Chapter 785 There Is News

Xi Yu continued to pay attention to Princess An An's concerns.

For many days, he had been paying close attention to the progress of finding Princess An An, but there seemed to be no trace of her in every corner of Youzhou.

"Is she really not here?" Xi Yu murmured to himself, with a trace of anxiety in his eyes.

He knew that the safety of Princess Anxi was of great importance, not only to the peace between the two countries, but also to the unspeakable emotions in his heart.

After pondering for a moment, Xi Yu finally made up his mind. He called the soldiers around him and said seriously: "Give me an order to let the soldiers continue to put up the portrait elsewhere. We must find the whereabouts of Princess An An as soon as possible."

The soldiers followed the order and left. Xi Yu looked at their departing figures, silently praying in his heart that he could find Princess Anxi as soon as possible.

In the Huang family's luxurious mansion, Linglong has become the absolute master.

Since she cleverly designed to kill Mr. Huang, the power of the family has been in her hands as she wished.

Wearing gorgeous brocade clothes and dazzling jade jewelry, she enjoys everything that power brings in this mansion.

However, as time went by, material satisfaction gradually failed to fill the emptiness deep in her heart.

An inexplicable desire quietly grew in her heart and became stronger and stronger, that was the desire for a man.

This desire does not originate from love, but is more like an urgent pursuit of physical pleasure and spiritual comfort.

So, on a sunny day, Linglong made a surprising decision.

She ordered someone to post an eye-catching recruitment notice in front of the mansion's door, and the content of this notice was actually specifically recruiting men.

The news spread quickly throughout the town, causing an uproar.

On the day of recruitment, there was a lot of people outside the Huang family's mansion and it was very lively. All kinds of men come to apply for jobs with different purposes. There are young and strong farmers who are eager to change their destiny; there are down-and-out scholars who are trying to find a chance in this wealthy land; She was purely attracted by Linglong's beauty and wealth.

Linglong sat in the lobby, looking down at every man who came to apply for a job.

Among the bustling crowd of workers, Linglong's eyes were like a torch, and he quickly locked onto a man with fine features.

He has a tall and straight figure, an extraordinary temperament, and his clear eyes seem to hide the stars and the sea, making it unforgettable at a glance. Linglong's heart moved, and she knew that the person she was looking for might be him.

This man's name is Xu Dabao. He was originally a scholar. Because of his poor family, he had no choice but to apply for the job.

Although he was dressed simply, his innate elegance made him stand out from the crowd.

Linglong couldn't wait to bring Xu Dabao into her house, and from then on, he became Linglong's new favorite.

For many days, Xi Yu spent a lot of manpower and material resources to find Princess An An, but still found nothing.

Today, time passes day by day, and there is still no news about Princess Anxi.

Xi Yu sighed helplessly, thinking that maybe he should ignore it for now.

After all, there were many other things for him to deal with. He couldn't keep focusing on finding Princess Anxi.

In that quiet village, Liu Bei worked hard every day weaving straw sandals. As time went by, his skills became more and more skilled, and he gradually accumulated some savings.

On this day, the sun was just right, and Liu Bei was busy in the yard as usual. Suddenly, a familiar and tall figure appeared at the door of the yard without warning.

Liu Bei suddenly raised his head and focused his eyes on that man. For a moment, he couldn't believe his eyes.

I saw Guan Yu, the red-faced and long-bearded hero, standing there majestically, like a god descending to earth.

Liu Bei felt an indescribable excitement and surprise in his heart, and he was stunned.

After a while, Liu Bei came to his senses, and his eyes were filled with tears.

He rushed towards Guan Yu without hesitation, his steps quick and firm.

Guan Yu also smiled and strode towards Liu Bei.

The two hugged each other tightly in the courtyard, as if time had stopped at this moment.

Liu Bei's tears flowed freely and wet Guan Yu's clothes.

While crying, he said excitedly: "Yun Chang, it's really you! I thought it would be difficult to see you again in this life, but I didn't expect you to appear in front of me today."

Guan Yu gently patted Liu Bei's back and comforted him: "Brother, don't be sad, am I here?"

Liu Bei raised his head and looked at Guan Yu's face carefully, his eyes full of concern and joy.

He found that Guan Yu had a bit more vicissitudes and perseverance, and he must have experienced a lot of ups and downs these days.

Liu Bei held Guan Yu's hand tightly and said, "Yun Chang, how are you doing these days?"

Guan Yu smiled slightly and said: "Brother, don't worry, I'm fine. I'm just thinking about you all the time. I'm here to look for you today."

Liu Bei took Guan Yu's hand, walked into the house, and asked him to sit down. The two began to chat about their various experiences after their separation.

Liu Bei talked about his life selling straw sandals in the village. Although it was dull, it was also fulfilling.

Guan Yu talked about his journey in the world, going through countless hardships and obstacles, but also made many like-minded friends.

Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu expectantly and asked softly: "Yun Chang, what are your plans next?"

Guan Yu raised his head slightly, looked at Liu Bei with his firm eyes, and said without hesitation: "From now on, I will live with my eldest brother and fight through this troubled world together."

When Liu Bei heard this, a bright smile suddenly broke out on his face, and the joy in his heart surged like a tide.

He excitedly held Guan Yu's hand and said with a slightly trembling voice, "That's great! With Yun Chang by my side, I feel at ease. We will definitely be able to make a difference in this troubled world."

In the courtyard at this time, the sun shone on the two people, as if they were covered with a layer of golden brilliance.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu stood side by side, and their figures looked particularly tall in the sun.

Their hearts were filled with longing and confidence for the future, as if they had seen the glorious journey to come.

The night was like ink, slowly covering the village. In the rooms of Liu Bei and Guan Yu, candlelight flickered.

The two of them lay side by side on the simple bed, covered with a thin quilt, but they didn't feel cold at all, because their hearts were so close at the moment.

Guan Yu turned slightly sideways, faced Liu Bei, and said softly: "Brother, I heard today that you were bullied after coming here. Fortunately, Xi Yu sent someone to solve the problem. Prime Minister Xi Yu really has some courage and means."

After saying that, he sighed softly, with a hint of complicated emotions in his eyes.

Liu Bei nodded slightly, with a look of emotion on his face: "Yes, Yunchang. Xi Yu's move was indeed beyond my expectation. At the beginning, I wanted to restore the Han Dynasty and revive the ancestral foundation, so I ran around everywhere for this purpose. After many hardships. But now..." At this point, Liu Bei's voice gradually deepened, and there was a trace of confusion and helplessness in his eyes.

Guan Yu listened quietly, with thousands of emotions welling up in his heart. He remembered that he had followed Liu Bei and fought in both the south and the north for that lofty ideal, through life and death.

They fought side by side on the battlefield and were not afraid of thousands of troops; they supported and encouraged each other in difficult situations, and firmly believed that one day they would be able to realize their ambitions.

However, as time goes by, the world is unpredictable, and repeated setbacks and blows make their ideals become more and more distant.

The sun was shining brightly on this day, with not a single cloud in the blue sky.

Xi Yu sat indoors as usual.

Suddenly, a burst of rapid footsteps broke the tranquility. I saw the porter running in in a hurry, looking flustered. Before he could stand still, he said loudly: "Prime Minister, there is an ordinary person outside asking for a meeting. He said he can provide information about Princess Anni."

When Xi Yu heard this, a look of surprise appeared on his originally calm face.

He stood up suddenly, his eyes flashing with excitement, and said eagerly: "Quick! Call that person in quickly!"

The soldiers received the order and immediately turned around and ran out.

After a while, a man with a haggard face was brought in.

Xi Yu walked forward and looked at the man carefully. He found that although this man looked ordinary, his eyes revealed a kind of determination and confidence.

"Who are you? Why do you say you can provide information about Princess Anxi?"

The other party’s name is Li Guodong.

He nodded, took a deep breath and said: "Prime Minister, I have a cousin who works as a servant in a wealthy family. Some time ago, I accidentally saw my cousin playing outside with the mistress of their family. When I saw When I saw the hostess, I was shocked. She looked very much like the portrait of Princess Xiang that I had seen. "

Xi Yu's eyes immediately became focused. He took a step forward and asked, "Are you sure?"

Li Guodong nodded vigorously.

"Prime Minister, I am very sure. Although I only took a look at it from a distance, I kept a close eye on it and did not make any announcement. Instead, I came directly here, hoping to tell you the news."

Xi Yu looked at Li Guodong with burning eyes, the expression on his face was both excited and serious. He knew that this clue might be the key to finding Princess Anxi, but he could not be easily fooled by appearances.

"Li Guodong, do you know the importance of this matter? If what you say is true, after the investigation is clear, you will be rewarded heavily." Xi Yu's voice was calm and powerful.

Li Guodong nodded quickly, his eyes full of determination: "Prime Minister, I understand. Everything I said is true, and there is absolutely no lie."

Xi Yu nodded slightly and continued: "But if you deliberately fabricate lies to disturb my sight, the consequences are not something you can afford."

Li Guodong felt a chill in his heart and quickly reassured himself.

"Prime Minister, don't worry, I don't dare to deceive you at all."

Xi Yu waved his hand and signaled the soldiers to take Li Guodong down to live temporarily and take good care of him.

Looking at Li Guodong's leaving figure, Xi Yu fell into deep thought.

After a while, Xi Yu decided to go to the wealthy family in person to find out.

He went on an imperial mission, after all, the journey was long.

In the majestic Huang Mansion, Ren Dabao's life has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Once, he was just an unknown person, running around for a living.

However, the wheel of fate turned inadvertently, allowing him to step into this rich and glorious palace.

Today, Ren Dabao wears gorgeous brocade clothes every day, eats delicacies from the mountains and seas, and leads an enviable life of fine clothes and fine food.

He does not need to work as hard as other servants, he can enjoy all this as long as he is by Linglong's side every day.

Linglong also loved Ren Dabao very much, often taking him around the house and giving him various precious items.

However, his special treatment aroused jealousy and discussion among many servants in the mansion.

They were naturally aggrieved when they saw that Ren Dabao could enjoy such generous treatment despite doing nothing all day long.

"Hmph, doesn't that Ren Dabao just have a pretty face? Why does he get the lady's favor?" A servant whispered in the corner.

"It's true, we work very hard every day, but we get nothing. It's good for him to spend all day eating, drinking and having fun with my wife. It's really unfair!" Another servant also agreed.

Although these discussions were not loud, they still reached Ren Dabao's ears.

Ren Dabao hurriedly came to Linglong, with a hint of grievance and anger on his face, and told her everything the servants had said.

When Linglong heard this, her eyebrows suddenly stood up, and anger burned in her eyes.

"These servants are getting more and more outrageous!" Linglong said angrily, "How dare you talk about people in this palace behind their backs."

She immediately ordered all the servants to be summoned to the courtyard. The servants quickly gathered together, and they couldn't help but feel a little uneasy when they saw Linglong's angry face.

Linglong stood on the steps, looked down at the servants, and said loudly: "You all listen to me! Ren Dabao is a person I value, and his status in this mansion cannot be doubted. If I hear anyone again in the future, Don’t blame me for being rude if you gossip and say bad things about him behind his back!”

The servants lowered their heads and did not dare to speak.

Ren Dabao stood beside Linglong and looked at the servants proudly. He felt that he had finally vented his anger and let these people who had looked down on him know how powerful he was.

Linglong continued: "I hope you all understand that in this mansion, as long as I approve of the people, you must respect them. Otherwise, you will be responsible for the consequences!"

After saying that, Linglong turned around and left the yard with Ren Dabao. The servants looked at their backs, filled with helplessness and jealousy.

They knew that from now on, Ren Dabao's position in the mansion would be more stable, and they could only serve him more carefully.

On this day, Xi Yu came nearby.

Xi Yu was dressed in a simple robe. Although he had been traveling a lot, he still couldn't hide his heroic spirit.

He walked into a seemingly ordinary inn, found a seat by the window and sat down, and gently put down his luggage.

"Waiter, bring me a pot of tea." Xi Yu's voice was steady and powerful.

The waiter responded quickly, and soon came over with a steaming pot of tea, pouring it for Xi Yu diligently.

Xi Yu took a sip of tea and asked seemingly casually: "Xiao Er, I want to ask you something. Do you know anything about the Huang Mansion nearby?"

When the waiter heard this, something strange flashed in his eyes, and then he lowered his voice and said: "Sir, you have asked the right person. Something big happened in the Huang Mansion a few days ago. I heard that Young Master Huang did something for no apparent reason. He is dead. Some people say that it was Master Huang’s woman who killed him.”

Xi Yu frowned slightly and asked, "Oh? Why did this woman want to harm Mr. Huang?"

The waiter curled his lips and said: "Who knows? But I heard that the woman hired another man after Mr. Huang died. The man was fair and clean, and he looked like a pretty boy at first glance. He was around her all day long. That woman doesn’t do anything serious.”

Xi Yu nodded, took out some broken currency from his pocket and handed it to the waiter, saying, "Thank you very much, waiter. You can take this to buy some wine."

The waiter in the shop quickly took the money and said with a smile on his face: "Thank you sir, thank you sir. If you have anything else to do, just tell me."

Xiyu waved his hand and signaled the waiter to step back. He sat there, lost in thought.

According to what the waiter provided, this pretty boy is probably Li Guodong's cousin.

If this is the case, then that woman should be Princess Anxi.

Put it this way, this is a very promiscuous woman.

But I'm a little tired, so I'll go take a look tomorrow.

No wonder I haven't found any clues when looking for the princess. After all, this place is quite far away from Youzhou.

The early morning sun shone on the street. Xi Yu got up early, packed his bags, and prepared to leave the inn and continue his journey.

When he arrived at the inn lobby, the waiters were busy preparing breakfast for the guests.

Seeing Xi Yu, the waiter's eyes lit up, he quickly put down his work and walked over quickly.

He approached Xi Yu mysteriously and lowered his voice and said, "Sir, you were asking about the Huang family yesterday, and today I thought of some news that might be useful to you."

Xi Yu's heart moved, he stopped, looked at the waiter attentively, and said, "Oh? Please tell me."

A proud smile appeared on the waiter's face, and he said: "Sir, did you know? That woman from the Huang family often goes to attend temple fairs recently. I heard that she seems to be particularly obsessed with temple fairs, and never fails to do so at every temple fair. ”

Xiyu's eyes lit up, this was indeed an important clue. If we could see that woman at the temple fair, we might be able to solve the mystery of the Huang Mansion.

"Do you know where the temple fair is?" Xi Yu asked eagerly.

The waiter nodded quickly and said, "I know, I know. There is a big temple on the mountain to the east of the town, and the temple fair is held in the square in front of the temple."

Xi Yu was very happy, thanked him, and then left.

If this is really the case, it is getting smoother and smoother. This is what people say. It takes no effort to get there without trying to find a place.

Xi Yu led the horse and walked towards the temple fair.

His figure stood out among the bustling crowd, and the horse seemed to feel the owner's eagerness and snorted from time to time.

Both sides of the street are lined with various stalls, and the shouts of the stall owners come and go, full of the atmosphere of life. (End of chapter)