Chapter 412: Strong outside and infatuated inside male protagonist x beautiful and cruel reborn female protagonist 6
Qiao Yurou did not return to Wang's house until the evening. As soon as she entered the house, she was beaten up by Wang Jingxing. Unable to bear it any longer, Qiao Yurou grabbed Wang Jingxing's face like a madman.
"Stop it, everyone!"
Old Lady Wang stood at the door with a cane, looking at them with annoyance, "Do you have any manners at all?"
"Someone, pull these two apart!"
It was not until several servants pinned the two men down that they calmed down.
Old Lady Wang panted and said, "You two, kneel down in the ancestral hall. Come out when you realize you are wrong."
After dealing with them, Old Lady Wang sighed and said to the housekeeper, "Tell me about this marriage. They obviously like each other, so how come they become enemies just after getting married?"
The housekeeper opened his mouth, but he really couldn't tell old man Wang Jingxing that he was inhumane.
"Forget it. I'm old too. I'll pack my things and go back to my hometown in the countryside tomorrow. Let anyone care about these things."
Next day
Royal Palace
After the morning court session, Prime Minister Qiao asked to see the emperor alone.
The emperor sat on the dragon throne in the Yonghe Hall and looked down at Prime Minister Qiao who was kneeling on the ground. He was a little confused in his heart, "My dear minister, what is the important matter that requires you to see me alone?"
Prime Minister Qiao kowtowed first, then said, "Your Majesty, please make the decision for me."
"Oh?" The emperor narrowed his stern eyes and said, "What happened? Tell me about it."
Although what Prime Minister Qiao was asking for was a family matter, it also involved King Cheng. Prime Minister Qiao did not dare to exaggerate and could only tell what he knew.
The emperor's expression did not change after hearing this. He still looked calm and unperturbed. It was so unfathomable that Prime Minister Qiao could not guess what the emperor was thinking.
After a long while, the emperor said, "My dear, I don't care whether your daughter marries well or not. I will just summon King Cheng to the palace to talk about this matter and ask him not to interfere."
The emperor can say this, and Prime Minister Qiao will be very happy. This result is already very good.
Prime Minister Qiao left the palace in a good mood, but Prince Cheng was in a bad mood after entering the palace.
"That useless guy Wang Jingxing couldn't even control his own wife, letting her run back to her parents' home to complain." Xie Chengyu, who was sitting in the carriage, punched the carriage wall hard. The slight vibration of the carriage body scared the coachman.
"Liao Mu, go tell Wang Jingxing not to come to see me during this period of time. Father is watching him."
Prince Zhao's Palace
The Hairpin Courtyard was built by Xie Anhuai specifically for Aunt Qiao. Xie Anhuai put a lot of effort into this courtyard just to make Aunt Qiao like it.
In the yard there are the red plum blossoms that Aunt Qiao likes, as well as a swing and even a transplanted crabapple tree.
The swing is hung on the trunk of the crabapple tree. It’s not too gorgeous, but it’s Aunt Qiao’s favorite.
Aunt Qiao sat on the swing, leisurely enjoying the afternoon breeze, while Xie Anhuai stood behind her, pushing her gently.
"Ah Huai, my father has already reported the situation to the Emperor. Has the Emperor taken any action?"
Xie Anhuai looked at Qiao Jinjin's back, his eyes so gentle that they could squeeze water out of them.
"Father has ordered people to keep an eye on King Cheng, but it's not working. After a while, when Father withdraws the people who are following him, King Cheng can still do whatever he wants."
Jinjin Qiao lowered her head and pondered for a while, and felt that she had taught Qiao Yurou enough lessons, so there was no need to keep Wang Jingxing anymore.
"Ah Huai, if you think Wang Jingxing is redundant, you can take action. If Wang Jingxing dies, Qiao Yurou will still be the daughter-in-law of the Wang family."
Jinjin Qiao felt that she had to think of a way to lock Qiao Yurou away from the Wang family. Even if Wang Jingxing died, Qiao Yurou must be trapped in the Wang family.
Xie Anhuai was very happy that Aunt Qiao could say such words, which proved that Wang Jingxing had no place at all in Aunt Qiao's heart.
"An Yi, find an opportunity to secretly kill Wang Jingxing. It would be best if you can pin the blame for Wang Jingxing's murder on Qiao Yurou."
An Yi wanted to kill Wang Jingxing a long time ago. The last time the prince only made him a eunuch, he was already promoting him. But he put the blame on Qiao Yurou...
An Yi's eyes flashed, and he had a plan in mind.
Two days later, one morning, a scream spread throughout the royal residence.
Wang Jingxing died in his own bed. Qiao Yurou was holding a dagger in her hand, staring blankly at her hand.
"Ahhh, my son"
Wang Jingxing's mother fainted due to being so heartbroken that she couldn't catch her breath.
The situation at the scene was clear at a glance. Wang Jingxing was stabbed to death, and the only murder weapon was in Qiao Yurou's hand. It was obvious who the murderer was.
Qiao Yurou reacted and suddenly threw away the dagger, shook her head and murmured, "It's not me, it's not me, I know nothing."
But no matter how much she denied it, no one believed she was innocent.
Qiao Yurou is the concubine's daughter of Prime Minister Qiao. The Wang family cannot execute her directly. In order to seek revenge, they only make one request to Prime Minister Qiao.
That is, Qiao Yurou must stay in the Wang family. Even if Wang Jingxing dies, Qiao Yurou must be the daughter-in-law of the Wang family.
Prime Minister Qiao sat in the study with a sad face. His hair had turned white due to worry about Qiao Yurou.
"Boom boom boom"
"Master, the young lady wants to see you."
Prime Minister Qiao put away his thoughts and said, "Oh, let Qiaoer come in."
Aunt Qiao brought a bowl of chicken soup and gently placed it on the table. Then she stood behind Prime Minister Qiao and massaged his temples.
"Father, are you worried about my sister?"
Prime Minister Qiao sighed and said, "Alas, your sister is the daughter of my Prime Minister's Mansion after all. As a father, I really don't want her to be a widow in the Wang family for the rest of her life."
Aunt Qiao felt upset. She thought her father was still partial to her. If he had cared more about her in his previous life, she wouldn't have been tortured to death like that.
"Now the news of what happened to the Wang family has spread all over the streets. Many people say that my sister should pay back her life with her own. The Wang family didn't take her life because of my father's face."
Prime Minister Qiao slammed the table and said, "How could it be leaked? Didn't I order you not to make it public?"
Aunt Qiao said with a worried look on her face, "After all, there are many people and many gossips. Maybe it was leaked by a quick-talking servant."
Prime Minister Qiao closed his eyes tightly, and finally said through gritted teeth, "Forget it, this is her fate. If she really killed Wang Jingxing, she deserves it."
A flash of mockery flashed across Qiao Jinjin's eyes. "Father, Wang Jingxing often assaulted my sister, and it is possible that she could not bear it anymore and killed him. Although my sister does not admit it, there are witnesses and evidence, so father cannot take her side."
Wang Jingxing, Qiao Yurou, in my last life, you two teamed up to kill me. After I died, you took advantage of Ah Huai's devastation and found an opportunity to poison him. I must avenge this. The ending for both of you is already determined. It's time for you to become king.