From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 936

It takes five days to travel from Fuzhou to Shenjing, 3,800 miles. Even if they change people and horses and travel 800 miles in an expedited manner, it takes five days.

Zhou Yuan and Chu Feifan agreed to run 600 miles a day and return to Shenjing within seven days.

Of course, it is impossible for ordinary people to do this, but they have deep internal strength, so as long as they keep changing horses at the post stations along the way, it will not be a big problem.

It is just tiring. Chu Feifan complained all the way after running for six or seven hours every day.

But no matter what, on October 11, Zhou Yuan finally returned to Shenjing, which he had not seen for a long time.

In fact, it was not long since he left Shenjing. He left at the end of May and returned in mid-October, which was less than five months.

But because so many things happened in these five months and he experienced so many ups and downs, it felt like a long time had passed.

"No, I'm going to the brothel."

Chu Feifan murmured, "I won't do anything wherever I go. I'll just lie down and let the girls serve me. I don't even want to eat now."

Zhou Yuan said, "Go ahead. I'll find you when you're leaving."

Chu Feifan clasped his fists and said, "Please, let me rest for a few more days. I'm almost dead from exhaustion for the Pure Yang Wuji Gong."

Zhou Yuan frowned and said in a deep voice, "I don't know how many days I'll stay in Shenjing, but it won't be very long. At most three to five days. It depends on the intelligence feedback."

"Be prepared to leave at any time."

Chu Feifan didn't care about that. He just said weakly, "I can't listen to that. I just want to lie down now. Goodbye."

He turned and left.

Looking at his back, Zhou Yuan couldn't help but smile and walked forward.

After a moment, Wang Ang came over and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you are still as charming as ever after half a year of absence!"

Zhou Yuan said: "Old Prince, stop flattering me. Can I still be charming now? Let's talk business."

Wang Ang whispered: "I have received the pigeon of the Divine Bird. I asked the Donglu spy to send it back. I hope it's in time."

"Only one major event happened in Shenjing, that is, His Royal Highness Prince Jing was raided and then imprisoned in the clan house."

"It seems to be related to the island pirates."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "How is His Majesty?"

Wang Ang said: "How can I be qualified to see His Majesty, but His Majesty seems to be in a bad mood recently, and Deng Bochi was almost raided."

"Ah?"

Zhou Yuan glared and said: "What's going on? Is that old thing making trouble again?"

Wang Ang smiled: "That's not the case, but after you returned to Shenjing after Fenglangjuxu, the progress of the new law was accelerated, and the southwest was carrying out the land reform. The court had too many complicated matters, such as opening the sea and salt affairs. Deng Bochi was so busy that he fell ill. "

"But this old man has a history of pretending to be sick. His Majesty thought he was lazy, so he was furious in the Golden Palace. If it weren't for Deng Su still in the southwest, he would probably have put this old man in jail."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said, "That's a small matter, not a big deal... Wait, isn't this the way to the palace!"

Wang Ang asked in confusion, "Are you going to the palace? Why are you in such a hurry? Let's go to Lao Xiong's house first. This guy has been back for almost a month. He was named an earl and he is so happy every day, as if he had eaten bee shit."

Zhou Yuan thought about it, and suddenly his eyes lit up, saying, "Did he succeed?"

Wang Ang laughed and said, "Of course! If he didn't succeed, how could he be so happy?"

"We have to go and congratulate him!"

Zhou Yuan said hurriedly, and the two strode forward and came to the gate of a six-courtyard house.

Wow, Old Xiong is really on the rise. He lives in such a big house now. What is this? The House of Marquis Keyi!

Wang Ang was obviously an acquaintance. He didn't need to inform Zhou Yuan and walked in directly.

When they arrived at the main hall, Xiong Kuohai, who received the notification from the housekeeper, rushed out.

Before the person arrived, the voice came first.

"Oh, His Royal Highness Zhongwu Prince is here! I'm sorry for not welcoming you from afar, I'm sorry for not welcoming you from afar!"

"Madam, please bring out the best tea from the dry courtyard to entertain him!"

Sister-in-law Xiong glared at him fiercely, then smiled and said, "Brother Zhou, please sit down first. Sister-in-law will prepare tea for you."

Zhou Yuan was a little stunned.

The more he thought about it, the more wrong it seemed. He couldn't help asking, "Old Xiong, what courtyard did you just say?"

"Inner courtyard!"

Xiong Kuohai asked in confusion, "Any questions?"

Did I hear it wrong, or did Old Xiong say it wrong?

Zhou Yuan was a little confused, so he leaned forward and said in a low voice: "Did it work?"

Old Bear was a little embarrassed, and laughed, saying: "It tastes just like that. It's boring once the novelty wears off."

"To be honest, I have no experience. The first time I made the whole house smell bad, and I almost collapsed."

"But later I got better, using the method you taught me before."

"It's really boring. You haven't experienced it, so you may think it's new, but it's also boring.Just like that. "

Wang Ang coughed twice and whispered: "Well, Lao Xiong, I experienced it when I just got married... about 22 years ago. "

Xiong Kuohai was stunned and looked at Zhou Yuan blankly.

Zhou Yuan said: "I am your teacher, guess if I have experienced it?"

Xiong Kuohai sat down and waved his hand: "It's boring, don't say anything. "

Zhou Yuan and Lao Wang looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

...

This meal was delicious. When old friends meet, they dare to say anything. Before they knew it, it was already late at night.

After traveling for many days, Zhou Yuan was a little tired, so he wanted to go to the Princess Qinshui's mansion to rest.

Just after walking out of the Earl's Mansion and before getting on the carriage, an iron tower stood in front of him.

Wearing a black robe and carrying a big knife, he stood quietly on the street, with a majestic momentum.

Thinking of the topic of "increasing intensity" mentioned with Lao Xiong and others before, Zhou Yuan felt guilty at the moment, and his legs were a little weak.

"Master Xiao, Master Xiaozhuang..."

Zhou Yuan's voice was a little stuttering.

Xiaozhuang said lightly: "I just received information from the Internal Court that you have entered the capital, why don't you enter the palace?"

Zhou Yuan laughed dryly: "I want to have dinner with my old brothers, what's wrong?"

Xiaozhuang said: "Your Majesty is sick. "

Zhou Yuan was a little worried and frowned; "Is her body finally unable to hold on? It's okay, I will persuade her tomorrow."

Xiao Zhuang said: "Your Majesty's body is indeed unable to hold on, but her Dao heart is even more problematic."

Zhou Yuan said: "What do you mean?"

"You will know when you go and see it, go now."

Xiao Zhuang's tone was still calm, but she took off the big knife on her back.

Zhou Yuan immediately said: "Let's talk it over! Don't use the knife! I'm going to the palace now!"

Xiao Zhuang looked at him and didn't say anything.

Zhou Yuan sighed and walked quickly towards the palace.

There was no obstruction. The Ziwei Palace was lit with candlelight. The familiar place, the familiar dragon table, and the familiar voice were sitting there quietly, with their heads buried very low.

It seemed that she heard footsteps, but she didn't look up, but just asked softly: "Xiao Zhuang, what time is it?"

Zhou Yuan said: "About midnight."

"It's still early. "

Empress Zhao Jing responded, and suddenly her body trembled, and she slowly raised her head.

She saw Zhou Yuan.

She opened her mouth, but couldn't say a word. Her nose felt sour, and she wanted to cry for some reason.

For some reason, she lowered her head, her shoulders trembled slightly, and countless emotions surged out.