Chapter 314: Being fooled

Concubine Rong felt that since Gu Jian dared to disregard the lives of his entire family to overturn the verdict on behalf of the former crown prince, he must have some evidence in his hands.

Li Yuan might already be in their hands, but it will take three days. Does that mean there is other evidence?

After all, Li Yuan could not overturn the verdict on behalf of the former crown prince.

After thinking about it, she still didn't know what evidence Gu Jian was holding in his hand.

But after three days, if the evidence is conclusive, all my efforts will be ruined.

No, she wouldn't allow that to happen.

The Gu and Bai families have risked so many lives, and seeing how confident they seem, this evidence must be crucial.

"Madam Cui, can we deal with that Chunyi from back then?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I handled it myself and watched her die with my own eyes." said Madam Cui.

"Then think about it again. Who else could know what happened back then? Did we miss something?"

Aunt Cui thought about it for a while but couldn't come up with an idea. "My Lady, are you overthinking it?"

"I'd rather be overthinking it, but how could those two old guys, Gu Bai, be unprepared after spending so much time on this? They're not that kind of people."

"Bai Xiang and Gu Jian are actually in cahoots. I can't believe it."

"That's why I call them terrifying. I've been planning this for so long, even going so far as to send Jinxuan away and endure the pain of separation. I can't let them ruin everything so easily."

"Your Majesty is planning to..."

Rong Fei nodded and pulled out a hairpin from her head. "Go to the virtuous king and tell him his conditions. I agree. What he promised me must be fulfilled."

…

Inside the prison, two old men drank from their glasses across the cell.

"Dad, a day has passed."

Mr. Bai drank it all in one gulp and looked at Gu Jian opposite him provocatively, "What's wrong? Are you anxious? We are not the ones who should be anxious."

Xie Xun also lost his patience, "General Gu, if things are not as we expected, we will do as Bai Xiang said. This way, you can be protected."

Gu Jian smiled and waved him to sit down. "The evidence will be delivered tomorrow. Why are you in such a hurry? When you get out, don't forget that we are the ones you promised to marry, Mumu."

Xie Xun was about to say something, but he caught a glimpse of a yamen runner listening.

"Old Bai, don't be so delusional. My Mumu is going to be the queen. No matter how capable your grandson is, can he become the emperor?"

"You... eldest brother, second brother, when you get out, hurry up and have some daughters..."

After the bailiff quietly retreated, the two old men smiled at each other.

Concubine Rong thought they didn't dare to gamble, but they were gambling with the lives of both families, and in fact, they won the gamble.

Late at night, Li Mumu was woken up by something pulling at her. When she opened her eyes, she saw that it was Princess Qingyang.

"Princess, why are you here?"

"Mumu, why didn't you tell me that Xie Xun was like this? You're so confused. He will kill you."

Li Mumu was just surprised. How did she get in such a heavily guarded prison?

"Princess, don't worry, I won't die. I left some things for you at the farm outside Gu's city. Go take a look and remember to bring them to me."

Princess Qingyang nodded. "Mumu, I...I will ask my father to let you go. Xie Xun has been hiding this from you. I...I am about to marry far away, and there are no other princesses of the right age in the palace. If he doesn't agree, I will die, and the marriage between the two countries will be abolished. This is a big deal, and he should agree."

"Just go to the farm and help me get my things. Go quickly."

Princess Qingyang nodded, "They didn't beat you, did they?"

"No, you see I'm fine."

Princess Qingyang then left with peace of mind.

After she went out, she wanted to call Yan Xi who came with her, but she found that Nanny Cui was holding Yan Xi with her men.

Her eyes lit up, "Madame Cui, are you here to help Mumu too?"

Aunt Cui sneered, "I am here to take the princess to see Concubine Rong."

Princess Qingyang glanced at Yan Xi.

"Don't worry, Princess. I won't hurt you."

"Then let her go first." Princess Qingyang bargained.

"Princess, please go with this old servant to see the Queen first."

Princess Qingyang knew that she could not prevail, so she followed him anyway.

…

"Mother, you called me here, is there something wrong?"

"Qingyang, you went to the Heavenly Prison."

Qingyang nodded guiltily, "Mother, I want to save Mumu, but she doesn't know Xie Xun's identity."

Concubine Rong smiled and said, "Mumu is a good child. If you want to save her, just tell me. How could I not care? I like this child too. It's so dangerous for you to go to the prison at night. If someone finds out, your father will be unhappy."

"I was confused."

"Good boy, what did Twilight tell you?"

Princess Qingyang pondered for a moment.

"You don't even trust your mother? Well, then just do it, and your mother will just pretend she never met you."

But Princess Qingyang knew that it would not be easy for her to leave the palace.

She then repeated what Li Mumu had told her.

Concubine Rong sent her to rest, but in the end, she didn't sleep all night, sent people to the farm, but brought nothing back?

"You said no?"

"Yes, I checked, and there's nothing."

"How is that possible?" Rong Fei slammed the table and stood up, "Could it be..."

She looked at Aunt Cui, and Aunt Cui's expression also became serious. "Could it be that the girl is also wary of the princess?"

"She's not on guard. She must have guessed my plan. This damn girl is so annoying."

"It seems that they are on guard against us."

The closer the time gets, the more nervous Concubine Rong becomes.

The next day, she went to see Emperor Xuande with the soup she had cooked herself.

"Your Majesty, please don't get yourself sick from anger. This is something I made for you myself."

How could Emperor Xuande not be angry? He was being played around by the two ministers, but now he couldn't do anything to them.

Especially Gu Jian, once he takes action, those guys in neighboring countries who are eyeing him covetously will know that if an attack comes, who will fight back?

"These two guys are really..." Emperor Xuande glanced at the soup and shook his head. "I have no appetite. I won't drink it for now. Qingyang will set off tomorrow. How are the preparations going?"

"It's ready."

Emperor Xuande nodded and said, "If they don't deliver anything useful tomorrow, I'll see how I deal with these two old guys."

Rong Fei's eyes tightened.

That night, Princess Qingyang came again to ask for an audience with Emperor Xuande.

Originally he didn't want to meet her, but thinking that he would have to rely on her to maintain the relationship between the two countries in the future, he couldn't be too indifferent. Otherwise, North Vietnam wouldn't take her seriously, and it would be bad if she disobeyed.

Qingyang also brought some snacks, and Emperor Xuande ate them, but he was still very angry when he heard that she was going to plead for Li Mumu.

Emperor Xuande just asked her to go back quickly, not to worry about the things here, and to marry to Beiyue with peace of mind.