"This crooked-neck tree was planted twenty years ago."

Changsun Jinghong got up from the recliner and sat in front of the stone table.

He pointed at the crooked-necked tree and said:

"In the spring of the third year of Zhaohua, a total of four big-leaved banyan trees that I know about were planted."

"This one in our Imperial City Department was planted by Empress Lu... At that time, the Imperial City Department had almost ceased to exist in name only. I was also appointed that year to assume the promotion position of the Imperial City Department."

"I was recommended by Empress Lu to the Emperor, so I am here to guard this big-leafed banyan tree and it has grown into a towering tree."

Li Chenan looked at Changsun Jinghong.

Changsun Jinghong's words meant that he was the confidant of the former Empress Lu.

Based on his current rumored life experience, Queen Lu is his mother. So when Changsun Jinghong mentioned this tree, he naturally wanted to trust him.

He has even been guarding the crooked-necked tree to this day, seemingly waiting for him to come back and take over.

Then the emperor rewarded himself with the position of deputy promotion, and I'm afraid he also had this in mind.

"The second big-leaved banyan tree was planted by the pond in the back garden of Dingguohou's mansion."

"That tree was planted by Mrs. Fan... She has been planting peach blossoms all her life. This is the first time she planted a large-leaf fig. She took good care of it and it is growing very well."

"Today's Dingguo Houfu is almost comparable to the Shangchehou Mansion back then."

Hearing this second tree, Li Chenan was slightly startled, because the ending of getting into the Hou Mansion was a tragedy!

"The third big-leaved banyan tree is in the plum garden... Of course, the most numerous plum trees in the plum garden are plum trees, but now the big-leafed banyan tree is the most eye-catching."

"It was planted by Princess Yun'an... Princess Yun'an was the daughter of Lu Zhanxiao back then. Queen Lu was her aunt. The emperor named her Princess Yun'an. Meiyuan was the princess' mansion back then.

"

Li Chenan suddenly realized that Princess Yun'an was his cousin. No wonder the emperor gave the plum garden to him.

The whole family of Princess Yun'an was also implicated in the incident of going to the Chehou Mansion, and now they probably have no descendants.

"The fourth tree was planted in the old rain building. It was planted by Shang Di. You have seen it before."

"That old guy from Shang Di said that he will go to Guangling City and his Peach Blossom Island in a few days."

"He gave the old rain tower to you. If you have time, go to the old rain tower occasionally and take care of the tree."

At this moment, Changsun Jinghong twisted a piece of pig tail and took a bite. He turned to Wang Zheng and told Wang Zhengjinzhong: "Ask the kitchen to cook two more dishes, even if it is for our deputy to lift the wind."

Wang Zheng Jinzhong responded and left. Changsun Jinghong said again:

"Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and these four trees have grown to towering heights... Even our crooked-necked tree, although it looks a little uglier, has already blocked out the sky and the sun."

Changsun Jinghong spit out the bones, took out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth, pointing to the pig tail on the plate, "Try it, it tastes good."

Li Chenan was not polite, twisted a piece and took a bite, "Well, the sauce is rich in flavor, good craftsmanship!"

"The chef in Ruoshui's Juxian Pavilion made it."

"Then I'll ask Juxian Pavilion to bring you a plate every day."

Changsun Jinghong waved his hand: "Once you taste it, you will never get tired of it. You can try it once in a while to make the taste memorable."

"Those four trees grew well, but the four people who planted them had different destinies in just twenty years."

"Today, the most beautiful one is definitely Dingguohou Mansion."

"Shang Di... lived a nourishing life. He put his feelings into his lyrics and music, which fulfilled his ideals."

"Only Empress Lu, who planted the tree in our yard, and Princess Yun'an from Meiyuan... Princess Yun'an's whereabouts are unknown now. The Imperial City Department has been tracking down the clues for so many years but has yet to find any useful clues.

"

"In the past two years, I have not asked the Imperial City Division to investigate again."

"Why?"

"If you are still alive, why bother anymore. If you are dead and the bones are cold, why bother looking for it anymore."

Changsun Jinghong sighed, perhaps because he was getting old, his heart was no longer as cold as before, but instead he felt a little more grateful for the changes in the world.

"Plum Garden, that's a good place."

"In winter, when the snow falls heavily and the plum blossoms are in full bloom, the scenery of the plum garden is the most beautiful."

"I heard that the place has been renovated. When will you move to Meiyuan?"

Li Chenan thought for a while:

"I'm thinking that in a few days...the officials the emperor rewarded me with are not too busy. The Supervision Department is in name only, but I can go or not. The doctor from the Taiyuan University...there is no need to rush to go."

"As for here, you, the old man, are here. I can just come and talk to you occasionally."

"So I think it won't be a waste to stay in Yunji Bieye for the time being."

Changsun Jinghong pondered for a moment, "It's better to move into Meiyuan earlier."

"Why?"

"Although the Plum Garden is not as big as Yunji Bieyye, it is more exquisite. In addition... you don't have to go to the Supervision Department and Taiyuan College, but you have to come here every day."

"..."

"If the Imperial City Division is said to be simple, it is simple. If it is said to be complex, it is also quite complex."

"The Imperial City Division not only has Military Intelligence Branch 7, the Imperial City Division has a total of seven divisions. You need to get to know the leaders of the seven divisions. You also need to understand the operations of the Imperial City Division and know the strength of the Imperial City Division."

"I'm old, I hope you can grow up quickly."

"I'm tired too... I hope you can take up this burden so that I can feel more relaxed."

"……All right!"

Li Chenan looked at Changsun Jinghong and asked doubtfully: "Am I really Queen Lu's son?"

"...Of course, otherwise why would the emperor value you so much!"

"So who killed Queen Lu?"

"This is what you are going to investigate after you come to the Imperial City Division!"

"Do you have any clues?"

Changsun Jinghong pondered for a moment and shook his head, "I think that if you want to investigate this matter, I'm afraid you have to bring down Jita first and then think about it."

Now Li Chenan's biggest enemy is Ji Tai and everyone in Ji Tai's line!

This force is extremely huge, so huge that even if the Dingguo House wants to do something, it has to weigh it again and again.

"I heard that today you scolded that old guy until he vomited three liters of blood and fell to the ground in a coma?"

Li Chenan chuckled and said, "On impulse."

"Being impulsive is actually a good thing. It would be better if you scolded him to death."

"Then the problem now is that Ji Tai will probably jump over the wall. He doesn't care what your identity is, he will definitely take action against you."

"But when you live to his age, you tend to be a little hesitant in doing things. If he wants to kill you, he must be fully prepared."

"What I'm referring to is... I'm afraid he will mobilize troops and horses to come and steal the country directly without stopping!"

Li Chenan was startled, "Is he really that brave?"

Changsun Jinghong stroked his long beard and smiled: "Anyway, he won't live for many years, and he also wants to go crazy for the last time!"

"In that dark building, there are a lot of bad things about him and his party that have been collected over the years. You can go and see for yourself in the future."

"After lunch, you will follow Wang Zhengjinzhong to MI7."

"Let's start from point seven."
Chapter completed!