Chapter 183 Zhang Heng's Cause of Death (1)
Since the founding of Dayan, there has never been a case where an examiner died in a palace examination. This caused turmoil in the court.
However, someone deliberately suppressed the matter, so the news of Zhang Heng's death did not spread.
Ning Fu asked Zong Si: "It was the emperor who suppressed this matter."
"Your Majesty is sharp-minded and suspicious, so he can naturally guess that the murder of Zhang Heng was either directed at Meng Ze or done by Meng Ze. No matter what the truth is, he must protect Meng Ze." Zong Si said.
Ning Fu remained silent. If it was said that Meng Ze killed Zhang Heng to prevent future troubles, it was not impossible. As long as Zhang Heng was alive, Meng Ze's handle would be in the hands of others.
Isn't that how he treats Wei Xiao?
But Ning Fu didn't believe that Zhang Heng could still be so unguarded after seeing Wei Xiao's death. She said: "In the previous life, Zhang Heng didn't die."
The two were in Zong Si's study at the moment, but the man was unwilling to waste time on others, and said: "Your Majesty wants to protect Meng Ze, the result is doomed, you and I don't need to get involved in this matter anymore."
Even if it was Meng Yuan who did it, it was not a bad thing for him to confront Emperor Jingwen directly.
Ning Fu also knew that when the snipe and the clam quarrel, the fisherman benefits. Zong Si was clearly the fisherman who benefited, so she stopped talking for a while.
"I heard that Afu liked the top scholar very much that day," Zong Si suddenly asked.
Ning Fu frowned and said, "I just thought he looked familiar, so I looked at him a few more times. Is the prince jealous of this?"
Zong Si looked at her and said calmly: "I just ate it."
Justified.
Ning Fu inexplicably thought of Lu Xingzhi. His expression that day was somewhat similar to Zong Si's at this moment, which made her absent-minded for a moment.
This is like reminiscing.
Zong Si narrowed his eyes, then frowned slightly: "If I am not as good as others in any aspect, please tell me and I can change it."
Ning Fu came back to her senses, reached out and patted his shoulder, saying: "Don't be jealous."
"Then eat you," he said in a deep voice.
"Song Saburo, your servants are still standing at the door in broad daylight. Be careful of the impact." Nymph glared at him. He had never acted like this before, but since she called him Song Saburo, her attitude was already very serious.
The smile could not be hidden on Zong Si's cold expression. He was not flirting with her, he really wanted to eat her, but he also liked her lively look when she was angry, and he also liked her controlling him.
When she takes care of me, I feel like I belong to her, and there is an indescribable sense of intimacy.
When this man had evil thoughts, he was determined to succeed. Today, nothing happened between Nymph and him in the study, but a few days later, the servants outside the study were sent away early. It was obvious that he came prepared, and he succeeded in the end.
Before the two of them separated, Dongzhu knocked on the door and said, "Princess, Miss Ning is here to play with you."
Ning Fu was nervous for a moment and couldn't help hugging him tightly, causing her body to tense up a bit. Zong Si groaned, and while stroking Ning Fu's back to comfort her, he said in a deep voice: "Afu just left."
As he spoke, he bent down and kissed her without caring that there were people outside.
Ning Fu didn't move. Dongzhu outside the door said, "Miss Ning, the Crown Prince's wife has left now. She must have gone to the Princess' place."
"I just came back from my mother's place, and I didn't see my sister-in-law." Zong Ning was a little puzzled, and walked closer and said, "Third brother, can I come in?"
"Busy." Zong Si said coldly.
"What are you busy with?"
"It concerns the future of the Duke's Mansion." Zong Si said in a deep voice. For the sake of offspring, isn't it related to the future of the Duke's Mansion?
Zong Ning had no choice but to go back. He never expected that his brother's voice was so cold and clear, but at this moment he was pinching Ning Fu's waist and doing something lustful in broad daylight.
Only the person involved, Miss Ning, thought he was pretending, but at this moment, she held him and didn't dare to let go, for fear that she would fall.
However, Zong Si could be considered a good student. It had only been a few times since he helped Ning Fu dress, but he had already become very proficient at it.
Nymph's face was still red, but it was not because of shyness, but because of exhaustion.
"I have to take you for morning exercise tomorrow." Zong Si thought again, she was good at riding and archery. Maybe in her previous life, he taught her how to ride and shoot, and he might have had the selfish intention of helping her to strengthen her body.
Ning Fu glanced at him, and in Zong Si's view, this glance was full of affection and extremely charming.
"Your Highness should focus more on official business." Ning Fu has been feeling sleepy these days and doesn't want to accompany him too much.
"I don't have much work to do these days, so why don't I spend more time with you?" Zong Si asked, and after a moment's silence, he added, "Besides, now that I'm married, I still have to devote more energy back to the mansion. It's sad to have power but no one to share it with."
Ning Fu was silent for a while. Zong Si held her and kissed her for a while. Suddenly, he said, "I heard that Zhuo Yao was given by you to your future husband."
She paused, looking somewhat unnatural.
"No matter who has it, Afu, it's time for you to get it back for me now." Zong Si couldn't bear to see his things being touched by others, even his former self.
And be sure that Nymph must go and get it herself.
"The prince has not followed up on Zhang Heng's matter at all," Ning Fu had to change the subject.
"Even if I don't follow up on this matter, someone will find ways to let me know." Zong Si said, "When Zhuoyao was given to Lu Xingzhi, what was Ah Fu thinking at the time? Did she already like him?"
Nymph said nothing.
"Are you attracted to him because of his face or because of his personality?" Zong Si asked.
Lu Xingzhi also asked this question.
Ning Fu looked at Zong Si. His attitude now was no longer like when he married her, cooperating with her for her purpose. He was completely like a legal husband.
"It's not because of his face. There are countless handsome men." Nymph said, "I considered him because he was nice to me."
Zong Si was silent for a moment, then said: "I will do better than him in the future."
However, Zong Si was summoned by Emperor Jingwen early in the morning of that day.
When he entered the palace, he bumped into the number one scholar, who bowed respectfully and said, "Prince."
Zong Si nodded coldly at him, and then went to the Yangxin Palace. Meng Ze and Meng Che had already arrived. Emperor Jingwen was furious at this moment and said, "The official who was appointed to take the palace examination died in the capital, and you two are still shirking responsibility. How could I give birth to such useless sons like you!"
Meng Ze flattered: "Father, please calm down. I will definitely seek justice for Lord Zhang."
Meng Che also said: "Father, your health is the most important thing. I am wrong. I admit my mistake."
Doctor Mu supported Emperor Jingwen without saying a word. When he saw Zong Si, he glanced at him indifferently, and then looked away as if nothing had happened.
Emperor Jingwen was breathing heavily, and for a moment he looked a bit old.
"Your Majesty." Zong Si stepped forward and said.
Meng Che and Meng Ze also looked over.
"Sanlang is here, come and see these two useless people who have caused me so much trouble." Emperor Jingwen sighed, looked up and motioned for people to leave, which meant that they should leave first, and he and Zong Si had something to talk about alone.
"Uncle, you should take care of your health." Zong Si said calmly, and the respect on his face really seemed to be the case.
"How can I rest assured about the situation in the palace?" Emperor Jingwen said, "Even if I choose to appoint a crown prince, I still have concerns, but I have no choice but to do it."
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