Chapter 42 We all have the same father? !
System: [The money is in Beijing.]
Everyone: ???
How dare you?! Where can you hide such a large amount of money?
System: [In the private storehouse of the Daxia official who had an affair with the cowherd. ]
Young courtiers: !!!
They simply couldn't believe their ears. They seduced their wives and put dirty silver in their houses. This was murderous and heartbreaking!
The emperor and the prince were both a little confused.
They also didn't expect that the second prince would use such a self-serving and harmful trick.
It can be said that if the inner voice had not been exposed, it would be useless even if someone really found out that the mastermind was the second prince.
Because he had no dirty silver on him, he could not be convicted. What's worse, the second prince could use the dirty silver to threaten the court officials whose homes were hidden with dirty silver, and make them defend themselves. Otherwise, he would report them as accomplices in hiding the dirty silver.
Yuanruan's little face was also stunned:
[No wonder the second prince was able to become the next emperor after forcing his eldest nephew to death! He has all the tricks and means.]
Second Prince:!!!
What, he could have been the emperor?!
But soon, his face darkened and his eyes swept over Yuan Ruan and the prince deeply. Damn it, it's impossible now... No, there is still a chance, he still has a trump card that can be used.
Young courtiers: !!!
Oh my God, how could such a wicked person inherit the throne? How miserable their lives must be. The entire Daxia officialdom's bloodline might be cut off.
At this moment, the Minister of War suddenly trembled all over, looking at Yuan Ruan and then at the Second Prince.
Finally, he closed his eyes and gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, I have also read the information from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so I have one more thing to ask. I hope the Second Prince can tell me the truth. When did he, he... who did he send to my residence?"
Everyone was stunned, and soon someone reacted and exclaimed: "Child, the Minister of War was blessed with a pair of twins, a dragon and a phoenix, some time ago!"
The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue looked at the Vice Minister of the Ministry of War with pity, but soon he no longer had the heart to show sympathy to others.
Because Yuanruan also curiously asked the system:
[Yes. Tonger, how long has this plan been going on?]
System: [That’s seven or eight years.]
"Seven years and nine months."
The second prince's cold voice sounded at the same time.
Now not only the Minister of War collapsed, but all the court officials were furious.
This was a period of nearly eight years, and every official family in the capital would have had one or two newborn babies, especially this group of young court officials. If they did not have a child in four years, they would be urged by the old lady at home to take a concubine.
The Vice Minister of Rites and the Vice Minister of War rushed towards the Second Prince at the same time, and the Second Prince's uncle even sat on the Second Prince's waist to prevent him from getting up.
Seeing the Second Prince's frail appearance, the Crown Prince wanted to help but felt it was not a good idea. He turned to look at his father and found that the Emperor was studying the Panlong on the pillar very seriously with his back turned.
Yuan Ruan sighed:
[This melon will really become a scandal for Daxia outside. ]
Everyone: ???
Why did it become a scandal for Daxia outside?
The assistant minister of the Ministry of War was the first to roar: "If anyone leaks what happened today..." He made a gesture as if pinching his neck.
The other court officials nodded in agreement. Who would make the matter of being cheated public? This would definitely stop the problem at its source.
System: [Aruan, no, since so many people have it, they will definitely keep it a secret and won’t tell anyone.]
Yuan Ruan: [But when their children are getting married, when they choose a husband and a mistress, will these officials dare to choose each other? What if they choose the same father? So this matter will definitely be exposed. ]
Young courtiers: !!!
Same, same father?!
These words were like a bolt of lightning that struck them hard, splitting them apart.
The Minister of Rites roared: "It took so long! You are cutting off my bloodline!"
The beaten Second Prince heard this and realized why the court officials were so angry. He said hurriedly: "No! I told them to follow the rules and wear sheepskins!"
System: [No! As mentioned before, the Second Prince is a smart man. He knows that if he messes up the bloodlines of court officials on such a large scale, he will be deposed even if he ascends the throne. So those actors bring sheep intestines with them before having sex. Commonly known as condoms. Afterwards, these actors will also trick the ladies into drinking the honey water they brewed themselves, commonly known as acontraceptive soup.]
The Voice of the Heart has just ended.
The fist that was striking at the second prince suddenly stopped.
The second prince took a deep breath and glared at the person above him: "What are you looking at! Your Highness knows his limits!"
"Bah! You still think you're right!" The second uncle shouted, and hit the second prince on the head twice.
Others also rushed forward, and the scene became chaotic again.
The Emperor and the Crown Prince stood with their hands behind their backs. After looking at the doorpost, they were now studying the spider webs on the wall.
Yuan Ruan was not very interested in the Second Prince being beaten. Her attention was focused on the system panel:
[Tong'er, how is it going? Have I completed my mission of national destiny? ! ]
System: [Hehe, 95% progress. I estimate that the money is hidden in the Second Prince's place. Wait and see the result.]
Crowd: !!!
The second prince felt uneasy. Wait, what is the national destiny mission?
What does this have to do with him?
Yuan Ruan: [Oh yeah! Big brother, big nephew! Go, go, go!]
Yuan's chubby face was full of anticipation. She lay in the emperor's arms, pulling his hair non-stop, babbling and pointing at the second prince.
The emperor and the crown prince then turned to look at the second prince with extremely deep gazes.
The second prince, who had remained calm even after being beaten before, suddenly shuddered.
He knelt down quickly and said, "Father, elder brother, I was confused for a moment. I, I will make amends for my crime."
The prince's heart softened and he looked at his father.
But I saw my father said coldly: "It's too late. Even if the Great Xia forgives you, I can't forgive you for being such a pest who disregards the interests of the country and harms the country's pillars!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the young court officials who were originally worried that the Second Prince would use his powerful status to evade justice, felt their blood boiling, their faces flushed, and their eyes filled with tears.
"Your Majesty!" The Minister of War knelt down suddenly. "I have worked like a slave for you all my life. I will die in front of your Majesty!"
The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was originally very moved, but after listening to the speech, he looked at the Vice Minister of the Ministry of War with disdain, lifted his robe and knelt down, saying: "Your Majesty, you have treated me with state service, and I will repay you with state service."
The Minister of Rites also kowtowed and said, "A scholar will die for his confidant! I am willing to serve Your Majesty with my life and soul until my death."
…
The second prince knew very well how cruel his father could be.
He was scared to death, and suddenly he remembered the national destiny mission and the location of gold and silver mentioned by the system.
He gritted his teeth, suddenly pulled out a bellyband from his arms, held it high and said, "Father, I am serving my sentence and making up for my crime!"
Crowd: …
Some of the old scholars blushed and pointed at the Second Prince: "It's insulting, it's really insulting."
The emperor's face turned dark, and he didn't want to hear another word from the second prince. He waved his hand, and the palace guards stationed outside the door rushed in very quickly. They were also stunned when they saw the second prince with his bellyband held high, but they quickly stepped forward and captured him.
"Wait, wait..."
The second prince was eager to explain, "The silver is on this bellyband. This is the account book!"
Crowd: !!!
At this moment, a voice in my heart rang out:
System: [Ahhh... Ah Ruan, National Destiny Side Mission: Expose one of the plots of the mastermind behind the scenes and find the stolen funds for building the National Master's Mansion. (Completed) (Reward: National Destiny +3) Completed! Your new magical power is coming! ]
The emperor, who was about to order the second prince to be dragged out, gave him a beating.
Everyone's attention instantly turned to him, their eyes burning with anticipation.
Done?
What kind of magical power could it be?