Chapter 287 Wen Baolu was beaten
Prince Zhou was also surprised by the white, soft sugar grains.
He stood up and grabbed a handful. The crystal clear white sugar grains flowed through his fingers. It was so beautiful.
He couldn't help but ask, "Do you know the Ming family's background?"
Wen Baolu lowered his eyes. "I heard they are from Jizhou and made their fortune from grain. Madam is very interested in the sugar business, and the young master also likes to drink sugar water, so I think there is a business opportunity. Now we are waiting for news from the prince."
When Prince Zhou heard that his son liked it, he was moved.
"If you agree to buy shares, I hope that the prince can keep it a secret that my wife also has shares."
Prince Zhou understood that the sugar business was a matter of great importance. If people knew that Madam Zhu, a weak woman, also owned shares, it would inevitably bring danger to her.
"I understand, but if you want to keep this business going for a long time, your identity will inevitably be exposed one day. I hope you can prepare early."
Wen Baolu looked up and said, "Madam, I have something else to tell the Crown Prince. As for Concubine Xu, please come and help me."
"Also, my wife saved a man from Xu Zongzhen in Jicheng. They don't know that this man is still alive. If they find out one day, my wife will definitely stand with you, thanks to the prince's kindness."
What I mean is that I hope you will be willing to help me when the time comes.
Prince Zhou frowned. After learning the whole story, he didn't expect that a branch of the Xu family would be so presumptuous.
After Fugui sent Wen Baolu away, Prince Zhou waited for him for a long time but he didn't come back.
After asking, I found out that he was invited by Concubine Xu on the way.
Thinking of the people accompanying him and Wen Baolu who was beside Mrs. Zhu, he felt something was wrong for some reason.
Peony Garden.
The courtyard where Concubine Xu lived was once planted with bright peonies, but now it has become dilapidated.
Fugui was pressed to the side, his mouth blocked by a white cloth. Looking at Wen Baolu being beaten not far away, his eyes turned red with anxiety. He whimpered and tried to struggle free from the restraints behind him.
"Tell me! What exactly do you want to do by coming to Prince Huai's mansion again and again?" The manager of the Peony Garden spoke in a sharp voice with a strong attitude.
Wen Baolu was lying on the ground with his limbs held down by someone, and two guards holding solid wooden boards stood beside him.
He tilted his head, staring at the steward in front of him with his scarlet eyes. The fierce light in his eyes made the steward unconsciously take a step back.
After realizing his behavior, he was furious and said, "If you don't confess, I'll beat you up!"
Wen Baolu was hit hard by the boards one after another, and a trace of blood flowed out of his mouth.
He looked through the steward at the noble Concubine Xu who was lazily leaning on the armchair not far away. He lowered his eyes again, clenched his teeth, and clenched his fists.
Concubine Xu's eyes flickered as she sneered, "Give me a good beating for sneaking into the palace time and again. If I accidentally kill you, I will forgive you!"
Bang--
When one hears this, one's heart can't help but skip a beat.
Fugui took advantage of the moment when the people behind him were stunned and rushed forward to block Wen Baolu.
Taking the white cloth out of his mouth, he shouted, "This is a guest invited by the prince, please show some mercy, Concubine."
Concubine Xu sneered: "And you, Fugui, you are colluding with this person, are you trying to harm your own son?!"
"I didn't!" Fugui argued loudly. The board fell heavily and he couldn't help but groan.
Prince Zhou ordered his men to tie up the servants who were blocking the gate of the courtyard. When he stepped into the Peony Garden, he saw Wenbao Lu who was beaten unconscious and Fugui who was lying on top to protect him.
He came over angrily and said, "Stop it, my prince!"
I didn't expect the prince to come so soon.
The steward glanced at the concubine casually, and at her signal, he ordered his men to let go, and he also stepped aside.
The prince's men quickly helped the man up, but Wen Baolu fainted after seeing the other person's figure.
"Prince, I'm fine. Master Wen is seriously injured and needs medical treatment as soon as possible." Fugui was supported and looked worried.
Prince Zhou directly ordered his servants to send Wen Baolu to his courtyard and called the court doctor to come and treat him immediately.
Concubine Xu did not try to stop him this time, and said with a slight smile: "So he really is the prince's guest. I thought Fugui was lying again. I'm so sorry for accidentally hurting the prince's people."
Seeing her unbridled attitude, Prince Zhou knew she was doing it on purpose. He turned his gaze to the steward and said, "Since Concubine feels embarrassed, you must give this Prince an explanation! Come, give this Prince double the beating!"
The steward was so frightened that he immediately begged for mercy: "Master, spare my life!"
"Wait!" Concubine Xu's expression changed slightly.
Prince Zhou's guards did not stop, but Concubine Xu's men stopped them.
The two sides faced each other and the atmosphere was tense.
"Prince, I am just an outsider. Do you want to go against me, your elder?!" Concubine Xu stood up and walked forward with a cold face.
Prince Zhou ignored him and gave the guards a look.
"Ah! Concubine, help me." The steward was picked up by a guard and thrown to the ground. The heavy sound of the ground hitting the ground made people's hearts tremble.
Others took the opportunity to step forward, took the boards and started beating them.
Concubine Xu's beautiful eyes widened and her chest heaved. This young prince was really becoming more and more unbridled and casual in his behavior.
"Stop it!" It was his turn to shout this.
"Don't worry, concubine!" Prince Zhou stepped forward, and the others surrounded the people in the Peony Garden without leaving any trace, leaving the steward no chance to ask for help.
"My prince, you are disrespectful to your elders and have trespassed into my courtyard. I will report this matter to your father!"
Prince Zhou didn't care: "Is the Concubine really going to bother Father just for a steward? Aren't you a little too excited?"
Concubine Xu's eyelids twitched. She suppressed her anger and forced a smile. "I've already said that I accidentally injured the Crown Prince's guest. I heard he was just an ordinary citizen. Does the Crown Prince really want to alienate me because of an outsider?"
Prince Zhou smiled, looking at the guards who had quickly finished their work, and said insincerely: "Of course not. This prince has something else to do, so I will go back first. I hope this is the last time, concubine, otherwise..."
He glanced at the steward who was lying on the side and had been beaten unconscious!
Concubine Xu was so angry that her body was shaking. In the past, Prince Zhou would always take a step back or suffer in silence.
Why is there such a big change now?
"My lady, the steward is almost done!"
Seeing that the manager was like a puddle of mud, no one dared to move, and someone couldn't help but exclaim.
Concubine Xu said anxiously, "What are you all standing there for? Why don't you quickly call a doctor? If anything happens to Manager Jin, none of you will be able to escape!"
The people in the yard were frightened and immediately moved.
When the old princess heard the commotion here, a cold light flashed in her old eyes. Concubine Xu's hands are really getting longer and longer!
However, it was surprising that this time the grandson dared to directly break off relations.
"Princess, I heard that the person the concubine arrested this time was someone close to the eldest lady of the Luo family." The nanny found out the whole story and said, "Perhaps it was intentional."
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