She Doesn’t Understand (Second Update)

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Duanmu Chen was tasting the soup stewed by Concubine Xiao, when Duanmu Yi suddenly came.

The mother and son quickly stood up and saluted. Duanmu Yi smiled warmly, helped Xiao Guifei up, and took her hand to sit down together. "What kind of soup are you cooking today? It's only for Chen'er, not me?"

Concubine Xiao quickly explained that she had just received the recipe for this soup and it was her first time to make it. She was afraid that it would not be done well. Duanmu Chen happened to be here and she wanted to let him try it first.

Duanmu Chen pretended to be sad, "It turns out that the mother-in-law said that the soup was specially stewed for the son. She just wanted the son to taste it so that the father could drink it."

Concubine Xiao gave Duanmu Chen an angry look, "Don't talk nonsense."

Duanmu Yi laughed.

The atmosphere was harmonious, and it really looked like a family of three living in harmony and joy.

However, after a while, Duanmu Yi found an excuse to send Concubine Xiao away, obviously he had something to talk to Duanmu Chen alone.

"Su Liang returned to his hometown to bury his relatives. Things should have been settled long ago, right? I have had a headache for some reason these past two days, and Dr. Gao didn't notice anything." Duanmu Yi said, rubbing his forehead.

Duanmu Chen looked concerned, "Father, I must take care of the dragon body. I wonder if there is anything I can do to relieve my father's worries?"

Duanmu Yi shook his head and sighed, "I'm fine, maybe I'll be fine in two days. I was just wondering if I should send someone to send Dr. Su back to Beijing. Your imperial grandmother has been in poor health recently!"

Duanmu Chen nodded, "Su Liang has excellent medical skills. It is indeed safer to have her in the capital. However, I am thinking that because of some previous things, the emperor's grandmother misunderstood Su Liang deeply. If Su Liang is allowed to treat the emperor's grandmother, I’m afraid the heart disease will get worse!”

Duanmu Yi picked up the tea cup and said, "Listen, you don't seem to want Su Liang to come back soon?"

Duanmu Chen's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't show it on his face. He shook his head quickly, "I definitely don't mean this. I just think that other imperial doctors may be more suitable for the emperor's grandmother's illness. As a minister of the Qian Kingdom, Su Liang's father treated her very well. She is extremely tolerant, and if someone sends someone to tell her to return to Beijing, she will naturally obey. "

Duanmu Yi seemed to finally hear what he wanted to hear, nodded and said, "In that case, I'll leave this matter to you."

Duanmu Chen narrowed his eyes and responded respectfully, but his heart was not happy. In fact, he had always wanted to be a prince. Originally, the other princes were not as talented and mentally capable as him, so he thought that this position should be his. But for the throne, Duanmu Chen was not very eager to sit on it.

Today, when the three countries are separated, peace is temporary and war will break out sooner or later. Duanmu Chen believed that in this situation, it would be very risky to take the throne too early. It would be better to slowly accumulate strength in the position of prince and move step by step more steadily.

It was just because of Su Liang's incident that Duanmu Chen began to worry. If Duanmu Yi really lost his mind and did something he shouldn't have done, perhaps his plan would undergo major unexpected changes.

Concubine Xiao appeared again, and the three of them started talking and laughing again, as if Duanmu Yi really just came over to see his beloved concubine.

All adult princes of the Qian Kingdom had to live outside the palace, and the prince's residence was also located outside the palace. The only exception was Duanmu Che, who was taken into the palace by Duanmu Yi and lived there for a while.

Duanmu Chen wrote a letter when he returned to the Prince's Mansion, sent someone to take it with him, and set off for Bei'an County to invite Su Liang back to Beijing.

Seeing Duanmu Chen's worried expression, Chang An couldn't help but ask, "Master, wouldn't it be a good thing for Miss Su to come back early?"

Duanmu Chen did not nod, but only said two words, "Good thing."

Different from his previous yin and yang aura, Changan felt that these two words seemed to answer his question in the affirmative, but also seemed to be asking a rhetorical question.

"What's happening with Duanmu Che recently?" Duanmu Chen changed the subject.

Chang An shook his head, "No. The fifth prince has not been out, just like before."

Duanmu Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, "I forgot one thing. Next time I enter the palace, I will remind my father that it is time to arrange a marriage for the fifth emperor brother."

Chang'an blurted out, "His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince likes Miss Su, but I'm afraid he won't agree."

Duanmu Chen sneered, "But my father's attitude towards him is not as good as before. It would be a good thing if he wants to be willful again. We'll just wait and see."

The next day, Duanmu Chen entered the palace to attend court. After leaving the court, he was summoned by Duanmu Yi. He took the initiative to report that he had sent people to Bei'an County yesterday to order Su Liang to return to Beijing as soon as possible.

Duanmu Yi behaved calmly and then mentioned Gu Ling and Nian Jincheng.

"It's not impossible if they are far away from the capital and haven't come back yet." Duanmu Chen said thoughtfully, "But I think it's possible that they won't come back, but choose to continue living incognito." ”

Duanmu Yi shook his head, "I think they will definitely come back."

"What do you mean, father?" Duanmu Chen asked respectfully.

"What if they just go with the flow and get married and have children in the future?" Duanmu Yi hummed, "Would any woman be willing to hide with them and not see anyone? Are they going to let their children continue to hide for the rest of their lives?"

Duanmu Chen's expression turned serious, "What my father said makes sense, but my son and minister have not thought carefully. If Nian Jincheng comes back, will my father still use him?"

Duanmu Yi nodded, "Why not? He is a simple person, and I did not slander him at all. I also want to ask clearly who the woman who rescued him was."

Duanmu Chen's eyes flashed slightly, "We have to ask clearly about this matter. That woman seriously injured the Fifth Emperor's brother."

"Yes. Che'er is in good health now, and you brothers keep in touch with each other more often." Duanmu Yi said.

After Duanmu Chen agreed, he smiled and said, "Father, I had chosen concubines for my son and my fifth brother before, but it was put on hold because of some things. Now my son's marriage is settled, and my fifth brother is still alone."

Duanmu Yi laughed, "I have been too busy recently and forgot about this matter. Che'er's mother is gone, so why not leave it to your mother? I trust her the most. I will also choose another concubine for you."

Duanmu Chen thanked him first, then hesitated for a moment and sighed, "I wonder if my fifth brother will be unhappy about this."

Duanmu Yi's face sank slightly, "It's a good thing, why should he be unhappy? Let your mother just let it go, it's all my intention!"

"Yes, father." Duanmu Chen achieved his goal and went to find Concubine Xiao.

Concubine Xiao is now in charge of the harem. Knowing that it was Duanmu Yi's instructions, she took it very seriously and ordered the Ministry of Rites to send the list of concubines and portraits as soon as possible that day.

The next day, Duanmu Chen went to visit Duanmu Che according to Duanmu Yi's instructions.

Duanmu Che was indifferent. When he heard Duanmu Chen say that he wanted to choose a concubine for him, he did not show any unhappiness. He just said that everything was up to his father.

This surprised Duanmu Chen.

When he returned to the mansion, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Duanmu Che was not right. He told Chang'an to send more people to keep an eye on the Fifth Prince's Mansion and report any abnormalities to him immediately.

Sujia Village.

Su Liang had been back to the village for half a month. In addition to practicing martial arts and reading books every day, she also treated patients who came to her house. Her life was very fulfilling.

Her and Gu Ling's plan was that as long as no one in the capital came to call them, they would not go back. It would be best if they could spend the New Year in the village before leaving.

Because Gu Ling could not be seen by others, Su Liang usually closed the door day and night, and would only open it when someone knocked on the door.

In the evening of that day, Gu Ling was making a fire, and Su Liang was preparing to fry vegetarian meatballs when she suddenly heard a knock on the door.

Su Liang asked Gu Ling to go back to her room first. She went to open the door without even taking off her apron.

"Who?" Su Liang asked first. It didn't look like the Bai family or Qi Jun, otherwise they would have called her directly. Su Liang thought it might be a patient.

"Master." A female voice that Su Liang was not familiar with came from outside the door.

Su Liang was stunned. To be honest, since she sent Rendong away before leaving for Beijing, she had forgotten about this girl and never thought she would find this place

Su Liang opened the door and saw Rendong standing outside, dusty, with two bundles on her back, one of which was round.

"Did you bring back Mu Ya's head?" Su Liang asked.

Rendong shook her head, "Please forgive me, master, I didn't complete the task."

"What's in it?" Su Liang frowned.

"It's the head of Mu Ya's lackey Qiu Jianren." Rendong said.

Su Liang's expression changed slightly, and he made way, "Come in and talk."

Rendong walked in, without looking around, and went to the small house in the corner as Su Liang pointed.

Su Liang went to the kitchen first, and seeing that the oil was already heated, he did not immediately go over to ask about Rendong, but continued to fry the meatballs.

The porridge and other dishes were prepared first. After Su Liang fried the meatballs, Bai Xiaohu came to deliver the buns and took away a large bowl of vegetarian meatballs.

Su Liang served the food and let Gu Ling eat first. The two did not speak, but Gu Ling already knew that it was Rendong who came, and signaled Su Liang to send her away as soon as possible.

Su Liang also meant this, but she had to ask what Rendong did in Yan Country first.

Seeing Su Liang bring the food in, Rendong hurriedly got up, and heard Su Liang say, "Go to the kitchen to wash your hands first, and come over to eat something."

"I am not hungry, I dare not trouble the master." Rendong looked a little uneasy.

"My order." Su Liang's face was indifferent.

Rendong went out silently, without looking around, and went into the kitchen. After a simple wash, he came back and took the chopsticks handed by Su Liang.

"Let's talk while eating." Su Liang sat opposite Ren Dong, "Why didn't you kill Mu Ya? Was it because you couldn't kill her, or was there some other reason?"

Ren Dong answered respectfully, "When I arrived in Yan Country and found Mu Ya, I found that she was pregnant."

Su Liang was stunned. This was something she didn't expect. After Mu Ya had messed up the martial arts examination in Gan Country, she became the prince's concubine when she returned to Yan Country. It was normal for her to be pregnant now.

Su Liang asked coldly, "She is pregnant, so you won't kill her?"

Ren Dong's face froze, she put down her chopsticks, and knelt down in front of Su Liang, "Master, please forgive me. I thought that you are always kind, but you asked me to kill Mu Ya. I didn't dare to kill the baby in her belly."

Su Liang's eyes condensed slightly, and he looked at Ren Dong steadily, "Then why did you kill Qiu Jianren? This was not my order."

"It was my own decision, thinking that the master" Ren Dong wanted to explain in a panic, but couldn't say anything more.

"What do you think?" Su Liang snorted coldly, "I thought you didn't have your own ideas and would only follow orders. If I order you to kill the pregnant Mu Ya now, will you go?"

Ren Dong looked up at Su Liang in surprise, then quickly lowered her head, "I obey your order."

"So, you didn't kill Mu Ya in Yan Country, not because you have compassion, but because you think I should have compassion?" Su Liang asked coldly.

"Please forgive me, my master, I can't kill a pregnant woman," Ren Dong said in a deep voice.

"Before you came to me, you went to see the emperor first, right?" Su Liang asked.

Ren Dong lowered her head and said nothing, which was a tacit agreement.

"I'm not your master, you can leave, or you can leave after dinner, just as a thank you for bringing back the head." Su Liang finished speaking and got up and left.

As soon as I walked to the door, I heard the sound of my head hitting the ground hard, "Master, please have mercy! My subordinates are forced to be loyal to the emperor!"

Su Liang narrowed his eyes slightly, turned around and sat back, "If I understand correctly, you plan to betray the emperor and truly take refuge in me? Is that what you mean?"

Ling Dong looked at Su Liang with red eyes, "Please master, please take this subordinate in! No matter what the master wants to know, I will tell you everything!"

"Why?" Su Liang asked, "You trust me? But we don't seem to be familiar with each other."

"Yes, I trust my master because I know my master is a good person." Lonicera looked serious.

Su Liang sneered, "A good person? What do you mean by a good person? Are you implying that the emperor is a bad person?"

"My subordinate didn't mean that" Liao Dong looked ugly.

"Then what do you mean?" Su Liang's tone was quite aggressive. Lonicera's sudden change of attitude surprised her and she couldn't believe it.

"I don't know what to say even though I'm a subordinate." After being silent for a moment, Liandong raised his head again and looked at Su Liang and said, "Master treats his subordinates as human beings. In the eyes of the emperor, his subordinates are not even human beings!"

"I am a minister of the Kingdom of Qian. You are making such arrogant remarks about the Emperor. Aren't you afraid that I will betray you?" Su Liang said coldly.

Lonicera shook his head, "Don't be afraid!"

"Get up." Su Liang said, "Eat the food I cooked while it's hot, don't waste it. While you're eating, think carefully about what you want to say to me. Think about it clearly, and I'll come to you again."

"Yes, Master." Lonicera looked respectful and breathed a sigh of relief as he watched Su Liang get up and leave.

Su Liang returned to the room, closed the door, sat opposite Gu Ling, picked up the chopsticks, and after eating two meatballs, she whispered, "She wants to take refuge in me. Is it credible?"

Gu Ling nodded, "I told you to instigate her to rebel."

Su Liang's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "The point is, she rebelled against me because I had no choice. What if she was trying to deceive me?"

"You decided." Gu Ling said.

Su Liang was stunned for a moment, "What did I do?"

"Invite her to dinner." Gu Ling said.

Su Liang raised his head and said, "Which craftsman would be turned upside down just because of a meal?"

Gu Ling took a sip of the pumpkin porridge gracefully and nodded gently, "I can. It's delicious." And today he cut a big pumpkin, and tomorrow he will have fragrant fried pumpkin seeds to eat.

Su Liang gave Gu Ling a big eye roll, "Master, I'm talking about serious matters, can you stop joking?"

Gu Ling shook his head, "I won't joke. If I were a craftsman and you invited me to eat the food you cooked, I would choose to join you."

Su Liang was speechless, "Because you are a weirdo. Forget it, let's eat what you have. I want to think about the honeysuckle."

Gu Ling drank the porridge in silence, thinking that Su Liang had said that in her previous life there was a widely circulated saying, "To capture a man's heart, you must first capture his stomach." What he wanted to express It was Su Liang who grabbed his stomach. Isn't it too obscure? She is so smart, why can't she understand it?

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