Chapter 48 You guessed right, let me tell you another one, Madam…
Princess Rongyang's voice was seductive, her warm breath brushing against the ear of the Crown Prince of Yu: "It's easy. After the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration, you will go back to your fiefdom with your father. Just kidnap her, won't that be enough?"
It would be best to make Zhao Xian disappear forever, forever.
The crown prince of King Yu had a strange habit: whenever he was scolded or punished by his father, he needed an outlet to vent his anger, otherwise he would lose control of himself.
He had always been able to be reprimanded only by his father, but he never imagined that he would be humiliated by a woman for the first time, especially in front of everyone.
The anger was unprecedented, and the grievances in his heart were even greater than before, making him feel even more uncomfortable. He desperately needed to vent.
His lips and teeth continued to nibble at her delicate skin, using the most common method he had ever used.
"Ouch~" Princess Rongyang winced in pain.
The spoiled voice instantly pierced the mind of the Crown Prince of Yu.
He immediately mistook the person in front of him for the one who had humiliated him in public. He clamored in his heart to teach her a lesson, to conquer her, to tear off the cold and feigned gentleness on her face. He wanted to pin her down and do whatever he wanted to her, so that she would never dare to look at him with that meaningful gaze that implied he was inferior to his father again.
Princess Rongyang was in pain and tried to push the person away, but she was pinned against a pillar by the Crown Prince of Yu, and the difference in size and strength made it impossible for her to break free.
The movements on his neck were very rough. Princess Rongyang couldn't stand his rudeness and whispered angrily, "What's wrong with you? Let me go! This is the palace! Are you crazy?!"
The crown prince of Yu raised his head from his neck and put it into his mouth to block out the sound. He didn't want to listen; it was too noisy.
Don't talk, don't talk, I hate it when she talks.
"Ugh... Ugh..." Princess Rongyang was extremely anxious. This was the palace; if they were discovered, they would be doomed.
However, she couldn't break free from the difference in body size, and in the end, she succumbed to it.
-Viewpoint-
Fireworks burst open with a crackling sound, and the people of Jin'an City came out of their homes and looked up at the fireworks overhead.
Every house was brightly lit, and countless lanterns lined the streets, creating a magnificent spectacle when viewed from afar, resembling a long dragon of twinkling stars, a scene of prosperity and grandeur.
Zhao Xian also looked up at the fireworks in the sky. The fireworks were beautiful, accompanied by a sky full of stars.
At this moment, her longing for home reached its peak.
To be honest, her job is special because artists are busiest at the end of the year, and she hasn't been home for Chinese New Year for two years.
It's almost the end of the year again.
Suddenly, a warm hand covered the back of Zhao Xian's hand. She didn't pull it away, but she didn't make any other movements either.
Clenched teeth and blinking eyes forced back the tears.
Madam Tao found the person next to her moving around annoyingly. She turned her head and saw that her master was switching his feet back and forth between his left and right feet, with his hands placed in an unseemly manner.
She couldn't help but roll her eyes and reminded him, "Stand still."
If the Emperor sees this in a moment, he will be punished for disrespecting the Emperor in front of the palace.
Lord Tao leaned slightly closer to his wife and said, "My lady, I've had too much to drink."
Madam Tao was furious. She glared at him, thinking, "Why can't you get rid of this bad habit? You just have to indulge in those few drinks."
Despite her anger, Madam Tao still had to cover for him. She walked a little ahead of Lord Tao, and when the fireworks had faded and it was darkest around them, Lord Tao quietly slipped out of the latrine.
He had only taken two steps when another round of fireworks exploded, startling him so much that he quickened his pace.
Once the problem was resolved, he breathed a sigh of relief and was no longer in a hurry. He even walked back leisurely, without any rush.
Because the sound of fireworks wasn't very loud after he came down from the observation deck, he came down from the other side, but he took the wrong path and ended up going back the way he came.
"Mmm—ah—"
A loud thud was followed by a groan.
Lord Tao stopped in his tracks, his brows furrowing. This was the imperial palace, after all.
He turned his feet and walked towards the source of the sound.
The closer they got, the clearer the sound became, but it was too dark to see clearly.
Just then, a dazzling firework exploded in the sky, illuminating the palace in the night with a brightness comparable to daytime.
This allowed Lord Tao to see the face of the illicit lover clearly; it was Princess Rongyang. Her clothes were mostly off, and her pale arms were wrapped around the man's back.
"This is an insult to civility! In front of everyone, this is unbecoming! I will definitely make an example of you!"
Lord Tao assumed it was Princess Rongyang and her husband, and was furious. As a royal princess, how could she do such a shameful thing?
He did not notice that today was the Empress Dowager's birthday, and Princess Rongyang's husband did not come at all because of his official position.
The sudden sound startled both of them, and the Crown Prince of Yu instinctively turned around to look.
The fireworks flickered on and off, but that didn't prevent us from seeing each other's faces clearly.
Upon seeing the man's face, Lord Tao's mouth gaped open instantly, his pupils dilating in shock.
Princess Rongyang snapped out of her reverie, clutching her clothes haphazardly to her chest, and gasped, "We can't let him tell."
If the Emperor finds out, they're doomed.
The Crown Prince of Yu instantly pulled a dagger from his black boots.
This time, Lord Tao didn't say anything more. Instead, he turned around and ran towards the viewing platform. He even tripped and fell on the way, but he didn't care about the pain in his old bones and ran away as fast as he could.
This is an attempt to silence them.
The old man, in his fifties, had to flee from being silenced, and for the first time in his life, Tao Da ran away without regard for his image.
Seeing the Imperial Guards standing watch below the viewing platform, Lord Tao seemed to see a glimmer of hope, crying out, "Help...ah—"
The Crown Prince of Yu chased after him closely, but stopped when he saw the Imperial Guards guarding the viewing platform. However, he was unwilling to let the old man go.
He threw the dagger in his hand directly.
The dagger pierced Lord Tao's shoulder, causing him to stagger forward and fall, eventually landing within the Imperial Guards' line of sight.
Just then, two ministers came down from the observation deck and were startled by the sight.
The imperial guards, seeing the minister in court robes suddenly rush out with a dagger stuck in his shoulder, immediately shouted, "Assassin! Protect the Emperor!"
"Men, follow me and chase the assassin!" At the same time, Imperial Guards chased after the assassin in the opposite direction from which Lord Tao had run.
The two ministers rushed forward and discovered that the injured person was none other than Imperial Censor Tao. "Lord Tao, what happened to you?"
Imperial Censor Tao grabbed his colleague's arm, his voice not loud but loud enough for the two officials to hear: "Help! Help! The Crown Prince of Yu and Princess Rongyang are having an affair, and they want to kill me to silence me."
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes wide as saucers. What kind of royal scandal was this?
They also discovered that this old man was trying to drag them down with him. When the emperor asked about it, they, as those in the know, might hold a grudge against them for hearing about such a shameful affair.
I should have kept quiet and asked more questions.
The more I think about it, the angrier I get. That old bastard.
One of the officials, despite his resentment, still said, "Quickly, go see the Emperor."
This kind of thing can't be kept secret; the Imperial Guards rushed out to arrest people.
They summoned an imperial guard to carry Lord Tao on his back, and the group returned to the viewing platform.
The fireworks display came to an end.
Everyone was delighted, some whispering about how beautiful the fireworks were, others talking about the view from the observation deck.
Finally, someone took the lead and loudly congratulated the Empress Dowager on her birthday.
Just then, the Imperial Guards appeared carrying the injured Lord Tao.
The Imperial Guards carried Lord Tao up and said in a loud voice, "Your Majesty, there is an assassin! Lord Tao has been injured by an assassin."
Upon hearing that there was an assassin, everyone panicked.
The Emperor stepped forward and, upon seeing the dagger embedded in Lord Tao's shoulder, his face darkened considerably.
Seeing that no one spoke, Lord Tao hurriedly explained in a low voice, "No, it wasn't an assassin, it was, it was Yu, King Yu..."
Imperial Censor Tao cursed under his breath, thinking, "He's injured, and you still expect me to play the villain."
King Yu stood beside the emperor, his brows slightly furrowed. "Imperial Censor Tao, what's wrong with me?"
"It's the heir of King Yu, cough cough cough..."
As soon as he spoke, Lord Tao began to cough.
The other two ministers, watching this unfold, rolled their eyes inwardly and cursed inwardly: "What a convincing performance, you old fool! Why don't you dare to offer honest advice now?"
They knew in their hearts that such matters could be submitted to the emperor privately, but could never be discussed in public, as it concerned the dignity of the royal family.
In particular, there was a powerful king named Yu, who was as strong as an ox and could kill someone with a single punch when he got angry.
Seeing that he was coughing so badly, the Emperor spoke up: "Imperial Physician."
The imperial physician pushed through the crowd and came forward. The imperial guards put Lord Tao down, and the physician went forward to examine his injuries. "Imperial Censor Tao, do not speak. I will stop the bleeding first. Only after the bleeding stops can we remove the dagger."
Lord Tao immediately stopped coughing and asked, "If I pull it out, I won't die, will I?"
The imperial physician shook his head. "Don't worry, Your Excellency. The dagger didn't penetrate deeply and won't be fatal."
King Yu disliked the way these civil officials dawdled the most, and asked anxiously, "What did Lord Tao just say about my son?"
Lord Tao started complaining of pain, pretending not to hear.
The Emperor looked at the Imperial Guards and asked, "Speak, what happened?"
The imperial guards stated bluntly, "Lord Tao said that the heir apparent of King Yu wanted to kill him to silence him."
King Yu's voice boomed like a bell: "Don't spout nonsense and slander my son."
Everyone who heard this was shocked. This was in the imperial palace; the Crown Prince of Yu was far too arrogant.
Suddenly, King Yu's expression changed drastically. He recognized the dagger stuck in Lord Tao's shoulder.
"Your Majesty, someone must have taken Jun'er's things and is pretending to be him causing trouble. Your Majesty, I will go and arrest them right away." After saying this, King Yu left without waiting for the Emperor to speak.
The emperor glanced subtly at Yu the King's departing figure.
Just as the imperial physician was stopping the bleeding for Lord Tao, the chief eunuch beside the emperor stepped forward and whispered a few words in his ear. The emperor's expression did not change, but his eyes sharpened for a moment. He then turned to the empress dowager with a smile and said in a low voice, "Mother, the fireworks are over. Shall we move to the Fushou Palace?"
Mother and son are of one heart, and the Empress Dowager immediately sighed, "I am tired, let's call it a day, everyone disperse."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately knelt down and bowed, saying, "Respectfully bidding farewell to His Majesty, respectfully bidding farewell to the Empress Dowager, respectfully bidding farewell to Her Majesty the Empress..."
When the Emperor left, he also took with him the injured Lord Tao, the imperial physician, and the two ministers who had come up with Lord Tao.
As for the others, they were led out of the palace by eunuchs.
Jiang Liangxu, who was in a wheelchair, needed the Imperial Guards to help carry him down, so they walked at the back and waited until everyone else had gotten off before moving.
Zhao Xian was extremely curious. What had happened? It seemed to be related to the Crown Prince of Yu.
The assassination of a minister means the crown prince of Yu is going to die.
While still in the palace, Zhao Xian suppressed her schadenfreude. Once outside the palace and in the carriage, she couldn't help but ask, "Will the Crown Prince of Yu be punished for assassinating a minister?"
"Probably not. Royal scandals are always covered up. But the position of heir apparent is probably gone."
Zhao Xian astutely grasped the key point: the 'scandal'. "What scandal?"
Did she miss the news they were listening to together?
Jiang Liangxu moved his four fingers, signaling Zhao Xian to come closer.
Zhao Xian leaned closer to listen.
Before he could even speak, the carriage suddenly stopped, and Zhao Xian lunged forward, only to be pulled back by Jiang Liangxu almost instantly.
Her shoulder bumped into him, and something soft touched her ear, making Zhao Xian's cheeks instantly turn red.
He quickly moved his body to the side.
The carriage fell silent for a moment.
In the dim light of the lanterns inside the carriage, Jiang Liangxu gazed at her rosy cheeks for a long while before speaking again: "Does Madam still want to listen?"
Zhao Xian's cheeks were still burning hot. "This... this can't be said."
"Even a carriage can hear you; if such a secret gets out... it could cause trouble."
Zhao Xian still wanted to know about that shameful matter. If she could get rid of one of the villains, the male and female protagonists of the tragic novel would be safer.
Zhao Xian moved closer, but kept a distance. "Go ahead."
A soft, low voice sounded in my ear, "The Crown Prince of Yu and Princess Rongyang were caught in the act by Imperial Censor Tao, but his attempt to silence them failed."
“They…” Zhao Xian’s voice rose for a moment, then she quickly lowered it again, “Are they really that bold? This is the palace.”
The two had an affair at Huguo Temple, as detailed in the information Lou Bai provided. Such a scandalous affair within the royal family would not end well for either of them if it were exposed.
But because there is no evidence or witnesses, this matter is difficult to handle.
Cui Tingyue is not a witness; if she were to come forward, it would only put her in a dangerous situation.
Therefore, it is quite difficult to report them.
Unexpectedly, these two couldn't resist and dared to do it right there in the palace...
It truly lives up to its reputation as a fictional world—so crazy, so wild, so daring.
Zhao Xian had a question: was it because she changed the plot that things turned out this way, or was the Crown Prince of Yu actually involved in orthopedics, but it wasn't shown in the novel?
"How did you know?" Is your intelligence network that powerful? The entire palace is full of spies.
But they were together at the time, and they heard the same information, so how could he know so much?
Jiang Liangxu's voice was somewhat low, "I only learned of this news recently, my wife, why don't you guess how I found out?"
"You guessed right. Now, let me tell you another secret, Madam."
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