Chapter 157: Sui Sui saved his life
When Zhang Shu heard King Yong's questioning, he did not look flustered at all, but rather very frank.
"Your Majesty, some time ago, my house was robbed and all my property was lost, including this land deed."
"I don't know why the deed is in this person's hands, but this matter has nothing to do with me."
Shangguan Xi snorted coldly, "How could such a coincidence exist in this world?"
Zhang Shu raised his lips slightly, "Things in the world are ever-changing, and this kind of coincidence is not impossible."
Shangguan Sui was speechless listening to this.
[Zhang Shu is indeed a civil servant. He has a powerful tongue and can even turn black into white! ]
Naturally, King Yong did not believe Zhang Shu's words.
He is not a fool, the evidence is all there!
Zhang Shu's tricks can probably only fool a three-year-old child.
Moreover, Zhang also had reasons to murder Jiang Shi.
It's really disrespectful to fool him with these words!
It was obvious that Zhang and Zhang Shu conspired to kill his eldest son!
The more Prince Yong thought about it, the angrier he became, and his blood boiled.
His sense of responsibility as a father was instantly aroused, and he was about to yell at Zhang Shu.
But before he could say anything, Zhang Shu spoke first.
He bowed slightly to Prince Yong, his tone calm but full of confidence.
"Your Highness, the situation in the court is tense right now and the Emperor is critically ill. It would be best if you don't cause any trouble."
These words were like a slap in the face, and the originally angry King Yong calmed down instantly.
Yes, now my father is critically ill and the throne is vacant...
Now is the critical period in the fight for the throne, and any disturbance will cause a huge uproar.
If the news of the concubine murdering the eldest son gets out, I'm afraid it will damage his reputation.
If some ignorant historian reported him and his father knew about it, it would probably damage his image in his father's eyes...
He is now only one step away from the supreme position...
But there must not be any mistakes...
Thinking of this, cold sweat instantly broke out on Prince Yong's back.
He almost made a big mistake!
Prince Yong cleared his throat and said calmly, "Mr. Zhang is very polite. A land deed cannot prove anything. I naturally believe that this matter has nothing to do with Mr. Zhang."
Although the support of Dayue Kingdom is important, it is still a long way off.
Still, the favor of my father is the most important.
This sudden change surprised everyone present.
Shangguan Sui looked at Prince Yong with his eyes wide open.
[Hey man, how did you change so quickly! Didn't you want to kill Zhang Shu just now? ]
[You are not afraid that this matter will affect your ascension to the throne! You should understand! Others want to kill your son! ]
Shangguan Sui was so angry that he hummed.
[When it comes to profit, fatherly love automatically disappears, scumbag dad! scumbag dad! ]
When Zhang Shu heard Prince Yong's response, a smug look flashed in his eyes.
He had already figured out what Prince Yong cared about most.
Zhang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she heard this.
It looked like Prince Yong was not going to pursue the matter. Fortunately, she informed her brother last night.
This was how she was prepared, and the incident did not involve her.
Shangguan Xi pursed her lips tightly, trying hard to hold back her tears.
She thought he was just betraying his vows to her and being unfaithful to her.
I didn't expect that he was so heartless to his son!
He is not worthy of being a father to be chatting and laughing with the murderer who wants to kill his son!
Jiang Shi was also furious at this time and was very dissatisfied with King Yong's reaction.
If it weren't for Sunshun's inner voice reminding him at that time, he would have died by now!
How could my father let it go so easily?!
Jiang Shi immediately spoke up, "Father, this couldn't be more obvious!"
"If a land deed is not enough, we still have Lu Jin as a witness!"
Prince Yong glared at Jiang Shi with dissatisfaction.
I used to think this child was sensible, but now it seems that he has no sense of propriety!
Isn't that fine with him? How can he be so fussy and not be a gentleman at all?
Prince Yong raised his voice, full of majesty.
He stared at Jiang Shi and angrily said, "Do I need you to question my decision? Is this how you talk to your father?"
Jiang Shi immediately nodded and shook his head, "Son doesn't dare, son just..."
Prince Yong interrupted Jiang Shi with a cold voice.
"I have already determined that this matter has nothing to do with Lord Zhang. You don't need to say anything else!"
Shangguan Sui clenched his little fist tightly.
[Bad dad! Bad dad! For the sake of power, he doesn't even care about his son! ]
Shangguan Xi clenched his right fist, narrowed his eyes dangerously, and immediately wanted to stand up and rebuke Prince Yong.
Jiang Shi is her son, she can't allow her son to be bullied!
But at this moment, the voice of the servant came from outside the door.
"His Highness the Seventh Prince has arrived—"
Before anyone could react, a handsome young man strode into the room.
The Seventh Prince bowed to Prince Yong very respectfully and said, "Greetings to my brother."
When Prince Yong saw the Seventh Prince, he forced a smile on his face.
"Seventh brother is a rare guest. What is the matter with you coming to see me?"
My father has always doted on the Seventh Prince, but he is his fierce rival in the competition for the throne.
In other words, the only enemy.
The other princes were either disabled or incompetent, and the throne would definitely fall into the hands of one of them in the end.
And that person must be him!
The Seventh Prince smiled and said, "Nothing, I just heard that my brother is returning to the capital today, so I came to pay my respects."
He actually came for something.
Last night, he received a message from Sui Sui, saying that she had something to tell him and asked him to come over today.
Although he didn't know why Suisui came to him for something.
But it seems that Suishun is in trouble.
Shunshun saved his life, so no matter what, he would try to help Shunshun.
When Shangguan Sui saw the Seventh Prince, his eyes suddenly lit up.
[Great! The Seventh Prince will definitely help my aunt and cousin! ]
【He has always been an upright person! 】
The Seventh Prince glanced at everyone in the room and pointed at Lu Jin, who was kneeling on the ground, with some confusion.
"Who is this guy? Why is there something stuffed in his mouth to prevent him from speaking?"
"Brother, what happened here? I feel like the atmosphere is not right."
The Seventh Prince spoke without any scruples.
Anyway, Prince Yong didn't like him, so he didn't care whether Prince Yong liked him or not.
He came here just to help Sui Sui and support Sui Sui.
Upon hearing this, Prince Yong's expression froze for a moment and his back stiffened suddenly.
Why did the Seventh Prince suddenly ask this...
But King Yong reacted quickly and immediately covered up the matter.
But before he could say anything, Shangguan Xi spoke before him.
"Seventh brother, you don't know, this man is called Lu Jin, and he wants to murder my son Jiang Shi!"
The Seventh Prince widened his eyes in disbelief when he heard this.
"D-really?!"
"How dare someone be so bold as to murder the eldest son of Prince Yong's mansion!"