After watching song and dance performances all day, Zhao Shu missed skits terribly. It seems she needs to put on a few skits to refresh herself; otherwise, no matter how beautiful the performers or how amazing the dances, she will eventually get tired of watching only song and dance.
Xiao Zhu threw the man into the study in the main courtyard and then went to report to Zhao Shu.
He went to great lengths to 'invite' the person the princess specifically requested. Although this person didn't know kung fu, he was very cunning.
It was afternoon, and Zhao Shu had just taken a sip of tea when she saw Xiao Zhuzi come in looking travel-worn. She quickly put down her teacup and instructed Green Ivy, "Quickly pour Xiao Zhuzi a cup of tea."
Xiao Zhuzi flicked his robe as if to bow, but Zhao Shu quickly said, "No need for formalities, sit down and talk."
He didn't actually sit down, only half of his buttocks. Green Ivy brought him a cup of tea, and he took a sip. "Thank you, Princess. This servant is late."
"It's not too late, have you brought the person back yet?" She's been feeling really stifled these past few days, and she can't vent her frustration without doing something.
Xiao Zhu's eyes darted around. "Here you are."
Zhao Shu rubbed her hands together excitedly, "Great! Tell me about the current situation first, and then take me to see Mr. Huo."
"Yes," Xiao Zhuzi responded, and reported the intelligence he had recently gathered one by one.
"His Majesty has dismissed the court assembly and issued an edict ordering all civil and military officials to go to the Wang family to offer condolences. Furthermore, there are rumors circulating that Grand Tutor Wang was angered to death by Lord Wang. The elders of the Wang family have already opened the ancestral hall to remove Lord Wang's name from the family genealogy. The head of the Wei family has gone to the palace three times but has not been able to see the Emperor. The coffin of the third young master of the Wang family will arrive in the capital soon. The eldest young master of the Yang family is still in the imperial prison. Lord Xie has gone to Jiangnan."
"Wait, which Lord Wang?" Although she was absolutely certain that this Lord Wang was referring to Wang Jiyang, she couldn't help but hope that this Lord Wang was Wang Kuanqi.
However, he was destined to be disappointed: "It is Lord Wang Jiyang."
"This person is pretty pitiful, and then what?"
"There are also people in the Wang family who support Lord Wang. Lord Wang has already petitioned the Emperor to split the clan and that it was Lord Wang who made Yue Louming's family disappear. Yue Louming in the prison testified that the Wang family ran several underground banks to launder money and also illegally operated gold mines."
Zhao Shu breathed a sigh of relief. She thought to herself, how could Wang Jiyang be the kind of person who would just sit and wait to die? The most troublesome thing was just angering Grand Tutor Wang to death. But she believed that things would get more and more interesting. She just needed to buy some melon seeds and sit back and watch the show.
Is there anything else?
"That's all for now." Xiao Zhuzi decided to train someone so that the princess would always know what was going on outside when he was not around.
Zhao Shu nodded, "Okay, let's go see Mr. Huo."
In every dynasty, there are always a group of aristocratic families who transcend worldly affairs, collectively known as reclusive families. These families do not usually appear in the public eye, but once they do, the world order changes.
The Huo family was such a family. In modern times, the Huo family produced a genius. The historical records describe this genius of the Huo family as follows: "He possessed the talents of Yi and Yan. When he was angry, the princes were afraid. When he lived in peace, the world was at peace."
Yi refers to Zhang Yi, the prime minister of Qin during the Warring States period; Yan refers to Gongsun Yan, Zhang Yi's rival.
This shows that he is a man of great talent and will be the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat during the period when the princes' rebellion is quelled. He is a first-rank official Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, a truly powerful figure and the head of all officials.
In his previous life, this person would have been invited to serve in the government for several years before taking office, and upon assuming office, he would become the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat.
In his previous life, he had no chance to meet such a person. Now, he was going to meet a prominent figure in Dayong, a legendary figure in future history books, and he felt a little excited.
It's like in modern times, when students get concert tickets and are nervously excited about going to see their idol.
She still remembers how Ah Jiu would check her phone every day to keep up with Professor Do's updates in order to meet her dream man.
With mixed feelings of excitement, trepidation, and anticipation, Zhao Shu arrived at the study in the main courtyard.
When Xiao Zhuzi opened the door to the study, he saw a large sack being moved slowly and steadily, emitting muffled groans.
"Where is Mr. Huo?" she asked, a certain suspicion in her mind causing her to break out in a cold sweat.
Xiao Zhu pointed to the burlap sack that was being moved on the ground, "It's here."
As if to confirm Xiao Zhu's words, the dummy actually bent over, with one end nodding little by little, making "uh-uh" sounds incessantly.
Zhao Shu pointed to the sack, "How could you treat Mr. Huo like this? Didn't I tell you to go and invite him?"
Xiao Zhu Zi felt wronged and whispered, "Didn't you say that if the gentleman didn't want to come, you would force him to come?"
Zhao Shu glared at her. "Nonsense, hurry up and untie the master." Did she ever say anything like that, even if you tie him up, you should still tie him up?
Xiao Zhuzi hurriedly untied the bag, revealing a young man dressed in linen clothes, like a snake shedding its skin.
Zhao Shu's eyes widened, her mouth forming an "O" in surprise. She pointed at the young man in hemp clothing and asked, "Little Zhu, are you sure this is Mr. Huo?"
Xiao Zhu nodded emphatically. He hadn't believed it at first, given how young the man was, but after confirming it several times, he was certain that this was the Mr. Huo the princess was looking for.
Zhao Shu carefully looked him over from top to bottom; he was the only man in Dayong who could be described as an idol.
Her long hair was fairly smooth, tied only with a slightly yellowish light blue ribbon, and her hair ornament was the kind of cheap stuff that you could buy for a dollar.
He wore a worn-out linen outfit with mud stains on the hem, and straw sandals on his feet, which were quite well-woven.
Putting aside his clothing, he had a pair of captivating eyes like the vast ocean and stars, a fair and smooth face with well-defined features and delicate eyebrows and eyes; together, they were simply perfect.
After the sack was untied, he was helped up by Xiao Zhuzi. Zhao Shu hurriedly stepped forward and reached out to remove the cloth from his mouth. She should have used a cloth, but he was too tall, at least 1.8 meters, while Zhao Shu was less than 1.5 meters tall, so she did look too small.
As soon as Bu Yi pulled the cloth out of Huo Baichuan's mouth, he immediately said, "Little girl, tell me, where are your parents? What do they want me to do? They'll give you money, they'll even give you their lives, but offering yourself in return is absolutely out of the question."
Zhao Shu: ...She felt a sense of disillusionment and powerlessness.
Upon hearing Huo Baichuan's words, Xiao Zhuzi, who was about to untie the ropes, stopped and looked at Zhao Shu, "Princess."
Zhao Shu looked at him upon hearing the sound, "Untie the rope, quickly, such rudeness has frightened Mr. Huo."
"Princess?" Huo Baichuan stared at Zhao Shu for a few moments. "Is this the Yong Prince's residence?"
"You're really quick-witted," Zhao Shu thought to herself, nodding and saying, "Sir, your guess is correct. This is the Prince Yong's residence."
"None of the other princesses in the mansions would dare to do this."
Xiao Zhu Zi angrily untied the rope, deliberately increasing the pressure with her hands. What did she mean by saying that their princess was unruly and willful?! I'll stab you to death.
The rope binding Huo Baichuan's hands was untied, and he quickly began to untie the ropes binding his feet, saying as he did so, "Princess, you are still young and have a long life ahead of you. You don't need to hang yourself on this crooked tree. There are plenty of fish in the sea, why be hung up on just one? Right? Although I don't know what you misunderstood, you are too young and I am too old. We are not suitable for each other."
Zhao Shu: ...utterly disillusioned.
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