Chapter 083 The Acting of Shangguan Qing

Soon, Li Pu returned to the carriage with a large bag of various sugar figurines.
The sugar figurines were in different shapes, including the twelve zodiac signs, flowers, birds, fish, insects, and even flying fairies. The variety was abundant.
The candy vendor's craftsmanship is exquisite. Although the candy figures have a single color, their shapes are lifelike and intriguing.
Wuan Yue couldn't take her eyes off them. She thought these candy figures were so fun and also edible.
"Take whichever one you like."
Li Pu said with a smile.
This little girl was tough just a moment ago, but now she can't keep up the act!
"I..."
Wu Anyue wanted to maintain her composure for a while, but after seeing Li Pu's loving eyes, she quickly surrendered.
'Forget it, it's just a few small candy figures. Who says you can't eat them when you grow up?'
Wu An Yue's thoughts became clear, and she no longer resisted the impulse in her heart. She directly picked out a cute little rabbit from the pack of candy figures.
"Thank you, Teacher, for your generosity."
Wu An Yue whispered her thanks.
She still felt a little embarrassed.
"What do you mean by generosity? These things are not valuable."
Li Pu picked up a small pig-shaped sugar figure and casually threw it into his mouth.
Don't say, it's quite sweet.
Wuan Yue is playing with a little bunny, with a smile on her lips, thinking, sugar figurines are not worth much, but someone's intentions are valuable.
Outside the carriage, the old eunuch Lu Yu is sensing everything happening inside the carriage, unable to hide his pleased expression.
"It's been a while since I saw Your Majesty this happy. It seems that the adventure was worth it."
"Lu Yu was in a cheerful mood and was preparing to drive into the Eastern Market of Chang'an."
"Suddenly, his gaze froze, looking towards the nearby East Market Gate."
Standing next to the entrance, there is an old Taoist priest dressed in a black robe, looking very familiar.
"Yuan Dingfeng? What is he doing here?"
At this moment, Lu Yu is wearing a merchant-style robe and has changed his appearance. Yuan Dingfeng probably doesn't recognize him.
At this moment, Yuan Dingfeng was holding a compass and muttering to himself as if he was searching for something.
Just when Lu Yu thought this chance encounter was over, Yuan Dingfeng suddenly looked up and stared straight at the carriage compartment behind him, as if he had discovered something astonishing!
Lu Yu was taken aback, and then his eyes suddenly turned cold. Yuan Dingfeng intends to harm the emperor?!
In an instant, Lu Yu, holding a horse whip, was already prepared for battle!
As the chief of the Qintianjian, Yuan Dingfeng's strength is not to be underestimated. His mysterious and unpredictable Taoist combat power is not weaker than that of a heavenly-ranked warrior!
事关重大，卢雨没有丝毫大意，更没有因为袁定风是官员, 就放松警惕！
At this moment...
被卢雨目光锁定的袁定风，感觉到了强大的危机，他转头看了眼卢雨, 皱了皱眉。
"A Yin person on the heavenly level?"
"Is the person in the carriage a member of the grand Zhou royal family?"
Yuan Dingfeng was confused and puzzled.
It turns out that he had just used divination to explore the path, searching for the source of change in the grand Zhou's fate, and finally locked onto the carriage driven by Lu Yu.
Yuan Dingfeng didn't immediately see through Lu Yu's disguise, but he could tell that Lu Yu was a eunuch.
Since there is a skilled eunuch expert guarding at the Tianjie Border, the person sitting in the carriage must be a noble member of the royal family.
Did the royal family of Da Zhou really have such a background?
Besides the Empress, is there another figure who can change the destiny of the dynasty?
This result came as a surprise to Yuan Dingfeng.
Yuan Dingfeng wanted to delve deeper, but seeing Lu Yu being highly alert, he finally gave up the idea.
Intelligence can be gradually gathered. It is unwise to rashly confront the royal family in a bustling market.
Maybe he would be labeled as a rebel.
In the end, Yuan Dingfeng took a deep look at the carriage compartment and finally turned away.
In the compartment.
Wu Anyue felt something in her heart and asked:
"Lao Lu, what happened outside?"
"Nothing, just ran into an acquaintance. He has already left."
Lu Yu breathed a sigh of relief as she saw Yuan Dingfeng leave.
He was not afraid of Yuan Dingfeng causing trouble, but didn't want to expose some arrangements for no reason.
When Wu Anyue heard this, she nodded slightly and instructed:
"Stay vigilant and don't be careless."
"Understood."
Outside the carriage, Lu Yu's voice was extremely respectful.
Li Pu, listening to the conversation between Wu Anyue and Lu Yu, was somewhat curious:
"You guys seem very nervous?"
Li Pu heard a sense of tension from their conversation.
Wu Anyue smiled slightly and half-jokingly said:
"Yes, because there is a teacher sitting in the car, I can't be calm!"
Li Pu: "......"
As the scenery outside the window turned into a busier and bustling east market, Li Pu suddenly thought of walking the streets with Shangguan Qing.
That woman seems to have gone home. She had such a bitter argument with her family. I hope they didn't start fighting.
……
On the other side.
In the most luxurious tavern in the East City, there is a private room called "Yicui Tower".
Up ahead, Shangguan Qing coldly stared at the thin-faced, long-bearded old man in the grey robe, and asked in a deep voice:
"Why did you deceive me by using my mother's name?"
"The gray-robed old man is none other than Shangguan Zhishou, the former prime minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty and also the grandfather of Shangguan Qing."
"Shangguan Qing received a letter from her mother early in the morning, saying that there was an urgent matter to discuss with her. However, when she arrived for the appointment, she only saw the person she least wanted to see."
"Grandpa didn't lie to you. Your mother really wants to see you, and she wrote the letter herself."
"You can come back to the mansion later and meet her, talk to her, how long has it been since you last went back..."
Shangguan Zhishou calmly said, unaffected by Shangguan Qing's questioning.
However, no matter how noble his facade was, it couldn't hide the fact that he had deceived Shangguan Qing.
Shangguan Qing was angry and said:
"Who do you think you are to do this?"
Shangguan Zhishou raised his eyes and glanced at Shangguan Qing, calmly saying:
"Qing'er, grandpa is doing this for your own good."
"Don't pretend to be kind here."
Bang! Shangguan Qing slammed the table in anger and scolded in a coquettish voice:
"You can deceive them, but you can't deceive me!"
"You always disregard my thoughts and do the things I hate the most, but in the end, you say it's for my own good!"
"Do you take me for a fool?"
"In the end, it's all for your own benefit!"
Shang Guan Zhishou glanced at the clear palm prints slapped on the table, his eyes narrowing slightly:
"Your temper has become much worse, it seems that you are not very happy in the palace."
"It's none of your business."
Shangguan Qing shouted again, and only then did she feel a little less oppressed in her heart.
In the eyes of Shangguan Zhishou, no matter how angry or resistant Shangguan Qing is, she is always just a child who refuses to grow up.
He rarely gets angry because of Shangguan Qing's attitude.
This condescending treatment, however, makes Shangguan Qing even more uncomfortable.
She would rather exchange insults with Shang Guan Zhishou.
However, Shang Guan Zhishou would not do that. He always believed that Shang Guan Qing was "making a fuss" because she did not know any better.
"After venting your anger, let's talk about the real issue."
Shangguan Zhishou picked up the teapot and poured hot tea for Shangguan Qing. Then he said:
Gu Ba
"What is your relationship with Li Pu? Are you really going to abandon the marriage agreement with the heir of the Long family and be with him?"
Hearing this, Shangguan Qing's face turned a bit awkward:
"I do not have an engagement with Long Ming, it was you who randomly matched us."
"Long Ming has long forgotten about me, I advise you not to harbor delusions."
"You want to curry favor with General Long? Find someone else to do it, don't expect me to!"
The Dragon General mentioned by Shangguan Qing refers to Long Ming's father, the Chief General of the Western Army, and the Grand General Long Qing.
Shangguan Zhishou wanted to establish a good relationship with Long Qing and had high hopes for the future of Long Ming, which led to the marriage alliance.
As a result, Long Ming was satisfied with Shangguan Qing, but Shangguan Qing, with the help of the Empress, entered the palace to serve.
Looks like the well-matched marriage has fallen through like this.
With the situation getting to this point, both Longqing and Shangguan Zhishou feel embarrassed.
Longqing has lost hope in the marriage alliance, but Shangguan Zhishou is not ready to give up yet.
"Grandfather is doing this for your own good. Long Ming has already reached the Hanlin realm. He has a promising future!"
"Can that Li Pu compare to him?"
Shangguan Zhishou's tone remained calm.
He didn't deny his intention to win over Long Qing with Shangguan Qing. After all, his granddaughter would eventually marry someone. It would be better to contribute to the prosperity of the family along the way.
"What do you know?!"
Shangguan Qing glared at Shangguan Zhishou and said in a deep voice:
"Li Pu is a descendant of the first generation Duke of Weiguo, with noble bloodline. How could he be inferior to Long Ming?"
"His potential surpasses your imagination!"
Hearing this, Shangguan Zhishou's eyebrows twitched slightly, but his mouth remained calm:
"Oh, tell me about it?"
"I'm not interested in chatting with you!"
Shangguan Qing snorted coldly and stood up to leave directly.
"Wait."
Shangguan Zhishou looked up, his voice slightly heavy, "If you still consider yourself a member of the Shangguan family, after leaving Yicui Building, go straight back to the mansion and see your parents. Grandfather can let bygones be bygones. Otherwise..."
"Otherwise, what?" asked Shangguan Qing coldly, showing no fear.
Shangguan Zhishou did not answer, but replied with a question:
"Have you forgotten how you were injured last time?"
Upon hearing these words, Shangguan Qing first froze, then his eyes flashed with an expression of incredulity.
How did he know that I was injured?
Could it be that the assassin is related to him?
Is he planning to kill Li Pu?
Why?
Could it be...worrying that Li Pu will ruin his marriage plan?
At this moment, Shangguan Qing felt so unfamiliar with the old man sitting across from her.
He doesn't seem human, but more like a cunning and calculating beast!
"Was it you who instructed that assassin?"
Shangguan Qing stared at Shangguan Zhishou and asked in a deep voice.
"As I said before, if you consider yourself a member of the Shangguan family, go back to the mansion and see your mother."
"Otherwise, you are harming yourself and others."
"Shangguan Zhishou's voice became colder and no longer as gentle as before."
"Why is he forcing me to return to the mansion?"
"Could there be something major about to happen?"
Shangguan Qing squinted her eyes and her brain was working at high speed.
'Li Pu is supposed to be outside the palace today accompanying His Majesty...'
'If I don't return home, the next step should be to meet up with them...'
‘Could it be that Li Pu and His Majesty are in danger?!’
‘Fortunately, His Majesty has skilled protectors by his side…’
Realizing this, Shangguan Qing did not panic nor feel angry, but instead felt a bit sorry for Shangguan Zhishou.
"Even if you really kill Li Pu, I will not fulfill your wishes!"
With these words, Shangguan Qing threw them lightly and walked out of the box without hesitation.
When only Shangguan Zhishou was left in the box, he couldn't help but smile:
"Qinger, you are still a little too inexperienced!"
After saying this, Shangguan Zhishou took out a jade talisman from his sleeve, activated it with spiritual power, and placed it by his mouth, saying in a deep voice:
"Confirming target intelligence, execute elimination mission according to highest threat level."
After saying this, Shangguan Zhishou focused his attention on the jade talisman.
Shortly afterwards, the previously smooth and flat surface of the jade talisman began to emit a faint shimmer, forming two faint words: 【Understood, will comply】.
……
另一边，假装生气，实则非常紧张的上官晴，正努力控制着气息和步伐。
她现在最想做的事，是尽快找到李普和女帝，提醒他们上官知守有问题！
但上官晴很清楚，是大儒境儒门术士，即便在闹市，也能感知百丈以外的细微动静。
上官晴不知道上官知守还有没有在暗中观察她，所以完全不敢暴露真实想法，只是努力表演着“愤怒”和“不满”。
这一刻，上官晴忽然能切身体会到，李普每次代替女帝上朝时，要面临什么样的精神压力！
终于，上官晴走出了倚翠楼，处身于人来人往的东市主街。
她站在路旁辨认了方向，稍一沉吟，选定了某个方向出发。
长安城东市十分繁华，即便人流量不如西市，也有五六十万商贩客人。
单凭上官晴一个人，是不可能找到李普和女帝乘坐的马车，再跟他们汇合的。
上官晴准备找万骑司的人手帮忙。
虽然东市距离万骑司衙门挺远的，但她恰好知道，万骑司有一队人马，正在国子监外蹲点观察。
所以，上官晴准备先去一趟国子监。
这样做还有个好处，去国子监，跟回上官府是同一个方向！
在上官知守看来，上官晴此时的表现，很像是权衡利弊之后，“屈服”了。
倚翠楼中，上官知守轻抚胡须，面露轻笑：
“这小丫头虽然嘴硬，但还是很懂权衡利弊的。”
“可惜啊，事情比你想得要复杂很多呢！”
当上官晴逐渐走出感知范围，上官知守也就站了起身，准备离开。
……
On the other side.
卢雨驾着马车，随着车流正式进入东市，看着人头簇拥的大街，卢雨内心充满不安。
如果可以选择，他是很不希望女帝出宫的。
毕竟安保压力太大了。
谁知道这些人群中，会不会藏着几百上千个杀手？
要知道，大周王朝是允许百姓随身携带兵器的。
如果真出现那种场面，卢雨即便能杀掉所有杀手，也很难保证实力大跌后的女帝不受伤害。
为了避免最坏情况发生，卢雨只能提高警惕，放开感知，快速辨别方圆百米内的所有活物……
力保其中没有心怀不轨的家伙！
这样做非常耗费精力，即便卢雨身为天阶高手，也觉得有点疲惫，内心自然更加不爽。
卢雨的不爽主要是针对李普。
虽然李普不是出宫的主谋，但女帝想要出宫“钓鱼”，也是为了他。
这叫冤有头债有主！
‘小子，你这个人情欠大了！’
卢雨内心嘀咕道。
而这时，卢雨忽然感知到一个熟悉的身影，出现在人群中。
他微微一愣，随即传音向女帝武安月汇报：
“陛下，我们碰到上官姑娘了，要喊她吗？”