Chapter 460

Shen Hao said goodbye and left, and soon disappeared in the alley where the restaurant was located.

Yang Shu didn't leave for a while, his face was gloomy, and he took small sips from his wine glass.

The waiter and shopkeeper of the side shop didn't dare to make a sound at all. They often saw Yang Shu, but they never knew that this smiling man could be a prince!

Yang Shu got up and walked out of the restaurant after drinking a little half of a pot of wine, the gloom on his face disappeared again.

As soon as he left the alley, Yang Shu raised his hand, and after a few breaths, two guards in disguise came over.

"Your Highness."

"In the future, you don't need to be too far away, just follow closely."

"Ah? This subordinate understands."

The sword light that was so close just now deeply hurt Yang Shu's nerves. Looking back now, Yang Shu's scalp still tingles. He swore he would never let the guards stay away from him again.

But at this time, Yang Shu also recalled that the surname Shen should have been scaring him before. Otherwise, based on the gap in cultivation between him and the other party and the distance between them, it is impossible for people to have time to stop it. It is reasonable for him to be killed instantly on the spot.

Pretentious to intimidate people, but also a master guard of the commanding yamen who forced out the secret protection.

Perhaps the surname Shen probably guessed my identity from the beginning? Yang Shu thought of this unconsciously. Immediately, he became more and more sure, and there was a kind of irritability of being counted out.

Losing the mood to continue strolling outside, Yang Shu went all the way back to Lingwang Mansion with his hands behind his back. There is no carriage, no horse riding, just walk on two legs, even if the road is far away, the guards have long been used to it, and the passers-by on the road will never think that this sullen-faced man who is speeding along the road is a prince.

After returning home, Yang Shu took a sip of tea and had his chief of staff, Li Jiang, called to the study.

Not long after, Li Jiang opened the study door and walked in. This man was in his fifties, his hair was already gray, he was very knowledgeable and intelligent, but because his ancestors had served as criminal officials, he could not join the ranks of officials and could only study and do business. Six years ago, he was favored by Yang Shu and entered the palace as an aide, and then he was promoted all the way to the position of chief aide.

Unlike the officials in the old Jing Dynasty system, people like Li Jiang belonged to the "private officials" of the palace. In fact, they were essentially the same as the family guards in the nursing home, but they sounded better.

However, this kind of "private official" should not be underestimated. Once the prince who is loyal to him inherits the general rule, the private official is likely to become a full-time official. There have been many examples in the temple that have reached the pinnacle of official career after being converted from a private official.

"See Your Highness, I don't know why His Highness is looking for your subordinates?" Li Jiang was also very surprised why his Highness came back just after noon. According to the normal situation, he should not leave the house until the time of Hai.

"I saw Shen Hao."

"Oh?! Did His Highness test him as we agreed before?"

"Of course. I made friends with him first, and then brought up Song Zhizhou to clear up the suspicion, but it was useless. That person is very messy and cunning. He blocked all my words today." Yang Shu was a little annoyed, With a slap, the side coffee table fell apart. Aggrieved.

"Is it blocked? Your Highness, please tell me carefully."

Yang Shu was silent for a long time before telling the story of meeting Shen Hao in the small restaurant at noon.

Li Jiang frowned after hearing this, and said after a while: "Your Highness, this Shen Hao is indeed very cunning. Even if he didn't expect your identity at the beginning, he definitely guessed that your background is not simple, so he won't talk to you or give it to you." Your chance to start the conversation.

Then you mentioned "Song Zhizhou". This name obviously irritated Shen Hao, because there was a grudge between him and the Song family, and he was stabbed on the street not long ago, so it is reasonable to estimate your intention as "evil". . But drawing the sword at you in the future is hiding your thoughts.

He's scaring you, and he's scaring the guard who secretly protects him. He knows that your identity is not simple, and you are in the imperial city, so a few words will never draw a knife at you. And with his cultivation base, if he really wants to do anything to you, he will never leave the opportunity for others to help.

Perhaps scaring you is second, forcing out guards who secretly protect him is his purpose, which is to put pressure on you in disguise. "

Yang Shu nodded, as he had guessed.

"Pang Ban?"

"Yes, Your Highness. Shen Hao carried out the guard of the Commander's Yamen in this way, which explains at least three problems. First, Shen Hao cannot command the guard from the Commander's Yamen. The guard showed up, which meant that the guard secretly followed Shen Hao besides protecting him and possibly monitoring him.

Second, Shen Hao is also telling His Highness to "be careful what you say", he doesn't want His Highness to say some words that may affect him, such as Xu Yihouli.

In the end, Shen Hao is also conveying to you the meaning of "I can't help myself, please forgive me, Your Highness". "

Yang Shu raised his eyebrows after hearing this, but he didn't think so deeply, the one named Shen hinted so much? But if you think about it carefully, there is really such a possibility. Secretly said: After all, he is also a literati, and his heart is really too broken.

"In your opinion, the Shen surname refused so simply because he couldn't help himself?"

"Your Highness, you are a corporal who respectfully went to contact Shen Hao. This desire to seek talents is enough to move people. How can Shen Hao not be moved by a mere hundred households. But how dare he show it to you when Pang Ban sent someone to stare at him?" A little bit of friendly kindness?"

Thinking of Pang Ban, Yang Shu was troubled, it was really the smelly and hard stones in the latrine. It would be really troublesome if Pang Ban was really staring at that Shen.

"Then what should we do now? If the one surnamed Shen can't take it down, it will be really hard to eat this fat piece of Heiqiying." Yang Shu rubbed his brows. He felt that everything was not going well recently, but time passed. It's getting tense.

"Actually, Your Highness doesn't need to be so anxious. Didn't there be news from Yueyinglou that their people have posted Shen Hao? If Pang Ban keeps a close eye on Shen Hao, we can approach through the channels of Yueyinglou. Shen Hao, and my subordinates feel that this method has a higher probability of success."

"Yueyinglou" Yang Shu took a deep breath and stood up from his chair, walked back and forth in the room unconsciously, and said after a long time: "The people in Yueyinglou have been restless recently, so important matters are all left to them." body. This is inappropriate."

Li Jiang didn't deny King Ling's concern, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Your Highness can prepare with both hands, the Yueying Tower will send them tasks, and at the same time, let the people who sneaked in check it out, so if there is any repetition, we can deal with it in time.

In addition, the subordinates think that although the Yueying Building has been a little restless recently, its foundation is still held by Your Highness, and as long as His Highness continues to hold on to their fate, they will not be allowed to go around. It is best for His Highness to treat them with tenderness. After all, the situation is imminent now, and His Highness must not let go of the power of Yueyinglou. "