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It was still raining heavily outside. While Chang An was helping Duanmu Chen change clothes, he asked, "Isn't it about time Miss Su comes back?"

Duanmu Chen smiled, "The day before yesterday, my father also mentioned that if she doesn't come back after this month, he will send someone to hurry her up."

"The Emperor really thinks highly of Miss Su." Chang'an sighed, "Master made the right move when he made friends with Miss Su in Bei'an County!"

Hearing this, Duanmu Chen's face showed color, "That's true. Although Duanmu Sheng still refuses to give up, he has nothing to fear now. In today's situation, although Su Liang is not doing it for me, everything he does is for me. favorable."

After tidying up, Duanmu Chen left the house and entered the palace.

There were very few pedestrians on the road. The carriage passed by the eldest prince's mansion. Duanmu Chen opened the curtain and took a look. The red lacquer door was closed tightly.

Putting down the car curtain, a sneer appeared on Duanmu Chen's lips. He felt that Su Liang would still not be satisfied with Duanmu Sheng's current fate. After all, her whole family had been killed, and people like her must adhere to the "killing for life" principle.

Duanmu Chen was looking forward to how Duanmu Sheng would die. As for the position of prince, he is very close.

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"Something happened to Sheng'er last night!" Duanmu Yi got straight to the point when he saw Duanmu Chen.

Duanmu Chen was shocked and his face darkened, "Brother the Emperor..."

"Missing!" Duanmu Yi said coldly.

Duanmu Chen frowned. He thought Duanmu Sheng died last night.

"The two retainers who were discussing matters with Sheng'er last night both had their necks broken and lost their lives. Sheng'er must have been kidnapped and no traces were left." Duanmu Yi's expression was cold, "Do you think it will happen? Who did it?"

"I dare not make any assumptions without evidence." Duanmu Chen considered the words.

"Ningjing's matter has something to do with Sheng'er, you know." Duanmu Yi said.

Duanmu Chen was stunned for a moment, "Father, are you talking about Su...Su Liang?"

Duanmu Yi continued, "You should also know that the mastermind behind the Su family's destruction was Sheng'er."

Duanmu Chen nodded, "Yes, these ministers do know. Judging from these two incidents, Su Liang does have a motive to seek revenge from the eldest brother. But precisely because the motive is so obvious, based on the minister's understanding of Su Liang, She is a smart person and would not do such a thing."

"You and she have known each other for a long time in Bei'an County, right?" Duanmu Yi looked at Duanmu Chen and narrowed his eyes.

Duanmu Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he narrowed his eyes and said, "Yes. At first, Erchen first noticed Ning Jing, and then he got to know her."

Duanmu Chen knew that Duanmu Yi had confirmed that there was a secret cooperation between him and Su Liang. This is not a good thing for Duanmu Chen, but he won't be too worried now. Because everything Su Liang does has her own motives, it can only be said that she happens to have a common enemy with Duanmu Chen, rather than taking orders from Duanmu Chen.

Duanmu Yi should be aware of this.

"If it wasn't her, who else could it be?" Duanmu Yi asked coldly.

Duanmu Chen pondered, "I was wondering just now whether it might have been done by an unknown expert around Ningjing during his lifetime."

Duanmu Yi snorted coldly, "If such a person really exists, how do you know that he and Su Liang are not colluding?"

Duanmu Chen did not defend Su Liang anymore, but shook his head and said, "I don't know."

"I had a nightmare last night." Duanmu Yi looked at the rain outside the window, "When I woke up early in the morning, I learned that something had happened to Sheng'er. Looking back, I have lost two sons since Su Liang returned to the capital. At that time, the old man The second incident was the fault of the boss, and now something happened to the boss. In fact, I know what bad things those two incompetent people have done, and I have already decided not to hand over Qianguo to them. But they are my sons. If Su Liang is really seeking revenge, it shows that she has no respect for the royal family. Do you think such a person can still be used?"

After Duanmu Chen pondered for a moment, he replied respectfully, "Father, not to mention that we still don't know who captured the eldest brother. This matter may not have anything to do with Su Liang. Even if it does have something to do with her, it can be seen from her actions. She has an upright personality and has always dealt with people. What I can be sure of is that if another country invades, Su Liang will do her best to defend Qian Country and she will do her best to treat those who have not harmed her. Because. People's hearts are unpredictable. Some people's loyalty lies in their appearance, but they may be false and changeable. But some people's loyalty lies in their trustworthy character. "

Duanmu Yi stared at Duanmu Chen, and the atmosphere became silent.

In fact, Duanmu Chen's words were very bold. Duanmu Yi was talking about the royal authority and thought Su Liang was unreliable. And Duanmu Chen's words were tantamount to saying that even if Su Liang really killed Duanmu Sheng and Duanmu Ao, they deserved it. As long as Duanmu Yi didn't embarrass Su Liang, she would be loyal in her behavior.

After a long time, Duanmu Yi snorted coldly, "Do you think that a young girl like her is irreplaceable?"

Duanmu Chen sighed slightly, "To be honest, I didn't think so before, but since she went to Xuanbei City, I think she is really irreplaceable. Maybe there are people with higher martial arts and medical skills than her." She’s better, but what’s best about her is her character.”

Duanmu Yi suddenly darkened his face, "You really know her. If she can prove her innocence about Sheng'er, I will continue to use her. If it is found to be related to her, I won't be able to keep her! Could it be that one day, you and I will It’s up to her to judge what’s right or wrong. Do you want to be restrained by her? If you sit in my position and do something wrong that makes her dissatisfied, she will push you down or even kill you. Woolen cloth?"

Duanmu Chen's face froze, "Father, my son is stupid."

"Remember, the imperial power is the heaven, and no one is allowed to provoke it! Otherwise, if she dares to kill Sheng'er today, she will dare to assassinate me tomorrow!" Duanmu Yi said coldly, "I have sent people to Xunyang City to summon her back to Beijing! Originally, I planned to appoint you as the prince in three days, and wait until Sheng'er's matter has a result! You can leave!"

Duanmu Chen left, and happened to meet the Queen Mother Wan and the Queen Xiao Wan crying to see Duanmu Yi.

Duanmu Chen bowed respectfully and left the palace. It is easy to imagine that the two women must think that Su Liang was responsible for Duanmu Sheng's accident.

Duanmu Chen walked out of the palace alone with an umbrella. Chang'an was waiting outside, and hurried to meet him and helped him get into the car.

The carriage started to move slowly. After walking for a while, Duanmu Chen asked Changan, "Do you think Su Liang and I will become enemies?"

Changan was stunned for a moment and shook his head, "The master didn't do anything bad to Miss Su, how could we become enemies? Miss Su is the most reasonable."

"What if I do something bad to her in the future?" Duanmu Chen asked.

Changan was puzzled, "As long as you don't want to turn against each other, can't you just not do some things? I think the master can completely treat Miss Su as a friend. A true friend, as long as you treat her well, she will definitely return double! Miss Su doesn't have such big ambitions, she won't compete with the master for anything, and the master doesn't want to marry her, there is no conflict of interest!"

Duanmu Chen rubbed his forehead, "What you said makes sense. But I'm afraid that my father will not let her go easily this time."

Changan learned about Duanmu Sheng's affairs, his face straightened, and he lowered his voice, "Should I send a message to Miss Su? What if she doesn't know anything and someone wants to harm her?"

Duanmu Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Father is watching me, forget it. If Su Liang really has nothing to do with this, there is no need to worry too much. With her ability, she will have a way to prove her innocence."

Chang'an subconsciously asked, "What if Miss Su is related to this?"

Duanmu Chen snorted, "Since she dared to do it, I think she should know better how to clear herself. She didn't discuss it with me, so she doesn't want me to interfere. Let her go."

The news of Duanmu Sheng's disappearance was not spread. Duanmu Yi sent two teams, one bright and one dark, to Xunyang City. The people on the bright road summoned Su Liang back to Beijing according to the order, and the people in the dark investigated her every move after she arrived in Xunyang City.

Due to the frequent rain in the central part of Gan State recently, the river water rose, and few boats and fishermen went out. Duanmu Yi and Duanmu Chen both believed that Duanmu Sheng was missing, and there was a great possibility that he was still alive, so naturally no one would think of looking for the body along the river.

...

The third day after Ah Si's accident.

He had woken up yesterday and only cried out in pain in front of his parents. When Su Liang came to see him, he smiled at her.

Su Liang asked Ah Si if his wound hurt, and he turned pale, but insisted that it didn't hurt.

Su Liang thought he was just a young man who cared about his reputation, so he didn't expose him.

That day, Su Liang came to change Ah Si's dressing again. When he approached the door, he heard the voice of the old housekeeper from inside.

"No! You are injured like this, where do you want to go?"

"Grandpa clearly told me to behave well and follow the young lady! I want to go to the capital with the young lady!"

"Don't make trouble! You don't know anything, the young lady can't use you!"

"I can learn if I don't know! The young lady is the most powerful person I have ever seen. I want to ask her to accept me as her apprentice. I am a real man and I want to learn martial arts and go to the battlefield!"

"Ah Si, you are still a child. You have never been out of Xunyang City. You don't know what you are talking about. Stop it. If the young lady hears you, she will laugh at you."

"Grandpa, I want to go outside Xunyang City to see it! I don't want to stay here forever!"

...

The old housekeeper opened the door and saw Su Liang standing outside. He was stunned for a moment and hurriedly explained, "That stinky boy is making trouble, young lady, don't worry about him."

Su Liang nodded, "Well, I'll change the medicine for Ah Si."

She entered the door, and the old housekeeper followed her in.

Ah Si knew that the dispute with his grandfather just now was heard by Su Liang. His face was a little embarrassed, but his skin was dark and it was not obvious.

"Is the young lady leaving soon?" Ah Si asked Su Liang.

Su Liang nodded, "She was originally scheduled to leave in two or three days."

"Does the young lady need Ah Si?" Ah Si looked at Su Liang eagerly, "I can drive a car, chop wood, catch fish, make fire, and make tea. I have studied, I can do accounts, and I am very good at fighting!"

The old housekeeper held his forehead, but did not interrupt Ah Si.

"Do you just want to go outside Xunyang City to see the scenery, or do you really want to learn martial arts and join the army?" Su Liang asked.

"I want to learn martial arts and become a powerful person!" Ah Si's eyes were firm.

"But your family will be worried, can you bear to leave them?" Su Liang asked again.

Ah Si frowned, "I will come back."

Su Liang smiled, "You can learn martial arts here. I will find you a master?"

The old housekeeper breathed a sigh of relief and said quickly, "That's the best! Ah Si, you are following the young lady now, you can't help much, and you will cause trouble for her! Wait until you learn martial arts and make progress, then we can talk!"

Ah Si was stunned for a moment, "Yes!"

Su Liang thought this boy was very cute, with a simple personality and innocent ideals. In fact, Su Liang could take Ah Si to the capital and arrange for him to join the city defense army camp, so that he could learn skills but not have to go to the battlefield.

But firstly, Su Liang knew that Ah Si's family would not want him to take risks. Secondly, Su Liang also knew that although she seemed to have some power, she was actually in a lot of trouble. She couldn't say that she could guarantee Ah Si's safety. Unless she watched Ah Si around the clock, there was no guarantee that there would be no accidents. She couldn't bear such a big responsibility, and she didn't want to involve Ah Si in any trouble.

Ah Si wanted to learn martial arts, which was not difficult. He just had to spend a lot of money to hire a master to teach him. The last thing Su Liang lacked was money.

The old housekeeper sent Su Liang out, first thanked her, and then mentioned that Su Liang could spend money to hire a master as a guard.

"The capital is a deep water. The young lady and the young master could be companions before. Now that the young master is gone, the young lady is going alone. I really can't rest assured. If Ah Si was a master, I would definitely not stop him from following the young lady." The old housekeeper said earnestly.

Su Liang nodded, "Okay, I'll arrange it."

The old housekeeper was relieved to see that Su Liang had listened, "That's good, that's good!"

In fact, Su Liang was thinking that she actually had a powerful guard, and she didn't even need to spend money, just provide meals and help wash dishes, but he was away for a few days. So it wasn't considered cheating the old housekeeper.

Su Liang asked the old housekeeper to find a master for Ah Si, and she would pay no matter how much it cost, because she didn't have any connections.

In the evening, after Su Liang gave Peng Qian another acupuncture, the servants set up the meal, and she served the father and son of the Peng family.

Peng Qian and Peng Fan had been in Xunyang City for half a month. Peng Qian's health had improved significantly. Although he was still very weak, as long as he was careful and took the medicine on time according to the prescription given by Su Liang, recovery was only a matter of time. So they planned to leave early tomorrow morning.

Peng Qian had a mild temper, was steady and sensible, and Su Liang admired him very much. In contrast, Peng Wei has a bad temper, while Peng Fan still has some innocence.

With tea instead of wine, Su Liang wished Peng Qian a speedy recovery and hoped that their family would be safe.

Peng Qian's eyes were slightly warm. For their family, "safety" was precious. "General Su's kindness will never be forgotten. I also hope that General Su will have good luck in everything in the future."

Before Su Liang left, he counted the medicinal materials prepared for Peng Qian to confirm that there was no problem.

Peng Fan sent her out, and when they reached the gate of the courtyard, Su Liang asked him to stay.

As they were about to part, Peng Fan couldn't help but ask what he was curious about, "Did General Su embroider the purse himself?"

Su Liang didn't think the question was offensive, but was stunned for a moment. She lowered her head, and the bright moonlight illuminated the little rabbit on the purse. She smiled and said, "No, it was given by a friend."

It was the first time Peng Fan saw Su Liang smile, and he was a little stunned. Seeing Su Liang looking at him, in order to hide his embarrassment, he blurted out, "Miss Su's friend must be a girl with a kind heart."

Su Liang blinked and nodded, "Yes. He is also as beautiful as a fairy."

After saying that, Su Liang turned and left, waving his hand behind him, "I won't see you off tomorrow, take care!"

Peng Fan watched Su Liang's figure disappear in the moonlight before turning back.

...

Su Liang strolled alone under the moon and returned to her yard. The light was on in her room, and the study was dark.

Su Liang started to take off her clothes as soon as she entered the room, because she suddenly wanted to practice swordplay, and planned to change into light clothes and go to the garden.

As soon as she took off her coat, she heard a familiar voice, "What are you doing?"

Su Liang paused while untying her belt, and saw a half figure appear next to the screen, and then disappeared behind the screen.

"Master, you are back? So soon?" Su Liang quickly put on her clothes again, walked into the inner room quickly, and saw Gu Ling standing there.

According to her estimate, Gu Ling would return to Xunyang City in two days at the earliest.

"How is it, is everything going well?" Su Liang asked. Gu Ling was not wearing a mask, but still in his previous disguise, and his brows could not hide his fatigue.

Gu Ling did not answer Su Liang's question, but asked, "You are not injured, right?"

Su Liang shook his head and sighed, "No, but it was a close call that day. Ah Si almost died in order to block a knife."

Gu Ling's eyes turned cold, "I shouldn't have left."

Su Liang was stunned for a moment, "It has nothing to do with you. I asked you to help kill Duanmu Sheng, and it was my own carelessness. If I was injured, it would be fine, but if Ah Si was in trouble, I really couldn't forgive myself."