She can go wherever she wants.

   But he can't be left behind.

  Xie Xingyun sighed softly, and walked towards the yard where Bai Xianyu lived.

  …

  Bai Jingyuan and Bai Jinyan arrived in the capital as early as two days ago, and they did not return to the General's Mansion of Zhenguo. Although the General's Mansion that was almost burned to the ground three years ago has been repaired, they may have to be monitored when they return to the General's Mansion.

  In addition to them, the same is true for Bai Mohuai. He is no longer the number one wealthy businessman in Kyoto in name. He is dressed plainly and is not under supervision.

   After the three met at the inn and discussed, they decided to go back to the General's Mansion together today.

  Bai Jinyan was sullen, "My sister just left such a letter and left? Where is she going?"

It was about the letter Bai Xianyu wrote to her elder brothers before going to the imperial mausoleum. The letter said that she had a very important matter to attend to, and she might disappear for more than a month, so they should not look for her. Pay attention to those who inquire about the identity of the mother.

   After Bai Jinyan excitedly found Bai Mohuai, he thought he could meet Yaomei who was thinking about day and night beside Bai Mohuai, but he didn't expect to get such a letter.

"Xiao Yu'er said it is a very important matter. It's quite secretive to think about it. It's not easy to explain it in the letter, but I'm afraid that we won't see her anxious, so I left the letter. We don't have to worry too much." Bai Mohuai said in relief.

In fact, he was also very worried, but as the oldest brother at this time, he could only hide his thoughts. According to the delivery time, Xiao Yu'er had already left on the first day he came to Kyoto. She happened to miss her, and for three years, he also missed her very much.

  Bai Jingyuan frowned and looked out the car window, with a long-lost ominous feeling hovering in his heart, as if he was talking to himself, "Brother was sent to fight again..."

"Xiyi suddenly invaded, and all the frontier cities guarded by General Li fell, and they continued to erode southward. General Li's family was killed. The eldest brother is the nearest general. It is only natural for him to send him. Original."

   "I know, it's just..." He faintly felt that it might not be that simple for Emperor Wu Xuan to transfer his elder brother away at this time.

   What did you notice? Still trying?

  Bai Jinyan was lying on his back, looking at the roof of the carriage, and said confidently: "I believe big brother, Xiyi is nothing to worry about, and he will return safely this time, third brother don't have to worry."

  From a very young age, the eldest brother has been the pillar of the family, and to them, he is a respected existence like a father and a brother. As long as the eldest brother is there, it is like having the magic needle of Dinghai.

  He believes that there is no battle that the eldest brother cannot win.

   "Let's not talk about this for now, third brother, I'm afraid entering the palace today will require a lot of swords and swords, so remember to be careful."

"Um."

  …

  In the imperial palace, continuous black clouds crowded in the sky. It seemed that some kind of fierce beast was hidden in the thick clouds, and people who felt oppressed by just one glance could not breathe.

  Bai Jingyuan and Bai Jinyan parted ways at the gate of General Zhen Guo's Mansion, and he told the groom to turn around and go to the palace without stopping.

  They have all arrived at the General's Mansion. The news must be told to Emperor Wu Xuan soon. Instead of letting him summon them, it is better to take the initiative to attack.

  As Bai Jingyuan thought, when he appeared in front of Emperor Wu Xuan, there was no surprise on Emperor Wu Xuan's face.

  He smiled and stepped forward to help him up, "Pingshen! Aiqing is finally back."

  Bai Jingyuan stood up, smiling slightly, "Is your majesty's dragon body still healthy?"

   "Very healthy! After you come back, my body will be healthier, and I don't have to worry about trivial matters all day long!" Emperor Wuxuan laughed a few times, looking like an open-minded monarch, "You follow me."

  Bai Jingyuan made a bow.

   Arriving at the imperial study room, the two eunuchs guarding the door closed the door to block the sound from the outside world.

  Emperor Wu Xuan sat behind the dragon case, with his back to Bai Jingyuan, rummaging for something.

  Bai Jingyuan lowered his head, his expression could not distinguish between emotions and anger, he always felt a faint lingering smell in the room.

   "Aiqing, how is your investigation going in the past three years?" The man in the dragon robe seemed to ask casually.

  Bai Jingyuan smelled some danger from it, "Luckily, I did not disgrace my life. I have investigated all the people involved in the case of the twins and compiled a list."

  He took out a booklet from his sleeve and handed it to the dragon case.

  At this time, Emperor Wu Xuan also found what he wanted. It was a wolf hair, and the material was unknown. He smiled and looked at Bai Jingyuan, "Come, grind ink for me."

  Bai Jingyuan responded, and walked to Emperor Wuxuan. The ink was polished to a bright red color like blood, and he frowned very slightly.

  Emperor Wu Xuan opened the list, stained it with red ink, and opened the list handed over by Bai Jingyuan, "This is all the replaced officials?"

"yes."

"good."

  He picked up a pen and drew an ink mark on the first name. The pen was sharp, like blood splashed from a knife, "Come here."

   Two imperial guards with knives stepped forward and knelt down.

   "Xuan Taifu Liu enters the palace."

Bai Jingyuan paused his grinding hands, and his deep eyes fell on the side of Emperor Wu Xuan. Emperor Wu Xuan was only in his thirties, and when he was supposed to be in his prime, he felt indescribably tired. He hadn't seen him for three years. Emperor Xuan is more elusive than before.

   Taifu Liu was a little fat, with a naive smile, respectfully saluted, and said: "What is the important thing for your majesty Xuanchen to enter the palace?"

  Emperor Wu Xuan glanced at him, and walked in front of him, his expression was completely different from when he faced Bai Jingyuan just now.

Emperor Wuxuan didn't call for Pingshen, Taifu Liu was kneeling all the time, with his forehead touching the ground, and the imperial study room was terribly quiet. He suddenly realized something was wrong, his smile gradually stiffened, his eyes rolled around, and he racked his brains to say something, "Your Majesty, but because…"

   "Cough cough cough..."

  A violent cough interrupted what he was going to say, Bai Jingyuan raised his eyes, his pupils contracted slightly.

In front of him, Emperor Wu Xuan held the guard's knife in his hand, blood dripped slowly along the blade, and his expression was cold, while Taifu Liu had already fallen into a pool of blood, his fat body was twitching non-stop, but the fatal wound did not hurt him. After a while of extra breathing time, there was no movement at all.

  Bai Jingyuan finally understood what the smell in the imperial study room could not cover even the strong smell of spices.

   is the smell of blood.

  Emperor Wu Xuan threw the knife to the guards. The guards looked equally indifferent, and skillfully ordered people to dispose of the corpse.

   "Did you scare Ai Qing just now?" Emperor Wu Xuan walked towards Bai Jingyuan, his voice seemed concerned.

"The Grand Tutor's mistake should be handed over to Dali Temple for interrogation. Your Majesty is a little too hasty." Bai Jingyuan's voice could not hear any ups and downs, as if the scene just now had just surprised him a little, but that was all. .

  Emperor Wu Xuan said with a smile: "But when I think of a few rogue rats making trouble under my nose, I am not happy."

   "Your Majesty is not afraid that the list submitted by the minister is wrong?"

   "Even if he made a mistake, wouldn't it be a blessing for him to die at my hands?" Emperor Wu Xuan continued to return to the case, "Furthermore, I believe that Jing Yuan will not make mistakes."

  Bai Jingyuan felt a chill in his heart.

  Emperor Wu Xuan came here to warn him? Or are you used to this way of handling it?

  But he knew that no matter which possibility it was, it would not be good news for them.

  Three years ago, although Emperor Wu Xuan was sometimes cold-blooded and warlike, he was not so ruthless and gloomy. What happened in the middle?

   Could it be that what Xiao Yuer said, the incident that caused Emperor Wu Xuan to murder his Bai family, has already happened?

   I don't know if he is echoing his thoughts, Bai Jingyuan's eyelids twitched wildly.