Chapter 132: Killing Three Birds with One Stone, the Sun Rises
Cui Xing understood Miao Gu's intention in an instant. She frowned slightly and was still a little worried.
"But if there's not enough evidence, wouldn't it be a waste of time?"
Miao Gu smiled harmlessly: "But I am following the orders of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Who doesn't know how to frame someone? Bai Ying was in charge of Yanmen, and in order to avoid being exposed, the princess secretly allowed only Xiao Qingji to contact them.
Ever since Xiao Qingji had established contact with the Yanmen Langjiang people, he had been sending in useless idiots, aside from a few talented generals capable of commanding private soldiers. He kept the private soldiers and weapons firmly in his hands, waiting for these enemy spies to reveal their true colors so that he could become the only person who could be of most use to the princess.
Bai Ying realized this, so she took advantage of the news that Yanmen was buying women and asked Miaogu to come to Caixia Town to buy up young girls in large numbers. She also gave her the token to contact the Eastern Palace, in order to find an opportunity to put the blame on Xiao Qingji.
Firstly, by making the matter bigger, His Majesty can completely cut off the chance of joining forces with the Princess of Dayu, so as not to help others become more arrogant; secondly, it can also stir up trouble in Kyoto and make the royal family of Dayu lively, which can be regarded as a happy event for them in Langjiang; thirdly, when Shang Yuwan and Xiao Qingxu return to the capital with the news of Cai Xiazhen, they will inevitably be hunted down by the Princess and the Prince, and His Majesty and the General will not have to worry about being soft-hearted.
They could be said to have acted on their own or become the evildoers who trafficked women. Even if their names were forgotten for eternity, they would help Your Majesty achieve his enduring achievements.
Miao Gu laughed so hard that her body shook, tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, but her gaze was as fierce as a cold blade.
Their household registration in Langjiang had been destroyed long ago, and the ones they used were all fake. If they were discovered in Dayu, at most they would be considered as illegal residents secretly raised by Xiao Qingji. They could not be blamed on His Majesty, nor could they dirty His Majesty's clothes.
Even if the unexpected happens, what if they miss a step? Shang Yuwan has a blood feud with both the Princess and the Crown Prince. Rumors suggest the death of the late Empress is also linked to the Crown Prince's mother, Zhao Lan. Even if they discover something, what then? Will they let such a good opportunity slip away?
Madam Lu Xu's friendship with Emperor Chengming was no less than her friendship with His Majesty, and what Madam Lu Xu hated most during her lifetime was people who treated women as objects for sale.
Because of this relationship, Emperor Chengming issued a decree prohibiting the buying and selling of women within Dayu. Once a trafficker committed this crime, they would face only the punishment of being torn apart by five horses and being burned with fire. If this trick succeeded, Xiao Qingji might face more than just being deposed as the crown prince!
With Dayu without a crown prince, wouldn't those pedantic civil servants have to submit daily memorials and advice? They're lucky to have caused Emperor Chengming a headache.
“…” Cui Xing frowned and said nothing.
Miao Gu wasn't surprised by her reaction. After all, when His Majesty had ordered them to aid Princess Dayu in seizing the throne, all four hundred members of the "Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches" had submitted a petition of resistance. Although Cui Xing now worked under Zhao Qinglian, she was still personally rescued and raised by His Majesty. How could she object to such a brilliant plan?
"What about those children?" Cui Xing suddenly asked, "They are still young, they shouldn't..."
Miao Gu sighed, "Don't worry, they're all well and good. Those children were scared at first, but later they were grateful to me for saving them from danger, and they became so well-behaved and obedient. How could I bear to hurt them? As for the ones who aren't so obedient, I've already told you that I'll let them go home after what I'm about to do is over. They're all under close watch."
However, the children who had always wanted to escape did not know that their parents had accepted her money and had moved away from Caixia Town long ago.
Every day those families watched other families make a fortune by selling their wives and young daughters. How could they stick to their resolve to rescue their daughters after seeing so much silver?
"That's good..." Cui Xing looked a little lonely.
Even if she couldn't bear it anymore, what could she do? A general's success is built on the sacrifices of thousands of soldiers, let alone in such a complex vortex. Innocent people are like weeds on the roadside, left to grow and die, and ultimately will not receive the slightest attention from those in power.
If this happens, regardless of her own fate, something will definitely happen to Miao Gu and Bai Ying.
"So what are you going to do?"
Miaogu chuckled: "Hmm?"
Cui Xing frowned, with some worry in her eyes, "I thought I could kill them with your own hands, and then throw the dirty water on the two big men in Kyoto, but you did this..."
It is to push both myself and Bai Ying to a place where there is no burial.
"Cui Niang, although our household registration has been destroyed, our hearts are still with Lang Jiang."
Miao Gu walked down, came in front of Cui Xing, and reached out to smooth out the wrinkles between her eyebrows.
"The thing the 'Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches' killer values least is his own life."
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When the sun was high in the sky, Shang Yuwan finally woke up.
Xiao Qingxu had already packed up and had been guarding her bedside. When he saw her wake up, he leaned over and asked, "How do you feel?"
Shang Yuwan's sleepy eyes fell on his face, "Xiao Qingxu..."
"Yeah, I'm here."
"Why are you confused?"
Xiao Qingxu: “?”
He laughed silently and reached out to gently pinch Shang Yuwan's cheek.
He was so thin that you couldn't even pinch off a piece of meat.
Xiao Qingxu's eyes dimmed for a moment, then he chuckled and said, "Open your eyes and you can see me clearly."
Shang Yuwan stretched out his hand to pry open his eyelids, "Yeah, it's not blurry anymore."
Xiao Qingxu helped her up with a smile. Shang Yuwan was about to lean into his arms, drowsy, when Cui Xing came and knocked on the door.
"Miss, are you awake? I'll ask her to go in and apply some medicine to your wounds."
Shang Yuwan's hand grasped Xiao Qingxu's arm, and her fingertips tightened. Xiao Qingxu then said, "Come in."
Cui Xing pushed the door open and walked in, followed by Ning She.
Ning She lowered his head and said, "Your Highness, please leave."
Just as Xiao Qingxu was about to speak, Shang Yuwan secretly pulled his sleeve.
He pursed his lips and said, "Be gentle, she's afraid of pain."
Ning She still lowered his head as usual: "Yes."
Cui Xing remained silent, just raised her eyebrows. After Xiao Qingxu left, she walked forward to help Shang Yuwan take off her clothes.
The scars were like ugly insects on Shang Yuwan's body.
She dared to fight the general for her life. It is said that she did not need anesthesia even with such injuries. Could she be someone who is afraid of pain?
It was clearly Xiao Qingxu's heart that was aching.
Cui Xing saw through it but didn't say anything. She gave Shang Yu the night medicine herself, and each dose was very light.
She wanted to kill Shang Yuwan, sure, but she still had some respect for her. If their positions and interests aligned, perhaps they could form a good relationship.
Shang Yuwan turned her head and looked at Ning She, "Get out, I don't like people staring at me."
Ning She glanced at Cui Xing, and Cui Xing looked back at her: "Didn't you hear? I told you to get out."
"yes."
After everyone left, Cui Xing asked, "What do you want to tell me?"
"You were busy last night, weren't you? Did you see anything?"
Cui Xing is now "standing" on their side, and is also the person Shang Yuwan and Xiao Qingxu can use at present. There are some things that Cui Xing will do herself without Shang Yuwan's specific instructions.
Cui Xing whispered, "She was the one who captured the little girl."
Shang Yuwan didn't even turn around: "Have you found out where it is?"
Cui Xing took a deep breath secretly.
"In...Dark Moon Pavilion."
Shang Yuwan turned his back to her, lowered his head, and whispered softly, "Dark Moon Pavilion?"
"How far is it from here?"
"Twenty miles. The child you want to save was sent there early this morning."
Cui Xing applied the medicine for her, and Shang Yuwan immediately put on her clothes and got out of bed.
"After I get dressed, we'll go to the Dark Moon Pavilion."
Cui Xing suddenly grabbed Shang Yuwan's hand and said, "Why would she let us go to that place? What can you do?"
Shang Yuwan turned around and chuckled.
"Isn't what she wants the account books we have?"
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