Chapter 248 Reactions from All Parties
Su Chengwei tried his best to keep the rumors in Hangzhou, but the development of things had long been beyond his expectations. The rumors seemed to have wings and not only spread out of Hangzhou, but also spread rapidly towards the capital.
But within a few days, most of the Dali Dynasty knew about these rumors, including the Second Prince Xuanyuan Xiao and Grand Tutor Liu.
Xuanyuan Xiao smashed things in Tutor Liu's study.
"Uncle, what's going on?" Xuanyuan Xiao's eyes turned red with anger. "Who on earth spread these rumors?"
Imperial Tutor Liu was also filled with anger: "Second Prince, we still haven't found the source of those rumors. I'm afraid they came prepared and are targeting you, Second Prince!"
"Damn it!" Xuanyuan Xiao slammed his hand on the table, thinking with a look of shock and anger, and then suddenly looked at Master Liu: "Could it be Xuanyuan Che?"
Taifu Liu narrowed his eyes, stroked his beard and thought for a moment: "It's possible!"
"But why is he doing this?" Xuanyuan Xiao gritted his teeth and said, "In terms of age, legitimate and illegitimate, he is stronger than me. Could it be that he is still afraid of me in his heart?"
"Second Prince!" Imperial Tutor Liu continued, "I'm afraid the First Prince is clearing obstacles for himself. After all, although you may not be as senior as the First Prince in terms of age or illegitimate children, your status is not low. Your position as Imperial Concubine is second only to Empress Xuan. Moreover, the Emperor's favor still lies with Imperial Concubine. It's only natural that he would be wary."
"Hmph, I think he just can't wait to inherit the throne!" Xuanyuan Xiao narrowed his eyes and said gritting his teeth.
Taifu Liu said quietly, "That position is indeed tempting. Who wouldn't want it?"
"Then what should I do now?" Xuanyuan Xiao clenched his fists. "This rumor is spreading so wildly, there's no way Father doesn't know about it. Given Father's personality, I'm afraid he must be wary of me!"
After saying that, he slammed the table in anger: "Xuanyuan Che, you bastard, how dare you hurt me like this!"
Imperial Tutor Liu frowned and thought for a long while before he said, "Second Prince, the only solution now is to try the self-torture trick!"
"A self-torture scheme?" Xuanyuan Xiao looked at Grand Tutor Liu: "How do you say it?"
"Second Prince, let me explain it to you in detail!" Taifu Liu stepped forward and whispered some instructions into Xuanyuan Xiao's ear.
Xuanyuan Xiao listened, narrowed his eyes, and nodded: "Okay, then this prince will bear with it for once!"
At the same time, in the eldest prince's residence, Xuanyuan Che listened to the rumors spread by his attendant Xiao Yingzi and raised his eyebrows: "Is that true?"
"That's right!" Xiao Yingzi said hurriedly, "Your Highness, those rumors are so outrageous, so true, I think they might be true!"
Xuanyuan Che didn't say anything, just squinted his eyes and stared at something in a daze.
Seeing this, Xiao Yingzi did not disturb him and waited on the side.
"Xiao Yingzi, tell me what you think!" Xuanyuan Che said.
"Your Highness, I don't have any other thoughts. I'm just worried that Your Highness will suspect that you did it!" Xiao Yingzi frowned and said softly to Xuanyuan Che.
Xiao Yingzi has always been trusted by Xuanyuan Che, so she dares to speak more boldly in front of him.
"Well, that makes sense!" Xuanyuan Che nodded and said.
Xiao Yingzi was a little anxious: "Your Highness, what if the Second Prince misunderstands you? You must be on guard!"
"Hmph!" Xuanyuan Che laughed. "The most important thing for him right now is how to dispel his father's suspicion. I'm afraid he has no time to take care of other things. I don't know who made this move this time. Although it has affected me a little, it's a good thing for me!"
"Good news?" Xiao Yingzi was a little confused and blinked her eyes in a daze.
"Heh!" Xuanyuan Che smiled. "Next, we'll see what my good brother will do. All along, I've been hiding well. Unfortunately, no matter how well you hide, you'll eventually be exposed. As the saying goes, if you walk too much at night, you'll always encounter ghosts. This time..."
Xuanyuan Che didn't say anything else, just laughed.
Even if Xuanyuan Xiao could get rid of this ghost, it would still leave traces.
Father, you're not someone who lets down your guard so easily. Unless this younger brother of his really has no intention of inheriting the throne, otherwise, hehe...
In the Qinzheng Hall, Emperor Wen of Qi looked at the memorial in front of him with an expressionless face and did not speak for a long time.
Eunuch Liu carefully observed Emperor Wen of Qi's expression and placed a cup of tea on the table in front of him. "Your Majesty, have some tea!"
"Hmm!" Emperor Wen of Qi just said "hmm" and did not touch the teacup!
Eunuch Liu said cautiously, "Your Majesty, you've been sitting here for half a day and haven't eaten anything. Let me get you some snacks. Xunxiangzhai has released new snacks, and they're said to be incredibly delicious!"
"Alright, Xiao Zhuzi!" Emperor Wen of Qi said, "Stop making small talk. I'm not hungry!"
Eunuch Liu smiled awkwardly: "Your Majesty, you have been sitting like this for half a day. If you feel uncomfortable, don't keep it to yourself. It would be good for you to take it out on me!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wen of Qi could not help but laugh and scold, "Your bad habit of speaking is still the same as always. If I really want to punish you, won't you feel wronged?"
"I'm not wronged!" Eunuch Liu said with a smile, "It's my duty to make His Majesty happy!"
"Alas!" Emperor Wen of Qi couldn't help but sigh upon hearing this: "You are probably the only one who is sincere around me!"
"How could that be!" Eunuch Liu said hurriedly, "Your Majesty is blessed with great fortune. There are many people around him who sincerely treat you well. The Empress Dowager, the Empress, the Imperial Concubine, and several princes and princesses, who among them doesn't treat you sincerely?"
"Hmph, that's not necessarily true!" Emperor Wen of Qi's face darkened. "Who knows which one of them might be harboring evil intentions?"
Seeing that Emperor Wen of Qi looked unhappy, Eunuch Liu didn't dare to continue the conversation. He just held up a fan and gently cooled Emperor Wen of Qi, saying, "Your Majesty, it's hot now. You must not harbor anger in your heart!"
"Xiao Zhuzi, what do you think of Xiao'er?" Emperor Wen of Qi suddenly asked.
"The Second Prince, of course it's a good thing!" Eunuch Liu said with a smile. The Second Prince was born to the Imperial Concubine. Apart from the throne, the Emperor would grant the Second Prince any request he might have.
"Okay?" Emperor Wen of Qi narrowed his eyes, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes: "Not necessarily!"
When Eunuch Liu saw that the words were not right, he lowered his head and dared not say anything more.
At this moment, a young eunuch came in quietly and whispered a few words to Eunuch Liu.
Eunuch Liu waved his hand, letting the young eunuch leave first, and then whispered to Emperor Wen of Qi: "Your Majesty, the Second Prince requests an audience!"
"Tell him to get in right away!"
Emperor Wen of Qi's voice was not loud, but Eunuch Liu could clearly feel the emperor's growing anger!
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