Chapter 165: Gentle Land, Hero's Tomb
Emperor Sheng's decree quickly spread.
Although the details of the flower-viewing banquet at Prince Rong's mansion were not made public, the court officials were not stupid. When they saw that Prince Rong's son had been convicted and sent to guard the imperial mausoleum, they guessed a lot of what had happened.
It seems that this time, Prince Xiang has really fallen from grace and will never be able to get up again.
But everyone was confused and couldn't tell whether it was Prince Rui or the Emperor's grandson who attacked Prince Xiang.
Zhao Huailang left Qingle Palace, went straight down the mountain, and entered the courtyard of the inn where the Cui family lived.
Minister of Personnel Cui Daoyuan sat on the armchair, his face gloomy, "So, the prince was transferred away so easily by Jiang Xun?"
Zhao Huailang tightened his breathing slightly.
My grandfather always called him Lang'er in private, and only when he was angry would he call him "Prince" in a distant manner.
"Since Jiang Xun used the Crown Princess's name as an excuse to lure you away today, it shows that Jiang Xun already knows everything about your private affairs with the Crown Princess."
"Your Highness, do you understand what this means? It means that the Crown Princess has complete faith in Jiang Xun and has entrusted him to her with no secrets!"
"This way, Jiang Xun has nothing to worry about and can just go all out."
"But what about you, my lord? You are too sentimental, too weak, and you are too restrained. How can you accomplish anything great?"
When Cui Daoyuan said this, his breathing became rapid and his chest heaved, showing that he was really angry.
Zhao Huailang knew that this was indeed his fault. He listened to the lecture obediently, but he couldn't help feeling regretful.
Cui Daoyuan glanced at Zhao Huailang's appearance, and his heart softened suddenly. After a moment, he sighed softly and softened his voice:
"Lang'er, grandpa has been planning for so many years, and he has mobilized the whole clan to help you. You already have a better chance of winning than others. You should be more cautious, think long-term, and act carefully at every step."
"You should know that we have no way out. If we lose, the new emperor will not tolerate you, nor will he tolerate the Cui family."
"Now you are not only fighting for that position, but also for the lives of you, me, your mother, Ming Jue, and even the entire clan."
Zhao Huailang looked ashamed and nodded repeatedly, "Grandpa, it was Lang'er who made the mistake."
In front of outsiders, he is the majestic Prince Rui who has the final say, but in front of his grandfather, he is more of a junior.
He saw how much effort and care his grandfather put in for him.
When Cui Daoyuan saw that Zhao Huailang realized his mistake, he immediately calmed down and said earnestly:
"Lang'er, don't blame grandpa for caring too much about you. Every step is dangerous. If you make a mistake, you will regret it."
"Especially after what happened today, the Crown Princess and the Grandson of the Emperor have made their intentions clear. They want to fight for it, and they will not show any mercy."
"Lang'er, no matter how unwilling and reluctant you are, it's time to let it go."
Zhao Huailang naturally understood the deep meaning of his grandfather's words.
His mind couldn't help but flash back to the smiling face of the past, but he also thought of the fate of King Xiang being sentenced to life imprisonment today. In the end, he gritted his teeth and responded:
"Grandpa, Lang'er has written it all down."
Cui Daoyuan looked at Zhao Huailang carefully, and seeing that he did not look fake, he finally nodded, and then said in a cold voice:
"Jiang Xun...is really a serious threat to me!"
"If we really let him marry into the Shen family this time, the emperor's grandson will be even more resolute."
"Didn't I just hear someone report that Princess An Ning called Miss Shen away? Why haven't we heard any news since then?"
When Zhao Huailang heard this, his expression slightly changed. He raised his eyes and said, "Grandpa, Lang'er also got some new news not long ago. Maybe... we should help Jiang Xun and Miss Shen get together."
Cui Daoyuan frowned when he heard this, "What do you mean by that?"
Zhao Huailang lowered his voice and said mysteriously: "Lang'er has a way to deal with the Shen family, and it is a huge crime."
“If Jiang Xun marries Miss Shen and becomes Shen Zhengsheng’s son-in-law, he won’t be able to escape this game, and even... Ye’er can be dragged into it.”
As Zhao Huailang spoke, he took a few steps forward to Cui Daoyuan's side and whispered something.
Even Cui Daoyuan, who was calm and composed, slowly opened his eyes and whispered, "Lang'er, are you serious?"
Zhao Huailang nodded heavily, "Absolutely true."
"good!"
Cui Daoyuan suddenly clapped his hands.
"I didn't know you had such a good fortune. It gives us another hidden weapon in our hands!"
"in this way......"
.......
The whispers were heard, and were hidden by the setting red sun.
The families of ministers came down from the palace one after another and returned to the inn.
Something happened in the royal family today, and everyone is in danger. How can they dare to play around? They all hope to return to the capital early tomorrow and go back to their homes.
Unexpectedly, as night fell, there was a commotion outside. Someone hurried out to inquire and found out that Miss Shen from General Dingguo's mansion had not returned yet.
As soon as the news came out, many girls recalled the scene in the daytime when Miss Shen was called away by the maidservant of Princess An Ning.
From this point of view, could something have happened to Miss Shen?
In the palace, Shen Zhengsheng was waiting outside the hall with an anxious look on his face, and the eldest princess' voice was faintly heard from inside.
"Ning'er, why don't you tell me what happened to Miss Shen?"
Emperor Sheng was sitting behind the desk. Seeing Tuoba Ning's aggrieved face, he could not help but say, "Royal sister, don't scare Ning'er. Ning'er, come here."
Emperor Sheng waved to Tuoba Ning.
Tuoba Ning hurriedly hid beside Emperor Sheng.
Emperor Sheng couldn't help but smile when he saw this, but he also said in a deep voice: "Ning'er, Miss Shen is missing, is it really related to you?"
Tuoba Ning moved his thin lips, and when he saw Emperor Sheng staring at him, his eyes suddenly turned red, and he whispered in a guilty and aggrieved tone:
"Who...who told her to bully me."
"Uncle, Ning'er doesn't have to have Jiang Xun, but I just considered Shen Jiasui a friend, and she's discussing marriage with Jiang Xun right after. Ning'er - can't swallow this!"
"So... so Ning'er sent someone to lead her to the back mountain, but she just wanted to punish her a little. Who knew she was so stupid? I guess she got lost in there..."
The princess's expression changed when she heard this, and she scolded in a low voice: "Ning'er!"
"Ms. Shen is a girl after all. It's late at night and she's alone in the back mountain. What if she encounters danger?"
"You...you are so impulsive, it really disappoints the Khatun!"
As soon as the princess finished speaking, the palace door suddenly opened, and Eunuch Fushun hurried in and whispered in Emperor Sheng's ear:
"Your Majesty, Lord Jiang is here too, and he looks...very anxious."
Emperor Sheng narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this.
He thought about what happened during the day and felt that most of it was Jiang Xun's fault.
He was so capable that he plotted against Huai Zhang and the third son's wife, and even persuaded Concubine Chun. In the end, he did not forget to lead the second son away.
With such scheming and means, even he was caught off guard and was forced into a corner by Concubine Chun, so he had no choice but to imprison the third brother.
Today I returned to Qinghe Hall, and thinking carefully, I realized that Jiang Xun was showing signs of running away.
He was thinking about how to deal with it, but what happened tonight reminded him that Jiang Xun had already exposed his weakness, and he only needed to take advantage of it.
The land of gentleness and the grave of heroes.
Now it seems that they are happily married.
Once a marriage is done, the closer the bond, the more inseparable it will be, and the more... one will be more cautious.
Thinking of this, Emperor Sheng waved his hand and said, "Tell Jiang Xun to take the Imperial Guards to the back mountain to look for someone."
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