novelden Chapter 189 Entering Nanli
Chapter 189 Entering Nanli
Lin Shu returned to the mansion after midnight, but all the husbands in the mansion, except for Song Yun who had just given birth not long ago, were up and waiting in the main hall.
Lin Shu was suddenly summoned by someone from the palace, which naturally alarmed her husband in the mansion. The little fat boy was yawning and muttering bad things about his mother, the Empress.
Seeing Lin Shu return safely, he finally felt relieved.
Seeing the approaching figure, Su Mu hurriedly went out to greet them, looked them up and down, and then asked with concern, "My lady, are you alright?"
"It's alright, don't worry."
Lin Shu replied softly, then took his hand and led him into the hall. Looking at the pregnant Li Huanzhi and the weary-looking chubby boy, she raised her hand and patted their heads.
"Go and rest! I'm leaving on a long trip early tomorrow morning, and I'm counting on you all to get up and see me off!"
"Going on a long trip? Lin Shu, where are you going? How long are you going? Can't you take us with you?" The chubby boy immediately asked three questions in a row, his eyes welling up with tears as he yawned halfway through.
Lin Shu pinched his nose, then turned to Su Mu and Li Huanzhi, who were looking at her, and explained:
"His Majesty has appointed me as Imperial Commissioner to inspect various regions. I will return in no more than five months, so it is inconvenient for me to take you with me."
"Hmm... okay!" Feng Yu pouted, then stood up abruptly and ran out in a hurry, saying as she ran, "Then I'm going to sleep first. Big brother, remember to wake me up tomorrow to take Lin Shu to school."
Su Mu and Li Huanzhi looked at the cheerful figure and smiled helplessly.
Lin Shu frowned in confusion: "Why do I feel that A-Yu seems quite happy to hear that I'm leaving?"
Su Mu and Li Huanzhi exchanged a glance, smiling without saying a word. It's all because you were too torturous in bed earlier...
The three of them didn't chat for long before returning to their rooms. Lin Shu went to the study and called Zi Yi over.
Before leaving, she naturally wanted to learn more about Nanli.
Lin Shu: "I'm going to leave Fengming for a while and go to Nanli. Tell me about the current situation in Nanli."
Hearing that she was suddenly leaving, Zi Yi was somewhat surprised, but she didn't ask any questions. Instead, she dutifully answered Lin Shu's questions:
"Reporting to Your Majesty, there are now two major factions in Nanli—the Grand Preceptor and the Regent Prince. The Regent Prince's faction is being suppressed everywhere and is gradually losing ground."
However, I heard that the Regent suddenly recognized a son a few days ago. This son is skilled in both literature and martial arts, and is favored by the Prince of Shezhen. He was asked to be named the heir apparent, but like the Regent, he wears a mask every day...
As for the Imperial Preceptor's residence, nothing unusual has happened recently. However, according to the people of Wushuang Pavilion, the Imperial Preceptor seems to possess sorcery; he can not only control plants but also reverse aging...
"Young Master? Sorcery? This Nanli is quite interesting!"
After listening to Zi Yi's report, Lin Shu raised her eyebrows and murmured, but her attention was still mostly on the Grand Preceptor. Could the ability to control plants also be a superpower?
Afterwards, Lin Shu and Zi Yi chatted for a while longer. Zi Yi didn't know much about the situation in Nanli either, since they were in two countries far apart. He probably wouldn't know the latest situation until he arrived in Nanli and met Chou Er.
"Okay. Go now!" She waved her hand, indicating that Ziyi could leave.
As Zi turned to leave, a voice called out from behind him:
"and many more."
Zi turned around and respectfully asked, "What else do you need, Master?"
"Any news about Xu Jingyun?" I've been so busy lately that I almost forgot to ask.
Zi shook his head:
"No, Master!"
However, before Miss Xu 'died,' Prefect Xu had come to the capital without being summoned, and Miss Xu had indeed gone to the bandit's den, but never came out...
My men investigated the hideout and discovered what appeared to be a secret passage, but it had been filled in, and I have no idea where it led!
Upon hearing this, Lin Shu knew that Xu Jingyun was doing this to prevent anyone from finding him, and she couldn't help but feel annoyed. She then sighed, her tone unusually irritated, and said:
"Understood, you may leave. There's no need to investigate further!"
……
half a month later.
A small town on the border between Nanli Kingdom and Fengming Kingdom.
As night fell, the town was enveloped in tranquility. Moonlight, like water, spilled onto the cobblestone streets, casting a soft, silvery glow.
The four of them entered the only inn in the small town under the moonlight.
"Boss, four superior rooms! And some good wine and food, I've been traveling all day, I'm starving!"
One of the young women, dressed in a light blue outfit, with a pretty face and a medium build, started shouting as soon as she entered the room.
Then, a beautiful woman dressed in a blue outfit, with a stunning appearance, a tall and voluptuous figure, captivating peach blossom eyes, and a cold demeanor, followed closely behind and walked in.
The tallest and strongest were the two young women who were like small mountains at the back. They were muscular, of average appearance, and dressed in black, with a rather fierce physique.
There were four people in total, each of whom looked like an outstanding individual. Moreover, the south was humid and hot, and although all four were dressed in close-fitting clothes, they were very thin, which perfectly outlined their tall and handsome figures.
Therefore, as soon as they entered the inn, they attracted frequent glances from the people dining in the lobby.
The woman in blue, in particular, stunned the shopkeeper, who remained silent for a long time.
"Snapped."
The sound of a sword sheath slamming onto the table pulled everyone back to reality. The woman in blue seemed to be getting impatient with the stares; her brows furrowed, her expression displeased, and her aura grew increasingly cold.
The innkeeper snapped out of his daze and quickly invited them to sit down, then gave instructions to the waiter who was serving the dishes.
The four sat down, and soon all the dishes were served. The innkeeper also gave them an extra pot of wine.
The woman in green, sensing the gazes secretly observing Lin Shu around her, cheekily moved closer to the woman in blue and said with feigned disdain:
"Sigh! These people have no taste. Besides being taller than me, what do you have that I don't? You look like a little boy... Don't you two agree?"
As she spoke, the woman in green turned to ask the two women in black who were frantically stuffing food into their mouths.
Upon hearing this, the two men even looked up and sized them up before nodding in agreement.
"That's right! But you can't do it either. A strong woman has to be like my sister and me, haha!"
As they spoke, the two patted their bulging chests vigorously.
Ji Wan, the woman in green: "...".
Lin Shu, the woman in blue: "...".
That's right, these four people are Lin Shu and Ji Wan, as well as the two lieutenant generals assigned to them by His Majesty—Shen Lin and Ye Feng!
They had already entered Nanli, and the inn they were entering was the same one where Feng Xin and the others had come before.
It is said that Shen Lin and Ye Feng were chosen by Ji Wan. Their thought processes are exactly the same as Ji Wan's, and they are quite physically strong but not very bright!
Fortunately, Lin Shu has gotten used to it over the past two weeks.
Moreover, they have already arrived in Nanli, and this is the only inn in the town, so they should be able to find out Feng Xin's whereabouts here.
Thinking of this, Lin Shu took out a handkerchief, elegantly wiped her mouth, and got up to go to the shopkeeper!
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