a matter in Beijing, and it is not easy for her to interfere too much.

Master Cen naturally doesn't need to report to her anymore, he just needs to explain clearly to Luo Mingde on the booklet.

And since Luo Changxi found out that someone in the palace was also involved in this, he thought of going to look at the files checked by Mr. Cen first, to see if he could find some clues related to the palace.

After searching in Jingzhao Mansion for a day, although no direct evidence was found, Luo Changxi also discovered something.Those shops investigated by Mr. Cen are indeed not simple, and many of them have long-term cooperation with the imperial palace supply.The involvement is more complicated, with the guidance of court officials and the merchant's own background.This matter is of great importance, but the key that can connect all these things cannot be found out. I can only vaguely feel that after this, there must be a huge force.

Mr. Cen didn't dare to check any more, handed over the note and retreated back to Jingzhao Mansion, waiting for Luo Mingde's instructions.

It's not easy for Luo Changxi to ask more questions, after all, she has neither responsibility nor clues.

One day to no avail.

Luo Changxi was extremely exhausted and returned to the mansion, fell down and fell asleep after dinner.

In the early morning of the second day, Eunuch Li, the eunuch who was with Luo Mingde, came to the Princess Mansion in person, and sent Luo Mingde an oral order to invite Luo Changxi into the palace.Luo Changxi was in a state of perplexity, and couldn't figure out why Luo Mingde wanted her.Eunuch Li seemed to see her thoughts, he just smiled and said: "Your Highness, don't worry, this is a good thing."

good thing?

Hearing the word "good thing", Luo Changxi felt even more uneasy.

Gong Yining was not happy either.

Speaking of "good things", she can only think that the emperor is going to recruit a son-in-law for Luo Changxi again!But the emperor only summoned Luo Changxi alone, and there was no way for her "grassroots" to enter the palace with her.Thinking about it this way, Gong Yining became even more depressed, and she couldn't help thinking wildly: If Luo Changxi didn't become this troublesome princess, it would be fine!

The two were thinking about each other, but another palace official came to the door.This time it was Luo Changyue's close aunt who came here. She had talked a lot with Gong Yining before, and Gong Yining remembered it as soon as she saw her.

"Aunt Shulan."

"Your Highness, Miss Gongyi." The eldest court lady Shulan saluted and said with a smile, "Today is a rare sunny day. The fourth princess sent her servants to invite Miss Gongyi into the palace to enjoy the flowers."

Luo Changyue actually wanted to invite Gongyi into the palace to enjoy the flowers?

Luo Changxi felt a little inexplicable, but he didn't want to ask too many questions, so he had to glance at Gong Yining, wondering what she meant.But Gongyi Ning was taken aback for a moment, and then responded with a smile: "Okay!"

Deserving such joy, Luo Changxi was inexplicably a little uneasy.

But Gongyi Ning turned her eyes and smiled at her: "It just so happens that the two of us entered the palace together."

Luo Changxi was still a little worried.

As soon as she got into the carriage, Luo Changxi began to tell Gong Yining: "After entering the palace, you must not talk nonsense. She... Although she is my sister, I haven't seen her for many years. There are many things that I can't explain during the time, and she has many differences with me at this time..."

"Understood!" Gong Yining felt that Luo Changxi was being too wordy, so she said impatiently, "Don't worry, I'm not an ignorant child. She's your sister, so I'll naturally follow her If she tells me things that I don't like to hear, then I will put them in one ear and out the other, just as if I didn't hear them. If she really wants to answer, I will answer them all. I can't control it anymore. Is this okay?"

"Yes." Luo Changxi nodded slightly, "Anyway, be careful in everything."

"You are the one who should be 'careful in everything', don't get hurt again." Gong Yining said again, "What the hell is the emperor looking for you for? You...you can't promise him."

"Can't agree?"

"What if he recruits a son-in-law for you?" Gongyi Ning said angrily, "Anyway, you are not allowed to agree. At worst, we will elope after we come out!"

Luo Changxi heard it funny, but still nodded and said: "Okay."

"I'll be waiting for you in your sister's palace. You should come to me sooner after seeing the emperor."

"it is good."

Hearing what Gong Yining said, Luo Changxi's heart softened again.

There is someone waiting for her, someone willing to wait for her, and looking forward to her "coming soon", this is something she has never met before, how can she not feel warm?

Luo Changxi reached out to embrace Gong Yining, smiled and bowed his head to peck.

Even if Gongyi stared at her and bullied her, she didn't care.

……

But Luo Mingde didn't call her into the palace because of recruiting a son-in-law, but arranged an errand for her.

As soon as Luo Changxi entered the imperial study room, Luo Changxi noticed that besides Luo Mingde, there was a boy in his teens standing beside Luo Mingde. He had been staring at her since Luo Changxi walked in. , seemed to be a little curious about her, but as soon as Luo Changxi turned his eyes away, he quickly dodged away.

Luo Changxi vaguely guessed a little bit, but remained calm and bowed first.

"We are all a family, so there is no need to be polite."

Luo Mingde seems to be in a good mood, and has a good attitude towards Luo Changxi.

"I don't know what the reason for the urgent call of the emperor?" Since Luo Mingde said it was "a family", Luo Changxi also understood that probably what he was going to talk about this time was not about the affairs of the government, so she directly called "Brother Huang" "Are.

Luo Mingde said with a smile: "You first recognize it, see if you still remember who this is?"

Luo Changxi looked at the boy carefully again as he said.

The young man seemed to be only thirteen or fourteen years old, and he was still a little childish, but there was some momentum in his brows, and when he looked closely at his appearance, he was four or five points similar to Luo Mingde.Thinking about it carefully, when Luo Changxi left Beijing that year, Luo Mingde's eldest son, Luo Changzhi, seemed to be exactly ** years old.

"Chang Zhi?"

"It's hard for you to remember!" Luo Mingde was very happy to see Luo Changxi recognized him, "It's my eldest son, Changzhi. You didn't see much of him five years ago. Five years later, he has grown up. The changes have also changed a lot, it seems that your ability to recognize people is very good."

"It's true that he has grown up, but it's not because of his great ability, and no matter how he changes, the charm and courage that resembles the emperor's brother will not change no matter what."

Luo Changxi said something nice at the right time.

Luo Mingde was really useful, he smiled and said to Luo Changxi: "He is not only like me, but also somewhat like you, the emperor's aunt."

"Why did the emperor say this?"

"The word 'Chang' in his name means the rising sun, which is very similar to your word 'Xi'." Luo Mingde added, "Besides, this kid has loved reading military books since he was a child. I also like riding horses and archery, wielding knives and guns, and probably want to be a general like you in the future."

Speaking of this, Luo Changxi understood even more in his heart.

"Brother Huang was joking, the word 'Xi' is just a bit of light, how can it be compared with the brilliance of the sun."

"You don't have to say these gossips in front of me." Luo Mingde waved his hand impatiently, "I've heard enough from those ministers every day. Although you and I were not born of the same mother , but the relationship is unusual. I called you here today because I want to entrust this son of mine to you, and let you discipline and discipline him for me, so that he will not know the heights of the sky and the earth if he only understands the superficial."

Luo Changxi's eyes darkened, and he lowered his head.

"Since it is the order of the emperor, the minister can only obey it."

"What? Are you still not happy?"

When Luo Changxi looked up again, he had changed into a playful smile like Jing Qing.

"Of course I don't like it. I have never taught children before. What if I teach my brother's children badly?"

Luo Mingde laughed again after hearing this.

"Bullshit!"

"Everything I said is true." Luo Changxi said with a smile.

"Okay." Luo Mingde said again, "Changzhi is not a child anymore. Back then, when you were his age, you went up to the mountains and caught bandits. I just don't know if he will be able to catch bandits after two years. As powerful as you used to be, you dare to lead the Xiangnan army to march to the southern border alone..."

Luo Changxi lowered his head again.

"Your Majesty will do his best."