Of course Zhao Rui would not commit suicide. Not only that, the Prince of Yan was deposed by Zhao Rui before he even had the chance to sit on the throne of crown prince.
On the day of the Emperor and Empress' wedding, in the lingering night, within the fiery red curtains, Zhao Rui asked, "What was your name before?"
"Xiao Min..."
The man laughed softly, "Okay, from now on, I will call you Minmin..."
At dusk, the afterglow is dappled, and the shadow of the gilded animal-head incense burner in the corner is graceful. The dim light shines quietly in, pulling the figure under the octagonal table into a silk thread.
"Wei Ju hated Empress Xiaomin because of Wei Zhen's death. Now that his soul exchange attempt failed, it's no surprise that he still holds a grudge against her." Shangguan Shu said, with a strange emotion flashing in his deep eyes.
Zhao Ying and Shangguan Qingyue listened intently. Shangguan Qingyue munched on some dried fruit and blinked. "No wonder in the storybook, later on, my uncle wanted to kill the entire Zhao family, especially my eldest sister. How despicable!"
Storybook?
Zhao Ying didn't have time to think about Shangguan Qingyue's feelings, and asked Shangguan Shu, "Since Wei Ju was so infatuated with Wei Zhen, why did he force Gongsun Yuda?"
She thought of the two pots again, and felt sad. She had heard Zheng Miaomiao say before that the pot was actually the "Yihun", and now it must be buried at the bottom of the cliff with Zhai Jingxuan. Thinking of this, Zhao Ying couldn't help but sigh.
Shangguan Shu's voice darkened, and he said seriously, "Ying'er, this is the point I want to tell you."
Zhao Ying was slightly suspicious, "Oh?"
Shangguan Qingyue's eyes sparkled. [What? What's the plot outside the storyline? I don't know!]
Shangguan Shu asked, "Do you remember me telling you that when you were young, Wei Lan took you away to do business and you left the capital? Do you know why?"
"Did something big happen in the capital?"
Shangguan Shu nodded. "At that time, young girls of your age were frequently disappearing in the capital, causing panic throughout the city. The Emperor sent my father to investigate, but he found nothing. Later, Empress Xiaomin became concerned for your safety, so she sent you out of the capital."
"It wasn't until half a year later that my father discovered the culprit, Wei Ju."
Zhao Ying frowned deeply and whispered, "Isn't he still thinking about giving Wei Zhen a new shell?"
Shangguan Qingyue listened, feeling a little scared. Her father's embrace was no longer enough to satisfy her. She reached out to Zhao Ying, who held her close. The little girl buried herself in her mother's warm and soft embrace, tilting her head to reveal one large eye. "Hmm, how scary..."
Shangguan Shu nodded. "That's right. The soldiers sealed off one of Wei Ju's private residences and discovered the missing girls inside. Some of their bodies had rotted, while others were reduced to skeletons. Wei Ju, using some unspeakable evil technique, tortured the girls madly, causing them to voluntarily leave their bodies, unable to bear the pain, so that Wei Zhen's spirit could return."
Zhao Ying fell silent, her beautiful face suddenly pale. After a moment, she suppressed the depression and anger in her heart and asked in a cold voice, "If that's the case, given my father's temper, how could he forgive him?"
After saying that, Zhao Ying's eyes froze, as if he had thought of something.
She murmured, "Grandfather..."
Shangguan Shu saw this and nodded, "Grand Tutor Wei."
"Grand Tutor Wei didn't die of old age, but rather took upon himself all the blame. He was the Emperor's mentor, and the Emperor had been under his protection since childhood, so they naturally had a deep bond. Furthermore, Empress Xiaomin needed a strong maternal family. For an emperor, treason is the ultimate and unforgivable crime, and this time, the deaths of only a few civilians are not unforgivable."
What Shangguan Shu didn't say was... although he and Zhao Cong were on good terms at the time, their relationship wasn't strong. If Zhao Cong lost the Wei family, the King of Liang would have the Zhenguogong Mansion behind him...
Even without him saying it, Zhao Ying understood the stakes. Her eyes were filled with a serious expression. "So, he raped Gongsun Yuda in order to exchange her soul. However, after what happened last time, he's been targeted by my father. He can't do it openly, so he has to do it covertly."
Zhao Ying's tone was melancholy. "It seems Yu Da won't get what she wants this time."
The emperor will not seek justice for her.
Even though the Emperor had committed such a serious crime, he didn't punish Wei Ju...
Shangguan Shu did not comment.
After the two finished chatting, it was time for dinner. Normally, Shangguan Shu should have stayed here for a meal, and Zhao Ying was used to it. But unexpectedly, Shangguan Shu went back home.
Zhao Ying was surprised. In her arms, the little guy was secretly chirping in her ear, "Mom, Daddy must have a dog outside!"
Zhao Ying chuckled slightly. Suddenly, Shangguan Shu turned around and looked at her, hesitant to speak, "Ying'er, I..."
Is there really something you are hiding from her?
Zhao Ying's face darkened. She looked at Shangguan Shu, waiting for him to continue. After a while, he looked at her with a deep gaze, "Ying'er, no matter what happens in the future, just remember that I will never hurt you or the child!"
"What are you trying to say?"
Shangguan Shu looked around and said, "Can you trust me for once?"
Zhao Ying was silent for a while, then nodded imperceptibly.
The movements are so small that people can't see clearly.
But how could Shangguan Shu, who had been paying attention to her, not see it?
Shangguan Shu suddenly smiled, and a beautiful curve appeared at the corner of his lips, like a crabapple in spring, pure and elegant.
He strode forward and placed a gentle kiss on Zhao Ying's forehead, his eyes piercing. "Ying'er, thank you!"
Zhao Ying was slightly startled. Shangguan Qingyue, who was sandwiched between them, clenched her fists and said angrily, "Ahhhhhhhhh!!! That's too much! You dare to kiss my mother in front of me..."
Shangguan Shu was probably in a very good mood. He looked down at his precious daughter, ignored her madness, lowered his head, kissed his daughter's shiny forehead, then laughed loudly and left.
The mother and daughter were left looking at each other in bewilderment.
After a while, Shangguan Qingyue looked up at Zhao Ying and said, "Mother, has father lost his mind?"
"Why do you say that?"
"Why is Daddy so happy?"
Zhao Ying thought about it and teased the little guy, "That's because he kissed the cutest baby Yue'er. Who wouldn't be happy to kiss Yue'er?"
The little guy's cheeks turned slightly red, and he gradually showed a bit of shyness. "Is it true?"
"That's right! If you don't believe me, I'll show you!" Zhao Ying said, kissing the little guy's chubby face left and right. It smelled sweet. After the kiss, Zhao Ying laughed exaggeratedly, "Wahahahaha...so satisfying!"
The little girl was coaxed to the heavens, her little hands grasping Zhao Ying's clothes, as obedient and soft as a little honey cake. She said, "Mommy kissed Yue'er so happy, then Yue'er will let Mommy kiss her more!"
"good……"
Wei Mansion.
"Hasn't the 'Easy Soul' been found yet?"
"My subordinates are incompetent!"
Wei Ju's brows were furrowed like a river, and a fierce look flashed across his eyes when he heard the voice.
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