Chapter 466 Encounter

Although Wang Yuqian was the Minister of War, his carriage was not luxurious.

There was no soft couch, no tea table, and no elegant things like incense. The carriage was also a low-level monster red date horse. If it were not for the purple gold pattern unique to the third-rank officials in the court, it would look like an ordinary business car.

The two of them sat in it, and the interior space of the carriage even seemed a bit cramped.

But there was nothing that could be done about it. A simpler carriage would at least show that he was honest to a certain extent, even if the emperor might not see it.

Without the blessing of shock absorbers, the carriage bumped all the way. When the clock and sundial hanging inside the carriage pointed to the third quarter of the morning, it finally arrived in front of the magnificent gate of the Xiangguo Mansion.

Slightly opening the window, Xu Yuan looked out.

It was a little unexpected that they were not the first carriage to visit.

The wide street in front of the Xiangfu was already crowded with people, and many carriages were parked on both sides of the street. The Xiangfu's waiters and receptionists were constantly guiding these animal carriages into the mansion.

Among them were the one-horned demon horse animal carriages with precious decorations, and there were also standard carriages with totems specially used by court officials. Xu Yuan even saw the red patterns specially used by second-rank officials in them.

After a quick glance, Xu Yuan cast his eyes on the little old man opposite in the car:

"Wang Lao, is today a special day?"

Wang Yuqian glanced at the third son opposite with a slightly strange look, and then reminded him in a low voice:

"The end of the year is approaching, and the three-year examination for officials has begun. The Xiangfu's staff in various places will also come to Beijing to report their positions at this time. Taking this opportunity to take you back to the mansion, no one will notice anything unusual."

Xu Yuan suddenly realized what he said, and some memories came to his mind.

In the increasingly blurred memories of childhood, when the end of the year was approaching, the originally deserted home would indeed become inexplicably much more lively.

At that time, I just felt that it was lively and fun, and I didn't think much about it, but now I look at it again.

It can only be said that it is no wonder that there are rumors in the streets that the prime minister does not nod, and the government orders cannot leave the Golden Palace.

A rough scan shows that the carriages that came to the Prime Minister's Mansion today alone included more than ten third- and fourth-rank officials, and these people can basically be said to be half of the court.

Although there are many carriages coming to pay respects, perhaps because of the purple and gold patterns on the body of the carriage that belong to the third-rank officials, Xu Yuan and his friends did not wait for long.

Soon, a steward came to the carriage where they were and led the two of them into the mansion through the antique side door along a small path.

Although there are many people in the mansion, the heavy and majestic building complex of the Prime Minister's Mansion is not noisy. No officials and staff are shouting loudly, and they are divided into groups of three or two under the leadership of the waiters to various places in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Under the leadership of the steward, Xu Yuan and Wang Yuqian came to the huge lake in the Prime Minister's Mansion without any obstacles.

Looking at the pleasant wetland lake in front of him, Xu Yuan subconsciously paused.

Although winter has arrived, the lake surface has not frozen. The breeze blows over, and the lake surface suddenly shimmers.

However, Xu Yuan is not looking at the lake, but at the attic in the center of the lake and the woman on the attic.

It has been a long time since he woke up, but this is the first time Xu Yuan has seen Ran Qingmo in the prime minister's mansion.

Her skin is whiter than snow, her black clothes are like ink, and her long hair is washed, just like when they parted.

There is no sight of each other across the air, she just sits quietly by the window lattice and stares at the rippling lake in a daze.

Staring at the girl's flawless profile, Xu Yuan's eyes quietly flashed a sigh.

"Prince Wang, what's wrong with you?"

The deacon's voice quietly interrupted Xu Yuan's thoughts.

Before he could speak, the steward of the Xiangfu looked in the direction Xu Yuan was looking at, and then explained softly:

"That is a distinguished guest of the Xiangguo Lord. Even the steward is not allowed to step into that place. However, the fourth lady often went there to find the girl from Lanyu Pavilion before."

Xu Yuan was stunned when he heard this, and then realized that this was the steward's kindness to him.

The other party was reminding him that although you are the son of the minister, the girl's status is more noble and you can't marry her.

Xu Yuan was silent for a while, retracted his gaze, and nodded gently:

"Wang knows."

After speaking, the steward smiled slightly and continued to lead the way in front. Xu Yuan and Wang Yuqian beside him followed silently behind him.

A gust of cold wind whistled in the warm sun, rolling down the fallen leaves on the ancient trees by the lake, and also brought the black-clothed woman in the attic back to her senses.

Ran Qingmo subconsciously scanned the three people walking across the lake, and finally landed on the back of the young man, and then his dark pupils shrank slightly.

A layer of ice crystals condensed on the window lattice, and the next moment, the girl sitting in the attic suddenly disappeared.

When she reappeared, she had come to Xu Yuan and the other two.

Looking at the girl blocking the way ahead, the deacon leading the way was slightly stunned, and then immediately bowed:

"Miss, do you have anything to tell me?"

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Ran Qingmo ignored the deacon's words, and his eyes fell straight on the young man among the three.

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The eyes intertwined in the air.

Xu Yuan reacted quickly, and his eyes revealed a hint of doubt, but his heart accelerated a little.

He didn't know why Ran Qingmo suddenly blocked him. Looking at the girl in front of him, he felt a little worried, but also a little inexplicable expectation.

But soon,

his worry and expectation disappeared together.

He saw a visible disappointment in her beautiful eyes.

".Sorry, I recognized the wrong person."

The old man really didn't lie to him. No one below the saint could see through this human skin mask.

Thinking in his heart, Xu Yuan replied softly in a gentlemanly and elegant voice:

"Oh? Wang looks like the girl's old friend?"

Ran Qingmo stared at Xu Yuan's face for a few breaths and shook his head gently:

"Just the back."

After saying that, Xu Yuan wanted to say something to Da Bingtuozi, but Ran Qingmo had already lowered his head in disappointment, turned around silently and walked towards the lakeside attic alone.

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Looking at the desolate figure leaving, Xu Yuan unconsciously pursed his lips.

Because of the deal with the national teacher, he asked the father to compile a delicate information cocoon for Da Bingtuozi.

No one in the prime minister's mansion was allowed to mention his death.

And Da Bingtuozi, who was always practicing, would not leave the Prime Minister's Mansion casually.

Therefore, even though the news of his death had been spread for half a month, Da Bingtuozi still knew nothing about it.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan clenched his fists slightly.

But today, seeing her sitting by the window in a daze, I think she must have had some suspicions.

After all,

She once told him that she was not stupid

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