The place where the fire started was the woodshed of the mansion. Gao Qiu had even added some gunpowder inside. The intensity of the fire was extremely intense. The blazing flames illuminated half the sky. The mansion was already in chaos. Countless maids and servants were holding buckets and bowls of water as they rushed towards the place where the fire started.
Xu Zhen led thousands of soldiers to break open the main gate of the mansion. Everyone was holding weapons as they rushed in with murderous intent. The maids and servants of the mansion had never seen such a scene before. They immediately screamed in fear and threw away the buckets and bowls in their hands as they scattered in all directions.
"Brothers, pay attention. The situation is urgent. Save His Highness and the princesses first and then put out the fire!" Xu Zhen shouted. The soldiers loudly answered and threw the round wooden water dragon in their hands onto the ground. Like a surging river, they rushed towards the inner residence of the mansion.
"You, what are you doing?" A fat steward dressed in silk hurriedly blocked the entrance of the inner residence. The fat on his body trembled as he shouted in a sharp voice, "How dare you! Are you rebelling? Do you know what kind of place this inner residence is? This is the residence of His Highness and the princesses. It is a residence bestowed by the late emperor. How can you rough people behave atrociously here? If you leave quickly, I will plead in front of His Highness and ask him to forgive you. If not, His Highness will definitely report this to His Majesty and sentence you to death. "
The fat steward's spittle flew everywhere as he shouted. The long saber in Xu Zhen's hand flashed and he fiercely shouted, "How dare you! This general came to the mansion to put out the fire to help His Highness, to prevent him from being harmed by the traitors. Why are you blocking my way here? Could it be that you're in cahoots with the thief who set the fire? All soldiers, listen to my orders. Quickly enter the residence and protect His Highness and the princesses. Those who disobey will be punished according to military law! "
"Protect His Highness, protect His Highness!" More than a thousand soldiers shouted as they rushed into the inner residence. No one knew who reached out and kicked the fat steward's buttocks.
The fat steward let out a pitiful cry. He couldn't help but take a few steps forward and fall flat on his face. He hurriedly turned his head back and saw the cold swords and spears and shiny armors all over the ground. That imposing manner was not a joke. He didn't dare to say anything else. He hurriedly covered his broken front teeth and retracted his head.
There was a fire and a military disaster in the prince's mansion. It was a mess, so the maids and servants didn't have the mood to put out the fire. There were a few bold ones who took their money and treasures and ran for their lives, but as soon as they reached the door, they were forced back. Banners fluttered all around the Prince's Mansion, warhorses neighed, countless soldiers had already surrounded the place like an iron bucket, not even a basin of water could be poured out.
With the help of the wind, the fire grew stronger and stronger, gradually spreading to the courtyard. Amidst the crackling sounds, the outer walls slowly collapsed, causing countless cries of alarm. Blood-curdling screams and cries for help mixed together.
"How dare you!" Just as Xu Zhen led his troops into the garden of the inner residence, he heard an imposing shout and several hundred strong men appeared in front of him. All of them were dressed like servants and wore short green shirts. They held shining swords in their hands, and their eyes were bright as they stared at Xu Zhen and the others. Their expressions were very fierce.
"Who are you? How dare you break into the inner residence of the prince's mansion at night. What? Do you really want to rebel?!" In front of the several hundred strong men stood a Confucian scholar in his forties. He had a white face without a beard, and his long robe fluttered in the wind. He had an arrogant expression as he coldly stared at Xu Zhen and the others.
"I am Xu Zhen, the commander of the city defense yamen. I heard that someone set fire to the prince's mansion, endangering the lives of the prince and the princesses, so I came here to capture them. Who are you? Not only did you stop this general from doing official business, but you also openly fought against my city defense yamen. Are you the ones who endangered the prince's mansion?! Come on, quickly capture these thieves for me! " Xu Zhen sneered coldly. He waved his hand, and the already prepared formation of the imperial army changed. Hundreds of archers lined up in front of the formation, waiting for him to give the order, and they would shoot holes into everyone in front of them.
"Xu Zhen, the commander of the city defense yamen?" The Confucian scholar sneered. "How dare you pretend to be the commander of the city defense yamen. The commander of the city defense yamen, Lord Yu Hang, is the prince's disciple. I am very familiar with him. When did it change to a brat like you who is still wet behind the ears? "
Xu Zhen said in a deep voice, "His Majesty issued an edict at noon today to transfer Lord Yu Hang to Shandong. I will temporarily take over the position of the commander of the city defense yamen. Why, do I have to show you the imperial edict? Who are you?! "
"Who am I?!" The Confucian scholar laughed loudly, and the fan in his hand opened with a snap. His expression was incomparably arrogant. "I have no official position or name, I am just a little scholar. Thanks to the Emperor and the prince's love, I can occasionally visit the inner courtyard of the palace. His Majesty also calls me Brother Bingyan."
Gu Bingyan? Xu Zhen had been by Hu Bugui's side since he was young. Although he was quick-witted, he did not study much and did not know much about this name. A general beside him hurriedly whispered a few words into his ear. Xu Zhen exclaimed in shock, "You, you are the son of Great Master Gu Shunzhang?!"
Gu Bingyan said proudly, "My father's name is a taboo. Even the Emperor does not dare to speak of it lightly. You little brats, how dare you be so presumptuous."
"Xian 'er, what is the background of this Gu person?" Seeing Xu Zhen's troubled and hesitant expression, Lin Wanrong asked Miss Qin who was beside him. The two of them sat in the sedan outside the garden, leaning against the wall, and could clearly hear the conversation inside.
Qin Xian 'er said with a smile, "Husband, could it be that you are not a citizen of China? How come you don't even know the father and son of the Gu family?!"
Did he really have to know the surname Gu to be considered a citizen of China? He chuckled a few times, then said in a low voice, "This Gu Bingyan, I met him once when I went for a spring outing. At that time, he was with Zhao Kangning. I do not know his identity —"
"Spring outing?" Qin Xian 'er pouted her red lips and snorted, "Why didn't you tell me who you went for a spring outing with?!"
Lin Wanrong let it slip in a moment of carelessness. She said with a smile, "Actually, it's not a spring outing. I'm carrying out a top-secret mission on your father's secret order. It is really top secret, and it concerns the honor of China. I will not tell you even if you beat me to death! "
"What secret order? What top secret mission?! "Qin Xian 'er snorted angrily," Isn't it just an order to seduce a girl — "
Lin Wanrong looked at her in shock, "You, how did you know?!"
"If you don't want people to know, then don't do it." Miss Qin punched his arm angrily, "When Qiaoqiao was washing your clothes, she had already picked out the secret order. We have all seen it. An order to seduce a girl, I am so angry. How could my father give such an order?! "
It can't be! Lin Wanrong sighed. He wanted to keep some privacy, but now it became a secret that everyone knew.
Xian 'er grabbed his hand and said angrily, "What did you do with that little palace maid from Goryeo?! That kind of barbaric woman, you, you can't — "
"Can't what?" Seeing Xian 'er blushing and embarrassed, Lin Wanrong said.
Miss Qin's pretty face turned red, and she snorted. Her red lips were very cute, "— You can't seduce her!"
Damn it. This girl really dared to say anything. Lin Wanrong laughed heartily and touched her perky buttocks. He teased, "Your husband, I, has plenty of water and dew. If I don't give it to her, who should I give it to?"
"Seduce — you're so annoying!" Qin Xianer's skin was a little thin-skinned after all. Her face was flushed red after hearing his words, and she didn't dare to ask about the seductress anymore.
With this girl's interruption, he almost forgot about the important matter. Lin Wanrong hurriedly said, "Sweetheart, tell me, who is this Gu man? Look at his arrogant appearance, he is even more arrogant than me! "
Qin Xian 'er smiled and said, "Even if he is not as arrogant as you, he is not far off. The father and son of the Gu family are the most famous great scholars in the world — "
Great scholars?! Lin Wanrong smiled. I am known as the nemesis of great scholars. Who knows how many great scholars like this have been defeated by me.
Miss Qin seemed to see through his thoughts and hurriedly said, "If it was a normal scholar, then it would be fine. However, the identity of that Old Mister Gu Shunzhang is extraordinary. He is the teacher of the emperor that everyone in China respects! "
The teacher of the emperor?! Oh my, this background is amazing. Lin Wanrong secretly stuck out his tongue. He heard Xian 'er continue, "Old Mister Gu Shunzhang is proficient in the four arts. He is also extremely virtuous in teaching and educating people. People call him Mister Five Unparalleled. He is very close to my grandfather, who relies on him a lot. He even entrusted the important task of educating the princes to him. My father and Prince Cheng are both his disciples. Mister Gu is very strict in teaching and educating people. When my father was young, he had been beaten by him. My father respects Mister Gu very much and would personally visit him every time. He would first pay his respects as a subject and then as a teacher and student. He never dared to forget this. This has become a legend among the people! "
Heaven, Earth, Ruler, and Teacher. Even if the emperor met his teacher, he had to follow the rules. He nodded his head and said, "Then what is up with this Gu Bingyan?! He shouldn't be the teacher of the emperor! "
Qin Xian 'er grunted, "Even though Gu Bingyan is not the teacher of the emperor, his identity is not ordinary. He is Mister Gu's only son. With the grace of the emperor, he has been studying with my father and Prince Cheng since he was young. Even though he has not been given a title, he can be considered half a prince. Even my father has to call him Brother Bingyan! "
So that's how it is. Lin Wanrong's head started to hurt. Everything had been arranged well, but this Gu Bingyan had appeared out of nowhere. Even though this kid didn't have an official position, he was someone with real power. With his father's protection, even the emperor couldn't easily deal with him, much less Xu Zhen!
On the other side, Xu Zhen must have found out Gu Bingyan's true identity. This was a hard bone that couldn't be moved. He couldn't be beaten or touched. He was in a dilemma.
Seeing the troubled expression on the young commander's face, Gu Bingyan laughed arrogantly, "A small commander of the city defense actually dares to come to the prince's residence and behave atrociously. If this gets out, won't you become a joke?! Today, on behalf of His Majesty and His Highness, I will discipline you, this unruly thing. Come, strip him of his armor and send him to the Ministry of War … "
Before he could finish, he heard a giggling voice coming from outside, "Is anyone there? Is anyone home?! "
Gu Bingyan was stunned. Who was this person who didn't want to live, daring to come to Prince Cheng's residence and shout like this? The fat advisor saw that Gu Bingyan had controlled the situation and instantly recovered his strength. He climbed up from the ground, shaking his head and singing, "Who is making noise, do you not want to live …"
With a crisp "pa" sound, the fat butler's cheek instantly swelled up. The few remaining teeth flew far away. A ferocious guard stood in front of him. "You dog, are you blind? How dare you disrespect the princess and Sir Lin!"
A beautiful woman in a yellow robe was pushing a wheelchair. She slowly walked in. The person sitting in the wheelchair was a young man with a cheeky smile, his entire body wrapped in bandages.
"Little brother Lin San is here to greet Prince Cheng!" Lin Wanrong cupped his fists and shouted with a smile.
Gu Bingyan's expression changed and stared at him, "You, you're Lin San? You're not dead … "
"You're the one who's dead!" Qin Xian 'er snorted coldly. Even if Gu Bingyan was the son of the emperor's preceptor, how could he be a match for this pure-blooded royal princess? He exclaimed and stopped talking.
"Eh, who is this brother? You look familiar. Oh, I remember, you're Mister Gu. We met outside the city that time. " Lin Wanrong smiled, "Thank you for your concern. I thought I was going to die for sure. Who knew that when I reached the netherworld, the King of Hell said that my time was not up yet. I still have eighty years of happiness to enjoy, and he beat me back. I'm ashamed, ashamed. "
Gu Bingyan couldn't help but scoff at his pretentious act. He smiled insincerely, "Official Lin is very fortunate. I wish you a long life!"
"Thank you, thank you." Lin Wanrong said with a smile, "After Little Brother died and came back to life, I felt a lot of things, especially the Prince's concern for Little Brother. That's why I came to visit him in the middle of the night to repay the Senior's kindness. Eh, where is Prince Cheng? Is Prince Cheng at home?! "
Gu Bingyan laughed, "Prince Cheng is praying for the late Emperor in Xiangguo Temple. Official Lin doesn't know?"
Lin Wanrong let out a long "oh". "Is that so? I just came back to life, so of course I don't know. You said that Prince Cheng is at Xiangguo Temple. Mister Gu, are you sure? "
Seeing Lin San's burning gaze, Gu Bingyan smiled. It was as if he had something on him. Gu Bingyan hesitated and didn't dare to reply.
Lin San nodded carelessly and muttered to himself, "No wonder Mister Gu wants to burn the Wangfu. Prince Cheng is not at home!"
"What did you say?!" Although his voice was soft, everyone could hear him clearly. Gu Bingyan was angered when he saw Gu Bingyan putting the blame on him.
"Did I say something wrong?" Lin Wanrong chuckled, "The Wangfu is on fire. Mister Gu, you don't care about it and even stop others from putting it out. Aren't you trying to warm yourself?"
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