Chapter 50: Xiao Tong's surveillance, the cause and effect behind it
Xiao Tong thought about it and called Mo Ran back after he took a few steps.
"Your Highness, what else do you need to prepare?"
Xiao Tong's brows were slightly furrowed, and his eyes were gloomy.
"Our people should not move. Let that person try Baijialou and Shang Yuwan. It would be best if she could lure Shang Yuwan and the others to Kyoto."
Ever since she returned to Dayu, Emperor Chengming was well aware of her ambitions, but he had not taken any action except for the Shang family affairs. This time, he suddenly attacked her. Although the silver was just the "stolen silver" that she openly placed with Xiao Qingji, and the amount was not large, Emperor Chengming had finally taken action against her. She didn't know what touched the untouchable spot in his heart. No matter what, she could not move her own hands again.
Shang Yuwan, Shang Yuwan...whether it was a fake death or not, she had to see it with her own eyes before making any plans.
"Also, send someone to dig up Shang Yuwan's grave and have a look. Make sure it's hidden so no one finds it."
Mo Ran raised his head and said, "Your Highness, the tomb of Princess Qi is in Prince Qi's Mansion. I'm afraid... it won't be easy."
After the Shang family was exterminated, Xiao Qingxu had people bury the bodies of all the Shang family members in a cemetery. Only Shang Yuwan's body was ordered by Xiao Qingxu to be buried in the Prince Qi's Mansion.
It was so special and he didn't shy away from mentioning the dead. Anyone could see how much Shang Yuwan meant to Xiao Qingxu.
"How is the prince these days?"
"Ever since Princess Qi died, he has been seriously ill and hasn't recovered. He has consulted many doctors but to no avail. He has lived in the palace and has never left the house."
It was so quiet, so quiet that there wasn't even a trace of fluctuation.
Is she so forgiving? Or is she doing something behind her back that even her people haven't noticed?
Xiao Tong pondered for a moment, "Let's not dig the tomb. The Shang Liu Banquet is coming soon, so I'm not afraid that she won't come to Kyoto to meet me. Send someone to secretly monitor Prince Qi and report any movements immediately."
She didn't believe that Xiao Qingxu would really escape to live in a small house like he did as a child after seeing the Shang family being wiped out and his wife dying tragically.
The royal family of Dayu would never give birth to a spineless person, not to mention that his biological mother Xu Zhiyao is the younger sister of General Xu Yi, the Zhenbei General, and the legitimate daughter of the Xu family in Kyoto. How could Xiao Qingxu, who came out of her belly, be a coward?
"yes."
Mo Ran took his leave, and Xiao Tong calculated carefully in his mind.
Ever since the Langjiang people they planted in Yanmen City were discovered by Baijialou, although they had been prepared and acted quickly and accurately, killing all those who had let themselves slip, Zhang Jiuquan, the traitor, just trusted those presumptuous people in Baijialou and handed over all the account books. It seemed that he had already prepared to die.
Ridiculous. After doing so many things with them, he still wants to clear himself by dying to prove his guilt?
Xiao Tong asked someone to bring a large wooden box, took out the faceless puppet and carved it carefully.
Xiao Tong knew from the beginning that Zhang Jiuquan had ill intentions towards them.
In her eyes, this man wasn't very smart, but he was extremely loyal to Shang Junhu, and even though he was deeply dissatisfied with Yang Qianmo, he never harbored any rebellious thoughts. Xiao Qingji, in an effort to help her, had been inadvertently spotted by Shang Junhu while working with the Langjiang people in Yanmen, and Shang Junhu had even uncovered a clue. If Xiao Qingji hadn't exploited Zhang Jiuquan's jealousy of Yang Qianmo, he wouldn't have been able to pin the blame of treason on Shang Junhu so easily.
Originally, Zhang Jiuquan wanted to fight to the death after discovering he had been deceived, but fortunately, Shang Yuwan's wedding was imminent, and Zhang Jiuquan was a little hesitant. He couldn't imagine what Shang Yuwan's expression would be like if she learned that her father had been framed and killed before the wedding. Moreover, the people of Yanmen also needed someone to protect them. If he fought to the death, what would happen to Yanmen, which Shang Jun had protected for most of his life? So he swallowed the secret with blood, and secretly waited for someone to appear who could overturn the case and avenge the Shang family.
Xiao Tong and Xiao Qingji did not intend to spare Zhang Jiuqun's life at first. Zhang Jiuqun had always been obedient to them on the surface, without any loyalty at all. Keeping such a guy around was like giving themselves a chronic poison. Once he had recovered his strength and the poison took effect, even if he didn't die, none of them would have a good life.
Xiao Tong's hand destroyed the puppet that was almost finished. She threw it aside in frustration and picked up the next carving.
Speaking of which, her royal brother Xiao Ling was indeed the only winner who emerged from the royal bloodbath. Their swords had cut Zhang Jiuqun's neck, and they were about to chop off his head to eliminate future troubles, but it just happened to be such a "coincidence" - Eunuch Lin came with a secret decree.
Emperor Chengming watched quietly from behind as they framed Shang Junhu for treason and killed his good brother who was as close to him as a brother in his youth, and the loyal minister who helped him ascend the throne with the strength of the entire Shang family. Finally, he took action in time to rescue Shang Junhu's deputy general, a man who was not smart enough, loyal enough to Dayu, but not purely loyal to him as an emperor. He also gave the title of General Zhenxi to Zhang Jiuquan, preventing them from continuing to kill Zhang Jiuquan.
Xiao Tong snorted, his eyes full of sarcasm.
Knowing the fickleness of human nature and the suspicion of the emperor, Shang Junhu, determined to demonstrate his loyalty to his "brother" who had ascended the throne, swore a death oath to confine himself to Yanmen, never to return to the capital to see his family. Shang Junhu defended Yanmen and other areas with exceptional skill. Furthermore, Empress Langjiang disliked the instability of war, and upon ascending the throne, she began to regulate the inner court. Consequently, Yanmen and its surrounding cities remained largely free of war for many years. Gradually, Yanmen became reliant on the Shang army, ignoring the emperor's words.
Not long after, the news reached the ears of Emperor Chengming.
Later, the prophecy came true, the Heavenly Master vanished, and the Heavenly Questioning Pavilion was demolished. Shang Junhu, hoping to capitalize on the bond between him and Xiao Ling, delayed sending his wife and daughter to Kyoto. As luck would have it, five-year-old Shang Yuwan was hunted that year and nearly died. Shang Junhu then immediately sent Lu Xu and Shang Yuwan to the Shang family in Kyoto, claiming that "life in Yanmen was difficult, and he didn't want his wife and daughter to suffer with him." While pretending to be reluctant to let them suffer, he was actually sending them to Kyoto as hostages.
Shang Junyan, the second master of the Shang family, had recently married and had not traveled since then, having lived in Kyoto for some time. He had been frail since childhood and not adept at martial arts, but he immediately fell in love with this little niece, Shang Yuwan. She looked like his elder sister-in-law, but her unyielding spirit was very much like his elder brother. After Shang Yuwan and her daughter arrived in Beijing, Shang Junyan was one of the few people who treated them with genuine care.
Ridiculous! Pathetic! Hateful! Hypocritical! Heartless and ungrateful!
Xiao Tong's grip became stronger and stronger, and his eyes were full of hatred.
Imprisoning her in this capital with wealth and splendor, preventing her from realizing her ambitions, forcing her to read the "Instructions for Women" and listen to nonsense like "a woman's job is to support her husband and raise her children!" Cutting off her arms and despising her talents!
Another puppet was destroyed, and Xiao Tong gritted his teeth.
"Your Highness, someone is here to see you."
No need to think about who it is.
Xiao Tong turned his head, full of impatience.
"Useless thing, go back to where you came from!"
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