Chapter 239 Father fell into the trap!
The two people continued walking forward as if they hadn't seen anything.
"Now that the master has been dismissed from his post and is under investigation, Madam must find a way to intercede with the Marquis and ask him to speak a few good words to the Emperor. Perhaps there is still hope for the master."
As Su Wanniang listened to the nanny's words, something suddenly flashed through her mind.
Mines, iron ore...
These words were like a bolt of thunder, bringing her back to her senses instantly.
She suddenly looked up and paused at the moon door of the study not far away.
After a moment of silence, Su Wanniang slowly said, "Now is not the time to go, let's go back first!"
Mammy didn't understand, but she followed behind...
In Hongmeng Courtyard, Chu Ruohan sat in front of the window, quietly waiting for news.
Gu Junze walked in and gently touched her shoulder: "Yingyi is back."
Chu Ruohan nodded: "Has Aunt Fang found Chu Ang?"
"Found her," Gu Junze said with a complicated expression, "but Chu Ang killed her."
Chu Ruohan: "Chu Ang is cruel and ruthless. Aunt Fang is already abandoned. He will not let her live."
"However," Gu Junze continued, "Yingyi has already captured Chu Ang and is on his way back to the capital."
Chu Ruohan pondered for a moment and asked, "Did Chu Ang reveal any important information?"
Gu Junze shook his head: "He's very tight-lipped and refuses to say anything. However, we found some account books in his house. Over the years, he has been collecting money for the Marquis of Anyang, both openly and covertly."
Chu Ruohan stood up and walked to the window, looking at the flowers and trees in the yard: "What Queen Anyang did behind the scenes requires a lot of money..."
Even when Gu's mother lent money at high interest and was asked to pay back the money, Marquis Anyang did not use the silver here, but instead sold the eldest princess's dowry.
This is a huge expense...
"This game of chess is finally coming to an end."
Gu Junze walked behind her and gently put his arm around her waist: "Don't worry, I'm here."
Chu Ruohan leaned in his arms and whispered, "I'm not worried. I'm just thinking about what to do next."
"Let's wait until Chu Ang brings him back first," said Gu Junze.
Allen Chu turned and looked at him: "You must be careful during this period."
Gu Junze smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will pay attention."
Su Wanniang took advantage of the fact that Marquis Anyang was not at home and slipped into the study alone.
It was late at night, and only a faint candlelight illuminated her face, casting a dancing shadow.
This was not her first time coming in, and she looked around carefully but found nothing unusual.
Marquis Anyang's study was as neat and tidy as ever, with the four treasures of the study neatly arranged and the books neatly arranged by category.
Her fingers lightly brushed the papers on the table until her eyes fell on a bundle of scrolls, completely insignificant...
At the same time, in Prince Yong’s Mansion.
"Your Highness, it has been confirmed that Wei Qiming is indeed hidden in the Duke of Wei's villa."
A cold glint flashed in Prince Yong's eyes. He slowly put down the teacup in his hand and said, "How dare you, Duke Wei, openly disobey my order."
When he found out that Wei Qiming was hiding secretly, he did not take action directly, but sent people to check.
Now, after receiving the exact information, he immediately ordered: "Pass my order, immediately lead the troops to capture Wei Qiming. Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!"
Lin Jingchuan stood aside, his brows furrowed. "Father, is this too hasty?"
Prince Yong snorted coldly, "This time I must bring down Duke Wei and deal with this scourge of Wei Qiming..."
The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the official road leading to the villa of Duke Wei.
King Yong led a team of elite cavalry and rushed to the destination at lightning speed.
The sound of horse hooves was like thunder, raising clouds of dust.
When they arrived at the villa, the gate was wide open and the Duke of Wei was already waiting at the door, with a group of servants standing behind him, each holding a weapon.
The two sides were facing each other, with tensions rising.
Prince Yong reined in his warhorse and looked down at the Duke of Wei: "Duke of Wei, hand over Wei Qiming!"
Duke Wei raised his head, his aged face full of vicissitudes of life. "Please, Your Highness, have mercy on me."
"Have mercy?" Prince Yong shouted angrily, "Duke Wei, you are old and yet you know the law but still break it. How dare you disobey the emperor's order to exile Wei Qiming, yet you secretly hid him. What a grave crime!"
Duke Wei sighed deeply, his eyes filled with helplessness: "This old minister is helpless. I only have this one son, and when I die, I wish I had a son to carry a banner and see me off..."
"Absurd!" Prince Yong interrupted harshly, "As an important official of the court, you actually disobeyed the imperial edict for your own selfish desires. What crime should you be punished for?"
Duke Wei raised his head, his expression cold. "I can't let the princess's baby be born without a father..."
This sentence was like a fuse, directly angering King Yong.
His face instantly turned livid, and he waved his hand: "Catch him!"
A conflict is about to break out.
At this critical moment, Lin Jingchuan suddenly rode forward and grabbed Prince Yong's sleeve: "Father, you've fallen into a trap!"
Minister Liu was just a chess piece thrown out...
Prince Yong turned his gaze towards his son, his eyes full of doubt. Duke Wei also stopped and stared at Lin Jingchuan.
Lin Jingchuan said in a deep voice: "They are all here. Then the capital..."
Although he only said half of the words, the two old ministers immediately understood and their faces changed drastically.
A trace of horror flashed in Prince Yong's eyes, and Duke Wei also understood it instantly, so he no longer cared about fighting.
They both shouted almost simultaneously: "Return to Beijing!"
Prince Yong pulled the reins, and the warhorse neighed and turned around. Duke Wei did not care about his old age and jumped on the horse.
The two teams changed direction and galloped towards the capital.
This place is dozens of miles away from the capital, and it would take more than an hour to get there even if riding at full speed.
King Yong's heart sank to the bottom, and he just hoped it was not too late.
At the same time, the door of the prison opened and Feng Shaoyu was released...
It was late at night in the Anyang Marquis Mansion.
Yuling tiptoed into Hongmeng Courtyard carrying a food box. Seeing that Chu Ruohan had not yet gone to bed, she hurried forward and said, "Young Madam, the Marquis's wife sent someone to deliver some midnight snacks. Please be sure to accept them."
Chu Ruohan was reading a book under the lamp. When she heard this, she looked up and asked in confusion, "What are we having for supper so late at night?"
Yu Ling was about to take it away when Chu Ruohan called him back, "Open it."
Yuling nodded, put the food box on the table, opened it carefully, and found only a note inside.
Chu Ruohan took out the note, which had only one word on it: "Run."
Her pupils suddenly contracted and her fingers unconsciously tightened around the note.
Why did Su Wanniang suddenly let her escape? Could it be...
Chu Ruohan stood up immediately, but before she took two steps, Gu Junze pushed the door open and walked in, his expression equally solemn.
"I just received news that there has been some movement in the city. The Anyang Marquis's men are quietly gathering."
Chu Ruohan handed him the note: "Su Wanniang asked us to escape."
Gu Junze took the note and frowned: "It seems that Marquis Anyang is ready to take action."
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