Seeing that the Crown Prince was almost gone, He Zhu anxiously said to Fei Yanggu, "Lord Ulanara, remember to bring the indenture of Ping'er's family. The money has already been given to you, and Ping'er is no longer a member of your household."
"Yes, don't worry, Eunuch He, I will present it to you with both hands shortly!" Fei Yanggu hurriedly asked the steward to bring out the indenture of Ping'er's family.
"Get up quickly and go tidy up!" He Zhu said to Ping'er, who was still kneeling on the ground.
"Yes, this servant will go right away!" Ping'er thought the Crown Prince had already forgotten about her!
If He Zhu knew Ping'er's thoughts, he would definitely say, "Even if His Highness the Crown Prince has forgotten, He Zhu cannot forget. That's fifty taels of silver!"
The Crown Prince doesn't take it to heart; he doesn't know the value of money when he's not in charge of the household!
He must guard Yuqing Palace well for the Crown Prince and try to leave more silver for the Crown Prince's betrothal gifts!
Although the Emperor will prepare a dowry for the Crown Prince, given how much the Crown Prince values Princess Xue, the more gifts the better!
When the Crown Prince came out, he saw Ping'er's family following behind He Zhu and was completely bewildered. What was He Zhu trying to do? "He Zhu, what are you doing?"
"Your Highness, these are all your people now. What do you think we should do with them?" He Zhu asked.
"You make the arrangements yourself, do you expect me to make them?" the Crown Prince said irritably.
"This servant will have them sent to your estate!" These people definitely cannot go to Yuqing Palace, as the palace maids of Yuqing Palace are all selected from among the lower ranks.
The Crown Prince did not speak, and He Zhu knew that the Crown Prince had agreed, so he ordered his men to take Ping'er and her family away.
"He Zhu, go to Fuxingzhai and buy jujube paste cakes and auspicious rolls!" the Crown Prince instructed He Zhu.
"Yes! Your Highness, where are you going?" He Zhu was worried about leaving the Crown Prince alone outside the palace.
"I still have matters to attend to! You should return to the palace after you've finished shopping!"
“Your Highness, I will accompany you! If the Emperor finds out that I left you alone outside the palace, he will surely execute me!” He Zhu said.
"You're courting death! Stop talking nonsense and go now. If you can't buy it, see if I'll let you off the hook!" After saying that, the Crown Prince ignored He Zhu and left.
He Zhu watched the Crown Prince's retreating figure, praying in his heart that His Highness would return to the palace safely, otherwise he would truly deserve to die.
The prince rode his horse to the front of a mansion. There were two bright red lacquered gates, and on either side of the main gate were a pair of huge stone lions, heads held high and chests out, displaying solemnity and majesty.
The gatekeeper, who recognized the Crown Prince, immediately knelt down and greeted him upon his arrival, saying, "Greetings to Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Get up! I want to see Suo'etu!" the crown prince said.
"Your Highness, please come in!" The gatekeeper ushered the prince into the residence.
A clever servant had already gone to inform Suo'etu.
When Songgotu heard the news that the Crown Prince had arrived, he did not show much surprise, as if he knew the Crown Prince would definitely come.
Upon seeing the Crown Prince, Songgotu immediately bowed and greeted him, saying, "This servant greets Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
"No need for such formalities, Lord Suo!" The Crown Prince gave Suo'etu a slight helping hand. Suo'etu was his maternal great-uncle, and he had always regarded Suo'etu as an elder.
"What brings Your Highness here today?" Soetu asked.
The Crown Prince looked at Songgotu and asked in return, "Does Lord Songgotu not know why I have come today?"
Soetu smiled and said, "This servant could probably guess! It's just that the Crown Prince shouldn't lose his composure, as that would only allow others to take advantage of the situation!"
After hearing what Suo'etu said, the Crown Prince guessed that what Suo'etu and he were about to talk about were probably not the same thing at all.
"Then, in Your Excellency's opinion, what should I do?"
Soetu smiled and said, "Your Highness, there is no need to worry! Although the Emperor has changed the Fourth Prince's imperial genealogy and he is now registered under the name of the Imperial Noble Consort, the Fourth Prince still cannot affect you."
However, you should be more careful with the Fourth Prince in the future. His status has changed, and it's hard to guarantee that he won't develop inappropriate thoughts.
Even if the Fourth Prince had no ulterior motives, the power of the Tong brothers should not be underestimated, and the Emperor had already promoted Longkodo to Imperial Bodyguard.
If they support the Fourth Prince, it will inevitably affect you.
Now that the Emperor's decree has been issued, it cannot be revoked. We can only think of another way.
"I wonder if Minister Suo has any ideas?" the Crown Prince asked with a half-smile.
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