It is said that Dong Shuzhen took Qiu Wen and Xia Wu with her and ran excitedly to the room where the carpenter made the abacus. They searched everywhere, but they never found the small wooden beads she had secretly hidden.

no way.

In the end, I had to go back dejected.

At this time, Zhu Xiuyuan and Dong Shuyu were sitting in the back hall drinking tea and chatting, and there was nothing unusual.

Dong Shuzhen said that she did not find Xiao Muzhu...

Zhu Xiuyuan smiled and comforted him for a while.

Then everyone got up and left the back hall of the tea house, returned to the mansion to rest for a while, and then went out again to visit all the scenic spots in and outside Jiangzhou City, or places that were full of meaning to them.

Three days later.

Everyone stops swimming.

We also planned to set off back to Beijing early tomorrow morning.

However, on this day, a very shocking news reached Jiangzhou, and Zhu Xiuyuan learned about it——

The fourth prince of the Yan Kingdom, no, it should be Zhao Pu, the former fourth prince of the Yan Kingdom, died mysteriously!

On a cold morning in Yanjing, Zhao Pu was found lying in a ditch, naked, as cold as a popsicle, and already lifeless...

After Zhu Xiuyuan heard the news, Zeng was filled with emotion.

The former strong opponent didn't expect that he would be in this situation in just a few months!

…

When Zhu Xiuyuan and the others returned to the capital, it was already the afternoon of the next day.

From Jiangzhou to the capital, you have to go down the river, so the speed is naturally faster.

Some time after returning to Beijing, Zhu Xiuyuan returned to his previous appearance——

Accompanying Dong Shuzhen and the others were happy.

Then take some time to visit the Shenlei Army Camp, Shenlei Square, and the Salt Workshop to refresh your sense of presence...

In fact, there is no need for Zhu Xiuyuan to intervene in these places. Lin Bochang, Zhou Dong and others are all good players who can stand alone.

I wish Xiuyuan could sit back and relax as a hands-off shopkeeper.

This is exactly the happy life he wants.

Suddenly one day.

Zhu Xiuyuan took Yan Dashan and dozens of generals to wander around the bustling streets of the capital, feeling the noisy atmosphere of the city.

Zhu Xiuyuan, who was leisurely and leisurely, accidentally raised his eyes and met someone in the crowd in front of him.

That's a girl.

He looks about seventeen or eighteen years old.

The appearance is not glamorous, but even a bit embarrassing.

But her face and temperament are very good.

etc!

With a quick glance, Zhu Xiuyuan realized that this girl looked familiar.

So he looked sideways again.

Now he could see clearly that this girl was really an acquaintance——

The personal maid beside Kou Wanwan is named Xiaohuan.

In the past, when Kou Wanwan was still in the capital, every time Zhu Xiuyuan went to Huamanlou to have a private meeting with Kou Wanwan, Xiaohuan would come out to greet him and take him upstairs.

At this time, Xiaohuan was also staring at him.

After the two looked at each other for a moment, Xiaohuan suddenly turned around and walked in one direction among the crowd.

Zhu Xiuyuan was stunned for a moment, his mind racing.

"Xiaohuan is Miss Kou's personal maid. I remember that Xiaohuan followed her to central Guizhou... Xiaohuan suddenly appeared on the streets of the capital... By the way, it must be no coincidence that I saw her here!"

Zhu Xiuyuan analyzed it and thought that Xiaohuan was waiting for him here on purpose.

Seeing Xiaohuan turn around and leave again, Zhu Xiuyuan knew in his heart that Xiaohuan meant for him to follow her.

Immediately, Zhu Xiuyuan dismissed the dozens of generals, taking only Yan Dashan with him, and ordered Yan Dashan to follow Xiao Huan closely...

As expected, Xiaohuan took them to Huamanlou.

back door.

Xiaohuan is waiting there.

"Master Hou!" Xiaohuan bowed and bowed.

"Xiaohuan, why are you in the capital? Where is Miss Kou, has she returned to the capital too?"

To be honest, Zhu Xiuyuan was really worried about Kou Wanwan's safety in central Guizhou.

I also miss spending time with her.

"Master Marquis, it is not convenient to elaborate here. Please go upstairs and allow me to explain in detail."

"good!"

Zhu Xiuyuan followed Xiaohuan to the fourth floor.

Kou Wanwan's room.

Since Kou Wanwan left Beijing, Zhu Xiuyuan has never visited this place again. Now that he visited his old place again, Zhu Xiuyuan instantly remembered everything that happened in this room with Kou Wanwan.

That is a annoying little goblin!

But it's also to his liking.

Zhu Xiuyuan was distracted when Xiaohuan closed the door and knelt down directly to Zhu Xiuyuan. Then with a tearful voice, she asked him to save her young lady...

Zhu Xiuyuan was shocked.

save?

"Xiaohuan, you get up first. What's going on? Please explain it clearly first."

Zhu Xiuyuan pulled her up.

Through Xiaohuan's narration, Zhu Xiuyuan roughly understood.

Previously, Kou Wanwan's advantage in central Guizhou was still very obvious. At least, when Zhu Xiuyuan met Kou Wanwan in Luzhou on his way back from Shu, Kou Wanwan's influence in central Guizhou was quite strong.

However, in recent times, the situation in central Guizhou has changed suddenly.

The Tibetan Empire on the western plateau somehow got involved in the affairs of central Guizhou.

There is also the Liang State in the north, which has more than 100,000 troops in central Shu and may invade central Guizhou at any time.

The situation became complicated again.

And because of some other factors, Kou Wanwan's power was almost wiped out...

When Xiaohuan left central Guizhou, Kou Wanwan led some remnants of his troops and were hiding in a secret stronghold.

As a result, before Xiaohuan left central Guizhou, he heard that the stronghold had been destroyed.

Then Kou Wanwan and the others disappeared...

The situation is critical.

In fact, in the past, the situation in central Guizhou was also chaotic. Qingquan Palace, Chen State, the chieftain king of Lingnan West Road, and Dali State farther west, etc., all the forces were intertwined and it was a mess.

But Kou Wanwan can still handle it with ease.

But now, this force from Tibet is very different. They are actually familiar with all the methods of Qingquan Palace and Kou Wanwan... This is fatal.

Their advantages are gone.

In central Guizhou, although things like poison have been lost, there are still some methods that are unimaginable to ordinary people. It is by relying on this that Qingquan Palace and Kou Wanwan can gain a foothold in the intricate and complex Guizhou Province.

People from Tibet are very familiar with these incredible methods and are proficient in restraint methods.

Kou Wanwan and the others were caught off guard and were caught off guard, to the point where they were almost annihilated...

After listening to Xiaohuan's narration, Zhu Xiuyuan pondered for a moment and looked solemn.

Then he said: "I already know about this, Xiaohuan, don't worry, I have said before that if Miss Kou needs help, I will definitely do my best."

"Thank you, Lord Marquis!"

"Get ready first. I will be able to set off tomorrow at the latest. Then on the way, you can tell me the specific situation in central Guizhou and what specific difficulties you have."

"yes!"

Xiaohuan sent Zhu Xiuyuan downstairs and out the back door.

Pass the alley to the entrance of Pipa Lane, merge into the crowd and disappear.
Chapter completed!