Go find the Crown Princess?
Su Zhen was stunned by Qiao Jie'er's words. He then remembered that Su Liluo also knew medicine and had even cured the Crown Prince's leg, which even the imperial physicians could not cure.
Over the years, she has suffered cold treatment from the second branch of the Su family. What exactly did she go through to make a young lady like her go to learn medicine?
Thinking of all this, Su Zhen felt even more guilty towards Su Liluo.
He originally wanted to take good care of Jiang Ruan and her daughter, but not only did he fail to protect Jiang Ruan, he also caused Su Liluo so much suffering over the years.
Now that his daughter had finally found her father, he brought her a stepmother. Although Cui Niang was a good person, he felt that his daughter would mind to some extent, but she was sensible and didn't say anything.
Now that he's back, he hasn't helped his daughter at all; in fact, he has to ask her for help.
However, seeing Cui Niang in this state and remembering the life-saving grace she had shown him, Su Zhen finally agreed to Qiao Jie'er's request.
He personally went to the Crown Prince's residence to find Su Liluo and told her about Cui Niang's situation.
"You're saying the old lady hit someone? And that she wants you to recognize Su Wanshi as your stepdaughter?"
Su Liluo was slightly surprised after hearing what Su Zhen said. She did not expect that the old lady Su would still have the nerve to want her father to adopt Su Wanshi.
"Yes, Cui Niang only argued with the old lady a few times because she was trying to defend me, and she got a beating for it. Cui Niang was injured before, and this beating will take a toll on her health..."
"Father, don't worry, I'll go with you to see Cui Niang right away."
Seeing Su Zhen's embarrassed and guilty expression, Su Liluo interrupted him.
Originally, she didn't mind Cui Niang much, but now that she knows Cui Niang's character, she's even less likely to dislike her.
On the contrary, she actually admired Cui Niang for daring to challenge Old Madam Su.
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On the other side.
After Su Liluo went to the Su residence with Su Zhen to treat Cui Niang's illness, Xiao Ye was also very busy.
After punishing Qin Wu, he continued to investigate along the clues and uncovered several more corrupt officials.
Although the number of embezzlers was not as large as Qin Wu's, the smallest amount was still a thousand taels of silver.
Most of these people were former subordinates of the King of Chu, with a small number also serving under the King of Xiao. Therefore, Xiao Ye showed no mercy when punishing them.
During the morning court session this morning, Emperor Wenjian was very satisfied with the results of Xiao Ye's investigation and praised him lavishly in the court.
After the court session ended, Xiao Ye walked out of the main hall, and soon after, King Xiao followed him from behind.
"Crown Prince!"
King Xiao suddenly called out to him.
Xiao Ye turned around and saw Xiao Wang walking towards him with a gloomy smile on his face.
"Congratulations, Your Highness! I never expected you to be so capable, catching so many corrupt officials in one go."
King Xiao said calmly.
Although there was a smile on his face, it carried a hint of mockery.
Xiao Ye's lips curled slightly, "It's just catching a few rats in the Xiao Prince's mansion, there's no need for the Prince to be so nervous."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wang could no longer maintain his fake smile, and his expression visibly darkened.
He withdrew his clasped hands and feigned composure, scoffing, "Your Highness has arrested more than just those from my residence; I'm afraid you've wiped out most of the families in the court."
Even though you've won Father's favor, you've offended so many people at once; your future will likely be..."
Finally, King Xiao gave Xiao Ye a gloating look, the meaning of which was self-evident.
Xiao Ye has offended so many people at once, and there will definitely be many people who will try to trip him up in the future, which is not a good thing for the stability of his position as crown prince.
He thought this would allow him to regain some face from Xiao Ye, but he never expected that Xiao Ye's next words would trample his dignity into the ground.
“What King Xiao said makes sense. However, the strong always rely on themselves. Everyone will eventually submit to the strong. I have no need to do anything illegal in order to win them over, nor would I ever think of using women.”
"Your Highness, you---"
King Xiao suddenly understood the sarcasm in Xiao Ye's words; he was mocking him for using Chu Yan and for using any means necessary to win over court officials.
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Ye flicked something into Xiao Wang's mouth, silencing him and leaving him only able to watch Xiao Ye's figure gradually disappear into the distance.
"Hmm..."
King Xiao angrily scratched his throat with his hand, only able to let out a faint groan.
He was so angry that his face turned red, and it took him a long time to finally get the thing out of his throat.
When he stormed out of the palace, he was originally going to return to the Xiao Prince's residence, but when he thought about what Xiao Ye had just said, he felt inexplicably irritated.
"Go to the west side of the city!"
As soon as King Xiao sat in his sedan chair, he coldly ordered his servants.
He didn't want to go back to the palace and see Chu Yan. Seeing Chu Yan would remind him of Xiao Ye's mocking words.
In fact, if he could, if his mother hadn't come from a humble palace maid background, why would he have so humbly used women in the first place?
He also wanted to be a self-reliant person like Xiao Ye, but fate didn't give him that opportunity.
King Xiao's carriage slowly headed west of the city.
At the same time, he was unaware that his whereabouts were being told to Su Liluo, who had just returned from the Su residence.
"Prince Xiao went to the west of the city? He couldn't hold back any longer!"
Su Liluo listened to the report from the guard and sighed with some surprise.
Ever since she sent someone to investigate Prince Xiao, she learned that Prince Xiao was keeping Chu Yun in a house in the west of the city. She had been waiting for an opportunity to teach Prince Xiao a lesson, and she didn't expect the opportunity to come so soon.
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